Sunday, May 15, 2011

Plans for May 16 to May 20

Monday or Tuesday (A/B)

  • Quack Quiz: Volume 9.2
  • Reading Check Quiz: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, p. 53-83
  • Type II Quick Write
  • Discuss: Seeing through Christopher’s eyes. 
  • If time permits: We will continue reading the novel as a class, pausing for discussion and questions. 
  • Homework: Read pages 83-115, stop at section “163.”  Be prepared for a reading check quiz next class! 

Wednesday or Thursday (A/B)

  • Do Now: Take five minutes to review last night’s reading assignment before taking the reading check quiz.
  • Reading Check Quiz: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, p. 83-115
  • Type I Quick Write
  • Circle and Discuss: Student responses to quick write assignment.
  • PowerPoint: What is Theory of Mind? 
  • Watch and Discuss: Asperger’s Syndrome Documentary
  • If time permits: We will continue reading the novel as a class, pausing for discussion and questions. 
  • Closing Activity: Quack! Volume 10.1 (first viewing)
  • Homework: Read pages 115-140, stop at section “181.”  Be prepared for a reading check quiz next class! 

Friday or Monday (A/B)

  • Reading Check Quiz: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, p. 115-140
  • Partner Activity
  • Circle and Discuss: Student responses to quick write assignment.
  • Watch and Discuss: SPUR: What is therapeutic riding and how does it relate to Christopher’s experience in the novel?
  • Real-life Connections: Students will have the opportunity to get more information about SPUR and volunteer opportunities. 
  • If time permits: We will continue reading the novel as a class, pausing for discussion and questions. 
  • Closing Activity: Quack! Volume 10.1 (second viewing)
  • Homework: Read pages 140-165, stop at section “211.”  Be prepared for a reading check quiz next class!