What We Did Today:
1. Collected signed disclosure documents.
2. Handed out hall pass ticket, late work pass, online card reminding of online resources.
3. Reviewed WHY we take notes & what we take notes about.
Homework Due: 5x7 cards with metaphors about themselves.
4. "Metaphorically Speaking"---small group share of the metaphor cards.
5. Writing Prompt
Homework for next time: Bring a dedicated English binder for notes, handouts, passes, and assignments. You will SAVE EVERYTHING.
Metaphorically Speaking: In a group of 4 (or more) share your metaphor cards. Don't explicate them immediately, simply look at them and make notes on your opinions and thoughts. THEN, go around the circle, sharing what you thought about the metaphor vs what the author intended.
Writing Prompt: What did you learn about your classmates? What did you discover about what/how these people think about themselves? Critique/evaluate their metaphors (your classmates will not read this). Be honest, thoughtful, and reflective.
"Notes on Notes" Rules about note taking:
1. Always DATE your notes.
2. Write down what's on the board, overhead, etc.
3. Write down what the items mean and why they matter.
4. Write down the major concepts/ideas.
5. Put the handouts with the notes.
Metaphor Notes:
Metaphors are ABSTRACT thinking. They are not facts (even though they are nouns). They are comparisons which carry an idea, in your head, and they are interpreted by the readers, perhaps differently than the author intended.
