2. Our Philosophy
• “Trivia certainly has its place, but one
should not confuse trivial information with
wisdom” – Samuel Rocha
• Learning goals
– Students will refine their critical thinking skills in a
supportive communitarian culture
– Students will develop their reading, writing, and rhetorical
skills
– Students will feel prepared for the district assessment in
June
– Students will enjoy the process and celebrate their
development
6. Our Behavior expectations
• Be on time, on-task, and ready to learn
everyday
• Keep all personal electronics put away
• Communicate via email when you are
absent/going to be absent
(duckera@aaps.k12.mi.us)
• Attend mastery learning sessions
Tuesday or Thursdays after school as
needed
7. Directions
• Sit with one partner facing the back of the
room
• Sit with one partner facing the front of the
room
• Without looking, partner 1 will give directions
on how to draw the image on the slide
8.
9. Tomorrow, we will be learning about
Fascism
• What do you know about
this?
• What does this story tell
us about fascism?
• What is the author’s point
of view concerning
fascism?
• What is significant about
his intended audience?
Editor's Notes
Listening thinking… but this class relies heavily on small/large group discussion. Development requires dialogue with another person and cannot rely solely on individualistic logic
