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Friday, January 9th

1/9/2015

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Agenda
1. Lit Circle Meeting Time
RESOURCES for your LIT Circle Books

2. Self-Evaluation: Fill out the survey below

**TRANSITION To Whole Class Lesson of the Day**



Starter:  Discuss with a partner: What does the following quote mean to you?
"...is it the function of education to prepare us while we are young to understand the whole process of life? Having a job and earning one's livelihood is necessary, but is that all? Are we being educated only for that? Surely, life is not merely a job, an occupation; life is something extraordinarily wide and profound, it is a great mystery, a vast realm in which we function as human beings.  If we merely prepare ourselves to earn a livelihood, we shall miss the whole point of life; and to understand life is much more important than merely to prepare for examinations..." (Krishnamurti 2).

AGENDA
1. JOURNAL #3:  "The Function of Education" by Krishnamurti
  • Select 1 or 2 quotes that stand out to you as thought-provoking, interesting, inspiring or with which you strongly disagree. Write them down. 
  • In your journal notebook, summarize what Krishnamurti claims the purpose of education is.
  • Be prepared to share your selections and explain what the quotes mean to you and why you chose them.

2. Class discussion on the reading

3. Watch Slam Poem: "Somewhere in America"
  • Reactions?
  • Is Animas doing things differently than everywhere in America? 

4. If time, video on "SpaceTime" or Ted Talk on "The Paradox of Choice"


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Thursday, January 8th

1/8/2015

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Today's Goals:
  • Understand Aristotle's philosophy of Eudaimonia
  • Have a productive discussion with your lit circle group
  • Stay caught up in your assigned reading 

Starter:

  • Make sure you turned in your lit circle meeting notes yesterday with the DATE and "MEETING #1" on the top of it.
  • It should be in YOUR section of your group's binder.
  • Do the same for EVERY day your lit circle meets.  
  • Check out these RESOURCES for your LIT Circle Books (find your book tab on the bottom of the document)
  • Which resource looks most interesting/helpful to you? 




AGENDA
1. Finish  yesterday's Defining Happiness and Meaning and Eudaimonia Activity


2. Discussion
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_s7bEP762c
  • What were your key takeaways from the wikipedia articles?
  • What is eudaimonia?
  • What is the relationship between virtue and happiness according to Aristotle?
  • Describe the golden mean
  • What is your impression of eudaimonia? 
  • Which definitions from wikipedia and/or the Aristotle reading most resonates with you? Least?



3. Lit Circle discussion (30 minutes)

4. Time to read, annotate and work on lit circle role (~30 minutes)

RESOURCES for your LIT Circle Books
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Advisory Agenda: Wed. 1/7

1/7/2015

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1. Welcome back Circle
  • Share a highlight from winter break
  • Share excitements and concerns about 2nd semester

2. New Year’s Resolutions!

  • Write down 1-2 new year’s resolutions that pertain to your academic/social life at Animas
  • They should be SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Timely)
Ashley's Example:
My resolution to improve my contribution to Animas High School is two-fold:
1. Create a community-based project for the Energy and Place project this year that is truly "project-based learning" in order to not only enable my students to have a truly relevant educational experience that is rooted in the community but to also inspire my colleagues to do more community-based projects.  I will complete this project plan by the end of March.

2.  Develop the backcountry ski program to offer more meaningful experiential education to students at a more affordable cost by finding sponsors to provide gear and funding for the program. I would like to have two ski set-ups by the end of the winter and by the beginning of next fall, at least one beacon for student use.  I would also like to lead one ski outing a month between now and April.  


Notes:
  • Accountability buddies will ideally check in on each other’s goals and to what extent they are achieving them and whether or not they need help.
  • Each grade check, accountability buddies will also meet and discuss progress toward goals (I’ll create an agenda for that for next grade check).
  • These should be serious goals that mean something to you!  You can think back to your POL if needed.
  • Turn in your goals for next grade check!

3. Share out resolutions 


4. Pair up as accountability buddies


5. Game time! (your choice)
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Wednesday, January 7th

1/7/2015

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“The life of money-making is one undertaken under compulsion, and wealth is evidently not the good we are seeking; for it is merely useful and for the sake of something else.” 
― Aristotle, The Nicomachean Ethics

Did you know that Epicurus,  Greek Philosopher born in 341 BC influenced Jefferson's decision to include "pursuit of happiness" when he penned our nation's Declaration of Independence?

Today's Driving Questions:
  • What are various definitions of happiness and meaning?
  • What is Aristotle's philosophy of "eudaimonia"?
  • Which of these definitions and ideas most resonate with you? What critiques and/or questions do they raise?

STARTER

“The life of money-making is one undertaken under compulsion, and wealth is evidently not the good we are seeking; for it is merely useful and for the sake of something else.” 
― Aristotle, The Nicomachean Ethics

Discuss with a partner: 
1. Briefly summarize the above quote in your own words
2. Do you agree with Aristotle? Why or why not?  

AGENDA
1. Defining Happiness and Meaning and Eudaimonia Activity


2. Discussion
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_s7bEP762c
  • What were your key takeaways from the wikipedia articles?
  • What is eudaimonia?
  • What is the relationship between virtue and happiness according to Aristotle?
  • Describe the golden mean

3. Lit Circle meeting


4. Time to read

HOMEWORK:
  • Read and annotate your assigned pages in your lit circle book
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Tuesday, January 6th

1/6/2015

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Goals:
  • Determine whether or not Harold Crick is the absurd hero in Stranger than Fiction
  • Understand the protocol for lit circles
  • Get organized with your Lit Circle group

Announcements:
  • Honors lunch meeting tomorrow

Agenda


1. Finish Stranger than Fiction 

2. Journal #2: Answer these questions as best as you can:
  • What were your general reactions to the film? Did you like it? Why or why not? What stood out as interesting/entertaining/thought-provoking, etc...?
  • “But a man who knows about his own death and willing accepts it and dies anyway, isn’t that the type of man  you want to keep alive?” (paraphrased, Ms. Eiffel)  Is Harold from the movie Stranger than Fiction an “Absurd Hero”?  
  • What is Ms. Eiffel supposed to represent? 
  •  Are the film producers suggesting there is a higher power that controls our fate or was Harold able to have free will?
  • Would you rather live a long life and die by choking on a mint or would you rather die in a meaningful way that helps you leave a powerful legacy?

3. Whole class seminar on the film

4. Introduction to Lit Circles!
  • Get into groups!
  • Quick tutorial on how to find lit circle (and ALL project) resources
  • Go over the Lit Circle Guidelines handout/document

5. Get organized with your lit circle!
A. Share out how long it took each of you to read (don't be embarrassed! Your reading speed is NOT a sign of intelligence)


B. Divide up the reading and fill in the page numbers/chapter numbers on page 1 under "READING SCHEDULE"


C. Decide which role each of you will play on the assigned days
  • Fill in your role for each day on the blank lines under "READING SCHEDULE".
  • Fill in the master schedule on page 2 under "LITERATURE CIRCLE SCHEDULE"

6. Research your book!
  • Read the introduction/preface/reviews in the front of the book as relevant
  • Learn about the author. When were they born? Where? What was their life like? What experiences may have influenced this book?
  • When was the book published and/or when does the book take place? What important historical/social/political events were occurring then that may influence the plot/themes, etc..?
  • What important themes stick out in this book?

7. Time to read 

Resources:

Wikipedia

Catcher in the Rye

  • Short article in The Guardian: "10 Things You Should Know"
  • Great resources from New York Times with relevant article from modern time and discussion questions. 
  • NPR radio clip about the book with interview with the creator of "Gossip Girl"
  • John Green on Catcher in the Rye (10 minute video)

A Tale for the Time Being

  • About the book and author
  • Videos about the book and author and trailer for the upcoming film
  • Interview with Ruth Ozeki
  • Discussion Questions

This Side of Paradise
  • Document with helpful link for historical and literary references
  • New York Times review of the novel
  • Good summary Fitzgerald's life and influences on the novel

The Glass Castle
  • Summary and discussion questions
  • Article about the author and the book from New York TImes

House on Mango Street
  • Author's Bio
  • About the book and praise for it (scroll down)
  • Good resource from PBS
  • Article about Mexicans in Chicago (scroll down to pages 14-17)






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Monday, January 5th

1/5/2015

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Today's Goals:
  • Review Albert Camus' philosophy of "the absurd"
  • Compare Sisyphus to Harold Crick-- is Harold Crick an "Absurd Hero"?

Announcements:
  • Honors lunch meeting THIS Wednesday (1st semester honors)
  • Honors: Doc binders were due over break (-10% per day late)
  • Honors: Synthesis papers were due via email today. -10% per day late
  • 2nd Semester Book Club honors meeting NEXT Wednesday at lunch
  • Missing books from semester 1
  • If you signed up to buy your own book for Happiness and Meaning book club, make sure you have it with you in class by tomorrow.

Agenda
1. Welcome back!  Take 3-4 minutes to talk about highlights from your break with your neighbors

2. **Journals will work the same way as they did in December for Happiness and Meaning-- starters and journals will be collected together! I'll post all of them in GREEN on my DP so it's easy to find.

Bookmark this link to required journal prompt summaries 

3. Journal #1:  What do you remember about "the Absurd" and Sisyphus (who was he, why does Camus call him the "absurd hero"?). You may consult your notes if needed.

4. Review 
  • The Absurd and Sisyphus (slides 14-20)
  • Meursault:
"As if that blind rage had washed me clean, rid me of hope; for the first time, in that night alive with signs and stars, I opened myself to the gentle indifference of the world. Finding it so much like myself—so like a brother, really—I felt that I had been happy and that I was happy again. For everything to be consummated, for me to feel less alone, I had only to wish that there be a large crowd of spectators the day of my execution and that they greet me with cries of hate."

5. Begin watching Stranger than Fiction (113 minutes)
An IRS auditor (Will Ferrell) suddenly finds himself the subject of narration only he can hear: narration that begins to affect his entire life, from his work, to his love-interest, to his death.
Director: Marc Forster
Writer: Zach Helm
Stars: Will Ferrell, Emma Thompson, Dustin Hoffman


6. Last 15 minutes: Pass out book club books and go over homework/class biz
A. January Happiness and Meaning book club list


B. Grade breakdown for the rest of Happiness and Meaning project:
  • Journal: 20%
  • Literary Analysis Essay: 30%
  • Final seminar: 20%
  • Personal Philosophy on Happiness and Meaning art piece and artist statement: 30%

C. Homework:
Read the first 15-20 pages of your book by tomorrow.  Time yourself to see how long (without distractions) it takes you to read (minute-per-page-pace).
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