As homework, students conduct research for persuasive speeches (4-6 minutes, graded).
Begin the Science Fiction Unit, with students listing books or movies that they think fit into the genre; generate a working definition of sci fi.
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It: the Creature from Beyond
as sci fi and as literature generally. Use a Venn diagram or T chart to relate this creaky origin of Aliens to other literature (look for plot, characterization, foreshadowing, atmosphere. . . .).
First, just view the movie. Then play it again for observation and discussion of plot, characterization, foreshadowing, atmosphere. . ..
Standards
2.1.1,2.1.2,2.1.3,2.1.4,2.1.5,2.1.6,3.2.1,3.2.,42
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ELA Lab.09 (meeting day B)
Examine our class work more closely, especially use of the essay rubric. Students may work on other subjects, with teacher leading them into using ELA skills.
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