Columbine Lessons & homework
Monday, March 21st
1. vocab: Columbine Set 1
2. journal: KWL chart: Columbine & List of topics
3. poster activity: write your current perspective on each poster topic
4. Choose a topic to annotate and trace throughout the book
5. Read: Columbine --> p. 18 & annotate for your chosen topic
Homework: Find and read an article about the Waco, Texas massacre and one about Timothy McVeigh
-> Print/Copy&Paste into Google Doc & Annotate OR Write a summary of each
-> RECORD SOURCES/link URLs
Wednesday, March 23rd
1. vocab: Columbine Set 2
2. journal: Theme Statements for Columbine topic
3. activity: Theme Statements on Post-its on topic Posters
4. Read: Columbine --> p. 45
Homework: Vocab Sentences for Columbine Set 3
Friday, March 25th
1. quote reflection
2. journal: Questions for Deputy Huntsman - guest Speaker next Wednesday
3. Read: Columbine --> p. 45
Homework: 1. Vocab Sentences & Study: Columbine Set 3
2. Independent Project Proposal #4 (Write a half page describing how you will spend the 10 hours and how you will show your final skills and learning objectives)
Monday, March 28th
1. vocab Quiz: Columbine Sets 1 - 3
Homework: Vocab Set 4 - Write a sentence for each word in CONTEXT
2. Write a one page reflection on what you have read so far in Columbine
3. PERIOD 4: Read to page 98
Wednesday, March 30th
PERIOD 3
1. vocab quiz: Vocab Set 4
2. Read: Columbine --> p. 50-100
*annotate for 3 topics
3. Journal: Reading Journal - keep track of thoughts, reflections, questions, etc...
Homework: Read Columbine --> p. 100 - 202
*annotate for 3 topics
PERIOD 4
1. vocab quiz: Vocab Set 4
2. activity: Media Reports of Columbine
In groups, students will read the articles and gather information about what happened.
4. Read: Columbine --> p. 98-202
SPRING BREAK
Homework: Read Columbine --> p. 202
*annotate for 2 topics
2. Vocab Sentences: Vocab Set 5
1. vocab: Columbine Set 1
2. journal: KWL chart: Columbine & List of topics
3. poster activity: write your current perspective on each poster topic
4. Choose a topic to annotate and trace throughout the book
5. Read: Columbine --> p. 18 & annotate for your chosen topic
Homework: Find and read an article about the Waco, Texas massacre and one about Timothy McVeigh
-> Print/Copy&Paste into Google Doc & Annotate OR Write a summary of each
-> RECORD SOURCES/link URLs
Wednesday, March 23rd
1. vocab: Columbine Set 2
2. journal: Theme Statements for Columbine topic
3. activity: Theme Statements on Post-its on topic Posters
4. Read: Columbine --> p. 45
Homework: Vocab Sentences for Columbine Set 3
Friday, March 25th
1. quote reflection
2. journal: Questions for Deputy Huntsman - guest Speaker next Wednesday
3. Read: Columbine --> p. 45
Homework: 1. Vocab Sentences & Study: Columbine Set 3
2. Independent Project Proposal #4 (Write a half page describing how you will spend the 10 hours and how you will show your final skills and learning objectives)
Monday, March 28th
1. vocab Quiz: Columbine Sets 1 - 3
- PART TWO: Questions for Deputy Huntsman - guest Speaker next Wednesday
Homework: Vocab Set 4 - Write a sentence for each word in CONTEXT
2. Write a one page reflection on what you have read so far in Columbine
3. PERIOD 4: Read to page 98
Wednesday, March 30th
PERIOD 3
1. vocab quiz: Vocab Set 4
2. Read: Columbine --> p. 50-100
*annotate for 3 topics
3. Journal: Reading Journal - keep track of thoughts, reflections, questions, etc...
Homework: Read Columbine --> p. 100 - 202
*annotate for 3 topics
PERIOD 4
1. vocab quiz: Vocab Set 4
2. activity: Media Reports of Columbine
In groups, students will read the articles and gather information about what happened.
- Analyze for biases, tone, audience, intention
- Effects on audience?
- Groups Share out
- Discuss
- The Guardian: http://www.theguardian.com/world/1999/apr/21/usgunviolence.usa
- NYTimes http://www.nytimes.com/1999/04/21/us/terror-littleton-overview-2-students-colorado-school-said-gun-down-many-23-kill.html?pagewanted=all
- CNN: http://www.cnn.com/US/9904/20/school.shooting.08/
- Denver Post: http://extras.denverpost.com/news/shot0420a.htm
- NYDaily: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/high-school-bloodbathgun-toting-teens-kill-25-article-1.822951
4. Read: Columbine --> p. 98-202
SPRING BREAK
Homework: Read Columbine --> p. 202
*annotate for 2 topics
2. Vocab Sentences: Vocab Set 5
Monday, April 11th
1. vocab quiz: Columbine Set 5
2. discuss Part 3 of Columbine & Questions for Deputy Huntsman: Guest Speaker
3. Characterization of a 90s Kid
*PERIOD 3
4. activity: Media Reports of Columbine
In groups, students will read the articles and gather information about what happened.
5. Read: Columbine --> p. 202-268
*PERIOD 4
1. vocab quiz: Columbine Sets 4 & 5
2. discuss Part 3 of Columbine & Questions for Deputy Huntsman: Guest Speaker
3. Characterization of a 90s Kid
4. journal: How does pop culture affect teen behavior?
5. Poster annotation activity (Choose your best 3 annotations to add to the topic posters)
6. Read: Columbine --> p. 202-268
Homework: Read Columbine --> p. 268 & annotate for 3 topics
Wednesday, April 13th
1. vocab: Columbine Set 6
2. Read Columbine Chapter 40 Aloud: "Psychopathy"
3. journal:
6. Read: Columbine --> p. 268 - 292
Homework: Read Columbine --> p. 292 & annotate for 3 topics
Friday, April 15th
1. vocab quiz: Columbine Set 6
2. discuss: --> p. 292 in Columbine
3. Guest Speaker: Deputy Huntsman
4. Read: Columbine --> p. 293 - 337
Homework: Read Columbine --> p. 337 & annotate for 3 topics
Monday, April 18th
1. vocab: Columbine Set 7
2. journal: Characterization of _____ (Choose a Character)
6. Read: Columbine --> p - 337 - END
Homework: Read Columbine 337 --> END & annotate for 3 topics
Wednesday, April 20th
Peace Promotion Project
1. journal: Compliment List
3. Inspirational Videos & Readings
4. Activities to promote PEACE and avoid this in the future...
Prep for Socratic Seminar - Outside Text & 5 opening questions
1. vocab quiz: Columbine Set 5
2. discuss Part 3 of Columbine & Questions for Deputy Huntsman: Guest Speaker
3. Characterization of a 90s Kid
*PERIOD 3
4. activity: Media Reports of Columbine
In groups, students will read the articles and gather information about what happened.
- Analyze for biases, tone, audience, intention
- Effects on audience?
- Groups Share out
- Discuss
- The Guardian: http://www.theguardian.com/world/1999/apr/21/usgunviolence.usa
- NYTimes http://www.nytimes.com/1999/04/21/us/terror-littleton-overview-2-students-colorado-school-said-gun-down-many-23-kill.html?pagewanted=all
- CNN: http://www.cnn.com/US/9904/20/school.shooting.08/
- Denver Post: http://extras.denverpost.com/news/shot0420a.htm
- NYDaily: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/high-school-bloodbathgun-toting-teens-kill-25-article-1.822951
5. Read: Columbine --> p. 202-268
*PERIOD 4
1. vocab quiz: Columbine Sets 4 & 5
2. discuss Part 3 of Columbine & Questions for Deputy Huntsman: Guest Speaker
3. Characterization of a 90s Kid
4. journal: How does pop culture affect teen behavior?
5. Poster annotation activity (Choose your best 3 annotations to add to the topic posters)
6. Read: Columbine --> p. 202-268
Homework: Read Columbine --> p. 268 & annotate for 3 topics
Wednesday, April 13th
1. vocab: Columbine Set 6
2. Read Columbine Chapter 40 Aloud: "Psychopathy"
3. journal:
- What is the impact of the myths and sigmas associated with mental illness?
- How does the media reinforce these stigmas with reports of shootings?
- Discuss Cassie Bernall's martyrdom
6. Read: Columbine --> p. 268 - 292
Homework: Read Columbine --> p. 292 & annotate for 3 topics
Friday, April 15th
1. vocab quiz: Columbine Set 6
2. discuss: --> p. 292 in Columbine
3. Guest Speaker: Deputy Huntsman
4. Read: Columbine --> p. 293 - 337
Homework: Read Columbine --> p. 337 & annotate for 3 topics
Monday, April 18th
1. vocab: Columbine Set 7
2. journal: Characterization of _____ (Choose a Character)
- What type of person is this?
- Make a judgement
- Justify based on CDs form book
- Add analysis/CMs
- Conclude and compare to other people in the world
- Overarching Analysis
- Read: excerpt from Dylan's mom's book: Sue Klebold
- Watch: 20/20 Interview with Sue Klebold
6. Read: Columbine --> p - 337 - END
Homework: Read Columbine 337 --> END & annotate for 3 topics
Wednesday, April 20th
Peace Promotion Project
1. journal: Compliment List
- & positive adjective list
3. Inspirational Videos & Readings
4. Activities to promote PEACE and avoid this in the future...
- Peace Mural: paint/write a quote of inspiration on peace-themed mural outside
- Wall Decor: Create artistic peace poetry for the wall OR a quote poster for the wall
- Compliment Posters: add your ideas of great compliments to the compliment posters (artistically!)
- BOOM Jar: write an anecdote of a time you or someone else did something to promote a better world
- Peace Bowl: participation/create and partake
- We're Eclectic Poster: Write about what makes you UNIQUE & AMAZING & add it to this poster!
- Positive adjectives: Add you favorite positive adjectives to this poster
- Recognitions: Nominate someone to be recognized for their service to the community around them
Prep for Socratic Seminar - Outside Text & 5 opening questions
Monday, April 25th
1. Socratic Seminar: Columbine
Homework: 1. Prepare for a TEST on Columbine
2. Study for a Vocab TEST: Columbine words
1. Socratic Seminar: Columbine
Homework: 1. Prepare for a TEST on Columbine
2. Study for a Vocab TEST: Columbine words
Wednesday, April 27th
1. journal: Critical Review of Columbine
2. TEST on Columbine
3. Vocab TEST: Columbine words
DUE: Monday, May 2nd
Homework: Write Research Paper 3-4 pages MLA format DUE: Monday, May 2nd
1. journal: Critical Review of Columbine
2. TEST on Columbine
3. Vocab TEST: Columbine words
- Columbine Set 1
- Columbine Set 2
- Columbine Set 3
- Vocab Set 4
- Columbine Set 5
- Columbine Set 6
- Columbine Set 7
DUE: Monday, May 2nd
Homework: Write Research Paper 3-4 pages MLA format DUE: Monday, May 2nd
Friday, April 29th
1. Smarter Balance Practice Test
2. Work Period: Research your chosen topic & Write a 5 Paragraph essay connecting your topic to the book Columbine, as well as 4-5 additional credible sources Monday, May 2nd
Homework: Write Research Paper 3-4 pages MLA format DUE: Monday, May 2nd
1. Smarter Balance Practice Test
2. Work Period: Research your chosen topic & Write a 5 Paragraph essay connecting your topic to the book Columbine, as well as 4-5 additional credible sources Monday, May 2nd
Homework: Write Research Paper 3-4 pages MLA format DUE: Monday, May 2nd