*Check dialogue journals for Cantos III & IV
*1 day discussion grade, 10pts
---(alert) bump-on-a-log, 6/10
---1 contribution, 7 or 8
---2+ contribution, 9 or 10
*HW: Read Canto V
---5 entry dialogue journal
*OBJECTIVE: Apply strategies during reading to monitor comprehension, question the text, infer, and paraphrase.
2 comments:
Ian V., Hour 3
Oh joy! Today, I, Ian Vaughan, am the class scribe for the duration of the class period. I am very dissatisfied with my self, for I have, yet again, forgotten to do my homework. Everyday, I feel the regret of not picking up that daily planner two months ago. Though I failed to do the required reading analysis, I did, however, read the 'Canto', and am confident in my discussion abilities. Redemption seems close at hand, indeed.
We begin class with a relieving task. Alas, it is time to return our copies of George Orwell's 1984. Unfortunately, today, of all days, I had forgotten to retrieve my issued novel before the tardy bell. Nevertheless, Mr Becker promptly began to rattle out names of students, in hopes that they would recite a three digit number that was located in the front cover of their books. "763! 452! 326!" they exclaimed, as Mr. Becker marked off their names, one-by-one. Eventually, he came to me. So, I reminded everyone that I am dumb, and reassured them that I will most definitely bring the book tomorrow. After all the books were accounted for, and the canine-related book fines were assigned, we proceded with the discusions over Cantos 3 and 4. Discussions began with, and for the most part, ended with explanations of what has been read to this point. Basically, we decided that the sign on the gates were a 'Welcome Mat' of sorts, to Hell, and that the "Vestibule" is the foyer of the underworld. Sounds like a nice place, minus all of the fire and suffering. To wrap up our discussion, we dive into the first circle of hell in Canto 4. The first circle of hell is dedicated to those who were born before Christ, and are there for not in the grace of God. The class comes to a conclusion that the first circle of hell is more of a thought-based hell, in that the fact that you are in hell, and will never ascend to the heavens is hell in itself. With a feeling of satisfaction in my discussion points, I, as well as the rest of the class, gather my thoughts and things, and await the shrill 13 bleeps of the inevitable alarm clock, known simply as the bell.
Dylan Mozier, When i walked into class today i knew it was going to be a long day as i picked up two papers. It was "Canto 4". As i sat down Mr.Becker got the attendence done, asked to get are"Text and Responses" worksheet so he could check them and give us our points. I looked up at the board to see there was going to be a discussion grade and i said to myself... Great another one of these. As discussions started he asked if we had any questions about the story so far. At first nobody raised there hands but finally we did. Alot of people thought it was a hard thing to read, that it was confusing and that dante used big confusing words. Perferably i dislike this piece of writing because it is hard for me to understand it. I seem to find myself always rereading the passage. It gets old after a while but sometimes after i reread i understand it better. The day was wineding down and i couldnt wait to get home. I kept looking at the clock to see wut time it was. Everytime i looked up it felt like the clock didnt change. I guess it was because i thought it felt like 15 minutes when it was only 5. At the end of class discussion was over and Mr.Becker told us to be ready for another discussion tomorow and get your 5 text and responses done. The bell rings and people flood the halls as if there was a bomb in the building.
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