1. 3. What do you think is the overarching “theme” of this clip?
November 16-17, 2015 SWBAT: Create evidence of understanding of class culture
Culture
While you watch:
1. Can you relate this to
Freedom Writers Diary?
2. What does Mr. Wright do to cultivate a culture of learners in his classroom?
3. What do you think is the overarching “theme” of this clip?
Bellwork (20 minutes)
Video clip (10)
Response (10)
Agenda (3 minutes)
Skill (30 minutes)
Letter writing (20)
Workshop (30 minutes)
Video clip (5)
Instructions (5)
Class Activity (20)
Peace/Out (2 minutes)

2. November 16-17, 2015 SWBAT: Create evidence of understanding of class culture
Vocabulary Culture(n.) shared beliefs and values of group: the beliefs, customs, practices, and social behavior of a particular nation or people. Note—be thinking about the “culture” of our classroom
Bellwork (20 minutes)
Video clip (10)
Response (10)
Agenda (3 minutes)
Skill (30 minutes)
Letter writing (20)
Workshop (30 minutes)
Video clip (5)
Instructions (5)
Class Activity (20)
Peace/Out (2 minutes)

3. Note: next week is short CULTURE PROJECT STARTS AFTER BREAK
November 16-17, 2015 SWBAT: Create evidence of understanding of class culture
UPCOMING- EVEN DAY
THIS WEEK
11/16
Group work
11/18
New Novel assigned
2nd ½ A3K
HW: Read to p
11/20
Book work
HW: finish the book
Note: next week is short
NEXT WEEK
11/24
CULTURE PROJECT STARTS AFTER BREAK
(5 classes)
Check red items

4. Note: next week is short--THANKSGIVING
November 16-17, 2015 SWBAT: Create evidence of understanding of class culture
UPCOMING- ODD DAY
THIS WEEK
11/17
Group Work
11/19
Book Assigned
Achieve 3K 2nd ½
HW: Read to p
Note: next week is short--THANKSGIVING
NEXT WEEK
11/23
Book talk
HW: finish the book

5. I think you have a teacher you know cared about you.
November 16-17, 2015 SWBAT: Create evidence of understanding of class culture
CULTURE
You just finished a unit about a teacher and her students and the benefits of knowing someone cares.
I think you have a teacher you know cared about you.
Thank a teacher day
Bellwork (20 minutes)
Video clip (10)
Response (10)
Agenda (3 minutes)
Skill (30 minutes)
Letter writing (20)
Workshop (30 minutes)
Video clip (5)
Instructions (5)
Class Activity (20)
Peace/Out (2 minutes)

6. November 16-17, 2015 SWBAT: Create evidence of understanding of class culture
CULTURE Your name here Harry A. Burke High School Burke Boulevard Omaha, NE November 16-17, 2015 My favorite teacher Some school Somewhere, NE Dear (fill in the blank): I don’t know if you remember me, but I am just writing to let you know you made a difference in my life. Thank you for making me feel special and proud of myself. I am in my Sophomore year here at Burke, and I still remember the XX you showed me. I hope you are doing well. Sincerely, Your Name
Bellwork (20 minutes)
Video clip (10)
Response (10)
Agenda (3 minutes)
Skill (30 minutes)
Letter writing (20)
Workshop (30 minutes)
Video clip (5)
Instructions (5)
Class Activity (20)
Peace/Out (2 minutes)
You will sign your name
Minutes to do this.

7. Connections and Crafts
November 16-17, 2015 SWBAT: Create evidence of understanding of class culture
RELATIONSHIPS
Connections and Crafts
Bellwork (20 minutes)
Video clip (10)
Response (10)
Agenda (3 minutes)
Skill (30 minutes)
Letter writing (20)
Workshop (30 minutes)
Video clip (5)
Instructions (5)
Class Activity (20)
Peace/Out (2 minutes)
Craft Day

8. Decorate the INSIDE of the dot with something that represents YOU
November 16-17, 2015 SWBAT: Create evidence of understanding of class culture
RELATIONSHIPS
Connections and Crafts
Bellwork (20 minutes)
Video clip (10)
Response (10)
Agenda (3 minutes)
Skill (30 minutes)
Letter writing (20)
Workshop (30 minutes)
Video clip (5)
Instructions (5)
Class Activity (20)
Peace/Out (2 minutes)
Write a “connection” as to how/why The Dot and Freedom Writers Diary are related
Decorate the INSIDE of the dot with something that represents YOU

9. Connections and Crafts
November 16-17, 2015 SWBAT: Create evidence of understanding of class culture
RELATIONSHIPS
Connections and Crafts
Bellwork (20 minutes)
Video clip (10)
Response (10)
Agenda (3 minutes)
Skill (30 minutes)
Letter writing (20)
Workshop (30 minutes)
Video clip (5)
Instructions (5)
Class Activity (20)
Peace/Out (2 minutes)
Team work

10. Connections and Crafts
November 16-17, 2015 SWBAT: Create evidence of understanding of class culture
RELATIONSHIPS
Connections and Crafts
Bellwork (20 minutes)
Video clip (10)
Response (10)
Agenda (3 minutes)
Skill (30 minutes)
Letter writing (20)
Workshop (30 minutes)
Video clip (5)
Instructions (5)
Class Activity (20)
Peace/Out (2 minutes)
Team work

11. Connections and Crafts
November 16-17, 2015 SWBAT: Create evidence of understanding of class culture
RELATIONSHIPS
Connections and Crafts
Bellwork (20 minutes)
Video clip (10)
Response (10)
Agenda (3 minutes)
Skill (30 minutes)
Letter writing (20)
Workshop (30 minutes)
Video clip (5)
Instructions (5)
Class Activity (20)
Peace/Out (2 minutes)
Team work

12. November 16-17, 2015 SWBAT: Create evidence of understanding of class culture

13. We’re creating our own “WE DO” We’ll vote on the best 10
November 16-17, 2015 SWBAT: Create evidence of understanding of class culture
CULTURE
We’re creating our own
“WE DO”
Form group of four
Come up with a list of five things you know we have established as part of our class culture
Be prepared to share
We’ll vote on the best 10
Bellwork (20 minutes)
Video clip (10)
Response (10)
Agenda (3 minutes)
Skill (30 minutes)
Letter writing (20)
Workshop (30 minutes)
Video clip (5)
Instructions (5)
Class Activity (20)
Peace/Out (2 minutes)

14. Finish your dot. HOMEWORK CULTURE Bellwork (20 minutes)
November 16-17, 2015 SWBAT: Create evidence of understanding of class culture
CULTURE
HOMEWORK
Finish your dot.
Bellwork (20 minutes)
Video clip (10)
Response (10)
Agenda (3 minutes)
Skill (30 minutes)
Letter writing (20)
Workshop (30 minutes)
Video clip (5)
Instructions (5)
Class Activity (20)
Peace/Out (2 minutes)

15. Write a haiku (5-7-5) about the essay you wrote over the novel.
November 16-17, 2015 SWBAT: Create evidence of understanding of class culture
RELATIONSHIPS
Write on a piece of scratch paper
Name/Date/Block
Bellwork (20 minutes)
Video clip (10)
Response (10)
Agenda (3 minutes)
Skill (30 minutes)
Letter writing (20)
Workshop (30 minutes)
Video clip (5)
Instructions (5)
Class Activity (20)
Peace/Out (2 minutes)
Write a haiku (5-7-5) about the essay you wrote over the novel.