Monday/Tuesday, September 28th/29th

 1. Critical analysis of March - 

Visual Reflection of Critical Reading Assignment

Open up Google Jamboard (found in 9 dots up by your picture in right-hand corner and create new board bottom right corner + )

The following requirements need to be represented on your Jamboard: 

1. 3 specific examples from March that demonstrate the thematic issue of conformity. Think of the definition. Provide the example with citation (Lewis et al. 4) and explain how it represents the idea of conformity. 
2. 3 specific examples from March that demonstrate the thematic issue of anticonformity. Think of the definition. Provide the example with citation (Lewis et al. 4) and explain how it represents the idea of anticonformity. 
3. 3 graphic novel terms, their definition, and an explanation of how they are being utilized in March... This is beyond the fact that they exist. I am asking you to examine how they are supportive of the text's goals.. purpose. 
4. 2 other literary devices at work in the opening pages of March. You select the device. Identify it. Define it. Explain how you are seeing it being utilized in the text. 
5. Reflection of how you feel time is being used in the opening pages of March. What is powerful or effective about its manipulation? Why do you think it is being presented in this manner?
6. Your name and class hour. 

Upload the link to your Jamboard to Schoology by Thursday/Friday before your slated class time. 

2. Watch the video: Comic Book Biography of John Lewis Video. Take notes. 

And if you are interested... 

Congressman John Lewis Cosplay at ComicCon article

Thursday/Friday, September 24th/25th

 1. Review Costa's Level Questions- 

- What are the goals of Costa's Levels? 

- How does it apply to this class? 

2. Discussion on Asch and Milgrim experiments. 

3. "Boldly You" TedTalk 

4. Anticonformity (counterconformity): refers to when an individual consciously and deliberately challenges the position or actions of the group. Anticonformity is not merely the absence of conformity. Individuals who display anticonformity behaviours are internally motivated to disrupt the balance of the group.

5. March: Book 1- John Lewis  Read and take notes. March- Book 1 (24 pages)

March: Book One begins the trilogy of Representative John Lewis’s graphic novel memoire, co-written with his aide Andrew Aydin and illustrated by Nate Powell. It is a critically acclaimed best-seller that received the 2013 Coretta Scott King Honor Book Award by the American Library Association and has been named one of the best books of 2013 by USA Today, The Washington Post, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, School Library Journal, Kirkus Reviews, The Horn Book, ComicsAlliance, and others.

Graphic Novel: a single narrative told through pictures and words. Graphic Novels feature the same key components of a traditional novel: they are full-length (over 100 pages), follow a common narrative thread, and are meant to be read as a single story (or story within a finite series).

Graphic Novel Terms

Things to consider in the first pages of March:  (These are to go into notes... ) 

• How is time being treated in the novel? Consider the effects of where the book starts and how it moves through time.
• On page 1, we see people walking on the Edmund Pettus Bridge and the first words we read are: “Can you swim?” Discuss why these are actually very powerful words to begin with. 
• How do you see the tension between conformity and anticonformity work in this book? How do these ideas present themselves in the book- look beyond just the "results" of these ideas.. look to motivation behind results/actions. 
• Consider characterization of Lewis. Characterization is the manner in which the author develops a character. How are Lewis' actions in the means of conformity/anticonformity part of his indirect characterization? (Meaning what we can learn about him through how he conforms/does not). 
• What are the effects of the choices of employing the graphic novel structure/style? How does this manner in telling this story affect its reception? 

6. Post-Class reflection- SCHOOLOGY. Due by the end of Friday, September 25th.  

Monday/Tuesday, September 21st/22nd

Remember- No face-to-face class today. 

1. Please watch and take notes on the first two psychological experiments. These two famous experiments are to be considered as texts in which we are evaluating the application of the foundational ideas we have learned about conformity. Be aware... these two experiments obviously are displays of these concepts. We are practicing our application of the foundational ideas with these psychological experiments. We are practicing the skill of reading a text (the video) with a critical eye. We will be moving on to literary texts very soon where these ideas are less concrete. 

As you are watching, consider the 4 manifestations of conformity, plus the 2 major reasons for conformity.  

- Asch Conformity Studies

- Milgrim Experiment 

ASSIGNMENT: Write TWO Costa's questions- either Level 2 or 3 addressing the Asch and/or Milgrim experiments. Post to the discussion board on SCHOOLOGY. After you have posted your two questions, you will need to respond to TWO classmates' questions. 

Have your questions posted by the end of the day on Monday/Tuesday (depending on your class date). Respond to your classmates' question by 8:00 AM on Thursday, September 24th 

2. Next, as we solidify our comprehension of the psychological power of conformity, we will be considering the difficulty of working against this power. 

Anticonformity (counterconformity): refers to when an individual consciously and deliberately challenges the position or actions of the group. Anticonformity is not merely the absence of conformity. Individuals who display anticonformity behaviours are internally motivated to disrupt the balance of the group.

Again, consider that purposeful challenging of the actions of the group. Whereas conformity can be an unconscious action, counterconformity is a deliberate act.  

Watch the following TedTalk thinking about the pros and cons of the psychological act of conformity. Take notes on the possible application of both sides of conformity and possible effects. 

Be Boldly You- The Harms and Benefits of Conformity

3. You need to go through the LMC's tutorial on plagiarism- Found in Schoology folder. 

You will then take the quiz on SCHOOLOGY. You must pass this quiz with 100%. You can take it as many times as necessary. You will receive either a 10 or 0 on this quiz. This needs to be done by the end of the day on SUNDAY, September 27th 

FYI- 

I am available for questions/meetings all day! Just let me know what you need!

Thursday/Friday, September 17th/18th

 1. Review- Definition of conformity

Conformity: is a type of social influence involving a change in belief or behavior in order to fit in with a group. This change is in response to real (involving the physical presence of others) or imagined(involving the pressure of social norms / expectations) group pressure.

4 Types of Conformity: Compliance, Internalization, Identification, Ingratiational 

2. Conformity continued:

       Reasons Why People Conform (Deutsch and Gerrard 1955): 

• Normative
• Informational

3. Discussion Board- Article Review (DUE by the end of day on SUNDAY, September 20th- Schoology)

In Schoology- Post an review of the article you read for class today. Things to include: 

• Works cited information. (Click here for OWL-MLA citation guide OWL- MLA Electronic Sources) 
• A brief summary of the article. 
• Application of ideas from first article we read-"What is Conformity?" 
• Your evaluation of the validity of this source. Include your reasoning. 

4. Costa's Level of Thinking questions- Costa's Level of Thinking Question Stems

• Read through the handout. 
• Applying to your article, write 2 questions PER level (3). You just need to write the question. You do not need to answer it. 
• Submit your 6 total questions to Schoology with the WC information from your article. 
• Due by the end of the day on Sunday, September 20th. 

5. Post-class reflection (inquiry edition): 

What do you feel is the most necessary type of conforming for societal structures to function? What do you think is the most detrimental type of conformity to the individual? Why? 

Discussion board expectations: 

1. Complete sentences with accurate punctuation, grammar, and spelling. 

2. Completely address each part of the prompt. 

3. Provide reasoning, examples, and explanation. 

4. Demonstrate that you can apply the studied content in a clear manner. 

FYI- WE WILL NOT have a face-to-face meet on Monday/Tuesday, September 21st/22nd. I will post on our class website on Monday morning for our class work for this day. I want to give you a bit of "off-camera" breathing room. You will have Monday-Thursday/Friday to complete the work. It will be clearly explained, and of course, I will be available for questions and help. 

Monday/Tuesday September 14/15th

 1. Review:

Motif, Thematic Issue, Thematic Statement

2. Conformity article-  Using your nonfiction reading strategies, you have read and annotated to establish some clarity and depth of knowledge on the thematic issue of conformity. 

Things to discuss: 

• Definition of conformity. Application of this idea. 
• Central idea of the reading. 
• Significant evidence that is presented. 
• Validity of sources used. 
• Connections to the reading. 

3. For Thursday/Friday- 

- Find a current, academically valid article on the psychological issue of conformity. Keep track of works cited information of the source. This article can be discussing conformity or nonconformity. It can also be addressing the application of these ideas. Use school databases to aid your search. 

- Read and annotate this article. Add pertinent information to your class notes. Be ready to discuss this material with class on Thursday/Friday. You will be the expert, so makes sure you are taking notes.

(FULL DISCLOSURE... these articles can be/will be accessed later as secondary support. Please consider this as you are selecting your reading/research. Also be aware of the foundation you are building with the content as you read/annotate/note take) 

4. Post-class Reflection on Schoology. 

Thursday, September 10th and Friday, September 11th

OUR SCHEDULE

Reminder: "Teaching Me . . . Teaching Others" Flipgrid response is due by Sunday, September 13th 11:59 PM. 

Class Meeting today: 

1. Virtual Class Norms: Attention. = learning.  Photo/Film. Block day protocol. Purposeful attendance. 

2. Unit #1 Conformity.  What is the value of conformity or non-conformity. 

Motif- a distinctive recurring feature or dominant idea that has symbolic value in an artistic or literary composition.  Motif- video support

Thematic Issue- the universal or central concept that is explored in a text Theme- video support

Thematic Statement- the message the author is making about the thematic issue. Thematic Statement- video support

2. Read and annotate the following article: What is Conformity? 

Goals for this assignment: 

• Familiarize with the content of the thematic issue of conformity. 
• Refresh and enhance our nonfiction reading strategies.
• Refresh and enhance our annotation and note taking skills. 

You will annotate ON the PDF file. I have provided many guiding questions (below) to help you engage the reading, plus give you a start on what to annotate. You will upload your annotated copy to Schoology BY 8:00 AM on either A DAY Monday, or B DAY Tuesday (depending on your class meeting date). MAKE SURE YOU SAVE YOUR ANNOTATIONS before going to submit. 

You will be using this information in the article as foundation to much of our work this unit. If I were you... I would jot down the significant definitions and ideas IN YOUR NOTES... to reference later. 

Annotation Support: Things to look for when reading... then annotating: 

✅ Terms and definitions

✅ What is the author's purpose for writing? 

✅ What is the purpose for reading this? Goals of reader? Goals from teacher? 

✅  What can be made into lists? 

✅ What patterns do you see? Images repeated? Why? Purpose?

✅ Connections to other readings/texts? 

✅  What ideas do you find intriguing? What haven't you thought about before? What do you agree with? Disagree with? Why? 

✅ What conclusions can you come up with? 

✅ What questions do you have? 

✅ What is the format of the reading? How does this format inform the reader? 

✅ What do you notice about the Bibliography/Works Cited? 

✅ What do you notice about the validity of the sources used in the text? 

Technology Support- How to Annotate a PDF

Annotating Schoology (Mr. Courtney)

4. POST-CLASS REFLECTION- SCHOOLOGY!! Schoology Discussion Link

Wednesday, September 9th

Wednesdays are virtual work days for students. If you need help with assignments, have questions about the class, or need some extra help, I would be happy to meet with you! Just send me an email, and we can schedule a time for a Google Meet! It is just like walking into my room during Titan Time! 

I will see A DAY classes tomorrow...   B DAY classes on Friday. 

FYI- Into the Wild books are not being sent home yet. We will not be using it for a while. Thanks!

First Day of SCHOOL! Yay! Tuesday, September 8th

LSW First Day Schedule

1.  Introductions. 

2. What does it mean to "be educated?" (Discussion and in your notes)

3. Syllabus information. Syllabus link

4. Schoology: Schoology Page

5. "Teaching Me" assignment. Teaching Me... Teaching Others Handout 

      Join the right Flipgrid Class Links: 

                     1st HOUR- 11H Flipgrid

                     3rd HOUR- 11H Flipgrid

                     5th HOUR- 11H Flipgrid

                     6th HOUR- 11H Flipgrid

                     7th HOUR- 11H Flipgrid

      * Use your Google sign-in

      Response is due by: Sunday, September 13th by 11:59 PM 

4. Questions..  announcements. 

Reminder: Wednesday is a work day for all students. No direct class schedule. 

Our next Google meeting will be:

A DAY- Thursday, September 10th

1st Hour- 8:30

3rd Hour- 9:30

5th Hour- 12:00

7th Hour- 1:00

B DAY- Friday, September 11th

6th Hour- 12:30