F - ... when we talked about connections and worked towards an understanding of social commentary.

ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How does one's (dis)connection from one's environment invite the creation of other?

Learners worked in pairs. They used the Short Story Checklist to make some final notes and conclusions about Green's short story. We discussed conflict, symbol, and irony in greater depth, and learners were able to see (a little) about how those devices invite readers to view the short story as social commentary.

I introduced the literary essay and learners began putting their notes together in order to create their outlines.

We also looked the Learning Inventory documents in preparation of Learner Conferences next week.

PRACTISE: Make a copy the Learning Inventory document and add it to your e-folder. Then, complete it with self-reflections statements or links to artefacts of learning.

NEXT CLASS: Learner Conferences, time for the essay