Friday, October 19, 2007

Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. self-assess their metacognition.
2. explain what metacognition is.
3. share personal experiences and thoughts in front of a group.

Agenda:
1. Warm-Up: In their notebooks, students should answer the following questions:
Consider the following statement: Imitation is natural to the human species. From childhood on, we learn through imitation. Human are the most imitative creatures in the world, and that is one of the advantages that we have over other species.
Questions: How do you learn? How do you know when you are learning? When you are learning, how do you learn best? Please write 2 sentences for each question.

2. Today's Vocabulary: metacognition - being aware of and understanding how you think and learn

3. Brainstorming about metacognition: 5 sentences for each question:
a. How does your mood effect your learning?
b. Do you have to like a teacher to learn something from them? Give an example to support your position.

4. Brainstorm: Make a list of the five worst things that can happen to a person. What is the worst thing that has ever happened to you? How did you survive? These questions are in anticipation of reading Oedipus next week. Students who feel comfortable can share their stories with the class.

Homework: Students should continue to research their topic for the senior project and take notes on what they read and learn.