After writing about the first weeks of routines, it’s clear that Total Physical Response (TPR) is now only effective as a brain break. After all, moving about and gesturing isn’t as compelling now that we can hold actual class discussions. When it comes to compelling topics, though, Discipulus Illustris is taking off with zodiac qualities right now in first place in terms of holding interest. As such, I’ve updated the 2019-20 PPT with links to two qualities for each sign:

The follow up question is something like “do you have similar, or different qualities?” This has been awesome. Otherwise, next week introduces MovieTalk, and new Card Talk prompts beyond the four like/like to do drawings we got from the very first class. Talk about a lot of mileage out of that one; it’s been 4 weeks! With these new daily routines comes new planning needs and changes. One change is reading the Tuesday/Thursday Write & Discuss as a whole class (instead of a Do Now). Also, the second half of class on Wednesday/Friday will be devoted to reading; independently, as a whole-class, and then in pairs/groups. Here’s the updated schedule for the next 4-5 weeks, and Do Now/Daily Prep below that:

• Mondays:
  Do Now – Draw what you did/something you saw over the weekend
  Prep – Determine Tuesday’s Do Now drawing prompt
• Tuesdays:
  Do Now – [Drawing prompt]
  Prep – 1) Wednesday’s MovieTalk screenshot
  2) Type up text based on Do Now drawings, for Thursday
• Wednesdays:
  Do Now – See|Think|Wonder (screenshot)
• Thursdays:
  Do Now – In 1-2 sentences, summarize text (from Tuesday’s drawings)
  Prep – Determine Friday’s Card Talk prompt
• Fridays:
  Do Now – [Card Talk prompt]
  Prep – Type up & print text based on Card Talk