Introducing a New Topic

Ciudad Juarez, the setting of our next few weeks

Goal: Preview the ideas presented in our next unit, "On Leaving, On Staying Behind" and read an article that gives context

Agenda: 
Journal
Field Trip Discussion
Class Discussion
Video: Ciudad Juarez
Reading our Article

1. Journal 
What is a personal strength you have that helps you deal with personal challenges?

2. Field Trip Discussion 

• We are going to take a field trip to San Diego State University to see KPBS studios on Tuesday, March 10th. 
• There will be graded components on this field trip, and one of those is asking a question to someone who works at the KPBS newsroom. 
• Your job is to brainstorm one question you would ask someone who works at the newsroom either about their job, their writing, or news stories in general. 
• I will take notes on your questions and it will be your job to get that question answered on our trip to KPBS. 
• Your permission slip should be returned, signed, no later than this Friday. 

3. PeerGrade 

• We're going to check out our classmates' work and score them on a rubric online. 
• You will anonymously view three classmates' work and score them according to a set of questions. 
• Take your time and give genuine feedback that could help. 
• Follow the link in Google Classroom to peergrade to get started but wait for my direct instruction.

4. Quickwrite + Class Discussion 
I have three questions for you that we're going to discuss as a class AFTER you write your answers in your journal. Please label them 1-3:

1. What personal strengths and resources do you rely on to help you deal with difficult situations
2. How do you prepare to face challenges?
3. What strategies do you use to promote your success?

5. Background on Ciudad Juarez 
We are going to watch a 30 minute documentary about femicide in Ciudad Juarez, pictured to the right. This documentary will give us context on the next few texts we'll read together.

6. Reading an Interview 

• I will pass out an interview which is our first text this week. 
• The purpose of this interview is to give more background on the status of women in Ciudad Juarez. 
• It was written in September 2019. 

7. Learning Check

On the sticky note I'm passing out, write your name and the following: 

• Something you learned OR 
• Something that surprised you

I will collect your thoughts at the door on your way out. 

Reminders: 

• Please buy your prom tickets. You can still purchase tickets through this Wednesday.