---
title: "11.27.06"
date: 2006-11-27
url: https://learningischange.com/2006/11/27/112706/
author: Ben Wilkoff
categories: ["Lesson Plans", "Uncategorized"]
tags: []
---

# 11.27.06

Core 1:

- Write-On: Why is the novel genre so powerful?
- Introduction to [Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.](http://www.google.com/search?q=roll+of+thunder+hear+my+cry&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&safe=active)
- Go over my expectations for reading and engaging in the Novel.

Core 2:

- How big is the generation gap between you and your grandparents? How do you think your experience differs from theirs?
- [What is a Graphic Novel?](http://artbomb.net/comics/introgn.jsp) And why is it the best way to express a time of absolute tragedy, chaos, and change?

Core 3:

- Self-assess and reflection on essay writing:  Think-on: Are you the best thinkers and persuaders of your generation? Why or why not?
- Go to http://bhwilkoff.edublogs.org
- Click on [This Jotform Link.](http://jotform.com/form/63304627164)

Core 4:

- Write-On: What is your cultural perspective and bias?  How can we talk about race, gender, religion, etc. without becoming offensive or overly sensitive/PC?
- What is the root of our biases?

- Introduction and preview of Multi-Cultural novel choices.
- Go over the expectations for the next two weeks.