Wednesday, Sept. 27th
Unit 1: The Education Narrative
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Unit 1 Reflection
Looking Back
Metacognition and Transfer
Metacognition is what we call reflection: an awareness of our learning process—both how and what we learn.
Transfer: Is the concept of how we can transfer this knowledge/ awareness/ learning into other aspects of our lives. For example, how can we use this learning in other classes (math classes, architecture classes, fashion classes) or in the world outside of City Tech (our careers, etc).
We have talked a lot about our learning process as readers/ writers/ speakers.
Let’s now take a moment to reflect on this learning. Jot down some notes (it will help with your Unit 1 reflection!)
What is a reflection?
A reflection is a piece of writing that asks you to look back over the course of the unit and think about what you have learned and how you can use what you learned to help you become a stronger reader and writer going forward (not just in English classes, but in all of you time at CityTech and in the world outside of CityTech).
WHY? Why do we write reflections?
Reflections help us process what we have learned (realize how far we have come) and help us take a step back and look at the big picture. Often we look at each lesson, each project with a very focused lens. When we write a reflection, we are asked to look at it with a new eye from a step further back.
How-to! The steps!
A unit reflection asks you to reflect or look back at the unit and think deeply about the readings, the major project, and the short writing assignments you completed. Let’s look at an overview:
Readings:
Writing:
Short Prompts, Reading Responses, Brainstorming/ Note Jotting, Intro Assignment, Education Narrative
What did each of the mentor authors teach us?
Amy Tan “Mother Tongue”
Jose Antonio Vargas “My Life as an Undocumented Immigrant”
Malcolm X “Learning to Read”
Mike Bunn “How to Read Like a Writer”
Jose Olivarez “Maybe I could Save Myself By Writing”
Jamila Lyiscott “Broken English”
Donovan Livingston “Graduation Speech”
What did we learn from each writing activity?
Short daily prompts
Reading Responses
Brainstorming Sessions/ Jotting Down Notes
Education Narrative
Putting it all together!
The following slides have guiding questions you can use to help you write the reflection!
Questions to Consider
Discuss what you learned about yourself as a writer and a reader in the process of writing this Education Narrative.
For example, what part did you find the most challenging? Or the most successful? Did you try anything new like reading with a focus on genre or revising with a specific focus?
Stop and write a response to this question. Write 2-5 sentences as part of your reflection.
Questions to Consider
Which of the readings, if any, influenced you or inspired you?
Explain the influence, USE SPECIFIC examples.
Amy Tan “Mother Tongue,” Jose Antonio Vargas “My Life as an Undocumented Immigrant,” Malcolm X “Learning to Read,” Mike Bunn “How to Read Like a Writer,” Jose Olivarez “Maybe I could Save Myself By Writing,” Jamila Lyiscott “Broken English”, Donovan Livingston “Graduation Speech”
Stop and write a response to this question. Write 2-5 sentences as part of your reflection. USE a QUOTE if possible from one of the texts!
Questions to Consider
The focus of the unit was on Genre and Education Narratives, what did you find interesting? What did you learn? What would you still like to learn more about?
What are your thoughts on the experience in general? Was it a useful learning experience? What specific skills or perspectives did you acquire as a result?
How could you transfer something you learned in this unit to other aspects of your life both in City Tech and outside of City Tech?
Stop and write a response to this question. Write 2-5 sentences as part of your reflection.
Questions to Consider
Is there anything else you want me to know about you as a writer or reader or your work in this class?
Stop and write a response to this question. Write 1-3 sentences as part of your reflection.
Unit Reflection Overview
Your Unit 1 Reflection is Due on Monday, Oct. 2n
It should be at least 250 words.
Double Spaced!
Please include the Word Count on the top of the page.
Unit 1 Reflection - To submit
Add your NAME
Add a TITLE (Name’s Unit 1 Reflection)
Add WORD COUNT (should be at least 250 words)
DOUBLE SPACE
PUTTING IT TOGETHER - Education Narrative!
On Monday, you’ll submit your Education narrative that is at least 1000 words.
They should be typed in Times New Roman 12 point font with a 1-inch margin.
INSERT a WORD COUNT at the top of the documents.
Reminders!
WORD COUNT
DOUBLE SPACE
PARAGRAPHS
TITLE PAGE
YOUR NAME
DATE
TITLE
COURSE (ENGLISH 1101)
WORD COUNT
Next Steps
Project 1: Education Narrative Due on Monday!
Unit 1 Reflection Due on Monday!