#101 Reading and Discussion

​Tanooki Mario Story​

• This exercise is designed to show how Harkness-style discussions operate.
• We’ll be telling a fairy tale based on the life of “Tanooki Mario,” beginning with the phrase “Once upon a time, Tanooki Mario. . . .” We’ll toss Tanooki from person to person, who will add incrementally to the story in a way that builds coherently on what has been shared previously and with a goal of keeping the conversation moving in a productive direction. When Mr. Hall claps and says “stop!” the person holding Tanooki will then summarize everything that has come before.
• Reflect: What does this exercise show us about effective discussion?​

Homework & annotations

• Nightly homework expectations?
  • How long should I spend on my homework each night for Global Thinking?
  • What should I do if I hit 30 minutes?
  • What will Mr. Hall think of me if I don’t finish my homework?
• Reading & annotations:
  • Overview:
    • Introduction=context
    • Questions and key words=guiding reading
  • Introduction to annotations:
    • Use pen or pencil; avoid highlighters. If you like to color-code, consider a four-color pen like this (link to Amazon.com).
    • Write a short note in the margin. We’ll talk more about these soon.
    • Underline a short selection (ideally 6 words or less) that supports or explains what you wrote.
    • Identify words/phrases you don’t understand
• Practice on first 1-2 paragraphs of Epicurus.
• Review how we annotated.

Homework: Assignment #102.