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Bellwork : “ Xue Tao Poem”

Bellwork : “ Xue Tao Poem”. Read the poem by Xue Tao, a female poet from the Tang Dynasty, and study the portrait of her. What is the basic theme of the poem? What insights into Chinese culture can you glean from this poem? Fold the poem in half and tape it into your journal.

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Bellwork : “ Xue Tao Poem”

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  1. Bellwork: “Xue Tao Poem” • Read the poem by Xue Tao, a female poet from the Tang Dynasty, and study the portrait of her. What is the basic theme of the poem? What insights into Chinese culture can you glean from this poem? • Fold the poem in half and tape it into your journal. • Time: 5 minutes • PLEASE SIT WITH YOUR STATION GROUPS!

  2. Homework • Chapter 1 of Woman Warrior • Actively Read (sticky-notes) • complete 1 page of Wonder Why theorizing (warning: it’s graphic & more than a bit upsetting) • Be ready for Chapter 1 quiz next class • Complete Vocab Workbook Unit 1, Exercises 2 & 3 answers only in your journal • Answer the Post-Seminar Questions in your journal • Word Bank

  3. Stations • 12 minutes to FINISH the stations • Most important stations to assure you’ve completed: • Communist Theory • Cultural Revolution • Warrior Review

  4. Set up Seminar Folders • Write your name on the tab • Tape the “Seminar Behavior Checklist” on the “tab” side of the folder • Tape the “Individual Participation Goals” list on the “non-tab” side of the folder

  5. Pre-Seminar Information • Excerpt from Chapter 5 of Woman Warrior, “A Song for the Barbarian Reed Pipe” • A memoir of Maxine Hong Kingston’s life in Stockton, CA • She grew up in a Chinese family, and the only people who spoke English were the younger generation

  6. Seminar Goals/Guidelines/Process General Guidelines • Listen by looking at speaker • Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear • Think deeply about the ideas and values expressed • Refer to text • Address others respectfully Process Write down a personal goal on your text  Let’s agree upon a group goal 

  7. Seminar

  8. Bookstravaganza • Your numbers have been recorded • Don’t lose them, or you’ll have to pay for ‘em

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