Exploring Math in A Wrinkle in Time: Discussion and Homework Assignments
Dive into the world of math in YA literature with activities, questions, and reading assignments based on the book "A Wrinkle in Time." Share your homework, discuss key themes, and prepare for a final project. Get ready for quizzes, group discussions, and engaging learning experiences related to math in this iconic novel.
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Math in YA Literature A Wrinkle in Time Day 4
Welcome! Please hand in homework assignment 3 I will walk around to check progress on your CM log
Activity 1 If you would like to share what you did for your homework assignment 3, please let me know; I would like 2-3 people to share Once finished, discuss with your group about the questions on the following slide; each group will share their answers for one of them
Questions Why would the talking through the multiplication table be used to get into the heads of Meg and Charles (pg. 116-117)? What does the word obliquely mean? What do you think of the phrase like and equal are not the same thing at all! (pg. 154) in relation to math? Give an example of this. What are your reactions to IT and the town overall? What predictions do you have for the remainder of the novel? Defend your answer. 1. 2. 3.
Activity 2 Spend some time reading the rest of the novel; whatever you do not finish in class will be left for homework As a group, read chapter 10 together, taking turns and stopping to discuss as needed As you continue reading on your own, take notes for a short discussion with your group at the end of the class
Homework Finish the book & CM log Jot down your final reactions for a final group discussion before the quiz Be prepared for written quiz tomorrow Prepare to write about: The major ideas of the novel (and how they relate to math) Dimensions and time After the quiz, we will talk about your final project for this unit!
