Welcome to The Daily Post! As the name suggests, this portion of the website is updated daily (right after school) and is designed for you to be able to access what was covered in class, from home. It's a great resource for last minute updates or if you are ever absent or find yourself confused about any specifics about homework, reading, due dates, vocab, etc.
Just consider it one more thing I do to make your life a bit easier...
School's Out!
Tue, Jun 26 2007 09:25
Thanks for the great year everybody! Be sure to check back over the summer for the occasional update. Also, if you need to get in touch, drop an email. As always: Be safe. Be creative. Be brilliant.
Enjoy the break!
Enjoy the break!
Wednesday 6/20
Wed, Jun 20 2007 03:30
LA 9
-Due: typed, final, edited draft
-In-class editing
LA 10 Honors
-CD check through chapter 11
-Discuss reading
-Giant Head work...
-Due: typed, final, edited draft
-In-class editing
HW:
-Final draft due Friday by 3pm. Absolutely no exceptions.
LA 10 Honors
-CD check through chapter 11
-Discuss reading
-Giant Head work...
HW:
-Finish book tonight
-Giant Head due Tuesday
-Turn in books!
Tuesday 6/19
Tue, Jun 19 2007 09:59
*Sub Day!
LA 9
-Final Vocab Quiz (if missed, needs to be made up a.s.a.p)
-Worked on TKM essays
-Body paragraphs due
LA 10 Honors
-Final Vocab Quiz (if missed, needs to be made up a.s.a.p)
-Worked on "Giant Head" Assignment with Peace Groups
LA 9
-Final Vocab Quiz (if missed, needs to be made up a.s.a.p)
-Worked on TKM essays
-Body paragraphs due
HW:
-Typed, printed, complete draft due at the start of class tomorrow
LA 10 Honors
-Final Vocab Quiz (if missed, needs to be made up a.s.a.p)
-Worked on "Giant Head" Assignment with Peace Groups
HW:
-Need to be through chapter 11 for tomorrow
Monday 6/18
Mon, Jun 18 2007 03:58
LA 9
-Due: Complete Essay Webbing/Shaping
-Handed out body paragraph shaping sheets
-Class time for one-on-one help + silent work time
LA 10 honors
-Discussed ASP
-Went over posters from 6 degree work
-Assigned Giant Head Assignment
-Due: Complete Essay Webbing/Shaping
-Handed out body paragraph shaping sheets
-Class time for one-on-one help + silent work time
HW:
-Body Paragraphs due tomorrow
-Final vocab quiz tomorrow
-Typed, printed, edited, complete draft due at the start of class on Wed
LA 10 honors
-Discussed ASP
-Went over posters from 6 degree work
-Assigned Giant Head Assignment
HW:
-Need to be through chapter 11 for Wed
-Final Voc test tomorrow
Friday 6/15
Fri, Jun 15 2007 03:27
LA 9
-Due: Thesis statements
-Began webbing/mapping essay
LA 10 Honors
-CD check on chapters 4-6
-Discussed ASP
-Finished working on 6 degrees posters
-Due: Thesis statements
-Began webbing/mapping essay
HW:
-Completed webbing/mapping due at the start of class on Monday
-Study Vocab for Tuesday's Quiz: Animosity, Pinnacle, Pretentious, Entity, Tyrannical, Assuaged, Chattels, Eccentric, Taciturn, Auspicious, Comrade, Communism, Socialism, Allegory, Satire, Bourgeoisie, Context, Timid, Epic, Archetype, Formidable, Invoke, Muse, Atrocities, Adversity, Valiant, Pernicious, Oxymoronic, Premonition, Heir, Extremity, Temper, Conjure, Effeminate, Passive, Benevolence, Soliloquy, Amorous, Carrion, Sojourn, Dramatic Irony, Benign, Pastoral, Gallant, Juxtaposition, Futile, Elucidate, Acrimonious, Quell, Volition, Temerity
LA 10 Honors
-CD check on chapters 4-6
-Discussed ASP
-Finished working on 6 degrees posters
HW:
-Chapters 7-9 for Monday
-Finish 6 degrees poster (if necessary)
Thursday 5/14
Thu, Jun 14 2007 03:40
LA 9
-Finished discussing TKM essay prompts
-Began to develop thesis statements
Creative Writing
-Book Checkout
LA 10 Honors
-"Peace Groups" continued
-Worked on "6 Degrees of Separation"
-Finished discussing TKM essay prompts
-Began to develop thesis statements
HW:
-Come to class with a solid and revised thesis statement
Creative Writing
-Book Checkout
LA 10 Honors
-"Peace Groups" continued
-Worked on "6 Degrees of Separation"
HW:
-Need to be through Chapter 6 for tomorrow
-If necessary, work on "6 Degrees" visual
Wednesday 6/13
Wed, Jun 13 2007 06:52
LA 9
-Due: 4 quotes from the end of TKM
-Discussed quotes
-Went over essay prompts
Creative Writing
-Final Readings!
-Final Floodplain!
-Final Day!
LA 10 Honors
-Finished J/C performances
-Due: Quote work from chapters 1-3
-Discussed quotes
-Formed "Peace Teams" and began working on "6 degrees" project...we'll finish it up tomorrow.
-Due: 4 quotes from the end of TKM
-Discussed quotes
-Went over essay prompts
HW:
-All you need to do is begin thinking about your upcoming essay. Review the prompts and come prepared to generate a thesis statement tomorrow in class.
Creative Writing
-Final Readings!
-Final Floodplain!
-Final Day!
HW:
-Onward!
LA 10 Honors
-Finished J/C performances
-Due: Quote work from chapters 1-3
-Discussed quotes
-Formed "Peace Teams" and began working on "6 degrees" project...we'll finish it up tomorrow.
HW:
-Think about the 6 degree work started in class and decide if more quotes are needed in order to tackle tomorrow's task...if so, find them and come prepared to get crackin on this assignment.
Tuesday 6/12
Tue, Jun 12 2007 08:04
LA 9
-Discussed Chapter 27
-Finished the novel out loud in class
-Discussed end (tried not to cry...)
Creative Writing
-Continued with final readings...will finish tomorrow
-Floodplain stapling tomorrow
LA 10 Honors
-Finished JC performances
-Discussed Separate Piece + reading time
-Discussed Chapter 27
-Finished the novel out loud in class
-Discussed end (tried not to cry...)
HW:
-Come to class with 4 quotes from the last 5 (or so) chapters that you feel get to the heart of what the book is all about. These should be important passages, key lines, etc. Copy them down and be sure to cite your page number...due at the start of class tomorrow
Creative Writing
-Continued with final readings...will finish tomorrow
-Floodplain stapling tomorrow
No Homework Tonight!
LA 10 Honors
-Finished JC performances
-Discussed Separate Piece + reading time
HW:
-Read Chapters 1-3 + find 5 quotes/passages for tomorrow. Copy each quote down and cite your pagenumber
Monday 6/11
Mon, Jun 11 2007 03:25
LA 9
-Vocab Quiz #4 (if missed, needs to be made up a.s.a.p)
-Discussed chapters 24-26
-Began reading chapter 27
Creative Writing
-Final Open letter due at 3pm
-Discussed floodplain (stapling party will be Wednesday1
-Began final readings (got through 8)
LA 10 Honors
-Checked out A Separate Peace
-Began J/C Performances (4 groups left to go in each class!)
-Vocab Quiz #4 (if missed, needs to be made up a.s.a.p)
-Discussed chapters 24-26
-Began reading chapter 27
HW:
-Finish chapter 27 for tomorrow (try to avoid reading ahead)
Creative Writing
-Final Open letter due at 3pm
-Discussed floodplain (stapling party will be Wednesday1
-Began final readings (got through 8)
HW:
-Prepare for final reading
LA 10 Honors
-Checked out A Separate Peace
-Began J/C Performances (4 groups left to go in each class!)
HW:
-Get ready for tomorrow's performances
-Read through chapter 3 for Wed.
-Find 5 key quotes/passages from the first 3 chapters (copy them down) for the start of class on Wed
Friday6/8
Fri, Jun 8 2007 03:24
LA 9
-Discussed 20-22
-Read Chapter 23
-Reviewed Vocab: Animosity, Pinnacle, Pretentious, Entity, Tyrannical, Assuaged, Chattels, Eccentric, Taciturn, Auspicious, Comrade, Communism, Socialism, Allegory, Satire, Bourgeoisie, Context, Timid, Epic, Archetype, Formidable, Invoke, Muse, Atrocities, Adversity, Valiant, Pernicious, Oxymoronic, Premonition, Heir, Extremity, Temper, Conjure, Effeminate, Passive, Benevolence, Soliloquy, Amorous, Carrion, Sojourn, Dramatic Irony, Benign, Pastoral, Gallant, Juxtaposition, Futile, Elucidate, Acrimonious, Quell, Volition, Temerity
Creative Writing
-Journals: Things you wish you would have said (turned in Journals for points)
-Read 20 min stories samples
-Reminders about Floodplain, open letters, etc.
LA 10 Honors
-Career center wrap-up
-Orders for Performances are as follows:
Goldhammer 5th: Nick, Cortney, Katherine, Jack, Megan, Whetsel
McCormick 5th: Kayla M, Brian, Miranda, Olivia, Matt V, Landon, Katelyn
Goldhammer 6th: Gillian, Katie S, Laura, Ashley, Tyler, Catie R
McCormick 6th: Caylene, Brian, Amanda, Matt H, Kirsten, Jenn
-Discussed 20-22
-Read Chapter 23
-Reviewed Vocab: Animosity, Pinnacle, Pretentious, Entity, Tyrannical, Assuaged, Chattels, Eccentric, Taciturn, Auspicious, Comrade, Communism, Socialism, Allegory, Satire, Bourgeoisie, Context, Timid, Epic, Archetype, Formidable, Invoke, Muse, Atrocities, Adversity, Valiant, Pernicious, Oxymoronic, Premonition, Heir, Extremity, Temper, Conjure, Effeminate, Passive, Benevolence, Soliloquy, Amorous, Carrion, Sojourn, Dramatic Irony, Benign, Pastoral, Gallant, Juxtaposition, Futile, Elucidate, Acrimonious, Quell, Volition, Temerity
HW:
-Vocab Quiz Monday
-Read chapters 24, 25, 26 (we will read chapter 27 on Monday)
Creative Writing
-Journals: Things you wish you would have said (turned in Journals for points)
-Read 20 min stories samples
-Reminders about Floodplain, open letters, etc.
HW:
-Open Letters for Monday (by 3pm)
-Readings begin Monday
-IF YOU HAVEN"T SENT YOUR FLOODPLAIN SUBMISSION, DO IT NOW!
LA 10 Honors
-Career center wrap-up
-Orders for Performances are as follows:
Goldhammer 5th: Nick, Cortney, Katherine, Jack, Megan, Whetsel
McCormick 5th: Kayla M, Brian, Miranda, Olivia, Matt V, Landon, Katelyn
Goldhammer 6th: Gillian, Katie S, Laura, Ashley, Tyler, Catie R
McCormick 6th: Caylene, Brian, Amanda, Matt H, Kirsten, Jenn
HW:
-Work on performances for Monday. Order is listed above. Assume that you will need to be ready to go on Monday. There will be approximately 10 minutes of prep time at the start of class--don't ask for more time.
Thursday 6/7
Thu, Jun 7 2007 12:49
LA 9
-CD Check on chapters 17-18 (if missed, needs to be made up a.s.a.p)
-Discuss last night's chapters
-Read Chapter 19-20 in class
Creative Writing
-Journals: Hardest assignment of your educational career
-Due: Final original piece (by 3pm). Please attach RD and editing
-Discussed Floodplain + Cover
-Assigned numbers/order for final readings (see me for yours)
-Read winners from worst analogies contest
LA 10 Honors
-Career Center
-Resume Work
-CD Check on chapters 17-18 (if missed, needs to be made up a.s.a.p)
-Discuss last night's chapters
-Read Chapter 19-20 in class
HW:
-Need to be through chapter 22 for tomorrow
-Vocab Quiz Monday
Creative Writing
-Journals: Hardest assignment of your educational career
-Due: Final original piece (by 3pm). Please attach RD and editing
-Discussed Floodplain + Cover
-Assigned numbers/order for final readings (see me for yours)
-Read winners from worst analogies contest
HW:
-Floodplain submission needs to be emailed by tonight!
-Open Letter due Monday
-Readings begin Monday
LA 10 Honors
-Career Center
-Resume Work
HW:
-Skit/Performance Prep
-Study Vocab
Wed 6/6
Wed, Jun 6 2007 05:47
LA 9
-Due: Chapter 16 + quote homework
-Discussed chapter 16
-Read (in-class) chapter 17
Creative Writing
-Journals: Middle/Elementary school fashions you will someday look back on
-Due: Draft of final, original piece
-Editing (either self or peer)
LA 10 Honors
-Career center
-Due: Chapter 16 + quote homework
-Discussed chapter 16
-Read (in-class) chapter 17
HW:
-Finish Chapter 17
-Read Chapter 18
-Study Vocab for Monday's quiz
Creative Writing
-Journals: Middle/Elementary school fashions you will someday look back on
-Due: Draft of final, original piece
-Editing (either self or peer)
HW:
-Edit your draft
-Final drafts due tomorrow by 3pm
-Floodplain submission due by tomorrow evening
-Open letter due Monday
-Readings begin Monday
LA 10 Honors
-Career center
HW:
-Vocab study
-Skit/Performance work for Monday
Tuesday 6/5
Tue, Jun 5 2007 02:45
LA 9
-Discussed chapter 14
-Listened to + discussed Billie Holliday's "Strange Fruit"
-Connected "Strange Fruit" to chapter 15
-Read Chapter 15 in in class
Creative Writing
-Journals: Middle School friends
-Went over Due Dates (see HW below)
-Read "How to Write Suspense" by James Pinkerton
-Work time for original piece
LA 10 Honors
-Career center
-Discussed chapter 14
-Listened to + discussed Billie Holliday's "Strange Fruit"
-Connected "Strange Fruit" to chapter 15
-Read Chapter 15 in in class
HW:
-Read Chapter 16 + find 3 key passages in the chapter (copy them down + come up with CM explaining why you think they are important...due at the start of class tomorrow)
Creative Writing
-Journals: Middle School friends
-Went over Due Dates (see HW below)
-Read "How to Write Suspense" by James Pinkerton
-Work time for original piece
HW:
-Initial draft of original piece due tomorrow at the start of class!
-Final draft of original piece due Thursday!
-Floodplain submission due Thursday!
-Floodplain cover!
-Open letter due Monday!
-Final readings (4min minimum) begin on Monday!
LA 10 Honors
-Career center
HW:
-Efolio submission due Thursday (all questions answered in paragraph form...be sure to "request feedback")
-Work on performances
-Study Vocab
Monday 6/4
Mon, Jun 4 2007 11:40
LA 9
-Vocab Quiz #3 (if missed, needs to be made up a.s.a.p.)
-CD check on chapters 12-13
-Discussed chapters 12-13
-Began reading chapter 14
Creative Writing
-Journal: Describe one of your elementary school classrooms
-Went over due dates and upcoming assignments
-Reviewed rubric for upcoming original piece (final piece will be worth double the usual points)
-Discussed original piece progress
-Read/reviewed great opening lines to popular books
LA 10 Honors
-Worked on performances for next week
-Career center starts tomorrow! Woo-Hoo!
-Vocab Quiz #3 (if missed, needs to be made up a.s.a.p.)
-CD check on chapters 12-13
-Discussed chapters 12-13
-Began reading chapter 14
HW:
Finish reading chapter 14
Creative Writing
-Journal: Describe one of your elementary school classrooms
-Went over due dates and upcoming assignments
-Reviewed rubric for upcoming original piece (final piece will be worth double the usual points)
-Discussed original piece progress
-Read/reviewed great opening lines to popular books
HW:
-Original piece ROUGH DRAFT due Wed
-Original piece final draft due Thursday
-Floodplain submission due Thursday
-Original open letter due Monday
-Final readings begin Monday
LA 10 Honors
-Worked on performances for next week
-Career center starts tomorrow! Woo-Hoo!
HW:
-Efolio due Thursday
-Study Vocab
-Performance work for Monday
Friday 6/1
Fri, Jun 1 2007 10:50
LA 9
-Quiz on part 1 of TKM (through chapter 11)
-Discussed last night's chapters
-Began chapter 12
Creative Writing
-Journals: Open Friday
-Discussed end of the year assignments
-Discussed upcoming issue of Floodplain + ideas for cover!
-Brainstormed for final, original piece
-Read: "Love and Other Catastrophes: A Mix Tape" (extra credit for a mimic by Monday)
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Caesar Essays! By 3pm!
-Finished watching J/C
-Quiz on part 1 of TKM (through chapter 11)
-Discussed last night's chapters
-Began chapter 12
HW:
-Read through chapter 13 for Monday
-Vocab quiz on Monday!
Creative Writing
-Journals: Open Friday
-Discussed end of the year assignments
-Discussed upcoming issue of Floodplain + ideas for cover!
-Brainstormed for final, original piece
-Read: "Love and Other Catastrophes: A Mix Tape" (extra credit for a mimic by Monday)
HW:
-Original Piece due Thursday (6/7)
-Floodplain Submission due Thursday (6/7)
-Open Letter #2 due next Monday (6/11)
-Final Readings begin next Monday (6/11)
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Caesar Essays! By 3pm!
-Finished watching J/C
HW:
-Efolio by Friday (6/8)
-Pay for your Vocab
-Work on Skits/Performances (due 6/11)