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...
Friday 2/29
Fri, Feb 29 2008 02:36
LA 10 Honors
-Took Vocab Quiz #1 (if you were gone, see me a.s.a.p to make this up)
-Assigned WASL bootcamp #2
Creative Writing
-No Journal today
-Did an in-class, drop-in writing exercise that went in journals (if gone, see me to make up)
-Due: Fruit Check #1
LA 9
-Due: Thesis statements for persuasive "rule" essay
-Began webbing essay (if gone, you can download a blank web from the writing center of this site)
-Discussed the fact that it would be a good idea to begin actually writing this essay, as next week you will be very busy with your Odyssey project
-Took Vocab Quiz #1 (if you were gone, see me a.s.a.p to make this up)
-Assigned WASL bootcamp #2
HW:
-Finish WASL reading Bootcamp #2
Creative Writing
-No Journal today
-Did an in-class, drop-in writing exercise that went in journals (if gone, see me to make up)
-Due: Fruit Check #1
HW:
-Fruit Journal Entry #1 is due on Monday (bring in evidence that you have started writing)
-Final draft of place assignment is due on Tuesday
LA 9
-Due: Thesis statements for persuasive "rule" essay
-Began webbing essay (if gone, you can download a blank web from the writing center of this site)
-Discussed the fact that it would be a good idea to begin actually writing this essay, as next week you will be very busy with your Odyssey project
HW:
-Odyssey project is due on Tuesday
-Completed webbing for persuasive essay is due on Monday...we will be in the lab during class. Be sure to bring what you need to continue working on your essay
Thursday 2/28
Thu, Feb 28 2008 05:58
LA 10 Honors
-Finished up essay webbing for persuasive WASL practice
-Went over anchor papers as a class and discussed the WASL rubric
Creative Writing
-Journal Starter: "focus"
-Finished up peer editing
-Spent some time elaborating on a specific section of the place assignment
LA 9
-Quick check-in on Odyssey projects
-Went through released WASL essays and how they were scored by the official WASL scorers
-Handed out new WASL prompt (need to come to class with a solid thesis statement)
-Finished up essay webbing for persuasive WASL practice
-Went over anchor papers as a class and discussed the WASL rubric
HW:
-Vocab quiz tomorrow...make sure you study all of your words!
Creative Writing
-Journal Starter: "focus"
-Finished up peer editing
-Spent some time elaborating on a specific section of the place assignment
HW:
-Fruit check #1 tomorrow (make sure you have evidence of your fruit/starting point)
LA 9
-Quick check-in on Odyssey projects
-Went through released WASL essays and how they were scored by the official WASL scorers
-Handed out new WASL prompt (need to come to class with a solid thesis statement)
HW:
-Decide upon "rule to change" for WASL prompt and come to class with a solid thesis statement
Wednesday 2/27
Wed, Feb 27 2008 05:49
LA 10 Honors
-Discussed WASL style writing (expository vs. persuasive). Went over the scoring rubric for the WASL
-Handed out an official WASL prompt and got into small groups to begin "webbing/mapping" this essay (this is as far as we are going with this prompt...just the prewriting, we will finish it up tomorrow)
Creative Writing
-Journal opener: "It started as just a game..."
-Did some qucik sharing from journals
-Due: Initial Draft of place assignment
-Broke into pairs and went through a peer editing assignment (if gone, we can get you caught up tomorrow)
LA 9
-Broke back into groups and finished up essay webbing from yesterday
-Came back to a large group and discussed the prompt and possible approaches to the essay
-Handed out the official WASL scoring rubric and quickly discussed its specifics
-Discussed WASL style writing (expository vs. persuasive). Went over the scoring rubric for the WASL
-Handed out an official WASL prompt and got into small groups to begin "webbing/mapping" this essay (this is as far as we are going with this prompt...just the prewriting, we will finish it up tomorrow)
HW:
-Study your Vocab for Friday's quiz
Creative Writing
-Journal opener: "It started as just a game..."
-Did some qucik sharing from journals
-Due: Initial Draft of place assignment
-Broke into pairs and went through a peer editing assignment (if gone, we can get you caught up tomorrow)
HW:
-Make some additional revisions to your place assignment + any changes that come to you tonight. Bring an updated draft to class tomorrow. Tomorrow we will finish up editing, take a look at any changes that you may have made, and possibly take some time to do a bit of writing. Be sure to bring an electronic copy (disk, email, etc) so if we make it to the lab you have access to your work
LA 9
-Broke back into groups and finished up essay webbing from yesterday
-Came back to a large group and discussed the prompt and possible approaches to the essay
-Handed out the official WASL scoring rubric and quickly discussed its specifics
HW:
-Odyssey project is due Tuesday 3/4
Tuesday 2/26
Tue, Feb 26 2008 03:24
LA 10 Honors
-Due: LOTF symbolism projects + paragraphs
-Took 10ish minutes to finish up WASL bootcamp #1
-Went over and scored WASL bootcampt #1
Creative Writing
-Journal Starter: "There are at least 50lbs of meat in that van..."
-Quickly discussed Place Assignment and went over the rubric for scoring
-Covered what needs to happen for tomorrow's draft (typed, printed, as complete as possible...if these things can't happen, get as close as you can. Be prepared to shared,swap, and edit)
-Spent 25minutes working on place assignments in class
LA 9
-Due: AF essay rewrite (stapled to original draft, spent a few minutes in class identifying the new changes...if you were absent, be sure to bring in original draft a.s.a.p.)
-Introduced the next 1-2 weeks of WASL prep (discussed the differences between Expository, Persuasive, and Literary Anaylsis)
-Got into small groups and began webbing a former WASL prompt (if gone, we will continue with this tomorrow)
-Due: LOTF symbolism projects + paragraphs
-Took 10ish minutes to finish up WASL bootcamp #1
-Went over and scored WASL bootcampt #1
HW:
-Study your voc for this Friday's quiz
Creative Writing
-Journal Starter: "There are at least 50lbs of meat in that van..."
-Quickly discussed Place Assignment and went over the rubric for scoring
-Covered what needs to happen for tomorrow's draft (typed, printed, as complete as possible...if these things can't happen, get as close as you can. Be prepared to shared,swap, and edit)
-Spent 25minutes working on place assignments in class
HW:
-Typed, printed, as-complete-as-possible Place Assignment draft due tomorrow
-Fruit check #1 on Friday (evidence of fruit, evidence of a start)
LA 9
-Due: AF essay rewrite (stapled to original draft, spent a few minutes in class identifying the new changes...if you were absent, be sure to bring in original draft a.s.a.p.)
-Introduced the next 1-2 weeks of WASL prep (discussed the differences between Expository, Persuasive, and Literary Anaylsis)
-Got into small groups and began webbing a former WASL prompt (if gone, we will continue with this tomorrow)
HW:
-Odyssey project due in 1 week (Tuesday 3/4)
Monday 2/25
Mon, Feb 25 2008 02:21
LA 10 Honors
-Discussed LOTF symbolism projects+paragraphs. These are due tomorrow by 2:45. Be sure that you review the requirements of this project and that your final product goes above and beyond. Make it stand out. Make it memorable. Click here for a copy of the original handout.
-Began working on some practice WASL work. Went through WASL Bootcamp Reading Section #1 in class. If you have not finished, just be sure to get through the first 2 readings tonight (we can save the 'Outward Bound" piece for tomorrow)
Creative Writing
-Journals: "Sleeping in"
-Quickly discussed fruit journals and progress on place assignments
-Read Ron Hansen's "Nebraska" and tied it back into the place assignment...if gone, see me for a copy. Discussed the story and Hansen's techniques for making Nebraska more than just the background
LA 9
-Quick check-in on Animal Farm essays + Odyssey projects
-Discussed Odyssey projects and possibilities
-Went over MLA (again!) and how to set it all up...if you use the new MS Word and are having a hard time, click here for a lovely video tutorial
-Worked on Animal Farm chunks and how to develop sophisticated and insightful commentary
-Discussed LOTF symbolism projects+paragraphs. These are due tomorrow by 2:45. Be sure that you review the requirements of this project and that your final product goes above and beyond. Make it stand out. Make it memorable. Click here for a copy of the original handout.
-Began working on some practice WASL work. Went through WASL Bootcamp Reading Section #1 in class. If you have not finished, just be sure to get through the first 2 readings tonight (we can save the 'Outward Bound" piece for tomorrow)
HW:
-LOTF symbolism project is due tomorrow (project + 3 chunk paragraph)...remember, you can always download a 3 chunk organizer from the writing center of this website...just make sure your final draft is typed, MLA layout, etc.
-Vocab quiz Friday...make sure you have been studying your words!
Creative Writing
-Journals: "Sleeping in"
-Quickly discussed fruit journals and progress on place assignments
-Read Ron Hansen's "Nebraska" and tied it back into the place assignment...if gone, see me for a copy. Discussed the story and Hansen's techniques for making Nebraska more than just the background
HW:
-Tomorrow will mainly be a work day for your place assignments. Bring drafts, starting points, laptops, etc. so you can stay focused and get some work done.
-Place draft due on Wednesday (typed, printed...ready to be edited in class)
LA 9
-Quick check-in on Animal Farm essays + Odyssey projects
-Discussed Odyssey projects and possibilities
-Went over MLA (again!) and how to set it all up...if you use the new MS Word and are having a hard time, click here for a lovely video tutorial
-Worked on Animal Farm chunks and how to develop sophisticated and insightful commentary
HW:
-Animal Farm rewrites are due tomorrow at the start of class...your original (with the graded cover sheet) needs to be stapled to the back
-Odyssey projects are due 3/4
Friday 2/15
Fri, Feb 15 2008 12:49
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Vocab cards/system for 2nd semester
-Wrapped up yesterday's discussion
-Got into small groups and worked on a symbolism exercise (if gone, see me to make up)
Creative Writing
-Journals: Open Friday
-Due: Open Letter #1
-Discussed yesterday's readings from class...and how they all are from works where the setting is more than just the backdrop, but rather becomes a key part (almost like a character on its own)
-Read a selection from Edward Abbey's Dersert Solitaire (great descriptive writing...entire piece describes one specific place/experience)
-Assigned the place assignment (click here for the official assignment)
LA 9
-Finished watching O'Brother
-Turned in Odyssey/O'Brother comparison chart
-Discussed Final Odyssey Project (was handed out yesterday) and the specific demands of the assignment. If you have any questions about it over break, be sure to send me an email (This project can be done in groups--no bigger than 3)
-Due: Vocab cards/system for 2nd semester
-Wrapped up yesterday's discussion
-Got into small groups and worked on a symbolism exercise (if gone, see me to make up)
HW:
-LOTF symbolism project is due on Tuesday 2/26 (Remember! This is big! Make
sure this project is brilliant and well-thought-out, the paragraph needs to be a
perfect 3-chunker)
-Study your vocab. The first big, 2nd semester vocab quiz will be on Friday
2/29
Creative Writing
-Journals: Open Friday
-Due: Open Letter #1
-Discussed yesterday's readings from class...and how they all are from works where the setting is more than just the backdrop, but rather becomes a key part (almost like a character on its own)
-Read a selection from Edward Abbey's Dersert Solitaire (great descriptive writing...entire piece describes one specific place/experience)
-Assigned the place assignment (click here for the official assignment)
HW:
-Place assignment draft due Wednesday 2/27
-Begin working on Fruit Journal (first "fruit check" will be on Friday
2/29)
LA 9
-Finished watching O'Brother
-Turned in Odyssey/O'Brother comparison chart
-Discussed Final Odyssey Project (was handed out yesterday) and the specific demands of the assignment. If you have any questions about it over break, be sure to send me an email (This project can be done in groups--no bigger than 3)
HW:
-Animal Farm re-writes are due Tuesday 2/26 (make sure you staple your
original/scored copy to the back)
-Odyssey projects are due on Tuesday 3/4
Thursday 2/14
Thu, Feb 14 2008 04:02
LA 10 Honors
-Discussed end of the book (final thoughts, connections, etc)
-Went through a close reading exercise in small groups (videotaped!)
Creative Writing
-Journals: "I have never"
-Quick discussion about Fruit Journal
-Began transitioning our toward "setting"...how do specific details fit in
-Read some samples: To Kill a Mockingbird, The Good Rain, Sometimes a Great Notion...all are great examples of powerful description and the setting doing more than just existing in the background
LA 9
-Discussed last night's reading and the end of the Odyssey
-Due: Complete Odyssey organizer
-Continued watching O'Brother Where Art Thou...continued to fill out the chart that connects it all back to the Odyssey (this will be due tomorrow)
-One-on-one discussions about essays
-Handed out The Odyssey Final Project (we will talk about these tomorrow)
-Discussed end of the book (final thoughts, connections, etc)
-Went through a close reading exercise in small groups (videotaped!)
HW:
-Vocab system is due tomorrow
-Symbolism project (due Tuesday the 26th)
Creative Writing
-Journals: "I have never"
-Quick discussion about Fruit Journal
-Began transitioning our toward "setting"...how do specific details fit in
-Read some samples: To Kill a Mockingbird, The Good Rain, Sometimes a Great Notion...all are great examples of powerful description and the setting doing more than just existing in the background
HW:
-Open letter #1 is due tomorrow
LA 9
-Discussed last night's reading and the end of the Odyssey
-Due: Complete Odyssey organizer
-Continued watching O'Brother Where Art Thou...continued to fill out the chart that connects it all back to the Odyssey (this will be due tomorrow)
-One-on-one discussions about essays
-Handed out The Odyssey Final Project (we will talk about these tomorrow)
HW:
-Essay re-write due Tuesday 2/26
-Begin thinking about The Odyssey Final Project
Wednesday 2/13
Wed, Feb 13 2008 02:26
LA 10 Honors
-CD check on chapters 9-10
-Discussed last night's reading (death of Simon, etc.)
-Worked in small groups on the "What is Evil" handout + discussion
Creative Writing
-Journals: Candy
-Due: 25 minute observational write (window) from last night
-Did some sharing of last night's reading
-Went outside for some hands-on observational/nature writing
-Assigned The Fruit Journal and discussed specifics and shared examples (if you were gone, be sure to swing by and get the specifics!)
LA 9
-Discussed last night's reading
-Began watching O'Brother Where Art Thou...need to fill out form that makes connections back to the Odyssey
-One-on-one discussion about Animal Farm essays
-CD check on chapters 9-10
-Discussed last night's reading (death of Simon, etc.)
-Worked in small groups on the "What is Evil" handout + discussion
HW:
-Finish the novel!
-Come to class tomorrow prepared for videotaping and closely analyzing a passage.
Creative Writing
-Journals: Candy
-Due: 25 minute observational write (window) from last night
-Did some sharing of last night's reading
-Went outside for some hands-on observational/nature writing
-Assigned The Fruit Journal and discussed specifics and shared examples (if you were gone, be sure to swing by and get the specifics!)
HW:
-Open letter #1 is due on Friday
-Parent signature (if you've been slacking)
LA 9
-Discussed last night's reading
-Began watching O'Brother Where Art Thou...need to fill out form that makes connections back to the Odyssey
-One-on-one discussion about Animal Farm essays
HW:
-Essay re-writes due Tuesday 2/26
-Finish reading the Odyssey
-Finish Odyssey event organizer (due tomorrow!)
Tuesday 2/12
Tue, Feb 12 2008 02:30
LA 10 Honors
-Discussed chapters 7-8 (the brutal death of the pig, Simon, The Lord of the Flies, etc)
-Handed out another close-reading assignment to look at (just take a close look at this...we will discuss tomorrow)
Creative Writing
-Journals: used a song as a sort of soundtrack for today's prompt (see me to make up)
-Re-capped what we've been doing with Golden Details
-Went through an in-class observational writing exercise (if gone, see me to make up)
LA 9
-Took vocab quiz #1
-Handed back Animal Farm essays and discussed rewriting process. (Click here for a copy of the letter read in class)
-Continued reading The Odyssey
-Discussed chapters 7-8 (the brutal death of the pig, Simon, The Lord of the Flies, etc)
-Handed out another close-reading assignment to look at (just take a close look at this...we will discuss tomorrow)
HW:
-Read chapters 9-10
-Look close reading for tomorrow's discussion
-Vocab system due Friday
Creative Writing
-Journals: used a song as a sort of soundtrack for today's prompt (see me to make up)
-Re-capped what we've been doing with Golden Details
-Went through an in-class observational writing exercise (if gone, see me to make up)
HW:
-Observe 25 minutes at window...record what you see
-Open Letter #1 due FRIDAY!
LA 9
-Took vocab quiz #1
-Handed back Animal Farm essays and discussed rewriting process. (Click here for a copy of the letter read in class)
-Continued reading The Odyssey
HW:
-Take a look at your returned AF essays and come to class prepared to
discuss these one-on-one
-Read "The Great Bow" and update your Odyssey organizers...we will finish
the Odyssey tomorrow in class
Monday 2/11
Mon, Feb 11 2008 03:49
LA 10 Honors
-CD check on chapters 4-6
-Went over close reading from Friday
-Discussed the weekend's reading
-Assigned the symbolism project
-Began reading chapter 7
Creative Writing
-Journal starter: "Disintegrate"
-Shared journals
-Due: 7 expanded golden details from Friday...did some anonymous sharing
-Assigned the monthly open letter + read samples (if you were gone, you'll need to be sure to swing by for the details)
LA 9
-Due: 2nd semester vocab list #1
-Did a quick vocab review
-Thought about how females are portrayed in the Odyssey...made some predictions about what we can expect when we finally meet Penelope
-Read "Meeting of Father and Son" + began "Beggar and Faithful Dog"
-CD check on chapters 4-6
-Went over close reading from Friday
-Discussed the weekend's reading
-Assigned the symbolism project
-Began reading chapter 7
HW:
-Read chapters 7-8
-Vocab system is due on Friday
Creative Writing
-Journal starter: "Disintegrate"
-Shared journals
-Due: 7 expanded golden details from Friday...did some anonymous sharing
-Assigned the monthly open letter + read samples (if you were gone, you'll need to be sure to swing by for the details)
HW:
-Open letter #1 is due on Friday! (That means get started now)
LA 9
-Due: 2nd semester vocab list #1
-Did a quick vocab review
-Thought about how females are portrayed in the Odyssey...made some predictions about what we can expect when we finally meet Penelope
-Read "Meeting of Father and Son" + began "Beggar and Faithful Dog"
HW:
-Vocab quiz tomorrow (here's the current list of all the words you need to know)
-Finish reading pages 928-934 (be sure to continue to add to your Odyssey event organizer)
Friday 2/8
Fri, Feb 8 2008 12:38
LA 10 Honors
-Took Vocab quiz 17
-Due: "Close Reading" handout from yesterday. (We didn't have time to discuss these in class, they were stamped, and we will go over them tomorrow)
Creative Writing
-Journals: Open Friday
-Re-capped yesterday's discussion and work with Golden Details
-Shared some samples from the worst analogies competetion
-Assigned Golden Detail Homework
LA 9
-Due: Updated Odyssey organizer (through Charybdis)
-Read Helios
-Got caught up with organizers
-Reminded everyone about the extra credit opportunity (go to the play, write up a 1-2 page response comparing the play to the text)
-Took Vocab quiz 17
-Due: "Close Reading" handout from yesterday. (We didn't have time to discuss these in class, they were stamped, and we will go over them tomorrow)
HW:
-Read chapters 5 and 6. Be prepared to discuss 4-6 on Monday
-Vocab system due Friday
Creative Writing
-Journals: Open Friday
-Re-capped yesterday's discussion and work with Golden Details
-Shared some samples from the worst analogies competetion
-Assigned Golden Detail Homework
HW:
-Come to class with your 7 selected subjects expanded in golden detail
format
LA 9
-Due: Updated Odyssey organizer (through Charybdis)
-Read Helios
-Got caught up with organizers
-Reminded everyone about the extra credit opportunity (go to the play, write up a 1-2 page response comparing the play to the text)
HW:
-Extra credit due Monday at the start of class
-Vocab list (definitions + part of speech) due Monday (click here for the
current list)
-Vocab quiz Tuesday
Thursday 2/7
Thu, Feb 7 2008 02:18
LA 10 Honors
-Due: "Close reading Handout from yesterday"
-Due: Vocab work 17
-Went over vocab
-Discussed chapter 3
-Went over close reading handout as a class (turned in)
-Assigned new "close reading" handout for another selection
Creative Writing
-Journal Idea: "Someone sees a guy digging holes in his backyard (be sure to avoid cliches)"
-Quickly discussed yesterday's "Godzilla Experiment" and tied it into detailed writing
-Went over the handout Details, Details, Details. Discussed Golden Details and what we are looking for
-Did some Golden Detail practice (if missed, we can get you caught up tomorrow)
LA 9
-Due: Odyssey Organizer (need to be caught up through Land of the Dead...if absent, you need to show me this)
-Went over details from each scene/event in class
-Continued reading "Sirens, Scylla, Charybdis"
-Due: "Close reading Handout from yesterday"
-Due: Vocab work 17
-Went over vocab
-Discussed chapter 3
-Went over close reading handout as a class (turned in)
-Assigned new "close reading" handout for another selection
HW:
-Read chapter 4
-Finish new close reading handout
-Vocab quiz 17 tomorrow
Creative Writing
-Journal Idea: "Someone sees a guy digging holes in his backyard (be sure to avoid cliches)"
-Quickly discussed yesterday's "Godzilla Experiment" and tied it into detailed writing
-Went over the handout Details, Details, Details. Discussed Golden Details and what we are looking for
-Did some Golden Detail practice (if missed, we can get you caught up tomorrow)
HW:
-Get syllabus signature (if you haven't)
LA 9
-Due: Odyssey Organizer (need to be caught up through Land of the Dead...if absent, you need to show me this)
-Went over details from each scene/event in class
-Continued reading "Sirens, Scylla, Charybdis"
HW:
-Finish reading from today (don't read Helios/Sun God Cattle segment...we will cover that in class tomorrow)
-Add these new scenarios to your organizer (2nd round of Circe, Sirens, Scylla, Charybdis)
-Get tickets/go to the play/earn some extra credit!
Wednesday 2/6
Wed, Feb 6 2008 02:36
LA 10 Honors
-CD check on chapters 1-2
-Discussed last night's reading (initial thoughts on book, characters, etc)
-Began working on a symbolism chart that can be updated while you read. This needs to be made yourself: identify symbols, start keeping track of pages, references, etc)HW:
Creative Writing
-Journal starter: "Fluid" (use as an adjective)
-The Godzilla experiment (if missed, see me to discuss what it was all about). Connected today's drawings to the art of writing (slow down, pay attention to the details, draw upon what you know)
LA 9
-CD check on "Land of the Dead" (if missed, see me a.s.a.p. to make up)
-Went over last night's reading for clarification
-Began working on a chart/organizer to keep track of each scenario on Odysseus' journey (this will be an ongoing assignment and will eventually help with your final Odyssey project)
-CD check on chapters 1-2
-Discussed last night's reading (initial thoughts on book, characters, etc)
-Began working on a symbolism chart that can be updated while you read. This needs to be made yourself: identify symbols, start keeping track of pages, references, etc)HW:
HW:
-Voc 17 work due tomorrow (last one!)
-Finish the "close reading handout" that was passed out in class today
-Read chapter 3
Creative Writing
-Journal starter: "Fluid" (use as an adjective)
-The Godzilla experiment (if missed, see me to discuss what it was all about). Connected today's drawings to the art of writing (slow down, pay attention to the details, draw upon what you know)
HW:
-Get parent signature (if you haven't)
LA 9
-CD check on "Land of the Dead" (if missed, see me a.s.a.p. to make up)
-Went over last night's reading for clarification
-Began working on a chart/organizer to keep track of each scenario on Odysseus' journey (this will be an ongoing assignment and will eventually help with your final Odyssey project)
HW:
-Get all the way through "Land of the Dead" on your chart. Should have at least 8-9 entries
Tuesday 2/5
Tue, Feb 5 2008 02:16
LA 10 Honors
-Discussed yesterday's "Plane Crash" scenario
-Linked in the events of yesterday's events to the themes and issues that will be present in Lord of the Flies
-Checked out books
-Began reading chapter 1
Creative Writing
-Journal Opening line: "It was like the feeling of falling..."
-Finished up "Favorite Piece" sharing and discussion
-Turned-in and discussed "What makes good writing, what makes bad writing"
LA 9
-Added new vocab (click here for the current list)
-Discussed reading thus far
-Continued reading (finished Cyclops, Aeolian Winds, Lystraegonians, and Circe)
-Discussed yesterday's "Plane Crash" scenario
-Linked in the events of yesterday's events to the themes and issues that will be present in Lord of the Flies
-Checked out books
-Began reading chapter 1
HW:
-Finish chapters 1 and 2
Creative Writing
-Journal Opening line: "It was like the feeling of falling..."
-Finished up "Favorite Piece" sharing and discussion
-Turned-in and discussed "What makes good writing, what makes bad writing"
HW:
-Get syllabus signature (if you haven't)
LA 9
-Added new vocab (click here for the current list)
-Discussed reading thus far
-Continued reading (finished Cyclops, Aeolian Winds, Lystraegonians, and Circe)
HW:
-Read "Land of the Dead" ...be ready to discuss specifics tomorrow
Monday 2/4
Mon, Feb 4 2008 05:54
LA 10 Honors
-Handed back "Eyes" Essays + went through a quick discussion of patterns, issues, things to look for next time
-Left class to work on "plane crash" scenario (will discuss the outcome + experience tomorrow in class...don't worry it all ties into Lord of the Flies)
Creative Writing
-Went over the rules for writing practice (if you were gone, be sure to get these a.s.a.p)
-Journal topic: "Sweat"
-Shared selections from journals
-Due: 1-pager on "good writing"
LA 9
-Discussed Odyssey thus far. Went over the details of "Laerte's son/Alcinous' court"
-Examined what we know about Odysseus and the lessons learned from each scenario we've read
-Read "The Lotus Eaters"
-Discussed extra credit opportunity (go to the play + 1-2 page typed comparison to the text)
-Handed back "Eyes" Essays + went through a quick discussion of patterns, issues, things to look for next time
-Left class to work on "plane crash" scenario (will discuss the outcome + experience tomorrow in class...don't worry it all ties into Lord of the Flies)
HW:
-Work on voc
-Bring in your copy of Flies tomorrow (if you've bought one)
Creative Writing
-Went over the rules for writing practice (if you were gone, be sure to get these a.s.a.p)
-Journal topic: "Sweat"
-Shared selections from journals
-Due: 1-pager on "good writing"
HW:
-Be sure to bring in your stamped 1-pager on Good Writing tomorrow. We will jump into discussing these tomorrow
LA 9
-Discussed Odyssey thus far. Went over the details of "Laerte's son/Alcinous' court"
-Examined what we know about Odysseus and the lessons learned from each scenario we've read
-Read "The Lotus Eaters"
-Discussed extra credit opportunity (go to the play + 1-2 page typed comparison to the text)
HW:
-Make sure you vocab list is up-to-date (we added the word "mutinous" today)
-Buy your tickets for the play (extra credit)
Friday 2/1
Fri, Feb 1 2008 12:21
LA 10 Honors
-Took Vocab quiz 16
-Finished up Blues presentations
-Watched intro to Eyes
Creative Writing
-Quickly discussed yesterday's web-assignment + syllabus
-Collected syllabus signatures
-Due: Favorite piece of literature...went around the room and shared (what and why) will finish these up on Monday
LA 9
-Quick CD check over last night's reading and yesterday's notes (if missed, see me)
-Reviewed the newest additions to the vocab list (click here for the list)
-Read "Laerte's Son"
-Took Vocab quiz 16
-Finished up Blues presentations
-Watched intro to Eyes
HW:
-Work on big vocab list (Due the 15th)
-Buy copy of Lord of the Flies (optional...not required, but could be helpful)
Creative Writing
-Quickly discussed yesterday's web-assignment + syllabus
-Collected syllabus signatures
-Due: Favorite piece of literature...went around the room and shared (what and why) will finish these up on Monday
HW:
-Spend one page (can be typed or handwritten) discussing what makes "good writing." How you go about this, is entirely up to you...just come to class with 1 full page of thoughts and be ready to share.
-Blank journal is due on Monday (you'll get points for having it)
LA 9
-Quick CD check over last night's reading and yesterday's notes (if missed, see me)
-Reviewed the newest additions to the vocab list (click here for the list)
-Read "Laerte's Son"
HW:
-6th period needs to finish reading "Laerte's Son." You do not need to go on and read the "Lotus Eaters."