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 1/30
Fri, Jan 30 2009 03:30
LA 10 Honors
-Due: ASP essay (by 3pm w/ turnitin.com)
-Took Vocab Quiz #13
-CD check on chapters 1-2 in Eyes
-Discussed first chapters, the opening lines, and the pear tree
Creative Writing
-Handed out Floodplain
-Finished up Final readings
-last chance for book chats
LA 9
-Due: Animal Farm essay (with turnitin.com by 3pm)
-Took vocab quiz #4...scored these in class
-Discussed the essay process + end of the semester
-Due: ASP essay (by 3pm w/ turnitin.com)
-Took Vocab Quiz #13
-CD check on chapters 1-2 in Eyes
-Discussed first chapters, the opening lines, and the pear tree
HW:
-Read through chapter 6 for Monday
-Finish the guiding questions for Monday as well...have these ready to go at the start of class
Creative Writing
-Handed out Floodplain
-Finished up Final readings
-last chance for book chats
HW:
-None! You are done! Woo-Hoo!...or are you?
LA 9
-Due: Animal Farm essay (with turnitin.com by 3pm)
-Took vocab quiz #4...scored these in class
-Discussed the essay process + end of the semester
HW:
-None...for once.
Thursday 1/29
Thu, Jan 29 2009 03:23
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Vocab work
-Due: Hurston's rules and Reverse Translation
-Handed back Julius Caesar Essays
-Checked out copies of Eyes
-Began reading chapters 1-2
Creative Writing
-No Journals
-Jumped back into class readings....
HW:
-Be prepared for tomorrow's final readings if you have yet to go
LA 9
-Due: digital copy of updated essay
-Went to the computer lab and fine-tuned essays and submitted drafts to turnitin.com
-Due: Vocab work
-Due: Hurston's rules and Reverse Translation
-Handed back Julius Caesar Essays
-Checked out copies of Eyes
-Began reading chapters 1-2
HW:
-Vocab quiz tomorrow
-Essays due tomorrow + turnitin.com (both by 3...see yesterdays post for instructions)
-Need to read chapters 1-2
Creative Writing
-No Journals
-Jumped back into class readings....
HW:
-Be prepared for tomorrow's final readings if you have yet to go
LA 9
-Due: digital copy of updated essay
-Went to the computer lab and fine-tuned essays and submitted drafts to turnitin.com
HW:
-Vocab quiz tomorrow...study
-Essays + Turnitin.com due tomorrow by 3. Make sure you get me an actual hardcopy.
Wednesday 1/28
Wed, Jan 28 2009 02:55
LA 10 Honors
-Discussed progress on ASP essays
-Began intro to Eyes Were Watching God
-Background on Zora Neale Hurston
-Went over the novel's use of dialect...looked at some other samples
-Broke down some of Hurston's "rules" for black vernacular
Creative Writing
-Due: Lit Riff (needed to be turned in by 3pm)
-Continued with Final readings
LA 9
-Due: Typed, printed, as-perfect-as-possible draft
-Went through an in-class editing process in class
-Discussed essays, worked one-on-one on specific issues
-Discussed progress on ASP essays
-Began intro to Eyes Were Watching God
-Background on Zora Neale Hurston
-Went over the novel's use of dialect...looked at some other samples
-Broke down some of Hurston's "rules" for black vernacular
HW:
-Complete the "reverse translation" that we began looking at today...be prepared to share these tomorrow in class
-Buy a copy of Eyes if you can
-Essays due Friday by 3pm (need to get this is to turnitin.com by that time as well. In case you need it again, the class ID for 1st period is: 2487340 and for 2nd it is: 2487347...for turnitin.com instructions, click here)
-Vocab due tomorrow...quiz Friday
Creative Writing
-Due: Lit Riff (needed to be turned in by 3pm)
-Continued with Final readings
HW:
-Floodplain...if your name is Andrei or Matt
-Get ready for class reading
LA 9
-Due: Typed, printed, as-perfect-as-possible draft
-Went through an in-class editing process in class
-Discussed essays, worked one-on-one on specific issues
HW:
-Revise your essays and be sure to have an electronic copy that can be accessed tomorrow in the lab.
-Final drafts are due Friday by 3pm (you will also need to get your essay into turnitin.com by that time. The class ID for 5th period is: 2487351 for 6th, it is: 2487353. Instructions for using the site can be found here)...click here for info for your works cited page
Tuesday 1/27
Wed, Jan 28 2009 08:37
Looks like this post was accidentally published to the wrong spot yesterday...sorry about that.
LA 10 Honors
-Handed back in-class outside reading essays + went over rubric + scoring breakdown
-Went through an in-class, 9-step editing process for ASP essays...discussed as we went
Creative Writing
-No Journals today
-Discussed Floodplain...and all the stragglers that still need to get this in
-Worked on intro/explanation for Lit Riff (attach these to your drafts for tomorrow)
-Worked on original statement for class reading
-Began final readings (got through 4)
LA 9
-Handed back "Scarlet Ibis" essays + read letter to the class + took some notes on what to keep in mind for Friday's final drafts
-Took a look at some samples of "sophisticated" CDs from Animal Farm. Worked as a class to turn these into insightful chunks
LA 10 Honors
-Handed back in-class outside reading essays + went over rubric + scoring breakdown
-Went through an in-class, 9-step editing process for ASP essays...discussed as we went
HW:
-Final drafts of essays due Friday
Creative Writing
-No Journals today
-Discussed Floodplain...and all the stragglers that still need to get this in
-Worked on intro/explanation for Lit Riff (attach these to your drafts for tomorrow)
-Worked on original statement for class reading
-Began final readings (got through 4)
HW:
-Lit Riff due tomorrow by 3
-Be prepared for your final reading...chances are you're going tomorrow
LA 9
-Handed back "Scarlet Ibis" essays + read letter to the class + took some notes on what to keep in mind for Friday's final drafts
-Took a look at some samples of "sophisticated" CDs from Animal Farm. Worked as a class to turn these into insightful chunks
HW:
-Typed, printed, as-perfect-as-possible draft due at the start of class tomorrow. No exceptions
-Vocab quiz on Friday
-Final drafts due by 3pm on Friday
Monday 1/26
Mon, Jan 26 2009 03:55
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Typed, printed, as-perfect-as-possible draft of ASP essay
-Discussed drafts
-Had a big conversation about Themes (what the word means and what the themes of All Quiet actually are)
-Began an editing process toward the end of class
Creative Writing
-Journals: The Final One! Went back through old entries and came up with a way to provide some closure
-Due: Typed, printed draft of Lit Riff
-The great paper handback of 2009
-Began an editing process of the Lit Riff
LA 9
-Due: fully shaped body paragraphs (all 3)
-Worked on intros and conclusions in class
-Went through some class brainstorming to help with opening lines and conclusions
-Due: Typed, printed, as-perfect-as-possible draft of ASP essay
-Discussed drafts
-Had a big conversation about Themes (what the word means and what the themes of All Quiet actually are)
-Began an editing process toward the end of class
HW:
-Bring in your drafts so we can go through a thorough editing process in class tomorrow
-Finals will be due on Friday (turnitin.com will be due as well...we'll take care of that tomorrow)
-Vocab due Thursday
Creative Writing
-Journals: The Final One! Went back through old entries and came up with a way to provide some closure
-Due: Typed, printed draft of Lit Riff
-The great paper handback of 2009
-Began an editing process of the Lit Riff
HW:
-Floodplain! Send it now! Due tonight!
-Lit Riff due Wednesday
-Final readings start tomorrow...have your piece ready to go.
LA 9
-Due: fully shaped body paragraphs (all 3)
-Worked on intros and conclusions in class
-Went through some class brainstorming to help with opening lines and conclusions
HW:
-Work on intros and conclusions
-Typed, printed, complete, as-perfect-as-possible draft due on Wed. Finals will be due on Fri
-Vocab list with definitions due tomorrow
Friday 1/23
Fri, Jan 23 2009 05:19
LA 10 Honors
-Due: complete shaping of ASP essay
-Took/graded vocab quiz #12
-Discussed essay progress
Creative Writing
-No journals today...
-Continued working on Lit Riff
-Voted on Floodplain cover
LA 9
-Due: Blowing Chunks for all 3 body paragraphs
-Discussed essays + spent the class working on shaping the body paragraphs
-Due: complete shaping of ASP essay
-Took/graded vocab quiz #12
-Discussed essay progress
HW:
-Typed, printed, complete, as-perfect-as-possible rough draft due at the start of class on Monday
Creative Writing
-No journals today...
-Continued working on Lit Riff
-Voted on Floodplain cover
HW:
-Floodplain due this weekend...get your submission in!
-Typed, printed draft of Lit Riff needs to be ready to go for Monday
LA 9
-Due: Blowing Chunks for all 3 body paragraphs
-Discussed essays + spent the class working on shaping the body paragraphs
HW:
-All 3 body paragraphs need to be fully shaped at the start of class on Monday
-Vocab (you'll need an updated list w/ definitions by Tuesday!)
Thursday 1/22
Thu, Jan 22 2009 03:25
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Vocab #12 (swapped and graded these in class)
-Today was a workday for ASP essays...worked on webbing/shaping/intros/conclusions
Creative Writing
-Journals: "Clumsy"
-Due: Lyrics for Litt Riff
-Spent the day as a work day for original Lit Riff (went to the lab, used the computers, etc.)
LA 9
-Due: Completed webs and perfected thesis statements
-Worked on blowing chunks for all 3 body paragraphs (spent the entire class working on these)
-Due: Vocab #12 (swapped and graded these in class)
-Today was a workday for ASP essays...worked on webbing/shaping/intros/conclusions
HW:
-Vocab quiz tomorrow
-Complete shaping due tomorrow (intro, body paragraphs, conclusion)
Creative Writing
-Journals: "Clumsy"
-Due: Lyrics for Litt Riff
-Spent the day as a work day for original Lit Riff (went to the lab, used the computers, etc.)
HW:
-Optional open letter due tomorrow
-Floodplain cover due tomorrow
-Floodplain submission
LA 9
-Due: Completed webs and perfected thesis statements
-Worked on blowing chunks for all 3 body paragraphs (spent the entire class working on these)
HW:
-Finish blowing chunks for all 3 paragraphs
-Work on vocab
Wednesday 1/21
Wed, Jan 21 2009 01:57
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Thesis + completed webbing
-Continued our discussion of the end of the novel
-Shared thesis statements
-Handed out shaping sheets for tonight's work
Creative Writing
-Journals: List of favorite/important songs
-Due: 6-word stories...did some sharing of these
-Introduced the idea of Lit Riffs
-Read 2 samples: "Aluminum" and "I Shot the Sheriff" (also listened to the corresponding songs)
LA 9
-Due: Brainstorming from yesterday
-Spent today as a workday--worked on thesis statements and webbing in class. Had one-on-one help if needed
-Went over the latest additions to the vocab list (click here)
-Due: Thesis + completed webbing
-Continued our discussion of the end of the novel
-Shared thesis statements
-Handed out shaping sheets for tonight's work
HW:
-Vocab #12 due tomorrow (quiz on Friday)
-Really, it is up to you to decide how much shaping you need to get done tonight. Tomorrow is a work day. A fully shaped essay (Intro, Body Paragraphs, Conclusion) is due on Friday....if I were you, I'd try to space out some of the workload.
Creative Writing
-Journals: List of favorite/important songs
-Due: 6-word stories...did some sharing of these
-Introduced the idea of Lit Riffs
-Read 2 samples: "Aluminum" and "I Shot the Sheriff" (also listened to the corresponding songs)
HW:
-Choose your song, bring in the lyrics for tomorrow
-Open letter by Friday
LA 9
-Due: Brainstorming from yesterday
-Spent today as a workday--worked on thesis statements and webbing in class. Had one-on-one help if needed
-Went over the latest additions to the vocab list (click here)
HW:
-Complete webbing due tomorrow at the start of class
-Vocab quiz next week (make sure your list/definitions are up to date)
Tuesday 1/20
Tue, Jan 20 2009 02:32
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Character Evolution Visual
-Discussed end of novel (briefly...also watched the inauguration in 2nd period)
-Assigned official essay (click here for the prompt)
Creative Writing
-Journals: "My Generation"
-Handed in journals for points
-Briefly discussed the inaugural poem (also watched Angelou's poem from Clinton)
-6-word stories...discussed the tradition (Hemmingway was the first: For sale. Baby shoes. Never worn.) and worked on our own.
LA 9
-Due: Modern satire assignment (went around the room and shared/discussed these)
-Began brainstorming for the Animal Farm essay (click here for the prompt)
-Due: Character Evolution Visual
-Discussed end of novel (briefly...also watched the inauguration in 2nd period)
-Assigned official essay (click here for the prompt)
HW:
-Completed webbing and well-developed thesis for tomorrow
-Voc for Thurs.
Creative Writing
-Journals: "My Generation"
-Handed in journals for points
-Briefly discussed the inaugural poem (also watched Angelou's poem from Clinton)
-6-word stories...discussed the tradition (Hemmingway was the first: For sale. Baby shoes. Never worn.) and worked on our own.
HW:
-11 6-word stories for tomorrow (aim for about 3 personal, 3 real, and 3 fictional)
-Open letter due by Friday
-Floodplain submission for Mon
-Floodplain cover submissions must be in by Friday
LA 9
-Due: Modern satire assignment (went around the room and shared/discussed these)
-Began brainstorming for the Animal Farm essay (click here for the prompt)
HW:
-Come to class tomorrow with your evidence of some initial brainstorming for your essay. We will work on thesis statements and formal webbing/mapping tomorrow in class
Friday 1/16
Fri, Jan 16 2009 02:48
LA 10 Honors
-Vocab Quiz #11
-Discussed chapters 8-9
-Handed out Character Evolution Visual assignment (click here)
Creative Writing
-Open Friday
-Due: "He noticed" mimic
-Due: Final Draft of character/conflict/starting point assignment
LA 9
-Continued discussion of Boxer's death
-Finished the final chapter + discussed
-Vocab Quiz #11
-Discussed chapters 8-9
-Handed out Character Evolution Visual assignment (click here)
HW:
-Visual for character evolution due Tuesday
-Need to have the book finished for Tuesday
Creative Writing
-Open Friday
-Due: "He noticed" mimic
-Due: Final Draft of character/conflict/starting point assignment
HW:
-Open letter for next week
-Outside reading
-Make sure your journals are up-to-date...I' should be collecting these on Tuesday
LA 9
-Continued discussion of Boxer's death
-Finished the final chapter + discussed
HW:
-Modern Satire assignment due Tuesday at the start of class (remember: find it, describe it, explain what it is satirizing, identify its techniques, respond to whether or not it is effective)
Thursday 2/15
Thu, Jan 15 2009 03:54
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Vocab #11
-Discussed chapters 6-7
-Went over Biblical Allusions (click here for a copy)
Creative Writing
-Journals: "Don't touch it..."
-Due: "Girl" mimic...did some sharing of these
-Read: "He noticed"
-Worked on a style mimic of this piece...
LA 9
-Discussed chapter 8
-Went over some propaganda posters + how they connect to the novel
-Read chapter 9 outloud
-Due: Vocab #11
-Discussed chapters 6-7
-Went over Biblical Allusions (click here for a copy)
HW:
-Vocab quiz tomorrow
-Read chapters (at the least) 8-9 for tomorrow (you'll need to finish the book this weekend)
Creative Writing
-Journals: "Don't touch it..."
-Due: "Girl" mimic...did some sharing of these
-Read: "He noticed"
-Worked on a style mimic of this piece...
HW:
-"He noticed" mimic due tomorrow
-Outside reading
-Final draft of character/conflict/starting point due tomorrow
LA 9
-Discussed chapter 8
-Went over some propaganda posters + how they connect to the novel
-Read chapter 9 outloud
HW:
-study your vocab...they'll be a quiz next week
Wednesday 1/14
Wed, Jan 14 2009 04:02
LA 10 Honors
-Did 2 AP passages on chapters 1-5
-Discussed Finney's fall and Gene's motivation for "the jounce"
Creative Writing
-Journal starter: "I have a dream..."
-Read Jamaica Kincaid's "Girl" and the "Boy" response to it
-Spent some time in class mimicking this piece and creating your own, unique version
LA 9
-CD check on chapter 7
-Discussed the book's use of satire
-Assigned the modern satire assignment (1. find a piece of satire 2. Describe it 3. Explain its techniques. 4. Write some commentary as to whether or not it is successful...what does it make you consider)
-Did 2 AP passages on chapters 1-5
-Discussed Finney's fall and Gene's motivation for "the jounce"
HW:
-Read chapters 6-7 for tomorrow
-Vocab due tomorrow
Creative Writing
-Journal starter: "I have a dream..."
-Read Jamaica Kincaid's "Girl" and the "Boy" response to it
-Spent some time in class mimicking this piece and creating your own, unique version
HW:
-"Girl" mimic due tomorrow
-Final draft of character/conflict/starting point due Friday
-Outside reading
LA 9
-CD check on chapter 7
-Discussed the book's use of satire
-Assigned the modern satire assignment (1. find a piece of satire 2. Describe it 3. Explain its techniques. 4. Write some commentary as to whether or not it is successful...what does it make you consider)
HW:
-Read chapter 8 for tomorrow
Tuesday 1/13
Tue, Jan 13 2009 03:27
LA 10 Honors
-Reminded students about graded discussion plan
-Quickly broke into groups to go over the highlight's from last night's reading
-Did a comparison of Gene and Finny's character thus far
-Opened up the conversation to discuss the big topics from the first 3 chapters
Creative Writing
-Journals: "After 32 years, you'd think I'd know better..."
-Due: Edited draft of partner's paper
-Handed back edited drafts, discussed the highlights/strengths/weaknesses
-Chose 1 specific section from draft and focused in for 10-15 minutes
LA 9
-Quickly clarified any lingering questions from yesterday's notes
-Took chapter 1-6 quiz
-went over quiz at the end of the period
-Reminded students about graded discussion plan
-Quickly broke into groups to go over the highlight's from last night's reading
-Did a comparison of Gene and Finny's character thus far
-Opened up the conversation to discuss the big topics from the first 3 chapters
HW:
-Read chapters 4-5 (be ready for discussion tomorrow...mark passages, etc.)
-Vocab due Thursday
Creative Writing
-Journals: "After 32 years, you'd think I'd know better..."
-Due: Edited draft of partner's paper
-Handed back edited drafts, discussed the highlights/strengths/weaknesses
-Chose 1 specific section from draft and focused in for 10-15 minutes
HW:
-Final draft due Friday
-Outside reading
LA 9
-Quickly clarified any lingering questions from yesterday's notes
-Took chapter 1-6 quiz
-went over quiz at the end of the period
HW:
-Read chapter 7 for tomorrow
Monday 1/12
Mon, Jan 12 2009 02:43
*1-hour late start due to emergency flood meeting
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Julius Caesar Essay revisions (everyone needs to get this updated version to me...even if no changes were made)
-Discussed Outside Reading AP-style essay from last week...went over the AP rubric
-Checked out copies of A Separate Peace
-Discussed the title
Creative Writing
-Journals topic: "Sinking"
-Went over plan for the rest of the semester (outside reading, final class reading, last open letter, etc.)
-Due: updated draft of character/conflict/starting point piece
-Assigned a peer-editing partner and went over editing plan for tonight
LA 9
-CD check on notes from Tuesday
-Reviewed last week's notes Animal Farm notes on Orwell, Socialism, Communism, Marx, Allegory, etc.
-Continued with the Russian Revolution section of the notes (if gone, you need to get this information a.s.a.p.)
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Julius Caesar Essay revisions (everyone needs to get this updated version to me...even if no changes were made)
-Discussed Outside Reading AP-style essay from last week...went over the AP rubric
-Checked out copies of A Separate Peace
-Discussed the title
HW:
-Read chapters 1-3
-Vocab for Thursday
Creative Writing
-Journals topic: "Sinking"
-Went over plan for the rest of the semester (outside reading, final class reading, last open letter, etc.)
-Due: updated draft of character/conflict/starting point piece
-Assigned a peer-editing partner and went over editing plan for tonight
HW:
-Edit your partner's draft (aim for a dozen comments and a dozen questions)...we will discuss final drafts tomorrow...my guess is Friday
-Outside reading
LA 9
-CD check on notes from Tuesday
-Reviewed last week's notes Animal Farm notes on Orwell, Socialism, Communism, Marx, Allegory, etc.
-Continued with the Russian Revolution section of the notes (if gone, you need to get this information a.s.a.p.)
HW:
-Read chapter 6 for tomorrow
-Quiz tomorrow on 1-6 + your current notes
Wednesday 1/7
Wed, Jan 7 2009 05:40
Since the school is underwater, we will carry on with the normal plan when we get back. That means Sophomore essay revisions and Creative Writing drafts should be ready to go the next time I see you...when that may be, I have no idea.
'til then, stay afloat,
Goldhammer
Tuesday 1/6
Tue, Jan 6 2009 02:39
LA 10 Honors
-Checked-in on Caesar essay revisions
-Due: 1-pager on thematic connections between outside reading and a former work
-Completed an in-class timed write on on outside reading (same prompt as 1-pager)...due at the end of class
Creative Writing
-Journal Starter: "Douglas was screaming..."
-Handed out and stapled Floodplain (finally!)
-Listened to/read David Sedaris' "Christmas Means Giving"...discussed
-Due: draft of character/conflict/starting point...checked off for points
LA 9
-CD check on chapters 1-5 of Animal Farm (if gone, this needs to be made up!)
-Tied utopia presentations into Animal Farm (touched briefly on the fact that the animals are essentially doing the same thing)
-Began the official Animal Farm Notes! Got through Orwell, Socialism, Communism, Marx, and got prepared to dive into tomorrow's allegorical connection to the Russian Revolution.
-Checked-in on Caesar essay revisions
-Due: 1-pager on thematic connections between outside reading and a former work
-Completed an in-class timed write on on outside reading (same prompt as 1-pager)...due at the end of class
HW:
-Julius Caesar Essay revisions due tomorrow (let's say by 3pm)
-We are starting A Separate Peace tomorrow...if you have a copy, bring it
Creative Writing
-Journal Starter: "Douglas was screaming..."
-Handed out and stapled Floodplain (finally!)
-Listened to/read David Sedaris' "Christmas Means Giving"...discussed
-Due: draft of character/conflict/starting point...checked off for points
HW:
-Make sure you have a draft ready to go of your character/conflict piece for class tomorrow
-Outside reading!
LA 9
-CD check on chapters 1-5 of Animal Farm (if gone, this needs to be made up!)
-Tied utopia presentations into Animal Farm (touched briefly on the fact that the animals are essentially doing the same thing)
-Began the official Animal Farm Notes! Got through Orwell, Socialism, Communism, Marx, and got prepared to dive into tomorrow's allegorical connection to the Russian Revolution.
HW:
-Make sure you are caught up with your reading
Monday 1/5
Mon, Jan 5 2009 02:52
LA 10 Honors
-Quickly discussed JC essays...went over a quick letter to the class. Revisions are due on Wed.
-CD check on outside reading (minor character)
-Assigned Outside Reading 1-pager...remember, the idea here is to create a "visual answer" to the question. Make it clear, make it creative. Click here for the official assignment.
Creative Writing
-Journals: Open
-Discussed progress on outside reading
LA 9
-CD check on chapters 1-4 of Animal Farm.
-Discussed how the novel can be read on multiple levels and that we will get into the sophisticated reading beginning tomorrow.
-Finished up Utopia Presentations
-Quickly discussed JC essays...went over a quick letter to the class. Revisions are due on Wed.
-CD check on outside reading (minor character)
-Assigned Outside Reading 1-pager...remember, the idea here is to create a "visual answer" to the question. Make it clear, make it creative. Click here for the official assignment.
HW:
-1-pager due at the start of class tomorrow
-You need to bring your book to class tomorrow!
-JC essay revisions due on Wed.
Creative Writing
-Journals: Open
-Discussed progress on outside reading
HW:
-Draft of character/conflict/starting point due tomorrow at the start of class.
LA 9
-CD check on chapters 1-4 of Animal Farm.
-Discussed how the novel can be read on multiple levels and that we will get into the sophisticated reading beginning tomorrow.
-Finished up Utopia Presentations
HW:
-Need to be through chapter 5 for tomorrow
A Couple of Quick Reminders for Monday
Sun, Jan 4 2009 11:40
LA 10 Honors
-You should be done (or extremely close) to finishing your outside reading book. Bring your copy to class tomorrow as we will begin working with them in class. Be prepared to be an expert on it.
-We will discuss the JC essays that were turned into turnitin.com before break...I'll have a letter for you tomorrow. There will be a couple of days for some revisions.
-If you haven't done your speech recitation, tomorrow is your last day...that's it.
-We will be starting a new novel this week...be prepared to get busy...you will be juggling multiple assignments at once.
Creative Writing
-You have a complete draft of your character/conflict/starting point assignment due at the start of class.
-You should be in the middle (or done!) with your outside reading book. Bring your actual copy to class...I am going to give you points for actually having it.
-Floodplain is (finally) done.
LA9
-You need to be through chapter 4 of Animal Farm. You will be held accountable for it tomorrow. If you forgot your book, click here.
-We will (quickly) finish up the remaining Utopia Presentations tomorrow.