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 2/27
Fri, Feb 27 2009 03:11
LA 10 Honors
-Due: WASL Bootcamp, Reading Packet #1
-Took Vocab Quiz #16
-Recapped yesterday's exercise and discussion
-Checked out copies of Lord of the Flies (L.O.T.F.)
-Began reading/discussing chapter 1
Creative Writing
-Journals: Open Friday
-Checked in on Fruit Journal progress
-Assigned the Place Assignment (we'll talk more on Monday)
-Read: "The First Morning" from Edward Abbey's Desert Solitaire...discussed, connected it to the idea of setting being more than just the background to a work
-Brainstormed a possible list of Place subjects
LA 9
-Due: Elizabethan English Practice (translated sentences)...went over these and collected in class
-Took some notes on Shakespearian Sonnets. Broke down/translated sonnet #18 together as a class...you'll do sonnet #27 and 29 on your own for homework.
-Due: WASL Bootcamp, Reading Packet #1
-Took Vocab Quiz #16
-Recapped yesterday's exercise and discussion
-Checked out copies of Lord of the Flies (L.O.T.F.)
-Began reading/discussing chapter 1
HW:
-Finish chapters 1 and 2 for Monday (click here for an online version of the novel)
-Make sure you get a head start on your vocab system (only about 2 weeks to go)
Creative Writing
-Journals: Open Friday
-Checked in on Fruit Journal progress
-Assigned the Place Assignment (we'll talk more on Monday)
-Read: "The First Morning" from Edward Abbey's Desert Solitaire...discussed, connected it to the idea of setting being more than just the background to a work
-Brainstormed a possible list of Place subjects
HW:
-Fruit + Blog setup due at the start of class on Monday
LA 9
-Due: Elizabethan English Practice (translated sentences)...went over these and collected in class
-Took some notes on Shakespearian Sonnets. Broke down/translated sonnet #18 together as a class...you'll do sonnet #27 and 29 on your own for homework.
HW:
-Finish your sonnet translations
-Odyssey project due on Tuesday. Click here for the official requirements.
Thursday 2/26
Thu, Feb 26 2009 03:05
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Vocab work #16
-Due: Eyes were watching God essays (by 3pm...with turnitin.com)
-Went through the Tuvuluvian Plane Crash experiment...re-grouped at the end and discussed the experience and how it connects to our upcoming work with Lord of the Flies (which we'll dive into tomorrow)
Creative Writing
-Journal Starter: "He said it was my fault, that was 6 days ago..."
-Reviewed yesterday's intro to The Fruit Journal...took a look at some blogs a few folks already have up and running
-Read: "Details, Details, Details" article...connected it to the work we've been doing
-Quick intro to The Place Assignment (more details to come tomorrow). Began thinking about pieces of literature where setting is more than just something in the background. Read some samples from TKM and Tim Egan's "The Good Rain"
LA 9
-Finished up our notes on Shakespeare and the Globe Theater
-Took a look at: some of Shake's original words, famous quotes, and a way to come up with original Shakespearian insults...took a little bit of time to insult each other.
-Began working on some Elizabethan English practice. Click here for the original sentences and here for the glossary of Shakespearian terms
-Due: Vocab work #16
-Due: Eyes were watching God essays (by 3pm...with turnitin.com)
-Went through the Tuvuluvian Plane Crash experiment...re-grouped at the end and discussed the experience and how it connects to our upcoming work with Lord of the Flies (which we'll dive into tomorrow)
HW:
-WASL Reading packet #1 due tomorrow
-Vocab quiz tomorrow
Creative Writing
-Journal Starter: "He said it was my fault, that was 6 days ago..."
-Reviewed yesterday's intro to The Fruit Journal...took a look at some blogs a few folks already have up and running
-Read: "Details, Details, Details" article...connected it to the work we've been doing
-Quick intro to The Place Assignment (more details to come tomorrow). Began thinking about pieces of literature where setting is more than just something in the background. Read some samples from TKM and Tim Egan's "The Good Rain"
HW:
-Fruit + Blog setup due by Monday
-Begin thinking about options for your own Place Assignment
LA 9
-Finished up our notes on Shakespeare and the Globe Theater
-Took a look at: some of Shake's original words, famous quotes, and a way to come up with original Shakespearian insults...took a little bit of time to insult each other.
-Began working on some Elizabethan English practice. Click here for the original sentences and here for the glossary of Shakespearian terms
HW:
-Finish up Elizabethan English Practice
-Odyssey Projects due Tuesday
Wednesday 2/25
Wed, Feb 25 2009 03:45
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Comma Work
-Went over last night's comma handout in class.
-Checked in on your essays
-Discussed the plan for the next few weeks (Lord of the Flies and some WASL practice)
-Began WASL Bootcamp. Reading packet #1 (started these in class)
Creative Writing
-Journals: Description of something you ate yesterday
-Due: 25 minute window write from last night (collected and shared some of these)
-Due: Open Letter #1
-Introduced the Fruit Journal 2.0 (if gone, see me for info). Here's the link to wordpress.com and blogger.com. If you want even more options, click here.
LA 9
-Change O plans!...explained how I rethought our scheduling and decided to postpone the 3 weeks of formal writing work until a later date...instead, we are going to dive into Shakespeare and Romeo and Juliet.
-Began Shakespeare notes (life, history, career in London, began discussing the Globe Theater)...we'll finish this up tomorrow
-Due: Comma Work
-Went over last night's comma handout in class.
-Checked in on your essays
-Discussed the plan for the next few weeks (Lord of the Flies and some WASL practice)
-Began WASL Bootcamp. Reading packet #1 (started these in class)
HW:
-Finish WASL bootcamp for Friday! (help spread the word)
-Eyes essays due tomorrow (don't forget about turnitin.com)
Creative Writing
-Journals: Description of something you ate yesterday
-Due: 25 minute window write from last night (collected and shared some of these)
-Due: Open Letter #1
-Introduced the Fruit Journal 2.0 (if gone, see me for info). Here's the link to wordpress.com and blogger.com. If you want even more options, click here.
HW:
-Fruit + blog set up by Monday
LA 9
-Change O plans!...explained how I rethought our scheduling and decided to postpone the 3 weeks of formal writing work until a later date...instead, we are going to dive into Shakespeare and Romeo and Juliet.
-Began Shakespeare notes (life, history, career in London, began discussing the Globe Theater)...we'll finish this up tomorrow
HW:
-Be sure to start bringing in your lit books (unless you get your own copy of the play. If interested, I suggest this one.
Tuesday 2/24
Tue, Feb 24 2009 03:34
LA 10 Honors
-Checked-in on Eyes essays
-Went through some in-class comma/semi-colon practice. If gone, click here for the official handout.
-Began working on a comma exercise (bunch of sentences, you put the commas in the right place). See me for the handout.
HW:-Finish up the comma practice handout (we'll go over this at the start of class)-Eyes essays due on Thursday
Creative Writing
-Journal starter: "All I know is that there's 50lbs of meat in that van"
-Discussed yesterday's object write
-Did an observational exercise today where we spent 15min outside of the classroom (scattered throughout the building and outside) doing some observational writing...came back in and did some sharing
HW:-Open letter #1 due tomorrow-Need to spend 25 minutes outside (or at a window) on another observational write...look at nature, record what you see, go for the details. Have these ready at the start of class tomorrow
LA 9
-Due: revisions for Animal Farm essays
-Spent a few minutes in class indicating/marking the changes that you made with your revised paragraphs.
-Began discussing the timeline for the next few weeks (formal writing practice, WASL weeks, and then a transition into Shakespeare.
-Reviewed the specifics/differences between Persuasive, Expository, and Analytical writing.
HW:-List of 15 "needs/wants" that are worth whining about (if confused, we can cover this tomorrow in class)
Monday 2/23
Mon, Feb 23 2009 03:02
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Complete, edited, typed, as-perfect-as-possible draft of Eyes essays
-Went through an editing process in-class (swapped, used the numbered guide to supplement comments and questions)
-Discussed essays
Creative Writing
-Journals: Used a song for inspiration today (Marco Benevento's The Real Morning Party)
-Checked-in on open letter progress for Wednesday
-Reminded everyone about last week's Golden Detail work
-Did some descriptive writing based on found objects from backpacks, pockets and the room. (wrote, swapped, shared, discussed)
LA 9
-Checked in on AF essay revisions and Odyssey Projects
-Went through an in-class editing exercise to help out with the final tweaks to tonight's essay revisions (used actual essays from other students...edited and discussed these in class)
-Due: Complete, edited, typed, as-perfect-as-possible draft of Eyes essays
-Went through an editing process in-class (swapped, used the numbered guide to supplement comments and questions)
-Discussed essays
HW:
-Final drafts due Thursday by 3pm (don't forget Turnitin.com)
-Vocab (+vocab system)
Creative Writing
-Journals: Used a song for inspiration today (Marco Benevento's The Real Morning Party)
-Checked-in on open letter progress for Wednesday
-Reminded everyone about last week's Golden Detail work
-Did some descriptive writing based on found objects from backpacks, pockets and the room. (wrote, swapped, shared, discussed)
HW:
-Open Letter #1 due Wednesday at the start of class
LA 9
-Checked in on AF essay revisions and Odyssey Projects
-Went through an in-class editing exercise to help out with the final tweaks to tonight's essay revisions (used actual essays from other students...edited and discussed these in class)
HW:
-AF essay revisions due at the start of class tomorrow (remember, just your revised paragraphs need to be typed up...but, do make sure you staple them to the front of your previous/graded draft). If you need the numbered comment guide to help you decipher my comments, click here.
-Odyssey projects are due on Friday
Friday 2/13
Fri, Feb 13 2009 02:54
LA 10 Honors
-Took Vocab Quiz #15
-Broke back into Blues groups
-Finished up blues performances (turned in lyrics)
-Discussed essays
Creative Writing
-Journal: Open Friday
-Continued working on Golden Detail practice from yesterday...went through about 6 more topics. Turned these in at the end of the period.
LA 9
-Finished watching O' Brother + making connections back to the Odyssey
-Discussed connections
-Finished 1-on-1 essay conferences...assigned everyone a specific couple of sections to work on for their revision over break
-Quickly discussed Odyssey projects
-Took Vocab Quiz #15
-Broke back into Blues groups
-Finished up blues performances (turned in lyrics)
-Discussed essays
HW:
-Complete typed, printed, as-perfected-as-possible draft due at the start of class on Monday 2/23
-Vocab (begin working on your full studying system)
Creative Writing
-Journal: Open Friday
-Continued working on Golden Detail practice from yesterday...went through about 6 more topics. Turned these in at the end of the period.
HW:
-Open Letter #1 due Wed 2/25
LA 9
-Finished watching O' Brother + making connections back to the Odyssey
-Discussed connections
-Finished 1-on-1 essay conferences...assigned everyone a specific couple of sections to work on for their revision over break
-Quickly discussed Odyssey projects
HW:
-Essay revisions due on Tues 2/24 (these need to be stapled to your original, scored essay)
-Odyssey projects due Friday 2/27 (click here for the official assignment)
February 2/12
Thu, Feb 12 2009 03:52
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Vocab #15 work
-Broke back into groups and continued to work on Eyes + Blues (had 1 group perform in each class...the rest will perform tomorrow after the vocab quiz)
-Quickly reminded everyone that tomorrow you need to have a well-developed plan/structure/backbone of your essay...that is, you need to have more than a traditional web with just a few CDs picked out, but less than a complete rough draft...what that looks like, is up to you. A roughly shaped essay would be ideal. Points however will be awarded for evidence that you've put some time and effort into it.
-Creative Writing
-Journals Scene: guy in the backyard...digging holes...(don't write anything cliche)
-Went over the Details, Details, Details handout (click here)
-Took a look at some of the worst analogies ever written
-Did some Golden Detail practice...we will pick up on this tomorrow. Got through: cafeteria smell,
first kiss, and valley clouds
LA 9
-Began watching 'O Brother and making connections to the Odyssey
-Began the 1-on-1 conferences about upcoming essay rewrites...I'll meet with the second half of the class tomorrow
-Due: Vocab #15 work
-Broke back into groups and continued to work on Eyes + Blues (had 1 group perform in each class...the rest will perform tomorrow after the vocab quiz)
-Quickly reminded everyone that tomorrow you need to have a well-developed plan/structure/backbone of your essay...that is, you need to have more than a traditional web with just a few CDs picked out, but less than a complete rough draft...what that looks like, is up to you. A roughly shaped essay would be ideal. Points however will be awarded for evidence that you've put some time and effort into it.
HW:
-Vocab quiz tomorrow
-Shaped essay (see note above) due tomorrow
-Blues performances will be tomorrow...be prepared.
-Creative Writing
-Journals Scene: guy in the backyard...digging holes...(don't write anything cliche)
-Went over the Details, Details, Details handout (click here)
-Took a look at some of the worst analogies ever written
-Did some Golden Detail practice...we will pick up on this tomorrow. Got through: cafeteria smell,
first kiss, and valley clouds
HW:
-Open letter due the Wed after break
LA 9
-Began watching 'O Brother and making connections to the Odyssey
-Began the 1-on-1 conferences about upcoming essay rewrites...I'll meet with the second half of the class tomorrow
HW:
-Begin working on essay rewrites (due the Tuesday after break)
-Begin working on the Odyssey project (due the Friday after break)
-Study your vocab
Wednesday 2/11
Wed, Feb 11 2009 03:45
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Eyes + You Assignment
-Quickly checked in on essays...discussed any lingering questions
-Intro to the Blues (listened to some samples, went over the basic patter, explained the AAB/1.4.5. pattern). For those looking for some help, try here and here and here (the last one's for the piano)
-Broke into groups and began working on the Eyes + Blues assignment...we will work on these all day tomorrow
Creative Writing
-Journals: "Fluid"
-Due: Godzilla Experiment thoughts...discussed these in class. Talked about Hemmingway's "Write what you know" idea.
-Introduced the concept of Open Letters (click here for a copy) + read some samples + made a list of some initial ideas
LA 9
-CD check on the end of The Odyssey
-Discussed the end/last night's reading
-Handed back Animal Farm essays + read letter to the class
-Assigned The Odyssey Project (see me for details)
-Quickly went over where we are headed the next couple of days with O' Brother Where Art Thou...we will start it tomorrow
-Due: Eyes + You Assignment
-Quickly checked in on essays...discussed any lingering questions
-Intro to the Blues (listened to some samples, went over the basic patter, explained the AAB/1.4.5. pattern). For those looking for some help, try here and here and here (the last one's for the piano)
-Broke into groups and began working on the Eyes + Blues assignment...we will work on these all day tomorrow
HW:
-Work on essays (shaped draft due on Fri)
-Vocab due tomorrow (quiz Fri)
-Work on lyrics + Blues (bring instruments...if you can play 'em)
Creative Writing
-Journals: "Fluid"
-Due: Godzilla Experiment thoughts...discussed these in class. Talked about Hemmingway's "Write what you know" idea.
-Introduced the concept of Open Letters (click here for a copy) + read some samples + made a list of some initial ideas
HW:
-First open letter is due the Wed after break
LA 9
-CD check on the end of The Odyssey
-Discussed the end/last night's reading
-Handed back Animal Farm essays + read letter to the class
-Assigned The Odyssey Project (see me for details)
-Quickly went over where we are headed the next couple of days with O' Brother Where Art Thou...we will start it tomorrow
HW:
-Review your essays (revisions will be due after break)
-Begin thinking about your Odyssey project (due the Friday after break)
Tuesday 2/10
Tue, Feb 10 2009 04:27
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Thesis statement and initial webbing (checked off for points)
-Finished up our discussion about the end of the novel
-Quickly reviewed the in-class paragraphs from last Friday/discussed Mrs. Turner's role in the novel
-Did some class brainstorming on the current essay (broke down each of Janie's relationships...what they offer, what she gains, etc)
Creative Writing
-Journal starter: "Douglas was screaming..."
-Finished sharing 1-pagers on Favorite piece of literature
-Began the Godzilla Experiment (if gone, you'll have to see me)
LA 9
-Due: Completed organizer for all of Part I of the Odyssey
-Discussed organizers and last night's reading...clarified any confusing moments
-Began reading Part II (got through the story of Argos)
-Due: Thesis statement and initial webbing (checked off for points)
-Finished up our discussion about the end of the novel
-Quickly reviewed the in-class paragraphs from last Friday/discussed Mrs. Turner's role in the novel
-Did some class brainstorming on the current essay (broke down each of Janie's relationships...what they offer, what she gains, etc)
HW:
-Eyes + you due tomorrow (click here)
-Vocab Thurs/Fri
-Shaped draft for Friday
Creative Writing
-Journal starter: "Douglas was screaming..."
-Finished sharing 1-pagers on Favorite piece of literature
-Began the Godzilla Experiment (if gone, you'll have to see me)
HW:
-Finish up the Godzilla Experiment by answering what it all had to do with Creative Writing. Think about it, jot down some ideas (you can do this on the same page as your lovely drawings)...be prepared to discuss tomorrow
-Get signature/journal if you haven't
LA 9
-Due: Completed organizer for all of Part I of the Odyssey
-Discussed organizers and last night's reading...clarified any confusing moments
-Began reading Part II (got through the story of Argos)
HW:
-Finish the Odyssey tonight...it's about 10 pages.
-Add any relevant scenes to your organizer
Monday 2/9
Mon, Feb 9 2009 02:36
LA 10 Honors
-CD check on end of the novel
-Handed back ASP essays and went over the latest letter
-Assigned the Eyes essay
Creative Writing
-Went over the Rules for Writing Practice (if gone, see me for these)
-Journal topic: "Sweat"
-Began sharing favorite pieces (we'll finish these up and collect the 1-pagers tomorrow)
LA 9
-CD check on the Cyclops
-Reviewed the journey thus far
-Handed out the "Keeping Track of it All" organizer...began working on these
-Started reading about Circe
-CD check on end of the novel
-Handed back ASP essays and went over the latest letter
-Assigned the Eyes essay
HW:
-Thesis statement + initial webbing due tomorrow
-Eyes + You (click here) due on Wednesday
-Vocab Thursday/Quiz on Friday
-Fully shaped essay (can be handwritten or typed) due on Friday
-Typed/printed/perfect essay due the Monday after break
Creative Writing
-Went over the Rules for Writing Practice (if gone, see me for these)
-Journal topic: "Sweat"
-Began sharing favorite pieces (we'll finish these up and collect the 1-pagers tomorrow)
HW:
-Get signature (if you haven't)
-Get journal (if you haven't)
LA 9
-CD check on the Cyclops
-Reviewed the journey thus far
-Handed out the "Keeping Track of it All" organizer...began working on these
-Started reading about Circe
HW:
-Finish reading Part I (need to be through page 924)
-Make sure your Odyssey Organizer is up to date
Friday 2/6
Fri, Feb 6 2009 02:06
LA 10 Honors
-Worked on an in-class, 3-chunk paragraph on chapter 16. We treated this like an AP style in-class write only open book and 1 paragraph instead of a full essay (if gone, you'll need to make this up a.s.a.p. Monday after school would be good.)
Creative Writing
-Went over last night's web-based homework.
-Worked on creating a 1-pager that addresses "why" you consider book to be "good/your favorite" (really, this assignment is vague on purpose...the idea is to simply dedicate 1 full piece of paper to answering the question. How you do it, is entirely up to you. Think commentary, quotes, images, symbolism, visual connections, make it all link together, make it make sense, make it colorful, and of course--make it creative. Be prepared to come to class with these on Monday...ready to discuss/share what you did and why you think your chosen piece of literature is so fantastic.
LA 9
-Quickly discussed last night's reading...checked for comprehension.
-Continued reading The Odyssey. Made our way up to the middle of The Cyclops section
-Worked on an in-class, 3-chunk paragraph on chapter 16. We treated this like an AP style in-class write only open book and 1 paragraph instead of a full essay (if gone, you'll need to make this up a.s.a.p. Monday after school would be good.)
HW:
-Finish the novel for Monday
-Eyes + you (click here) due on Wednesday
Creative Writing
-Went over last night's web-based homework.
-Worked on creating a 1-pager that addresses "why" you consider book to be "good/your favorite" (really, this assignment is vague on purpose...the idea is to simply dedicate 1 full piece of paper to answering the question. How you do it, is entirely up to you. Think commentary, quotes, images, symbolism, visual connections, make it all link together, make it make sense, make it colorful, and of course--make it creative. Be prepared to come to class with these on Monday...ready to discuss/share what you did and why you think your chosen piece of literature is so fantastic.
HW:
-Get your journals (bring 'em in on Monday for points!)
-1-pager due at the start of class on Monday
-Parent signature (if you haven't)
LA 9
-Quickly discussed last night's reading...checked for comprehension.
-Continued reading The Odyssey. Made our way up to the middle of The Cyclops section
HW:
-Finish reading The Cyclops section
Thursday 2/5
Thu, Feb 5 2009 03:08
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Vocab #14
-Took Vocab quiz #14 (scored these in class)
-CD check on last night's reading
-Took about 15 minutes to finalize figurative language illustrations
Creative Writing
-Went over the specifics of the website...explained its various features.
-Did a brainstorm on "Good Writing"...turned this into a class discussion, we'll get more into it tomorrow
LA 9
-CD check on last night's Odyssey background info
-Discussed elements of the Epic (click here to view the powerpoint)
-Began reading the Odyssey
-Due: Vocab #14
-Took Vocab quiz #14 (scored these in class)
-CD check on last night's reading
-Took about 15 minutes to finalize figurative language illustrations
HW:
-Read 14-16 for tomorrow
-Eyes + you due on Wed
Creative Writing
-Went over the specifics of the website...explained its various features.
-Did a brainstorm on "Good Writing"...turned this into a class discussion, we'll get more into it tomorrow
HW:
-Click here for tonight's official assignment(s)
-Get a journal...we will use them tomorrow! Bring 'em.
-Get parent signature if you haven't
LA 9
-CD check on last night's Odyssey background info
-Discussed elements of the Epic (click here to view the powerpoint)
-Began reading the Odyssey
HW:
-Read the Calypso section. Pg. 890-93
-Vocab...make sure your list is up to date
Wednesday 2/4
Wed, Feb 4 2009 04:05
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Collected Quotes from previous chapters
-Discussed last night's reading (Tea Cake!)
-Broke into groups and began work on a figurative language assignment (click here)
Creative Writing
-Handed out the syllabus + went over it
-Discussed basic aspects of the course
-Class rules, etc.
LA 9
-Due: Animal Farm film comparison 3-chunk paragraph
-Broke into groups and began doing some brainstorming for The Odyssey (discussed Ancient Greece, Heroes, Epic, Adventure...and how they are portrayed in film/lit/etc.)
-Due: Collected Quotes from previous chapters
-Discussed last night's reading (Tea Cake!)
-Broke into groups and began work on a figurative language assignment (click here)
HW:
-Vocab quiz tomorrow (the work is also due)
-Figurative Language Illustrations (expect to have about 15 minutes after the voc quiz to finish these up with your groups)
-Read chapters 12-13
Creative Writing
-Handed out the syllabus + went over it
-Discussed basic aspects of the course
-Class rules, etc.
HW:
-Get signature on syllabus (and publishing waiver)
-Get a journal by Friday
LA 9
-Due: Animal Farm film comparison 3-chunk paragraph
-Broke into groups and began doing some brainstorming for The Odyssey (discussed Ancient Greece, Heroes, Epic, Adventure...and how they are portrayed in film/lit/etc.)
HW:
-Read pages 876-886 in your lit book. Expect a CD check tomorrow.
-Study vocab
Tuesday 2/3
Tue, Feb 3 2009 02:59
LA 10 Honors
-Due: AP passage
-CD check on chapter 7
-Discussed chapters 7-8 (Jody's death, the end of their relationship, her new freedom)
-Went over last night's AP passage
-Discussed Their Eyes + you assignment
Creative Writing
-Took roll...tried to figure out who's still in the class and who dropped
-Went through a series of Rapidfire! style questions to help get people talking, sharing, etc.
LA 9
-Assigned Animal Farm Film Paragraph. Click here for the official prompt and some more info about the CIA's involvement with the film
-Finished watching Animal Farm
-Discussed ending, discussed prompt
-Due: AP passage
-CD check on chapter 7
-Discussed chapters 7-8 (Jody's death, the end of their relationship, her new freedom)
-Went over last night's AP passage
-Discussed Their Eyes + you assignment
HW:
-Read chapters 9-11 (collect key quotes from the last 11 chapters...for points)
-Eyes + You assignment due Wed 2/11
-Vocab quiz (and work) will be on Thursday this week!
Creative Writing
-Took roll...tried to figure out who's still in the class and who dropped
-Went through a series of Rapidfire! style questions to help get people talking, sharing, etc.
HW:
-Get a journal...(we'll talk more about this tomorrow)
LA 9
-Assigned Animal Farm Film Paragraph. Click here for the official prompt and some more info about the CIA's involvement with the film
-Finished watching Animal Farm
-Discussed ending, discussed prompt
HW:
-3-chunk Paragraph on the film due at the start of class tomorrow
-Bring your Lit Books
Monday 2/2
Mon, Feb 2 2009 03:55
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Chapters 1-6 guiding questions for Eyes
-CD check on chapters 1-6
-Discussed chapters 1-6 (went over questions)
-Handed out AP packet (there's 2 sections)
-Handed out (but didn't get a chance to discuss): Their Eyes Were Watching God...and you assignment...we'll discuss this tomorrow
Creative Writing
-Today was the first day of the semester and we went through a quick intro (real quick...the official one will be in the next few days)
-Jumped right into an in-class write: "Looking at the corner, Sam noticed that another pile had accumulated. There it sat in a messy heap--3ft tall and sweating beneath the pale glow of a December moon..."
-Wrote for about 15 minutes and then jumped into some quick sharing of small sections (everyone shared)
-Answered + discussed a couple of questions regarding that experience/sharing/and any other additional first-day questions
LA 9
-Quickly discussed last week's essay and went through some quick intros for some of the new folks
-Began watching Animal Farm...critiquing it as we go
-There will be a 3 chunk paragraph on the film's mistakes when we are through
-Due: Chapters 1-6 guiding questions for Eyes
-CD check on chapters 1-6
-Discussed chapters 1-6 (went over questions)
-Handed out AP packet (there's 2 sections)
-Handed out (but didn't get a chance to discuss): Their Eyes Were Watching God...and you assignment...we'll discuss this tomorrow
HW:
-Read chapters 7 & 8 for tomorrow
-Finish up the 2 AP sections handed out in class
-Take a quick look at the Eyes + You assignment
-Vocab Quiz (and work) will be Thursday this week!
Creative Writing
-Today was the first day of the semester and we went through a quick intro (real quick...the official one will be in the next few days)
-Jumped right into an in-class write: "Looking at the corner, Sam noticed that another pile had accumulated. There it sat in a messy heap--3ft tall and sweating beneath the pale glow of a December moon..."
-Wrote for about 15 minutes and then jumped into some quick sharing of small sections (everyone shared)
-Answered + discussed a couple of questions regarding that experience/sharing/and any other additional first-day questions
HW:
-None...decide if CW is the right class for you
-Get a blank journal
LA 9
-Quickly discussed last week's essay and went through some quick intros for some of the new folks
-Began watching Animal Farm...critiquing it as we go
-There will be a 3 chunk paragraph on the film's mistakes when we are through
HW:
-Check your online grades