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 5/29
Fri, May 29 2009 03:02
LA 10 Honors
-Took Vocab Quiz #6
-Discussed yesterday's in-class scoring process
-Went over the plan for next week
Creative Writing
-No Journals today...went straight to the lab
-Spent the period finishing up the "swapped" stolen dialogue piece (if you didn't get this turned in, you need to have it ready at the start of class on Monday)
-Quickly went over the plan for the next 2 weeks
LA 9
-Took vocab quiz ...scored these in class
-Began working on 8-10 reading and 8-10 chunks (click here)
-Took Vocab Quiz #6
-Discussed yesterday's in-class scoring process
-Went over the plan for next week
HW:
-If you plan on getting your on copy of Catcher, have it ready to go for Monday
Creative Writing
-No Journals today...went straight to the lab
-Spent the period finishing up the "swapped" stolen dialogue piece (if you didn't get this turned in, you need to have it ready at the start of class on Monday)
-Quickly went over the plan for the next 2 weeks
HW:
-Finish up stolen dialogue pieces (if you haven't)
-Final Open Letter
-Floodplain submission
-Outside Reading
LA 9
-Took vocab quiz ...scored these in class
-Began working on 8-10 reading and 8-10 chunks (click here)
HW:
-Need to be read through chapter 10 and have your chunks ready for the start of class on Monday
Thursday 6/28
Thu, May 28 2009 03:38
LA 10 Honors
-Discussed Antigone/MLK essays
-Developed a specific rubric for this essay
-Broke into pairs and did some anonymous scoring
Creative Writing
-No journals...went right to the lab
-Due: "narrated" version of your stolen dialogue (turned these in for points)
-Swapped original dialogues and began working on a partner's version
LA 9
-Quick recap of yesterday's reading
-Due: 1-7 chunks
-Read chapter 8 in class
-Discussed Antigone/MLK essays
-Developed a specific rubric for this essay
-Broke into pairs and did some anonymous scoring
HW:
-Vocab quiz tomorrow
Creative Writing
-No journals...went right to the lab
-Due: "narrated" version of your stolen dialogue (turned these in for points)
-Swapped original dialogues and began working on a partner's version
HW:
-Outside reading
-Stolen dialogue work (we'll be in the lab tomorrow)
LA 9
-Quick recap of yesterday's reading
-Due: 1-7 chunks
-Read chapter 8 in class
HW:
-Vocab quiz tomorrow
-8-10 chunks are due on Monday (click here to get a head start)
-Need to be read through chapter 10 for Monday
Wednesday 5/27
Wed, May 27 2009 01:46
LA 10 Honors
-Handed back Earnest essays. Went over the latest letter to the class.
-Took a look at some sample Earnest essays
-Discussed yesterday's Antigone/MLK essay and surveyed the different approaches folks took with it. Went over the plan for tomorrow (actually doing some scoring)
Creative Writing
-No journals today...went straight to the lab
-Worked on stolen dialogues. At this point you should have your original notes from your conversation (these need to be legible and ready to be handed off tomorrow).
-In the lab today, we worked on adding narration and description to your stolen conversation. The task is to simply tell the "real" version as accurately as possible, filling in the missing details, and punctuating everything correctly.
LA 9
-Recapped yesterday's reading
-Read + discussed chapter 6
-Took a 15min interlude and worked on your 1-7 chunks
-Came back as a class and read chapter 7
-Handed back Earnest essays. Went over the latest letter to the class.
-Took a look at some sample Earnest essays
-Discussed yesterday's Antigone/MLK essay and surveyed the different approaches folks took with it. Went over the plan for tomorrow (actually doing some scoring)
HW:
-Vocab on Friday
-Bring in your books!
Creative Writing
-No journals today...went straight to the lab
-Worked on stolen dialogues. At this point you should have your original notes from your conversation (these need to be legible and ready to be handed off tomorrow).
-In the lab today, we worked on adding narration and description to your stolen conversation. The task is to simply tell the "real" version as accurately as possible, filling in the missing details, and punctuating everything correctly.
HW:
-Finish up today's stolen dialogue work...this will be checked off for points tomorrow.
-Outside reading
LA 9
-Recapped yesterday's reading
-Read + discussed chapter 6
-Took a 15min interlude and worked on your 1-7 chunks
-Came back as a class and read chapter 7
HW:
-1-7 chunks are due at the start of class tomorrow.
Tuesday 5/26
Tue, May 26 2009 02:18
LA 10 Honors
-Worked on an in-class essay connecting Antigone and MLK's Letter to a Birmingham Jail. Essay took the entire hour and was turned in at the end of the period.
-We will discuss the essay + the connections tomorrow in class. Students who were gone for fieldtrips should have come after school to make up the essay (or, at the very least...swung by to figure out when it will be made up)
Creative Writing
-Journals: "I've been looking for one of those for years" (must contain dialogue + 2 characters)
-Due: Stolen Dialogue (checked off for points)
-Went over the rules for dialogue and read some samples from TKM, Catcher, and The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay
LA 9
-CD check on chapter 4
-Discussed the weekend's reading
-Assigned Chapter 1-7 chunks...worked on the first one together in class...did some sharing
-Read chapter 5
-Worked on an in-class essay connecting Antigone and MLK's Letter to a Birmingham Jail. Essay took the entire hour and was turned in at the end of the period.
-We will discuss the essay + the connections tomorrow in class. Students who were gone for fieldtrips should have come after school to make up the essay (or, at the very least...swung by to figure out when it will be made up)
HW:
-Study voc
-Bring in your Lit Books, novels, etc.
Creative Writing
-Journals: "I've been looking for one of those for years" (must contain dialogue + 2 characters)
-Due: Stolen Dialogue (checked off for points)
-Went over the rules for dialogue and read some samples from TKM, Catcher, and The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay
HW:
-Make sure your stolen dialogue is ready to go for tomorrow...you'll need this in order to participate in tomorrow's class
-Outside reading
LA 9
-CD check on chapter 4
-Discussed the weekend's reading
-Assigned Chapter 1-7 chunks...worked on the first one together in class...did some sharing
-Read chapter 5
HW:
-Finish chapter 5
Friday 5/22
Fri, May 22 2009 03:33
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Oedipus Chunks
-Took Vocab quiz (if gone, this needs to be made up Tuesday afternoon)
-Finished reading Antigone + discussed
-Went over the importance of reading MLK's Letter from a Birmingham Jail (click here) this weekend...you'll need to be well-versed in it on Tuesday (hint, hint).
Creative Writing
-Checked in on this week's Headline work
-Explained the "Stolen Dialogue" assignment for this weekend...which is: eavesdrop on a conversation, do your best to copy it down word-for-word, and be sure not to get caught
-Spent some time finishing up the Headline pieces...turned both of these in at the start of class
LA 9
-Due: TKM WDYAK handout...took some time and went over these in class
-Read chapter 3 together in class + discussed
-Due: Oedipus Chunks
-Took Vocab quiz (if gone, this needs to be made up Tuesday afternoon)
-Finished reading Antigone + discussed
-Went over the importance of reading MLK's Letter from a Birmingham Jail (click here) this weekend...you'll need to be well-versed in it on Tuesday (hint, hint).
HW:
-Read MLK's Letter from a Birmingham Jail (click here). Take some notes. Think about connections to Antigone...feel free to take notes (it's recomended. Be prepared on Tues.
Creative Writing
-Checked in on this week's Headline work
-Explained the "Stolen Dialogue" assignment for this weekend...which is: eavesdrop on a conversation, do your best to copy it down word-for-word, and be sure not to get caught
-Spent some time finishing up the Headline pieces...turned both of these in at the start of class
HW:
-Stolen Dialogue needs to be ready to go at the start of class on Tues
LA 9
-Due: TKM WDYAK handout...took some time and went over these in class
-Read chapter 3 together in class + discussed
HW:
-Read chapter 4
-Study your vocab...quiz next week (click here for the current list)
Thursday 5/21
Thu, May 21 2009 03:45
LA 10 Honors
-Discussed yesterday's reading
-Read Scene 3-5
Creative Writing
-No Journals today
-Due: Character/Conflict/Starting point draft
-Continued working on Headline pieces
LA 9
-CD check on chapter 1 of TKM
-Read chapter 2
-Began working on TKM "What Do You Already Know?" handout (if gone, you'll need to get this tomorrow)
-Discussed yesterday's reading
-Read Scene 3-5
HW:
-Make sure your Oedipus chunks are ready to go for the start of class tomorrow
-Vocab quiz tomorrow
Creative Writing
-No Journals today
-Due: Character/Conflict/Starting point draft
-Continued working on Headline pieces
HW:
-Headline pieces are due at the end of class tomorrow (both of them)
LA 9
-CD check on chapter 1 of TKM
-Read chapter 2
-Began working on TKM "What Do You Already Know?" handout (if gone, you'll need to get this tomorrow)
HW:
-Finish the TKM WDYAK handout
Wednesday 5/20
Wed, May 20 2009 03:44
LA 10 Honors
-Checked in on your Oedipus chunks (click here)
-Went over Oedipus at Colonus (click here)
-Began reading Antigone. Got through Scene 1/Ode 1 (click here)
Creative Writing
-Journal Starter: "Uncontrollable Urge"
-Due: Open Letter
-Checked in on yesterday's progress on headline write
-Continued working on headline write...some folks finished their first and began working on their second...you will have tomorrow as well
LA 9
-Checked in on essay progress
-Began talking about To Kill a Mockingbird
-Went through an intro exercise on defining childhood moments...discussed/shared
-Checked out books
-Began reading chapter 1
-Checked in on your Oedipus chunks (click here)
-Went over Oedipus at Colonus (click here)
-Began reading Antigone. Got through Scene 1/Ode 1 (click here)
HW:
-Oedipus chunks due Fri
-Vocab quiz on Firday
Creative Writing
-Journal Starter: "Uncontrollable Urge"
-Due: Open Letter
-Checked in on yesterday's progress on headline write
-Continued working on headline write...some folks finished their first and began working on their second...you will have tomorrow as well
HW:
-Make sure you are pacing yourself to get 2 headline writes wrapped up by the end of class tomorrow
LA 9
-Checked in on essay progress
-Began talking about To Kill a Mockingbird
-Went through an intro exercise on defining childhood moments...discussed/shared
-Checked out books
-Began reading chapter 1
HW:
-Mini-research essays due at the start of class tomorrow
-Finish reading chapter 1
Tuesday 5/19
Tue, May 19 2009 03:44
LA 10 Honors
-Recapped yesterday's reading
-Finished reading Oedipus + discussed the end of the play, it's themes etc.
-Assigned Oedipus chunks (click here)
Creative Writing
-No journals today...
-Stapled and took a quick look at Floodplain
-Began "Headline" story part I...spent the whole class working...you'll have part of tomorrow as well before you draw your next headline for part II
LA 9
-Due: revised electronic copy of your essay
-Went to the lab for final tweaks.
-Submitted essays to turnitin.com
-Recapped yesterday's reading
-Finished reading Oedipus + discussed the end of the play, it's themes etc.
-Assigned Oedipus chunks (click here)
HW:
-Oedipus Chunks due Friday
-Vocab quiz on Friday
-Bring your Lit Books tomorrow
Creative Writing
-No journals today...
-Stapled and took a quick look at Floodplain
-Began "Headline" story part I...spent the whole class working...you'll have part of tomorrow as well before you draw your next headline for part II
HW:
-Open letter due tomorrow
-Final draft of character/conflict due Thurs
-Outside reading
LA 9
-Due: revised electronic copy of your essay
-Went to the lab for final tweaks.
-Submitted essays to turnitin.com
HW:
-Final drafts due at the start of class on Thursday
Monday 5/18
Mon, May 18 2009 01:44
LA 10 Honors
-CD check on Episode 2
-Discussed the Importance of Being Earnest (movie will be shown today after school for all those folks who couldn't make it)
-Read Ode 2-Ode 4)
Creative Writing
-Journal: "Linger"
-Due: Typed, printed, complete character/conflict/starting point draft
-Went over the plan for the next few weeks
-Did some editing of drafts in class
LA 9
-Due: typed/printed/complete drafts
-Went through a peer editing process in class
-Discussed strengths and weaknesses of essays
-CD check on Episode 2
-Discussed the Importance of Being Earnest (movie will be shown today after school for all those folks who couldn't make it)
-Read Ode 2-Ode 4)
HW:
-Make sure you are caught up on your reading...through page 61. 2nd period has a few pages to take care of tonight
Creative Writing
-Journal: "Linger"
-Due: Typed, printed, complete character/conflict/starting point draft
-Went over the plan for the next few weeks
-Did some editing of drafts in class
HW:
-Final drafts due Thursday at the start of class
-Open Letters due Wed
-Outside reading
LA 9
-Due: typed/printed/complete drafts
-Went through a peer editing process in class
-Discussed strengths and weaknesses of essays
HW:
-Revise essays...make sure you have an e-copy ready for the lab tomorrow (now electronic copy...no points). Finals will be due on Thursday.
Friday 5/15
Mon, May 18 2009 12:16
LA 10 Honors
-Discussed yesterday's reading
-Read Episode 2 (need to finish it for HW)
Creative Writing
-No Journals today
-Went straight to the lab to continue working character/conflict/starting point drafts
LA 9
-Due: Fully shaped essay (intro/body paragraphs/conclusions)
-Spent some time in class working on essays, getting some one-on-one help...doing a little editing
-Discussed yesterday's reading
-Read Episode 2 (need to finish it for HW)
HW:
-Finish Ode 2
Creative Writing
-No Journals today
-Went straight to the lab to continue working character/conflict/starting point drafts
HW:
-Complete draft due at the start of class on Monday
-Outside Reading
Open Letter due Wed
LA 9
-Due: Fully shaped essay (intro/body paragraphs/conclusions)
-Spent some time in class working on essays, getting some one-on-one help...doing a little editing
HW:
-Typed draft (complete) due at the start of class on Monday (no exceptions)
Thursday 5/14
Thu, May 14 2009 09:00
LA 10 Honors
-Read Episode 1 and Ode 1.
-Completed guiding questions in class (if gone, you'll need to get these when you get back)
Creative Writing
-No journals
-Went straight to the lab and continued working on character/conflict/starting point pieces
LA 9
-Spent the entire class working on your essays. Body paragraphs should have been done and time should have been dedicated to working on your intro and conclusion
-Read Episode 1 and Ode 1.
-Completed guiding questions in class (if gone, you'll need to get these when you get back)
HW:
-No vocab quiz tomorrow
-Make sure you have your schedule open for tomorrow night's group viewing of The Importance of Being Earnest...if you can't make it (or any of the other performances, see me). Cucumber sandwiches in my room at 6ish...play starts at 7.
Creative Writing
-No journals
-Went straight to the lab and continued working on character/conflict/starting point pieces
HW:
-Floodplain (cover vote will be tomorrow)
-Open letter due Wed.
-Outside reading
LA 9
-Spent the entire class working on your essays. Body paragraphs should have been done and time should have been dedicated to working on your intro and conclusion
HW:
-Essay needs to be fully shaped (on organizers is fine) at the start of class tomorrow...
Wednesday 5/13
Wed, May 13 2009 04:27
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Paraphrase of Paragos
-Reviewed yesterday's reading of the Prologue.
-Went over some new notes/handouts on Tragic Heroes, Archetypes, Irony, Hubris, and Paradox...if gone, be sure to get these handouts from me
Creative Writing
-No journals today...went straight to the lab
-Worked in the lab on character/conflict/starting point pieces
LA 9
-Due: 1 completely shaped body paragraph (checked these off for points)
-Checked in on the progress on your shaping
-Spent the whole period working on essays...shaping paragraphs, working on citations, etc...if you are behind, get caught up.
-Due: Paraphrase of Paragos
-Reviewed yesterday's reading of the Prologue.
-Went over some new notes/handouts on Tragic Heroes, Archetypes, Irony, Hubris, and Paradox...if gone, be sure to get these handouts from me
HW:
-Tomorrow will be a sub day, be prepared to read Episode 1 and Ode 1 out loud, in class. People will need to volunteer to read...be one of them.
-No vocab this week
Creative Writing
-No journals today...went straight to the lab
-Worked in the lab on character/conflict/starting point pieces
HW:
-We will vote on Floodplain covers on Friday...have your art ready to go
-If you haven't emailed me your Floodplain submission yet...well...DO IT!
-Outside reading
-Next open letter due next Wed
LA 9
-Due: 1 completely shaped body paragraph (checked these off for points)
-Checked in on the progress on your shaping
-Spent the whole period working on essays...shaping paragraphs, working on citations, etc...if you are behind, get caught up.
HW:
-Be prepared for tomorrow...you'll be with the sub and are expected to be silent and working on your paragraphs (hopefully your intro and conclusions) for the entire period. Make sure you have all of your materials ready to go.
Tuesday 5/12
Tue, May 12 2009 03:29
LA 10 Honors
-Finished up notes on Greek Theater...watched a couple of quick youtube videos on history, some samples, etc.
-Went through and broke down the structure of Oedipus (Prologos, Parados, Episodes, Odes, Exodus, etc.)
-Assigned roles and began reading. Got through the Prologos.
Creative Writing
-Journals: "eggs"
-Checked in on character development from yesterday
-Handed out "conflicts/issues" to add to your character...spent some time in class brainstorming and doing a little pre-writing
LA 9
-Due: Complete web for research paper
-Spent some time going over the new changes to the current MLA format, made sure our citations are looking good and explained how to do parenthetical references for electronic sources
-Began shaping Body Paragraphs in class
-Finished up notes on Greek Theater...watched a couple of quick youtube videos on history, some samples, etc.
-Went through and broke down the structure of Oedipus (Prologos, Parados, Episodes, Odes, Exodus, etc.)
-Assigned roles and began reading. Got through the Prologos.
HW:
-Strophe x Antistrophe breakdown of the Parados...just summarize the main ideas of each stanza
Creative Writing
-Journals: "eggs"
-Checked in on character development from yesterday
-Handed out "conflicts/issues" to add to your character...spent some time in class brainstorming and doing a little pre-writing
HW:
-Floodplain (DO IT!)...covers due tomorrow
-We'll be in the lab tomorrow...be prepared
-Outside Reading
LA 9
-Due: Complete web for research paper
-Spent some time going over the new changes to the current MLA format, made sure our citations are looking good and explained how to do parenthetical references for electronic sources
-Began shaping Body Paragraphs in class
HW:
-1 body paragraph must be fully shaped at the start of class tomorrow
Monday 5/11
Mon, May 11 2009 02:57
LA 10 Honors
-Intro to Antigone and Oedipus
-Brainstormed ancient Greece
-Took some notes on Greek Theater (if gone, get these from someone)...got through Sophocles, the chorus, the theater, etc.
Creative Writing
-Journals: "How do you think it works?"
-Checked in on Floodplain (GET YOUR SUBMISSION IN...NOW!)
-Began character/conflict/starting point...picked characters and began doing some brainstorming/character sketching in class.
LA 9
-Due: finalized research
-Worked on developing solid thesis statements in class...shared these out loud
-Went over some basic guidelines (6 chunk min, 3 outside source min, MLA citations, deliberate balance of CD/CM)
-Began webbing essays
-Intro to Antigone and Oedipus
-Brainstormed ancient Greece
-Took some notes on Greek Theater (if gone, get these from someone)...got through Sophocles, the chorus, the theater, etc.
HW:
-Study voc...quiz on Friday
Creative Writing
-Journals: "How do you think it works?"
-Checked in on Floodplain (GET YOUR SUBMISSION IN...NOW!)
-Began character/conflict/starting point...picked characters and began doing some brainstorming/character sketching in class.
HW:
-Finish up your character sketch/notes for tomorrow
LA 9
-Due: finalized research
-Worked on developing solid thesis statements in class...shared these out loud
-Went over some basic guidelines (6 chunk min, 3 outside source min, MLA citations, deliberate balance of CD/CM)
-Began webbing essays
HW:
-Complete webs due at the start of class tomorrow
Friday 5/8
Fri, May 8 2009 03:09
LA 10 Honors
-Finished up Earnest essays
-Took the "Earnest" vocab quiz (graded these in class)
-Handed back a number of past assignments
Creative Writing
-No Journals today...went straight to the lab
-Finished up the found object write in the lab...these assignments (about 3 pages) were turned in at the end of the period
LA 9
-Checked in on research progress
-Went to the lab to continue research
-At the end of the period, your sources and gathered info was checked off for points
-Finished up Earnest essays
-Took the "Earnest" vocab quiz (graded these in class)
-Handed back a number of past assignments
HW:
-None! Wow...when was the last time that happened
-Make sure your schedule is clear for Friday's performance of Earnest
Creative Writing
-No Journals today...went straight to the lab
-Finished up the found object write in the lab...these assignments (about 3 pages) were turned in at the end of the period
HW:
-FLOODPLAIN...if you haven't already sent it in
-Outside Reading
LA 9
-Checked in on research progress
-Went to the lab to continue research
-At the end of the period, your sources and gathered info was checked off for points
HW:
-You need to have all your sources/research and CDs are ready to go for Monday...we will be webbing in class.
-Work on your thesis statements.
Thursday 5/7
Thu, May 7 2009 03:42
LA 10 Honors
-Got back to working on Earnest essays...finished these up in class (for the few folks who are not done, try to get here early tomorrow to finish)
Creative Writing
-No journal today due to the shortened schedule
-Headed back to the lab to continue working on the found object piece...we will be back in the lab tomorrow to finish these up (due at the end of class tomorrow)
LA 9
-Went back into the lab and continued working on research for your paper. Worked with Ms. Harger to locate solid sources and track down useful info/CDs for your argument.
-Got back to working on Earnest essays...finished these up in class (for the few folks who are not done, try to get here early tomorrow to finish)
HW:
-Vocab quiz tomorrow
Creative Writing
-No journal today due to the shortened schedule
-Headed back to the lab to continue working on the found object piece...we will be back in the lab tomorrow to finish these up (due at the end of class tomorrow)
HW:
-If necessary, continue to work on your found object piece
-Floodplain email
-Outside reading
LA 9
-Went back into the lab and continued working on research for your paper. Worked with Ms. Harger to locate solid sources and track down useful info/CDs for your argument.
HW:
-Work on your research, by the end of class tomorrow (we'll have one more period in the lab), you will need to have solid sources and plenty of info...you'll be getting checked off for points. Plan accordingly. If you need more blank "source pages" for your research, click here.
Wednesday 5/6
Wed, May 6 2009 02:31
LA 10 Honors
-Checked-in on guiding questions...clarified any last-minute issues about Earnest
-Discussed the specific target's of Wilde's satire
-Handed out essay prompt and began writing (you'll have the whole period tomorrow)
Creative Writing
-Journals: "It had finally come to an end..."
-Checked-in on everyone's initial plans for the object write
-Headed next door and began working on the found object write
LA 9
-Reviewed yesterday's intro to research...checked-in on everyone's arguments
-Did some initial planning for arguments and what to look for in the lab
-Went over some of the basics of MLA citation of websites
-Went to the lab and began some research
-Checked-in on guiding questions...clarified any last-minute issues about Earnest
-Discussed the specific target's of Wilde's satire
-Handed out essay prompt and began writing (you'll have the whole period tomorrow)
HW:
-turnitin.com (click here for info) for your Frank essays
-Vocab on Fri
Creative Writing
-Journals: "It had finally come to an end..."
-Checked-in on everyone's initial plans for the object write
-Headed next door and began working on the found object write
HW:
-Get your Floodplain submissions in (NOW!)
-Outside reading
LA 9
-Reviewed yesterday's intro to research...checked-in on everyone's arguments
-Did some initial planning for arguments and what to look for in the lab
-Went over some of the basics of MLA citation of websites
-Went to the lab and began some research
HW:
-Continue working on finding sources and pulling out good CDs...we will be in the lab tomorrow...come with questions for Mrs. Harger.
-turnitin.com (click here for details)
Tuesday 5/5
Tue, May 5 2009 02:26
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Finalized "Earnest" questions...went over these in class
-Discussed the play, it's point/purpose/etc
-Handed back Eyes essays (click here for the rubric)
-Went over devices of satire
Creative Writing
-Journals: "Sketchy"
-Reminded everyone about Floodplain
-Began the "object write" (if gone, see me) and did a little bit of brainstorming about your found object...we will be in the lab tomorrow to really get cracking on these pieces.
LA 9
-Checked in on turnitin.com and anything that still needs to be turned in from last week
-Explained the plan for the next few weeks (quick, mini-research paper)
-Began doing some brainstorming about possible topics + areas of interest + correlating issues/arguments (used the six box/six group method)
-Due: Finalized "Earnest" questions...went over these in class
-Discussed the play, it's point/purpose/etc
-Handed back Eyes essays (click here for the rubric)
-Went over devices of satire
HW:
-Prepare for tomorrow's essay (hint: think about what the play is criticizing and how it is still applicable to today)
-Voc on Friday
-Get your Frank essays into turnitin.com (click here for instructions)
Creative Writing
-Journals: "Sketchy"
-Reminded everyone about Floodplain
-Began the "object write" (if gone, see me) and did a little bit of brainstorming about your found object...we will be in the lab tomorrow to really get cracking on these pieces.
HW:
-Floodplain submission
LA 9
-Checked in on turnitin.com and anything that still needs to be turned in from last week
-Explained the plan for the next few weeks (quick, mini-research paper)
-Began doing some brainstorming about possible topics + areas of interest + correlating issues/arguments (used the six box/six group method)
HW:
-Make sure your topic/argument is narrowed down and ready to go for tomorrow
-get your essays into turnitin.com (click here for instructions)
Monday 5/3
Mon, May 4 2009 12:44
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Guiding Earnest Questions
-Discussed the past 2 weeks
-Briefly discussed Earnest (we'll chat more tomorrow)
-Finished the play (2nd period...finish it at home)
Creative Writing
-Due: Rewriting the Boring
-Due: Partner/Picture Piece
-Discussed the past 2 weeks
-Went through an "Exquisite Corpses" exercise
LA 9
-Due: West Side Story paragraph
-Discussed the past 2 weeks
-Handed back West Side Story notes
-Finished watching West Side Story
-Went through a quick peer-editing process in class
-Due: Guiding Earnest Questions
-Discussed the past 2 weeks
-Briefly discussed Earnest (we'll chat more tomorrow)
-Finished the play (2nd period...finish it at home)
HW:
-Make sure your Earnest questions are complete and ready to go
-Frankenstein essays must be submitted to turnitin.com by Wed (click here for instructions)
Creative Writing
-Due: Rewriting the Boring
-Due: Partner/Picture Piece
-Discussed the past 2 weeks
-Went through an "Exquisite Corpses" exercise
HW:
-Get your Floodplain submission in by Thursday!
LA 9
-Due: West Side Story paragraph
-Discussed the past 2 weeks
-Handed back West Side Story notes
-Finished watching West Side Story
-Went through a quick peer-editing process in class
HW:
-R/J essays must be submitted to turnitin.com by Wed (click here for instructions)
-If there are still any issues with your R/J essay, make sure to swing by...I'll probably give you a day or so to fix it...as long as you swing by and chat.
ATTN: LA 9ers and LA 10ers
Sat, May 2 2009 09:13
If you have yet to submit your latest essay to turnitin.com, be sure to do so. I failed to remind everyone to take care of it, but the assignment is plugged in and awaiting your submission. Remember, in order to receive a grade on either your Romeo and Juliet essay (LA 9) or your Frankenstein essay (LA 10h), this must be done. You'll have until Wednesday to get this in....spread the word.
Enjoy the weekend and see you on Monday.
Enjoy the weekend and see you on Monday.
Final Update!
Fri, May 1 2009 01:44
Just wanted to thank everyone for hanging in there the last 2 weeks. I will definitely be back on Monday...make sure you have everything turned-in that needs to be and everything from the weekend ready to go at the start of class.
Also, I've received way too many emails asking about Dylan (really, don't you people have work to do? Essays to write? Plays to read?)...but, I couldn't resist. Enjoy the latest pic.
See you on Monday!
Also, I've received way too many emails asking about Dylan (really, don't you people have work to do? Essays to write? Plays to read?)...but, I couldn't resist. Enjoy the latest pic.
See you on Monday!
Friday 5/1
Fri, May 1 2009 01:32
LA 10 Honors
-Finished up this week's plan (click here)
-Finished up The Importance of Being Earnest (hopefully...if not, someone email me and let me know)
-Continued working on guiding questions for Earnest (click here)
Creative Writing
-Finished up this week's plan (click here)
-Finished up Rewriting the Boring
LA 9
-Finished up West Side Story (and this week's plan)
-Began working on the 3-chunk paragraph
-Finished up this week's plan (click here)
-Finished up The Importance of Being Earnest (hopefully...if not, someone email me and let me know)
-Continued working on guiding questions for Earnest (click here)
HW:
-Questions due on Monday...make sure they are ready to go
Creative Writing
-Finished up this week's plan (click here)
-Finished up Rewriting the Boring
HW:
-Make sure your final draft is ready to be turned in on Mon
-Fruitjournals need to be finished up by tonight (grading them tomorrow at 9am...make sure they are done)
-Floodplain submission
LA 9
-Finished up West Side Story (and this week's plan)
-Began working on the 3-chunk paragraph
HW:
-Notes from the film due Mon
-3-chunk paragraph due Mon
Thursday 4/30
Thu, Apr 30 2009 05:41
LA 10 Honors
-Continued with this week's plan
-Continued reading/listening/analyzing The Importance of Being Earnest
Creative Writing
-Continued with this week's plan
-Began working on Re-writing the Boring
LA 9
-Continued with this week's plan
-Kept watching West Side Story and making connections to R/J
-Continued with this week's plan
-Continued reading/listening/analyzing The Importance of Being Earnest
HW:
-Make sure you are staying up-to-date with the guiding questions
Creative Writing
-Continued with this week's plan
-Began working on Re-writing the Boring
HW:
-Re-writing the Boring due at the end of class tomorrow (you will have all period to work on it)
-Fruit Journals due tomorrow
-Partner/Pic pieces due Mon
-Get floodplain emailed
LA 9
-Continued with this week's plan
-Kept watching West Side Story and making connections to R/J
HW:
-Make sure your West Side notes are up-to-date and organized