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...
Wednesday 9/30
Wed, Sep 30 2009 03:07
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Revised WWI paragraph
-Did a quick run through of vocab
-Assigned the official essay prompt for the All Quiet essay. Click here for a copy.
-Spent most of the period discussing theme, brainstorming as a class, and preparing for this essay.
-Went over the requirements for a thesis statement (click here)
-Explained the plan for tomorrow (which is to work diligently and silently on webbing/mapping/planning/outlining your essay in class with the sub)
Creative Writing
-Journals: "It tasted like electricity..."
-Due: up-to-date fruit journal (2-3 entries)
-Discussed progress on Place Assignments and the plan for this week (typed, printed drafts for editing tomorrow, see where we stand with 'em on Friday)
-Discussed peer editing--its purpose, its problems, its strengths...went through an in-class editing process using "Driving on Rims Prohibited." Modeled how the editing should go tomorrow
-Due: Revised WWI paragraph
-Did a quick run through of vocab
-Assigned the official essay prompt for the All Quiet essay. Click here for a copy.
-Spent most of the period discussing theme, brainstorming as a class, and preparing for this essay.
-Went over the requirements for a thesis statement (click here)
-Explained the plan for tomorrow (which is to work diligently and silently on webbing/mapping/planning/outlining your essay in class with the sub)
HW:
-Thesis statement for tomorrow
-Be prepared to focus on your webbing/mapping/planning/outlining tomorrow in class. Bring your books, your headphones...whatever you need to stay on task.
Creative Writing
-Journals: "It tasted like electricity..."
-Due: up-to-date fruit journal (2-3 entries)
-Discussed progress on Place Assignments and the plan for this week (typed, printed drafts for editing tomorrow, see where we stand with 'em on Friday)
-Discussed peer editing--its purpose, its problems, its strengths...went through an in-class editing process using "Driving on Rims Prohibited." Modeled how the editing should go tomorrow
HW:
-Typed, printed, as-complete-as-possible draft of your Place Assignment needs to be ready at the start of class tomorrow. Tomorrow (there will be a sub), you will begin working on some peer editing in class. Groups will be posted. Together, decided how to handle the editing process. Work diligently and edit the way you would like to be edited.
Tuesday 9/29
Tue, Sep 29 2009 03:22
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Found Poem
-Went over observations and notes from yesterday's WWI Poetry Paragraphs. Click here for a copy. Discussed what needs to happen for tonight's revisions.
-Shared Found Poems. Put a few up on the overhead. Discussed the process.
-Began going through the novel for key quotes/lines/moments. Discussed the importance of being an active reader and catching these lines as they happen.
Creative Writing
-No journal today...went straight to the lab
-Seniors had a check-in meeting with the counselors
-Spent the period in the lab working on place assignments/fruit journals
-Due: Found Poem
-Went over observations and notes from yesterday's WWI Poetry Paragraphs. Click here for a copy. Discussed what needs to happen for tonight's revisions.
-Shared Found Poems. Put a few up on the overhead. Discussed the process.
-Began going through the novel for key quotes/lines/moments. Discussed the importance of being an active reader and catching these lines as they happen.
HW:
-Revise your WWI Poetry Paragraphs...due tomorrow (with all other drafts stapled to the back)
-Vocab/Lit Quiz on Friday
Creative Writing
-No journal today...went straight to the lab
-Seniors had a check-in meeting with the counselors
-Spent the period in the lab working on place assignments/fruit journals
HW:
-Typed, printed, working draft of your Place Assignment is due on Thursday. No exceptions
-Your first fruitjournal check will happen tomorrow. Make sure you have 2-3 entries and that your blog (or whatever system you are using) is up and running. If you have yet to email me a link, do so.
Monday 9/28
Mon, Sep 28 2009 02:30
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Updated vocab
-Due: WWI poetry paragraph
-Explained plan for the paragraphs: turned in today, will take a quick look at them tonight, go over a few observations tomorrow, revise tomorrow night. If you were gone today, you should email me your paragraph a.s.a.p.
-CD check on chapters 10-11
-Discussed 10-11 (Kat's death, etc.)
-Read the final chapter out loud in class. Discussed end of the novel
-Got caught up on the symbolism organizer...discussed meanings/page numbers/overall significance.
Explained tonight's found poetry assignment. Click here for the assignment, here for a sample.
Creative Writing
-Journals: Went to the lab...did the "Ray Charles"
-Due: evidence of Fruit Journal (emailed link)
-Went over the expectations for working in the lab
-In lab: worked on place assignments (working draft for Wed) and fruit journals...emailed the link
-Due: Updated vocab
-Due: WWI poetry paragraph
-Explained plan for the paragraphs: turned in today, will take a quick look at them tonight, go over a few observations tomorrow, revise tomorrow night. If you were gone today, you should email me your paragraph a.s.a.p.
-CD check on chapters 10-11
-Discussed 10-11 (Kat's death, etc.)
-Read the final chapter out loud in class. Discussed end of the novel
-Got caught up on the symbolism organizer...discussed meanings/page numbers/overall significance.
Explained tonight's found poetry assignment. Click here for the assignment, here for a sample.
HW:
-Found poem needs to be ready for tomorrow
-Be prepared with passages/lines/moments for tomorrow's big discussion about theme.
Creative Writing
-Journals: Went to the lab...did the "Ray Charles"
-Due: evidence of Fruit Journal (emailed link)
-Went over the expectations for working in the lab
-In lab: worked on place assignments (working draft for Wed) and fruit journals...emailed the link
HW:
-Fruit journal check (at least 2-3 entries) for Wed.
-Need to have a as-complete-as-possible draft of your place assignment for Wed.
Friday 9/25
Fri, Sep 25 2009 02:26
LA 10 Honors
-Took vocab/lit quiz #3...went over lit answers
-Went over new vocab
-Assigned WWI paragraph (click here for assignment...and click here for a blank shaping sheet) If you need a copy of your poem, here they all are...just click on your assigned title: Doomed Youth, Buttons, Dreamers, Hate, The Hero, Dulce et Decorum, A Million Young Workmen, Does it Matter, The Happy Warrior, Base Details)
Creative Writing
-Journals: Open Friday
-Due: Evidence of a start on your Place Assignment
-Read: Lullaby to an Island...discussed the various approached we've read this past week.
-Took vocab/lit quiz #3...went over lit answers
-Went over new vocab
-Assigned WWI paragraph (click here for assignment...and click here for a blank shaping sheet) If you need a copy of your poem, here they all are...just click on your assigned title: Doomed Youth, Buttons, Dreamers, Hate, The Hero, Dulce et Decorum, A Million Young Workmen, Does it Matter, The Happy Warrior, Base Details)
HW:
-WWI paragraph due at the start of class on Monday. Remember, you need to turn in a rough draft (on the shaping sheet) in addition to your final, typed version. Be thoughtful: this is going into the writing category of your grade (that's 50%!)
-Read chapters 10-11 (we'll finish the book out loud in class)
-Have your vocab system updated and ready to be checked off on Monday
Creative Writing
-Journals: Open Friday
-Due: Evidence of a start on your Place Assignment
-Read: Lullaby to an Island...discussed the various approached we've read this past week.
HW:
-Evidence of your fruit journal needs to be ready for Monday (blog up and running...link emailed to me)
-Bring in what you've got thus far on Monday...after checking in and explaining a few things, we'll be in the lab, working on drafts...be sure to bring whatever you need to make that experience worthwhile (usb drive, emailed copy of your piece, etc)
Thursday 9/24
Thu, Sep 24 2009 03:46
LA 10 Honors
-Finished up Poetry Presentations...discussed how the themes are tied to All Quiet
-Had a quick discussion about All Quiet...began to go over symbolism sheet (we'll tackle it more tomorrow)
Creative Writing
-Journals: "Cafeteria Food"
-Checked in on fruit journals and place assignments
-Read Ron Hansen's "Nebraska"...discussed it's best moments
-Finished up Poetry Presentations...discussed how the themes are tied to All Quiet
-Had a quick discussion about All Quiet...began to go over symbolism sheet (we'll tackle it more tomorrow)
HW:
-Vocab / Lit quiz tomorrow
-Make sure you are caught up through 9 (we'll tackle 10 and 11 over the weekend)
Creative Writing
-Journals: "Cafeteria Food"
-Checked in on fruit journals and place assignments
-Read Ron Hansen's "Nebraska"...discussed it's best moments
HW:
-Evidence of Place Assignment due tomorrow at the start of class
-Fruitjournal needs to be set up and established by Monday (email me the link)
Wednesday 9/23
Wed, Sep 23 2009 03:03
LA 10 Honors
-Reminded everyone about the expectations for today's poetry presentations.
-Got back into groups for about 15min of final preparations
-Began presentations...got through about 4 presentations in each class (we'll finish up the rest first thing tomorrow)
Creative Writing
-Journal: "Spontaneous"
-Handed out the official Place Assignment guidelines...discussed what these should and could look like
-Read Edward Abbey's "The First Morning" from Desert Solitaire...discussed the stand-out lines and passages.
-Reminded everyone about the expectations for today's poetry presentations.
-Got back into groups for about 15min of final preparations
-Began presentations...got through about 4 presentations in each class (we'll finish up the rest first thing tomorrow)
HW:
-Need to be read through chapter 9 for tomorrow. Have quotes, passages, moments, and issues to discuss tomorrow. I want to see evidence that you have been an active reader.
Creative Writing
-Journal: "Spontaneous"
-Handed out the official Place Assignment guidelines...discussed what these should and could look like
-Read Edward Abbey's "The First Morning" from Desert Solitaire...discussed the stand-out lines and passages.
HW:
-Evidence of Place Assignment (just a start of some kind) for Friday
-Fruit Journal check #1 on Monday
Tuesday 9/22
Tue, Sep 22 2009 03:35
LA 10 Honors
-Quickly reminded everyone about the expectations for tomorrow's poetry presentations (click here)
-Got back into groups, continued working on poetry presentations. Continued working on plans, rehearsals, organizing for what needs to happen tonight.
Creative Writing
-Journals: "It started out as a game..."
-Followed up on yesterday's intro to the Fruitjournal
-Began transitioning into discussing setting and place. Read a number of samples of solid, thoughtful descriptive passages from (To Kill a Mockingbird, Absolom! Absolom!, Sometimes a Great Notion, The Good Rain, East of Eden)
-Began thinking about Place Assignment (official details will come tomorrow)
-Quickly reminded everyone about the expectations for tomorrow's poetry presentations (click here)
-Got back into groups, continued working on poetry presentations. Continued working on plans, rehearsals, organizing for what needs to happen tonight.
HW:
-Need to be through chapter 9 for Thursday
-Make sure presentations are ready for tomorrow
Creative Writing
-Journals: "It started out as a game..."
-Followed up on yesterday's intro to the Fruitjournal
-Began transitioning into discussing setting and place. Read a number of samples of solid, thoughtful descriptive passages from (To Kill a Mockingbird, Absolom! Absolom!, Sometimes a Great Notion, The Good Rain, East of Eden)
-Began thinking about Place Assignment (official details will come tomorrow)
HW:
-Fruitjournal...get it setup for Monday
Monday 9/21
Mon, Sep 21 2009 03:15
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Updated Vocab list
-Due: Chapter 5,6,7 chunks
-Took a CD check on chapter 7 (if gone, this needs to be made up)
-Quickly discussed last night's reading
-Went over the guidelines for the poetry presentations...broke into groups and began working.
Creative Writing
-Journals: "She told me it was my fault...that was 4 days ago"
-Intro to the Fruitjournal...looked at samples, went over the specific assignment guidelines (did a quick demo of blogger and wordpress)
-Due: Updated Vocab list
-Due: Chapter 5,6,7 chunks
-Took a CD check on chapter 7 (if gone, this needs to be made up)
-Quickly discussed last night's reading
-Went over the guidelines for the poetry presentations...broke into groups and began working.
HW:
-Poetry presentation work
-Need to be through chapter 9 by Thursday
Creative Writing
-Journals: "She told me it was my fault...that was 4 days ago"
-Intro to the Fruitjournal...looked at samples, went over the specific assignment guidelines (did a quick demo of blogger and wordpress)
HW:
-Get your fruit and get your journal/blog up and running (first check will be in 1 week)
Friday 9/18
Fri, Sep 18 2009 02:54
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Close analysis of WWI poem
-Took vocab/lit quiz #2
-Went over new vocab
-Assigned new chunks (choose 3 out of the 5...yes, the 2-chunker counts for 2)
-Briefly explained what the poetry projects will entail (click here for the official assignment). Be prepared to be an expert on your poem and discuss it with your group first thing on Monday. Click for poems: Doomed Youth, Buttons, Dreamers, Hate, The Hero, Dulce et Decorum, A Million Young Workmen, Does it Matter, The Happy Warrior, Base Details
Creative Writing
-No journals today.
-Did a drop-in write: (It was 3:00 on a Tuesday when ___________ walked down the stairs and stepped into....unopened envelope, Zurich, magenta, train travel, cracked windshield, butcher, etc.)
-Discussed this weekend's homework: 25min observation (look outside, observe the world, write about it)
-Due: Close analysis of WWI poem
-Took vocab/lit quiz #2
-Went over new vocab
-Assigned new chunks (choose 3 out of the 5...yes, the 2-chunker counts for 2)
-Briefly explained what the poetry projects will entail (click here for the official assignment). Be prepared to be an expert on your poem and discuss it with your group first thing on Monday. Click for poems: Doomed Youth, Buttons, Dreamers, Hate, The Hero, Dulce et Decorum, A Million Young Workmen, Does it Matter, The Happy Warrior, Base Details
HW:
-Read through chapter 7 (be prepared to discuss, think, etc.)
-Complete 3 chunks
-Work on your poem...think about the poetry presentation, be prepared to share your ideas with your group.
-Make sure your vocab is up-to-date and ready to be checked off first thing Monday.
Creative Writing
-No journals today.
-Did a drop-in write: (It was 3:00 on a Tuesday when ___________ walked down the stairs and stepped into....unopened envelope, Zurich, magenta, train travel, cracked windshield, butcher, etc.)
-Discussed this weekend's homework: 25min observation (look outside, observe the world, write about it)
HW:
-25 min observational write...be prepared to share on Mon.
Thursday 9/17
Thu, Sep 17 2009 03:46
LA 10 Honors
-Started with a little voc practice
-Due: Earth, Earth, Earth Analysis...went over this as a class. Broke down the passage line by line, got to the bottom of its greater meaning/purpose.
-Discussed the close reading process. Applied it to poetry
-Went over the 5 Steps to Reading a Poem
-Read + Analyzed "Futility" by Wilfred Owen as a class
-Assigned WWI poems to everyone
Creative Writing
-Journals: Descriptive entry on 1 thing you ate yesterday (sharing)
-Discussed our continued focus on descriptive writing...emphasized why we do it.
-Did an observational write today (traveled to somewhere on campus...sat, observed, wrote for about 20 minutes.)...came back and shared.
-Started with a little voc practice
-Due: Earth, Earth, Earth Analysis...went over this as a class. Broke down the passage line by line, got to the bottom of its greater meaning/purpose.
-Discussed the close reading process. Applied it to poetry
-Went over the 5 Steps to Reading a Poem
-Read + Analyzed "Futility" by Wilfred Owen as a class
-Assigned WWI poems to everyone
HW:
-Read through chapter 6 for tomorrow
-Study your vocab/lit terms
-Complete a close analysis of your assigned WWI poem--be prepared to discuss this tomorrow.
Creative Writing
-Journals: Descriptive entry on 1 thing you ate yesterday (sharing)
-Discussed our continued focus on descriptive writing...emphasized why we do it.
-Did an observational write today (traveled to somewhere on campus...sat, observed, wrote for about 20 minutes.)...came back and shared.
HW:
-None
Wednesday 9/16
Wed, Sep 16 2009 02:32
LA 10 Honors
-CD check on chapter 4 (if gone, see me to make up)
-Discussed chapter 4 (Horses, the wounded recruit, the connections between them, etc.)
-Broke into groups and collectively worked on 1 chapter-4 chunk (how do the men change as the approach the front? Why?)...used organizers, brainstormed together, wrote together in groups...shared back to the class
-Went over handout for Earth, Earth, Earth passage (read the passage together).
-Added/Explained the new literary terms that you'll need to add to your vocab/lit list and use for tonight's assignment.
Creative Writing
-Journals: "Sugar"...volunteers shared
-Read a quick article: "Details, Details, Details" discussed the general argument and the author's purpose
-Went through an in-class "object write" (pulled something out from bag/pocket/etc. spent 10 min working on a straight sensory description of it)
-After 10 min, swapped with a partner, and repeated the process....did some sharing/comparing
-CD check on chapter 4 (if gone, see me to make up)
-Discussed chapter 4 (Horses, the wounded recruit, the connections between them, etc.)
-Broke into groups and collectively worked on 1 chapter-4 chunk (how do the men change as the approach the front? Why?)...used organizers, brainstormed together, wrote together in groups...shared back to the class
-Went over handout for Earth, Earth, Earth passage (read the passage together).
-Added/Explained the new literary terms that you'll need to add to your vocab/lit list and use for tonight's assignment.
HW:
-Fully breakdown Earth, Earth, Earth...look for/label literary devices, jot down questions, underline key moments...cover it with your notes/interpretations and be prepared to discuss your reading of it tomorrow in class (make sure you attempt to answer the 2 questions at the bottom of the page as well). Your paper (and all of the work you did on it) should be evidence that you put a solid effort into this.
Creative Writing
-Journals: "Sugar"...volunteers shared
-Read a quick article: "Details, Details, Details" discussed the general argument and the author's purpose
-Went through an in-class "object write" (pulled something out from bag/pocket/etc. spent 10 min working on a straight sensory description of it)
-After 10 min, swapped with a partner, and repeated the process....did some sharing/comparing
HW:
-None!
Tuesday 9/15
Tue, Sep 15 2009 03:21
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Revised Chapter 2-3 chunks
-Due: Vocab system updated through week #2 (checked these off for points)
-Collected and redistributed chunks randomly. Went through an in-class "chunk check" process where we discussed the strengths and weaknesses of what we were seeing...read samples, discussed answers, focused on lead-ins and depth of commentary
-Discussed chapters 2-3 and focused on updating our symbolism organizers
Creative Writing
-Journal starter (from the book of 1001 prompts): "Although it's strange, I kind of like hurting others..."
-Due: Open Letter #1 (shared some of the topics)
-Continued with the Golden Detail practice from yesterday (waking up to snow, first kiss, dentist, finishing an essay, etc.)
-Due: Revised Chapter 2-3 chunks
-Due: Vocab system updated through week #2 (checked these off for points)
-Collected and redistributed chunks randomly. Went through an in-class "chunk check" process where we discussed the strengths and weaknesses of what we were seeing...read samples, discussed answers, focused on lead-ins and depth of commentary
-Discussed chapters 2-3 and focused on updating our symbolism organizers
HW:
-Read chapter 4
-Vocab/Lit quiz on Friday (study)
Creative Writing
-Journal starter (from the book of 1001 prompts): "Although it's strange, I kind of like hurting others..."
-Due: Open Letter #1 (shared some of the topics)
-Continued with the Golden Detail practice from yesterday (waking up to snow, first kiss, dentist, finishing an essay, etc.)
HW:
-None
Monday 9/14
Mon, Sep 14 2009 03:16
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Chapter 2-3 Chunks (stamped these at the start of class)
-Went over this week's vocab
-Discussed the past few writing assignments, read this letter to the class and discussed observations and issues that have been coming up.
-Went over an Embedding CDs handout
Creative Writing
-Journals: "Disintegrate" (w/ sharing)
-Due: expanded Godzilla Experiments...connected this to Hemmingway's "write what you know" and transitioned into thinking about details.
-Went over the Details, Details, Details handout and discussed Golden Details vs. Clunkers (read some funny samples of the latter)
-Began working on some Golden Detail practice (cafeteria, failing a test, etc.)...will pick up with more of these tomorrow
-Due: Chapter 2-3 Chunks (stamped these at the start of class)
-Went over this week's vocab
-Discussed the past few writing assignments, read this letter to the class and discussed observations and issues that have been coming up.
-Went over an Embedding CDs handout
HW:
-Revise chapters 2-3 chunks
-Have your Vocab System up to date with this week's words/terms for the start of class tomorrow
-Make sure your symbolism organizer(through chapter 3) is up-to-date for tomorrow
Creative Writing
-Journals: "Disintegrate" (w/ sharing)
-Due: expanded Godzilla Experiments...connected this to Hemmingway's "write what you know" and transitioned into thinking about details.
-Went over the Details, Details, Details handout and discussed Golden Details vs. Clunkers (read some funny samples of the latter)
-Began working on some Golden Detail practice (cafeteria, failing a test, etc.)...will pick up with more of these tomorrow
HW:
-Open Letter #1 due tomorrow at the start of class
Friday 9/11
Fri, Sep 11 2009 02:32
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Revised Chapter 1 chunks
-Took Vocab/Lit term quiz #1...scored these in class
-Handed out chunks for this weekend (chapters 2-3)
-Handed out the symbolism organizer
-Due: Revised Chapter 1 chunks
-Took Vocab/Lit term quiz #1...scored these in class
-Handed out chunks for this weekend (chapters 2-3)
-Handed out the symbolism organizer
-Explained that Vocab (click here) will be due Tuesday instead of the normal Monday next week
Creative Writing
-Journals: "Open Friday"
-The Godzilla Experiment (if gone...see me)
HW:
-Read Chapters 2-3
-Finish chapter 2-3 chunks
Creative Writing
-Journals: "Open Friday"
-The Godzilla Experiment (if gone...see me)
HW:
-Finish up your Godzilla drawings...come up with a mini-response as to how it all connects to creative writing. Be prepared to turn these in/discuss on Monday...Open Letter #1 due Tuesday
Thursday 9/10
Thu, Sep 10 2009 03:47
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Chapter 1 chunks
-Discussed chapter 1...discussed Kemmerich, the latrines, juxtaposition, Iron Youth, Kantoreck, etc.
-Went over last night's chunks--discussed each in detail, emphasizing the need for sophisticated and thoughtful commentary.
-Handed out the "Chunk Check" and explained how tonight will be an opportunity to revise last night's chunks
Creative Writing
-Journals (musical soundtrack): Marco Benevento's "The Real Morning Party"
-Recapped yesterday's "Good Writing" discussion
-Intro to Open Letters...read some samples. (If gone, see me for the info)
-Due: Chapter 1 chunks
-Discussed chapter 1...discussed Kemmerich, the latrines, juxtaposition, Iron Youth, Kantoreck, etc.
-Went over last night's chunks--discussed each in detail, emphasizing the need for sophisticated and thoughtful commentary.
-Handed out the "Chunk Check" and explained how tonight will be an opportunity to revise last night's chunks
HW:
-Revise your chapter 1 chunks using the chunk check and the CM generated from today's class-discussion
-Vocab quiz tomorrow. Make sure you've studied.
Creative Writing
-Journals (musical soundtrack): Marco Benevento's "The Real Morning Party"
-Recapped yesterday's "Good Writing" discussion
-Intro to Open Letters...read some samples. (If gone, see me for the info)
HW:
-Open Letter #1 is due on Tuesday 9/15
Wednesday 9/9
Wed, Sep 9 2009 02:42
LA 10 Honors
-Due: War Prayer Paragraphs
-Broke into small groups to discuss before bringing it back to a large-scale discussion. Discussed Twain's piece, its meaning, its purpose, its connection to All Quiet.
-Introduction to theme...went through a few examples (TKM/Mermaid). Made sure we understood the theme of The War Prayer and the potential themes of All Quiet.
-Assigned tonight's chapter 1 chunks and quickly reminded everyone about the format.
-Began reading chapter 1
Creative Writing
-Quick reminder about The Rules for Writing Practice
-Journal starter: "Douglas was screaming..." (did some sharing)
-Due: Favorite Piece 1-pager...shared these in small groups and then quickly did a a bit of sharing with the whole class
-Stayed in small groups and began brainstorming on the topic of "Good Writing"...that is, what makes it good. Eventually opened this up to a class discussion.
-Due: War Prayer Paragraphs
-Broke into small groups to discuss before bringing it back to a large-scale discussion. Discussed Twain's piece, its meaning, its purpose, its connection to All Quiet.
-Introduction to theme...went through a few examples (TKM/Mermaid). Made sure we understood the theme of The War Prayer and the potential themes of All Quiet.
-Assigned tonight's chapter 1 chunks and quickly reminded everyone about the format.
-Began reading chapter 1
HW:
-Finish reading chapter 1
-Complete chapter 1 chunks for the start of class tomorrow
Creative Writing
-Quick reminder about The Rules for Writing Practice
-Journal starter: "Douglas was screaming..." (did some sharing)
-Due: Favorite Piece 1-pager...shared these in small groups and then quickly did a a bit of sharing with the whole class
-Stayed in small groups and began brainstorming on the topic of "Good Writing"...that is, what makes it good. Eventually opened this up to a class discussion.
HW:
-Get your syllabus signed (if you haven't)
Tuesday 9/8
Tue, Sep 8 2009 03:15
In case you missed The President's message to the nation's students this morning, click here.
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Vocab system (checked these off for points)
-Quick re-cap from yesterday's WWI brainstorm...went through about a 15min mini-lecture on all the basic WWI facts we need to know
-Read Mark Twain's The War Prayer (click here and here for a animated version (warning: it's graphic)...some folks were also interested in this.
-Assigned tonight's homework (2-paragraph response to The War Prayer: paragraph 1 should be a response to the piece itself--its point, its purpose, its overall theme. Paragraph 2 should be a prediction of how these themes might connect to All Quiet and the fact that it is written from the perspective a German soldier.)
Creative Writing
-Reviewed the "Rules for Writing Practice"
-Journal topic: "Sweat"...w/sharing
-Due: Favorite Piece...went around and shared titles
-Assigned the 1-pager...which is to take 1 standard sized piece of paper and somehow (through images, words, abstract ideas, quotes, symbols, etc.) explain why your favorite piece of literature matters to both you and the world and why it deserves the rank of "good." Make these thoughtful. Put some time into them. Spent about 15min working on these in class.
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Vocab system (checked these off for points)
-Quick re-cap from yesterday's WWI brainstorm...went through about a 15min mini-lecture on all the basic WWI facts we need to know
-Read Mark Twain's The War Prayer (click here and here for a animated version (warning: it's graphic)...some folks were also interested in this.
-Assigned tonight's homework (2-paragraph response to The War Prayer: paragraph 1 should be a response to the piece itself--its point, its purpose, its overall theme. Paragraph 2 should be a prediction of how these themes might connect to All Quiet and the fact that it is written from the perspective a German soldier.)
HW:
-War Prayer paragraphs due tomorrow at the start of class
-Vocab quiz on Friday
Creative Writing
-Reviewed the "Rules for Writing Practice"
-Journal topic: "Sweat"...w/sharing
-Due: Favorite Piece...went around and shared titles
-Assigned the 1-pager...which is to take 1 standard sized piece of paper and somehow (through images, words, abstract ideas, quotes, symbols, etc.) explain why your favorite piece of literature matters to both you and the world and why it deserves the rank of "good." Make these thoughtful. Put some time into them. Spent about 15min working on these in class.
HW:
-1-pager due tomorrow
-Get your syllabus signature in (if you haven't)
Friday 9/4
Fri, Sep 4 2009 12:50
LA 10 Honors
-Quick review of yesterday's intro vocab...made sure everyone is on the same page with what they need to do--which is to establish a vocab system for the year (word, definition, example or way to remember, part of speech, a way to differentiate between vocab and lit terms)
-Mini intro to All Quiet (it's a book about war)
-Broke into groups and did some brainstorming about WWI (what you already know)...brought this conversation back to the whole class
Creative Writing
-Due: Parent/Guardian signature for course content/web publishing
-Finished up any leftover questions from yesterday's chat about the course, the syllabus, the expectations, etc.
-Due: needed to have your journal ready to go
-Went over the "Rules for Writing Practice"
-Went over the weekend's homework (see below)
-Quick review of yesterday's intro vocab...made sure everyone is on the same page with what they need to do--which is to establish a vocab system for the year (word, definition, example or way to remember, part of speech, a way to differentiate between vocab and lit terms)
-Mini intro to All Quiet (it's a book about war)
-Broke into groups and did some brainstorming about WWI (what you already know)...brought this conversation back to the whole class
HW:
-Need to have have your vocab system ready and updated at the start of class on Tuesday (click here for the words)
-Get All Quiet (only if you plan on purchasing your own copy...not a requirement)
Creative Writing
-Due: Parent/Guardian signature for course content/web publishing
-Finished up any leftover questions from yesterday's chat about the course, the syllabus, the expectations, etc.
-Due: needed to have your journal ready to go
-Went over the "Rules for Writing Practice"
-Went over the weekend's homework (see below)
HW:
-Get online, send me an email, make sure it includes an attachment with at least 2 things you feel I need to know about you (the point of this is to make sure you know how to do this...and to get me your email address in case I ever need it)
-Identify and bring in (if possible) what you consider to be your favorite piece of writing
Thursday 9/3
Thu, Sep 3 2009 03:14
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Parent signature for web/syllabus
-Finished up our discussion of the syllabus, classroom policies, etc.
-Introduced how we are going to handle vocab this year (new words each week, you create a system, find the definition, a way to remember, quizzes on Friday, new words after the quiz, show me your updated system on Monday, repeat each week). Also went over how we are going to tackle literary terms as well (if questions, see me)
-Went over this week's vocab (click here for the current list)
Creative Writing
-Intro to penguinsandtoast.com...highlighted some of the website's most useful features
-Went over an online version of the syllabus...discussed the class expectations, course content, etc. Explained the need for parent/guardian permission for some of the course content.
-Due: Parent signature for web/syllabus
-Finished up our discussion of the syllabus, classroom policies, etc.
-Introduced how we are going to handle vocab this year (new words each week, you create a system, find the definition, a way to remember, quizzes on Friday, new words after the quiz, show me your updated system on Monday, repeat each week). Also went over how we are going to tackle literary terms as well (if questions, see me)
-Went over this week's vocab (click here for the current list)
HW:
-Figure out your vocab system...need to have this ready to go by Tuesday
-If you plan on purchasing a copy of All Quiet, you'll need it by Tuesday
Creative Writing
-Intro to penguinsandtoast.com...highlighted some of the website's most useful features
-Went over an online version of the syllabus...discussed the class expectations, course content, etc. Explained the need for parent/guardian permission for some of the course content.
HW:
-Make sure you get your parent/guardian signature taken care of (click here for the form)
-Need to have your journal ready for tomorrow.
Wednesday 9/2
Wed, Sep 2 2009 03:00
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Personal connection essay...highlighted strongest moments in these and then collected
-Quickly discussed last night's essay process
-Went over some of the features of the website (explained The Daily Post, The Writing Center, parent newsletter, etc.)
-Went over the class syllabus (we'll wrap up this discussion tomorrow)
Creative Writing
-Began with the day with a quick write on: "The last fleeting moments of summer..." Did a little bit of sharing with these
-Went through a series of rapid-fire questions to help get folks talking and interacting...did some sharing of these as well
-Due: Personal connection essay...highlighted strongest moments in these and then collected
-Quickly discussed last night's essay process
-Went over some of the features of the website (explained The Daily Post, The Writing Center, parent newsletter, etc.)
-Went over the class syllabus (we'll wrap up this discussion tomorrow)
HW:
-Make sure you have your parents/guardians sign the form indicating you've gone over the syllabus with them, shown them the website, and discussed the demands of the course...due tomorrow.
Creative Writing
-Began with the day with a quick write on: "The last fleeting moments of summer..." Did a little bit of sharing with these
-Went through a series of rapid-fire questions to help get folks talking and interacting...did some sharing of these as well
HW:
-Track down a blank journal by Friday
Tuesday 9/1
Tue, Sep 1 2009 02:46
LA 10 Honors
-Quick intro to the course...went over some basic expectations about the workload, the demands of honors, etc.
-Answered some rapid-fire questions to get folks talking and interacting...shared some of these with the class.
-Went over tonight's web-assignment (see the "Greetings LA 10ers!" post below)
-Assigned/discussed the personal connection essay
Creative Writing
-Quick intro to the course
-Began the year with an in-class writing prompt: "Looking at the corner, Sam noticed..."
-Wrote for about 15 minutes and then broke into small groups to share approaches before doing an all-class share (small snippets from everyone's writing)
-Quick intro to the course...went over some basic expectations about the workload, the demands of honors, etc.
-Answered some rapid-fire questions to get folks talking and interacting...shared some of these with the class.
-Went over tonight's web-assignment (see the "Greetings LA 10ers!" post below)
-Assigned/discussed the personal connection essay
HW:
-Make sure you complete the mini-web assignment for tomorrow (see below)
-Personal connection essay due at the start of class tomorrow...make 'em good!
Creative Writing
-Quick intro to the course
-Began the year with an in-class writing prompt: "Looking at the corner, Sam noticed..."
-Wrote for about 15 minutes and then broke into small groups to share approaches before doing an all-class share (small snippets from everyone's writing)
HW:
-Think about whether or not the class is the right choice for you.
Greetings LA 10ers!
Tue, Sep 1 2009 02:44
Congrats! You've successfully made it to exactly where you need to be. The purpose of this task is simply to start getting you familiar with the website (as we'll discuss tomorrow, it's something you should probably start checking everyday). Your assignment for tonight is simple: as you are working on your essays for tomorrow, be sure to smoothly and correctly incorporate the words abhor and languid into your essays. Put them in bold so I can easily tell you've been to the website, poked around, and got the job done.