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 3/31
Wed, Mar 31 2010 02:50
LA 10 Honors
-Discussed yesterday's registration...chatted a bit about the high school experience, college, and how to get in to one.
-Read act II of Earnest (click here if your class still needs to finish reading)...be prepared for a CD check.
Creative Writing
-Journals (none)
-Handed back stamped Hollow Man pieces from yesterday (these will be turned in with your character portfolio from the week)
-Went to the lab and began working a new piece--taking your character and another from Monday's bullets and have them interact by placing them together on a plane to Sacramento...worked the entire period in the lab.
-Discussed yesterday's registration...chatted a bit about the high school experience, college, and how to get in to one.
-Read act II of Earnest (click here if your class still needs to finish reading)...be prepared for a CD check.
HW:
-Finish Act II of Earnest
-LOTF essays due Friday (+ turnitin.com)
Creative Writing
-Journals (none)
-Handed back stamped Hollow Man pieces from yesterday (these will be turned in with your character portfolio from the week)
-Went to the lab and began working a new piece--taking your character and another from Monday's bullets and have them interact by placing them together on a plane to Sacramento...worked the entire period in the lab.
HW:
-Fruitjournal check for tomorrow (8-9 entries)
-Finish up your Sacramento piece for tomorrow...make sure you have a copy to share
Tuesday 3/30
Wed, Mar 31 2010 07:17
LA 10 Honors
-Worked with the counselors on registration for the entire period. Went over class options, requirements, etc.
-Follow-up registration will happen on Friday, make sure you have all of your materials/info ready to go (if you were gone, swing by the counseling office to get your materials)
Creative Writing
-Journals: none
-Continued working with characters from this week. Began a new piece entitled: The Hollow Man (click here). Worked on this for the entire period...turned in at the end. These will be handed back (once they've been stamped) and turned in with the rest of your character work we've been focusing on.
-Worked with the counselors on registration for the entire period. Went over class options, requirements, etc.
-Follow-up registration will happen on Friday, make sure you have all of your materials/info ready to go (if you were gone, swing by the counseling office to get your materials)
HW:
-LOTF essays due Friday by 3pm (don't forget about turnitin.com)
-Registration materials need to be ready by Friday
Creative Writing
-Journals: none
-Continued working with characters from this week. Began a new piece entitled: The Hollow Man (click here). Worked on this for the entire period...turned in at the end. These will be handed back (once they've been stamped) and turned in with the rest of your character work we've been focusing on.
HW:
-Fruitjournal update by Thursday (8-9 entries minimum)
Monday 3/29
Mon, Mar 29 2010 04:27
LA 10 Honors
-Quickly discussed tomorrow's registration + plan for the week (finish Earnest by Thurs, Essays now due Friday)
-Finished reading Act I of Earnest (5th-6th period needs to finish this up by Wed)
Creative Writing
-Journals" "How do you think it works?..."
-Due: Character sketch from Friday (stamped these...explained that all character work (bullets/notes/sketches/in-class writes) needs to be compiled and turned in later this week...make sure you are keeping track of it)
-Began working on a scenario with your characters (stuck in traffic, I-90, Oldsmobile, 97 degrees, etc)...worked on these for the whole period
-Quickly discussed tomorrow's registration + plan for the week (finish Earnest by Thurs, Essays now due Friday)
-Finished reading Act I of Earnest (5th-6th period needs to finish this up by Wed)
HW:
-Essays due Friday by 3pm (don't forget turnitin.com)
Creative Writing
-Journals" "How do you think it works?..."
-Due: Character sketch from Friday (stamped these...explained that all character work (bullets/notes/sketches/in-class writes) needs to be compiled and turned in later this week...make sure you are keeping track of it)
-Began working on a scenario with your characters (stuck in traffic, I-90, Oldsmobile, 97 degrees, etc)...worked on these for the whole period
HW:
-Finish your traffic write (if you didn't)
-Be prepared to work independently tomorrow...there's a handout that explains everything on the front table
-Fruit journals (for Thursday)
-33 journal entries by Friday (make sure)
Friday 3/26
Fri, Mar 26 2010 02:46
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Background info/research on Wilde/Victorian Culture/Satire...discussed this in class
-Assigned roles and began reading Act 1 of Earnest...got about 10-15 pages in (just before the introduction of Bunbury and Bunburying)
Creative Writing
-Journals: Open Friday
-Discussed yesterday's work with the Naga Students
-Checked-in on Fruit Journals...looked at a few online
-Continued with character bullets/notes (added about 4-5 more)
-Due: Background info/research on Wilde/Victorian Culture/Satire...discussed this in class
-Assigned roles and began reading Act 1 of Earnest...got about 10-15 pages in (just before the introduction of Bunbury and Bunburying)
HW:
-Work on Essays...finals due Wed by 3pm
-Don't forget about turnitin.com
Creative Writing
-Journals: Open Friday
-Discussed yesterday's work with the Naga Students
-Checked-in on Fruit Journals...looked at a few online
-Continued with character bullets/notes (added about 4-5 more)
HW:
-Out of your 10ish character notes/bullets from today and Wed, choose one and write up another character sketch for Monday (click for the sample). Due Monday at the start of class.
Thursday 3/25
Thu, Mar 25 2010 04:17
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Reverse Outline from yesterday. Discussed these in class. Discussed essay progress.
-Went over some sample chunks from Eyes essays. Worked in small groups to analyze, break-down, edit, and stream-line. Discussed the difference between sloppy chunks and focused, deliberate writing
-Assigned the Importance of Being Earnest Research Starters (click here for a copy)
Creative Writing
-No Journals today
-Spent the class today interacting with the exchange students from Naga, Japan. Went to the auditorium, did some writing + sharing exercises on culture, stereotypes, etc.
-Due: Reverse Outline from yesterday. Discussed these in class. Discussed essay progress.
-Went over some sample chunks from Eyes essays. Worked in small groups to analyze, break-down, edit, and stream-line. Discussed the difference between sloppy chunks and focused, deliberate writing
-Assigned the Importance of Being Earnest Research Starters (click here for a copy)
HW:
-Finish Earnest Research for tomorrow
-Essays due Wed by 3pm (don't forget turnitin.com)
Creative Writing
-No Journals today
-Spent the class today interacting with the exchange students from Naga, Japan. Went to the auditorium, did some writing + sharing exercises on culture, stereotypes, etc.
HW:
-Keep your fruit journals up-to-date
Wednesday 3/24
Wed, Mar 24 2010 03:03
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Typed/Printed Rough Draft of Flies Essay
-Finished watching LOTF. Discussed the film, the director's choices, etc.
-Discussed drafts--answered some quick questions regarding organization, etc.
-Handed out + explained the reverse outline. Got started in class (if there was time)
Creative Writing
-Journals: "Love is not what I am looking for right now, sorry."
-Due: Character sketches from last night. Stapled these together with character bullets (all of 'em) and the picture. Did some sharing of these.
-Began a list of potential character names
-Continued character/bullets/notes...but this time without pictures (occupation, age, sex only)...got through about 5. We'll do more on Friday
-Due: Typed/Printed Rough Draft of Flies Essay
-Finished watching LOTF. Discussed the film, the director's choices, etc.
-Discussed drafts--answered some quick questions regarding organization, etc.
-Handed out + explained the reverse outline. Got started in class (if there was time)
HW:
-Reverse outline due tomorrow. Remember, quick answers (as long as they are thoughtful) are fine for this.
Creative Writing
-Journals: "Love is not what I am looking for right now, sorry."
-Due: Character sketches from last night. Stapled these together with character bullets (all of 'em) and the picture. Did some sharing of these.
-Began a list of potential character names
-Continued character/bullets/notes...but this time without pictures (occupation, age, sex only)...got through about 5. We'll do more on Friday
HW:
-Fruit Journal check is happening tomorrow morning. You should have 6+ entries by now.
-We'll be with the Naga exchange students tomorrow...be prepared to interact, write, etc.
Tuesday 3/23
Tue, Mar 23 2010 03:31
LA 10 Honors
-Due: LOTF symbolism projects
-Quickly checked in on tomorrow's rough drafts (these are due at the start of the class. Typed. Printed. Ready to go.)
-Continued watching LOTF.
Creative Writing
-Journals: "Assemblies"
-Continued working with character bullets/notes from yesterday. Wrote on a total of 4 portraits. Did some sharing.
-Introduced the next step--a character sketch (click for sample). Read the sample and discussed. Your job is to pick 1 of your characters and extend your notes into a 1-2 page character sketch.
-Due: LOTF symbolism projects
-Quickly checked in on tomorrow's rough drafts (these are due at the start of the class. Typed. Printed. Ready to go.)
-Continued watching LOTF.
HW:
-Complete Rough Drafts due tomorrow
-Vocab for Friday
Creative Writing
-Journals: "Assemblies"
-Continued working with character bullets/notes from yesterday. Wrote on a total of 4 portraits. Did some sharing.
-Introduced the next step--a character sketch (click for sample). Read the sample and discussed. Your job is to pick 1 of your characters and extend your notes into a 1-2 page character sketch.
HW:
-Original character sketch due tomorrow at the start of class (stapled with the picture and all of your notes for all 4 characters)
-Fruit Journal check for Thursday
Monday 3/22
Mon, Mar 22 2010 03:19
LA 10 Honors
-Took Vocab/Lit Quiz #21
-Went over lit quiz answers...discussed the tricky ones
-Checked in on essays and projects
-Began watching Lord of the Flies (Brook's version)
Creative Writing
-Journals: a situation where 2 people interact without speaking each other's language
-Discussed our plan for our Japanese visit (write about images of Japan, compare notes.)
-Outside reading brainstorm (these will help me form lists for each of you)
-Began character bullets/notes on various portraits (got through 2 swaps...1-2 more tomorrow)
-Took Vocab/Lit Quiz #21
-Went over lit quiz answers...discussed the tricky ones
-Checked in on essays and projects
-Began watching Lord of the Flies (Brook's version)
HW:
-LOTF symbolism projects due tomorrow (feel free to swing these by in the AM)
-LOTF essay Rough Drafts due at the start of class on Wed
-Vocab/Lit quiz on Friday!
Creative Writing
-Journals: a situation where 2 people interact without speaking each other's language
-Discussed our plan for our Japanese visit (write about images of Japan, compare notes.)
-Outside reading brainstorm (these will help me form lists for each of you)
-Began character bullets/notes on various portraits (got through 2 swaps...1-2 more tomorrow)
HW:
-Fruitjournals...keep 'em up-to-date (next check on Thursday)
Friday 3/19
Fri, Mar 19 2010 01:49
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Close Reading on Piggy's Death
-Discussed last night's reading (Epstein's Notes)
-Discussed progress on Symbolism Project
-Went over last night's close reading as a class...turned these in at the end of the period.
Creative Writing
-Journals: Open Friday
-Read Cisneros' "Eleven" and chapter 1 from Safran-Foer's Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close...discussed the main characters of each
-Due: Close Reading on Piggy's Death
-Discussed last night's reading (Epstein's Notes)
-Discussed progress on Symbolism Project
-Went over last night's close reading as a class...turned these in at the end of the period.
HW:
-Vocab/Lit Quiz on Monday
-Symbolism Projects due Tues
-Rough Drafts for Flies essays due on Wed
Creative Writing
-Journals: Open Friday
-Read Cisneros' "Eleven" and chapter 1 from Safran-Foer's Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close...discussed the main characters of each
HW:
-Fruitjournals...keep 'em updated.
Thursday 3/18
Thu, Mar 18 2010 03:47
LA 10 Honors
-Discussed the HSPE
-Discussed the end of the novel (the officer, the death of Piggy, Rodger, the pig skull, Ralph, etc.)
-Handed out the close reading on the death of Piggy
Creative Writing
-No Journals today (time)
-Checked in on Fruijournals
-Due: Fruitjournal update
-Due: Open Letter number 2
-Continued our discussion of Character
-Read Alexie's "Black Eye of the Month Club" from The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian.
-Discussed the HSPE
-Discussed the end of the novel (the officer, the death of Piggy, Rodger, the pig skull, Ralph, etc.)
-Handed out the close reading on the death of Piggy
HW:
-Start working on the symbolism project + essay
-Study Vocab--however for the sake of time and our need to finish discussing the novel, there will be no vocab quiz tomorrow. It will most likely be moved to Monday.
-Finish your close reading (notes, commentary, ideas...be detailed, I want to see evidence of your analysis for the start of class tomorrow)
-Read Epstein's "Notes on Lord of the Flies" (click here)
Creative Writing
-No Journals today (time)
-Checked in on Fruijournals
-Due: Fruitjournal update
-Due: Open Letter number 2
-Continued our discussion of Character
-Read Alexie's "Black Eye of the Month Club" from The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian.
HW:
-Fruitjournals...keep 'em updated.
Wednesday 3/17
Wed, Mar 17 2010 03:15
Due to HSPE testing, only periods 4-6 met today.
LA 10 Honors
-Discussed this morning's experience...how'd it go, confusions, etc.
-Went through an expository mini-web (activity you have done)
-CD check on chapters 9-10
-Finished up our close reading (death of the sow) from yesterday
-Discussed chapters 9-10 (death of Simon, the freeing of the parachutist, etc.)
-Assigned the upcoming Symbolism project and essay (click here)
Creative Writing
-Journals: Brian Eno/David Byrne's "Very Very Hungry"
-Handed back and shared some samples from the last Open Letters
-Began discussing character
-Did some brainstorming on what makes a good character
-Came up with a brainstormed list of favorite characters
-Looked at Book Magazine's top 100 literary characters of all time
LA 10 Honors
-Discussed this morning's experience...how'd it go, confusions, etc.
-Went through an expository mini-web (activity you have done)
-CD check on chapters 9-10
-Finished up our close reading (death of the sow) from yesterday
-Discussed chapters 9-10 (death of Simon, the freeing of the parachutist, etc.)
-Assigned the upcoming Symbolism project and essay (click here)
HW:
-Finish the novel for Thursday
-Vocab/Lit for Friday
-Symbolism Project due Monday 3/22
-Rough Draft due Tuesday 3/2
Creative Writing
-Journals: Brian Eno/David Byrne's "Very Very Hungry"
-Handed back and shared some samples from the last Open Letters
-Began discussing character
-Did some brainstorming on what makes a good character
-Came up with a brainstormed list of favorite characters
-Looked at Book Magazine's top 100 literary characters of all time
HW:
-Fruit Journal check tomorrow morning
-Open Letter #2 due tomorrow
Tuesday 3/16
Tue, Mar 16 2010 03:16
Due to HSPE testing, only periods 1-3 met today.
LA 10 Honors
-Discussed this morning's experience...how'd it go, confusions, etc.
-Went through an expository mini-web (activity you have done)
-CD check on chapters 9-10
-Finished up our close reading (death of the sow) from yesterday
-Discussed chapters 9-10 (death of Simon, the freeing of the parachutist, etc.)
-Assigned the upcoming Symbolism project and essay (click here)
LA 10 Honors
-Discussed this morning's experience...how'd it go, confusions, etc.
-Went through an expository mini-web (activity you have done)
-CD check on chapters 9-10
-Finished up our close reading (death of the sow) from yesterday
-Discussed chapters 9-10 (death of Simon, the freeing of the parachutist, etc.)
-Assigned the upcoming Symbolism project and essay (click here)
HW:
-Finish the novel for Thursday
-Vocab/Lit for Friday
-Symbolism Project due Monday 3/22
-Rough Draft due Tuesday 3/23
Monday 3/15
Mon, Mar 15 2010 03:35
LA 10 Honors
-Went through another mini-web. Persuasive (GPA linked to ability to apply for a job)
-Discussed chapters 7-8 (Simon, The Lord of the Flies, the killing of the sow, the separation of tribes, the Beast)
-Went through a close-reading of the Killing of the Sow. Discussed the greater implications of the imagery and language...how it all connects to the pig's head/Lord of the Flies...worked on this as a class.
Creative Writing
-Journals: "Ray Charles" write in the lab...
-Due: Place Remix #2 (checked these off for points)
-Began working on the Place Reprise (choosing one of your Remixes and writing the exact opposite). Spent the whole time in the lab working on these.
-Went through another mini-web. Persuasive (GPA linked to ability to apply for a job)
-Discussed chapters 7-8 (Simon, The Lord of the Flies, the killing of the sow, the separation of tribes, the Beast)
-Went through a close-reading of the Killing of the Sow. Discussed the greater implications of the imagery and language...how it all connects to the pig's head/Lord of the Flies...worked on this as a class.
HW:
-Read chapters 9-10
-Study Vocab
-Finish up today's close reading (pick out key images, word choices, phrasing, imagery, etc....circle, underline, respond to what matters).
Creative Writing
-Journals: "Ray Charles" write in the lab...
-Due: Place Remix #2 (checked these off for points)
-Began working on the Place Reprise (choosing one of your Remixes and writing the exact opposite). Spent the whole time in the lab working on these.
HW:
-Open letter now due Thursday (note the change! You've got an Extra Day)
-Fruit Journal update for Thursday
Friday 3/12
Fri, Mar 12 2010 03:03
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Practice HSPE reading exam
-Swapped and went over the answers for the practice reading packet. Discussed each question and scored these in class. Discussed test-techniques for next week's HSPE
-Reminded everyone about their reading for the weekend.
Creative Writing
-No Journals today
-Due: Place Remix #1...did some sharing from these
-Drew adjectives for Place Remix #2...began working on these in class
-Due: Practice HSPE reading exam
-Swapped and went over the answers for the practice reading packet. Discussed each question and scored these in class. Discussed test-techniques for next week's HSPE
-Reminded everyone about their reading for the weekend.
HW:
-Read chapters 7-8 for Monday
-Vocab/Lit quiz next Friday...study
Creative Writing
-No Journals today
-Due: Place Remix #1...did some sharing from these
-Drew adjectives for Place Remix #2...began working on these in class
HW:
-Place Remix #2 due at the start of class on Monday
-Open Letter #2 due Wed
-Fruit Journals!...keep updating 'em!
Thursday 3/11
Thu, Mar 11 2010 03:45
LA 10 Honors
-CD check on chapters 5-6
-Went through an expository mini-web (Person you'd like to meet)...discussed a few more HSPE details
-Discussed chapters 5-6 (the parachutist, the meeting, etc.)
-Handed out the practice HSPE reading section
Creative Writing
-Journals: "This is going to be disappointing...but you already know that."
-Due: Place Assignments (by 3pm)
-Due: Fruit Journal update (3-4 entries min)
-Began Place Remix #1...worked on these in class for the entire period (final due tomorrow)
-CD check on chapters 5-6
-Went through an expository mini-web (Person you'd like to meet)...discussed a few more HSPE details
-Discussed chapters 5-6 (the parachutist, the meeting, etc.)
-Handed out the practice HSPE reading section
HW:
-Reading packet due tomorrow at the start of class
-Need to be read through chapters 7-8 for Monday...no vocab tomorrow
Creative Writing
-Journals: "This is going to be disappointing...but you already know that."
-Due: Place Assignments (by 3pm)
-Due: Fruit Journal update (3-4 entries min)
-Began Place Remix #1...worked on these in class for the entire period (final due tomorrow)
HW:
-Finish place remix #1...this needs to be ready to turned in at the start of class tomorrow.
Wednesday 3/10
Wed, Mar 10 2010 03:49
LA 10 Honors
-Went through a quick HSPE brainstorm: proposed school funding cuts on extra-curricular activities. Discussed approaches to this prompt as a class.
-Discussed basic human needs--tied in to discussion of LOTF
-Discussed chapter 4 (painted faces, the killing of the pig, the criticism the book sometimes receives on its views on tribal communities as savages, etc.)
Creative Writing
-Journals: Man standing in the middle of a busy intersection
-Discussed Place Assignments. Went over rubric. Due tomorrow!
-Checked in on Fruitjournals (update due tomorrow!)
-Went through 2 exercises in specificity...picked specific aspects of Place Assignments and spent 10ish minutes focusing on just that one thing...did some sharing
-Went through a quick HSPE brainstorm: proposed school funding cuts on extra-curricular activities. Discussed approaches to this prompt as a class.
-Discussed basic human needs--tied in to discussion of LOTF
-Discussed chapter 4 (painted faces, the killing of the pig, the criticism the book sometimes receives on its views on tribal communities as savages, etc.)
HW:
-Read chapters 5-6 for tomorrow
Creative Writing
-Journals: Man standing in the middle of a busy intersection
-Discussed Place Assignments. Went over rubric. Due tomorrow!
-Checked in on Fruitjournals (update due tomorrow!)
-Went through 2 exercises in specificity...picked specific aspects of Place Assignments and spent 10ish minutes focusing on just that one thing...did some sharing
HW:
-Place Assignments due tomorrow by 3pm (no excuses!)
-Fruitjournal update by tomorrow morning
-Open Letter #2 due next week.
Tuesday 3/9
Tue, Mar 9 2010 03:51
LA 10 Honors
-Handed back practice HSPE exams. Discussed the results as well as a few things to keep in mind for next week's actual test. Spent some time discussing this as a class
-Due: Close readings on:"authority" and "leadership." Stamped these and went over the answers as a class. Discussed. Turned-in (both) at the end of the period.
-Discussed chapter 3 (tension, hunting, Simon)
Creative Writing
-No Journals today...went straight to the lab
-Due: edited version of your partner's draft. Had this work checked off for points. Swapped back.
-Spent the period working on revising Place Assignments
-Handed back practice HSPE exams. Discussed the results as well as a few things to keep in mind for next week's actual test. Spent some time discussing this as a class
-Due: Close readings on:"authority" and "leadership." Stamped these and went over the answers as a class. Discussed. Turned-in (both) at the end of the period.
-Discussed chapter 3 (tension, hunting, Simon)
HW:
-Read chapter 4
-Update your symbolism organizer (w/ page numbers!)
Creative Writing
-No Journals today...went straight to the lab
-Due: edited version of your partner's draft. Had this work checked off for points. Swapped back.
-Spent the period working on revising Place Assignments
HW:
-Place Assignments due Thursday by 3pm
-Fruit Journal update by Thursday
-Open Letter #2 next week
Monday 3/8
Mon, Mar 8 2010 02:43
LA 10 Honors
-CD check on chapter 2
-Discussed chapters 1-2 (first in small groups, then together as a class)
-Created a symbolism organizer that can be used throughout our study of the novel (quotes, pages numbers, CM on what the symbol represents)...your job to keep it up-to-date
-Went through a close reading passage together (on the "toy of voting"). Discussed as a class. Handed out the second passage to be done tonight (if gone, you'll need to get this tomorrow).
Creative Writing
-Journal starter: "spoiled"
-Due: typed, printed, as-complete-as-possible draft of your place assignment
-Went through an in-class editing exercise/demo (used: PG's "Driving on Rims"). Discussed the editing process together as a class.
-Swapped drafts with a partner (voluntary or random).
-CD check on chapter 2
-Discussed chapters 1-2 (first in small groups, then together as a class)
-Created a symbolism organizer that can be used throughout our study of the novel (quotes, pages numbers, CM on what the symbol represents)...your job to keep it up-to-date
-Went through a close reading passage together (on the "toy of voting"). Discussed as a class. Handed out the second passage to be done tonight (if gone, you'll need to get this tomorrow).
HW:
-Read chapter 3
-Finish your 2nd close reading handout( "on authority")
Creative Writing
-Journal starter: "spoiled"
-Due: typed, printed, as-complete-as-possible draft of your place assignment
-Went through an in-class editing exercise/demo (used: PG's "Driving on Rims"). Discussed the editing process together as a class.
-Swapped drafts with a partner (voluntary or random).
HW:
-Need to edit your partner's draft for tomorrow...we will be in the lab (make sure you have an e-copy of your draft to work on)
-Fruitjournal update for Thursday
Friday 3/5
Fri, Mar 5 2010 02:58
LA 10 Honors
-Took Vocab/Lit Quiz #20
-CD check on chapter 1 of LOTF
-Went over Voc/Lit...added new terms (the last ones!)
Creative Writing
-No Journals today
-Checked in on Place Assignments and Fruit Journals (make sure you are hard at work on both!)
-Went through a drop-in writing activity (spent the period working on a story that began with: he could hear it approaching for miles...then went on to include: broken glass, olives, haziness, train travel, Caracas, a dead bird, a gold tooth, and someone screaming underwater)
-Shared and swapped these at the end of the period
-Took Vocab/Lit Quiz #20
-CD check on chapter 1 of LOTF
-Went over Voc/Lit...added new terms (the last ones!)
HW:
-Read chapter 2 of LOTF. Be prepared for a big, big discussion of what you've read thus far for Monday. Have quotes, have ideas, have questions to share.
Creative Writing
-No Journals today
-Checked in on Place Assignments and Fruit Journals (make sure you are hard at work on both!)
-Went through a drop-in writing activity (spent the period working on a story that began with: he could hear it approaching for miles...then went on to include: broken glass, olives, haziness, train travel, Caracas, a dead bird, a gold tooth, and someone screaming underwater)
-Shared and swapped these at the end of the period
HW:
-Typed, printed, as-complete-as-possible draft of your Place Assignment is due at the start of class on Monday
-Fruit Journals (next check-in is on Thursday morning)
Thursday 3/4
Thu, Mar 4 2010 01:41
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Eyes Were Watching God, critical paragraph on film
-Quick intro to Lord of the Flies.
-Goldhammer left class for approx. 25min. Students were responsible for handling a "Plane Crash Scenario" on their own.
-Reconvened as a whole group, discussed the experience and it's lack of authority, rules, instruction, etc + how they went for the group.
Creative Writing
-No Journals today
-Due: Fruit Journal update...should have 2-3 entries by now (these were checked off this morning)
-Went straight to the lab and continued to work on Place Assignments.
-Due: Eyes Were Watching God, critical paragraph on film
-Quick intro to Lord of the Flies.
-Goldhammer left class for approx. 25min. Students were responsible for handling a "Plane Crash Scenario" on their own.
-Reconvened as a whole group, discussed the experience and it's lack of authority, rules, instruction, etc + how they went for the group.
HW:
-Vocab/Lit Quiz tomorrow
-Read Chapter 1 of Lord of the Flies (click here for an online copy)
Creative Writing
-No Journals today
-Due: Fruit Journal update...should have 2-3 entries by now (these were checked off this morning)
-Went straight to the lab and continued to work on Place Assignments.
HW:
-Place Assignment, complete draft due Monday
-Fruitjournals...keep updating 'em
Wednesday 3/3
Wed, Mar 3 2010 03:24
LA 10 Honors
-Finished watching Eyes
-Spent the last 15+ minutes discussing the film, preparing for tonight's paragraph
Creative Writing
-Journals: Did another picture write...Times Square
-Read: Lullaby to Island
-Read: A few student samples of the place assignment
-Finished watching Eyes
-Spent the last 15+ minutes discussing the film, preparing for tonight's paragraph
HW:
-Eyes paragraph due tomorrow...click here for the paragraph check
-Vocab Friday
-If you have a copy of Flies, bring it in for tomorrow.
Creative Writing
-Journals: Did another picture write...Times Square
-Read: Lullaby to Island
-Read: A few student samples of the place assignment
HW:
-Fruit Journal check tomorrow
-Make sure you have an e-copy of your Place Assignment...we'll be in the lab tomorrow.
Tuesday 3/2
Tue, Mar 2 2010 04:14
LA 10 Honors
-Checked in on the movie experience. Reminded everyone about the formal paragraph that goes along with this movie (click here for details)
-Continued watching Eyes
-Stopped a bit early to discuss the film thus far.
Creative Writing
-Journal: used a Galen Rowell photo as a prompt.
-Discussed Fruit Journal progress...looked at some blogs (click here for the blogroll)
-Read: Ron Hansen's "Nebraska" discussed it's strengths + connection to the valley+ connections to your own Place Assignment
-Checked in on the movie experience. Reminded everyone about the formal paragraph that goes along with this movie (click here for details)
-Continued watching Eyes
-Stopped a bit early to discuss the film thus far.
HW:
-Eyes Critical Paragraph on the film due at the start of class on Thursday
-Vocab for Friday
Creative Writing
-Journal: used a Galen Rowell photo as a prompt.
-Discussed Fruit Journal progress...looked at some blogs (click here for the blogroll)
-Read: Ron Hansen's "Nebraska" discussed it's strengths + connection to the valley+ connections to your own Place Assignment
HW:
-Evidence of Place Assignment (1-2 pages of notes, opening paragraphs, a rough draft etc.) due at the start of class tomorrow. Be prepared.
-Next Fruit Journal check is Thursday...make sure yours is up-to-date
Monday 2/29
Mon, Mar 1 2010 03:12
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Eyes essays (by 3pm)
-Due: Eyes essay submitted to turnitin.com (if you need help, click here)
-Explained planned for the next few days (watch Eyes...start Lord of the Flies on Wed)
-Began watching Their Eyes Were Watching God
Creative Writing
-Journals: "If I could do it over again, I would"
-Due: Fruitjournal evidence +link email
-Checked in on Fruit Journals (click here for the most up-to-date blogroll)
-Read Edward Abbey's "First Morning" from Desert Solitaire...discussed
-Discussed Place Assignment progress
-Due: Eyes essays (by 3pm)
-Due: Eyes essay submitted to turnitin.com (if you need help, click here)
-Explained planned for the next few days (watch Eyes...start Lord of the Flies on Wed)
-Began watching Their Eyes Were Watching God
HW:
-Study your vocab
-Make sure your turnitin.com submission is good.
Creative Writing
-Journals: "If I could do it over again, I would"
-Due: Fruitjournal evidence +link email
-Checked in on Fruit Journals (click here for the most up-to-date blogroll)
-Read Edward Abbey's "First Morning" from Desert Solitaire...discussed
-Discussed Place Assignment progress
HW:
-Make sure fruitjournal is up to date
-Next Fruit check (Thursday)
-Place Assignment evidence (a start, a few pages, etc.) due at the start of class on Wed.