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 4/30
Fri, Apr 30 2010 03:00
LA 10 Honors
-Due: AP Passage #4...turned these in at the start of class. We'll go over 'em on Monday
-Took Vocab/Lit quiz #23
Creative Writing
-Journals: Open Friday
-Due: Partner/Picture piece...by 2pm
-Introduced the Found Object Piece...chose objects and did a little brainstorming and discussing of possibilities for this upcoming piece.
-Due: AP Passage #4...turned these in at the start of class. We'll go over 'em on Monday
-Took Vocab/Lit quiz #23
HW:
-Read through chapter 13 for Monday
-Make sure to complete these guiding questions for Monday
Creative Writing
-Journals: Open Friday
-Due: Partner/Picture piece...by 2pm
-Introduced the Found Object Piece...chose objects and did a little brainstorming and discussing of possibilities for this upcoming piece.
HW:
-Think about your object and the story/character that it inspires. We'll be in the lab on Monday to begin working on these.
-Floodplain submission by Wed!
Thursday 4/29
Thu, Apr 29 2010 03:07
LA 10 Honors
-Due: 8-10 questions (collected right at the start of class)
-Discussed last night's reading (Justine, Victor's response to the trial/her death, the introduction of the creature, etc.)
-Did an AP passage (#3) in class...went over these in class
Creative Writing
-No journals today, went straight to the lab
-Spent the day in lab 309 working for one more, final day on the partner/picture pieces.
-Due: 8-10 questions (collected right at the start of class)
-Discussed last night's reading (Justine, Victor's response to the trial/her death, the introduction of the creature, etc.)
-Did an AP passage (#3) in class...went over these in class
HW:
-Need to be read through chapter 13 for Monday (click here for the questions)
-Finish AP passage (#4) for tomorrow...if gone, you'll have to pick this up tomorrow
-Vocab/Lit quiz tomorrow
Creative Writing
-No journals today, went straight to the lab
-Spent the day in lab 309 working for one more, final day on the partner/picture pieces.
HW:
-Final draft of Partner/Picture piece is due tomorrow (by 2pm)
-Floodplain submission by Wed.
Wednesday 3/28
Wed, Apr 28 2010 02:43
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Guiding questions for chapters 5-7
-Quickly discussed these in class
-Went over Prometheus, made connections to Frankenstein
-Introduced Rime of the Ancient Mariner
-Read/Listened to Mariner
Creative Writing
-Journal Starter: "It's always the quiet ones, you know..."
-Discussed Floodplain, Meadowbrook Way, Festival of the Arts
-Went through an in-class "exquisite corpses" exercise...did some sharing at the end
-Due: Guiding questions for chapters 5-7
-Quickly discussed these in class
-Went over Prometheus, made connections to Frankenstein
-Introduced Rime of the Ancient Mariner
-Read/Listened to Mariner
HW:
-Need to read chapters 8-10 for tonight + answer these guiding questions
-Vocab on Friday
Creative Writing
-Journal Starter: "It's always the quiet ones, you know..."
-Discussed Floodplain, Meadowbrook Way, Festival of the Arts
-Went through an in-class "exquisite corpses" exercise...did some sharing at the end
HW:
-We'll be in the lab tomorrow for one more day on our partner/picture pieces...be prepared
-Final drafts of partner/picture pieces due Friday
Tuesday 4/27
Tue, Apr 27 2010 02:48
LA 10 Honors
-Quick CD check on chapter 5
-Checked in on the last few days with the subs
-Reviewed the "Why we Create Monsters" discussion we should have had last week
-Checked out books
-Went over the guiding questions + discussed the letters-chapter 4. Clarified any confusions, etc.
-Went over a handout on determining the symbols in Frankenstein and their meaning
Creative Writing
-Journals: "Fever"
-Discussed the past few days of work with the subs
-Handed back yesterday's drafts and editing
-Went over a few samples of dialogue. Discussed dialogue rules (punctuation, indenting, etc.).
-Assigned the Stolen Dialogue assignment (eavesdrop, copy down just the dialogue (no narration), need to get at least a solid page).
-Quick CD check on chapter 5
-Checked in on the last few days with the subs
-Reviewed the "Why we Create Monsters" discussion we should have had last week
-Checked out books
-Went over the guiding questions + discussed the letters-chapter 4. Clarified any confusions, etc.
-Went over a handout on determining the symbols in Frankenstein and their meaning
HW:
-Finish chapters 5-7 + the guiding questions (click here)...and (here) if you still need an electronic copy of the text
-Read Prometheus (click here for a quick version)
Creative Writing
-Journals: "Fever"
-Discussed the past few days of work with the subs
-Handed back yesterday's drafts and editing
-Went over a few samples of dialogue. Discussed dialogue rules (punctuation, indenting, etc.).
-Assigned the Stolen Dialogue assignment (eavesdrop, copy down just the dialogue (no narration), need to get at least a solid page).
HW:
-Final drafts of partner/picture piece due Friday
-Stolen dialogue due Monday
Update: Monday 4/26...last Sub Day
Sun, Apr 25 2010 06:45
*I can't believe it, but it looks like you guys/gals have 1 more day on your own. Truth be told, I'm feeling a lot better, but the doctor's ordered 1 more day. Considering my voice is completely gone and that I am still battling a wicked cough and hacking up all sorts of nasty stuff, 1 more day is probably a good thing. But, rest assured, the plan is to be back tomorrow...I really can't see anything getting in the way.
So here's where we stand for today:
LA 10 Honors
-You should be read through chapter 4 (including all of the letters) and have that batch of guiding questions finished and ready to be turned in. The sub is going to collect these at the beginning of the period.
-From there, the plan is basically the same as Thurs-Fri, just with the next batch of chapters and questions. So, spend today working your way through chapters 5-7. The sub should have copies of the guiding questions (click here) ready to go.
-This round of questions and reading is actually going to be due on Wed. The plan is to get back into the swing of things tomorrow and actually address the novel the way it should be as a class.
-If you finish early, don't be a distraction.
Creative Writing
-For you folks, things are a bit tricky...I really need you to help me make today work.
You've essentially written this entire piece on your own and I sincerely hope you used last week wisely and have a pretty-solid draft ready to go at the start of class today. If you don't...you wasted a whole lot of time. Let's hope that's not the case. For today, here's what needs to happen:
-Step 1: Get out your as-perfect-as-possible draft.
-Step 2: Swap with someone...but only if they have a draft to give you. No draft, no swapping. This person can not be the individual you are writing about.
-Step 3: At the top of their paper, write: "edited by (your name)."
-Step 4: Spend the period doing some serious editing of the draft you just received. We've done this before and most of you took it fairly seriously. Remember, edit diligently and thoughtfully. Ask questions, encourage them to explore more, be critical, be supportive, etc. Don't be that person that spends 15 minutes, jots a couple of notes, and then hands it back with essentially no useful feedback.
-Step 5: When you are done, turn it into the sub. This is how you are getting points for both having a draft ready to go and for today's editing. I'll hand these back to you first thing tomorrow.
-If, for some reason, you find yourself not having a draft ready to go today (and therefore, unable to edit)...I don't know what to tell you other than the fact that you better figure it out by the time I get back tomorrow.
-Again, I really need you folks to help me make this work. Be productive, help people out who need an editor, help the sub out...help me out. If you finish early, don't be a distraction.
So here's where we stand for today:
LA 10 Honors
-You should be read through chapter 4 (including all of the letters) and have that batch of guiding questions finished and ready to be turned in. The sub is going to collect these at the beginning of the period.
-From there, the plan is basically the same as Thurs-Fri, just with the next batch of chapters and questions. So, spend today working your way through chapters 5-7. The sub should have copies of the guiding questions (click here) ready to go.
-This round of questions and reading is actually going to be due on Wed. The plan is to get back into the swing of things tomorrow and actually address the novel the way it should be as a class.
-If you finish early, don't be a distraction.
HW:
-Chapters 5-7 (and guiding questions) due at the start of class on Wed.
Creative Writing
-For you folks, things are a bit tricky...I really need you to help me make today work.
You've essentially written this entire piece on your own and I sincerely hope you used last week wisely and have a pretty-solid draft ready to go at the start of class today. If you don't...you wasted a whole lot of time. Let's hope that's not the case. For today, here's what needs to happen:
-Step 1: Get out your as-perfect-as-possible draft.
-Step 2: Swap with someone...but only if they have a draft to give you. No draft, no swapping. This person can not be the individual you are writing about.
-Step 3: At the top of their paper, write: "edited by (your name)."
-Step 4: Spend the period doing some serious editing of the draft you just received. We've done this before and most of you took it fairly seriously. Remember, edit diligently and thoughtfully. Ask questions, encourage them to explore more, be critical, be supportive, etc. Don't be that person that spends 15 minutes, jots a couple of notes, and then hands it back with essentially no useful feedback.
-Step 5: When you are done, turn it into the sub. This is how you are getting points for both having a draft ready to go and for today's editing. I'll hand these back to you first thing tomorrow.
-If, for some reason, you find yourself not having a draft ready to go today (and therefore, unable to edit)...I don't know what to tell you other than the fact that you better figure it out by the time I get back tomorrow.
-Again, I really need you folks to help me make this work. Be productive, help people out who need an editor, help the sub out...help me out. If you finish early, don't be a distraction.
HW:
-Don't forget about your Floodplain submission.
Update: Friday 4/23...another sub day
Thu, Apr 22 2010 05:52
Sorry to leave you guys and gals hangin' once again, but the doctor told me I absolutely can't be around anyone for a few more days. So, it looks like you've got another day with a sub...hopefully this is the last one. This whole sick thing is really not that enjoyable and I'm truly hoping that I'll be back with you for Monday. The plan is essentially the same as Thursday's:
LA 10 Honors
-No vocab today...writing this Daily Post is taking way too much out of me as it is. There's just no way I can put in the hour or two to put one together...sorry to disappoint. We'll get back on track next Friday
-The plan for today is for you folks to continue working your way through letters 1-4 and chapters 1-4. Some of you might finish early, some might be done...regardless, help the sub out and stay focused and on task today. Same rules apply about checking out books (however, if you absolutely need one, grab one and jot your name/number down on a piece of scratch paper and give it to the sub...there's more books in the low cabinets behind the boxes). Click here for an e-copy and here for the guiding questions.
Creative Writing
-OK guys/gals, today is basically just a repeat of the past 2 days. After checking in with the sub, head over to lab 304 and use today to get as far as you can on your partner/picture piece. My guess is that some of you might be getting close to having a working draft you feel pretty solid about. Many of you, though, might find yourself needing to spend a little bit of time on this draft this weekend. If you finish early (or already at a spot you are calling "done"), try to stay focused in the lab--don't be a distraction. On Monday, you'll need to come to class with a printed (as-complete-as-possible) copy of your piece--you should definitely have solid evidence that you worked diligently for 2.5 days.
LA 10 Honors
-No vocab today...writing this Daily Post is taking way too much out of me as it is. There's just no way I can put in the hour or two to put one together...sorry to disappoint. We'll get back on track next Friday
-The plan for today is for you folks to continue working your way through letters 1-4 and chapters 1-4. Some of you might finish early, some might be done...regardless, help the sub out and stay focused and on task today. Same rules apply about checking out books (however, if you absolutely need one, grab one and jot your name/number down on a piece of scratch paper and give it to the sub...there's more books in the low cabinets behind the boxes). Click here for an e-copy and here for the guiding questions.
HW:
-Need to be through chapter 4 for Monday. Guiding questions also need to be done. Assuming I am back, the plan for Monday is to really dive into this novel and make up for the last few days of missed discussion...be prepared for it.
Creative Writing
-OK guys/gals, today is basically just a repeat of the past 2 days. After checking in with the sub, head over to lab 304 and use today to get as far as you can on your partner/picture piece. My guess is that some of you might be getting close to having a working draft you feel pretty solid about. Many of you, though, might find yourself needing to spend a little bit of time on this draft this weekend. If you finish early (or already at a spot you are calling "done"), try to stay focused in the lab--don't be a distraction. On Monday, you'll need to come to class with a printed (as-complete-as-possible) copy of your piece--you should definitely have solid evidence that you worked diligently for 2.5 days.
HW:
-Typed, printed copy of your draft needs to be ready at the start of class. Handle printing on your own time.
Thursday 4/22
Wed, Apr 21 2010 08:57
Once again, I'm out...the fever just isn't getting any better...in fact, it's getting a bit worse. Nonetheless, we are going to make this work. All of my classes have assignments or reading that they can work independently on. Use today to get a good jump on what you need to get done. Here's the plan:
LA 10 Honors
-Today you guys are really going to start Frankenstein. In retrospect, this probably would have worked yesterday...but hey, I wasn't thinking that clearly. If you need a book, grab one (however, make sure it stays here when you leave...we'll check 'em out when I get back).
-Start the novel and answer the guiding questions (there should be copies ready to go...or click here)
-You need to be through chapter 4 for Monday. Click here for an electronic copy.
-Spend the whole period working diligently on this...it'll take you a while.
Creative Writing
-The big news is that your Fruit Journals are due today...if they aren't quite up to where you want it to be, I'd take care of it a.s.a.p...by like, tonight, when I plan on sitting down and looking at them.
-Other than that, the plan is pretty much the same as yesterday. After checking in with the sub, head over to lab 304 and continue working on your partner/picture piece. After a full day in the lab, everyone should (hopefully) have a decent start.
-Please, please, please work diligently in the lab...use this time to get some work done.
-If for some reason you were gone earlier in the week and are finding yourself in the predicament of not having a picture, check my desk (there's a file somewhere on it with pictures)
LA 10 Honors
-Today you guys are really going to start Frankenstein. In retrospect, this probably would have worked yesterday...but hey, I wasn't thinking that clearly. If you need a book, grab one (however, make sure it stays here when you leave...we'll check 'em out when I get back).
-Start the novel and answer the guiding questions (there should be copies ready to go...or click here)
-You need to be through chapter 4 for Monday. Click here for an electronic copy.
-Spend the whole period working diligently on this...it'll take you a while.
HW:
-Need to be through chapter 4 (with the guiding questions answered for Monday)
-If all goes well, we'll have a normal vocab quiz tomorrow...if not, another work day.
Creative Writing
-The big news is that your Fruit Journals are due today...if they aren't quite up to where you want it to be, I'd take care of it a.s.a.p...by like, tonight, when I plan on sitting down and looking at them.
-Other than that, the plan is pretty much the same as yesterday. After checking in with the sub, head over to lab 304 and continue working on your partner/picture piece. After a full day in the lab, everyone should (hopefully) have a decent start.
-Please, please, please work diligently in the lab...use this time to get some work done.
-If for some reason you were gone earlier in the week and are finding yourself in the predicament of not having a picture, check my desk (there's a file somewhere on it with pictures)
HW:
-Continue to work on your partner/picture pieces. You'll need a complete, working draft ready for editing on Monday.
Wednesday 4/21
Wed, Apr 21 2010 08:52
*sub day periods 3-6.
LA 10 Honors
-Due: "Why We Create Monsters 1-Pager"...went through a quick discussion in small groups and as a whole class (we'll come back to this when I get back)
-Read a biographical sketch on Shelley.
-Read a quick little info sheet on Romanticism
-Spent the rest of the class reading the author's introduction and preface. Click here if you need an e-copy of the novel.
Creative Writing
-No Journals today.
-After checking in with the sub, headed over to lab 304 to begin drafting your partner/picture piece. Spent the whole class working diligently on this...you'll also be in the lab tomorrow.
LA 10 Honors
-Due: "Why We Create Monsters 1-Pager"...went through a quick discussion in small groups and as a whole class (we'll come back to this when I get back)
-Read a biographical sketch on Shelley.
-Read a quick little info sheet on Romanticism
-Spent the rest of the class reading the author's introduction and preface. Click here if you need an e-copy of the novel.
HW:
-Study vocab, normal quiz Friday
Creative Writing
-No Journals today.
-After checking in with the sub, headed over to lab 304 to begin drafting your partner/picture piece. Spent the whole class working diligently on this...you'll also be in the lab tomorrow.
HW:
-Fruit Journals due TOMORROW!
Tuesday 4/20
Tue, Apr 20 2010 03:43
LA 10 Honors
-Discussed yesterday
-Went over yesterday's "Earnest" vocab quiz
-Quick little intro to Frankenstein (drawing/preconceived ideas about the character and the narrative)
-Why do we create monsters. Click here for the activity and the assignment
Creative Writing
-Journals: "It tasted like electricity..."
-Discussed yesterday's character sketches on your partner (original and opposite)...handed these back after entering them into the gradebook.
-Moved on to the next step of this assignment...assigned everyone a picture. Spent the period working on a 1-2 page straight-descriptive piece on your picture (no character...we'll start combining these into an original narrative tomorrow in the lab...be sure to come prepared with your work/ideas)
-Discussed yesterday
-Went over yesterday's "Earnest" vocab quiz
-Quick little intro to Frankenstein (drawing/preconceived ideas about the character and the narrative)
-Why do we create monsters. Click here for the activity and the assignment
HW:
-"Monster" 1-pager due tomorrow...make these thoughtful
-Bring your copy of Frank.
-Normal vocab/lit quiz on Friday
Creative Writing
-Journals: "It tasted like electricity..."
-Discussed yesterday's character sketches on your partner (original and opposite)...handed these back after entering them into the gradebook.
-Moved on to the next step of this assignment...assigned everyone a picture. Spent the period working on a 1-2 page straight-descriptive piece on your picture (no character...we'll start combining these into an original narrative tomorrow in the lab...be sure to come prepared with your work/ideas)
HW:
-Fruit Journals Due Thursday!
You may have noticed that I am gone...
Sun, Apr 18 2010 09:09
Well, it looks like whatever I've caught hasn't let up. Fever, cough, sore throat, headaches....things took a serious downhill plummet over the weekend. I'm thinking it's probably scurvy, or malaria, or tuberculosis, or maybe all three combined...or maybe just a nasty flu bug I caught from one of you. Nonetheless, I'm definitely out for the day with the hope of being back tomorrow.
So, I figured I'd use the website as a way to keep things simple for everyone and post everything that needs to get done. Listed below (under today's post), is the official plan of exactly what needs to happen. Please take today seriously, help the sub out, and prove to me that I can trust you not to take advantage of situations like this.
Be sure to check the website tonight if any plans change for tomorrow.
As always, be creative, be mature, be brilliant...and don't end up on a list.
Thanks y'all,
-Goldhammer
So, I figured I'd use the website as a way to keep things simple for everyone and post everything that needs to get done. Listed below (under today's post), is the official plan of exactly what needs to happen. Please take today seriously, help the sub out, and prove to me that I can trust you not to take advantage of situations like this.
Be sure to check the website tonight if any plans change for tomorrow.
As always, be creative, be mature, be brilliant...and don't end up on a list.
Thanks y'all,
-Goldhammer
Monday 4/19
Sun, Apr 18 2010 08:52
* sub day, see note above. See below for today's plan.
LA 10 Honors
-Obviously, we've got to postpone our start of Frankenstein. We'll dive in as soon as I get back (hopefully tomorrow). The plan for today, though, is relatively simple. You folks are going to try your hand at a different style vocab quiz (don't worry you know the words) and then spend the rest of the period watching The Simpsons spin on Lord of the Flies. Here's what you need to do:
-Help the sub pass out the quizzes. Read the instructions. Take the quiz, do your best. This quiz will count. Please treat this like any other quiz...no talking, etc. When you are finished, help the sub collect 'em.
-When everyone is done, designate 1 person to set up the film. I lent out my copy, so we are going to try our luck streaming this over the web (it worked last year). All you need to do is click here, adjust the volume, lights, etc. and let it run.
-If the film finishes early (or does not work), use the period to take care of other assignments/homework. Please stay focused and please be mature.
Creative Writing
-For you guys, this actually works out just fine. Today, we are going to continue with the normal plan. Here's what you need to do.
-Get out your character sketch on your partner. This was due today. It will be turned in (along with today's assignment) at the end of the period.
-Just like we've done a couple times before, today you are going to be playing with the idea of an "opposite character." You've come to class today with a well thought-out character sketch of your partner. Now, you need to create the opposite. Just like before, the idea here is not to be funny--rather, it is for you to show and further help develop your complex understanding of your character. So, take your character/partner and spend the hour developing a new character sketch on the opposite version of him/her. This should be approx 1-2 pages and to do it well should take you most of the period.
-When you finish, staple them both together and put them in the 4th period basket by the door. This assignment is due by the end of the period.
LA 10 Honors
-Obviously, we've got to postpone our start of Frankenstein. We'll dive in as soon as I get back (hopefully tomorrow). The plan for today, though, is relatively simple. You folks are going to try your hand at a different style vocab quiz (don't worry you know the words) and then spend the rest of the period watching The Simpsons spin on Lord of the Flies. Here's what you need to do:
-Help the sub pass out the quizzes. Read the instructions. Take the quiz, do your best. This quiz will count. Please treat this like any other quiz...no talking, etc. When you are finished, help the sub collect 'em.
-When everyone is done, designate 1 person to set up the film. I lent out my copy, so we are going to try our luck streaming this over the web (it worked last year). All you need to do is click here, adjust the volume, lights, etc. and let it run.
-If the film finishes early (or does not work), use the period to take care of other assignments/homework. Please stay focused and please be mature.
HW:
-If you have your copy of Frankenstein, be sure to bring it this week.
-Normal vocab quiz on Friday
Creative Writing
-For you guys, this actually works out just fine. Today, we are going to continue with the normal plan. Here's what you need to do.
-Get out your character sketch on your partner. This was due today. It will be turned in (along with today's assignment) at the end of the period.
-Just like we've done a couple times before, today you are going to be playing with the idea of an "opposite character." You've come to class today with a well thought-out character sketch of your partner. Now, you need to create the opposite. Just like before, the idea here is not to be funny--rather, it is for you to show and further help develop your complex understanding of your character. So, take your character/partner and spend the hour developing a new character sketch on the opposite version of him/her. This should be approx 1-2 pages and to do it well should take you most of the period.
-When you finish, staple them both together and put them in the 4th period basket by the door. This assignment is due by the end of the period.
HW:
-Fruit journals due Thursday. No exceptions.
Friday 4/16
Fri, Apr 16 2010 07:46
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Earnest Paragraphs (+ turnitin.com by 3pm)
-Took vocab quiz #22
-Discussed the plan for next week (start Frankenstein + intro readings)
Creative Writing
-Journals: Open Friday
-Due: interview notes and data
-Discuss the character sketch for Monday + get started
-Due: Earnest Paragraphs (+ turnitin.com by 3pm)
-Took vocab quiz #22
-Discussed the plan for next week (start Frankenstein + intro readings)
HW:
-If you have a copy of Frankenstein, bring it.
-Study vocab
Creative Writing
-Journals: Open Friday
-Due: interview notes and data
-Discuss the character sketch for Monday + get started
HW:
-Original character sketch based on your partner is due Monday at the start of class
-Fruit Journals are due Thursday
Thursday 4/15
Thu, Apr 15 2010 03:32
LA 10 Honors
-Due to HSPE scheduling, spent the period as a work day (Earnest paragraphs, vocab, etc.)
Creative Writing
-Due: Open Letter #3
-No journals today...got right in to interviews
-Finished up interviews
-Due to HSPE scheduling, spent the period as a work day (Earnest paragraphs, vocab, etc.)
HW:
-Earnest Paragraph (click here) due tomorrow...make sure you get this in to turnitin.com
-Vocab/Lit quiz tomorrow
Creative Writing
-Due: Open Letter #3
-No journals today...got right in to interviews
-Finished up interviews
HW:
-Fruit Journals due Thursday 4/22
-Make sure your interview data is ready to go for tomorrow
Wednesday 3/14
Wed, Apr 14 2010 01:36
LA 10 Honors
-Finished watching The Importance of Being Earnest
-Went over the Earnest questions (discussed answers, topics, themes)
-Assigned the Earnest Paragraph (click here)
Creative Writing
-No journals today
-Due: interview questions
-Assigned partners for the partner/picture piece.
-Split up and began interviews...spent the whole period. You will have tomorrow and possibly Friday to finish up.
-Finished watching The Importance of Being Earnest
-Went over the Earnest questions (discussed answers, topics, themes)
-Assigned the Earnest Paragraph (click here)
HW:
-Earnest paragraph due Friday (make sure you get it in to turnitin.com)
-Vocab quiz on Friday...it's been awhile, study.
Creative Writing
-No journals today
-Due: interview questions
-Assigned partners for the partner/picture piece.
-Split up and began interviews...spent the whole period. You will have tomorrow and possibly Friday to finish up.
HW:
-Open Letters due tomorrow
-Fruit Journals due the 22nd.
Tuesday 4/13
Tue, Apr 13 2010 02:05
LA 10 Honors
-Discussed this week's plan (finish the film, discuss the questions, write the paragraph, take vocab)
-Continued watching Earnest
Creative Writing
-Journals: "Normally, I wouldn't do this type of thing..."
-Due: Opposite character sketch (famous character...turned these in for points)
-Due: 10 potential interview questions
-Discussed tomorrow's interviews. Brainstormed questions as a class.
-Discussed this week's plan (finish the film, discuss the questions, write the paragraph, take vocab)
-Continued watching Earnest
HW:
-Study vocab...quiz Friday
-Add to your Earnest questions (if needed...we'll go over them tomorrow after the film)
Creative Writing
-Journals: "Normally, I wouldn't do this type of thing..."
-Due: Opposite character sketch (famous character...turned these in for points)
-Due: 10 potential interview questions
-Discussed tomorrow's interviews. Brainstormed questions as a class.
HW:
-Need to have an hour's worth of questions ready to go for tomorrow.
-Open Letter due Thursday
-Fruit Journals due the 22nd.
Monday 4/12
Mon, Apr 12 2010 03:30
LA 10 Honors
-Due: Earnest Questions (stamped at the start of class)
-Discussed this week's HSPE schedule
-Began watching Earnest
Creative Writing
-Journal Starter: "Earth Dot"
-Due: Character Sketch (opposite of a famous character...can turn these in tomorrow)
-Introduced partner/picture piece...read some samples.
-Discussed what to go for with interview questions (10 due tomorrow)
-Due: Earnest Questions (stamped at the start of class)
-Discussed this week's HSPE schedule
-Began watching Earnest
HW:
-Study your vocab (quiz this Friday)
Creative Writing
-Journal Starter: "Earth Dot"
-Due: Character Sketch (opposite of a famous character...can turn these in tomorrow)
-Introduced partner/picture piece...read some samples.
-Discussed what to go for with interview questions (10 due tomorrow)
HW:
-Finish up your opposite character sketch for tomorrow
-10 potential interview questions for tomorrow
Friday 4/2
Fri, Apr 2 2010 02:00
LA 10 Honors
-Due: LOTF essays + turnitin.com (by 3pm)
-Assigned the guiding questions for Earnest (click here for the play and here for the questions).
-Went to the lab and finished registering for classes with the counselors
Creative Writing
-Journals: Open Friday
-Turned in journals (29 entries)
-Turned-in all of our character work (bullets, character sketch, traffic, hollow man, sacramento, opposite sketch #1, opposite sketch #2)
-Due: LOTF essays + turnitin.com (by 3pm)
-Assigned the guiding questions for Earnest (click here for the play and here for the questions).
-Went to the lab and finished registering for classes with the counselors
HW:
-Finish your guiding questions for Earnest
-study vocab (quizzes start up the week we get back)
Creative Writing
-Journals: Open Friday
-Turned in journals (29 entries)
-Turned-in all of our character work (bullets, character sketch, traffic, hollow man, sacramento, opposite sketch #1, opposite sketch #2)
HW:
-Fruitjournals will be on the 22nd...get 'em done.
Thursday 4/1
Thu, Apr 1 2010 03:50
LA 10 Honors
-Handed back Eyes Were Watching God essays...quickly discussed (click here for the summary of what we discussed in class. Click here for the key to the numbered comments)
-Finished reading The Importance of Being Earnest + discussed the end
-Checked in on your LOTF essays
Creative Writing
-Journals (none)
-Fruitjournal check
-Due: Sacramento piece from yesterday (added these to the portfolios)
-Went to the lab and worked on developing 2 new character sketches. This time, the idea was to create "opposite" characters...from both your main character from this week, as well as one of the others from your original character bullets
-Handed back Eyes Were Watching God essays...quickly discussed (click here for the summary of what we discussed in class. Click here for the key to the numbered comments)
-Finished reading The Importance of Being Earnest + discussed the end
-Checked in on your LOTF essays
HW:
-LOTF essays due tomorrow by 3pm (turnitin.com as well...click here for turnitin instructions). Click here for the Blue Sheet w/ Monkey
-Make sure registration is ready for tomorrow's session with the counselors
Creative Writing
-Journals (none)
-Fruitjournal check
-Due: Sacramento piece from yesterday (added these to the portfolios)
-Went to the lab and worked on developing 2 new character sketches. This time, the idea was to create "opposite" characters...from both your main character from this week, as well as one of the others from your original character bullets
HW:
-Finish both character sketches from today...due at the start of class tomorrow. Make sure your character work portfolio is ready to be turned in
-Make sure your journals are ready to be turned in (30+ entries)