Friday, June 13, 2008
Monday June 16 - Final
Freshman Final Exam -- Gym 7:30am -- bring pens and pencils. REview your literary terms, poetic terms, and details from the books & stories from this year. Good luck!
Friday, June 6, 2008
Final Exam - Prep Essay Assignment 6/6/2008
This weekend - you are to:
1. Print this worksheet: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dffxfkwr_36g7qtxwf9
Here is the Critical Lens Statement you are to interpret -- “Good people … are good because they’ve come to wisdom through failure.”— William Saroyan
2. Use worksheet to draft a basic 5-paragraph essay in preparation for the 9th grade Final
3. Type your essay and double space it
4. Print it and bring it in on Monday - 6/9/2008
1. Print this worksheet: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dffxfkwr_36g7qtxwf9
Here is the Critical Lens Statement you are to interpret -- “Good people … are good because they’ve come to wisdom through failure.”— William Saroyan
2. Use worksheet to draft a basic 5-paragraph essay in preparation for the 9th grade Final
3. Type your essay and double space it
4. Print it and bring it in on Monday - 6/9/2008
Monday, June 2, 2008
Friday, May 30, 2008
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Mockingbird - Ch 22-24
Read Chapters 22-24 and answer questions
Print out questions from the following link:
Chapter 22-24: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dffxfkwr_33d5j5hsf3
Print out questions from the following link:
Chapter 22-24: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dffxfkwr_33d5j5hsf3
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Memorial Day Weekend - ch 15-21
Please read chapters 15 to 21 over the long weekend and answer the questions, provided here (print out and answer)
Chapters 15-16
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dffxfkwr_30fn64k5dt
Chapters 17-18
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dffxfkwr_31fwspgvd5
Chapters 19-21
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dffxfkwr_32d8btrws5
Chapters 15-16
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dffxfkwr_30fn64k5dt
Chapters 17-18
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dffxfkwr_31fwspgvd5
Chapters 19-21
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dffxfkwr_32d8btrws5
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Mockingbird - Reminders
Thursday Night --
Read Ch. 6-8 and finish questions for 3-5
Friday Night
Read Ch. 9-11 and finish questions for 6-8 and 9-11
Finish Vocab for Ch. 1-5
Monday
Be prepared to share out answers to questions 3-11
Tuesday
Quiz - Ch. 1-11
Read Ch. 6-8 and finish questions for 3-5
Friday Night
Read Ch. 9-11 and finish questions for 6-8 and 9-11
Finish Vocab for Ch. 1-5
Monday
Be prepared to share out answers to questions 3-11
Tuesday
Quiz - Ch. 1-11
Friday, May 9, 2008
To Kill a Mockingbird -- WEB QUEST
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD -- WEB QUEST
In this classic novel, Scout narrates the story of her youth growing up in Maycomb, Alabama. The situations in this novel will make you laugh, gasp in disbelief, feel outraged, and even question your own society.
It is important for you to understand the life and time of the South during the 1930's. This was a time when racism and prejudice were prevalent; poverty was rampant due to the Great Depression; and children were not meant to be heard. Life was hard.
In order to show you these life and times, you are to follow the task and steps below.
TASK
To submit a Viewer's Literacy Guide answering questions while working through the web sites below.
DIRECTIONS
I. Using the selected Web sites, view and read about life in the South during the Great Depression.
DIRECTIONS
I. Using the selected Web sites, view and read about life in the South during the Great Depression.
The Viewer's Literacy Guide will direct you on what to view. http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dffxfkwr_28hfpxgdj5
2. Growing Up Black during the 1930's -- http://library.thinkquest.org/12111/mculley.html?tqskip1=1&tqtime=0730
7. Photographs of Greensboro, Alabama -- mailto:SUBJ%2B@band(United%2BStates--Alabama--Greensboro%2B))%2B@FIELD(COLLID%2Bfsa))
8. Photographs of Selma, Alabama -- mailto:SUBJ%2B@band(United%2BStates--Alabama--Dallas%2BCounty--Selma%2B))%2B@FIELD(COLLID%2Bfsa))
9. Photographs of Eutaw, Alabama mailto:SUBJ%2B@band(United%2BStates--Alabama--Eutaw%2B))%2B@FIELD(COLLID%2Bfsa)
II. Follow the steps and complete the Viewer's Literacy Guide . Print out this guide, complete it, and submit it to me. The guide tells you what sites to look at and when. Please read each piece carefully.
Evaluations
Viewer's Literacy Guide -- make sure this is detailed and in complete sentences.
Conclusion
-- These activities were designed to help you:
-- to identify elements of living during the Great Depression
-- to determine what life was like in the South during the 1930's
-- to examine prejudice, stereotypes, and racism within society
-- to question our treatment of others
Cybrary
This site is an informational site for students reading and writing about TKAM. Watch out for some of the sections -- they are student responses and may not be completely accurate. Also some of the additional links to this link may not work.
http://www.elwood.k12.nf.ca/ThemLit_Theme%20Essays_01/memorable_quotes_from_to_kill_a_.htmThis site contains some memorable quotations from the novel.
http://www.learn.co.uk/default.asp?WCI=Unit&WCU=5300This site gives some general definitions of terms from the novel as well as links as to how they apply to the novel. It's important to click on the links at the bottom of most pages in order to find the needed information.
http://english.unitecnology.ac.nz/resources/units/mockingbird/scripts.htmlThis site contains activities for scripts and storyboards. You might use it to locate pages of events in the novel for characters, setting, or themes.
http://www.ih.k12.oh.us/hs/eng/hurd/prereadi.htmThis site is general background information. Some of the links within the text work; some do not.
http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/FTrials/scottsboro/SB_HRrep.htmlThis site accounts the Scottsboro trial, upon which the trial of Tom Robinson is based. Many comparisons can be made between the two.
http://docsouth.unc.edu/index.htmlThis site contains many links to the information on the American South; it is not TKAM specific, but you may enjoy it for background reading.
http://www.fsu.edu/~CandI/ENGLISH/webquests/mocking.htmAnother school site about the novel -- scroll to the Resources section, which contains a number of extension sites.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-15481_19268_20778-52530--,00.htmlThis site lists prices for items during the Great Depression.
http://mockingbird.chebucto.org/bio.htmlThis site provides biography information of the novel's author, Harper Lee.
http://www.elwood.k12.nf.ca/ThemLit_Theme%20Essays_01/memorable_quotes_from_to_kill_a_.htmThis site contains some memorable quotations from the novel.
http://www.learn.co.uk/default.asp?WCI=Unit&WCU=5300This site gives some general definitions of terms from the novel as well as links as to how they apply to the novel. It's important to click on the links at the bottom of most pages in order to find the needed information.
http://english.unitecnology.ac.nz/resources/units/mockingbird/scripts.htmlThis site contains activities for scripts and storyboards. You might use it to locate pages of events in the novel for characters, setting, or themes.
http://www.ih.k12.oh.us/hs/eng/hurd/prereadi.htmThis site is general background information. Some of the links within the text work; some do not.
http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/FTrials/scottsboro/SB_HRrep.htmlThis site accounts the Scottsboro trial, upon which the trial of Tom Robinson is based. Many comparisons can be made between the two.
http://docsouth.unc.edu/index.htmlThis site contains many links to the information on the American South; it is not TKAM specific, but you may enjoy it for background reading.
http://www.fsu.edu/~CandI/ENGLISH/webquests/mocking.htmAnother school site about the novel -- scroll to the Resources section, which contains a number of extension sites.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-15481_19268_20778-52530--,00.htmlThis site lists prices for items during the Great Depression.
http://mockingbird.chebucto.org/bio.htmlThis site provides biography information of the novel's author, Harper Lee.
To Kill a Mockingbird -- 5/9 - Chapter 1
This weekend read CHAPTER 1 of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeFriday, May 2, 2008
Sunday, April 27, 2008
R&J--HW Assignment MONDAY NIGHT
TASK: Assume the role of director and cut the following scene. You must make decisions as to what can be eliminated without ruining the scene. You must consider what is essential and must be communicated to an audience.- You may only CUT – you may NOT ADD.
- USE PENCIL to begin and then make your CUTS permanent in light ink.
- You must cut AT LEAST ONE-THIRD to ONE-HALF of the script.
- Download and printout the document from the link provided.
- Complete the assignment and bring in the cut script.
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dffxfkwr_26949v9pcj
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Happy Bard-day, Bill!
Yes - it's Shakespeare's birthday. To celebrate - here are the last set of questions for IV & V! (You know - if you want to get started on them.)
ACT IV -- http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dffxfkwr_249xgspfcr
ACT V -- http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dffxfkwr_25f98dpgfp
Friday, April 18, 2008
Romeo & Juliet Update
Finish Reading Romeo & Juliet Act III and answer the questions given out in class on Friday. If you were absent or misplaced them. Here they are.
R&J Act III Questions http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dffxfkwr_23d4m4h3ct
You should also do yourself a favor and finish reading as much of the play as possible. When we return from break - we're going to blaze through the rest of the work and move onto our last novel.
Don't forget to relax.
R&J Act III Questions http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dffxfkwr_23d4m4h3ct
You should also do yourself a favor and finish reading as much of the play as possible. When we return from break - we're going to blaze through the rest of the work and move onto our last novel.
Don't forget to relax.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Period 3 - Reading Blog 6 - Due Midnight - Sunday March 30
Your response journal entry is to be at least one full paragraph. 7-12 sentences is an acceptable length.
NOTE: If you run into trouble expanding your thoughts -- after each statement/sentence ask yourself a few questions, such as Why, How, When, Where, What -- this will force you to dig deeper into your responses.
Be Sure To:
Type your response first in a Word document Run the spell/grammar check to avoid easily corrected mistakes such as capitalizing, spelling, punctuation, etc.
Then Cut & Paste the response into the Post.
In your HEADING Be Sure To include:
Your name (first, last)
The Book Title
The Author's Name
Use this sentence starter prompt to begin your 1 paragraph response:
In my book __________, by _________, one section I was able to visualize was on page ____. The passage states "___________."I was able to visualize this because... (Focus on the words, phrases and language used to create the image in your mind.)
NOTE: If you run into trouble expanding your thoughts -- after each statement/sentence ask yourself a few questions, such as Why, How, When, Where, What -- this will force you to dig deeper into your responses.
Be Sure To:
Type your response first in a Word document Run the spell/grammar check to avoid easily corrected mistakes such as capitalizing, spelling, punctuation, etc.
Then Cut & Paste the response into the Post.
In your HEADING Be Sure To include:
Your name (first, last)
The Book Title
The Author's Name
Use this sentence starter prompt to begin your 1 paragraph response:
In my book __________, by _________, one section I was able to visualize was on page ____. The passage states "___________."I was able to visualize this because... (Focus on the words, phrases and language used to create the image in your mind.)
Period 8 - Reading Blog 6 - Due Midnight - Sunday March 30
Your response journal entry is to be at least one full paragraph. 7-12 sentences is an acceptable length.
NOTE: If you run into trouble expanding your thoughts -- after each statement/sentence ask yourself a few questions, such as Why, How, When, Where, What -- this will force you to dig deeper into your responses.
Be Sure To:
Type your response first in a Word document Run the spell/grammar check to avoid easily corrected mistakes such as capitalizing, spelling, punctuation, etc.
Then Cut & Paste the response into the Post.
In your HEADING Be Sure To include:
Your name (first, last)
The Book Title
The Author's Name
Use this sentence starter prompt to begin your 1 paragraph response:
In my book __________, by _________, one section I was able to visualize was on page ____. The passage states "___________."I was able to visualize this because... (Focus on the words, phrases and language used to create the image in your mind.)
NOTE: If you run into trouble expanding your thoughts -- after each statement/sentence ask yourself a few questions, such as Why, How, When, Where, What -- this will force you to dig deeper into your responses.
Be Sure To:
Type your response first in a Word document Run the spell/grammar check to avoid easily corrected mistakes such as capitalizing, spelling, punctuation, etc.
Then Cut & Paste the response into the Post.
In your HEADING Be Sure To include:
Your name (first, last)
The Book Title
The Author's Name
Use this sentence starter prompt to begin your 1 paragraph response:
In my book __________, by _________, one section I was able to visualize was on page ____. The passage states "___________."I was able to visualize this because... (Focus on the words, phrases and language used to create the image in your mind.)
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Period 3-Reading Blog 5-Due Midnight Sunday - 3/16
Your response journal entry is to be at least one full paragraph. 7-12 sentences is an acceptable length.
NOTE: If you run into trouble expanding your thoughts -- after each statement/sentence ask yourself a few questions, such as Why, How, When, Where, What -- this will force you to dig deeper into your responses.
Be Sure To:
Type your response first in a Word document
Run the spell/grammar check to avoid easily corrected mistakes such as capitalizing, spelling, punctuation, etc.
Then Cut & Paste the response into the Post.
In your HEADING Be Sure To include:
Your name (first, last)
The Book Title
The Author's Name
Use this sentence starter prompt to begin your 1 paragraph response: As of this reading, I (would or would not) recommend the book ___________, by ___________, because… [Cite 2 or 3 examples from the book with page #'s to either back up why someone should read the book - or why they should not]
NOTE: If you run into trouble expanding your thoughts -- after each statement/sentence ask yourself a few questions, such as Why, How, When, Where, What -- this will force you to dig deeper into your responses.
Be Sure To:
Type your response first in a Word document
Run the spell/grammar check to avoid easily corrected mistakes such as capitalizing, spelling, punctuation, etc.
Then Cut & Paste the response into the Post.
In your HEADING Be Sure To include:
Your name (first, last)
The Book Title
The Author's Name
Use this sentence starter prompt to begin your 1 paragraph response: As of this reading, I (would or would not) recommend the book ___________, by ___________, because… [Cite 2 or 3 examples from the book with page #'s to either back up why someone should read the book - or why they should not]
Period 8-Reading Blog 5-Due Midnight Sunday - 3/16
Your response journal entry is to be at least one full paragraph. 7-12 sentences is an acceptable length.
NOTE: If you run into trouble expanding your thoughts -- after each statement/sentence ask yourself a few questions, such as Why, How, When, Where, What -- this will force you to dig deeper into your responses.
Be Sure To:
Type your response first in a Word document
Run the spell/grammar check to avoid easily corrected mistakes such as capitalizing, spelling, punctuation, etc.
Then Cut & Paste the response into the Post.
In your HEADING Be Sure To include:
Your name (first, last)
The Book Title
The Author's Name
Use this sentence starter prompt to begin your 1 paragraph response: As of this reading, I (would or would not) recommend the book ___________, by ___________, because… [Cite 2 or 3 examples from the book with page #'s to either back up why someone should read the book - or why they should not]
NOTE: If you run into trouble expanding your thoughts -- after each statement/sentence ask yourself a few questions, such as Why, How, When, Where, What -- this will force you to dig deeper into your responses.
Be Sure To:
Type your response first in a Word document
Run the spell/grammar check to avoid easily corrected mistakes such as capitalizing, spelling, punctuation, etc.
Then Cut & Paste the response into the Post.
In your HEADING Be Sure To include:
Your name (first, last)
The Book Title
The Author's Name
Use this sentence starter prompt to begin your 1 paragraph response: As of this reading, I (would or would not) recommend the book ___________, by ___________, because… [Cite 2 or 3 examples from the book with page #'s to either back up why someone should read the book - or why they should not]
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Period 3 - Reading Blog 4 - Due Midnight Mon. 3/10
Your response journal entry is to be at least one full paragraph. 9-12 sentences is an acceptable length.
NOTE: If you run into trouble expanding your thoughts -- after each statement/sentence ask yourself a few questions, such as Why, How, When, Where, What -- this will force you to dig deeper into your responses.
Be Sure To: Type your response first in a Word document Run the spell/grammar check to avoid easily corrected mistakes such as capitalizing, spelling, punctuation, etc. Then Cut & Paste the response into the Post.
In your HEADING Be Sure To include:
Your name (first, last)
The Book Title
The Author's Name
Use this sentence starter prompt to begin your 1 paragraph response: In my book __________, if I could offer one piece of advice to the main character _________, it would be this - _______________ . I would offer this advice because on page # ___________ [defend your advice based on events that have happened in the book - and explain how & why your advice is good]
NOTE: If you run into trouble expanding your thoughts -- after each statement/sentence ask yourself a few questions, such as Why, How, When, Where, What -- this will force you to dig deeper into your responses.
Be Sure To: Type your response first in a Word document Run the spell/grammar check to avoid easily corrected mistakes such as capitalizing, spelling, punctuation, etc. Then Cut & Paste the response into the Post.
In your HEADING Be Sure To include:
Your name (first, last)
The Book Title
The Author's Name
Use this sentence starter prompt to begin your 1 paragraph response: In my book __________, if I could offer one piece of advice to the main character _________, it would be this - _______________ . I would offer this advice because on page # ___________ [defend your advice based on events that have happened in the book - and explain how & why your advice is good]
Period 8 - Reading Blog 4 - Due Midnight Mon 3/10
Your response journal entry is to be at least one full paragraph. 9-12 sentences is an acceptable length.
NOTE: If you run into trouble expanding your thoughts -- after each statement/sentence ask yourself a few questions, such as Why, How, When, Where, What -- this will force you to dig deeper into your responses.
Be Sure To: Type your response first in a Word document Run the spell/grammar check to avoid easily corrected mistakes such as capitalizing, spelling, punctuation, etc. Then Cut & Paste the response into the Post.
In your HEADING Be Sure To include:
Your name (first, last)
The Book Title
The Author's Name
Use this sentence starter prompt to begin your 1 paragraph response: In my book __________, if I could offer one piece of advice to the main character _________, it would be this - _______________ . I would offer this advice because on page # ___________ [defend your advice based on events that have happened in the book - and explain how & why your advice is good]
NOTE: If you run into trouble expanding your thoughts -- after each statement/sentence ask yourself a few questions, such as Why, How, When, Where, What -- this will force you to dig deeper into your responses.
Be Sure To: Type your response first in a Word document Run the spell/grammar check to avoid easily corrected mistakes such as capitalizing, spelling, punctuation, etc. Then Cut & Paste the response into the Post.
In your HEADING Be Sure To include:
Your name (first, last)
The Book Title
The Author's Name
Use this sentence starter prompt to begin your 1 paragraph response: In my book __________, if I could offer one piece of advice to the main character _________, it would be this - _______________ . I would offer this advice because on page # ___________ [defend your advice based on events that have happened in the book - and explain how & why your advice is good]
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Revised Posts Coming-Parents & Students Beware!
I apologize for not having updates this week. The technology was not on our side. However - this week we are finishing the presentations for the Hero's Journey! So far many of the projects have been wonderful and a lot of fun to see.
Our next work is the classic play Romeo & Juliet. You will be asked to keep your big old textbook at home to read. I will have copies in class to refer to. If you want to buy your own copy (and everyone should own one at some point - let me know), I can arrange a discount and extra credit!!! We will NOT study this play as a 'regular old book' -- rather we will dig into it from a performers point-of-view.
You will learn how to fight with swords, how to speak verse, how to fall in love and how to die with dignity. We will make Leonardo feel ashamed! Yes, we will see that great version of the play - as well as many others.
Get ready to work your buns off.
Oh - and a new round of blogs will carry us into the next few weeks beginning this weekend.
Our next work is the classic play Romeo & Juliet. You will be asked to keep your big old textbook at home to read. I will have copies in class to refer to. If you want to buy your own copy (and everyone should own one at some point - let me know), I can arrange a discount and extra credit!!! We will NOT study this play as a 'regular old book' -- rather we will dig into it from a performers point-of-view.
You will learn how to fight with swords, how to speak verse, how to fall in love and how to die with dignity. We will make Leonardo feel ashamed! Yes, we will see that great version of the play - as well as many others.
Get ready to work your buns off.
Oh - and a new round of blogs will carry us into the next few weeks beginning this weekend.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Late Work and Missing Work Reminder
If assignments are turned in early, bonus points will be added.
If assignments are late, ½ of a letter grade will be deducted for each day it is past due.
If assignments are more than 2 days past due, they will not be accepted.
If you are absent and an assignment is late – you must have Acceptable Documentation [written parent note (no e-mail), doctor’s note, school letter, etc.]. The determination of the grade will be on a case-by-case basis.
Field Trips, College Visits, Guidance Meetings, etc. are not an excuse from turning assignments in early or on time. If you are leaving the school grounds, put the work in my mailbox. South Tower – Room 210.
A Music Lesson is not an acceptable excuse for missing an exam/quiz or from turning assignments in early or on time.
Make-up work or extra-credit assignments will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Period 3 - Reading Blog 3 - Due Monday 2/11/08-Midnight
Your response journal entry is to be at least one full paragraph.
If you run into trouble expanding your thoughts -- after each statement/sentence ask yourself a few questions, such as Why, How, When, Where, What -- this will force you to dig deeper into your responses.
Be Sure To:
Type your response first in a Word document Run the spell/grammar check to avoid easily corrected mistakes.
Then Cut & Paste the response into the Post.
In your HEADING Be Sure To include:
Your name (first, last)
The Book Title
The Author's Name
Use this sentence starter prompt to begin your 1 paragraph response:
In my book __________, by _________, one prediction I can make about what will happen next is ________________, because…
NO LESS THAN 9 sentences is an acceptable length.
If you run into trouble expanding your thoughts -- after each statement/sentence ask yourself a few questions, such as Why, How, When, Where, What -- this will force you to dig deeper into your responses.
Be Sure To:
Type your response first in a Word document Run the spell/grammar check to avoid easily corrected mistakes.
Then Cut & Paste the response into the Post.
In your HEADING Be Sure To include:
Your name (first, last)
The Book Title
The Author's Name
Use this sentence starter prompt to begin your 1 paragraph response:
In my book __________, by _________, one prediction I can make about what will happen next is ________________, because…
Period 8 - Reading Blog 3 - Due Monday 2/11/08--Midnight
Your response journal entry is to be at least one full paragraph.
NO LESS THAN 9 sentences is an acceptable length.
If you run into trouble expanding your thoughts -- after each statement/sentence ask yourself a few questions, such as Why, How, When, Where, What -- this will force you to dig deeper into your responses.
Be Sure To:
Type your response first in a Word document Run the spell/grammar check to avoid easily corrected mistakes.
Then Cut & Paste the response into the Post.
In your HEADING Be Sure To include:
Your name (first, last)
The Book Title
The Author's Name
Use this sentence starter prompt to begin your 1 paragraph response:
In my book __________, by _________, one prediction I can make about what will happen next is ________________, because…
NO LESS THAN 9 sentences is an acceptable length.
If you run into trouble expanding your thoughts -- after each statement/sentence ask yourself a few questions, such as Why, How, When, Where, What -- this will force you to dig deeper into your responses.
Be Sure To:
Type your response first in a Word document Run the spell/grammar check to avoid easily corrected mistakes.
Then Cut & Paste the response into the Post.
In your HEADING Be Sure To include:
Your name (first, last)
The Book Title
The Author's Name
Use this sentence starter prompt to begin your 1 paragraph response:
In my book __________, by _________, one prediction I can make about what will happen next is ________________, because…
Friday, February 1, 2008
Period 3 - Reading Blog 2 - Due: Midnight 2/2/08
Your response journal entry is to be at least one full paragraph Remember -- between 7 and 12 sentences is an acceptable length. If you run into trouble expanding your thoughts -- after each statement/sentence ask yourself a few questions, such as Why, How, When, Where, What -- this will force you to dig deeper into your responses.
Be Sure To:
Type your response first in a Word document Run the spell/grammar check to avoid easily corrected mistakes.
Then Cut & Paste the response into the Post.
In your HEADING Be Sure To include:
Your name (first, last)
The Book Title
The Author's Name
Use this sentence starter prompt to begin your 1 paragraph response:
As of this reading, in my book __________ I have learned the following lessons _________. I (can or cannot) apply these lessons to my own life because…
Be Sure To:
Type your response first in a Word document Run the spell/grammar check to avoid easily corrected mistakes.
Then Cut & Paste the response into the Post.
In your HEADING Be Sure To include:
Your name (first, last)
The Book Title
The Author's Name
Use this sentence starter prompt to begin your 1 paragraph response:
As of this reading, in my book __________ I have learned the following lessons _________. I (can or cannot) apply these lessons to my own life because…
Period 8 - Reading Blog 2 - Due: Midnight 2/2/08
Your response journal entry is to be at least one full paragraph Remember -- between 7 and 12 sentences is an acceptable length. If you run into trouble expanding your thoughts -- after each statement/sentence ask yourself a few questions, such as Why, How, When, Where, What -- this will force you to dig deeper into your responses.
Be Sure To:
Type your response first in a Word document
Run the spell/grammar check to avoid easily corrected mistakes.
Then Cut & Paste the response into the Post.
In your HEADING Be Sure To include:
Your name (first, last)
The Book Title
The Author's Name
Use this sentence starter prompt to begin your 1 paragraph response:
As of this reading, in my book __________ I have learned the following lessons _________. I (can or cannot) apply these lessons to my own life because…
Be Sure To:
Type your response first in a Word document
Run the spell/grammar check to avoid easily corrected mistakes.
Then Cut & Paste the response into the Post.
In your HEADING Be Sure To include:
Your name (first, last)
The Book Title
The Author's Name
Use this sentence starter prompt to begin your 1 paragraph response:
As of this reading, in my book __________ I have learned the following lessons _________. I (can or cannot) apply these lessons to my own life because…
Monday, January 28, 2008
Hero Project Presentations
The 1st part of your projects were returned on Monday. You should work on editing it for spelling, grammar, content and style. We will begin assigning presentation days this week.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Period Three (3): Spring Reader Response Journal Entry #1 - Due Jan 19 2008
Your response journal entry is to be at least one full paragraph
Remember -- between 7 and 12 sentences is an acceptable length. If you run into trouble expanding your thoughts -- after each statement/sentence ask yourself a few questions, such as Why, How, When, Where, What -- this will force you to dig deeper into your responses.
— Reading this section today made me feel (concentrate on one emotion: happy, sad, angry, etc.) ___________________, because… [Explain fully and cite proof - with chapter and page #]
Remember -- between 7 and 12 sentences is an acceptable length. If you run into trouble expanding your thoughts -- after each statement/sentence ask yourself a few questions, such as Why, How, When, Where, What -- this will force you to dig deeper into your responses.
Be Sure To:
- Type your response first in a Word document
- Run the spell/grammar check to avoid easily corrected mistakes.
- Then Cut & Paste the response into the Post.
- Your name (first, last)
- The Book Title
- The Author's Name
— Reading this section today made me feel (concentrate on one emotion: happy, sad, angry, etc.) ___________________, because… [Explain fully and cite proof - with chapter and page #]
Period Eight (8): Spring Reader Response Journal Entry #1 - Due Jan 19, 2008
Your response journal entry is to be at least one full paragraph
Remember -- between 7 and 12 sentences is an acceptable length. If you run into trouble expanding your thoughts -- after each statement/sentence ask yourself a few questions, such as Why, How, When, Where, What -- this will force you to dig deeper into your responses.
Be Sure To:
— Reading this section today made me feel (concentrate on one emotion: happy, sad, angry, etc.) ___________________, because… [Explain fully and cite proof - with chapter and page #]
Remember -- between 7 and 12 sentences is an acceptable length. If you run into trouble expanding your thoughts -- after each statement/sentence ask yourself a few questions, such as Why, How, When, Where, What -- this will force you to dig deeper into your responses.
Be Sure To:
- Type your response first in a Word document
- Run the spell/grammar check to avoid easily corrected mistakes.
- Then Cut & Paste the response into the Post.
- Your name (first, last)
- The Book Title
- The Author's Name
— Reading this section today made me feel (concentrate on one emotion: happy, sad, angry, etc.) ___________________, because… [Explain fully and cite proof - with chapter and page #]
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Hero Project - Due January 17, 2008
WRITING
You are to create a PowerPoint Presentation that tells the story of your hero's adventure.
Be Sure to:
Have a minimum of 9 Slides for the 9 Stages (A Minimum of 1 Slide per Stage)
The text should only be a MAXIMUM of a few lines for each slide
Consider having 1 graphic or drawing accompany each slide to assist showing the action of each stage.
You may need to scan in the graphics / drawings if you are creating them yourself.
You may need more than 1 graphic / drawing to show the action.
When you design the presentation think about how children's books are designed - in many ways this is what the PowerPoint presentation will resemble
Consider the use of color, sound and the different transitions between slides that PowerPoint offers. (If you look at the Star Wars films, the directors of the different films use a lot of the same transitions - fades, wipes, clockwise wipes, etc.)
EDITING and REVISING
Run the text through the spell check
Practice narrating the slide show. If your narration sounds clunky – you may need to go back and substitute words that look right on paper – but don’t communicate what you want when you read aloud.
PRESENTING
You will present the PowerPoint document and tell your story
TURN IN PROJECT
You will have to print out the slideshow as a “Handout” with 3 slides per pace
Hand Write in the notes section what stage of the Hero’s Journey is being presented in each slide.
To print handouts go to:
File – Print
Drop Down Menu – Print What
Choose – Handouts
Slides Per Page - 3
Friday, January 4, 2008
8th Period -- Reader Response Journal: Due - Monday, Jan 7
Each response journal entry is to be at least one full paragraph (between 6 and 8 sentences is an acceptable length).
o In your heading be sure to your name (first, last).
o In your heading be sure to write the title and author.
Use the sentence starter prompt to begin your 1 paragraph response:
— In my book I (would like / would not like) to hang out with the character of __________, because…
o In your heading be sure to your name (first, last).
o In your heading be sure to write the title and author.
Use the sentence starter prompt to begin your 1 paragraph response:
— In my book I (would like / would not like) to hang out with the character of __________, because…
3rd Period -- Reader Response Journal: Due Monday, Jan.7
Each response journal entry is to be at least one full paragraph (between 6 and 8 sentences is an acceptable length).
o In your heading be sure to your name (first, last).
o In your heading be sure to write the title and author.
Use the sentence starter prompt to begin your 1 paragraph response:
— In my book I (would like / would not like) to hang out with the character of __________, because…
o In your heading be sure to your name (first, last).
o In your heading be sure to write the title and author.
Use the sentence starter prompt to begin your 1 paragraph response:
— In my book I (would like / would not like) to hang out with the character of __________, because…
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