Wed, May 6th
“It is not knowledge, but the act of learning, not possession, but the act of getting there, which grants the greatest enjoyment.”
-Carl Friedrich Gauss
We completed our two socratic seminars to finish up Things Fall Apart and Half a Yellow Sun.
Students were given the Socratic Seminar Reflection forms as well, which are due on Friday.
Due Today:
1. Socratic Seminar Pre-writes
“It is not knowledge, but the act of learning, not possession, but the act of getting there, which grants the greatest enjoyment.”
-Carl Friedrich Gauss
We completed our two socratic seminars to finish up Things Fall Apart and Half a Yellow Sun.
Students were given the Socratic Seminar Reflection forms as well, which are due on Friday.
Due Today:
1. Socratic Seminar Pre-writes
Mon, May 4th
We attended Renae Krueger's senior presentation.
We attended Renae Krueger's senior presentation.
Thurs, April 29th
“That’s the magic of revision—every cut is necessary and every cut hurts, but something new always grows.”
-Kelly Barnhill
FE #21
*He tiptoed silently through the darkness.
OR
*In English my name means_______.
In ______ (another language) it means______.
Inspired by this excerpt from The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros.
“In English my name means hope. In Spanish it means too many letters. It means sadness, it means waiting. It is like the number nine. A muddy color. It is the Mexican recordings my father plays on Sunday mornings when he is shaving, songs like sobbing…”
Prioritize Work Time for Multigenre:
1.Framework (have something available for your peer to critique today)
2.Writing (if you don’t have 7 pieces, get drafts of the others done!)
3.Revision (remember the aim is beautiful work; what can you refine in order to have a stunning final project!)
Finally, students partnered up for a peer critique of their Framework.
Due Today:
1. Peer Critiques of MultiGenre Framework
If you missed class:
1. Work on your multigenre projects!
2. Partner with another missing student for a framework critique during our next work time
“That’s the magic of revision—every cut is necessary and every cut hurts, but something new always grows.”
-Kelly Barnhill
FE #21
*He tiptoed silently through the darkness.
OR
*In English my name means_______.
In ______ (another language) it means______.
Inspired by this excerpt from The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros.
“In English my name means hope. In Spanish it means too many letters. It means sadness, it means waiting. It is like the number nine. A muddy color. It is the Mexican recordings my father plays on Sunday mornings when he is shaving, songs like sobbing…”
Prioritize Work Time for Multigenre:
1.Framework (have something available for your peer to critique today)
2.Writing (if you don’t have 7 pieces, get drafts of the others done!)
3.Revision (remember the aim is beautiful work; what can you refine in order to have a stunning final project!)
Finally, students partnered up for a peer critique of their Framework.
Due Today:
1. Peer Critiques of MultiGenre Framework
If you missed class:
1. Work on your multigenre projects!
2. Partner with another missing student for a framework critique during our next work time
Tues, April 28th
“Quality is never an accident. It is always the result of intelligent effort.”
-John Ruskin
First we read this excerpt from a piece called "On Beautiful Work" and discussed the importance of revision and why I give you guys so much work time in class.
Next students were asked to use the rubric (see Handouts Section) to see what grade they would get on their projects if they turned them in tomorrow. Then students made lists of next steps given what they discovered through this self-assessment process.
The rubrics with students self-assessment were submitted for 15 completion points, so I can see where everyone is at in process.
Finally, students had work time to work on their next steps, so they are ready for peer critiques of their frameworks on Thursday.
Due Today:
1. Self-Assessment using rubric
If you missed class:
1. Work on your multigenre projects!
2. Get me your assessment next class.
“Quality is never an accident. It is always the result of intelligent effort.”
-John Ruskin
First we read this excerpt from a piece called "On Beautiful Work" and discussed the importance of revision and why I give you guys so much work time in class.
Next students were asked to use the rubric (see Handouts Section) to see what grade they would get on their projects if they turned them in tomorrow. Then students made lists of next steps given what they discovered through this self-assessment process.
The rubrics with students self-assessment were submitted for 15 completion points, so I can see where everyone is at in process.
Finally, students had work time to work on their next steps, so they are ready for peer critiques of their frameworks on Thursday.
Due Today:
1. Self-Assessment using rubric
If you missed class:
1. Work on your multigenre projects!
2. Get me your assessment next class.
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Fri, April 24th
First we looked over the calendar and students gave feedback about timing and if things need to change in order for them to be successful. Changes were made based on that feedback. Please be sure to check the calendar to see the updated deadlines. Let me know if you have questions or concerns about them!
Next students had independent work time to get their 7th genres completed.
Finally, students partnered up for a final critique.
Due Today:
1. All 7 genres for multigenre paper
2. Peer critique
If you missed class:
1. Turn in your 7 genres ASAP!
First we looked over the calendar and students gave feedback about timing and if things need to change in order for them to be successful. Changes were made based on that feedback. Please be sure to check the calendar to see the updated deadlines. Let me know if you have questions or concerns about them!
Next students had independent work time to get their 7th genres completed.
Finally, students partnered up for a final critique.
Due Today:
1. All 7 genres for multigenre paper
2. Peer critique
If you missed class:
1. Turn in your 7 genres ASAP!
Wed, April 22nd
An Ode to Earth Day FE: we went outside and watched the world and wrote for 10min. Students had the opportunity to share (and most did and shared beautiful pieces!).
The rest of the time was work time for multigenre research projects. Remember that all 7 genres will be submitted to me (after peer critique) on Friday.
Due Today:
1. Nothing
If you missed class:
1. Complete the Earth Day writing
An Ode to Earth Day FE: we went outside and watched the world and wrote for 10min. Students had the opportunity to share (and most did and shared beautiful pieces!).
The rest of the time was work time for multigenre research projects. Remember that all 7 genres will be submitted to me (after peer critique) on Friday.
Due Today:
1. Nothing
If you missed class:
1. Complete the Earth Day writing
Mon, April 20th
First students completed their final Book Circle for the class novel.
Then students started on their Socratic Seminar Prewrites, due next week after the Socratic Seminar. Questions are below.
Due Today:
1. Book Club responses
2. Annotations
If you missed class:
1. Turn in your Book Club sheets ASAP
2. Complete the Socratic Seminar Prewrites below (one is for Things and one is for Half)
First students completed their final Book Circle for the class novel.
Then students started on their Socratic Seminar Prewrites, due next week after the Socratic Seminar. Questions are below.
Due Today:
1. Book Club responses
2. Annotations
If you missed class:
1. Turn in your Book Club sheets ASAP
2. Complete the Socratic Seminar Prewrites below (one is for Things and one is for Half)
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Thurs, April 16th
Multigenre Peer Critique #6 and then multigenre work time.
Note: the deadline for the 7th and final genre has been moved from next Wed to Fri. At that time, you will turn in all genres to me for critique.
Due Today:
1. Peer Critique
2. 6 genres in rough draft format, 3 items in annotated bibliography, and solid framework concept
If you missed class:
1. Bring in your genres ASAP.
2. Be prepared to give a peer critique on Wed to make up for the one you missed today.
Multigenre Peer Critique #6 and then multigenre work time.
Note: the deadline for the 7th and final genre has been moved from next Wed to Fri. At that time, you will turn in all genres to me for critique.
Due Today:
1. Peer Critique
2. 6 genres in rough draft format, 3 items in annotated bibliography, and solid framework concept
If you missed class:
1. Bring in your genres ASAP.
2. Be prepared to give a peer critique on Wed to make up for the one you missed today.
Tues, April 14th
Students started with FE #19:
She was surprised to find that in the silence she felt_____________
Or
When he dug his hand in the earth, he found_____________
Then they broke into their second to last book groups. I checked annotations in class & they submitted their Book Club sheets.
Finally, they had work time for either the next Book Group (meeting Monday) or their Multigenre Projects.
Due Today:
1. Book Circle sheet for discussion.
2. 5 annotations per chapter
Students started with FE #19:
She was surprised to find that in the silence she felt_____________
Or
When he dug his hand in the earth, he found_____________
Then they broke into their second to last book groups. I checked annotations in class & they submitted their Book Club sheets.
Finally, they had work time for either the next Book Group (meeting Monday) or their Multigenre Projects.
Due Today:
1. Book Circle sheet for discussion.
2. 5 annotations per chapter
March 30th-April 10th
Spring Break and then FD in Canyonlands
Spring Break and then FD in Canyonlands
Wed, March 25th
Work day for Multigenre Research projects.
Work day for Multigenre Research projects.
Tues, March 17th
Students spent the first part of class in their Book Circles discussing the reading before submitting their annotations (5 per chapter) and their Book Circle handouts.
The remainder of class was spent getting a jump on the next section of their reading, due Mon, March 23rd.
Due Today:
1. Book Circle sheet for discussion.
2. 5 annotations per chapter
Homework:
1. Reading for class novel due March 23rd (5 annotations per chapter + sheet for Book Circle)
Students spent the first part of class in their Book Circles discussing the reading before submitting their annotations (5 per chapter) and their Book Circle handouts.
The remainder of class was spent getting a jump on the next section of their reading, due Mon, March 23rd.
Due Today:
1. Book Circle sheet for discussion.
2. 5 annotations per chapter
Homework:
1. Reading for class novel due March 23rd (5 annotations per chapter + sheet for Book Circle)
Fri, March 13th
Announcement: Grades are updated. Let me know if you have questions or concerns.
First we read an excerpt from Zen and the Art of Writing by Ray Bradbury. Then we did an FE in two steps.
First students brainstormed nouns for 5min. They they used one of those nouns as inspiration for starting a piece of writing.
Next we moved into multigenre critiques.
Finally, students had time to work on either their multigenre projects or reading for next week.
Due Today:
1. Two rough drafts of pieces of your writing for multigenre research project
2. Peer critique sheet
Homework:
1. Reading for class novel due March 17th (5 annotations per chapter + sheet for Book Circle)
Announcement: Grades are updated. Let me know if you have questions or concerns.
First we read an excerpt from Zen and the Art of Writing by Ray Bradbury. Then we did an FE in two steps.
First students brainstormed nouns for 5min. They they used one of those nouns as inspiration for starting a piece of writing.
Next we moved into multigenre critiques.
Finally, students had time to work on either their multigenre projects or reading for next week.
Due Today:
1. Two rough drafts of pieces of your writing for multigenre research project
2. Peer critique sheet
Homework:
1. Reading for class novel due March 17th (5 annotations per chapter + sheet for Book Circle)
Thurs, March 5th
Students were put in partners to peer critique each other's multigenre research projects.
Jamal and Lebron
Alex and Maria
McKenzie and Oliva
Lily and Victoria
Mia and David
Adrianna & Quinn
Renae & Brendan
Zoya & Jack
Juan & Oliver
Agassi & Loan
After half of class was spent on peer critiques, the other half was for continuing to work and refine multigenre research projects.
Due Today:
1. Rough draft of a piece of your writing for multigenre research project
2. Peer critique sheet
Homework:
1. Second genre due for multigenre research project Fri, March 13th
2. Second peer critique Fri, March 13th
3. Reading for class novel due March 17th (5 annotations per chapter + sheet for Book Circle)
Students were put in partners to peer critique each other's multigenre research projects.
Jamal and Lebron
Alex and Maria
McKenzie and Oliva
Lily and Victoria
Mia and David
Adrianna & Quinn
Renae & Brendan
Zoya & Jack
Juan & Oliver
Agassi & Loan
After half of class was spent on peer critiques, the other half was for continuing to work and refine multigenre research projects.
Due Today:
1. Rough draft of a piece of your writing for multigenre research project
2. Peer critique sheet
Homework:
1. Second genre due for multigenre research project Fri, March 13th
2. Second peer critique Fri, March 13th
3. Reading for class novel due March 17th (5 annotations per chapter + sheet for Book Circle)
Tues, March 3rd
Reminder: last day to submit late work from this 9weeks is Thurs, March 5th.
Students met in their book circles, showed FD their annotations (5 per chapter) and turned in their Book Circle discussion sheets, which they needed prepared for the start of class.
We talked about expectations for peer critiques for Thurs:
* You will be partnered to provide each other feedback
* Come prepared with:
*Framework idea (or a few ideas to kick around)
*1 piece of your own writing in rough draft form
*Grading=
*40pts for having required piece of writing
*20 pts for completing a solid peer critique
If you missed class:
1. Find out the next assigned reading and role for Book Circles.
2. Submit your stuff ASAP.
3. Com prepared for peer critiques on Thurs
Due Today:
1. 5 annotations per chapter, Book Circle sheet
Homework:
1. Rough draft of a piece of your writing for multigenre research project due on Thurs March 5th
2. Reading for class novel due March 17th
Reminder: last day to submit late work from this 9weeks is Thurs, March 5th.
Students met in their book circles, showed FD their annotations (5 per chapter) and turned in their Book Circle discussion sheets, which they needed prepared for the start of class.
We talked about expectations for peer critiques for Thurs:
* You will be partnered to provide each other feedback
* Come prepared with:
*Framework idea (or a few ideas to kick around)
*1 piece of your own writing in rough draft form
*Grading=
*40pts for having required piece of writing
*20 pts for completing a solid peer critique
If you missed class:
1. Find out the next assigned reading and role for Book Circles.
2. Submit your stuff ASAP.
3. Com prepared for peer critiques on Thurs
Due Today:
1. 5 annotations per chapter, Book Circle sheet
Homework:
1. Rough draft of a piece of your writing for multigenre research project due on Thurs March 5th
2. Reading for class novel due March 17th
Fri, Feb 27th
“A snow day literally and figuratively falls from the sky, unbidden, and seems like a thing of wonder”
-Susan Orlean
First we started with FE #16. I gave the students the choice of two lines (based on the idea that some writers prefer to write about the present moment while others feel it requires distance and reflection):
1. All night the snow kept falling
2. Sunlight and green grass stretched into the distance.
Announcement:
1. All late work for this nine weeks must be submitted by Thurs, March 5th.
Next we went over Annotated Bibliographies, a requirement for your multigenre research projects (please see handout below).
We talked about expectations for your book circles on Tues:
•While you follow the protocol, I will come around to check that you have 5 annotations per chapter
•Before you leave, you will submit your sheet from the Book Circle (for whatever role you played round 1)
We talked about expectations for peer critiques for Thurs:
* You will be partnered to provide each other feedback
* Come prepared with:
*Framework idea (or a few ideas to kick around)
*1 piece of your own writing in rough draft form
*Grading=
*40pts for having required piece of writing
*20 pts for completing a solid peer critique
The rest of the time, students spent working on either their reading for Book Circles or their multigenre research projects.
If you missed class:
1. Look over the information above and let me know what questions you have
2. Complete the FE above in your Writer's Notebooks
Due Today:
1. Nothing
Homework:
1. Reading class novels due Tues, March 3rd
2. Rough draft of a piece of your writing for multigenre research project due on Thurs March 5th
“A snow day literally and figuratively falls from the sky, unbidden, and seems like a thing of wonder”
-Susan Orlean
First we started with FE #16. I gave the students the choice of two lines (based on the idea that some writers prefer to write about the present moment while others feel it requires distance and reflection):
1. All night the snow kept falling
2. Sunlight and green grass stretched into the distance.
Announcement:
1. All late work for this nine weeks must be submitted by Thurs, March 5th.
Next we went over Annotated Bibliographies, a requirement for your multigenre research projects (please see handout below).
We talked about expectations for your book circles on Tues:
•While you follow the protocol, I will come around to check that you have 5 annotations per chapter
•Before you leave, you will submit your sheet from the Book Circle (for whatever role you played round 1)
We talked about expectations for peer critiques for Thurs:
* You will be partnered to provide each other feedback
* Come prepared with:
*Framework idea (or a few ideas to kick around)
*1 piece of your own writing in rough draft form
*Grading=
*40pts for having required piece of writing
*20 pts for completing a solid peer critique
The rest of the time, students spent working on either their reading for Book Circles or their multigenre research projects.
If you missed class:
1. Look over the information above and let me know what questions you have
2. Complete the FE above in your Writer's Notebooks
Due Today:
1. Nothing
Homework:
1. Reading class novels due Tues, March 3rd
2. Rough draft of a piece of your writing for multigenre research project due on Thurs March 5th
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Wed, Feb 25th
First we wrote to FE #15: Quickly her hand moved along the shelf searching for the matches.
Next students were responsible for grading their classmates Nigeria Presentation Quizzes.
Finally, we started our Book Circles. The groups are as follows:
Things Fall Apart 1: Juan, Shawntay, Lebron, McKenzie, Olivia & Lily
Things Fall Apart 2: Luis, Victoria, Maria, Oliver, Mia & Renae
Things Fall Apart 3: Adrianna, Alex, Agassi, David & Loan
Half a Yellow Sun: Jamal, Jack, Quinn, Brendan & Zoya
Expectations for reading are as follows:
1- Books to be finished by Tues, April 14th
2- 5 annotations per chapter (Annotations can be focused on plot, characters, symbolism, themes, questions about the reading, or any other elements of fiction that stand out to you).
3- Come prepared to Book Club meetings for your assigned role (see handout below) and with the assigned reading completed (each group broke apart the reading today; please check with your group if you were absent to see what you need to get read and by when).
Note for Half a Yellow Sun group, you can modify the reading as follows:
Required Reading:
* Chap 1
* pg 36-46
* Chap 3 through page 75
* Chap 7 & 8
* Chap 10
* Chap 11, 12 & 13
* Chap 15
* Chap 16 from page 226-227-- the first natural break in the text
* Chap 17 & 18
To see what dates Book Circles will meet, please check the calendar section of the website.
If you missed class:
1. Talk to your book group to see what pages need to be finished and what your role is for the first meeting
2. Complete the FE above in your Writer's Notebooks
Due Today:
1. Nothing
Homework:
1. Reading class novels
First we wrote to FE #15: Quickly her hand moved along the shelf searching for the matches.
Next students were responsible for grading their classmates Nigeria Presentation Quizzes.
Finally, we started our Book Circles. The groups are as follows:
Things Fall Apart 1: Juan, Shawntay, Lebron, McKenzie, Olivia & Lily
Things Fall Apart 2: Luis, Victoria, Maria, Oliver, Mia & Renae
Things Fall Apart 3: Adrianna, Alex, Agassi, David & Loan
Half a Yellow Sun: Jamal, Jack, Quinn, Brendan & Zoya
Expectations for reading are as follows:
1- Books to be finished by Tues, April 14th
2- 5 annotations per chapter (Annotations can be focused on plot, characters, symbolism, themes, questions about the reading, or any other elements of fiction that stand out to you).
3- Come prepared to Book Club meetings for your assigned role (see handout below) and with the assigned reading completed (each group broke apart the reading today; please check with your group if you were absent to see what you need to get read and by when).
Note for Half a Yellow Sun group, you can modify the reading as follows:
Required Reading:
* Chap 1
* pg 36-46
* Chap 3 through page 75
* Chap 7 & 8
* Chap 10
* Chap 11, 12 & 13
* Chap 15
* Chap 16 from page 226-227-- the first natural break in the text
* Chap 17 & 18
To see what dates Book Circles will meet, please check the calendar section of the website.
If you missed class:
1. Talk to your book group to see what pages need to be finished and what your role is for the first meeting
2. Complete the FE above in your Writer's Notebooks
Due Today:
1. Nothing
Homework:
1. Reading class novels
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Mon, Feb 23rd
FD out sick, so Multigenre Research Project work time.
FD out sick, so Multigenre Research Project work time.
Wed, Feb 11th
Students used the time to work on their multigenre research projects.
We split into partners, who students worked with in order to refine and enhance their proposal ideas, due next Thurs.
Students used the time to work on their multigenre research projects.
We split into partners, who students worked with in order to refine and enhance their proposal ideas, due next Thurs.
Mon, Feb 9th
First we responded to FE #14: They say I am like my __________________.
Then students gave their Nigeria Research Presentations, taking notes on each other's projects.
We ended class with students completing the following quiz:
List two things from each group that you learned:
Group Name:_____________ (ex Economy)
1. I learned_______________
2. I also learned_____________
First we responded to FE #14: They say I am like my __________________.
Then students gave their Nigeria Research Presentations, taking notes on each other's projects.
We ended class with students completing the following quiz:
List two things from each group that you learned:
Group Name:_____________ (ex Economy)
1. I learned_______________
2. I also learned_____________
Thurs, Feb 5th
Work time for multi-genre research projects.
Work time for multi-genre research projects.
Tues, Feb 3rd
We started with FE #13: The important thing was that he had to catch his bus.
Students used the rest of the time to finish their Nigeria Research projects, which will be presented on Monday.
We started with FE #13: The important thing was that he had to catch his bus.
Students used the rest of the time to finish their Nigeria Research projects, which will be presented on Monday.
Fri, Jan 30th
Students started work on their multigenre research projects (see Handouts link on website for the assignment description, rubric and proposal form).
Students started work on their multigenre research projects (see Handouts link on website for the assignment description, rubric and proposal form).
Wed, Jan 28th
First we wrote to FE line #12: There were only three left. A lot of people shared today, which was wonderful!
Next we looked over the calendar for the next two weeks.
I showed students the editions of Half a Yellow Sun and Things Fall Apart that we will be reading in class, letting them know that they will be required to annotate and inviting them to purchase their own copies if they want to.
Finally, students had time to work on their Nigeria Research Projects. The groups are now as follows:
Geography: Luis, Vicky, Shawntay, LeBron and Arianna
People and Society: Group 1: Taylor, Teck, Lulu, McKenzie
Group 2: Alex, Loan, Lily
Politics: Maria, Mia, Ag and Renae
Economy: Juan, Oliver & Zoya
Modern Issues: David, Quinn, Jack and Jamal
Plan for upcoming classes:
Fri (1/30): work time for Multigenre Research Project
Tues (2/3): work time Nigeria Research Project
Thurs (2/5): work time for Multigenre Research Project
Mon (2/9): Nigeria Research Project presentations
If you missed class:
1. Make up the FE in your Writer's Notebook
2. Check in with your group to see how you can help with the presentation
Due Today:
1. Nothing
Homework:
1. Nothing
First we wrote to FE line #12: There were only three left. A lot of people shared today, which was wonderful!
Next we looked over the calendar for the next two weeks.
I showed students the editions of Half a Yellow Sun and Things Fall Apart that we will be reading in class, letting them know that they will be required to annotate and inviting them to purchase their own copies if they want to.
Finally, students had time to work on their Nigeria Research Projects. The groups are now as follows:
Geography: Luis, Vicky, Shawntay, LeBron and Arianna
People and Society: Group 1: Taylor, Teck, Lulu, McKenzie
Group 2: Alex, Loan, Lily
Politics: Maria, Mia, Ag and Renae
Economy: Juan, Oliver & Zoya
Modern Issues: David, Quinn, Jack and Jamal
Plan for upcoming classes:
Fri (1/30): work time for Multigenre Research Project
Tues (2/3): work time Nigeria Research Project
Thurs (2/5): work time for Multigenre Research Project
Mon (2/9): Nigeria Research Project presentations
If you missed class:
1. Make up the FE in your Writer's Notebook
2. Check in with your group to see how you can help with the presentation
Due Today:
1. Nothing
Homework:
1. Nothing
Mon, Jan 26th
First students responded to the following prompt. They had 1hr to complete their essays:
Heart of Darkness Vs. Apocalypse Now
In a one-page paper, please either write an essay comparing Heart of Darkness with Apocalypse Now or analyze Apocalypse Now’s success in reinterpreting the novel for a more modern audience.
Papers need to be at least one page, should include specific references to both texts as evidence to support your claims and should follow all conventions for papers (spelling, grammar, etc).
Then I explained the Nigeria Research Assignment (assignment description and rubric in Handouts Section of website). Students broke themselves into the following groups:
Geography: Luis, Vicky, Shawntay, LeBron and Arianna
People and Society: Group 1: Taylor, Teck, Lulu, McKenzie
Group 2: Alex
Politics: Maria, Mia, Ag and Renae
Economy: Juan & Oliver
Modern Issues: David, Quinn, Jack and Jamal
While students started to work, I returned papers to be filed in their binders (please check the Binders Requirements Section of this website to see what goes where).
Plan for upcoming classes:
Wed (1/28): work time Nigeria Research Project
Fri (1/30): work time for Multigenre Research Project
Tues (2/3): work time Nigeria Research Project
Thurs (2/5): work time for Multigenre Research Project
Mon (2/9): Nigeria Research Project presentations
If you missed class:
1. You need to set up a time to come in and complete the 1hr essay response.
Due Today:
1. Heart of Darkness Vs. Apocalypse Now Essays
Homework:
1. Nothing
First students responded to the following prompt. They had 1hr to complete their essays:
Heart of Darkness Vs. Apocalypse Now
In a one-page paper, please either write an essay comparing Heart of Darkness with Apocalypse Now or analyze Apocalypse Now’s success in reinterpreting the novel for a more modern audience.
Papers need to be at least one page, should include specific references to both texts as evidence to support your claims and should follow all conventions for papers (spelling, grammar, etc).
Then I explained the Nigeria Research Assignment (assignment description and rubric in Handouts Section of website). Students broke themselves into the following groups:
Geography: Luis, Vicky, Shawntay, LeBron and Arianna
People and Society: Group 1: Taylor, Teck, Lulu, McKenzie
Group 2: Alex
Politics: Maria, Mia, Ag and Renae
Economy: Juan & Oliver
Modern Issues: David, Quinn, Jack and Jamal
While students started to work, I returned papers to be filed in their binders (please check the Binders Requirements Section of this website to see what goes where).
Plan for upcoming classes:
Wed (1/28): work time Nigeria Research Project
Fri (1/30): work time for Multigenre Research Project
Tues (2/3): work time Nigeria Research Project
Thurs (2/5): work time for Multigenre Research Project
Mon (2/9): Nigeria Research Project presentations
If you missed class:
1. You need to set up a time to come in and complete the 1hr essay response.
Due Today:
1. Heart of Darkness Vs. Apocalypse Now Essays
Homework:
1. Nothing
Thurs, Jan 22nd
We finished watching Apocalypse Now. Afterwards, students broke into two groups and discussed the film.
If you missed class:
1. Please finish watching Apocalypse Now.
Due Today:
1. Nothing
Homework:
1. Nothing
We finished watching Apocalypse Now. Afterwards, students broke into two groups and discussed the film.
If you missed class:
1. Please finish watching Apocalypse Now.
Due Today:
1. Nothing
Homework:
1. Nothing
Tues, Jan 20
We watched the first 1:20 of Apocalypse Now. Students who read Heart of Darkness had the "Comparing Heart of Darkness and Apocalypse Now" sheet below to guide their viewing. Students who did not read Heart of Darkness had the "Analyzing Apocalypse Now" sheet below to guide their viewing.
If you missed class:
1. Please watch the first 1:20 of Apocalypse Now.
Due Today:
1. Nothing
Homework:
1. Nothing
We watched the first 1:20 of Apocalypse Now. Students who read Heart of Darkness had the "Comparing Heart of Darkness and Apocalypse Now" sheet below to guide their viewing. Students who did not read Heart of Darkness had the "Analyzing Apocalypse Now" sheet below to guide their viewing.
If you missed class:
1. Please watch the first 1:20 of Apocalypse Now.
Due Today:
1. Nothing
Homework:
1. Nothing
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Thurs, Jan 15th
Students wrote to FE#11: He didn't want to go...
Then we read an article about the filming of Apocalypse Now before viewing a trailer and discussing the focus question
After being assigned iPads, students used the remainder of the time to complete a Socratic Seminar Reflection (see below).
If you did not get your Apocalypse Now permission slip signed, please bring it to class on Tues, or you will have an alternative reading assignment in the library.
Students wrote to FE#11: He didn't want to go...
Then we read an article about the filming of Apocalypse Now before viewing a trailer and discussing the focus question
After being assigned iPads, students used the remainder of the time to complete a Socratic Seminar Reflection (see below).
If you did not get your Apocalypse Now permission slip signed, please bring it to class on Tues, or you will have an alternative reading assignment in the library.
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Tues, Jan 13th
Students were split into two groups for a Fishbowl style Socratic Seminar about Heart of Darkness. I was really impressed with their insights about the text, the questions they brought to the table and the connections they were able to make to modern times.
If you missed class:
1. You will need to write an essay in place of the Socratic Seminar. Please come see me for those requirements.
Due Today:
1. Socratic Seminar Prewrites
2. Heart of Darkness Annotations
3. Socratic Seminar Rubric
Homework:
1. Apocalypse Now permission slips signed Thurs, Jan 15th
Students were split into two groups for a Fishbowl style Socratic Seminar about Heart of Darkness. I was really impressed with their insights about the text, the questions they brought to the table and the connections they were able to make to modern times.
If you missed class:
1. You will need to write an essay in place of the Socratic Seminar. Please come see me for those requirements.
Due Today:
1. Socratic Seminar Prewrites
2. Heart of Darkness Annotations
3. Socratic Seminar Rubric
Homework:
1. Apocalypse Now permission slips signed Thurs, Jan 15th
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Fri, Jan 9th
First students split into groups to answer four questions from the last Heart of Darkness Reading Assignment.
Then students worked individually to answer the Socratic Seminar prewrites, in preparation for the Socratic Seminar on Tuesday.
Due Today:
1. Your beautiful selves in class.
If you missed class:
1. Please answer four of the questions from the Heart of Darkness Reading Assignment (see below and in Handouts Section of website).
2. Please complete the Heart of Darkness Socaratic Seminar prewrites by the time you arrive in class on Tuesday
(see below and in Handouts Section of website).
Homework:
1. Finish Heart of Darkness Socratic Seminar prewrites for Tues, Jan 13th
2. Finish Heart of Darkness Annotations for Tues, Jan 13th
3. Come prepared for the seminar with your prewrites, annotations, texts and ready to engage in a thoughtful discussion of the text.
4. Apocalypse Now permission slips signed Thurs, Jan 15th
First students split into groups to answer four questions from the last Heart of Darkness Reading Assignment.
Then students worked individually to answer the Socratic Seminar prewrites, in preparation for the Socratic Seminar on Tuesday.
Due Today:
1. Your beautiful selves in class.
If you missed class:
1. Please answer four of the questions from the Heart of Darkness Reading Assignment (see below and in Handouts Section of website).
2. Please complete the Heart of Darkness Socaratic Seminar prewrites by the time you arrive in class on Tuesday
(see below and in Handouts Section of website).
Homework:
1. Finish Heart of Darkness Socratic Seminar prewrites for Tues, Jan 13th
2. Finish Heart of Darkness Annotations for Tues, Jan 13th
3. Come prepared for the seminar with your prewrites, annotations, texts and ready to engage in a thoughtful discussion of the text.
4. Apocalypse Now permission slips signed Thurs, Jan 15th
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Wed, Jan 7th
Welcome Back!
First we read "The Benefits of Writing Go Far Beyond Building Up Your Vocabulary" by Rachel Grate (see Handouts Section of website).
Next we wrote to the following FE lines:
FE #10: I am thankful for…
OR
In spite of the rain, we…
Then students responded to this prompt: It is the spring semester of your senior year. Set an intention/goal for this class and your participation in it this year. Ex: I will come to class on time 90% on the time. Or I will spend time and energy on my multi-genre research project, creating beautiful work.
I handed out the Syllabus for Spring Semester (see Handouts Section of website) and the permission slip for watching Apocalypse Now.
We went over the reading schedule for Heart of Darkness:
*5th Reading Assignment (Final Section) Due on Fri
*Socratic Seminar prewrites started in class on Fri (due on Tues, Jan 13th)
*Socratic Seminar Tues, Jan 13th
*Annotations Tues, Jan 13th
The objective was: students read, write, speak and listen in conjunction with the African folk tale “The Gentleman and the Jungle” (see Handouts Section of website) to identify the components of traditional African literature and how it was used to convey the effects of imperialism in Kenya.
We covered a bit about Jomo Kenyata and the history of independence in Kenya. Then students worked in groups to complete the worksheet in the Handouts Section of website.
Due Today:
1. Your beautiful selves in class.
If you missed class:
1. Please read through the forms given out in class and "The Gentleman of the Jungle".
Homework:
1. Reading Heart of Darkness Part III due Fri, Jan 9th (see discussion questions in Handouts Section of website). Be prepared to discuss with your group on Friday and complete prewrites for the socratic seminar (which is on Tues, Jan 13th).
Welcome Back!
First we read "The Benefits of Writing Go Far Beyond Building Up Your Vocabulary" by Rachel Grate (see Handouts Section of website).
Next we wrote to the following FE lines:
FE #10: I am thankful for…
OR
In spite of the rain, we…
Then students responded to this prompt: It is the spring semester of your senior year. Set an intention/goal for this class and your participation in it this year. Ex: I will come to class on time 90% on the time. Or I will spend time and energy on my multi-genre research project, creating beautiful work.
I handed out the Syllabus for Spring Semester (see Handouts Section of website) and the permission slip for watching Apocalypse Now.
We went over the reading schedule for Heart of Darkness:
*5th Reading Assignment (Final Section) Due on Fri
*Socratic Seminar prewrites started in class on Fri (due on Tues, Jan 13th)
*Socratic Seminar Tues, Jan 13th
*Annotations Tues, Jan 13th
The objective was: students read, write, speak and listen in conjunction with the African folk tale “The Gentleman and the Jungle” (see Handouts Section of website) to identify the components of traditional African literature and how it was used to convey the effects of imperialism in Kenya.
We covered a bit about Jomo Kenyata and the history of independence in Kenya. Then students worked in groups to complete the worksheet in the Handouts Section of website.
Due Today:
1. Your beautiful selves in class.
If you missed class:
1. Please read through the forms given out in class and "The Gentleman of the Jungle".
Homework:
1. Reading Heart of Darkness Part III due Fri, Jan 9th (see discussion questions in Handouts Section of website). Be prepared to discuss with your group on Friday and complete prewrites for the socratic seminar (which is on Tues, Jan 13th).
Thurs, Dec 11th
Students had most of the period for contract work time. Contracts are due Mon, Dec 15th at the end of class (that class will be work time as well).
Then we had a discussion about upcoming deadlines and how best to end the semester. It was decided that Heart of Darkness will be completed and our Socratic Seminar will occur after break. The calendar has been updated to reflect these changes.
Students had most of the period for contract work time. Contracts are due Mon, Dec 15th at the end of class (that class will be work time as well).
Then we had a discussion about upcoming deadlines and how best to end the semester. It was decided that Heart of Darkness will be completed and our Socratic Seminar will occur after break. The calendar has been updated to reflect these changes.
Tues, Dec 9th
Students met in their Reading Groups to discuss their four pre-selected questions from the Heart of Darkness Reading Guide (See below). Then the second half of class was contract work time.
Students met in their Reading Groups to discuss their four pre-selected questions from the Heart of Darkness Reading Guide (See below). Then the second half of class was contract work time.
Fri, Dec 5th
Students finished off the second part of their DPS Unit Test #2. The remaining class time was used to read Heart of Darkness or for contract work.
Students finished off the second part of their DPS Unit Test #2. The remaining class time was used to read Heart of Darkness or for contract work.
Wed, Dec 3rd
Students broke into their Heart of Darkness reading groups to choose four questions to focus on while reading Part II over the next week. (see document below to see the reading guide and what questions your group decided to focus on).
Next students completed section 1 of DPS Unit Test #2. We will complete Section 2 on Friday as well as having contract work time.
Students broke into their Heart of Darkness reading groups to choose four questions to focus on while reading Part II over the next week. (see document below to see the reading guide and what questions your group decided to focus on).
Next students completed section 1 of DPS Unit Test #2. We will complete Section 2 on Friday as well as having contract work time.
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Mon, Dec 1st.
First students wrote to the FE:
12/1 FE #9 How would she remember them? OR Describe a taste, smell, sound, adventure over Thanksgiving Break.
Next we *finally* had Andre, Jack and Renae do their presentation.
Students broke into groups to discuss the Heart of Darkness questions (see below).
Finally, students had 30min to work on finishing Contract #3.
Due Today:
1. Reading Heart of Darkness pgs 65- end of Part I, as demonstrated through group discussion notes submitted to FD
If you missed class:
1. Please respond to the discussion questions below on your own and submit them ASAP.
2. Please spend time working on Contract #3.
Homework:
1. Reading Heart of Darkness Part II due Tues, Dec 9th (see discussion questions below).
2. Contract #3 due Fri, Dec 12th by midnight.
First students wrote to the FE:
12/1 FE #9 How would she remember them? OR Describe a taste, smell, sound, adventure over Thanksgiving Break.
Next we *finally* had Andre, Jack and Renae do their presentation.
Students broke into groups to discuss the Heart of Darkness questions (see below).
Finally, students had 30min to work on finishing Contract #3.
Due Today:
1. Reading Heart of Darkness pgs 65- end of Part I, as demonstrated through group discussion notes submitted to FD
If you missed class:
1. Please respond to the discussion questions below on your own and submit them ASAP.
2. Please spend time working on Contract #3.
Homework:
1. Reading Heart of Darkness Part II due Tues, Dec 9th (see discussion questions below).
2. Contract #3 due Fri, Dec 12th by midnight.
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Thurs, Nov 20th
Contract work time.
Contract work time.
Tues, Nov 18th
Students presented one piece of writing (or artistic response) from their second contract & provided each other feedback.
Students were split into group to discuss Heart of Darkness (pg 57-65) using the questions below and their own questions generated while reading. One student in each group was responsible for taking notes, which were submitted before leaving to FD.
Due Today:
1. Piece shared from second contract.
2. Reading Heart of Darkness pgs 57-65, as demonstrated through group discussion notes submitted to FD
If you missed class:
1. Please respond to the discussion questions below on your own and submit them ASAP.
2. Please come prepared to share a piece from Contract #2.
Homework:
1. Reading Heart of Darkness pg 65-83 due Monday, Dec 1st
Students presented one piece of writing (or artistic response) from their second contract & provided each other feedback.
Students were split into group to discuss Heart of Darkness (pg 57-65) using the questions below and their own questions generated while reading. One student in each group was responsible for taking notes, which were submitted before leaving to FD.
Due Today:
1. Piece shared from second contract.
2. Reading Heart of Darkness pgs 57-65, as demonstrated through group discussion notes submitted to FD
If you missed class:
1. Please respond to the discussion questions below on your own and submit them ASAP.
2. Please come prepared to share a piece from Contract #2.
Homework:
1. Reading Heart of Darkness pg 65-83 due Monday, Dec 1st
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Wed, Oct 22nd
Students split themselves into groups to research the background information needed in order to understand The Heart of Darkness (see below for assignment requirements and rubric).
Students split themselves into groups to research the background information needed in order to understand The Heart of Darkness (see below for assignment requirements and rubric).
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Mon, Oct 20th
Students were given time to work on their Unit Contracts..
Students were given time to work on their Unit Contracts..
Fri, Oct 17th
Students were given the reworked Unit Contract Requirements (see below). They each chose a unit and started working.
Students were given the reworked Unit Contract Requirements (see below). They each chose a unit and started working.
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Wed, Oct 15th
Mon, Oct 13th
Unit 1 Test in Computer Lab.
Due Today:
1. Nothing
If you missed class:
1. You will need to make up the district mandated Unit Test.
Homework:
1. Nothing
Unit 1 Test in Computer Lab.
Due Today:
1. Nothing
If you missed class:
1. You will need to make up the district mandated Unit Test.
Homework:
1. Nothing
Thurs, Oct 9th
Writer's Notebook: 10/9 FE #8 It was a grueling two day walk to the hospital from the remote forest. OR All that as a distraction.
Next, student's shared a piece from their contracts.
Logistics:
1. We will be doing the Unit Test on Monday, Oct 14th.
2. New Attendance Points=
5pts for being in class on time
2.5pts for being late
0 pts for unexcused absence
Writer's Notebook: 10/9 Contract Feedback
1. What worked about the contracts? What did you enjoy? What should we keep?
2. What did not work at the contracts? What should we change? How?
Due Today:
1. Contract #1
If you missed class:
1. Get me Contract #1 ASAP!
2. Respond to the prompts in your Writer's Notebooks
Homework:
1. Nothing
Writer's Notebook: 10/9 FE #8 It was a grueling two day walk to the hospital from the remote forest. OR All that as a distraction.
Next, student's shared a piece from their contracts.
Logistics:
1. We will be doing the Unit Test on Monday, Oct 14th.
2. New Attendance Points=
5pts for being in class on time
2.5pts for being late
0 pts for unexcused absence
Writer's Notebook: 10/9 Contract Feedback
1. What worked about the contracts? What did you enjoy? What should we keep?
2. What did not work at the contracts? What should we change? How?
Due Today:
1. Contract #1
If you missed class:
1. Get me Contract #1 ASAP!
2. Respond to the prompts in your Writer's Notebooks
Homework:
1. Nothing
Tues, Oct 7th
Writer's Notebook: 10/7 FE #7 When he saw_____________ (thing) it sent his spiraling back to ____________ (event/time).
Contract Presentation Requirements for Thurs:
•Briefly tell the group what contract you did
•Introduce the assignment
•Read at least five lines of your piece (we’d love to hear the whole thing)
•Chose a response that is an example of Beautiful Work– something you’re really proud of
Finished 3D Art Project Presentations.
Due Today:
1. 2 paragraphs about your 3D art presentations (actually due on Wed, but I accepted them today, too)
If you missed class:
1. Complete the FE in your Writer's Notebook.
2. Get me your 3D Art Project ASAP if you have not.
3. Get me your 3D Art Project 2 Paragraph Description ASAP if you have not.
Homework:
1. Contract #1 Due Thurs, Oct 9th.
Writer's Notebook: 10/7 FE #7 When he saw_____________ (thing) it sent his spiraling back to ____________ (event/time).
Contract Presentation Requirements for Thurs:
•Briefly tell the group what contract you did
•Introduce the assignment
•Read at least five lines of your piece (we’d love to hear the whole thing)
•Chose a response that is an example of Beautiful Work– something you’re really proud of
Finished 3D Art Project Presentations.
Due Today:
1. 2 paragraphs about your 3D art presentations (actually due on Wed, but I accepted them today, too)
If you missed class:
1. Complete the FE in your Writer's Notebook.
2. Get me your 3D Art Project ASAP if you have not.
3. Get me your 3D Art Project 2 Paragraph Description ASAP if you have not.
Homework:
1. Contract #1 Due Thurs, Oct 9th.
Fri, Oct 3rd
Final work day for contracts!
Final work day for contracts!
Wed, Oct 1st
Writer's Notebook: 10/1 FE # 6 She plaintively packed her bags, knowing there was nothing she could do to stay.
Then we spent the rest of the period having students present their fabulous 3D Art Projects.
If you missed class:
1. Complete the FE in your Writer's Notebook.
2. Get me your 3D Art Project ASAP.
Homework:
1. Contract #1 Due Thurs, Oct 9th.
Writer's Notebook: 10/1 FE # 6 She plaintively packed her bags, knowing there was nothing she could do to stay.
Then we spent the rest of the period having students present their fabulous 3D Art Projects.
If you missed class:
1. Complete the FE in your Writer's Notebook.
2. Get me your 3D Art Project ASAP.
Homework:
1. Contract #1 Due Thurs, Oct 9th.
Mon, September 29th
(powerpoint used in class is attached below)
Logistics:
1.Projects due Oct 1st– be prepared to present to the class
2.Friday= final work day for contracts
3.Contracts due Thurs, 10/9 (On Tues, 10/7 we will talk through presentation requirement)
Imperialism (n): 1.A policy or practice by which a country increases its power by gaining control over other areas of the world. 2.The effect that a powerful country or group of countries has in changing or influencing the way people live in other, poorer countries
Writer's Notebook: Prewrite 9/29
“Every empire seeks as its imperialistic mission not to plunder and control but to educate and liberate”
“The truth is that imperialism was never idealistic. It has always been driven by economic or strategic interests.”
Which of these two passages do you find to be most true? Why? Explain your thinking.
Students were assigned one of two readings (see below) and a partner. The completed the reading and the worksheet. Then groups were moved together to teach the other students about their readings and discuss the different takes on imperialism.
Finally, students had time to finish working on their 3D Art Projects (see rubric below).
(powerpoint used in class is attached below)
Logistics:
1.Projects due Oct 1st– be prepared to present to the class
2.Friday= final work day for contracts
3.Contracts due Thurs, 10/9 (On Tues, 10/7 we will talk through presentation requirement)
Imperialism (n): 1.A policy or practice by which a country increases its power by gaining control over other areas of the world. 2.The effect that a powerful country or group of countries has in changing or influencing the way people live in other, poorer countries
Writer's Notebook: Prewrite 9/29
“Every empire seeks as its imperialistic mission not to plunder and control but to educate and liberate”
“The truth is that imperialism was never idealistic. It has always been driven by economic or strategic interests.”
Which of these two passages do you find to be most true? Why? Explain your thinking.
Students were assigned one of two readings (see below) and a partner. The completed the reading and the worksheet. Then groups were moved together to teach the other students about their readings and discuss the different takes on imperialism.
Finally, students had time to finish working on their 3D Art Projects (see rubric below).
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Thurs, September 25th
First students responded to this prewrite in their Writer's Notebooks:
Describe a time that you made an assumption about someone else that turned out to be wrong. What was the assumption? How did you discover you were wrong? Describe the encounter.
Describe a time that someone made an assumption about you. What was the assumption? How did it feel? Describe the encounter.
Next we watched Chimamanda Adichie's TED Talk and followed it with a discussion:
https://www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_adichie_the_danger_of_a_single_story
Next students worked on their 3D projects due Wed, Oct 1st. During work time they either:
1. completed a 3D sketch
2. decided on 2 symbols
3. wrote rough drafts of their two paragraphs explaining the symbols
4. created their projects (if possible with the supplies in the room).
Then students were put in partners to critique each other's projects by answering the following questions:
1. What do you love about their project? What's inspiring?
2. What needs refinement? What's confusing? Help your partner earn an A!!
REQUIREMENTS FOR 3D ART PROJECTS: (see rubric attached below)
1- Must contain at least two symbols from cultural communities that you are a part of.
2- Must be 3D.
3- Must also submit two paragraphs explaining the symbols.
If you missed class:
Make up the prewrite and watch the video. Come talk to me about it afterwards.
Homework:
1. 3D Art Project due Wed, Oct 1st
2. Contract #1 due Oct 9th
To see the powerpoint from today, please open the document below:
First students responded to this prewrite in their Writer's Notebooks:
Describe a time that you made an assumption about someone else that turned out to be wrong. What was the assumption? How did you discover you were wrong? Describe the encounter.
Describe a time that someone made an assumption about you. What was the assumption? How did it feel? Describe the encounter.
Next we watched Chimamanda Adichie's TED Talk and followed it with a discussion:
https://www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_adichie_the_danger_of_a_single_story
Next students worked on their 3D projects due Wed, Oct 1st. During work time they either:
1. completed a 3D sketch
2. decided on 2 symbols
3. wrote rough drafts of their two paragraphs explaining the symbols
4. created their projects (if possible with the supplies in the room).
Then students were put in partners to critique each other's projects by answering the following questions:
1. What do you love about their project? What's inspiring?
2. What needs refinement? What's confusing? Help your partner earn an A!!
REQUIREMENTS FOR 3D ART PROJECTS: (see rubric attached below)
1- Must contain at least two symbols from cultural communities that you are a part of.
2- Must be 3D.
3- Must also submit two paragraphs explaining the symbols.
If you missed class:
Make up the prewrite and watch the video. Come talk to me about it afterwards.
Homework:
1. 3D Art Project due Wed, Oct 1st
2. Contract #1 due Oct 9th
To see the powerpoint from today, please open the document below:
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Tues, September 23rd
Work day for contracts. While students worked, I conferenced with them individually.
All students were asked to email me the following information by Thursday before class:
1. How much of your contract have you completed?
2. What do you still have left to do?
3. Have you used your work time in class well?
4. Will you be done by the Oct 9th deadline? (We have one more class work day next week).
Work day for contracts. While students worked, I conferenced with them individually.
All students were asked to email me the following information by Thursday before class:
1. How much of your contract have you completed?
2. What do you still have left to do?
3. Have you used your work time in class well?
4. Will you be done by the Oct 9th deadline? (We have one more class work day next week).
Fri, September 19th
Work day for contracts. While students worked, I conferenced with them individually.
Work day for contracts. While students worked, I conferenced with them individually.
Wed, September 17th
Students read an excerpt from Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (see below). Inspired by that reading, students spread out across the school and completed FE #5 Brick by Brick Sight (please come see me for more explicit instructions in order to make it up).
Then we looked at the requirements for the 3D art project (see below) and students started working on their pieces.
Students read an excerpt from Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (see below). Inspired by that reading, students spread out across the school and completed FE #5 Brick by Brick Sight (please come see me for more explicit instructions in order to make it up).
Then we looked at the requirements for the 3D art project (see below) and students started working on their pieces.
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Monday, September 15th
First we wrote to FE #4 In the distance, s/he could see ________________.
They students shared their "Where I Am From" poems with the class.
Next we read, explicated and discussed "A Few Thoughts on Multiple Identity"
First we wrote to FE #4 In the distance, s/he could see ________________.
They students shared their "Where I Am From" poems with the class.
Next we read, explicated and discussed "A Few Thoughts on Multiple Identity"
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Thursday, September 11th
Work day for contracts. Students also met individually with Ms FD, so she could check in about the college process and get a better sense of how/where students need support.
Homework:
1. "Where I Am From" poems due Mon, Sept 15th
2. Contract work if you think you need the extra time at home. Due Thurs, Oct 9th
Work day for contracts. Students also met individually with Ms FD, so she could check in about the college process and get a better sense of how/where students need support.
Homework:
1. "Where I Am From" poems due Mon, Sept 15th
2. Contract work if you think you need the extra time at home. Due Thurs, Oct 9th
Tuesday, September 9th
First we wrote to the following FE:
Using the idea of "Where I am From", list things to the prompts as I give them to you: (I would pause a minute or so between each) smells, tastes, sounds, speech, textures, sights.
Next we read and annotated the poem "Where I am From" by George Ella Lyon (google it). Then we worked in groups and as a class to do a line by line explication.
Finally students were given the following assignment:
Write "Where I am From" poems. Be sure to include smells, sights, sounds, textures and tastes. Remember: specific writing is good writing!
Due: Monday, Sept 15th. All students must read ONE line from their poems (more is optional and would be delightful!).
First we wrote to the following FE:
Using the idea of "Where I am From", list things to the prompts as I give them to you: (I would pause a minute or so between each) smells, tastes, sounds, speech, textures, sights.
Next we read and annotated the poem "Where I am From" by George Ella Lyon (google it). Then we worked in groups and as a class to do a line by line explication.
Finally students were given the following assignment:
Write "Where I am From" poems. Be sure to include smells, sights, sounds, textures and tastes. Remember: specific writing is good writing!
Due: Monday, Sept 15th. All students must read ONE line from their poems (more is optional and would be delightful!).
Wednesday, September 5th
First we wrote in response to FE #2: She opened the first box...
Then students were introduced to the contract system, which they will have time to work on each Thursday or Friday in class (depending on how the block days line up). After we looked over the requirements and the system, students chose a unit of study for their first contract and started working on it.
First we wrote in response to FE #2: She opened the first box...
Then students were introduced to the contract system, which they will have time to work on each Thursday or Friday in class (depending on how the block days line up). After we looked over the requirements and the system, students chose a unit of study for their first contract and started working on it.
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Tuesday, September 3rd
First, students had time to organize their binders into the four required sections (Readings, Assignment Descriptions, Handouts and Notes) and to label their notebooks: Writer's Notebook-- which stays in class-- and Reader's Notebook.
Next students looked at the Unit Overview and Learning Focus for our Voices of Modern Culture Unit.
Then we worked on creating a common language by defining terms from the sheet below. In groups, students made posters containing the terms, definitions, examples and symbols.
Finally, in their Writer's Notebooks students had this entry:
9/3 Seed Sentences (if you were not here in class, come see me and I will explain).
Homework:
None
First, students had time to organize their binders into the four required sections (Readings, Assignment Descriptions, Handouts and Notes) and to label their notebooks: Writer's Notebook-- which stays in class-- and Reader's Notebook.
Next students looked at the Unit Overview and Learning Focus for our Voices of Modern Culture Unit.
Then we worked on creating a common language by defining terms from the sheet below. In groups, students made posters containing the terms, definitions, examples and symbols.
Finally, in their Writer's Notebooks students had this entry:
9/3 Seed Sentences (if you were not here in class, come see me and I will explain).
Homework:
None
11_1a_2_voices_of_modern_culture_definitions_1.pdf | |
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Friday, August 29th
First students completed this starter:1. As seniors, what is your class load this year? Do you have a class where you are working on college essays? What supports do you feel like you need in preparing yourselves for college or your life after high school? How busy is your schedule?
Next we defined culture as follows and did this writing:
Culture is a way of life of a group of people– the behaviors, beliefs, values and symbols that they accept and pass by communication and imitation from one generation to the next.
Write: What are the various things that create your culture? What do you believe in? Who are the people in your life that help develop your culture?
Next students filled out an anticipation guide (see below). Then I read aloud some of the questions and asked students to move to different parts of the room labeled "Strongly Agree", "Agree", "Disagree" and "Strongly Disagree" based on their positions. We had class discussions/debates on some of the issues.
Homework:
None
First students completed this starter:1. As seniors, what is your class load this year? Do you have a class where you are working on college essays? What supports do you feel like you need in preparing yourselves for college or your life after high school? How busy is your schedule?
Next we defined culture as follows and did this writing:
Culture is a way of life of a group of people– the behaviors, beliefs, values and symbols that they accept and pass by communication and imitation from one generation to the next.
Write: What are the various things that create your culture? What do you believe in? Who are the people in your life that help develop your culture?
Next students filled out an anticipation guide (see below). Then I read aloud some of the questions and asked students to move to different parts of the room labeled "Strongly Agree", "Agree", "Disagree" and "Strongly Disagree" based on their positions. We had class discussions/debates on some of the issues.
Homework:
None
11_1a_1_anticipatory_guide_voices_of_modern_culture.pdf | |
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Wednesday, August 27th
We read "Claiming an Education" by Adrienne Rich (see below), which was followed by a class discussion and focus on the behaviors of a student claiming an education vs. one receiving an education.
Then we completed our first finger exercise (or FE). The line of inspiration I gave was: Suddenly there was a knock on the door.
Homework:
1. Introductory Powerpoint/Prezi/Poster due Fri, Aug 29th. (see attachment below).
We read "Claiming an Education" by Adrienne Rich (see below), which was followed by a class discussion and focus on the behaviors of a student claiming an education vs. one receiving an education.
Then we completed our first finger exercise (or FE). The line of inspiration I gave was: Suddenly there was a knock on the door.
Homework:
1. Introductory Powerpoint/Prezi/Poster due Fri, Aug 29th. (see attachment below).
excerpts_from_claiming_an_education.docx | |
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File Type: | docx |
Monday, August 25th
Welcome back to school! It was fantastic meeting all of you today.
First, we played name games, which gave me an opportunity to get to know you. Then we broke apart the syllabus (see syllabus link if you have misplaced your copy). Finally, we broke into groups and worked on setting class norms. You had some great suggestions, which I will work to compile into a cohesive whole.
Homework:
1. Signed syllabus due Wed, Aug 27th.
2. Introductory Powerpoint/Prezi/Poster due Fri, Aug 29th. (see attachment below).
First, we played name games, which gave me an opportunity to get to know you. Then we broke apart the syllabus (see syllabus link if you have misplaced your copy). Finally, we broke into groups and worked on setting class norms. You had some great suggestions, which I will work to compile into a cohesive whole.
Homework:
1. Signed syllabus due Wed, Aug 27th.
2. Introductory Powerpoint/Prezi/Poster due Fri, Aug 29th. (see attachment below).
introductory_powerpoint.docx | |
File Size: | 92 kb |
File Type: | docx |