Freshmen: We shared your essays; read 20 minutes tonight.
Sophomores: Read Oedipus the King for Monday.
CNF: The plan is to have all our Last Lecture stuff - essay, presentation, book - done for the next block period.
Freshmen: 8:30-11:00 at Judge on Saturday. Nice win today (my prediction - 47-36).
Friday, January 29, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Thursday, January 28
Freshmen: Today we practiced the reading skill of making inferences, primarily by reading Hemmingway's short story "Hills Like White Elephants." As you read tonight, try to read between the lines and pick up what is going on by reading what the author didn't write.
Sophomores: Today we focused on Aristotle's concept of the tragic hero and how that applies to Oedipus. You need to finish Oedipus the King for Monday.
CNF: Our plan is to have everything ready for the next block period; we'll split the block between a seminar and your lectures on your childhood dreams.
Basketball: Done tonight at 5; check out at 2:10 for pregame prep on Friday.
Sophomores: Today we focused on Aristotle's concept of the tragic hero and how that applies to Oedipus. You need to finish Oedipus the King for Monday.
CNF: Our plan is to have everything ready for the next block period; we'll split the block between a seminar and your lectures on your childhood dreams.
Basketball: Done tonight at 5; check out at 2:10 for pregame prep on Friday.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Tuesday, January 26 and Wednesday, January 27
Freshmen: Today we began two things: poetry out loud and a division and classification essay. Your poetry out loud worksheet is due Monday; your essay is due Friday. We also set the schedule for vocab, and chapter 8 is due Friday the 5th of February. Be sure to read for 20 minutes the next two nights.
Sophomores: Today we began poetry out loud and made some good progress with Oedipus the King. Your POL worksheet is due Monday, and for Thursday you need to read everything in Oedipus up to the start of the third choral ode (page 47 in my book).
CNF: This week you need to: Read The Last Lecture, write your essay on a childhood dream(s), prepare a short presentation on your childhood dreams.
Basketball: Today we're done at 5; tomorrow the bus goes at 12:15 and we're done at 2:30.
Sophomores: Today we began poetry out loud and made some good progress with Oedipus the King. Your POL worksheet is due Monday, and for Thursday you need to read everything in Oedipus up to the start of the third choral ode (page 47 in my book).
CNF: This week you need to: Read The Last Lecture, write your essay on a childhood dream(s), prepare a short presentation on your childhood dreams.
Basketball: Today we're done at 5; tomorrow the bus goes at 12:15 and we're done at 2:30.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Monday, January 25
Freshmen: Today we focused more on Division and Classification essays. For homework, read the essays on the types of presidents, and the types of friends in Models for Writers. That is your 20 minutes of reading.
Sophomores: Today we tried to build background knowledge on Oedipus and Sophocles. Read everything up to the first episode in Oedipus the King.
CNF: This week this is what we are doing: Writing an essay on your childhood dreams, reading The Last Lecture, and putting together some props/visuals for a less than 4 minute presentation on your childhood dreams.
Basketball: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday we end at 5. Wednesday, we go from 12:30-2:30.
Sophomores: Today we tried to build background knowledge on Oedipus and Sophocles. Read everything up to the first episode in Oedipus the King.
CNF: This week this is what we are doing: Writing an essay on your childhood dreams, reading The Last Lecture, and putting together some props/visuals for a less than 4 minute presentation on your childhood dreams.
Basketball: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday we end at 5. Wednesday, we go from 12:30-2:30.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Friday, January 22
Freshmen: We read another division and classification essay, this one by Dr. King. Read for 20 minutes this weekend.
Sophomores: We finished reading Beowulf today; have Sophocles for Monday.
CNF: We finished viewing The Last Lecture. Next week we will read the text, craft a lecture of our own on our childhood dreams, and also work out a presentation on the topic.
Basketball: We have a bus back after our game tonight; we will not practice Saturday, but do have a team meal; you need to do some shooting this weekend.
Sophomores: We finished reading Beowulf today; have Sophocles for Monday.
CNF: We finished viewing The Last Lecture. Next week we will read the text, craft a lecture of our own on our childhood dreams, and also work out a presentation on the topic.
Basketball: We have a bus back after our game tonight; we will not practice Saturday, but do have a team meal; you need to do some shooting this weekend.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Thursday, January 21
Freshmen: We began a study of Division and Classification essays, as well as a focus on comma rules.
Sophomores: We began studying Beowulf and focusing on how the hero is portrayed in this text.
CNF: We began viewing "The Last Lecture" today in class. Get the book for next week.
Basketball: Nice win last night. We practice until 5 tonight and check out at about 1:15 on Friday.
Sophomores: We began studying Beowulf and focusing on how the hero is portrayed in this text.
CNF: We began viewing "The Last Lecture" today in class. Get the book for next week.
Basketball: Nice win last night. We practice until 5 tonight and check out at about 1:15 on Friday.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Wednesday, January 20
Freshmen: Today we had a presentation on the Ulster Project. Read for 20 minutes tonight.
Sophomores: Today we went over the basic expectations and ideas that will inform our class. You need to return your disclosure tomorrow, get your binder for Thursday, and have The Oedipus Plays of Sophocles for Monday (get the Paul Roche translation) for Monday. For 10 points extra credit, reply to this blog and leave a comment.
CNF: Today we went over the basic expectations and ideas that will inform our class. You need to return your disclosure tomorrow, and have The Last Lecture for Monday.
Basketball: Checkout at 1:55 for our game today against Ben Lomond.
Sophomores: Today we went over the basic expectations and ideas that will inform our class. You need to return your disclosure tomorrow, get your binder for Thursday, and have The Oedipus Plays of Sophocles for Monday (get the Paul Roche translation) for Monday. For 10 points extra credit, reply to this blog and leave a comment.
CNF: Today we went over the basic expectations and ideas that will inform our class. You need to return your disclosure tomorrow, and have The Last Lecture for Monday.
Basketball: Checkout at 1:55 for our game today against Ben Lomond.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Monday, January 11
Freshmen: Today we looked at your compare and contrast essays and reviewed for vocab portion of your final exam.
Sophomores: We concluded the Masks of Eternity interview and reviewed the vocab for the final.
CNF: We concluded the our final film.
Basketball: Remember, we're done at 4:30 today, Tuesday we'll end at 2, Wednesday, we'll have study hall in my room before the game, Thursday we'll also end at 2, and Friday, you need to meet at Judge at 2 for our game.
Sophomores: We concluded the Masks of Eternity interview and reviewed the vocab for the final.
CNF: We concluded the our final film.
Basketball: Remember, we're done at 4:30 today, Tuesday we'll end at 2, Wednesday, we'll have study hall in my room before the game, Thursday we'll also end at 2, and Friday, you need to meet at Judge at 2 for our game.
Friday, January 8, 2010
Friday, January 8
Freshmen: Today we conducted a review of vocab chapters 1-6 in preparation for our final exam. Read for 20 minutes as well this weekend; your essays are due Monday.
Sophomores: We shared your echoes of the Tao and continued the interview Masks of Eternity; bring your vocab books to class on Monday and study for your finals.
CNF: We began our final film study today.
Basketball: We are at the high school up at Morgan. Be safe getting there.
Sophomores: We shared your echoes of the Tao and continued the interview Masks of Eternity; bring your vocab books to class on Monday and study for your finals.
CNF: We began our final film study today.
Basketball: We are at the high school up at Morgan. Be safe getting there.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Thursday, January 5
Freshmen: Today we looked at another Compare and Contrast essay, and then began writing our own. You need to be sure to identify the type of lead and conclusion you are using in your header, as well as which method of organization you are using (either subject by subject or point by point). Read 20 minutes tonight and bring your vocab books on Friday.
Sophomores: Today we finished your excellent presentations and began watching the interview The Masks of Eternity. Bring your vocab book to class on Friday, and read for 20 minutes tonight.
CNF: We conducted our seminar for the final chapters of Freakonomics, and will begin our final documentary tomorrow.
Basketball: I think we're probably at the high school tomorrow; check out is 1:35. We are done today at 5.
Sophomores: Today we finished your excellent presentations and began watching the interview The Masks of Eternity. Bring your vocab book to class on Friday, and read for 20 minutes tonight.
CNF: We conducted our seminar for the final chapters of Freakonomics, and will begin our final documentary tomorrow.
Basketball: I think we're probably at the high school tomorrow; check out is 1:35. We are done today at 5.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Tuesday, January 5 and Wednesday, January 6
Freshmen: Today we took an in-depth look at the compare/contrast. Read the essay on Grant and Lee in Models for writers and come Thursday with an idea for a compare and contrast essay. Read 20 minutes Tuesday and Wednesday.
Sophomores: We continued with your excellent presentations. Your revision of your journey essay and the Echoes of the Tao are due on Friday.
CNF: We finished chapters 5 and 6 from Freakonomics. Seminar on Thursday.
Basketball: We leave today at 3 for Park City. We play at Treasure Valley Middle School at 5.
Sophomores: We continued with your excellent presentations. Your revision of your journey essay and the Echoes of the Tao are due on Friday.
CNF: We finished chapters 5 and 6 from Freakonomics. Seminar on Thursday.
Basketball: We leave today at 3 for Park City. We play at Treasure Valley Middle School at 5.
Monday, January 4
Welcome back. Here's what we did:
Freshmen: Read the explanation of compare and contrast in Models for writers. Search this blog for info on your final exam. Read 20 minutes. Bring your vocab books on Friday.
Sophomores: We began your This I Believe presentations. Search the blog for info on your final exam.
CNF: We began chapters 5 and 6 in Freakonomics. These are due with 15 notes for Thursday.
Freshmen: Read the explanation of compare and contrast in Models for writers. Search this blog for info on your final exam. Read 20 minutes. Bring your vocab books on Friday.
Sophomores: We began your This I Believe presentations. Search the blog for info on your final exam.
CNF: We began chapters 5 and 6 in Freakonomics. These are due with 15 notes for Thursday.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Freshmen English Final Exam Prep
Hi. Your final exam will have three parts.
1. A vocab review of chapters 1-7. It will likely be about 50 questions.
2. A 50 question exam on the topics and concepts we have covered this semester. Use your notes, especially your vocabulary and terminology section, to help you with this. Some topics that will be covered are the 6 Traits, the reading comprehension strategies we have studied, the different types of leads and conclusions and the seven step essay process we have covered this semester, and aspects of the different types of essays we have covered.
3. An essay exam where you will be asked to write either a narrative, a descriptive/illustrative, or a definition essay. Be sure you know how to do each of them. Your essay will need to use one of the lead and conclusion techniques we have studied. I suggest brainstorming potential topics for these essays now so you don't go into the assignment cold.
1. A vocab review of chapters 1-7. It will likely be about 50 questions.
2. A 50 question exam on the topics and concepts we have covered this semester. Use your notes, especially your vocabulary and terminology section, to help you with this. Some topics that will be covered are the 6 Traits, the reading comprehension strategies we have studied, the different types of leads and conclusions and the seven step essay process we have covered this semester, and aspects of the different types of essays we have covered.
3. An essay exam where you will be asked to write either a narrative, a descriptive/illustrative, or a definition essay. Be sure you know how to do each of them. Your essay will need to use one of the lead and conclusion techniques we have studied. I suggest brainstorming potential topics for these essays now so you don't go into the assignment cold.
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