Freshmen: Today we had some more good presentations. You should finish Act IV from 12th Night for our next block period and begin preparing for your semester exam. Remember, there is crucial info about it in earlier posts.
Sophs: Today we read some interesting articles about marriage, the subject of the next chapter you will read in our text. Your homework is: Read the 10th and 11th Tuesdays, the Audio Visual Part III, and the 12th and 13th Tuesdays. Choose 2 of the topics Mitch and Morrie discuss and write a typed one page reaction to those topics. You had a reaction due today that you will also bring with you to class, which means you will have a total of 3 reactions for our seminar on the block day.
CNF: We read different stuff depending on your section, but it's safe to say that we read some interesting stuff. Fight some crime this weekend, or at least contemplate the relative importance of promises or the construction of the self...
Friday, May 28, 2010
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Thursday, May 27
Freshmen: Today we again had some great presentations. Remember to prepare for your final exam - info is in an earlier post - and finish Act III for Friday.
Sophs: Today we discussed the documentary as well as Tuesdays With Morrie. For homework tonight, read the 8th and 9th Tuesdays, and choose 1 topic to write a typed, double spaced reaction to.
CNF: We read chapter 3 from Batman and Philosophy - your insights were amazing.
Sophs: Today we discussed the documentary as well as Tuesdays With Morrie. For homework tonight, read the 8th and 9th Tuesdays, and choose 1 topic to write a typed, double spaced reaction to.
CNF: We read chapter 3 from Batman and Philosophy - your insights were amazing.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Tuesday, May 25 and Wednesday, May 26
Freshmen: We had more presentations today. You should check the post about semester finals so that you can begin preparing for your semester exam - just search "freshmen semester exam." Also, Act III is due for Friday.
Sophomores: Today we viewed So Much So Fast, and we will discuss it in the context of Tuesdays With Morrie on Thursday (get those reactions written). Freshmen: We had more presentations today. You should check the post about semester finals so that you can begin preparing for your semester exam - just search "western final exam."
CNF: Today we discussed whether or not the Joker (or any insane or cognitively impaired person) is morally responsible for their actions. I think the consensus is I am not responsible for any of my actions, and I appreciate the abdication... Also, Freshmen: We had more presentations today. You should check the post about semester finals so that you can begin preparing for your semester exam - just search "compelling second exam" - it'll be below the sophomore guide.
Sophomores: Today we viewed So Much So Fast, and we will discuss it in the context of Tuesdays With Morrie on Thursday (get those reactions written). Freshmen: We had more presentations today. You should check the post about semester finals so that you can begin preparing for your semester exam - just search "western final exam."
CNF: Today we discussed whether or not the Joker (or any insane or cognitively impaired person) is morally responsible for their actions. I think the consensus is I am not responsible for any of my actions, and I appreciate the abdication... Also, Freshmen: We had more presentations today. You should check the post about semester finals so that you can begin preparing for your semester exam - just search "compelling second exam" - it'll be below the sophomore guide.
Compelling Non-Fiction Second Semester Final Exam Review
Compelling Non-Fiction Second Semester Final Exam
This semester we studied the notion of what the world would be like without us, as well as what the world can be like with us. With that in mind, your final exam is to write an essay that details what specific, tangible, and measurable thing (or things) you will do in the next calendar year to make the world a better place. In the course of your essay, you should reference some of the things we have read and discussed, as well as how the thing we have read and discussed have impacted your thinking about the prompt. Your essay should be double spaced and clear of most conventions errors. The essay should have a clear beginning, middle, and end, and display depth and clarity of thought. Provide a compelling (non-fiction) title at the top when finished. Not included in your grade, but expected from me, is periodic updates from you over the next year as to how your plan is working out. Good luck, and thank you for your time and effort this semester.
This semester we studied the notion of what the world would be like without us, as well as what the world can be like with us. With that in mind, your final exam is to write an essay that details what specific, tangible, and measurable thing (or things) you will do in the next calendar year to make the world a better place. In the course of your essay, you should reference some of the things we have read and discussed, as well as how the thing we have read and discussed have impacted your thinking about the prompt. Your essay should be double spaced and clear of most conventions errors. The essay should have a clear beginning, middle, and end, and display depth and clarity of thought. Provide a compelling (non-fiction) title at the top when finished. Not included in your grade, but expected from me, is periodic updates from you over the next year as to how your plan is working out. Good luck, and thank you for your time and effort this semester.
Freshman English Second Semester Final Exam
Your second semester will have several components. Please take careful note:
1. You will have a vocab review of chapters 8-15.
2. You will have a 50 question objective exam that covers what we studied this semester. Your focus should be on the various forms of poetry (free verse, sonnet, haiku, and creative response), as well as on argumentative essays and the leads and conclusions we have studied this year.
3. You will have an essay exam that fits the following prompt (note that it's an argumentative essay, but you will be assigned which side to argue for at random):
Essay Prompt: Recently, cell phones in schools have become a hot-button topic, with strong reasons for and against allowing cell phones in schools. Imagine your school is going to ban all cell phones from the campus, even from lockers and backpacks. Anyone caught with a cell phone will be immediately suspended, regardless of circumstance. In an essay, argue (FOR or AGAINST - you will be assigned a side at random) this ban, citing evidence you have collected. You must cite the evidence correctly, either in blocked or in-text citation form, as you build your case in order to get credit. You also must use one of the lead and conclusion techniques we have studied this year, and if you use a question technique, either in the lead or conclusion, your essay will earn a grade of zero. YOU MUST TURN IN YOUR RESEARCH WITH YOUR ESSAY.
4. Fort the essay, you must do some independent research on your own prior to the exam. You must record this research on 6 3x5 cards. You must have a minimum of 3 facts FOR the ban, and 3 facts AGAINST the ban. Your 3x5s will be collected and you will get a grade for them. You will only be able to use the 3x5s on the exam - printouts, etc. will not be accepted.
1. You will have a vocab review of chapters 8-15.
2. You will have a 50 question objective exam that covers what we studied this semester. Your focus should be on the various forms of poetry (free verse, sonnet, haiku, and creative response), as well as on argumentative essays and the leads and conclusions we have studied this year.
3. You will have an essay exam that fits the following prompt (note that it's an argumentative essay, but you will be assigned which side to argue for at random):
Essay Prompt: Recently, cell phones in schools have become a hot-button topic, with strong reasons for and against allowing cell phones in schools. Imagine your school is going to ban all cell phones from the campus, even from lockers and backpacks. Anyone caught with a cell phone will be immediately suspended, regardless of circumstance. In an essay, argue (FOR or AGAINST - you will be assigned a side at random) this ban, citing evidence you have collected. You must cite the evidence correctly, either in blocked or in-text citation form, as you build your case in order to get credit. You also must use one of the lead and conclusion techniques we have studied this year, and if you use a question technique, either in the lead or conclusion, your essay will earn a grade of zero. YOU MUST TURN IN YOUR RESEARCH WITH YOUR ESSAY.
4. Fort the essay, you must do some independent research on your own prior to the exam. You must record this research on 6 3x5 cards. You must have a minimum of 3 facts FOR the ban, and 3 facts AGAINST the ban. Your 3x5s will be collected and you will get a grade for them. You will only be able to use the 3x5s on the exam - printouts, etc. will not be accepted.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Monday, May 24
Freshmen: Today we had another presentation, and also handed in your letters to the editor. Finish Act III for Friday.
Sophomores: Here is your end of the semester project. There are two options.
Option 1: Write about your personal hero. In the course of your explanation, you must touch on archetypes, the monomyth, and the four stages of the hero. You also should make allusions to heroes we have studied in class.
Option 2: Choose a person who is a hero or mentor or you, the Morrie to your Mitch, as it were. Sit down with that person, Tuesdays-With-Morrie-style, and discuss some of the issues (I'd say 5 or so) that Mitch and Morrie discuss (feel free to substitute issues that are more relevant to you if need be). Take the results of your interview and produce a long paper that summarizes what you talked about.
Regardless of which option you choose, the final product should be typed and is due in class June 3.
In class, we discussed the issues from the recent readings. Your immediate homework is the following: Read the 5th and 6th Tuesdays, the Professor Part II, and the 7th Tuesday, and write a 1 page typed double spaced reaction to two of the three topics discussed. This means you will come to class with two separate 1 page typed reactions on Thursday. Respond to the topics, not the text.
CNF: Today we read the first chapter from Batman and Philosophy and had a brief seminar on the topic. Basically, that's how class is going to play out the final few weeks - we'll read a chapter and have a seminar that same day on the reading. Graduating seniors - you are more than welcome to come by any time, either period 2 or 5.
Sophomores: Here is your end of the semester project. There are two options.
Option 1: Write about your personal hero. In the course of your explanation, you must touch on archetypes, the monomyth, and the four stages of the hero. You also should make allusions to heroes we have studied in class.
Option 2: Choose a person who is a hero or mentor or you, the Morrie to your Mitch, as it were. Sit down with that person, Tuesdays-With-Morrie-style, and discuss some of the issues (I'd say 5 or so) that Mitch and Morrie discuss (feel free to substitute issues that are more relevant to you if need be). Take the results of your interview and produce a long paper that summarizes what you talked about.
Regardless of which option you choose, the final product should be typed and is due in class June 3.
In class, we discussed the issues from the recent readings. Your immediate homework is the following: Read the 5th and 6th Tuesdays, the Professor Part II, and the 7th Tuesday, and write a 1 page typed double spaced reaction to two of the three topics discussed. This means you will come to class with two separate 1 page typed reactions on Thursday. Respond to the topics, not the text.
CNF: Today we read the first chapter from Batman and Philosophy and had a brief seminar on the topic. Basically, that's how class is going to play out the final few weeks - we'll read a chapter and have a seminar that same day on the reading. Graduating seniors - you are more than welcome to come by any time, either period 2 or 5.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Wednesday, May 19
Freshmen: We had more presentations today. Due for the block period is your final vocab chapter and due for Monday is your letter to the editor and Act II from 12th Night.
Sophomores: Today we focused on reading from the text and discussing what we read. Due for Monday is the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Tuesday sections (and the stuff in between, of course, like The Audio-Visual Part II and The Professor, and so on). Pick two of the three topics and write a typed double spaced full page reaction to each of the topics you choose (this means you will have two written reactions, each one a full page, typed, double spaced). This should be a reaction - you, writing about your thoughts on the subject - NOT a summary of what Mitch and Morrie discuss, nor a book review or your opinion about the book. Write about your thoughts on the topics they discuss.
CNF: Have 3 Cups of Tea finished for next period and be sure to bring your Osama Think Sheet. For Monday, be sure to have a copy of Batman and Philosophy.
Sophomores: Today we focused on reading from the text and discussing what we read. Due for Monday is the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Tuesday sections (and the stuff in between, of course, like The Audio-Visual Part II and The Professor, and so on). Pick two of the three topics and write a typed double spaced full page reaction to each of the topics you choose (this means you will have two written reactions, each one a full page, typed, double spaced). This should be a reaction - you, writing about your thoughts on the subject - NOT a summary of what Mitch and Morrie discuss, nor a book review or your opinion about the book. Write about your thoughts on the topics they discuss.
CNF: Have 3 Cups of Tea finished for next period and be sure to bring your Osama Think Sheet. For Monday, be sure to have a copy of Batman and Philosophy.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Tuesday, May 17
Freshmen: Obviously, we continued our presentations. Due for the block period is vocab chapter 15; due for Monday is your letter to the editor and Act II from 12th Night. Read from that play for 20 minutes each night.
Sophomores: Today we focused on reading from our book. Due for tomorrow are all the chapters up to The First Tuesday.
CNF: Get Three Cups of Tea finished for the block day, and if you can, bring some money to donate to the Central Asia Institute.
Sophomores: Today we focused on reading from our book. Due for tomorrow are all the chapters up to The First Tuesday.
CNF: Get Three Cups of Tea finished for the block day, and if you can, bring some money to donate to the Central Asia Institute.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Monday, May 17
Freshmen: Today we had more great presentations - ask someone what their sign is and then see if you can tell if they are lying about it... Read all of Act I from 12th Night for tomorrow, and be ready for vocab on the block day. Also, letter to the editor due date has been pushed back to next Monday.
Sophomores: We began Tuesdays With Morrie. You should read the first three sections tonight: The Curriculum, The Syllabus, and The Student, due for tomorrow. Vocab has been pushed back to the block day.
CNF: Finish Three Cups of Tea for the end of the week.
Sophomores: We began Tuesdays With Morrie. You should read the first three sections tonight: The Curriculum, The Syllabus, and The Student, due for tomorrow. Vocab has been pushed back to the block day.
CNF: Finish Three Cups of Tea for the end of the week.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Friday, May 14
Freshmen: Okay, one last try. Submit your essays to turnitin.com by 8 AM Saturday morning. Period 1's class ID is 2854922 and Period 6's is 2854923. The pass word is judge (all lower case). If you can't remember your own old password, simply create a new user profile. We will have a vocab exam next week - likely Thursday, but dependent somewhat upon the presentations.
Sophomores: We had an excellent seminar to conclude our reading of Hamlet. Bring Tuesdays With Morrie next week.
CNF: Keep on reading. If you want to contribute to the CAI, bring some money next week.
Sophomores: We had an excellent seminar to conclude our reading of Hamlet. Bring Tuesdays With Morrie next week.
CNF: Keep on reading. If you want to contribute to the CAI, bring some money next week.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Thursday, May 13
Freshmen: Today we had another presentation. Work on vocab for next week and have your copy of Twelfth Night for Friday.
Sophomores: Today we began looking at which archetype fits Hamlet the best. Complete your survey for class tomorrow, as well as the play, your notes, and your 3EJ.
CNF: Keep on reading Three Cups of Tea.
Sophomores: Today we began looking at which archetype fits Hamlet the best. Complete your survey for class tomorrow, as well as the play, your notes, and your 3EJ.
CNF: Keep on reading Three Cups of Tea.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Tuesday, May 11 and Wednesday, May 12
Freshmen: Today we began our presentations, and with the extra time, did some spelling and grammar exercises. Everyone should have a copy of 12th Night in class on Friday, and be working on their vocab and letters to the editor.
Sophomores: Today we focused on Joseph Campbell's monomyth, as well as archetypes and Hamlet. Due for Friday are Act 5, 5 notes, and your completed 3EJ.
CNF: Today we viewed Spurlock's Where in the World... Due for next block period is Three Cups of Tea.
Sophomores: Today we focused on Joseph Campbell's monomyth, as well as archetypes and Hamlet. Due for Friday are Act 5, 5 notes, and your completed 3EJ.
CNF: Today we viewed Spurlock's Where in the World... Due for next block period is Three Cups of Tea.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Monday, May 10
Freshmen: Today we handed in the capstone projects - they look good. I also collected the rough drafts and 3x5 cards. By Wednesday, 7:59 AM, submit your 3 essays to turnitin.com. It doesn't matter which essay you submit to Essay 1, 2, or 3, just make sure all 3 of them are in.
Sophomores: Finish 5.1 tonight; all of Act 5 is due for Friday - 5 notes, and all 7 of your 3EJ.
CNF: Keep reading Three Cups of Tea - here and at home. The goal is to have it done in 10 days.
Sophomores: Finish 5.1 tonight; all of Act 5 is due for Friday - 5 notes, and all 7 of your 3EJ.
CNF: Keep reading Three Cups of Tea - here and at home. The goal is to have it done in 10 days.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Thursday, May 6
Freshmen: We spent the period working in class - Friday will be our last in class work day. Your project is due Monday and presentations begin the next block period.
Sophomores: Today we watched a short clip about playing the role of Hamlet and took some time to read. Act IV is due for Friday; we will have a seminar that day. Be sure to have a few entries in your 3EJ. Your essay is due to turnitin.com Monday, before school.
CNF: We read from Three Cups of Tea and our goal is to have it read in two weeks.
Sophomores: Today we watched a short clip about playing the role of Hamlet and took some time to read. Act IV is due for Friday; we will have a seminar that day. Be sure to have a few entries in your 3EJ. Your essay is due to turnitin.com Monday, before school.
CNF: We read from Three Cups of Tea and our goal is to have it read in two weeks.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Tuesday, May 4 or Wednesday, May 5
Freshmen: Today we had some great presentation examples from a wonderful group of sophomores. Keep working at your project - they are due next Monday.
Sophomores: Today we began Act 4 - read 4.1 - 4.4. We also began a I Remember My Mother essay, similar to what we did last quarter. This is due to turnitin.com by Monday, 8 AM.
CNF: We talked about everybody's favorite high school football team, the Massilon Tigers, and also began Three Cups of Tea.
Sophomores: Today we began Act 4 - read 4.1 - 4.4. We also began a I Remember My Mother essay, similar to what we did last quarter. This is due to turnitin.com by Monday, 8 AM.
CNF: We talked about everybody's favorite high school football team, the Massilon Tigers, and also began Three Cups of Tea.
Monday, May 3, 2010
Monday, May 3
Freshmen: Today we focused on working on the capstone; next period we'll get some good examples of what your presentation should look like and pick presentation dates on Friday.
Sophomores: Today we had a seminar on Act III from Hamlet. No homework tonight, but you may want to get a start on chapter 15 vocab.
CNF: Today we finished Go Tigers! You need a copy of Three Cups of Tea for next period.
Sophomores: Today we had a seminar on Act III from Hamlet. No homework tonight, but you may want to get a start on chapter 15 vocab.
CNF: Today we finished Go Tigers! You need a copy of Three Cups of Tea for next period.
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