Freshmen: Today we began a study of "Ways Poems," based on Wallace Stevens's "Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird." We started to break down, stanza by stanza, how Stevens portrays, sees, or shows the the blackbird in his poem. We will finish this on Thursday; finish the Second and Third Marking Periods, with reflections, for Monday; vocab is due on Thursday.
Sophomores: Today we focused on how Peekay's beliefs have evolved over the course of the novel and took the vocab exam. Finish the book for Friday's class, with a 3EJ and reflections, for Friday's class.
CNF: See me for info on Bigger, Stronger, Faster.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Monday, October 29, 2012
Monday, October 29
Freshmen: Today we had a seminar on the First Marking Period of Speak, and I think you did a great job commenting and asking questions about the text. The Second and Third Marking Periods are due next Monday; we will have another seminar then, and you should have a separate reflection for each Marking Period. Use the 20 minutes you are supposed to read each night to meet this due date. Due Thursday is Chapter 4 vocab. We also talked about finding a publisher for your essay, and will discuss that further on Tuesday.
Sophomores: Today our focus was on the Tao and the recurring elements, themes, ideas, images, and concepts we see in the text. Finish The Power of One for Friday; have reflections for each chapter, as well as your completed 3EJ. We are moving the vocab exam up to Wednesday, so be prepared for that.
CNF: See me with questions.
Sophomores: Today our focus was on the Tao and the recurring elements, themes, ideas, images, and concepts we see in the text. Finish The Power of One for Friday; have reflections for each chapter, as well as your completed 3EJ. We are moving the vocab exam up to Wednesday, so be prepared for that.
CNF: See me with questions.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Thursday, October 25
First off - Let's Go, Utes! We will finally break through, 24-14 against Cal.
Freshmen: Today we talked about the seventh step in our seven step essay process: Edit, polish, and publish. This is what you are to do: Make sure your essay conforms to standard form and standard spelling and punctuation. Here are a couple of things to be sure of: Have a header with name, date, lead and conclusion techniques, and your original, goal, and actual word counts. Have an interesting title top and center that is not formatted differently than the rest of your text. Be sure you double space consistently throughout and do not add extra spacing between paragraphs.
Go to easybib.com and create your bibliography. It should be the final page of your essay and be a separate page from the rest of your text.
Submit your essay to turnitin.com by 8 AM on Monday, 10/29. Also bring a paper copy to class. To submit it to turnitin.com, you must have the password, which is Judge (with a big J). The class ID numbers are 5458123 (period 1) and 5458128 (period 2).
Finally, read for 20 minutes twice over the break. The First Marking Period and your reactions are due on Monday. Vocab chapter 4 is due on Thursday.
Sophomores: Today we talked about echoes of the Tao we see in The Power of One and some ideas from your Triple Entry Journals. Finish the book for next Friday, with your Triple Entry Journal and your chapter reactions. Vocab chapter 4 is due on Thursday.
CNF: Today we had a seminar on Chapter 1 from Freakonomics.
Freshmen: Today we talked about the seventh step in our seven step essay process: Edit, polish, and publish. This is what you are to do: Make sure your essay conforms to standard form and standard spelling and punctuation. Here are a couple of things to be sure of: Have a header with name, date, lead and conclusion techniques, and your original, goal, and actual word counts. Have an interesting title top and center that is not formatted differently than the rest of your text. Be sure you double space consistently throughout and do not add extra spacing between paragraphs.
Go to easybib.com and create your bibliography. It should be the final page of your essay and be a separate page from the rest of your text.
Submit your essay to turnitin.com by 8 AM on Monday, 10/29. Also bring a paper copy to class. To submit it to turnitin.com, you must have the password, which is Judge (with a big J). The class ID numbers are 5458123 (period 1) and 5458128 (period 2).
Finally, read for 20 minutes twice over the break. The First Marking Period and your reactions are due on Monday. Vocab chapter 4 is due on Thursday.
Sophomores: Today we talked about echoes of the Tao we see in The Power of One and some ideas from your Triple Entry Journals. Finish the book for next Friday, with your Triple Entry Journal and your chapter reactions. Vocab chapter 4 is due on Thursday.
CNF: Today we had a seminar on Chapter 1 from Freakonomics.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Tuesday, October 23 and Wednesday, October 24
Freshmen: Today we focused on Step Six of our Seven Step Essay Process, which is most simply termed revision. We looked for areas in the essays to expand and clarify. We also learned about Ken Rand's The 10% Solution. Your task tonight is to revise and improve your essay, and AFTER making it as strong as you can, perform the 10% Solution on your essay. Your final copy should be ready for Thursday's class.
Your final essay should have the following components:
1. A header that includes your name, the date, the lead and conclusion techniques you are using (and use them well), and your original word count, your goal word count, and your actual word count.
2. An interesting title that is not bolded, enlarged, underlined, or put in quotes or italics.
3. Site your sources a number of times using the templates taught in They Say I Say.
4. Summarize some of your sources or arguments using the techniques taught in They Say I Say.
5. Have a clear and well-supported thesis statement.
You also should read for 20 minutes the next two nights, knowing that you need to be finished with The First Marking Period from Speak, as well as your reaction to what you have read.
Sophomores: Today our primary focus was on different types of leads and conclusions to use in essays. You should use one of these lead and conclusion techniques in your film analysis essay. Also, remember that your Echoes of the Tao are due on Thursday. Continue to read and work on your reflections and your 3EJ.
CNF: Today we focused on interpreting the data from our survey on cheating and finished reading Chapter 1 of Freakonomics. We will have a seminar on what we read on Thursday.
Your final essay should have the following components:
1. A header that includes your name, the date, the lead and conclusion techniques you are using (and use them well), and your original word count, your goal word count, and your actual word count.
2. An interesting title that is not bolded, enlarged, underlined, or put in quotes or italics.
3. Site your sources a number of times using the templates taught in They Say I Say.
4. Summarize some of your sources or arguments using the techniques taught in They Say I Say.
5. Have a clear and well-supported thesis statement.
You also should read for 20 minutes the next two nights, knowing that you need to be finished with The First Marking Period from Speak, as well as your reaction to what you have read.
Sophomores: Today our primary focus was on different types of leads and conclusions to use in essays. You should use one of these lead and conclusion techniques in your film analysis essay. Also, remember that your Echoes of the Tao are due on Thursday. Continue to read and work on your reflections and your 3EJ.
CNF: Today we focused on interpreting the data from our survey on cheating and finished reading Chapter 1 of Freakonomics. We will have a seminar on what we read on Thursday.
Monday, October 22, 2012
Monday, October 22
Freshmen: Today we made a slight tweak to the Prayer and Great Thoughts assignment and also reassigned the Letter to the Editor for quarter two. See the posts on today's blog about those assignments. We also began the novel Speak today. You need to read The First Marking Period (approximately the first 46 pages) for Monday. Also, by the start of class on Monday, you need to have a 1/2 to 1 page reaction to what we have read. This should be a short essay that focuses on what you were thinking about or feeling while reading. It may include some questions, ideas, observations, or comments, ranging on everything from style to plot to characters. On Monday we will have what is called a Socratic Seminar as we discuss the first part of the book, and your reaction will help you prepare for it.
Sophomores: Today we focused on Geel Piet and what he believes. Check the reading schedule, and keep working on your 3EJ, reflections, and Echoes assignment. I will collect your Echoes assignment; you should have three entries for Life of Pi and two for The Power of One.
CNF: Today we began Chapter 1 from Freakonomics.
Sophomores: Today we focused on Geel Piet and what he believes. Check the reading schedule, and keep working on your 3EJ, reflections, and Echoes assignment. I will collect your Echoes assignment; you should have three entries for Life of Pi and two for The Power of One.
CNF: Today we began Chapter 1 from Freakonomics.
Freshmen Second Quarter Prayer and Great Thoughts Assignment
Freshmen, we are slightly changing the P> assignment for quarter 2. Rather than typing up your entire talk, you should have notes only, either in bullet or numbered form. You will still write your great thought large on a sheet of paper as before. Remember to start and end your talk well, make eye contact, and use hand gestures and facial expressions to bring your talk alive.
Freshmen Second Quarter Letter to the Editor Assignment
Freshmen, this is a reminder that all students have a letter to the editor due 1/10/13; honors students have an additional letter due 11/29/12. You have been given a handout that explains the assignment and provides some examples, but remember that to get full credit, you must have the following components to your letter at the start of class the date it is due: The letter must be typed and include your contact information, and be in a stamped, addressed, unsealed envelope. The letters can be handed in any day prior to the due date.
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