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HEY CLASS...NICE JOB WITH THE POLITICAL PAGES. I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE MORE!  I'M BEGINNING TO THINK WE SHOULD DO SOME RESEARCH ALONG THESE LINES BEFORE ELECTIONS. WHAT DO YOU THINK? LET ME KNOW RIGHT HERE ON THE FRONT PAGE!

 

 

--> I think the research idea is great. Maybe if people were aware if each candidates thoughts and ideas, their oppinions would be based on actual facts rather than false information.   - Samantha =]

I completly agree samantha. I think that when you make a statement about anyone you need the facts first. ---Chris

I agree with Samantha and Chris. :)   - Laiken

i dont have anything to say i just wana be a part of something...-anthony

I agree with Samantha if you really know what they are saying intead of false statements or words out into there mouths by somone else you will have a better understanding of the person you will pick! -Miranda

GOOD! WE'LL TALK ABOUT IT IN CLASS. THANKS FOR RESPONDING!

Friday, October 31

  • Ride your broom to school!
  • Bring food!
  • Party!

 

Thursday, October 30

Classwork:

  • Fahrenheit--discussion
  • Fahrenheit Study Guide

Homework:

  • Read Fahrenheit 451, pages 122-136 for Monday (or further if you can't stand the suspense!)
  • Want extra credit? Go to one of the two choices below: "The Necklace" or censorship. 

 

Wednesday, October 29

Classwork:

  • "Jabberwocky" and parts of speech: How to make sense even when the words are a little "nonsensical"!
  • Fahrenheit--of course--more sense than nonsense, I hope! [Well...tomorrow, anyway!]
  • Plan the Halloween party!

Homework:

  • Read Fahrenheit 451, pages 122-136 for Monday (or farther if you can't stand the suspense!)
  • Want extra credit? Go to one or more of the following, look around, and write about a page on what you find (due Friday at the latest:

Schools, Libraries See Hundreds of Requests to Ban Books

The American Library Association's annual list of book challenges reports more than 400 requests to remove books from schools and libraries during 2007. And Tango Makes Three, The Chocolate War, and Olive's Ocean are the top three books cited.  USA Today, October 22, 2008

. . . More on Challenged Books

"Library Backs Book on Same-Sex Parents": The Washington Post, October 23, 2008

"Champaign School Board Votes against Use of Kite Runner": The News-Gazette,October 28, 2008

 

 

Tuesday, October 28                                                                  

Classwork:                                                                                                

  • Finish discussion of "Harrison Bergeron"
  • Seminar: Utopia and Dystopia
    • What are the ideals that should be honored in a utopian society?
    • Is utopia unattainable?
    • At what cost would it be worth it if you made it work?  
  • "Jabberwocky" and parts of speech..."Twas brillig!"

Homework:

  • For those who want to wipe out a zero (or other ugly daily grade), please read "The Necklace" on page 169 of the textbook.
  • Do questions 1-15 (except #11) and answer the Literary Elements, 1-3. On page 180, do either one of the two "Literature and Writing" activities at the top of the page.

 

Monday, October 27

Classwork:

  • Picture Day--lost time but looked good!
  • Discussed "Harrison Bergeron" and short story test.

Homework

  • Read Fahrenheit 451 through the middle of page 122.
  • Do the Study Guide through questions 46.
  • REMEMBER: We are planning a HALLOWEEN PARTY. Please come with FOOD IDEAS! What are YOU willing to bring?

 

Friday, October 24

Classwork:

  • S.A.T. vocabulary quiz
  • READ FAHRENHEIT 451 in class

Homework:

  • BY MONDAY, read through page 110 (the end of Section II) in Fahrenheit 451. Do the study guide. 

     

Thursday, October 23

Classwork:

  • Short Story Test

Homework:

  • BY MONDAY, read through page 110 (the end of Section II) in Fahrenheit 451. Do the study guide. 

  • On Friday, don't forget that we have the S.A.T. vocabulary quiz. This week's quiz will include words 16-24, plus [add] "A LOT"--spelling only! This is a total of ten words. The quiz will also include the five words from last week (11-15) and five words from the first group (1-10). Total words: twenty. 

     

Wednesday, October 22

Classwork:

  • Class discussion: BLOGS
  • Class discussion: Fahrenheit 451

Homework:

  • BY MONDAY, read through page 110 (the end of Section II) in Fahrenheit 451. Do the study guide. 
  • On Friday, don't forget that we have the S.A.T. vocabulary quiz. This week's quiz will include words 16-24, plus [add] "A LOT"--spelling only! This is a total of ten words. The quiz will also include the five words from last week (11-15) and five words from the first group (1-10). Total words: twenty.

Tuesday, October 21

Classwork:

  • Look at another group's Wiki project and see how it can be improved. Criticize it constructively. Give praise where they deserve it. Use the rubric I gave you last week, but also answer the following and write it down:
    • What are they doing well?
    • How are their "visuals"?
    • What could they improve?
    • What is their rating based on the rubric? ***This will not count toward their grade, but will be helpful. It will also tell me how well you can peer edit!
  • Work on your project with these mprovements in mind. Make it EXCELLENT! You will present your project on Monday in class.  
  • Work on a BLOG question. You have three choices and may blog about one or more of the questions listed. You may work with one partner on the blogging if you wish--your choice.
  • Read Fahrenheit 451.

Homework (same as last night):

  • BY WEDNESDAY, read through page 80 in Fahrenheit 451. There are only a couple of questions from the reading on the study guide. But READ THE MATERIAL thoroughly!
  • On Friday, don't forget that we have the S.A.T. vocabulary quiz. This week's quiz will include words 16-24, plus [add] "A LOT"--spelling only! This is a total of ten words. The quiz will also include the five words from last week (11-15) and five words from the first group (1-10). Total words: twenty.

 

Monday, October 20

Classwork:

  • Look at a Wiki project from last year and see how it could have been improved.
  • Discuss Fahrenheit 451. Go over part of study guide.

Homework:

  • BY WEDNESDAY, read through page 80 in Fahrenheit 451. There are only a couple of questions from the reading on the study guide. But READ THE MATERIAL thoroughly!
  • On Friday, don't forget that we have the S.A.T. vocabulary quiz. This week's quiz will include words 16-24, plus [add] "A LOT"--spelling only! This is a total of ten words. The quiz will also include the five words from last week (11-15) and five words from the first group (1-10). Total words: twenty.

 

Friday, October 17

Classwork:

  • Quiz on S.A.T words (first 15). Remember--ALL the words from last time, plus five from this week will be tested. 
  • Should there be a quiz on the Fahrenheit material you read for today?
  • Finish discussion of "The Most Dangerous Game" analysis (yes, really!!!). BRING YOUR GROUP ANALYSIS TO CLASS ! 
  • Fahrenheit 451: Discuss and go over the Study Guide 

Homework:

  • Read pages 48 to the white space at the top of 63. Answer question 25 on the Study Guide.
  • Answer this question, too: WHY DID BOOKS STOP SELLING? You will find all the reading helpful, but especially pages 57 and 58.
  • PLEASE POST YOUR BLOG BY MONDAY, OCTOBER 20 

 

Thursday, October 16

Classroom

  • Finish your Fahrenheit 451 projects. They must be done by the end of the period--hopefully before lunch.
  • Let another team read your project and talk to you about it. You will be given a rubric to help you think through your efforts. Please be HONEST with the group you are assessing. This will NOT be a grade; it's just practice and an opportunity for you to improve your project.  
    • Do they think you covered your topic well?
    • Do they have suggestions for you?
    • Can you improve your project? If so, make some changes. 
    • Don't worry about the "Oral Presentation" included on the rubric. You will present your project on Monday.
  • If you have time after finishing your projects, you may read Fahrenheit 451--outside in the courtyard (between the old gym and Building A) if it's okay with the substitute teacher.

Homework: BY FRIDAY:

  • Read page 4 through the middle of page 48
  • Study Guide through question 24

 

Wednesday, October 15:

Classroom

  • Quiz on Fahrenheit, pages 3-24
  • Introduce/discuss Fahrenheit 451
  • Work on Fahrenheit 451 projects

Homework: BY FRIDAY:

  • Read page 4 through the middle of page 48
  • Study Guide through question 24

 

 Tuesday, October 14:

Classroom

  • S.A.T. Vocabulary quiz
  • Finish "The Most Dangerous Game" analysis
  • Group discussion of "The Most Dangerous Game

Homework

  • Read pages 3-24, Fahrenheit 451
  • Study Guide through question 15
  • Work on projects for Fahrenheit if needed. We will finish these in class tomorrow

 

FAHRENHEIT 451 PROJECT GUIDELINES--after looking at "the beginnings"

 1. Use 3-5 sources, NOT including your pictures. Keep in mind that a search engine (Google, for instance) is not a source!

 2. When you use a quote, place the URL at the end of the quote.

 3. Don't depend almost entirely on just one source (like Wikipedia, for example).

 4. Instead of using a huge "cut and paste" from a website, summarize in your own words (again citing your source). You can then tell us where to find more information.

 5. Provide us with several links to other good sources so that we can learn more about your topic.

 6. Pictures are nice in an online project, so include some if you can. You may either place the URL with the picture or make the picture the actual link. (Ask me if you need to see the "how-to" again.

 7. Please ask questions about research during class if you need help. That's why I'm here!

 

NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY OCT. 13!!!

Friday, October 10 (SPIRIT DAY):

  • S.A.T. vocabulary quiz--first ten words (spelling and definition)

  • Group work for discussion of "The Most Dangerous Game" (Literary elements, etc. from your list)
  • Work on research projects

Homework: nada, rien, niente, لا شيء, except to have a GREAT HOMECOMING WEEKEND!

 

Thursday, October 9 (CHARACTER DAY):

Classroom:

  • Questions about your projects? We'll answer them tomorrow. We will work on them again on Friday.

Homework: SAT vocabulary words quiz tomorrow. STUDY! You will spell and define the first ten words on the list.

 

Wednesday, October 8 (TACKY DAY):

Media Center:

Fahrenheit 451 project. See project page in Fahrenheit 451 folder.

Homework (due Thursday):

  • Read "The Most Dangerous Game," page 67-83
  • Do the "Focus Activity" Quickwrite on page 66 
  • Answer questions 1-15 on page 84, plus Literary Elements 1-3 

 

Tuesday, October 7 (HILLBILLY DAY):

Classroom:

  • Booth poem, symbolism
  • "The Open Window"--discussion

Homework (due Thursday):

  • Read "The Most Dangerous Game," page 67-83
  • Do the "Focus Activity"Quickwrite on page 66 
  • Answer questions 1-15 on page 84, plus Literary Elements 1-3 

 

Monday, October 6 (TEAM DAY):

Duke Blue Devils

 

 

Classroom:

  • Finish Activity Packet for "The Scarlet Ibis"
 
  • Symbolism and theme

Homework:

  • Read "The Open Window" by Saki
  • Answer questions on page 22 (1-15 except #11), plus "Writing About Literature/Examining Irony," page 23.  

 


 


 

Questions? Click here to get help.

 

 

 

Classwork:

     Discuss Fahrenheit 451

     Go over the study guide

Homework:

 

     Read Fahrenheit 451, pages 122-136 for Monday (or farther if you can't stand the suspense!)

     Need extra credit to replace a terrible daily grade? There are two choices, below: "The Necklace" and research about censorship. Take your choice! THERE ARE DUE BY FRIDAY.

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