Here is a link to the chat schedule for this week. You will be expected to be there at the appointed time. If the conversation takes place without you, there is a strong chance that you will not be able to earn the credit for the eLearning experience.
Let me know immediately if something needs to be changed.
One group in period two (To Build a Fire #1) and one group in period six (Alchemist #2) still need to inform me of their chat times. I need to know immediately.
Monday, March 31, 2014
Standard 3-31-2014
We worked out our eLearning groups today. Be sure you all show up to chat at the agreed upon times. Come prepared with your 4-5 questions too. If you were absent it is your responsibility to find out which group you are in as soon as possible.
I'll return the timed writings tomorrow. Scores are on HAC right now.
Bit of a disappointment on the parallel structure, figurative language, irony quiz today. Seems we don't know this material as well as we should. I'm surprised after all we've gone through. Back to the drawing board for a little reteaching.
One last fiction push starting tomorrow.
See you soon.
I'll return the timed writings tomorrow. Scores are on HAC right now.
Bit of a disappointment on the parallel structure, figurative language, irony quiz today. Seems we don't know this material as well as we should. I'm surprised after all we've gone through. Back to the drawing board for a little reteaching.
One last fiction push starting tomorrow.
See you soon.
Honors 3-31-2014
We took the poetry quiz today. It was the final assessment of the third quarter. Overall, scores are looking pretty good for our first--and possibly only--Canvas quiz.
We scheduled the eLearning chats. If you were not here today, be sure you contact your group members A.S.A.P. You will all be expected to be present at the agreed upon time.
The PI writings will be looked at one more time before break. Have both the poem and the scene in class Wednesday. I will accept any picture/scene/poem combination this week but the final due date will be April 14.
Whole lotta Pearl tomorrow.
See you soon.
We scheduled the eLearning chats. If you were not here today, be sure you contact your group members A.S.A.P. You will all be expected to be present at the agreed upon time.
The PI writings will be looked at one more time before break. Have both the poem and the scene in class Wednesday. I will accept any picture/scene/poem combination this week but the final due date will be April 14.
Whole lotta Pearl tomorrow.
See you soon.
Saturday, March 29, 2014
Honors 3-29-2014
You have a link to the novel The Pearl, and now here is a link to the questions. You do not have to read the story. You do not have to answer the questions. But they are at your disposal should you desire to work on either one.
I'll announce groups for eLearning Monday. Be sure the short stories are read and the 4-5 questions are written.
There is a poetry quiz coming tomorrow. Please be ready to do your best. It will be the final grade of your 3rd quarter.
See you Monday.
I'll announce groups for eLearning Monday. Be sure the short stories are read and the 4-5 questions are written.
There is a poetry quiz coming tomorrow. Please be ready to do your best. It will be the final grade of your 3rd quarter.
See you Monday.
Friday, March 28, 2014
Standard 03-28-2014
Some good sites for practice!
http://www.quia.com/rr/343294.html?AP_rand=1498423326 (irony)
http://wps.prenhall.com/hss_harris_phrefguide_1/56/14508/3714243.cw/content/index.html (parallel structure)
http://www.quia.com/rr/304603.html (figurative language)
This website is blocked at school for some reason but it is a good one for additional irony practice at home.
http://www.slideshare.net/guest08131855/irony-activity (irony)
http://www.quia.com/rr/343294.html?AP_rand=1498423326 (irony)
http://wps.prenhall.com/hss_harris_phrefguide_1/56/14508/3714243.cw/content/index.html (parallel structure)
http://www.quia.com/rr/304603.html (figurative language)
This website is blocked at school for some reason but it is a good one for additional irony practice at home.
http://www.slideshare.net/guest08131855/irony-activity (irony)
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Standard 3-27-2014
How well do you understand parallel structure?
How quickly can you write or identify figurative language?
How adept are you at spotting the three types of irony?
We will find out soon. As I mentioned in class today, you will be having an assessment over these three things in the very near future. How ready will you be?
We read "The Gift of Laughter" by Allan Sherman today. Be sure to bring it to class tomorrow because we will be using it as the source material for our practice chat tomorrow. We want to make sure no one is nervous about using or unsure how to use the Canvas chat program. Any concerns or questions will be addressed tomorrow.
Speaking of the chat, you need to have your story selected by tomorrow. I'll be asking for the titles in class. You also need to have it read by Monday. In addition, you need to have 4-5 open-ended discussion questions so you can participate in the chat effectively.
See you soon.
How quickly can you write or identify figurative language?
How adept are you at spotting the three types of irony?
We will find out soon. As I mentioned in class today, you will be having an assessment over these three things in the very near future. How ready will you be?
We read "The Gift of Laughter" by Allan Sherman today. Be sure to bring it to class tomorrow because we will be using it as the source material for our practice chat tomorrow. We want to make sure no one is nervous about using or unsure how to use the Canvas chat program. Any concerns or questions will be addressed tomorrow.
Speaking of the chat, you need to have your story selected by tomorrow. I'll be asking for the titles in class. You also need to have it read by Monday. In addition, you need to have 4-5 open-ended discussion questions so you can participate in the chat effectively.
See you soon.
Honors 3-27-2014
I am impressed. You were split into groups today for the peer editing of the PI and I was quite pleased with what I saw and heard as I moved between groups. The seriousness in the approach and the insight of the comments was truly inspiring. You all were focused on the editing and I trust you all left with numerous ways to improve your writing. Now, I just hope you went home and made those improvements while the conversations were fresh in your memories.
You should be working on those poems now as well. The poem will share the theme with the scene and the picture but nothing else.
Speaking of poems, we will be having a poetry assessment soon. Monday is looking pretty good as I type this. Ask me about it tomorrow.
We will be doing a practice chat tomorrow in lab D to make sure no one is worried or confused about the eLearning coming next week. To be sure you are prepared for next week's chat, you need to have identified your story to me by tomorrow and have read it and compiled 4-5 open-ended discussion questions by Monday. You'll learn your groups Monday and sign up for a chat time as well.
See you soon.
I have found The Pearl!
You should be working on those poems now as well. The poem will share the theme with the scene and the picture but nothing else.
Speaking of poems, we will be having a poetry assessment soon. Monday is looking pretty good as I type this. Ask me about it tomorrow.
We will be doing a practice chat tomorrow in lab D to make sure no one is worried or confused about the eLearning coming next week. To be sure you are prepared for next week's chat, you need to have identified your story to me by tomorrow and have read it and compiled 4-5 open-ended discussion questions by Monday. You'll learn your groups Monday and sign up for a chat time as well.
See you soon.
I have found The Pearl!
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Standard 3-26-2014
We reached the end of our suspense unit with the culminating in class timed writing assignment. In 40 minutes you told me what you could about the suspense in "The Hitchhiker". A strong paper will have offered an intro, a well developed body with several well explained examples, and a conclusion. How well did you do?
Parallel structure and irony are taking prime spots on our agenda tomorrow. An assessment is sure to follow soon.
Have you selected your eLearning story yet? I'll be asking for it tomorrow but it is definitely due by Friday so be ready! We'll be trying a practice chat on Friday. I'll give you something to read to be prepared.
See you soon.
Parallel structure and irony are taking prime spots on our agenda tomorrow. An assessment is sure to follow soon.
Have you selected your eLearning story yet? I'll be asking for it tomorrow but it is definitely due by Friday so be ready! We'll be trying a practice chat on Friday. I'll give you something to read to be prepared.
See you soon.
Honors 3-26-2014
Have the PI rough draft in class tomorrow.
Start working on those poems for the PI.
Did you choose your story for the eLearning yet? That's due Friday. Over 20% of the honors students have already read the story and completed the vocabulary part of the assignment. Way to go!
The Pearl. It may appear that we will not finish the book anytime soon, but in reality we will complete it before spring break next Friday. Money!
Can money buy happiness?
Can ethical people be corrupted?
Are the rich bound to help those less fortunate?
Is there good in all people?
Remember the EQs.
Our poetry discussion has been completed. That can only mean that our poetry quiz will be in the coming days. But when? Not tomorrow but be prepared.
See you soon.
Start working on those poems for the PI.
Did you choose your story for the eLearning yet? That's due Friday. Over 20% of the honors students have already read the story and completed the vocabulary part of the assignment. Way to go!
The Pearl. It may appear that we will not finish the book anytime soon, but in reality we will complete it before spring break next Friday. Money!
Can money buy happiness?
Can ethical people be corrupted?
Are the rich bound to help those less fortunate?
Is there good in all people?
Remember the EQs.
Our poetry discussion has been completed. That can only mean that our poetry quiz will be in the coming days. But when? Not tomorrow but be prepared.
See you soon.
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