Homework for 15 and 16 October

There's a lot to get through for this Monday's posting.  Pay close attention to the instructions for each class.

Freshman Focus

Tonight I would like for you to sit down and talk with someone older than you about their high school or educational experiences.  Generate five questions about high school or education and then conduct an interview.  Remember that the person should be someone from your parent's generation or older.  No asking older siblings or cousins for thier feedback.  Write down your questions and the interview answers.  We'll begin by discussing our findings on Wednesday/Thursday.

AP English III

With the PSAT gracing our presence on Wednesday things are going to be a bit out of place.  Consider the assignments below due for Friday/Monday with the exception of the blog post which is due Wednesday/Thursday.

First, I would like for you to find your favorite pen.  It can be an ink pen, ball point, whichever you prefer, a fountain pen would work too.  Whichever type of pen you like to use, find it and bring it to class with you on Friday/Monday.  Additionally, be sure that you've read to the end of chapter four and five by Friday/Monday's class.  I know we didn't get through as much as I wanted today, but we will continue to get through more as we work through the text.  I think that even in our limited conversation we still hit on a lot of major ideas that work themselves out throughout the text.  Continue to pay attention to the different questions we raised, and how these questions are answered.  Additionally, now that you have your vocabulary assignment, be working on that.  I would like to collect your first bookmarks on 10/23 and 10/24.

Finally, in the post below this there is a discussion thread for A-day students and one for B-day students (coming after class on Tuesday).  Please respond to the thread question in a comment.  When you finish your comment, be sure to leave your name so that I can assign credit.  Only responses posted before class begins will be eligable for credit.

English IV

Next class you'll be getting up and presenting your Propaganda projects.  For tonight, I would like for you to spend some time finishing these projects so that they show your best work.  Be sure that you have completed all of the steps on the back and that you have completed a writing assignment which follows the guidelines given to you on the assignment sheet.  As part of your grade you will present your poster, explain your message, and take questions from the audience.  Be sure that you're ready.

Homework for the Weekend 10/11 and 10/12

It's crazy to think that we've had almost a full nine weeks of class already.  Remember to catch up if you're falling behind, especially with the end of the quarter coming so quickly.

Freshman Focus

Today in class most students finished their essays and then we began to present essays to the class.  We will continue this on Monday/Tuesday.  Please make sure that your essay is complete, it is correctly formatted, and that you have submitted all of your drafts.  These essays will likely be your last major grade for the quarter - be sure to make it count!

AP English III

I was very impressed to see you all getting so quickly into The Great Gatsby and unlocking a lot of meaning connected to the characters.  We didn't have a chance to work through the first two chapters, so we'll hold that off until Monday/Tuesday.  For the weekend, I would like for you to read Stephanie Ericsson's "The Ways We Lie" which is in 50 Essays or at this link.  Be sure to read carefully and annotate.  Also, you should read chapter three of The Great Gatsby.  It's my hope that next week we will begin to pull together some of these ideas and have some really amazing conversations.

Lastly, don't forget that the window for revised essays is closing soon.  Make sure that you are actively working to revise your summer essays and submit them for a new score.  Submissions must be turned in by 10/23 and 10/24.

English IV

Next week you will have your propaganda projects collected.  Please make sure that you are putting time and effort into these projects as they will count as a large major test grade.  Over the weekend you should put time into your explanation of the poster.  Explain what message you are trying to convey to the viewer of the poster and how it is that you are communicating that message.  Be sure to focus on the details of your poster.  Also, continue moving forward in Book Two of 1984.  Read chapter three and continue to note the changes in Winston as he and Julia's relationship continues to develop.

I'll see you all on the flip side!