AP Literature
Today in class we had a lot of great work going on related to themes and the way that they are developed through a text. We really enjoyed seeing the work that you did and the questions that you developed related to this text.
Tonight/This Weekend there's Chapter 3. Be sure that you're looking at the themes, topics, motifs, and Mersault. What's changing? How is it changing? Why is the change important?
If your tests or annotations are missing, be sure that they are complete by the end of the week. Any missing projects should also be turned in this week to be considered on-time. We'll hopefully have everything back to you next week.
AP Research
Today we had our next ethical dilemma as well as our work with the DRAFT proposal form (simple really is better). I enjoyed having the opportunity to conference with you today. If we didn't talk today, then we'll talk on Tuesday. The ethical dilemma assessment will fall on Thursday!
Be sure that you are updating your PREP folder as we are working in this unit. Your expert adviser research should go in Weekly Work; there should also be the Planning Out the Work document that should be updated daily. Today, if we conferenced, be sure to log that in the conferences folder.
The proposal folder should also be populated. There's the DPS proposal form, copies of any questions or surveys, consent forms, and the DRAFT form.
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Homework for A-Day: 6 November 2019
AP Research
Today we had our next ethical dilemma as well as our work with the DRAFT proposal form (simple really is better). I enjoyed having the opportunity to conference with you today. If we didn't talk today, then we'll talk on Friday.
Be sure that you are updating your PREP folder as we are working in this unit. Your expert adviser research should go in Weekly Work; there should also be the Planning Out the Work document that should be updated daily. Today, if we conferenced, be sure to log that in the conferences folder.
The proposal folder should also be populated. There's the DPS proposal form, copies of any questions or surveys, consent forms, and the DRAFT form.
Russian I
Today in class we reviewed the way that we do conjugations for first and second type. It's an important process to learn. Be sure that you are taking a look at the process for first or second and then to learn the endings that are connected to each person.
Use the slides to remind yourself of the process. Use Duolingo to review too. I'm available for extra help if you need it. We also have exercises for practice too.
Next class we have our quiz on verb conjugation types and our city projects are due. Be ready for these assignments!
Advanced Russian
It was all about using the language today in class so that we could accomplish some key goals. It's really all about vocabulary right now - because knowing some of our key words and phrases will help us to make the choices that we need to make. Be sure that you're focused on vocabulary, declensions, and conjugations as we prepare for the assessment on Friday.
The assessment will focus on vocabulary (Everyone) and then be different for the different classes after that. Russian II will be deciding on which aspect and why. Russian III and IV will be looking at new vocabulary and declensions of those new vocabulary words.
Be sure - Russian II - that you have decided on a text for your aspect project. Also be sure to look over your exercises and your notes to review. If you have questions on exercises, I'm available outside of class.
Today we had our next ethical dilemma as well as our work with the DRAFT proposal form (simple really is better). I enjoyed having the opportunity to conference with you today. If we didn't talk today, then we'll talk on Friday.
Be sure that you are updating your PREP folder as we are working in this unit. Your expert adviser research should go in Weekly Work; there should also be the Planning Out the Work document that should be updated daily. Today, if we conferenced, be sure to log that in the conferences folder.
The proposal folder should also be populated. There's the DPS proposal form, copies of any questions or surveys, consent forms, and the DRAFT form.
Russian I
Today in class we reviewed the way that we do conjugations for first and second type. It's an important process to learn. Be sure that you are taking a look at the process for first or second and then to learn the endings that are connected to each person.
Use the slides to remind yourself of the process. Use Duolingo to review too. I'm available for extra help if you need it. We also have exercises for practice too.
Next class we have our quiz on verb conjugation types and our city projects are due. Be ready for these assignments!
Advanced Russian
It was all about using the language today in class so that we could accomplish some key goals. It's really all about vocabulary right now - because knowing some of our key words and phrases will help us to make the choices that we need to make. Be sure that you're focused on vocabulary, declensions, and conjugations as we prepare for the assessment on Friday.
The assessment will focus on vocabulary (Everyone) and then be different for the different classes after that. Russian II will be deciding on which aspect and why. Russian III and IV will be looking at new vocabulary and declensions of those new vocabulary words.
Be sure - Russian II - that you have decided on a text for your aspect project. Also be sure to look over your exercises and your notes to review. If you have questions on exercises, I'm available outside of class.
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Homework for B-Day / 5 November
AP Literature
As we discovered in class today, this book isn't all gloom and doom. There's a bright side to absurdism too as it leads us to a certain amount of satisfaction with our life as it is. We recognize what we can fix and what we can't. We also learn to accept ourselves for who we are, no matter what others may say or think.
Take this with you as you go into Chapter Two. Look at how Mersault and others react to the idea of change. Why is change an important idea in this book? How could it connect to our philosophies?
Don't forget that if you missed the Part One test that it should be made up this week. We are also missing annotations from some of you. If your pop-culture/philosophy project is missing, be sure that it is complete and shared/turned in to Ms. Metcalf by the end of the week.
AP Research
Today was all about making sure that we work with a mind on making the most ethical choices that we can given the limitations that we face. Remember that this class is a process and that it will reveal a lot of moments for us to reflect on the work that we have done so far. Take this time to reflect. Have you checked for ethics in your BoK? How about your expert advisers? Are you asking the right questions? Are you citing everything?
Next class we're going to have a workshop on method and development of the method. I'll also be conferencing with each of you about your work so far this quarter - be ready for our conversation!
As we discovered in class today, this book isn't all gloom and doom. There's a bright side to absurdism too as it leads us to a certain amount of satisfaction with our life as it is. We recognize what we can fix and what we can't. We also learn to accept ourselves for who we are, no matter what others may say or think.
Take this with you as you go into Chapter Two. Look at how Mersault and others react to the idea of change. Why is change an important idea in this book? How could it connect to our philosophies?
Don't forget that if you missed the Part One test that it should be made up this week. We are also missing annotations from some of you. If your pop-culture/philosophy project is missing, be sure that it is complete and shared/turned in to Ms. Metcalf by the end of the week.
AP Research
Today was all about making sure that we work with a mind on making the most ethical choices that we can given the limitations that we face. Remember that this class is a process and that it will reveal a lot of moments for us to reflect on the work that we have done so far. Take this time to reflect. Have you checked for ethics in your BoK? How about your expert advisers? Are you asking the right questions? Are you citing everything?
Next class we're going to have a workshop on method and development of the method. I'll also be conferencing with each of you about your work so far this quarter - be ready for our conversation!
Monday, November 4, 2019
Homework for Monday - A Day - 4 November
Welcome to Q2! We're going to keep the party going as we move toward our breaks in this quarter of the year.
AP Research
Today we had a very thorough lesson on ethics as it pertains to designing our method and making sure that we always work with ethics in mind. I've posted today's slides as well as the TEDxVictoria talk on ethics and honesty in research/science.
These issues are all important for us to consider as we develop our means of completing our research and fill out our proposal to Durham Public Schools. Remember that part of submitting our work to outside review is to ensure that we are working ethically.
Tonight, prepare for our workday next class. I'm going to sit down and speak with you about your expert advisers. Are you prepared for that conversation? Are you completing your proposal? Are you making decisions with justification? We should be working and chipping away regularly - that's how we will get this finished!
Russian I
Today in class we reviewed the process for completing First and Second Conjugation! Now we know a lot about how to work with verbs. Remember that we either drop ть or we drop it like it's hot. Then we add the ending. Remember the key questions:
1. Who is doing the action?
2. Is it first or second or a mutant?
3. If you know these questions you can do the conjugation.
To review tonight we have an exercise focused on just second conjugation and then a mixed one! Do what you can and be ready for another help session! We'll have our quiz on Friday.
Advanced Russian
Today in class we were working all together to review the essentials of aspect and then we split to look at our individual topics in more depth. Remember that there will be a quiz on Friday related to new vocabulary (Russian III and IV) and key words related to aspect (Russian II). Start preparing now for this quiz.
Tonight you should continue to work through exercises to practice with your skills. Russian IV and III have exercises on paper. Russian II are on page 215. Be sure that you find the key words to choose the aspect, then use the list of verbs to find the right verb and put it in its proper form. Don't forget - lose the coin toss - show me your work!
Next class we're going to the post office! Be ready!
AP Research
Today we had a very thorough lesson on ethics as it pertains to designing our method and making sure that we always work with ethics in mind. I've posted today's slides as well as the TEDxVictoria talk on ethics and honesty in research/science.
These issues are all important for us to consider as we develop our means of completing our research and fill out our proposal to Durham Public Schools. Remember that part of submitting our work to outside review is to ensure that we are working ethically.
Tonight, prepare for our workday next class. I'm going to sit down and speak with you about your expert advisers. Are you prepared for that conversation? Are you completing your proposal? Are you making decisions with justification? We should be working and chipping away regularly - that's how we will get this finished!
Russian I
Today in class we reviewed the process for completing First and Second Conjugation! Now we know a lot about how to work with verbs. Remember that we either drop ть or we drop it like it's hot. Then we add the ending. Remember the key questions:
1. Who is doing the action?
2. Is it first or second or a mutant?
3. If you know these questions you can do the conjugation.
To review tonight we have an exercise focused on just second conjugation and then a mixed one! Do what you can and be ready for another help session! We'll have our quiz on Friday.
Advanced Russian
Today in class we were working all together to review the essentials of aspect and then we split to look at our individual topics in more depth. Remember that there will be a quiz on Friday related to new vocabulary (Russian III and IV) and key words related to aspect (Russian II). Start preparing now for this quiz.
Tonight you should continue to work through exercises to practice with your skills. Russian IV and III have exercises on paper. Russian II are on page 215. Be sure that you find the key words to choose the aspect, then use the list of verbs to find the right verb and put it in its proper form. Don't forget - lose the coin toss - show me your work!
Next class we're going to the post office! Be ready!
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Homework for the Weekend - B Day - 31 October
Happy Halloween from Ofdaniel and Boris the Russian peasant! Enjoy the evening and the long weekend! Remember that since we had an assessment in AP Literature there are no posts in Google Classroom. If you were absent, be sure that you have scheduled your make-up test.
AP Literature
This weekend there are two things to complete in order to prepare for Tuesday. First, finish your mini-project on Pop Culture and Philosophy. Remember that in this assignment you are applying the game plan to a piece of pop culture to argue that it is indicative of one of our three key philosophies. Your piece of pop culture should be cited.
Be clear in your claims about the piece. Use clear examples. Explain how they lead to the philosophy.
Additionally, spend time with Mersault in prison. Read Chapter 1 of Part Two. How does the new setting make Mersault feel? How is irony at play? What changes do you notice from Part One to Part Two?
AP Research
Be sure that this weekend you begin to work on your work moving forward and that you organize your PREP folder completely. Remember that there should start to be content in more of your sub-folders like PROPOSAL and CONFERENCES. Also, the Planning Out the Work log should reflect all the tasks you've completed in the first quarter.
This weekend research THREE potential Expert Advisers. These should be people you could actually contact. You can have more than one and they can be shared. Create a Google Doc in WEEKLY WORK and explain why they are a good adviser for you. Do research into the work they do.
Don't forget that you should be working on your PROPOSAL Draft daily as well as your REFLECTION for the week on today's lesson. Do a bit every day and this will get done!
AP Literature
This weekend there are two things to complete in order to prepare for Tuesday. First, finish your mini-project on Pop Culture and Philosophy. Remember that in this assignment you are applying the game plan to a piece of pop culture to argue that it is indicative of one of our three key philosophies. Your piece of pop culture should be cited.
Be clear in your claims about the piece. Use clear examples. Explain how they lead to the philosophy.
Additionally, spend time with Mersault in prison. Read Chapter 1 of Part Two. How does the new setting make Mersault feel? How is irony at play? What changes do you notice from Part One to Part Two?
AP Research
Be sure that this weekend you begin to work on your work moving forward and that you organize your PREP folder completely. Remember that there should start to be content in more of your sub-folders like PROPOSAL and CONFERENCES. Also, the Planning Out the Work log should reflect all the tasks you've completed in the first quarter.
This weekend research THREE potential Expert Advisers. These should be people you could actually contact. You can have more than one and they can be shared. Create a Google Doc in WEEKLY WORK and explain why they are a good adviser for you. Do research into the work they do.
Don't forget that you should be working on your PROPOSAL Draft daily as well as your REFLECTION for the week on today's lesson. Do a bit every day and this will get done!
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Homework for the Weekend - A Day - 30 October
AP Research
Here are today's slides where we reviewed method. Be sure that this weekend you begin to work on your work moving forward and that you organize your PREP folder completely. Remember that there should start to be content in more of your sub-folders like PROPOSAL and CONFERENCES. Also, the Planning Out the Work log should reflect all the tasks you've completed in the first quarter.
This weekend research THREE potential Expert Advisers. These should be people you could actually contact. You can have more than one and they can be shared. Create a Google Doc in WEEKLY WORK and explain why they are a good adviser for you. Do research into the work they do.
Don't forget that you should be working on your PROPOSAL Draft daily as well as your REFLECTION for the week on today's lesson. Do a bit every day and this will get done!
Russian I
Today in class we thoroughly reviewed the way in which we complete FIRST CONJUGATION and the different endings and how we use those endings to discuss who is doing what. This weekend be sure that you are practicing by completing the exercises. Read the sentence. Who is the noun? What ending do they need?
Also, remember that some verbs have to be memorized - these are the mutants. Be sure to go back and look at how we conjugated the verb TO LIVE as you do that exercise.
We'll have more time to work on our projects next class and on Wednesday. Be ready for a spelling quiz on Friday!
Advanced Russian
Today we had a class focused on exercise review in order to understand the new concepts that we are learning. The homework that you have this weekend will review those concepts. Here are some notes for each of the groups.
Russian II - We have to focus on how to pick the proper aspect. First, think about the key words that indicate a repeated action versus a one time action. Use the words in Chapter 5 (page 200-201) and the other words you see in the exercises. As you complete your exercises, be sure to pick the right verb for the situation.
Russian III and IV - Focus on learning your declensions! It helps so much to have it memorized. Consider which case is needed for the situation and which words help you to finish the task. Fill in the blanks and check yourself!
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Homework will be checked on Monday for evidence of completion. Also, if you did not see one of the parts of Anna Karenina, please watch on YouTube and complete the viewing guide.
Here are today's slides where we reviewed method. Be sure that this weekend you begin to work on your work moving forward and that you organize your PREP folder completely. Remember that there should start to be content in more of your sub-folders like PROPOSAL and CONFERENCES. Also, the Planning Out the Work log should reflect all the tasks you've completed in the first quarter.
This weekend research THREE potential Expert Advisers. These should be people you could actually contact. You can have more than one and they can be shared. Create a Google Doc in WEEKLY WORK and explain why they are a good adviser for you. Do research into the work they do.
Don't forget that you should be working on your PROPOSAL Draft daily as well as your REFLECTION for the week on today's lesson. Do a bit every day and this will get done!
Russian I
Today in class we thoroughly reviewed the way in which we complete FIRST CONJUGATION and the different endings and how we use those endings to discuss who is doing what. This weekend be sure that you are practicing by completing the exercises. Read the sentence. Who is the noun? What ending do they need?
Also, remember that some verbs have to be memorized - these are the mutants. Be sure to go back and look at how we conjugated the verb TO LIVE as you do that exercise.
We'll have more time to work on our projects next class and on Wednesday. Be ready for a spelling quiz on Friday!
Advanced Russian
Today we had a class focused on exercise review in order to understand the new concepts that we are learning. The homework that you have this weekend will review those concepts. Here are some notes for each of the groups.
Russian II - We have to focus on how to pick the proper aspect. First, think about the key words that indicate a repeated action versus a one time action. Use the words in Chapter 5 (page 200-201) and the other words you see in the exercises. As you complete your exercises, be sure to pick the right verb for the situation.
Russian III and IV - Focus on learning your declensions! It helps so much to have it memorized. Consider which case is needed for the situation and which words help you to finish the task. Fill in the blanks and check yourself!
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Homework will be checked on Monday for evidence of completion. Also, if you did not see one of the parts of Anna Karenina, please watch on YouTube and complete the viewing guide.
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Homework for B-Day - Starting Q2 - 29 October
AP Literature
Next class we will have our The Stranger, Part One, Unit Assessment. The sample exam tasks that you had today are very indicative of the work you will do on Thursday. A few important reminders:
1. Review all of the slides and notes on Google Classroom that have been made available.
2. Annotate your books as you study and review. We've highlighted a lot of important passages. Do you have annotations which align with those passages? Do your covers reflect the work that we've been doing in class?
3. Be ready for the exam by using the review pack. Be able to answer all of the questions. Know what's expected of you!
Please remember to bring your novels/annotations for Part One. If they are on paper, bring those. Remember that these need to be reading notes, and not just your notes from class. If you have questions related to the assessment, see us before the fact.
AP Research
Today we worked to understand the main parts of Q2 and then to break the major steps into smaller and achievable goals. Set a timeline for yourself. Hold yourself accountable. Be sure that you are able to explain and justify the choice that you have made. This is an important element of being productive. Remember that 15 November is a line in concrete. We must have the proposal complete in its DRAFT form by that day.
Next class we will have our The Stranger, Part One, Unit Assessment. The sample exam tasks that you had today are very indicative of the work you will do on Thursday. A few important reminders:
1. Review all of the slides and notes on Google Classroom that have been made available.
2. Annotate your books as you study and review. We've highlighted a lot of important passages. Do you have annotations which align with those passages? Do your covers reflect the work that we've been doing in class?
3. Be ready for the exam by using the review pack. Be able to answer all of the questions. Know what's expected of you!
Please remember to bring your novels/annotations for Part One. If they are on paper, bring those. Remember that these need to be reading notes, and not just your notes from class. If you have questions related to the assessment, see us before the fact.
AP Research
Today we worked to understand the main parts of Q2 and then to break the major steps into smaller and achievable goals. Set a timeline for yourself. Hold yourself accountable. Be sure that you are able to explain and justify the choice that you have made. This is an important element of being productive. Remember that 15 November is a line in concrete. We must have the proposal complete in its DRAFT form by that day.
Monday, October 28, 2019
AP Research/ Russian I and Advanced Russian 10/28
AP Research:
Great work with our Inquiry Plan of Attack checklists. Make sure to keep thinking about the "Items to Consider" questions. Also, make sure you come in to class prepared to work!
Remember, this is hard, but that is what makes it great!
Homework:
1. Think about expert advisors. Who will you contact? How will you contact them?
2. Keep updating your task and reading log
3. Bring in artifacts!
4. Review THE BEAST if you are still unsure of the approval process
Russian I:
Thank you for being respectful and cooperative while Mr. Miller was out today!
Homework: Make sure to keep practicing your Russian daily!
Advanced Russian:
Thank you for being courteous and cooperative while Mr. Miller was out today!
Homework: Make sure to finish the textbook exercises!
RII: page 213 (Chapter 5)
RIII: pages 344-345 (Chapter 8)
RIV: pages 482-483 (Chapter 11)
Friday, October 25, 2019
AP English Literature 10/25
AP English Literature
Great job with our discussion today! I enjoyed hearing your reactions to one of my favorite video clips. I hope the clip from The Newsroom was insightful and thought-provoking. If you want to watch and/or share the clip, the video is on Google Classroom.
Homework for this weekend:
Read Chapter 6 of The Stranger. Bring questions about the text to class.
Next week:
1. Test on The Stranger Part 1 (Chapters 1-6) on Thursday!
2. We will review for the test on Tuesday!
2. After the test on Thursday, we will work on our Philosophies and Pop Culture mini project. I would like them turned in at class next Thursday or the following Tuesday. Follow the Game Plan format. Make sure to cite your sources!
Have a great weekend! Do something fun:)
Great job with our discussion today! I enjoyed hearing your reactions to one of my favorite video clips. I hope the clip from The Newsroom was insightful and thought-provoking. If you want to watch and/or share the clip, the video is on Google Classroom.
Homework for this weekend:
Read Chapter 6 of The Stranger. Bring questions about the text to class.
Next week:
1. Test on The Stranger Part 1 (Chapters 1-6) on Thursday!
2. We will review for the test on Tuesday!
2. After the test on Thursday, we will work on our Philosophies and Pop Culture mini project. I would like them turned in at class next Thursday or the following Tuesday. Follow the Game Plan format. Make sure to cite your sources!
Have a great weekend! Do something fun:)
AP Research - Weekend Tasks - 25 October
AP Research
It's the end of the first quarter my lovelies and you have passed your first major milestone. Be sure that your PREP folders are reflective of all the work you have done this weekend.
Over the weekend you should READ YOUR INSTRUCTIONS. Annotate. Highlight. Develop questions. Try to know what you need to do and what you don't need to do.
I'll be checking your PREP folders on Sunday to make sure that they have your essential tasks from Quarter 1. These essentials are your:
It's the end of the first quarter my lovelies and you have passed your first major milestone. Be sure that your PREP folders are reflective of all the work you have done this weekend.
Over the weekend you should READ YOUR INSTRUCTIONS. Annotate. Highlight. Develop questions. Try to know what you need to do and what you don't need to do.
I'll be checking your PREP folders on Sunday to make sure that they have your essential tasks from Quarter 1. These essentials are your:
- Seven reflections - See the Document in Google Classroom.
- An updated Planning Out the Work Log which reflects all that you have done so far this year.
- Your Annotated Bibliography, Poster, Pitch, and Introduction Elements in your Assessment Task Drafts folder. If you have sub divided these into an Introduction Folder, great!
Remember as I said today in class, we must be grinding for the next three weeks. It's time to work out of our bad habits and be focused on a clear progression forward.
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Russian Students - End of Quarter
Дорогие студенты!
Our quarter has finished and your grades are complete. Next week you can submit rubles/Falcon Feathers for quarter extra credit.
Our quarter has finished and your grades are complete. Next week you can submit rubles/Falcon Feathers for quarter extra credit.
Homework for the Weekend - 24 October - A Day
AP Research:
You did it! First major milestone reached - you pitched, presented, and gave feedback to each other. One of the first things to do before moving forward is to reflect on the feedback you were given and make any needed alterations. Remember, it's all about having a solid foundation and course before we chart out into the wilderness.
This weekend you should be sure to read the instructions for your proposal. I gave you a paper version of the packet so that you could read, annotate, and write any questions you may have. This is also a good chance to start to plan your proposal and the supporting documentation that you will need.
Lastly, I'll be doing a final check of PREP folders on Sunday. Be sure that you have the following:
1. Your Assessment Task Drafts Folder should have your pitch, poster, Annotated Bibliography, and the Introduction Outline (list of nine elements with description and purpose).
2. Your Planning Out the Work log should be reflective of all the work you have done this quarter.
3. Don't forget to download the instructions to your PREP folder.
4. Do you have all seven reflections from Quarter 1 as well?
Russian I
We did some great work this week as we really learned how to conjugate verbs in Russian as well as the various ways to talk about possession and people. This weekend, your homework is pretty light. I would recommend being sure that you have focused on any information you're still not sure on since we'll be moving a bit quicker in Quarter 2.
First, I really recommend Duolingo - especially when it comes to verb conjugation. Download this program and use it. Many of you can probably test out of the first few exercises and lessons.
Second, decide on the city you'll study for your project. Write an ACES paragraph which goes over why you have chosen this city. Write at least four sentences in English. Be sure to use clear evidence and explain your evidence in your paragraph!
Advanced Russian
Today in class we finished watching Anna Karenina Part Two before moving on to our language task for the day. The main thing we did was discuss and review the five types of verbal action in Russian. We really focused on the first three, since the last two are a bit complicated. This was what we used to write about Anna and her story as we focused on choosing the proper verb (imperfective or perfective) as well as conjugation. Russian IV was focused on combining the sentences using words like who/which/that and then.
This weekend for homework we have some various assignments:
Russian II - Using the chart on types of verbal action, a dictionary/translator, and your skills at verbs, complete exercise 5.15 on page 213. Look for key words in the sentence to help you make the verb choice. Then conjugate to fill in the blank.
Russian IV - Read Chapter One of Anna Karenina and answer the questions in English to review your comprehension of the story. Then, in your textbooks, complete exercises 11.8 and 11.9 on pages 482-483.
Also - remember our talk at the beginning of class. You don't have time in this class for anything except learning more Russian. Stay focused on that and everything will still remain fun.
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
AP English Literature Notes
AP Literature
Hello fellow philosophers! Great job today with applying our philosophies to The Stranger! I enjoyed seeing your skits and I look forward to finishing them up on Friday.
Reminder: Friday is the last day we are accepting assignments for the quarter! If you have not made up your Unit 1 exam, make sure you come and talk to me or Mr. Miller.
Have a great Tuesday night and Wednesday!
Homework for Friday:
Hello fellow philosophers! Great job today with applying our philosophies to The Stranger! I enjoyed seeing your skits and I look forward to finishing them up on Friday.
Reminder: Friday is the last day we are accepting assignments for the quarter! If you have not made up your Unit 1 exam, make sure you come and talk to me or Mr. Miller.
Have a great Tuesday night and Wednesday!
Homework for Friday:
Apply our Philosophical Game Plan Technique:
- Choose a passage from chapters 1-5 (of at least four lines)
- Apply The Game Plan:
- Tone:
- Signal Words (at least 2):
- Motifs/Symbols (at least 1):
- Philosophical Conclusion (example of which philosophy?)
- Answer one question that applies with the philosophy that pertains to your life and/or a problem in society (10 pts!!) A complete sentence for each!
AP Research - 10/23 - B Day Slides
AP Research
It's about building the beast today so that we can move forward knowing we have a good course set for ourselves. Today was all about organizing the LIT REVIEW around the elements of the discipline. Remember that there are many ways to organize the LIT REVIEW, but you want to make sure that you are always JUSTIFYING the choices you have made and using the LIT REVIEW to show those justifications.
For Friday we have our posters and our pitches. Remember that you'll give feedback and present. This is the last major grade. Our super awesome last grade for the quarter will be a final PREP Folder Check. I'll be looking for all of your reflections, your assessment task drafts, and your task log. It's a good time to start reviewing those documents now.
It's about building the beast today so that we can move forward knowing we have a good course set for ourselves. Today was all about organizing the LIT REVIEW around the elements of the discipline. Remember that there are many ways to organize the LIT REVIEW, but you want to make sure that you are always JUSTIFYING the choices you have made and using the LIT REVIEW to show those justifications.
For Friday we have our posters and our pitches. Remember that you'll give feedback and present. This is the last major grade. Our super awesome last grade for the quarter will be a final PREP Folder Check. I'll be looking for all of your reflections, your assessment task drafts, and your task log. It's a good time to start reviewing those documents now.
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Homework for 10/22 - A Day
It's nearly the end of the quarter! Be sure that your grades are complete and indicative of your work and abilities. If there is anything missing it should be settled up before the end of the week.
AP Research
Today in class we had our second LIT REVIEW lesson. I think that this lesson makes good sense after the work we did last week on the webs to develop our subtopics and key details. Remember that your purpose is to educate your reader on what they need to know in order to fully understand the choices that you have made in your investigation.
On Thursday we have our posters and our pitches. Follow the templates that you've been given. Remember that your pitch should cover the three sentences in under 120 seconds. You'll receive feedback from your peers.
Next week we'll start Unit 3. Be sure that all of your work for Unit 1 and 2 is complete before we move forward.
Russian I
Today in class we took our reassessment on gender, possession words, and agreement. If you're still confused or having trouble with the concept, let me know. After that, it was time for our work on verb conjugation. Remember that when we conjugate a verb we have to know some information before we start - mainly if it's first or second, and if there's a mutation or not.
Tonight I want you to practice both of our key skills by working through Exercise 15. You're going to fill in blanks using pronouns, possessives, and verbs. Be sure that when you work with the verbs that you work with the information around the verb. Who is doing the action? What ending will show that this person is doing that action? Remember that this is the goal of conjugation - to state who does what clearly.
Advanced Russian
Today was a day to put our toes into our work in the new unit and then it was on to Anna Karenina. Tonight for homework/practice - you should continue to work with your new grammar skill related to Anna's story.
Russian II students should use a dictionary or the vocabulary in Chapter 5 to make a list of verbs that work for Anna both to discuss regular actions and one time actions. This will allow us to think about how we use these verbs and how to make key choices related to aspect. Russian III is looking at some new types of pronouns/adjectives which all undergo declension of some sort of declension. Think about using these to discuss Anna's life. Where can you use "all"/"each other" and "oneself"/"one's own" to discuss Anna's life? Russian IV are looking at который phrases and clauses. Remember the work this little word does, and how it acts like a pivot point in a complex sentence. Remember that it works on both sides. Write two sentences and then combine them!
AP Research
Today in class we had our second LIT REVIEW lesson. I think that this lesson makes good sense after the work we did last week on the webs to develop our subtopics and key details. Remember that your purpose is to educate your reader on what they need to know in order to fully understand the choices that you have made in your investigation.
On Thursday we have our posters and our pitches. Follow the templates that you've been given. Remember that your pitch should cover the three sentences in under 120 seconds. You'll receive feedback from your peers.
Next week we'll start Unit 3. Be sure that all of your work for Unit 1 and 2 is complete before we move forward.
Russian I
Today in class we took our reassessment on gender, possession words, and agreement. If you're still confused or having trouble with the concept, let me know. After that, it was time for our work on verb conjugation. Remember that when we conjugate a verb we have to know some information before we start - mainly if it's first or second, and if there's a mutation or not.
Tonight I want you to practice both of our key skills by working through Exercise 15. You're going to fill in blanks using pronouns, possessives, and verbs. Be sure that when you work with the verbs that you work with the information around the verb. Who is doing the action? What ending will show that this person is doing that action? Remember that this is the goal of conjugation - to state who does what clearly.
Advanced Russian
Today was a day to put our toes into our work in the new unit and then it was on to Anna Karenina. Tonight for homework/practice - you should continue to work with your new grammar skill related to Anna's story.
Russian II students should use a dictionary or the vocabulary in Chapter 5 to make a list of verbs that work for Anna both to discuss regular actions and one time actions. This will allow us to think about how we use these verbs and how to make key choices related to aspect. Russian III is looking at some new types of pronouns/adjectives which all undergo declension of some sort of declension. Think about using these to discuss Anna's life. Where can you use "all"/"each other" and "oneself"/"one's own" to discuss Anna's life? Russian IV are looking at который phrases and clauses. Remember the work this little word does, and how it acts like a pivot point in a complex sentence. Remember that it works on both sides. Write two sentences and then combine them!
Monday, October 21, 2019
Homework for Monday - 21 October - B Day
AP Literature
Ignore your bookmarks! We are reading Chapter Four and Five tonight for homework. We'll make it up to you with Chapter Six, since that one is a bit lengthier. Be sure as you read to continue to follow your motifs (find them in the body of the text) and keep paying attention to how our philosophies are coming into play (especially as you notice tone and other narrative elements).
You should complete two more vocabulary cards based on these chapters. If you missed the first two, you can turn them in on Wednesday.
If there are any grades that are missing in the gradebook, those must be submitted by Wednesday for credit. Be aware of what your gradebook says and if there is an error, let us know.
Be sure to update your covers as you read (we discussed plenty of characters today).
AP Research
Today we worked well to develop our web of subtopics branching from our question as well as the details that support those subtopics. Be sure that you are using your BoK and AB to fill out the details and pair those with sources. This is the beginning of the end of your introduction.
Parallel work to this is our poster and pitch. Next class we'll have a quick lesson to finish the LIT REVIEW and then we will spend time preparing for posters and pitches. Remember that the work on posters and pitches is the final grade of the quarter.
Ignore your bookmarks! We are reading Chapter Four and Five tonight for homework. We'll make it up to you with Chapter Six, since that one is a bit lengthier. Be sure as you read to continue to follow your motifs (find them in the body of the text) and keep paying attention to how our philosophies are coming into play (especially as you notice tone and other narrative elements).
You should complete two more vocabulary cards based on these chapters. If you missed the first two, you can turn them in on Wednesday.
If there are any grades that are missing in the gradebook, those must be submitted by Wednesday for credit. Be aware of what your gradebook says and if there is an error, let us know.
Be sure to update your covers as you read (we discussed plenty of characters today).
AP Research
Today we worked well to develop our web of subtopics branching from our question as well as the details that support those subtopics. Be sure that you are using your BoK and AB to fill out the details and pair those with sources. This is the beginning of the end of your introduction.
Parallel work to this is our poster and pitch. Next class we'll have a quick lesson to finish the LIT REVIEW and then we will spend time preparing for posters and pitches. Remember that the work on posters and pitches is the final grade of the quarter.
Friday, October 18, 2019
Homework for the Weekend - A Day - 18 October
AP Research
Good work today y'all working through our web activity. I think that this is a great lesson where you all were thinking through the essential elements and sources that support your research question and statement. Remember that as you are working this weekend there are several moving parts going on.
Good work today y'all working through our web activity. I think that this is a great lesson where you all were thinking through the essential elements and sources that support your research question and statement. Remember that as you are working this weekend there are several moving parts going on.
- Be sure that you are constructing your pitch and poster to align with your pitch. Posters and pitches will be presented on the 24th.
- Take a look at your reflection folder and be sure that all of the reflections are complete. If you are missing any, be sure that they are done. I'll do a final check at the end of the quarter.
- It would be a good idea to start writing your LIT REVIEW based on your web/outline. First get it into some sort of logical order and then fill in the content. Consider the feedback you received on your Annotated Bibliography and be sure that you are looking at the documents I have given you related to the Intro/Lit Review and the Academic Writing Templates.
Russian I
Sorry to abandon you all today, but I don't think that you want me in the state I'm in. If you did not finish the small writing assignment in class, be sure that you finish that and turn it in on Tuesday. We will continue watching Doctor Zhivago on the 28th. So please keep your viewing guides. If you turned them in to Ms. Metcalf, great.
Don't forget that next week we will retake the possession and gender quiz. Make sure that you have studied and reviewed in preparation for this.
Advanced Russian
Again, sorry for the abandonment today in class. Today in class you should have reviewed the first content of your new chapters and completed exercises as a group to study and begin on these concepts. You should also have finished your free-response portion of the test today in class and turned that in to Ms. Metcalf. Over the weekend, focus on your new vocabulary. Be sure that you are learning your verbs and your nouns to start the new unit. Next class, we'll have some time for guided review of the concepts.
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Homework for the Weekend - B Day - 17 October
AP Literature
Today we had a great day working into Camus and the ideas of existentialism and absurdism at play in The Stranger. This is one of my favorite novels, and I'm so excited to take you through it. As you are reading Chapter Two and Three this weekend, continue to annotate around the ideas that we started with today in class - but be sure to find more too and add to your lists. As you read, I would also direct you to the notes we've done on absurdism and existentialism. This will help you make sense of a lot of this text. Please complete two vocabulary cards from Camus this weekend.
The other thing to take care of this weekend is any missing or incomplete work (especially as it refers to the Unit 1 Exam). If you haven't yet presented your project, be sure that this is settled as soon as you can.
AP Research
Today we had a workday in class related to our introduction development. Remember that we will give our pitches and our posters next week, and they can't be presented late, so it must be done on time. All of this work should be in your Assessment Task Drafts (poster, pitch, and your outline introduction).
Next class I'll be going over Annotated Bibliography scores and feedback. I'm very happy with what I have seen so far. I think that there's a lot of great work going on in 309.
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
AP Classroom - AP LIT
AP Literature
If you did not complete the Unit 1 MCQ I have unlocked it again for you. Please complete this ASAP so that we can enter accurate Unit 1 Examination scores. I know that many of you have seen a drop in your score, this will be balanced by the project as the project and Unit Exam are worth approximately equal amounts of points.
We'll review the timed writings and feedback in the coming days as we prepare for the next ones.
If you did not complete the Unit 1 MCQ I have unlocked it again for you. Please complete this ASAP so that we can enter accurate Unit 1 Examination scores. I know that many of you have seen a drop in your score, this will be balanced by the project as the project and Unit Exam are worth approximately equal amounts of points.
We'll review the timed writings and feedback in the coming days as we prepare for the next ones.
Homework for A-Day: 16 October 2019
AP Research
Today was our workday devoted to our first posters and our first pitches. We should also be working on the introduction outline which at this point is just the descriptors of what goes in the outline and then the purpose of these items. Completing this now will help you to complete the elements of your introduction and to find them in the work you're already completing.
Remember that we will present our posters and pitches on the 24th. This is the last grade of Quarter 1. Everything should be submitted by that point so that we can move forward. If you need additional time or help, please let me know.
Russian I
Today in class we reviewed the concepts of gender, possession, and simple sentences in Russian. Next week we'll retake that quiz, and show a lot of improvement on these skills. Tonight your homework is to keep practicing by writing about your house. Create a Google Document and put a photo of a room in your house in that document. Then write five sentences about the items in the room. Who owns what?
Advanced Russian
Today in class we had our unit assessment. If you didn't finish, time will be given next class to complete the work. Our next unit will be different based on the different levels. If you are in Russian II, please review Chapter 5 (pink book) and complete the Chapter Preview. Russian III and IV will use the Carolina Blue book and refer to Chapter 8 (III) and 11 (IV).
Please have your textbooks next class as we are starting new units!
Today was our workday devoted to our first posters and our first pitches. We should also be working on the introduction outline which at this point is just the descriptors of what goes in the outline and then the purpose of these items. Completing this now will help you to complete the elements of your introduction and to find them in the work you're already completing.
Remember that we will present our posters and pitches on the 24th. This is the last grade of Quarter 1. Everything should be submitted by that point so that we can move forward. If you need additional time or help, please let me know.
Russian I
Today in class we reviewed the concepts of gender, possession, and simple sentences in Russian. Next week we'll retake that quiz, and show a lot of improvement on these skills. Tonight your homework is to keep practicing by writing about your house. Create a Google Document and put a photo of a room in your house in that document. Then write five sentences about the items in the room. Who owns what?
Advanced Russian
Today in class we had our unit assessment. If you didn't finish, time will be given next class to complete the work. Our next unit will be different based on the different levels. If you are in Russian II, please review Chapter 5 (pink book) and complete the Chapter Preview. Russian III and IV will use the Carolina Blue book and refer to Chapter 8 (III) and 11 (IV).
Please have your textbooks next class as we are starting new units!
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Homework for B-Day Students - 15 October
AP Literature
A pretty easy night tonight as you don't have much to do. Be sure that your projects are complete and that you are ready to present them this week. We can't grade your final product until you complete your presentation.
Tonight, it would be a good idea to find time to work with Camus. Get to know him by doing some preliminary research on his biography, his beliefs, and his philosophy. Jot down some notes since we'll be getting into the text next class and understanding him will help us a lot in understanding the text he's written.
Additionally, remember what I said about your recommendation letters. Be sure you have my correct email in as I do not have a Common App account with Daniel _ Miller.
AP Research
We're moving quickly to the end of the quarter and the end of our second unit. Next week we will be presenting our FIRST poster and pitch. For the poster, you need to work only through the required elements in the slides from today and your pitch is only three sentences (though filled out with details).
Don't forget to create a document in your PREP folder in the Assessment Task Drafts Folder. Go through the nine elements of an introduction and write a definition of this element and its purpose in the academic paper. This is the beginning of your introduction outline which we will continue to work through next week.
Remember that all Annotated Bibliographies should be in this week. I will be conferencing with you on Monday about your work, so be sure that what you need to have in is in.
A pretty easy night tonight as you don't have much to do. Be sure that your projects are complete and that you are ready to present them this week. We can't grade your final product until you complete your presentation.
Tonight, it would be a good idea to find time to work with Camus. Get to know him by doing some preliminary research on his biography, his beliefs, and his philosophy. Jot down some notes since we'll be getting into the text next class and understanding him will help us a lot in understanding the text he's written.
Additionally, remember what I said about your recommendation letters. Be sure you have my correct email in as I do not have a Common App account with Daniel _ Miller.
AP Research
We're moving quickly to the end of the quarter and the end of our second unit. Next week we will be presenting our FIRST poster and pitch. For the poster, you need to work only through the required elements in the slides from today and your pitch is only three sentences (though filled out with details).
Don't forget to create a document in your PREP folder in the Assessment Task Drafts Folder. Go through the nine elements of an introduction and write a definition of this element and its purpose in the academic paper. This is the beginning of your introduction outline which we will continue to work through next week.
Remember that all Annotated Bibliographies should be in this week. I will be conferencing with you on Monday about your work, so be sure that what you need to have in is in.
Monday, October 14, 2019
College Recommendations - Important!
Dear Seniors -
If you have invited me on Common App, please be sure to use daniel DOT miller and NOT UNDERSCORE. I am missing some of you on my student list, because I think you used my underscore email and not dot. Both emails come to me, so this is creating an issue as I don't have a Common App account with daniel _ miller.
Please check your existing invitation or invite me with the other email.
If you have invited me on Common App, please be sure to use daniel DOT miller and NOT UNDERSCORE. I am missing some of you on my student list, because I think you used my underscore email and not dot. Both emails come to me, so this is creating an issue as I don't have a Common App account with daniel _ miller.
Please check your existing invitation or invite me with the other email.
Homework for A Day Students - 14 October
AP Research
Today's class focused on the first pitch and poster. Remember that we will present our posters and our pitches on the 24th and this will be the last grade of Q1. All other works should be submitted by that point.
If you haven't yet completed and submitted your AB to Google Classroom, please do so as soon as possible. It is my goal to return feedback to you on Friday and conference with each of you on your AB work. Help me to facilitate that process by submitting your documents as quickly as you can.
Our next major step is the outline and draft of the introduction - to follow the posters - and then the research proposal. The proposal will go through two steps - a draft and formal review by the district. I'll share the forms with you once they are approved by Dr. Spencer.
Russian I
Today in class we took a quiz on gender and vocabulary before finishing our film, Russia Revealed. I really like this film due to the fact that it shows that Russia is a very diverse land with not just a bunch of blue eyed, blond people.
Tonight for homework I want you to do a few things. First, complete the exercises to review gender and possession. This is good practice especially if you weren't too prepared for the quiz today. After that, you should work on the back. Look at the verbs. What can you tell about them? How do they work? What do they mean? These are examples of many of our verbs in this unit. So knowing these patterns will help a lot!
Advanced Russian
Today in class we spent time working with Russian texts so that we would be better prepared for the examination next class. Remember that the exam will be focused on verbs in their various forms. You should be able to work with verbs in all tenses (past, present, future) and be able to identify key information about them (tense, stem, form, infinitive, etc.). For the examination on Wednesday you will have a section that asks you to conjugate given some information about a verb. Then there will be a section much like today's in-class progress. Find and explain a variety of verbs.
Prepare by reviewing old quizzes, studying verb cards, and reviewing the appendix in your textbook starting at page A-25.
Today's class focused on the first pitch and poster. Remember that we will present our posters and our pitches on the 24th and this will be the last grade of Q1. All other works should be submitted by that point.
If you haven't yet completed and submitted your AB to Google Classroom, please do so as soon as possible. It is my goal to return feedback to you on Friday and conference with each of you on your AB work. Help me to facilitate that process by submitting your documents as quickly as you can.
Our next major step is the outline and draft of the introduction - to follow the posters - and then the research proposal. The proposal will go through two steps - a draft and formal review by the district. I'll share the forms with you once they are approved by Dr. Spencer.
Russian I
Today in class we took a quiz on gender and vocabulary before finishing our film, Russia Revealed. I really like this film due to the fact that it shows that Russia is a very diverse land with not just a bunch of blue eyed, blond people.
Tonight for homework I want you to do a few things. First, complete the exercises to review gender and possession. This is good practice especially if you weren't too prepared for the quiz today. After that, you should work on the back. Look at the verbs. What can you tell about them? How do they work? What do they mean? These are examples of many of our verbs in this unit. So knowing these patterns will help a lot!
Advanced Russian
Today in class we spent time working with Russian texts so that we would be better prepared for the examination next class. Remember that the exam will be focused on verbs in their various forms. You should be able to work with verbs in all tenses (past, present, future) and be able to identify key information about them (tense, stem, form, infinitive, etc.). For the examination on Wednesday you will have a section that asks you to conjugate given some information about a verb. Then there will be a section much like today's in-class progress. Find and explain a variety of verbs.
Prepare by reviewing old quizzes, studying verb cards, and reviewing the appendix in your textbook starting at page A-25.
Friday, October 11, 2019
Homework for the Weekend - B Day - 11 October
AP Literature
Here we go into philosophy which may make you pull your hair out. Or you may just realize that nothing really matters and hair is just a social construct. Anyway, here we go into Unit 2. Remember that we'll start reading The Stranger by Albert Camus on Thursday - please secure a copy by then. We have some in class you can use if needed.
Over the weekend you should finish your visual representation related to your oppression work. These visuals are due on Tuesday. You can present to the class, or to your teachers privately. We are also reading a short story this weekend - Susan Glaspell's "A Jury of Her Peers". As you read pay attention to the three philosophies at play in the story as well as the way that dialogue is used. Try and apply the philosophies as you read.
By this point, everything from Unit 1 should be complete. If you have questions or concerns, see us.
AP Research
Your work is the same as your colleagues in A-Day. The main goal is your annotated bibliography entries by Sunday. There's also your sixth reflection question. Remember that next week we'll be moving on into pitches and poster projects, the work in the Annotated Bibliography will really help you here. There are going to be many workshop days ahead, which will be helpful for us all!
Here we go into philosophy which may make you pull your hair out. Or you may just realize that nothing really matters and hair is just a social construct. Anyway, here we go into Unit 2. Remember that we'll start reading The Stranger by Albert Camus on Thursday - please secure a copy by then. We have some in class you can use if needed.
Over the weekend you should finish your visual representation related to your oppression work. These visuals are due on Tuesday. You can present to the class, or to your teachers privately. We are also reading a short story this weekend - Susan Glaspell's "A Jury of Her Peers". As you read pay attention to the three philosophies at play in the story as well as the way that dialogue is used. Try and apply the philosophies as you read.
By this point, everything from Unit 1 should be complete. If you have questions or concerns, see us.
AP Research
Your work is the same as your colleagues in A-Day. The main goal is your annotated bibliography entries by Sunday. There's also your sixth reflection question. Remember that next week we'll be moving on into pitches and poster projects, the work in the Annotated Bibliography will really help you here. There are going to be many workshop days ahead, which will be helpful for us all!
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Homework for the Weekend - A Day - 10 October
AP Research
The main goal is to work through your Annotated Bibliography entries and submit them to Google Classroom by Sunday. I'm going to have a lot of reading ahead of me, so submitting soon will expedite my process. Please use the templates you have as well as the rubric to guide your work.
I've also updated the reflection document with number six. Complete that over the weekend if you can - but the priority is the Annotated Bibliography.
Russian I
Next class we'll have a quiz on possessive pronouns before moving on to finishing our movie on Russia's culture. Be sure that you're ready by knowing the three genders in Russian, the vocabulary related to ownership, and some of our new vocabulary words.
Advanced Russian
Next class will be our final practice before the One Stem Verb Examination. Be sure that you're using our tasks today in class to guide your study since you'll be working with authentic texts. Can you see verbs? Can you work with them back to their infinitive? Do you see the cases working with these verbs? All of these questions will show just how well you can use this system for what it can do.
The main goal is to work through your Annotated Bibliography entries and submit them to Google Classroom by Sunday. I'm going to have a lot of reading ahead of me, so submitting soon will expedite my process. Please use the templates you have as well as the rubric to guide your work.
I've also updated the reflection document with number six. Complete that over the weekend if you can - but the priority is the Annotated Bibliography.
Russian I
Next class we'll have a quiz on possessive pronouns before moving on to finishing our movie on Russia's culture. Be sure that you're ready by knowing the three genders in Russian, the vocabulary related to ownership, and some of our new vocabulary words.
Advanced Russian
Next class will be our final practice before the One Stem Verb Examination. Be sure that you're using our tasks today in class to guide your study since you'll be working with authentic texts. Can you see verbs? Can you work with them back to their infinitive? Do you see the cases working with these verbs? All of these questions will show just how well you can use this system for what it can do.
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
B-Day Homework and Reminders
AP English Literature
Good job hanging in there while writing our first in class essay! I know some of us had mixed feelings about our writing, but that's okay! We need to start somewhere and now we will just keep improving our writing for the real test in May.
For Friday:
1. Read Flannery O'Connor's "A Good Man is Hard to Find" on pages 454-467. Look for irony, shifts in tone and connections to "Good Country People."
2. Make sure your outlines are turned in online! I have most of the outlines, but not all of them, so make sure they are turned in on Google Classroom!
3. I will get your outline rubrics back to you on Friday. This means your project presentations/ artifacts will be due next Tuesday.
4. If you have any questions about college admissions, Ms. E's information is in the ppt presentation from today on Google Classroom.
AP Research
Hello researchers! Some of us were very productive today. Some of us need to pick up the pace on our ABs.
A few reminders:
1. Keep working on your ABs.
2. Update your task logs.
3. Complete your reflections.
If you have questions for me or Mr. Miller, please let us know next class!
Good job hanging in there while writing our first in class essay! I know some of us had mixed feelings about our writing, but that's okay! We need to start somewhere and now we will just keep improving our writing for the real test in May.
For Friday:
1. Read Flannery O'Connor's "A Good Man is Hard to Find" on pages 454-467. Look for irony, shifts in tone and connections to "Good Country People."
2. Make sure your outlines are turned in online! I have most of the outlines, but not all of them, so make sure they are turned in on Google Classroom!
3. I will get your outline rubrics back to you on Friday. This means your project presentations/ artifacts will be due next Tuesday.
4. If you have any questions about college admissions, Ms. E's information is in the ppt presentation from today on Google Classroom.
AP Research
Hello researchers! Some of us were very productive today. Some of us need to pick up the pace on our ABs.
A few reminders:
1. Keep working on your ABs.
2. Update your task logs.
3. Complete your reflections.
If you have questions for me or Mr. Miller, please let us know next class!
Monday, October 7, 2019
A Day Notes and Homework
AP Research
Great job being productive today-especially on a Monday!
Make sure to keep working on:
1. Annotated Bibliography (25ish sources) Refer to the template on GC.
2. Reflection Questions (5 in the doc)
3. Meet with Ms. Stacey (if you have not already!)
4. Conferences with Mr. Miller or me.
Remember: AB's are due this Friday! Keep updating your task logs!
Russian I
Thank you for being cooperative and courteous during the movie today. I hope you got a taste of Russian culture, especially when seeing those pastries, yum!!
Remember to study for the possessive pronoun quiz on Thursday!
Advanced Russian
Thank you for paying attention during the movie today! I hope you got a great look into one of the most prominent Russian novels of all time! Also, you will always remember who wrote Anna Karenina, right?
Remember to turn in your case worksheets on Thursday!
Great job being productive today-especially on a Monday!
Make sure to keep working on:
1. Annotated Bibliography (25ish sources) Refer to the template on GC.
2. Reflection Questions (5 in the doc)
3. Meet with Ms. Stacey (if you have not already!)
4. Conferences with Mr. Miller or me.
Remember: AB's are due this Friday! Keep updating your task logs!
Russian I
Thank you for being cooperative and courteous during the movie today. I hope you got a taste of Russian culture, especially when seeing those pastries, yum!!
Remember to study for the possessive pronoun quiz on Thursday!
Advanced Russian
Thank you for paying attention during the movie today! I hope you got a great look into one of the most prominent Russian novels of all time! Also, you will always remember who wrote Anna Karenina, right?
Remember to turn in your case worksheets on Thursday!
Friday, October 4, 2019
Homework for the Weekend - B Day - 4 October 2019
AP Literature
For those of you using Native Son as one of your sources for your outline, the end-text citation is as follows:
Native Son. By Nambi E. Kelley, directed by Colette Robert, 26 Sep. 2019, Playmakers Repertory Company, Chapel Hill. Performance.
Remember that your Oppression Outlines are due to Google Classroom by Sunday. You should submit online. If you are working in a group and submitting one outline for the group, be sure that it is clear who did what. These outlines will guide your final product due Friday. Remember that these products should communicate your argument but not rely on the written word to do so. Consider how organization, layering, and key details can help you here.
Other than that we'll have the second part of our assessment on Tuesday - the essay. You'll have approximately 55 minutes to complete your response. Please secure a copy of The Stranger as soon as possible. Remember that you want the one by Vintage International so that we have the same translator.
If you were absent from today's class be sure to go to AP Classroom and complete the Unit 1 MCQ.
AP Research
Today in class we had time to work before finishing the Manzanar paper and reviewing the essential elements of the academic paper. Be sure that you are using the instructions document as you are working and beginning to write.
Over the weekend there are several things to be working on. The first is your Annotated Bibliography. Be sure that you're using the templates as you write. Focus on the best sources that you've found. As you write, how will you be able to discover more that you may find. Remember that the Annotated Bibliography will set us up well for the Literature Review - an essential component of your paper.
I would also direct you to Google Classroom for the Reflection Questions. Please complete Reflection 5 this weekend. If you are missing earlier reflections, please complete those and send me a link when they are complete.
For those of you using Native Son as one of your sources for your outline, the end-text citation is as follows:
Native Son. By Nambi E. Kelley, directed by Colette Robert, 26 Sep. 2019, Playmakers Repertory Company, Chapel Hill. Performance.
Remember that your Oppression Outlines are due to Google Classroom by Sunday. You should submit online. If you are working in a group and submitting one outline for the group, be sure that it is clear who did what. These outlines will guide your final product due Friday. Remember that these products should communicate your argument but not rely on the written word to do so. Consider how organization, layering, and key details can help you here.
Other than that we'll have the second part of our assessment on Tuesday - the essay. You'll have approximately 55 minutes to complete your response. Please secure a copy of The Stranger as soon as possible. Remember that you want the one by Vintage International so that we have the same translator.
If you were absent from today's class be sure to go to AP Classroom and complete the Unit 1 MCQ.
AP Research
Today in class we had time to work before finishing the Manzanar paper and reviewing the essential elements of the academic paper. Be sure that you are using the instructions document as you are working and beginning to write.
Over the weekend there are several things to be working on. The first is your Annotated Bibliography. Be sure that you're using the templates as you write. Focus on the best sources that you've found. As you write, how will you be able to discover more that you may find. Remember that the Annotated Bibliography will set us up well for the Literature Review - an essential component of your paper.
I would also direct you to Google Classroom for the Reflection Questions. Please complete Reflection 5 this weekend. If you are missing earlier reflections, please complete those and send me a link when they are complete.
Thursday, October 3, 2019
Homework for the Weekend - A Day Edition - 3 October
AP Research
In order to make life a bit easier I compiled the reflection questions into one document for you. Please check that document and be sure that you have Reflections 1-4 complete. If you missed an earlier check, send me an email with a link to the document and we will get that settled.
Be sure that you've submitted your Source Check Two to Google Classroom in the appropriate space. I'll be looking at these tonight.
Next class will be a working day - You'll be grinding through some Annotated Bibliography entries, so have those templates and access to those sources. The Annotated Bibliography is due by October 13 and is our key focus for this upcoming week.
Russian I
Today in class we reviewed our possessives and the idea of gender in Russian. We did some great practice to be ready for our quiz next week on this concept. Next class you have a video day, I hope you enjoy it. Be ready for the quiz by reviewing your textbook as well as the notes we took. Playing with your dominoes will help a lot too.
Advanced Russian
Today in class we reviewed verb conjugation, we wrote a bit about Cheburashka, and then we took a quiz. For the teams that didn't finish - please come back tomorrow to complete the quiz work. For the weekend you should focus on cases. Go through the packet and select two of the six pages to complete. Identify which cases are being used. Think about why. Next class you also have a movie day. It's a good one that will take us some time to complete!
In order to make life a bit easier I compiled the reflection questions into one document for you. Please check that document and be sure that you have Reflections 1-4 complete. If you missed an earlier check, send me an email with a link to the document and we will get that settled.
Be sure that you've submitted your Source Check Two to Google Classroom in the appropriate space. I'll be looking at these tonight.
Next class will be a working day - You'll be grinding through some Annotated Bibliography entries, so have those templates and access to those sources. The Annotated Bibliography is due by October 13 and is our key focus for this upcoming week.
Russian I
Today in class we reviewed our possessives and the idea of gender in Russian. We did some great practice to be ready for our quiz next week on this concept. Next class you have a video day, I hope you enjoy it. Be ready for the quiz by reviewing your textbook as well as the notes we took. Playing with your dominoes will help a lot too.
Advanced Russian
Today in class we reviewed verb conjugation, we wrote a bit about Cheburashka, and then we took a quiz. For the teams that didn't finish - please come back tomorrow to complete the quiz work. For the weekend you should focus on cases. Go through the packet and select two of the six pages to complete. Identify which cases are being used. Think about why. Next class you also have a movie day. It's a good one that will take us some time to complete!
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Homework for B-Day: October 2nd
AP Literature
Fantastic job with reading the critical essays and applying their themes to "Everyday Use!" Keep these critical lenses in mind as we continue reading for the next unit.
A few things to keep in mind for next class:
1. We will have our unit examination on Friday starting out with our multiple choice section. Study, but do not be discouraged! This test is going to measure SKILLS and NOT CONTENT. The second section will be your free response essay and you will complete that on Tuesday. It will be a full timed essay and you will have 55 minutes to respond to a chosen prompt. The two pieces will combine for your unit examination score. Remember, this test is based on SKILLS NOT CONTENT.
2. Make sure you turn in the following items by the end of this week:
1. College Essay Resubmissions
2. Individual Summer Outline Resubmissions (Need to be printed out and turned in)
3. Group Project presentations are next week! If you have questions about the project, please bring them in on Friday and we will answer them.
AP Research
Hello Researchers - Mr. Miller and I hope that talking through the sample AP Research paper was helpful today! We will continue reading through the paper on Friday.
Keep working on your 2nd source list! Make sure that you are submitted a revised source list and not just resubmitting your first one. Also, keep working on your Annotated Bibliographies and be sure to have 25ish sources.
Last thing, make sure to complete your reflection by the end of this week. Look out for the reflection question in Google Classroom.
We appreciate your hard work today and remember to come to class with questions when needed.
Fantastic job with reading the critical essays and applying their themes to "Everyday Use!" Keep these critical lenses in mind as we continue reading for the next unit.
A few things to keep in mind for next class:
1. We will have our unit examination on Friday starting out with our multiple choice section. Study, but do not be discouraged! This test is going to measure SKILLS and NOT CONTENT. The second section will be your free response essay and you will complete that on Tuesday. It will be a full timed essay and you will have 55 minutes to respond to a chosen prompt. The two pieces will combine for your unit examination score. Remember, this test is based on SKILLS NOT CONTENT.
2. Make sure you turn in the following items by the end of this week:
1. College Essay Resubmissions
2. Individual Summer Outline Resubmissions (Need to be printed out and turned in)
3. Group Project presentations are next week! If you have questions about the project, please bring them in on Friday and we will answer them.
AP Research
Hello Researchers - Mr. Miller and I hope that talking through the sample AP Research paper was helpful today! We will continue reading through the paper on Friday.
Keep working on your 2nd source list! Make sure that you are submitted a revised source list and not just resubmitting your first one. Also, keep working on your Annotated Bibliographies and be sure to have 25ish sources.
Last thing, make sure to complete your reflection by the end of this week. Look out for the reflection question in Google Classroom.
We appreciate your hard work today and remember to come to class with questions when needed.
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Homework for A-Day Students: 1 October 2019
The end of Quarter 1 will happen this month! It's important to be prepared as we're moving ahead!
AP Research
Today we started to get a good idea of the final product, but we also saw a fair amount of the work in the beginning as well. This is great for us as we are moving forward into our work with the Annotated Bibliography since some of that writing will find its way in to your paper through the Literature Review.
For tonight there are a few things to accomplish.
Russian I
Today in class we did some singing and working on gender and the way that words like possession words change to show gender. This is the root of your homework tonight. I want you to use the notes we did today in class to work through the exercises 1.11 and 1.12 in the end of Chapter One. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word. Remember to identify the gender of the item (look at the last letter) as you do this work.
Remember, this is the last week for anything from Unit One as we're moving into Unit Two.
Advanced Russian
For homework tonight you should do a few things. First, check in with your grades on PowerSchool. If there is anything missing or that needs to be redone, you have this week to complete that work. Next week we will only be scoring and submitting the Unit Examination. Second, complete the exercises that I gave you on identifying cases. We'll be working through that next class. Lastly, spend some time writing and working. Write a few episodes talking about what happened in the episode we watched, what may happen in the future, and what we saw in the past. Remember, as I said in class, you're only doing half the work if you don't go home and practice, and half only gets you a 50%.
Next class we will have a small partner quiz on conjugation and stem identification. Be ready!
AP Research
Today we started to get a good idea of the final product, but we also saw a fair amount of the work in the beginning as well. This is great for us as we are moving forward into our work with the Annotated Bibliography since some of that writing will find its way in to your paper through the Literature Review.
For tonight there are a few things to accomplish.
- Continue to work on and submit your final source list. Remember that this should be around 40-50 sources and it should reflect growth from the first source list.
- Write your annotated bibliography entries based on the template documents that we have seen and been using so far. Remember to focus on the sources that you find to be the strongest or most useful. Go back to the Literature Review to see how this will eventually be used.
- Be sure to look at and complete the most recent reflection. It's in our Google Classroom post for today.
Russian I
Today in class we did some singing and working on gender and the way that words like possession words change to show gender. This is the root of your homework tonight. I want you to use the notes we did today in class to work through the exercises 1.11 and 1.12 in the end of Chapter One. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word. Remember to identify the gender of the item (look at the last letter) as you do this work.
Remember, this is the last week for anything from Unit One as we're moving into Unit Two.
Advanced Russian
For homework tonight you should do a few things. First, check in with your grades on PowerSchool. If there is anything missing or that needs to be redone, you have this week to complete that work. Next week we will only be scoring and submitting the Unit Examination. Second, complete the exercises that I gave you on identifying cases. We'll be working through that next class. Lastly, spend some time writing and working. Write a few episodes talking about what happened in the episode we watched, what may happen in the future, and what we saw in the past. Remember, as I said in class, you're only doing half the work if you don't go home and practice, and half only gets you a 50%.
Next class we will have a small partner quiz on conjugation and stem identification. Be ready!
Monday, September 30, 2019
Notes for B Day September 30th
AP Literature
Great job with our discussion on "The Destructors!" We all had some great insights in determining Graham Greene's perspective on Humanity. Are humans good? Are they egotistical? Are they both!? Keep this theme in mind as we wrap up our first unit and transition into our second unit.
For next class, make sure you read Alice Walker's "Everyday Use." There is an insightful and inspirational video to watch about Alice Walker that you might want to check out before reading her short story. Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJR86ncuMgE&t=70s
Come to class on Wednesday with insights into how the characters change and their relationships!
Also, make sure your college essay and outline resubmissions are turned in this week! Make sure you are still working on your group projects and outlines this week. Be ready to present your projects by next week.
If you have any missing assignments on Powerschool, be sure to work on getting those in!
AP Research
Great job working on our bibliographies today!
Make sure you are still following up with updating your task logs!
A few reminders:
Your source lists (40+ sources) are due tomorrow at 11:59 p.m.
Keep developing your annotated bibliographies (25 sources).
Complete the reflection due on Wednesday.
Great job with our discussion on "The Destructors!" We all had some great insights in determining Graham Greene's perspective on Humanity. Are humans good? Are they egotistical? Are they both!? Keep this theme in mind as we wrap up our first unit and transition into our second unit.
For next class, make sure you read Alice Walker's "Everyday Use." There is an insightful and inspirational video to watch about Alice Walker that you might want to check out before reading her short story. Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJR86ncuMgE&t=70s
Come to class on Wednesday with insights into how the characters change and their relationships!
Also, make sure your college essay and outline resubmissions are turned in this week! Make sure you are still working on your group projects and outlines this week. Be ready to present your projects by next week.
If you have any missing assignments on Powerschool, be sure to work on getting those in!
AP Research
Great job working on our bibliographies today!
Make sure you are still following up with updating your task logs!
A few reminders:
Your source lists (40+ sources) are due tomorrow at 11:59 p.m.
Keep developing your annotated bibliographies (25 sources).
Complete the reflection due on Wednesday.
Friday, September 27, 2019
Homework for A-Day: Weekend Edition: 27 September
Happy New Year! L'Shana Tova!
AP Research
This weekend we should be focused on writing for the annotated bibliography. Remember to use the templates that you have been given in this class to guide your work with this writing. This will be helpful for you as we move forward into the paper even more.
There is also our reflection question for this week. It is Presentation and Oral Defense Question 1.3. Please respond in your Reflection Document. Also, use citations and exact references to make your writing stronger.
What were the strategies you used to conduct a review of the literature or gather information from the discipline-specific field? Why did you select those strategies? Which strategies did you consider and reject?
Be sure that any missing work is turned in by the end of the weekend. Your next due date is Tuesday - Source List Check 2 (Around 50 Entries).
Russian I
Today in class we took a quiz and then we started to work on the beginnings of Russian grammar. The case system in Russian. It's a bit complicated at first, but it gets easier the more you work with it. This weekend you should review Chapter One and complete your Chapter Preview. What will we learn in this unit? What will you be able to do with this information? Be sure that you're focused on learning the new vocabulary too!
Remember that we're finishing the first unit! If you have anything missing, it needs to be turned in next week.
Advanced Russian
We did some speaking and writing today in class as we continued to work through the trickiness of verbs and the cases connected with them. Remember everyone that learning comes with practice, the more we do, the better we become. This weekend there are a few essentials to take care of:
AP Research
This weekend we should be focused on writing for the annotated bibliography. Remember to use the templates that you have been given in this class to guide your work with this writing. This will be helpful for you as we move forward into the paper even more.
There is also our reflection question for this week. It is Presentation and Oral Defense Question 1.3. Please respond in your Reflection Document. Also, use citations and exact references to make your writing stronger.
What were the strategies you used to conduct a review of the literature or gather information from the discipline-specific field? Why did you select those strategies? Which strategies did you consider and reject?
Be sure that any missing work is turned in by the end of the weekend. Your next due date is Tuesday - Source List Check 2 (Around 50 Entries).
Russian I
Today in class we took a quiz and then we started to work on the beginnings of Russian grammar. The case system in Russian. It's a bit complicated at first, but it gets easier the more you work with it. This weekend you should review Chapter One and complete your Chapter Preview. What will we learn in this unit? What will you be able to do with this information? Be sure that you're focused on learning the new vocabulary too!
Remember that we're finishing the first unit! If you have anything missing, it needs to be turned in next week.
Advanced Russian
We did some speaking and writing today in class as we continued to work through the trickiness of verbs and the cases connected with them. Remember everyone that learning comes with practice, the more we do, the better we become. This weekend there are a few essentials to take care of:
- Complete the case analysis activity. Russian III and IV should complete the whole thing. Using the English direct translation, what case is the Russian word or phrase in? How does it connect to the rest of the sentence?
- Have you submitted your slides on Google Classroom about your skyscraper?
- Are there any reassessments you need to do? Assignments missing?
We're finishing this unit soon - be ready to move on!
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Notes for B-Day: 26 September
AP Literature
You all were fantastic today at UNC. I hope that you enjoyed Native Son, definitely a lot to think about and process. Tonight, I would encourage you to sit, think, and consider the usefulness of the story to your projects. How could you use Bigger's story? How about one of the female characters? How does this help us to make a statement about oppression?
For Monday we have a short story by Graham Greene - It's called "The Destructors" and it's available in the Perrine books.
Please remember that outline resubmissions are due next week and college essay revisions should be turned in. If you have any missing assignments, be sure that you are settling those up!
AP Research
Today was the first of two workshop days. We should all be working diligently on developing our source list further (speaking with our Media Specialists will help you with this a ton) and you should be writing for your Annotated Bibliography.
The final source list is due on October 2nd. Remember that this is also your resubmission of the original source list. Use the Purdue OWL for help - I can't stress that enough. Following that we'll have the annotated bibliography due after that.
You all were fantastic today at UNC. I hope that you enjoyed Native Son, definitely a lot to think about and process. Tonight, I would encourage you to sit, think, and consider the usefulness of the story to your projects. How could you use Bigger's story? How about one of the female characters? How does this help us to make a statement about oppression?
For Monday we have a short story by Graham Greene - It's called "The Destructors" and it's available in the Perrine books.
Please remember that outline resubmissions are due next week and college essay revisions should be turned in. If you have any missing assignments, be sure that you are settling those up!
AP Research
Today was the first of two workshop days. We should all be working diligently on developing our source list further (speaking with our Media Specialists will help you with this a ton) and you should be writing for your Annotated Bibliography.
The final source list is due on October 2nd. Remember that this is also your resubmission of the original source list. Use the Purdue OWL for help - I can't stress that enough. Following that we'll have the annotated bibliography due after that.
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Homework for A-Day: 25 September 2019
AP Research
Today in class we had our first of two workdays as part of this week. Remember that by the end of the unit you should log a conference with Ms. Stacy or Ms. Montgomery. They'll be back on Friday. As we are working tonight, we should continue to move toward our goals:
Today in class we had our first of two workdays as part of this week. Remember that by the end of the unit you should log a conference with Ms. Stacy or Ms. Montgomery. They'll be back on Friday. As we are working tonight, we should continue to move toward our goals:
- Complete the development of your source list for the second check. Be sure to apply new lessons as you revise and use the OWL as you need to!
- Work with useful sources and write Annotated Bibliography entries.
As I said in class, it's time to grind out some product right now. Sit, write, and then review what you have. By writing these entries, you may be able to determine what you still may need.
Russian I
Good times today in class as we reviewed how to say hello at various times of the day as well as the rules around gender in Russian. For tonight you should be preparing for your quiz on Friday. The quiz will cover greetings and introductions, formality, and cognates. Be sure that you have reviewed your work and completed your exercises. All of these things will help a lot.
Advanced Russian
Also a fun time in Advanced Russian as we sang and watched to prepare to write. For tonight we should be focused on writing. Remember that as we are writing we are practicing with all of our Russian skills. What happened? Where? To whom? Be sure that as you write, you revise, and draw on your resources for help. Many of the cases are available to you online via YouTube with instructional videos.
Tonight be sure to finish your last short story and have it ready to be turned in. Following that, let me know if you're ready for the verb resubmission. Don't forget your skyscraper projects are due on Friday to Google Classroom.
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Homework for B-Day Students - 24 September
AP Literature
Next class we have our field trip! Remember that the procedures for the trip are outlined on the slides for today. The play, Native Son, will provide a lot of great evidence related to oppression and will be a useful source in your final project. I encourage you to grab evidence from it for your work.
Next week we have our outlines due as well as our final two stories. You'll be reading "The Destructors" by Graham Greene from Perrine's Literature - It starts on page 111. Pay attention to oppression, power, and irony in this text.
Also, please be sure that you have submitted the FRQ practice on AP Classroom as well as any other missing assignments from your progress report.
AP Research
Today we worked through understanding how to build an annotated bibliography and the usefulness of it for us. I armed you with many templates that you can use to work forward. Be sure that you have submitted your source list as well as your reflection. I'll be scoring these tonight and tomorrow.
As we move forward, be aware that there are many assignments in this unit. It's imperative that you work regularly to complete all of these tasks. As always, use me as you need me.
Next class we have our field trip! Remember that the procedures for the trip are outlined on the slides for today. The play, Native Son, will provide a lot of great evidence related to oppression and will be a useful source in your final project. I encourage you to grab evidence from it for your work.
Next week we have our outlines due as well as our final two stories. You'll be reading "The Destructors" by Graham Greene from Perrine's Literature - It starts on page 111. Pay attention to oppression, power, and irony in this text.
Also, please be sure that you have submitted the FRQ practice on AP Classroom as well as any other missing assignments from your progress report.
AP Research
Today we worked through understanding how to build an annotated bibliography and the usefulness of it for us. I armed you with many templates that you can use to work forward. Be sure that you have submitted your source list as well as your reflection. I'll be scoring these tonight and tomorrow.
As we move forward, be aware that there are many assignments in this unit. It's imperative that you work regularly to complete all of these tasks. As always, use me as you need me.
Monday, September 23, 2019
Homework for A Day - Monday, September 23
AP Research
Today's class focused on moving from our development of our QUEST and question into writing and working on our annotated bibliography - the first key assignment in which we will start to build our research papers. Be sure to reference the slides as you begin to work. Use the templates and language that we are seeing to write with academic purpose and gravitas.
In this unit we will have several major assignments - the first is the Annotated Bibliography. There will also be a poster presentation and pitch for your research question, and some writing goals for our paper. Keep working hard and it will be done!
Russian I
Today in class we did some great work. Remember that if you didn't submit the project that you have until the end of the week to turn it in. On Friday we'll be having a quiz on the new vocabulary and cultural knowledge. Be sure that you are reviewing your vocabulary daily. Hopefully today's speaking activity helped with your understanding and remembering of the vocabulary. We'll keep having more speaking activities as we keep going through the week!
Also be working through your exercise packet - it'll be very helpful for the quiz on Friday!
Advanced Russian
Today in class we wrote, we listened, and we spoke. All great practice for ourselves as students of Russian. By the end of this week you have a small story due. It can be about you, your building, the characters in Ну, Погоди! As long as you use all three tenses in Russian, we're good.
Next class we'll interact with more stimulus and write more - then it's on to work on cases to review those things too. Remember that by the end of the week you need to complete your resubmission for the verb quiz if you choose to do so.
Today's class focused on moving from our development of our QUEST and question into writing and working on our annotated bibliography - the first key assignment in which we will start to build our research papers. Be sure to reference the slides as you begin to work. Use the templates and language that we are seeing to write with academic purpose and gravitas.
In this unit we will have several major assignments - the first is the Annotated Bibliography. There will also be a poster presentation and pitch for your research question, and some writing goals for our paper. Keep working hard and it will be done!
Russian I
Today in class we did some great work. Remember that if you didn't submit the project that you have until the end of the week to turn it in. On Friday we'll be having a quiz on the new vocabulary and cultural knowledge. Be sure that you are reviewing your vocabulary daily. Hopefully today's speaking activity helped with your understanding and remembering of the vocabulary. We'll keep having more speaking activities as we keep going through the week!
Also be working through your exercise packet - it'll be very helpful for the quiz on Friday!
Advanced Russian
Today in class we wrote, we listened, and we spoke. All great practice for ourselves as students of Russian. By the end of this week you have a small story due. It can be about you, your building, the characters in Ну, Погоди! As long as you use all three tenses in Russian, we're good.
Next class we'll interact with more stimulus and write more - then it's on to work on cases to review those things too. Remember that by the end of the week you need to complete your resubmission for the verb quiz if you choose to do so.
Friday, September 20, 2019
Homework for the Weekend - B Day - 20 September
AP Literature
If you did not finish your FRQ practice paragraphs in class you must finish them today. Be sure to submit when you have finished your work. We will score it and discuss trends in the scoring before doing our first timed writing with these similar skills. Over the weekend the reading is in Perrine and it's Flannery O'Connor's "Good Country People". Be on the lookout for everything in this text. No detail is too small. Irony is super productive. Watching the video on her would be helpful for you too.
Remember as well that we are revising both parts of the summer assignment. Outlines and essays. You can conference or submit these as you like. Essays should be finished and resubmitted sooner rather than later.
If you're missing anything in PowerSchool and are unsure of what to do, please let your teachers know. The end of the unit will be soon, and all work must be submitted by that time.
AP Research
Great work today revising, listening, and giving feedback to each other. I also loved hearing you celebrate each other as you shared gold medals. Over the weekend we need to keep working forward so you need to be sure to:
If you did not finish your FRQ practice paragraphs in class you must finish them today. Be sure to submit when you have finished your work. We will score it and discuss trends in the scoring before doing our first timed writing with these similar skills. Over the weekend the reading is in Perrine and it's Flannery O'Connor's "Good Country People". Be on the lookout for everything in this text. No detail is too small. Irony is super productive. Watching the video on her would be helpful for you too.
Remember as well that we are revising both parts of the summer assignment. Outlines and essays. You can conference or submit these as you like. Essays should be finished and resubmitted sooner rather than later.
If you're missing anything in PowerSchool and are unsure of what to do, please let your teachers know. The end of the unit will be soon, and all work must be submitted by that time.
AP Research
Great work today revising, listening, and giving feedback to each other. I also loved hearing you celebrate each other as you shared gold medals. Over the weekend we need to keep working forward so you need to be sure to:
- Log today's class on your task log and begin to note your conferences. Write down who you talked with, what you talked about, and your next steps.
- Complete Reflection 3 which is actually POD Question 1.4. Be sure to write clearly, specifically, and cite sources! Show that you know that some sources are better than others and why.
- Submit your Source List check to Google Classroom by Sunday at midnight. Remember that this is just your citation for the source (full, end text) as well as the category for the source.
Keep revising upward. Keep building!
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Homework for the Weekend - A Day - 19 September
AP Research
Good work today with giving, receiving, and processing feedback. I'm really happy to see the direction in which you all are moving as well as the support you are lending to your colleagues. Keep this spirit moving.
Over the weekend you should continue to build your BoK and revise your question. Continue to reflect and use the feedback of your peers. Additionally, you have an assignment due on Sunday - Your Source List. This is the first check, so you should have about 25-30 sources. Remember that these are categorized. You should submit a document with your sources (APA format) and their category.
Outside of that there's the Reflection 3/4. Remember to practice writing with sources by using them in your reflections. Get into good habits; it'll pay off later.
Russian I
Today in class we did a lot! We spoke and used our greetings and we also reviewed our work on formality rules in Russian. Then we spent some time exploring different areas of Moscow for our culture projects. Remember that you'll have one more day to work on these in class before they're due.
Over the weekend you should work with your new vocabulary and finish your most recent exercise packet. You should also check on anything that is missing in the gradebook. We'll finish this first unit pretty soon and move into some real grammar!
Advanced Russian
Today we did a bit of everything - we wrote, we listened, we researched Moscow sky scrapers, and then did some work on cases and grammar. All of this is good for us as we keep moving forward. As a reminder you'll have one more class session to work on the projects. They'll be due after that. We'll also be writing this weekend as we revise our stories about our buildings. Remember to write and think about where you're activating cases. Conjugate verbs. Use your notes. Ask if you need help!
I also want you to focus on the new exercise which mixes verbs and cases. Focus on a particular case and use this weekend as a chance to get ahead. We'll keep moving forward next week. Finish your story and have it ready to turn in!
Good work today with giving, receiving, and processing feedback. I'm really happy to see the direction in which you all are moving as well as the support you are lending to your colleagues. Keep this spirit moving.
Over the weekend you should continue to build your BoK and revise your question. Continue to reflect and use the feedback of your peers. Additionally, you have an assignment due on Sunday - Your Source List. This is the first check, so you should have about 25-30 sources. Remember that these are categorized. You should submit a document with your sources (APA format) and their category.
Outside of that there's the Reflection 3/4. Remember to practice writing with sources by using them in your reflections. Get into good habits; it'll pay off later.
Russian I
Today in class we did a lot! We spoke and used our greetings and we also reviewed our work on formality rules in Russian. Then we spent some time exploring different areas of Moscow for our culture projects. Remember that you'll have one more day to work on these in class before they're due.
Over the weekend you should work with your new vocabulary and finish your most recent exercise packet. You should also check on anything that is missing in the gradebook. We'll finish this first unit pretty soon and move into some real grammar!
Advanced Russian
Today we did a bit of everything - we wrote, we listened, we researched Moscow sky scrapers, and then did some work on cases and grammar. All of this is good for us as we keep moving forward. As a reminder you'll have one more class session to work on the projects. They'll be due after that. We'll also be writing this weekend as we revise our stories about our buildings. Remember to write and think about where you're activating cases. Conjugate verbs. Use your notes. Ask if you need help!
I also want you to focus on the new exercise which mixes verbs and cases. Focus on a particular case and use this weekend as a chance to get ahead. We'll keep moving forward next week. Finish your story and have it ready to turn in!
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Homework for Wednesday - PLC Day - 18 September
AP Lit
A rushed class today due to our schedule, but we still got everything done! Go us! We worked a lot on oppression and then we also took a look at Melville to see how these oppressions are staring us right in our faces in the text. From there, we worked on our outlines as we received the new assignment for this unit.
For tonight you should continue to revise your college essay (if not yet resubmitted) as well as your outlines with a look at the new work we are doing. Use the template to make the thesis an argumentative statement. Explain how the characters are fighting this oppression. Explain and show!
We also have "Bartleby" to finish for Friday as well as our vocabulary cards. Remember to submit five by Friday!
AP Research
Most of our class was taken with our assessment. Remember to check your folders for comments on reflections and to complete any work that you may be missing. Remind me that it's ready by sending me an email. Tonight it's time to work on the ideas of our revised research questions. Work with the elements of an effective research question (we had those handouts last class) and be sure to write out your question! You'll need it for Friday.
A rushed class today due to our schedule, but we still got everything done! Go us! We worked a lot on oppression and then we also took a look at Melville to see how these oppressions are staring us right in our faces in the text. From there, we worked on our outlines as we received the new assignment for this unit.
For tonight you should continue to revise your college essay (if not yet resubmitted) as well as your outlines with a look at the new work we are doing. Use the template to make the thesis an argumentative statement. Explain how the characters are fighting this oppression. Explain and show!
We also have "Bartleby" to finish for Friday as well as our vocabulary cards. Remember to submit five by Friday!
AP Research
Most of our class was taken with our assessment. Remember to check your folders for comments on reflections and to complete any work that you may be missing. Remind me that it's ready by sending me an email. Tonight it's time to work on the ideas of our revised research questions. Work with the elements of an effective research question (we had those handouts last class) and be sure to write out your question! You'll need it for Friday.
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Homework for A-Day: 17 September
AP Research
Today in class we had a quiz and then it was on to independent work after a review of the plagiarism and falsification statement and policy for this class. Tonight you should be moving forward with your work on revising your research question and refining it further. Using our handouts from last class, build it stronger and better. Look at those elements of effective research question and the bullseye. Build up. Have your new question written out so that you can get feedback next class.
Russian I
Today was a great day! We spoke some Russian and got to know our region of Moscow a bit further. Then we did a lot of great work learning about the rules of formality in Russian. All of this is great to use as we move forward.
Tonight you need to be sure that you have finished your handwriting packets and turned those in. You should be learning your new vocabulary. Use it and the work we did today in class to complete the exercises in the packet. You do not have to complete exercise ten at the end of the set.
We'll review our alphabet quizzes next class. If you want to retake it or put rubles on it, let me know!
Advanced Russian
Tonight for homework we have a case review. Russian II - Tell me what cases we need and where we need them in the sentences. Russian III and IV - Tell me the cases we need and the endings we need!
Outside of this we need to keep focusing on verbs and stems - the review work today was key for that. Learn what the stem does! Learn when it does that. It's important that you know these groups so that you know how to work with verbs when you meet them. The retake will be available after Wednesday - let me know when you're ready for it.
Don't forget to write a bit about your building. The past, the present, and the future.
Today in class we had a quiz and then it was on to independent work after a review of the plagiarism and falsification statement and policy for this class. Tonight you should be moving forward with your work on revising your research question and refining it further. Using our handouts from last class, build it stronger and better. Look at those elements of effective research question and the bullseye. Build up. Have your new question written out so that you can get feedback next class.
Russian I
Today was a great day! We spoke some Russian and got to know our region of Moscow a bit further. Then we did a lot of great work learning about the rules of formality in Russian. All of this is great to use as we move forward.
Tonight you need to be sure that you have finished your handwriting packets and turned those in. You should be learning your new vocabulary. Use it and the work we did today in class to complete the exercises in the packet. You do not have to complete exercise ten at the end of the set.
We'll review our alphabet quizzes next class. If you want to retake it or put rubles on it, let me know!
Advanced Russian
Tonight for homework we have a case review. Russian II - Tell me what cases we need and where we need them in the sentences. Russian III and IV - Tell me the cases we need and the endings we need!
Outside of this we need to keep focusing on verbs and stems - the review work today was key for that. Learn what the stem does! Learn when it does that. It's important that you know these groups so that you know how to work with verbs when you meet them. The retake will be available after Wednesday - let me know when you're ready for it.
Don't forget to write a bit about your building. The past, the present, and the future.
Monday, September 16, 2019
Homework for B-Day Students - 16 September
AP Literature
Today we began really getting into the weeds as it applies to writing about literature. It's important to make sure that our thesis is always Debatable, Analytical, Defensible and Specific (it needs to have DADS). This gives us a lot of the tasks that we have to do in our explanation. Be sure to review our writing notes in the context of your outlines and the comments you were given. Begin to revise - but realize that we are using the outlines as the start of our major project work.
Additionally, for tonight you should be sure to continue working on college essays if these were not submitted today in class, reading the next section of "Bartleby" (to paragraph 166), and work on vocabulary cards. You have five cards from Melville due by the end of the week.
AP Research
Today we had a big class as we understood the elements needed to move from little r to BIG R research. It's a good day in the neighborhood. At this time you should be actively reviewing your work to include all of the elements of an effective research question. Be sure to use the template to reform and refocus your problem statement. The BoK is essential in this - you need it for a lot of the revised problem statement.
Don't forget the second reflection in your PREP as well as the preparation for this week. We have a CRAAP quiz next class and speed dating for research questions on Friday!
Today we began really getting into the weeds as it applies to writing about literature. It's important to make sure that our thesis is always Debatable, Analytical, Defensible and Specific (it needs to have DADS). This gives us a lot of the tasks that we have to do in our explanation. Be sure to review our writing notes in the context of your outlines and the comments you were given. Begin to revise - but realize that we are using the outlines as the start of our major project work.
Additionally, for tonight you should be sure to continue working on college essays if these were not submitted today in class, reading the next section of "Bartleby" (to paragraph 166), and work on vocabulary cards. You have five cards from Melville due by the end of the week.
AP Research
Today we had a big class as we understood the elements needed to move from little r to BIG R research. It's a good day in the neighborhood. At this time you should be actively reviewing your work to include all of the elements of an effective research question. Be sure to use the template to reform and refocus your problem statement. The BoK is essential in this - you need it for a lot of the revised problem statement.
Don't forget the second reflection in your PREP as well as the preparation for this week. We have a CRAAP quiz next class and speed dating for research questions on Friday!
Friday, September 13, 2019
Homework for the Weekend - A Day - 13 September
AP Research
Good work today in class - I hope that you enjoyed learning more about the work that we are doing and how to make the pivotal transition from little r to BIG R research. Now we have the staircase and we've got to go up!
As you work this weekend remember that our main goal is the building of the Source List. This will help with completing Reflection 2 and making the needed revisions to your question and problem statement and gap as they currently stand.
Next week we have two assessments - your CRAAP quiz and then the Speed Dating of Research Questions. Your Source List will be due by the end of next weekend (9/22).
Russian I
Today we took our first quiz! Hooray! Ура! I'll have the scores to you as soon as I can. Remember that we'll review it and then you get to take it again if you need to. Over the weekend you should learn your new vocabulary! Focus on reading the new words, sounding them out, and practice with the dialogues on the reverse side!
Advanced Russian
We also took a quiz today! If you were unprepared, spend time with Google Classroom reviewing our notes. You may also want to refer to the textbook appendix (A-25) to review the different verb stems and what they do as they conjugate. I'll have the scores in PowerSchool soon.
Over the weekend you should be writing! Focus on your building. Write a short story using PAST, PRESENT, and FUTURE tenses. Russian II should have three sentences, at least four for Russian III, and six for Russian IV. We'll be getting into cases next week - so consider where those are needed in the writing!
Good work today in class - I hope that you enjoyed learning more about the work that we are doing and how to make the pivotal transition from little r to BIG R research. Now we have the staircase and we've got to go up!
As you work this weekend remember that our main goal is the building of the Source List. This will help with completing Reflection 2 and making the needed revisions to your question and problem statement and gap as they currently stand.
Next week we have two assessments - your CRAAP quiz and then the Speed Dating of Research Questions. Your Source List will be due by the end of next weekend (9/22).
Russian I
Today we took our first quiz! Hooray! Ура! I'll have the scores to you as soon as I can. Remember that we'll review it and then you get to take it again if you need to. Over the weekend you should learn your new vocabulary! Focus on reading the new words, sounding them out, and practice with the dialogues on the reverse side!
Advanced Russian
We also took a quiz today! If you were unprepared, spend time with Google Classroom reviewing our notes. You may also want to refer to the textbook appendix (A-25) to review the different verb stems and what they do as they conjugate. I'll have the scores in PowerSchool soon.
Over the weekend you should be writing! Focus on your building. Write a short story using PAST, PRESENT, and FUTURE tenses. Russian II should have three sentences, at least four for Russian III, and six for Russian IV. We'll be getting into cases next week - so consider where those are needed in the writing!
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Homework for the Weekend - B Day - 12 September
AP Literature
We had a bit of a quick class today, but we focused on the essentials of irony which is one of the key targets of Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery". We're going to keep looping back to irony and its uses throughout this class, so think of today as just the beginning.
This weekend for homework you have a few things to be attentive toward:
We had a bit of a quick class today, but we focused on the essentials of irony which is one of the key targets of Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery". We're going to keep looping back to irony and its uses throughout this class, so think of today as just the beginning.
This weekend for homework you have a few things to be attentive toward:
- Be sure that you read the first chunk of "Bartleby the Scrivner" by Herman Melville. You'll read until paragraph fifty. As you are reading pay attention to the character of Bartleby and the narrator. Notice elements of characterization as well as the way in which the narrator tells the story. See if you can find any irony.
- You have five vocabulary cards due on the 20th from Melville. Collect words as you go.
- College essay revisions are due on Monday. Be sure that you submit the original as well as the old one so that we can see the improvements. We will continue to work on these essays moving forward as much as you would like
AP Research
Today in class we discussed how to CRAAP and why CRAAPing in AP Research is really the key to a successful QUEST. Be sure that you go back to the work you have already done and evaluate it in the context of our new model for testing and evaluating sources.
This weekend you have your second reflection to complete. You should also be actively working through your task and reading log. Update everything! Track all your changes! Let's be ready for a productive working day next class as we start to determine our preliminary questions.
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Homework for A Day Students - 11 September
AP Research
Today in class we reviewed our test for sources - the CRAAP method. On Google Classroom I've posted the worksheet, slides, and video from our work today in class. Remember that as you are finding a variety of sources and perspectives, to use your topic/question in order to evaluate them. Remember Jenny McCarthy. The work may be good for another topic, just not yours.
Don't forget to answer your second reflection question by the end of the weekend. I'll look for them soon. You should be building your source list and developing your question at this point!
Russian I
We did so much today in class. We sang! We said funny things! We even read a map in Russian! All of this goes to show that language is one of those natural things - it's easy to pick up. Next class you will have your quiz on the alphabet. The quiz will ask you to identify letters, write in Russian, and identify basic words in Russian. After the quiz we will work on our first culture project - the regions of Moscow.
Remember that your handwriting packet is due next class. You only have to complete the exercises where you are asked to write what is given for you. Nothing else.
Advanced Russian
I think that today's independent/group studying was very effective because I saw many of you working very diligently on your verb work. This is great preparation for our quiz next class. On the quiz you'll have several verbs to work with - I'll ask that you identify the verb and work with several verbs in all tenses in Russian. After our quiz there will be time to begin on the culture projects related to Stalin's Skyscrapers.
If you're at all confused related to the one stem verb system, please see me outside of class for assistance. I've posted our study guide and slides on Google Classroom.
Today in class we reviewed our test for sources - the CRAAP method. On Google Classroom I've posted the worksheet, slides, and video from our work today in class. Remember that as you are finding a variety of sources and perspectives, to use your topic/question in order to evaluate them. Remember Jenny McCarthy. The work may be good for another topic, just not yours.
Don't forget to answer your second reflection question by the end of the weekend. I'll look for them soon. You should be building your source list and developing your question at this point!
Russian I
We did so much today in class. We sang! We said funny things! We even read a map in Russian! All of this goes to show that language is one of those natural things - it's easy to pick up. Next class you will have your quiz on the alphabet. The quiz will ask you to identify letters, write in Russian, and identify basic words in Russian. After the quiz we will work on our first culture project - the regions of Moscow.
Remember that your handwriting packet is due next class. You only have to complete the exercises where you are asked to write what is given for you. Nothing else.
Advanced Russian
I think that today's independent/group studying was very effective because I saw many of you working very diligently on your verb work. This is great preparation for our quiz next class. On the quiz you'll have several verbs to work with - I'll ask that you identify the verb and work with several verbs in all tenses in Russian. After our quiz there will be time to begin on the culture projects related to Stalin's Skyscrapers.
If you're at all confused related to the one stem verb system, please see me outside of class for assistance. I've posted our study guide and slides on Google Classroom.
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Homework for B-Day - 10 September
AP Literature
Congratulations on exploring Marxism today in class. One thing that I appreciate about the critique is that it allows us to see a lot of these texts really boil down to a fight over power and control. That helps us to navigate a lot of these texts and cut through the noise.
Tonight you have Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery". As you read, consider our discussion today, and the way in which the decisions are made for the characters. How would we see Marxism help us to understand and interpret the text further?
We'll have your outlines back to you next week and we will begin the revision process then. I appreciate that so many of you are working on revising your college essays - please see me or Ms. Metcalf outside of class for additional conferencing.
AP Research
Today I unveiled our first major assignment - the source list. For this assignment you should be collecting anywhere from 40-50 sources which may end up becoming part of your literature review. As you are doing this work, you should categorize the sources into discipline specific sources / current research climate / historical background sources / variety of research methods. Remember that one source may be categorized into multiple areas. Your final product should just be a list of the sources and their category. This work is a clear outgrowth of your Reading Log.
Don't forget to review your first reflections as well as the notes I've left. Don't resolve the comments. Keep them and reflect upon them.
As you work, you may also want to start writing out your question, gap, and problem statement. How are these things changing? What is changing them?
Congratulations on exploring Marxism today in class. One thing that I appreciate about the critique is that it allows us to see a lot of these texts really boil down to a fight over power and control. That helps us to navigate a lot of these texts and cut through the noise.
Tonight you have Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery". As you read, consider our discussion today, and the way in which the decisions are made for the characters. How would we see Marxism help us to understand and interpret the text further?
We'll have your outlines back to you next week and we will begin the revision process then. I appreciate that so many of you are working on revising your college essays - please see me or Ms. Metcalf outside of class for additional conferencing.
AP Research
Today I unveiled our first major assignment - the source list. For this assignment you should be collecting anywhere from 40-50 sources which may end up becoming part of your literature review. As you are doing this work, you should categorize the sources into discipline specific sources / current research climate / historical background sources / variety of research methods. Remember that one source may be categorized into multiple areas. Your final product should just be a list of the sources and their category. This work is a clear outgrowth of your Reading Log.
Don't forget to review your first reflections as well as the notes I've left. Don't resolve the comments. Keep them and reflect upon them.
As you work, you may also want to start writing out your question, gap, and problem statement. How are these things changing? What is changing them?
Monday, September 9, 2019
Homework for A-Day - 9 September 2019
AP Research
Today in class we had a great time getting started on our QUESTS and delving into the first major assignment of the course which is our SOURCE LIST. The slides in Google Classroom outline the requirements for the Source List assignment. Hopefully these classes have been helpful for you in setting your pathway forward.
Remember that the assignment is due by the 20th of September. Your sources should be categorized and in APA format. All that I need is a list of your categorized sources for this assignment. Remember to continue working on Reading and Task logs as you need to.
Russian I
This week we will have our first quiz and it's on the alphabet. Today in class we practiced by writing and speaking a bit - this is a great way to prepare for what we have ahead. The quiz will cover just the letters, sounds, and some basic vocabulary.
I am also collecting handwriting packets through the week. They will be late if turned in after Friday.
For tonight, be sure that you have completed your handwriting, and that you are studying your cognate words [words that are the same in English and Russian]. Next class we'll start getting into some culture!
Advanced Russian
Today in class we reviewed how to form all three tenses in Russian - past, present, and future. And that's the main goal in tonight's homework. You should write a super short story -- three sentences, each sentence using a different tense. If you're in Russian III or IV then you should have at least six sentences. Additionally, you will need to complete your verb cards.
Wednesday's class is focused on review before the quiz on Friday. Be sure that it's productive by being prepared.
Today in class we had a great time getting started on our QUESTS and delving into the first major assignment of the course which is our SOURCE LIST. The slides in Google Classroom outline the requirements for the Source List assignment. Hopefully these classes have been helpful for you in setting your pathway forward.
Remember that the assignment is due by the 20th of September. Your sources should be categorized and in APA format. All that I need is a list of your categorized sources for this assignment. Remember to continue working on Reading and Task logs as you need to.
Russian I
This week we will have our first quiz and it's on the alphabet. Today in class we practiced by writing and speaking a bit - this is a great way to prepare for what we have ahead. The quiz will cover just the letters, sounds, and some basic vocabulary.
I am also collecting handwriting packets through the week. They will be late if turned in after Friday.
For tonight, be sure that you have completed your handwriting, and that you are studying your cognate words [words that are the same in English and Russian]. Next class we'll start getting into some culture!
Advanced Russian
Today in class we reviewed how to form all three tenses in Russian - past, present, and future. And that's the main goal in tonight's homework. You should write a super short story -- three sentences, each sentence using a different tense. If you're in Russian III or IV then you should have at least six sentences. Additionally, you will need to complete your verb cards.
Wednesday's class is focused on review before the quiz on Friday. Be sure that it's productive by being prepared.
Friday, September 6, 2019
Homework for Friday - 6 September - B Day
AP Literature
The main thing for the weekend is the reading of Ha Jin's "A Contract" and the beginning of your revisions. Use the notes from today's workshop to guide your revisions. Apply what we have talked about today and if you don't know what to do, let's talk. Remember that you have the next ten days to focus on this task.
Be sure that you've submitted all of your work - vocabulary cards and summer work as well. We'll keep this party moving. Ask for what you may need as we keep working.
AP Research
This weekend we are really getting into our QUEST. So, it's time to develop the reading and task log. Are you finding sources? Are you developing your Body of Knowledge? Does this work help you to define variables? Terms? Get ideas for method and data points? As you work, log your work on the Reading and Planning Logs. Keep track of everything you are doing.
Begin to draft and revise your question. Are you taking it through multiple iterations? How is it changing? Why?
The main thing for the weekend is the reading of Ha Jin's "A Contract" and the beginning of your revisions. Use the notes from today's workshop to guide your revisions. Apply what we have talked about today and if you don't know what to do, let's talk. Remember that you have the next ten days to focus on this task.
Be sure that you've submitted all of your work - vocabulary cards and summer work as well. We'll keep this party moving. Ask for what you may need as we keep working.
AP Research
This weekend we are really getting into our QUEST. So, it's time to develop the reading and task log. Are you finding sources? Are you developing your Body of Knowledge? Does this work help you to define variables? Terms? Get ideas for method and data points? As you work, log your work on the Reading and Planning Logs. Keep track of everything you are doing.
Begin to draft and revise your question. Are you taking it through multiple iterations? How is it changing? Why?
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Homework for Wednesday - 4 September - A Day
AP Research
It's time to start the QUEST. Navigate to your PREP folders and begin working on your "Planning Log" and your "Reading Log". Document all steps that you take as you begin. Begin to consider your problem statement, gap, and question as it stands and as it develops. Try to be working with 2-4 sources per evening as we work.
Russian I
We're almost done with the alphabet! Tonight we have some more letters to practice with and sounds to learn. Be sure to review your notes daily and keep practicing with your sentences and vocabulary. We will have our first quiz on Monday and it will cover the sounds and shapes of the Russian alphabet! Your handwriting packets are also due on this day.
Advanced Russian
We now know more about the One Stem Verb System than we did before and that is incredible! Keep working and practicing with it to develop even more! You should be making your verb cards at this time (use our work in class as an example). Also, engage with the language! Take a look at Bunin's "Three Rubles" and try to find the verbs (Russian IV - Try to also find the participles! They come from verbs, so that counts!)
It's time to start the QUEST. Navigate to your PREP folders and begin working on your "Planning Log" and your "Reading Log". Document all steps that you take as you begin. Begin to consider your problem statement, gap, and question as it stands and as it develops. Try to be working with 2-4 sources per evening as we work.
Russian I
We're almost done with the alphabet! Tonight we have some more letters to practice with and sounds to learn. Be sure to review your notes daily and keep practicing with your sentences and vocabulary. We will have our first quiz on Monday and it will cover the sounds and shapes of the Russian alphabet! Your handwriting packets are also due on this day.
Advanced Russian
We now know more about the One Stem Verb System than we did before and that is incredible! Keep working and practicing with it to develop even more! You should be making your verb cards at this time (use our work in class as an example). Also, engage with the language! Take a look at Bunin's "Three Rubles" and try to find the verbs (Russian IV - Try to also find the participles! They come from verbs, so that counts!)
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Homework for Tuesday - 3 September - B Day
AP Literature
Today in class we discussed a second critical lens - the Historical-Biographical as we took another look at Hemingway. Remember that these lenses are not meant to work in isolation, see how they combine to give you more access points to a text. See how you can use them to improve your interpretation of a text.
Tonight, you'll read and annotate "Civil Peace" by Chinua Achebe. There's some great stuff in this text - lots of irony. Pay attention. Do some looking at Achebe's life. Where does it line up? Where is it useful to consider?
We also have a vocabulary card for next class. Remember to do ONE based on the text.
AP Research
Tonight you have your first reflection question. I've posted that in the slides which are available in Google Classroom. Remember to put this in your reflection document which is where you will log all of this reflection work. Keep it all in one place.
You will also want to begin to work on your task and reading log. You're starting. So start!
Today in class we discussed a second critical lens - the Historical-Biographical as we took another look at Hemingway. Remember that these lenses are not meant to work in isolation, see how they combine to give you more access points to a text. See how you can use them to improve your interpretation of a text.
Tonight, you'll read and annotate "Civil Peace" by Chinua Achebe. There's some great stuff in this text - lots of irony. Pay attention. Do some looking at Achebe's life. Where does it line up? Where is it useful to consider?
We also have a vocabulary card for next class. Remember to do ONE based on the text.
AP Research
Tonight you have your first reflection question. I've posted that in the slides which are available in Google Classroom. Remember to put this in your reflection document which is where you will log all of this reflection work. Keep it all in one place.
You will also want to begin to work on your task and reading log. You're starting. So start!
Friday, August 30, 2019
Homework for A Day - Weekend Edition - 30 August
Happy Labor Day Weekend Everyone! I'll see you all on Wednesday.
AP Research
Today's class is very similar to the class we'll have on Wednesday, except on Wednesday you'll be reading for your own QUEST and developing your own BoK. So, over the weekend you need to prepare for this. First, go to your PREP and in your Weekly Work Folder begin a Reflection Document. This week you'll complete reflection one. The questions are as follows:
What are you interested in researching this year in AP Research? Why? What problems are you interested in solving? Why are these significant problems that need solutions?
After you've finished this, take a look at the Task and Reading Log. Begin this work now! You're brainstorming by completing the reflection, so log that work!
Russian I
Today we learned our third group of Russian letters before having time to work with culture and the Russian holiday related to the first day of school. Over the weekend you should continue to work and practice with your letters, sounds, and vocabulary words. Our first quiz will be the week of September 9 and it will cover the whole alphabet. Prepare nightly now so that you are ready to move forward!
Advanced Russian
Today in class we learned how to complete the past tense in Russian and we also discussed holidays, but at the collegiate level. We listened to stories and we worked with verbs - all great things. Russian II students should finish the first half of the exercise we started today in class as well as look over the handout I gave at the end of class. Russian III and IV students should finish the whole exercise and begin to create verb cards. Start with the Russian II stems since this is where you're most familiar. Be sure to show ALL that you can do with a verb (Russian IV).
AP Research
Today's class is very similar to the class we'll have on Wednesday, except on Wednesday you'll be reading for your own QUEST and developing your own BoK. So, over the weekend you need to prepare for this. First, go to your PREP and in your Weekly Work Folder begin a Reflection Document. This week you'll complete reflection one. The questions are as follows:
What are you interested in researching this year in AP Research? Why? What problems are you interested in solving? Why are these significant problems that need solutions?
After you've finished this, take a look at the Task and Reading Log. Begin this work now! You're brainstorming by completing the reflection, so log that work!
Russian I
Today we learned our third group of Russian letters before having time to work with culture and the Russian holiday related to the first day of school. Over the weekend you should continue to work and practice with your letters, sounds, and vocabulary words. Our first quiz will be the week of September 9 and it will cover the whole alphabet. Prepare nightly now so that you are ready to move forward!
Advanced Russian
Today in class we learned how to complete the past tense in Russian and we also discussed holidays, but at the collegiate level. We listened to stories and we worked with verbs - all great things. Russian II students should finish the first half of the exercise we started today in class as well as look over the handout I gave at the end of class. Russian III and IV students should finish the whole exercise and begin to create verb cards. Start with the Russian II stems since this is where you're most familiar. Be sure to show ALL that you can do with a verb (Russian IV).
Thursday, August 29, 2019
Homework for B Day - 29 August
Remember all that I am still collecting paperwork. If you didn't have it today, please have it in by the end of the week.
AP Literature
Today in class we worked through Hemingway and really flexed our muscle with level one and level two interpretation. I was happy to see a lot of engagement and time spent focusing on the text. I was also happy to see you take risks with your ideas and interpretations.
Remember that for next class you have a small writing assignment due. You should take one like of dialogue from "Hills Like White Elephants" and write a feminist interpretation of the line. Your interpretation should be able to explain what in the line gave you the idea and its meaning. We'll keep working with Hemingway next class and transition to another author too.
AP Research
We've set up our PREP and we have a good understanding of key terms. All great things for us to do at the beginning of this course. Tonight you have work to complete in your PREP related to the Nobel Prize winner - do research and discern their problem statement, gap, and research question that won them the Nobel Prize. Consider how this work can be a model for you as you begin your QUEST.
AP Literature
Today in class we worked through Hemingway and really flexed our muscle with level one and level two interpretation. I was happy to see a lot of engagement and time spent focusing on the text. I was also happy to see you take risks with your ideas and interpretations.
Remember that for next class you have a small writing assignment due. You should take one like of dialogue from "Hills Like White Elephants" and write a feminist interpretation of the line. Your interpretation should be able to explain what in the line gave you the idea and its meaning. We'll keep working with Hemingway next class and transition to another author too.
AP Research
We've set up our PREP and we have a good understanding of key terms. All great things for us to do at the beginning of this course. Tonight you have work to complete in your PREP related to the Nobel Prize winner - do research and discern their problem statement, gap, and research question that won them the Nobel Prize. Consider how this work can be a model for you as you begin your QUEST.
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Homework for 28 August - A Day
AP Research
If you didn't have your paperwork to turn in today, please make sure that we have it by the end of the week. Today we did some good work related to understanding key terms and seeing how those terms are really at the foundation of our work in AP Research. We then started to apply that work to our Dry Run before having time to set up our PREP.
Tonight you have some application related to our terms. Go to the list of all Nobel Prize winners and pick one that particularly interests you. Do some research and be able to define their problem statement, gap, and research question. Don't forget to put this work in your PREP. Also be sure to take a look at the weekly log.
Russian I
Today in class we learned some new letters, practiced with the old and the new, and we even got the chance to order a coffee in Russian. All great things to know how to do.
Be sure that you are reviewing your letters and words every day. That's the goal right now, to know the alphabet and sounds inside and out. Tonight please complete the handwriting practice that you can and keep focusing on learning your vocabulary.
Advanced Russian
Lots of good time in class today as we had some fun with verbs and spent our time looking at charades and figuring out exactly what people are doing. Then we did work related to conjugating and our One Stem Verb System. Tonight you have an exercise to help you with learning our two systems - truncation and addition. Follow the example from what we did in class today and fill out your chart based on what you see. We'll review this on Friday!
If you didn't have your paperwork to turn in today, please make sure that we have it by the end of the week. Today we did some good work related to understanding key terms and seeing how those terms are really at the foundation of our work in AP Research. We then started to apply that work to our Dry Run before having time to set up our PREP.
Tonight you have some application related to our terms. Go to the list of all Nobel Prize winners and pick one that particularly interests you. Do some research and be able to define their problem statement, gap, and research question. Don't forget to put this work in your PREP. Also be sure to take a look at the weekly log.
Russian I
Today in class we learned some new letters, practiced with the old and the new, and we even got the chance to order a coffee in Russian. All great things to know how to do.
Be sure that you are reviewing your letters and words every day. That's the goal right now, to know the alphabet and sounds inside and out. Tonight please complete the handwriting practice that you can and keep focusing on learning your vocabulary.
Advanced Russian
Lots of good time in class today as we had some fun with verbs and spent our time looking at charades and figuring out exactly what people are doing. Then we did work related to conjugating and our One Stem Verb System. Tonight you have an exercise to help you with learning our two systems - truncation and addition. Follow the example from what we did in class today and fill out your chart based on what you see. We'll review this on Friday!
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Homework for Day 1 (Part 2) - B Day - 27 August
Be sure to use the first post of the year to join our Google Classroom page. It's an important space for all of the classes to access.
AP English Literature
Today in class we discussed two of the most important literary devices that there are - tone and irony. A lot of the things that we will find ourselves doing this year will be discussing how tone and irony are at play in the texts that we are reading and the purpose behind those elements. Remember the other key idea about class - Everything that authors do is intentional and purposeful. This means that there are no wrong answers, just those with a lot of support and those with little support.
Tonight you have your paperwork to accomplish and some reading to do. Please take the handout and read Hemingway's "Hills Like White Elephants". Pay attention to the tone and irony at use in the story. On Google Classroom I posted today's slides, be sure to check those out too for other ideas. Remember that when you have a reading assignment that means annotating too!
AP Research
Great work just jumping right in today and getting started. Remember that right now we're working on the Dry Run, but this is a mirror of what you should be doing too. We've got to start right away with brushing off our skills from last year and doing some small r research to get to our big R tasks. Tonight spend time in Google Classroom and post TWO sources that we can use to define our Body of Knowledge related to our problem statement. This is crucial for our revision process and the development of our question. Remember to use APA formatting as you work. Give us a brief explanation of the usefulness of the source. That will be the key bit we need moving forward.
AP English Literature
Today in class we discussed two of the most important literary devices that there are - tone and irony. A lot of the things that we will find ourselves doing this year will be discussing how tone and irony are at play in the texts that we are reading and the purpose behind those elements. Remember the other key idea about class - Everything that authors do is intentional and purposeful. This means that there are no wrong answers, just those with a lot of support and those with little support.
Tonight you have your paperwork to accomplish and some reading to do. Please take the handout and read Hemingway's "Hills Like White Elephants". Pay attention to the tone and irony at use in the story. On Google Classroom I posted today's slides, be sure to check those out too for other ideas. Remember that when you have a reading assignment that means annotating too!
AP Research
Great work just jumping right in today and getting started. Remember that right now we're working on the Dry Run, but this is a mirror of what you should be doing too. We've got to start right away with brushing off our skills from last year and doing some small r research to get to our big R tasks. Tonight spend time in Google Classroom and post TWO sources that we can use to define our Body of Knowledge related to our problem statement. This is crucial for our revision process and the development of our question. Remember to use APA formatting as you work. Give us a brief explanation of the usefulness of the source. That will be the key bit we need moving forward.
Monday, August 26, 2019
Homework for Day 1 - A Day (26 August)
So great to get started today with all of you! Be aware that we have things to do from the very beginning because I don't believe in wasting any time. See below for your reminders, and be sure to access Google Classroom as well!
AP Research
Today in class we started with some key processes like finding our ideas and interests and then thinking about possible problems to solve. We walked out today with the beginnings of a research question, so now we need to do our first test. What's the body of knowledge like? For tonight, as well as completing your paperwork, please find two sources that we could use to define our BoK (body of knowledge) around this topic.
Please give a full bibliographic citation as well as an overview of what this source provides and how it may help us to develop and refine our research question. We'll be using APA for this QUEST as we're looking at an issue related to education/sociology.
Russian I
We jumped right in to the alphabet today by learning the first few letters, and by learning some phrases like "my name is" and "hello". Keep practicing and reviewing. Learn those words! Use them a lot! Have fun with your Russian. Try to figure out the other letters with your cognates.
Be sure to return your paperwork to me next class and join our Google Classroom page. I put up the slides from today's class and your vocabulary. There's also a video to help with the letters. We'll keep going through the alphabet over the next several classes.
Advanced Russian
Today we delved right into the beginnings with the sounds of Russian and how they align to Russian and English. A big breakthrough was the idea of softness and how we can see this now. Then it was on to vocabulary and applying transcription. Tonight, keep focusing on the new information. Apply it to your vocabulary - learn those words.
Join the Google Classroom page to find the video on verb conjugation - we'll be really working with verbs this unit and talking about how transcription helps us understand verbs. Review that information with your guided notes sheet. And - don't forget your paperwork.
AP Research
Today in class we started with some key processes like finding our ideas and interests and then thinking about possible problems to solve. We walked out today with the beginnings of a research question, so now we need to do our first test. What's the body of knowledge like? For tonight, as well as completing your paperwork, please find two sources that we could use to define our BoK (body of knowledge) around this topic.
Please give a full bibliographic citation as well as an overview of what this source provides and how it may help us to develop and refine our research question. We'll be using APA for this QUEST as we're looking at an issue related to education/sociology.
Russian I
We jumped right in to the alphabet today by learning the first few letters, and by learning some phrases like "my name is" and "hello". Keep practicing and reviewing. Learn those words! Use them a lot! Have fun with your Russian. Try to figure out the other letters with your cognates.
Be sure to return your paperwork to me next class and join our Google Classroom page. I put up the slides from today's class and your vocabulary. There's also a video to help with the letters. We'll keep going through the alphabet over the next several classes.
Advanced Russian
Today we delved right into the beginnings with the sounds of Russian and how they align to Russian and English. A big breakthrough was the idea of softness and how we can see this now. Then it was on to vocabulary and applying transcription. Tonight, keep focusing on the new information. Apply it to your vocabulary - learn those words.
Join the Google Classroom page to find the video on verb conjugation - we'll be really working with verbs this unit and talking about how transcription helps us understand verbs. Review that information with your guided notes sheet. And - don't forget your paperwork.
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Opening the Year 2019-2020
Hello Parents and Students! Below is some important information to be aware of as we start our classes. Please see the notes below about each document.
Parent/Student Information Sheet
This is the same as the paper version which will be sent home on the first day of class. Please complete this online version or paper version for my records. If you complete an online version, please return the paper version with the student's name filled out and actual signatures at the bottom.
Google Classroom
Outside of this classroom blog I will be posting a lot in our Google Classroom space. This is a wonderful place to go if you have missed class or if you have missed something in class. Handouts, class notes, and other important resources will be posted here. Use the codes below for your specific class to gain access. Remember to join class using your DPS Google Account (first_last@dpsnc.net) and your DPS password (the same you use to access computers on campus).
Parent/Student Information Sheet
This is the same as the paper version which will be sent home on the first day of class. Please complete this online version or paper version for my records. If you complete an online version, please return the paper version with the student's name filled out and actual signatures at the bottom.
Google Classroom
Outside of this classroom blog I will be posting a lot in our Google Classroom space. This is a wonderful place to go if you have missed class or if you have missed something in class. Handouts, class notes, and other important resources will be posted here. Use the codes below for your specific class to gain access. Remember to join class using your DPS Google Account (first_last@dpsnc.net) and your DPS password (the same you use to access computers on campus).
AP English IV 2B: 2su59x 3B: biv7e7x
AP Research 1A: qwwkza 4B: mqb1ckk
Russian I: sw4ccj5
Advanced Russian: mg3obe
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