The Blog is Dead
With four different classes to prepare for each day, it’s too much to try and maintain the blog and a wiki for my classes. Instead, what I’ve decided to do is simply post the daily lessons to the wiki. Also, in an effort to consolidate my wikis, I’ve created an organizational wiki. The address is pretty easy to remember, it’s:
Hopefully, this “master wiki” will make electronic communication easier.
Research Seminar August 31
Today, we…
- went to the media center to continue working on our survey papers.
- due to technical difficulties, I have extended the assignment for another day.
Homework: None
English 9 for August 31
Today, we…
- discussed foreshadowing and flashback
- created a journal entry: If you could travel back in time, would you?
- discussed the “Say Anything” strategy for “A Sound of Thunder” on page 29.
- read most of the story and filled in the chart.
Homework: None
Honors English 12 for August 31
Today, we…
- discussed the Atonement essays.
- worked on the Atonement projects.
Here is the time table for upcoming due dates:
- The Dubliners projects is due Tuesday.
- The Atonement rough draft is due Friday.
- The Final Draft is due on Tuesday.
Honors English 12 for August 27
Today, we…
- worked on the Dubliners character assignment.
Homework: Study for the Dubliners test on Monday.
Research Seminar for August 26
Today, we…
- understood how to use Google Documents and Easy Bib.
- received a handout on Google Documents about Survey paper.
Homework: None
English 9 Activities for August 26th
Today, we…
- discussed our class book shelf activity.
- viewed a demonstration of the class wiki.
- went to the media center and signed up to be members of the wiki.
- created discussions showing they understood how to use the wiki.
Homework: None
Honors English 12
Today, we…
- had an abbreviated class because of Alpha Homeroom.
- went to the media center and used the class wiki to start an assignment for The Dubliners. (The wiki is private, so any parent who would like to join can be a member, but must request membership through me. I will confirm your identity via phone.)
Research Seminar for August 25
Today, we…
- discussed class policies and procedures
- discussed the research paper rubric
- began activities designed to help with topic selection
Homework: None
English 9 for August 25
Today, we…
- Discussed class and school policies, procedures, etc.
- Completed the Class Shelf activity, in which students recommended a book to their classmates.
Homework: None
