Today we began with our punctual piece. Yes, it was more vocabulary! I want you to have lots of possibilities for words and roots to use in your MG (multi-genre paper).
Here are the definitions of the words for today:
dyna (Greek) = power
dynamo--(noun) a forceful, energetic, productive person
dynamite--(noun) a powerful explosive made using nitroglycerin; anything potentially dangerous
dynasty--(noun) a succession of rulers who are members fo the same family; the period during which a certain family reigns
fid (Latin) = faith
fidelity--(noun) faithfulness; loyalty
confidence--(noun) firm belief; trust; reliance--beleif in one's own
Next we completed Peer Review for our Newspaper Articles. If you missed class, you'll have to make it up on your own.
Then we talked about Resume Writing. Within Resume Writing we read some information on Parallelism and completed some practice exercises. You'll need to make this up if you missed class. Then we talked through the Resume assignment sheet and you had the rest of class to complete the planning sheet and draft of your resume. The draft must be in class next time (Thursday) for Peer Review!
For Thursday:
1. Draft of Resume IN CLASS!
2. Bring outside reading book
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
3-30-09: Resumes (B Days)
Today we started out with our punctual piece, for which you read through some information on Parallel Structure in Business Writing and completed some practice exercises. You'll need to make up this assignment if you weren't in class.
Then we talked about resumes. We talked through the assignment sheet, then you were given the rest of class to complete the planning sheet and a draft. If you finished, you completed Peer Review. If not, you must have your draft IN CLASS next time for Peer Review!
For Wednesday:
1. Draft of Resume
2. Make up work
3. Finish Vocabulary Sheets
Then we talked about resumes. We talked through the assignment sheet, then you were given the rest of class to complete the planning sheet and a draft. If you finished, you completed Peer Review. If not, you must have your draft IN CLASS next time for Peer Review!
For Wednesday:
1. Draft of Resume
2. Make up work
3. Finish Vocabulary Sheets
Friday, March 27, 2009
3-27-09: Newspaper Articles (A Days)
Your Book for outside reading was due today! Remember it can be anything you want as long as it is an actual novel and it is over 100 pages.
For our Punctual Piece we looked at pronoun agreement. Remember everybody is singular so it is paired with he or she! We completed some practice exercises--you'll want to make those up!
Next we talked about Newspaper Writing. We read a newspaper article and talked about the characteristics of Newspaper Writing. In groups you broke down the article we read into its components.
Then you completed the Newspaper Planning Sheet and began drafting your article. If you missed class, you will want to have a draft done for Tuesday!
For Tuesday:
1. Complete the draft of your Newspaper Article so it's ready for Peer Review. Remember, you cannot make up the Draft points if you don't have it done!
For our Punctual Piece we looked at pronoun agreement. Remember everybody is singular so it is paired with he or she! We completed some practice exercises--you'll want to make those up!
Next we talked about Newspaper Writing. We read a newspaper article and talked about the characteristics of Newspaper Writing. In groups you broke down the article we read into its components.
Then you completed the Newspaper Planning Sheet and began drafting your article. If you missed class, you will want to have a draft done for Tuesday!
For Tuesday:
1. Complete the draft of your Newspaper Article so it's ready for Peer Review. Remember, you cannot make up the Draft points if you don't have it done!
Thursday, March 26, 2009
3-26-09: Work Day (B Days)
Your Book for outside reading was due today! Remember it can be anything you want as long as it is an actual novel and it is over 100 pages.
Today we began with our punctual piece. Yes, it was more vocabulary! I want you to have lots of possibilities for words and roots to use in your MG (multi-genre paper).
Here are the definitions of the words for today:
dyna (Greek) = power
dynamo--(noun) a forceful, energetic, productive person
dynamite--(noun) a powerful explosive made using nitroglycerin; anything potentially dangerous
dynasty--(noun) a succession of rulers who are members fo the same family; the period during which a certain family reigns
fid (Latin) = faith
fidelity--(noun) faithfulness; loyalty
confidence--(noun) firm belief; trust; reliance--beleif in one's own abilities
confidante--(noun) a person trusted with secrets or private matters
Then you had the rest of the time to finish up Peer Review for both PowerPoint and Newspaper articles. You also had time to work on your Your Choice Genres. In B2 we were able to go to the Writing Lab. B3 and B4 will go next week. Go get everything ready so you just have to type it up!
For Monday:
1. Get caught up on all research stuff you're behind in!
Today we began with our punctual piece. Yes, it was more vocabulary! I want you to have lots of possibilities for words and roots to use in your MG (multi-genre paper).
Here are the definitions of the words for today:
dyna (Greek) = power
dynamo--(noun) a forceful, energetic, productive person
dynamite--(noun) a powerful explosive made using nitroglycerin; anything potentially dangerous
dynasty--(noun) a succession of rulers who are members fo the same family; the period during which a certain family reigns
fid (Latin) = faith
fidelity--(noun) faithfulness; loyalty
confidence--(noun) firm belief; trust; reliance--beleif in one's own abilities
confidante--(noun) a person trusted with secrets or private matters
Then you had the rest of the time to finish up Peer Review for both PowerPoint and Newspaper articles. You also had time to work on your Your Choice Genres. In B2 we were able to go to the Writing Lab. B3 and B4 will go next week. Go get everything ready so you just have to type it up!
For Monday:
1. Get caught up on all research stuff you're behind in!
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
3-25-09: Writing Lab Day (A Days)
Today we started class with our punctual piece. We completed a few more vocabulary words looking at two new roots. Here's the definitions if you missed:
Dia (Greek) = across
diameter--(noun) the length of a straight line through the center of an object
dialogue--(noun) a conversation between two or more people
dialect--(noun) a regional variety of language distinguished by features of vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation
diatribe--(noun) a bitter and abusive speech or writing
Dom (Latin) = rule
predominant--(adj) being most evident or apparent; leading
dominion--(noun) an area ruled or controlled
domineering--(adj) forcing others to obey
domain--(noun) a field or area over which control is exercised; a sphere of activity, concern, or function
Then we went to the writing lab. You finished up Peer Review, if you didn't last time. You typed up your PowerPoint Presentation and saved it on my jump drive. Then you had time to work on your some of your Your Choice Genres.
For Friday:
1. Finish up Your Choice Genres #1 and #2
2. Get an outside reading book!
Dia (Greek) = across
diameter--(noun) the length of a straight line through the center of an object
dialogue--(noun) a conversation between two or more people
dialect--(noun) a regional variety of language distinguished by features of vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation
diatribe--(noun) a bitter and abusive speech or writing
Dom (Latin) = rule
predominant--(adj) being most evident or apparent; leading
dominion--(noun) an area ruled or controlled
domineering--(adj) forcing others to obey
domain--(noun) a field or area over which control is exercised; a sphere of activity, concern, or function
Then we went to the writing lab. You finished up Peer Review, if you didn't last time. You typed up your PowerPoint Presentation and saved it on my jump drive. Then you had time to work on your some of your Your Choice Genres.
For Friday:
1. Finish up Your Choice Genres #1 and #2
2. Get an outside reading book!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
3-24-09 Newspaper Articles (B Days)
Today we started class with our punctual piece. We completed a few more vocabulary words looking at two new roots. Here's the definitions if you missed:
Dia (Greek) = across
diameter--(noun) the length of a straight line through the center of an object
dialogue--(noun) a conversation between two or more people
dialect--(noun) a regional variety of language distinguished by features of vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation
diatribe--(noun) a bitter and abusive speech or writing
Dom (Latin) = rule
predominant--(adj) being most evident or apparent; leading
dominion--(noun) an area ruled or controlled
domineering--(adj) forcing others to obey
domain--(noun) a field or area over which control is exercised; a sphere of activity, concern, or function
Then we talked about pronoun agreement. Remember everybody is singular so it is paired with he or she! We completed some practice exercises--you'll want to make those up!
Next we talked about Newspaper Writing. We read a newspaper article and talked about the characteristics of Newspaper Writing. In groups you broke down the article we read into its components.
Then you completed the Newspaper Planning Sheet, drafted your article, and completed Peer Review. If you missed class, you are responsible for finding someone in your class to switch papers with.
For Thursday:
1. Get caught up on all genres we've done so far: PowerPoint and Newspaper
2. Bring ALL your research with you so you will have time to work on your Your Choice Genres
Dia (Greek) = across
diameter--(noun) the length of a straight line through the center of an object
dialogue--(noun) a conversation between two or more people
dialect--(noun) a regional variety of language distinguished by features of vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation
diatribe--(noun) a bitter and abusive speech or writing
Dom (Latin) = rule
predominant--(adj) being most evident or apparent; leading
dominion--(noun) an area ruled or controlled
domineering--(adj) forcing others to obey
domain--(noun) a field or area over which control is exercised; a sphere of activity, concern, or function
Then we talked about pronoun agreement. Remember everybody is singular so it is paired with he or she! We completed some practice exercises--you'll want to make those up!
Next we talked about Newspaper Writing. We read a newspaper article and talked about the characteristics of Newspaper Writing. In groups you broke down the article we read into its components.
Then you completed the Newspaper Planning Sheet, drafted your article, and completed Peer Review. If you missed class, you are responsible for finding someone in your class to switch papers with.
For Thursday:
1. Get caught up on all genres we've done so far: PowerPoint and Newspaper
2. Bring ALL your research with you so you will have time to work on your Your Choice Genres
Monday, March 23, 2009
3-23-09: PowerPoint Presentations (A Days)
Today we started class with our punctual piece. We learned six new vocabulary words from two new roots. Check your folder to get those!
Then we started writing our Multi-genre Research Papers. We began with the introduction, which is a PowerPoint Presentation. We talked through the characteristics of good PowerPoint presentations. Then you planned your presentation, drafted it, and completed Peer Review. Finally you completed the Rationale Card.
Next week, when we go to the Computer Lab, you will have the chance to type it all up in professional final form!
If you're still confused, my example is on our website. Click Here!
For Wednesday:
1. Caught up on ALL Research Stuff if you're behind.
Then we started writing our Multi-genre Research Papers. We began with the introduction, which is a PowerPoint Presentation. We talked through the characteristics of good PowerPoint presentations. Then you planned your presentation, drafted it, and completed Peer Review. Finally you completed the Rationale Card.
Next week, when we go to the Computer Lab, you will have the chance to type it all up in professional final form!
If you're still confused, my example is on our website. Click Here!
For Wednesday:
1. Caught up on ALL Research Stuff if you're behind.
Friday, March 20, 2009
3-20-09: PowerPoint Presentations (B Days)
Today we started class with our punctual piece. We learned six new vocabulary words from two new roots. Check your folder to get those!
Then we started writing our Multi-genre Research Papers. We began with the introduction, which is a PowerPoint Presentation. We talked through the characteristics of good PowerPoint presentations. Then you planned your presentation, drafted it, and completed Peer Review. Finally you completed the Rationale Card.
Next week, when we go to the Computer Lab, you will have the chance to type it all up in professional final form!
If you're still confused, my example is on our website. Click Here!
For Tuesday:
1. Caught up on ALL Research Stuff if you're behind.
Then we started writing our Multi-genre Research Papers. We began with the introduction, which is a PowerPoint Presentation. We talked through the characteristics of good PowerPoint presentations. Then you planned your presentation, drafted it, and completed Peer Review. Finally you completed the Rationale Card.
Next week, when we go to the Computer Lab, you will have the chance to type it all up in professional final form!
If you're still confused, my example is on our website. Click Here!
For Tuesday:
1. Caught up on ALL Research Stuff if you're behind.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
3-19-09: Planning Day (A Days)
Today we started class with our punctual piece: Using the research you have collected and now analyzed, write an instant version of your research paper in 7-8 sentences.
Then we started planning our Research Papers. First we completed the Organization Template to map out our introduction and thesis, all three supports, and the conclusion.
After we mapped out our papers, we talked about how we are going to write the paper. This will not be a traditional research paper, but instead we are going to present our research in multiple genres--something called a Multi-genre Research Paper. We talked about the expectations and then completed the Genre Planning sheet.
It is essential that you get caught up if you are behind. We will begin writing the Research Paper next class!
For Monday:
1. Bring hall passes and late work passes
2. Complete the Genre Planning Sheet if you didn't finish in class
3. Complete the Organization Template and Genre Planning Sheet if you missed class
Then we started planning our Research Papers. First we completed the Organization Template to map out our introduction and thesis, all three supports, and the conclusion.
After we mapped out our papers, we talked about how we are going to write the paper. This will not be a traditional research paper, but instead we are going to present our research in multiple genres--something called a Multi-genre Research Paper. We talked about the expectations and then completed the Genre Planning sheet.
It is essential that you get caught up if you are behind. We will begin writing the Research Paper next class!
For Monday:
1. Bring hall passes and late work passes
2. Complete the Genre Planning Sheet if you didn't finish in class
3. Complete the Organization Template and Genre Planning Sheet if you missed class
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
3-18-09: Planning Day (B Days)
Today we started class with our punctual piece: Using the research you have collected and now analyzed, write an instant version of your research paper in 7-8 sentences.
Then we started planning our Research Papers. First we completed the Organization Template to map out our introduction and thesis, all three supports, and the conclusion.
After we mapped out our papers, we talked about how we are going to write the paper. This will not be a traditional research paper, but instead we are going to present our research in multiple genres--something called a Multi-genre Research Paper. We talked about the expectations and then completed the Genre Planning sheet.
It is essential that you get caught up if you are behind. We will begin writing the Research Paper next class!
For Friday:
1. Bring hall passes and late work passes
2. Complete the Genre Planning Sheet if you didn't finish in class
3. Complete the Organization Template and Genre Planning Sheet if you missed class
Then we started planning our Research Papers. First we completed the Organization Template to map out our introduction and thesis, all three supports, and the conclusion.
After we mapped out our papers, we talked about how we are going to write the paper. This will not be a traditional research paper, but instead we are going to present our research in multiple genres--something called a Multi-genre Research Paper. We talked about the expectations and then completed the Genre Planning sheet.
It is essential that you get caught up if you are behind. We will begin writing the Research Paper next class!
For Friday:
1. Bring hall passes and late work passes
2. Complete the Genre Planning Sheet if you didn't finish in class
3. Complete the Organization Template and Genre Planning Sheet if you missed class
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
3-17-09: Research Reading (A Days)
Today we continued to work on our Research Reading Charts! We reviewed MLA format and you were given a handout with examples.
You were given the entire period to finish your Research Reading Charts. However, if you didn't finish, all six (6) are due Wednesday at the beginning of class!
If you have been gone, please get caught up! Call me if you have questions.
For Thursday:
1. Research Reading Charts ALL six (6)!
You were given the entire period to finish your Research Reading Charts. However, if you didn't finish, all six (6) are due Wednesday at the beginning of class!
If you have been gone, please get caught up! Call me if you have questions.
For Thursday:
1. Research Reading Charts ALL six (6)!
Monday, March 16, 2009
3-16-09: Research Reading (B Days)
Today we continued to work on our Research Reading Charts! We reviewed MLA format and you were given a handout with examples.
You were given the entire period to finish your Research Reading Charts. However, if you didn't finish, all six (6) are due Wednesday at the beginning of class!
If you have been gone, please get caught up! Call me if you have questions.
For Wednesday:
1. Research Reading Charts ALL six (6)!
You were given the entire period to finish your Research Reading Charts. However, if you didn't finish, all six (6) are due Wednesday at the beginning of class!
If you have been gone, please get caught up! Call me if you have questions.
For Wednesday:
1. Research Reading Charts ALL six (6)!
Friday, March 13, 2009
3-13-09: More Research (A Days)
Today we turned in ALL of our missing work. Today was the last day. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
First thing, we went to the library to continue our research. Just like last time you were to find three sources, print them off in their entirety or check them out. IF YOU MISSED CLASS, YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE THIS UP, THIS ASSIGNMENT GOES ON 3RD TERM'S GRADE!!
Now you should have six (6) sources and three (3) different types. If you are behind, please get this done ASAP or you will be behind for next term.
Then we came back to class and started working on the Research Reading portion of the sources. We completed two Research Reading Charts. So, if you didn't finish or if you missed class you will want to finish two charts before Tuesday.
If you missed class, it is essential that you get started on this assignment! Please start researching online. Use the Pioneer Database. To access it at home the login name is: Pioneer. And the password is: home
For Tuesday:
1. If you've missed class, get your sources!
2. If you need more info., get more sources!
3. If you haven't finished your two Research Reading Charts, finish two!
First thing, we went to the library to continue our research. Just like last time you were to find three sources, print them off in their entirety or check them out. IF YOU MISSED CLASS, YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE THIS UP, THIS ASSIGNMENT GOES ON 3RD TERM'S GRADE!!
Now you should have six (6) sources and three (3) different types. If you are behind, please get this done ASAP or you will be behind for next term.
Then we came back to class and started working on the Research Reading portion of the sources. We completed two Research Reading Charts. So, if you didn't finish or if you missed class you will want to finish two charts before Tuesday.
If you missed class, it is essential that you get started on this assignment! Please start researching online. Use the Pioneer Database. To access it at home the login name is: Pioneer. And the password is: home
For Tuesday:
1. If you've missed class, get your sources!
2. If you need more info., get more sources!
3. If you haven't finished your two Research Reading Charts, finish two!
Thursday, March 12, 2009
3-12-09: More Research (B Days)
Today we turned in missing work. Remeber the last day is Friday, March 13th at 3:00 PM. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!!
Before we went to the library today, we started reading the sources we found last class and completing the Research Reading Charts for those sources.
Then we continued to research our topics in the library. Just like last time you were to PRINT out three research soruces that you found online or CHECKOUT three books you found in the library or a combination of the the two. IF YOU MISSED CLASS, YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE THIS UP. THIS ASSIGNMENT GOES ON 3RD TERM'S GRADE!
Now you have 6 sources total! And at least three different types of sources. Get this done ASAP, or you'll be behind for next term.
If you missed class, it is essential that you get started on this research assignment! Please start searching online. And please use the Pioneer Database! To access it from home the login name is: Pioneer. And the password is: home
For Monday:
1. If you've missed class and need more sources, find those!
2. If you need more sources, even if you didn't miss class, get them.
Before we went to the library today, we started reading the sources we found last class and completing the Research Reading Charts for those sources.
Then we continued to research our topics in the library. Just like last time you were to PRINT out three research soruces that you found online or CHECKOUT three books you found in the library or a combination of the the two. IF YOU MISSED CLASS, YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE THIS UP. THIS ASSIGNMENT GOES ON 3RD TERM'S GRADE!
Now you have 6 sources total! And at least three different types of sources. Get this done ASAP, or you'll be behind for next term.
If you missed class, it is essential that you get started on this research assignment! Please start searching online. And please use the Pioneer Database! To access it from home the login name is: Pioneer. And the password is: home
For Monday:
1. If you've missed class and need more sources, find those!
2. If you need more sources, even if you didn't miss class, get them.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
3-11-09: Research Day (A Days)
Today we continued to narrow the research topics we selected last class. We completed a Topic Narrowing Assignment and then we prepared to go to the Library to complete the first portion of our Research Assignment.
The first portion of the Research Assignment was due at the end of class today: You were to PRINT out three research sources that you found online or CHECKOUT three books you found in the library or a combination of the two.
If you missed class, it is essential that you get started on this research assignment! Please start searching online. And please use the Pioneer Database! To access it from home the login name is: Pioneer. And the password is: home.
For Friday:
1. All missing work!
The first portion of the Research Assignment was due at the end of class today: You were to PRINT out three research sources that you found online or CHECKOUT three books you found in the library or a combination of the two.
If you missed class, it is essential that you get started on this research assignment! Please start searching online. And please use the Pioneer Database! To access it from home the login name is: Pioneer. And the password is: home.
For Friday:
1. All missing work!
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
3-10-09: Research Day (B Days)
Today we continued to narrow the research topics we selected last class. We completed a Topic Narrowing Assignment and then we prepared to go to the Library to complete the first portion of our Research Assignment.
The first portion of the Research Assignment was due at the end of class today: You were to PRINT out three research sources that you found online or CHECKOUT three books you found in the library or a combination of the two.
If you missed class, it is essential that you get started on this research assignment! Please start searching online. And please use the Pioneer Database! To access it from home the login name is: Pioneer. And the password is: home.
For Thursday:
1. All missing work!
The first portion of the Research Assignment was due at the end of class today: You were to PRINT out three research sources that you found online or CHECKOUT three books you found in the library or a combination of the two.
If you missed class, it is essential that you get started on this research assignment! Please start searching online. And please use the Pioneer Database! To access it from home the login name is: Pioneer. And the password is: home.
For Thursday:
1. All missing work!
Friday, March 6, 2009
3-6-09: Night p.99-109 (A Days)
Today we handed in our Reading Questions for p.99-109 and Writer's Notebook #7, so if you missed class, get those in ASAP!
We started class with our Punctual Piece:
What will you remember about the novel Night? How come?
Then we had reading time and a quiz on p. 99-109.
Next to finish up the novel we completed a Found Poem. If you missed class, you will need to make up this assignment.
Have a great looong weekend! And get all of your missing assignments done--that is your homework. If you don't have any missing assignments, you don't have any homework! Hooray.
We started class with our Punctual Piece:
What will you remember about the novel Night? How come?
Then we had reading time and a quiz on p. 99-109.
Next to finish up the novel we completed a Found Poem. If you missed class, you will need to make up this assignment.
Have a great looong weekend! And get all of your missing assignments done--that is your homework. If you don't have any missing assignments, you don't have any homework! Hooray.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
3-5-09: Night p. 99-109 (B Days)
Today we turned in Night p.99-109 questions and Writer's Notebook #7, so if you missed class get those in ASAP!
We started off the day with our punctual piece:
Answer both questions: (at least 3 sentences for each question).
-What causes do you strongly believe in? Connect with? Want to learn more about?
-If you could get a message across to a large group of people, who would those people be? What would your message be?
Then we took a reading quiz on p.99-109.
Next we read talked through the punctual piece and proceeded to read "The Perils of Indifference," Elie Wiesel's speech he delivered when he received the Nobel Peace Prize. We discussed how Wiesel's cause is to fight indifference and to encourage individuals to stand up for what is right and fight against genocide. This is something that Elie has devoted his life to, and is something he is passionate about.
Next we again thought about what we are passionate about, and selected two topics for research we will be starting next week. Then we formed questions about those two topics on the Topic->Question Assignment. (If you missed class, make sure you make this up right away!) If you are still having a hard time thinking of a topic, check out these topic ideas.
For Tuesday:
1. ALL Missing Assignments!
We started off the day with our punctual piece:
Answer both questions: (at least 3 sentences for each question).
-What causes do you strongly believe in? Connect with? Want to learn more about?
-If you could get a message across to a large group of people, who would those people be? What would your message be?
Then we took a reading quiz on p.99-109.
Next we read talked through the punctual piece and proceeded to read "The Perils of Indifference," Elie Wiesel's speech he delivered when he received the Nobel Peace Prize. We discussed how Wiesel's cause is to fight indifference and to encourage individuals to stand up for what is right and fight against genocide. This is something that Elie has devoted his life to, and is something he is passionate about.
Next we again thought about what we are passionate about, and selected two topics for research we will be starting next week. Then we formed questions about those two topics on the Topic->Question Assignment. (If you missed class, make sure you make this up right away!) If you are still having a hard time thinking of a topic, check out these topic ideas.
For Tuesday:
1. ALL Missing Assignments!
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
3-4-09: Night p.81-98 (A Days)
Today we turned in Night p.81-98 questions, so if you missed class get those in ASAP!
We started off the day with our punctual piece:
Answer both questions: (at least 3 sentences for each question).
-What causes do you strongly believe in? Connect with? Want to learn more about?
-If you could get a message across to a large group of people, who would those people be? What would your message be?
Then we took a reading quiz on p.81-98.
Next we read talked through the punctual piece and proceeded to read "The Perils of Indifference," Elie Wiesel's speech he delivered when he received the Nobel Peace Prize. We discussed how Wiesel's cause is to fight indifference and to encourage individuals to stand up for what is right and fight against genocide. This is something that Elie has devoted his life to, and is something he is passionate about.
Next we again thought about what we are passionate about, and selected two topics for research we will be starting next week. Then we formed questions about those two topics on the Topic->Question Assignment. (If you missed class, make sure you make this up right away!) If you are still having a hard time thinking of a topic, check out these topic ideas.
For Friday:
1. Night p.99-109 & Reading Questions
2. Writer's Notebook #7
We started off the day with our punctual piece:
Answer both questions: (at least 3 sentences for each question).
-What causes do you strongly believe in? Connect with? Want to learn more about?
-If you could get a message across to a large group of people, who would those people be? What would your message be?
Then we took a reading quiz on p.81-98.
Next we read talked through the punctual piece and proceeded to read "The Perils of Indifference," Elie Wiesel's speech he delivered when he received the Nobel Peace Prize. We discussed how Wiesel's cause is to fight indifference and to encourage individuals to stand up for what is right and fight against genocide. This is something that Elie has devoted his life to, and is something he is passionate about.
Next we again thought about what we are passionate about, and selected two topics for research we will be starting next week. Then we formed questions about those two topics on the Topic->Question Assignment. (If you missed class, make sure you make this up right away!) If you are still having a hard time thinking of a topic, check out these topic ideas.
For Friday:
1. Night p.99-109 & Reading Questions
2. Writer's Notebook #7
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
3-3-09: Night p.81-98 (B Days)
Today we turned in our Night p.81-98 reading questions, so if you missed class, be sure to get those turned in!
We started off with our Punctual Piece: In a well developed paragraph answer the following question: What will you remember about Night and why?
Then we discussed our punctual piece and our reading for the day.
We reviewed our reading and analyzed it by completing a Found Poem. If you missed class, you will need to make up this assignment to receive points for the day.
For Thursday:
1. Night p.99-109 and Reading Questions
2. Writer's Notebook #7
We started off with our Punctual Piece: In a well developed paragraph answer the following question: What will you remember about Night and why?
Then we discussed our punctual piece and our reading for the day.
We reviewed our reading and analyzed it by completing a Found Poem. If you missed class, you will need to make up this assignment to receive points for the day.
For Thursday:
1. Night p.99-109 and Reading Questions
2. Writer's Notebook #7
Monday, March 2, 2009
3-2-09: Night p.63-80 (A Days)
Today we turned in Night p. 63-80 questions and Writer's Notebook #6, so if you missed class get those turned in!
We started with our Punctual Piece: Complete the following statement:
"I've always wondered why...."
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
List 7 things you have always wondered about, or are curious about.
I know that normally you do not need to make up punctual pieces, but this one you do. We will be using this punctual piece again, so you need to make it up!
Then we had reading time and took our quiz on p. 63-80.
For the remaining class time we did a Night Hunt activity in which you were required to complete 3 of 6 tasks. You could do two additional tasks for extra credit. If you were absent, you will need to complete 3 of the tasks to receive your points for today's activities--see the website for details.
For Wednesday:
1. Night p. 81-99 and Reading Questions
We started with our Punctual Piece: Complete the following statement:
"I've always wondered why...."
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
List 7 things you have always wondered about, or are curious about.
I know that normally you do not need to make up punctual pieces, but this one you do. We will be using this punctual piece again, so you need to make it up!
Then we had reading time and took our quiz on p. 63-80.
For the remaining class time we did a Night Hunt activity in which you were required to complete 3 of 6 tasks. You could do two additional tasks for extra credit. If you were absent, you will need to complete 3 of the tasks to receive your points for today's activities--see the website for details.
For Wednesday:
1. Night p. 81-99 and Reading Questions
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