JOURNAL TOPIC:
On Thursday at lunch I will host an orientation for students who are taking my class next year. Based on your experience, what should I tell them that will make them successful?
AGENDA:
This week's classes are working periods in preparation for finals. Evaluate your own priorities and invest your time in one or more of the following:
*Study for vocabulary final
*Memorize "Immigrants in Our Own Land"
*Finish literature analyses
*Read/take notes on LWFC chapters August, September and October
HW: Continue your work in these four areas.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
May 24
JOURNAL TOPIC:
What are you doing to prepare yourself for finals? What grades are you hoping for/aiming for this semester?
AGENDA:
This week's classes are working periods in preparation for finals. Evaluate your own priorities and invest your time in one or more of the following:
*Study for vocabulary final
*Memorize "Immigrants in Our Own Land"
*Finish literature analyses
*Read/take notes on LWFC chapters August, September and October
HW: Continue your work in these four areas.
What are you doing to prepare yourself for finals? What grades are you hoping for/aiming for this semester?
AGENDA:
This week's classes are working periods in preparation for finals. Evaluate your own priorities and invest your time in one or more of the following:
*Study for vocabulary final
*Memorize "Immigrants in Our Own Land"
*Finish literature analyses
*Read/take notes on LWFC chapters August, September and October
HW: Continue your work in these four areas.
Monday, May 23, 2011
May 23
***REMINDER: ALL LITERATURE ANALYSES DUE FRIDAY 5/27 NO EXCEPTIONS***
JOURNAL TOPIC:
Write a brief narrative to go with the following picture/caption, and challenge yourself to avoid any direct characterization:
burdick this time she'd gone too far
AGENDA:
1. Journal
2. "August" quiz
3. Vocab review feedback and how to study for Friday's (5/27) final
HW:
1. Study vocabulary
2. Work on "Immigrants"
JOURNAL TOPIC:
Write a brief narrative to go with the following picture/caption, and challenge yourself to avoid any direct characterization:
burdick this time she'd gone too far
AGENDA:
1. Journal
2. "August" quiz
3. Vocab review feedback and how to study for Friday's (5/27) final
HW:
1. Study vocabulary
2. Work on "Immigrants"
May 20
JOURNAL TOPIC:
Tita's magical meals are way for her to express emotion, creativity, and connections to other people. How do you express these things?
AGENDA:
1. Journal
2. Vocabulary: final review quiz
HW:
1. Read/take notes on "August" (possible quiz Monday 5/23)
Tita's magical meals are way for her to express emotion, creativity, and connections to other people. How do you express these things?
AGENDA:
1. Journal
2. Vocabulary: final review quiz
HW:
1. Read/take notes on "August" (possible quiz Monday 5/23)
Thursday, May 19, 2011
May 19
JOURNAL TOPIC:
In the spirit of this week's multimedia journal review/revue, here is another musical sample. This time, however, instead of merely analyzing literary elements, you will create your own. Write a short biographical story in which the singer is the protagonist; explain his song or presence on the show in a narrative plot that includes exposition, rising action, a climax, and falling action/resolution/denouement.
AGENDA:
1. Journal
2. Discuss "July"
3. Vocabulary review
HW: Study for vocabulary review quiz tomorrow (format described in class, ask a friend if you're not here today)
In the spirit of this week's multimedia journal review/revue, here is another musical sample. This time, however, instead of merely analyzing literary elements, you will create your own. Write a short biographical story in which the singer is the protagonist; explain his song or presence on the show in a narrative plot that includes exposition, rising action, a climax, and falling action/resolution/denouement.
AGENDA:
1. Journal
2. Discuss "July"
3. Vocabulary review
HW: Study for vocabulary review quiz tomorrow (format described in class, ask a friend if you're not here today)
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
May 18
JOURNAL TOPIC:
Earlier in the year a journal topic asked you to describe your favorite music to a deaf person. Well, in this case, a deaf person COMPOSED the music. Listen to Beethoven's 9th Symphony and describe the author's tone and the mood he creates through his music.
AGENDA:
1. Journal/return "May" questions and notes
2. Discuss "Grilled Cheese" article and the relationship between Love and Quality
3. "June" quiz
HW: Read/take notes on "July"
Earlier in the year a journal topic asked you to describe your favorite music to a deaf person. Well, in this case, a deaf person COMPOSED the music. Listen to Beethoven's 9th Symphony and describe the author's tone and the mood he creates through his music.
AGENDA:
1. Journal/return "May" questions and notes
2. Discuss "Grilled Cheese" article and the relationship between Love and Quality
3. "June" quiz
HW: Read/take notes on "July"
May 17
JOURNAL TOPIC:
In order to get full credit for today's extended journal topic, you must demonstrate your understanding of irony and satire (it's been a while, so consult your notes if necessary). Is the song/video "Because I'm Awesome" ironic? Is it satirical? Answer each question clearly and give at least one reason with three examples for each.
AGENDA:
1. Journal
2. LWFC
*correct "May" quiz
*discuss "June"
HW:
1. Finish "June" reading/notes
2. Read "For These Sandwich Lovers, the Cheese Stands Alone"
In order to get full credit for today's extended journal topic, you must demonstrate your understanding of irony and satire (it's been a while, so consult your notes if necessary). Is the song/video "Because I'm Awesome" ironic? Is it satirical? Answer each question clearly and give at least one reason with three examples for each.
AGENDA:
1. Journal
2. LWFC
*correct "May" quiz
*discuss "June"
HW:
1. Finish "June" reading/notes
2. Read "For These Sandwich Lovers, the Cheese Stands Alone"
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