Monday, November 08, 2010

Nick's Posts

Tweak Period 2-Post I

DIRECTIONS FOR BLOG POST I

Essential Question: Can you sustain a discussion online that deepens your understanding of the text?


Please use the blog to get the conversation started about the first section of your book. If you have read ahead, be sure not to include SPOILERS!

Please post:

*A brief SUMMARY of the section. (2-4 sentences)

*2 VOCABULARY WORDS- Write the sentence from the book and define the word.

*1 or more CONNECTIONS (explained)

*2 or more QUOTES/ PASSAGES from the section that you found, important, well-written, thought-provoking etc... Type the quote, include the page number, and explain your thinking.

*2 or more DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

*1 CLARIFICATION QUESTION

*Optional: Links to sites/ photos online that can shed light on this section of the novel. For example, the Joe Theismann clip from YouTube for The Blindside would be interesting and informative.


Then...

Read through your group members responses, and respond to at least two different discussion questions from two different students. Feel free to comment on group member's quotes, clarification questions, etc...

You may want to write your assignment in OpenOffice and then copy/paste into the comment section so that you can spell check.



WHEN BLOGGING...


*Be both honest & original (try not to repeat the idea of previous posters)

*Follow the particular directions of the assignment (all parts)

*Be clear/ concise ( do not ramble)

*Be grammatically correct (no lower case i's!!!)

*Be on time

MOST IMPORTANTLY:

A good blog post should not be a waste of your time or your reader's. Try to deepen your understanding of the topic/ story through engaging in meaningful conversation. Your responses should indicate critical and close reading, thoughtful engagement and analysis. It should be clear that the material was throughly read and understood.

Shooting Stars (Alex Period 2)

Tuesday, November 02, 2010

Directions for Lit Circles-Blog Style

Essential Question:  Can you sustain a discussion online that deepens your understanding of the text?

Please use the blog to get the conversation started about the first section of your book.  If you have read ahead, be sure not to include SPOILERS! 

Please post:
*A brief SUMMARY of the section. (2-4 sentences)
*2 VOCABULARY WORDS-  Write the sentence from the book and define the word.
*1 or more CONNECTIONS (explained)
*2 or more QUOTES/ PASSAGES from the section that you found, important, well-written, thought-provoking etc...  Type the quote, include the page number, and explain your thinking.
*2 or more DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
*1 CLARIFICATION QUESTION

*Optional: Links to sites/ photos online that can shed light on this section of the novel.  For example, the Joe Theismann clip from YouTube for The Blindside would be interesting and  informative.
Then...
Read through your group members responses, and respond to at least two different discussion questions from two different students.  Feel free to comment on group member's quotes, clarification questions, etc...
You may want to write your assignment in OpenOffice and then copy/paste into the comment section so that you can spell check.

WHEN BLOGGING...

*Be both honest & original (try not to repeat the idea of previous posters)

*Follow the particular directions of the assignment (all parts)

*Be clear/ concise ( do not ramble)

*Be grammatically correct (no lower case i's!!!)

*Be on time

MOST IMPORTANTLY:

A good blog post should not be a waste of your time or your reader's. Try to deepen your understanding of the topic/ story through engaging in meaningful conversation. Your responses should indicate critical and close reading, thoughtful engagement and analysis. It should be clear that the material was throughly read and understood.

BLOG POST # 1- The Blind Side- Period 8-Due Thursday 11/4

BLOG POST # 1- Freedom Writers (FRESHMAN YEAR) - ALL READERS-Due Thursday 11/4

BLOG POST # 1- Devil in the White City- ALL READERS-Due Thursday 11/4

BLOG POST # 1- Fast Food Nation-ALL READERS-Due Thursday 11/4

BLOG POST # 1- LUCKY- Period 2-Due Thursday 11/4

BLOG POST # 1- Columbine- Period 2-Due Thursday 11/4

BLOG POST # 1- The Last Lecture- Period 1-Due Thursday 11/4

BLOG POST # 1- Tuesdays with Morrie- Period 1-Due Thursday 11/4

BLOG POST # 1- LUCKY- Period 1-Due Thursday 11/4

BLOG POST # 1- TWEAKED- Period 1-Due Thursday 11/4

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Thoughts on Dennis Mannion's Presentation on Vietnam

Dennis wanted me to thank you all for being such a great audience.  Please take a moment to share a comment, thought, or question about what Dennis discussed.  I will share your comments with him.  Thanks!

Sunday, October 17, 2010

SAT Essay Advice

What are the best examples from history, literature, current events or personal experience that you can use in your essay?

Overview & Helpful Hints:
http://www.videojug.com/interview/the-college-sat-essay

Recent SAT Prompts: (Use to practice)
http://professionals.collegeboard.com/testing/sat-reasoning/prep/essay-prompts

Should you use "I"?
http://www.sat2400.com/sat/essays/can-i-use-i-on-my-sat-essay?/

Wednesday, October 06, 2010

"The Ghost of Tom Joad" Assignment- POST YOUR COMMENT HERE

Assignment directions can be found on the wiki: mbakerenglish.pbworks.com.  This assignment is not due until  Tuesday, 10/12.

"Field Trip" Post Here

For this assignment, you only need to post ONCE.  Try to make your point original and concise.  Review the grading rubric for blogging.

Tuesday, October 05, 2010

BLOGGING RUBRIC DRAFT

Based on our conversations today, a good post would:
*Be both honest & original (try not to repeat the idea of previous posters)
*Follow the particular directions of the assignment (all parts)
*Be clear/ concise (not ramble)
*Be grammatically correct (no lower case i's!!!)
*Be on time
MOST IMPORTANTLY:
A good blog post should not be a waste of your time or your reader's.  Try to deepen your understanding of the topic/ story through engaging in meaningful conversation.  Your responses should indicate critical and close reading, thoughtful engagement and analysis.  It should be clear that the material was throughly read and understood.





Based on the assignment, each post would be approx.10-20 points.
Are we forgetting anything?

10/5-Post response to Steinbeck video here.

"IN THE FIELD"-TTTC

1. Post a comment, reaction, connection to the story.
2. Post a question about the story.
3. Commment on your partner's post.

Monday, October 04, 2010

Sunday, October 03, 2010

Argument: "WAR IS NEVER JUSTIFIED"

Post at least two arguments "against war." Please check previous posts so as not to repeat ideas. Use examples from history, literature, art, music etc... If you find the information online, be sure to copy and paste the URL. This information will be used in a class debate, and will help you complete your first practice SAT essay.

ARGUMENTS FOR THE JUSTIFICATION OF WAR

Please post at least two arguments that you would use to debate the justification of war. You can use examples from history, literature, etc... If you find data/ opinions online, be sure to copy and paste a link to where you got the information. Please checks previous posts so as not to repeat the same information/ ideas. This information will be used in a class debate and will be helpful with our first practice SAT essay topic: IS WAR EVER JUSTIFIED?

"Selling in Minnesota"

1. Post a comment about this section.
2. Post a discusson or clarification question about the story.
3. Respond to at least one classmate's question.

Reminder: NO LAST NAMES!

Thursday, September 30, 2010

"Scrubbing in Maine"-Getting the conversation started...

How can you use blogging to deepen your understanding of the story?
1. Post a comment about this section
2. Pose a question
3. Comment on one of your classmate's questions

"Notes"

Can you deepen your understanding of the story through blogging?
1. Comment
2. Question
3. Comment on a classmate's post

NO LAST NAMES!!!

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

"Serving in Florida" Post

Please post:
*Quote or stat from this section and explain why you found it interesting or important.
*A connection to your life, the world or GOW
*A discussion question for the class
In a second post:
*Comment/ answer one of your classmates questions
See mbakerenglish.pbwiki.com for a sample response

"Speaking of Courage" from TTTC Per.1,2 &7

1. Today you will post 1 thought (interesting, original, etc...) about the story "Speaking of Courage." Use references/ quotes to/from the story for support.
2. Then, you will post a question to your classmates about the story.
3. Lastly, you will read through your classmate's posts and comment on one or more of your classmates posts.

Thursday, September 23, 2010

The Recession Generation

3-2-1

1. Please read Rana Foroohar's article, "The Recession Generation" from the 1/18/10 edition of Newsweek.
2. Post a comment that includes:
*3 important points
*2 things you found interesting
*1 question that you still have
3. Read through your classmates posts and post a second comment where you react to points made or questions raised.

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Honors 11 2010 GOW Post 1

Guiding Question: What can be learned from the photographs of the Dust Bowl Era?
Task:
Choose a photo from the Dust Bowl Era. Include a link to the photo. Write about what you think the image conveys. You may use the following questions to help guide your response:
*Why would the artist have taken the photo?
*Who do you see in the photograph?
*Where do you think they are?
*What can you tell about the people based on the photograph?
*How do you think they feel in this picture? How can you tell?
*What techniques does the photographer use to draw you into the subject matter or to draw an emotion from you?

Please post "anonymously," but end your post with your first name, last initial and class period.

Monday, January 11, 2010

Spark Notes Practice Sets SAT GRAMMAR

Complete the six sections. Record your score for each section. Check incorrect responses. Submit any questions to me at the end of class. When finished, complete the Post test.

Post-Test Practice

Dangling Modifiers