Article of the Week Period 1

http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/apr/14/grapes-of-wrath-75-years-old-more-relevant-than-ever
Please add an intelligent comment (minimum 5 sentences) in response to the linked article.  Be sure to use a minimum of one quote in your response.  Comment on a classmate's post in a second post (minimum 3 sentences) *Use only your first name, last initial and class period.

Article of the Week Period 5

http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/apr/14/grapes-of-wrath-75-years-old-more-relevant-than-ever

Please add an intelligent comment (minimum 5 sentences) in response to the linked article.  Be sure to use a minimum of one quote in your response.  Comment on a classmate's post in a second post (minimum 3 sentences) *Use only your first name, last initial and class period.

SBAC SURVEY LINK

https://sdect.co1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_1ZXe4iOqUWLPOuh

"The Economics of Happiness" - Period 7 & 8 Post Here- Due 5/9

http://www.yale.edu/opa/arc-ybc/v29.n22/story5.html

Please add an intelligent comment (minimum 5 sentences) in response to the linked article.  Be sure to use a minimum of one quote in your response.  Optional: Comment on a classmate's post in a second post (minimum 3 sentences) *Use only your first name, last initial and class period.

"America the Shrunken" ALL Classes Due 5/9

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/04/opinion/sunday/bruni-america-the-shrunken.html?src=me&ref=general

How does Bruni use content, tone, stylistic devices and/ or rhetorical devices to convey his attitudes about America and the current state of the American Dream? Provide strong and thorough textual evidence to support your answer.

"The Economics of Happiness" Period 6 Due 5/12

http://www.yale.edu/opa/arc-ybc/v29.n22/story5.html
Please add an intelligent comment (minimum 5 sentences) in response to the linked article.  Be sure to use a minimum of one quote in your response.  Optional: Comment on a classmate's post in a second post (minimum 3 sentences) *Use only your first name, last initial and class period.

"The Economics of Happiness" - Period 3- Due 5/12

http://www.yale.edu/opa/arc-ybc/v29.n22/story5.html
Please add an intelligent comment (minimum 5 sentences) in response to the linked article.  Be sure to use a minimum of one quote in your response.  Optional: Comment on a classmate's post in a second post (minimum 3 sentences) *Use only your first name, last initial and class period.

"The Economics of Happiness" Period 2- Due 5/12

http://www.yale.edu/opa/arc-ybc/v29.n22/story5.html

Please add an intelligent comment (minimum 5 sentences) in response to the linked article.  Be sure to use a minimum of one quote in your response.  Optional: Comment on a classmate's post in a second post (minimum 3 sentences) *Use only your first name, last initial and class period.

"Dysregulation Nation" Period 6- Extra Credit

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/20/magazine/20fFOB-WWLN-t.html

Please add an intelligent comment (minimum 5 sentences) in response to the linked article.  Be sure to use a minimum of one quote in your response.  Optional: Comment on a classmates post in a second post (minimum 3 sentences) *Use only your first name, last initial and class period.

"Dysregulation Nation" - Period 3 Extra Credit

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/20/magazine/20fFOB-WWLN-t.html

Please add an intelligent comment (minimum 5 sentences) in response to the linked article.  Be sure to use a minimum of one quote in your response.  Optional: Comment on a classmates post in a second post (minimum 3 sentences) *Use only your first name, last initial and class period.

"Dysregulation Nation" Period 2 Extra Credit

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/20/magazine/20fFOB-WWLN-t.html

Please add an intelligent comment (minimum 5 sentences) in response to the linked article.  Be sure to use a minimum of one quote in your response.  Optional: Comment on a classmates post in a second post (minimum 3 sentences) *Use only your first name, last initial and class period.

Ted Talk Post on Happiness- Period 6 Due 5/12

https://www.ted.com/playlists/4/what_makes_us_happy

Please add an intelligent comment (minimum 5 sentences) in response to opinions of the linked videos  on happiness. What stylistic or rhetorical devices did the speaker use in his/ her speech?  Be sure to use a minimum of one quote in your response.  Optional: Comment on a classmate's post in a second post (minimum 3 sentences) *Use only your first name, last initial and class period.

Ted Talk Post on Happiness- Period 3- Due 5/12

https://www.ted.com/playlists/4/what_makes_us_happy

Please add an intelligent comment (minimum 5 sentences) in response to opinions of the linked videos  on happiness. What stylistic or rhetorical devices did the speaker use in his/ her speech?  Be sure to use a minimum of one quote in your response.  Optional: Comment on a classmate's post in a second post (minimum 3 sentences) *Use only your first name, last initial and class period.

TED TALK Post on Happiness- Period 2- Due 5/12

https://www.ted.com/playlists/4/what_makes_us_happy
Please add an intelligent comment (minimum 5 sentences) in response to opinions of the linked videos  on happiness. What stylistic or rhetorical devices did the speaker use in his/ her speech?  Be sure to use a minimum of one quote in your response.  Optional: Comment on a classmate's post in a second post (minimum 3 sentences) *Use only your first name, last initial and class period.

Blog Post- Due May 2- Period 8

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/20/opinion/inequality-and-the-modern-culture-of-celebrity.html?src=me&ref=general&_r=0
Consider the author's tone, structure of the article, validity of evidence, persuasive techniques, and your personal reaction.
2. Please add an intelligent comment (minimum 5 sentences) in response to the linked articles from The New York Times.  Be sure to use a minimum of one quote in your response.
3. Optional: Comment on a classmates post in a second post (minimum 3 sentences)
*Use only your first name, last initial and class period.

Blog Post- Due May 2nd- Period 7

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/20/opinion/inequality-and-the-modern-culture-of-celebrity.html?src=me&ref=general&_r=0

Consider the author's tone, structure of the article, validity of evidence, persuasive techniques, and your personal reaction.
2. Please add an intelligent comment (minimum 5 sentences) in response to the linked articles from The New York Times.  Be sure to use a minimum of one quote in your response.
3. Optional: Comment on a classmates post in a second post (minimum 3 sentences)
*Use only your first name, last initial and class period.

Blog Post - Due May 2nd- Period 6

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/20/opinion/inequality-and-the-modern-culture-of-celebrity.html?src=me&ref=general&_r=0

Consider the author's tone, structure of the article, validity of evidence, persuasive techniques, and your personal reaction.
2. Please add an intelligent comment (minimum 5 sentences) in response to the linked articles from The New York Times.  Be sure to use a minimum of one quote in your response.
3. Optional: Comment on a classmates post in a second post (minimum 3 sentences)
*Use only your first name, last initial and class period.

Blog Post- Due May 2nd- Period 3

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/20/opinion/inequality-and-the-modern-culture-of-celebrity.html?src=me&ref=general&_r=0

Consider the author's tone, structure of the article, validity of evidence, persuasive techniques, and your personal reaction.
2. Please add an intelligent comment (minimum 5 sentences) in response to the linked articles from The New York Times.  Be sure to use a minimum of one quote in your response.
3. Optional: Comment on a classmates post in a second post (minimum 3 sentences)
*Use only your first name, last initial and class period.

Blog Post: Due May 2nd-Period 2

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/20/opinion/inequality-and-the-modern-culture-of-celebrity.html?src=me&ref=general&_r=0

Consider the author's tone, structure of the article, validity of evidence, persuasive techniques, and your personal reaction.
2. Please add an intelligent comment (minimum 5 sentences) in response to the linked articles from The New York Times.  Be sure to use a minimum of one quote in your response.
3. Optional: Comment on a classmates post in a second post (minimum 3 sentences)
*Use only your first name, last initial and class period.

Period 8 Blog Post- Due 4/25

http://www.theatlantic.com/features/archive/2014/02/the-dark-power-of-fraternities/357580/

Consider the author's tone, structure of the article, validity of evidence, persuasive techniques, and your personal reaction.  

2. Please add an intelligent comment (minimum 5 sentences) in response to the linked articles from The Atlantic.  Be sure to use a minimum of one quote in your response.
3. Optional: Comment on a classmates post in a second post (minimum 3 sentences)
*Use only your first name, last initial and class period.

Period 7 Blog Post- Due 4/25

http://www.theatlantic.com/features/archive/2014/02/the-dark-power-of-fraternities/357580/

Consider the author's tone, structure of the article, validity of evidence, persuasive techniques, and your personal reaction.  

2. Please add an intelligent comment (minimum 5 sentences) in response to the linked articles from The Atlantic.  Be sure to use a minimum of one quote in your response.
3. Optional: Comment on a classmates post in a second post (minimum 3 sentences)
*Use only your first name, last initial and class period.

Period 6 Blog Post- Due 4/25

http://www.theatlantic.com/features/archive/2014/02/the-dark-power-of-fraternities/357580/

Consider the author's tone, structure of the article, validity of evidence, persuasive techniques, and your personal reaction.  

2. Please add an intelligent comment (minimum 5 sentences) in response to the linked articles from The Atlantic.  Be sure to use a minimum of one quote in your response.
3. Optional: Comment on a classmates post in a second post (minimum 3 sentences)
*Use only your first name, last initial and class period.

Period 3 Blog Post due 4/25

http://www.theatlantic.com/features/archive/2014/02/the-dark-power-of-fraternities/357580/

Consider the author's tone, structure of the article, validity of evidence, persuasive techniques, and your personal reaction.  

2. Please add an intelligent comment (minimum 5 sentences) in response to the linked articles from The Atlantic.  Be sure to use a minimum of one quote in your response.
3. Optional: Comment on a classmates post in a second post (minimum 3 sentences)
*Use only your first name, last initial and class period.

Period 2 Blog Post Due 4/25

http://www.theatlantic.com/features/archive/2014/02/the-dark-power-of-fraternities/357580/

Consider the author's tone, structure of the article, validity of evidence, persuasive techniques, and your personal reaction.  

2. Please add an intelligent comment (minimum 5 sentences) in response to the linked articles from The Atlantic.  Be sure to use a minimum of one quote in your response.
3. Optional: Comment on a classmates post in a second post (minimum 3 sentences)
*Use only your first name, last initial and class period.

Extra Credit Post- Due 4/11

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/01/opinion/the-things-she-carried.html

Consider the author's tone, structure of the article, validity of evidence, persuasive techniques, and your personal reaction.  

2. Please add an intelligent comment (minimum 5 sentences) in response to the linked articles from The New York Times.  Be sure to use a minimum of one quote in your response.
3. Optional: Comment on a classmates post in a second post (minimum 3 sentences)
*Use only your first name, last initial and class period.

Blog Post - Due 4/9: Our Guest Speaker---Dennis Mannion---All Classes Post Here

Despite the ongoing issues with lights and power, thankfully the show went on, and we were able to gain a greater understanding of an American soldier's perspective of serving in Vietnam.  I hope you were able to make connections between what Dennis Mannion shared and our reading of The Things They Carried.  Please take a moment to comment on the presentation, ask questions, or make connections between the presentation and the text.

Article of the Week- Period 8

Read the op-ed.  Consider the author's tone, structure of the article, validity of evidence, persuasive techniques, and your personal reaction.  

2. Please add an intelligent comment (minimum 5 sentences) in response to the linked articles from The New York Times.  Be sure to use a minimum of one quote in your response.
3. Optional: Comment on a classmates post in a second post (minimum 3 sentences)
*Use only your first name, last initial and class period.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/31/science/earth/panels-warning-on-climate-risk-worst-is-yet-to-come.html?action=click&contentCollection=Opinion&module=MostEmailed&version=Full&region=Marginalia&src=me&pgtype=article

Article of the Week- Period 7- Due 4/4

Read the op-ed.  Consider the author's tone, structure of the article, validity of evidence, persuasive techniques, and your personal reaction.  

2. Please add an intelligent comment (minimum 5 sentences) in response to the linked articles from The New York Times.  Be sure to use a minimum of one quote in your response.
3. Optional: Comment on a classmates post in a second post (minimum 3 sentences)
*Use only your first name, last initial and class period.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/31/science/earth/panels-warning-on-climate-risk-worst-is-yet-to-come.html?action=click&contentCollection=Opinion&module=MostEmailed&version=Full&region=Marginalia&src=me&pgtype=article

Article of the Week- Period 6

Read the op-ed.  Consider the author's tone, structure of the article, validity of evidence, persuasive techniques, and your personal reaction.  

2. Please add an intelligent comment (minimum 5 sentences) in response to the linked articles from The New York Times.  Be sure to use a minimum of one quote in your response.
3. Optional: Comment on a classmates post in a second post (minimum 3 sentences)
*Use only your first name, last initial and class period.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/31/science/earth/panels-warning-on-climate-risk-worst-is-yet-to-come.html?action=click&contentCollection=Opinion&module=MostEmailed&version=Full&region=Marginalia&src=me&pgtype=article

Article of the Week- Period 3- Due 4/4

Read the op-ed.  Consider the author's tone, structure of the article, validity of evidence, persuasive techniques, and your personal reaction.  

2. Please add an intelligent comment (minimum 5 sentences) in response to the linked articles from The New York Times.  Be sure to use a minimum of one quote in your response.
3. Optional: Comment on a classmates post in a second post (minimum 3 sentences)
*Use only your first name, last initial and class period.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/31/science/earth/panels-warning-on-climate-risk-worst-is-yet-to-come.html?action=click&contentCollection=Opinion&module=MostEmailed&version=Full&region=Marginalia&src=me&pgtype=article

Article of the Week- Period 2- Due 4/4

Read the op-ed.  Consider the author's tone, structure of the article, validity of evidence, persuasive techniques, and your personal reaction.  

2. Please add an intelligent comment (minimum 5 sentences) in response to the linked articles from The New York Times.  Be sure to use a minimum of one quote in your response.
3. Optional: Comment on a classmates post in a second post (minimum 3 sentences)
*Use only your first name, last initial and class period.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/31/science/earth/panels-warning-on-climate-risk-worst-is-yet-to-come.html?action=click&contentCollection=Opinion&module=MostEmailed&version=Full&region=Marginalia&src=me&pgtype=article

Article of the Week- Period 2

"Fans and Foes they Love to Hate" Is there any reason for fans to care about rivalries anymore?http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2014/03/16/fans-and-the-foes-they-love-to-hate

 Read the opinions.  Consider the author's tone, structure of the article, validity of evidence, persuasive techniques, and your personal reaction.  Is one opinion more persuasive than the other? Why?  

2. Please add an intelligent comment (minimum 5 sentences) in response to the linked articles from The New York Times.  Be sure to use two quotes in your response.
3. Optional: Comment on a classmates post in a second post (minimum 3 sentences)
*Use only your first name, last initial and class period.

Article of the Week- Period 3- Due 2/21

"Fans and Foes they Love to Hate" Is there any reason for fans to care about rivalries anymore?http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2014/03/16/fans-and-the-foes-they-love-to-hate

 Read the opinions.  Consider the author's tone, structure of the article, validity of evidence, persuasive techniques, and your personal reaction.  Is one opinion more persuasive than the other? Why?  

2. Please add an intelligent comment (minimum 5 sentences) in response to the linked articles from The New York Times.  Be sure to use two quotes in your response.
3. Optional: Comment on a classmates post in a second post (minimum 3 sentences)
*Use only your first name, last initial and class period.

Article of the Week- Period 6- Due 2/21

"Fans and Foes they Love to Hate" Is there any reason for fans to care about rivalries anymore?http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2014/03/16/fans-and-the-foes-they-love-to-hate

 Read the opinions.  Consider the author's tone, structure of the article, validity of evidence, persuasive techniques, and your personal reaction.  Is one opinion more persuasive than the other? Why?  

2. Please add an intelligent comment (minimum 5 sentences) in response to the linked articles from The New York Times.  Be sure to use two quotes in your response.
3. Optional: Comment on a classmates post in a second post (minimum 3 sentences)
*Use only your first name, last initial and class period.

Article of the Week- Per. 7 Due 3/21

"Fans and Foes they Love to Hate" Is there any reason for fans to care about rivalries anymore?http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2014/03/16/fans-and-the-foes-they-love-to-hate

 Read the opinions.  Consider the author's tone, structure of the article, validity of evidence, persuasive techniques, and your personal reaction.  Is one opinion more persuasive than the other? Why?  

2. Please add an intelligent comment (minimum 5 sentences) in response to the linked articles from The New York Times.  Be sure to use two quotes in your response.
3. Optional: Comment on a classmates post in a second post (minimum 3 sentences)
*Use only your first name, last initial and class period.

Article of the Week- Period 8 Post Here- Due 3/22

"Fans and Foes they Love to Hate" Is there any reason for fans to care about rivalries anymore?http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2014/03/16/fans-and-the-foes-they-love-to-hate

 Read the opinions.  Consider the author's tone, structure of the article, validity of evidence, persuasive techniques, and your personal reaction.  Is one opinion more persuasive than the other? Why?  

2. Please add an intelligent comment (minimum 5 sentences) in response to the linked articles from The New York Times.  Be sure to use two quotes in your response.
3. Optional: Comment on a classmates post in a second post (minimum 3 sentences)
*Use only your first name, last initial and class period.

Articles of the Week- All classes post here. Due 3/14

CHANGES TO THE SAT--Thanks to the students who suggested this weeks topic!

1.  Read both articles.  Consider the author's tone, structure of the article, validity of evidence, persuasive techniques, and your personal reaction.  Is one article more persuasive than the other?  Why?  

2. Please add an intelligent comment (minimum 3 sentences) in response to the linked articles from The New York Times.  Be sure to reference specifics from both.
3. Optional: Comment on a classmates post in a second post (minimum 3 sentences)
*Use only your first name, last initial and class period.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/09/magazine/the-story-behind-the-sat-overhaul.html?action=click&contentCollection=Business%20Day&module=MostEmailed&version=Full&region=Marginalia&src=me&pgtype=article

http://mobile.nytimes.com/2014/03/07/opinion/save-us-from-the-sat.html?emc=eta1&_r=0&referrer=

Honors---Post PPoints on Edmodo---instead of the blog---Thanks!

Article of the Week: All Classes Post Here- Due 3/7

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/02/magazine/the-mammoth-cometh.html?_r=0

This week's article is a little lengthy, but interesting.  Should we bring extinct animals back to life?  What are the pros and cons?  Be sure to reference at least one quote from the article.  Extra credit for commenting on a classmate's post.  You may want to type in MSWord, and then copy/ paste/ post on the blog.

Nonfiction article of the week. ALL CLASSES POST HERE

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/23/health/a-hot-debate-over-e-cigarettes-as-a-path-to-tobacco-or-from-it.html?_r=1

1.  Read the article.  Consider the author's tone, structure of the article, validity of evidence, persuasive techniques, and your personal reaction.

2. Please add an intelligent comment (minimum 3 sentences) in response to the linked article from The New York Times.  Be sure to reference specifics from the article.
3. Optional: Comment on a classmates post in a second post (minimum 3 sentences)
*Use only your first name, last initial and class period.

Period 7 & 8 Paper Towns Pages 1-44

Please post your response below after reading up to page 44.  What is your initial opinion of John Green's writing style and character development?  Use at least two quotes for support.  This is due by the end of class.  *MTP Week 14 is due on Friday.

"Cat in the Rain"- Period 6

Research Hemmingway's "Iceberg Theory."  How does it influence your interpretation of the theme of this story?  Cite the source(s) of your information.

Period 3 "Tell Tale Heart"

How does the tone of this story contribute to the theme?  Use your list of tone words to help you label the tone.  Be sure to identify the theme and use two quotes from the story to support.

Period 2- "Tell Tale Heart"

How does the tone of this story contribute to the theme?  Use your list of tone words to help you label the tone.  Be sure to identify the theme and use two quotes from the story to support.

"Tell Tale Heart"- Period 6

How does the tone of this story contribute to the theme?  Use your list of tone words to help you label the tone.  Be sure to identify the theme and use two quotes from the story to support.

"Story of an Hour" - Period 6

Please post your view of how the structure of "The Story of an Hour "contributed to the theme.  Be sure to establish what the theme is, and use at least one quoted reference from the story to support your point.  Minimum of one paragraph.

"Story of an Hour"- Period 3

Please post your view of how the structure of "The Story of an Hour "contributed to the theme.  Be sure to establish what the theme is, and use at least one quoted reference from the story to support your point.  Minimum of one paragraph.

The Story of an Hour - Period 2

Please post your view of how the structure of "The Story of an Hour "contributed to the theme.  Be sure to establish what the theme is, and use at least one quoted reference from the story to support your point.  Minimum of one paragraph.

Blog Post Due Thursday-All classes

http://kellygallagher.org/resources/AoW%201314_22%20Phone%20Tap.pdf

1.  Read the article.  Consider the author's tone, structure of the article, validity of evidence, persuasive techniques, and your personal reaction.

2. Please add an intelligent comment (minimum 3 sentences) in response to the linked article from The New York Times.  Be sure to reference specifics from the article.
3. Optional: Comment on a classmates post in a second post (minimum 3 sentences)
*Use only your first name, last initial and class period.

All Classes---Blog Post due 1/17- NEXT WEEK

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/05/business/help-the-working-poor-but-share-the-burden.html?src=mb

1.  Read the article.  Consider the author's tone, structure of the article, validity of evidence, persuasive techniques, and your personal reaction.

2. Please add an intelligent comment (minimum 3 sentences) in response to the linked article from The New York Times.  Be sure to reference specifics from the article.
3. Optional: Comment on a classmates post in a second post (minimum 3 sentences)
*Use only your first name, last initial and class period.

BLOG POST- All Classes Due 1/10

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/01/opinion/anxious-youth-then-and-now.html?_r=0

1.  Read the article.  Consider the author's tone, structure of the article, validity of evidence, persuasive techniques, and your personal reaction.

2. Please add an intelligent comment (minimum 3 sentences) in response to the linked article from The New York Times.  Be sure to reference specifics from the article.
3. Optional: Comment on a classmates post in a second post (minimum 3 sentences)
*Use only your first name, last initial and class period.

Blog Post - Week of December 9th (Due Monday, December 16th)

http://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability.html

Please reference the video in your response.

Extra Credit Post- Week of 12/2

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/02/opinion/krugman-better-pay-now.html?src=mv

Optional Blog Post (Extra Credit) - Thanksgiving Week

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/linda-tirado/why-poor-peoples-bad-decisions-make-perfect-sense_b_4326233.html

Blog Post of the Week -Due Friday

John Green on Health Care Costs in the U.S.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSjGouBmo0M
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/18/opinion/the-shame-of-american-health-care.html?src=me

1. Post an educated opinion on the issue.  Use at least one quoted reference from the video or articles in your response.

2.  Extra credit- comment on a classmate's post.

Articles of the week

Your thoughts on Veteran's Day...
Please read and make reference to the articles in your response.  You may also wish to comment on any of the discussions you may have sat in on today.


http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/chris-marvin-for-todays-veterans-service-isnt-over-when-the-uniform-is-put-away/2013/11/10/98ad9ab0-48b9-11e3-a196-3544a03c2351_story.html?hpid=z3

http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/keeping-veterans-off-the-unemployment-rolls/2012/05/06/gIQA5xoY6T_story.html

http://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2013/11/help-veterans-by-taking-them-off-the-pedestal/281316/

John Green Talk...

Feel free to begin a conversation about the links posted on Edmodo.

Article(s) of the week- ALL CLASSES- Due Friday

1. Read the articles.
http://www.newsweek.com/halloween-racism-went-viral-1523
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/31/fashion/a-halloween-risk-racism-in-disguise.html

2. Post an educated opinion on the issue.  Use at least one quoted reference from the articles in you response.

3. Extra credit- comment on a classmate's post.

Article of the Week: Period 2, 3 and 6 Post Here-Due MONDAY

http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2013/10/the-case-against-high-school-sports/309447/

1.  Read the article.  Consider the author's tone, structure of the article, validity of evidence, persuasive techniques, and your personal reaction.

2. Please add an intelligent comment (minimum 3 sentences) in response to the linked article from The Atlantic.  Be sure to reference specifics from the article.
3. Optional: Comment on a classmates post in a second post (minimum 3 sentences)
*Use only your first name, last initial and class period.

Article of the Week- Period 7 & 8 Post Here- Due Monday

http://articles.latimes.com/2013/sep/06/science/la-sci-e-cigarettes-20130906

1.  Read the article.  Consider the author's tone, structure of the article, validity of evidence, persuasive techniques, and your personal reaction.

2. Please add an intelligent comment (minimum 3 sentences) in response to the linked article from the NY Times.  Be sure to reference specifics from the article.
3. Optional: Comment on a classmates post in a second post (minimum 3 sentences)
*Use only your first name, last initial and class period.

Period 2- Article of the Week- Due Friday

http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/10/05/rich-people-just-care-less/?src=mv&_r=0

1.  Read the article.  Consider the author's tone, structure of the essay, and your personal reaction.

2. Please add an intelligent comment (minimum 3 sentences) in response to the linked article from the NY Times.  Be sure to reference specifics from the article.
3. Optional: Comment on a classmates post in a second post (minimum 3 sentences)
*Use only your first name, last initial and class period.

Period 3 Article of the Week - Due Friday

http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/10/05/rich-people-just-care-less/?src=mv&_r=0

1.  Read the article.  Consider the author's tone, structure of the essay, and your personal reaction.

2. Please add an intelligent comment (minimum 3 sentences) in response to the linked article from the NY Times.  Be sure to reference specifics from the article.
3. Optional: Comment on a classmates post in a second post (minimum 3 sentences)
*Use only your first name, last initial and class period.

Period 6- Article of the Week- Due Friday

http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/10/05/rich-people-just-care-less/?src=mv&_r=0

1.  Read the article.  Consider the author's tone, structure of the essay, and your personal reaction.

2. Please add an intelligent comment (minimum 3 sentences) in response to the linked article from the NY Times.  Be sure to reference specifics from the article.
3. Optional: Comment on a classmates post in a second post (minimum 3 sentences)
*Use only your first name, last initial and class period.

Period 7 Article of the Week- due Friday 10/11

A Times article recently debated whether young people are more narcissistic than previous generations, mentioning Facebook as a possible factor. And a University of Michigan study, published in June, seems to support this theory.

Are social media like Facebook turning us into narcissists?

***Reference a minimum of two of the linked articles.

1.  Read the articles.  Consider the author's tone, structure of the essay, and your personal reaction.

2. Please add an intelligent comment (minimum 3 sentences) in response to the linked articles from the NY Times.  Be sure to reference specifics from the article.

3. Optional: Comment on a classmates post in a second post (minimum 3 sentences)

*Use only your first name, last initial and period of class to identify yourself.

http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2013/09/23/facebook-and-narcissism

Period 8 Article of the Week (Due Friday, 10/11)

A Times article recently debated whether young people are more narcissistic than previous generations, mentioning Facebook as a possible factor. And a University of Michigan study, published in June, seems to support this theory.

http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2013/09/23/facebook-and-narcissism

Are social media like Facebook turning us into narcissists?

***Reference a minimum of two of the linked articles.

1.  Read the articles.  Consider the author's tone, structure of the essay, and your personal reaction.

2. Please add an intelligent comment (minimum 3 sentences) in response to the linked articles from the NY Times.  Be sure to reference specifics from the article.

3. Optional: Comment on a classmates post in a second post (minimum 3 sentences)

*Use only your first name, last initial and period of class to 

Period 8: HAVE SPORTS TEAMS BROUGHT DOWN AMERICA’S SCHOOLS?

http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/comment/2013/09/have-sports-teams-brought-down-americas-schools.html
1. Read the article.  Consider the author's tone, structure of the essay, and your personal reaction.
2. Please add an intelligent comment (minimum 3 sentences) in response to the linked article from the NY Times.  Be sure to reference specifics from the article.
3. Comment on a classmates post in a second post (minimum 3 sentences)
*Use only your first name, last initial and period of class to identify yourself.

Period 7: HAVE SPORTS TEAMS BROUGHT DOWN AMERICA’S SCHOOLS?

http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/comment/2013/09/have-sports-teams-brought-down-americas-schools.html
1. Read the article.  Consider the author's tone, structure of the essay, and your personal reaction.
2. Please add an intelligent comment (minimum 3 sentences) in response to the linked article from the NY Times.  Be sure to reference specifics from the article.
3. Comment on a classmates post in a second post (minimum 3 sentences)
*Use only your first name, last initial and period of class to identify yourself.

Period 6: HAVE SPORTS TEAMS BROUGHT DOWN AMERICA’S SCHOOLS?

http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/comment/2013/09/have-sports-teams-brought-down-americas-schools.html
1. Read the article.  Consider the author's tone, structure of the essay, and your personal reaction.
2. Please add an intelligent comment (minimum 3 sentences) in response to the linked article from the NY Times.  Be sure to reference specifics from the article.
3. Comment on a classmates post in a second post (minimum 3 sentences)
*Use only your first name, last initial and period of class to identify yourself.

Period 3: HAVE SPORTS TEAMS BROUGHT DOWN AMERICA’S SCHOOLS?

http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/comment/2013/09/have-sports-teams-brought-down-americas-schools.html
1. Read the article.  Consider the author's tone, structure of the essay, and your personal reaction.
2. Please add an intelligent comment (minimum 3 sentences) in response to the linked article from the NY Times.  Be sure to reference specifics from the article.
3. Comment on a classmates post in a second post (minimum 3 sentences)
*Use only your first name, last initial and period of class to identify yourself.

Period 2: HAVE SPORTS TEAMS BROUGHT DOWN AMERICA’S SCHOOLS?

http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/comment/2013/09/have-sports-teams-brought-down-americas-schools.html
1. Read the article.  Consider the author's tone, structure of the essay, and your personal reaction.
2. Please add an intelligent comment (minimum 3 sentences) in response to the linked article from the NY Times.  Be sure to reference specifics from the article.
3. Comment on a classmates post in a second post (minimum 3 sentences)
*Use only your first name, last initial and period of class to identify yourself.

Welcome to Junior English! Tonight's Assignment...

View Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" Speech in its entirety on MSNBC at 8 p.m.  If you are unable to view this program, you may read the speech here: http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/mlkihaveadream.htm

Be prepared to reference specific lines in class on Thursday.  Also, note the rhetorical devices King used to get across his message.  Finally contemplate: How far have we come since that hot August 28, 1963 when thousands flocked to Washington?  Has King's dream been achieved? What gaps remain?

Interesting view of The Valley of Ashes from Gatsby

http://badassdigest.com/2013/05/11/where-is-the-great-gatsbys-valley-of-ashes-today/

Today's Blog Assignment

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/20/opinion/inequality-and-the-modern-culture-of-celebrity.html?src=me&ref=general

Please leave a comment.  Aim for 3-5 sentences minimum.  Due Wednesday.

Due Monday: Please leave a comment or a question here for Dennis Mannion.  Thanks!

Poem of the Week: "Ex-Basketball Player" - Updike

Please write a 2-3 sentence reflection on ths poem.  Read the responses to those who have commented before you, and build upon their ideas.  Draw connection to the themes and charcaters in Death of a Salesman.  Due Friday.

http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poem/172264

Extra Credit-Post your comments after viewing the play this Thursday, Friday or Saturday!

DARK OF THE MOON is a fantasy that takes place in Appalachia -- the Smoky Mountains.  It is kind of an American "ROMEO AND JULIET.  John is a witch who falls in love with a human girl, Barbara Allen, and gets changed into a human so he can marry her.  The Townspeople are suspicious of his powers and jealous of the couple's happiness; a former lover of Barbara is especially hateful, and ultimately he and the Townspeople succeed in destroying them.

Poem(s) of the Week

This weeks poems are Ballads. A ballad is a lively storytelling form of poetry. The most basic ballad stanza consists of alternating 4-beat and 3-beat lines, with the second line rhyming with the fourth. In Scarlet Town, where I was born, There was a fair maid dwellin' Made every lad cry wellaway, And her name was Barbara Allen. The traditional ballad stanza has four lines, alternating between four iambic beats (da-DUM, da-DUM, da-DUM, da-DUM), and three beats (da-DUM, da-DUM, da-DUM) per line. The second and fourth lines rhyme. (In older English, "Allen" was pronounced "Ellen," so the second and fourth lines of the first example would have rhymed for the original singers. Many poets utilize variations of this format. The Fall Play (this Thursday, Friday and Saturday) makes use of several ballads: The actors will be are singing "Barbara Allen," "Omie Wise," and "Smoky Mountain Gal," as well as several old favorite hymns from the American tradition. "Barbara Allen": http://www.harveyreid.com/lyrics/barbaraallen.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbara_Allen_(song) "Omie Wise": http://www.lyricsfreak.com/g/greg+graffin/omie+wise_20537968.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omie_Wise Think of current events to write historical ballads or consider real-life drama to write a "tabloid ballad."Please post your poem by Friday.

SAT Essay Scoring Link

Can familiarizing yourself with the SAT scoring rubric and graded student samples help you to improve your own writing? http://sat.collegeboard.org/scores/sat-essay-scoring-guide View student samples and familiarize yourself with the scoring rubric. Attach a Post-It to your paper with: *The score you would give *Why you gave it that score *Goals for your next essay *Questions/ Suggestions you may have

Poem of the Week- Period 6

http://homepages.wmich.edu/~cooneys/poems/wcw.plums.html "This is Just to Say" by William Carlos Williams POST YOUR OWN "APOLOGY" POEM AND COMMENT ON A CLASSMATE'S POEM.

Poem of the Week - Period 5

http://homepages.wmich.edu/~cooneys/poems/wcw.plums.html "This is Just to Say" by William Carlos Williams POST YOUR OWN "APOLOGY" POEM AND COMMENT ON A CLASSMATE'S POEM.

Poem of the Week- Period 2

http://homepages.wmich.edu/~cooneys/poems/wcw.plums.html "This is Just to Say" by William Carlos Williams POST YOUR OWN "APOLOGY" POEM AND COMMENT ON A CLASSMATE'S POEM.

Poem of the Week- Period One

http://homepages.wmich.edu/~cooneys/poems/wcw.plums.html "This is Just to Say" by William Carlos Williams POST YOUR OWN "APOLOGY" POEM AND COMMENT ON A CLASSMATE'S POEM.

Honors (Edmodo Post)

Body Paragraphs- due tomorrow If you are doing research... If you go through the ICONN databases (the link is on the library website) U.S. and World History In Context might be helpful Academic OneFile might also be a good resource Opposing Viewpoints JSTOR You shouldn't need a password if you access the databases through the library website at school. However, if you need to access them from home, the password is "hornets." For JSTOR, use this link: http://www.jstor.org/token/VbYNIBDKBeBm3SqU4b... and create an account.

Article of the week 10/22

1. Compose a brief reaction to this essay. 2. Critique the structure & it's effectiveness. 3. If you were to model an essay after this example, what would your subject be? "How to... 10 Essentials to Get You Started." (We will write this essay next marking period) http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/print?id=3469271&type=story

Article to read-due tomorrow---prepare for your role in the discussion.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/14/magazine/why-californias-proposition-37-should-matter-to-anyone-who-cares-about-food.html?WT.mc_id=NYT-I-P-FOOD-MAG-101412-L4

Optional--related course readings

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/14/magazine/californias-central-valley-land-of-a-billion-vegetables.html?WT.mc_id=NYT-L-P-FOOD-MAG-101412-L1

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/14/opinion/sunday/the-self-destruction-of-the-1-percent.html

Honors 11: Article (video) of the Week-Due Friday

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38312193/ns/dateline_nbc/t/america-now-children-harvest/

Honors Post-Due Wednesday

http://finance.fortune.cnn.com/2012/02/21/tomato-growers-florida/


After reading this article, please post a 3-5 sentence reaction.  Be sure to reference the article.  Try not to repeat the thoughts of previous posters.  If warrented, comment on a classmate's post.

Depression Era Photographs Assignment- Due Monday (Honors)

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?

The Recession Generation

This is the nonfiction article for next week.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2010/01/08/the-recession-generation.html

Course Related Reading-Optional---Thanks, Nate!

http://www.npr.org/2012/09/13/161091770/smiley-west-poverty-is-a-political-issue

Honors Nonfiction Article of the Week 9/19/12-Due Friday

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/29/opinion/sunday/why-cant-we-end-poverty-in-america.html?adxnnl=1&_moc.semityn.www=&pagewanted=all&adxnnlx=1348025227-0O51QDOKMhDjZ6In7ODYvQ

All classes may post here.  Please react to the article in three to five sentences.  Be sure to reference the article.  If you wish, you may comment on a classmate's post, but this is not required.

Honors Homework:

Article of the Week-Due Friday
Tuesday- Prepare 3 discussion questions for the first section of N&D
Wednesday-In class MTP
Thursday- Prepare 3 discussion questions for N&D section 2
Friday- Prepare 3 discussion questions for N&D section 3-end

Article of the Week-Period 6

Write a 3-5 sentence reaction to the following essay. Be sure to reference the article. Aim to get your voice across. Comment on a classmates post if you have something to add/ say.



http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/26/technology/cutting-the-digital-lifeline-and-finding-serenity.html?pagewanted=all


or here:


http://kellygallagher.org/resources/AoW%2012_02%20Turn%20Off%20Phone.pdf

Article of the Week-Period 5

Write a 3-5 sentence reaction to the following essay. Be sure to reference the article. Aim to get your voice across. Comment on a classmates post if you have something to add/ say.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/26/technology/cutting-the-digital-lifeline-and-finding-serenity.html?pagewanted=all

or here:


http://kellygallagher.org/resources/AoW%2012_02%20Turn%20Off%20Phone.pdf

Article of the Week Period 2

Write a 3-5 sentence reaction to the following essay. Be sure to reference the article. Aim to get your voice across. Comment on a classmates post if you have something to add/ say.



http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/26/technology/cutting-the-digital-lifeline-and-finding-serenity.html?pagewanted=all


or here:

http://kellygallagher.org/resources/AoW%2012_02%20Turn%20Off%20Phone.pdf

Article of the Week Period 1

Write a 3-5 sentence reaction to the following essay.  Be sure to reference the article.  Aim to get your voice across.  Comment on a classmates post if you have something to add/ say.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/26/technology/cutting-the-digital-lifeline-and-finding-serenity.html?pagewanted=all

or here:
http://kellygallagher.org/resources/AoW%2012_02%20Turn%20Off%20Phone.pdf

Honors- Vocabulary Quiz on Friday (lucent-fetid)

2011 Version of N&D--Due Wednesday

Write a 2-5 sentence reaction to the article or a particular section of the article. Be sure to cite a line or two from the article in your reaction.  In addition, offer your personal opinion as to what is the solution to the poverty of so many of America’s working people?


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/barbara-ehrenreich/nickel-and-dimed-2011-ver_b_922330.html

Nickel and Dimed Budget Assignment

If Barbara Ehrenreich were to have conducted her experiment in Branford, what would her experience have been?  Is it possible to live in this town while earning minimum wage?

Look for an apartment in town and determine the cost of utilitites, food, entertainment, cell phone, Internet access, household needs, etc...  Create a budget based on these findings.  Make a spreadsheet for earnings and expenses.  Type a one page explanation of your findings including your reaction.  Submit your spreadsheet and reaction paper this Friday and be prepared to dicuss with your classmates.