On your blog, please post a response to the following:
What surprised or intrigued you about this article? What questions did you have? Is it possible to 'disappear' in today's digital world? How does this article relate at some level Into the Wild, The Great Gatsby, and/or Invisible Man?
250 word minimum
Monday, December 20, 2010
Friday, December 10, 2010
Themes #3 Reflection
On your blogs, please post a response to the following:
1. How did you do with this Theme? How did you feel about how you thought you did compared to the grade you received? What did you do well?
2. What are some opportunity areas for you with your writing? (specific to FCA's)
3. What can you improve for next time? (Overall- process, amount of time, etc.)
1. How did you do with this Theme? How did you feel about how you thought you did compared to the grade you received? What did you do well?
2. What are some opportunity areas for you with your writing? (specific to FCA's)
3. What can you improve for next time? (Overall- process, amount of time, etc.)
Friday, November 19, 2010
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
IM Introduction, Ellison Bio, and UbD Post
On your blogs, post a response that does the following:
Look back over your notes on the introduction, the Ellison Bio, and the Big Picture Unit Overview...discuss1-2 of the following
~ Economics, geography & sociology that influenced Ellison's writing.
~ Where IM started, and where and how it ended up as a 581 page novel.
~ The attitude Ellison displays about the writing process, as well as the tone for the novel.
~ His commentary on the power a work of literary art provides the writer.
**Try to connect the UbD to the readings.
Look back over your notes on the introduction, the Ellison Bio, and the Big Picture Unit Overview...discuss1-2 of the following
~ Economics, geography & sociology that influenced Ellison's writing.
~ Where IM started, and where and how it ended up as a 581 page novel.
~ The attitude Ellison displays about the writing process, as well as the tone for the novel.
~ His commentary on the power a work of literary art provides the writer.
**Try to connect the UbD to the readings.
Monday, November 8, 2010
IM Section 1: Jim Crow/Segregation Timeline
Please analyze the following information and connect to Section 1 of Invisible Man.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Themes #1 & #2 Reflection
On your blogs, please post a response to the following:
1. How did you do with these Themes? How did you feel about how you thought you did compared to the grade you received? What did you do well?
2. What are some opportunity areas for you with your writing? (specific to FCA's)
3. What can you improve for next time? (Overall- process, amount of time, etc.)
1. How did you do with these Themes? How did you feel about how you thought you did compared to the grade you received? What did you do well?
2. What are some opportunity areas for you with your writing? (specific to FCA's)
3. What can you improve for next time? (Overall- process, amount of time, etc.)
Monday, November 1, 2010
The Great Gatsby Final Project
On you blog, please post the following:
1. A link to your project
2. Your thesis statement
3. A brief overview of your project: what were you trying to show? How?
4. Your experience working with the Web 2.0 tool you chose. Would you use it again? Why or Why not?
5. Overall: What went well? What would you change for next time?
1. A link to your project
2. Your thesis statement
3. A brief overview of your project: what were you trying to show? How?
4. Your experience working with the Web 2.0 tool you chose. Would you use it again? Why or Why not?
5. Overall: What went well? What would you change for next time?
Thursday, October 28, 2010
IR Project #1- Digital Storytelling
On your blog, please post the following:
Book Title & Author
LINK to your published IR Project
Answer the following questions:
1. Describe the overall jist behind your Project (include which Web 2.0 tool you chose). What were you trying to show about your book/story? What were 2 of your most meaningful or descriptive parts to your Project?
2. What did you think about using the tool you chose, and what did you learn while using this Web 2.0 tool? Did you like synthesizing your IR book in this manner?
3. Overall, did you enjoy the novel you chose? Why or why not? What type of novel might you pick for the 2nd m.p.?
Respond to your Blog buddy's project and reflection
Book Title & Author
LINK to your published IR Project
Answer the following questions:
1. Describe the overall jist behind your Project (include which Web 2.0 tool you chose). What were you trying to show about your book/story? What were 2 of your most meaningful or descriptive parts to your Project?
2. What did you think about using the tool you chose, and what did you learn while using this Web 2.0 tool? Did you like synthesizing your IR book in this manner?
3. Overall, did you enjoy the novel you chose? Why or why not? What type of novel might you pick for the 2nd m.p.?
Respond to your Blog buddy's project and reflection
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Chapter 9- Gatsby Reflections
On your blog, please post a response to the following:
Respond to the quote you were handed on the way into class. Reflect on its meaning in the context of TGG, the 1920s, and (if applicable) your own life.
250 word minimum
Respond to your blog buddy
Respond to the quote you were handed on the way into class. Reflect on its meaning in the context of TGG, the 1920s, and (if applicable) your own life.
250 word minimum
Respond to your blog buddy
Monday, October 18, 2010
Independent Reading- MP 1 (Post #2)
On your blog, please post the following info:
Jot down some notes on the following:
- Setting(s)
- Plot/Topic (the basic plot so far, or the topic your book is about)
- Characters/People (any main characters/people you have met so far and what they are like--you could include direct/indirect characterization if you'd like)
- Theme/Message/Main Point (what you think the message this books is trying to convey may be)
- Anything else that you feel is important to share about the IR book
Jot down some notes on the following:
- Setting(s)
- Plot/Topic (the basic plot so far, or the topic your book is about)
- Characters/People (any main characters/people you have met so far and what they are like--you could include direct/indirect characterization if you'd like)
- Theme/Message/Main Point (what you think the message this books is trying to convey may be)
- Anything else that you feel is important to share about the IR book
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Gatsby- Chapter 3
On your blog, please post a response and an image for the following prompt, then respond to your blog buddy:
In Chapter 3, we get a look at the 'good life' of the 1920s.
In your mind, what does it mean to live 'the good life'? Compare your idea of the 'good life' to that of the 1920s.
150 word minimum
Labels: TGG, Please Do Now, Chapter 3
In Chapter 3, we get a look at the 'good life' of the 1920s.
In your mind, what does it mean to live 'the good life'? Compare your idea of the 'good life' to that of the 1920s.
150 word minimum
Labels: TGG, Please Do Now, Chapter 3
Friday, September 24, 2010
Independent Reading- MP 1
On your blog, please post the following info:
Title of Your Book
Author of Your Book
Pages/Chapters Due...
9.30:
10.18:
10.28: The pages/chapters you will have done and the project you plan on doing (that is due today as well):
For example:
Tales of the Jazz Age
F. Scott Fitzgerald
9.30: stories 1-5
10.18: stories 6-9
10.28 stories 10-11 (I will complete the Blabberize story retelling)
Jot down some notes on the following:
- Setting(s)
- Plot/Topic (the basic plot so far, or the topic your book is about)
- Characters/People (any main characters/people you have met so far and what they are like--you could include direct/indirect characterization if you'd like)
- Theme/Message/Main Point (what you think the message this books is trying to convey may be)
- Anything else that you feel is important to share about the IR book
Title of Your Book
Author of Your Book
Pages/Chapters Due...
9.30:
10.18:
10.28: The pages/chapters you will have done and the project you plan on doing (that is due today as well):
For example:
Tales of the Jazz Age
F. Scott Fitzgerald
9.30: stories 1-5
10.18: stories 6-9
10.28 stories 10-11 (I will complete the Blabberize story retelling)
Jot down some notes on the following:
- Setting(s)
- Plot/Topic (the basic plot so far, or the topic your book is about)
- Characters/People (any main characters/people you have met so far and what they are like--you could include direct/indirect characterization if you'd like)
- Theme/Message/Main Point (what you think the message this books is trying to convey may be)
- Anything else that you feel is important to share about the IR book
UbD & F. Scott Fitzgerald
On your blog, please respond to the following:
After reading the UbD/Big Picture Overview for The Great Gatsby & the short bio on F. Scott Fitzgerald, what are some themes that we may study this marking period? What are some of the important elements of 'BK' (Background Knowledge) do you think you should take from these readings? Any questions, comments, or discussion worthy points from the readings?
150 word minimum
After reading the UbD/Big Picture Overview for The Great Gatsby & the short bio on F. Scott Fitzgerald, what are some themes that we may study this marking period? What are some of the important elements of 'BK' (Background Knowledge) do you think you should take from these readings? Any questions, comments, or discussion worthy points from the readings?
150 word minimum
Monday, September 20, 2010
What is Your Flavor?
On your BLOG, please post a response to the following:
What types of stories do you like to watch (think movies), read (think books, magazines, comics, etc.) and/or hear (think story-time/books on tape)?
Give at least 3 types and describe WHY you like them.
150 word minimum
What types of stories do you like to watch (think movies), read (think books, magazines, comics, etc.) and/or hear (think story-time/books on tape)?
Give at least 3 types and describe WHY you like them.
150 word minimum
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