On your blog, please post a response to the following:
What type of growth have we seen in Amir?
What was your reaction to the 'state' of Kabul upon his return?
Where do you think the story is going from here?
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Monday, April 25, 2011
The Kite Runner- Chapters 8-9
On your blog, please post a response to the following:
1. What are your thoughts around Amir now? Has he taken steps towards making things with Hassan right? or has he made them worse? Explain.
2. Obviously Amir is struggling to with his actions. What was the purpose of the scene with the pomegranates? What is Amir searching for from Hassan?
3. Characterization: what do we learn further about Amir, Hassan, and Assef in this section?
Include an image w/explanation that you think embodies these two chapters.
1. What are your thoughts around Amir now? Has he taken steps towards making things with Hassan right? or has he made them worse? Explain.
2. Obviously Amir is struggling to with his actions. What was the purpose of the scene with the pomegranates? What is Amir searching for from Hassan?
3. Characterization: what do we learn further about Amir, Hassan, and Assef in this section?
Include an image w/explanation that you think embodies these two chapters.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
The Kite Runner- Chapters 1-4
On your blog, please post a response to the following:
Tell what you like or dislike about the current chapters so far. Why? Be specific.
Tell what you like or dislike about the current chapters so far. Why? Be specific.
Monday, April 11, 2011
TKR Background- Declassified: "The Taliban"
If you miss class Monday into Tuesday, please make sure you watch the following video:
Declassified: The Taliban
For your note-making, be sure to use the Cornell notes that can be found on Moodle.
Declassified: The Taliban
For your note-making, be sure to use the Cornell notes that can be found on Moodle.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Theme #7 Speeches
Sunday, April 3, 2011
3rd MP Reflection & 4th MP Preview
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
R.A.F.T. Peru
On your blogs, please post a response to the following:
You can use http://www.random.org/dice/ to roll dice.
You can use http://www.random.org/dice/ to roll dice.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
R.A.F.T. Chile
On your blog, please post a response to the following:
You can use http://www.random.org/dice/ to roll dice.
You can use http://www.random.org/dice/ to roll dice.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
R.A.F.T. Argentina
On your blog, please post a response to the following:
Roll the dice 4 times, each time matching the number you role with the appropriate R.A.F.T. activity:
Monday, February 14, 2011
Glenn Beck Video Post
Watch the following You tube video...
On your blog, post an answer to the following:
What is your reaction to this video?
What causes that reaction?
Describe Glenn Beck's 'style.'
What is Glenn Beck's point/argument and how does he get it across to the audience?
On your blog, post an answer to the following:
What is your reaction to this video?
What causes that reaction?
Describe Glenn Beck's 'style.'
What is Glenn Beck's point/argument and how does he get it across to the audience?
Friday, February 11, 2011
TMD Preview
On your blog, post a response to the following:
- The book we are about to read is considered a 'travel diary.' In terms of writing style, what do you expect from this type of book?
- Based off the clip, 180 South, your research, the preview, and the timeline/bio you looked over, what are some of the major issues you expect to read about?
- How will this differ from the previous 2 books we've studied?
- The book we are about to read is considered a 'travel diary.' In terms of writing style, what do you expect from this type of book?
- Based off the clip, 180 South, your research, the preview, and the timeline/bio you looked over, what are some of the major issues you expect to read about?
- How will this differ from the previous 2 books we've studied?
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Themes #4 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.)
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
180' South Reflection
On your blog, please post a response to the following:
Choose 1 of the following quotes from the documentary and reflect on its' meaning in terms of:
1. the film & Jeff Johnson's journey
2. your own life and what journeys lie ahead beyond high school
Quotes:
" The end is useless...but I find I learn something along the way....If you take a spiritual journey & you compromise the process you have failed...you are an [jerk] when you start and an [jerk] when you finish."
" The best journeys answer questions that in the beginning you didn't even think to answer."
"Books are a great start, but there is no substitute for just going there."
"Men do not learn from history...that is the most important lesson history teachers us." - A. Huxley
"Work hard. Live simply. Have great respect for the ocean."
"Fear of the unknown is the greatest fear of all."
"Growth is inevitable, but can we sustain this pace for long?"
"When you live your life outdoors, you get a sense that you have a responsibility to protect these wild places."
"It's like the quest for the holy grail. Who gives a [darn] what the grail is, its the quest that counts...its the transformation that is within you that is important."
"If you love a place, you have a duty to protect it."
"The hardest thing in life is to simplify your life...leading an examined life, most of the damage caused by humans is caused unintentionally."
Choose 1 of the following quotes from the documentary and reflect on its' meaning in terms of:
1. the film & Jeff Johnson's journey
2. your own life and what journeys lie ahead beyond high school
Quotes:
" The end is useless...but I find I learn something along the way....If you take a spiritual journey & you compromise the process you have failed...you are an [jerk] when you start and an [jerk] when you finish."
" The best journeys answer questions that in the beginning you didn't even think to answer."
"Books are a great start, but there is no substitute for just going there."
"Men do not learn from history...that is the most important lesson history teachers us." - A. Huxley
"Work hard. Live simply. Have great respect for the ocean."
"Fear of the unknown is the greatest fear of all."
"Growth is inevitable, but can we sustain this pace for long?"
"When you live your life outdoors, you get a sense that you have a responsibility to protect these wild places."
"It's like the quest for the holy grail. Who gives a [darn] what the grail is, its the quest that counts...its the transformation that is within you that is important."
"If you love a place, you have a duty to protect it."
"The hardest thing in life is to simplify your life...leading an examined life, most of the damage caused by humans is caused unintentionally."
Monday, January 24, 2011
MP #2 Reflection- Looking Back and Moving Forward
On your blog, please post a response to the following:
1. Reflect on the 2nd mp & the work we did around Invisible Man. Be sure to cover such topics as the material, your work ethic, your successes and challenges, etc...
2. Take a look at the 1st semester--what did you do well? What areas could you improve?
3. Looking towards the 2nd semester--what are you going to need to do to stay engaged and on top of your schoolwork? What challenges may you face?
1. Reflect on the 2nd mp & the work we did around Invisible Man. Be sure to cover such topics as the material, your work ethic, your successes and challenges, etc...
2. Take a look at the 1st semester--what did you do well? What areas could you improve?
3. Looking towards the 2nd semester--what are you going to need to do to stay engaged and on top of your schoolwork? What challenges may you face?
Thursday, January 13, 2011
IM Section VI
On your blog, please post a response to the following:
In your opinion, what was the most
1. important
2. intense
3. confusing
scene from Part VI of IM. Why? Give support for your answer.
In your opinion, what was the most
1. important
2. intense
3. confusing
scene from Part VI of IM. Why? Give support for your answer.
Friday, January 7, 2011
IR MP #2 Blog Assignment- Reflection
On your blogs, please respond to the following:
1. What is your reaction to the IR format and assignment we did this M.P.? Be specific as to likes, dislikes, etc...
2. What did you learn by following current blogs and websites?
3. What would you change for next year?
4. Can you see yourself continuing with this on your own?
1. What is your reaction to the IR format and assignment we did this M.P.? Be specific as to likes, dislikes, etc...
2. What did you learn by following current blogs and websites?
3. What would you change for next year?
4. Can you see yourself continuing with this on your own?
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