Thursday, February 03, 2011

Day Eighty-Nine, 2/4

TODAY, we finished our discussion of the theme in "The Lottery", reviewed the homework and the new bias project, and perhaps had time for Justice Skits. (Slides)
Today's Song: "Gone", GhostPoet
TODAY'S HOMEWORK:
Start the Bias Project.
 
PARENTS: The students have a new project will help them be more aware of the news and the potential for bias in reporting stories.

Click here for lab instructions, 2/3




Please submit the rock essay! -->
Please write, in the comment area, a 25-character story.  (So difficult.)
Please start researching your "Bias Project".

Wednesday, February 02, 2011

Day Eighty-Seven, 2/2

TODAY, we held a Socratic Seminar for "The Lottery", and prepared for the new essay. (Slides)
Today's Song: "Born to Be Your Man", Birdmonster
TODAY'S HOMEWORK:
Prepare for the Rock Essay.
 
PARENTS: Today is the last day to sumbit a book for approval for the Independent Reading credit for the first half of the quarter.

Day Eighty-Six, 2/1

TODAY, we discussed a story called, "The Lottery", learned about conclusions, and started a new essay. (Slides)
Today's Song: "Born Broken Hearted", David Wax Museum


TODAY'S HOMEWORK:
Playing with hooks.
 
PARENTS: Any student who has not submitted a book for approval by Wednesday will forfeit their Independent Reading credit for the first half of the quart

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Day Eighty Five, 1/31

TODAY, we read a story called, "The Lottery". Good luck sleeping tonight. (Slides)
Today's Song: "Still Sound", Toro y Moi


TODAY'S HOMEWORK:
Turn in the Friend essay for tomorrow.  Also, here is a comma worksheet.
 
PARENTS: Any student who has not submitted a book for approval by Wednesday will forfeit their Independent Reading credit for the first half of the quarter.