Day One Hundred Seventeen

Today, we identified irony types, reviewed a book quiz, and set the stage for the rest of the Tourism project. (Slides).
Today's Song: "Shipping Up to Boston", Dropkick Murphys (2008)
Today's Homework: Keep reading, and start creating the presentation for the Tourism Project.
 
Parents: The final test for the class book is March 25th; the Tourism Project is due on March 28th; the independent book paper is due on or before March 31st.

Lab Instructions, 3/17

Priorities:

1. Submit your history book for approval. (It's the last day before those points are forfeit.)

2. Send in the "GoAnimate" story if you haven't yet.

3. Write your ironic slogan for the Tourism Project. (Verify it with me.)

4. Research your country, especially the three reasons for visiting.

5.  Decide which type of presentation you will do--brochure or video--and tell me.

6. Plan your presentation.

7. Use the "Comment Button" below to write an example of situational irony (e.g."I handed her the  flowers, saying, 'For you, my dear.'  She ate them.")

Please note:  The EXTRA CREDIT SONNET is due on the 25th.  I will hold sonnet workshops in the computer lab on Thursday at lunch, Thurday during 8th period, and Friday during lunch.

Day One Hundred Fifteen, 3/16

Today, we made a bit more progress on our class books, and worked a bit more on irony. (Slides).
Today's Song: "Go Go Girls", MZ Streamz (2010, from Baltimore, with a Chuck Brown hook)
Today's Homework: Keep reading, and prepare to research the Tourism Project in the lab tomorrow.
 
Parents: The final test for the class book is March 25th; the Tourism Project is due on March 28th; the independent book paper is due on or before March 31st.

Library day, 3/15

Grab a history book; start your Tourism Project.

Some of you were asking about nuclear meltdowns--here is a decent explanation.

Day One Hundred Thirteen, 3/14

Today, we made a bit more progress on our class books, and introduced the Tourism project (Slides).
Today's Song: "Friday", Rebecca Black (2011)
Today's Homework: The Tourism Project, first steps (Pick a country; go solo or pick a partner.)
 
Parents: The final test for the class book is March 25th; the Tourism Project is due on March 28th; the independent book paper is due on or before March 31st.