Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Who Watches the Watchmen?
Consider this your personal invitation to join the Watchmen conversation over at my Science Fiction blog! If you've seen the movie, read the book, or any combination thereof, check it out!
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Class Calendar: March 9th to March 16th
Monday, March 9th (U)
• Due: Annotated works cited for research paper, including research question.
• Class: Share found poems; share advice on the research process; writing workshop.
Tuesday, March 10th (M)
• Due: Work on research paper: notes, outline, etc. Let me know if you want a film!
• Class: Readings on resistance.
Wednesday, March 11th (T)
• Class does not meet today.
Thursday, March 12th (W)
• Due: Work on research paper.
• Class: Work day in the Media Center; could also arrange a film, potentially.
Friday, March 13th (H)
• Due: Working outline due: neatly type and proofread, include your thesis.
• Class: Writing workshop; citation reminders and questions.
Monday, March 16th (F)
• Due: Work on research paper.
• Class: Readings on rescue; “Denmark 1943.”
• Due: Annotated works cited for research paper, including research question.
• Class: Share found poems; share advice on the research process; writing workshop.
Tuesday, March 10th (M)
• Due: Work on research paper: notes, outline, etc. Let me know if you want a film!
• Class: Readings on resistance.
Wednesday, March 11th (T)
• Class does not meet today.
Thursday, March 12th (W)
• Due: Work on research paper.
• Class: Work day in the Media Center; could also arrange a film, potentially.
Friday, March 13th (H)
• Due: Working outline due: neatly type and proofread, include your thesis.
• Class: Writing workshop; citation reminders and questions.
Monday, March 16th (F)
• Due: Work on research paper.
• Class: Readings on rescue; “Denmark 1943.”
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Research Paper
First of all, the citation information for the Samantha Power chapters handed out in class:
Power, Samantha. A Problem from Hell: America and the Age of Genocide.
New York: Perennial, 2003.
This can absolutely count for one of your sources on the Annotated Works Cited assignment. More goodies: click here for a great guide to MLA citations and click here for even more links.
Second of all, I've mentioned that documentary film can be a great source for research and the class presentations. We can borrow movies from Facing History; click here to see the list of what they lend. We can also try libraries, Netflix, etc.
Power, Samantha. A Problem from Hell: America and the Age of Genocide.
New York: Perennial, 2003.
This can absolutely count for one of your sources on the Annotated Works Cited assignment. More goodies: click here for a great guide to MLA citations and click here for even more links.
Second of all, I've mentioned that documentary film can be a great source for research and the class presentations. We can borrow movies from Facing History; click here to see the list of what they lend. We can also try libraries, Netflix, etc.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Class Calendar: March 2nd to March 9th
Note: See below for the Conspiracy blog links.
Monday, March 2nd
• Snow day! Build snowmen, drink hot cocoa, and all that jazz.
Tuesday, March 3rd (W)
• Due: Finish reading literature circle books; you should have at least 20 notes in total; blog post on Conspiracy due by midnight tonight.
• Class: Literature circle discussions; introduction to projects (found poetry, research group selection).
Wednesday, March 4th (H)
• Due: Read assigned excerpt from Samantha Powers.
• Class: Library research day; brief discussion of good sources for your sources.
Thursday, March 5th (F)
• Due: Bring a working draft of your found poem and explication (need not be complete, but have something substantial on paper).
• Class: Literature circle reunion; discussion of taking notes and lessons learned from last year’s research papers; review annotated bibliography assignment.
Friday, March 6th (S)
• Due: Found poetry (with explication) due. Please bring two copies of the poem itself, as you’ll want one clean copy to share with the class next week.
• Class: Library research day; conference with Ms. Kitsis on topic selection.
Monday, March 9th (U)
• Due: Brief annotated bibliography for research project with statement of topic or research question (assignment sheet to come).
• Class: Sharing of found poetry, among other things.
• Snow day! Build snowmen, drink hot cocoa, and all that jazz.
Tuesday, March 3rd (W)
• Due: Finish reading literature circle books; you should have at least 20 notes in total; blog post on Conspiracy due by midnight tonight.
• Class: Literature circle discussions; introduction to projects (found poetry, research group selection).
Wednesday, March 4th (H)
• Due: Read assigned excerpt from Samantha Powers.
• Class: Library research day; brief discussion of good sources for your sources.
Thursday, March 5th (F)
• Due: Bring a working draft of your found poem and explication (need not be complete, but have something substantial on paper).
• Class: Literature circle reunion; discussion of taking notes and lessons learned from last year’s research papers; review annotated bibliography assignment.
Friday, March 6th (S)
• Due: Found poetry (with explication) due. Please bring two copies of the poem itself, as you’ll want one clean copy to share with the class next week.
• Class: Library research day; conference with Ms. Kitsis on topic selection.
Monday, March 9th (U)
• Due: Brief annotated bibliography for research project with statement of topic or research question (assignment sheet to come).
• Class: Sharing of found poetry, among other things.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Conspiracy Blog Discussions
In the spirit of continuing experimentation, let's try something completely different. Choose any one of the three suggested topics and contribute a post by bedtime on Monday.
The old criteria still apply: proper mechanics count, aim for quality over quantity (between 200-250 still feels about right), be concrete with your evidence (you might not have quotations but you can still be specific), and unless you're the first to write, reference at least one other colleague. Feel free to (respectfully!) disagree, as this can lead to some of the most interesting discussions, and of course feel free to check out more than one of the threads. All questions have multiple parts to help keep the discussion rolling; you don't need to answer every part (please don't!) and it's okay with me if the thread winds up digressing a little.
As always, do not post any identifying information; first names or initials only, please.
Select your topic to see the prompt and comments: click here to write about euphemism, or click here to write about the dynamics of the meeting, or click here to write about the artistic direction of the film.
Also remember to finish those literature circle books with five more notes for class on Monday. Have a great weekend!
Note: If you didn't see a majority of the film, keep reading. I'd like to ask those of you who didn't see enough of the movie to write a final post for one of the threads, summarizing the discussion that took place. We can talk details on Monday since you'll need an extra day to write after the conversation has closed.
The old criteria still apply: proper mechanics count, aim for quality over quantity (between 200-250 still feels about right), be concrete with your evidence (you might not have quotations but you can still be specific), and unless you're the first to write, reference at least one other colleague. Feel free to (respectfully!) disagree, as this can lead to some of the most interesting discussions, and of course feel free to check out more than one of the threads. All questions have multiple parts to help keep the discussion rolling; you don't need to answer every part (please don't!) and it's okay with me if the thread winds up digressing a little.
As always, do not post any identifying information; first names or initials only, please.
Select your topic to see the prompt and comments: click here to write about euphemism, or click here to write about the dynamics of the meeting, or click here to write about the artistic direction of the film.
Also remember to finish those literature circle books with five more notes for class on Monday. Have a great weekend!
Note: If you didn't see a majority of the film, keep reading. I'd like to ask those of you who didn't see enough of the movie to write a final post for one of the threads, summarizing the discussion that took place. We can talk details on Monday since you'll need an extra day to write after the conversation has closed.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Class Calendar: February 23rd to March 2nd
Note: It is always the case that calendars may be subject to change, but I should warn you that it's especially the case the week following a vacation, as I do my best to plan ahead and predict the future.
Monday, February 23rd (F)
• Due: First half of literature circle books with ten “meaty” sticky or dialectic notes.
• Class: Literature circle discussions: sticky pass and sharing powerful language.
Tuesday, February 24th (S)
• Due: Keep reading those books!
• Class: Wrapping up obedience and conformity with Conspiracy.
Wednesday, February 25th (U)
• Due: Keep reading those books!
• Class: Wrapping up obedience and conformity with Conspiracy.
Thursday, February 26th (M)
• Due: Read to selected point in literature circle books with five more notes; identify, read, and bring to share an article relating to your book.
• Class: Literature circle discussions and introduction to new unit.
Friday, February 27th (T)
• Class does not meet.
Monday, March 2nd (W)
• Due: Finish literature circle books and notes (you should have at least 20 notes in total); blog post on Conspiracy (TBA).
• Class: Literature circle discussions.
Monday, February 23rd (F)
• Due: First half of literature circle books with ten “meaty” sticky or dialectic notes.
• Class: Literature circle discussions: sticky pass and sharing powerful language.
Tuesday, February 24th (S)
• Due: Keep reading those books!
• Class: Wrapping up obedience and conformity with Conspiracy.
Wednesday, February 25th (U)
• Due: Keep reading those books!
• Class: Wrapping up obedience and conformity with Conspiracy.
Thursday, February 26th (M)
• Due: Read to selected point in literature circle books with five more notes; identify, read, and bring to share an article relating to your book.
• Class: Literature circle discussions and introduction to new unit.
Friday, February 27th (T)
• Class does not meet.
Monday, March 2nd (W)
• Due: Finish literature circle books and notes (you should have at least 20 notes in total); blog post on Conspiracy (TBA).
• Class: Literature circle discussions.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Ordinary Men: Chapter Assignments
Please check your chapter assignments for the next homework assignment in Ordinary Men:
- Ch. 9 & 10: Rachel and Sandhya
- Ch. 11& 12: Ellery and Tom
- Ch. 13& 14: Cherelle and Sam
- Ch. 15& 16: Andy and Michelle
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