Block E:
Using the models we looked at today from the film Paris Je T'Aime, write a short dialogue that features the use of subtext. Subtext refers to the art of putting a whole layer of meaning under the surface (sub) so that the dialogue is not really about what it appears to be about.
Block F:
Continue to develop and refine your essay idea, evidence, and outline for our discussion tomorrow. Be ready to present your working thesis and the evidence you plan to use to support it. Arrive to class with questions for your colleagues.
Also, bring in a picture of yourself as a kid!
Block G:
Continue to develop and refine your essay idea, evidence, and outline for our discussion tomorrow. Be ready to present your working thesis and the evidence you plan to use to support it. You will start writing tomorrow!
Also, bring in a picture of yourself as a kid!
Block B:
Continue to work on your essays at home. Use the graphic organizer I gave you to help you stay on track.
Monday, October 26, 2015
Friday, October 23, 2015
Friday 10/23/15: Homework
Block G:
1. Continue to work on your analytical essay due on Thursday. We will have additional writing time in class next week.
2. Finish Room this weekend and bring in your 400 word entry ticket reader response to class on Monday.
Block B and C English 11:
1. Continue to work on your final analytical essay, using the graphic organizer you should have completed to guide your writing. We will have one additional lab day for you to write, and the final essay will be due on Thursday. Plan accordingly!
1. Continue to work on your analytical essay due on Thursday. We will have additional writing time in class next week.
2. Finish Room this weekend and bring in your 400 word entry ticket reader response to class on Monday.
Block B and C English 11:
1. Continue to work on your final analytical essay, using the graphic organizer you should have completed to guide your writing. We will have one additional lab day for you to write, and the final essay will be due on Thursday. Plan accordingly!
Thursday, October 22, 2015
Thursday 10/22/15: Homework
Block B and Block C English 11:
Use the graphic organizer and introduction paragraph template that I gave you in class today to plan out your essay. Remember to look deeply at the texts we've studied to choose the most apt evidence you can to support your argument. Bring your work to class tomorrow--we will be working and writing with the mobile lab.
Block E Creative Writing:
You've chosen a scenario, and you are off and running (or rather, writing) in our Google classroom. Finish your funny scene and upload it (turn it in) by the end of the day on Friday. I can't wait to see what you come up with!
Block F Honors English 12:
1. We talked about narrative voice and style today. Use the discussion to help you revise your personal narrative. Feel free to see me for help individually if you need it.
2. This weekend, I would like you to make an essay proposal--a working thesis and outline for the final paper you will write on the introductory texts we've studied thus far. Bring your working thesis and your outline (or mind map) to class on Monday. You will share your ideas in a structured discussion that we will have before you begin to write.
3. You should finish Room for Monday, and along with your 400 word reading response.
Use the graphic organizer and introduction paragraph template that I gave you in class today to plan out your essay. Remember to look deeply at the texts we've studied to choose the most apt evidence you can to support your argument. Bring your work to class tomorrow--we will be working and writing with the mobile lab.
Block E Creative Writing:
You've chosen a scenario, and you are off and running (or rather, writing) in our Google classroom. Finish your funny scene and upload it (turn it in) by the end of the day on Friday. I can't wait to see what you come up with!
Block F Honors English 12:
1. We talked about narrative voice and style today. Use the discussion to help you revise your personal narrative. Feel free to see me for help individually if you need it.
2. This weekend, I would like you to make an essay proposal--a working thesis and outline for the final paper you will write on the introductory texts we've studied thus far. Bring your working thesis and your outline (or mind map) to class on Monday. You will share your ideas in a structured discussion that we will have before you begin to write.
3. You should finish Room for Monday, and along with your 400 word reading response.
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Wednesday 10/21/15: Homework
Block E:
Build a scene using the dialogue you developed with your partner today and the parameters I set for you for the context. Layer the beats and the tags, and have fun!
Block F:
Review the personal narrative models we looked at today. Examine the one you like the best, and try to decipher the elements of voice and style that work to make an impression on you. Be specific. Look at the language, the structure, the voice. Next, look at the essay that you liked the least. What about this essay was problematic for you? We will discuss your findings tomorrow to help you prepare to revise your own essay.
Be sure to work on finishing Room for Monday. You will have an entry ticket due on Monday as well.
Block G:
Using your mind map and the new material on "The Hero's Journey," develop a working thesis and an outline of an essay you plan to write. Bring it to our next class for a discussion before you begin the writing process.
Build a scene using the dialogue you developed with your partner today and the parameters I set for you for the context. Layer the beats and the tags, and have fun!
Block F:
Review the personal narrative models we looked at today. Examine the one you like the best, and try to decipher the elements of voice and style that work to make an impression on you. Be specific. Look at the language, the structure, the voice. Next, look at the essay that you liked the least. What about this essay was problematic for you? We will discuss your findings tomorrow to help you prepare to revise your own essay.
Be sure to work on finishing Room for Monday. You will have an entry ticket due on Monday as well.
Block G:
Using your mind map and the new material on "The Hero's Journey," develop a working thesis and an outline of an essay you plan to write. Bring it to our next class for a discussion before you begin the writing process.
Monday, October 19, 2015
Monday 10/19/15: Homework
Block B and C:
1. Use the graphic organizer to develop your theme essay. Use the third page to gather your evidence to support your theme. We will discuss Alexie's writing strategies when we meet tomorrow.
2. Study for your vocabulary quiz tomorrow.
Creative Writing Block E:
Using the scene we watched from Modern Family, revise the script by adding BEATS and TAGS so that the scene reads as a story rather than a screenplay.
1. Use the graphic organizer to develop your theme essay. Use the third page to gather your evidence to support your theme. We will discuss Alexie's writing strategies when we meet tomorrow.
2. Study for your vocabulary quiz tomorrow.
Creative Writing Block E:
Using the scene we watched from Modern Family, revise the script by adding BEATS and TAGS so that the scene reads as a story rather than a screenplay.
Friday, October 16, 2015
Friday 10/16/15: Homework
Block C:
1. Develop an idea and a theme that you would like to explore for your essay on Sherman Alexie's writing. Fill out the second page of the organizing packet that we started in class. If you need help developing a working theme, refer to the video that we looked at in class:
Block E:
Next week we will be starting to learn how to write dialogue. Please read the dialogue packet (10 pages!) and complete the tasks that I provide in the margins. Also, if you are checking this blog like a good student, come to class on Monday wearing a funny hat and a pair of sunglasses. Do not tell your classmates nor draw attention to yourself. Just arrive to class, sit at your desk with your independent reading book and wear your aforementioned, blog-checking uniform. (There may be some bonus points available).
Block F:
1. Finish up Room for October 26.
2. Study vocabulary for the quiz on Tuesday!
3. Map out your ideas and a working thesis statement for your essay.
Block G:
1. Finish up Room for October 26.
2. Study vocabulary for the quiz on Tuesday!
3. Map out your ideas and a working thesis statement for your essay.
1. Develop an idea and a theme that you would like to explore for your essay on Sherman Alexie's writing. Fill out the second page of the organizing packet that we started in class. If you need help developing a working theme, refer to the video that we looked at in class:
Block E:
Next week we will be starting to learn how to write dialogue. Please read the dialogue packet (10 pages!) and complete the tasks that I provide in the margins. Also, if you are checking this blog like a good student, come to class on Monday wearing a funny hat and a pair of sunglasses. Do not tell your classmates nor draw attention to yourself. Just arrive to class, sit at your desk with your independent reading book and wear your aforementioned, blog-checking uniform. (There may be some bonus points available).
Block F:
1. Finish up Room for October 26.
2. Study vocabulary for the quiz on Tuesday!
3. Map out your ideas and a working thesis statement for your essay.
Block G:
1. Finish up Room for October 26.
2. Study vocabulary for the quiz on Tuesday!
3. Map out your ideas and a working thesis statement for your essay.
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Thursday 10/15/15: Homework
Block E:
Your job tonight is to develop a clever idea to in which to "package" your new character. Consider the models I showed you today in class--the pile of mail, the divided heart of Mindy Kaling. You can consider creating some kind of artifact, container, folder, video montage, film trailer...the possibilities are endless.
Block F:
Finish the draft of your personal narrative. Remember to consider the models we looked at as you tell your story. SHOW, don't TELL!
Block G:
Finish the draft of your personal narrative. Remember to consider the models we looked at as you tell your story. SHOW, don't TELL
Block B:
Finish PAGE 2 of the essay graphic organizer/planner that we started in class. For help developing a theme, refer to your notes from class and the video below.
Your job tonight is to develop a clever idea to in which to "package" your new character. Consider the models I showed you today in class--the pile of mail, the divided heart of Mindy Kaling. You can consider creating some kind of artifact, container, folder, video montage, film trailer...the possibilities are endless.
Block F:
Finish the draft of your personal narrative. Remember to consider the models we looked at as you tell your story. SHOW, don't TELL!
Block G:
Finish the draft of your personal narrative. Remember to consider the models we looked at as you tell your story. SHOW, don't TELL
Block B:
Finish PAGE 2 of the essay graphic organizer/planner that we started in class. For help developing a theme, refer to your notes from class and the video below.
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