Block E:
Work on your response due tomorrow that is inspired by David Sedaris's "Turbulence." We will meet in the library!
Block B:
Finish reading and annotating the article "A Whole Heap of Ashes" for our next class meeting. You will be writing an essay based on Foster's arguments, so read carefully.
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Friday, May 27, 2016
Thursday, May 26, 2016
Thursday 5/26/16: Homework
Block B:
Write sentences for your new vocabulary words and start studying!
Block C:
Carefully read and annotate Foster's article titled "A Whole Heap of Ashes" for Tuesday. You will be writing an essay about Foster's argument, so be sure to read closely.
Also, study your new vocabulary words.
Block E:
1. Using Sedaris's "Turbulence" as a model, write a story about a situation(real or imagined) which you wish to revise/re-do. Start, like Sedaris, at the end, and work your way back to the start in your retelling.
2. Use THIS site to find a book that you'd like to read as a book club book for class.
Write sentences for your new vocabulary words and start studying!
Block C:
Carefully read and annotate Foster's article titled "A Whole Heap of Ashes" for Tuesday. You will be writing an essay about Foster's argument, so be sure to read closely.
Also, study your new vocabulary words.
Block E:
1. Using Sedaris's "Turbulence" as a model, write a story about a situation(real or imagined) which you wish to revise/re-do. Start, like Sedaris, at the end, and work your way back to the start in your retelling.
2. Use THIS site to find a book that you'd like to read as a book club book for class.
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Tuesday 5.24.16: Homework
Block C:
Today we watched John Green's 2-part Crash Course on The Great Gatsby. Your job tonight is to finish watching Part 2, and to take careful notes on the argument that Green presents to his question: Is Gatsby great? Look for the claim, evidence, and reasons he presents, and be ready to share your understanding when we return to class on Thursday.
Block E: Choice piece due Thursday!
Today we watched John Green's 2-part Crash Course on The Great Gatsby. Your job tonight is to finish watching Part 2, and to take careful notes on the argument that Green presents to his question: Is Gatsby great? Look for the claim, evidence, and reasons he presents, and be ready to share your understanding when we return to class on Thursday.
Monday 5/24: Homework
Block C:
Review your notes from today's video biography on F. Scott Fitzgerald
Block E:
Choice piece due Thursday.
Review your notes from today's video biography on F. Scott Fitzgerald
Block E:
Choice piece due Thursday.
Thursday, May 19, 2016
Thursday 5/19/16: Homework
Block B and C:
1. Finish your take-home vocabulary quiz due Monday. For help with the format, see THIS link.
1. Finish your take-home vocabulary quiz due Monday. For help with the format, see THIS link.
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Wednesday 5/18/16: Homework
Block F and G:
Finish all the things!
G Block: Your "Stranger in the Photo Essay" and Final Reflection are due by 7:30 tomorrow morning. Upload both to Turnitin.com and PRINT OUT YOUR "STRANGER" ESSAY and bring it to class with you. You will not be allowed to print it when you arrive, so be PREPARED!
Finish all the things!
G Block: Your "Stranger in the Photo Essay" and Final Reflection are due by 7:30 tomorrow morning. Upload both to Turnitin.com and PRINT OUT YOUR "STRANGER" ESSAY and bring it to class with you. You will not be allowed to print it when you arrive, so be PREPARED!
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