Homework Reminder!
Bring SSR books beginning Thursday/Friday!
Period 2 and 6--Bring your annotated Barbara Kingsolver Poem "My Name."
(Period 7, we didn't get to it!)
*if you haven't turned in your signed syllabus please do so ASAP.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Welcome!
Welcome Sophomores!
If you are viewing this post then you are doing a brilliant job of being prepared for class.
On Monday we will work on your summer reading assignment so your dialogue journals will be due.
You will also need to turn in your signed syllabus showing that you have had a conversation with a parent or guardian about the class (unless you are in period 6 as you have not seen the syllabus yet).
Additionally, your formal letter is due on Monday. It must be typed unless you do not have access to a computer over the weekend in which case you should turn in a very cleanly formatted handwritten letter.
I look forward to our work together!
Ms. Brandy
If you are viewing this post then you are doing a brilliant job of being prepared for class.
You are no longer the newbies, no longer the youngest ones. You are moving into a year in which you retain some of the innocence of your freshmen year and bring some of the savvy you gained from all of the experiences of 2012-13. Thus, you are aptly titled "sophomores". Sophomore, after all, is derived from the Greek, "soph" ( as in philosophy) means wisdom and "more" (as in moron) means fool. You will notice that this title fits--as you continue to grow and change this year. You will still be goofy, but you will also be sophisticated. You will know more than you realize, and, paradoxically you may find that the more you learn the less you really feel like you know. This makes sense too, (and is perfect for you because I'm paraphrasing Socrates the great, Greek philosopher) because we are studying world literature and within that will be considering many different perspectives.
It doesn't take much exploration of any culture, historical event, or person to realize that there is SO much more to know! We won't become experts this year, but we will try to learn about the world--how big it is, how many different people and cultures inhabit it, and also that, despite differences, the human experience is comprised of shared themes.
On Monday we will work on your summer reading assignment so your dialogue journals will be due.
You will also need to turn in your signed syllabus showing that you have had a conversation with a parent or guardian about the class (unless you are in period 6 as you have not seen the syllabus yet).
Additionally, your formal letter is due on Monday. It must be typed unless you do not have access to a computer over the weekend in which case you should turn in a very cleanly formatted handwritten letter.
I look forward to our work together!
Ms. Brandy
Saturday, June 1, 2013
June 1--THIS POST IS FROM LAST YEAR! NO NEED TO READ FURTHER
Your research papers should be finished--as closely as you can get them, on Monday June 3rd. This includes in text citations and a works cited page.
JUST IN CASE YOU FORGOT the OSLIS username and password:
username: port
password: oslis
We will continue to polish them this coming week but we will also be looking at nonfiction work from WWII. Most of this will be in-class work. Your homework will be to finish the research paper to the best of your ability.
Challenge Criteria Options
*As always, 10,000 grains Free Rice (if you did this last semester, it will have to be 20,000 total).
Remember, this is a website where you can practice your vocabulary. For every answer you get right, 10 grains of rice are donated to those in need. To do this, you must create an account, sign in, and earn (in multiple sessions) the equivalent of 10,000 grains of rice. Your account information will keep track of your total.
*Watch the older film "The Gentlemen's Agreement" with Gregory Peck and write a brief review.
*Watch "Argo" and write a review.
*Read Night by Elie Wiesel and meet in my room, Tuesday the 12th, during tutorial, to discuss as a book group. OR take meaningful notes/write a thoughtful response--whatever you choose. This is something I want every student who feels capable, or compelled to read. If we had more time in the year everyone would be reading it. So, please, please, please, consider this option especially if you are an A or B-seeking student.
JUST IN CASE YOU FORGOT the OSLIS username and password:
username: port
password: oslis
We will continue to polish them this coming week but we will also be looking at nonfiction work from WWII. Most of this will be in-class work. Your homework will be to finish the research paper to the best of your ability.
Challenge Criteria Options
*As always, 10,000 grains Free Rice (if you did this last semester, it will have to be 20,000 total).
Remember, this is a website where you can practice your vocabulary. For every answer you get right, 10 grains of rice are donated to those in need. To do this, you must create an account, sign in, and earn (in multiple sessions) the equivalent of 10,000 grains of rice. Your account information will keep track of your total.
*Watch the older film "The Gentlemen's Agreement" with Gregory Peck and write a brief review.
*Watch "Argo" and write a review.
*Read Night by Elie Wiesel and meet in my room, Tuesday the 12th, during tutorial, to discuss as a book group. OR take meaningful notes/write a thoughtful response--whatever you choose. This is something I want every student who feels capable, or compelled to read. If we had more time in the year everyone would be reading it. So, please, please, please, consider this option especially if you are an A or B-seeking student.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Finish Persepolis This Weekend!
Hi All!
Just a reminder that Persepolis should be finished this weekend along with your journal prompts. Journal prompts (15 of the 19) are due Monday. They should be turned in with your spirals. I will be looking over your notes and journal writes from the last unit too (Alchemist). I will be providing feedback for both.
Finishing 19 of 19 will be considered *Challenge Criteria for A-seeking students or extra credit for those who need it.
Please remember that I prefer quality over quantity. I would rather your do a stellar job on a the 15 than a shoddy job on all of them.
We will continue working on the research process next week. Papers are due on Tuesday the 28th for 3rd period and Wednesday the 29th for 5th, 6th and 8th.
As always, thank you for being brilliant, thoughtful, inquisitive and kind.
Remember to scroll down for information you may have missed and Challenge Criteria!
Just a reminder that Persepolis should be finished this weekend along with your journal prompts. Journal prompts (15 of the 19) are due Monday. They should be turned in with your spirals. I will be looking over your notes and journal writes from the last unit too (Alchemist). I will be providing feedback for both.
Finishing 19 of 19 will be considered *Challenge Criteria for A-seeking students or extra credit for those who need it.
Please remember that I prefer quality over quantity. I would rather your do a stellar job on a the 15 than a shoddy job on all of them.
We will continue working on the research process next week. Papers are due on Tuesday the 28th for 3rd period and Wednesday the 29th for 5th, 6th and 8th.
As always, thank you for being brilliant, thoughtful, inquisitive and kind.
Remember to scroll down for information you may have missed and Challenge Criteria!
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Period 5,6,8
HW: due Friday
Read to 126 and respond to corresponding prompts.
ALL OF YOU:
Prompt responses are due on Monday as you should be finishing the book over the weekend.
Remember to scroll down for challenge criteria!
Read to 126 and respond to corresponding prompts.
ALL OF YOU:
Prompt responses are due on Monday as you should be finishing the book over the weekend.
Remember to scroll down for challenge criteria!
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
HW: Period 3
Period 3--due Thursday
Read to page 126 and address corresponding prompts.
Remember, prompts should average half a page in length. All due next Monday.
Don't forget to scroll down for challenge criteria. A students should show at least twice a semester effort that goes over and beyond the required work either in quality (depth of study) or quantity (taking on another book or another piece of writing or theater).
Spiral Check, for the last two units is due at the beginning of next week. It is worth 250 points and includes your responses to the Persepolis prompts!
Read to page 126 and address corresponding prompts.
Remember, prompts should average half a page in length. All due next Monday.
Don't forget to scroll down for challenge criteria. A students should show at least twice a semester effort that goes over and beyond the required work either in quality (depth of study) or quantity (taking on another book or another piece of writing or theater).
Spiral Check, for the last two units is due at the beginning of next week. It is worth 250 points and includes your responses to the Persepolis prompts!
Monday, May 13, 2013
HW: Tues./Wed. 14-15
- Read to p. 111 and respond to related prompts--up to "The Cigarette"
- Don't forget to scroll down for challenge criteria and information on our author!
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