illatration [il-uh-tray-shuhn]: an act of barking at someone or something.
This word would be useful to make a distinction between the differing ways your dog barks- barking just to bark, or barking at the mailman or for food.
Friday, October 3, 2008
10.3.08: Are you ready for the weekend?
Take a few moments and appreciate the glorious Fall foliage this weekend. It is the same inspiration that has produced thousands of poems.... Take a walk in the woods and clear your heads. Poetry is the window to our souls and it can make us immortal. Find a spot and write what you are feeling. You may be surprised at the result...
Brit Lit:
Today we finished watching the film Shakespeare in Love. I hope that it helped you to visualize my notes, and connect to how real his play writing was. Next week, we begin our adventure into his mind, with our reading of Macbeth.
Soph Lit:
Please continue to watch for political propaganda. Orwell warned of absolute power. Always respectfully question authority and think for yourselves. Animal Farm is more than a tale of talking farm animals.... It is a stern warning that still holds very true in 2008. Look for the truth between the manipulation of language all around you.
We will be finishing the novel by Wed. Most likely, we will have some sort of final assessment on Friday. If you are behind, please use this weekend to catch up and ready yourself for the conclusion.
Have a great weekend. I am chaperoning the Homecoming dance Sat. If you see me, come over and say "hi." I am looking forward to seeing you guys all dressed up! :-) Have a safe weekend.
Brit Lit:
Today we finished watching the film Shakespeare in Love. I hope that it helped you to visualize my notes, and connect to how real his play writing was. Next week, we begin our adventure into his mind, with our reading of Macbeth.
Soph Lit:
Please continue to watch for political propaganda. Orwell warned of absolute power. Always respectfully question authority and think for yourselves. Animal Farm is more than a tale of talking farm animals.... It is a stern warning that still holds very true in 2008. Look for the truth between the manipulation of language all around you.
We will be finishing the novel by Wed. Most likely, we will have some sort of final assessment on Friday. If you are behind, please use this weekend to catch up and ready yourself for the conclusion.
Have a great weekend. I am chaperoning the Homecoming dance Sat. If you see me, come over and say "hi." I am looking forward to seeing you guys all dressed up! :-) Have a safe weekend.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
9.30.08
Brit Lit:
Block A: Please review your notes and text tonight for out test Wed.
Block B: Please re-read the stories and prepare for the Test this Thursday.
Soph Lit: Class average was an 84. I was happy to see so many of you doing well- keep it up. For those who are struggling- please come see me and we can work out an improvement plan.
HW- Begin Animal Farm Propaganda poster. These are due Thursday- so try and work on it a bit each night. Remember- you need to include 3 terms from my lecture on manipulating language. As an alternative assignment, some of you may wish to make a promotional video or web page for your character. Remember, although each row was given a character, this is a solo flight.
Read CH 4,5 in A Farm. I smell a quiz on 1-5 wed.- so please make sure that you have read. I am talking to YOU Michelle....
Block A: Please review your notes and text tonight for out test Wed.
Block B: Please re-read the stories and prepare for the Test this Thursday.
Soph Lit: Class average was an 84. I was happy to see so many of you doing well- keep it up. For those who are struggling- please come see me and we can work out an improvement plan.
HW- Begin Animal Farm Propaganda poster. These are due Thursday- so try and work on it a bit each night. Remember- you need to include 3 terms from my lecture on manipulating language. As an alternative assignment, some of you may wish to make a promotional video or web page for your character. Remember, although each row was given a character, this is a solo flight.
Read CH 4,5 in A Farm. I smell a quiz on 1-5 wed.- so please make sure that you have read. I am talking to YOU Michelle....
Monday, September 29, 2008
9.29.08
This rain is getting to me...reminds me of the Carpenter's song- rainy days and Mondays always get me down....what happens when you have both?
Block A: You guys came up with some incredible questions. B block is going to have a challenge. Remember- we will be playing a review game Tuesday, with our test this Wed. It will cover everything that we have read in class up to this point.
Please remeber to pass in question 1-5. So far, Asley is the only one who has submitted it.
Block B: Due to the fire drill, I will give you the first 10 minutes to finish your review questions. Get ready to win some great stuff, and learn while doing it. Can you smell what the Q has cooking....
Block C: Reminder, you have a vocab quiz Tuesday. Please study your Animal Farm words. Also: read Ch 1,2,3 in A Farm for Tuesday.
Block A: You guys came up with some incredible questions. B block is going to have a challenge. Remember- we will be playing a review game Tuesday, with our test this Wed. It will cover everything that we have read in class up to this point.
Please remeber to pass in question 1-5. So far, Asley is the only one who has submitted it.
Block B: Due to the fire drill, I will give you the first 10 minutes to finish your review questions. Get ready to win some great stuff, and learn while doing it. Can you smell what the Q has cooking....
Block C: Reminder, you have a vocab quiz Tuesday. Please study your Animal Farm words. Also: read Ch 1,2,3 in A Farm for Tuesday.
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