Thursday, March 17, 2011

Wos

Today:

We reviewed the HW reading on Wiving. We discussed the absurd ideas suggested.

We took quiz #1 on Othello

We looked at other less kind words for Othello in the play.

We had a discussion on love and jealousy.

I assigned your next project. This will be due in 2 weeks. Please see me for the assignment sheet if you were absent.

Brit Lit:

Today:

We watched various propaganda videos and disscussed the ways they can manipulate us.

We broke into simulation mode and worked on your project.

I passed back multiple assignments and answered specific questions on grades.

Please encourage your parent/guardian to come out tonight for parent/teacher conferences. I look forward to meeting them.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Think:

Reno, Nevada is West of Los Angeles, CA.

Soph Lit:

Today:

We reviewed for the exam by playing a review game.

I outlined what to expect on the test.

During the next 4-5 days we will be reviewing the MCAS and I will try and get you ready for it.

Hw: study for test/finish novel/review notes.

Brit Lit:

Today: Mr. Tynan reviewed the reading.

We discussed facebook, the though policy, and personal freedoms.

Mr. Tynan ran a PowerPoint lecture on us intelligence.

HW Please read all of CH 9.

Monday, March 14, 2011

World of Shakespeare:

I collected your papers today. Please see me asap if you did not pass one in.

I collected books, and passed out Hamlet.

We acted out Act 1, sc 1.

We talked about the race issues in our present world and also in Venice 400 years ago

Soph Lit

Today:

We defined symbolism. We generated a list of ten objects in the novel that might be symbols.

I gave you symbols to use on the test

We looked at what makes a good chapter title, and generated titles for 15 chapters based on quotes, songs, and suggesting/predicting events in that chapter.

HW: Please finish the book. We will review Tuesday and have a test on the novel Wed.

Brit Lit:

Today:

Mr. Tynan asked you to break into simulation and design a propaganda poster.