Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Brit Lit:

Today C Block:

We worked on Shakespearean insults. I had you combine three insults and then hurl them at another student. I told you that Shakespeare can indeed be fun...

We acted Act1, sc2 complete with fake blood. A- sorry for the stain :-)

We took a quiz on my intro notes from yesterday.

D Block:
We took a quiz on my intro notes.

We watched a bit of Shakespeare in Love to help you visualize some of the notes.

Pie in Hamlet:

http://gizmodo.com/5893192/if-you-read-pi-long-enough-youll-find-hamlet

World of Shakespeare:

Today:

We took the Hamlet exam
I collected your scripts. Please pass in asap.

HW: Please find a Shakespeare Sonnet that you like and have it for class Friday. Please be ready to share what you liked about the poem.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Brit Lit:

Journal prompt #8:
Look at the picture found on pg 152 in your anthology. Please write a one pg story based on the clues from the painting. Be creative.

We finished our notes on Shakespeare, and I passed out Macbeth.

World of Shakespeare:

Today:

We discovered a question from the review game that was not correct. Because of this, we extended the review game and finished the Gibson version in class. The test was rescheduled to Wed. Please make sure that you are ready for it.

I will also be collecting your plays, so please have them with you.

Monday, March 12, 2012

Brit Lit:

Today:

We took notes on the English Renaissance 1485-1625.

We read pgs 180-201.

Shakespeare:

Today:

I broke you into groups and had you work on review questions for the test.

We played the review game: Who Wants to Win a Pizza Party.

HW: Please be ready for the test on Tuesday.

Friday, March 9, 2012

Brit Lit:

Today:

I asked you to pick one of the 6 essay prompts on pgs 150-151. I asked for 2 pages.

Shakespeare:

Today:

We reviewed act 5 and took a quiz. Please see me if you were absent and need to make it up.

We watched the Mystery Science Theater 3000 episode that depicted a bad 1968 BW German version of the play. It was nice to see you laughing.

We will be reviewing on Monday, and taking the Hamlet exam Tuesday. Please use the weekend to review the play and ready yourself for the test.

Have a nice weekend.

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Brit Lit

Today:

We took a quiz on The Canterbury Tales. Please see me to make it up if you were absent.

We defined a morality play, and acted out the play Everyman.

I collected your pilgrimage assignments.

World of Shakespeare:

Today:

Journal Prompt: Explain how The Lion King follows the play thus far. 1-2 pages.

We took a quiz on act 4.

We defined the final moment of suspense and discussed what need to be resolved in act 5.

I passed back the bulk of your assignments.

HW: Please finish act 5. As always, please be ready to take a quiz.

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Kudos Joel

http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2012/03/tantasqua_student_joel_kass_cr.html

Hamlet set design

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-144zI1Hwe4&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=active

Shakespeare:

Journal Prompt:

Act 4: 7 scenes, 7 sets. Explain or draw, how you would design a modern set to allow for 7 scenes of different locations. Your set should allow for the action to have a speedy continuous flow.

Shakespeare:

Today:

We went down to the aud. to perform the last 2 scenes.

I broke you into small groups and had you detail how the play fits a Shakespearean Tragedy.

We talked about Act 4 and looked at O's crazy scene.

I collected any late papers.

Quiz on 4 if there was time.

Monday, March 5, 2012

Brit Lit:

Today:

We started with a journal Prompt: A picture is worth 1,000 words. I asked you to find a picture from a magazine and share it with another student. You then had to write a 250 word min. story. We shared these.

I answered questions on your pilgrimage assignment.

We looked at A Knights Tale.

HW: Work on the first draft of you pilgrimage assignment.

Shakespeare:

Today:

Journal prompt: Find a random picture in a magazine. Pass this picture to another student. Your task: insert how your object could be used in the start of Act 4. These can be crazy. 2 page min.

We shared your writing.

I introduced you to Hamlet, the video game on ios. If you are bored, a good Shakespeare related game to play. If I can get the mirror function working, we will play a few rounds this Friday. Mental note to self: make a video game based on play....

We were missing a few students in the last two groups. We will try to perform these last 2 scenes Tuesday. Sorry that we did not work them in on Friday. I always schedule too much...

I collected your papers. Please email it to me by 3:00 pm today to receive full credit. Papers after this point are 10 points off each late day.

We defined a Shakespearean Tragedy.

We looked at Act 4.

HW: Please finish act 4 for HW.

Friday, March 2, 2012



Brit Lit:

C Block:

No computers available till Tuesday. We will be writing our final drafts then. Sorry- it is the best that I can do...

I broke you into small groups and asked you to make a character sketch of the pilgrim that you were assigned today.

I assigned the Pilgrimage assignment, and we worked on the first 2 parts.

D Block: A Knight's Tale


Shakespeare:

Today:

We broke into small groups and blocked a scene with full stage directions.

We went down and tried to perform these on stage.

HW: Hamlet paper is due Monday.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Brit Lit:

We read The Canterbury Tales.

We began talking about your pilgrimage paper:
Make Your Own Pilgrimage…..

Over the next week, we will be reading a collection of “tales” by Geoffrey Chaucer.

In class we will be looking at his style, and be looking at what a pilgrimage is, and why you would go on one. Duplicating a writer’s style is one of the hardest tasks that I will ask you to do. It will require close examination of the language and the way Chaucer tells the tale.

Part 1: The Prologue Poem In this section, you will write a poem to begin your piece. In your poem you must: Give yourself a title as a pilgrim
Write 4-6 Lines.
Emulate Chaucer

Part II: The Symbolic Representation Provide a hand drawn picture, a collage, or a brief descriptive piece which clearly gives a symbolic representation of who you are. Remember, symbols are common images, which are used to represent much larger things.

Part III: The Tale You will write about a pilgrimage that you have been on.
In your Tale, you must: Write 3 well written paragraphs
Write a tale that includes, Characters, a plot, a setting, a climax, and a conclusion
There is a clear lesson that you learn by the end of the tale.


Due Date:_________

Shakespeare:

Today:

We started class looking at blocking and stage direction. We discussed three different stage directions for Ophelia in 4.5

We looked at the missing words in Act 4, sc 1.

We discussed the importance of movement on stage.

I broke you into teams of 4 and had you block a scene, using the abriviations that we covered.

We went down to the stage and tried performing these with your notes.

Brit Lit:

Hear Middle English spoken here (MP3):
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/nael/noa/audio.htm

Better than my version in class.... :-(

Canterbury Tales Music Video for Brit Lit

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBa5nN_JyPk&feature=youtu.be&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=active


Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Brit Lit:

Today in class:  We finished looking at how the story Beowulf fits the Hero's quest.  Journal Prompt:  Explain how the story follows the hero's quest.

We began Canterbury Tales.

WOS:

Today:

Journal Prompt:  Make a Facebook page for one of the main characters in the play.  20 posts.  Be creative.

We took Quiz #3 on act 3.

We had a "book talk" on the events of act 3.

I assigned your Hamlet Grief Paper (due Friday):
Hamlet: Grief Session

Directions: You are a psychiatrist and have begun counseling a new patient recently. In a 250 word, one page typed paper, please file a report on your findings. Please use specific examples from Acts 1-4 to support you end recommendations. You are required to look at all of his soliloquies and dialogue, which should be used as direct conversations given in his therapy sessions.
Please follow the following rubric:



1.) Start with an opening paragraph which needs to state your overall opinion of Hamlet’s mental state. 20 points



2.) In your body, please detail 4 examples which support your thesis.

40 points



3.) Please end with a final paragraph restating your diagnosis. Please end your report with your recommendations. 20 points



4.) Paper is typed, with proper grammar and punctuation 20 points



Monday, February 27, 2012

Brit Lit:

Today:

We watched Beowulf the movie and I asked you to complete the following journal prompt:

Please examine 10 examples that show the story Beowulf follows the hero's quest. Please be detailed in your explanation of events.

World of Shakespeare:

Today:
We watched some of the Mel Gibson version of the play. We had a good class discussion on whether Hamlet is crazy, or faking it for attention. We talked about the Mel Gibson portrayal of Hamlet.

We went over the 7 stages of grief. I broke you into groups of 4 and asked you to give a line that relates to each of the stages.

I gave anyone that has not recited their lines the opportunity to complete the assignment during the last 5 min.

HW: Please read/finish act 3. Expect a quiz Tuesday.

Word O' the Week:

Nonet: (no-net) Noun. A combination of 9 instruments or voices.

Friday, February 17, 2012



Brit Lit:











Today:


I introduced you to how we will use peer editing in class, and placed your with a partner. We worked on making your writing "sparkle" by using strong transitional words and phrases. Often is the new all in all.... makes you sound wicked smart.


We rolled into break with a small reward for your diligent work this week- Beowulf. I asked you to list how the story follows the Hero's Quest.


HW: Have a wonderful vacation!

World of Shakespeare:

Today:

I introduced the controversial research behind what is known as the Mozart effect:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1281386/pdf/0940170.pdf

We listened to 10 min of Mozart music, and then I gave you 10 min to study immediately after. Did it work?

Your To be, or not to be lines were due today. If you were not ready, please be reminded that you will go first thing Monday. You loose 10 points for each school day late with the assignment.

We ended the week/class with scenes from Mel Gibson's version of Hamlet. How do you think he pulled off the "Hamlet crazy?"

HW: Have a restful vacation!

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Brit Lit:

Today:

We went to the computer lab and completed your first draft. Please finish your draft for HW if you did not do so in class.

We will be working on peer edits in class on Friday- so please make sure that you have your first draft printed out and ready to go.

HW: Please finish reading Sir Gawain and the Green Knight in your Anthology for HW.


Wednesday, February 15, 2012

To snooze, to sleep—
To sleep, perhaps too long. Ay, there’s the problem,
For in oversleeping what events may come about
When we are hiding from the alarm’s harsh call
Must make us stop and think.
That’s the idea
That makes disaster of sleeping in.
For who really wants to face the 6 a.m. sun,
The first period’s quiz,
The morning person’s obnoxious cheeriness,
The disappointment in decaffeinated coffee,
The dance class’s early rehearsals,
The overly chipper song of the early bird,
And the cold looks
That early-risers send in my late-sleeping direction,
When they too may sleep in
On weekends free from tribulations?
Who would heed the alarm’s early call,
To squint and yawn through the first hours of the day,
But that the horror that something may be missed while dozing,
The unknown events that have occurred which
The gossips discuss
While we stand in a confused daze,
Wishing we had risen on time
Instead of seeking those futile thirty minutes?
Thus the chance of missing out does make early risers of us all,
And thus the bliss of sleeping in
Is tainted by eye-opening thoughts of lost news,
And peaceful moments of dreams and sleep
With this regard their paths are cut short
And lose the dark in favor of the harsh light.

Early Hamlet



Brit Lit:

We began with journal prompt #2.

We worked on your paper outline.

We went to the computer lab to write your paper.

HW: Please work on the 1st draft of your paper. These are due Friday.

World of Shakespeare:

Today:

We began with journal prompt #2.

We broke up into small groups and converted Hamlet's To Be Or Not To Be.

We finally made time to take the quiz on act 2.

HW: Please study your lines for Friday. Please study the terms given on Monday for a brief quiz Thursday.

Journal Prompt #2

Please describe a moment in your life when you were at your all time lowest point. 1pg.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Today:

We began using your journals for writing prompts:

#1 What is the craziest thing that you, or someone that you know, has done for love. 1 page free write.

We defined Medieval Romance. Please get the notes from me or another student in class if your were absent.

We read the first 1/2 of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.

World of Shakespeare:

Today:

I passed out field trip forms for Macbeth: March 27. $5

Quiz #2 on Act 2

We collected your journals from the writing center. I explained the journal prompts.

Journal Prompt #1: What is the craziest thing that you or someone you know, has done for love. 1 page

We acted out act 3

I passed out a packet on Hamlet and assigned it for HW.

Quiz on terms this Thursday. Memorize lines for this Fri.

Monday, February 13, 2012

Word O' the Week:

Nous: (noos) Noun. Mind, intellect.

Brit Lit:

Today:

We talked about the movies that you selected for your paper and worked on an outline. We will be writing these in the computer lab this Wed and Thursday.

We did the following assignment:

The Ballad of You:

Directions: Today in class you will all be writing a ballad: A short narrative poem that tells a story and is usually set to music. To make this interesting, the ballad that you make will be about another student in class, based primarily on a short interview that you have with them today in class.


Step 1: The Interview:

Please generate 10 questions to ask and record their answer. These will be the foundation of your ballad:



Part 2: The Things They Carry….
Describe in detail 5 items that are on them right now. Please use detailed description. Do not just say it is a pen. Describe it in as much detail as you can.

Step 3, The Ballad of….

Write a 25-30 line folk ballad on the person that you interviewed and the information that you collected about them. Please begin this with the following and keep it in the 3rd person at all times:

There once was a boy named Joe that……




Step 4: Perform these in front of the class J

World of Shakespeare:

Today:

We looked at the special effects of Shakespeare's day: his words. We defined 8 terms. Please study these for a quiz this Wed.

I collected your take home quizzes from Friday.

I gave your a short quiz on Act 2

We looked at the To be, or not to be lines. Please learn the lines in bold for this Friday.

We read/acted Act III.

Thursday, February 9, 2012

C+D

Today:

We went over the characteristics of The Hero's Quest.

I broke you into small groups and asked you to brainstorm on a movie or book that follows this mold.

I gave you your first paper assignment:
Name:_______________________ Block:____________


The Hero’s Quest
Over the last week, we have looked at the classical definition of a hero. Specifically, we discussed the research and findings of Joseph Campbell. He believed that mythology was our one single truth as humans, and these stories connected us all in a very deep and spiritual way.

In a 3-4 page traditional 5 paragraph typed paper, please take a popular movie, play, or novel, and examine how it fits Campbell’s classical definition. Please use the sheet that I gave you on this. You may pick any hero that you feel fits this mold, however, here are some suggestions that would work well: Pinocchio, Dumbo, Star Wars (1st 3), the Matrix, The Lion King, Indiana Jones, Batman, Harry Potter

Your paper needs to have a clear thesis and you must use solid examples in your body to answer the question.

Please use the following outline to help you formulate your ideas:

Opening Paragraph


Your Thesis:








Example: Many stories in literature are often influenced by stories and writers before them. In the movie Star Wars, we are told the story of a Young Luke Skywalker, and follow his quest into outer space on his way to defining himself and finding the hero inside him. The movie Star Wars follows the traditional hero’s quest.


Main body paragraph 1:

Transition sentence:


Example 1

Example 2

Example 3


Main body paragraph 2:

Transition sentence:


Example 1

Example 2

Example 3


Main body paragraph 3:

Transition sentence:


Example 1

Example 2

Example 3


Conclusion:

Closing wrap up. Here you re-state your thesis statement.



Final Due:________________

B Block:

Today:

We began looking at Act 1+2 in Hamlet.
We worked on Shakespearean Insults
I asked you to review act 1+2 and be ready for a quiz Friday.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Welcome!



Welcome to my blog.






I am looking forward to meeting all of my new classes.

Monday, January 30, 2012

A/ B block:

Today you took your final exam.

Please pass in your anthology if you have not done so already. Failure to do so will result in a bill.

If you were absent, please see me asap to arrange a time to make up the test.

Friday, January 27, 2012

D Block:

I broke you into small groups and had you work on the review packet that I gave you.

Your final exam is on Tuesday. Please use this sheet to prepare. You may use one page of notes (front and back) to assist you.

I also passed back some old assignments that I owed you.

I collected journals #30-40.

A/ B block:

Today:

I collected your journals #30-40

We took a quiz on the story that you read last night (last quiz of the term.)

We reviewed for the final exam on Monday. I gave you a review sheet. Please use it to study. I am also allowing one page of notes to be used. Please look over your notes, old quizzes. If you are absent, please email me (cusicks@tantasqua.org) and I will send you a copy.

I passed back remaining assignments.

Correcting....



Thursday, January 26, 2012

A/ B block:

Today:

Same journal prompts as D block.

I gave your 10 minutes to complete your Rime of the Ancient Mariner assignment with your group. Please see me ASAP if you missed this.

We looked at comedy, and how British comedy has always been regarded as "dry." We read a story on pg. 1250: The Truth About George. We talked about the political correctness of making fun of a person with a disability. Where does humor come from? How many times have you laughed today. Did you know:

The average 17 year old laughs/smiles 35 times a day. The average 40 year old: 1 Why?

D Block:

Today:

We finished our journal prompts with:

Please reflect on the journal prompts. Did you enjoy it? If not, please explain why? Of the 40 prompts that we completed, which ones did you enjoy the most. Please look through them and star your most meaningful piece of writing...

Next...

I asked you to write a letter to future students explaining what they can expect from this course, and specifically me as a teacher. I am going to be super brave and pass these out next week during the first class- regardless of what you wrote. (gulp.)

It may not be a popular viewpoint among educators, but I have always felt that we should seek your evaluation of us at the end. I look forward to reading your comments and constructive criticism. And I promise to read these after I enter your final grades....I also promise to listen to what you say.

We also read the short story, Shooting an Elephant by Orwell. We talked about what the story reveals about his deep fear of people abusing their power. Remember from Soph Lit...Absolute power corrupts absolutely. Always.

Here is the video that we also talked about showing that Elephants, like us, are mammals that morn their dead years after.
http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/player/animals/mammals-animals/elephants/elephant_african_mourning.html

I gave you a review sheet for the final. Please use it to begin studying for the final exam next Monday. We will also be working on these on Friday.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012



Comic version of 1984

http://1984comic.com/

Worth checking out...

D Block:

Today we took the test for 1984.

Please have your books for Thursday, as I will be collecting them.

Reminder: I am after-school today if you need to make up any missing work.

A/B Block:

Today:

We rocked out to a little Iron Maiden. We looked at the lyrics to their version of The Rime of the Ancient Mariner.

I broke you into small groups and had you write a ship log based on the events in both the song and poem.

We again discussed allusions. We talked about the allusion to the albatross in literature and pop culture.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

A/B Block:

Journal prompt #36:

Describe a specific moment when you acted on impluse, but instantly regretted what you did. Describe the: before/event/how you felt after.

1-2 pages.

We read a story that followed a simular structure: D.H. Lawrence's The Snake.

Monday, January 23, 2012



Word O' the Week:

Mouche: [moosh] A small patch of beard grown under the lower lip.

Think:

The only 15 letter word that can be spelled without repeating a letter is: uncopyrightable.

D Block:

Today:

I broke you into small "study groups" and I gave you a review sheet for the test Tuesday. Please review your reading tonight.

We watched the last 5 minute of 1984 and talked about your reaction to the film.

We played a quick review game.

A+B Block:

Today:

We finished Jane Eyre.

Journal #35 prompt:

Please examine three specific examples of human kindness and the story and discuss how they changed the outcome of the story.

We will be finishing your journal prompts this week, and I will be collecting 30-39 this Wed. Please make sure that you are caught up on all of them.

I will be also giving you a final exam review sheet on Thursday.

A friendly reminder: I am after-school on Wed. for any last minute make-up work. If you are missing ANYTHING- it is your responsibility to make up the work that you might have missed.

Thursday, January 19, 2012

D Block:

Today:

We watched a short documentary on George Orwell. There was a short assignment that went along with it.

We read the article: Simpler terms: Orwellian

We reviewed your reading.

I gave you a quiz.

HW: Please finish reading 1984.

A + B Block:

Today:

We finished Araby.
Today we looked at some of the symbols in the story. We discussed what are the things that make a good short story. Most of you agreed that the story was missing a traditional plot. I suggested the beauty in the writing is the power of the story.

We also read George Orwell's short story, Shooting an Elephant. We looked at the epiphany in the story and talked a little about Orwell's experience in the army and how it influence the majority of his writing.

Suggested reading: 1984. Please see me if you would like to borrow a copy to read.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

D Block

Today:

We looked at a few articles from the NYT:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/17/magazine/17FOB-WWLN-t.html

http://www.nytimes.com/2003/06/22/weekinreview/simpler-terms-if-it-s-orwellian-it-s-probably-not.html

We looked at a bunch of quotes from the world of 1984 and made modern connections.

HW: Please read pg 260 (III)

We ran out of time for a quiz- but we will have one Thursday.

A+B Block:

Today:

Journal Prompt #36:

Please pick a significant event in your life and write from the perspective as an outsider observer, in 1st person.

We defined Epiphany: A profound or spiritual revelation. I asked you to work your own Epiphany into your journal prompt as well.

A block: I passed back your reading quiz from yesterday.
B Block: I collected said quiz.

We discussed symbolism and James Joyce. We read 1/2 of the short story Araby.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Think:

Antarctica is the only continent without snakes.

Word O' the Week:

Furl: verb. To roll something up, such as a flag.

D Block:

Today we had our debate on censorship and spying.


HW: Please read to pg 218 (X)

A+B Block:

Today in class:

We began reading selections from the Modern period.

We read: The Rocking-Horse Winner by D.H. Lawrence, and took a quiz on the reading.

I introduced you to James Joyce. We will be reading Araby in class on Wed.

A+B Block:

Friday, January 13, 2012

A/ B block:

Today in class:

We closed our discussion on the Victorian Novel. We looked at the similarities between Wuthering Heights, and Jane Eyre. We talked about the shift that was happening in British Literature that gave a voice to the voiceless in society.

This led us to my intro on Modern Literature. We looked at 10 quotes from writer's and thinker's of this time.

Journal Prompt: Imagine Jane's "red room." In a one page response, please describe it based on the clues found in Ch 1. Please make sure that your narration follows the same 1st person account.

Thursday, January 12, 2012

D Block:

Today:

We began talking Internet censorship.

I shared a video and article on the bill introduced by Rep. Smith of Texas: The Protect IP act. We talked about the dangers abusing legislation like this.

I broke you into 2 groups and gave you time to formulate an argument on the following:
1984: The Debate

During this class, I will be breaking you into two groups to debate the following:

Side One: Government censorship and surveillance are both needed to protect our freedom and safety.
Side 2: Censorship and spying on American Citizens’ are both wrong and counter our basic fundamental rights as Americans.

Directions: Please break into two groups and assign the following parts:

Captain: You will read your opening statement expressing your main point to prove. This will be very similar to the thesis of a paper. You will pick the order of your team to make your top 4 points.

Thinkers (4): You will direct the 4 examples that your team uses.

Scribe: You will write the main thesis of your group and record the four examples to prove your point.

Debate team: You will carefully listen to the argument from the other side and attempt to counter their argument.


Main Statement:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Example 1:______________________________________________________________________

Example 2:______________________________________________________________________

Example 3:______________________________________________________________________

Example 4:______________________________________________________________________

We will begin with each side giving their opening. Then we will go back in forth. Each team will present their example, and the other side will have the opportunity to counter their argument with their own examples.

Each round will be awarded a winner.



HW: Please read to Pg 179 (IX)

2 + 2= 5

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lstDdzedgcE&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=active

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

D Block:

News Article Assignment:
“You think, I dare say, that our chief job is inventing new words. But not a bit of it! We’re destroying words— scores of them, hundreds of them, every day” (Orwell, 50-51).
Find a short news story. Think about how the article might be altered or censored in the world of 1984. Using what you know about Newspeak make changes to the article and show how it would be presented in the world of 1984.
Please re-write the story in the space below:

A/ B block:

Today:

Journal Prompt 34:

Find three articles from the Wall Street Journal, student edition. Give your opinion on three articles that peeked your interest. 1/2 page on each article.

We finished Wuthering Heights, and defined a Victorian Novel.

Next up... the other Bronte sister....

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Monday, January 9, 2012

D Block:

We completed the 3rd Utopia journal.

We presented your Utopia projects.

We defined Dystopia. I made you a renegade anarchist group, and had you list 5 ways that you would destroy the harmony of the utopia.

We looked at 1984, part I.

I shared with you an example of Russian capitalist propaganda:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3ezma9cLEs&feature=related&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=active

I shared an article on how China records all voice communication.

HW: Read to pg. 136(eye book) or Pg. 113 in old book. Bring in a section that you found interesting to lead a class discussion on. We will begin using these as parts of our 1984 "book talk."

Word O' the Week:

Crossbuck: (Kros-buk): Noun. An X shaped warning sign at a highway-railroad crossing.

Think:

Cows will walk upstairs but not downstairs.

A/ B block:

Today

We had some extra time to finish your ghost stories. The due date for these has been moved to Tuesday.
Please see me with any questions.

Read Wuthering Heights pgs. 910-920 in the Anthology.

Journal Prompt: Continue to write the next two pages of the story in 1st person (observation mode.)

or

Rewrite the pages read in 3rd person narration.