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.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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)
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)
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:
“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....
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."
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."
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