After having spent all of last week in C-3 working on the "Extended Application" graduation requirement, I'm glad to be back in our actual classroom today. Most of you finished this in class and sent me your final copy already. Hooray! That means you have one less thing to complete before graduation.
If you have not yet submitted your finished essay, you need to get this done soon and submit it to me at Cpeterson@reynoldshigh.net .
In class today we got back to our discussion of Catcher in the Rye. Specifically, we talked about Holden's clear love for Allie and Phoebe and his antagonism of Stradlater.
Monday
Tuesday
Monday
10/24/11
Today we went to the computer lab in C-4 to begin working on the "Extended Application" graduation requirement. We will spend the next several days in the same lab, accessing CIS, then typing up a narrative of your findings. If you are here, you should be able to finish it all during class time.
Remember that you also should be reading Catcher in the Rye, and should be through chapter 12 by next Monday. Also, since you have little homework in my class, use this time to begin getting in to your independent novel.
Remember that you also should be reading Catcher in the Rye, and should be through chapter 12 by next Monday. Also, since you have little homework in my class, use this time to begin getting in to your independent novel.
Thursday
10/20/11
Today I gave you a quick reminder/overview of how to access the online discussion group for the independent novel project. Then, we began talking about your first impressions of Holden.
For tomorrow, read through chapter 4 of Catcher and be ready for your vocab quiz.
For tomorrow, read through chapter 4 of Catcher and be ready for your vocab quiz.
Wednesday
10/19/11
Today we had one last short story presentation, then went to the book room and checked out copies of The Catcher in the Rye. I handed out new reading schedules that get us through Thanksgiving.
For tomorrow you should read the first two chapters and be ready to start talking about your first impressions of Holden. As you read, you should be taking notes on:
Holden's likes/dislikes
Holden's wants/needs
Motifs (or anything repeated)
New characters and their interactions
"Golden lines"-- which are the lines and phrases that they think hold some special significance; lines that are the key to understanding each chapter fully.
For tomorrow you should read the first two chapters and be ready to start talking about your first impressions of Holden. As you read, you should be taking notes on:
Holden's likes/dislikes
Holden's wants/needs
Motifs (or anything repeated)
New characters and their interactions
"Golden lines"-- which are the lines and phrases that they think hold some special significance; lines that are the key to understanding each chapter fully.
Tuesday
Reynoldshigh.net Info
If you have forgotten (or never knew) how to log on to reynoldshigh.net, here is the link to the log-in page:
Reynoldshigh.net Log-in Page
Once you are there, you can login with your email address and password. Your user name is FirstName[dot] LastNameGraduationYear -- ex: John.Doe2012@reynoldshigh.net. If you were set up with an account last year (as most of you were for Walker's class) then you should have changed your password when you began using your account. If you've forgotten your password, come see me and we'll have to figure out how to reset it. If your account was just set up, your default password is your ID number and graduation year with no spaces-- ex: 1111112012.
Once you have logged in successfully, you should already have an invitation to join our class's group in your email box. You need to open this email and accept the invitation. Then, if you click on "Groups" at the top of the page you will be taken to the place you need to go, you will find my instructions and example entries for what you need to do and you will see the posts of your other classmates. When you post to the discussion group, please make sure your entries are labeled clearly.
If you get stuck at any time, please come see me or send me and email and we'll do our best to problem solve as we go. I'm new to using Google groups too, so we'll all be learning as we go.
Reynoldshigh.net Log-in Page
Once you are there, you can login with your email address and password. Your user name is FirstName[dot] LastNameGraduationYear -- ex: John.Doe2012@reynoldshigh.net. If you were set up with an account last year (as most of you were for Walker's class) then you should have changed your password when you began using your account. If you've forgotten your password, come see me and we'll have to figure out how to reset it. If your account was just set up, your default password is your ID number and graduation year with no spaces-- ex: 1111112012.
Once you have logged in successfully, you should already have an invitation to join our class's group in your email box. You need to open this email and accept the invitation. Then, if you click on "Groups" at the top of the page you will be taken to the place you need to go, you will find my instructions and example entries for what you need to do and you will see the posts of your other classmates. When you post to the discussion group, please make sure your entries are labeled clearly.
If you get stuck at any time, please come see me or send me and email and we'll do our best to problem solve as we go. I'm new to using Google groups too, so we'll all be learning as we go.
10/18/11
Groups began presenting on their short stories. Some of your groups obviously took the extra time to plan and practice, some, not so much...
We'll finish up tomorrow and go get copies of The Catcher in the Rye. Bring your ID cards!
We'll finish up tomorrow and go get copies of The Catcher in the Rye. Bring your ID cards!
10/17/11
Sorry, folks, but I stayed home sick today. Lucky you, though, this means one more day to work with your groups to prepare your presentations. Be ready to go tomorrow. I'm hoping to be breathing better and back with you!
Monday
10/10/11
Happy Monday!
Today I numbered you off and assigned you a story to read and begin compiling notes on to analyze. Tomorrow in class you'll get with the other members of your group, who read the same story, and you'll have some time to begin working on your group project/product. Specific instructions will be given in class, so make sure you come having read your story and ready to discuss.
Today I numbered you off and assigned you a story to read and begin compiling notes on to analyze. Tomorrow in class you'll get with the other members of your group, who read the same story, and you'll have some time to begin working on your group project/product. Specific instructions will be given in class, so make sure you come having read your story and ready to discuss.
Thursday
10/6/11
Today we continued our discussion of Young Goodman Brown, and some possible (depressing?) themes of the story. Then we talked for a few minutes about A Hunger Artist, and what it might REALLY be about.
HW: Prepare yourselves for the vocab quiz tomorrow.
HW: Prepare yourselves for the vocab quiz tomorrow.
Wednesday
10/5/11
Today, Mrs. DeWittie stopped by with some AP Test info. Then, you had a few minutes to begin working on a Symbolism Assignment for Young Goodman Brown.
HW: For tomorrow, be ready to talk about what you think A Hunger Artist is REALLY about...
HW: For tomorrow, be ready to talk about what you think A Hunger Artist is REALLY about...
Tuesday
10/3 and 10/4
Monday: Talked about essay scoring guidelines. Had a few minutes to review your essay and another classmate's, then turned in them in.
Tuesday: Notes and thoughts on symbolism, then we began talking about Young Goodman Brown.
Tuesday: Notes and thoughts on symbolism, then we began talking about Young Goodman Brown.
Sunday
These are just a few...
An interesting little article in light of Banned Books Week last week.
Books You Really Should Have Read in High School
Books You Really Should Have Read in High School
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