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Posted: October 13, 2010

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Hey!  Today, we reviewed what we covered yesterday in poetry, added speaker and narrative poetry, then took a look at how poets and writers use a combination of long and short lines to reinforce certain elements. We also came up with a list of important things your parents should know about the teen brain.   No homework for tonight...but you might want to review your notes.

Posted: October 12, 2010

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Hey, folks!  Today, we completed your Reflections, then began our POETRY unit!  YES!!!!  We covered figurative and literal language, and metaphor and extended metaphor.  You're welcome, little ding-a-lings!  For tomorrow, please complete the analysis of your Article of the Week, which deals with the teenage brain.
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Posted: October 6, 2010

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Good day!  In class today, we completed a little dialogue Warm-Up, then moved into small groups for some collaboration about our Article of the Week.  This was essential in re-evaluating our initial opinions regarding whether or not Jordan Brown should be tried as an adult for the crimes with which he has been charged.  From there, you worked toward completing a personal reflection of that topic. Well done!  No homework for the long weekend...just get fat on turkey and enjoy yourselves.

Posted: October 5, 2010

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Hello!  Today, we did a little SSR, then reviewed part of our Article of the Week together, as some of you had difficulty with the "fact vs opinion" concept.  Beyond that, we looked at WHY writers include opinions (although sometimes wrapped in a blanket of facts), and the intended effect on the audience.  No homework for tomorrow, but be ready to assert your very informed EVALUATION on whether or not Jordan Brown should be tried as an adult.

Posted: October 3, 2010

Monday, October 4, 2010

Hi, guys!  Sorry I missed you today.  I'm sure my supply teacher will have wonderful things to say about you...or else.  For tomorrow, please complete your analysis and notation of the Article of the Week.  Your focus will be to distinguish the FACTS from the OPINIONS in the article, so try to determine the best way to do that before, during, and after you read.  Also, you must complete your Math textbook activity regarding text features (but you had plenty of class time today to get it done).  See you tomorrow!
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Posted: October 1, 2010

Friday, October 1, 2010

Happy October!  In class today, we read a little, then tackled the idea of what TEXT FEATURES are, and how we can use them to better our understanding of pretty much anything we read.  Good work!  We'll continue that activity on Monday in class (using your Math text again), so you don't have homework this weekend.  See you Monday!

Posted: September 30, 2010

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Hi there!  Today, we completed a Warm-Up, then switched our The China Doll questions with a classmate.  After that, we came up with a class master list of terrific questions for this short story, divided into the six levels of Bloom's Taxonomy.  Great work!  No homework for tomorrow.

Posted: September 29, 2010

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Great work today with your Warm-Up and our analysis of the whole "Frankenfish" issue.  Did you change your mind?  For tomorrow, please complete the ten questions you're creating for a classmate using Bloom's Taxonomy for Thinking, and Karen Valanne's short story The China Doll.  Don't rush!

Posted: September 28, 2010

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Vote for _____________!  Good work today with our education forum!   You represented your candiadtes well...although some were better represented than others, eh?  Ms. MacDonald and I will post the pictures ASAP.  No homework for tomorrow, but be ready to revisit Bloom's Taxonomy for Thinking with our China Doll activity.

Posted: September 27, 2010

Monday, September 27, 2010

Good day!  In class today we continued our analysis of five key educational issues for our four political parties.  Tomorrow, we will hold our class forum on education, and see how well each group has prepared their candidate.  FOR HOMEWORK TOMORROW, please read, analyze and notate the "Frankenfish" Article of the Week.  Instead of "Food for Thought" questions, you are being asked to tap into the Analysis level of Bloom's Taxonomy for Thinking, and create a T-chart of the pros and cons.  The article is attached to this posting.  Have a great night!
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