http://blogs.spsk12.net/5743 Make the most of it. Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:48:28 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en All journal topics and directions for the final paper have been posted. Follow the link on the right cloumn! http://blogs.spsk12.net/5743/2008/10/20/journal-topics-and-directions/ 1) J#8  Freewrite 2)  Review the two workbook pages that we have done so far.  3)  Discuss/complete Iliad background notes and read as much as possible.  (p. 55)  4)  Keep Iliad notes up to date.  Also, second block won't meet on Wednesday, so all classes will  have the Vocabulary quiz on Thursday/Friday instead ... http://blogs.spsk12.net/5743/2008/10/13/101013-fm/ Now that you have nine entries, choose your favorite of these topics and write two pages on the same.  This will be graded on quality.  Turn it in on Thursday 10/23.  #9 (10/21)  Picture Prompt #8 (10/17)  Freewrite #7 (10/9)  Write down a word, then write on that topic without stopping for at ... http://blogs.spsk12.net/5743/2008/10/13/public-speaking-journal-topics/ 1)  Journal Entry #7:  Think of something terribly sad and try to make your readers cry.  (12+ lines, don't forget...) 2)  Anglo-Saxon history & Beowulf test:  Notest must be turned in with your test answers!  3)  GUM Workbook p. 4 (pronouns and antecedants) 4)  Iliad background notes. http://blogs.spsk12.net/5743/2008/10/09/108-9-w-r-anglo-saxonbeowulf-test/ First off, I am going to try to get back to posting consistently what we have done in class so when you're absent or forget you can check on what you missed from home!  So...  1)  Journal Entry # 6:  Write three portraits of yourself in the third person.  Each portrait should ... http://blogs.spsk12.net/5743/2008/10/07/106-7-wrapping-up-beowulf/ Sorry I can't make the appropriate accent marks in this program!  1)  Students turn in summer reading projects!  2)  Using laptop/computer in lab, students type up their own resume.  3)  I check off who has their two college applications and collect (on my jump  drive) powerpoint slides on Anglo-Saxon history from any groups ... http://blogs.spsk12.net/5743/2008/09/12/91215-fm-resume-writing/ We had a guest speaker from Bryant & Stratton College speak to us about resume writing and interviewing skills.  I'm sorry if you were absent; we had a great time and learned a lot!   HW:  Have the information necessary (dates when you worked at a given job, awards received, etc.) to ... http://blogs.spsk12.net/5743/2008/09/12/910-11-w-r-guest-speaker/ http://blogs.spsk12.net/5743/2008/09/12/98-9-m-t/ 1.  Turn in your shoe assignment. 2.  Complete Vocabulary List 1 worksheet.  (Disscussion of how vocab units progress...3 Q, 1 T per quarter) 3.  Take ID pictures...If you have not yet had your senior portrait taken, I have a flier explaining make-up pictures.  4.  Divide into groups and begin planning PowerPoint presentation on the ... http://blogs.spsk12.net/5743/2008/09/04/94-5-r-f-picture-day/ 1.  Teacher Introduction/Student Info Sheet 2.  Discussion of Eng 12 expectations/supplies 3.  Discussion of summer reading assignment 4.  "Try Walking in My Shoes" student introduction activity:  Make a booklet designed to look like your shoe.  Write 75-100 words (in paragraph form) introducing yourself and explaining aspects of your character such as your strengths, ... http://blogs.spsk12.net/5743/2008/09/04/the-first-day-92-3-t-w/