In addition to your reading for BOI (as noted on your BOI Unit calendar handed out in class today), please read pages 7, 8, 9, 10 carefully and complete all exercises.
Due at the start of class, Thur. 3/1
FYI, if you could not procure your own copy of BOI, please see me. I have books to lend.
Monday, February 27, 2012
2012-2013 Program of Studies
follow this link to the school's website: nshs
under QUICKLINKS, click on the lion to download the Program of Studies. Look at your choices for English next year. At some point this week, you will let me know which course you want to take next year.
under QUICKLINKS, click on the lion to download the Program of Studies. Look at your choices for English next year. At some point this week, you will let me know which course you want to take next year.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Follow up to Honors Discussion today!
1. Please add one or two discussion and/or comprehension questions to the "Grand Lady of My Soul" Study Guide here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NCHgXl-MGHRHS9urnNvHhoSm1VmTy_AGSddRzqZgX2Q/edit
2. Please add one or two discussion and/or comprehension questions to the "Mrs. & Mr. F" Study Guide here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TnFayBCJcc-F1y-TC0df421tPB57fviH3yUfrXfT92E/edit
2. Please add one or two discussion and/or comprehension questions to the "Mrs. & Mr. F" Study Guide here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TnFayBCJcc-F1y-TC0df421tPB57fviH3yUfrXfT92E/edit
Monday, February 13, 2012
Due Wed. 2/15
In addition to Persepolis reading, please complete all exercises on pages 4,5 & 6 of the Grammar Packet. Read the examples and directions carefully.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Persepolis Reading/Graphic Journal
Essential Questions:
1.What are some universal aspects of childhood?
2.When does childhood end?
3.How are we impacted by our surroundings (social, religious, political) during childhood?
While you are reading, I would like you to keep in mind the first 3 essential questions above. After you have done the reading, select on graphic from the story and render it by hand into your journal (half a page). If you want to explore your creative talents, you can render your own drawing that you think represents a particular aspect of Marji’s story. Then write a journal entry (1.5 pages Honor; 1 page C1; .75 page C2) in which you explore the first three essential questions as they show up in your illustration and in the rest of the section. Don’t forget to consider the chapter titles!
In class, we will share illustrations and discuss the essential questions above. You will be required to take notes highlighting our discussion. These notes can also be graphic/illustrative in nature.
Entry 1 (1-32) Due 2/9
Entry 2 (33-61) Due 2/10
Entry 3 (62-94) Due 2/13-14
Entry 4 (95-118) Due 2/15
Entry 5 (119-153) Due 2/16
1.What are some universal aspects of childhood?
2.When does childhood end?
3.How are we impacted by our surroundings (social, religious, political) during childhood?
While you are reading, I would like you to keep in mind the first 3 essential questions above. After you have done the reading, select on graphic from the story and render it by hand into your journal (half a page). If you want to explore your creative talents, you can render your own drawing that you think represents a particular aspect of Marji’s story. Then write a journal entry (1.5 pages Honor; 1 page C1; .75 page C2) in which you explore the first three essential questions as they show up in your illustration and in the rest of the section. Don’t forget to consider the chapter titles!
In class, we will share illustrations and discuss the essential questions above. You will be required to take notes highlighting our discussion. These notes can also be graphic/illustrative in nature.
Entry 1 (1-32) Due 2/9
Entry 2 (33-61) Due 2/10
Entry 3 (62-94) Due 2/13-14
Entry 4 (95-118) Due 2/15
Entry 5 (119-153) Due 2/16
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Congratulations!
Hats off to Alyssa, Jenny & Matt for a strong showing in the Semifinals!
Best wishes to Isabel & Lauren who will move on to the Finals on 2/17!
You all represented us well and make us all proud!
Best wishes to Isabel & Lauren who will move on to the Finals on 2/17!
You all represented us well and make us all proud!
Monday, February 6, 2012
Top Speeches (top classroom vote winners)
Fire:
1. Isabel--be in 2307 tomorrow at 2PM until 4PM
1. Matt--be in 2307 tomorrow at 2PM until 4 PM
3. Lauren
4. Sophie
5. Alex
Ice:
1. Jenny--be in 2307 tomorrow at 2PM until 4 PM
2. Alyssa--be in 2307 tomorrow at 2PM until 4PM
3. Emma
4. Jennifer
5. Mackenzie
5. Jina
5. Mara
1. Isabel--be in 2307 tomorrow at 2PM until 4PM
1. Matt--be in 2307 tomorrow at 2PM until 4 PM
3. Lauren
4. Sophie
5. Alex
Ice:
1. Jenny--be in 2307 tomorrow at 2PM until 4 PM
2. Alyssa--be in 2307 tomorrow at 2PM until 4PM
3. Emma
4. Jennifer
5. Mackenzie
5. Jina
5. Mara
HW Due Wed. 2/8/12
1. All Exercises in Grammar Packet pp. 1-3. (handout)
2. Persepolis Vocabulary (handout)
3. Check Turnitin.com for your speech grade. If you didn't yet submit, get on it!
4. Bring your copy of Persepolis on Wednesday
2. Persepolis Vocabulary (handout)
3. Check Turnitin.com for your speech grade. If you didn't yet submit, get on it!
4. Bring your copy of Persepolis on Wednesday
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Term 3 Reading
Please make sure you have "Persepolis" with you in class by Wednesday 2/8. We will begin "Bastard of Istanbul" right before/right after Feb. Break.
I will decide on outside reading for honors among the following books:
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
Persepolis 2
The Interpreter of Maladies
PS. I am amazed and honored by the quality of your sophomore speeches! You guys are all doing fantastic work! I apologize for having a family commitment on Friday that will keep me away from hearing the rest of your speeches. I will gladly listen to your speeches during j block next week if you would like me to hear it.
I will decide on outside reading for honors among the following books:
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
Persepolis 2
The Interpreter of Maladies
PS. I am amazed and honored by the quality of your sophomore speeches! You guys are all doing fantastic work! I apologize for having a family commitment on Friday that will keep me away from hearing the rest of your speeches. I will gladly listen to your speeches during j block next week if you would like me to hear it.
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