The paper that was going to be due tomorrow for peer review will now be reviewed in class on Tuesday.
Ernesto threw off my lesson plans.
Sorry, and thanks in advance!
Thursday, August 31, 2006
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Thursday, August 31, 2006
The last day of August. . .and it all went so fast!
All seniors will meet in the Guidance office today to go over their college plans with their respective counselors. Don't be late and bring something to read or work on; some of you will take all period, while others will only need a few minutes.
Gifted English II, periods 3 and 6--Whew! Goodness, that was close. Welcome back to our happy learning families. We will go over the vocabulary terms for this week and vote on shifting some deadlines for you, after which we will go back into Antigone. Bring your copy of The Count of Monte Cristo with you tomorrow for your first reading day, and bring bottled water or a 20-ounce soda (with a cap! No cans!) as popcorn will be provided.
All seniors will meet in the Guidance office today to go over their college plans with their respective counselors. Don't be late and bring something to read or work on; some of you will take all period, while others will only need a few minutes.
Gifted English II, periods 3 and 6--Whew! Goodness, that was close. Welcome back to our happy learning families. We will go over the vocabulary terms for this week and vote on shifting some deadlines for you, after which we will go back into Antigone. Bring your copy of The Count of Monte Cristo with you tomorrow for your first reading day, and bring bottled water or a 20-ounce soda (with a cap! No cans!) as popcorn will be provided.
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
THANKS, ERNIE, FOR MESSING UP THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR.
And as it turns out, we barely knew ye.
No school today. OCPS employees rec'd paychecks, though, so that's kind of neato.
And as it turns out, we barely knew ye.
No school today. OCPS employees rec'd paychecks, though, so that's kind of neato.
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
We are in the Cone of Uncertainty.
AP English: Two major handouts and related conversations: a review packet of allusions for your delectation, and a group of the FRQs from past AP exams for our communal deconstruction.
Gifted English IV: Shelley review, followed by questions 2-8 for "Wind" and a transition into Keats.
Gifted English II: Antigone, "Prologue" and "Parados". Each of you has a collection of questions to answer as we read the play together in class.
AP English: Two major handouts and related conversations: a review packet of allusions for your delectation, and a group of the FRQs from past AP exams for our communal deconstruction.
Gifted English IV: Shelley review, followed by questions 2-8 for "Wind" and a transition into Keats.
Gifted English II: Antigone, "Prologue" and "Parados". Each of you has a collection of questions to answer as we read the play together in class.
Monday, August 28, 2006
ALL SENIORS: We are going to Guidance on Thursday to get SAIRs and preliminary transcripts, which begs the question: Where are you in your application process? I will be in the Writing Center during A lunch during much of the week, and I am already meeting with Chelsea D. after school today and tomorrow to go over her app. Get in soon if you need something from me.
AP Literature and Composition: Oediquiz today, followed by a rousing discussion of the ethical implications of the play.
Gifted English IV: Shifting into Shelley; notes on "Ozymandias" and "West Wind."
Gifted English II: Lecture/discussion on Sophocles to prepare for Antigone (found in your textbook beginning on page 686.) You have grammar homework tonight and a brief essay due Friday (it was Thursday, but Ernie got in the way.)
AP Literature and Composition: Oediquiz today, followed by a rousing discussion of the ethical implications of the play.
Gifted English IV: Shifting into Shelley; notes on "Ozymandias" and "West Wind."
Gifted English II: Lecture/discussion on Sophocles to prepare for Antigone (found in your textbook beginning on page 686.) You have grammar homework tonight and a brief essay due Friday (it was Thursday, but Ernie got in the way.)
Friday, August 25, 2006
This is a delayed post (one of a series, actually) due to unforseen circumstances (i.e. lack of sleep and poor health.) Here's what we did:
Advanced Placement Literature and Composition: Distribute "Sophocles and the Plague of Modernity" to first period; distribute and go over the focus paper assignment to all classes; various discussions of themes and questions connected to ORex. Keep reading. . .keep reading.
Gifted English IV: Finish "Rime" and take major Coleridge quiz. College essay assignment, due next Friday.
Gifted English II: Literary vocab quiz #3, followed by the rest of O'Brien's "Charming Billy."
Information Society meeting after school today; we're breaking into small groups to go over all sorts of things.
Advanced Placement Literature and Composition: Distribute "Sophocles and the Plague of Modernity" to first period; distribute and go over the focus paper assignment to all classes; various discussions of themes and questions connected to ORex. Keep reading. . .keep reading.
Gifted English IV: Finish "Rime" and take major Coleridge quiz. College essay assignment, due next Friday.
Gifted English II: Literary vocab quiz #3, followed by the rest of O'Brien's "Charming Billy."
Information Society meeting after school today; we're breaking into small groups to go over all sorts of things.
Tropical Depression Ernesto
I had thought I'd be able to go to Barnes and Noble today for some free teaching time, but I can't due to the following circumstances:
I don't feel well.
I don't feel well.
I don't feel well.
A thousand apologies to all and sundry, and I promise to catch up the assignment blog (Friday, Monday, and yesterday) as soon as I can. Stay safe from the increased wind and rain, and I will see everyone tomorrow at BHS.
Reminder--Seniors, report directly to Guidance; sophys, bring your lit book; anyone interested in going to Paris for Spring Break sign up as soon as possible due to complications with ordering plane tickets re: Homeland Security. See me if you have questions; I think I only have two or three seats open.
All the best, everyone. See you tomorrow.
I don't feel well.
I don't feel well.
I don't feel well.
A thousand apologies to all and sundry, and I promise to catch up the assignment blog (Friday, Monday, and yesterday) as soon as I can. Stay safe from the increased wind and rain, and I will see everyone tomorrow at BHS.
Reminder--Seniors, report directly to Guidance; sophys, bring your lit book; anyone interested in going to Paris for Spring Break sign up as soon as possible due to complications with ordering plane tickets re: Homeland Security. See me if you have questions; I think I only have two or three seats open.
All the best, everyone. See you tomorrow.
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