Mega-Monday!

Block A: Today we talked about our second poetry quest question: Is it the sound it makes? We took notes on some sound terminology, and listened to poets read their own work. As you listened I asked you to pay special attention to what you were listening to in order to answer these questions that I put up on the overhead.

Blocks B&D: Work on your culminating TKAM projects continue tomorrow!

Block C: The outline for your writing assignment is due at the end of class tomorrow.

Fabulous Friday!

Block A: If you did not finish the homework from class today here is the link to the poems from the overhead. For each poem, describe the main images, and list the examples of simile, metaphor, and personification.

Blocks B&D: Good work on the synthesis essays today - your culminating assignments are due on Wednesday so use your time wisely!

Block C: We will finish the movie on Monday - and start the writing assignment.

Thoughts on Thursday:

Block A: Wonderful work from all groups - thank you for sharing your novel "experience" with the rest of us!  Tonight complete the response to the question "What makes great poetry" if you are not sure - then write about what you think you need to learn in the next 2 weeks in order to better answer the question.

Blocks B&D: Essay time tomorrow. Come prepared with your point form outline!

Block C: We will continue the movie It's Kind of a Funny Story tomorrow.

Work for Wednesday:

Block A: Great work on your novel study experiences so far! The last 2 groups will present tomorrow.

Blocks B&D: It is time to turn our attention to synthesis essay writing - be prepared to use your brains tomorrow!

Block C: We will finish the work for the end of the book tomorrow - and start the movie It's Kind of a Funny Story for a compare and contrast writing assignment.

Tuesday Tasks:

Block A: Novel "Experiences" begin tomorrow afternoon! Come prepared to wow us!

Blocks B&D: Your TKAM final project are due Wed May 2 - keep working on those awesome ideas!

Block C: We finish the novel tomorrow!

Reverse Sweep Thursday!

I hope you all enjoy the 3 day weekend!

Block A: Keep working on your final project. Presentations start on Wednesday.

Blocks B&D: Finish TKAM! Last set of sticky notes - in preparation for the last group meeting on Monday! 

Block C: We are almost finished Not as Crazy as I Seem. If you are missing sections of your journal - we are going to have to work out how you will get caught up.

Win Tonight Wednesday!!!

Block A: I assigned the final group project for your novel. I hope that you all have exchanged the proper contact information. You will have further class time to work together - presentations are due on Wednesday April 25.

Blocks B&D: There will be time tomorrow to complete your work on conflict. Keep thinking about your final culminating project and how you are going to demonstrate your understanding of the novel with your special skill and or talent. Finish your novel for Monday!

Block C: Today we read chapters 20 and 21. I will give you time tomorrow to complete the journal portion of the work from today.

Tomorrow we will live to fight another day - Tuesday.

Block A: If you did not finish your final reflection on the novel please hand it in tomorrow. In addition your final set of journals is also due.

Blocks B&D: Read to the end of chapter 24 with your sticky notes in preparation for tomorrow's discussion.

Block C: If you did not finish the movie questions or reflection they are due tomorrow.

Might be swept out of the playoffs?? Monday.

Block A: Today was your last group meeting. I have given you an extension on your last set of journals. You have until Wednesday to hand them in. I will assign the final project tomorrow.

Blocks B&D: Great work in your meetings today - the trial has started and the book is getting good!  I will give you more time tomorrow to work on symbolism, I will also assign the final project. Please start your reading tonight. You need to be at the end of chapter 24 by Wednesday.

Block C: If you did not finish the Day 3 set of questions from the movie then please complete them for homework.

Show up and play on a Friday!

Hope that everyone gets out and enjoys the sunshine this weekend - don't forget that block rotation is Monday - so it is DCBA.

Block A: For Monday - you need to have your book finished with your last set of sticky notes. Also you will have some time to discuss your personal responses. As your last set of journals is due on Tuesday.

Blocks B&D: Great work on the scored discussion today - your homework over the weekend is to read to the end of chapter 18 and complete your sticky notes.

Block C: We did not finish the section of the movie that we needed to today - so we'll finish it up on Monday and complete the questions then as well.

Tough Loss Thursday :(

Block A: It is time to finish your book! Our last group meeting is on Monday, this means you are to complete your last set of sticky notes!! You will get some time tomorrow to complete any work you did not manage to finish today.

Blocks B&D: If you need more time tomorrow to complete your work - you will have it. Please continue with your reading. You need to be at the end of chapter 18 for Monday - so please keep up with your sticky notes.

Block C: Great work today on The Holocaust lesson. We will continue watching the last little bit of the beginning of the movie tomorrow - then complete and discuss the questions. No need to finish them tonight.

Game 1 of the Playoffs Wednesday:

Block A: Complete your reading for tomorrow's meeting - you are to focus on the different types of conflict present in your novel so far, in addition to your regular reading strategies.

Blocks B&D: Read to the end of chapter 14: you are a photographer - capture significant images on your sticky notes for this section.

Block C: A slight break from the novel begins tomorrow.

Tuesday Tasks:

Block A: Journals are due for tomorrow: 2 quotes, 2 personal responses, and 2 group discussions. In addition keep up with your reading - please continue your reading strategies, and also focus on the different types of conflict within your novel.

Blocks B&D: You will have some time tomorrow to complete your task of the day, but do continue reading to the end of chapter 14 for Thursday.

Block C: No homework!

Pseudo-Friday:

Block A: Please read for Tuesday, complete your sticky notes, and have your 2 personal responses done for the group discussion.

Blocks B&D: Read to the end of chapter 10 and complete your sticky notes for Tuesday's meeting.

Block C: If you are missing any work for me - it would be a really good idea to catch up this weekend!

Enjoy the four days off!

Work for Wednesday:

Block A: I will give you time tomorrow to complete your group discussions. There is no specific homework for tonight - please keep up with your reading and your reading strategies for Tuesday's meeting. In addition you should be working on your next set of journals which are due next Wednesday.

Blocks B&D: Hooray for sticky notes! I was very pleased with the kinds of things I was reading on your notes for the first section of our novel. Keep up the good work! I will give you time tomorrow to complete the task of the day. The next group meeting is set for next Tuesday - and you need to read to the end of chapter 10.

Block C: Hilarious discussion today of connections between our novel and TV shows that feature others who have "issues" just like Dylan. I will give you time tomorrow to complete the work for chapters 13&14.

Terrific Tuesday!

Block A: Lit circle meeting tomorrow. Your task is to focus on symbols in your novel and try to interpret what they mean. Thanks for handing in your journals today - your next set is due Wednesday April 11th.

Blocks B&D: Today was all about context. Textual context that is. We are officially starting TKAM tomorrow and you need to read to the end of chapter 5 and complete your sticky notes in order to participate in the group discussion. The good copy of your essay is due tomorrow as well. Don't forget all 6 parts!

Block C: Not as Crazy as I Seem continues tomorrow!

Mostly Monday

Block A: Another great meeting today. I would really like to see people using their sticky notes more. Some have been doing a great job - others need to see a little more improvement. Your first set of 2 journal entries is due tomorrow.

Blocks B&D: The in-class part of the essay assignment is now done. We took time to do peer editing today, and on Wednesday you will hand in the good copy along with 2 drafts, the peer editing sheet, the outline and your works cited page. Introduction to the novel To Kill a Mockingbird continues tomorrow.

Block C: I will give you time tomorrow to work on the reading strategies and journal activity for chapters 9&10.