Into the Wild

Good Morning!

Please put your cell phone out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. Put the phone away WHEN THE BELL RINGS.  You may take it out when the bell rings at the end of the period and not before. 

NOTE: Grades are due for seniors tomorrow.  

 Movie:  Into the Wild

Into the Wild

Good Morning!

Please put your cell phone out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. Put the phone away WHEN THE BELL RINGS.  You may take it out when the bell rings at the end of the period and not before. 

NOTE: Grades are due for seniors on Friday morning.  

TEST on Into the Wild

Into the Wild

Good Morning!

Please put your cell phone out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. Put the phone away WHEN THE BELL RINGS.  You may take it out when the bell rings at the end of the period and not before. 

NOTE: Grades are due for seniors on Friday morning.  I will accept only the assignment on Chapters 9 & 10.  Most of you handed that in on Friday. 

TEST TOMORROW on Into the Wild

 Into the Wild --  Since I did not assign a specific chapter for homework, but asked that you read with an eye towards finishing by Wednesday, I am giving you time to read in class on your own today and tomorrow.

Into the Wild

Good Morning!

Please put your cell phone out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. Put the phone away WHEN THE BELL RINGS.  You may take it out when the bell rings at the end of the period and not before. 

NOTE: There will be a final test on Wednesday.  Grades are due for seniors on Friday morning.  I will accept only the assignment on Chapters 9 & 10.  Most of you handed that in on Friday. 

 Into the Wild --  Since I did not assign a specific chapter for homework, but asked that you read with an eye towards finishing by Wednesday, I am giving you time to read in class on your own today and tomorrow.

Into the Wild

Good Morning!

Please put your cell phone out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. Put the phone away WHEN THE BELL RINGS.  You may take it out when the bell rings at the end of the period and not before. 

NOTE: There will be a final test on Wednesday.  Next Friday grades are due for seniors.  Assignments on Chapters 1-8 are due no later than today.

 Into the Wild --  Chapter 9 discussion.  Reading Chapter 10.  Complete the assignment.  That's it for the assignments.  Your task now is to finish reading the book by next Wednesday.

HOMEWORK:Read Into the Wild with an eye towards finishing by next Wednesday.

Into the Wild

Good Morning!

Please put your cell phone out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. Put the phone away WHEN THE BELL RINGS.  You may take it out when the bell rings at the end of the period and not before. 

NOTE:  Next Friday grades are due for seniors. I will have collected all work from you by next Wednesday.  You will have completed the assignments for chapters 1- 10.  I will only accept work for chapters 9-10 next week.  You will finish the book by next Wednesday.  There will be a final test on Wednesday. 

 Into the Wild -- We read Chapter 6 in class on Tuesday, and you completed the assignment for homework.  In addition you read Chapter 7 and completed the assignment.  Today we will go on to Chapter 8 in class and complete the assignment.  I will collect.

HOMEWORK: Chapter 9 and assignment.  We will read Chapter 10 in class tomorrow and complete the assignment. 

Into the Wild

Good Morning!

Please put your cell phone out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. Put the phone away WHEN THE BELL RINGS.  You may take it out when the bell rings at the end of the period and not before. 

NOTE:  Next Friday grades are due for seniors. I will have collected all work from you by next Wednesday.

 Into the Wild -- We read Chapter 6 in class yesterday, and you completed the assignment for homework.  In addition you read Chapter 7 and completed the assignment.  Today we will go on to Chapter 8 in class.

HOMEWORK: Chapter 9 and assignment

Into the Wild

Good Morning!

Please put your cell phone out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. Put the phone away WHEN THE BELL RINGS.  You may take it out when the bell rings at the end of the period and not before. 

Into the Wild -- We read Chapter 5 in class last Thursday, and you completed the assignment for Chapter 5. We will read Chapter 6 in class today. Complete the assignment for homework.

HOMEWORK:  In addition to the assignment on Chapter 6, read Chapter 7 and complete the assignment. This is due tomorrow for Period 3 and on Thursday for Periods 2 & 4.

Into the Wild

Good Morning!
Please put your cell phone out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. Put the phone away WHEN THE BELL RINGS.  You may take it out when the bell rings at the end of the period and not before. 

Into the Wild -- You have read Chapter 4 for homework, and you have completed the assignment.  I will collect the assignment today (for chapters 3 & 4). Please be ready each day. 

We will read Chapter 5 in class today and complete the assignment (new handout)

Cite

Arizona

Into the Wild

Good Morning!
Please put your cell phone out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. Put the phone away WHEN THE BELL RINGS.  You may take it out when the bell rings at the end of the period and not before. 

Into the Wild -- You have read Chapter 4 for homework, and you have completed the assignment.  Please be ready each day. 

HOMEWORK: Please read Chapter Five for homework and complete the assignment.

Wilderness 
Wilderness in Congress 
National Monuments 
National Monument Rethink 

Into the Wild

Good Morning!
Please put your cell phone out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. Put the phone away WHEN THE BELL RINGS.  You may take it out when the bell rings at the end of the period and not before. 

Into the Wild -- You have read Chapter 3 for homework, and you have completed the assignment.  Please be ready each day. 

HOMEWORK: Please read Chapter Four for homework and complete the assignment. You will have time today to get started on Chapter 4 and maybe finish.

Wilderness 
Wilderness in Congress 
National Monuments 
National Monument Rethink 

Into the Wild

Good Morning!
Please put your cell phone out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. Put the phone away WHEN THE BELL RINGS.  You may take it out when the bell rings at the end of the period and not before. 

Into the Wild -- You have read Chapter 3 for homework, and you have completed the assignment.  Please be ready each day. 

HOMEWORK: Please read Chapter Four for homework and complete the assignment. You will have time today to get started on Chapter 4 and maybe finish.

Wilderness 
Wilderness in Congress 

Into the Wild

Good Morning!
Please put your cell phone out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. Put the phone away WHEN THE BELL RINGS.  You may take it out when the bell rings at the end of the period and not before. 

Into the Wild -- You have read Chapter 2 for homework, and you have completed the assignment.  Please be ready each day.  I will collect this assignment today.

HOMEWORK: Please read Chapter Three for homework and complete the assignment -- Handout. 

Into the Wild

Good Morning!
Please put your cell phone out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. Put the phone away WHEN THE BELL RINGS.  You may take it out when the bell rings at the end of the period and not before. 

Checking out Into the Wiid -- Have your ID and your copy of 1984

Into the Wild --  We are getting started today with a pre-reading quickwrite and then we will read Chapters 1 and complete the assignment.

HOMEWORK: Please read Chapter Two for homework and complete the assignment -- Handout. 

Braving Alaska

Surviving Alone in Alaska

Into the Wild

Good Morning!
Please put your cell phone out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. Put the phone away WHEN THE BELL RINGS.  You may take it out when the bell rings at the end of the period and not before. 

Into the Wild --  We are getting started today with a pre-reading quickwrite and then we will read chapters 1 & 2 and complete the assignment.

Braving Alaska

Surviving Alone in Alaska

Into the Wild

Good Morning!
Please put your cell phone out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. Put the phone away WHEN THE BELL RINGS.  You may take it out when the bell rings at the end of the period and not before. 

Checking out Into the Wild will take place on Thursday. 

Braving Alaska

Surviving Alone in Alaska

Into the Wild

Good Morning!
Please put your cell phone out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. Put the phone away WHEN THE BELL RINGS.  You may take it out when the bell rings at the end of the period and not before.

Checking out Into the Wild

Braving Alaska

Surviving Alone in Alaska



 

Test on 1984

Good Morning!
Please put your cell phone out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. Put the phone away WHEN THE BELL RINGS.  You may take it out when the bell rings at the end of the period and not before.

The RESPONSE JOURNAL is due today and no later than today.
Your responses are to be numbered and Part I, II, and III are to be clearly labelled.  72 responses.  Recorded vocabulary and definitions will also be collected.

Test on 1984

Period 2 and 4 will be checking out Into the Wild on Tuesday
Period 3 will be on Monday

1984

Good Morning!
Please put your cell phone out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. Put the phone away WHEN THE BELL RINGS.  You may take it out when the bell rings at the end of the period and not before.

NOTE: Please keep up with your assignments as we go through this second semester. My blog HERE is where you check to see if you have missed an assignment in the event of an absence, not after it is posted on PowerSchool.

Review for test on 1984

NOTE:  The RESPONSE JOURNAL is due tomorrow.  The test on 1984 will be tomorrow-- multiple choice test.

HOMEWORK:  Make sure your Response Journal  to 1984 is complete -- 72 responses.  It is due TOMORROW.  Make sure that each part recorded is numbered and each of the three parts of the novel labelled.

Welcome to 1984

Good Morning!
Please put your cell phone out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. Put the phone away WHEN THE BELL RINGS.  You may take it out when the bell rings at the end of the period and not before.

NOTE: Please keep up with your assignments as we go through this second semester. My blog HERE is where you check to see if you have missed an assignment in the event of an absence, not after it is posted on PowerSchool.

Assignments for 1984 -- I gave you a Reading Response Journal to record details from the novel.  For each reading assignment, you will record three parts that caught your attention.  NOTE:  Keep up with the assignments. Have this Response Journal with you each day in class.

NOTE: Have your book and response journal in class each day.

1984, Part Three, Chapter Five -- You now have 69 responses recorded!

Chapter 6 -- the end!   Record three parts in your Response journal.  That is a TOTAL of 72 parts recorded. Tomorrow I will review for the test on Friday.

NOTE:  The RESPONSE JOURNAL is due on FRIDAY.  The test on 1984 will be on Friday -- multiple choice test.

HOMEWORK: Record three parts for Part Three, Chapter Four & three parts for Chapter 5.  Be sure to be completing the vocabulary form!

1984

Good Morning!
Please put your cell phone out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. Put the phone away WHEN THE BELL RINGS.  You may take it out when the bell rings at the end of the period and not before.

NOTE: Please keep up with your assignments as we go through this second semester. My blog HERE is where you check to see if you have missed an assignment in the event of an absence, not after it is posted on PowerSchool.

Assignments for 1984 -- I gave you a Reading Response Journal to record details from the novel.  For each reading assignment, you will record three parts that caught your attention.  NOTE:  Keep up with the assignments. Have this Response Journal with you each day in class.

NOTE: Have your book and response journal in class each day.

1984, Part Three, Chapter Four -- You now have 66 responses recorded!

Chapter 5

NOTE:  The RESPONSE JOURNAL is due on FRIDAY.  The test on 1984 will be on Friday -- multiple choice test.

HOMEWORK: Record three parts for Part Three, Chapter Four & three parts for Chapter 5.  Be sure to be completing the vocabulary form!

1984

Good Morning!
Please put your cell phone out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. Put the phone away WHEN THE BELL RINGS.  You may take it out when the bell rings at the end of the period and not before.

NOTE: Please keep up with your assignments as we go through this second semester. My blog HERE is where you check to see if you have missed an assignment in the event of an absence, not after it is posted on PowerSchool.

Assignments for 1984 -- I gave you a Reading Response Journal to record details from the novel.  For each reading assignment, you will record three parts that caught your attention.  NOTE:  Keep up with the assignments. Have this Response Journal with you each day in class.

NOTE: Have your book and response journal in class each day.

1984, Part Three, Chapter Three -- You now have 63 responses recorded!

Chapter Four& Five

NOTE:  The RESPONSE JOURNAL is due on FRIDAY.  The test on 1984 will be on THURSDAY -- multiple choice test.

HOMEWORK: Record three parts for Part Three, Chapter Four & three parts for Chapter 5.  Be sure to be completing the vocabulary form!

1984

Good Morning!
Please put your cell phone out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. Put the phone away WHEN THE BELL RINGS.  You may take it out when the bell rings at the end of the period and not before.

NOTE: Please keep up with your assignments as we go through this second semester. My blog HERE is where you check to see if you have missed an assignment in the event of an absence, not after it is posted on PowerSchool.

Assignments for 1984 -- I gave you a Reading Response Journal to record details from the novel.  For each reading assignment, you will record three parts that caught your attention.  NOTE:  Keep up with the assignments. Have this Response Journal with you each day in class.

NOTE: Have your book and response journal in class each day.

1984, Part Three -- You now have 60 responses recorded!

Chapter Three

HOMEWORK: Record three parts for Part Three, Chapter Three.  Label the beginning of PART THREE.  Also, be sure to be completing the vocabulary form!

1984

Good Morning!
Please put your cell phone out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. Put the phone away WHEN THE BELL RINGS.  You may take it out when the bell rings at the end of the period and not before.

NOTE: Please keep up with your assignments as we go through this second semester. My blog HERE is where you check to see if you have missed an assignment in the event of an absence, not after it is posted on PowerSchool.

Assignments for 1984 -- I gave you a Reading Response Journal to record details from the novel.  For each reading assignment, you will record three parts that caught your attention.  NOTE:  Keep up with the assignments. Have this Response Journal with you each day in class.

NOTE: Have your book and response journal in class each day.

1984, Part Three, Chapter2  -- We will finish this today.

HOMEWORK: Record three parts for Part Three, Chapter Two.  Label the beginning of PART THREE

1984

Good Morning!
Please put your cell phone out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. Put the phone away WHEN THE BELL RINGS.  You may take it out when the bell rings at the end of the period and not before.

NOTE: Please keep up with your assignments as we go through this second semester. My blog HERE is where you check to see if you have missed an assignment in the event of an absence, not after it is posted on PowerSchool.

Assignments for 1984 -- I gave you a Reading Response Journal to record details from the novel.  For each reading assignment, you will record three parts that caught your attention.  NOTE:  Keep up with the assignments. Have this Response Journal with you each day in class.

NOTE: Have your book and response journal in class each day.

1984, Part Three, Chapter2
(For homework, you recorded three parts for Part 3, Chapter 1.  You now have 57 responses.)


HOMEWORK: Record three parts for Part Three, Chapter Two.  Label the beginning of PART THREE

1984

Good Morning!
Please put your cell phone out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. Put the phone away WHEN THE BELL RINGS.  You may take it out when the bell rings at the end of the period and not before.

NOTE: Please keep up with your assignments as we go through this second semester. My blog HERE is where you check to see if you have missed an assignment in the event of an absence, not after it is posted on PowerSchool.

Assignments for 1984 -- I gave you a Reading Response Journal to record details from the novel.  For each reading assignment, you will record three parts that caught your attention.  NOTE:  Keep up with the assignments. Have this Response Journal with you each day in class.

NOTE: Have your book and response journal in class each day.

NOTE: Quiz TODAY on Part Two.

1984, Part Three, Chapter 1 
( you have recorded parts for Chapter 9 & 10 -- 54 responses) 

HOMEWORK: Three recorded parts for Part Three, Chapter One.  Label the beginning of PART THREE

1984

Good Morning!
Please put your cell phone out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. Put the phone away WHEN THE BELL RINGS.  You may take it out when the bell rings at the end of the period and not before.

NOTE: Please keep up with your assignments as we go through this second semester. My blog HERE is where you check to see if you have missed an assignment in the event of an absence, not after it is posted on PowerSchool.

Assignments for 1984 -- I gave you a Reading Response Journal to record details from the novel.  For each reading assignment, you will record three parts that caught your attention.  NOTE:  Keep up with the assignments. Have this Response Journal with you each day in class.

NOTE: Have your book and response journal in class each day.

1984, Part Two, Chapter 9 --We will go on to the next chapter after recording three parts to Chapter 9.  

NOTE: Quiz tomorrow on Part Two.

HOMEWORK:  Be sure to be up to date with your Response Journal

1984

Good Morning!
Please put your cell phone out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. Put the phone away WHEN THE BELL RINGS.  You may take it out when the bell rings at the end of the period and not before.

NOTE: Please keep up with your assignments as we go through this second semester. My blog HERE is where you check to see if you have missed an assignment in the event of an absence, not after it is posted on PowerSchool.

Assignments for 1984 -- I gave you a Reading Response Journal to record details from the novel.  For each reading assignment, you will record three parts that caught your attention.  NOTE:  Keep up with the assignments. Have this Response Journal with you each day in class.

NOTE: Have your book and response journal in class each day.

1984, Part Two, Chapter 9 -- We will resume reading this chapter in class today.  This is a long chapter and has many complex ideas regarding society and government.

HOMEWORK: When we finish Chapter 9

1984

Good Morning!
Please put your cell phone out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. Put the phone away WHEN THE BELL RINGS.  You may take it out when the bell rings at the end of the period and not before.

NOTE: Please keep up with your assignments as we go through this second semester. My blog HERE is where you check to see if you have missed an assignment in the event of an absence, not after it is posted on PowerSchool.

Assignments for 1984 -- I gave you a Reading Response Journal to record details from the novel.  For each reading assignment, you will record three parts that caught your attention.  NOTE:  Keep up with the assignments. Have this Response Journal with you each day in class.

NOTE: Have your book and response journal in class each day.

1984, Part Two, Chapter 9 -- We will resume reading this chapter in class today.  This is a long chapter and has many complex ideas regarding society and government.

HOMEWORK: When we finish Chapter 9

1984

Good Morning!
Please put your cell phone out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. Put the phone away WHEN THE BELL RINGS.  You may take it out when the bell rings at the end of the period and not before.

NOTE: Please keep up with your assignments as we go through this second semester. My blog HERE is where you check to see if you have missed an assignment in the event of an absence, not after it is posted on PowerSchool.

Assignments for 1984 -- I gave you a Reading Response Journal to record details from the novel.  For each reading assignment, you will record three parts that caught your attention.  NOTE:  Keep up with the assignments. Have this Response Journal with you each day in class.

NOTE: Have your book and response journal in class each day.

1984, Part Two, Chapter 9 -- We will read this chapter in class today.  This is a long chapter and has many complex ideas regarding society and government.

HOMEWORK: When we finish Chapter 9

1984

Good Morning!
Please put your cell phone out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this.

NOTE: Please keep up with your assignments as we go through this second semester. My blog HERE is where you check to see if you have missed an assignment in the event of an absence, not after it is posted on PowerSchool.

Assignments for 1984 -- I gave you a Reading Response Journal to record details from the novel.  For each reading assignment, you will record three parts that caught your attention.  NOTE:  Keep up with the assignments. Have this Response Journal with you each day in class.

NOTE: Have your book and response journal in class each day.

1984, Part Two, Chapter 8 -- We will read this chapter in class today. 

HOMEWORK:  Record 3 parts to Chapter 8 that we read in class (48 responses)

1984

Good Morning!

 Please put your cell phones completely out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. NOTE: Please bring a book to class vs. reading a book on your phone. 

NOTE: Please keep up with your assignments as we go through this second semester. My blog HERE is where you check to see if you have missed an assignment in the event of an absence, not after it is posted on PowerSchool.

Assignments for 1984 -- I gave you a Reading Response Journal to record details from the novel.  For each reading assignment, you will record three parts that caught your attention.  NOTE:  Keep up with the assignments. Have this Response Journal with you each day in class.

NOTE: Have your book and response journal in class each day.

1984, Part Two, Chapter 7 -- We will read this chapter in class today. 

HOMEWORK:  Record 3 parts to Chapter 7 that we read in class (45 responses)

1984

Good Morning!

 Please put your cell phones completely out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. NOTE: Please bring a book to class vs. reading a book on your phone. 

NOTE: Please keep up with your assignments as we go through this second semester. My blog HERE is where you check to see if you have missed an assignment in the event of an absence, not after it is posted on PowerSchool.

Assignments for 1984 -- I gave you a Reading Response Journal to record details from the novel.  For each reading assignment, you will record three parts that caught your attention.  NOTE:  Keep up with the assignments. Have this Response Journal with you each day in class.

NOTE: Have your book and response journal in class each day.

1984, Part Two, Chapter 6 -- We will read this chapter in class today. 

HOMEWORK:  Record 3 parts to Chapter 6 that we read in class (42 responses)

1984

Good Morning!

 Please put your cell phones completely out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. NOTE: Please bring a book to class vs. reading a book on your phone. 

NOTE: Please keep up with your assignments as we go through this second semester. My blog HERE is where you check to see if you have missed an assignment in the event of an absence, not after it is posted on PowerSchool.

Assignments for 1984 -- I gave you a Reading Response Journal to record details from the novel.  For each reading assignment, you will record three parts that caught your attention.  NOTE:  Keep up with the assignments. Have this Response Journal with you each day in class.

NOTE: Have your book and response journal in class each day.

1984, Part Two, Chapter 5 -- We will read this chapter in class today. 

HOMEWORK:  Record 3 parts to Chapter 5 that we read in class (39 responses) 

1984

Good Morning!

 Please put your cell phones completely out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. NOTE: Please bring a book to class vs. reading a book on your phone. 

NOTE: Please keep up with your assignments as we go through this second semester. My blog HERE is where you check to see if you have missed an assignment in the event of an absence, not after it is posted on PowerSchool.

Assignments for 1984 -- I gave you a Reading Response Journal to record details from the novel.  For each reading assignment, you will record three parts that caught your attention.  NOTE:  Keep up with the assignments. Have this Response Journal with you each day in class.

NOTE: Have your book and response journal in class each day.

North Korea & Love


1984, Part Two, Chapter 4 -- We will read this chapter in class today. 

HOMEWORK:  Record 3 parts to Chapter 4 that we read in class (36 responses) 

1984

Good Morning!

 Please put your cell phones completely out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. NOTE: Please bring a book to class vs. reading a book on your phone. 

NOTE: Please keep up with your assignments as we go through this second semester. My blog HERE is where you check to see if you have missed an assignment in the event of an absence, not after it is posted on PowerSchool.

Assignments for 1984 -- I gave you a Reading Response Journal to record details from the novel.  For each reading assignment, you will record three parts that caught your attention.  NOTE:  Keep up with the assignments. Have this Response Journal with you each day in class.

NOTE: Have your book and response journal in class each day.

1984, Part Two, Chapter 3 -- We will read this chapter in class today. 
HOMEWORK:  Record 3 parts to Chapter 3 that we read in class (33 responses)

1984

Good Morning!

 Please put your cell phones completely out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. NOTE: Please bring a book to class vs. reading a book on your phone. 

NOTE: Please keep up with your assignments as we go through this second semester. My blog HERE is where you check to see if you have missed an assignment in the event of an absence, not after it is posted on PowerSchool.

Assignments for 1984 -- I gave you a Reading Response Journal to record details from the novel.  For each reading assignment, you will record three parts that caught your attention.  NOTE:  Keep up with the assignments. Have this Response Journal with you each day in class.

NOTE: Have your book and response journal in class each day.

1984, Part Two, Chapter 3 -- We will read this chapter in class today. 
HOMEWORK:  Record 3 parts to Chapter 3 that we read in class (33 responses)

1984

Good Morning!

 Please put your cell phones completely out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. NOTE: Please bring a book to class vs. reading a book on your phone. 

NOTE: Please keep up with your assignments as we go through this second semester. My blog HERE is where you check to see if you have missed an assignment in the event of an absence, not after it is posted on PowerSchool.

Assignments for 1984 -- I gave you a Reading Response Journal to record details from the novel.  For each reading assignment, you will record three parts that caught your attention.  NOTE:  Keep up with the assignments. Have this Response Journal with you each day in class.


For homework you read Chapter Two of Part 2 and recorded three parts.  You now have 30 entries. PLEASE CLEARLY LABEL PART TWO where it begins.  Have your book and response journal in class each day.

1984

Good Morning!

 Please put your cell phones completely out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. NOTE: Please bring a book to class vs. reading a book on your phone. 

NOTE: Please keep up with your assignments as we go through this second semester. My blog HERE is where you check to see if you have missed an assignment in the event of an absence, not after it is posted on PowerSchool.

Assignments for 1984 -- I gave you a Reading Response Journal to record details from the novel.  For each reading assignment, you will record three parts that caught your attention.  NOTE:  Keep up with the assignments. Have this Response Journal with you each day in class.


For homework you read Chapter One of Part 2 and recorded three parts.  You now have 27 entries. PLEASE CLEARLY LABEL PART TWO.

Homework:  Read Chapter Two (of Part Two) and record three parts.

1984

Good Morning!

 Please put your cell phones completely out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. NOTE: Please bring a book to class vs. reading a book on your phone. 

NOTE: Please keep up with your assignments as we go through this second semester. My blog HERE is where you check to see if you have missed an assignment in the event of an absence, not after it is posted on PowerSchool.

Assignments for 1984 -- I gave you a Reading Response Journal to record details from the novel.  For each reading assignment, you will record three parts that caught your attention.  NOTE:  Keep up with the assignments.

QUIZ on Part One of 1984

HOMEWORK: Read Chapter One of Part 2 and record three parts (27 entries)

Capitalism is often referred to in 1984.  I think it would be worth our while today to understand something about our own economic system in this country -- ideas relevant to our reading of 1984
Inequality for All

1984

Good Morning!

 Please put your cell phones completely out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. NOTE: Please bring a book to class vs. reading a book on your phone. 

NOTE: Please keep up with your assignments as we go through this second semester. My blog HERE is where you check to see if you have missed an assignment in the event of an absence, not after it is posted on PowerSchool.

Assignments for 1984 -- I gave you a Reading Response Journal to record details from the novel.  For each reading assignment, you will record three parts that caught your attention.  NOTE:  Keep up with the assignments.

You have read Chapter 8and have recorded three parts.  You now have 24 responses. 

HOMEWORK:  I will give you time tonight to catch up with the reading and responses if you need to do so. QUIZ TOMORROW on Part One of 1984.

1984

Good Morning!

 Please put your cell phones completely out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. NOTE: Please bring a book to class vs. reading a book on your phone. 

NOTE: Please keep up with your assignments as we go through this second semester. My blog HERE is where you check to see if you have missed an assignment in the event of an absence, not after it is posted on PowerSchool.

Assignments for 1984 -- I gave you a Reading Response Journal to record details from the novel.  For each reading assignment, you will record three parts that caught your attention.  NOTE:  Keep up with the assignments.

You have read Chapter 7and have recorded three parts.  You now have 21 responses. 

Chapter 8 of 1984

1984

Good Morning!

 Please put your cell phones completely out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. NOTE: Please bring a book to class vs. reading a book on your phone. 

NOTE: Please keep up with your assignments as we go through this second semester. My blog HERE is where you check to see if you have missed an assignment in the event of an absence, not after it is posted on PowerSchool.

Assignments for 1984 -- I gave you a Reading Response Journal to record details from the novel.  For each reading assignment, you will record three parts that caught your attention.  NOTE:  Keep up with the assignments.

We have read Chapter 6 and recorded three parts.  You now have 18 responses. 

Chapter 7 of 1984

Russian Propaganda
 

1984

Good Morning!

 Please put your cell phones completely out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. NOTE: Please bring a book to class vs. reading a book on your phone. 

NOTE: Please keep up with your assignments as we go through this second semester. My blog HERE is where you check to see if you have missed an assignment in the event of an absence, not after it is posted on PowerSchool.

Assignments for 1984 -- I gave you a Reading Response Journal to record details from the novel.  For each reading assignment, you will record three parts that caught your attention.  NOTE:  Keep up with the assignments.

You finished  Chapter 5 for homework and recorded three parts.  You now have 15 parts recorded that have caught your attention.

Read Chapter 6 and record three parts.

1984

Good Morning!

 Please put your cell phones completely out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. NOTE: Please bring a book to class vs. reading a book on your phone. 

NOTE: Please keep up with your assignments as we go through this second semester. My blog HERE is where you check to see if you have missed an assignment in the event of an absence, not after it is posted on PowerSchool.

Assignments for 1984 -- I gave you a Reading Response Journal to record details from the novel.  For each reading assignment, you will record three parts that caught your attention.  NOTE:  Keep up with the assignments.

We have read through Chapter 4, and you now have recorded 12 parts that have caught your attention.

DoubleThink Today 

Chapter 5 -- We will begin in class, and you will finish for homework and record 3 parts that caught your attention.

1984

Good Morning!

 Please put your cell phones completely out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. NOTE: Please bring a book to class vs. reading a book on your phone. 

NOTE: Please keep up with your assignments as we go through this second semester. My blog HERE is where you check to see if you have missed an assignment in the event of an absence, not after it is posted on PowerSchool.

Assignments for 1984 -- I gave you a Reading Response Journal to record details from the novel.  For each reading assignment, you will record three parts that caught your attention.  NOTE:  Keep up with the assignments.

Chapter 4 -- We will read this chapter in class.  Please review the reading for homework and record three parts that caught your attention.

1984

Good Morning!

 Please put your cell phones completely out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. NOTE: Please bring a book to class vs. reading a book on your phone. 

NOTE: Please keep up with your assignments as we go through this second semester. My blog HERE is where you check to see if you have missed an assignment in the event of an absence, not after it is posted on PowerSchool.

Assignments for 1984 -- I gave you a Reading Response Journal to record details from the novel.  For each reading assignment, you will record three parts that caught your attention.  

On the Friday before vacation, we read Chapter two in class.  You recorded three parts that caught your attention.  Be sure to record the page number. 

Chapter 3 of 1984


1984 Audio

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hg3umXU_qWc&t=872s

1984

Good Morning!

 Please put your cell phones completely out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. NOTE: Please bring a book to class vs. reading a book on your phone. 

NOTE: Please keep up with your assignments as we go through this second semester. My blog HERE is where you check to see if you have missed an assignment in the event of an absence, not after it is posted on PowerSchool.

Assignments for 1984 -- I gave you a Reading Response Journal to record details from the novel.  For each reading assignment, you will record three parts that caught your attention. 

QUIZ ON CHAPTER 1 -- We have taken two days to read Chapter One.  We will read Chapter Two today and you will record three parts in your Response Journal.

Happy Spring Break!

1984

Good Morning!

 Please put your cell phones completely out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. NOTE: Please bring a book to class vs. reading a book on your phone. 

NOTE: Please keep up with your assignments as we go through this second semester. My blog HERE is where you check to see if you have missed an assignment in the event of an absence, not after it is posted on PowerSchool.

NOTE:  We checked out 1984 from the library yesterday. If you were absent, please go to the library and check the novel out.

Assignments for 1984 -- I gave you a Reading Response Journal to record details from the novel.  For each reading assignment, you will record three parts that caught your attention. 

You have read Chapter 1 (to p. 20) and recorded 3 parts that caught your attention. QUIZ ON CHAPTER 1.

1984

Good Morning!

 Please put your cell phones completely out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. NOTE: Please bring a book to class vs. reading a book on your phone. 

NOTE: Please keep up with your assignments as we go through this second semester. My blog HERE is where you check to see if you have missed an assignment in the event of an absence, not after it is posted on PowerSchool.

NOTE:  We are checking out 1984 from the library today. Please be ready with your ID.

Assignments for 1984 -- I am giving you a Reading Response Journal to record details from the novel.  For each reading assignment, you will record three parts that caught your attention.  We will get started reading together today.  

HOMEWORK:  Read to page 20 (where Ch. 1 ends).  Record three parts that caught your attention. 

Introduction to 1984

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NOTE: Please keep up with your assignments as we go through this second semester. My blog HERE is where you check to see if you have missed an assignment in the event of an absence, not after it is posted on PowerSchool.

NOTE:  We will be checking out 1984 from the library tomorrow.  Please be ready with you ID.

Today, I will be sharing with you some background information to the novel, 1984.  There are two recent articles that discuss the relevance of this novel to our world today.


George Orwell, 1984

1984 a must read

Rhetorical Precis

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NOTE: Please keep up with your assignments as we go through this second semester. My blog HERE is where you check to see if you have missed an assignment in the event of an absence, not after it is posted on PowerSchool. 

Rhetorical Precis Assignment-- Before I collect your work, I would like some of you to share the texts that you discovered.  If it is TedTalk, we can view it.  I would like your selections to have more of an audience than just me!

NOTE:  We will check out 1984 on Wednesday.

Rhetorical Precis

Good Morning!

 Please put your cell phones completely out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. NOTE: Please bring a book to class vs. reading a book on your phone. 

NOTE: Please keep up with your assignments as we go through this second semester. My blog HERE is where you check to see if you have missed an assignment in the event of an absence, not after it is posted on PowerSchool. 

NOTE:   I will accept no late assignments at this point with the exception of the very last text we read.


 Rhetorical Precis Assignment--  I am changing the due date on this assignment to Monday.  Work in class and at home to complete this assignment.  A hard copy will be turned in on Monday. Be sure to include the proper formatted heading.

NOTE:  Turn in the RESPONSE JOURNAL to the module on Language, Gender, and Culture if you have not done so yet -- TODAY!

NOTE:  Next week we check out 1984
  

Rhetorical Precis

Good Morning!

 Please put your cell phones completely out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. NOTE: Please bring a book to class vs. reading a book on your phone. 

NOTE: Please keep up with your assignments as we go through this second semester. My blog HERE is where you check to see if you have missed an assignment in the event of an absence, not after it is posted on PowerSchool.  


 Rhetorical Precis Assignment--  I am changing the due date on this assignment to Monday.  Work in class and at home to complete this assignment.  A hard copy will be turned in on Monday. 

NOTE:  Turn in the RESPONSE JOURNAL to the module on Language, Gender, and Culture if you have not done so yet.

NOTE:  Next week we check out 1984
  

Rhetorical Precis

Good Morning!

 Please put your cell phones completely out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. NOTE: Please bring a book to class vs. reading a book on your phone. 

NOTE: Please keep up with your assignments as we go through this second semester. My blog HERE is where you check to see if you have missed an assignment in the event of an absence, not after it is posted on PowerSchool.  


 Rhetorical Precis Assignment--   Yesterday I gave you the handout of this assignment and student sample.  This assignment is due on Friday.  Work in class and at home to complete this assignment.  A hard copy will be turned in on Friday.

NOTE:  Turn in the RESPONSE JOURNAL to the module on Language, Gender, and Culture if you have not done so yet.

NOTE:  Next week we check out 1984
  

Rhetorical Precis

Good Morning!

 Please put your cell phones completely out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. NOTE: Please bring a book to class vs. reading a book on your phone. 

NOTE: Please keep up with your assignments as we go through this second semester. My blog HERE is where you check to see if you have missed an assignment in the event of an absence, not after it is posted on PowerSchool.  


1. "The Transformation of Silence into Language and Action"  --  A quick review of main points and I will collect.

2.  Rhetorical Precis Assignment-- handout of the assignment and student sample.  This assignment is due on Friday.  Work in class and at home to complete this assignment.  A hard copy will be turned in on Friday.

3.  Language, Gender, Culture Response Journal will be collected today.
   

"The Transformation of Silence into Language and Action"

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 Please put your cell phones completely out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. NOTE: Please bring a book to class vs. reading a book on your phone. 

NOTE: Please keep up with your assignments as we go through this second semester. My blog HERE is where you check to see if you have missed an assignment in the event of an absence, not after it is posted on PowerSchool.  


1. "The Transformation of Silence into Language and Action"  -- We will continue reading and annotating and finish this text today.

2.  Rhetorical Precis Assignment
  

"The Transformation of Silence into Language and Action"

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 Please put your cell phones completely out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. NOTE: Please bring a book to class vs. reading a book on your phone. 

NOTE: Please keep up with your assignments as we go through this second semester. My blog HERE is where you check to see if you have missed an assignment in the event of an absence, not after it is posted on PowerSchool.  




1.  Periods 2 & 3 -- I will collect the questions and your annotated copy of "Prelude: The Barbershop"  

2.  Background on Audre Lorde
    "The Transformation of Silence into Language and Action"
     In your RESPONSE JOURNAL, write about your silence.

"Prelude: The Barbershop"

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 Please put your cell phones completely out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. NOTE: Please bring a book to class vs. reading a book on your phone. 

NOTE: Please keep up with your assignments as we go through this second semester. My blog HERE is where you check to see if you have missed an assignment in the event of an absence, not after it is posted on PowerSchool.  

1.  Article:  "Prelude: The Barbershop" -- We have finished reading and annotating this article, and you have completed questions on the text.  If you have not completed the handout, I will give you some time to do so.

2. Response to "Prelude: The Barbershop"  -- In your RESPONSE JOURNAL, write a thoughtful response to this text:
              * Indicate some of the main ideas
              * Give your thoughts on this text.
              * THEN, give your thoughts on the topics of this module.
                 What do you think of the topics that have been 
                 discussed?

  

"Prelude: The Barbershop"

Good Morning!

 Please put your cell phones completely out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. NOTE: Please bring a book to class vs. reading a book on your phone. 

NOTE: Please keep up with your assignments as we go through this second semester. My blog HERE is where you check to see if you have missed an assignment in the event of an absence, not after it is posted on PowerSchool.  

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY! 

1.  Article:  "Prelude: The Barbershop" -- Please continue annotating with your reflection or paraphrasing of main ideas.

2.  Questions on "Prelude . . ."  (handout)
  
A Call to Men

"Prelude: The Barbershop"

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 Please put your cell phones completely out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. NOTE: Please bring a book to class vs. reading a book on your phone. 

NOTE: Please keep up with your assignments as we go through this second semester. My blog HERE is where you check to see if you have missed an assignment in the event of an absence, not after it is posted on PowerSchool.  

1.  Article:  "Prelude: The Barbershop" -- Please continue annotating with your reflection or paraphrasing of main ideas.

2.  Questions on "Prelude . . ."  (handout)
  
                     .

"Prelude: The Barbershop"

Good Morning!

 Please put your cell phones completely out of sight for the FULL duration of the class.  Please do not have me remind you of this. NOTE: Please bring a book to class vs. reading a book on your phone. 

NOTE: Please keep up with your assignments as we go through this second semester. My blog HERE is where you check to see if you have missed an assignment in the event of an absence, not after it is posted on PowerSchool.  

1.  Some great lines from TEDTalk: How to Raise a Black Son in America:
              * "Their parenting always sought to reconcile the tension between having my siblings and I understand the realities of the world, while ensuring that we never accepted the status quo as inevitable."
              * "the need for education to be used as a tool for critical awakening and shared humanity."
              *  "No one can be authentically human while he prevents others from being so."

4.  Article:  "Prelude: The Barbershop"
                     Background on Ashanti Young
                     We will pause at points and reflect on what we have 
                      read. Make notes in the margin.

Gender Equality

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NOTE: Please keep up with your assignments as we go through this second semester. My blog HERE is where you check to see if you have missed an assignment in the event of an absence, not after it is posted on PowerSchool.  

1. "His Politeness is Her Powerlessness"  -- I would like to collect your annotated copy of this text.


2.  Michael Kimmel: Why gender equality is good for everyone -- men included
     Questions:  What does it mean that privilege is invisible
                         to those who have it?
                         What is the problem with: "A Black Woman Stole
                         My Job"
                         What is the single greatest affirmative action
                          program in the history of the world?

3.  TEDTalk: How to Raise a Black Son in America

4.  Article:  "Prelude: The Barbershop"
                     Background on Ashanti Young
                     We will pause at points and reflect on what we have 
                      read. Make notes in the margin.