TODAY IN CLASS
More discussion of Chapter Two; short discussion of Goldstein's book questions; quiz over Chapter Two.
FOR MONDAY
Do the one-page hand-out set of Chapter Three questions. (One person did these in the 5-7 minutes after turning in the test; they are not complicated.) But more important, read and understand Chapter Three well enough to benefit from some siginficant discussion of implications--not "plot"--on Monday.
Also, if you want to get a headstart on an interesting article, read this as well:
http://dailycensored.com/2010/10/15/privacy-is-passe-so-broadcast-yourself-to-big-brother/
As you've been told, the final will cover ONLY 1984. It will be mostly scantron, with one or two written responses. The entire test cannot take more than 55 minutes.
REMEMBER
4th period--your final exam is on Tuesday (and 4th period starts at 10:05)
2nd period--your final exam is on Wednesday (2nd period starts at 10:40).
Friday, June 3, 2011
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Shortened Schedule--Math EOC Testing
TODAY IN CLASS
We finished talking about some key Chapter One issues generated by the quiz, and worked with the Chapter Two study guide questions. I also collected the questions on Goldstein's book from absent students and from people who were turning work in for reduced late credit.
FOR TOMORROW
We will discuss a few more overall Chapter Two concepts, and some (not all by any means) of the questions on Goldstein's book. During the last 20 minutes of class, there will be a Chapter Two quiz.
For Monday
You need to be finished with Chapter Three (which you should have started, but it's fairly short, so no big deal if you have not. In 4th period, we will have Monday ONLY to discuss Chapter Three (mainly its implications--the text should stand on its own, and you'll receive study guide questions tomorrow--which I'm sorry to say I just forgot to distribute today).
We finished talking about some key Chapter One issues generated by the quiz, and worked with the Chapter Two study guide questions. I also collected the questions on Goldstein's book from absent students and from people who were turning work in for reduced late credit.
FOR TOMORROW
We will discuss a few more overall Chapter Two concepts, and some (not all by any means) of the questions on Goldstein's book. During the last 20 minutes of class, there will be a Chapter Two quiz.
For Monday
You need to be finished with Chapter Three (which you should have started, but it's fairly short, so no big deal if you have not. In 4th period, we will have Monday ONLY to discuss Chapter Three (mainly its implications--the text should stand on its own, and you'll receive study guide questions tomorrow--which I'm sorry to say I just forgot to distribute today).
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Closer . . .
TODAY IN CLASS
"Winston's Bedtime Reading" questions were collected. They are worth 35 possible points (daily work). Tomorrow I'll accept late papers for reduced credit. Friday and beyond? No credit.
I returned the Chapter One quizzes and we discussed implications of some of the questions--perhaps a few more tomorrow.
FOR TOMORROW
Be reading Chapter Three!! Tomorrow's discussion will involve the homework questions and some other aspects of Chapter Two, and there will be a short quiz over Two at the start of class on Friday. Then we turn to Three--so you really need to have that finished for Friday.
"Winston's Bedtime Reading" questions were collected. They are worth 35 possible points (daily work). Tomorrow I'll accept late papers for reduced credit. Friday and beyond? No credit.
I returned the Chapter One quizzes and we discussed implications of some of the questions--perhaps a few more tomorrow.
FOR TOMORROW
Be reading Chapter Three!! Tomorrow's discussion will involve the homework questions and some other aspects of Chapter Two, and there will be a short quiz over Two at the start of class on Friday. Then we turn to Three--so you really need to have that finished for Friday.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Entering the Home Stretch!
Reminder: If you still have the grey Prentice-Hall text, Hamlet, or your choice novel--get them back to the book room ASAP. (Unless you borrowed Jane Eyre from me. . . .) You will not be fined for having 1984 until after our final, but the fine list WILL include these other books starting very soon!
ALSO--there are several people who were absent when we took the Chapter One quiz. I MUST return it tomorrow, and we will discuss it in class. So either get in before school to make it up, or you will be sent out of class to do it and will miss all discussion/corrections. Your choice.
TODAY IN CLASS
Work time to finish reading "Chapter Two" (multi-chapter section) and to get a good start on questions that probe the reading material that Winston received from O'Brien. These are detailed questions that require a close reading of the somewhat tough material. Finish them at home; you won't have more class time tomorrow.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15X7pIvRZp7pMcoih64csRuakQ6cGarWRYpcyCAcxUp8/edit?hl=en_US&authkey=CI_cg-MK
FOR TOMORROW
Well, as stated: finish the questions. If you still have extra time, get started on Chapter Three, which is much shorter than Two.
In class on Wednesday, we will be discussing many aspects of Chapter Two--be prepared to contribute!
Homework for Wednesday night: reading 20-30 pages of Chapter Three.
In class on Thursday: Continuing to read Chapter Three
Homework forThursday night: umm . . . . Chapter Three.
ALSO--there are several people who were absent when we took the Chapter One quiz. I MUST return it tomorrow, and we will discuss it in class. So either get in before school to make it up, or you will be sent out of class to do it and will miss all discussion/corrections. Your choice.
TODAY IN CLASS
Work time to finish reading "Chapter Two" (multi-chapter section) and to get a good start on questions that probe the reading material that Winston received from O'Brien. These are detailed questions that require a close reading of the somewhat tough material. Finish them at home; you won't have more class time tomorrow.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15X7pIvRZp7pMcoih64csRuakQ6cGarWRYpcyCAcxUp8/edit?hl=en_US&authkey=CI_cg-MK
FOR TOMORROW
Well, as stated: finish the questions. If you still have extra time, get started on Chapter Three, which is much shorter than Two.
In class on Wednesday, we will be discussing many aspects of Chapter Two--be prepared to contribute!
Homework for Wednesday night: reading 20-30 pages of Chapter Three.
In class on Thursday: Continuing to read Chapter Three
Homework forThursday night: umm . . . . Chapter Three.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
TODAY IN CLASS
Reading time in 4th; reading time after Mrs. Wallace's graduation info visit in 2nd. As noted in yesterday's post, you should finish or be NEARLY finished with Chapter Two by Tuesday. There was a short set of Ch. Two study questions handed out today. . . remember to pick it up tomorrow if you missed today.
FOR TOMORROW
Just go ahead with reading if you want to reduce your week-end load!
Reading time in 4th; reading time after Mrs. Wallace's graduation info visit in 2nd. As noted in yesterday's post, you should finish or be NEARLY finished with Chapter Two by Tuesday. There was a short set of Ch. Two study questions handed out today. . . remember to pick it up tomorrow if you missed today.
FOR TOMORROW
Just go ahead with reading if you want to reduce your week-end load!
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
1984 . . . First Actual Grade Today
TODAY IN CLASS
After several days of reading time in class, some group-generated questions, discussion time, and a study-question handout. . . .we had an actual quiz today. It covered what the book calls Chapter One (composed of what really seem like smaller chapters), ending on p. 104.
If you were absent today or did not take it today because of multiple (not just one) absences over the past few days, you must make it up before class time on Friday. I'll be here pretty early Friday morning, so that will be OK. (Of course, Thursday afternoon will also work.)
FOR TOMORROW and next week
You have from today (Wed. afternoon) until next Wednesday to read Chapter Two; I said today that it needed to be finished by Tuesday, and I think that is FULLY do-able, but II is longer than III, with one fairly tough section. Section Three must--no exceptions, changes, or extensions--be finished by Friday, June 3.
You will see that anyone who does not have the Outsider essay online now has a 0 in that slot. Those who have it turned in still show an asterisk, but the score and a short comment will be showing up over the next several days. People with a 0 can still salvage a late score. See me tomorrow.
After several days of reading time in class, some group-generated questions, discussion time, and a study-question handout. . . .we had an actual quiz today. It covered what the book calls Chapter One (composed of what really seem like smaller chapters), ending on p. 104.
If you were absent today or did not take it today because of multiple (not just one) absences over the past few days, you must make it up before class time on Friday. I'll be here pretty early Friday morning, so that will be OK. (Of course, Thursday afternoon will also work.)
FOR TOMORROW and next week
You have from today (Wed. afternoon) until next Wednesday to read Chapter Two; I said today that it needed to be finished by Tuesday, and I think that is FULLY do-able, but II is longer than III, with one fairly tough section. Section Three must--no exceptions, changes, or extensions--be finished by Friday, June 3.
You will see that anyone who does not have the Outsider essay online now has a 0 in that slot. Those who have it turned in still show an asterisk, but the score and a short comment will be showing up over the next several days. People with a 0 can still salvage a late score. See me tomorrow.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
2nd period--Thanks to so many of you who got your essays re-submitted promptly; the rest of you, please take care of this ASAP.
And to the very few in both 2nd and 4th who have not filed your paper at all, FINISH YOUR PAPER and get it on turnitin.com!
TODAY IN CLASS
After discussing a few more of the start-up questions on 1984, we moved on to the first two paragraphs. Yep, sentence by sentence--then 4th period had some reading time, and 2nd, well, not so much.
FOR TOMORROW
You're only responsible for ONE I.--that is, up to the top of p. 20.
And to the very few in both 2nd and 4th who have not filed your paper at all, FINISH YOUR PAPER and get it on turnitin.com!
TODAY IN CLASS
After discussing a few more of the start-up questions on 1984, we moved on to the first two paragraphs. Yep, sentence by sentence--then 4th period had some reading time, and 2nd, well, not so much.
FOR TOMORROW
You're only responsible for ONE I.--that is, up to the top of p. 20.
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