This will be the last blog post of the year!
I hope that you all have a wonderful Christmas break, and that you get to spend a lot of well-deserved time with your family and friends. May the season bring a time of true peace on earth.
See you all in 2015!
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Tuesday, December 16
AP Language and Composition
Students continued practicing for their midterm in class today.
Pre-AP English 9
We continued our study of western poetry in class today.
A copy of the poetry PowerPoint can be downloaded from yesterday's blog post.
Reading the Bible as Literature
We finished the Torah in class today, discussing the transfer of leadership from Moses to Joshua.
Students continued practicing for their midterm in class today.
Pre-AP English 9
We continued our study of western poetry in class today.
A copy of the poetry PowerPoint can be downloaded from yesterday's blog post.
Reading the Bible as Literature
We finished the Torah in class today, discussing the transfer of leadership from Moses to Joshua.
Monday, December 15, 2014
Monday, December 15
AP Language and Composition
Today, we reviewed the Unbroken essay that students received back. We also did a practice multiple choice assignment in preparation for the midterm.
Pre-AP English 9
Today, we reviewed for the midterm before beginning a survey of western poetry.
To download a copy of the PowerPoint notes on poetry, click here.
Reading the Bible as Literature
Today we reviewed for the midterm before starting a discussion on the Ark of the Covenant and its present location.
Today, we reviewed the Unbroken essay that students received back. We also did a practice multiple choice assignment in preparation for the midterm.
Pre-AP English 9
Today, we reviewed for the midterm before beginning a survey of western poetry.
To download a copy of the PowerPoint notes on poetry, click here.
Reading the Bible as Literature
Today we reviewed for the midterm before starting a discussion on the Ark of the Covenant and its present location.
Friday, December 12, 2014
Friday, December 12
AP Language and Composition
We continued discussing visual rhetoric in class today.
Pre-AP English 9
We finished our discussion of The Odyssey in class today.
Reading the Bible as Literature
We continued discussing Deuteronomy as a suzerainty treaty in class today, in preparation for studying how the tribal division of land plays into the eschatological action of Revelation.
We continued discussing visual rhetoric in class today.
Pre-AP English 9
We finished our discussion of The Odyssey in class today.
Reading the Bible as Literature
We continued discussing Deuteronomy as a suzerainty treaty in class today, in preparation for studying how the tribal division of land plays into the eschatological action of Revelation.
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Thursday, December 11
AP Language and Composition
We began discussing visual rhetoric in class today.
Pre-AP English 9
In today's class, we debated the extent of free speech rights when it comes to social media posts. We also continued our discussion of The Odyssey.
Bible as Literature
Students finished presenting their "Promised Land" presentations in class today.
We began discussing visual rhetoric in class today.
Pre-AP English 9
In today's class, we debated the extent of free speech rights when it comes to social media posts. We also continued our discussion of The Odyssey.
Bible as Literature
Students finished presenting their "Promised Land" presentations in class today.
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Wednesday, December 10
AP Language and Composition
Students debated the limits of free speech in the context of social media during class today.
Pre-AP English 9
We had a writing workshop in class today, as students received their last essays and were instructed to review and revise them.
Homework: Students need to review and revise their Odyssey essays and bring them to turn in to class tomorrow.
Reading the Bible as Literature
Students continued presenting their "Promised Land" projects in class today.
Students debated the limits of free speech in the context of social media during class today.
Pre-AP English 9
We had a writing workshop in class today, as students received their last essays and were instructed to review and revise them.
Homework: Students need to review and revise their Odyssey essays and bring them to turn in to class tomorrow.
Reading the Bible as Literature
Students continued presenting their "Promised Land" projects in class today.
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Tuesday, December 9
AP Language and Composition
Students wrote their Unbroken essay in class today.
Pre-AP English 9
Students wrote an essay on the themes of The Odyssey in class today.
Homework: Students need to obtain a copy of Of Mice and Men as soon as possible. Students will be reading this novel over Christmas Break.
Reading the Bible as Literature
Students completed a reading guide for the end of Numbers and the beginning of Deuteronomy in class today.
Students wrote their Unbroken essay in class today.
Pre-AP English 9
Students wrote an essay on the themes of The Odyssey in class today.
Homework: Students need to obtain a copy of Of Mice and Men as soon as possible. Students will be reading this novel over Christmas Break.
Reading the Bible as Literature
Students completed a reading guide for the end of Numbers and the beginning of Deuteronomy in class today.
Monday, December 8, 2014
Monday, December 8
AP Language and Composition
Students took their final Unbroken test in class today.
Homework: Students should begin searching for The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks so that they can buy a copy for as cheap as possible. We will begin using this book next semester.
Pre-AP English 9
We reviewed books XVI-XX of The Odyssey in class today.
Homework: Students need to obtain their copy of Of Mice and Men as soon as possible.
Reading the Bible as Literature
Students presented their findings on the "Promised Land" archetype in class today.
Students took their final Unbroken test in class today.
Homework: Students should begin searching for The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks so that they can buy a copy for as cheap as possible. We will begin using this book next semester.
Pre-AP English 9
We reviewed books XVI-XX of The Odyssey in class today.
Homework: Students need to obtain their copy of Of Mice and Men as soon as possible.
Reading the Bible as Literature
Students presented their findings on the "Promised Land" archetype in class today.
Sunday, December 7, 2014
AP Language and Composition Current Events Blog for Week of December 8
This is your last blog post for the year!!
This really isn't a current event as much as it's a refresher of what we've covered in class. As such, and as a reward for your effort, it will count as a forty point assignment, rather than the typical twenty. So, read the following webpage and answer the following questions.
Webpage
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/owlprint/725/
Questions
1. What is the ultimate goal of rhetorical analysis?
2. What is justifying the text of your document? How is this an example of visual rhetoric?
3. What is a rhetorical situation?
4. What is a "target audience"?
5. What are the four categories of visual rhetoric purposes?
6. What is rhetorical context?
7. Describe the "spatial ordering" organizational strategy.
8. After reading the page, describe how analyzing visual rhetoric is different than analyzing regular rhetoric.
This really isn't a current event as much as it's a refresher of what we've covered in class. As such, and as a reward for your effort, it will count as a forty point assignment, rather than the typical twenty. So, read the following webpage and answer the following questions.
Webpage
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/owlprint/725/
Questions
1. What is the ultimate goal of rhetorical analysis?
2. What is justifying the text of your document? How is this an example of visual rhetoric?
3. What is a rhetorical situation?
4. What is a "target audience"?
5. What are the four categories of visual rhetoric purposes?
6. What is rhetorical context?
7. Describe the "spatial ordering" organizational strategy.
8. After reading the page, describe how analyzing visual rhetoric is different than analyzing regular rhetoric.
Pre-AP English 9 Current Events Blog for the Week of December 8
This will be your last current events blog of the year!
Read the following article:
http://news.yahoo.com/least-13-killed-failed-u-bid-rescue-hostages-130544870.html
Answer the following questions related to the article:
1. Describe the situation in Yemen that precipitated the killings.
2. What does AQAP stand for, and what is it?
3. Did Yemeni forces help to plan the attempted rescue, or did the US act alone?
4. Name the two hostages, one American and one South African, who were killed in the attack.
5. Who is John Kerry? What reason does he give for going ahead with the rescue attempt?
6. What efforts was South Africa making to rescue the South African teacher that was being held hostage?
7. Knowing the background of the situation, are the US armed forces to blame for the death of the hostages? Why or why not?
Read the following article:
http://news.yahoo.com/least-13-killed-failed-u-bid-rescue-hostages-130544870.html
Answer the following questions related to the article:
1. Describe the situation in Yemen that precipitated the killings.
2. What does AQAP stand for, and what is it?
3. Did Yemeni forces help to plan the attempted rescue, or did the US act alone?
4. Name the two hostages, one American and one South African, who were killed in the attack.
5. Who is John Kerry? What reason does he give for going ahead with the rescue attempt?
6. What efforts was South Africa making to rescue the South African teacher that was being held hostage?
7. Knowing the background of the situation, are the US armed forces to blame for the death of the hostages? Why or why not?
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Thursday, December 4
AP Language and Composition
Students reviewed the multiple-choice practice test that they took in class on Tuesday.
Homework: Students need to finish reading Unbroken by Monday, December 8.
Pre-AP English 9
We reviewed the rules of capitalization in today's class.
Students need to make sure that they are trying to obtain their copy of Of Mice and Men. By class vote, we will read this novella over the Christmas Holidays.
Bible as Literature
Students finished getting their group projects ready in class today. We then began making our way further into the book of Numbers.
Students reviewed the multiple-choice practice test that they took in class on Tuesday.
Homework: Students need to finish reading Unbroken by Monday, December 8.
Pre-AP English 9
We reviewed the rules of capitalization in today's class.
Students need to make sure that they are trying to obtain their copy of Of Mice and Men. By class vote, we will read this novella over the Christmas Holidays.
Bible as Literature
Students finished getting their group projects ready in class today. We then began making our way further into the book of Numbers.
Monday, December 1, 2014
Monday, December 1
AP Language and Composition
We continued studying satire in today's class.
Homework: Students need to finish reading Unbroken by Monday, December 8.
Pre-AP English 9
We continued studying The Odyssey in class today.
Homework: Students need to study for the first Odyssey test, which will be given on Wednesday, December 3.
Bible as Literature
In today's class, we reviewed for the test that will be given on Wednesday, December 3.
Homework: Students need to study for test that will be given on December 3.
We continued studying satire in today's class.
Homework: Students need to finish reading Unbroken by Monday, December 8.
Pre-AP English 9
We continued studying The Odyssey in class today.
Homework: Students need to study for the first Odyssey test, which will be given on Wednesday, December 3.
Bible as Literature
In today's class, we reviewed for the test that will be given on Wednesday, December 3.
Homework: Students need to study for test that will be given on December 3.
Sunday, November 30, 2014
Pre-AP English 9 Current Events Blog for Week of December 1
Read the following article:
https://ca.news.yahoo.com/online-threats-case-show-u-justices-down-rap-130148691--finance.html
Answer the following questions related to the article:
1. In what state and year did the original threat take place?
2. Who all did Elonis threaten in his Facebook posts? Who did he say he was emulating?
3. With what type of music are the Supreme Court Judges usually associated?
4. Does a Supreme Court judge have the right to tell someone that the music they make or listen to is too violent?
5. Do you agree with Elonis' lawyers that he and the rappers are being held to a double standard?
6. How much can a rapper or other celebrity be held responsible for Elonis' actions?
7. How far is morally too far when it comes to entertainment?
https://ca.news.yahoo.com/online-threats-case-show-u-justices-down-rap-130148691--finance.html
Answer the following questions related to the article:
1. In what state and year did the original threat take place?
2. Who all did Elonis threaten in his Facebook posts? Who did he say he was emulating?
3. With what type of music are the Supreme Court Judges usually associated?
4. Does a Supreme Court judge have the right to tell someone that the music they make or listen to is too violent?
5. Do you agree with Elonis' lawyers that he and the rappers are being held to a double standard?
6. How much can a rapper or other celebrity be held responsible for Elonis' actions?
7. How far is morally too far when it comes to entertainment?
AP Language and Composition Current Events Blog for Week of December 1
Read the following article:
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20141130/us--supreme_court-facebook_threats-54ede78cfd.html
Answer the following questions that relate to the article:
1. In what city did the original threat take place?
2. How is this story related to the First Ammendment?
3. Where did Anthony Elonis work before he was fired?
4. How does the Supreme Court define "true threats"? Do you agree with this definition of a threat? How far should someone be able to go before what they're saying is no longer considered free speech?
5. Is there any credence to the argument that at least Elonis only said these things online instead of acting on them? Should people be allowed to vent and say whatever they want if it means that they won't act on their intentions?
6. Can celebrities like Eminem be held at all responsible for Elonis' act? What is the difference between a celebrity saying whatever he/she wants and Elonis saying whatever he wants?
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20141130/us--supreme_court-facebook_threats-54ede78cfd.html
Answer the following questions that relate to the article:
1. In what city did the original threat take place?
2. How is this story related to the First Ammendment?
3. Where did Anthony Elonis work before he was fired?
4. How does the Supreme Court define "true threats"? Do you agree with this definition of a threat? How far should someone be able to go before what they're saying is no longer considered free speech?
5. Is there any credence to the argument that at least Elonis only said these things online instead of acting on them? Should people be allowed to vent and say whatever they want if it means that they won't act on their intentions?
6. Can celebrities like Eminem be held at all responsible for Elonis' act? What is the difference between a celebrity saying whatever he/she wants and Elonis saying whatever he wants?
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Tuesday, November 25
I hope that everyone has a restful and reflective Thanksgiving Break!
AP Language and Composition
Students finished reading and analyzing Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal" in class today.
Homework: Students need to finish reading Unbroken by Monday, December 8.
Pre-AP English 9
Students continued reading and studying The Odyssey in class today.
Homework: Students need to finish reading Book XII of The Odyssey for class on Monday, December 1.
Bible as Literature
Students finished studying the Ark of the Covenant's prominence in pop culture in today's class.
AP Language and Composition
Students finished reading and analyzing Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal" in class today.
Homework: Students need to finish reading Unbroken by Monday, December 8.
Pre-AP English 9
Students continued reading and studying The Odyssey in class today.
Homework: Students need to finish reading Book XII of The Odyssey for class on Monday, December 1.
Bible as Literature
Students finished studying the Ark of the Covenant's prominence in pop culture in today's class.
Monday, November 24, 2014
New Orleans Field Trip Photos
If you would like to view or download copies of my pictures from the New Orleans field trip, click here.
Monday, November 24
AP Language and Composition
Students continued studying satire today, starting their study of Swift's "A Modest Proposal."
Homework: Students need to finish reading Unbroken by Monday, December 8.
Pre-AP English 9
We continued our study of The Odyssey in class today.
Bible as Literature
Students continued learning about the Ark of the Covenant's portrayal in modern culture in today's class.
Students continued studying satire today, starting their study of Swift's "A Modest Proposal."
Homework: Students need to finish reading Unbroken by Monday, December 8.
Pre-AP English 9
We continued our study of The Odyssey in class today.
Bible as Literature
Students continued learning about the Ark of the Covenant's portrayal in modern culture in today's class.
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Wednesday, November 19
AP Language and Composition
Students took their Unbroken test in class today.
Homework: Students need to read the rest of Unbroken (including the Epilogue) by Monday, December 8.
Pre-AP English 9
We finished our discussion of the Judgment of Paris and the Trojan War in class today and began looking at Book I of The Odyssey.
EXTRA: Click here to access the interactive map that we discussed in class. This map chronicles the travels of Odysseus and shows where most scholars believe his adventures took place on the Mediterranean coastlines.
Reading the Bible as Literature
In today's class, we discussed the placement of the tribes of Israel around the tabernacle, and the report of the spies as the people entered the land of Canaan.
Students took their Unbroken test in class today.
Homework: Students need to read the rest of Unbroken (including the Epilogue) by Monday, December 8.
Pre-AP English 9
We finished our discussion of the Judgment of Paris and the Trojan War in class today and began looking at Book I of The Odyssey.
EXTRA: Click here to access the interactive map that we discussed in class. This map chronicles the travels of Odysseus and shows where most scholars believe his adventures took place on the Mediterranean coastlines.
Reading the Bible as Literature
In today's class, we discussed the placement of the tribes of Israel around the tabernacle, and the report of the spies as the people entered the land of Canaan.
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Tuesday, November 18
AP Language and Composition
Satire was the object of our discussion in class today. We discussed what it is and how to analyze it, and then we looked at different types of satire across different mediums.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 18-29 in Unbroken by tomorrow.
Pre-AP English 9
We began talking about epic conventions and the epic hero cycle in class today.
Bible as Literature
We began a discussion of Levitical law and the Jewish sacrificial system in class today.
Satire was the object of our discussion in class today. We discussed what it is and how to analyze it, and then we looked at different types of satire across different mediums.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 18-29 in Unbroken by tomorrow.
Pre-AP English 9
We began talking about epic conventions and the epic hero cycle in class today.
Bible as Literature
We began a discussion of Levitical law and the Jewish sacrificial system in class today.
Monday, November 17, 2014
Monday, November 17
AP Language and Composition
Students debated the ethics of governmental sanctions in private business in today's class.
Homework: Students need to finish reading chapters 18-29 in Unbroken by Wednesday.
Pre-AP English 9
In today's class students finished presenting their research and then debated the common core standards.
Homework: Students need to make sure to bring their copy of The Odyssey with them to class tomorrow (Tuesday, November 18).
Bible as Literature
We finished our discussion of the book of Exodus in today's class.
Students debated the ethics of governmental sanctions in private business in today's class.
Homework: Students need to finish reading chapters 18-29 in Unbroken by Wednesday.
Pre-AP English 9
In today's class students finished presenting their research and then debated the common core standards.
Homework: Students need to make sure to bring their copy of The Odyssey with them to class tomorrow (Tuesday, November 18).
Bible as Literature
We finished our discussion of the book of Exodus in today's class.
Sunday, November 16, 2014
AP Language and Composition and Pre-AP English 9 Current Events Blog for Week of November 17
There will be no current events blogs for the next two weeks. I hope you all have a happy and festive Thanksgiving!!
Friday, November 14, 2014
Friday, November 14
AP Language and Composition
We finished our discussion of Hiroshima in class today.
Homework: Students need to finish reading chapters 18-29 in Unbroken by Wednesday, November 19.
Pre-AP English 9
Students finished presenting their research in class today.
Bible as Literature
We finished reading about the disobedience of the children of Israel in class today.
We finished our discussion of Hiroshima in class today.
Homework: Students need to finish reading chapters 18-29 in Unbroken by Wednesday, November 19.
Pre-AP English 9
Students finished presenting their research in class today.
Bible as Literature
We finished reading about the disobedience of the children of Israel in class today.
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Thursday, November 13
AP Language and Composition
We continued our study of WWII propaganda in class today.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 18-29 in Unbroken by Wednesday, November 19.
Pre-AP English 9
Students continued presenting their research in class today.
Bible as Literature
We began talking about the Tabernacle in class today.
We continued our study of WWII propaganda in class today.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 18-29 in Unbroken by Wednesday, November 19.
Pre-AP English 9
Students continued presenting their research in class today.
Bible as Literature
We began talking about the Tabernacle in class today.
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Wednesday, November 12
AP Language and Composition
Today, students received several grades for classwork on which they have been working. We also rhetorically analyzed an essay by Annie Dillard.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 18-29 in Unbroken by Wednesday, November 19.
Pre-AP English 9
Students took a pop quiz on their presentation notes in class today. Afterwards, they began presenting the second part of their research project.
Bible as Literature
In today's class, students watched an Islamic scholar explain how the story of the Exodus is portrayed in the Qur'an.
Today, students received several grades for classwork on which they have been working. We also rhetorically analyzed an essay by Annie Dillard.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 18-29 in Unbroken by Wednesday, November 19.
Pre-AP English 9
Students took a pop quiz on their presentation notes in class today. Afterwards, they began presenting the second part of their research project.
Bible as Literature
In today's class, students watched an Islamic scholar explain how the story of the Exodus is portrayed in the Qur'an.
Monday, November 10, 2014
Monday, November 10
Thank you to all of the men and women who have sacrificed or are sacrificing occupations, family, and even their lives to defend our country and the freedom it gives. You are very much appreciated!
AP Language and Composition
Students debated the Common Core Academic Standards in class today and whether or not the best model of education has leadership at the local or federal level.
Homework: Students need to read chapter 18-29 in Unbroken by November 19.
Pre-AP English 9
Students debated whether or not it is the government's responsibility to delegate morality to its citizens, particularly in the case of the town of Westminster, whose city government recently banned the sale of tobacco within city limits.
Homework: Students need to finish the second part of their research project, which is due on Wednesday, November 12.
Bible as Literature
Students took their Exodus 13-20 test in class today.
AP Language and Composition
Students debated the Common Core Academic Standards in class today and whether or not the best model of education has leadership at the local or federal level.
Homework: Students need to read chapter 18-29 in Unbroken by November 19.
Pre-AP English 9
Students debated whether or not it is the government's responsibility to delegate morality to its citizens, particularly in the case of the town of Westminster, whose city government recently banned the sale of tobacco within city limits.
Homework: Students need to finish the second part of their research project, which is due on Wednesday, November 12.
Bible as Literature
Students took their Exodus 13-20 test in class today.
Sunday, November 9, 2014
Pre-AP English 9 Current Events Blog for Week of November 10
Read the following article:
http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2014/08/20/common-core-support-waning-most-now-oppose-standards-national-surveys-show
Answer the following questions relating to the article:
1. Explain the Common Core Standards. What are they?
2. Why have the Standards become so divisive among politicians and teachers? What's the big deal?
3. What is the "Race to the Top" program? In your opinion, is the federal government using this program to force the Common Core on state education systems? Explain.
4. What is Alabama's stance on the Common Core? How does the Common Core relate to Alabama's College and Career Readiness Standards, adopted in 2010?
5. Who is Bobby Jindal? How has his stance on the standards changed in the last couple of years? Do you believe that this is politically motivated?
6. What is your opinion on the state of education in the nation? In our state?
7. Is it better to run education at the state or federal level? Why?
http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2014/08/20/common-core-support-waning-most-now-oppose-standards-national-surveys-show
Answer the following questions relating to the article:
1. Explain the Common Core Standards. What are they?
2. Why have the Standards become so divisive among politicians and teachers? What's the big deal?
3. What is the "Race to the Top" program? In your opinion, is the federal government using this program to force the Common Core on state education systems? Explain.
4. What is Alabama's stance on the Common Core? How does the Common Core relate to Alabama's College and Career Readiness Standards, adopted in 2010?
5. Who is Bobby Jindal? How has his stance on the standards changed in the last couple of years? Do you believe that this is politically motivated?
6. What is your opinion on the state of education in the nation? In our state?
7. Is it better to run education at the state or federal level? Why?
AP Language and Composition Current Events Blog for Week of November 10
Read the following article:
http://www.studentnewsdaily.com/daily-news-article/massachusetts-town-wants-to-ban-tobacco-sales/
Answer the following questions related to the article:
1. Officials in Westminster want to ban all tobacco products in the city limits. Why?
2. Who is Brian Vincent? What does he claim the ban will do to local business?
3. Who is Robert Proctor? Why would the journalist include Proctor's claims in the article? Does this create a certain type of appeal? (ethos, pathos, or logos) Explain.
4. When will the Board vote to approve or disprove the ban?
5. What is your opinion on the banning of all tobacco products? Is it right? Legal?
6. If you don't know anything about Prohibition, look it up very quickly. How could banning tobacco products be reminiscent of Prohibition? Could the ban end up backfiring on Westminster, or will it be effective in improving the town's health? Could Prohibition teach us lessons about this sort of governmental behavior? Explain.
7. Is it the government's responsibility to help people get healthy, as the proponents of the ban claim? Why or why not?
http://www.studentnewsdaily.com/daily-news-article/massachusetts-town-wants-to-ban-tobacco-sales/
Answer the following questions related to the article:
1. Officials in Westminster want to ban all tobacco products in the city limits. Why?
2. Who is Brian Vincent? What does he claim the ban will do to local business?
3. Who is Robert Proctor? Why would the journalist include Proctor's claims in the article? Does this create a certain type of appeal? (ethos, pathos, or logos) Explain.
4. When will the Board vote to approve or disprove the ban?
5. What is your opinion on the banning of all tobacco products? Is it right? Legal?
6. If you don't know anything about Prohibition, look it up very quickly. How could banning tobacco products be reminiscent of Prohibition? Could the ban end up backfiring on Westminster, or will it be effective in improving the town's health? Could Prohibition teach us lessons about this sort of governmental behavior? Explain.
7. Is it the government's responsibility to help people get healthy, as the proponents of the ban claim? Why or why not?
Friday, November 7, 2014
Friday, November 7
AP Language and Composition
Students took their Word of the Day quiz in class today.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 18-29 in Unbroken by Wednesday, November 19.
Pre-AP English 9
Students took their Word of the Day quiz in class today.
Bible as Literature
Students took their Word of the Day quiz in class today.
Homework: Students need to study for the Exodus 13-20 test, which will be given on Monday, November 10.
Students took their Word of the Day quiz in class today.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 18-29 in Unbroken by Wednesday, November 19.
Pre-AP English 9
Students took their Word of the Day quiz in class today.
Bible as Literature
Students took their Word of the Day quiz in class today.
Homework: Students need to study for the Exodus 13-20 test, which will be given on Monday, November 10.
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Wednesday, November 5
AP Language and Composition
Students analyzed several WWII speeches in class today, including speeches from General Patton, President Eisenhower, and General MacArthur.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 18-29 in Unbroken by Wednesday, November 19. They also need to study for their Word of the Day quiz, which will be given on Friday, November 7. Finally, students need to finish analyzing Hitler's call to war and answer the accompanying questions, if they have not already finished them. These are due tomorrow.
Pre-AP English 9
Students continued to present their research projects in class today.
Homework: Students need to study for their Word of the Day quiz, which will be given on Friday, November 7.
Bible as Literature
Students discussed the role of the Ten Commandments in the New Testament in class today.
Homework: Students need to study for their Word of the Day quiz, which will be given on Friday, November 7.
Students analyzed several WWII speeches in class today, including speeches from General Patton, President Eisenhower, and General MacArthur.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 18-29 in Unbroken by Wednesday, November 19. They also need to study for their Word of the Day quiz, which will be given on Friday, November 7. Finally, students need to finish analyzing Hitler's call to war and answer the accompanying questions, if they have not already finished them. These are due tomorrow.
Pre-AP English 9
Students continued to present their research projects in class today.
Homework: Students need to study for their Word of the Day quiz, which will be given on Friday, November 7.
Bible as Literature
Students discussed the role of the Ten Commandments in the New Testament in class today.
Homework: Students need to study for their Word of the Day quiz, which will be given on Friday, November 7.
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Tuesday, November 4
AP Language and Composition
Students analyzed Haile Selassie's plea to the League of Nations for help after Ethiopia was invaded as a precursor to WWII.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 18-29 in Unbroken by Wednesday, November 19. Students also need to study for their Word of the Day test, which will be given on Friday. This test will cover words #1-20.
Pre-AP English 9
Students continued presenting their research projects in class today.
Homework: Students need to study for their Word of the Day test, which will be given on Friday. This test will cover words #1-20.
Bible as Literature
Students began studying the giving of the law in class today.
Homework: Students need to study for their Word of the Day test, which will be given on Friday. This test will cover words #1-20.
Students analyzed Haile Selassie's plea to the League of Nations for help after Ethiopia was invaded as a precursor to WWII.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 18-29 in Unbroken by Wednesday, November 19. Students also need to study for their Word of the Day test, which will be given on Friday. This test will cover words #1-20.
Pre-AP English 9
Students continued presenting their research projects in class today.
Homework: Students need to study for their Word of the Day test, which will be given on Friday. This test will cover words #1-20.
Bible as Literature
Students began studying the giving of the law in class today.
Homework: Students need to study for their Word of the Day test, which will be given on Friday. This test will cover words #1-20.
Monday, November 3, 2014
Monday, November 3
AP Language and Composition
Students debated the ethics of the ongoing Kaci Hickox case.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 18-29 in Unbroken by Wednesday, November 19.
Pre-AP English 9
In today's class students debated the social perception of masculinity and gender roles in the home.
Bible as Literature
Students began studying the giving of the Hebrew law.
Students debated the ethics of the ongoing Kaci Hickox case.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 18-29 in Unbroken by Wednesday, November 19.
Pre-AP English 9
In today's class students debated the social perception of masculinity and gender roles in the home.
Bible as Literature
Students began studying the giving of the Hebrew law.
Sunday, November 2, 2014
Pre-AP English 9 Current Events Blog for Week of November 3
Read the following article:
http://www.studentnewsdaily.com/daily-news-article/massachusetts-town-wants-to-ban-tobacco-sales/
Answer the following questions related to the article:
1. Officials in Westminster want to ban all tobacco products in the city limits. Why?
2. Who is Brian Vincent? What does he claim the ban will do to local business?
3. Who is Robert Proctor? Why would the journalist include Proctor's claims in the article? Does this create a certain type of appeal? (ethos, pathos, or logos) Explain.
4. When will the Board vote to approve or disprove the ban?
5. What is your opinion on the banning of all tobacco products? Is it right? Legal?
6. If you don't know anything about Prohibition, look it up very quickly. How could banning tobacco products be reminiscent of Prohibition? Could the ban end up backfiring on Westminster, or will it be effective in improving the town's health? Could Prohibition teach us lessons about this sort of governmental behavior? Explain.
7. Is it the government's responsibility to help people get healthy, as the proponents of the ban claim? Why or why not?
http://www.studentnewsdaily.com/daily-news-article/massachusetts-town-wants-to-ban-tobacco-sales/
Answer the following questions related to the article:
1. Officials in Westminster want to ban all tobacco products in the city limits. Why?
2. Who is Brian Vincent? What does he claim the ban will do to local business?
3. Who is Robert Proctor? Why would the journalist include Proctor's claims in the article? Does this create a certain type of appeal? (ethos, pathos, or logos) Explain.
4. When will the Board vote to approve or disprove the ban?
5. What is your opinion on the banning of all tobacco products? Is it right? Legal?
6. If you don't know anything about Prohibition, look it up very quickly. How could banning tobacco products be reminiscent of Prohibition? Could the ban end up backfiring on Westminster, or will it be effective in improving the town's health? Could Prohibition teach us lessons about this sort of governmental behavior? Explain.
7. Is it the government's responsibility to help people get healthy, as the proponents of the ban claim? Why or why not?
AP Language and Composition Current Events Blog for Week of November 3
Read the following article:
http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2014/08/20/common-core-support-waning-most-now-oppose-standards-national-surveys-show
Answer the following questions relating to the article:
1. Explain the Common Core Standards. What are they?
2. Why have the Standards become so divisive among politicians and teachers? What's the big deal?
3. What is the "Race to the Top" program? In your opinion, is the federal government using this program to force the Common Core on state education systems? Explain.
4. What is Alabama's stance on the Common Core? How does the Common Core relate to Alabama's College and Career Readiness Standards, adopted in 2010?
5. Who is Bobby Jindal? How has his stance on the standards changed in the last couple of years? Do you believe that this is politically motivated?
6. What is your opinion on the state of education in the nation? In our state?
7. Is it better to run education at the state or federal level? Why?
http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2014/08/20/common-core-support-waning-most-now-oppose-standards-national-surveys-show
Answer the following questions relating to the article:
1. Explain the Common Core Standards. What are they?
2. Why have the Standards become so divisive among politicians and teachers? What's the big deal?
3. What is the "Race to the Top" program? In your opinion, is the federal government using this program to force the Common Core on state education systems? Explain.
4. What is Alabama's stance on the Common Core? How does the Common Core relate to Alabama's College and Career Readiness Standards, adopted in 2010?
5. Who is Bobby Jindal? How has his stance on the standards changed in the last couple of years? Do you believe that this is politically motivated?
6. What is your opinion on the state of education in the nation? In our state?
7. Is it better to run education at the state or federal level? Why?
Friday, October 31, 2014
Friday, October 31
Happy Halloween! Please stay safe tonight and this weekend!
AP Language and Composition
Students took the second part of the ACT writing practice in class today.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 18-30 in Unbroken by November 19.
Pre-AP English 9
Students began presenting their research projects in class today.
Bible as Literature
Students took time in class today to work on their imitation of the "Song of Moses."
Homework: Students need to finish their imitation of the "Song of Moses" by the beginning of class on Monday.
AP Language and Composition
Students took the second part of the ACT writing practice in class today.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 18-30 in Unbroken by November 19.
Pre-AP English 9
Students began presenting their research projects in class today.
Bible as Literature
Students took time in class today to work on their imitation of the "Song of Moses."
Homework: Students need to finish their imitation of the "Song of Moses" by the beginning of class on Monday.
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Thursday, October 30
AP Language and Composition
Students finished presenting their research today and began analyzing Haile Selassie I's speech to the League of Nations.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 18-29 in Unbroken by November 12.
Pre-AP English 9
Students continued researching and preparing their presentations in the library today.
Homework: Students need to finish their presentations, which will begin tomorrow.
Bible as Literature
Students learned about and discussed the deliverance of the Israeli people through the Red Sea today, as well as the famous "Song of Moses."
Students finished presenting their research today and began analyzing Haile Selassie I's speech to the League of Nations.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 18-29 in Unbroken by November 12.
Pre-AP English 9
Students continued researching and preparing their presentations in the library today.
Homework: Students need to finish their presentations, which will begin tomorrow.
Bible as Literature
Students learned about and discussed the deliverance of the Israeli people through the Red Sea today, as well as the famous "Song of Moses."
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Wednesday, October 29
AP Language and Composition
Students took a practice ACT writing exam in class today.
Pre-AP English 9
Students continued their research in the library today.
Homework: Students need to research and build their presentations at home in preparation for the research presentations on Friday. ALL PRINTED BIBLIOGRAPHIES MUST BE TURNED IN ON FRIDAY.
Bible as Literature
Students finished presenting their three-minute plays in class today. Afterward, they began watching The Prince of Egypt.
Students took a practice ACT writing exam in class today.
Pre-AP English 9
Students continued their research in the library today.
Homework: Students need to research and build their presentations at home in preparation for the research presentations on Friday. ALL PRINTED BIBLIOGRAPHIES MUST BE TURNED IN ON FRIDAY.
Bible as Literature
Students finished presenting their three-minute plays in class today. Afterward, they began watching The Prince of Egypt.
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Tuesday, October 28
AP Language and Composition
Students continued presenting their research projects in class today.
Pre-AP English 9
Students began researching Southern folklore in class today.
Homework: Students should continue their research at home in preparations for presentations Friday.
Bible as Literature
Students were assessed on their knowledge of Exodus 1-12 in class today.
Students continued presenting their research projects in class today.
Pre-AP English 9
Students began researching Southern folklore in class today.
Homework: Students should continue their research at home in preparations for presentations Friday.
Bible as Literature
Students were assessed on their knowledge of Exodus 1-12 in class today.
Sunday, October 26, 2014
Pre-AP English 9 Current Events Blog for Week of October 27
Read the following opinion article from British newspaper, The Telegraph:
7:00AM GMT 26 Oct 2014
A few days ago, the owners of Homebase announced they are to close a quarter of UK stores because of the reality, they said, of "a generation less skilled in DIY projects”.
Harsh obituary writers were quick to point out that Homebase is overpriced and a bit, well, crap compared to B&Q, but the sobering truth is that the entire DIY sector has taken a hammering in recent years.
Some might argue that the demise of DIY is down to the fact that home ownership on the decline, as more of us are forced to rent, unable to get on the property ladder. (Thought: if Homebase had stocked "property ladders" maybe their fortunes would have improved?)
Yet, undeniably, today’s 20- and 30-somethings don’t seem to possess your traditional “dad skills”. The dismal fact that a mere five per cent of 18-24s would attempt to unblock a sink doesn’t bode well for humanity – unless you’re a plumber.
Although the UK DIY sector is still worth a healthy £7.3 billion per year, that’s its lowest annual worth since 1999, and if it continues to decline at the current rate of 13 per cent per annum, there will be no DIY sector at all by 2040.
By then, Britain will have slowly drowned under the collective ocean of blocked bogs and leaky radiators.
Which is bad enough, before you begin to ask whether the decline in DIY is actually indicative of a deeper malaise in masculinity.
DIY used to make us feel manly. We’d chuck on a tool belt, press our power drill’s trigger – perhaps while even growling – and feel the testosterone course through our veins.
The trouble is, being a man – in the old-fashioned sense – is deeply unfashionable, naff almost, these days.
At some point this century, bombarded by an agonizingly right-on, feminist, PC doctrine through the liberal media, many men decided it was time to stop being men and embrace their inner sister.
Metropolitan, largely office-working men launched a mass PR campaign to win the hearts and minds of women – and their peers. They publicly decried wolf whistling and Page 3 of The Sun.
Men were clamouring over themselves to be seen as anything but sexist.
But as we lost our rough edges and took on more of what had traditionally been regarded as female roles, no one really stopped to question whether equality for women came with a cost for masculinity. If everything overtly “masculine” is dismissed as sexist, what’s left of men is, arguably, sexless.
You see this behavioural androgyny everywhere, from the increasingly corporate and sterile football terraces to the Croc-wearing househusband on the school run.
In an age where we’re expected to Hoover, iron, and change nappies, old-fashioned pursuits like DIY have become quaint, self-indulgent and almost shameful.
The result is that many modern men are more like our mothers than our fathers, while the opposite is true for women, who are increasingly wearing the trousers.
Women decry us for not being able to wire a plug like our dads, but can – or would – they cook a cracking apple crumble like their mums?
No, they’d rather watch some bugger else do it on the Great British Bake Off, then go to M&S – just like we’d rather watch Grand Designs, then pay a Polish geezer to do our wallpapering.
Manual labour is increasingly seen as something other people do for us. While 43 per cent of 18-25s would attempt a DIY task, 41 per cent would hire around their own deficiencies – and call in the navvies.
Another depressing fact is that Lloyd’s Bank estimate that some 3.3 million bodged DIY tasks need to be put right by a paid professional, at an average cost of over three grand each time.
A French electrician I once got in told me, “I love British DIYers: 75 per cent of my work is finishing jobs you guys started.” But at least I tried in the first place.
It’s unfashionable to admit, but some men are better at being men when they have traditional roles that they understand. And working with our hands gives us a sense of worth that we can never get from filing our tax return.
Answer the following questions:
1. What is DIY?
2. According to this article, define feminism.
3. From what you read, how do you believe the author feels about feminism?
4. How much did Lloyd's Bank estimate that botched DIY jobs cost on average?
5. What is the author's opinion on the current state of "masculinity"? Why does he use statistics to back up his opinion?
6. What is your opinion? Do you agree that today's men (including teenagers) are more akin to their mothers than their fathers, as the article claims? Why or why not? Back up your opinion with evidence.
AP Language and Composition Current Events Blog for Week of October 27
Read the following news story:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/state-quarantines-amid-ebola-threat-draw-criticism-as-governors-defend-actions/2014/10/26/00eff94c-5d22-11e4-8b9e-2ccdac31a031_story.html
Answer the following questions:
1. Who is Kaci Hickox? Of what organization is she a part?
2. What two states are coming under the most fire for their new Ebola quarantine policies?
3. What reasoning do the opponents of the quarantine procedures give for their opposition?
4. Who is Anthony Fauci? Why does he say that health experts need to be able to go to West Africa with as little hassle as possible?
5. Why is Chris Christie so adamant about his state's new quarantine procedures?
6. What are President Obama's reasons for condemning the new quarantine measures?
7. When it comes down to it, who do you believe should get to make the decisions about the quarantine procedures, the governors or the president?
http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/state-quarantines-amid-ebola-threat-draw-criticism-as-governors-defend-actions/2014/10/26/00eff94c-5d22-11e4-8b9e-2ccdac31a031_story.html
Answer the following questions:
1. Who is Kaci Hickox? Of what organization is she a part?
2. What two states are coming under the most fire for their new Ebola quarantine policies?
3. What reasoning do the opponents of the quarantine procedures give for their opposition?
4. Who is Anthony Fauci? Why does he say that health experts need to be able to go to West Africa with as little hassle as possible?
5. Why is Chris Christie so adamant about his state's new quarantine procedures?
6. What are President Obama's reasons for condemning the new quarantine measures?
7. When it comes down to it, who do you believe should get to make the decisions about the quarantine procedures, the governors or the president?
Friday, October 24, 2014
Friday, October 24
AP Language and Composition
Students continued presenting their research in class today.
Homework: Students need to finish reading and reviewing Unbroken, which will be assessed on Monday, October 27.
Pre-AP English 9
Students finished the fairy tales and folklore PowerPoint in class today and discussed Old Cahawba in preparation for our trip on Monday.
Bible as Literature
Students presented their three-minute plays about the Exodus in class today.
Students continued presenting their research in class today.
Homework: Students need to finish reading and reviewing Unbroken, which will be assessed on Monday, October 27.
Pre-AP English 9
Students finished the fairy tales and folklore PowerPoint in class today and discussed Old Cahawba in preparation for our trip on Monday.
Bible as Literature
Students presented their three-minute plays about the Exodus in class today.
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Thursday, October 23
AP Language and Composition
Students began presenting their WWII research findings in class today.
Homework: Students need to finish and review chapters 9-17 in Unbroken by Monday, October 27.
Pre-AP English 9
Students continued studying fairy tales and folklore in class today.
Bible as Literature
Students began composing short plays based off of the exodus of Israel from the land of Egypt.
Homework: Students need to finish their plays, which will be presented in class tomorrow.
Students began presenting their WWII research findings in class today.
Homework: Students need to finish and review chapters 9-17 in Unbroken by Monday, October 27.
Pre-AP English 9
Students continued studying fairy tales and folklore in class today.
Bible as Literature
Students began composing short plays based off of the exodus of Israel from the land of Egypt.
Homework: Students need to finish their plays, which will be presented in class tomorrow.
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Wednesday, October 22
AP Language and Composition
Students continued researching their WWII topic in class today.
Homework: Students need to finish reading and reviewing chapters 9-17 in Unbroken by Monday, October 27. They also need to finish their research presentations. The printed bibliographies for every presentation is due on Monday.
Pre-AP English 9
We continued our sharing of folklore in class today.
Homework: Students need to read Book IX of The Odyssey.
Bible as Literature
We continued discussing the ten plagues of Exodus in class today, wrapping up with a discussion of Passover.
Students continued researching their WWII topic in class today.
Homework: Students need to finish reading and reviewing chapters 9-17 in Unbroken by Monday, October 27. They also need to finish their research presentations. The printed bibliographies for every presentation is due on Monday.
Pre-AP English 9
We continued our sharing of folklore in class today.
Homework: Students need to read Book IX of The Odyssey.
Bible as Literature
We continued discussing the ten plagues of Exodus in class today, wrapping up with a discussion of Passover.
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Tuesday, October 21
AP Language and Composition
Students continued their research for their research projects today.
Homework: Students need to continue researching their topics for their research presentation, and they need to finish and review chapters 9-17 in Unbroken.
Pre-AP English 9
We began studying fairy tales and folklore in class today.
Homework: Students need to read Book IX of The Odyssey.
Bible as Literature
We began studying about the ten plagues against Egypt in today's class.
Homework: Students need to complete their Psalms Journal by Friday. This week's Psalms assignment is Psalms 4-7.
Students continued their research for their research projects today.
Homework: Students need to continue researching their topics for their research presentation, and they need to finish and review chapters 9-17 in Unbroken.
Pre-AP English 9
We began studying fairy tales and folklore in class today.
Homework: Students need to read Book IX of The Odyssey.
Bible as Literature
We began studying about the ten plagues against Egypt in today's class.
Homework: Students need to complete their Psalms Journal by Friday. This week's Psalms assignment is Psalms 4-7.
Monday, October 20, 2014
Monday, October 20
AP Language and Composition
Students began researching the inciting incidents of WWII in preparation for a document study of the war.
Homework: Students need to finish reading chapters 9-17 in Unbroken, which will be assessed on Monday, October 27. They also need to work on their WWII research project. Research presentations will begin on Thursday, October 23.
Pre-AP English 9
Students debated the actions of a school in Canada who punished a student for writing encouraging notes to her classmates.
Homework: Students need to read book IX of The Odyssey.
Bible as Literature
Students read about Moses and the exodus in class today.
Students began researching the inciting incidents of WWII in preparation for a document study of the war.
Homework: Students need to finish reading chapters 9-17 in Unbroken, which will be assessed on Monday, October 27. They also need to work on their WWII research project. Research presentations will begin on Thursday, October 23.
Pre-AP English 9
Students debated the actions of a school in Canada who punished a student for writing encouraging notes to her classmates.
Homework: Students need to read book IX of The Odyssey.
Bible as Literature
Students read about Moses and the exodus in class today.
Sunday, October 19, 2014
AP Language and Composition and Pre-AP English 9 Current Events Blog for Week of October 20
There will be no Current Events Blog this week.
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Wednesday, October 15
AP Language and Composition
Today, students reviewed their Kennedy Inaugural Address analysis and self-analyzed their writing for quality commentary.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 9-17 in Unbroken by Monday, October 27.
Pre-AP English 9
Students analyzed their To Kill a Mockingbird essays in class today.
Homework: Students need to read Book IX of The Odyssey.
Bible as Literature
We began to study the life of Moses and the Exodus on the children of Israel in class today.
Homework: Students need to complete their Psalms journal by the end of the school day on Friday.
Today, students reviewed their Kennedy Inaugural Address analysis and self-analyzed their writing for quality commentary.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 9-17 in Unbroken by Monday, October 27.
Pre-AP English 9
Students analyzed their To Kill a Mockingbird essays in class today.
Homework: Students need to read Book IX of The Odyssey.
Bible as Literature
We began to study the life of Moses and the Exodus on the children of Israel in class today.
Homework: Students need to complete their Psalms journal by the end of the school day on Friday.
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Tuesday, October 14
Happy Homecoming Week!!
AP Language and Composition
Students took time to review their nine weeks' test in class today.
Homework: Students need to finish reading chapters 9-17 in Unbroken by Monday, October 27.
Pre-AP English 9
Students worked on a creative writing assignment in class today that emphasized characterization and imagery.
Homework: Students need to have the correct copy of The Odyssey by Wednesday (Oct. 15).
Bible as Literature
We began to discuss the story of Moses and the exodus in class today.
Homework: Students need to complete their Psalms journal by Friday.
AP Language and Composition
Students took time to review their nine weeks' test in class today.
Homework: Students need to finish reading chapters 9-17 in Unbroken by Monday, October 27.
Pre-AP English 9
Students worked on a creative writing assignment in class today that emphasized characterization and imagery.
Homework: Students need to have the correct copy of The Odyssey by Wednesday (Oct. 15).
Bible as Literature
We began to discuss the story of Moses and the exodus in class today.
Homework: Students need to complete their Psalms journal by Friday.
Friday, October 10, 2014
Pre-AP English 9 Current Events Blog for Week of October 10
Read the following article:
http://mic.com/articles/101056/an-inspiring-teen-girl-took-a-creative-stand-against-bullying-her-school-wasn-t-happy
Answer the following questions:
1. In what city and country does this story take place?
2. What incident caused Caitlin to want to post all of her positive messages?
3. Who voted to make "Positive Post-It Day" an official holiday?
4. In your opinion, can the school's actions toward Caitlin be justified at all? If so, how? If not, why do you think that they were so quick to act the way they did?
5. Do you believe that this article is biased in any way. In other words, does it portray Caitlin and her circumstances in a completely objective and even way, or does the article's author have a pre-existing opinion about Caitlin and her circumstances?
http://mic.com/articles/101056/an-inspiring-teen-girl-took-a-creative-stand-against-bullying-her-school-wasn-t-happy
Answer the following questions:
1. In what city and country does this story take place?
2. What incident caused Caitlin to want to post all of her positive messages?
3. Who voted to make "Positive Post-It Day" an official holiday?
4. In your opinion, can the school's actions toward Caitlin be justified at all? If so, how? If not, why do you think that they were so quick to act the way they did?
5. Do you believe that this article is biased in any way. In other words, does it portray Caitlin and her circumstances in a completely objective and even way, or does the article's author have a pre-existing opinion about Caitlin and her circumstances?
AP Language and Current Events Blog for Week of October 13
Read the following article:
http://mic.com/articles/100242/white-mom-s-lawsuit-over-black-baby-exposes-ugly-truths-about-white-privilege?utm_source=huffingtonpost.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pubexchange
After you finish reading, answer the following questions:
1. Near what city does Jennifer Cramblett live?
2. Besides skin color, what other physical features did Cramblett want their child to have?
3. According to Cramblett, what is the hardest part about raising a biracial child?
4. How big of an issue has racism been in raising their child, according to Cramblett?
5. How does the author of this article portray Cramblett and her family? Is there any sort of bias on the part of the writer? Why do you believe this to be true? (Give examples from the article.)
6. According to the article, Cramblett claims that the money she is hoping to win from the lawsuit will go to cover the cost of their move from their current community. In your opinion, is Cramblett and her family making the right decision to move their child away from an area where they fear discrimination based on her race?
http://mic.com/articles/100242/white-mom-s-lawsuit-over-black-baby-exposes-ugly-truths-about-white-privilege?utm_source=huffingtonpost.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pubexchange
After you finish reading, answer the following questions:
1. Near what city does Jennifer Cramblett live?
2. Besides skin color, what other physical features did Cramblett want their child to have?
3. According to Cramblett, what is the hardest part about raising a biracial child?
4. How big of an issue has racism been in raising their child, according to Cramblett?
5. How does the author of this article portray Cramblett and her family? Is there any sort of bias on the part of the writer? Why do you believe this to be true? (Give examples from the article.)
6. According to the article, Cramblett claims that the money she is hoping to win from the lawsuit will go to cover the cost of their move from their current community. In your opinion, is Cramblett and her family making the right decision to move their child away from an area where they fear discrimination based on her race?
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Wednesday, October 8
I apologize for the lack of a blog yesterday. I was out of the county all day long and didn't get the chance to complete an entry.
AP Language and Composition
Students took a practice AP multiple choice exam in preparation for their nine weeks' test.
Homework: Students need to finish reading chapters 9-17 in Unbroken by October 22.
Pre-AP English 9
Students took a practice Pre-AP multiple choice exam in preparation for their nine weeks' test.
Homework: Students need to obtain their copy of The Odyssey (the Dover Thrift edition) by Wednesday, October 15.
Bible as Literature
We finished discussing the story of Joseph in today's class, including a discussion on Jacob's prophecies concerning his children.
AP Language and Composition
Students took a practice AP multiple choice exam in preparation for their nine weeks' test.
Homework: Students need to finish reading chapters 9-17 in Unbroken by October 22.
Pre-AP English 9
Students took a practice Pre-AP multiple choice exam in preparation for their nine weeks' test.
Homework: Students need to obtain their copy of The Odyssey (the Dover Thrift edition) by Wednesday, October 15.
Bible as Literature
We finished discussing the story of Joseph in today's class, including a discussion on Jacob's prophecies concerning his children.
Monday, October 6, 2014
Monday, October 6
AP Language and Composition
Students debated the ethics of non-citizens serving in the military in class today.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 9-17 in Unbroken by October 22.
Pre-AP English 9
Students debated whether or not the government has / should have the right to monitor the daily lives of its citizens.
Homework: Students need to obtain the Dover Thrift Edition of The Odyssey by October 15.
Bible as Literature
Students worked on identifying Biblical allusions in class today for an opportunity to get extra credit on the last test that they took.
Students debated the ethics of non-citizens serving in the military in class today.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 9-17 in Unbroken by October 22.
Pre-AP English 9
Students debated whether or not the government has / should have the right to monitor the daily lives of its citizens.
Homework: Students need to obtain the Dover Thrift Edition of The Odyssey by October 15.
Bible as Literature
Students worked on identifying Biblical allusions in class today for an opportunity to get extra credit on the last test that they took.
Friday, October 3, 2014
Friday, October 3
AP Language and Composition
Students took their word of the day test in class today.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 9-17 in Unbroken by October 22.
Pre-AP English 9
Students took their word of the day test in class today.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 9-17 in Unbroken by October 22.
Bible as Literature
Students took their third test in class today, covering the stories of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
Students took their word of the day test in class today.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 9-17 in Unbroken by October 22.
Pre-AP English 9
Students took their word of the day test in class today.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 9-17 in Unbroken by October 22.
Bible as Literature
Students took their third test in class today, covering the stories of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
Thursday, October 2, 2014
Thursday, October 2
AP Language and Composition
Students began to comparatively analyze a statement from several Alabama clergy that was published in the Birmingham News in 1963 and a letter written in response by Martin Luther King, Jr., during the same year.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 9-17 in Unbroken by October 22.
Pre-AP English 9
Students began to comparatively analyze a statement from several Alabama clergy that was published in the Birmingham News in 1963 and a letter written in response by Martin Luther King, Jr., during the same year.
Homework: Students need to obtain the Dover Thrift edition of The Odyssey by October 15. The website to order this edition can be found by clicking here.
Bible as Literature
Students finished reviewing in class today for the test that they will be given tomorrow.
Students began to comparatively analyze a statement from several Alabama clergy that was published in the Birmingham News in 1963 and a letter written in response by Martin Luther King, Jr., during the same year.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 9-17 in Unbroken by October 22.
Pre-AP English 9
Students began to comparatively analyze a statement from several Alabama clergy that was published in the Birmingham News in 1963 and a letter written in response by Martin Luther King, Jr., during the same year.
Homework: Students need to obtain the Dover Thrift edition of The Odyssey by October 15. The website to order this edition can be found by clicking here.
Bible as Literature
Students finished reviewing in class today for the test that they will be given tomorrow.
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Wednesday, October 1
Welcome to one of my favorite months of the year!
AP Language and Composition
Students finished analyzing JFK's inaugural address in class today.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 9-17 in Unbroken by October 22.
Pre-AP Language and Composition
We read Langston Hughes' "Thank You Ma'am" in class today, focusing on Hughes' use of epiphany and direct and indirect characterization.
Homework: Students need to buy their copy of The Odyssey by October 15.
Bible as Literature
We continued discussing Jacob's life in class today, reading through several selections in which different authors struggled with the idea of Jacob's struggle.
AP Language and Composition
Students finished analyzing JFK's inaugural address in class today.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 9-17 in Unbroken by October 22.
Pre-AP Language and Composition
We read Langston Hughes' "Thank You Ma'am" in class today, focusing on Hughes' use of epiphany and direct and indirect characterization.
Homework: Students need to buy their copy of The Odyssey by October 15.
Bible as Literature
We continued discussing Jacob's life in class today, reading through several selections in which different authors struggled with the idea of Jacob's struggle.
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Tuesday, September 30
AP Language and Composition
Students began analyzing John F. Kennedy's inaugural address in class today.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 9-17 in Unbroken by October 22.
Pre-AP English 9
We took time in class today to go over the TKAM unit test.
Homework: Students need to obtain the Dover Thrift edition of The Odyssey by October 15. You can access Dover's website by clicking here.
Bible as Literature
In today's class, we studied the marriage of Jacob and the birth of the Tribes of Israel.
Homework: Students need to study for their test that will be given on Friday.
Students began analyzing John F. Kennedy's inaugural address in class today.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 9-17 in Unbroken by October 22.
Pre-AP English 9
We took time in class today to go over the TKAM unit test.
Homework: Students need to obtain the Dover Thrift edition of The Odyssey by October 15. You can access Dover's website by clicking here.
Bible as Literature
In today's class, we studied the marriage of Jacob and the birth of the Tribes of Israel.
Homework: Students need to study for their test that will be given on Friday.
Monday, September 29, 2014
Monday, September 29
AP Language and Composition
Students debated the effects of technology on child development in class today. They also debated the reality of the post hoc argument that violent video games and movies have caused a rise in violent crimes in our society.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 9-17 in Unbroken by October 22.
Pre-AP English 9
After taking time to finish and revise their To Kill a Mockingbird essays, students debated American domestic policy in regards to American borders.
Homework: Students need to obtain their copy of The Odyssey by October 15. They should buy the Dover Thrift edition of the poem, which can be purchased at this website: http://store.doverpublications.com/0486406547.html
Bible as Literature
Students read about the death of Abraham, the marriage of Isaac, and the deceit of Jacob in today's class.
Homework: Students should begin studying for their next test, which will be given on Friday, October 3.
Students debated the effects of technology on child development in class today. They also debated the reality of the post hoc argument that violent video games and movies have caused a rise in violent crimes in our society.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 9-17 in Unbroken by October 22.
Pre-AP English 9
After taking time to finish and revise their To Kill a Mockingbird essays, students debated American domestic policy in regards to American borders.
Homework: Students need to obtain their copy of The Odyssey by October 15. They should buy the Dover Thrift edition of the poem, which can be purchased at this website: http://store.doverpublications.com/0486406547.html
Bible as Literature
Students read about the death of Abraham, the marriage of Isaac, and the deceit of Jacob in today's class.
Homework: Students should begin studying for their next test, which will be given on Friday, October 3.
Sunday, September 28, 2014
AP Language and Composition Current Events Blog for Week of September 29
Read the following article:
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/09/25/policy-to-allow-undocumented-immigrants-in-military/16225135/
Answer the following questions:
1. What do the acronyms DACA and MAVNI stand for?
2. What qualifications must an illegal immigrant meet if he / she is to be eligible for the MAVNI program?
3. What worry does the "defense official" voice about the limitations of those applying for the program?
4. In the last thirteen years, how many immigrants have become US citizens while serving in the US military?
5. Other than the Army, how heavily does the nation's military branches rely on the DACA program for recruiting?
6. Do you agree or disagree with the policy of letting immigrants who have not obtained citizenship status serve in the military and undergo an expedited process to gain citizenship? Why do you feel this way?
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/09/25/policy-to-allow-undocumented-immigrants-in-military/16225135/
Answer the following questions:
1. What do the acronyms DACA and MAVNI stand for?
2. What qualifications must an illegal immigrant meet if he / she is to be eligible for the MAVNI program?
3. What worry does the "defense official" voice about the limitations of those applying for the program?
4. In the last thirteen years, how many immigrants have become US citizens while serving in the US military?
5. Other than the Army, how heavily does the nation's military branches rely on the DACA program for recruiting?
6. Do you agree or disagree with the policy of letting immigrants who have not obtained citizenship status serve in the military and undergo an expedited process to gain citizenship? Why do you feel this way?
Pre-AP English 9 Current Events Blog for Week of September 29
Read the following article:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/11125962/US-threat-to-British-online-privacy.html
Answer the following questions:
1. Explain America's case in trying to obtain data from European citizens.
2. Who is John Hemming?
3. According to Professor Ian Walding, if Microsoft loses the case in court, what will be the implications for internet users and businesses in Europe?
4. If America wins the right to "snoop" on the private data of these European users, do you believe that the power to monitor this type of information will be abused? Why or why not?
5. In your opinion, does the federal government have the right to actively monitor the electronic actions of its citizens? In other words, not many would disagree that the government should be able to monitor the electronic activity of those it deems as terrorists, but does it have the right to screen the emails, text messages, and web activity of your computer and phone? What about your friends' computers and phones?
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/11125962/US-threat-to-British-online-privacy.html
Answer the following questions:
1. Explain America's case in trying to obtain data from European citizens.
2. Who is John Hemming?
3. According to Professor Ian Walding, if Microsoft loses the case in court, what will be the implications for internet users and businesses in Europe?
4. If America wins the right to "snoop" on the private data of these European users, do you believe that the power to monitor this type of information will be abused? Why or why not?
5. In your opinion, does the federal government have the right to actively monitor the electronic actions of its citizens? In other words, not many would disagree that the government should be able to monitor the electronic activity of those it deems as terrorists, but does it have the right to screen the emails, text messages, and web activity of your computer and phone? What about your friends' computers and phones?
Friday, September 26, 2014
Friday, September 26
AP Language and Composition
In today's class, students took a practice AP Multiple Choice exam. We then took time to discuss and review the answers.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 9-17 in Unbroken by October 22.
Pre-AP English 9
Students took their To Kill a Mockingbird unit test in class today.
Bible as Literature
We discussed modern allusions to the Biblical narrative in class today.
In today's class, students took a practice AP Multiple Choice exam. We then took time to discuss and review the answers.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 9-17 in Unbroken by October 22.
Pre-AP English 9
Students took their To Kill a Mockingbird unit test in class today.
Bible as Literature
We discussed modern allusions to the Biblical narrative in class today.
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Thursday, September 25
AP Language and Composition
Students spent time in class today writing practice thesis statements and body paragraphs concerning President Bush's post-9/11 address to the nation.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 9-17 in Unbroken by October 22.
Pre-AP English 9
Students wrote an in-class essay regarding the theme of To Kill a Mockingbird in class today.
Homework: Students need to study for the To Kill a Mockingbird unit test, which will be given on Friday, September 26.
Bible as Literature
Students spent time in class today working on their project that is due tomorrow. Afterwards, we finished studying the life of Abraham.
Students spent time in class today writing practice thesis statements and body paragraphs concerning President Bush's post-9/11 address to the nation.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 9-17 in Unbroken by October 22.
Pre-AP English 9
Students wrote an in-class essay regarding the theme of To Kill a Mockingbird in class today.
Homework: Students need to study for the To Kill a Mockingbird unit test, which will be given on Friday, September 26.
Bible as Literature
Students spent time in class today working on their project that is due tomorrow. Afterwards, we finished studying the life of Abraham.
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Wednesday, September 24
AP Language and Composition
Students took their first reading quiz on Unbroken in class today.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 9-17 in Unbroken by October 22.
Pre- AP English 9
We finished reading "The Scarlet Ibis" in class today and discussed how we would begin an essay describing the tone, imagery, and diction in the piece.
Homework: Students need to finish reading To Kill a Mockingbird by Friday, September 26. They also need to make sure to bring their books to class with them tomorrow!
Bible as Literature
Students watched a lecture on Canaanite / pre-Davidic Jerusalem in class today.
Students took their first reading quiz on Unbroken in class today.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 9-17 in Unbroken by October 22.
Pre- AP English 9
We finished reading "The Scarlet Ibis" in class today and discussed how we would begin an essay describing the tone, imagery, and diction in the piece.
Homework: Students need to finish reading To Kill a Mockingbird by Friday, September 26. They also need to make sure to bring their books to class with them tomorrow!
Bible as Literature
Students watched a lecture on Canaanite / pre-Davidic Jerusalem in class today.
Monday, September 22, 2014
Monday, September 22
AP Language and Composition
After taking their Word of the Day quiz, students debated about the merits of technology in the classroom.
Homework: Students need to finish reading chapters 1-8 in Unbroken by Wednesday, September 24, when they will be assessed on their reading of the biography.
Pre-AP English 9
After taking their Word of the Day quiz, students debated America's role in the Middle East.
Homework: Students need to finish reading To Kill a Mockingbird by Friday, September 26 when they will take the unit test on the novel.
Reading the Bible as Lit
We read through the account of "The Binding of Isaac" from Genesis 22 in class today, and we read through several pieces of more modern literature to see how the work is most often alluded to and interpreted by writers today.
After taking their Word of the Day quiz, students debated about the merits of technology in the classroom.
Homework: Students need to finish reading chapters 1-8 in Unbroken by Wednesday, September 24, when they will be assessed on their reading of the biography.
Pre-AP English 9
After taking their Word of the Day quiz, students debated America's role in the Middle East.
Homework: Students need to finish reading To Kill a Mockingbird by Friday, September 26 when they will take the unit test on the novel.
Reading the Bible as Lit
We read through the account of "The Binding of Isaac" from Genesis 22 in class today, and we read through several pieces of more modern literature to see how the work is most often alluded to and interpreted by writers today.
Saturday, September 20, 2014
Pre-AP English 9 Current Events Blog for Week of September 22
For this week's current events blog, you are going to be the researcher and reporter. In order to receive credit for this blog, you must follow the instructions explicitly and exactly.
You need to research various news websites and try to find a news story that relates to one of the following hot-button topics: the on-going fight between the Ukraine and Russia or the United States' on-going concerns with its Mexican borders.
After you have found your story, go to the comment section of this post (just like you always do) and paste the ENTIRE URL link to your story, along with a paragraph-long summary of your story. After you summarize your story, write a "debate-able" question that we discuss as a class next Monday.
Failure to abide by these specific instructions will result in no credit for your blog post. Happy researching!
You need to research various news websites and try to find a news story that relates to one of the following hot-button topics: the on-going fight between the Ukraine and Russia or the United States' on-going concerns with its Mexican borders.
After you have found your story, go to the comment section of this post (just like you always do) and paste the ENTIRE URL link to your story, along with a paragraph-long summary of your story. After you summarize your story, write a "debate-able" question that we discuss as a class next Monday.
Failure to abide by these specific instructions will result in no credit for your blog post. Happy researching!
AP Language and Composition Current Events Blog for Week of September 22
For this week's current events blog, you are going to be the researcher and reporter. In order to receive credit for this blog, you must follow the instructions explicitly and exactly.
You need to research various news websites and try to find a news story that relates to technology's impact on our everyday lives. The story should be at least somewhat controversial. In other words, if I were to choose your news story to debate about as a class, it should fit the bill well. (For instance, no one should post an article detailing the new iPhone 6.)
After you have found your story, go to the comment section of this post (just like you always do) and paste the ENTIRE URL link to your story, along with a paragraph-long summary of your story. After you summarize your story, write a "debate-able" question that we discuss as a class next Monday.
Failure to abide by these specific instructions will result in no credit for your blog post. Happy researching!
You need to research various news websites and try to find a news story that relates to technology's impact on our everyday lives. The story should be at least somewhat controversial. In other words, if I were to choose your news story to debate about as a class, it should fit the bill well. (For instance, no one should post an article detailing the new iPhone 6.)
After you have found your story, go to the comment section of this post (just like you always do) and paste the ENTIRE URL link to your story, along with a paragraph-long summary of your story. After you summarize your story, write a "debate-able" question that we discuss as a class next Monday.
Failure to abide by these specific instructions will result in no credit for your blog post. Happy researching!
Friday, September 19, 2014
Friday, September 19
AP Language and Composition
Students took time to analyze George Bush's post-9/11 speech in today's class.
Homework: Students need to study for their Word of the Day quiz which will be given on Monday, September 22. They also need to read chapters 1-8 in Unbroken by Wednesday, September 24.
Pre-AP English 9
We continued discussing tone and imagery in class today and began reading through James Hurst's "The Scarlet Ibis."
Homework: Students need to study for their Word of the Day quiz which will be given on Monday, September 22. They also need to read the rest of To Kill a Mockingbird by Friday, September 26.
Bible as Literature
Today, we discussed the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah and Abraham's test of faith.
Students took time to analyze George Bush's post-9/11 speech in today's class.
Homework: Students need to study for their Word of the Day quiz which will be given on Monday, September 22. They also need to read chapters 1-8 in Unbroken by Wednesday, September 24.
Pre-AP English 9
We continued discussing tone and imagery in class today and began reading through James Hurst's "The Scarlet Ibis."
Homework: Students need to study for their Word of the Day quiz which will be given on Monday, September 22. They also need to read the rest of To Kill a Mockingbird by Friday, September 26.
Bible as Literature
Today, we discussed the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah and Abraham's test of faith.
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Thursday, September 18
AP Language and Composition
Students partook in a grammar review in class today, having the opportunity to turn the review into extra credit.
Homework: Students need to finish reading chapters 1-8 in Unbroken by Wednesday, September 24. They also need to study for their Word of the Day quiz, which will be given on Monday, September 22.
Pre-AP English 9
In today's class we finished our discussion of the subject and object case of pronouns. We also began a discussion of tone and mood and how they are created by diction and imagery.
Homework: Students need to finish reading To Kill a Mockingbird by Friday, September 26. They also need to study for their Word of the Day quiz, which will be given on Monday, September 22.
Bible as Literature
We discussed Genesis 17-19 in class today.
Students partook in a grammar review in class today, having the opportunity to turn the review into extra credit.
Homework: Students need to finish reading chapters 1-8 in Unbroken by Wednesday, September 24. They also need to study for their Word of the Day quiz, which will be given on Monday, September 22.
Pre-AP English 9
In today's class we finished our discussion of the subject and object case of pronouns. We also began a discussion of tone and mood and how they are created by diction and imagery.
Homework: Students need to finish reading To Kill a Mockingbird by Friday, September 26. They also need to study for their Word of the Day quiz, which will be given on Monday, September 22.
Bible as Literature
We discussed Genesis 17-19 in class today.
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Tuesday, September 16
AP Language and Composition
In today's class, students began analyzing Martin Luther King, Jr.'s, "I Have a Dream" speech.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 1-8 in Unbroken by Wednesday, September 24.
Pre-AP English 9
After going over the last To Kill a Mockingbird test, students began a review activity for the different parts of speech.
Homework: Students need to finish reading the final chapters of To Kill a Mockingbird by Friday, September 26.
Bible as Literature
We began discussing the call of Abraham in today's class. This story can be found in Genesis 11-14.
In today's class, students began analyzing Martin Luther King, Jr.'s, "I Have a Dream" speech.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 1-8 in Unbroken by Wednesday, September 24.
Pre-AP English 9
After going over the last To Kill a Mockingbird test, students began a review activity for the different parts of speech.
Homework: Students need to finish reading the final chapters of To Kill a Mockingbird by Friday, September 26.
Bible as Literature
We began discussing the call of Abraham in today's class. This story can be found in Genesis 11-14.
Monday, September 15, 2014
Monday, September 15
AP Language and Composition
In today's class we debated the ethics of governmental monitoring and surveillance.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 1-8 in Unbroken by Wednesday, September 24.
NOTE: AP students will have their extra-credit movie session after school on Thursday, September 18. It will begin at 3:15 and end between 5:00 and 5:30. Students should plan on coming and staying for the entire session in order to receive their extra credit.
Pre-AP English 9
In today's class, we debated the feasibility of biased leadership.
Homework: Students need to read the rest of To Kill a Mockingbird by Friday, September 26.
Bible as Literature
After receiving the tests that they took last week, students learned about the Table of Nations and the Tower of Babel in Genesis 10 and 11.
In today's class we debated the ethics of governmental monitoring and surveillance.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 1-8 in Unbroken by Wednesday, September 24.
NOTE: AP students will have their extra-credit movie session after school on Thursday, September 18. It will begin at 3:15 and end between 5:00 and 5:30. Students should plan on coming and staying for the entire session in order to receive their extra credit.
Pre-AP English 9
In today's class, we debated the feasibility of biased leadership.
Homework: Students need to read the rest of To Kill a Mockingbird by Friday, September 26.
Bible as Literature
After receiving the tests that they took last week, students learned about the Table of Nations and the Tower of Babel in Genesis 10 and 11.
Sunday, September 14, 2014
Pre-AP English 9 Current Events Blog for Week of September 15
Read the following article:
Answer the following questions:
1. Why has John Kerry been in the Middle East for the past week?
2. Why are some countries in the Middle East hesitant about helping the US fight ISIS?
3. Why will President Obama not allow Syria to become our ally in fighting ISIS if one of ISIS's headquarters is in Syria?
4. How does Obama's pledge to fight ISIS go against his previously-published stance on fighting terrorism?
5. Who is Susan Rice? How does she describe the plan to combat ISIS?
6. In your opinion, what should America's course of action be when it comes to fighting ISIS in particular?
7. In your opinion, what should America's role be in the Middle East in general? There is so much fighting and violence there, should America be less involved or more involved in the everyday actions of the area, or is America currently involved as much as it should be?
AP Language and Composition Current Events Blog for Week of September 15
PLEASE NOTE: This is the AP LANG article. If you are in Pre-AP, then please complete the Pre-AP article.
Read the following articles:
http://eagnews.org/students-to-be-fingerprinted-to-monitor-their-diets/
http://eagnews.org/biometric-classroom-monitors-students-eye-movements-and-conversations/
Answer the following questions:
1.Where are authorities considering implementing a bio-metric system of paying for school lunches?
2. How much did the Puyallup School District pay for the vein-mapping technology? Why didn't it work in their schools?
3. Who is Sean Montgomery?
4. How does SensorStar Labs claim that the tracking system will help to improve classroom learning? Do you agree that it will help to improve teaching in the classroom?
5. How much improvement did Arizona schools see after the state spent $33 million on improved school technology?
6. Why was the Texas high school student suspended from school? Do you agree that she should have been suspended? Why or why not?
7. Technologically, how far should schools be able to go to improve classroom learning?
Read the following articles:
http://eagnews.org/students-to-be-fingerprinted-to-monitor-their-diets/
http://eagnews.org/biometric-classroom-monitors-students-eye-movements-and-conversations/
Answer the following questions:
1.Where are authorities considering implementing a bio-metric system of paying for school lunches?
2. How much did the Puyallup School District pay for the vein-mapping technology? Why didn't it work in their schools?
3. Who is Sean Montgomery?
4. How does SensorStar Labs claim that the tracking system will help to improve classroom learning? Do you agree that it will help to improve teaching in the classroom?
5. How much improvement did Arizona schools see after the state spent $33 million on improved school technology?
6. Why was the Texas high school student suspended from school? Do you agree that she should have been suspended? Why or why not?
7. Technologically, how far should schools be able to go to improve classroom learning?
Friday, September 12, 2014
Friday, September 12
AP Language and Composition
Students took time to cold-grade sample AP essays in class today, before peer-editing each others' essays.
Homework: Students need to revise and re-write their essays at home this weekend. They will be due at the first of class on Monday.
Pre-AP English 9
Students practiced sentence combining in class today. We also began discussing prejudice in leadership as a precursor to our current events debate on Monday.
Homework: Students can get a head start on finishing To Kill a Mockingbird this weekend if they want to; otherwise, students do not have any homework this weekend.
Reading the Bible as Literature
Students worked on being code-breakers in class today and had the chance to earn some extra credit.
Students took time to cold-grade sample AP essays in class today, before peer-editing each others' essays.
Homework: Students need to revise and re-write their essays at home this weekend. They will be due at the first of class on Monday.
Pre-AP English 9
Students practiced sentence combining in class today. We also began discussing prejudice in leadership as a precursor to our current events debate on Monday.
Homework: Students can get a head start on finishing To Kill a Mockingbird this weekend if they want to; otherwise, students do not have any homework this weekend.
Reading the Bible as Literature
Students worked on being code-breakers in class today and had the chance to earn some extra credit.
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Wednesday, September 10
AP Language and Composition
After taking the word of the day quiz, we spent time reviewing the speech from the opening of The Newsroom.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 1-8 in Unbroken by Wednesday, September 24.
Pre-AP English 9
After taking the word of the day quiz, we reviewed sentence structure and discussed major talking points in To Kill a Mockingbird.
Homework: Students need to study for the second TKAM test, which will be given tomorrow.
Bible as Literature
We finished our comparison of Deluge stories in class today. Afterwards, students finished a test review.
Homework: Students need to study for the test that will be given tomorrow. The test will cover Genesis 4-9, the Epic of Gilgamesh, and words of the day.
After taking the word of the day quiz, we spent time reviewing the speech from the opening of The Newsroom.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 1-8 in Unbroken by Wednesday, September 24.
Pre-AP English 9
After taking the word of the day quiz, we reviewed sentence structure and discussed major talking points in To Kill a Mockingbird.
Homework: Students need to study for the second TKAM test, which will be given tomorrow.
Bible as Literature
We finished our comparison of Deluge stories in class today. Afterwards, students finished a test review.
Homework: Students need to study for the test that will be given tomorrow. The test will cover Genesis 4-9, the Epic of Gilgamesh, and words of the day.
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Tuesday, September 9
AP Language and Composition
We had a current-events debate in class today regarding the ethics of bilingual education and the lack of an official language in America.
Homework: Students need to study for their Word of the Day quiz, which will be given tomorrow (Wednesday, September 10). They also need to read chapters 1-8 in Unbroken.
Pre-AP English 9
We finished talking about sentence structure and syntax in class today before starting to discuss some of the more poignant moments of To Kill a Mockingbird.
Homework: Students need to study for their Word of the Day quiz, which will be given tomorrow (Wednesday, September 10). They also need to read chapters 11-21 in To Kill a Mockingbird for the test that will be given on Thursday, September 11. The test will cover parts of speech and the action of these chapters in TKAM.
Bible as Literature
Students continued their comparison of the Biblical account of the Deluge with more modern renditions of the Deluge story.
We had a current-events debate in class today regarding the ethics of bilingual education and the lack of an official language in America.
Homework: Students need to study for their Word of the Day quiz, which will be given tomorrow (Wednesday, September 10). They also need to read chapters 1-8 in Unbroken.
Pre-AP English 9
We finished talking about sentence structure and syntax in class today before starting to discuss some of the more poignant moments of To Kill a Mockingbird.
Homework: Students need to study for their Word of the Day quiz, which will be given tomorrow (Wednesday, September 10). They also need to read chapters 11-21 in To Kill a Mockingbird for the test that will be given on Thursday, September 11. The test will cover parts of speech and the action of these chapters in TKAM.
Bible as Literature
Students continued their comparison of the Biblical account of the Deluge with more modern renditions of the Deluge story.
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Monday, September 8
AP Language and Current Events
Students analyzed a speech from the television series The Newsroom in class today. They need to finish their analysis and thesis statement tonight.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 1-8 in Unbroken by Wednesday, September 24. They also need to study for their word of the day quiz, which will be given on Wednesday, September 10.
Pre-AP English 9
We held a current events debate in class today about the importance, or non-importance, of online privacy and its relationship to the First Amendment's guarantee of free speech.
Homework: Students need to finish reading chapters 11-21 in To Kill a Mockingbird by Thursday, September 11. They also need to study for their word of the day quiz, which will be given on Wednesday, September 10.
Bible as Literature
In today's class, we began a comparison between the Biblical account of the Deluge and more modern accounts of the story.
Students analyzed a speech from the television series The Newsroom in class today. They need to finish their analysis and thesis statement tonight.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 1-8 in Unbroken by Wednesday, September 24. They also need to study for their word of the day quiz, which will be given on Wednesday, September 10.
Pre-AP English 9
We held a current events debate in class today about the importance, or non-importance, of online privacy and its relationship to the First Amendment's guarantee of free speech.
Homework: Students need to finish reading chapters 11-21 in To Kill a Mockingbird by Thursday, September 11. They also need to study for their word of the day quiz, which will be given on Wednesday, September 10.
Bible as Literature
In today's class, we began a comparison between the Biblical account of the Deluge and more modern accounts of the story.
Pre-AP English 9 Current Events Blog for Week of September 8
Read the following article:
http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/basketball/breaking-levenson-to-sell-interest-in-hawks/nhHZt/?icmp=ajc_internallink_textlink_homepage
After you have read the article, answer the following questions. PLEASE NOTE, your answer, if asked for, must be EXPLAINED. A simple "yes" or "no" answer is not sufficient reason for you to receive credit for this assignment.
1. Why is Levenson selling his part of the Atlanta Hawks Basketball team?
2. Who is Steve Koonin?
3. To what recent news story, involving the Los Angeles Clippers, is this story reminiscent?
4. When did Levenson send his email?
5. How is the NBA reacting to Levenson's decision to self-notify officials about his actions?
6. In the article, Levenson is quoted as saying, " My role as a leader is to challenge them [racial prejudices and biases], not to validate or accommodate those who might hold them." Do you agree with this statement? Is it a leader's responsibility to find and help eradicate prejudicial feelings among those he/she leads?
7. If the roles were reversed, and the leader is the one found to have racist leanings, should that leader be removed from his/her office? In other words, can a person have racial tendencies and still be a good leader?
http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/basketball/breaking-levenson-to-sell-interest-in-hawks/nhHZt/?icmp=ajc_internallink_textlink_homepage
After you have read the article, answer the following questions. PLEASE NOTE, your answer, if asked for, must be EXPLAINED. A simple "yes" or "no" answer is not sufficient reason for you to receive credit for this assignment.
1. Why is Levenson selling his part of the Atlanta Hawks Basketball team?
2. Who is Steve Koonin?
3. To what recent news story, involving the Los Angeles Clippers, is this story reminiscent?
4. When did Levenson send his email?
5. How is the NBA reacting to Levenson's decision to self-notify officials about his actions?
6. In the article, Levenson is quoted as saying, " My role as a leader is to challenge them [racial prejudices and biases], not to validate or accommodate those who might hold them." Do you agree with this statement? Is it a leader's responsibility to find and help eradicate prejudicial feelings among those he/she leads?
7. If the roles were reversed, and the leader is the one found to have racist leanings, should that leader be removed from his/her office? In other words, can a person have racial tendencies and still be a good leader?
AP Language and Composition Current Events Blog for Week of September 8
Benjamin Franklin once wrote a variant of the following quote: "Those who give up their liberty for more security deserve neither liberty nor security."
With this idea in mind, read the following article:
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/07/us/redactions-in-us-memo-leave-doubts-on-data-surveillance-program.html?_r=0
After you have read the article, answer the following questions. PLEASE NOTE, your answer, if asked for, must be EXPLAINED. A simple "yes" or "no" answer is not sufficient reason for you to receive credit for this assignment.
1. Define and describe Stellarwind.
2. What does the ACLU have to do with the Stellarwind program?
3. What does redacted mean?
4. What is FISA?
5. Who is Edward Snowden? What did he do? In your opinion, is he a criminal?
6. Most would agree that the government should be able to actively monitor the daily activity of those it considers to be suspects for terrorism, but does the government have the right to monitor your phone calls, emails, texts, and so on? What about your friends? Your parents?
With this idea in mind, read the following article:
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/07/us/redactions-in-us-memo-leave-doubts-on-data-surveillance-program.html?_r=0
After you have read the article, answer the following questions. PLEASE NOTE, your answer, if asked for, must be EXPLAINED. A simple "yes" or "no" answer is not sufficient reason for you to receive credit for this assignment.
1. Define and describe Stellarwind.
2. What does the ACLU have to do with the Stellarwind program?
3. What does redacted mean?
4. What is FISA?
5. Who is Edward Snowden? What did he do? In your opinion, is he a criminal?
6. Most would agree that the government should be able to actively monitor the daily activity of those it considers to be suspects for terrorism, but does the government have the right to monitor your phone calls, emails, texts, and so on? What about your friends? Your parents?
Friday, September 5, 2014
Friday, September 5
AP Language and Composition
Students checked over their analysis of V's speech from V for Vendetta, as well as their thesis statements that they wrote about it.
Homework: Students need to study their word of the day and begin reading chapters 1-8 in Unbroken.
Pre-AP English 9
We continued reviewing parts of speech today, playing a review game of prepositions. We also began discussing syntax.
Homework: Students need to study their words of the day and finish reading chapters 11-21 in To Kill a Mockingbird.
Bible as Literature
Today, we read through the Epic of Gilgamesh.
Students checked over their analysis of V's speech from V for Vendetta, as well as their thesis statements that they wrote about it.
Homework: Students need to study their word of the day and begin reading chapters 1-8 in Unbroken.
Pre-AP English 9
We continued reviewing parts of speech today, playing a review game of prepositions. We also began discussing syntax.
Homework: Students need to study their words of the day and finish reading chapters 11-21 in To Kill a Mockingbird.
Bible as Literature
Today, we read through the Epic of Gilgamesh.
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Thursday, September 4
AP Language and Composition
Students continued to practice rhetorical analysis in class today.
Homework: Students need to finish analyzing V's speech from V for Vendetta and write a thesis statement that makes an assertion about the rhetorical strategies that V uses to accomplish his purpose in giving the speech.
Also, students need to read chapters 1-8 in Unbroken by Wednesday, September 24.
Pre-AP English 9
We continued discussing and identifying parts of speech in today's class, using the opening paragraphs from To Kill a Mockingbird to identify the different parts of speech.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 11-21 in To Kill a Mockingbird by Thursday, September 11.
Bible as Literature
We finished reading through the Deluge account of Genesis 6-9 in class today.
Students continued to practice rhetorical analysis in class today.
Homework: Students need to finish analyzing V's speech from V for Vendetta and write a thesis statement that makes an assertion about the rhetorical strategies that V uses to accomplish his purpose in giving the speech.
Also, students need to read chapters 1-8 in Unbroken by Wednesday, September 24.
Pre-AP English 9
We continued discussing and identifying parts of speech in today's class, using the opening paragraphs from To Kill a Mockingbird to identify the different parts of speech.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 11-21 in To Kill a Mockingbird by Thursday, September 11.
Bible as Literature
We finished reading through the Deluge account of Genesis 6-9 in class today.
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Wednesday, September 3
AP Language and Composition
Students continued practicing rhetorical analysis in class today, as we collectively analyzed speeches from famous movies.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 1-8 in Unbroken by Wednesday, September 24.
Pre-AP English 9
We went over parts of speech in class today.
For extra help in identifying the parts of speech, click here.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 11-21 in To Kill a Mockingbird by September 11.
Bible as Literature
In today's class, we continued discussing the Deluge event in Genesis 6-8.
Students continued practicing rhetorical analysis in class today, as we collectively analyzed speeches from famous movies.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 1-8 in Unbroken by Wednesday, September 24.
Pre-AP English 9
We went over parts of speech in class today.
For extra help in identifying the parts of speech, click here.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 11-21 in To Kill a Mockingbird by September 11.
Bible as Literature
In today's class, we continued discussing the Deluge event in Genesis 6-8.
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Tuesday, September 2
AP Language and Composition
We continued practicing rhetorical analysis in today's class.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 1-8 in Unbroken by September 24.
Pre-AP English 9
We spent time going over the class's bibliographies from the presentations given last week and the tests that students took last Friday.
Homework: Students need to revise their bibliographies and turn them in tomorrow. They also need to read chapters 11-21 in To Kill a Mockingbird by Thursday, September 11.
Bible as Literature
We continued discussing the Deluge account of Genesis 6-8 in class today.
We continued practicing rhetorical analysis in today's class.
Homework: Students need to read chapters 1-8 in Unbroken by September 24.
Pre-AP English 9
We spent time going over the class's bibliographies from the presentations given last week and the tests that students took last Friday.
Homework: Students need to revise their bibliographies and turn them in tomorrow. They also need to read chapters 11-21 in To Kill a Mockingbird by Thursday, September 11.
Bible as Literature
We continued discussing the Deluge account of Genesis 6-8 in class today.
Monday, September 1, 2014
AP Language and Composition Current Events Blog for Week of September 1
Read the following news article:
http://www.fox23.com/news/news/local/schools-struggling-accomodate-hispanic-growth/ng7NB/
After you do this, answer the following questions: (KEEP ALL OF YOUR COMMENTS CLASSROOM-APPROPRIATE. IF YOU CAN'T SAY IT AT SCHOOL WITHOUT BEING REPRIMANDED, THEN DO NOT SAY IT HERE EITHER! CLASSROOM RULES STILL APPLY ON OUR CLASS BLOG!)
1. In what state does the story outlined in this article take place?
2. How many Spanish-speaking students does the school district estimate are attending its schools this year?
3. Why isn't it appropriate for older children to translate for their parents at the enrollment center?
4. Who is Bradley Eddy?
5. What evidence does the school system give to show their bilingual recruitment efforts are a success?
6. In your opinion, should a teacher be required to be bilingual, no matter what subject he/she may teach?
7. Currently, America does not have an official language, and in cases like this one, every effort is made to accommodate those who speak a different language. Should this be the case, or should those who are moving to this country be forced to learn and utilize English?
http://www.fox23.com/news/news/local/schools-struggling-accomodate-hispanic-growth/ng7NB/
After you do this, answer the following questions: (KEEP ALL OF YOUR COMMENTS CLASSROOM-APPROPRIATE. IF YOU CAN'T SAY IT AT SCHOOL WITHOUT BEING REPRIMANDED, THEN DO NOT SAY IT HERE EITHER! CLASSROOM RULES STILL APPLY ON OUR CLASS BLOG!)
1. In what state does the story outlined in this article take place?
2. How many Spanish-speaking students does the school district estimate are attending its schools this year?
3. Why isn't it appropriate for older children to translate for their parents at the enrollment center?
4. Who is Bradley Eddy?
5. What evidence does the school system give to show their bilingual recruitment efforts are a success?
6. In your opinion, should a teacher be required to be bilingual, no matter what subject he/she may teach?
7. Currently, America does not have an official language, and in cases like this one, every effort is made to accommodate those who speak a different language. Should this be the case, or should those who are moving to this country be forced to learn and utilize English?
Pre-AP English 9 Current Events Blog for Week of September 1
Read the following article:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-switch/wp/2014/08/22/anonymous-sharing-app-secret-isnt-so-anonymous-after-all/
After you do this, answer the following questions:
1. Who is Benjamin Caudill?
2. What is a "white hacker"?
3. In your opinion, is there such a thing as a "white hacker" or are all hackers the same?
4. Briefly explain the process by which Secret was hacked.
5. How much should people be able to post to any website anonymously? Should all content be monitored, or should people be able to post anything with an assurance that it can't be traced back to them? How important is online privacy?
Friday, August 29, 2014
Friday, August 29
AP Language and Composition
We rhetorically analyzed movie speeches in today's class after students received several graded items back.
Homework: Students need to obtain their copy of Unbroken by Tuesday, Sept. 2.
Pre-AP English 9
Students took their first To Kill a Mockingbird test in class today.
No homework! Enjoy your Labor Day!!
Bible as Literature
Students finished presenting their projects in class today.
We rhetorically analyzed movie speeches in today's class after students received several graded items back.
Homework: Students need to obtain their copy of Unbroken by Tuesday, Sept. 2.
Pre-AP English 9
Students took their first To Kill a Mockingbird test in class today.
No homework! Enjoy your Labor Day!!
Bible as Literature
Students finished presenting their projects in class today.
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Thursday, August 28
AP Language and Composition
We played Taboo in today's class as a review for the rhetorical terms and strategies that we've been discussing.
Homework: Students need to obtain their copy of Unbroken by September 2.
Pre-AP English 9
We began to discuss the symbolism and allusion of To Kill a Mockingbird in class today, as we learned about Harper Lee's Maycomb Economy.
Homework: Students need to finish reading chapters 1-10 in To Kill a Mockingbird and look over their classmates' PowerPoints for the test that will be given tomorrow (Friday, August 29).
Bible as Literature
Students began presenting their projects in class today.
We played Taboo in today's class as a review for the rhetorical terms and strategies that we've been discussing.
Homework: Students need to obtain their copy of Unbroken by September 2.
Pre-AP English 9
We began to discuss the symbolism and allusion of To Kill a Mockingbird in class today, as we learned about Harper Lee's Maycomb Economy.
Homework: Students need to finish reading chapters 1-10 in To Kill a Mockingbird and look over their classmates' PowerPoints for the test that will be given tomorrow (Friday, August 29).
Bible as Literature
Students began presenting their projects in class today.
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Ninth Grade Research PowerPoints about the Civil Rights Movements
Here is a list of the research topics and the PowerPoint presentations that the students created (click on the title to open the presentation). Students should look over these links to help them to prepare for the test which will be given on Friday, August 29.
The Scottsboro Boys
The KKK
Malcolm X
Plessy v Ferguson and Brown v Board of Education
Lynch Mobs and the "Jena Six"
Harper Lee's publishing of To Kill a Mockingbird
The life and murder of Emmett Till
The Great Depression and the New Deal
The Scottsboro Boys
The KKK
Malcolm X
Plessy v Ferguson and Brown v Board of Education
Lynch Mobs and the "Jena Six"
Harper Lee's publishing of To Kill a Mockingbird
The life and murder of Emmett Till
The Great Depression and the New Deal
Wednesday, August 27
AP Language and Composition
Because the college football season begins tomorrow (the SEC at least), we spent time in class today listening to and rhetorically analyzing famous locker-room speeches.
Homework: Students need to obtain their copy of Unbroken by September 2.
Pre-AP English 9
Students continued presenting their research in class today.
Homework: Students need to finish reading chapters 1-10 in To Kill a Mockingbird. They also need to look over their notes from their classmates' presentations. They will have a test on both of these on Friday, August 29.
Bible as Literature
We focused on the story of Noah in today's class, and began a discussion of deluge myths from around the world.
Because the college football season begins tomorrow (the SEC at least), we spent time in class today listening to and rhetorically analyzing famous locker-room speeches.
Homework: Students need to obtain their copy of Unbroken by September 2.
Pre-AP English 9
Students continued presenting their research in class today.
Homework: Students need to finish reading chapters 1-10 in To Kill a Mockingbird. They also need to look over their notes from their classmates' presentations. They will have a test on both of these on Friday, August 29.
Bible as Literature
We focused on the story of Noah in today's class, and began a discussion of deluge myths from around the world.
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Tuesday, August 26
AP Language and Composition
Mrs. Jemison, the junior counselor, came to speak to all of the AP classes today about decisions that they will need to make in the near future concerning colleges, scholarships, etc. Mrs. Jemison is a fantastic resource for those students who would like to go ahead and start their college application process (which I would suggest all of my students begin to do).
Homework: Students need to obtain their copy of Unbroken. We will begin reading it on September 2.
Pre-AP English 9
Students began presenting their research projects in class today.
Homework: Students need to finish reading chapters 1-10 of To Kill a Mockingbird by Friday, August 29.
Bible as Literature
We studied through Genesis 6 and the story of Noah today. We also began discussing the Epic of Gilgamesh as a segue into the motif of the deluge found throughout several different ancient societies.
Mrs. Jemison, the junior counselor, came to speak to all of the AP classes today about decisions that they will need to make in the near future concerning colleges, scholarships, etc. Mrs. Jemison is a fantastic resource for those students who would like to go ahead and start their college application process (which I would suggest all of my students begin to do).
Homework: Students need to obtain their copy of Unbroken. We will begin reading it on September 2.
Pre-AP English 9
Students began presenting their research projects in class today.
Homework: Students need to finish reading chapters 1-10 of To Kill a Mockingbird by Friday, August 29.
Bible as Literature
We studied through Genesis 6 and the story of Noah today. We also began discussing the Epic of Gilgamesh as a segue into the motif of the deluge found throughout several different ancient societies.
Monday, August 25
AP Language and Composition
Students had a current events debate today, debating the ethics of alternative power sources and medical issues.
Homework: Students need to buy a copy of Unbroken. We will begin reading it on September 2.
Pre-AP English 9
After learning how to tie a necktie, students finished their final day of research in the library.
Homework: Students need to be reading chapters 1-10 in To Kill a Mockingbird. They also need to finish their research presentations, as they will begin tomorrow.
Bible as Literature
We studied through the story of Cain and Abel in class today.
Students had a current events debate today, debating the ethics of alternative power sources and medical issues.
Homework: Students need to buy a copy of Unbroken. We will begin reading it on September 2.
Pre-AP English 9
After learning how to tie a necktie, students finished their final day of research in the library.
Homework: Students need to be reading chapters 1-10 in To Kill a Mockingbird. They also need to finish their research presentations, as they will begin tomorrow.
Bible as Literature
We studied through the story of Cain and Abel in class today.
Sunday, August 24, 2014
Pre-AP English 9 Current Events Blog for Week of August 25
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE 9TH GRADE NEWS ARTICLE!!!
Read the following news article:
http://www.fox23.com/news/news/local/schools-struggling-accomodate-hispanic-growth/ng7NB/
After you do this, answer the following questions: (KEEP ALL OF YOUR COMMENTS CLASSROOM-APPROPRIATE. IF YOU CAN'T SAY IT AT SCHOOL WITHOUT BEING REPRIMANDED, THEN DO NOT SAY IT HERE EITHER! CLASSROOM RULES STILL APPLY ON OUR CLASS BLOG!)
1. In what state does the story outlined in this article take place?
2. How many Spanish-speaking students does the school district estimate are attending its schools this year?
3. Why isn't it appropriate for older children to translate for their parents at the enrollment center?
4. Who is Bradley Eddy?
5. What evidence does the school system give to show their bilingual recruitment efforts are a success?
6. In your opinion, should a teacher be required to be bilingual, no matter what subject he/she may teach?
7. Currently, America does not have an official language, and in cases like this one, every effort is made to accommodate those who speak a different language. Should this be the case, or should those who are moving to this country be forced to learn and utilize English?
Read the following news article:
http://www.fox23.com/news/news/local/schools-struggling-accomodate-hispanic-growth/ng7NB/
After you do this, answer the following questions: (KEEP ALL OF YOUR COMMENTS CLASSROOM-APPROPRIATE. IF YOU CAN'T SAY IT AT SCHOOL WITHOUT BEING REPRIMANDED, THEN DO NOT SAY IT HERE EITHER! CLASSROOM RULES STILL APPLY ON OUR CLASS BLOG!)
1. In what state does the story outlined in this article take place?
2. How many Spanish-speaking students does the school district estimate are attending its schools this year?
3. Why isn't it appropriate for older children to translate for their parents at the enrollment center?
4. Who is Bradley Eddy?
5. What evidence does the school system give to show their bilingual recruitment efforts are a success?
6. In your opinion, should a teacher be required to be bilingual, no matter what subject he/she may teach?
7. Currently, America does not have an official language, and in cases like this one, every effort is made to accommodate those who speak a different language. Should this be the case, or should those who are moving to this country be forced to learn and utilize English?
AP Language and Composition Current Events Blog for Week of August 25
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE 11th GRADE ARTICLE!!
Read the following article:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-switch/wp/2014/08/22/anonymous-sharing-app-secret-isnt-so-anonymous-after-all/
After you do this, answer the following questions:
1. Who is Benjamin Caudill?
2. What is a "white hacker"?
3. In your opinion, is there such a thing as a "white hacker" or are all hackers the same?
4. Briefly explain the process by which Secret was hacked.
5. How much should people be able to post to any website anonymously? Should all content be monitored, or should people be able to post anything with an assurance that it can't be traced back to them? How important is online privacy?
Read the following article:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-switch/wp/2014/08/22/anonymous-sharing-app-secret-isnt-so-anonymous-after-all/
After you do this, answer the following questions:
1. Who is Benjamin Caudill?
2. What is a "white hacker"?
3. In your opinion, is there such a thing as a "white hacker" or are all hackers the same?
4. Briefly explain the process by which Secret was hacked.
5. How much should people be able to post to any website anonymously? Should all content be monitored, or should people be able to post anything with an assurance that it can't be traced back to them? How important is online privacy?
Friday, August 22, 2014
Friday, August 22
AP Language and Composition
Students took their word of the day quiz today before practicing using the rhetorical devices that we have been studying.
Homework: Students need to obtain their copy of Lauren Hillebrand's Unbroken. We will begin reading this on Tuesday, September 2.
Pre-AP English 9
Students continued their research in the library today.
Homework: Students need to be reading chapters 1-10 in To Kill a Mockingbird. We will have a reading quiz on Friday, August 29. They also need to work on their research presentation, which will begin on Tuesday, August 26. Finally, all the guys in the class need to bring a necktie with them on Monday.
Bible as Literature
Students took a test on the class introductory material and opening chapters of the Bible.
Students took their word of the day quiz today before practicing using the rhetorical devices that we have been studying.
Homework: Students need to obtain their copy of Lauren Hillebrand's Unbroken. We will begin reading this on Tuesday, September 2.
Pre-AP English 9
Students continued their research in the library today.
Homework: Students need to be reading chapters 1-10 in To Kill a Mockingbird. We will have a reading quiz on Friday, August 29. They also need to work on their research presentation, which will begin on Tuesday, August 26. Finally, all the guys in the class need to bring a necktie with them on Monday.
Bible as Literature
Students took a test on the class introductory material and opening chapters of the Bible.
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Thursday, August 21
AP Language and Composition
We finished discussing rhetorical strategies and rhetorical appeal in class today, and we began practicing identification of these strategies in actual writing.
Homework: Students need to study for their WOD quiz, which will be given tomorrow. They also need to obtain their copy of Unbroken, which we will begin reading on Tuesday, September 2.
Pre-AP English 9
Students continued their research in the library today.
Homework: Students need to study for their WOD quiz, which will be given tomorrow. They also need to be reading chapters 1-10 in To Kill a Mockingbird, which will be due on Thursday, August 28.
Reading the Bible as Literature
In class today, we read a passage from John Milton's Paradise Lost. We then did a quick review activity for tomorrow's test.
Homework: Students need to study for the test that will be administered tomorrow. The test will cover words of the day, the PowerPoints we have gone over in class, and the action and notes from Genesis 1-3.
We finished discussing rhetorical strategies and rhetorical appeal in class today, and we began practicing identification of these strategies in actual writing.
Homework: Students need to study for their WOD quiz, which will be given tomorrow. They also need to obtain their copy of Unbroken, which we will begin reading on Tuesday, September 2.
Pre-AP English 9
Students continued their research in the library today.
Homework: Students need to study for their WOD quiz, which will be given tomorrow. They also need to be reading chapters 1-10 in To Kill a Mockingbird, which will be due on Thursday, August 28.
Reading the Bible as Literature
In class today, we read a passage from John Milton's Paradise Lost. We then did a quick review activity for tomorrow's test.
Homework: Students need to study for the test that will be administered tomorrow. The test will cover words of the day, the PowerPoints we have gone over in class, and the action and notes from Genesis 1-3.
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Wednesday, August 20
AP Language and Composition
We continued discussing rhetorical devices and strategies in class today, and we will begin putting them into practice tomorrow!
Homework: Students need to study for their WOD quiz, which will be given Friday. They also need to obtain their copy of Lauren Hillebrand's Unbroken. We will begin reading it on Tuesday, September 2.
Pre-AP English 9
Students continued their research in the library today.
Homework: Students need to study for their WOD quiz, which will be given Friday. They also need to read chapters 1-10 in To Kill a Mockinbgbird by Wednesday, September 27.
Reading the Bible as Literature
Today, we analyzed art and poetry that alludes to the Biblical Creation account and the Fall of man.
Homework: Students need to study for the their first content test that will be given on Friday. It will cover everything we have gone over in class thus far (all PowerPoints, class notes, words of the day, and the action of Genesis 1-3.)
We continued discussing rhetorical devices and strategies in class today, and we will begin putting them into practice tomorrow!
Homework: Students need to study for their WOD quiz, which will be given Friday. They also need to obtain their copy of Lauren Hillebrand's Unbroken. We will begin reading it on Tuesday, September 2.
Pre-AP English 9
Students continued their research in the library today.
Homework: Students need to study for their WOD quiz, which will be given Friday. They also need to read chapters 1-10 in To Kill a Mockinbgbird by Wednesday, September 27.
Reading the Bible as Literature
Today, we analyzed art and poetry that alludes to the Biblical Creation account and the Fall of man.
Homework: Students need to study for the their first content test that will be given on Friday. It will cover everything we have gone over in class thus far (all PowerPoints, class notes, words of the day, and the action of Genesis 1-3.)
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Tuesday, August 19
AP Language and Composition
We continued discussing rhetorical strategies and devices in class today.
Homework: Students need to obtain their copy of Lauren Hillebrand's Unbroken. We will begin reading it on Monday, September 1. Students should also be studying for their word of the day quiz, which will be administered on Friday, August 22.
Pre-AP English 9
Students began researching their Civil Rights project in the library today.
Homework: Students should be reading the first ten chapters of To Kill a Mockingbird. They should be read by Wednesday, August 27. Students should also be studying for their word of the day quiz, which will be administered on Friday, August 22.
Bible as Literature
We continued reading out of Genesis today, covering the creation of man in Genesis 2 and the fall of man in Genesis 3.
Homework: Students need to study for their test that will be administered on Friday, August 22. The test will cover everything we have done in class thusfar.
We continued discussing rhetorical strategies and devices in class today.
Homework: Students need to obtain their copy of Lauren Hillebrand's Unbroken. We will begin reading it on Monday, September 1. Students should also be studying for their word of the day quiz, which will be administered on Friday, August 22.
Pre-AP English 9
Students began researching their Civil Rights project in the library today.
Homework: Students should be reading the first ten chapters of To Kill a Mockingbird. They should be read by Wednesday, August 27. Students should also be studying for their word of the day quiz, which will be administered on Friday, August 22.
Bible as Literature
We continued reading out of Genesis today, covering the creation of man in Genesis 2 and the fall of man in Genesis 3.
Homework: Students need to study for their test that will be administered on Friday, August 22. The test will cover everything we have done in class thusfar.
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