Wednesday, June 10, 2009

June 10

Final project due tomorrow!

Here is one of the last classworks we will have: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dfrxjvg8_278bbfdccp

It is a question sheet about all of the different sources you have been exposed to and how they have affected your view about mental illness.

We will be watching a show called Mental today.

Monday, June 1, 2009

June 1

Here is the work from Friday (I was absent): http://docs.google.com/View?id=dfrxjvg8_24fwvdvths

We will be watching Fight Club today and tomorrow. Here is the work for the movie: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dfrxjvg8_25g2xr2bg5

Friday, May 22, 2009

May 22

Final quiz today! Please remember to study. We will also be making up work for the remainder of the class period.

Next week we will begin work on our final project.

Have a nice and safe Memorial Day weekend!

Thursday, May 21, 2009

May 21

What types of connections can we make when we read literature?

Aim: How can we interact with the characters in our books?

Do Now: What do you think Zach looks like? What about Alan and Joey?

Classwork for today: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfrxjvg8_23csccgsd2

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

May 20th

Essential Question: What types of connections can we make when we read literature?
Aim: How can we interact with the characters in our books?
Do Now: Who is your favorite character in this book and why?

Classwork: Write a letter to one of the characters in the book Inside Out. In this letter, express how you feel about their actions and why, what you think they should have done differently, and what you hope for them in the future. You might want to consider giving them some advice as well as offering them some sort of alternative for the actions they chose to take. This letter is due at the end of the class period. Be sure to include the proper format for a letter including a heading and salutation. The letter itself should be a minimum of three paragraphs.

May 19th

We are finishing our book today!

EQ: How can we connect with a character?
Aim: What would we do in Zach's situation?

Do Now: Was it a good idea for the boys to try and sneak out the back? Why?

Classwork/Homework. Write a one page response to the end of the book. Why do you think the author ended the book this way? Was it effective?

Monday, May 18, 2009

May 18th

EQ: How can we connect to a character?
Aim: What would we do in Zach's position?
Do Now: Zach has an illness in his brain, write about an injury or illness that you once had.