I love epiphanies. They don't come all that often, but when they do it's just such fun! And my huge "we can make E3H anything we want" epiphany might turn out to be extremely fun...depending on where we take it. So spend some time this weekend and really brainstorm: you know what we have to do, what we have to cover, etc. But within that framework, what have you never been able to do in an English class here because the class has simply been too large to make it work? Or what are the most important things that we could do in class to make it utterly fantastic for you?
With so few students, I see no reason that we should not be able to re-invent this class to give everyone the best possible experience that he or she can have. And here's a challenge to work with: I see no reason why everyone in these small sections should not go into December with the opportunity to get an A in this class. Everyone. (Why not???) :-)
And while we're at it... the E2H section is not particularly large either, so why should anyone in there struggle? Reminder: If you ever need assistance, see me right away!!! Don't let things hang until they get so bad that you feel overwhelmed; just come in and talk, or send an email. I promise: I don't bite. (And even if I did, I'm up to date on my rabies shots.)
HW:
In CW, we concluded our discussions of how to take a character from initial conception to story. Your assignment this weekend: begin to do so. Specifically: Write the first couple of pages of your story, and then rewrite it in a completely different point of view. Remember that this involves more than merely changing the pronouns.
In E3H, we discussed a couple of the Ch 6 poems and I said that I'd have you write an essay over the weekend. You may do so if you choose. The topic of the essay is figurative language in poetry, and you may create your own thesis based on any of the poems we have read other than those we specifically discussed in class. Alternatively, you may discuss this topic on the now-open Figurative Language child board in the Poetry section. Such conversation should not be a "chat"; it should be substantive analysis with peer response. Requirements: The essay alternative should again be about 500 words. The board conversation alternative should encompass at least four posts made at varying times whose substance would be equivalent to an essay of that length.
In E2H, we finished up the "Civil Disobedience" conversation and explained this weekend's essay, the specific assignment for which can be found in last night's post. (See below or, if it was bumped, in the archive on the left.)
have a great weekend!!!
J: #16 Music: Sixteen--The Indelicates; Silly 70's: You're Sixteen--Ringo Starr, Me and You and a Dog Named Boo--Lobo
It's good to know that our Commander in Chief has at least one thing down pat: his smile is the most consistent thing in the known universe:
Today's Missed Conferences: Emma F, Neil P, Katie M, Laura C, Max B, Alex M
Monday's Conferences: Kara Z, Johnny P, Megan W, Julia S
With so few students, I see no reason that we should not be able to re-invent this class to give everyone the best possible experience that he or she can have. And here's a challenge to work with: I see no reason why everyone in these small sections should not go into December with the opportunity to get an A in this class. Everyone. (Why not???) :-)
And while we're at it... the E2H section is not particularly large either, so why should anyone in there struggle? Reminder: If you ever need assistance, see me right away!!! Don't let things hang until they get so bad that you feel overwhelmed; just come in and talk, or send an email. I promise: I don't bite. (And even if I did, I'm up to date on my rabies shots.)
HW:
In CW, we concluded our discussions of how to take a character from initial conception to story. Your assignment this weekend: begin to do so. Specifically: Write the first couple of pages of your story, and then rewrite it in a completely different point of view. Remember that this involves more than merely changing the pronouns.
In E3H, we discussed a couple of the Ch 6 poems and I said that I'd have you write an essay over the weekend. You may do so if you choose. The topic of the essay is figurative language in poetry, and you may create your own thesis based on any of the poems we have read other than those we specifically discussed in class. Alternatively, you may discuss this topic on the now-open Figurative Language child board in the Poetry section. Such conversation should not be a "chat"; it should be substantive analysis with peer response. Requirements: The essay alternative should again be about 500 words. The board conversation alternative should encompass at least four posts made at varying times whose substance would be equivalent to an essay of that length.
In E2H, we finished up the "Civil Disobedience" conversation and explained this weekend's essay, the specific assignment for which can be found in last night's post. (See below or, if it was bumped, in the archive on the left.)
have a great weekend!!!
J: #16 Music: Sixteen--The Indelicates; Silly 70's: You're Sixteen--Ringo Starr, Me and You and a Dog Named Boo--Lobo
It's good to know that our Commander in Chief has at least one thing down pat: his smile is the most consistent thing in the known universe:
Barack Obama's amazingly consistent smile from Eric Spiegelman on Vimeo.
Today's Missed Conferences: Emma F, Neil P, Katie M, Laura C, Max B, Alex M
Monday's Conferences: Kara Z, Johnny P, Megan W, Julia S
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