Good afternoon, all. Congratulations on completing the first semester of the school year--only one school day left to the marking period.
For this week's blog post, please reflect on your performance in class, over the past six weeks and over the course of the semester. Consider both your academic performance and your behavior in class. What did you do well? What areas might need some improvement? Did your performance reflect your best efforts? And finally, what goal might you create for yourself, to accomplish during the spring semester?
Your comments will count as the final homework assignment for the semester.
PLEASE DO NOT FORGET THAT YOU ARE REQUIRED TO HAND IN ANY AND ALL MISSING CLASSWORK AND HOMEWORK BY MONDAY, JANUARY 24TH, IN ORDER FOR IT TO BE REFLECTED IN YOUR REPORT CARD GRADE.
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Friday, January 21, 2011
Periods 1 & 2, Post 18: Final Marking Period Reflections
Hello, everyone!! Congratulations on making it to the end of the first semester--only one school day left.
For this week's blog post, please reflect on your performance in class, over the past six weeks and over the entire semester. Consider both your academic performance and your behavior in class. What did you do well? What might you need to improve? Did your performance reflect your best efforts? And finally, what goal might you create for yourself, to accomplish during the spring semester?
Your comments will count as the final homework assignment for the fall semester.
DO NOT FORGET THAT YOU ARE REQUIRED TO HAND IN ANY AND ALL MISSING WORK BY MONDAY, IN ORDER FOR THE ASSIGNMENTS TO BE REFLECTED IN YOUR REPORT CARD GRADE.
For this week's blog post, please reflect on your performance in class, over the past six weeks and over the entire semester. Consider both your academic performance and your behavior in class. What did you do well? What might you need to improve? Did your performance reflect your best efforts? And finally, what goal might you create for yourself, to accomplish during the spring semester?
Your comments will count as the final homework assignment for the fall semester.
DO NOT FORGET THAT YOU ARE REQUIRED TO HAND IN ANY AND ALL MISSING WORK BY MONDAY, IN ORDER FOR THE ASSIGNMENTS TO BE REFLECTED IN YOUR REPORT CARD GRADE.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Periods 6 & 7, Post 17: "The Veil"
Hi, guys. I know that this has been an "off" week for many reasons, but don't let that distract you academically!!
In the first chapter of Persepolis, Marjane Satrapi depicts demonstrators protesting both for and against a law mandating that all women in Iran wear veils; those who support the law cheer, "The veil!" while those against it cheer, "Freedom!" Why do you think this is? Why might some Muslim women support wearing veils, while others do not? And finally, what is the "separation of church and state"?
Your comments will count as a homework assignment for the third marking period of the semester.
In the first chapter of Persepolis, Marjane Satrapi depicts demonstrators protesting both for and against a law mandating that all women in Iran wear veils; those who support the law cheer, "The veil!" while those against it cheer, "Freedom!" Why do you think this is? Why might some Muslim women support wearing veils, while others do not? And finally, what is the "separation of church and state"?
Your comments will count as a homework assignment for the third marking period of the semester.
Periods 1 & 2, Post 17: "The Veil"
Hi, everyone!! I know that this has been an "off" week for various reasons, but let's not let that derail us academically!!
In the first chapter of Persepolis, by Marjane Satrapi, we see demonstrators protesting both for and against a law mandating that all women in Iran wear veils; those who support the law cheer, "The veil!" while those against it cheer, "Freedom!" Why do you think this is? Why might some Muslim women support wearing veils, while others do not? And finally, what is the "separation of church and state"?
Your comments will count as a homework assignment for the third marking period of the semester.
In the first chapter of Persepolis, by Marjane Satrapi, we see demonstrators protesting both for and against a law mandating that all women in Iran wear veils; those who support the law cheer, "The veil!" while those against it cheer, "Freedom!" Why do you think this is? Why might some Muslim women support wearing veils, while others do not? And finally, what is the "separation of church and state"?
Your comments will count as a homework assignment for the third marking period of the semester.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Periods 6 & 7, Post 16: Memoir vs. Autobiography
Hi, guys. Great job on your mock-trials for The Bluest Eye!! It was great to see you all so involved. We've made it through our first week back from vacation--no small feat, in my opinion!! ;-)
This week, we've started reading Persepolis, by Marjane Satrapi. For this week's post, I would like you to tell me what the definition of a memoir is, and how it differs from that of an autobiography. Then, tell me what topic you have chosen for your unit projects, your personal memoirs.
Your comments will count as a homework assignment for the third marking period of the semester.
This week, we've started reading Persepolis, by Marjane Satrapi. For this week's post, I would like you to tell me what the definition of a memoir is, and how it differs from that of an autobiography. Then, tell me what topic you have chosen for your unit projects, your personal memoirs.
Your comments will count as a homework assignment for the third marking period of the semester.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Periods 1 & 2, Post 16: Memoir vs. Autobiography
Hey, everyone. You did well on your mock-trial for The Bluest Eye; it was great to see how "into it" everyone was. :-) We've made it through our first week back from vacation--no small feat, in my opinion!! ;-)
This week, we've started reading Persepolis, by Marjane Satrapi. For this week's post, I would like you to tell me what the definition of a memoir is, and how it differs from that of an autobiography. Then, tell me what topic you have chosen for your unit projects, your personal memoirs.
Your comments will count as a homework assignment for the third marking period of the semester.
This week, we've started reading Persepolis, by Marjane Satrapi. For this week's post, I would like you to tell me what the definition of a memoir is, and how it differs from that of an autobiography. Then, tell me what topic you have chosen for your unit projects, your personal memoirs.
Your comments will count as a homework assignment for the third marking period of the semester.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Periods 6 & 7, Post 15: A True Resolution?
Well, we've accomplished two things this week, of which we should be proud: we have finished reading Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye, and we've made it to Christmas break!!
Several of you expressed dissatisfaction at the ending of The Bluest Eye, the conclusion of which leaves Pecola crazy and cast out of "civilized" society. My question to you is: why do you dislike the book's conclusion so strongly? What is the definition of a book's "resolution," in literary terms? What makes this novel's resolution so unsatisfactory? Is there anything that could have made the conclusion better?
Your comment will count as a homework assignment for the third marking period of the semester.
Enjoy your vacation from school, and have a safe and happy holiday season. Don't forget about your homework!! :-)
Several of you expressed dissatisfaction at the ending of The Bluest Eye, the conclusion of which leaves Pecola crazy and cast out of "civilized" society. My question to you is: why do you dislike the book's conclusion so strongly? What is the definition of a book's "resolution," in literary terms? What makes this novel's resolution so unsatisfactory? Is there anything that could have made the conclusion better?
Your comment will count as a homework assignment for the third marking period of the semester.
Enjoy your vacation from school, and have a safe and happy holiday season. Don't forget about your homework!! :-)
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Periods 1 & 2, Post 15: A True Resolution?
Well, we've accomplished two things this week, of which we should be proud: we have finished reading Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye, and we've made it to Christmas break!!
Several of you expressed dissatisfaction at the ending of The Bluest Eye, the conclusion of which leaves Pecola crazy and cast out of "civilized" society. My question to you is: why do you dislike the book's conclusion so strongly? What is the definition of a book's "resolution," in literary terms? What makes this novel's resolution so unsatisfactory? Is there anything that could have made the conclusion better?
Your comment will count as a homework assignment for the third marking period.
Enjoy your vacation from school, and have a safe and happy holiday. Don't forget about your homework!! :-)
Several of you expressed dissatisfaction at the ending of The Bluest Eye, the conclusion of which leaves Pecola crazy and cast out of "civilized" society. My question to you is: why do you dislike the book's conclusion so strongly? What is the definition of a book's "resolution," in literary terms? What makes this novel's resolution so unsatisfactory? Is there anything that could have made the conclusion better?
Your comment will count as a homework assignment for the third marking period.
Enjoy your vacation from school, and have a safe and happy holiday. Don't forget about your homework!! :-)
Friday, December 17, 2010
Periods 6 & 7: The Effect of Previous Experience on Current Behavior
This week in The Bluest Eye, we've read how Pauline's and Cholly's respective experiences, as children and young adults, have helped to shape their adult personalities; the hardships they've endured have disillusioned and disheartened them, so that Pecola and Sammy bear the brunt of their bitterness and resentment.
This week, I'd like you to consider how, and why, past experiences have such a profound influence on your current beliefs and behavior. Describe one childhood experience that has shaped how you feel, what you think, or how you act. Explain why the event has had such a significant impact on you. How has this experience changed you?
Your response will count as a homework assignment for the third marking period.
This week, I'd like you to consider how, and why, past experiences have such a profound influence on your current beliefs and behavior. Describe one childhood experience that has shaped how you feel, what you think, or how you act. Explain why the event has had such a significant impact on you. How has this experience changed you?
Your response will count as a homework assignment for the third marking period.
Periods 1 & 2, Post 14: The Effect of Previous Experience on Current Behavior
This week in The Bluest Eye, we've read how Pauline's and Cholly's respective experiences, as children and adolescents, have helped to shape their adult personalities; the hardships they've endured have disillusioned and disheartened them, so that Pecola and Sammy bear the brunt of their bitterness and resentment.
This week, I'd like you to consider how, and why, past experiences have such a profound influence on your current beliefs and behavior. Describe one childhood experience that has shaped how you feel, what you think, or how you act. Explain why the event has had such a significant impact on you. How has this experience changed you?
Your response will count as a homework assignment for the third marking period.
This week, I'd like you to consider how, and why, past experiences have such a profound influence on your current beliefs and behavior. Describe one childhood experience that has shaped how you feel, what you think, or how you act. Explain why the event has had such a significant impact on you. How has this experience changed you?
Your response will count as a homework assignment for the third marking period.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Periods 6 & 7, Post 13: Gender Inequality Regarding Civil Rights
Over the past couple of weeks, we've discussed how the molestation of Claudia's sister, Frieda, at the hands of Mr. Henry foreshadows Pecola's rape by her father in
The Bluest Eye.
For this post, I want to focus on Ms. Dunion's concern that Frieda might be "ruined," as a result of being molested. What does "being ruined" mean? What does this reaction foreshadow for Pecola in the future of the story? And lastly, should this be the primary concern after a young girl is molested? How is there a double standard today, when it comes to sex and people's power over their own bodies?
Your comments will count as a homework assignment for the third marking period.
The Bluest Eye.
For this post, I want to focus on Ms. Dunion's concern that Frieda might be "ruined," as a result of being molested. What does "being ruined" mean? What does this reaction foreshadow for Pecola in the future of the story? And lastly, should this be the primary concern after a young girl is molested? How is there a double standard today, when it comes to sex and people's power over their own bodies?
Your comments will count as a homework assignment for the third marking period.
Periods 1 & 2, Post 13: Gender Inequality Regarding Civil Rights
Over the past couple of weeks, we've discussed how the molestation of Claudia's sister, Frieda, at the hands of Mr. Henry foreshadows Pecola's rape by her father in
The Bluest Eye.
For this post, I want to focus on Ms. Dunion's concern that Frieda might be "ruined," as a result of being molested. What does "being ruined" mean? What does this reaction foreshadow for Pecola in the future of the story? And lastly, should this be the primary concern after a young girl is molested? How is there a double standard today, when it comes to sex and people's power over their own bodies?
Your comments will count as a homework assignment for the third marking period.
The Bluest Eye.
For this post, I want to focus on Ms. Dunion's concern that Frieda might be "ruined," as a result of being molested. What does "being ruined" mean? What does this reaction foreshadow for Pecola in the future of the story? And lastly, should this be the primary concern after a young girl is molested? How is there a double standard today, when it comes to sex and people's power over their own bodies?
Your comments will count as a homework assignment for the third marking period.
Friday, December 3, 2010
Periods 6 & 7, Post 12: Second Marking Period Reflections
Hi, guys. The second marking period is over; it's now the third marking period of the semester--the one that will be reflected on your transcripts.
For this week's blog post, please reflect on your academic performance in this class over the past six weeks. What were your your strengths? In what areas do you need to improve? Taking all of this into account, what grade do you think you deserve for the first marking period? Why?
Your comment will count as a homework assignment for the third marking period.
For this week's blog post, please reflect on your academic performance in this class over the past six weeks. What were your your strengths? In what areas do you need to improve? Taking all of this into account, what grade do you think you deserve for the first marking period? Why?
Your comment will count as a homework assignment for the third marking period.
Periods 1 & 2, Post 12: Second Marking Period Reflections
Hello, everyone. The second marking period is over; we're now entering the third marking period of the semester--the one that will be reflected on your transcripts.
For this week's blog post, please reflect on your academic performance in this class over the past six weeks. What were your your strengths? In what areas do you need to improve? Taking all of this into account, what grade do you think you deserve for the first marking period? Why?
Your comment will count as a homework assignment for the third marking period.
For this week's blog post, please reflect on your academic performance in this class over the past six weeks. What were your your strengths? In what areas do you need to improve? Taking all of this into account, what grade do you think you deserve for the first marking period? Why?
Your comment will count as a homework assignment for the third marking period.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Periods 6 & 7, Post 11: What You're Thankful For
Hey, guys. I hope everybody is enjoying their long weekend. I know I am!! :-)
That said, I'd like to take a break from text-related responses this week. With Thanksgiving upon us, I'd like for us all to remember what the holiday really is supposed to be: not a day for gorging oneself with food, but a reminder to remember the many blessings in our lives, for which we should be grateful.
Therefore, please take this opportunity to say what you're thankful for in your lives.
This will be the last blog post for the second marking period.
That said, I'd like to take a break from text-related responses this week. With Thanksgiving upon us, I'd like for us all to remember what the holiday really is supposed to be: not a day for gorging oneself with food, but a reminder to remember the many blessings in our lives, for which we should be grateful.
Therefore, please take this opportunity to say what you're thankful for in your lives.
This will be the last blog post for the second marking period.
Periods 1 & 2, Post 11: What You're Thankful For
Hello, everybody. I hope everybody is enjoying their long weekend. :-)
That said, I'd like to take a break from text-related responses this week. With Thanksgiving upon us, I'd like for us all to remember what the holiday really is supposed to be: not a day for gorging oneself with food, but a reminder to remember the many blessings in our lives, for which we should be grateful.
Therefore, please take this opportunity to say what you're thankful for in your lives.
This will be the last blog post for the second marking period.
That said, I'd like to take a break from text-related responses this week. With Thanksgiving upon us, I'd like for us all to remember what the holiday really is supposed to be: not a day for gorging oneself with food, but a reminder to remember the many blessings in our lives, for which we should be grateful.
Therefore, please take this opportunity to say what you're thankful for in your lives.
This will be the last blog post for the second marking period.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Periods 6 & 7, Post 10: Symbols in "The Bluest Eye"
Despite the fact that Thanksgiving is fast approaching, we're still deep in the middle of the semester; don't stop working now!!
This week, we talked about how, in The Bluest Eye, Pecola sees herself in the dandelions, and transfers her negative feelings about herself onto the weeds. The Bluest Eye is rife with symbolism; the dandelions are only one example. Choose from one of the following symbols:
* marigold seeds
* baby dolls
* blue eyes
* Mary Jane candies
* Fun with Dick and Jane storybook
In your comment, explain where this symbol appears in the text (including page number and quotation), what this symbol represents, and why it's important to the story.
Your comment for this week's post will count as a homework assignment for the second marking period.
This week, we talked about how, in The Bluest Eye, Pecola sees herself in the dandelions, and transfers her negative feelings about herself onto the weeds. The Bluest Eye is rife with symbolism; the dandelions are only one example. Choose from one of the following symbols:
* marigold seeds
* baby dolls
* blue eyes
* Mary Jane candies
* Fun with Dick and Jane storybook
In your comment, explain where this symbol appears in the text (including page number and quotation), what this symbol represents, and why it's important to the story.
Your comment for this week's post will count as a homework assignment for the second marking period.
Periods 1 & 2, Post 10: Symbols in "The Bluest Eye"
Despite the fact that Thanksgiving is fast approaching, we're still deep in the middle of the semester; don't stop working now!!
This week, we talked about how, in The Bluest Eye, Pecola sees herself in the dandelions, and transfers her negative feelings about herself onto the weeds. The Bluest Eye is rife with symbolism; the dandelions are only one example. Choose from one of the following symbols:
* marigold seeds
* baby dolls
* blue eyes
* Mary Jane candies
* Fun with Dick and Jane storybook
In your comment, explain where this symbol appears in the text (including page number and quotation), what this symbol represents, and why it's important to the story.
Your comment for this week's post will count as a homework assignment for the second marking period.
This week, we talked about how, in The Bluest Eye, Pecola sees herself in the dandelions, and transfers her negative feelings about herself onto the weeds. The Bluest Eye is rife with symbolism; the dandelions are only one example. Choose from one of the following symbols:
* marigold seeds
* baby dolls
* blue eyes
* Mary Jane candies
* Fun with Dick and Jane storybook
In your comment, explain where this symbol appears in the text (including page number and quotation), what this symbol represents, and why it's important to the story.
Your comment for this week's post will count as a homework assignment for the second marking period.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Periods 6 & 7, Post 9: The Meaning of the Title of "The Bluest Eye"
Hey, everybody!! We've almost made it to Thanksgiving break--just a week and a half of classes, and midterm exams, to go!!
This week we've had an introduction to Pecola's unhappy family life in Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye, and read how she believes that having blue eyes would change the people around her for the better, making them nicer to her and making her life happier. What does having blue eyes mean for her? Can she ever achieve her dream? What do you think will happen to her as a result?
Your comments will count as a homework for the second marking period.
This week we've had an introduction to Pecola's unhappy family life in Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye, and read how she believes that having blue eyes would change the people around her for the better, making them nicer to her and making her life happier. What does having blue eyes mean for her? Can she ever achieve her dream? What do you think will happen to her as a result?
Your comments will count as a homework for the second marking period.
Periods 1 & 2, Post 9: The Meaning of the Title of "The Bluest Eye"
Hi, guys!! We've almost made it to Thanksgiving break--just a week and a half of classes, and midterm exams, to go!!
This week we've had an introduction to Pecola's unhappy family life in Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye, and read how she believes that having blue eyes would change the people around her for the better, making them nicer to her and making her life happier. What does having blue eyes mean for her? Can she ever achieve her dream? What do you think will happen to her as a result?
Your comments will count as a homework for the second marking period.
This week we've had an introduction to Pecola's unhappy family life in Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye, and read how she believes that having blue eyes would change the people around her for the better, making them nicer to her and making her life happier. What does having blue eyes mean for her? Can she ever achieve her dream? What do you think will happen to her as a result?
Your comments will count as a homework for the second marking period.
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