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Monday, December 6, 2010
Friday, September 10, 2010
Friday, September 10, 2010
Congratulations on completing the second week! And there are now only 274 calendar days until graduation (for those of you who might be counting).
Period 1: We saw some interesting presentations today and I think the presenters did a good job of making connections to both our text, other presentations, and the world we live in. I've added Tyler & Mike's presentation to the Ning, and please post your digital portions as well.
I encourage you to continue to think about the importance and relevance of history in today's world and also challenge you to consider how it relates to you.
Period 2: Congratulations on completing your first major test in Senior English. As you begin Doctor Faustus keep in mind the notes and learning you did on Greek tragedy as they will assist you in understanding the format of the play, as well as determining if Faustus is a tragic hero. Check out this link which provides some helpful background information as you begin your reading exploration. Don't forget your personal narrative draft for Monday!
Period 4/5: Our discussion on school days, the WHS Mission Statement and I am the Messenger will continue next week. See what connections you can make and also think about your role in achieving the goals stated in our school Mission Statement. Don't forget to keep working on your War Memorial Project (phase 1).
Have a great weekend, keep reading & writing.
Period 1: We saw some interesting presentations today and I think the presenters did a good job of making connections to both our text, other presentations, and the world we live in. I've added Tyler & Mike's presentation to the Ning, and please post your digital portions as well.
I encourage you to continue to think about the importance and relevance of history in today's world and also challenge you to consider how it relates to you.
Period 2: Congratulations on completing your first major test in Senior English. As you begin Doctor Faustus keep in mind the notes and learning you did on Greek tragedy as they will assist you in understanding the format of the play, as well as determining if Faustus is a tragic hero. Check out this link which provides some helpful background information as you begin your reading exploration. Don't forget your personal narrative draft for Monday!
Period 4/5: Our discussion on school days, the WHS Mission Statement and I am the Messenger will continue next week. See what connections you can make and also think about your role in achieving the goals stated in our school Mission Statement. Don't forget to keep working on your War Memorial Project (phase 1).
Have a great weekend, keep reading & writing.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Thursday, September 9, 2010
We are almost finished the second week!
Period 1: We will finish the presentations on 1984 tomorrow after the vocabulary & reading quizzes. Continue to think of the role that censorship plays in control and how propaganda relates to beliefs, and yes, censorship. Also watch for other allusions to 1984 in your media.
Period 2: Today's discussions on tragic heroes and exploration of quotes should help you a great deal on tomorrow's Greek tragedy test. Consider why Oedipus and Antigone are still relevant works in today's society.... Don't forget to work on your personal narrative revision!
Period 4/5: Today's discussion on I am the Messenger raised some interesting points, including how we as people view one another, and the importance of both our self perception and others. Continue to think about the school & education article, as we will spend some time working with it and our mission statement tomorrow after the vocabulary quiz.
As a reminder, I need your email address to invite you to my Ning, and all its fabulous resources.
See you tomorrow!
Mrs. Tyler
Period 1: We will finish the presentations on 1984 tomorrow after the vocabulary & reading quizzes. Continue to think of the role that censorship plays in control and how propaganda relates to beliefs, and yes, censorship. Also watch for other allusions to 1984 in your media.
Period 2: Today's discussions on tragic heroes and exploration of quotes should help you a great deal on tomorrow's Greek tragedy test. Consider why Oedipus and Antigone are still relevant works in today's society.... Don't forget to work on your personal narrative revision!
Period 4/5: Today's discussion on I am the Messenger raised some interesting points, including how we as people view one another, and the importance of both our self perception and others. Continue to think about the school & education article, as we will spend some time working with it and our mission statement tomorrow after the vocabulary quiz.
As a reminder, I need your email address to invite you to my Ning, and all its fabulous resources.
See you tomorrow!
Mrs. Tyler
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Today was our first reading & writing workshop and I think many of you have the beginnings to your personal narrative essays.
In both first period & second period we will be discussing the Hero's Journey and the below video is an excellent portrayal of how the Hero's Journey has been used in different movies.
The Hero's Journey in Film
Ciaran | MySpace Video
In both first period & second period we will be discussing the Hero's Journey and the below video is an excellent portrayal of how the Hero's Journey has been used in different movies.
The Hero's Journey in Film
Ciaran | MySpace Video
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Congratulations- you have all begun your first assigned reading for the year, and completed your first writing activities. Please let me know if you have questions about class policies, the assigned work, etc. I am usually available before school & after for assistance. Remember to bring an independent reading book for class on Wednesdays and be prepared to write. We will begin with personal narratives. I have many samples of student personal narrative and memoir pieces, so see me if you would like to read through them.
Don't forget to turn in your academic honesty pledge and to complete your vocabulary.
Happy reading!
Mrs. Tyler
Don't forget to turn in your academic honesty pledge and to complete your vocabulary.
Happy reading!
Mrs. Tyler
Monday, August 30, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
Welcome back!
I hope you all enjoyed discussing your summer reading books this morning. I look forward to hearing more about your experiences as the week progresses. Remember that if you are a CP or Honor student, your summer reading essay from the world literature book you selected is due tomorrow. Please contact me with any questions you may have after reading the course expectations, and extra handouts of today's materials have been added to my school website. Remember to email me if you would like access to the course Ning.
Have a great evening & I will see you tomorrow.
Mrs. Tyler
I hope you all enjoyed discussing your summer reading books this morning. I look forward to hearing more about your experiences as the week progresses. Remember that if you are a CP or Honor student, your summer reading essay from the world literature book you selected is due tomorrow. Please contact me with any questions you may have after reading the course expectations, and extra handouts of today's materials have been added to my school website. Remember to email me if you would like access to the course Ning.
Have a great evening & I will see you tomorrow.
Mrs. Tyler
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
And the reading continues...
I just finished Adam Bagdasarian's novel, The Forgotten Fire,and found it to be a riveting telling of the horrific events in Turkey during World War I, the genocide of the Armenians. After reading this story, inspired by Bagdasarian's uncle, I am shocked that nowhere in my education was this piece of history discussed. I learned a great deal about the Holocaust that occurred in Germany, and have even studied and discussed modern genocides, but this was the first time that I learned about the Armenian history. The book opens with a quote by Hitler,"Who does now remember the Armenians?" and after reading this story of a young boy trying to survive as his home, his family and his world is destroyed around him, make me determined to learn more. It is a book that is filled with the horrors of war, but a very worthwhile read.
I somehow managed to make it through all my school years without reading Robert Cormier's The Chocolate War. I want to ask my students and myself the often used T.S. Eliot quote: "Do I dare to disturb the universe?" For the main character, Jerry, this is his goal, and he attempts this disruption by trying to stand against the secret school society that exerts itself control over the student body by assigning them "jobs" like unscrewing everything in a classroom, and a frightening teacher/administrator, Brother Leon. Cormier's work examines how hard it is to stand up for what you believe and challenges you to explore the questions raised by the ending. Again, it has material dealing with bullying, teen issues, etc., but it is a good read!
I finished Melissa Marr's Fragile Eternity, this time Seth's story. I really liked how this novel in the series fleshed out his character a lot more and separated him from just being Aislinn's really nice boyfriend, into someone with emotional depth. This novel describes Seth's journey from being a mortal into a fey-mortal (fey in the mortal world, mortal in Fairie). His growing importance to all the Fairie courts make him an interesting figure as the series continues. I look forward to seeing what happens next.
Apparently, I read The Christopher Killer back in February when I was really sick. I had a lot of deja vu moments as I was reading (and finally called the library to confirm it), and just couldn't get sucked into the story. Sometimes books are hyped, and they just aren't for you. It is very forensic which I usually like (used to be a big fan of CSI - only the original Las Vegas one, and I LOVE Bones - both the TV show and the Kathy Reich book series), but I just couldn't get into this one. I don't think I really connected to the narrative style or the main character, which made it tough to really soak in the story. If you like forensic type thrillers, this may work for you, but it wasn't for me.
Along the way, I read Iris Johansen's Eight Days to Live (part of the Eve Duncan Forensics thriller series) and couldn't put it down. It starts with Jane MacGuire's art show in Paris, and her refusal to sell a mysterious painting she's entitled, Guilt. The action starts off right away with the grotesque murder of her friend, and art show presenter, Celine, in Paris, and doesn't stop until the final showdown in Syria. It is a fast paced journey throughout Europe and the Arabian Pennisula, complete with secret societies, car chases, and double-crosses. A great summer read.
On to enjoy some more books... waiting on deck: The Gathering, Ten Things I Hate about Me, and An Arsonist's Guide to Writers' Homes in New England.
Keep reading!
I somehow managed to make it through all my school years without reading Robert Cormier's The Chocolate War. I want to ask my students and myself the often used T.S. Eliot quote: "Do I dare to disturb the universe?" For the main character, Jerry, this is his goal, and he attempts this disruption by trying to stand against the secret school society that exerts itself control over the student body by assigning them "jobs" like unscrewing everything in a classroom, and a frightening teacher/administrator, Brother Leon. Cormier's work examines how hard it is to stand up for what you believe and challenges you to explore the questions raised by the ending. Again, it has material dealing with bullying, teen issues, etc., but it is a good read!
I finished Melissa Marr's Fragile Eternity, this time Seth's story. I really liked how this novel in the series fleshed out his character a lot more and separated him from just being Aislinn's really nice boyfriend, into someone with emotional depth. This novel describes Seth's journey from being a mortal into a fey-mortal (fey in the mortal world, mortal in Fairie). His growing importance to all the Fairie courts make him an interesting figure as the series continues. I look forward to seeing what happens next.
Apparently, I read The Christopher Killer back in February when I was really sick. I had a lot of deja vu moments as I was reading (and finally called the library to confirm it), and just couldn't get sucked into the story. Sometimes books are hyped, and they just aren't for you. It is very forensic which I usually like (used to be a big fan of CSI - only the original Las Vegas one, and I LOVE Bones - both the TV show and the Kathy Reich book series), but I just couldn't get into this one. I don't think I really connected to the narrative style or the main character, which made it tough to really soak in the story. If you like forensic type thrillers, this may work for you, but it wasn't for me.
Along the way, I read Iris Johansen's Eight Days to Live (part of the Eve Duncan Forensics thriller series) and couldn't put it down. It starts with Jane MacGuire's art show in Paris, and her refusal to sell a mysterious painting she's entitled, Guilt. The action starts off right away with the grotesque murder of her friend, and art show presenter, Celine, in Paris, and doesn't stop until the final showdown in Syria. It is a fast paced journey throughout Europe and the Arabian Pennisula, complete with secret societies, car chases, and double-crosses. A great summer read.
On to enjoy some more books... waiting on deck: The Gathering, Ten Things I Hate about Me, and An Arsonist's Guide to Writers' Homes in New England.
Keep reading!
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