Let's experiment...
Picking up where we left off yesterday, we discussed a couple statements that related to two experiments. The two situations, a prison experiment and the other a shocking demonstration, were related to us as students. Explaining the surrounding situations and issues will be important for our final drafts due this Friday. We cannot rely on superficial, generalized statements for an analysis paper!
We closed out the period looking at a partner's paper, finding generalizations that needed additional support. Tomorrow we will look at adding to our papers so that they have meaning...
No Homework
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Feb 24
Hmmm... I never noticed that
Today we talked about meaning. We first looked at a few statements and determined their significance as they related to us as writers, students, and humans. This was followed by images, that were once again tied back to our own lives and how we perceive the world...
...to be continued
No homework
Today we talked about meaning. We first looked at a few statements and determined their significance as they related to us as writers, students, and humans. This was followed by images, that were once again tied back to our own lives and how we perceive the world...
...to be continued
No homework
Monday, February 23, 2009
Feb 23
Welcome back!
Today we got back our first drafts of our character analysis papers. Overall, the structure was pretty good (which is what we primarily focused on these last couple of weeks) but additional attention will be given to establishing meaning now.
In an effort to bring issues of meaning out, we looked at some paintings of Salvador Dali. Possibly due to the realization that we were once again at school and not on break still, the discussions and comments were halting, but I think some general ideas concerning creativity and depth of thought were picked up on. We will try to narrow our ideas down a little tomorrow and see if any insights make their way out of the fog...
Final Draft of the Character Analysis paper is DUE FRIDAY
Today we got back our first drafts of our character analysis papers. Overall, the structure was pretty good (which is what we primarily focused on these last couple of weeks) but additional attention will be given to establishing meaning now.
In an effort to bring issues of meaning out, we looked at some paintings of Salvador Dali. Possibly due to the realization that we were once again at school and not on break still, the discussions and comments were halting, but I think some general ideas concerning creativity and depth of thought were picked up on. We will try to narrow our ideas down a little tomorrow and see if any insights make their way out of the fog...
Final Draft of the Character Analysis paper is DUE FRIDAY
Friday, February 13, 2009
Feb 13
It was a dark and stormy night...
To close out a busy week we once again returned to looking at characters. This time we wrote mini-stories in groups. Enjoy the break...
No Homework!
To close out a busy week we once again returned to looking at characters. This time we wrote mini-stories in groups. Enjoy the break...
No Homework!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Feb 12
1st draft turned in... don't you feel satisfied?
It's official, the first draft of the character analysis paper is turned in. Aside from looking at some examples of proper formatting, citation, and quoting, we wrote our third journal write and discussed our ideas. Overall, a good lead-in to the Friday before President's break.
Quote 3:
"[He] liked to live so that nobody could find fault with him, and to do that he had to live as nearly like other people as possible."
John Steinbeck (East of Eden)
No homework
It's official, the first draft of the character analysis paper is turned in. Aside from looking at some examples of proper formatting, citation, and quoting, we wrote our third journal write and discussed our ideas. Overall, a good lead-in to the Friday before President's break.
Quote 3:
"[He] liked to live so that nobody could find fault with him, and to do that he had to live as nearly like other people as possible."
John Steinbeck (East of Eden)
No homework
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Feb 11
Our first essay efforts!
Our rough drafts were due today of the character analysis paper to use in peer response groups. This hopefully provided some focus for revisions that will be due tomorrow in the form of a 1st draft. With the break looming, let's try to remain studious for these last couple of days...
DUE tomorrow: 1st draft of the character analysis paper
Our rough drafts were due today of the character analysis paper to use in peer response groups. This hopefully provided some focus for revisions that will be due tomorrow in the form of a 1st draft. With the break looming, let's try to remain studious for these last couple of days...
DUE tomorrow: 1st draft of the character analysis paper
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Feb 10
Crunch time...
Aside from briefly addressing the conclusion handout (created from yesterday's class), the point breakdown for the drafts that will be due before the break, and addressing the rubric elements for the peer review, the class was a working period to patch up any holes in our writing or to ask questions of Mr. Chan or Ms. Doherty.
DUE Tomorrow: Rough draft of the character analysis paper!
Aside from briefly addressing the conclusion handout (created from yesterday's class), the point breakdown for the drafts that will be due before the break, and addressing the rubric elements for the peer review, the class was a working period to patch up any holes in our writing or to ask questions of Mr. Chan or Ms. Doherty.
DUE Tomorrow: Rough draft of the character analysis paper!
Monday, February 9, 2009
Feb 9
Starting off the week with a conclusion...
Today we focused on the conclusion by outlining the basic components, things to keep in mind, things to avoid, and looked at some examples. A handout of the information will be passed out in class.
Being a Monday, we also took care of some business matters and cleared up any issues with assignments:
-We are only focusing on the Character Insight Paper
-We will be having a weekly participation "assignment"
-Students must have a draft by Wednesday for peer review sessions
HOMEWORK: start thinking about your conclusions for your P.I. paper!
Today we focused on the conclusion by outlining the basic components, things to keep in mind, things to avoid, and looked at some examples. A handout of the information will be passed out in class.
Being a Monday, we also took care of some business matters and cleared up any issues with assignments:
-We are only focusing on the Character Insight Paper
-We will be having a weekly participation "assignment"
-Students must have a draft by Wednesday for peer review sessions
HOMEWORK: start thinking about your conclusions for your P.I. paper!
Friday, February 6, 2009
Feb 6
Comp II music...
Due to the somewhat hectic pace we have set this week with our writing for the Character Analysis paper we slowed down a bit and approached the major characters in the story through the music that might represent them. Turns out Mary Ann goes from a Pop princess to a Tribal enthusiast... not much of a surprise there I guess.
On Monday we focus on conclusion elements. Enjoy the weekend...
Due to the somewhat hectic pace we have set this week with our writing for the Character Analysis paper we slowed down a bit and approached the major characters in the story through the music that might represent them. Turns out Mary Ann goes from a Pop princess to a Tribal enthusiast... not much of a surprise there I guess.
On Monday we focus on conclusion elements. Enjoy the weekend...
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Feb 5
Character body building...
As a way to reinforce some of the previous day's ideas about creating body paragraphs, we looked at a few more student examples. Additionally, we covered the five elements of last class (main idea, evidence/support, coherence, order, and unity) so that we can look at our fellow writers efforts in peer review sessions. Work, work, work...
At the end of class, hopefully with a few ideas of how we can improve our essays, we took some time to write a third body paragraph.
No homework... unless you need to catch up...
As a way to reinforce some of the previous day's ideas about creating body paragraphs, we looked at a few more student examples. Additionally, we covered the five elements of last class (main idea, evidence/support, coherence, order, and unity) so that we can look at our fellow writers efforts in peer review sessions. Work, work, work...
At the end of class, hopefully with a few ideas of how we can improve our essays, we took some time to write a third body paragraph.
No homework... unless you need to catch up...
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Feb 4
Let's get physical. Let's do some body work...
In an effort to prepare ourselves for the Character Insight paper, today we did some work with body paragraphs. Aside from taking a look at some powerpoint slides that detailed what might be included in the body section of an essay, we created some basic examples and shared them in class.
Quote write #2:
“There is no reality except the one contained within us. That is why so many people live such an unreal life. They take the images outside them for reality and never allow the world within to assert itself.”
Hermann Hesse
...any connections to Mary Ann Bell?
DUE Tomorrow: 2 body paragraphs for the character insight paper
-typed or in pen
-about a page (1/2 page per paragraph)
-will be used with the introduction in peer review sessions
In an effort to prepare ourselves for the Character Insight paper, today we did some work with body paragraphs. Aside from taking a look at some powerpoint slides that detailed what might be included in the body section of an essay, we created some basic examples and shared them in class.
Quote write #2:
“There is no reality except the one contained within us. That is why so many people live such an unreal life. They take the images outside them for reality and never allow the world within to assert itself.”
Hermann Hesse
...any connections to Mary Ann Bell?
DUE Tomorrow: 2 body paragraphs for the character insight paper
-typed or in pen
-about a page (1/2 page per paragraph)
-will be used with the introduction in peer review sessions
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Feb 3
Carrying on...
The next couple of weeks will focus on developing our writing by focusing on the Character Analysis Paper.
After a brief discussion of the "Sweetheart of Song Tra Bong," we began looking into the process of analysing fictional characters in greater depth. Three approaches were outlined along with the types of questions that might be posed- from a psychological, anthropological, and political viewpoint. Furthemore, a more thorough explaination of the paper was looked at where the character analysis is a device to extend related questions beyond what is found in the text of "SoSTB."
Small groups were formed to share introductions and ideas for the project.
To close out the class, elements of body paragraphs were written in student journals.
No homework...
The next couple of weeks will focus on developing our writing by focusing on the Character Analysis Paper.
After a brief discussion of the "Sweetheart of Song Tra Bong," we began looking into the process of analysing fictional characters in greater depth. Three approaches were outlined along with the types of questions that might be posed- from a psychological, anthropological, and political viewpoint. Furthemore, a more thorough explaination of the paper was looked at where the character analysis is a device to extend related questions beyond what is found in the text of "SoSTB."
Small groups were formed to share introductions and ideas for the project.
To close out the class, elements of body paragraphs were written in student journals.
No homework...
Feb 2
February beginnings...
A busy day today. We started off by briefly talking about the happenings of the weekend; there were a few disapointed Cardinal fans. Additionally, we touched on the annotation notes from last Friday in preparation for the reading to follow.
The Things They Carried, by Tim O'brian
"Sweetheart of Song Tra Bong"
For the next class come prepared with a rough introduction for the character analysis paper for peer-review. This introduction is your entrance ticket to the class, if you do not have one you will be spending some quality time with Ms. Doherty in the hallway!
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