Mr Sale's English 10 Period 5 2007-08

Original Poem

2008-05-09T07:29:00.001-07:00

On this post you may read the last comments of the year -- original poems written by the class. Students have posted one of three selections: a descriptive paragraph about a memory, a "shape poem," or a short poem about The Kite Runner.

Kite Runner Ch 20-25

2008-05-09T07:28:00.000-07:00

If you have a discussion summary or additional comments to add from either of our last two Kite Runner discussion (May 8 or May 13), please post them here. This would also be a good spot to post any final, overall comments about the book.

Kite Runner Ch 14-19

2008-05-05T07:33:00.001-07:00

Post your follow-up comments about the Monday, May 5 discussion of The Kite Runner here. If you were assigned the observer task of blogging, write a brief summary of the discussion's main ideas. If you are blogging voluntarily, try to add comments that extend the discussion; do not just repeat was was already said.

Kite Runner Ch 10-13

2008-04-30T07:37:00.000-07:00

Post your follow-up comments about the Wednesday, April 30 discussion of The Kite Runner here. If you were assigned the observer task of blogging, write a brief summary of the discussion's main ideas. If you are blogging voluntarily, try to add comments that extend the discussion; do not just repeat was was already said.

Kite Runner Ch. 6-9

2008-04-24T08:22:00.001-07:00

Post your follow-up comments about the Thursday, April 24 discussion of The Kite Runner here. If you were assigned the observer task of blogging, write a brief summary of the discussion's main ideas. If you are blogging voluntarily, try to add comments that extend the discussion; do not just repeat was was already said.

Kite Runner -- Ch. 1-5

2008-04-21T07:33:00.000-07:00

Please post here your comments about chapters 1-5 of The Kite Runner, which we discussed in class on Monday, April 21. If your were assigned as an observer for discussion, give a brief summary of the discussion. If you choose to blog voluntarily, your comments should add to the discussion, not just repeat what was said in class.

Antigone

2008-02-07T13:22:00.001-08:00

If you have comments about Sophocles' play Antigone that you didn't get to share in class, go ahead and post them here. I am particularly interested in hearing your ideas about the clash of principles in the play, and about the secrets you have noted.

Vocab Word #2

2008-01-24T20:49:00.000-08:00

Please post your second personal vocab word here by midnight, Thursday, January 31, 2008. To receive full credit, you must (1) give the word, a correct definition, and where you found the word (e.g., story or book title); (2) post a word that has not already been posted by someone else or included on a previous vocab list; (3) post a word that, in my judgment, you probably didn't already know, and that you might possibly use in writing or conversation some day.

King Arthur -- Modern Connections

2008-01-22T20:33:00.001-08:00

Find an example of a real-world modern code of conduct. This might be from the realms of business, government, religion, service organizations, or clubs. Your contribution must be unique. Once you decide on the code you will share, identify it on the blog by Monday, January 28. Check the blog before you finalize your choice. If your code of conduct is available online, you may simply create a link to it on your blog comment. Otherwise, print a copy of the code and bring it to class.

Vocab Word #1

2008-01-17T11:58:00.001-08:00

Please post one word from your personal vocab, along with a definition in your own words (that is, you should understand every word in the definition). To get credit, you must provide a word that one might actually use in writing or conversation, give a correct definition, and be the first one to post the word. If someone else has already posted the word you were planning to contribute, you need to find another word. Please post your word by midnight, Thursday, January 17, 2008.

"The Tale of Sir Lancelot"

2008-01-16T14:18:00.001-08:00

For "The Tale of Sir Lancelot," which we read in class on January 16 and 17, please comment about either the power and peril of secrets in the story, or about Sir Lancelot's chivalric qualities. If you discuss secrets, state the secret and its consequences. If you discuss chivalry, give specific examples of Lancelot's chivalric actions or words.

Arthur Becomes King

2008-01-15T13:19:00.000-08:00

Please post your comments about the story "Arthur Becomes King" here. You may comment on what it teaches you about medieval times, or about the nature of the secrets in the story.

The Power and Peril of Secrets

2008-01-06T20:59:00.001-08:00

Please discuss one of the personal, public, or fictional secrets you wrote about in class. Briefly describe the nature and circumstances of the secret, and explain whether the keeper of the secret primarily wielded power or faced peril. Be sure that your comment is clear and free of errors.

Four Point Grades

2007-11-11T21:08:00.000-08:00

Please comment on the four-point grading system we have been using this semester. In particular, let me know what you think of the following:

Do the grades give you a clear picture of your achievement in the class?

Do the grades of "Advanced," "Proficient," "Just Okay," and "Needs Work" put more emphasis on the quality of your work?

Do these grades make it harder to determine your overall grade in the class?

What other comments do you have about this grading system?

Reading Report #2

2007-09-24T06:12:00.000-07:00

For this reading report, please reflect on the quality and usefulness of the reading you have done for the past 3 weeks. Consider this: how has your reading helped make you a better student, citizen, or thinker? Refer to two or three of the texts (print or electronic) that you have read and explain how they helped you grow as a person.

Yowlinin

2007-09-22T08:09:00.000-07:00

If you have further comments to add about the story "Yowlinin" by Margo Lanagan, post them here. You may also respond to other students' comments about the story.

Wilding

2007-09-18T08:23:00.000-07:00

Add a comment here if you have more to say about the story "Wilding," by Jane Yolen, which we read in class on September 18. You may expand upon ideas you shared in class, explain a new idea that has occurred to you since, or respond to one of the other blog comments. Remember that you are striving to demonstrate higher-order thinking, but any thoughtful questions or comments are welcome.

Reading Report #1

2007-09-03T19:01:00.000-07:00

Please tell me about the reading you have done for the first two weeks of school. I am interested to know the scope and type of reading that you have done. Don't just list articles or books; tell a little bit about what you read -- what you thought of it, whether it was hard reading or not, whether you would recommend it to others. You may mention the reading you have done for other classes, but I am mainly interested in the reading you have done on your own, by your choice. Try to give a good picture of your reading habits. I will grade your report on its clarity and completeness, so express yourself well and be thorough. Remember to check spelling and other mechanics before you publish.

What are you curious about?

2007-08-20T19:40:00.001-07:00

In class the past couple of days, you have been brainstorming about topics that pique your curiosity. Now, please share some of your ideas with the rest of the class via the blog. Write about one or two intriguing questions. Don't just ask or list the questions; explain your interest. You might also want to read the ideas posted on the 5th period blog at tsaleone0708.blogspot.com.