1. Coming in to class today, you have explored and reflected upon the characteristics of GRIT, while writing about your own experiences with GRIT!
2. What is the definition of GRIT? Do you recall?
"Your dreams are on the other side of your grit"
-What is the literal meaning of this quote?
-What is the figurative meaning of this quote?
TERMS:
Figurative Language: Words or expressions with meaning that is different from the literal.
Aphorism: A one lined statement that expresses a universal truth about life.
How does the above quote function as an aphorism?
3. Homework for Wednesday/Thursday:
- Aphorism practice... Link found here: APHORISM PRACTICE
- QUIZ: First 4 days quiz.
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Friday, August 18, 2017
Friday, August 18th
Congratulations! You made it through the first week of school! And for this success... you are rewarded with a well-deserved ECLIPSE DAY on Monday.. you are welcome ;)
1. First thing for today, you will need to review the syllabus. It is found under "Important Links" to the right. When you are done, please open the following Google Form (FOUND IN GOOGLE CLASSROOM) to confirm that you have read and understood the procedures of this class. If you have any questions about the syllabus, let me know.
2. Make sure that you have completed the yearbook survey!!! (Found on August 16th post)
3. For today, you were to read and annotate the "5 Characteristics of Grit"... you have also watched Angela Duckworth's "Passion and Perseverance" Ted Talk.. Today you are going to reflect upon the concept of grit in your own lives...
Please provide a written reflection addressing the following prompt:
How have you already exhibited GRIT in your life? How do you hope to enhance your GRITTINESS this year in school? How do you think that GRIT is tied to LEARNING.
Open up a Google Doc from Classroom... Please put the MLA heading at the top right of your paper. If you need a refresher, there is a MLA Heading Sample found under "Important Links". (Look right).
In your response, you will need to incorporate a minimum of 3 direct quotes from the Perlis "Five Characteristics of Grit" article.
Do you remember how to basically introduce a quote? Here is an example:
Perlis explains, "While courage is hard to measure, it is directly proportional to your level of grit" ("5 Characteristics").
** I put the opening words of the title in the parentheses because I used the authors name in the "tag line" of the quote. There are not page numbers for this source.
1. First thing for today, you will need to review the syllabus. It is found under "Important Links" to the right. When you are done, please open the following Google Form (FOUND IN GOOGLE CLASSROOM) to confirm that you have read and understood the procedures of this class. If you have any questions about the syllabus, let me know.
2. Make sure that you have completed the yearbook survey!!! (Found on August 16th post)
3. For today, you were to read and annotate the "5 Characteristics of Grit"... you have also watched Angela Duckworth's "Passion and Perseverance" Ted Talk.. Today you are going to reflect upon the concept of grit in your own lives...
Please provide a written reflection addressing the following prompt:
How have you already exhibited GRIT in your life? How do you hope to enhance your GRITTINESS this year in school? How do you think that GRIT is tied to LEARNING.
Open up a Google Doc from Classroom... Please put the MLA heading at the top right of your paper. If you need a refresher, there is a MLA Heading Sample found under "Important Links". (Look right).
In your response, you will need to incorporate a minimum of 3 direct quotes from the Perlis "Five Characteristics of Grit" article.
Do you remember how to basically introduce a quote? Here is an example:
Perlis explains, "While courage is hard to measure, it is directly proportional to your level of grit" ("5 Characteristics").
** I put the opening words of the title in the parentheses because I used the authors name in the "tag line" of the quote. There are not page numbers for this source.
Thursday, August 17, 2017
For: Friday, August 18th
1. For today, you were asked to annotate the article "What do Students Lose..." With this, you were asked to come to class with two discussion points/questions/revelations, etc.
Building off our discussion today put into GOOGLE CLASSROOM, as we think about taking risks in leaning, we are going to move to the next idea of GRIT!
2. Definition of GRIT: Perseverance and passion for long-term goals; courage and resolve.
We will be watching Angela Duckworth's TED Talk- "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance"
https://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duckworth_grit_the_power_of_passion_and_perseverance
Take notes on the major points made by Duckworth- Think about your notes like she is giving advice to you... what are your takeaways from this advice?
3. For Friday, please read and take notes over the following article found in Forbes: 5 Characteristics of Grit
REMEMBER: Please complete the Yearbook Survey (posted below). Please finish by Friday!
Building off our discussion today put into GOOGLE CLASSROOM, as we think about taking risks in leaning, we are going to move to the next idea of GRIT!
2. Definition of GRIT: Perseverance and passion for long-term goals; courage and resolve.
We will be watching Angela Duckworth's TED Talk- "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance"
https://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duckworth_grit_the_power_of_passion_and_perseverance
Take notes on the major points made by Duckworth- Think about your notes like she is giving advice to you... what are your takeaways from this advice?
3. For Friday, please read and take notes over the following article found in Forbes: 5 Characteristics of Grit
REMEMBER: Please complete the Yearbook Survey (posted below). Please finish by Friday!
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
First Day! First Day! August 16th!
Awesome Students~ This website will be your best friend this year! I post assignments, notes, assignment sheets, extra help, announcements, funny memes, etc. ALL HERE!!! Please check this daily!
1. Please respond to the "Welcome" Post (See post below) if you haven't already. This was sent in the August 7th email. Please do so by the end of the day today (August 16th-11:59 PM).
2. Yearbook is asking for all English students to take the following interest survey. Please do so by Friday! Yearbook Survey
3. For Thursday, August 17th, please read the article, "What Do Student's Lose By Being Perfect? Valuable Failure". I gave you this in hard-copy form for a specific purpose. I want you to interact with the document by annotating as you read. Here is a digital copy for you, just in case. Nevertheless, make sure you have a hard copy when you come to class.
"What do Students Lose by Being Perfect" article
Some suggestions in annotating this article..
1. Please respond to the "Welcome" Post (See post below) if you haven't already. This was sent in the August 7th email. Please do so by the end of the day today (August 16th-11:59 PM).
2. Yearbook is asking for all English students to take the following interest survey. Please do so by Friday! Yearbook Survey
3. For Thursday, August 17th, please read the article, "What Do Student's Lose By Being Perfect? Valuable Failure". I gave you this in hard-copy form for a specific purpose. I want you to interact with the document by annotating as you read. Here is a digital copy for you, just in case. Nevertheless, make sure you have a hard copy when you come to class.
"What do Students Lose by Being Perfect" article
Some suggestions in annotating this article..
- What ideas do you find intriguing? What haven't you thought about before? What do you agree with?Disagree with?
- What words spark more dimensions than just the basic denotation (dictionary definition). More emotions? More meaning? Specific perspective/bias?
- What can you relate with in this article? What other sides/perspectives do you recognize?
- Identify two points that come from your annotations that you can share in discussion on Thursday. Make sure that these are clearly written down.. and findable for class on Thursday.
For Friday, August 18th
1. For today, you were asked to annotate the article "What do Students Lose..." With this, you were asked to come to class with two discussion points/questions/revelations, etc.
Building off our discussion today, as we think about taking risks in leaning, we are going to move to the next idea of GRIT!
2. Definition of GRIT: Perseverance and passion for long-term goals; courage and resolve.
We will be watching Angela Duckworth's TED Talk- "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance"
https://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duckworth_grit_the_power_of_passion_and_perseverance
Take notes on the major points made by Duckworth- Think about your notes like she is giving advice to you... what are your takeaways from this advice?
3. For Friday, please read and take notes over the following article found in Forbes: 5 Characteristics of Grit
REMEMBER: Please complete the Yearbook Survey (posted below). Please finish by Friday!
Building off our discussion today, as we think about taking risks in leaning, we are going to move to the next idea of GRIT!
2. Definition of GRIT: Perseverance and passion for long-term goals; courage and resolve.
We will be watching Angela Duckworth's TED Talk- "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance"
https://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duckworth_grit_the_power_of_passion_and_perseverance
Take notes on the major points made by Duckworth- Think about your notes like she is giving advice to you... what are your takeaways from this advice?
3. For Friday, please read and take notes over the following article found in Forbes: 5 Characteristics of Grit
REMEMBER: Please complete the Yearbook Survey (posted below). Please finish by Friday!
Monday, August 7, 2017
Welcome to English 10~ 2017-2018
I am thrilled to have you be a part of my English 10 class this year! This will be a challenging and fun year! I am all in. I expect the same from my students! No matter what your experiences have been with reading... writing... school... know we all begin at different points! It is my job and pleasure to have all my students end near the same place in May!
This blog needs to be one of your best friends. I will post assignments... due dates... helpful websites... handouts... ALL HERE. Often you will hear me say, "have you checked the blog?"
Most likely you can problem solve... stay organized... be successful if you check this site DAILY.
Therefore, your very first assignment for this school year is to REPLY to this post.
Sign in with your school Google account.
This response must be posted by the end of the day (11:59 PM) on August 16th.
Realize that I do not accept late work and posts are time-stamped.
In your post I would like you to reply to the following prompts:
1. First name and last initial
2. What superhero do you most identify with and why?
3. What is your favorite part of an English class?
4. What is your favorite aspect of your personality?
5. Change is _______ (fill in the blank).
With your responses, you need to keep in mind your audience (me). I would like for you to stay positive and thoughtful. This is your first building block for this course. Make it sturdy.
This blog needs to be one of your best friends. I will post assignments... due dates... helpful websites... handouts... ALL HERE. Often you will hear me say, "have you checked the blog?"
Most likely you can problem solve... stay organized... be successful if you check this site DAILY.
Therefore, your very first assignment for this school year is to REPLY to this post.
Sign in with your school Google account.
This response must be posted by the end of the day (11:59 PM) on August 16th.
Realize that I do not accept late work and posts are time-stamped.
In your post I would like you to reply to the following prompts:
1. First name and last initial
2. What superhero do you most identify with and why?
3. What is your favorite part of an English class?
4. What is your favorite aspect of your personality?
5. Change is _______ (fill in the blank).
With your responses, you need to keep in mind your audience (me). I would like for you to stay positive and thoughtful. This is your first building block for this course. Make it sturdy.
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
May 16th
1. You will be doing a Google Slide Presentation addressing the following:
- Title Page~ English 10 Year in Review with your name and picture :)
- Literature review. In your own words, summarize the stories of the following works: Gilgamesh, Mahabharata, Ramayana, Animal Farm, Taming of the Shrew
- With each summary, include what you feel that each specific text teaches us about being human, or what it teaches us about humanity.
- Literary Device Review- Define the following terms: Epic, Archetype, Irony, Allusion, Diction, Historical Context, Characterization, Metaphor, Symbolism, Propaganda, Dystopian literature,
- Provide evidence of each of these techniques in literary works we studied this year. Make sure the evidence is cited correctly.
- Shakespeare History- 10 facts about William Shakespeare (Cite your sources)
- Shakespeare Plays- A list of all of Shakespeare's plays separated into Tragedy, Comedy, and Histories (Cite your source)
- Definition of literary comedy, and the characteristics of literary comedy.
- 5 quotes from Taming of the Shrew that you feel represent the characteristics of comedy. Explicate the quote (explain what it means), what is its context in the play, point out important diction choices, how does it represent the characteristic(s) of comedy, why is it important to the overall play. (Use proper MLA citation for a play)
- 3 quotes that you think reveal Kate's true characterization. Explain how these quotes represent what you understand of Kate. Cite correctly.
- 3 quotes that you think reveal Pertruchio's true characterization. Explain how these quotes represent what you understand of Petruchico. Cite correctly.
- What are the 5 most important things you learned about English content this year.
- What are the 5 most important things you learned about YOURSELF this year!
- An accurate Works Cited Page for your work. (Showing you know how to put together a WC page)
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