Monday, October 7, 2013

October 7th, 2013

10/7/13

In Class:
Journal--  Choose a 'golden line' from your most recent reading; using this line as your first line, write a poem or a narrative.

Students worked independently on final projects.

Exit ticket: Name one thing in which you take pride.

Homework:
Try to finish your final project ASAP.

October 4th, 2013

10/4/13

In Class:
Journal--  Respond to the following quote: "A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin, and culture is like a tree without roots." - Marcus Garvey


Students worked independently on final projects.

Exit ticket: Set one academic goal for yourself for this weekend.

Homework:
Work on final projects! (Try to finish a draft of your essay by Monday.)

Catch up on any missing work or journal entries.

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

October 2nd, 2013

10/2/13

In Class:
Journal--  Identify a 'golden line' from your reading so far. Explain its meaning and reflect on its significance.

Students worked independently on final projects.

Reminder: show me your notes before the end of the day tomorrow!

Note: This Friday, October 4th, will serve as a make-up Monday for Labor Day. Please bring your materials for Advanced Lit.

Exit ticket: What, specifically, will you not write for your final essay?

Homework:
Read for your final project.
Try to complete a draft of your essay over the weekend.