3/6/13
In Class:
Journal--
"One day you will realize that material things mean nothing. All that
matters is the well-being of the people in your life." - Leon Brown
GMX-- Quiz on prepositions, verbs, run-ons, comma splices, fragments, complete sentences, and comma usage.
Independent work time:
1) Polish, proofread, and print your final project.
2) Catch up on missing assignments and missing journal prompts.
Exit Ticket: What is your most prized possession?
Homework:
Catch up on missing assignments.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
March 5th, 2013
3/5/13
In Class:
Journal-- Identify one vivid memory you have of your experience with school. Describe it with vivid imagery; tell the story behind it.
GMX-- Commas
Define 'appositive.'
Describe the comma rule related to appositives.
Define 'second person.'
Describe the comma rule related to second person addresses.
Define 'introductory phrase.'
Describe the comma rule related to introductory phrases.
Read "Indian Education" by Sherman Alexie. Discussed genre of timeline using instructor's model. Independently, students created qualitative timelines of their lives by 1) identifying at least ten significant events, experiences, or moments in their lives, 2) rating them on an awesomeness scale of 0-10, and 3) plotting these experiences on a graph. Then, each student chose at least two related events and wrote a brief narrative about them.
Homework:
Finish final project!
Finish narrative from class.
In Class:
Journal-- Identify one vivid memory you have of your experience with school. Describe it with vivid imagery; tell the story behind it.
GMX-- Commas
Define 'appositive.'
Describe the comma rule related to appositives.
Define 'second person.'
Describe the comma rule related to second person addresses.
Define 'introductory phrase.'
Describe the comma rule related to introductory phrases.
Read "Indian Education" by Sherman Alexie. Discussed genre of timeline using instructor's model. Independently, students created qualitative timelines of their lives by 1) identifying at least ten significant events, experiences, or moments in their lives, 2) rating them on an awesomeness scale of 0-10, and 3) plotting these experiences on a graph. Then, each student chose at least two related events and wrote a brief narrative about them.
Homework:
Finish final project!
Finish narrative from class.
March 4th, 2013
2/4/13
In Class:
Journal-- Explain why or why not Boulder Prep should have a smoking policy in place.
GMX-- Commas
Independently, write an example sentence for each of the following:
- Using commas to set off an appositive phrase
- Using commas to set off direct address
- Using commas in lists
- Using commas in dates
- Using commas after introductory phrases
Studied the genre of graphic literature using "Prisoner on the Hell Planet" by Art Spiegelman and selected illustrations from xkcd. Noted conventions of graphic literature: uses art to enhance theme; involves all six traits of writing, especially voice; relies on panels to develop narrative, while graphics achieve descriptive. Graphic literature qualifies as litereature for its thematic depth and social commentary.
Students independently drew flash fiction-esque pieces of graphic literature (3-5 panels).
Homework:
Finish graphic lit. piece.
Work on final!
Catch up on missing work.
In Class:
Journal-- Explain why or why not Boulder Prep should have a smoking policy in place.
GMX-- Commas
Independently, write an example sentence for each of the following:
- Using commas to set off an appositive phrase
- Using commas to set off direct address
- Using commas in lists
- Using commas after introductory phrases
Studied the genre of graphic literature using "Prisoner on the Hell Planet" by Art Spiegelman and selected illustrations from xkcd. Noted conventions of graphic literature: uses art to enhance theme; involves all six traits of writing, especially voice; relies on panels to develop narrative, while graphics achieve descriptive. Graphic literature qualifies as litereature for its thematic depth and social commentary.
Students independently drew flash fiction-esque pieces of graphic literature (3-5 panels).
Homework:
Finish graphic lit. piece.
Work on final!
Catch up on missing work.
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