In today's class, students presented their third quarter projects and reviewed Q3 indicators in preparation for the quarter-ending benchmark exam.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Waiting for Godot, Day 6 (E10 3A)
Today's Objective: Students will review themes while finishing their first Q3 text.
Today's SAT Word: Theme (n.): the main idea or the moral of the story in a work of fiction
Today's New Vocabulary Terms:
Today's SAT Word: Theme (n.): the main idea or the moral of the story in a work of fiction
"The Interlopers" by Saki deals with themes of greed, vengeance, and power.
Today's New Vocabulary Terms:
Zenith
Quibble
Indescribable
Menial (n)
Desists
Astride
Abominable
Mimic
Incoherent
Lingeringly
Tonight's Homework: Finish reading the book. There will be an exam featuring questions from the entire book for your next class.
Quibble
Indescribable
Menial (n)
Desists
Astride
Abominable
Mimic
Incoherent
Lingeringly
Tonight's Homework: Finish reading the book. There will be an exam featuring questions from the entire book for your next class.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Brian's Song, Day 6 (E10 4A)
Today's Objective: Students will review themes while finishing their first Q3 text.
Today's SAT Word: Theme (n.): the main idea or the moral of the story in a work of fiction
Today's New Vocabulary Terms:
Today's SAT Word: Theme (n.): the main idea or the moral of the story in a work of fiction
"The Interlopers" by Saki deals with themes of greed, vengeance, and power.
Today's New Vocabulary Terms:
Composure
Mute
Scarcely
Uncomprehendingly
Corageous
Agonizing
Spasm
Inferno
Reflective
Slackens
Tonight's Homework: Finish reading the book. There will be an exam featuring questions from the entire book for your next class.
Mute
Scarcely
Uncomprehendingly
Corageous
Agonizing
Spasm
Inferno
Reflective
Slackens
Tonight's Homework: Finish reading the book. There will be an exam featuring questions from the entire book for your next class.
Hamlet II.ii (4B)
Warm Up:
Is Hamlet wise in biding his time before killing Claudius? Or is he being foolish by delaying his revenge? Defend your answer using evidence from the text.
If you missed class, please submit your QFR chart upon your return.
Remember: Each QFR chart is a major assessment grade that is worth up to 20 points.
You will need to type the information they contain into one, giant QFR chart for submission at the conclusion of the play.
IF YOU LOSE A QFR CHART, YOU *ARE STILL RESPONSIBLE* FOR INCLUDING ANY LOST INFORMATION INTO YOUR QFR CHART AT THE END OF THE PLAY.
Here are a handful of really helpful links to help you make sense of this challenging new text.
Click here to view our in-class presentation notes (updated daily).
Homework: For next class, you will read your presentations aloud.
Brian's Song, Day 5 (E10 2B)
Today's Objective: Students will review symbolism, foreshadowing, and motifs while continuing to read their first Q3 text.
Today's SAT Word: Motif (n.): a re-occurring image, symbol, or item that carries special significance each time it reappears in a work of fiction.
Today's New Vocabulary Terms:
Today's SAT Word: Motif (n.): a re-occurring image, symbol, or item that carries special significance each time it reappears in a work of fiction.
In "Death of a Salesman," Willy Loman's daydreams are often surrounded by a musical motif.
Today's New Vocabulary Terms:
Bellow
Catatonic
Blindsided
Reluctant
Abrupt
Anguish
Misnomer
Remnant
Overstepped
Urgent
Tonight's Homework: Finish reading up to the word "urgent" on page 101.
Catatonic
Blindsided
Reluctant
Abrupt
Anguish
Misnomer
Remnant
Overstepped
Urgent
Tonight's Homework: Finish reading up to the word "urgent" on page 101.
YOUR FINAL PROJECTS ARE DUE NEXT CLASS!!!
Death of a Salesman, Day 5 (E10 1B)
Today's Objective: Students will review symbolism, foreshadowing, and motifs while continuing to read their first Q3 text.
Today's SAT Word: Motif (n.): a re-occurring image, symbol, or item that carries special significance each time it reappears in a work of fiction.
Today's New Vocabulary Terms:
Today's SAT Word: Motif (n.): a re-occurring image, symbol, or item that carries special significance each time it reappears in a work of fiction.
In "Death of a Salesman," Willy Loman's daydreams are often surrounded by a musical motif.
Today's New Vocabulary Terms:
Confidentially
Resentment
Raucous
Lavishly
Bewildered
Gesture
Tension
Agonized
Audible
Sensuous
Tonight's Homework: Finish reading up to page 92.
Resentment
Raucous
Lavishly
Bewildered
Gesture
Tension
Agonized
Audible
Sensuous
Tonight's Homework: Finish reading up to page 92.
YOUR FINAL PROJECTS ARE DUE NEXT CLASS!!!
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Essay Formatting Videos (All Grades)
Hey all --
I'm re-posting these videos here to help refresh your memories on proper essay formatting and submission guidelines. When your paper gets a solid "A" for following the specifications outlined below, you can thank me later.
Remember -- Mr. Meehan loves Starbucks gift cards :)
(hint hint)
- M.
Formatting Your Essay:
Finishing Touches:
I'm re-posting these videos here to help refresh your memories on proper essay formatting and submission guidelines. When your paper gets a solid "A" for following the specifications outlined below, you can thank me later.
Remember -- Mr. Meehan loves Starbucks gift cards :)
(hint hint)
- M.
Formatting Your Essay:
Finishing Touches:
Tuesday, March 15 (E9)
Today's Objective: Students will discuss and analyze bias and counter-arguments.
Today's SAT Word: Counter-argument (n.): an opposing viewpoint
Today's Warm-Up Question: Should abortion remain legal in the U.S., or should it be banned? Defend your answer!
Today's Lesson Notes: Click here.
Tonight's Homework:
Today's SAT Word: Counter-argument (n.): an opposing viewpoint
"After John McCain gave his speech, Barack Obama was given the opportunity to offer a counter-argument."
Today's Warm-Up Question: Should abortion remain legal in the U.S., or should it be banned? Defend your answer!
Today's Lesson Notes: Click here.
Tonight's Homework:
STAGE TWO of your persuasive projects is due on Thursday, March 17. You will need to have completed your project outline worksheet.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Hamlet II.i and II.Ii (E10 4B)
Warm Up:
ACT I QFR CHARTS were due for submission LAST WEEK!!!
Here are a handful of really helpful links to help you make sense of this challenging new text.
Click here to view our in-class presentation notes (updated daily).
Homework: For next class, you will submit your FINAL DRAFTS!!!
In order to receive full credit for this assignment, your final drafts should include:
1) Completed Stamp Sheet -- stapled to cover of...
Is the ghost actually Hamlet's father? Or is the ghost a devil from Hell? Defend your answer using evidence from the text.
If you missed class, please submit your QFR chart upon your return.
Remember: Each QFR chart is a major assessment grade that is worth up to 20 points.
You will need to type the information they contain into one, giant QFR chart for submission at the conclusion of the play.
IF YOU LOSE A QFR CHART, YOU *ARE STILL RESPONSIBLE* FOR INCLUDING ANY LOST INFORMATION INTO YOUR QFR CHART AT THE END OF THE PLAY.
Here are a handful of really helpful links to help you make sense of this challenging new text.
Click here to view our in-class presentation notes (updated daily).
Homework: For next class, you will submit your FINAL DRAFTS!!!
In order to receive full credit for this assignment, your final drafts should include:
1) Completed Stamp Sheet -- stapled to cover of...
2) Printed copy of your final draft (standard formatting rules apply)
3) Digital copy of your final draft (e-mailed to john.meehan@pgcps.org)
Death of a Salesman, Day 4 (E10 1B)
Today's Objective: Students will review conflict while continuing to read their first Q3 text.
Today's SAT Word: Conflict (n.): a problem
Today's New Vocabulary Terms:
Today's SAT Word: Conflict (n.): a problem
Generally speaking, characters encounter any one of six major types of conflict in literature.
Today's New Vocabulary Terms:
Consumes
Saccharine
Dictation
Fascinating
Solitary
Reliance
Proposition
Pennant
Incredulously
Mocking
Tonight's Homework: Finish reading up to the phrase "goal posts" on page 69.
BRING IN YOUR REVISED DRAFTS FOR TEACHER REVIEW!!!
Saccharine
Dictation
Fascinating
Solitary
Reliance
Proposition
Pennant
Incredulously
Mocking
Tonight's Homework: Finish reading up to the phrase "goal posts" on page 69.
BRING IN YOUR REVISED DRAFTS FOR TEACHER REVIEW!!!
Brian's Song, Day 4 (2B)
Today's Objective: Students will review conflict while continuing to read their first Q3 text.
Today's SAT Word: Conflict (n.): a problem
Today's New Vocabulary Terms:
Today's SAT Word: Conflict (n.): a problem
Generally speaking, characters encounter any one of six major types of conflict in literature.
Today's New Vocabulary Terms:
Blustery
Grim
Stoic
Befuddled
Quell
Imperceptible
Dwindle
Sprawling
Vibrant
Exuberantly
Enervated
Tonight's Homework: Finish reading up to the phrase "I'm pregnant" on page 84.
BRING YOUR REVISED DRAFTS FOR TEACHER REVIEW!!!
Grim
Stoic
Befuddled
Quell
Imperceptible
Dwindle
Sprawling
Vibrant
Exuberantly
Enervated
Tonight's Homework: Finish reading up to the phrase "I'm pregnant" on page 84.
BRING YOUR REVISED DRAFTS FOR TEACHER REVIEW!!!
Build Your Own Wii Whiteboard
Hey folks:
A lot of people have been asking how I managed to construct a homemade "SMART board" for our classroom, and so I wanted to take a quick opportunity to share that information here.
Assuming you already have a working USB projector and a computer, you can make your own SMART whiteboard out of any available surface simply by using a Nintendo "WiiMote" and a homemade infared pen. Making the Wii Whiteboard took very little in the way of "construction" know-how, and was incredibly easy to do. Since I already owned a Wii remote, I was able to complete the entire project in less than one hour for under $10.
Here's what you'll need:
Wii Remote Control ($50)
Infared LED ($2 at Radio Shack - catalog #276-143)
Size "N" Battery and Battery Holder ($3 at Radio Shack)
Non-Locking Push-Button Switch ($1 at Radio Shack)
Expo Dry Erase Marker (or similar PVC-cased marker shell) ($1)
Small-Gauge Electrical Wire
Electrician's Tape
Tools Needed:
Needle Nose Pliers
Soldering Iron and Solder
Drill
Digital Camera (this is used to check that your infared signal is properly transmitting)
Total Time to Construct:
One Hour
Total Cost of Project:
$60
Happy crafting!
- M.
A lot of people have been asking how I managed to construct a homemade "SMART board" for our classroom, and so I wanted to take a quick opportunity to share that information here.
Assuming you already have a working USB projector and a computer, you can make your own SMART whiteboard out of any available surface simply by using a Nintendo "WiiMote" and a homemade infared pen. Making the Wii Whiteboard took very little in the way of "construction" know-how, and was incredibly easy to do. Since I already owned a Wii remote, I was able to complete the entire project in less than one hour for under $10.
Here's what you'll need:
- Wii to Whiteboard Software (FREE DOWNLOAD):
http://www.uweschmidt.org/wiimote-whiteboard - Infared Wiimote Pen:
Buy one online ($20 + shipping)
Build your own ($10 + tools) - (Optional) *Note: The Wiimote automatically "syncs" with most computers using built-in Bluetooth technology, which comes standard on all newer laptops and PCs. If your computer does not have built-in Bluetooth recognition, you will need to purchase a Bluetooth dongle (available at Radio Shack or Best Buy for under $10) in order to connect the Wiimote to your computer.
Wii Remote Control ($50)
Infared LED ($2 at Radio Shack - catalog #276-143)
Size "N" Battery and Battery Holder ($3 at Radio Shack)
Non-Locking Push-Button Switch ($1 at Radio Shack)
Expo Dry Erase Marker (or similar PVC-cased marker shell) ($1)
Small-Gauge Electrical Wire
Electrician's Tape
Tools Needed:
Needle Nose Pliers
Soldering Iron and Solder
Drill
Digital Camera (this is used to check that your infared signal is properly transmitting)
Total Time to Construct:
One Hour
Total Cost of Project:
$60
Happy crafting!
- M.
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