December 9th, 2009

Essay reminder

Reminder: Please bring in a copy of your Huck Finn essay (or the graded version, if you don’t mind your neighbor seeing your grade :) ) because we will work on transitions tomorrow. Please tell those who were not in class today to bring in their essays!

Also: Reminder – 2nd period Chapter 7,8 questions/color journal is due Thursday.

4th Period: Chapter 8 color journal/questions due Friday.

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December 8th, 2009

Gatsby Essay & Autobiography

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Good evening class,

The Great Gatsby essay prompt can be downloaded here: Gatsby Essay Prompt
Deadlines: Bring two quotes that you plan to use for your essay to class on Friday December 11th. You will have class time to begin your essay. The 2 page paper is due on Wednesday December 16th.
Also, tomorrow, December 9th we will discuss your autobiography for your FHP and the rough draft will be due on December 18th.
Not to worry, you will have ample class time to work  on these projects during the next two weeks.
See you soon.

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December 3rd, 2009

2nd Period and Mr Moore’s Class

2nd Period ONLY – Someone pointed out that you have a Family History due date on Monday so you may have an extra day to turn in Chapter 5,6,7 (I did have 8 up accidently) questions and color journals. They are due 12/8/09

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December 2nd, 2009

30+pages!! oh my!

My apologies, class. This Chapter is inordinately longer than all the rest (partly because so much happens!) Read up to page 135 in chapter 7 tonight and we’ll save the quiz for Chapter 8, not 7.  Please let others in the class know.

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December 2nd, 2009

Study Questions/Color Journal/Quiz

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Please read Chapter 7 tonight and be prepared for a quiz tomorrow. Also, study questions and color journal for 5, 6 and 7 are due Monday 12/7.

Remember, your journal comments must be as detailed as possible. Some of the journals I received from the last batch have one word in the connotations and comments section and those assignments will not receive full credit.

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November 22nd, 2009

American Author Project

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Hello Everyone – Each quarter you are required to read one full-length book in addition to the work we are reading in class, totaling four additional books throughout the year. Three books are for your American Author project and one is for your Independent Reading.

Please download the instructions here: American Authors
Guidelines:
Once you have chosen your author –
1. Add a comment to this post that lists your author AND your book. Due November 30th.
2. Only 3 people per author.
3. You may read the same book as another person but not during the same quarter.
4. E-mail me with any questions – keep the comments section to your author/book
First come, first pick. :)

Enjoy your break.

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November 20th, 2009

The Eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg

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you! As you read, consider the use of color as it is threaded throughout the novel. Particularly, the connection between the use of “eyes” watching over the valley of ashes below and Mr. Wilson’s eyes.

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November 20th, 2009

Chapter 3 and 4

Homework : Read Chapter 3 and 4, answer study questions for Chapters 3/4 and Color Symbolism Journal for 3/4.
Due: Monday November 30th.
Also, if you saw Macbeth, please bring in a typed 200 word ananlysis of your favorite character/or an explanation of the protagonist’s dilemna using 1 conjunctive adverb and a vocab word from our last list  for extra credit and staple your ticket to your typed paper.
Due: Monday November 30th.
Lastly, check back on Sunday and sign up on the right to receive an e-mail when I update the blog. I will post the eligible authors and details for the American Authors project by the end of day on Sunday. E-mail me if you have questions. Thanksgiving break is a good time to decide on an author, buy the book and start your reading.  Have a great break and be safe! :)

Go Broncos!

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November 19th, 2009

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Here are the options we discussed: Let’s keep our snack/drinks as original as possible. As promised, I will provide the music and dance videos.  We’ll have our own version of the Buchanan/Wilson social. :)
Roy Rogers
Shirley Temples
Strawberry Bavarian Cream
Little Pound Cakes
Russian Wafers
Coffee
Bread-and-Butter Sandwiches
Pineapple slices
Macaroons
Fruit Cocktail or Strawberries in Halves of Melons
Pudding
Breadsticks
Olives
Salted Nuts
Biscuit Tortoni
Angel Cake Squares
Bonbons
Iced Coffee
Saltine Crackers
I misspoke when I mentioned snickerdoodles in class – I meant macaroons. This will be our exeption to the list if you already planned to bring them. I think i just like the word snickerdoodle so it’s at the top of my cookie word list. See everyone tomorrow. 

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November 17th, 2009

Color Log/Color Symbolism

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Download the color states/associations here: What are your associations to the following colors

Use these descriptions as a guide as you complete your chart.

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