If you need help... 05/06/2012
I have some time this afternoon while planning to offer "Office hours". Contact me via email or search for my Google hang-out. I will probably be available until 4 PM so please do not wait until tonight if you have questions. I look forward to reading your work tomorrow. Add Comment 10th Grade: Here are both pages in picture format. For periods B & C do not forget you will have a test on Acts 3 & 4 of Julius Caesar Monday when we return to class.   9th Grade: Here is the file for the project details. I am hoping that by now the majority of your projects are done. Please do not wait until Saturday or Sunday to email me with questions because I may not get them. Email jenn.cronk@gmail.com with any concerns. Good luck! 
Critical Lens- 9th Grade 03/26/2012
Hi Students- Just a reminder of what we discussed in class: 1. First state the quote "If they give you lined paper, write the other way"-Juan Ramon Jimenez 2. Next, interpret this quote, what does it mean to you? In class we came up with "Not letting others define your life " *Remember -do not use the word "you" in an academic essay. 3. Agree or disagree with the quote. 4. State two works that support your opinion (Romeo and Juliet and Fahrenheit 451) 5. Name the ways these works prove or disprove the quote (literary elements) Have your introductory paragraph in class tomorrow for homework. I found a great slide show that itemizes the steps that we took today in class. Below is the slide show created by Lauren Mucaria. I also attached notes below to further guide you in this process.
9th Grade Project 03/22/2012
My classes requested that I post the project details on my site. If students want to do the soundtrack or the movie they should speak with me first about it.
Homework. Weekend of 3/10 03/10/2012
Hi 9th Grade I am re-embedding your vocab quizlet to help you study. I set it up to do the "Scatter" game. But you can always go to the bottom under "Choose a study mode" and change it to suit your needs. 10th Grade- Your homework is to do page 2 of the packet I gave you in class. I will be embedding slide shows and videos under the TENTH GRADE tab up top, all of these will help you with creating your note cards. Vocabulary for the 10th Grade 03/07/2012
Hi Students! This post is for the 10th grade only, here is a quizlet that will help you prepare for a vocabulary test in two weeks. For more fun you can use the "learn" or "Scatter" function on the bottom right. 3/1 Homework 03/01/2012
9th Grade: Vocab: hearth- the floor of a fireplace salamander- a mythical being, esp. a lizard or other reptile, thought to be able to live in fire Answer the following questions on Symbols based on what you already know and the definitions above. 1. Part One of the book is called “The Hearth and the Salamander.” The “Salamander” is also the name of the fire truck, and Montag wears the symbol of a salamander on his uniform. What do you think could be the symbolism behind the title of Part One? 2. Guy also wears the symbol of a Phoenix on his uniform—the Phoenix was a bird that burned itself, then was reborn from the ashes. What could the Phoenix symbolize in this book. 3. What do you think the Mechanical Hound could symbolize? Remember that it is programmed to attack whatever a person wants it to attack! 10th Grade: Use the packet given to you in class, develop questions on your topic and write them down on the fourth page of the book. Remember what we covered in class.Problem topics: Problem Topics 1. Are too general - like racism, prejudice 2. Can not be argued (too obvious) - like "To Kill a Mockingbird deals with racism". We know this already. But what about -"Harper Lee uses To Kill a Mockingbird as a call to action, addressing, racism in the American judicial system." 3. Compare but makes no claim- "Steinbeck and Lee both address the lack of presence women have in American society." This topic compares but does not argue anything. I would suggest something along the lines of "Steinbeck perpetuates female subjugation while Lee's book seeks to break the confines of femininity." This is not a finely honed thesis, but it is a good starting point for research. Solutions 1. Is your topic obvious? (Racism in to Kill A Mockingbird?) 2.What does the author want to show, or teach the reader? 3. What personal motivations might the author have? Below are the pictures of the notes we took in class. HW: 5 probing questions about your topic. Extra Credit- Use the mindmap template or complete your mindmap on your research topic. Extra Credit is due Monday. 
Research Topics for the 10th Grade 02/28/2012
Hi kids, this weekends you will need to continue your research to finish the research worksheet given to you today. Please click on the "TENTH GRADE" link and continue to "Research from home". There is a brief tutorial reviewing what we learned toda Study Guide for 10th Grade 02/25/2012
I am not sure what happened but one of my students experienced an error with the download for the study guide. So, here is another version for you all. Click here for the Google Doc If you are logged into your Google you can also make a copy of this document into your library. This is posted a wee bit early, but.... 02/24/2012
For the 9th Grade, you will have a vocabulary test on part one of Fahrenheit 451. Although the test will not be until March, I wanted to use a new tool, Quizlet. This tool will help you learn and also test you. On the bottom right of the widget you can select flash cards, and have the "Speak It" option pronounce the words for you. | ArchivesApril 2012 AuthorThis site is dedicated to applying my 13 years of Educational Technology experience in my English classes. CategoriesAll A note about this site: It is a work in process, I do revising and editing whenever possible. My goal is to get important information up quickly. If there is an error, trust I will see to it shortly. | ||||||||||
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