Last Day Before Holiday

Last Day Before Holiday

by | Dec 18, 2009 | Update

Last day — not much more to say than that. Well, in fact, there is more to say. First period continued working on the forum and their persuasive argument planning. Second period did basically the same thing. Fourth period finished watching To Kill a Mockingbird....

Researching, Discussing, and Watching

by | Dec 17, 2009 | Update

First and seventh period finished up research today for the persuasive essay. They’ll begin writing them tomorrow. We also began a new forum, based on bbPress. We’ll be using it occasionally to practice our written electronic communication. I hope to begin...

Research and a Film

by | Dec 16, 2009 | Update

First and seventh periods concluded their research for the persuasive essay. Second period began planning and drafting their essays. Fourth period began watching the film adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird. A painless day. Homework Fourth period: answer discussion...

Research

by | Dec 15, 2009 | Update

All classes did research today. It was a relatively painless day for all involved. Homework None

Research and Drafting

by | Dec 14, 2009 | Update

The poetry portfolio was due for first, second, and seventh periods today. First and seventh periods began researching for their persuasive essay assignment. We looked at the project resources and chose one article to read and take notes on. We’ll continue...