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Article posted January 28, 2009 at 05:03 PM GMT0 •
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You can enter the text of your blog here!
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Article posted January 28, 2009 at 05:03 PM GMT0 •
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My Favorite Memory
Article posted December 9, 2008 at 12:56 PM GMT0 •
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The Giver has shared memories with Jonas, many of them troubling, but some very happy as well. In Chapter 16, The Giver shared his favorite memory with Jonas. If you could share one favorite personal memory with Jonas, what would it be? Be specific and describe the details of your memory and why you would choose to share it.
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Article posted December 9, 2008 at 12:56 PM GMT0 •
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THE GIVER - ASSIGNMENTS
Article posted December 4, 2008 at 02:02 PM GMT0 •
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Int the community of The Giver, young people are given assignments, or jobs, after they have been carefully observed for years. If the Committee of Elders observed you, what would they see? Describe your interests, your talents, your personality traits, etc. What assignment would you be well suited for? Describe what you think the assignment would be and why the committee would have chosen it. (50 words minimum)
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Article posted December 4, 2008 at 02:02 PM GMT0 •
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F451 Essay
Article posted April 2, 2008 at 07:24 PM GMT0 •
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Just a reminder that you can get all of the requirements for writing the essay at the NHS English Wikispace. Follow the link in Related Links, English Wikispace!
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Article posted April 2, 2008 at 07:24 PM GMT0 •
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Censorship
Article posted March 12, 2008 at 02:45 PM GMT0 •
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Please visit our wikispace (see related links) and access the hyperlinked document under the heading "Censorship Activity."
Examine each of the links provided to answer the questions. Write detailed answers in your notebook. Take your time with the readings and view the audio/video pieces entirely. When you are finished, you should be prepared to discuss these topics in class.
After you are done with the censorship activity, post on your blog some final reflections:
Do you think it is important for us to be concerned about the censorship of the internet in China? Why or why not? Please include reference to keywords that are blocked in China and your thoughts on why they are banned.
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Article posted March 12, 2008 at 02:45 PM GMT0 •
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Trojan War
Article posted February 8, 2008 at 12:54 PM GMT0 •
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Follow the related link--Trojan War Clay Animation. Watch this video that was created by students studying Latin that tells the story of the Trojan War.
Post in your blog a two part reflection.
In the first part, summarize in your own words what happens to begin this war, the main characters and important highlights of the battle.
In the second part, reflect on the project itself. How does an assignment like the creation of a clay animation vs. a book report or research paper affect learning? Would you be more or less interested in learning about the Trojan War? What other projects can you think of that would increase your interest in mythology and learning?
Remember to respond to all the points listed here.
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Article posted February 8, 2008 at 12:54 PM GMT0 •
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Mythology Multigenre Project
Article posted February 4, 2008 at 01:08 PM GMT0 •
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As explained in class today, you have been assigned a multigenre project. A multigenre project is one that is designed to allow you to express what you know about your mythology topic through a variety of mini-projects that are all connected together through the use of a repetend. The repetend can be a symbol, a quote, the container, a narrative that continues through each piece. If you need additional ideas see the link REPETEND under Related Links.
You need to have four types of genre represented in your project. Follow the link under GENRE for examples to choose from.
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Article posted February 4, 2008 at 01:08 PM GMT0 •
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Shakespeare's Plays
Article posted January 9, 2008 at 12:34 PM GMT0 •
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Use the internet to research your assigned title and answer the questions that follow. Post your research on your blog. Use the play's title as the title for your posting.
1. Which category does this play belong in?
2. List the major characters
3. What are the main settings of the play?
4. Summarize the plot in 4-5 good paragraphs
5. What is the main theme of the play?
6. List 2-3 famous/important lines from this play.
7. Has this play been produced as a film, or has it been adapted
into film under a different title?
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Article posted January 9, 2008 at 12:34 PM GMT0 •
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Just curious...
Article posted December 11, 2007 at 06:24 PM GMT0 •
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I have spent the better half of my prep hour searching for an article about classroom blogging that will answer this question: Does it matter if students use proper spelling, grammar and punctuation in their blogs? I have read about 6 articles about student blogging and the importance of using blogs to generate communication among students. So...instead of searching and reading and searching some more, I am posing this question to all of the freshmen bloggers at NHS...What do you think? Is it important to use proper forms of communication when blogging in a professional environment? Let me know. I really want to know why students feel that they are able to present themselves to the world without caring if they appear to be intelligent or not. Many major companies are beginning to use the web as a reference for their future employees. When they interview a prospective employee they often have a person who does a web search for any possible postings on the internet. They are looking for intelligent people who care about their work. Colleges are beginning to search social networking sites like myspace and Facebook to see if their prospective students meet the criteria for acceptance into their schools. The web is going to be a huge resource for everything many of you do in your future. So let's generate some discussion as to the possible reasons the vast majority of you are unable to post blogs without proofreading your material first. Extra credit for the most creative response.
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Article posted December 11, 2007 at 06:24 PM GMT0 •
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Letters From a Nut
Article posted December 11, 2007 at 01:08 PM GMT0 •
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Business letters are expected to follow a specific format. Usually they are about serious topics as well. The letters we have shared in class follow the structure of a business letter, but the topics are very unusual. Which of the letters we shared were most entertaining to you? What about the responses? How would you have responded to a letter like these?
WHEN YOUR ARE FINISHED ANSWERING THE QUESTIONS IN THE PARAGRAPH ABOVE....
You have to write a letter of your own. It can be a real one, based on a real experience, or you can try to write your own version of a "letter from a nut." Either way, it must fit the format of a business letter, so check your notes. Go to Google Docs, or some other word processor to start typing your letter when you are ready. You will have time in class Wednesday.
Your letter, typed, is due on Friday.
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Article posted December 11, 2007 at 01:08 PM GMT0 •
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