British Monarchs Rubric

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The Pit and the Pendulum

Here is a link to the audio version of "The Pit and the Pendulum" It has four parts, so make sure that you listen to all of them. Don't forget to consider the question, "How does this tale emphasize the terror of the soul?" Along with the audio version, here is a link to the summary and analysis of the story.

Essay map

When you begin planning out your essay, follow the link to get some help. Essay map Make sure that you save your work before trying to print in case it doesn't work. If you plan thoroughly in the beginning, the drafting process will be much easier. Also, include quotes and other citation materials while planning.

Cause and Effect: British Monarchs and Literature

You are going to be doing research based on past British monarchs and the effect they have had on the literature of their time. The first thing you are going to do is create an annotated bibliography. Follow this link for an example annotated bibliography. You will be collected research for this cause/effect essay from at least 5 separate sources. Remember to use MLA format for your citations. For some help, follow this link or MLA guidelines. The links on the left side of the page give some help for citing different media (newspaper, website, book, etc...) Your final essay will be between 4-5 pages in length.

Famous theaters

Today you are going to begin researching a famous theater from around the world. I will include a couple links at the bottom of this post to give you a head start in finding a theater. What I want you to find is: When the theater was created, what kind of theater is it, what kinds of productions are presented there, what kind of set design is used, is there a specific construction group in charge of that stage, and three other interesting facts about the stage. Today you are compiling your notes; MAKE SURE YOU KEEP TRACK OF YOUR RESOURCES! We are going to be creating a presentation using this information in the next couple of weeks. Here are the links http://www.helium.com/items/2068345-the-three-most-famous-theaters-in-the-world http://www.bestourism.com/bests/best/338?title=The-Best-Theatres-in-the-World http://www.guardian.co.uk/stage/gallery/2011/may/22/set-theatre-design-in-pictures

Here are the basics for what your research should include. What were we fighting against during the Revolutionary War? One of the signers of the Declaration of Independence One of the 1st 10 Amendments One of the Amendments beyond the first 10 Perspective -Should we rely on that document for today’s laws -Are we still striving for the same things?

Journalism Webquest

First, follow this link to the quiz. For each question you need to search the web to find the correct answer. If you don't get a 100%, then you will need to take it over again. Then, you need to go out and find a link to a headline that deals with gun violence, one that deals with new music, and one that deals with food issues. Then, you need to find two controversial pictures. Then you have to Copy and paste all of those links in to a response to this blog. The first person done wins an all inclusive trip to the vending machine.

Comparison of articles

http://www.allsides.com/blog/15-headlines-first-debate

Article layout

For further perspective, follow this link. After looking at the online Pueblo Chieftan, and reading this article, come back and post a comment under this posting. Your comment should: -Explain what you discovered in regards to paragraphs in a newspaper article. -Discuss the balance between images and writing in the newspaper. -the general layout. In other words, how are the different sections of the newspaper organized? When you post, make sure to include your name so you may receive credit for what you have included.

Online pueblo chieftain

http://pueblochieftain.co.newsmemory.com/nie.php Username: jtrainor@lajunta.k12.co.us password: niejtrainor

The Pardoner's Tale

For the online discussion, click here.

Irony

Follow this link to the oatmeal for a humorous explanation of Irony. Follow this link for even more information. After you get done working through the information at these sites, come back to my blog and post. Your post should explain what you have learned, and should include specifics from the articles you read.

Rhetorical skills

Click here You should read all sections within chapter six from the sparknotes test prep. After you have read all sections, return here and post a comment answering the questions: What strategies did you learn today for taking the ACT test? What is your main weakness for this question type? What is you goal for Friday's test (in terms of point increase from you first test)? To make your posts, sign in.

Denver post online

http://www.DenverPostEducation.com When you get there you should: -look at the different titles of the articles; try to come up with a good idea for a title for your piece (something clever and catchy) -Find an article that has a similar theme to your story and use it to help you improve your own writing -Make changes to your writing based on what you have identified as elements of "good writing"

Period 6 Columbus debate

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Period 5 columbus debate

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Columbus period 4

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Inquiry Letter

For the instructions, click here. For a sample letter of inquiry, click here. Also, check out this PDF that explains the process. Once you get to the page, click on the link that says, "Cover Letter Formula."

What to include in your presentations

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career research

Today I want you to conduct research into the career field that you are interested in. Think about the following things: -Is there anybody in the area that you can talk to for some information or guidance? -If college is involved, how will you pay for it? think about loan programs, student financial aid, parental contribution, part-time work, etc... -How long after high school will it take until you can live the kind of life that you want to live? Start to create a plan for the path you will take. Think about people, money, location, ability (be honest: can you do it? also, are you underestimating yourself?) We are going to put together powerpoint presentations that highlight all of the details for how to be successful, and we will present those in the final 3 days of class. Your presentation should be at least 10 slides in length, and you will need to speak for 4-5 minutes.

Odyssey writing project choices

here are your choices for the Odyssey writing project. - Write a short story which gives an alternate plot to one of Odysseus’ adventures. - Write an undercover news story chronicling the dirty deeds and evil of the suitors in the house of Odysseus. - Write a series of journal entries as though you were one of the other characters in the story besides Odysseus. Minimum of 8 journal entries. - Write a 2 page essay explaining why Poseidon was angry with Odysseus.

Period 6 Odyssey

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Period 5 Odyssey

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Period 4 Odyssey

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Period 3 Odyssey Chat

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Period 6 real

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Period 6

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Period 6 April 18

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Period 5 April 18

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Period 4 April 18

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Period 3 April 18

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4 Functions of mythology

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Gods research assignment

This is the list of guidelines for today's assignment.

The gods you can research are:
- Poseidon, Athena, Aphrodite, Aeolus, Hermes, Ares, Hades, Hephaestus, Zeus, and Hera.
You should answer the following questions about your gods:
- What were they the god of?
- What was their power?
- What was the symbol of their power?
- What bird symbolized them?
- What animal symbolized them?
- How were they born?
- What were they most famous for?
- What other gods were they closely related to?

independent study track students:: begin searching for possible research topics that you can pursue during your reading of the Odyssey. You will need to make an official proposal to me on Monday as to what you are going to research. If you already have a topic you will simply begin collecting research today.

Ted Talks

For some great ideas, or just to spark your curiosity, check out some of these ted talks. Tedtalks

Frankenstein 103 page discussion

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Frankenstein 1

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Research question

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Notecards

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Taking responsibility

Here is an interesting article on weapons responsibility.

Romeo and Juliet short video

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Frankenstein Web Quest

Follow this link to the Webquest.
Each group member will have a very specific role to play. Be sure that you decide who will do what, and that you have a complete understanding of what your responsibilities will be.