We began the day by outlining the first body paragraph of the nature writing essay (this was collected). This essay will be written next week, but we'll be working on a piece of it each day. Two handouts were given as a part of this assignment as well.
The rest of the day was spent reflecting on last night's HW and preparing for tonight's HW.
HW Write another one page journal. This time, instead of taking a human perspective, take the point of view of some non-human thing. Just as with yesterday's assignment, try to be very descriptive and employ those same techniques used by Emerson and Thoreau.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
The Return of the Counselors
Today we began the day with a few thoughts on grades, credits, summer school, and honors programs from our esteemed counselors.
We then continued our examination of Thoreau and Emerson, followed by a short clip about the Redwoods from the Planet Earth series.
HW Write a one page journal entry about the video. Take the perspective of an observer (as Thoreau and Emerson did) and write DESCRIPTIVELY about some part of the video. What would you see if you were hanging from the rope in or between the trees? How would you describe the scene with the baby owls? If you weren't here, go outside (or look out a window), observing some aspect of nature for five to ten minutes, and do the assignment above.
We then continued our examination of Thoreau and Emerson, followed by a short clip about the Redwoods from the Planet Earth series.
HW Write a one page journal entry about the video. Take the perspective of an observer (as Thoreau and Emerson did) and write DESCRIPTIVELY about some part of the video. What would you see if you were hanging from the rope in or between the trees? How would you describe the scene with the baby owls? If you weren't here, go outside (or look out a window), observing some aspect of nature for five to ten minutes, and do the assignment above.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
Portfolio Reflection and Nature Writing Begins
Today I handed back research papers and talked about them a bit. Students who have not yet handed in research papers or received incompletes should hand in completed papers ASAP as they are now late.
Next, we had a look at our writing portfolios, filling in some of the portfolio coversheet, and doing a short reflection on our work so far.
Finally, we started the nature writing unit with a few notes and a homework assignment.
HW Read and annotate the Emerson & Thoreau handout, looking specifically for difficult vocabulary.
Next, we had a look at our writing portfolios, filling in some of the portfolio coversheet, and doing a short reflection on our work so far.
Finally, we started the nature writing unit with a few notes and a homework assignment.
HW Read and annotate the Emerson & Thoreau handout, looking specifically for difficult vocabulary.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Research Papers and Presentations
Today we handed in research papers and then spent the rest of the period preparing for presentations and, ultimately, presenting.
Have a good break!
Have a good break!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Poster Day
Today we divided up into groups and worked on posters for the research presentations tomorrow. Remember, that papers are due tomorrow!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Work Time
Today students had the whole period to work on their research papers.
Due Friday:
Due Friday:
- The typed final draft with a works cited page in correct MLA format.
- The outline.
- All the research notes.
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