The Crossing

Today we had a look at the passage from "The Crossing" that was the basis for the PC on the final. We read the passage aloud, examined the prompt and brainstormed possible responses and response structures.

Let's talk about... Beloved

So, I had planned to spend at least half the period on the McCarthy passage from the final, but we got to talking about Beloved, and, well, there went the period. Good discussion though.

Essay #2 and Multiple Choice

Tuesday we spent much of the day looking at the multiple choice part of the semester one final. We continued this activity Wednesday. In addition, I gave due dates for the next essay.

New Due Dates:

• Topics Posted to GC 2/2
• Topics Commented Upon at GC 2/3
• Drafts in Class with Cover Sheets 2/9
• Final Drafts Due 2/23 (2/17 @ GC for priority scoring and extra credit)

Welcome to Semester 2

Today we began the day with a quiz on Beloved, and then talked a bit about the novel in general to round out the short period.

Period 2: Semester 1 Final

Today we had the semester one final. Yippee!

Stream of Consciousness & Beloved

Thursday we spent the period on a short intro to Morrison and her novel, Beloved. Friday we had a bit of fun with stream of consciousness writing and I collected warm-ups. Today we started a new set of warm-ups and talked about the first chapter of Beloved.
Practice AP test for the Final Exam. Bring paper, a #2 pencil and a blue or black pen.

Concluding Candide

Tuesday we wrapped up our discussion of Candide after spending some time analyzing the structure of the Frankenstein pressure comps.
Wednesday I collected the study guides and students wrote their Candide PCs.
Read chapter one of Beloved tonight and bring it tomorrow.

Candide Continues

Today we wrapped up the CRAs and talked a bit about the overall purpose of Candide. More tomorrow. The PC and SG have been moved to Wednesday.

Circle of Satire

Today we discussed most of the Candide satire CRAs and I collected the work of those who presented.

New Due Dates:

• Candide PC & SG 1/12
• Bring Beloved 1/13
  

Candide Continues

Wednesday began with a rather lengthy warm-up looking at a passage from chapter 19 of Candide. Students spent the rest of the period forming groups and choosing passages for the Candide CRA project (available at GC).
Thursday, after a few introductory remarks, students spent the rest of the period working on the Candide CRA project. This is due Friday.

Candide

Monday we began the day with a classic Candide quiz. The rest of the day was divided between some discussion of the end of the semester and going over the quiz.
Tuesday we began with a review of proper semicolon usage and spent the rest of the day discussing Candide.