Things Fall Apart

World Literature

September 16th, 2008

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Here’s the “From the Board” on Things Fall Apart.  Remember, all homework for this session is due this Thursday the 18th.  I won’t accept anything after this.  We will be discussing chapters 4-6 tomorrow.

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White Noise, Book Access Articles

AP Language

September 13th, 2008

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We will be discussing DeLillo’s White Noise through chapter 34 on Monday.  We will write over this in about a week, so please keep up with your reading journals.

Another great discussion (From the Board below) over the censorship!  The debate was heated at times, so we’ll be writing our own argumentative articles this weekend.  By now you are all familiar with the basic structure of an argumentative article, but here’s a quick outline to help you with your writing:

Post questions below for the good of all.

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Legend: Black: from the articles, Blue: From you, Green: From me.

Banned Books Discussion

AP Language

September 11th, 2008

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Trying something a bit different this time.  Black text paraphrased or "quoted" from the articles you brought in, blue text is your words.  (Please comment below if you feel I’ve misrepresented what you stated, or if you would like to clarify something.)

I missed the title of the first article (if you presented, please fill us in), but here is a link to the second, "Are these books Really ‘Required Reading?’" and the last "Golden Compass: Athiesm for Tots."

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We will continue this discussion tomorrow.

On About a Boy, “Med. #17,” “I am a Rock”

British Literature

September 11th, 2008

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Tonight, write out your basic thesis statement and supporting ideas.  We will give one another advice on arrangement and flow of ideas tomorrow in class.

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White Noise Discussion: Consumerism, Death

AP Language

September 5th, 2008

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We’ll read through chapter 21 (through The Toxic Airborne Event) for Monday.  Here are a few shots from the board:

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Have a great weekend!