Final Presentation

Good Morning and Happy Last Day of School!

*Final Presentations today -- please be attentive to the presenter and think of questions to ask at the end.  I have been really enjoying these presentations!

*Book Review -- due no later than noon today.

HOMEWORK:  HAVE A GREAT AND SAFE SUMMER! 

Final Presentation

Good Morning!

*Final Presentation -- today we will finish the final presentations.  It was a good idea to have begun on Monday because they are taking some time.  With any time left today, you may use to complete your book review which is due by Friday.

*Be attentive to the remaining presentations and ask questions.

HOMEWORK: Book Review due by noon tomorrow.

Final Presentation

Good Morning!

*Final Presentation -- today we will finish the final presentations.  It was a good idea to have begun on Monday because they are taking some time.  With any time left today, you may use to complete your book review which is due by Friday.

*Be attentive to the remaining presentations and ask questions.

HOMEWORK: Book Review due by Friday

Final Presentation

Good Morning!

NOTE: One book review on a book from the recommended list is due by this Friday, June 13th -- the sooner, the better.

*TODAY -- today we begin presentations on the topic of your Feature Article.  Volunteers will receive extra credit.  If there are no volunteers, I will begin at the top of my roster. I will be looking for the following in your presentation:

     *Speaking knowledgeably about your topic without reading

       notes.

     *Enthusiasm for your topic

     *Visuals that appropriately accompany your talk

     *Attention to the audience -- at the end ask if there are any 
       questions.

AUDIENCE: give the speaker your undivided attention.  Ask

questions following the presentation.

HOMEWORK:  Book review

Final Presentations

Good Morning!

NOTE: One book review on a book from the recommended list is due by this Friday, June 13th -- the sooner, the better.

*TODAY -- today we begin presentations on the topic of your Feature Article.  Volunteers will receive extra credit.  If there are no volunteers, I will begin at the top of my roster. I will be looking for the following in your presentation:

     *Speaking knowledgeably about your topic without reading

       notes.

     *Enthusiasm for your topic

     *Visuals that appropriately accompany your talk

     *Attention to the audience -- at the end ask if there are any 
       questions.

AUDIENCE: give the speaker your undivided attention.  Ask

questions following the presentation.

HOMEWORK:  Book review

                  

 

Textbook Return

Good Morning!

 

*NOTE: One book review on a book from the recommended list is due by June 13th -- the earlier the better.  Thank you to those of you who have already submitted the review.

 

*TODAY is textbook return day.  You should have all your books with you right now.  You should also have your ID (which you should have with you at all times).

 

*When we return to class it is your time to work on your presentation for next week.  We will start Monday.  If no volunteers come forward, I will start at the top of my roster. You might also work on your book review or reading or studying for other finals next week.

HOMEWORK: Final presentation and book review

Feature Article

Good Morning!

Please get your netbook when you arrive to class.

       Few things tend more to alienate friendship than a want of punctuality in our engagements. I have known the breach of a promise to dine or sup to break up more than one intimacy.  William Hazlitt

                                                                                           

*NOTE: One book review on a book from the recommended list is due by June 13th -- the earlier, the better.  THANK YOU to those of you who have already posted your review!

*Textbook return is TOMORROW.  Please bring to class ALL your textbooks checked out to you this year.  Have your ID.  

*Your final in this class will be a presentation of your topic.  We will get started at the beginning of next week during finals week. Those who volunteer to begin the presentations will receive extra credit. Otherwise, I will start at the top of my roster.

*TODAY -- Today you will finalize your writing of your Feature Article.  It is due TODAY. Proofread carefully for errors.  Please maintain a quiet environment in consideration of other students quietly at work.

  HOMEWORK:  Independent Reading -- One book review on a book from the recommended list is due by June 13th.

Feature Article

Good Morning!

Please get your netbook when you arrive to class.

           Indeed, there is an eloquence in true enthusiasm that is not to be doubted.

                                                                                                     Edgar Allen Poe                                                                                            

*NOTE: One book review on a book from the recommended list is due by June 13th -- the earlier, the better.

*Feature Article is due June 5th -- TOMORROW.  Textbook return is on Friday, June 6th. Your final in this class will be a presentation of your topic.  We will get started at the beginning of the week during finals week. Those who volunteer to begin the presentations will receive extra credit.

*TODAY -- Today you will continue to work on the writing of your Feature Article.  You have created a new document (Period __ Feature Article), and you have shared it with me (abaltrushes@gmail).   Remember that a part of your article will include an interview. Take advantage of this time in class because the due date is this TOMORROW. Please maintain a quiet environment in consideration of other students quietly at work.

  HOMEWORK:  Independent Reading and Feature Article

Feature Article

Good Morning!

Please get your netbook when you arrive to class.

          

I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.

Maya Angelou

                                                                                              

*NOTE: One book review on a book from the recommended list is due by June 13th -- the earlier, the better.

*Feature Article is due June 5th -- this Thursday.  Textbook return is on Friday, June 6th. Your final in this class will be a presentation of your topic.  We will get started at the beginning of the week during finals week. 

*TODAY -- Today you will continue to work on the writing of your Feature Article.  You have created a new document (Period __ Feature Article), and you have shared it with me (abaltrushes@gmail).   Remember that a part of your article will include an interview. Take advantage of this time in class because the due date is this Thursday. Please maintain a quiet environment in consideration of other students quietly at work.

  HOMEWORK:  Independent Reading and Feature Article

Feature Article

Good Morning!

Please get your netbook when you arrive to class.

           In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure.

              Bill Cosby                                                                                               

                
  *NOTE: One book review on a book from the recommended list is due by June 13th -- the earlier, the better.

*Feature Article is due June 5th -- this Thursday.  Textbook return is on Friday, June 6th. Your final in this class will be a presentation of your topic.  We will get started at the beginning of the week during finals week. 

*TODAY -- Today you will continue to work on the writing of your Feature Article.  You have created a new document (Period __ Feature Article), and you have shared it with me (abaltrushes@gmail).   Remember that a part of your article will include an interview. Take full advantage of this time because the due date is this Thursday. Please maintain a quiet environment in consideration of other students quietly at work.

  HOMEWORK:  Independent Reading and Feature Article