Tuesday, June 10, 2014

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

Monday, June 9, 2014

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
                  

 

Friday, June 6, 2014

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

Thursday, June 5, 2014

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.

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Feature Article

Good Morning!
Please get your netbook when you arrive to class.
                                                                                                     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

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Feature Article

Good Morning!
Please get your netbook when you arrive to class.
          
                                                                                              
*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

Monday, June 2, 2014

Feature Article

Good Morning!
Please get your netbook when you arrive to class.
              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