"Self-Reliance"

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Please get your netbook when you arrive and read quietly until we are ready to begin.  I will be checking your independent reading book today.

*"Self-Reliance" -- We began reading this essay last week and annotated the essay for main ideas. Please open your "View Only" folder.  You have already made your own copy of the essay -- or you should have. Before we begin, please share your annotated copy with me (abaltrushes@gmail.com).   You will be answering questions at the end of the essay which you should be able to complete by the end of class. PLEASE copy these questions into your English Journal and entitle Questions on "Self-Reliance".

HOMEWORK:  Independent reading  

"Oh Me! Oh Life!"

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NOTE: On Monday I indicated to you that you should have chosen your new independent reading for the next six weeks.  I will be checking tomorrow.  Remember, it is required that one of the books that you read is from the recommended list.  You are to have your book each day.  Also, take note.  I will not permit the use of a cell phone for reading.  

* "Oh Me! Oh Life!" -- You have written a complete response to this poem.  I also asked you to write three questions on lines or phrases that you found difficult to explain.  For example: Does "endless trains of the faithless" mean people who lack a faith or a belief in the meaning of life?

HOMEWORK:  Independent reading book

"Oh Me! Oh Life"

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* Assignment on Dead Poets Society -- Please be prepared to share your written response.  You have written 1/2 to 3/4's of a page.

*"Oh Me! Oh Life!" -- Before we go on to Emerson ("Self-Reliance"), I would like us to read this Walt Whitman poem.  In Dead Poets Society Mr. Keating recites this poem to express the profound capacity of humans to feel and the profound questions that humans ponder about life. The poem also relates to the theme of individualism that we have been discussing.  (Handout) After you respond to the poem, write 3 questions on lines or phrases of which you are unsure.

HOMEWORK:  Complete the assignment on "Oh Me! Oh Life."  Please have your new selection of independent reading by Friday.

"Oh Me! Oh Life"

Good Morning!

* Assignment on Dead Poets Society -- Please be prepared to share your written response.  You have written 1/2 to 3/4's of a page.

*"Oh Me! Oh Life!" -- Before we go on to Emerson ("Self-Reliance"), I would like us to read this Walt Whitman poem.  In Dead Poets Society Mr. Keating recites this poem to express the profound capacity of humans to feel and the profound questions that humans ponder about life. The poem also relates to the theme of individualism that we have been discussing.  (Handout) After you respond to the poem, write 3 questions on lines or phrases of which you are unsure.

HOMEWORK:  Complete the assignment on "Oh Me! Oh Life."  Please have your new selection of independent reading by Friday.

Dead Poets Society

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I hope that you had a very enjoyable weekend!

*Dead Poets Society -- we have just a little bit more to go with the movie.  Then, you will complete discussion questions and respond in writing to the movie.  Write one half to three quarters of a page.  Select one of the quotations and add any of your other thoughts on this movie.  (two handouts)

*SECOND SEMESTER!  Let's do our very best to have a successful semester!  You are the captain of your own ship!

HOMEWORK:  *Complete written response to DPS

                                           *Independent reading book -- By the end of this 

                             week please have your new selection.

Dead Poets Society

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 NOTE: Please put away out of sight and keep out of sight your electronic devices.   

 
NOTE:  Book reviews were due Tuesday.  If you have not yet submitted the reviews, do so as soon as possible on your own time. NO one will be using a netbook this period. The final deadline is Friday at noon.  I will not accept reviews after that time.

*Transformational Thinking Unit -- Today we will be watching Dead Poets Society because of its value and relevance to Emerson and Thoreau.  There will be an assignment on the movie next Monday as we resume Emerson's "Self-Reliance."  You are expected to be attentive to the movie, hence no other activity will be permitted, e.g. work for another class.  

  

Dead Poets Society

Good Morning!

 NOTE: Please put away out of sight and keep out of sight your electronic devices.  

 
NOTE:  Book reviews were due yesterday.  If you have not yet submitted the reviews, do so as soon as possible on your own time. NO one will be using a netbook this period. The final deadline is Friday at noon.  I will not accept reviews after that time.

*Transformational Thinking Unit -- Today we will be watching Dead Poets Society because of its value and relevance to Emerson and Thoreau.  There will be an assignment on the movie next Monday as we resume Emerson's "Self-Reliance."  You are expected to be attentive to the movie, hence no other activity will be permitted, e.g. work for another class.