Feature Article

Good Morning!

Please get your netbook when you arrive to class.

The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand.

Vince Lombardi

               
 *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.  (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 rapidly approaching. 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.

"Yes, there are two paths you can go by, but in the long run, there's still time to change the road you're on."         --Led Zeppelin
               
*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.  (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 -- This week you will be working 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. 

HOMEWORK:  Independent Reading and Feature Article

Feature Article

Good Morning!

Talent is cheaper than table salt.  What separates the talented individual from the successful one is a lot of hard work.  -- Stephen King

*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.  (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 -- This week you will be working 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. 

HOMEWORK:  Independent Reading and Feature Article

Feature Article

Good Morning!

 A dream doesn't become a reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination, and hard work. --Colin Powell
        
*Please get your netbook when you arrive and read quietly while it powers up.

*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.  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. 

*I hope that you learned some important details last Friday with Mr. Martinez's presentation.  You have a lot to think about over the summer!

*TODAY -- This week you will be working 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. 

HOMEWORK:  Independent Reading and Feature Article

Expert Project Research/Feature Article

Good Morning!

The tyranny of a prince in an oligarchy is not so dangerous to the public welfare as the apathy of a citizen in a democracy.                                                            -- Charles de Montesquieu

 Please get your netbook when you arrive.  Read quietly while it powers up.

*Note:  Please have your independent reading book each day.  One book review on a book from the recommended list is due by June 13th.

*EXPERT PROJECT RESEARCH DAY -- Please use this day to continue your research or to begin writing your feature article. You have a copy of the Feature Article rubric.  YESTERDAY you created a new document and you named it as follows:

Period __ Feature Article
You shared it with me (abaltrushes@gmail.com)

HOMEWORK: Independent reading and Feature Article.

Expert Project Research

Good Morning!

Are you going to the river with a thimble or a bucket?

Please get your netbook when you arrive.  Read quietly while it powers up.

*Note:  Please have your independent reading book each day.  One book review on a book from the recommended list is due by June 13th.

*EXPERT PROJECT RESEARCH DAY -- Please use this day to continue your research or to begin writing your feature article. You have a copy of the Feature Article rubric.  TODAY, please create a new document and name it as follows:

                              Period ____  Feature Article

THEN, share it with me today   (abaltrushes@gmail.com)

HOMEWORK:  Independent Reading and Expert Project /Feature Article

"You Have A Secret That Can Ruin Your Life"

Good Morning!

*Independent Reading:  I would like to see your book each day. Please have it open at the bell. There will be one book review required for this last six weeks. The book must be from the recommended book list. This review is due by June 13th.

*NOTE:  The Feature Article will be due June 5th.  June 6th is scheduled for textbook return.  Your final in this class will be your presentation of your expert topic.  We will begin on the first day of finals week to ensure that there is enough time for all to present.

*Second Feature Article:  "You Have A Secret That Can Ruin Your Life" (Handout) -- Read and annotate this article and complete the questions (handout).  Finish for homework.

HOMEWORK:  Independent reading and expert project