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| | Visit from Anne Fitzsimmons | | | | | Thursday, March 8, 2012 1:22 PM -0500 | By: Heather Cohen |
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| Ideology & The Bluest Eye |
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| Wednesday, March 7, 2012 12:21 PM -0500 | By: Heather Cohen |
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| We discussed "Contact Zones" that Toni Morrison sets up in The Bluest Eye. We discussed contact zones between whites and blacks, in the black community, between men and women in the black community, between the community of women, between a |
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| Ideology |
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| Tuesday, March 6, 2012 12:26 PM -0500 | By: Heather Cohen |
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| Today we furthered unpacking the text "Ideology" by James Kavanagh. We discussed current events including Rush Limbaugh's "slut" comment, the movie "Project X," and Sarah Palin's bullseye targets on specific Congressiona |
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| Ideology |
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| Monday, March 5, 2012 1:19 PM -0500 | By: Heather Cohen |
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| Today we did a circle the wagons discussion about "Ideology" by James Kavanaugh. Every student responded to one quote in particular that they felt was interesting, significant, or strange. Tonight respond in writing to our discussion - expa |
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| Much Ado About Nothing |
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| Friday, March 2, 2012 1:05 PM -0500 | By: Heather Cohen |
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| Today we went to Russell Sage College to view an all female representation of William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. Much to discuss in terms of gender & ideology. |
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| snow day! |
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| Thursday, March 1, 2012 1:04 PM -0500 | By: Heather Cohen |
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| The Bluest Eye |
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| Friday, February 17, 2012 1:24 PM -0500 | By: Heather Cohen |
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| Winter Break 2/20-2/24 Read The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison |
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| Representation - Valentine's Cards & ads |
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| Wednesday, February 15, 2012 12:14 PM -0500 | By: Heather Cohen |
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| Representation - Valentine's Crads |
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| Tuesday, February 14, 2012 12:45 PM -0500 | By: Heather Cohen |
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| Circle the wagons- Representation |
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| Monday, February 6, 2012 12:05 PM -0500 | By: Heather Cohen |
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| Take out homework - dialogic journal entries (to be collected on Wednesday) Circle the wagon in response to "Representation" by W.J.T. Mitchell Homework for tomorrow - Tues 2/7 - Read chp 1 "Why Theory" & chp 2 "Author/i |
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| Seminar Method draft 3 argument |
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| Wednesday, January 18, 2012 2:17 PM -0500 | By: Heather Cohen |
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| Today we worked in small groups on draft three of the argument paper. The final draft will be collected on Monday. |
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| Library |
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| Tuesday, January 17, 2012 11:11 AM -0500 | By: Heather Cohen |
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| 1. I will give you your Seminar Method Group Assignments 2. Give group members a copy of draft 3 argument 3. Work on Showcase portfolio 4. Tonight - Grade papers! Seminar tomorrow!!! |
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| Circle- draft 2 argument |
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| Friday, January 13, 2012 12:08 PM -0500 | By: Heather Cohen |
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| Today we discussed Alissa's, Briana's, Liza's, and Victoria D's papers. Update - Third draft due Tuesday 1/17 - 5 copies We will seminar on Wednesday 1/18 Final draft due on Friday 1/20!!! Culminating Portfolio = 20% of grade 5 = Reflective Essay ( |
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| No Class- 2 hour delay |
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| Thursday, January 12, 2012 12:16 PM -0500 | By: Heather Cohen |
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| Circle - draft 2 argument |
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| Wednesday, January 11, 2012 1:23 PM -0500 | By: Heather Cohen |
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| Today we discussed Michelle's, and Danielle's papers. Tomorrow we will discuss Alissa's, Briana's, Liza's, and Victoria D's - in that order. Update - Third draft due Tuesday 1/17 - 5 copies We will seminar on Wednesday 1/18 Final draft due on Friday |
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| Circle - draft 2 argument |
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| Friday, January 6, 2012 12:39 PM -0500 | By: Heather Cohen |
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| Today we discussed Rebecca's, Ryan's, and Victoria's papers. On Monday we will discuss Michelle's, Danielle's, and Alissa's - in that order. |
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| Circle - draft 2 argument |
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| Thursday, January 5, 2012 1:12 PM -0500 | By: Heather Cohen |
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| Today we discussed Kyle's, Hayden's,and Rebecca's papers. Tomorrow we will discuss Rebecca's, Michelle's, Ryan's, Victoria C's - in that order. |
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| Circle - draft 2 argument |
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| Wednesday, January 4, 2012 1:29 PM -0500 | By: Heather Cohen |
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| Today we discussed Nicole's, Laura's and Alex's papers. Tomorrow we will discuss Kyle's, Hayden's, Michelle's, Rebecca's, and Ryan's - in that order. |
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| Tuesday, January 3, 2012 12:46 PM -0500 | By: Heather Cohen |
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| 1. Pass out draft 2 of argument to the group - you need 15 copies. 2. Set up paper critiquing schedule. 3. Discuss Feed by M. T. Anderson |
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| David Sedaris |
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| Friday, December 23, 2011 1:39 PM -0500 | By: Heather Cohen |
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| We listened "Six to Eight Black Men" and discussed "recursivity," and "narratives of culture." |
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| Library |
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| Thursday, December 22, 2011 1:34 PM -0500 | By: Heather Cohen |
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| Work on draft 2 of argument paper. |
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| Secret Santa Poetry |
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| Wednesday, December 21, 2011 12:33 PM -0500 | By: Heather Cohen |
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| Today we shared our Secret Santa Poems with each other. It was like our own mini Java Jive! Fantastic job done by all! Very fun! Thanks! Ms. C |
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| Grade Norming |
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| Tuesday, December 20, 2011 12:45 PM -0500 | By: Heather Cohen |
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| Analyse two student papers - give them each a grade that you will be willing to defend in debate. Use the criteria we have established for grading papers as your criteria. |
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| Library |
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| Monday, December 19, 2011 9:06 AM -0500 | By: Heather Cohen |
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| Work on draft 2 of argument. The second draft is due on Tuesday 12/13 (the day we get back from Holiday Recess)! Homework: Grade the two sample papers and be ready to discuss and defend the grade in class tomorrow. |
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| Circle the Wagons - Diana George |
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| Friday, December 16, 2011 11:42 AM -0500 | By: Heather Cohen |
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| Heuristic on Diana George's "Changing the Face of Poverty" |
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