Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Cyber-Assignment on To Kill A Mockingbird
Yesterday in the afternoon class, the Internet went out before some students were able to complete Essay Exam 3: Parallel Structure. Students can make the essay up either today at 12 noon or tomorrow at 3 PM.
We also reviewed revisions of TKW and Book Report essays. Planning is due on the Social Entrepreneur essay. Follow the assignment sheet for the outline. Answer the questions.
We continued reading To Kill a Mockingbird. Reflect on the story up to now. Do you thing the defendant "Jim" has a chance at getting a just hearing? Why, why not? Are there any modern cases that remind you of Jim's"? In what way?
We also spoke to language, vulgar or racial slurs like "nigger," which is used in the play. Talk about the way language changed over time and whether or not ignorance of a words etymology or linguistic history and usage is an excuse for modern application.
Post your reflections here.
Sample Portfolios
Today I posted sample portfolios on several desk top computers this morning.
We also reviewed revisions of TKW and Book Report essays. Planning is due on the Social Entrepreneur essay. Follow the assignment sheet for the outline. Answer the questions.
We continued reading To Kill a Mockingbird. Reflect on the story up to now. Do you thing the defendant "Jim" has a chance at getting a just hearing? Why, why not? Are there any modern cases that remind you of Jim's"? In what way?
We also spoke to language, vulgar or racial slurs like "nigger," which is used in the play. Talk about the way language changed over time and whether or not ignorance of a words etymology or linguistic history and usage is an excuse for modern application.
Post your reflections here.
Sample Portfolios
Today I posted sample portfolios on several desk top computers this morning.
