Thursday, October 28, 2010
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Friday, October 15, 2010
Going Beyond Cliché: How to Write a Great College Essay - NYTimes.com
Going Beyond Cliché: How to Write a Great College Essay - NYTimes.com
Overview | What makes a college essay “work”? How can writers reveal themselves through writing? In this lesson, students explore sample college essays and then consider advice about what separates a great essay from a mediocre or ineffective one as well as essay-writing tips. Finally, they write essays based on the piece of advice that resonated with them.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
The Iliad - The Hero
After reading The Death of Hector - Project Gutenberg etext
1. Define Epic Hero
2. Analyze the text to prove if Achilles is an Epic Hero or not.
Epic Traditions: The Hero from http://faculty.goucher.edu/eng211/epic_traditions_the_hero.htm
1. Define Epic Hero
2. Analyze the text to prove if Achilles is an Epic Hero or not.
Epic Traditions: The Hero from http://faculty.goucher.edu/eng211/epic_traditions_the_hero.htm
Our earliest historical examples of epic heroes and their tasks are Homer's great Achilles and Odysseus, and the Greeks' war against the Trojans. Achilles, known in theIliad by the epithets (nicknames) "the Man Breaker" or "the Great Runner," is heroic in the sense that he fights triumphantly against all his enemies and takes no thought for his own safety, defending rather the honor and duties that a warrior must insist are due to him. He seeks fame, obeying only the immortal gods. Even by the end of theIliad's hundreds of years of composition, however, revisionism seems to have found its way into the poem, repeatedly posing criticisms of the hero for his titanic rage which nearly destroys the Greek army when Achilles refuses to fight in his quarrel with Agamemnon. This costs him the life of his best friend, Patroclos, who goes into battle to replace him and dies fighting Hector, who was Achilles' destined opponent. Finally, even Zeus sends Hermes to tell Achilles that he has exceeded the bounds of propriety. Of course, by that time, he has been dragging Hector's corpse behind his chariot around and around Troy's walls for three days to demonstrate how completely he has defeated the man who took Patroclos from him.
(10) Why do the gods interfere with Achilles’ plans for Hector’s body?
(11) What are the results of Priam’s meeting with Achilles? Why?
(14) In what ways do the Greek gods behave differently from your own divinity?
(15) Contrast Hector and Achilles. Which do you like better? Why?
(16) In your opinion, is Achilles any different at the end of the story than he was at the beginning? Explain.
(10) Why do the gods interfere with Achilles’ plans for Hector’s body?
(11) What are the results of Priam’s meeting with Achilles? Why?
(14) In what ways do the Greek gods behave differently from your own divinity?
(15) Contrast Hector and Achilles. Which do you like better? Why?
(16) In your opinion, is Achilles any different at the end of the story than he was at the beginning? Explain.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Friday, October 8, 2010
Ridley Scott Climbs HIGH CASTLE - Mania.com
Ridley Scott Climbs HIGH CASTLE - Mania.com
Director Ridley Scott
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Director Ridley Scott
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Nearly three decades after Ridley Scott brought Blade Runner to the silver screen,Deadline NY reports the helmer is set to tackle another of Philip K. Dick's adventures. But this time it will be going to the small screen as a mini-series formula. The website says that Scott will take on Dick's Hugo award winning novel The Man in the High Castle by turning it into a 4-hour television event. Howard Brenton (the British television series "MI-5" and "Spooks") will adapt the text for Scott Free Productions.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Writing Team Procedures
Writing Team Procedures - Google Docs
Writing Team Procedures
- Start with one writer and do not move on until the first writer is satisfied with the quality and quantity of feedback.
- Writers should begin by explaining what type of writing they have brought and explain the purpose in the writing.
- Writers should share any concerns they have about the writing; for example, “I don’t think my introduction grabs the reader’s attention.” or "I'm not sure the voice you hear is the one I intended."
- Writers should read their papers ALOUD to the team. Team members should listen and make comments on paper as they go.
- Feedback should be specific, nonjudgmental and thorough.
- Writers should then engage in a dialogue with the team members, asking questions and seeking clarification on feedback.
- Writers should take their own notes on the discussion using their paper. Writers are not obligated to make all of the changes recommended by the team, but they must consider them.
- Following the "out loud" reading, share your paper with others for quiet reading.
All drafts and revision feedback should be handed in to Mr. Koch with the final draft.
FAUQUIER HIGH SCHOOL’S PSAT SCHEDULE
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
7:30 Warning Bell
7:35 Tardy Bell
11:15 – 11:30 Arrival of students who are not testing
11:20 (approximate) Warning Bell **
11:30 – 11:45 Advisory **
Block Three Lunch Shifts
11:45 – 12:12 1st Lunch Shift
11:50 Tardy(for 2nd and 3rd Lunch Shifts)
12:17 Tardy (for 1st Lunch Shift)
12:17 – 12:30 Study Time
12:30 – 12:57 2nd Lunch Shift
12:35 Tardy (for 2nd Lunch Shift)
12:57 – 1:24 3rd Lunch Shift
1:02 Tardy (for 3rd Lunch Shift)
1:30 – 2:35 Block Four
NOTES:
* Liberty High School and Kettle Run High School students will travel to Fauquier High School
** Times may vary because of testing and transportation issues – I appreciate your flexibility.
Friday, October 1, 2010
The Iliad
Create a visual presentation for the class on one of the following topics:
Historical Background of Ancient Greece
The Trojan War - how/why did the war start?
The Life of Homer - when did he live and what did he do?
Hunter, Chris, Jade and Brandie
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The Epic Form - Epic Hero, In Medias Res, Homeric epithet
Epic Traditions: The Hero
Our earliest historical examples of epic heroes and their tasks are Homer's great Achilles and Odysseus, and the Greeks' war against the Trojans. Achilles, known in theIliad by the epithets (nicknames) "the Man Breaker" or "the Great Runner," is heroic in the sense that he fights triumphantly against all his enemies and takes no thought for his own safety, defending rather the honor and duties that a warrior must insist are due to him. He seeks fame, obeying only the immortal gods. Even by the end of theIliad's hundreds of years of composition, however, revisionism seems to have found its way into the poem, repeatedly posing criticisms of the hero for his titanic rage which nearly destroys the Greek army when Achilles refuses to fight in his quarrel with Agamemnon. This costs him the life of his best friend, Patroclos, who goes into battle to replace him and dies fighting Hector, who was Achilles' destined opponent. Finally, even Zeus sends Hermes to tell Achilles that he has exceeded the bounds of propriety. Of course, by that time, he has been dragging Hector's corpse behind his chariot around and around Troy's walls for three days to demonstrate how completely he has defeated the man who took Patroclos from him.
ClassBlog: The Great Gatsby
ClassBlog: The Great Gatsby
Speed Search Assignment - an introduction to the Roaring 20's and The Great Gatsby
Investigate the 1920's and the time surrounding the story of Nick, Jordan, Gatsby, Daisy and Tom.
What was this time period like? What was it like living on Long Island at that time? Were there really mansions like Gatsby's on Long Island then? What types of things did people do for fun? What were speakeasies and what role did they play in the social scene? What kind of music was popular? Did guys like Gatsby really exist?
The indicator that you have completed your research is a collection ofvisuals representing different facets of the 1920's. Be creative! Use any visual material to complete your assignment. You will share your visuals with the class at the next meeting. This is an individual assignment:
The images represent events and items from the 1920's
The images are colorful and neatly done
The images are size appropriate for classroom viewing
The images are presented to the class in a clear manner
Investigate the 1920's and the time surrounding the story of Nick, Jordan, Gatsby, Daisy and Tom.
What was this time period like? What was it like living on Long Island at that time? Were there really mansions like Gatsby's on Long Island then? What types of things did people do for fun? What were speakeasies and what role did they play in the social scene? What kind of music was popular? Did guys like Gatsby really exist?
The indicator that you have completed your research is a collection ofvisuals representing different facets of the 1920's. Be creative! Use any visual material to complete your assignment. You will share your visuals with the class at the next meeting. This is an individual assignment:
The images represent events and items from the 1920's
The images are colorful and neatly done
The images are size appropriate for classroom viewing
The images are presented to the class in a clear manner
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