Our daily assignments

Monday

VRBurton — Mon, 21 May 2012 12:32:12 +0000

Complete the review of literary terms and Odyssey Comprehension questions for our exam

Friday, May 18th

VRBurton — Fri, 18 May 2012 11:42:56 +0000

We need to wrap up our Odyssey work.

Here is a sheet to help you go over some of the key facts.

notes for exam

Journal Entries to Accompany The Odyssey

What heroic qualities were most important to various cultures?
What was the purpose of the heroic quest?
Predict why you think a poem as old as The Odyssey might still be valuable today.
What kinds of qualities does a good leader have?
What kinds of qualities does Odysseus have that make him a good leader?
What kinds of qualities does Odysseus have that make him a good friend?
If someone says to you “Beware of Greeks bearing Gifts” what would this be in reference to and what could it possibly mean to you?
Write an entry that Odysseus might write in his ship’s log.
Human weakness plays a big part in this story. Tell what Odysseus’ weakness is and why Homer might have wanted to include this in his story.

10. What is a hero?

Monday

VRBurton — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:55:57 +0000

We begin The Odyssey today.

Tuesday, May 8th

VRBurton — Tue, 08 May 2012 12:30:19 +0000

Monday, May 7th

VRBurton — Mon, 07 May 2012 04:57:19 +0000

We will be reading and discussing chapters 1-3 in the book.

#Voc121 retaliate, wavering, clutches, and deliberately.

#Plot121 updates

Pretty Ugly

VRBurton — Fri, 04 May 2012 13:15:08 +0000

You will need to put your answers for the Pretty Ugly quizzes on this online answer document. You will need to copy the answers for Units 1 and 2 onto the form

answer document for 1st pd

bit.ly/3rdpdpu
answer document for 3rd pd

bit.ly/pu4th
answer document for 4th pd

Friday

VRBurton — Fri, 04 May 2012 13:04:55 +0000

Pretty Ugly answer document https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGowQ3hzM2VtSXNOV0g4NWNZd0c5UkE6MQ

Friday

VRBurton — Fri, 04 May 2012 13:01:27 +0000

Pretty Ugly quiz

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGowQ3hzM2VtSXNOV0g4NWNZd0c5UkE6MQ

Monday, April 30th

VRBurton — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:18:58 +0000

Go over Twitter Hashtags

Read Chapters 1-3 of Pretty Ugly

I accept Tweets for Credit

VRBurton — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:02:33 +0000

So you like to Tweet do you??? Well, now is your chance to Tweet for credit. You will have the opportunity to Tweet class updates and notes of interest. Be sure that I know who you are (I have no one named Suzy’s BFF or Sexy1, etc.) and you can receive class participation credit.

Hashtags to use

#BS121 – General class update information
#Plot121 – Updates and remarks about plot elements from readings
#Voc121 – Updates about use of interesting vocabulary words from our readings
#Ref121 – Updates about thoughts and feelings evoked by our readings

How you can get credit for Tweets

Include at least one of the hashtags above
If you use @MsBsScholars be sure to initial your tweet so that I know who gets credit OR if you’re using your Twitter name leave me a note in the inbox telling me your name and your Twitter name
Your tweet must be spelled correctly. You have about 120 characters so some abrev. is acceptable. SOME is ok, I don’t want all text speak.
If you don’t Tweet, leave me a note on a post it/notepad sheet. Same guidelines apply: sign them and write so that I can understand.

I will be giving you some Tweet starters to help out.

I am only responsible for myself. Do you agree? #Ref121
One should always resist unfair decisions, regardless of the consequences. #Ref121
Individuals can choose their own destiny; their choices are not dictated or limited by the constraints of society. Yes or No? #Ref121
The needs of larger society are more important than the needs of the individual. Agree or Disagree? #Ref121
Justice is best achieved when the perpetrators repair the harm they have caused. #Ref121
What power do you think young people have to change attitudes and actions? #Ref121
After a time of conflict or violence, it is better for everyone to move on and forget the crimes or hardships of the past. #Ref121
Punishing perpetrators for wrongdoing is necessary to achieve justice. Offenders should suffer for the crimes they have committed. #Ref121
What are the risks of confronting bullying, hate and violence? #Ref121
Give me a fact from today’s reading. #Plot121
An eye for an eye leaves everybody blind. #Ref121
What events or ideas from this novel remind you of other things you have seen, read or heard before? #Plot121
I think that bystanders have the power to stop injustice. What do u think? #Ref121
Stepping in when you see someone treated unfairly is easy. Do u agree? #Ref121
Students are the most powerful influence on a school’s climate. They decide what kind of behavior is acceptable and unacceptable. #Ref121