Friday, October 30, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Agenda
Discuss "The Reach of Imagination"
HW: Write and AP style prompt and email to mrhughesthurston@gmail.com by 12 noon tomorrow.
See www.apcentral.collegeboard.com for hints
HW: Write and AP style prompt and email to mrhughesthurston@gmail.com by 12 noon tomorrow.
See www.apcentral.collegeboard.com for hints
Monday, October 26, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
Agenda
Mini-AP test: Begin immediately. You need a pencil and lined
paper. You can choose which part to do first.
Homework: Read p. 599 - 607 in LoC, Complete all
Qs for Discussion and choose 5 Qs on Rhetoric and
Style.
Seniors, submit a microessay for $1,000. A lesson in being concise!
paper. You can choose which part to do first.
Homework: Read p. 599 - 607 in LoC, Complete all
Qs for Discussion and choose 5 Qs on Rhetoric and
Style.
Seniors, submit a microessay for $1,000. A lesson in being concise!
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Agenda
Writing an outline
Intro: 1. Appeal to conventional wisdom.
Identify/paraphrase assertion
Thesis (Refutes/supports assertion)
Par 2:
Elaborates on the assertion
Refutes it with a reason
Provides example
Par 3:
He elaborates on the assertion
Refutes it with a reason
Provides example
Par 4:
Accusation of author
Provides example
Profound statement
HW: Using above outline, write essay on Goethe prompt.
Intro: 1. Appeal to conventional wisdom.
Identify/paraphrase assertion
Thesis (Refutes/supports assertion)
Par 2:
Elaborates on the assertion
Refutes it with a reason
Provides example
Par 3:
He elaborates on the assertion
Refutes it with a reason
Provides example
Par 4:
Accusation of author
Provides example
Profound statement
HW: Using above outline, write essay on Goethe prompt.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Agenda
Multiple Choice Practice
HW: Communicate with each other for answers
5th Hour: Find the answer to 35
6th Hour: Post here
HW: Communicate with each other for answers
5th Hour: Find the answer to 35
6th Hour: Post here
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Agenda
Universal "We" vs. Informal "You" and "I"
Look over comments from Schopenhauer essay, discuss
The Importance of Active Verbs
Complete worksheet, discuss
Grade student examples using rubric, provide rationale
HW: Rewrite your Schopenhauer essay without using "you" or "I",
and with ALL active verbs, unless absolutely impossible.
Put all verbs in ALL CAPS. (Post as comment to THIS Blog). Due
7 am.
Look over comments from Schopenhauer essay, discuss
The Importance of Active Verbs
Complete worksheet, discuss
Grade student examples using rubric, provide rationale
HW: Rewrite your Schopenhauer essay without using "you" or "I",
and with ALL active verbs, unless absolutely impossible.
Put all verbs in ALL CAPS. (Post as comment to THIS Blog). Due
7 am.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Friday, October 16, 2009
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Instructions for today:
1. Click on AP Language Practice test
2. Create an account. If you don't have a license or a library card use my library card info:
1. Click on AP Language Practice test
2. Create an account. If you don't have a license or a library card use my library card info:
Click on "Ann Arbor Public Library" in the drop-down menu and type in
Rory Hughes
Agenda
"Time" by Pink Floyd
Walden discussion
HW: (Due Friday) Write your Life Philosophy in less than 100 words. Be bold. Be creative. Write legibly.
Walden discussion
HW: (Due Friday) Write your Life Philosophy in less than 100 words. Be bold. Be creative. Write legibly.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009
Agenda
+Quiz
+Buffalo vs. Lion
+Prompt: Based on "Brute Neighbors," what does Thoreau assert about animals? Connect this footage to that chapter using specific
textual evidence. (Include page, paragraph)
HW:
1. Choose a reading from the Nature chapter in L o C.
2. Identify the main assertion about nature. (Cite the passage)
3. Analyze the author's rhetorical strategies to strengthen his/her
assertion. Indicate whether you agree/disagree and why.
4. 250 - 300 words.
+Quiz
+Buffalo vs. Lion
+Prompt: Based on "Brute Neighbors," what does Thoreau assert about animals? Connect this footage to that chapter using specific
textual evidence. (Include page, paragraph)
HW:
1. Choose a reading from the Nature chapter in L o C.
2. Identify the main assertion about nature. (Cite the passage)
3. Analyze the author's rhetorical strategies to strengthen his/her
assertion. Indicate whether you agree/disagree and why.
4. 250 - 300 words.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Agenda
Write Walden essay intro on assertion of your choice.
HW: Type, post as comment to THIS posting.
Read "Brute Neighbors"
HW: Type, post as comment to THIS posting.
Read "Brute Neighbors"
Monday, October 5, 2009
Monday Agenda, song lyrics
Agenda
"Ants Marching" Lyrics
He wakes up in the morning
Does his teeth bite to eat and he's rolling
Never changes a thing
The week ends the week begins
She thinks, we look at each other
Wondering what the other is thinking
But we never say a thing
These crimes between us grow deeper
Goes to visit his mommy
She feeds him well his concerns
He forgets them
And remembers being small
Playing under the table and dreaming
Take these chances
Place them in a box until a quieter time
Lights down, you up and die
Driving in on this highway
All these cars and upon the sidewalk
People in every direction
No words exchanged
No time to exchange
And all the little ants are marching
Red and black antennas waving
They all do it the same
They all do it the same way
Candyman tempting the thoughts of a
Sweet tooth tortured by the weight loss
Program cutting the corners
Loose end, loose end, cut, cut
On the fence, could not to offend
Cut, cut, cut, cut
Take these chances
Place them in a box until a quieter time
Lights down, you up and die
"Paint it Black" lyrics
I see a red door and I want it painted black. No colors anymore I want them to turn black. I see the girls walk by dressed in their summer clothes. I have to turn my head until my darkness goes. I see a line of cars and theyre all painted black. With flowers and my love both never to come back. I see people turn their heads and quickly look away. Like a new born baby it just happens every day. I look inside myself and see my heart is black. I see my red door and it has been painted black. Maybe then I'll fade away and not have to face the facts. It's not easy facing up when your whole world is black. No more will my green sea go turn a deeper blue. I could not foresee this thing happening to you. If I look hard enough into the settin sun. My love will laugh with me before the morning comes. I see a red door and I want it painted black. No colors anymore I want them to turn black. I see the girls walk by dressed in their summer clothes. I have to turn my head until my darkness goes. Hmm, hmm, hmm,...I wanna see it painted, painted black. Black as night, black as coal. I wanna see the sun blotted out from the sky. I wanna see it painted, painted, painted, painted blackYeah!
- Walden Quiz
- Break down Walden writing prompt
- Critique student 1st sentences
- HW: Read the lyrics below and be prepared for discussion.
"Ants Marching" Lyrics
He wakes up in the morning
Does his teeth bite to eat and he's rolling
Never changes a thing
The week ends the week begins
She thinks, we look at each other
Wondering what the other is thinking
But we never say a thing
These crimes between us grow deeper
Goes to visit his mommy
She feeds him well his concerns
He forgets them
And remembers being small
Playing under the table and dreaming
Take these chances
Place them in a box until a quieter time
Lights down, you up and die
Driving in on this highway
All these cars and upon the sidewalk
People in every direction
No words exchanged
No time to exchange
And all the little ants are marching
Red and black antennas waving
They all do it the same
They all do it the same way
Candyman tempting the thoughts of a
Sweet tooth tortured by the weight loss
Program cutting the corners
Loose end, loose end, cut, cut
On the fence, could not to offend
Cut, cut, cut, cut
Take these chances
Place them in a box until a quieter time
Lights down, you up and die
"Paint it Black" lyrics
I see a red door and I want it painted black. No colors anymore I want them to turn black. I see the girls walk by dressed in their summer clothes. I have to turn my head until my darkness goes. I see a line of cars and theyre all painted black. With flowers and my love both never to come back. I see people turn their heads and quickly look away. Like a new born baby it just happens every day. I look inside myself and see my heart is black. I see my red door and it has been painted black. Maybe then I'll fade away and not have to face the facts. It's not easy facing up when your whole world is black. No more will my green sea go turn a deeper blue. I could not foresee this thing happening to you. If I look hard enough into the settin sun. My love will laugh with me before the morning comes. I see a red door and I want it painted black. No colors anymore I want them to turn black. I see the girls walk by dressed in their summer clothes. I have to turn my head until my darkness goes. Hmm, hmm, hmm,...I wanna see it painted, painted black. Black as night, black as coal. I wanna see the sun blotted out from the sky. I wanna see it painted, painted, painted, painted blackYeah!
Friday, October 2, 2009
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)