Thursday, January 28, 2016
Today's Agenda:

1. Remember to register for the AP exam by Friday, February 12.
2. Quick demonstration of how to access the Multnomah County Library database "Opposing Viewpoints"
3. Review and discuss "Ownership" timed-write 
4. In groups, read and discuss sample recurring image essay

DUE DATE: Final draft of recurring image essay is MONDAY, FEB. 1

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

1. Fill out course survey for next year's offerings
2. Reminder about registering for AP exam (deadline is Feb. 12)
3. Get final exam timed-writes back and read and discuss samples

NOTE: the due date for the final draft of the essay for Novel #2 has been extended to Monday, February 1

Wednesday Jan. 20 / Thursday Jan 21:

During the final exam period we did two things:

1. I finished presenting the practice Issue Group 
2. We peer-edited the first draft of the essay on Novel #2

Instructions and Scoring Guide for Essay on Novel #2

Peer-Edit Sheets

DUE DATE: Final draft of Novel #2 Essay is due Thursday, January 28

Friday, January 15, 2016
Today's Agenda:

1. Final Exam: 2 AP Timed Writes

Reminder: First draft of essay on Novel #2 is due in class next week during your final exam period. We will peer-edit them then.

Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Today's Agenda:
We had a shorter class today because of the early release (District PD)

1. Novel #2 Essay Outline gets stamped
2. I present a practice Issue Group presentation (will finish it next week)

IMPORTANT DATES:

Friday, January 15 will be your final exam (2 AP Timed-Writes)

Wednesday / Thursday Jan. 20/21: First draft of essay on Novel #2 is due in class (we will peer-edit.)

Monday, January 11, 2016
Today's Agenda:

1. Get dialogue Journal for Novel #2 stamped
2. Review upcoming due dates (see previous post) and review essay prompt for novel #2
3. Review Outlining model (Outline is due on Wednesday, Jan. 13)
4. Get Gary Soto Timed-Write back
5. Get AP Test Bulletin/test information
6. Issue Groups sign up for the date they want to present to class
7. Read articles for my sample issue group that I will present on Wednesday: Read "Insult or Honor?" and "Banks Clinging to Outgoing School Mascot" and take notes with this Issue Group Note-Taking Device.  Then read "Common Themes...about the use of 'Indian' Logos" and read "Play with Our Name"

Due dates: 

Wednesday, Jan 13: Essay on Novel #2 Outline 

Wednesday, Jan 13: Read the above articles and take notes

Friday, Jan. 15: Final Exam (2 AP Timed Writes)

Wednesday/ Thursday Jan 20/21: First Draft of Essay on Novel #2

Thursday, January 28: Final Draft of Essay on Novel #2

Thursday, January 7, 2016
Today's Agenda:

1. In small groups, share your "Omelas"/"Lottery" alternate ending story and choose one person to read theirs to the class
2. Chosen readers read their stories to the class
3. Review due dates for essay on Novel #2 
4. Hand out and briefly discuss "Issue Groups" project 

Due Dates:
Dialogue Journals: Monday, January 11

Essay Outline: Wednesday, January 13

First Draft of Essay: Wednesday, January 20

Final Draft of Essay: Thursday, January 28

On Friday, December 18:

1. We finished the "Araby" group essay and then scored and voted on the best essay.
2. I returned the essays on Novel #1

NEW DUE DATES FOR NOVEL #2:

Dialogue Journals: Monday, January 11

Essay Outline: Wednesday, January 13

First Draft of Essay: Wednesday, January 20

Final Draft of Essay: Thursday, January 28