With excitement, sadness, and not least of all exhaustion, I am
posting for the last time this school year. It has truly been an honor
to be your teacher. I hope that you found value in the class and that
you're inspired to continue to develop your communication skills, keep
up on current events, and find something interesting to read for your
summer free choice book.
Here is the schedule for this week:
SUNDAY, May 31st - Final, proofread version of cover letter due to Turnitin.com.
TUESDAY: The final is from 8:15 - 10:15.
FRIDAY: Minimum Day, Period 1 9:15 am, dismissal at 1:34 pm
Please
note that the deadline for make-up work was Friday, May 29 and late
work will no longer be accepted. Grades will be finalized and uploaded
on Thursday evening. Thanks for understanding.
Saturday, May 30, 2015
Monday, May 25, 2015
May 26 - 29 - Last Week of Classes!
It's already our last week of class! It's unbelievable that next week is June already, and finals week. Here's what's on the agenda for the week:
TUESDAY: Pass back papers. Go over the basics of writing a cover letter (handout for reference). Begin writing cover letter for real or fictional internship at one of the companies you selected last week as someplace you may want to research. Finish formatting and first paragraph. HW: Go over your work from class and be prepared to share your first paragraph on Wednesday.
WEDNESDAY: Share first paragraphs. Go over the components of a good cover letter body paragraph (or two) and draft them on laptops. HW: Finish and proofread body paragraphs and add closing.
THURSDAY: Peer review of cover letters on laptops - first half of class. Second half of class, share examples and edit them together on the projector. HW: Proof and edit cover letter, and upload to Turnitin.com by Sunday night, May 31 at 11:59 p.m. (Early submissions are always welcome!)
FRIDAY: Current events articles: read, annotate, discuss, practice outlining. This is exactly what will be on the final next week. HW: Finish cover letter and ask a trusted adult to proofread it for you before uploading to Turnitin.com by Sunday, May 31st at 11:59 p.m.
Our final for 3rd period is Tuesday, June 2nd at 8:15 a.m.
TUESDAY: Pass back papers. Go over the basics of writing a cover letter (handout for reference). Begin writing cover letter for real or fictional internship at one of the companies you selected last week as someplace you may want to research. Finish formatting and first paragraph. HW: Go over your work from class and be prepared to share your first paragraph on Wednesday.
WEDNESDAY: Share first paragraphs. Go over the components of a good cover letter body paragraph (or two) and draft them on laptops. HW: Finish and proofread body paragraphs and add closing.
THURSDAY: Peer review of cover letters on laptops - first half of class. Second half of class, share examples and edit them together on the projector. HW: Proof and edit cover letter, and upload to Turnitin.com by Sunday night, May 31 at 11:59 p.m. (Early submissions are always welcome!)
FRIDAY: Current events articles: read, annotate, discuss, practice outlining. This is exactly what will be on the final next week. HW: Finish cover letter and ask a trusted adult to proofread it for you before uploading to Turnitin.com by Sunday, May 31st at 11:59 p.m.
Our final for 3rd period is Tuesday, June 2nd at 8:15 a.m.
Sunday, May 17, 2015
May 18-22
This week we'll officially finish the Romeo & Juliet unit and begin a very brief business-letter-writing unit before Memorial Day Weekend. Please be sure to check Illuminate for any missing work and turn it in for partial credit before Friday, May 29.
MONDAY: Final presentations, Romeo & Juliet. All components of Part II of the project are due.
TUESDAY: Write reflection about the project on laptops and upload to Turnitin.com, per the instruction sheet. HW: Finish reflections, due Thursday.
WEDNESDAY: Finish presentations. HW: Finish reflections for tomorrow.
THURSDAY: Begin research for short business letter writing unit. Finish worksheet in class. HW: Think about the independent reading book you'll need for this summer.
FRIDAY: Begin drafting cover letters on laptops. HW: Finish draft for Tuesday. Decide what you will read for the summer free choice reading book and be ready to share on Tuesday. (You'll read three books altogether: Slaughterhouse Five, Ready Player One, and a free choice book.)
Enjoy the three-day weekend!
MONDAY: Final presentations, Romeo & Juliet. All components of Part II of the project are due.
TUESDAY: Write reflection about the project on laptops and upload to Turnitin.com, per the instruction sheet. HW: Finish reflections, due Thursday.
WEDNESDAY: Finish presentations. HW: Finish reflections for tomorrow.
THURSDAY: Begin research for short business letter writing unit. Finish worksheet in class. HW: Think about the independent reading book you'll need for this summer.
FRIDAY: Begin drafting cover letters on laptops. HW: Finish draft for Tuesday. Decide what you will read for the summer free choice reading book and be ready to share on Tuesday. (You'll read three books altogether: Slaughterhouse Five, Ready Player One, and a free choice book.)
Enjoy the three-day weekend!
Sunday, May 10, 2015
May 11-15
Welcome! This week, each student will write their own rough draft of
a Romeo and Juliet scene in the setting of their choice, then form
groups (or work alone, if preferred), and work on producing one of the
scripts.
MONDAY: Writing day on laptops. Finish rough draft of Romeo and Juliet scene (your choice of scene from the original play adapted to your choice of setting). I will come around and offer individual help.
HW: Finish writing rough draft of scene. Either print out, upload, or have handwritten copies for Tuesday.
TUESDAY: Get in groups of 5, or work individually. Decide on roles for group, per worksheet. Choose one scene from group members to produce. Start working on individual sections.
WEDNESDAY: Work day for projects. See worksheet for individual roles and responsibilities.
THURSDAY: Work day for projects. See worksheet for individual roles and responsibilities.
FRIDAY: (Mogilefsky out.) Rehearsal and filming day. Presentations are due on Monday, May 18. HW: Finish each component of project and film/live acting of scene for Monday presentation.
MONDAY: Writing day on laptops. Finish rough draft of Romeo and Juliet scene (your choice of scene from the original play adapted to your choice of setting). I will come around and offer individual help.
HW: Finish writing rough draft of scene. Either print out, upload, or have handwritten copies for Tuesday.
TUESDAY: Get in groups of 5, or work individually. Decide on roles for group, per worksheet. Choose one scene from group members to produce. Start working on individual sections.
WEDNESDAY: Work day for projects. See worksheet for individual roles and responsibilities.
THURSDAY: Work day for projects. See worksheet for individual roles and responsibilities.
FRIDAY: (Mogilefsky out.) Rehearsal and filming day. Presentations are due on Monday, May 18. HW: Finish each component of project and film/live acting of scene for Monday presentation.
Monday, May 4, 2015
May 4-8
Happy May! We've finished reading Romeo and Juliet and will now watch "Shakespeare in Love" and begin work on the final creative project for the play.
MONDAY: Begin "Shakespeare in Love" movie and fill out worksheet.
TUESDAY: Continue "Shakespeare in Love" movie and analyze Sonnet 18 by William Shakespeare. HW: Make sure you've completed your independent reading book and that discussion questions are prepared for Wednesday.
WEDNESDAY: Finish movie. 15 minutes Independent Reading Group meeting time (final meeting). Romeo & Juliet final project description and guidelines assigned. DUE: Last discussion questions.
THURSDAY: Work time for R&J Final Project. Decide on group roles, act and scene. Begin writing script. DUE: Movie worksheet.
FRIDAY: Finish script, begin costumes, scenery, music, etc. HW: Work on final project for presentation next week.
MONDAY: Begin "Shakespeare in Love" movie and fill out worksheet.
TUESDAY: Continue "Shakespeare in Love" movie and analyze Sonnet 18 by William Shakespeare. HW: Make sure you've completed your independent reading book and that discussion questions are prepared for Wednesday.
WEDNESDAY: Finish movie. 15 minutes Independent Reading Group meeting time (final meeting). Romeo & Juliet final project description and guidelines assigned. DUE: Last discussion questions.
THURSDAY: Work time for R&J Final Project. Decide on group roles, act and scene. Begin writing script. DUE: Movie worksheet.
FRIDAY: Finish script, begin costumes, scenery, music, etc. HW: Work on final project for presentation next week.
Monday, April 27, 2015
April 27-May 1
Welcome! This is the second and final week of block scheduling. We
will finish Romeo and Juliet, and have a discussion about gender roles
in the play, as well as transgender legislation that affects schools
today.
MONDAY/TUESDAY: Compare outlines for question "Should college athletes be paid?" Review how to write a persuasive outline. Begin writing the essay for Wednesday. Read and discuss summaries and text for Romeo and Juliet Act 5, Scenes 1 and 2. Discuss gender roles in the play. Read about transgender identity and new legislation for schools in California State. HW: Finish essay. Bring independent reading book on Wednesday.
WEDNESDAY:Independent Reading. Meet with Independent Reading Group. DUE: Essays, Ind. Reading Group Discussion Questions. HW: Bring Romeo and Juliet, continue with independent reading.
THURSDAY/FRIDAY: Read final scene in Romeo and Juliet, Act 5, Scene 3. Watch the ending of the 1996 version in class. Brainstorm ideas for creative re-envisioning of one of the scenes of the book. HW: Finish focused paragraph from worksheet that included California State Bill AB-1266 and its effects on SAMOHI, due Monday. Continue with independent reading - books should be finished by Wednesday, May 6.
MONDAY/TUESDAY: Compare outlines for question "Should college athletes be paid?" Review how to write a persuasive outline. Begin writing the essay for Wednesday. Read and discuss summaries and text for Romeo and Juliet Act 5, Scenes 1 and 2. Discuss gender roles in the play. Read about transgender identity and new legislation for schools in California State. HW: Finish essay. Bring independent reading book on Wednesday.
WEDNESDAY:Independent Reading. Meet with Independent Reading Group. DUE: Essays, Ind. Reading Group Discussion Questions. HW: Bring Romeo and Juliet, continue with independent reading.
THURSDAY/FRIDAY: Read final scene in Romeo and Juliet, Act 5, Scene 3. Watch the ending of the 1996 version in class. Brainstorm ideas for creative re-envisioning of one of the scenes of the book. HW: Finish focused paragraph from worksheet that included California State Bill AB-1266 and its effects on SAMOHI, due Monday. Continue with independent reading - books should be finished by Wednesday, May 6.
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Should College Athletes Be Paid?
To complete the essay for Monday, I've pasted the Crossfire links discussing the issue below:
Here are some additional arguments:
We watched this one in class:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8Q-L5yr0Lw
Here are some additional arguments:
Monday, April 20, 2015
April 20-24
This is the first of two weeks of block scheduling for 10th and 11th
grade standardized testing; Odd classes meet Monday, Wednesday and
Thursday, and even
classes meet Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. The other important thing
to remember about the week is that the grading period ends on Friday,
April 24th. I do accept late work for partial credit, so please get
everything in by Friday.
MONDAY/TUESDAY: Read and discuss Romeo and Juliet, Act 3, Scene 5, and Act 4, Scenes 1-2. Watch the 1996 version of these scenes. Vocabulary activity. HW: Read Romeo and Juliet, Act 4, Scenes 3-4 for next Monday/Tuesday.
WEDNESDAY: Independent reading/independent reading groups. Bring your independent reading book. DUE: Discussion questions and answers from each group.
THURSDAY/FRIDAY: Current event day. Read and annotate articles, discuss/debate, and write short persuasive essay for your position. HW: Finish the essay, if it wasn't finished in class, for Monday/Tuesday. The discussion worksheet is also due. Finish reading Romeo and Juliet through the end of Act 4.
MONDAY/TUESDAY: Read and discuss Romeo and Juliet, Act 3, Scene 5, and Act 4, Scenes 1-2. Watch the 1996 version of these scenes. Vocabulary activity. HW: Read Romeo and Juliet, Act 4, Scenes 3-4 for next Monday/Tuesday.
WEDNESDAY: Independent reading/independent reading groups. Bring your independent reading book. DUE: Discussion questions and answers from each group.
THURSDAY/FRIDAY: Current event day. Read and annotate articles, discuss/debate, and write short persuasive essay for your position. HW: Finish the essay, if it wasn't finished in class, for Monday/Tuesday. The discussion worksheet is also due. Finish reading Romeo and Juliet through the end of Act 4.
Sunday, April 12, 2015
April 13-17
Welcome back! I hope you enjoyed the break. I'm excited to see
everyone and looking forward to our time in class together. This week, we'll get reacquainted with Romeo and Juliet, and note the big shift in the play beginning in Act III.
MONDAY: Go over the schedule for the last weeks of class. Pass back essays, go over results. T-Chart exercise/discussion "What is a Man?" to explore what being a man means to you and in our culture. Begin reading and acting out Act III, Scene I, work on Violence and Masculinity worksheet as we read. DUE: T-Chart "What is a Man" as an exit slip
TUESDAY: Continue reading and acting out Act III, Scene I in class. Work on Violence and Masculinity worksheet as we read, gathering quotes for Mercutio, Romeo and Tybalt. Discuss the forces that motivate each character. HW: Finish independent reading work for Wednesday.
WEDNESDAY: Independent reading day: 25 minutes reading time, 20 minutes group discussions. DUE: Group discussion questions and answers.
THURSDAY: (Mogilefsky out for AP teacher scoring day.) Vocabulary worksheet/read Romeo and Juliet Act III, scenes II-IV. HW: Finish Vocabulary worksheet for Friday. DUE: Violence and Masculinity worksheet.
FRIDAY: Discuss Romeo and Juliet Act III, scenes 2-4. Watch 1996 version and talk about interpretation of scenes. DUE: Vocabulary worksheet. HW: Read Romeo and Juliet Act III, scene 5 and continue with independent reading.
MONDAY: Go over the schedule for the last weeks of class. Pass back essays, go over results. T-Chart exercise/discussion "What is a Man?" to explore what being a man means to you and in our culture. Begin reading and acting out Act III, Scene I, work on Violence and Masculinity worksheet as we read. DUE: T-Chart "What is a Man" as an exit slip
TUESDAY: Continue reading and acting out Act III, Scene I in class. Work on Violence and Masculinity worksheet as we read, gathering quotes for Mercutio, Romeo and Tybalt. Discuss the forces that motivate each character. HW: Finish independent reading work for Wednesday.
WEDNESDAY: Independent reading day: 25 minutes reading time, 20 minutes group discussions. DUE: Group discussion questions and answers.
THURSDAY: (Mogilefsky out for AP teacher scoring day.) Vocabulary worksheet/read Romeo and Juliet Act III, scenes II-IV. HW: Finish Vocabulary worksheet for Friday. DUE: Violence and Masculinity worksheet.
FRIDAY: Discuss Romeo and Juliet Act III, scenes 2-4. Watch 1996 version and talk about interpretation of scenes. DUE: Vocabulary worksheet. HW: Read Romeo and Juliet Act III, scene 5 and continue with independent reading.
Monday, March 23, 2015
March 23-27
It's the last week before Spring Break! Everyone is looking a bit weary
these days; hang in there and you'll soon be enjoying the (rare) Santa
Monica two-week break. This week, we'll enjoy one of the most famous scenes in Western Literature: the balcony scene of Romeo and Juliet.
MONDAY: Reading quiz, Act I of Romeo and Juliet. Read and discuss prologue to Act II and Act II, Scene I. DUE: Act I study guide worksheet. HW: Finish reading Act II, Scene I.
TUESDAY: Read the famous balcony scene in Act II, Scene II and a close reading on two of the most famous passages. Map out how you would set the scene on a piece of paper. HW: Finish set drawing for scene. If it's your turn, have discussion questions prepared for the Independent Reading Lit Circle meeting on Wednesday.
WEDNESDAY: Reading with independent reading book. Last half of class is Lit Circle meeting and discussion. DUE: 1 set of discussion questions for each reading group.
THURSDAY: View various interpretations of the balcony scene and discuss. DUE: Set drawing for balcony scene. HW: Read Act II, Scenes III and IV for Friday.
FRIDAY: Discuss Scenes III and IV. Read V and VI. View up to the end of Act II, 1996 version. HW: Work on your independent reading. Preview Act III of Romeo and Juliet.
Enjoy the break and get plenty of rest! I look forward to seeing you in April.
MONDAY: Reading quiz, Act I of Romeo and Juliet. Read and discuss prologue to Act II and Act II, Scene I. DUE: Act I study guide worksheet. HW: Finish reading Act II, Scene I.
TUESDAY: Read the famous balcony scene in Act II, Scene II and a close reading on two of the most famous passages. Map out how you would set the scene on a piece of paper. HW: Finish set drawing for scene. If it's your turn, have discussion questions prepared for the Independent Reading Lit Circle meeting on Wednesday.
WEDNESDAY: Reading with independent reading book. Last half of class is Lit Circle meeting and discussion. DUE: 1 set of discussion questions for each reading group.
THURSDAY: View various interpretations of the balcony scene and discuss. DUE: Set drawing for balcony scene. HW: Read Act II, Scenes III and IV for Friday.
FRIDAY: Discuss Scenes III and IV. Read V and VI. View up to the end of Act II, 1996 version. HW: Work on your independent reading. Preview Act III of Romeo and Juliet.
Enjoy the break and get plenty of rest! I look forward to seeing you in April.
Saturday, March 14, 2015
March 16-20
We've begun "Romeo and Juliet" and have already had a chance to break out the (toy) swords. This week, we'll finish Act I and begin the independent reading, literature circles for either "Twelfth Night" or Like Water for Chocolate, that will go along with this unit.
MONDAY: Discuss Act I Scene II and song choices. Read Act I Scene III. Brief meeting of independent reading "lit circles" to plot out due dates, reading. Groups will meet during the last portion of Wednesday class. HW: Finish reading Act I Scene III. Begin independent reading book.
TUESDAY: Read Act I Scene IV. Mask activity. HW: Finish reading Act I Scene IV.
WEDNESDAY: Act I, Scene V: Romeo and Juliet meet. Continue mask activity. Lit circle (independent reading group) meeting -- turn in reading schedule. HW: Work on questions, independent reading.
THURSDAY: Finish Act I, Scene V. Discussion questions for Monday reading quiz. DUE: Masks. HW: Study for quiz.
FRIDAY: Current events day -- research on laptops, discuss in pairs, then with the whole group. HW: Read the prologue to Act II. Continue with independent reading.
MONDAY: Discuss Act I Scene II and song choices. Read Act I Scene III. Brief meeting of independent reading "lit circles" to plot out due dates, reading. Groups will meet during the last portion of Wednesday class. HW: Finish reading Act I Scene III. Begin independent reading book.
TUESDAY: Read Act I Scene IV. Mask activity. HW: Finish reading Act I Scene IV.
WEDNESDAY: Act I, Scene V: Romeo and Juliet meet. Continue mask activity. Lit circle (independent reading group) meeting -- turn in reading schedule. HW: Work on questions, independent reading.
THURSDAY: Finish Act I, Scene V. Discussion questions for Monday reading quiz. DUE: Masks. HW: Study for quiz.
FRIDAY: Current events day -- research on laptops, discuss in pairs, then with the whole group. HW: Read the prologue to Act II. Continue with independent reading.
Sunday, March 8, 2015
March 9-13
After two months in the dark, dystopian world of 1984 and other works, we will kick off spring with a "Romeo and Juliet" unit. This week, we'll learn about Shakespeare in general and read the prologue, and Act I, scenes 1-3.
MONDAY: Intro to Shakespeare: the Globe Theater, timeline, language. Activity: look up meanings of Shakespearean insults. Pick up textbook from textbook room. You'll be working in Literature circles for the independent reading for the two month unit. On Monday, you'll choose to read one of the following choices: 1. Like Water for Chocolate, 2. "Twelfth Night" by William Shakespeare, or 3. Both. Based on your selection, you'll be assigned a Literature Group on Wednesday.
TUESDAY: (Minimum day and shortened period due to Open House Night.) Independent reading poll. Read prologue and discuss. Shakespearean insult activity.
WEDNESDAY: Begin I, Scene I. Discuss. HW: Go over any portions you may have missed.
THURSDAY: Finish reading Act I, Scene I. Finish study questions. Select independent reading book for lit circles. HW: Finish Act I Scene I.
FRIDAY: Read the first part of Act I, Scene II. Discuss characters, how each is shown to view love and romance. Perfect Mate activity. Independent reading groups announced, pick up independent reading book from textbook room. HW: Finish reading Act I Scene II, bring 3 song titles on Monday that reflects how each of the following characters views love/romance: 1. Romeo, 2. Benvolio, 3. Paris (1 title for each character listed). Look through independent reading book and think about how you could suggest to your group that it be divided over 7 weeks. First (brief) independent reading meeting is on Monday, longer meeting on Wednesday.
MONDAY: Intro to Shakespeare: the Globe Theater, timeline, language. Activity: look up meanings of Shakespearean insults. Pick up textbook from textbook room. You'll be working in Literature circles for the independent reading for the two month unit. On Monday, you'll choose to read one of the following choices: 1. Like Water for Chocolate, 2. "Twelfth Night" by William Shakespeare, or 3. Both. Based on your selection, you'll be assigned a Literature Group on Wednesday.
TUESDAY: (Minimum day and shortened period due to Open House Night.) Independent reading poll. Read prologue and discuss. Shakespearean insult activity.
WEDNESDAY: Begin I, Scene I. Discuss. HW: Go over any portions you may have missed.
THURSDAY: Finish reading Act I, Scene I. Finish study questions. Select independent reading book for lit circles. HW: Finish Act I Scene I.
FRIDAY: Read the first part of Act I, Scene II. Discuss characters, how each is shown to view love and romance. Perfect Mate activity. Independent reading groups announced, pick up independent reading book from textbook room. HW: Finish reading Act I Scene II, bring 3 song titles on Monday that reflects how each of the following characters views love/romance: 1. Romeo, 2. Benvolio, 3. Paris (1 title for each character listed). Look through independent reading book and think about how you could suggest to your group that it be divided over 7 weeks. First (brief) independent reading meeting is on Monday, longer meeting on Wednesday.
Sunday, March 1, 2015
March 2-6
Welcome! This week we will work on the final drafts of our 1984 unit essays, including a style review, peer reviews, and MLA formatting and citations.
MONDAY: Finish watching Minority Report. Fill out Minority Report/1984 worksheet. Class discussion.
TUESDAY: Receive feedback from rough drafts. Discuss common errors and how to improve drafts. Begin rewrite based on notes.
WEDNESDAY: (Mogilefsky out at mandatory teacher meeting.) Class revisions for selected papers -- checklist.
THURSDAY: Type final draft on laptops. MLA formatting and citation information.
FRIDAY: Final day to work on essays in class. HW: Make revisions and submit final essay or turn it in on Monday, March 9. HW: Work on the final draft, due Monday.
Here is the citation for 1984:
Orwell, George. 1984. New York, New York: Penguin Books, 1949.
MONDAY: Finish watching Minority Report. Fill out Minority Report/1984 worksheet. Class discussion.
TUESDAY: Receive feedback from rough drafts. Discuss common errors and how to improve drafts. Begin rewrite based on notes.
WEDNESDAY: (Mogilefsky out at mandatory teacher meeting.) Class revisions for selected papers -- checklist.
THURSDAY: Type final draft on laptops. MLA formatting and citation information.
FRIDAY: Final day to work on essays in class. HW: Make revisions and submit final essay or turn it in on Monday, March 9. HW: Work on the final draft, due Monday.
Here is the citation for 1984:
Orwell, George. 1984. New York, New York: Penguin Books, 1949.
Sunday, February 22, 2015
February 23-27
Welcome to the last week of February (already)! This week, I'll
finish checking outlines for the final essay of the 1984 unit, and we'll
write out rough drafts. Drafts can be turned in on paper or typed.
MONDAY: Discuss the ending of 1984, begin writing out rough draft of essay from the outline. DUE: 1984, Book Three, Chapter Six (last chapter in the book). BRING THE BOOK WITH YOU TO CLASS, PLEASE! HW: Work on your rough draft.
TUESDAY: Thirty minutes of work time on the rough draft. Check drafts against rubric and go through it in detail. If time, Edward Snowden discussion: traitor or hero? HW: Finish writing out rough draft, due Wednesday for teacher comments.
WEDNESDAY: Begin "Minority Report" movie and fill out Minority Report Worksheet.
THURSDAY: Continue "Minority Report" movie and fill out Minority Report Worksheet.
FRIDAY: Finish movie, followed by discussion questions, compare/contrast to 1984, Black Mirror 15 Million Merits. DUE: Minority Report Worksheet.
Next week, you'll receive feedback on your drafts, and we'll write the final versions, including editing and MLA formatting.
MONDAY: Discuss the ending of 1984, begin writing out rough draft of essay from the outline. DUE: 1984, Book Three, Chapter Six (last chapter in the book). BRING THE BOOK WITH YOU TO CLASS, PLEASE! HW: Work on your rough draft.
TUESDAY: Thirty minutes of work time on the rough draft. Check drafts against rubric and go through it in detail. If time, Edward Snowden discussion: traitor or hero? HW: Finish writing out rough draft, due Wednesday for teacher comments.
WEDNESDAY: Begin "Minority Report" movie and fill out Minority Report Worksheet.
THURSDAY: Continue "Minority Report" movie and fill out Minority Report Worksheet.
FRIDAY: Finish movie, followed by discussion questions, compare/contrast to 1984, Black Mirror 15 Million Merits. DUE: Minority Report Worksheet.
Next week, you'll receive feedback on your drafts, and we'll write the final versions, including editing and MLA formatting.
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
1984 Unit Source List
VICE North Korea documentary
Edward Snowden and Wikileaks
Debate on Hardball - Hero or Traitor?
Barbara Lee's speech re: granting presidential powers/NSA surveillance
J. Edgar Hoover's FBI in the 20th Century
http://www.biography.com/people/j-edgar-hoover-9343398#controversial-tactics
http://www.npr.org/2014/01/07/260302289/the-secret-burglary-that-exposed-j-edgar-hoovers-fbi
http://www.npr.org/2012/02/14/146862081/the-history-of-the-fbis-secret-enemies-list
Gaddafi's Neverland
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2029816/Gaddafis-Neverland-Fairground-rides-zoo-shrine-dead-daughter-Inside-tyrants-bizarre-lair.html
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2029816/Gaddafis-Neverland-Fairground-rides-zoo-shrine-dead-daughter-Inside-tyrants-bizarre-lair.html
Five Things You Should Know about the FBI's Massive New Biometric Database
Smart TVs
http://theweek.com/speedreads/538379/samsung-warns-customers-discuss-personal-information-front-smart-tvs
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-31296188
Black Mirror Television Series: 15 Million Merits episode
Available on Netflix
http://www.vice.com/video/vice-guide-to-north-korea-1-of-3
Also check YouTube.com
Chris Cornell, U.S. Citizen arrested by FBI for threatening/planning terrorist attack
check your Turnitin.com entriesChris Cornell, U.S. Citizen arrested by FBI for threatening/planning terrorist attack
Edward Snowden and Wikileaks
Debate on Hardball - Hero or Traitor?
Documentary
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/united-states-of-secrets/#united-states-of-secrets-%28part-two%29
Barbara Lee's speech re: granting presidential powers/NSA surveillance
Against AUMF
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-107publ40/pdf/PLAW-107publ40.pdf
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-107publ40/pdf/PLAW-107publ40.pdf
Anti-NSA spying program
J. Edgar Hoover's FBI in the 20th Century
http://www.biography.com/people/j-edgar-hoover-9343398#controversial-tactics
http://www.npr.org/2014/01/07/260302289/the-secret-burglary-that-exposed-j-edgar-hoovers-fbi
http://www.npr.org/2012/02/14/146862081/the-history-of-the-fbis-secret-enemies-list
Gaddafi's Neverland
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2029816/Gaddafis-Neverland-Fairground-rides-zoo-shrine-dead-daughter-Inside-tyrants-bizarre-lair.html
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2029816/Gaddafis-Neverland-Fairground-rides-zoo-shrine-dead-daughter-Inside-tyrants-bizarre-lair.html
Five Things You Should Know about the FBI's Massive New Biometric Database
http://www.alternet.org/story/153664/5_things_you_should_know_about_the_fbi%27s_massive_new_biometric_database
Smart TVs
http://theweek.com/speedreads/538379/samsung-warns-customers-discuss-personal-information-front-smart-tvs
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-31296188
Black Mirror Television Series: 15 Million Merits episode
Available on Netflix
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xyllhh_black-mirror-15-million-merits_shortfilms
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