2-25/26 2008 Faceoff

Lesson:
We talked about our perceptions vs. reality and how that played out for Greg Mortenson.
We did a writing exercise describing someone in class's face. If absent, write a one page detailed description of someone's face using similes and metaphors. You can find an example of this on page 27 of Three Cups of Tea.

HMWK:
Do your first interview
Read pages 70-97

2-21/22 2008 It's all in the questions

Lesson:
We had a book quiz.
Today we wrote questions and practiced interview techniques. If absent, there is a tip sheet on the assignments page.
We then watched clips from a Pakistan travel diary to give us a sense of what Pakistan is like.

HMWK: Read pgs 34-69
Bring 10-15 questions to class

2-19/2-20 2008 3 Cups of Tea

Lesson:
We previewed the book 3 Cups of Tea
The interview project was explained further
You received credit for showing that you had scheduled an interview.


HMWK:
Read pgs 1-33

2-14/15 2008 Gilga-art!

Lesson:
Gilgamesh Scratch Art (if absent, see me to make this up)
We discussed the interview project. If absent, get info from the assignment page.

HMWK:
Parent signature form
Pick a person to interview. Schedule the interviews by next class.

2-12/13 Gilgamesh Continued

Sheldon Lesson:
Finished Gilgi quiz
Began scratch art

HMWK: Letter to Mr.K(found on assignments page)

Churchill Lesson:
Gilgamesh quiz in class (if absent, complete Gilgamesh final on assignments page)

HMWK: Letter to Mr.K (found on assignments page)

2-8/11 Gilgamesh continued

Sheldon Lesson:
Final Discussion and quiz on Gilgy in class
If absent, complete the Gilgamesh Final Discussion questions on the assignments page
HMWK: None

Churchill Lesson:
We turned in our Othello final and began Gigamesh

HMWK: Finish Gilgi

2-7/8 Curse you snow day! We are still off. Read directions for your campus!

Sheldon Lesson:
We read Gilgamesh.

HMWK: Finish Gilgamesh with class quiz next class.
Study guide found on assignments page


Churchill Lesson:
Othello outline and start of rough draft in class

HMWK:
Type Othello Essay. Due Monday

1-31/2-5 Check your campus-Activities are different

Sheldon Lesson:
In-class essay final. You must type what you have written in class for homework but may not make substantial changes to the structure of the essay.

HMWK: Type your essay

Churchill Lesson:
We watched the ending of Othello and began our essay prep in class for the final essay.

HMWK: Outline due by next class