Hey Folks,
remember that you need to read an additional literary book this trimester. If you heard about one in the presentations you want to read--find yourself a copy. Remember no books assigned at other grade levels. Be sure you get it from the 100 literary novels list!
Start now!
Begin with the end in mind!
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Covey's Habits 3-7 Rubric
English Names: ______________________
Covey presentation ______________________
______________________
Group evaluation
1. Content and Originality 10 9 8 7 6 5
Students accurately present major concepts from the section. Examples, illustrations or anecdotes are used to clarify concepts and are in the students’ words not Covey’s.
2. Clarity and Explanation 10 9 8 7 6 5
Students address the key ideas of the habit with application to the life of an 18 year old. Key points are easily identifiable to audience. Presentation meets 7 -10 minute time limit.
3. Organization 10 9 8 7 6 5
Group transitions smoothly from idea to idea. Presentation demonstrates the relationships between concepts. Transition is smooth from speaker to speaker.
4. Visual 5 4 3 2 1 0
Students use visual effectively to teach concepts. Visual is neither too dense nor too sparse. Audience is able to see visual from all parts of the classroom. Visual may be creative.
5. Speaking 5 4 3 2 1 0
Students demonstrate good volume, pace, eye contact and poise. Actions while others are presenting do not distract from the presentation. Student does not simply read information from notes or visual.
Based on preparation and final presentation, instructor may differentiate final grade beyond the individual evaluation categories of the rubric.
Comments:
Covey presentation ______________________
______________________
Group evaluation
1. Content and Originality 10 9 8 7 6 5
Students accurately present major concepts from the section. Examples, illustrations or anecdotes are used to clarify concepts and are in the students’ words not Covey’s.
2. Clarity and Explanation 10 9 8 7 6 5
Students address the key ideas of the habit with application to the life of an 18 year old. Key points are easily identifiable to audience. Presentation meets 7 -10 minute time limit.
3. Organization 10 9 8 7 6 5
Group transitions smoothly from idea to idea. Presentation demonstrates the relationships between concepts. Transition is smooth from speaker to speaker.
4. Visual 5 4 3 2 1 0
Students use visual effectively to teach concepts. Visual is neither too dense nor too sparse. Audience is able to see visual from all parts of the classroom. Visual may be creative.
5. Speaking 5 4 3 2 1 0
Students demonstrate good volume, pace, eye contact and poise. Actions while others are presenting do not distract from the presentation. Student does not simply read information from notes or visual.
Based on preparation and final presentation, instructor may differentiate final grade beyond the individual evaluation categories of the rubric.
Comments:
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
College Essay Reading
Anyone who brings me a typed copy of his/her college essay with one things you one me to comment on by Friday noon, I will read it and comment on it for Monday.
Monday, September 8, 2008
College Essay Prompt Site
http://www.eduers.com/University/College_Admission_Essay_Topics.html
You can use ideas here or adapt to make it fit for you!
You can use ideas here or adapt to make it fit for you!
Thursday, August 14, 2008
August 14th
Hey Folks,
I came in to school a day early to change my password. It expired today. I will check my email from home tomorrow to make sure everything is up-to-date. That's the last time before school starts!
Some reminders:
1. AP English 12 is consider the equivalent of Freshmen English on a college campus. Scary, but exciting! As such, we will be expecting a higher level of maturity from students and an independent approach to learning. Please know that we aren't going to leave you "high and dry," but you will be expected to figure things out on your own!
2. All homework assignments for English 12 AP are expected to be typed.
3. On the first day of class, you will be expected to have what we want you to have every day you come to class:
A. Your completed assignments.
B. Your notebook, writing tools, planner.
C. Your mind open and ready to engage.
We are looking forward to an exciting year!
I came in to school a day early to change my password. It expired today. I will check my email from home tomorrow to make sure everything is up-to-date. That's the last time before school starts!
Some reminders:
1. AP English 12 is consider the equivalent of Freshmen English on a college campus. Scary, but exciting! As such, we will be expecting a higher level of maturity from students and an independent approach to learning. Please know that we aren't going to leave you "high and dry," but you will be expected to figure things out on your own!
2. All homework assignments for English 12 AP are expected to be typed.
3. On the first day of class, you will be expected to have what we want you to have every day you come to class:
A. Your completed assignments.
B. Your notebook, writing tools, planner.
C. Your mind open and ready to engage.
We are looking forward to an exciting year!
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Summer Reading
Hey Folks,
You will need to talk about your texts when we get back to school. You don't have to turn in any writing to begin with...but you should be able to use CLAIM/EVIDENCE/WARRANT to talk about your text and what makes in literary or commercial.
Also be thinking in terms of why you chose the books you did. Talk about that as well.
Your AP English 12 teachers are expecting you to have developed an organizational method that works for you. You need to be able to store materials (those we give you and those you produce) in an effective manner. You have to be able to lay your hands on the things you will need.
We also expect that you have mastered an annotation method that works for you. Use it.
Lastly (at least for now), remember that AP English 12 is intended to take the place of your Freshman English class in college. As such, we are expecting that you have the skills and desire to be a self-motivated learner. We should not have to tell you, for instance, that we expect you to have all the materials you need when needed and that we expect you to take notes on what we cover in class.
I'll be checking my email again tomorrow!
You will need to talk about your texts when we get back to school. You don't have to turn in any writing to begin with...but you should be able to use CLAIM/EVIDENCE/WARRANT to talk about your text and what makes in literary or commercial.
Also be thinking in terms of why you chose the books you did. Talk about that as well.
Your AP English 12 teachers are expecting you to have developed an organizational method that works for you. You need to be able to store materials (those we give you and those you produce) in an effective manner. You have to be able to lay your hands on the things you will need.
We also expect that you have mastered an annotation method that works for you. Use it.
Lastly (at least for now), remember that AP English 12 is intended to take the place of your Freshman English class in college. As such, we are expecting that you have the skills and desire to be a self-motivated learner. We should not have to tell you, for instance, that we expect you to have all the materials you need when needed and that we expect you to take notes on what we cover in class.
I'll be checking my email again tomorrow!
Last Day of July!
I'll be checking email and responding tomorrow. I hope you are making good progress on your summer project.
I strongly urge people to annotate their literary fiction. Use a method with which you are most adept. I would also urge you to be taking notes about your commercial fiction which demonstrate what makes that piece commercial. Claim/Evidence/Warrant is the best way to go!
I strongly urge people to annotate their literary fiction. Use a method with which you are most adept. I would also urge you to be taking notes about your commercial fiction which demonstrate what makes that piece commercial. Claim/Evidence/Warrant is the best way to go!
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