1. Respond to the T-Shirt controversy.
2. Respond to a discussion you have not yet responded to.
3. Respond to someone else’s comment either on a discussion strand or on their own personal page.
4. Send Mizz Apple a message in which you answer the following questions:
a. What are your feelings about the NING?
b. Do you find this activity engaging?
c. Are you learning anything about the controversy that surrounds the book, the word, or racial attitudes?
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Tuesday, April 27
Today:
News Tues: Teen Homelessness
Listen to 18 (XVIII)
Complete Flow Map
Continue "Civilization" activity
Quiz over 17-18 Wednesday. Read 17 if you have not!
News Tues: Teen Homelessness
Listen to 18 (XVIII)
Complete Flow Map
Continue "Civilization" activity
Quiz over 17-18 Wednesday. Read 17 if you have not!
Monday, April 26, 2010
Monday, April 26
Homework: Read Chapter 17 (XVII) for Tuesday
Today:
Review NING instructions
Read Chapter 17, bring a book to the lab
Today:
Review NING instructions
Read Chapter 17, bring a book to the lab
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Thursday
Ning:
1. Review expectations and see model responses.
Today:
1. Read about the fight at VH.
2. Respond to that discussion/forum.
3. Respond to at least one other person's comment on one of the discussions in the forum.
4. Update your page.
5. Record your NING participation.
1. Review expectations and see model responses.
Today:
1. Read about the fight at VH.
2. Respond to that discussion/forum.
3. Respond to at least one other person's comment on one of the discussions in the forum.
4. Update your page.
5. Record your NING participation.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
NING Reflections
Discussion Comments
These responses are GREAT:
Reply by Mûng Mûng Taylor
Huckleberry Finn is a great American classic. This book is just as appropriate as any other book that has been written. Many of such books hurt people because they are or were a reality. The racism found in this book is just as true as the holocaust and a way to remember it is by continuing to teach it. Through, the remembrance of this issue, we are better able to avoid it and progress to a better nation.
Reply by Randy
I really enjoy reading this book, I think it's really educational about 19th century culture in the US which a lot of us don't get to read about anymore. I personally believe that it's better than the books that are written today, it has real meanings and real life issues.
Huckleberry Finn is a great American classic. This book is just as appropriate as any other book that has been written. Many of such books hurt people because they are or were a reality. The racism found in this book is just as true as the holocaust and a way to remember it is by continuing to teach it. Through, the remembrance of this issue, we are better able to avoid it and progress to a better nation.
Reply by Randy
Personally, I strongly believe that this book should be taught at VHS. The people that are trying to get this book banned clearly can't see the historical presences of this book, and in my mind, are ignorants and bigots. Sure, the "N-Word" is overused, and I understand how it could be offsenive to some, but that benefits us from understanding the history of the United States and 19th century culture, which many people today and trying to throw out of the school system today. The other problem I have with people trying to ban this book is that they conclude that this book is connected to racism in school. That is equivilent of saying that playing Grand Theft Auto will turn you into a maniac and go around jacking cars and killing innocent people. The only connection between school and racism is the home life of the student and where they have grown up and how they were raised.
These responses are full of potential and need to be further explained:
And even if its offensive, we must learn of the past racism to avoid the issue from happening again in the future.
Pablo Escobar said: why are we debating if this book is appropiate to read in school...... i didnt sign up for this kind of stuff
What do you expect to do in an English class? I am being sincere in this question. What do you mean when you said "I did not sign up for this"?
Reply by George Jetson 23 hours ago
I believe the book huckleberry finn has more important meaning than the N-word
This is a great discussion started by Dan Gleesak:
I think that the fact that have to have a discusion on whether or not we have to read this book proves that schools are not ready to include this book in the corriculum. Articles say that the book provides good literature and is way to get kids to think differently. But untill people stop seeing some things in the book as offensive instead as a flash back in history about how people used to talk this book will continue to be a contriversal problem.
Reply by Mr. Bob
I Disagree, the book is an important piece of literature and needs to be taught in school. the controversy will always be there just as it has for over a hundred years and we just need to keep that in mind as we read it.
Reply by Dan Gleesack
Thats the issue though... There are obveously still hard feelings about what happened a long time ago and yet instead of focusing on the liturature people cant handle the words used in the book. so all this book is say to some kids is that there less of a person because there a certon race. Its a required book and some people still arent ready read this piece of liturature without being offended.
Reply by Mr. shneltzlik
I agree it will continue to be a problem, however i don't think it should stop being taught. People just have to read it without taking the worst from it and focus on the important things in the book. I understand its offensive but it is in the past we should all be able to move on
Reply by Mizz Apple
Why can't people just move on? You make it sound easy; is it so easy? Think about how mad people stay at their friends and family over issue of much less volatility. The issu of slavery and, subsequently, racism seems to be much more significant.
I think having this controversy is good for people because they can see the many opinons of others, and this helps them be more open minded.
These responses are GREAT:
Reply by Mûng Mûng Taylor
Huckleberry Finn is a great American classic. This book is just as appropriate as any other book that has been written. Many of such books hurt people because they are or were a reality. The racism found in this book is just as true as the holocaust and a way to remember it is by continuing to teach it. Through, the remembrance of this issue, we are better able to avoid it and progress to a better nation.
Reply by Randy
I really enjoy reading this book, I think it's really educational about 19th century culture in the US which a lot of us don't get to read about anymore. I personally believe that it's better than the books that are written today, it has real meanings and real life issues.
Huckleberry Finn is a great American classic. This book is just as appropriate as any other book that has been written. Many of such books hurt people because they are or were a reality. The racism found in this book is just as true as the holocaust and a way to remember it is by continuing to teach it. Through, the remembrance of this issue, we are better able to avoid it and progress to a better nation.
Reply by Randy
Personally, I strongly believe that this book should be taught at VHS. The people that are trying to get this book banned clearly can't see the historical presences of this book, and in my mind, are ignorants and bigots. Sure, the "N-Word" is overused, and I understand how it could be offsenive to some, but that benefits us from understanding the history of the United States and 19th century culture, which many people today and trying to throw out of the school system today. The other problem I have with people trying to ban this book is that they conclude that this book is connected to racism in school. That is equivilent of saying that playing Grand Theft Auto will turn you into a maniac and go around jacking cars and killing innocent people. The only connection between school and racism is the home life of the student and where they have grown up and how they were raised.
These responses are full of potential and need to be further explained:
And even if its offensive, we must learn of the past racism to avoid the issue from happening again in the future.
Pablo Escobar said: why are we debating if this book is appropiate to read in school...... i didnt sign up for this kind of stuff
What do you expect to do in an English class? I am being sincere in this question. What do you mean when you said "I did not sign up for this"?
Reply by George Jetson 23 hours ago
I believe the book huckleberry finn has more important meaning than the N-word
This is a great discussion started by Dan Gleesak:
I think that the fact that have to have a discusion on whether or not we have to read this book proves that schools are not ready to include this book in the corriculum. Articles say that the book provides good literature and is way to get kids to think differently. But untill people stop seeing some things in the book as offensive instead as a flash back in history about how people used to talk this book will continue to be a contriversal problem.
Reply by Mr. Bob
I Disagree, the book is an important piece of literature and needs to be taught in school. the controversy will always be there just as it has for over a hundred years and we just need to keep that in mind as we read it.
Reply by Dan Gleesack
Thats the issue though... There are obveously still hard feelings about what happened a long time ago and yet instead of focusing on the liturature people cant handle the words used in the book. so all this book is say to some kids is that there less of a person because there a certon race. Its a required book and some people still arent ready read this piece of liturature without being offended.
Reply by Mr. shneltzlik
I agree it will continue to be a problem, however i don't think it should stop being taught. People just have to read it without taking the worst from it and focus on the important things in the book. I understand its offensive but it is in the past we should all be able to move on
Reply by Mizz Apple
Why can't people just move on? You make it sound easy; is it so easy? Think about how mad people stay at their friends and family over issue of much less volatility. The issu of slavery and, subsequently, racism seems to be much more significant.
I think having this controversy is good for people because they can see the many opinons of others, and this helps them be more open minded.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Tuesday, April 20
Today:
Finish quiz in hour 1.
News Tues: Huck banned in St. Louis Park?
SPEE Letter to School Board.
NING Participation Sheets
NING
Today in the lab:
1. Update your page. Describe your initial stance on whether the book should be taught or not. This should be a few sentences (you may have already done this).
2. Add a comment to the forum discussion: respond to SPEE, pose a question, respond to someone's comment.
3. Visit at least two other people's pages and leave them comments and/or question.
4. Be sure to fill out your NING sheet.
Finish quiz in hour 1.
News Tues: Huck banned in St. Louis Park?
SPEE Letter to School Board.
NING Participation Sheets
NING
Today in the lab:
1. Update your page. Describe your initial stance on whether the book should be taught or not. This should be a few sentences (you may have already done this).
2. Add a comment to the forum discussion: respond to SPEE, pose a question, respond to someone's comment.
3. Visit at least two other people's pages and leave them comments and/or question.
4. Be sure to fill out your NING sheet.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Thursday, April 15, 2010
April 15
In class:
Discuss guidelines for NING behavior.
In lab:
Accept your email invitation to join my NING. Use MOODLE to getto your gmail.
http://moodle.edina.k12.mn.us/
Set up your NING page:
Discuss guidelines for NING behavior.
In lab:
Accept your email invitation to join my NING. Use MOODLE to getto your gmail.
http://moodle.edina.k12.mn.us/
Set up your NING page:
- Give yourself a name, gender, history, picture.
- Post an initial reason your character is concerned about teaching The Adventures of Hucklerberry Finn.
- Ask one question to at least one other character on the NING that will require him.her to respond and think more deeply about his/her position.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Monday, April 12, 2010
Friday, April 9, 2010
Friday, April 9th
Today:
Hour 1
Listen to one chapter of HF.
Reading Friday!
Hour 2
Lab to access Gmail accounts.
Reading Friday!
Hour 1
Listen to one chapter of HF.
Reading Friday!
Hour 2
Lab to access Gmail accounts.
Reading Friday!
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Thursday, April 8th
Hour 1:
Go to lab and check email and NING.
Log in using
http://moodle.edina.k12.mn.us/
Click on Gmail in the upper right.
Accept my invite and attempt to log in to Ning.
Return to class and begin listening to Huck Finn.
Go to lab and check email and NING.
Log in using
http://moodle.edina.k12.mn.us/
Click on Gmail in the upper right.
Accept my invite and attempt to log in to Ning.
Return to class and begin listening to Huck Finn.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Wednesday, April 7th
Today:
First hour
1. Ning role play- accept the invitiation you received in the email TODAY! Please email me at elibarniskis@edina.k12.mn.us if you have problems.
2. Finish "Born To Trouble"
3. Writing Wednesday:
What is your reaction to Born to Trouble? What side of the issue do you find yourself agreeing with? Why? After watching the video, how do you feel about reading the novel?
First hour
1. Ning role play- accept the invitiation you received in the email TODAY! Please email me at elibarniskis@edina.k12.mn.us if you have problems.
2. Finish "Born To Trouble"
3. Writing Wednesday:
What is your reaction to Born to Trouble? What side of the issue do you find yourself agreeing with? Why? After watching the video, how do you feel about reading the novel?
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
April 6, 2nd Hour
Articles:
Read your article. As your read or after you read do the following on a 1/2 sheet of paper:
Three things I learnned from my article:
Two emotionas I felt as I read:
One question I have about the reading:
Continue Video
Read your article. As your read or after you read do the following on a 1/2 sheet of paper:
Three things I learnned from my article:
Two emotionas I felt as I read:
One question I have about the reading:
Continue Video
April 6
Am. Lit Hours 1 & 2: Instructions for Tuesday, April 9th
Part 1: In the Lab
Go to computer lab and, upon arrival, show Mrs. B the article you printed out for News Tues.
Log in to a computer, and set up a GMAIL account. If you have another email account that is great, but for our upcoming NING Role Play, you will need a GMAIL account.
Be sure to write out your username and password.
When you have done this, visit Mrs. B at her computer, and type in your email address correctly where she shows you.
Part 2: Article
Sit down and begin reading your article (the suicide or the Obama letters). If you did not print it out at home, you can print it out now. Go to the class blog to get it: http://foundationsofamericanliterature.blogspot.com/
When fished, complete the following 3-2-1 activity.
3-2-1: Article I read (headline):
While reading this article I learned these three things:
While reading I felt these two emotions:
After reading this article I have this question:
Part 1: In the Lab
Go to computer lab and, upon arrival, show Mrs. B the article you printed out for News Tues.
Log in to a computer, and set up a GMAIL account. If you have another email account that is great, but for our upcoming NING Role Play, you will need a GMAIL account.
Be sure to write out your username and password.
When you have done this, visit Mrs. B at her computer, and type in your email address correctly where she shows you.
Part 2: Article
Sit down and begin reading your article (the suicide or the Obama letters). If you did not print it out at home, you can print it out now. Go to the class blog to get it: http://foundationsofamericanliterature.blogspot.com/
When fished, complete the following 3-2-1 activity.
3-2-1: Article I read (headline):
While reading this article I learned these three things:
While reading I felt these two emotions:
After reading this article I have this question:
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Monday, April 5th
4th quarter! We have made it!
Our schedule:
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (four weeks with a persuasive paper)
The Glass Castle (three weeks with an analytical essay)
Choice novels (no paper except final exam!)
We will still do Writing Wednesdays and Reading Fridays.
This quarter, if you bring in a recent magazine that is of high interest (something you would actually want to read yourself) you can earn three extra credit points. If you bring in a high interest novel to donate, you can earn five. You can earn a maximum of 15 points this way. You do the math.
Monday:
1. News Tues: Each Tuesdaywe will read an article from a "trustworthy" news source about an issue of relevance. Why do this?
This week: School bullying to the extremes? OR Ten Letters a Day. Print out the article of your choice for points, and bring it to class on Tuesday!
2. Huck Finn K-W-L
3. Begin Born to Trouble
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