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Prairie Media Projects May 17, 2011

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BG    http://prezi.com/ot-u_17lmwtf/my-antonia/

 

Googledocs address for reports November 16, 2010

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http://groups.google.com/group/engl110fall2010?hl=en

 

Phrase Games November 9, 2010

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Simple Subject and Simple Predicate Game

Prepositional Phrases Game

Appositive Phrases Game

Gerund Phrases Game

Participial Phrases Game

Infinitive Phrases Game

 

Paragraph Assignments October 28, 2010

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We will cover coordinate, subordinate paragraphing and mixed mode paragraphing in November. You will be responsible to locate five authors (use text) and provide examples of these writing techniques. 15 paragraphs total of author’s works. Then, you will begin writing those types of paragraphs.

Coordinate Sentence:

Topic BB practice

1 The basketball team heads to the empty gym for practice;

2 stretching on the floor,

2 splitting into lay up groups

2 working on defense

And

2 running in order to get us in shape.

Coordinate Paragraph from above’s ideas:

A Everyday after the long school hours, the basketball team heads to the empty gym for practice.

B First, we all stretch, on the floor, our arms and legs to prevent hurting ourselves with injuries that could precent us from playing this sport.

B. We split up into two groups and do our daily lay-up drills along with crossover shooting.

B. Then, we work on our defense positions with shufffling until we’re exhausted.

B. Lastly, we run, run, run until the coaches say stop, in order to get us into shape.

 

The Absolutely True October 27, 2010

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I hope you enjoy the book! As you read, consider ideas for the wiki project. Keep it doable– because everyone will have eight mini projects to accomplish in two weeks. TTUL8R.

Examples with Reasons!

1. Create a Cast List with characters, photos, bios. All contribute a portion. Or a poster for a potential series or movie.

2. Create a Soundtrack. All contribute.

3. Novel podcasts. 1-2 minutes.

Other ideas from board: cartoons. videos.collages.blogs.characters.writing style.author. illustrator background. the rez elements. basketball. critic reviews from newspapers.

 

Novel wet paint wiki October 15, 2010

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We will collaborate various assignments for book on a wiki. Please accept invite. Here is link:

http://knights2011.wetpaint.com/

As soon as novels arrive, we will begin. 🙂

 

Film: Eight Men Out October 11, 2010

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View the film with a sense of history and the US economy, a sense of ethics with the decisions of the baseball players and a sense of how the media portrayed the Chicago Black Sox. Should the athletes be banned for life? Discuss with your personal reason (s). 100 words.

http://www.tcm.com/mediaroom/index/?cid=346685

 

Solo Scholarship Essay Topics September 30, 2010

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RR  What course of study do you plan to do in college and why did you choose this for a future occupation?

AH  Who exemplifies a role model in today’s sports world? Defend your stance.

SR  What are some accomplishments in your high school extracurricular activities? Please give specific examples.

BG What was your favorite game in your high school athletic career? Defend your choice with specific examples.

LH  What is the definition of friend?

MW What does harvest mean to you?

KL What musician inspires you? Why? Give examples from works.

KH Define spiritualism.

Format 1: 500 words. 6 sentence patterns. Five paragraph essay with transitions. APA format

Format 2: 1000 words. 9 sentence patterns. 8-10 paragraph essay with transitions. APA format.

 

Read the following article and some of the posts (like 4) and respond (100 words) about your experience with the use of wikis at DPHS. Thanks! September 29, 2010

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Link:

http://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/student_affairs_and_technology/academic_advising_wikis_and_shared_knowledge

 

Group 2 Scholarship Essay September 27, 2010

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