Prose Fiction Lessons - Fatherhood

Here is the link to part 1 of the lesson that includes the short story Shaving. You will find defintions for the new words on this version of the lesson. Homework today was five vocabulary sentences, the completion of the story and answering of all questions, and a detailed outline for the essay (see structure on the handout).

Here is the link to part 2 of this lesson, which includes two poems about fathers.

Here is a link to the podcast on My Papa's Waltz for class.

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT IF YOU ARE ABSENT IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO FIND OUT WHAT YOU MISSED. COPIES OF HANDOUTS CAN BE FOUND IN YOUR FILE IN THE CLASSROOM. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING UP LOST WORK IN CASE OF AN ABSENCE.

Lessons on Euthanasia

Here is part 1 of the lesson on Euthansia, which includes definitions. Homework for today is ten vocabulary sentences using five words (and alternative forms), passage 2, and the composition of questions for the third passage.

Here is part 2 of the lesson on Euthansia, which includes definitions. Homework is vocabulary sentences and the persuasive essay with counterargument.

Here is a link to the CBS news story on Euthanasia.

Don't forget to arrive at school at 9:00 am sharp on Thursday for the full-length TOEFL exam.

There will be a vocabulary quiz on Monday that covers all words from these lessons.

Artificial Life Lessons

Here is lesson 1, which includes the reading and writing components as well as definitions.

Here is lesson 2, which includes the listneing and speaking components as well as definitions.

Here is the podcast from lesson 2. Feel free to stop and start the podcast as needed.

Here is a copy of the lecture we did not get to in class. Please read through the lecture and answer the questions on your class handout. I will be checking these in class tomorrow.

Beatles Lessons Plans

Here is the first lesson on the Beatles, which contains the definitions to the vocabulary words.

Here is the second lesson plan, which includes definitions.

This week we will be meeting to carefully review your drafts on the IMF research paper. These meetings will take up to thirty minutes per student. Please come prepared with a COMPLETED draft. If you have any questions regarding the structure of the paper, see the handout distributed in class on Thursday.

Lessons on The Missionary Controversy

Here is a link to the first part of the lesson, which includes the reading passages and the first part of the writing assignment.

Here is a link to the second part of the lesson, which includes the speaking prompts and the second part of the writing assignment.

Here is a link to a podcast regarding ten missionaries who were arrested in Haiti after the earthquake last year. Listen carefully and answer the following questions:

1. What is the recent development in the story of the ten missionaries who were arrested in Haiti for trying to take orphanages to the Dominican Republic?
2. Why was the missionaries’ Haitian lawyer fired?
3. According to the podcast, how has the congregation in Idaho responded to public interest in the case?
4. What were the missionaries lacking when trying to take the children out of the country?
5. What does the speaker suggest about the change in public opinion in the community from which the missionaries came?

Next, go to this page to read more about the situation. On this page you will also find a link to a you tube video in which the speaker defends the actions of the missionaries. Listen carefully to the stream and compose a one paragraph summary in response to the following question.

What reasons are given to defend the actions of the missionaries in Haiti?

Homework for 2/3/11

Hello students,

The blizzard prevented us from studying these lesons on Green Energy,

For homework please complete the reading passages for this topic. You can find a link to the passages and questions here.

Due to the weather, I did not check articles for the midterm research paper on Thursday, but will do so on Monday. Please come to class prepared!!!!!!

Tiger Mother Lessons

Here is Part 1 of the lesson on Amy Chua, which includes the reading passages. You will find definitions to the words from class on this link.

Here is Part 2 of the lesson on Amy Chua, which includes the difficult podcast of an interview with the writer. You will find definitions to the words from class on this link. Here is a link to the podcast. If you are still struggling, you can view a complete transcript of the interview here.

Please remember that on Thursday, Feb. 3 I will be checking your progress for your research paper by making sure you have read and "marked up" at least two articles on your topic. I am looking forward to learning more about the topics you have selected for your papers.