Wednesday, October 15, 2008

First Quarter Reflection

As we end the first quarter, let's pause to reflect on what we've learned. Read the questions below to reflect on your learning and growth this quarter.
  • How have you grown as a reader? 
    • What does it mean to read a text deeply?
    • How can a reading journal help you grow as a reader and thinker? 
  • How have you grown as a writer?
    • What new skills have strategies have you learned to make you a better writer?
    •  What skills do you personally think you need to focus on next quarter?
  • What technology skills have you added to your arsenal?
  • Have have you grown as a collaborator?
    • How have you grown as a person capable of having an intelligent discussion with a group?
    • How have you grown as a team player who can work together toward a common goal?
  • What do you hope to learn next quarter? 
Now, write a blog post (on your blog) reflecting on your growth in English 11 this quarter. Do not write as if you are answering the questions. Instead, use them as idea starters. Your post should be thoughtful and thorough. :)

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Add a GoodReads Widget to Your Sidebar

Check out the slideshow below to learn how to add a GoodReads widget to your blog sidebar. Don't forget: you must have all your first quarter books added to your GoodReads library by this Friday--October 17--assigned to the 2008Q1 bookshelf and displayed in a widget in your blog sidebar.

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Punctuating Dialogue

Check out the PowerPoint below to learn how to punctuate and format dialogue in your writing.

Dialogue Rules
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