Welcome to English 11

1) Meet the Creature. I am a Paradox.

2) The Epic Outline. Tour of blog/network.

3) In other words:

4) Paradox? Huh? You are one too. 

• What are your vices?
• What are your virtues?
• Your first writing sample: Introduce yourself to me and your paradoxical ways. 200-300 words.

5) Info please! Please use the netbooks to fill in this spreadsheet.

6) If time, let's start "A&P." If not, tomorrow...

Skateistan

SKATEISTAN: TO LIVE AND SKATE KABUL from Diesel New Voices on Vimeo.

War Story in Sand

Welcome to English 11!

1) Meet the Creature. Define Paradox.

2) The Epic Outline

3) All I ever needed to learn about how not to behave, I learned from cats:

Skateistan

A great video that gives you a sense of what life might be like for Afghani youth today.

SKATEISTAN: TO LIVE AND SKATE KABUL from Diesel New Voices on Vimeo.

How is a music video like a short story?

Arcade Fire's "The Suburbs"

Kanye West's "Power"

OK Go's "This Too Shall Pass"


Inquiry Question: How is a music video like a short story?

Irony - review...

I'm too full of holiday treats to teach.

This guy is young and way funnier than me. Let him explain the three types of irony to you.

The Grade Threes Visit

Most of them are eight years old. Most of you are sixteen.

Only eight years ago, you were just a short little kid at an elementary school too.

It was such a joy today to see how each one of you really took the time to be kind and caring and open with your grade three guest.

I was proud of you! Thank you! Today made me realize how much I will miss you over the summer.

Check out this little slideshow I made from the photos I took.

It's About Time Video and Writing Review

5 classroom days left! See the review schedule on the board. C-block, remember that the Brooklyn Elementary students are coming on Wednesday. B-block, remember that the awards assembly is on Friday.

How are your Macbeth Videos Coming? What do you need to get them in for tomorrow? We want to watch them Wednesday - Friday.

B Block Review:
1) Watch The Secret Powers of Time

It is about how people see the world, their work, their past, their future, their education and each other.



2) Brainstorm a writing topic - using the video as a springboard.

(What are the characteristics of a good topic?)


3) Write a thesis statement.
(What does a brilliant thesis contain?)

4) Silent Free Write - 15 minutes.

5) In a pair or trio read your work aloud. Look at the list of things to think about on the board.

6) Redraft and rewrite - piece by piece - teacher instructed. Final product. Woo!