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This document outlines key classroom activities and goals for English 10, focusing on topics such as personal expression, poetry analysis, and the importance of authentic intellectual work. Students are encouraged to reflect on their relationship with writing, discuss classroom procedures, and explore creative vocabulary methods through platforms like Quizlet. Homework includes tasks that promote personal representation and critical thinking about education. Engage with thought-provoking prompts and collaborative discussions to enhance understanding and analytical skills.
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English 10- 8/29/12 • What is the most important thing I should know about you? • What is in the middle of nowhere? • FIDO – Freaks, Irregulars, Defects, Oddities. A coin collector’s term for a minting error. Goals – Discuss classroom procedures. Sign up for Quizlet. Begin week 1 vocabulary study. Homework – Find or create an image that represents you. I will be assigning points tomorrow.
English 10- 8/30/12 • Freewrite about the following topic: “Writing and Me.” • How do you make a witch itch? • OTE – Overtaken by Events. You must not be O.T.E. Goals – Finish procedure and grade discussion. Discuss thinking habits. Begin poetry analysis. Homework – Complete analysis of “Prospective Immigrants...” as it applies to education. Points!
English 10- 8/31/12 • What do you think “Authentic Intellectual Work” could mean? • What is the clumsiest bee? • BOTSAAT – Bunch Of Teachers Sitting Around A Table. A cynical description of the way important decisions are made in schools. Goals – Share poetry analysis. Explore the relationship between non-critical thinking and Authentic Intellectual Work. Homework – Work on vocabulary – use Quizlet - for next week. Quiz for Week 1 on Tuesday 9/4.