Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Quote of the Day

"Do not judge by appearances; a rich heart may be under a poor coat."

--Scottish Proverb




Today's Assignment

First, we will review some of the significant characters and events in chapters 1 and 2 of All Quiet on the Western Front.

Next, you will be given time to complete a Mind Map over each of the chapters.

Monday, January 30, 2017

Quote of the Day

"In a moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing to do, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing."

--Theodore Roosevelt




Today's Assignment

We will be discussing the organization of a persuasive essay, brainstorming over a topic, and then you will be completing your first quick write over a given topic in your composition book.

Friday, January 27, 2017

Quote of the Day

"A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you."

--Elbert Hubbard





Today's Assignment

You will be completing review questions over chapters 1 and 2 of All Quiet on the Western Front.

Use the submission form to turn in the review questions by the end of the class period.

Thursday, January 26, 2017

Quote of the Day

"Let go, or be dragged."

--Zen Proverb 






Today's Assignment

We will be reading Chapter 2 of All Quiet on the Western Front.

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Quote of the Day

"To live is the rarest thing in the world.  Most people exist, that is all."

--Oscar Wilde




Today's Assignment

Before we move on to Chapter 2 of All Quiet on the Western Front, you will need to complete a Character Chart over Chapter 1.

Use the submission form to turn in the Character Chart before you leave class today.

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Quote of the Day

"To think too long about doing a thing often becomes its undoing."

--Eva Young





Today's Assignment

We are going to begin reading Chapter 1 of All Quiet on the Western Front.

Monday, January 23, 2017

Quote of the Day

"When you can't control what is happening, challenge yourself to control the way you respond to what is happening.  That's where your power is!"

--Author Unknown




Today's Assignment

First, we will watch a short video introducing the novel All Quiet on the Western Front.

Then, you will take notes over the vocabulary that you will be expected to know for chapters 1-5.

Friday, January, 20, 2017

Quote of the Day

"If it is important to you, you will find a way.  If not, you will find an excuse."

--Author Unknown




Today's Assignment

Create a document in your English II folder and name it All Quiet on the Western Front Notes.

Thursday, January 19, 2017

Quote of the Day

"The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones."

--Chinese Proverb

Today's Assignment

You will be watching a video about the technology used in World War I.

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Quote of the Day

"Being angry and resentful of someone is like letting them live rent-free in your head."

--George Foreman




Today's Assignment

• If you did not do so yesterday, you will need to complete the  webquest to better understand World War I.

• Use the submission form to turn in the webquest.
• You will be watching a video over the causes of World War I

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Quote of the Day

"Maybe life isn't about avoiding the bruises.  Maybe it's about collecting the scars to prove we showed up for it."

--Author Unknown




Today's Assignment

In order to prepare to read the novel All Quiet on the Western Front, you will need to complete a webquest to better understand World War I.

Use the submission form to turn in the webquest.

Friday, January 13, 2017

Quote of the Day

"Let your smile change the world, but don't let the world change your smile."

--Author Unknown




Today's Assignment

Complete your advertisement!  Make sure that you proofread carefully and that you included each method of persuasion: ethos, pathos, and logos.

Use the submission form to turn in the advertisement.

Also, if you did not finish the "How Persuasive Can You be?" assignment given on Tuesday, then you need to make sure that you get it done!

Thursday, January 12, 2017

Quote of the Day

"Some talk to you in their free time, and some free their time to talk to you."

--Author Unknown




Today's Assignment

• Use the submission form to turn in the Brainstorming for Advertisement  if you did not do so yesterday;
• Work on the advertisement--You may use Google Draw, a Google Doc, Prezi, or any other resource that you are comfortable using for the ad.
• The Advertisement is DUE TOMORROW!!

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Quote of the Day

"There will always be someone who can't see your worth.  Don't let it be you."

--Author Unknown





Today's Assignment

• Identify methods of persuasion (ethos, pathos, logos) in commercials;
• Brainstorm for Advertisement;
• Use the submission form to turn in the Brainstorming for Advertisement before you leave class.

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Quote of the Day

"Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success."

--Henry Ford




Today's Assignment


We will continue our discussion over the methods of persuasion by doing the following:

• Identifying the methods used in the letter you completed yesterday;
• Completing a How Persuasive Can You Be? activity. Use the submission form to turn in the assignment.

Monday, January 9, 2017

Quote of the Day

"The only person you should try to be better than is the person you were yesterday."

--Author Unknown




Today's Assignment

Welcome Back!  I hope you had an amazing break!


Today, we will be discussing different methods of persuasion.  I know you are ready to get back to work:)