Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Homework and the AP Test

AP Test


The AP Program Director needs to know how many people will be taking the test this on May 14th (that's your only option).  As there are multiple classes and to count the people from last semester, I set up an online poll.  Go here to let me know if you're taking the test or not.

If you are taking the test, you need to put in a deposit of $15 by March 20th.  Don't give me the money; it goes to the bookkeeper.

Homework


Based on the Talbot essay, other readings, and your own experience, blog a thoughtful response to the following assertion:
"There is little to no value in recognizing students for academic achievements. Education isn't about competition; the whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows." (the final clause was written by Sydney J. Harris)

As I said in class, we will finish our group proposal arguments tomorrow.  We will present them, possibly arguing vehemently about the relative merits of various proposals depending on how varied your thinking is.

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Homework for *Tuesday* Night

Write a Graff template response to Alexie’s essay.  Then read the Talbot essay on p. 113 and blog questions 1-8.

 Hey Nick


I still need a blog address for Nick.

Monday, March 3, 2008

Graff Paper

Your homework is as follows:

  • Finish the Graff template paragraphs for the Prose article

  • Read Sherman Alexie's Superman and Me on page 110 and blog questions 1-8


In class tomorrow we will hear from our first three issue presenters, discuss your Graff paragraphs on Prose, discuss the Alexie essay, and start a Graff template response to Alexie's essay.  Homework will be to finish the Graff template on Alexie and to read the Talbot essay on p. 113 and blog questions 1-8.

I need blog addresses from Anna and Nick.