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Module 16 Discussion #1

12/14/2013

Be sure to read the first vignette in order to participate in this discussion.

In the title story "The Things They Carried," how do the things the men carry help define them as individuals? What are some of the more interesting items? Which "things" were unexpected? What would you carry if you went to war?

Please respond to two (2) peers during this discussion.

Module #15 Discussion

12/6/2013

An identified U.S. Army personnel wears a hand lettered "War Is Hell" slogan on his helmet, June 18, 1965, during the Vietnam War. He was with the 173rd Airborne Brigade Battalion on defense duty at Phouc Vinh airstrip in South Vietnam. (AP Photo/Horst Faas) Posted on Nuno Luciano, Picasso website "Cost of War"

The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien gives readers a look into the casualties of war through not only O'Brien's eyes, but he manages to bring out the thoughts of other men who were embroiled in the war with him.

If you were to be shipped out to unknown places within the next 24 hours, what would you carry in a knapsack on your back? Why would you take it with you? Be very descriptive and clear, so your peers can get a sense of what you would carry and why.

Respond to two (2) peers' posts this week.

Module #11 Discussion

11/9/2013

Choosing a college and area of study are hard decisions for high school seniors to make.

Read the article "The Intangible Value of a College Degree."
Post a response to the article focusing on whether or not a college degree is needed by everyone. Regardless of you answer, back up your ideas with specifics.

You need to respond to two (2) peers' posts.

Groups

11/4/2013

Below are the groups we spoke about in class. Pay attention to the calendar, as I will be scheduling writing assistance per person or per group.

Group 1: Logan, Sam, Jess & Tori

Group 2: Samantha, Christine, Steven, & Cristina

Module #10 Discussion #1

11/2/2013

As you begin your new unit about choices and decisions, reflect upon a time in which you were faced with difficult choices and had to make the tough or unpopular decision.

Write about the reflection providing detail and critical thinking.

For this discussion, you will need to respond to two (2) other students' posts.

Module #9 Discussion

10/26/2013

(1) The writing is a daunting process; one in which few students really engage into correctly. Through your 3-week process, you have been learning more about your own writing process and preferences. Take a moment to reflect upon your process and share some techniques you employ in order to maintain time management and work through difficulties. Also, note some habits which you may want to try to improve.

(2) As your writing process nears to a close, you are continuing to prepare for the oral presentation. Discuss how you will prepare for your presentation and what you think makes an awesome presentation/presenter.

Please separate your posts as is done above.
Be sure to respond to a minimum of one (1) person during the discussion.

Module #8 Discussion

10/19/2013

Why is writing a research paper difficult? What difficulties have you been having and how have you been able to overcome those struggles?

Your initial post should reflect deep critical thinking and reflection on this topic.

For this session, you MUST only reply to ONE (1) post.

Module 7 - "But I swear it's my own work"

10/13/2013

Photo: PlaneMad flickr.com Creative Commons License

Go to Plagiarism 101 and read about plagiarism.

- What did you learn that you did not already know?
- How has technology affected plagiarism and work ethic of students?
-Your initial post should reflect deep critical thinking and reflection on this topic.

For this session, you MUST reply to TWO (2) posts.

Module #7 Assignments

10/12/2013

Due Date: Friday, October 18- midnight

Overview
E-Read: OWL “Writing a Research Paper” - Erdman website (OWL Purdue Links) [Classwork]
E-Read: Student Research Paper Sample - Erdman website (Models) [Classwork]
E-Read: Research Paper Rubric - Erdman website (Models) [Classwork]

Instructional Material
E-Stream: Researching and Rough Draft - Erdman website [classwork]
E-Links: OWL Purdue Writing Center Links - Erdman website [Classwork]

Note: You need to visit each of the links on my website for OWL Purdue in order to gain knowledge for researching your topic. In addition, you need the information in order to take the online multiple-choice quiz at the end of the module.

Portfolio & Assessments
E-Assignment: Research Assignment/Drafting - Erdman website
Complete #5 of the Assignment [Writing]
Assignment: Begin preparing oral presentation based on research paper outline
E-Assignment: Discussion Board - Erdman Blog [Participation]
Initial Post Due Date: Tuesday, October 15 - 6:30 p.m.
Reply to a Post Due Date: Friday, October 18- 6:30 p.m.
E-Vocab: WOW 5 Vocabulary - Erdman website
E MC Quiz Research VLN [Tests]

Mod 6 Discussion: Robots are Taking over the World

10/6/2013

How has technology influenced your life?
Is it a positive thing? OR a negative?
Do you think that advancement in technology is a good thing or a bad thing? Why?

Your initial post should reflect deep critical thinking and reflection on this topic.

For this session, you MUST reply to TWO (2) posts.

Mod #5 - Close Reading Instructions

10/1/2013

During your learning in Module #5, you are learning about close reading, which helps with analysis.

Follow the instructions below in order to prepare for your Death/Loss Unit Test in class on Wednesday, October 9.

Choose 2 stories from the unit in which to perform a close reading. You may need to print a story that was only available via web. You can use the library or my classroom laptops to do this if needed.
Perform a close reading on each story with a focus on: literary devices and theme.
Take notes, annotate print outs, use sticky notes, etc. to gather information you will need for your test.
Bring the notes to class. You can bring your own textbook if you want, or you may use one in the classroom. If you printed a story, please bring that as well.
You are going to use the notes to construct an essay during the in-class unit test.

The unit test will also include questions about each of the readings throughout the unit. Please be sure to review any information needed in order to prepare for the unit test. There will be no reading comprehension questions.

Mod #4 Discussion

9/21/2013

This week I'm going to leave the blog open. I'm still going to check to make sure you posted according to the deadlines, but I'm not going to hold your posts. They will be posted as you submit them. This is more of a real-world experience in online class discussion, and I want to see how the class handles it.

Suggestion: Read the story "No Witchcraft for Sale" first before creating your blog.

Prompt: What are your thoughts about “magic” herbs or potions and their healing effects? Do you think that powerful thoughts can control the health (or death) of a person? Why? How?
How might these two questions relate to religious beliefs?

Mod #3 - Death & Loss Assignments

9/14/2013

Due Date: Friday, September 20- 6:30 p.m.
Overview
E-Read: "Between the Pool and the Gardenias" - VLN (links)
E-Read: "Eveline" - VLN (links)

Instructional Material
E-Stream: James Joyce VLN
E-Stream: Foreshadowing and Flashback VLN
E-Link: Foreshadowing and Flashback PowerPoint VLN
E-Link: James Joyce VLN
E-Links: (2) Edwidge Danticat VLN

Portfolio & Assessments
E-Assignment:"Between the Pool and the Gardenias" questions - Erdman website
E-Assignment:"Eveline" questions - Erdman website
E-Assignment: Loss and Death Hyperbook - Erdman website - This is continuation through Mods 1-4.
E-Assignment: Discussion Board - Erdman Blog
Initial Post Due Date: Tuesday, September 17- 6:30 p.m.
Reply to a Post Due Date: Friday, September 20- 6:30 p.m.
E-Vocab: WOW 1 & 2 Review - VLN
E MC Quiz: "Between the Pool and the Gardenias" VLN

E MC Quiz: "Eveline" VLN
Test: Vocab WOW 1 & 2 - In class

Module #3 - Discussion #2 - Why is it in this unit?

9/13/2013

Initial Post: In a well-organized response, discuss why “Eveline” by James Joyce is part of the Death and Loss unit. Be sure to use textual reference to support your ideas.

Response: Choose one student to respond to regarding his/her post.

Module #3 - Discussion #1 - How background shapes writing

9/13/2013

Edwidge Danticat Creative Commons: Photo by David Shankbone

Creative Commons: Photo by C. Ruf, Zurich, ca. 1918

Initial Post: Choose one of the short stories, "Between the Pool and the Gardenias" or "Eveline," from this module. Re-read the biography information about the author of the short story (either Edwidge Danticat or James Joyce). In a well-organized response, discuss how the author’s background shaped his/her writing. Be sure to use textual reference to support your ideas.

Response: Choose one student to respond to regarding his/her post.

Mod#2 - Universal Themes in Literature

9/5/2013

Nature. Photo credit: Karla Erdman, Brookgreen Gardens 2013.

Siblings. Photo credit: Karla Erdman, Steel Stacks, 2012.

Be sure to keep notes while watching the 24-minute Universal Themes in Literature video in VLN under Instructional Materials.

After watching the video, post an initial comment listing the 7 themes and 15 sub-themes mentioned in the video and briefly explain each one. Yes, all of your responses should be the similar, but you won't see them until I release the comments ;)

Then, once the comments are released on Tuesday evening (9/10), you will go back in and post a reply on one student's entry. In your reply, you will give one example of a piece of literature, short story, poem, song, movie, etc. for EACH Universal Theme. The example you provide does NOT have to be from the video.

Note: Be careful with taking notes. In order to earn full credit, you will need to be correct in your list of themes/sub-themes and explanations.

Module #2 Death & Loss Assignments

9/2/2013

Due Date: Friday, September 13 - 6:30 p.m.
Overview
E-Read: A Shocking Accident - VLN (textbooks)

Instructional Material
E-Stream: Themes in Literature VLN
E-Stream: Theme: Underlying Idea that Drives the Story VLN
E-Stream: Symbolism VLN
E-Links: (4) explore the links as you need in order to gather knowledge and complete assignments

Portfolio & Assessments
E-Assignment: A Shocking Accident Questions - VLN (textbook)
E-Assignment: Loss and Death Hyperbook - Erdman website - This is continuation through Mods 1-4.
E-Assignment: Discussion Board - Erdman Blog
Initial Post Due Date: Tuesday, September 10 - 6:30 p.m.
Reply to a Post Due Date: Thursday, September 13 - 6:30 p.m.
E-Vocab: Handout #2
E MC Quiz: VLN

Loss & Death Unit Introduction

8/30/2013

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As you begin this unit, you will view a PowerPoint presentation. To open the presentation, go to the Death & Loss Unit through the Module Button on the English 12 Online page. The Introduction PowerPoint is the first button. Follow the directions on the 2nd slide that states that your analysis will go on the blog. You will reply to this post with your analysis of the photo. Be sure to follow the directions in the PowerPoint. Postings will not be viewed until all students have completed the assignment.

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Module #01 Death & Loss Assignments

8/28/2013

Due Date: Thursday, September 5 - 6:30 p.m.
Overview
E-Read: The Canterbury Tales Introduction PowerPoint - Erdman website
E-Read: The Canterbury Tales - VLN (textbooks)
E-Read: *Addition - D/L Unit - Introduction Photo PowerPoint - Erdman website

Instructional Material
E-Stream: VLN (view 1:30 video)
E-Links: (5) explore the links as you need in order to gather knowledge and complete assignments

Portfolio & Assessments
E-Assignment: The Pardoner's Tale Notes - Erdman website
E-Assignment: The Pardoner's Tale Questions - VLN (textbook)
E-Assignment: Loss and Death Hyperbook - Erdman website
E-Assignment: Discussion Board - Erdman Blog "Death and Loss Introduction"
Initial Post Due Date: Tuesday, September 3 - 6:30 p.m.
Reply to a Post Due Date: Thursday, September 5 - 6:30 p.m.
E-Vocab: Handout
E MC Quiz: VLN

Module 16 Discussion #1

Module #15 Discussion

Module #11 Discussion

Groups

Module #10 Discussion #1

Module #9 Discussion

Module #8 Discussion

Module 7 - "But I swear it's my own work"

Module #7 Assignments

Mod 6 Discussion: Robots are Taking over the World

Mod #5 - Close Reading Instructions

Mod #4 Discussion

Mod #3 - Death & Loss Assignments

Module #3 - Discussion #2 - Why is it in this unit?

Module #3 - Discussion #1 - How background shapes writing

Mod#2 - Universal Themes in Literature

Module #2 Death & Loss Assignments

Loss & Death Unit Introduction

Module #01 Death & Loss Assignments

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