Smith 9 Honors 09-10

A Whole New Meaning- Grant, Alex, Bryan

2010-05-18T11:22:00.000-07:00

A Whole New Classroom- Emily, Ryan

2010-05-18T09:39:00.001-07:00

Design- Melissa, Ruthie, Britni

2010-05-18T09:38:00.002-07:00

Left and Right Can Get Along- Bailey, Aliisa, Allie

2010-05-18T09:38:00.001-07:00

The New Playground- Monick, Kailee, Janie, Chloe

2010-05-18T09:37:00.002-07:00

A Whole New Play- Josh, Danny, Elijah

2010-05-18T09:37:00.001-07:00

A Whole New Design- Chris, Edmond, JD

2010-05-18T09:36:00.002-07:00

A Whole New Meaning-Kate, Tatiana, Silvana

2010-05-18T09:36:00.001-07:00

The New World Through Design- Kyler, Jay, Michelle

2010-05-18T09:35:00.000-07:00

A Whole New Mind Design- Nick, Katie, Connor

2010-05-18T09:34:00.000-07:00

A New Face to Education- Kristen, Rebekkah, Anna and Taylor T.

2010-05-17T09:36:00.000-07:00

AWNM Symphony-Lauren, Neely, Emily

2010-05-17T03:42:00.000-07:00

More Than Our Minds-Shannon, Bree, Grace, Kara

2010-05-17T03:41:00.000-07:00

Design: The Blueprint for Life- Meredith, Kylie, Sydney, Taylor W

2010-05-17T03:39:00.000-07:00

The Hero's Journey- Melanie, Jonathan, Josh, and MARGOT :)

2010-05-17T03:37:00.004-07:00

Once Upon a Time There Was AWNM-Jessica, Amanda, Logan, Zac

2010-05-17T03:37:00.001-07:00

Senses of the Brain- Eric, Nathan

2010-05-17T03:36:00.002-07:00

A Whole New Connection-Justin, Garrett, Dan

2010-05-17T03:36:00.001-07:00

A Whole New Face to Education-Rebekkah, Kristen, Anna, and Taylor

2010-05-17T03:33:00.000-07:00

Meaning Period 5

2010-05-09T07:00:00.001-07:00

Meaning Period 5

Meaning Period 2

2010-05-09T07:00:00.000-07:00

Meaning Period 2

Class Poll

2010-05-08T12:43:00.001-07:00

Everyone in period 2, it would be great if you could answer this question to help out for our essay, that would be great.

Would you say that you are:
-A Metaphor Maker
-A Boundary Crosser
-An Inventor

These are from "A Whole New Mind", as you know. So just post a comment telling us which you are. Thanks!

-Grace, Kara, Shannon, and Bree

Play Period 5

2010-05-03T07:00:00.001-07:00

Play Period 5

Play Period 2

2010-05-03T07:00:00.000-07:00

Play Period 2

Reflecting on Empathy

2010-04-29T07:39:00.000-07:00

After taking the three empathy tests in AWNM portfolio:

http://glennrowe.net/BaronCohen/EmpathyQuotient/EmpathyQuotient.aspx

http://glennrowe.net/BaronCohen/SystemizingQuotient/SystemizingQuotient.aspx

http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/mind/surveys/smiles/index.shtml

http://glennrowe.net/BaronCohen/Faces/EyesTest.aspx

reflect on what you learned about yourself. How does this connect to your learning, to our talk with Mrs. Brock, and with your reading of AWNM?

Empathy Period 5

2010-04-27T09:00:00.001-07:00

Empathy Period 5

Empathy Period 2

2010-04-27T09:00:00.000-07:00

Empathy Period 2

Daniel Pink

2010-04-26T07:00:00.000-07:00

Daniel Pink

Question for Dan Pink

2010-04-23T08:35:00.000-07:00

Think deeply here, people. If you could ask Dan Pink one question, what question would you ask him about his book? Think about the beginning of the book (intro-3), Design, Story and Symphony.

Thanks to you, Mrs. Brock

2010-04-21T13:26:00.000-07:00

After thinking about Mrs. Brock's fabulous presentation yesterday, please take a moment to reflect: what did you learn?, what connections did you make, what surprised you and of course, your appreciation to Mrs. Brock for taking the time to share her learning with us.

Story Period 2

2010-04-20T07:00:00.002-07:00

Story Period 2

Story Period 5

2010-04-20T07:00:00.001-07:00

Story Period 5

Design Period 5

2010-04-15T07:00:00.001-07:00

Design Period 5

Design Period 2

2010-04-15T07:00:00.000-07:00

Design Period 2

Discuss Intro Period 5

2010-04-14T07:00:00.001-07:00

Discuss Intro Period 5

Discuss Intro Period 2

2010-04-14T07:00:00.000-07:00

Discuss Intro

Reflecting on Design Portfolio

2010-04-13T13:17:00.000-07:00

After completing some of the portfolio work for Design, and bringing in your examples of Design, take some time to reflect about Pink's message and your experience.

Reflecting on Brains

2010-04-13T07:22:00.001-07:00

After completing the brain test, and reading intro-3 of AWNM, what are you thinking about brains? What are you thinking about your own learning? How does all of this relate to education, to you personally, and to the world?

RnJ Final Essay

2010-04-06T08:27:00.000-07:00

Why are relationships so difficult? What makes relationships fall apart? What are the qualities of successful relationships?

Thinking of these questions, what are the functional and dysfunctional relationships in Romeo and Juliet? Why are the relationships successful or destroyed?

Bring outline with specific examples for in-class essay on Friday.

Live blog: Wrap up with Christian Long's class

2010-02-10T07:36:00.000-08:00

This is for people to post any comments, etc. on the discussion during this class period

Skype Session Ideas- 2nd Hour

2010-02-05T15:11:00.000-08:00

During second hour, we were working on creating a plan for the teaching of propaganda in 1984. We just finished breaking into small groups that we could use to teach the other class. Below I have listed who I think is in your group, who is the leader, who has a computer WITH SKYPE, and who has a skype account. Please verify this information and make any corrections necessary.

Group 1:
Members: Taylor T., Taylor W., Emily, Rebekkah, and Neely
Team Leader: Emily
Computer: Rebekkah
Skype: Taylor T.

Group 2:
Members: Daniel, Justin, Josh, Logan, and Garrett
Team Leader: Daniel
Computer: Justin
Skype: Logan

Group 3:
Members: Jessica, Bree, Shannon, and Amanda
Team Leader: Jessica
Computer: Bree
Skype: Bree

Group 4:
Members: Zac, Melanie, Margot, Nate, and Eric
Team Leader: Zac
Computer: Zac
Skype: Zac

Group 5:
Members: Kristen, Kara, Anna, and Lauren
Team Leader: Kristen
Computer: Kara
Skype: Kara

Group Together:
Members: Sydney, Kylie, Grace, Jonathan, and Meredith
Team Leader: Meredith
Computer: Kylie
Skype: Kylie

Also, please comment on what your group is thinking of doing. (Examples: political posters, political cartoons, etc.) If you could make a claim on your idea, we can add it to the list. If you are able to put the web address of any propaganda, that would be wonderful as well. Last thing, we are going to need to get all of the propaganda to the class in Texas somehow. Add your ideas here of how to do this! Thanks!

**This only applies to 2ND HOUR. Please post your ideas so that we will have enough time on Monday to practice.

LB 18-end Period 5

2010-02-04T07:00:00.001-08:00

Little Brother 18-end Period 5

LB 18-end Period 2

2010-02-04T07:00:00.000-08:00

Little Brother 18-end Period 2

Cory Doctorow Live

2010-02-02T07:00:00.000-08:00

Ustream Feed: watch the live Skype session

Cory Doctorow Live

LB 13-17 Period 5

2010-01-29T07:00:00.001-08:00

Little Brother 13-17 Period 5

LB 13-17 Period 2

2010-01-29T07:00:00.000-08:00

Little Brother 13-17 Period 2

Cyberbullying, Privacy, and Controversy, Oh My!

2010-01-27T10:30:00.000-08:00

Was there something that you wanted to say while Mr. Porter, Mr. Maas, and Mr. Fisch visited our class today (Wednesday, January 27th) but didn't get to? I noticed lots of hands still raised when the bell rang, so I figured, why not blog about it? (Any and all periods are welcome to post!)

What are some lingering thoughts about the topics discussed? How do you feel about cyberbullying, in and outside of school? Should the school be involved? What about privacy? Remember, this blog post is forever, guys!

Here are some cases I found about cyberbullying and things related, if you'd like to check them out:

Middle School Student Punished for FaceBook Group

Cyber Bulling Affects One in Ten Students

Another Student Suspended for Criticizing a Teacher

Cyberbullying Leads to Suicide

*This is NOT homework. I asked Mrs. Smith if I could create a post for those that want to continue the discussion. Posting here is totally optional!

One question for Cory Doctorow

2010-01-26T11:22:00.000-08:00

In order to select who will talk with Cory Doctorow, we would like for you to write the one question you would ask him. Be thoughtful, articulate, and push our thinking!

LB 6-12 Period 5

2010-01-25T07:00:00.001-08:00

Little Brother 6-12 Period 5

LB 6-12 Period 2

2010-01-25T07:00:00.000-08:00

Little Brother 6-12 Period 2

LB 1-5 Period 5

2010-01-15T07:54:00.001-08:00

LB 1-5 period 2

2010-01-15T07:53:00.000-08:00

HOW IS THE INTERNET CHANGING THE WAY YOU THINK?

2010-01-08T09:59:00.000-08:00

I was intrigued by a tweet Mr. Fisch sent out looking at the Edge's annual question of the year and wondering what my own students' responses to this question might be:

HOW IS THE INTERNET CHANGING THE WAY YOU THINK?

What do these have to do with 1984?

2009-12-03T07:21:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYecfV3ubP8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJklyhWniDQ

What was the purpose behind these two commercials?
Connections to 1984?

Feedback on This I Believe

2009-11-29T15:05:00.000-08:00

This year was the second year we participated in This I Believe Goes Global. take some time to reflect on writing your own essay, on reading others' essays whether they were students in Ms. Spillane's class or students in our classes. Make sure to also comment on parents' essays and community participants. What did you take away from this experience? What surprised you? What suggestions do you have for improvement?

Conflict in The Odyssey

2009-11-29T15:04:00.000-08:00

What is one conflict in Homer's The Odyssey? Make sure to state the name of the conflict specifically and why that is a conflict.

Main Idea in The Odyssey

2009-11-29T15:02:00.000-08:00

In Homer's The Odyssey, what is the purpose of the author's work? What is Homer trying to tell our society today?

Conflict in Inherit the Wind

2009-11-12T08:04:00.001-08:00

What is one conflict in Inherit the Wind? Why is that a conflict?

Main Idea of Inherit the Wind

2009-11-12T07:59:00.000-08:00

In Jerome Lawrence and Robert E Lee's Inherit the Wind, what is the purpose of the play? Why?

This We Believe... Or do we?

2009-11-10T06:24:00.000-08:00

I am curious to know what all my fellow students think about the evolution chat each class had. I would like every ones input on this subject. What stance do you take on the issue? Do you agree or disagree? Is evolution challenging the system?

Thesis statements from 451

2009-11-02T10:18:00.000-08:00

In Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 and "The Pedestrian" and Kurt Vonnegut's "Harrison Bergeron", what are the authors trying to forewarn to their audiences and why?

In a topic sentnece/ thesis statement, answer the following question.

Fahrenheit 451 136-165 Period 5

2009-11-02T06:00:00.001-08:00

Fahrenheit 451 136-165 Period 2

2009-11-02T06:00:00.000-08:00

Fahrenheit 451 91-136 Period 5

2009-10-29T06:00:00.001-07:00

Fahrenheit 451 91-136 Period 2

2009-10-29T06:00:00.000-07:00

Fahrenheit 451 68-91 Period 5

2009-10-26T06:00:00.001-07:00

Fahrenheit 451 68-91 Period 2

2009-10-26T06:00:00.000-07:00

Fahrenheit 451 41-68 Period 5

2009-10-22T06:00:00.001-07:00

Fahrenheit 451 40-68 Period 2

2009-10-22T06:00:00.000-07:00

Fahrenheit 451 1-40 Period 5

2009-10-19T06:00:00.001-07:00

Fahrenheit 451 1-40 Period 2

2009-10-19T06:00:00.000-07:00

HB and The Pedestrian-period 5

2009-10-12T09:31:00.001-07:00

HB and The Pedestrian- Period 2

2009-10-12T09:29:00.000-07:00

Macbeth Review for Final Test

2009-10-05T07:04:00.000-07:00

Macbeth Act 5

2009-09-30T09:37:00.001-07:00

Macbeth Act 4

2009-09-28T06:46:00.000-07:00

Here is the place to understand, ask questions and seek clarification on Act 4 of Macbeth.

Macbeth act 3 questions

2009-09-22T07:30:00.000-07:00

LOF 9-12

2009-09-17T08:22:00.000-07:00

LOF Closed Cage Match: MACBETH V. JACK/RALPH

Macbeth declares an impassioned phrase when he feels that he is caught in all the turmoil he has created. He says, "It will have blood they say. Blood will have blood... (Act 3). What did Macbeth mean? How does this ring true for Macbeth? How does this also connect to the situtation Jack and Ralph find themselves in Lord of the Flies.

Also, include any final impressions of LOF. What did you think? How did the annotating go for you? Did you feel as though there was a change in your learning/ understanding of the text? Are you seeing big connections to Macbeth?

"Devil Hath Power..." Now that I have your attention...

2009-09-15T07:00:00.000-07:00

“The devil hath power to assume a pleasing shape.” (Shakespeare Hamlet)

1. How do you interpret the above quote? In other words, how would you explain its message to someone else?

2. Who is playing the role of the devil in Macbeth? Are there several devils in this play? Briefly explain and support your answer.

3. Describe the evil that has occurred in the play so far. What is the pleasing shape it has taken on?

4. Is there any good or decency in this play so far? Which do you think will triumph at the end of the play-good or evil? Briefly explain your response.

Macbeth Act 2

2009-09-13T11:07:00.001-07:00

Here is the place to ask questions, help one another understand and guide each other through our reading of Act 2 of Macbeth. Make sure to come and leave comments often.

LOF 7-8

2009-09-10T08:18:00.001-07:00

After reading the first act of Macbeth as well as the first eight chapters of Golding's Lord of the Flies, what do you see as the role of evil? Where have you seen connections in the emergence of evil in these two works of literature? Can you also draw any parallels to what is going on in our world today? Think deeply here people. Respond and connect with one anothers' ideas.

Macbeth Act 1

2009-09-03T07:29:00.001-07:00

Here is the place to ask your questions, to help each other learn, and post oberservations and notes. Remember we are all learning together so we need to help one another. We learn best when we teach each other.

LOF 4-6

2009-09-02T10:19:00.000-07:00

What are some examples of relationships between the characters? What is the building block of these relationships and what is breaking them apart?

Describe an instance when you had a relationship with a friend that fell apart. Why did it fall apart? Can you personally connect to what is happening to the boys on the island.

Remember our good blogging policies; come back and visit often. Ask questions, seek understanding, strive for more!

Trust

2009-08-31T08:00:00.000-07:00

On a scale of 1-10, to what extent do you trust the people around you? Briefly explain your answer by responding to the questions below:

· Do you completely trust your friends? Your family? Your teachers?
· Do you think they would ever betray you? If so, why and how?
· Could you ever betray them?
· What types of situations make people betray others?

LOF 1-3 Intial Impressions

2009-08-27T07:59:00.000-07:00

Lord of the Flies ch.1-3
In the spirit of creating great discussion amongst my two classes, I want you to discuss with one another what you think of LOF so far? What are your initial impressions? What questions do you have? Can you help to answer one another's questions? Talk to me people! Make sure to check back to help one another learn and collaborate.

This is NOT education as usual

2009-08-19T07:00:00.000-07:00

What does it mean to be a producer of information versus a consumer of information?

What are the qualities of good teachers? of good students? of a good class?

What is a professional learning environment?

Think about your answers before you post them. Make sure to proofread your response. Also, make sure to come back and comment upon one another's comments. Do you agree or disagree with what they are saying?

Summer Reading-5

2009-08-12T17:26:00.000-07:00

Over the summer, you were asked to read at least two novels of your choice.
1) Briefly tell me what you read, including the titles and authors.
2) I want to know what you liked about the books, what you learned and, more importantly, what matters to you about the book's content.

*Make sure to adhere to proper conventions and proofread your response. If, for some reason, you did not read two novels, tell me about two novels you have read and answer the above.

Summer Reading-2

2009-08-12T17:17:00.000-07:00