Finally…you may use this space for discussion of your seminar reading selections.

Please list the title of your book and then comment.  :)  Avoid summary.  Write observations, comments, questions, anything that would start or enhance a “conversation” about the reading.  ENJOY!

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The last few weeks I have read several books.  Here are a few:
The Book Thief
Whistling in the Dark
Choke
The Gathering
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time
The Pilot’s Wife

Here is the form for the VOCAB COLLECTION.  You are welcome to use a separate sheet of paper, though, too.
vocabulary-collection-generic.pdf
Here are the requirements for the vocab collection.
vocabulary-collection.pdf

 
Numerous times throughout the day students approach me with the same problem…they cannot show or print their projects in school that they have worked on at home.

Students,  save your projects as follows:  (Microsoft)

Go to File….save as….in the drop down box at the bottom where it says “save as type:”  choose “97-2003 document”     in order for […]

 
Attached is the sheet that gives options for the book project report.  The next ones are due 4/15/08 and 6/2/08.
Book Project Options

 
Try this link for a resume starting recipe!
resume-starter.pdf
Here is a current example of a good resume by a 2008 grad.
resume-example.pdf

controversial-topics-list.pdf
As requested….here is the list of controversial subjects.  Think of any more?  Respond on my blog, and I’ll add them.

English 10A will read Night by Elie Weisel.

This is a memoir of a Holocaust survivor. We also watch the movie Life is Beautiful in conjunction with the novel.

Daily quizzes will be given. Make up quizzes will only be given on SSR days and times.
Questions to ponder:
“What is the effect of adversity on the human spirit?”
“How […]

Here’s a great link to a practice site.
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/prep_one/sent_errors/pracStart.html