11/30: Additional reading for the weekend

Costco: The Anti-Walmart

#CostalAP

Due Monday, 12/3/12

Read the Autobiography of Ben Franklin (and all related materials on pgs. 84 - 96)

Vocabulary Quiz postponed to Monday.

Article about Supreme Court's Potential Involvement with Gay Marriage

On Twitter @ #CostalAP

Or, check it on front page of LA Times.

To My 2nd Period

Some people claimed that I never went over the assignment, but after reflecting on my lesson, I think this is not the case. Either way, the assignment is attached. Do the best you can, and we will discuss it after break. Happy Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Week Assignment Part 2

EAD: Read the Purdue OWL's guide to writing narratives. I will take questions on this Monday.

Chapter One of Shoeless Joe by WP Kinsella

WRITE:

Formal Writing #1: THE DESCRIPTIVE NARRATIVE: Begin by reading the 1st chapter of WP Kinsella's novel. So much of what's moving about it is the passion the narrator uses when describing the things he loves. Write a short narrative describing something (or someone or someplace) you love or are vary passionate about. Could be soccer. Your boyfriend. A holiday. Disney World. A keepsake. Your part-time job. Your group of friends. A hobby. Just make sure you are telling me about it by presenting a specific story. SHOW me, don't TELL me. The narrative should be both a story (first person, with a beginning, middle and end AND proof of your passion). For example, if your passion is scuba diving, write a narrative about a specific scuba trip and through telling the story...let your passion shine through. Don't describe the thing itself. Tell a story that involves the thing and evinces your love. Difficult? Sure. Impossible? Not even close.  Approx. two pages in length.

Thanksgiving Week assignment Part 1

Though we have much to do before getting back to comprehensive foreign affairs coverage, the obvious issue facing the newly re-elected Obama administration will be "balancing act" that is escalating violence in the Gaza strip...an age-old and little understood foreign policy issue that has monumental effects on the future of not only the US, but the world. Take a look at this NY Times topic page in order to start to get a sense of this immensely complex global issue.

George Orwell's "Shooting an Elephant"

Here. 

Costal Absent Tomorrow (11/14)

Please bring Zinn to class and begin reading chapter 2, "Drawing the Color Line." More specific assignment with the reading will be forthcoming. Thanks.

Journal 12: The Culture War

For Journal #12, watch the following video first.



Hmmm...I am sure this arouses a tempest of reaction, but before writing your journal, read the following article

Hey, liberals: You haven’t won the culture war

Scarlet Letter Project Comments

Apparently, we are not the only ones who do this! And the girl on our right is totally sleeping. So, even if these don't go your way....HEY...at least you didn't fall asleep standing up!

Comments on the project...just like before. 

Nick and the Unicorns: 

Quite a few missteps in the information category. I really enjoyed the graphics, especially the use of Prezi instead of Power Point. Yet, the lack of any type of citation for research is a huge problem. This

Family Projects

So despite the initial concerns, for better or worse, for drama and peace...your first set of family grades are in the books. Here is some friendly advice on the Family presentations and how everyone can benefit for future projects.  

Nick & the Unicorns: 

Nice job explaining name, really peppy and intricate family

Journal #10: Malala is EVERY girl

Listen to this story from NPR.

Now find and read one other article about Malala from any source you deem credible.

Use your source, the radio piece and the NY Times article from class to write Journal #10 about the most dominant ideas that emerge from Malala's story.

On the top of your journal page, please create an MLA citation for the source you found and used.

Journals will be due on Monday.