Yee-Haaaaa!!
Midterms are over...time to relax! Oh, wait....Sorry but it's RESEARCH PAPER TIME!!!
Yes, it's that special time of the year where everyone starts scrambling to fulfill the paper requirements....where everyone stops acting polite and becomes so crazed that stealing a copy of Great Expectations from a baby is considered the norms. Can you smell the overworked printers churning out page after hot page? Ahhh....let the games begin!!!
With that in mind, let's revert back to an oldy but goody for QOW #4...
Choose a character from any novel and tell me what his/her senior research paper would be titled. Include a brief explanation of the contents.
Friday, February 01, 2008
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
QOW #3- January 21, 2008
Bon jour!
Week three already...the year is flying!!!! I wish all of you luck this midterm week...I know you'll all do a great job.
Anywho... I am feeling a bit inspired by The Metamorphosis so let's look at that. This is a two part question...
1. Is Gregor a bug or not? How crazy would that be? Tell me what you think.
2. Speaking of insects...choose a character from any novel we've read thus far and tell me what bug they would be and why.
Crazy is as crazy does. Enjoy!
Mischley
Week three already...the year is flying!!!! I wish all of you luck this midterm week...I know you'll all do a great job.
Anywho... I am feeling a bit inspired by The Metamorphosis so let's look at that. This is a two part question...
1. Is Gregor a bug or not? How crazy would that be? Tell me what you think.
2. Speaking of insects...choose a character from any novel we've read thus far and tell me what bug they would be and why.
Crazy is as crazy does. Enjoy!
Mischley
Friday, January 11, 2008
QOW#2-week of January 13th
Yowza! That last question was kind of cool in the responses that it received. Nicely done! I like to add quirky questions that make you think...but not too hard as I wouldn't want anyone to get hurt.
With that in mind...choose a character from any piece of literature you have read this year and have them author a "how to" book. Title of the overall book and give me about three chapter titles. As always, make sure to support yout choice.
Mischley
Yowza! That last question was kind of cool in the responses that it received. Nicely done! I like to add quirky questions that make you think...but not too hard as I wouldn't want anyone to get hurt.
With that in mind...choose a character from any piece of literature you have read this year and have them author a "how to" book. Title of the overall book and give me about three chapter titles. As always, make sure to support yout choice.
Mischley
Friday, January 04, 2008
QOW....January 1,2008
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!
Well, we have turned the corner and graduation will be here sooner than you think ( I am so going to cry that day!!)
I am going to give you an example of a metacognitive for the first QOW in this new year. People: this is what I am looking for as far as process of work:
So, I finally get my stupid computer to work...there is a conspiracy afoot since it keeps logging me out...I sense tampering!! As I sit in my extremely uncomfortable desk chair that has the back ripped off becuase my son was "curious" about how it was all attached, I knew that I had to stop procrastinating and put up the new QOW. I wonder if people know how hard it is to come up with this stuff. I doubt many appreciate my creativity. It's always "you give us too much work..blah..blah..blah!!" Anywho......I can't thinkof anything but the moving boxes surrounding me...at any moment they could topple over and crush me. I would hate to be crushed by a box full of Matchbox cars and Legos. I can't even imagine paramedics trying to pry tiny little Legos from my body. Maybe they'll find me with my hands shielding me from the sudden imapct...ahhhhh!!!! Stay with me here, people. I began to think how I would look curled up in the fetal psoition with toys all around me when I notice how I need a manicure. The polish is peeling, but I didn't really like the color. Let's procrastinate some more and go paint my nails. Surely I will become inspired while I wait for my nails to dry. I wondered if I should choose "Maple tree sap"brown or "How do you like these apples"red....and who names these polishes by the way. Seriously, someone is getting paid to sit around, look at a color, and name it. You too can "Think Pink" about how to "Strike it Rich" and gain "Red Respect." I want to name some colors; I wonder what others would name theirs.......which brings us to the QOW:
QOW #1:
Choose a character from any novel/play you have read this year. Based on the characterization of that person, have him/her create a nail polish color and name it. Remember to support your choice.
Well, we have turned the corner and graduation will be here sooner than you think ( I am so going to cry that day!!)
I am going to give you an example of a metacognitive for the first QOW in this new year. People: this is what I am looking for as far as process of work:
So, I finally get my stupid computer to work...there is a conspiracy afoot since it keeps logging me out...I sense tampering!! As I sit in my extremely uncomfortable desk chair that has the back ripped off becuase my son was "curious" about how it was all attached, I knew that I had to stop procrastinating and put up the new QOW. I wonder if people know how hard it is to come up with this stuff. I doubt many appreciate my creativity. It's always "you give us too much work..blah..blah..blah!!" Anywho......I can't thinkof anything but the moving boxes surrounding me...at any moment they could topple over and crush me. I would hate to be crushed by a box full of Matchbox cars and Legos. I can't even imagine paramedics trying to pry tiny little Legos from my body. Maybe they'll find me with my hands shielding me from the sudden imapct...ahhhhh!!!! Stay with me here, people. I began to think how I would look curled up in the fetal psoition with toys all around me when I notice how I need a manicure. The polish is peeling, but I didn't really like the color. Let's procrastinate some more and go paint my nails. Surely I will become inspired while I wait for my nails to dry. I wondered if I should choose "Maple tree sap"brown or "How do you like these apples"red....and who names these polishes by the way. Seriously, someone is getting paid to sit around, look at a color, and name it. You too can "Think Pink" about how to "Strike it Rich" and gain "Red Respect." I want to name some colors; I wonder what others would name theirs.......which brings us to the QOW:
QOW #1:
Choose a character from any novel/play you have read this year. Based on the characterization of that person, have him/her create a nail polish color and name it. Remember to support your choice.
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Getting back into the Swing of Things...
Hi All!
Per our discussion in class, it is expected that you will read the long prompts and grade them according to the AP scale for that particular prompt. Write down the name of the prompt ( I believe they are A, B, and C) and the grade. You can also add a comment or two about why you scored them that way. As soon as I have all the grades in I will tell you the actual grades so you can rewrite yours accordingly.
Also, starting in January, we will be doing the Question of the Week (QOW) again. This is a homework grade so make sure you keep checking in.
Have a great vacation...I'll see you on the other side!
Mischley
Per our discussion in class, it is expected that you will read the long prompts and grade them according to the AP scale for that particular prompt. Write down the name of the prompt ( I believe they are A, B, and C) and the grade. You can also add a comment or two about why you scored them that way. As soon as I have all the grades in I will tell you the actual grades so you can rewrite yours accordingly.
Also, starting in January, we will be doing the Question of the Week (QOW) again. This is a homework grade so make sure you keep checking in.
Have a great vacation...I'll see you on the other side!
Mischley
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Papers and Grendel and Research, oh my!!
Buenos Dias....
That's about all the Spanish I know. But I gave it the good ole college try.
Speaking of trying, I know you all have been trying very hard to keep the beastly machine we like to call AP on track, and I appreciate the effort. I have been looking at the papers you've been handing in , and well, we have some work to do...not a ton...more like tweaking, so expect to be fixing some papers over break. Make sure you are saving everything you hand into me as you will most likely be rewriting it. By the way, any rewrites that you hand into me must be accompanied by the original draft. How do I know what you fixed if I can remember what you originally wrote? My brain is fried people...new baby, remember???
As far as the Grendel project...first, yes, you may use up to two instrumentals with a longer analysis of why you chose them....second, this project is deceptive...it takes a long time to complete...don't wait until the last minute to start this or you'll never finish...third, make sure that the music ties in together...pretend you are creating a soundtrack for the movie version of Grendel...it all has to flow....for example, look at the Sleepless in Seattle or Garden State sountracks...the music ties in together and tells the story.
PS.Use some good stuff kiddies...this is where I get all my new favorite bands !!
See you all soon!!
PPS. I expect some of those peanut butter balls before break...I won't mention names, but A.S. I am talking to you....you know how much I love them!!! ; )
Thursday, November 01, 2007
Question of the Week #1
Hello!
It's the first QOW...woo-hoo!!
I am going to see a horror movie tomorrow night ( "30 days of Night"...surprise, surprise) and was thinking of all the past horrow movies I have seen. Why is it (I questioned myself) are there no real good heroines in horror movies. And I mean, real good heroines...not the "oh, my high heel just broke as I was running away from the zombie....and gosh darn it, I tripped over nothing and can't get up!!" I mean, epic hero style heroines who take charge and don't ask "Is anyone there....seriously, stop kidding around" as they (stupidly) go into a dark room where they hear scary noises. I want a cool, take charge heroine.. one that would give Jason or Freddy a run for the money.
So...with that in mind, choose a female character from any piece of literature you've read and tell me why she could give the mosters a real fight.Make it good...
Mischley
It's the first QOW...woo-hoo!!
I am going to see a horror movie tomorrow night ( "30 days of Night"...surprise, surprise) and was thinking of all the past horrow movies I have seen. Why is it (I questioned myself) are there no real good heroines in horror movies. And I mean, real good heroines...not the "oh, my high heel just broke as I was running away from the zombie....and gosh darn it, I tripped over nothing and can't get up!!" I mean, epic hero style heroines who take charge and don't ask "Is anyone there....seriously, stop kidding around" as they (stupidly) go into a dark room where they hear scary noises. I want a cool, take charge heroine.. one that would give Jason or Freddy a run for the money.
So...with that in mind, choose a female character from any piece of literature you've read and tell me why she could give the mosters a real fight.Make it good...
Mischley
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