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English 10: Final Essay 2008

Posted on May 29, 2008 by dsader

Choose one of the following: Write an essay based on literature you have studied in which the author examines Life Pressures. What idea(s) does the writer develop regarding Life Pressures? Write an essay based on literature you have studied in … Continue reading →

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English 10: Choose Your Focus

Posted on May 20, 2008 by dsader

Write an essay based on literature you have studied in which the author examines Life Pressures. What idea(s) does the writer develop regarding Life Pressures? Write an essay based on literature you have studied in which the author examines Values. … Continue reading →

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English 10: Decisions–Action or Apathy

Posted on May 5, 2008 by dsader

We must constantly make decisions in daily life. Some decisions are simple choices while others affect people’s entire lives. Furthermore, every decision has consequences and often there is not a clear alternative. Decisions involve weighing alternatives and considering the consequences. … Continue reading →

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English 20 Final Exam 08

Posted on January 16, 2008 by dsader

We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light. Plato (427 BC-347 BC) We must constantly make decisions in daily life. Some decisions are … Continue reading →

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Novel Study Preflight Checklist

Posted on December 11, 2007 by dsader

Read a Novel from the Reading List: focus your responses on a course focus question think “creatively” about your response connect to characters you’ve already studied extend your response to include symbol and archetype consider “Critical Questions” emphasize “Voice” and/or … Continue reading →

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Hamlet: Final Response

Posted on November 2, 2007 by dsader

Choose a focus for your final response to Hamlet. Synthesize alternative points of view, (include links to sources: your posts, STJ blogs, etc.). Review your responses throughout our study: Thaw, resolve, adieu… Hamlet Getting Started 2 Is Polonius a Good … Continue reading →

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Prepare for English Language Arts Finals

Posted on May 30, 2007 by dsader

For those in the midst, or looking ahead at finals in my LA classes(9, 10-1, 20-1, 20-2, 30-1, 30-2). Consider the outcomes we’ve tried to achieve. Enhancing the artistry of communication has been a strong technical focus. Skills mastered include … Continue reading →

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To Make a Dadaist Poem

Posted on May 7, 2007 by dsader

Take a news article (from your RSS aggregator, for example) Take some scissors Print the article Get a small bag (pencil case, ziplock, lunch bag) Cut the article into bits, one word per bit. Put the bits into the bag … Continue reading →

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IV. ENGLISH 10: The Three Questions

Posted on June 14, 2006 by dsader

ENGLISH 10 Comments only SVP. Scour your notes, “google” your minds, attach a comment with an idea, impression, concept. Make references to literature, film, philosophy, history, psychology, business, politics, etc. Respond to these questions on your own blog AFTER reading: … Continue reading →

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III. ENGLISH 10: What tests our relationship with technology?

Posted on June 14, 2006 by dsader

ENGLISH 10 Comments only SVP. Scour your notes, “google” your minds, attach a comment with an idea, impression, concept. Make references to literature, film, philosophy, history, psychology, business, politics, etc. Keep your comments brief, 10-50 words. Comment as often as … Continue reading →

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II. ENGLISH 10: What makes us listen to our conscience?

Posted on June 14, 2006 by dsader

ENGLISH 10 Comments only SVP. Scour your notes, “google” your minds, attach a comment with an idea, impression, concept. Make references to literature, film, philosophy, history, psychology, business, politics, etc. Keep your comments brief, 10-50 words. Comment as often as … Continue reading →

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I. ENGLISH 10: What are the greatest challenges to our survival?

Posted on June 14, 2006 by dsader

ENGLISH 10 Comments only SVP. Scour your notes, blogs, “google” your minds, attach a comment with an idea, impression, concept. Make references to literature, film, philosophy, history, psychology, business, politics, etc. Keep your comments brief, 10-50 words. Comment as often … Continue reading →

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Personality vs Character?

Posted on June 9, 2006 by dsader

ENGLISH 30 Comments only SVP. Scour your notes, “google” your minds, attach a comment with an idea, impression, concept. Make references to literature, film, philosophy, history, psychology, business, politics, etc. Keep your comments brief, 10-50 words. Comment as often as … Continue reading →

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Unversal Ideals

Posted on June 9, 2006 by dsader

ENGLISH 30 Comments only SVP. Scour your notes, “google” your minds, attach a comment with an idea, impression, concept. Make references to literature, film, philosophy, history, psychology, business, politics, etc. Keep your comments brief, 10-50 words. Comment as often as … Continue reading →

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