The PDF Link

Hello,

Today we completed the Advanced Story Map information....finally. Then, I had you take a quiz on "To Build a Fire" in HSA format. You were forced to find quotations in order for me to see where your logic went astray. We also completed another reading analysis. Finally, we began preparing for the writing over the weekend.

Remember, you were to choose ONE of the writings. You should not complete all four. For those who are looking for the PDF link, here it is.

http://pdfcast.org/pdf/to-build-a-fire-by-jack-london

Remember, you will need to click the "download" button to get it in PDF format. Also, when documenting, even if there is no page number, use numbers based on the page breaks. If you have any questions, post them! Take care.

MjB

P.S. J. Harrison

Typing from the IPhone

Thus, please forgive my typos. Today was an interesting day to day the least. We read independently. Then, we discussed "To Build a Fire", which was followed by a quiz on it. Then, we began working on tones, which was beyond funny and educational. It was so funny that I bypassed your homework. Thanks Ryan and Randy!

MjB

Crazy Morning!

Geez....what a weird morning that was ridiculously stressful, and then, I made it to school. Regardless, we managed to be productive. I'm sure you didn't mind. It reduced your homework time. Right?

Regardless, today, we read "To Build a Fire" on page 76? of your textbook. You are to finish reading it tonight. We'll quiz on it tomorrow, and then, we'll write an essay about it this Friday.

Also, today, we had a visit from six Supermen. That's always fun. We applied that to writing, established a rubric, examined your last writing, and finally, we determined how far apart we are in our understanding of excellence.

Finally, we almost finished the Advanced Story Map presentation. We'll definitely finish that tomorrow. That was a busy period, yes?

MjB

P.S. Finish the story!

OH....I so forgot....

Yes...I am sleeping on the job. Sorry. Today, we read for the first 30 minutes. Then, we returned quizzes and test, and we went over them. Finally, I started the presentation on the Advanced Story Map. I did not give you any homework.

MjB

Lots of Assessments...

Yes, this was a busy day. In fact, this was a busy week. However, after glancing at your writings you submitted today, about 2/3 of you really seemed to make some significant changes. The other third is being stubborn or still doesn't get it. We'll see.

Today, we read "The Sniper", and then we took a test on the Story Map as it applied to the story. Then, we completed the reading analysis and continued reading our books. Finally, we completed a peer evaluation for the writings from "HMLDaMN?" Then, two of you actually gave me a sleeper. Thanks Alex!

On Labor Day, do not labor. See you Tuesday for the ADVANCED STORY MAP. Word!

MjB

Busy Days....

Hello again...today, we completed our independent reading, and then, we took a quiz on "How Much Land Does a Man Need?" After that, we began composing, some claimed to have finished, the writing on "HMLDaMN." In case you don't remember the question, here it is.

In-Class Writing Assignment

Clearly, the Bashkirs have a large amount of land that is incredibly valuable. Also, it appears that they are fairly wealthy individuals who enjoy expensive items and gifts. If all this is true, then why would they be willing to make a deal with Pakhom that would allow him to obtain as much land as he wanted?

Remember, that's due tomorrow. Speaking of tomorrow, we're taking a quiz on the story map. Make certain you know the terms, have your textbook with you, and don't forget to bring your independent reading book. We have a reading analysis to write. See you then....

MjB

Another Day, Another Rant....

Well, hopefully today was a stopping point of sorts for you guys. As I said earlier, sometimes, people say things, and they don't mean them. I'm not one of those individuals. :)

Otherwise, today, we went over the traits and qualities of good writing again. We addressed specific writing problems, and we offered individual instruction. I provided you with a template, of sorts, for being more logical. Finally, we examined "Two Friends" one final time to clarify the information.

Tonight, you are finishing "How Much Land Does a Man Need?" You can expect a quiz, and you can expect a writing tomorrow on the story. I warn ye.....follow me directions and instructions mateys. That's a little pirate talk for you. I don't know why.

MjB