Friday, May 23, 2008
Forsberg's Volunteer Scribes
The volunteer scribe program is now over. Thanks to all who expressed an interest. If you miss a day, check the blog and have a study buddy!
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Yearbooks in Forsberg's Classrom
Be forewarned!
Any yearbook which is opened in Forsberg's classroom during the class period will be taken and returned only to the owner at the end of the school day.
Any yearbook which is opened in Forsberg's classroom during the class period will be taken and returned only to the owner at the end of the school day.
Irony and Allegory Definitions for Forsberg
Get these in your notebook:
Dramatic irony is when an audience perceives something that a character in the literature does not know.
Allegory is a form of extended metaphor, in which objects, persons, and actions in a narrative, are equated with the meanings that lie outside the narrative itself. The underlying meaning has moral, social, religious, or political significance.
Dramatic irony is when an audience perceives something that a character in the literature does not know.
Allegory is a form of extended metaphor, in which objects, persons, and actions in a narrative, are equated with the meanings that lie outside the narrative itself. The underlying meaning has moral, social, religious, or political significance.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Final Test The Things They Carried
Hey Folks,
The final grades are entered for the test.
It's quite apparent that some students did not read the book, that some students did not read the book carefully, and that some students did just fine!
Grades on the test ranged from the high 20s to 60 points out of 64 points--with five "free spots"!
The final grades are entered for the test.
It's quite apparent that some students did not read the book, that some students did not read the book carefully, and that some students did just fine!
Grades on the test ranged from the high 20s to 60 points out of 64 points--with five "free spots"!
Monday, May 19, 2008
Monday, May 19th-Friday, May 23rd--Forsberg.
Monday--Final test.
"A" Day--we will be working on a poem from the text--look for strong images (nouns and verbs are your best bet) that you can use for capturing an image to create a poem.
Film Text: The War--annotate to be able to compare and contrast theme to The Things They Carried. What does it say about story? About truth? About postmodernism?
"B" Day-- Film and annotation. Poem work if time.
Friday--Finish film--prepare for discussion. Polish poems.
"A" Day--we will be working on a poem from the text--look for strong images (nouns and verbs are your best bet) that you can use for capturing an image to create a poem.
Film Text: The War--annotate to be able to compare and contrast theme to The Things They Carried. What does it say about story? About truth? About postmodernism?
"B" Day-- Film and annotation. Poem work if time.
Friday--Finish film--prepare for discussion. Polish poems.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Monday, May 19th
Final test on Things Fall Apart.
About 65 multiple choice questions.
Bring you book to turn in.
About 65 multiple choice questions.
Bring you book to turn in.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Make Up Discussion
If you miss the graded discussion on "B" day in Forsberg's class, you will be able to come in at 3:30 on Friday, May 16th to make it up! I have meetings until that time.
Forsberg Graded Discussion Questions
A young man from Ms. Farrell's fifth hour class chose the questions by picking numbers. In the order they appear on the question post (but not necessarily in the discussion order), students will be discussing questions 1, 4, 6, 7.
Forsberg's Discussion Questions
1. Explain how TTTC is a book of truth. What type of truth is it? Explain whether or not you think it is a true war story. Use specific evidence from the book and support your claim with strong warrant.
2. How does TTTC fit the definition of post-modernism? Why would O’Brien choose to write this novel from a post-modern perspective? How does his use of a post-modern perspective influence what O’Brien communicates?
3. What do you think O’Brien’s purpose of writing TTTC is? Keep in mind all the new information we’ve learned about this trimester when formulating your response.
4. Examine the role of the archetypal “innocent girl” in TTTC. Be sure to look at Mary Anne, Kathleen, the Vietnamese girl who dances, and Linda. What truth about innocence is O’Brien communicating?
5. Consider the four personas of O’Brien in this book: O’Brien, the author and creator of TTTC, Tim, the 43 year old narrator/writer/father, Tim, the 21 year old soldier, and Timmy, the nine year old boy O’Brien is trying to save. What can we learn from each of their perspectives about “the truth”?
6. Consider that all of the soldiers in the book are really parts of O’Brien’s personality. Discuss what O’Brien communicates by using of all these different points of view.
7. TTTC is by far the most popular book that is taught in Junior English. What is communicated in this book that you think resonates with Maple Grove teenagers today? Use specific evidence from the book and clear warrant to make a well-reasoned, well-argued position.
2. How does TTTC fit the definition of post-modernism? Why would O’Brien choose to write this novel from a post-modern perspective? How does his use of a post-modern perspective influence what O’Brien communicates?
3. What do you think O’Brien’s purpose of writing TTTC is? Keep in mind all the new information we’ve learned about this trimester when formulating your response.
4. Examine the role of the archetypal “innocent girl” in TTTC. Be sure to look at Mary Anne, Kathleen, the Vietnamese girl who dances, and Linda. What truth about innocence is O’Brien communicating?
5. Consider the four personas of O’Brien in this book: O’Brien, the author and creator of TTTC, Tim, the 43 year old narrator/writer/father, Tim, the 21 year old soldier, and Timmy, the nine year old boy O’Brien is trying to save. What can we learn from each of their perspectives about “the truth”?
6. Consider that all of the soldiers in the book are really parts of O’Brien’s personality. Discuss what O’Brien communicates by using of all these different points of view.
7. TTTC is by far the most popular book that is taught in Junior English. What is communicated in this book that you think resonates with Maple Grove teenagers today? Use specific evidence from the book and clear warrant to make a well-reasoned, well-argued position.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Forsberg Nine-Week Grades
These have been entered. They are due on Friday. Check school-view to verify your grade. Bring written documentation any changes you propose.
Friday, May 9, 2008
This Week and what's coming up
1. Mind Maps were collected on Friday and group discussion questions.
2. Notebook check was taken on Wednesday. If you missed it, come make it up.
3. Students have been presenting the 60s presentations. If you missed a day, get the information from a classmate.
4. You need to be finished with TTTC for Monday.
5. You need to have the front and back completed of the LIDDS handout for two chapters.
6. We will be having a graded discussion next week and a final test. Be ready!
2. Notebook check was taken on Wednesday. If you missed it, come make it up.
3. Students have been presenting the 60s presentations. If you missed a day, get the information from a classmate.
4. You need to be finished with TTTC for Monday.
5. You need to have the front and back completed of the LIDDS handout for two chapters.
6. We will be having a graded discussion next week and a final test. Be ready!
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Friday, May 2, 2008
Reminder
Hey folks,
Just a reminder that the policy is that if you miss an assignment because of absence, you have FIVE days to make it up for points.
With spring almost here, don't get distracted. Stay focused and on task.
Just a reminder that the policy is that if you miss an assignment because of absence, you have FIVE days to make it up for points.
With spring almost here, don't get distracted. Stay focused and on task.
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