Gatsby Fishbowl: Chapter 7

If you feel that you have missed any vital clues in Chapter 7 and that you have clarification questions, feel free to address those before you delve into deeper analysis.

Enjoy! Challenge yourself to get into a hotseat today, especially if you haven't experienced the thrill of the hotseat yet.

Gatsby Fishbowl: Chapter 6

Enjoy your discussion of how James Gatzy became Jay Gatsby. Think about today's lesson: Look for motifs (patterns) among Fitzgerald's descriptions, and try to figure what larger themes are starting to emerge. You can do it!

Gatsby Fishbowl: Chapter 5

Enjoy your discussion of Chapter 5 of The Great Gatsby!

Please try to bring a passage from the text into at least one of your questions or comments today.

Gatsby Fishbowl: Chapter 4

Remember to participate thoughtfully, frequently, and professionally; bring in a textual passage when you can. Enjoy!

Gatsby Fishbowl: Chapter 3

Your Chapter 2 blog comments were MUCH stronger than your "Winter Dreams" comments in both depth and professionalism. Well done!

Your challenge for today: Try to bring into one or two of your comments an actual passage from the text.

Remember that your goal is to participate both thoughtfully and frequently. Enjoy!

Gatsby Fishbowl: Chapter 2

Please use this space for a meaningful conversation on Chapter 2 of The Great Gatsby. Remember to participate frequently and thoughtfully, and to display professionalism. Hit the F5 key to refresh.

Enjoy!

Winter Dreams Fishbowl

Hello and welcome to the first Fishbowl of the Second Semester!

A Few Reminders:
-The outer circle is expected to partcipate at least five times on the Live Blog discussion.
-Hit F5 to refresh the blog.
-Respond to individual's specific questions. Do NOT leave random comments.
-The hot seats are avaliable for your participation in the inner circle...if you have a comment please get up and add it to the discussion!

Mr. Ruggles Student Teaching Questionnaire

1. What is one thing that that Mr. Ruggles does well?
2. What is one thing that Mr. Ruggles can improve upon?
3. Rank these on a scale of one to five (with five being the highest) and leave a one sentence explanation explaining your number:

a. How would you rank Mr. Ruggles’ communication skills? (Verbal, nonverbal, written)
b. How would you rank Mr. Ruggles’ lessons (are they interesting and meaningful)
c. How would you rank Mr. Ruggles’ classroom management techniques
d. How would you rank Mr. Ruggles’ assessments (graded fairly, timely, and well done)
e. How would you rank Mr. Ruggles’ use of technology (website, PowerPoint, etc.)
f. How would you rank Mr. Ruggles’ attitude and excitement for teaching this class?

4. What is the most fun and/or meaningful activity that you have completed in this class? Why? 5. What assignment did you not enjoy? Why?
6. What else can I do to help you in the classroom?
7. What other comments or feedback do you want to give Mr. Ruggles?

I Hear Arapahoe Singing

Add your line(s) by clicking comment below.

What About A Reading Project...

Share your thoughts on what to do with your independent reading books in a comment to this post. The project/paper/whatever must meet these three criteria:

1. Must relate the book to your personal philosophy statement
2. Must show that you read the book thoughtfully
3. Must use the Wikispace somehow


Leave your thoughts – Honestly, what do you want to do?

Possible ideas:
-Summary-Response paper
-Individual presentations on your own book
-Drawing, film, photo story, etc.
-Create a piece of poetry and post it onto the WWW
-Write a book review for the newspaper
-Your own ideas…you are creative people…What do you want to do with your independent reading books?

"A Good Man Is Hard To Find": Live Blogging

Enjoy our final fishbowl!

"The Mnister's Black Veil": Live Blogging

Remember to use proper grammar and spelling, and aim to make around five thoughtful comments. Hit the F5 key to refresh. Enjoy!

"A Rose for Emily": Live Blogging

Remember that your goal is to make around five thoughtful comments. Make sure you read others' comments before posting your own to avoid repeating other people's ideas (hit the F5 key to refresh).

Enjoy!

"The Lottery": Live Blogging

Remember that your goal is to make around five thoughtful comments. Try not to repeat what others have already said; instead, form your own opinions, using your annotations to help you form your thoughts.

"Young Goodman Brown": Live Blogging

This is a difficult story; use the blog to ask questions and start putting the pieces together. Remember to use proper spelling and grammar. Enjoy!

"The Tell-Tale Heart": Live Blogging

Use this space to discuss "The Tell-Tale Heart" on the outer circle. Remember that you are aiming to make around five thoughtful questions and comments. Be sure to refer to each other by name so that we know which comment you're responding to, and bring in the text when possible.

Respect our class's level of professionalism by using proper grammar and spelling.

Enjoy! Remember that you need to hit the F5 key to refresh.

"Fall of the House of Usher": Live Blogging

If you're sitting on the outer circle, aim to make about five thoughtful comments and/or questions. You can respond to the discussion on the inner circle, or you can develop your own, separate conversation on the outer circle.

Remember to refer to people by name and to use proper grammar and spelling.

Enjoy! Hit the F5 button to refresh.

Live Blogging: Gatsby, Chapter 9

THIS IS YOUR FINAL FISHBOWL!

It's your last chance to offer your thoughts and pose your burning questions about The Great Gatsby, so let's make it impressive.

Live Blogging: Gatsby, Chapter 8

Challenge yourself to bring in your annotations, your ideas from the writing prompt, and your originality. Enjoy!

Live Blogging: Gatsby, Chapter 7

Try to bring in some of your questions and thoughts from the chart you worked on at the beginning of class. Go crazy!