Using Technology in Language Arts Class

How has working on the computer for Language Arts impacted your learning? What hings have changed for you since we started using computers on a daily basis for your assignments and projects, blog posts for discussions, etc?

 

Performance of TOTS

You have been asked to take original lines of Shakespeare's Play the Taming of the Shrew, and rewrite the section to be in the setting of a high school. You then get to film this scene using the video cameras provided. 

What will make your performing a success? What things would YOU look for if you were watching a performance of Shakespeare? Write your ideas down here.   

True Characters Revealed?

Skim through Act 2 again starting at the meeting of Petruchio and Katherine? What does this scene reveal about the two characters? Give examples from the text to support your statement (quotes). Do you think Petruchio should give up or should Kate? 

Great Expectations

Do you ever feel torn between the expectations of others and your own expectations for yourself? Do teachers expect unfair behaviour from you? When faced with peer, society or school pressure to conform, how do you react?

This is a public post, so use only your first name, and remember your audience! 

Collaborative Projects

Post links to sites that will be helpful with research. 

Post any questions you might have about any programs from the iMacs. 

Need help? Ask for it here from your classmates.

Post movie thoughts

What are your thoughts about how Chris was portrayed? Has the movie changed your opinion of Chris?

Blunders that cost Chris Dearly

According to John Krakauer, Chris McCandless dies as a result of "one or two seemingly insignificant blunders."

What were those blunders and in your opinion, how could Chris have avoided them?

Man vs. Nature

What is Jack London's message to readers about man's relationship with nature? Give examples from Chapter 5 as well as examples from Chris' journey.  

On the Road again...

Who are 'rubber tramps' and who are 'leather tramps'? Describe their way of life using examples from Chris' journey. Discuss the pros and cons of a vagabond lifestyle. 

Class discussion

If you were Chris McCandless, what would you have to say to John Krakauer and how the author portrayed Chris? 

If you were Chris, what would you have to say to his parents? 

Class Blog Discussion- Chris vs. Society

What do you think McCaandless' major complaint of society was? Give specific examples from his story to support your comments. 

Jack London Quote

What does the Jack London quote mean to you? Post your paragraphs here. Include only your first name. 

"There is an ecstasy that marks the summit of life, and beyond which life cannot rise. And such is the paradox of living, this ecstasy comes when one is most alive, and it comes as a complete forgetfulness that one is alive."

Into the Wild

Answer the following two questions in your blog posting:

1. What are your impressions of Chris after hearing chapters 4-7?

2. Chris McCandless was described by many as a loner. If he was a loner, why did he befriend so many people? 

3. Could you go 36 days without talking to someone? Try 36 minutes! 

Where will you be and what will life look like when you are 30?

Survival At It's Finest

Post your article links (3) as well as your survival paragraphs. In paragraph 1 summarize the story of survival. In paragraph 2 identify three (3) qualities/characteristics that that person possessed which helped them overcome adversity. 

Imagery From Waiting on the World to Change

Post 5 images and their significance from your observation of the WOTWTC video. 

Waiting on the World to Change

Now that you have seen the lyrics. What has changed?

What does the song mean to you? What are some words/phrases/images that come to mind when listening? Can you compare the message(s) in the song to current events  in our world? 

Music Influence on Teens

Share your thoughts from the two articles from teenagertoday.com and the NY Time blog post. Any thoughts about the bias present? Do you agree with the statements contained in the articles? 

Video Game Ratings

Post the ratings system in Canada. Post your thoughts about the current system and suggestions for improvement or change.

Digital Manipulation

Post your groups thoughts about digital manipulation in the media.