Reading and Writing to Find Out Who We Are and What We Think
by kreinbring on December 12, 2011 at 3:49 pm · Filed under Uncategorized
So my friends, having watched the video and discussed what it means to live deliberately, I’d like to read what you think about this. The assignment was to write in your Writer’s Notebook a half page response. Then read what you wrote and pull out the part you liked best, the part you want to expand and develop. Now write about that the part you’ve pulled out. Develop that idea for another half page or so. Finally, type you edited, proofread and flawless response her. It’s due on Wednesday.
Peace,
Your Humble Instructor
by kreinbring on September 26, 2011 at 11:54 am · Filed under Uncategorized
Hey Friends:
Here’s where you post your paragraphs for the Punctuation Day assignment. I’m sharing our work with a colleague from Wisconsin so in addition to posting your own work, I’d like you to read and offer comments-constructive-to her students.
In case you forgot here are the requirements:
The only rule is that you must write one paragraph, maximum of three sentences, using these punctuation marks: apostrophe, brackets, colon, comma, dash, ellipsis, exclamation point, hyphen, parentheses, period, question mark, quotation mark, and semicolon. (You may use a punctuation mark more than once.)
You will be evaluated on completeness, artfulness and sense-it must make sense-of your submission.
Bon Chance,
You Gentle Instructor
by kreinbring on September 18, 2011 at 3:34 pm · Filed under Uncategorized
Hey Friends,
We watched segment of This American Life where a band was either the victim of a prank, or the recipient of a gift. It depends on what happened and how you define that event. You know what to do, and what we expect so have at it.
Bon Chance,
RhetoRick
by kreinbring on September 13, 2011 at 11:45 am · Filed under Uncategorized
Hey Friends:
Here’s the promised space for you to post and discuss what you are reading. Remember, we are looking for analysis of the writer’s style, not simply an overview of the piece. As always you must be appropriate, repectful, insightful and grammaticly flawless. This is, after all, an invitational argument space.
Peace,
Your Gentle Instructor
by kreinbring on September 7, 2011 at 11:52 am · Filed under Uncategorized
To continue our conversation from this morning, in regards to Plato and his cave, and Pirsig and his church of reason what I’d like to know from you is this:
What do you want from your education?
Remember, as always, your response should be thoughtful, well written and grammatically flawless.
Peace,
Your Gentle Instructor
by kreinbring on July 13, 2011 at 3:22 pm · Filed under 1
Hello Friends:
This is where I’d like you to post your reactions, ideas and thoughts about our summer reading.
During the summer you are required to respond to the reading on a blog. On this website you will do all of the following. Every so often, 2-3 chapters or so, you will highlight a passage in the book that appeals to you then write about it on the blog. Discuss why you chose the quote, react to the idea, and comment on the writing, anything that occurs to you. The purpose here is to keep you engaged and thinking about the ideas and how they’re being communicated to you.
We’re looking for “quality” and for a place to start our discussions when school starts. If you want to please feel free to email me your questions, comments and ideas
Here are some basic expectations for your responses:
- Respond to your classmates postings. You may agree or disagree and explain.
- Each posting should be at least 5 good, complete sentences.
- Use correct grammar and spelling; do not use slang or abbreviations. (Watch capitalization-this isn’t a text message.)
- It is a good idea to type your response in a word processing program first to eliminate basic errors.
- Then copy and paste it into the discussion board. Proof carefully!
- Any postings that are defamatory or the least bit obscene will be deleted and will receive no credit.
- Be creative, thoughtful, and open, but remember, your comments are now public.
Be brilliant, be bold, do good work.
Respectfully,
Your Gentle Instructor
by kreinbring on January 24, 2011 at 1:18 pm · Filed under 1
Here’s on of your first, and easiest assignments. Go to the comment part of this post and tell me what book, magazine, whatever you’re reading and why.
It doesn’t have to be long, but it does have to be appropriate and grammaticality correct to receive credit, Remember this isn’t a text message-it’s a note to your English teacher, and the rest of the planet so be sure to make a good impression.
Peace,
Mr. Kreinbring
by kreinbring on July 18, 2010 at 1:54 pm · Filed under 1
AP Language and Composition
I. Get the textbooks. Search for the cheapest prices online.
Required Texts:
- Cohen, Samuel. Fifty Essays: A Portable Anthology. Boston: Bedord/St.Martin’s, 2004.
- Lunsford, Andrea, Ruskzkiewicz, John. Everything’s An Argument. Boston: Bedord/St.Martin’s, 2007.
The least expensive way to get these books is online. Try the following site:
http://www.alibris.com/
II. Summer Reading:
June/July:
Long Way Gone
Ishmael Beah
July/August:
Friday Night Lights
H G Bissinger
Blogging:
During the summer you are required to respond to the reading on a blog. On this website you will do all of the following. Every so often, 2-3 chapters or so, you will highlight a passage in the book that appeals to you then write about it on the blog. Discuss why you chose the quote, react to the idea, and comment on the writing, anything that occurs to you. The purpose here is to keep you engaged and thinking about the ideas and how they’re being communicated to you.
We’re looking for “quality” and for a place to start our discussions when school starts. If you want to please feel free to email me your questions, comments and ideas
Here are some basic expectations for your responses:
- Respond to your classmates postings. You may agree or disagree and explain.
- Each posting should be at least 5 good, complete sentences.
- Use correct grammar and spelling; do not use slang or abbreviations. (Watch capitalization-this isn’t a text message.)
- It is a good idea to type your response in a word processing program first to eliminate basic errors.
- Then copy and paste it into the discussion board. Proof carefully!
- Any postings that are defamatory or the least bit obscene will be deleted and will receive no credit.
- Be creative, thoughtful, and open, but remember, your comments are now public.
As you read these books you will be required to post your observations on the blog. This isn’t formal but a place to sound off and discuss the ideas that the books bring up.
by kreinbring on July 18, 2010 at 1:49 pm · Filed under 1
Hey Campers:
Mr Montessori is having a great Summer and he hopes you are too, lots of sunrises and early morning reading time.
This is where you can post your ideas about our reading. Remember to keep your comments manageable in length. It’s better to make a couple of concise comments than a lengthy one. Also, it’s ok to disagree but all exchanges need to be civil and respectful of differing opinions.
June was devoted to Long Way Gone, so start there. July is The Road, and August is your chance to form groups based on your own interests. Make sure your selections are of merit, check with me to be sure.
Peace, do good work and be safe.
RK
by kreinbring on April 19, 2010 at 7:40 pm · Filed under 1
Hey Word Nerds:
This is the place for you to post your single author projects. Start with your introduction, then the analysis of the best piece, and finally post links to the articles you read.
Peace,
RK
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