Comp/Lit 10: 9/20/10

Russian Revolution Presentations

• At the beginning of the period the students were given about 5 minutes to meet in their groups for a final prep before the presentations.  It was very clear that in some way most groups were ill-prepared.
• During this time, Mr. Leal checked the VFA #3-4 assignment.
• We then went through all seven presentations.  All groups had created power point presentations.
• After all seven presentations, I introduced the students to the OUtside Reading Log assignment.  The first OR Log is due next Thursday (September 30).  The students need to read 250 pages.  Then they will write a one-page summary that includes 10 words from the VFA book, and had every sentence begin with a different word.  They will also compile a list of 10 new words (words they didn't know when they were reading).  They need to define all 10 words and they need to include the word in context (a cited quote).  Finally, they need to create a visual.  This OR Log needs to have a book jacket.  The students will then write a half page explanation of the significance of the image on the book jacket.  All typed material needs to be uploaded to Turnitin.com the night before it is due.
• We then passed out the new course calendar, the Arthur Activity Packet and the Arthurian Legends Reader.  Mr. Leal introduced the key terms to look for in the reading for homework.  The students will take notes on pages 1-6 of the reading and the key words will help direct their focus.
• Homework:  Read pages 1-6 in the Arthurian Legends Reader and take notes; Grammar-Prepositions & Conjunctions, pages 67-72 odd #'s only.