August Blog Assignment

We're down to the last few weeks of vacation and I'm starting to feel ready to get back to the classroom. How about you?

For your final blog assignment, please choose ONE SENTENCE from either of the summer reading books that you feel is a well-crafted sentence. Quote the sentence directly and then analyze (or just explain) why the sentence is good--or preferably great. 

A lot of our focus this year will be on syntax and diction so please choose a single sentence that is worth examining. 

I look forward to getting to know you this year. From your posts so far, you seem to be a highly determined group.

July Blog Assignment

120 years ago, Frederick Douglass was the most famous black man in America--perhaps even in the world. Long before radio, TV, and the internet, Douglass was well known for the dramatic events of his own life as well as his skills as a writer and activist. Even if you have not yet read his autobiography, you can imagine his unexpected fame. Who among our current, living stars might your great grandchildren still be reading about 100 years from today? Take your pick from politics, sports, business, or any other field, and tell us who will stand the test of time and remain in the history books. Please write a few sentences justifying your selection.

Please read the comments prior to posting your own. You can choose the same person, but must provide a unique reason or explanation.

Lost Your Summer Reading Requirements?

If so, follow me on Twitter @BriggsRobbie or just go find my feed for the link to the file via Dropbox.

Also, just a quick shout-out to Dropbox in general. If you have not yet discovered this tool, check it out. It replaces jump drives and can be accessed without hassle at school. There is a free app which allows you to easily send and read docs on your phone. I have found it much easier and more reliable than emailing myself things.

June Blog Assignment

For this month's challenge, I would like everyone to create a six word autobiography. You can read more about this idea all over the internet or here.  I'm also Tweeting a link. Once you have crafted the best six word autobiography then post it here as a comment.

I'll be working on one too.

I can't wait to see what you come up with.

(And if there are any lang graduates still following this, please feel free to post one too.)

Welcome

Today is my first day of vacation so I finally have a chance to welcome you to our class blog. If you have a smart phone you can get the Blogger app for free and read/post easily from your phone. Subscribe to get notifications when I post. I will post the June assignment later today.

If you've read this, add a comment saying hi--but just use your first name and last initial as your username.