Weekend L.O.

One of the things that I think really helps people is visualization - seeing what you want and creating your reality to achieve it.  I am asking that each of you create an 8x10 visual (larger if you'd like) that depicts your 2014, your ideal reality, your goals, your dreams, etc.  Have it ready on Monday for a visual show and tell.
Here's a friend's blog post about notebooks if you need some inspiration.

Hasta,
xoxo

I'm Just Checking...

...to see who reads the blog.  Do you?

If you do, leave a comment below and it will be delivered to me.  I'll read them and then publish them so others can see.

Thanks for doing a great job with your sub yesterday.  I so appreciate your kindness in all ways.

Stuff about Stuff tomorrow.

xoxo

p.s. - time for fun cryptic messages...I'm in class with my potatoes and I wish to announce the following:  my valentine is wearing a striped sweater, my sparrow is writing with a blue pencil and the baseball girl is reading hearts.  How I adore you so.  And to all others in my classes, I say, watch "Blackfish", read books, drink it ALL in, and google Hirsch's Cultural Literacy book...

A Blog Post A Day...

...keeps JJ happy so here you go...

First off, great job to periods 4, 6 and 7 in terms of the TED Talk and discussion afterwards.  My little birds are starting to fly all on their own.  Secondly, articulation continues for periods 4, 6 and 7 tomorrow.  Check in with your sub to make sure he/she can mark your attendance.  Periods 2 & 3, you will be in the classroom taking your practice multiple choice.  When I return on Thursday we will all get back on track with TED Talks for periods 2 and 3 and multiple choice for the rest of you.

And on another note, thank you for being so freakin' awesome.  I am so lucky to be your teacher.  Every single day I come to this school and I get to do what I love.  Wow.

And to pastry boy and croissant girl, I need you both in my pocket.  And to my braiding teacher, thank you.  And to Fancy Socks, I love every pair.  And to...well, I could go on and on and on.  But just know I love you.  I never knew one heart could hold so much.

xoxo

p.s. - I think Boyd and I broke up...time to eat ice cream.

Happy Second Semester

I'm stealing some lines from one of you because you said it oh so well...Thanks for the cursive, guys.  Adore.

"Ralph Waldo Emerson once said,'when he [a person] is pushed, he has a chance to learn something.' Ms. Beltran's AP English class is pretty much the epitome of that statement.  Every single day, I am pushed outside of my comfort zone.  All my other classes teach material to one mind.  However, it is a fact that no one mind is the same."

Gracias.
xoxo

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Articulation for Senior Year Schedules is TOMORROW for periods 2 and 3.
Articulations for periods 4, 6, and 7 is on WED.  (I'll be out so listen to your sub.)

Prepping for Monday and Next Week

Happy Weekend to you all...In order to get ready for Monday's class, you're going to have to do a couple things.  Obviously, if you don't do the "couple things", class on Monday will be an utter waste of your time.
So here goes...

Head to this document and this one.

Print them out Question 2 Prompt and Question 2 Sample Essays.  Bring them to class.  Read through them and have questions ready.  Let's get argument under our belt.

Also, happy reading...deadlines are coming up on the 21st and 27th for Era 1 books.

xoxo

Stuff About Stuff

Stuff About Stuff tomorrow.  Please be prepared...

xoxo

The Cow Moos at Midnight

Dear Alphison,

Here are period 2 book choices and dates.
1/21: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
2/3:  The Ox-Bow Incident
2/18:  Self-Reliance
3/4:  Beloved
3/18:  The Electric Kool-Aid Test
4/8: The Color Purple
4/29: Blink

Period 3:
1/27: Walden
2/10: The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test
2/24:  Red Badge of Courage
3/10:  One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest
3/24:  Beloved
4/7:  East of Eden
4/21:  Blink

Period 4:
1/27:  Self-Reliance
2/10:  Beloved
2/24:  Sister Carrie
3/10:  The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test
3/24:  One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest
4/7:  East of Eden
4/21:  Outliers

Period 6: (future dates forthcoming)
1/27:  In Cold Blood
Self-Reliance
The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test
The Sun Also Rises
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
Cold Mountain
Blink

Period 7:
1:27: The House of the Seven Gables
2/10:  Uncle Tom's Cabin
2/24: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
3/10: Bless Me Ultima
3/24: East of Eden
4/7: This Boy's Life
4/21: Gladwell Choice

TED TALK HERE.

Your 2014 Word L.O. is due tomorrow!

xoxo

Reading List

Here's your Reading List.  Peruse.  Have choices.  We will vote tomorrow.

Glad to see you all - you look beautiful in 2014.
xoxo

p.s. - Word L.O. due Wednesday - typed.  Thoughtful.