Defining Mediocrity

The definition of mediocrity: "excellence ten years ago."
 Dr. Laurie Patton, Dean of Duke University's Trinity School of Arts and Sciences.
Think about what this means as you plan for the new semester:

Expectation: You will read 2-3 books over the break. Some of your will read more!
Optional: Any Membean practice

Congratulations on all your achievements for the first semester. Have a fabulous, relaxing break.

Happy Holidays!

Giving Back...

G/H Class - Authenticity Checker
C/D & E/F
Final 5 minutes of Membean tonight.

Drop your videos in the files in yesterday's post.

What gift will you give your family this holiday season? 

 
Does a grammar technique jump out and hit you?

Digital Essays

Membean H/W: 5 minutes of practice today and tomorrow!

Drop your link to your video into these files by before your class Fri:

C/D Digital Essays

E/F  Digital Essays

Everybody (G/H included)
Most people should be finished with your grammar scripts by tomorrow. You must turn in:
1) a printed color copy
2) a printed black and white copy
3) make sure you have copies for yourself.

DO NOT wait until the last minute to print your scripts in the library. See? Think? Wonder?

Grammar Scripts and Digital Essays

H/W

G/H - Bring a PRINTED copy of your essay for tomorrow. Do not forget to use the proof reading tips from Friday's class

C/D & E/F
Create at least 5 slides for your digital essays
5 minutes of Membean ( you can work for longer if you choose)

Optional: Work on your grammar scripts

Mentor: Digital Essays

Next Week

Here is a breakdown on what to expect for next week. We have a lot to get through and as always...not a lot of time to do it in!

Monday

• 10 mins Membean
• 20-30 mins Learning Reflection for Report Card

C/D Report Card Learning Reflection

E/F Report Card Learning Reflection

• 15-20 mins Independent reading
• 20 mins   Grammar Script writing

H/W 5mins of membean - 20mins of work on digital project

Tuesday

• 10 mins Membean
• 20-30 mins Learning Reflection for Report Card (G/H class only)

G/H Report Card Learning Reflection

• 30 mins  Digital project work
• 30 mins  Grammar Script writing (G/H class 55 minutes)

H/W 5mins of Membean - 20mins of work on digital project

G/H class - Finish your grammar script for Thur

Wednesday

• 10 mins Membean
• 35 mins  Digital Project work
• 35 mins  Grammar Script writing

H/W 5mins of Membean - 20mins of work on digital project

Thursday

• 10 mins Membean
• 35 mins  Digital Project filming (C/D & E/F)
• 35 mins  Grammar Script writing. Performing (G/H class)

H/W Put finishing touching to your scripts
5-10mins optional Membean practice

Friday: Share Day C/D & G/H

• 20 question Membean Consolidation assessment.
• Grammar Presentations and Digital Project viewing

Students are welcome to do more work out of school if you choose to do so. Maximize teamwork. You will only have about 40-60mins of total class time to  write your scripts.