tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89864502024-03-06T20:24:45.321-08:00BaxterBlog LHSBaxterBlog LHS is a forum for students and teacher alike to creatively write and respond to given topics that arise over the course of the school year. All comments should reflect genuine consideration for the topic, as well as genuine respect for all those individuals involved.BBAXLHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00640259515065479200noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986450.post-60531746187381861242008-12-20T15:12:00.007-08:002009-01-12T13:53:27.723-08:00Creative Writing Fall 08 PodcastsJoin us in listening to our radio theater, written, recorded, and published online by the Creative Writing class at La Grande High School.<br /><br /><a href="http://basketballcinderella.pbwiki.com/f/blind+date+and+scamm+jeans.mp3">Blind Date (sponsored by Scamm Jeans)</a><br /><br /><a href="http://blackninja.pbwiki.com/f/attack%20of%20the%20band%20geeks%203.mp3">Attack of the Band Geeks</a> <a href="http://blackninja.pbwiki.com/f/SizzlingGlamor%20Gloves.mp3">(sponsored by Sizzling Glamor Gloves)</a><br /><br /><a href="http://hollisterco.pbwiki.com/f/radioshow.mp3">Radio Show (sponsored by Automobile Homemakers)</a><br /><br /><a href="http://mcanavan.pbwiki.com/f/mkj.mp3">Funeral Speech</a> <a href="http://mcanavan.pbwiki.com/f/awesome%20commercial.mp3">(sponsored by Monster Truck Rally)</a><br /><br /><a href="http://mclogenog.pbwiki.com/f/Adventure%20commercial.mp3">Adventures of Detective McMillan (sponsored by Personal Electronic Tracker)</a><br /><br /><a href="http://colbylankford.pbwiki.com/f/mr%20white%20play%202.mp3">Mr. White (sponsored by Talking Book)</a>BBAXLHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00640259515065479200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986450.post-25489702278704034782008-04-07T08:38:00.010-07:002008-04-22T14:50:35.894-07:005th Block CW Short Story PodcastsOur Creative Writing class of spring semester 2008 has written several short stories this year. Here is a sampling:<br /><br /><a href="http://www2.lagrande.k12.or.us/lhs/t_clssrms/bbaxter/Student_Work/5%20o%27clock%20Dash%20-%20Smith.mp3">"5 o'clock Dash" - Smith</a><br /><a href="http://www2.lagrande.k12.or.us/lhs/t_clssrms/bbaxter/Student_Work/Accident%20in%20the%20Wilderness%20-%20Touhey.mp3">"Accident in the Wilderness" - Touhey</a><br /><a href="http://www2.lagrande.k12.or.us/lhs/t_clssrms/bbaxter/Student_Work/Double%20Dream%20-%20Olmstead.mp3">"Double Dream" - Olmstead</a><br /><a href="http://www2.lagrande.k12.or.us/lhs/t_clssrms/bbaxter/Student_Work/Favorite%20Things%20-Llewis.mp3">"Favorite Things" - Lewis</a><br /><a href="http://www2.lagrande.k12.or.us/lhs/t_clssrms/bbaxter/Student_Work/Finding%20a%20Place%20Called%20Home%20-%20Orton.mp3">"Finding a Place Called Home" - Orton</a><br /><a href="http://www2.lagrande.k12.or.us/lhs/t_clssrms/bbaxter/Student_Work/Home%20Again%20-%20Dewitt.mp3">"Home Again" - DeWitt</a><br /><a href="http://www2.lagrande.k12.or.us/lhs/t_clssrms/bbaxter/Student_Work/Murice%27s%20Grand%20Adventure%20-%20Coe.mp3">"Murice's Grand Adventure" - Coe</a><br /><a href="http://www2.lagrande.k12.or.us/lhs/t_clssrms/bbaxter/Student_Work/My%20Story%20-%20Dill.mp3">"My Story" - Dill</a><br /><a href="http://www2.lagrande.k12.or.us/lhs/t_clssrms/bbaxter/Student_Work/Necklace%20-%20draft%202%20-%20Mackley.mp3">"Necklace" - Mackley</a><br /><a href="http://www2.lagrande.k12.or.us/lhs/t_clssrms/bbaxter/Student_Work/Sapphire%20-%20Nebeker.mp3">"Sapphire" - Nebeker</a><br /><a href="http://www2.lagrande.k12.or.us/lhs/t_clssrms/bbaxter/Student_Work/Seattle%27s%20Finest%20-%20Deviney.mp3">"Seattle's Finest" - DeViney</a><br /><a href="http://www2.lagrande.k12.or.us/lhs/t_clssrms/bbaxter/Student_Work/Soar%20to%20Another%20World%20-%20Kahn.mp3">"Soar to Another World" - Kahn</a><br /><a href="http://www2.lagrande.k12.or.us/lhs/t_clssrms/bbaxter/Student_Work/The%20Art%20of%20Evil%20-%20Madsen.mp3">"The Art of Evil" - Madsen</a><br /><a href="http://www2.lagrande.k12.or.us/lhs/t_clssrms/bbaxter/Student_Work/The%20Book%20-%20Grover.mp3">"The Book" - Grover</a><br /><a href="http://www2.lagrande.k12.or.us/lhs/t_clssrms/bbaxter/Student_Work/The%20Great%20Discovery%20of%20Arthur%20and%20Hadly%20Nunly%20-%20Kollen.mp3">"The Great Discovery of Arthur and Hadly Nunly" - Kollen</a><br /><a href="http://www2.lagrande.k12.or.us/lhs/t_clssrms/bbaxter/Student_Work/The%20Note%20-%20McLean.mp3">"The Note" - McLean</a><br /><a href="http://www2.lagrande.k12.or.us/lhs/t_clssrms/bbaxter/Student_Work/The%20Years%20the%20Shaped%20Her%20Life%20-%20Condit.mp3">"The Years that Shaped her Life" - Condit</a><br /><a href="http://www2.lagrande.k12.or.us/lhs/t_clssrms/bbaxter/Student_Work/Yesterday%20-%20Contreras.mp3">"Yesterday" - Contreras</a><br /><br />All stories should be available on iTunes by searching for BaxterBlog LHS.BBAXLHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00640259515065479200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986450.post-37356186110660067922007-09-18T07:24:00.000-07:002007-09-18T07:26:17.836-07:00What did we just do?<p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/467/636/1600/568882/job_complaint_blake_copy.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/467/636/320/783401/job_complaint_blake_copy.png" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /> </p><p> </p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The Bible? We read out of the Bible?<br /><br />What is it about the Book of Job that ties in with what we've been reading and discussing? What elements of literature are present in this book that make it a part of the tragic canon?<br /><br />Here's what I want to know from each of you...<br /><br />What is significant about the Christian use of the tragic character in the Book of Job? Discuss the similarities and differences between Job's experience/story and what Sophocles and Aristotle thought a tragedy should consist of. Is Job a tragic hero? Why or why not?<br /><br />Answer the questions with full purpose and detail. Be honest here. Yes, others will see your posts and laugh hysterically, or not, but be complete and thorough. Be honest with yourself and be bold enough to include those thoughts here in the blogosphere. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Respond to the questions for yourself, and then discuss (here) what your differing opinions and insights are with each other. Use quotes and examples from the text, using chapter:verse citations.</span><br /><br />Remember to put your first name and last initial at the bottom of your post each time. No name or full name = NO CREDIT. Yes, that's ticky-tack. Yes, you're advanced students with advanced skills. First name, last initial.BBAXLHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00640259515065479200noreply@blogger.com169tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986450.post-6837162368322386052007-05-07T14:53:00.000-07:002007-05-07T14:59:50.675-07:00Drew and Dem Hogs5th Block's script turned podcast. Tune in to <a href="http://www2.lagrande.k12.or.us/lhs/t_clssrms/bbaxter/Student_Work/5thblockd9.mp3">Drew and Dem Hogs</a>.<br />Check it out at iTunes, too!BBAXLHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00640259515065479200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986450.post-29900754010525300862007-05-07T11:01:00.000-07:002007-05-07T14:59:32.538-07:00Juanita and Mike in the P.M.2nd Block's script turned into a podcast. Tune in to <a href="http://www2.lagrande.k12.or.us/lhs/t_clssrms/bbaxter/Student_Work/2nd%20blockd7.mp3">Juanita and Mike in the P.M.</a><br />Check it out at iTunes, too!BBAXLHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00640259515065479200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986450.post-48242723925426203322007-04-10T08:03:00.001-07:002007-04-10T08:27:16.393-07:00RACISM in classic literature?<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.arthistoryclub.com/art_history/upload/thumb/2/29/300px-Conrad66.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 160px; height: 236px;" src="http://www.arthistoryclub.com/art_history/upload/thumb/2/29/300px-Conrad66.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://img.search.com/thumb/6/65/ChinuaAchebe.BC.jpg/225px-ChinuaAchebe.BC.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 173px; height: 234px;" src="http://img.search.com/thumb/6/65/ChinuaAchebe.BC.jpg/225px-ChinuaAchebe.BC.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br />Our Title Bout</div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Conrad vs. Achebe</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">After reading <i style="">Heart of Darkness</i> by Joseph Conrad and “An Image of Africa: Racism in Conrad’s <i style="">Heart of Darkness</i>,” which bandwagon do you jump on?<span style=""> </span>Are you willing yet to take sides in this much-disputed, much-critiqued battle of writers?</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Consider the following while making a significant post to <a href="http://baxterbloglhs.blogspot.com/">http://baxterbloglhs.blogspot.com</a> :</p> <ol style="margin-top: 0in;" start="1" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="">What was your personal experience like while reading <i style="">Heart of Darkness</i> (HoD)?<span style=""> </span>Were you offended by any of Conrad’s narrative or description?<span style=""> </span>In retrospect, should you have been?<span style=""> </span>Why?</li></ol> <ol style="margin-top: 0in;" start="2" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="">Do you agree with what Achebe argues in “An Image of Africa,” or do you take a different tack?<span style=""> </span>Why?</li></ol> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Make your posts to the blog as you’ve done before, incorporating others’ comments in your responses.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">AS ALWAYS, INCLUDE FIRST INITIAL AND LAST NAME AT THE BOTTOM OF YOUR POST.<o:p></o:p></b></p>BBAXLHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00640259515065479200noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986450.post-1171396742618710562007-02-13T11:57:00.000-08:002007-02-13T12:50:35.340-08:00What did we just do? (4th period AP)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/467/636/1600/568882/job_complaint_blake_copy.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/467/636/320/783401/job_complaint_blake_copy.png" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /> <p> </p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The Bible? We read out of the Bible?<br /><br />What is it about the Book of Job that ties in with what we've been reading and discussing? What elements of literature are present in this book that make it a part of the tragic canon?<br /><br />Here's what I want to know from each of you...<br /><br />What is significant about the Christian use of the tragic character in the Book of Job? Discuss the similarities and differences between Job's experience/story and what Sophocles and Aristotle thought a tragedy should consist of. Is Job a tragic hero? Why or why not?<br /><br />Answer the questions with full purpose and detail. Be honest here. Yes, others will see your posts and laugh hysterically, but who cares??? Be honest with yourself and be bold enough to include those thoughts here in the blogosphere. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Respond to the questions for yourself, and then discuss (here) what your differing opinions and insights are with each other. Use quotes and examples from the text, using chapter:verse citations.</span><br /><br />Remember to put your first name and last initial at the bottom of your post each time. No name or full name = NO CREDIT. Yes, that's ticky-tack. Yes, you're advanced students with advanced skills. First name, last initial.BBAXLHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00640259515065479200noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986450.post-1171380777379920722007-02-13T07:21:00.000-08:002007-02-13T12:14:26.320-08:00What did we just do?The Bible? We read out of the Bible?<br /><br />What is it about the Book of Job that ties in with what we've been reading and discussing? What elements of literature are present in this book that make it a part of the tragic canon?<br /><br />Here's what I want to know from each of you...<br /><br />What is significant about the Christian use of the tragic character in the Book of Job? Discuss the similarities and differences between Job's experience/story and what Sophocles and Aristotle thought a tragedy should consist of. Is Job a tragic hero? Why or why not?<br /><br />Answer the questions with full purpose and detail. Be honest here. Yes, others will see your posts and laugh hysterically, but who cares??? Be honest with yourself and be bold enough to include those thoughts here in the blogosphere. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Respond to the questions for yourself, and then discuss (here) what your differing opinions and insights are with each other. Use quotes and examples from the text, using chapter:verse citations.</span><br /><br />Remember to put your first name and last initial at the bottom of your post each time. No name or full name = NO CREDIT. Yes, that's ticky-tack. Yes, you're advanced students with advanced skills. First name, last initial.BBAXLHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00640259515065479200noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986450.post-1163653995851826922006-11-15T21:09:00.000-08:002006-11-15T22:06:22.430-08:00Blogging with Mr. B for 5th block Creative Writing<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/467/636/1600/the_denver_forum_denver.0.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/467/636/320/the_denver_forum_denver.0.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Okay, so here's the deal. Instead of being in Nashville, Tennessee, where I'm supposed to be right now getting ready for presentations at a conference, I'm stuck in Denver, Colorado. Anyone seen Planes, Trains, and Automobiles? I'm living it right now!<br /><br />So, as I wait for my pizza to be delivered to the hotel I have to stay in, I thought I'd get you started for tomorrow, since I might not be at a handy-dandy computer when your blogging session rolls around.<br /><br />Here's what I want to know from each of you...<br /><br />What is it about writing creatively, from the heart, that interests YOU? Not why others do it. What about your experiences with writing is interesting to you? What is your favorite genre to write? Poems? Short stories? Flash fiction? Non-fiction? What? What do you get out of writing from the truly creative inspiration you get?<br /><br />Answer that question with full purpose and detail. Be honest here. Yes, others will see your posts and laugh hysterically, but who cares??? Be honest with yourself for once and be bold enough to include those thoughts here in the blogosphere.<br /><br />Remember to put your first name and last initial at the bottom of your post each time. No name or full name = NO CREDIT. Yes, that's ticky-tack. Yes, you're big kids now with big kid skills. First name, last initial.BBAXLHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00640259515065479200noreply@blogger.com88tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986450.post-1163653739317763262006-11-15T21:00:00.000-08:002006-11-15T21:55:58.610-08:00Blogging with Mr. B for 1st block Creative Writing<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/467/636/1600/comm-nashville.1.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/467/636/320/comm-nashville.1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Okay, so here's the deal. Instead of being in Nashville, Tennessee, where I'm supposed to be right now getting ready for presentations at a conference, I'm stuck in Denver, Colorado. Anyone seen Planes, Trains, and Automobiles? I'm living it right now!<br /><br />So, as I wait for my pizza to be delivered to the hotel I have to stay in, I thought I'd get you started for tomorrow, since I might not be at a handy-dandy computer when your blogging session rolls around.<br /><br />Here's what I want to know from each of you...<br /><br />What is it about writing creatively, from the heart, that interests YOU? Not why others do it. What about your experiences with writing is interesting to you?<br /><br />Answer that question with full purpose and detail. Be honest here. Yes, others will see your posts and laugh hysterically, but who cares??? Be honest with yourself for once and be bold enough to include those thoughts here in the blogosphere.<br /><br />Remember to put your first name and last initial at the bottom of your post each time. No name or full name = NO CREDIT. Yes, that's ticky-tack. Yes, you're big kids now with big kid skills. First name, last initial.BBAXLHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00640259515065479200noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986450.post-1163531282256319492006-11-14T11:07:00.000-08:002006-11-14T11:08:02.376-08:00In your not-so-humble opinion, who is the best character in TKaM?Now that you've finished what librarians have voted the best book of the 20th century, I want you to tell me why it's such good literature.Specifically, address the following things:<br /><br />1. Who is the best character in TKaM? Why? Explain yourself.<br /><br />2. What makes TKaM such an incredible novel to read?<br /><br />3. What have you learned from reading it?<br /><br />When you've written your post, include your first name and last initial only at the bottom just like I do at the end of this.<br /><br />Mister B.BBAXLHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00640259515065479200noreply@blogger.com62tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986450.post-1163527152340100982006-11-14T09:49:00.000-08:002006-11-14T09:59:12.530-08:00Who is the best character in TKaM?Now that you've finished what librarians have voted the best book of the 20th century, I want you to tell me why it's such good literature.<br /><br />Specifically, address the following things:<br /><br />1. Who is the best character in TKaM? Why? Explain yourself.<br /><br />2. What makes TKaM such an incredible novel to read?<br /><br />3. What have you learned from reading it?<br /><br />When you've written your post, include your first name and last initial only at the bottom just like I do at the end of this.<br /><br />Mister B.BBAXLHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00640259515065479200noreply@blogger.com44tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986450.post-1160084209117711502006-10-05T14:34:00.000-07:002006-10-05T14:36:49.156-07:00Revision and Editing for CW 5thWhy are you asked to revise anything and everything you write?<br /><br />What do you get out of it?<br /><br />post in response to this and at least two other people's posts.<br /><br />First Name, Last Initial.BBAXLHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00640259515065479200noreply@blogger.com72tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986450.post-1158264329942380712006-09-14T12:56:00.000-07:002006-09-14T13:05:30.010-07:00Creative Writing 5th blockAh, the biography assignment. A chance to talk to zany relatives and hear the crazy stories of their youth. Yes it is that, but it's so much more. How many of you have ever actually sat down with a grandparent and asked specific questions about their growing up years? How about what they did for a living or why they chose that profession? What about other friends or loves that they may have had in their lives?<br /><br />Here's the chance (somewhat forced upon you) to do just that. Get to know your family a little better by talking to some of the oldest living members of that family. I know some of you don't look forward to it. I'm sorry. But not much. 99% of students recommend this assignment after they've done it. It can be very entertaining for you and your interviewee. It can be incredibly enlightening for you both. It can be a life-changing experience.<br /><br />Notice all those "<em>it <strong>can</strong> be</em>" phrases? You have to make it those things by actually being prepared to do a worthwhile interview and biography.<br /><br />Here's the question: What attitude are you taking with you into this assignment? How are you going to make it all those "can be's"? What questions do you have that will make this an interesting interview? Share with us some of the unique questions you have thought of so far.<br /><br />Respond to this post with your comments, then respond to someone else's comments too. Remember to include your first name and last initial at the bottom of your comment.<br /><br />Mr. B.BBAXLHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00640259515065479200noreply@blogger.com65tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986450.post-1158246975288044272006-09-14T08:03:00.000-07:002006-09-14T08:16:15.316-07:00A Preview of Technology to be UsedOkay, so here we are about to begin using technology that is unfamiliar to most of you -- Palm brand PDA's. I'm always interested to see how students approach unfamiliar technologies. Some grab it, run with it, and make the most of it. Others seem timid and scared that it will break in their hands, so they never really get much out of it. I reminds me of having my first child and the way I though he was so fragile that I'd break him if I held him wrong. With my latest twin sons being born though (almost 12 years later than the first son), they are lucky if they get any gentle handling from me. They're actually fairly indestructable (the babies, not the Palms), and they can be used and played with and wrestled with.<br /><br />My point is, if you are afraid of the actual technology, you will likely miss out on some very useful, fun, enjoyable programs and possibilities for your work. I hope you'll take the opportunity to make use of it. It will mean being uncomfortable sometimes, maybe not knowing quite what will work or what to do, <strong>BUT</strong> it has the potential to be a very powerful tool in your education.<br /><br />What attitude will you take? In a response to this post, write some of your thoughts about the Palm PDA's that you'll be using this term. Remember to use your first name and last initial only at the bottom of your post. You must make an original comment and then a second that responds to one of your classmates or the teacher's replies.<br /><br />Mr. BBBAXLHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00640259515065479200noreply@blogger.com56tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986450.post-1153678831494737662006-07-23T11:06:00.000-07:002006-07-26T16:12:14.783-07:00So it only gets more and more mediocre?Once again, almost live from Chico, California, we have a special podcast for Tyler and Cole. Listen up!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.archive.org/download/bbaxterpodcastfortylerandcole/podcastfortyler.mp3">Chipmunk Vader speaks</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">.</span>BBAXLHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00640259515065479200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986450.post-1153521129881221372006-07-21T15:25:00.000-07:002006-07-22T11:58:12.870-07:00From sunny Chico to the unilluminated<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/467/636/1600/4b0dd65f19.0.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/467/636/320/4b0dd65f19.0.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><br />Thanks to Tonya Witherspoon for the GREAT photo!<br /><br /><br /></span>So, here we are at Tech Matters 06, an institute for technology liaisons of the National Writing Project from across the nation who have converged on a very sunny <a href="http://www.turtletrack.org/Art/Maps/ChicoCA.jpg">Chico, California</a>. Technology showcases and playtime with new tech tools are the flavor of the 4-day institute. We have explored podcasting, collaborative online writing, social bookmarking, wiki's, blogging, aggregators, and much more.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/tm06/">Here</a> are a few photos from our week in Chico. It's been <span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51);">colorful</span>, friendly, and HOT!<br /><br />And for my first podcasting experiment, I've linked this <a href="http://www.archive.org/download/bbaxterfirstpodcastever/firstpodcast.mp3">meager clip</a> that gives you a snippet of what our time in the computer lab has done for me.<br /><br />Cross your fingers, and let's see what happens.<br /><br /><br />.BBAXLHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00640259515065479200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986450.post-1151346048809594502006-06-26T11:12:00.000-07:002006-06-26T11:24:01.500-07:00The OWP @ Eastern kicks off!To say that the summer institute of the Oregon Writing Project at Eastern has just begun is false. To say that it's just getting started, falser. Although maybe not yet in high gear, during a weeklong writing retreat the fellows of the 2006 summer institute have already produced oodles of prose, poetry, and stuff in between, and are posting their work online to the National Writing Project's E-Anthology. Here, writers from around the nation post their original work and respond to that of others in a project that helps teachers find ways and means to teach writing and literacy to the myriad students comprising our education system.<br /><br />What better way to "start" than by asking these teacher-consultants to actually go through the writing process and find their own voices?<br /><br />How has the summer institute already helped you in your quest to refresh your approach to teaching writing or encouraging literacy?BBAXLHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00640259515065479200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986450.post-1134510922783359282005-12-13T13:52:00.000-08:002005-12-13T13:55:22.783-08:005th Block English 9 - Are you the MySpace generation?Your generation has been called the MySpace generation. It is obvious that you spend much more time online than previous generations, mainly because you have more access, more technology, and maybe more desire to sit at a computer screen than most others. Is this true? Do you resent that label? For you personally, how do you see yourself as a writer in the online world?<br /><br />Specifically, respond by explaining how much and where you write online. Do you chat, IM, surf, what? Remember, no full names. First names only.<br /><br />Then, once you've posted your original piece, go back, read others' posts, and reply to at least one other student's writing.BBAXLHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00640259515065479200noreply@blogger.com48tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986450.post-1134507183952427562005-12-13T12:51:00.000-08:002005-12-13T12:53:03.976-08:004th Block CW - Are you really the online generation?Your generation has been called the MySpace generation. It is obvious that you spend much more time online than previous generations, mainly because you have more access, more technology, and maybe more desire to sit at a computer screen than most others. Is this true? Do you resent that label? For you personally, how do you see yourself as a writer in the online world?<br /><br />Specifically, respond by explaining how much and where you write online. Do you chat, IM, surf, what? Remember, no full names. First names only.<br /><br />Then, once you've posted your original piece, go back, read others' posts, and reply to at least one other student's writing.BBAXLHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00640259515065479200noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986450.post-1134498471171472012005-12-13T10:25:00.000-08:002005-12-13T10:39:47.383-08:003rd Block CW -- Is your online generation stuck on the web?Your generation has been called the MySpace generation. It is obvious that you spend much more time online than previous generations, mainly because you have more access, more technology, and maybe more desire to sit at a computer screen than most others. Is this true? Do you resent that label? For you personally, how do you see yourself as a writer in the online world?<br /><br />Specifically, respond by explaining how much and where you write online. Do you chat, IM, surf, what? Remember, no full names. First names only.<br /><br />Then, once you've posted your original piece, go back, read others' posts, and reply to at least one other student's writing.BBAXLHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00640259515065479200noreply@blogger.com48tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986450.post-1134491812170617362005-12-13T08:33:00.000-08:002005-12-13T08:36:52.183-08:00ONLINE generation sets new standards for writingYour generation has been called the MySpace generation. It is obvious that you spend much more time online than previous generations, mainly because you have more access, more technology, and maybe more desire to sit at a computer screen than most others. Is this true? For you personally, how do you see yourself as a writer in the online world?<br /><br />Specifically, respond by explaining how much and where you write online. Remember, no full names. First names only.BBAXLHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00640259515065479200noreply@blogger.com45tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986450.post-1108402014512581202005-02-14T09:21:00.000-08:002005-02-14T09:31:54.090-08:00Happy Valentines Day!Today is Valentines Day. You have looked at some very modern and not-so-modern poetry from American poets (and others) and perhaps have already tried your hand at writing L-O-V-E poems. Your assignment is to create an original Valentines-type poem and post it here before Friday, 2/18. Some rules:<br /><br />Don't do anything that isn't school appropriate.<br />Don't post your full name -- just your first name and last initial.<br />Be thoughtful -- no fat cat sat on the mat rhymes.<br />Have fun!BBAXLHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00640259515065479200noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986450.post-1108058279128789512005-02-10T09:54:00.000-08:002005-02-10T09:57:59.130-08:00Writing Workshop - 2/10/05You have a few things that you can be working on for your final portfolio. I expect that before you leave today you will have helped edit at least one other student's work. Remember that I promised you time each week to write, revise, edit, and do it all on computers. Take this time and use it wisely.
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<br />If you feel you are done with everything else and are ready with your final portfolio and reading journal to date, then you may read or do other homework. No Internet, email, games, or the other usuals.
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<br />I will conference with you one by one as we have time.
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<br />BBAXLHShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00640259515065479200noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986450.post-1107276234364948202005-02-01T08:24:00.000-08:002005-02-01T08:43:54.363-08:00"American" Historical LiteratureHave you noticed that in recent years, we seem to be slinging a lot of mud at prominent historical figures? For example, it seems to me that we are trying very hard to find things wrong with the founding fathers of the U.S., important explorers across the world, and even (or maybe especially) religious figures throughout history. What makes us think that we can go back and rewrite history? How are we more qualified or knowledgeable now than those who originally recorded historical events? Are we smarter than them?
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<br />You need to do two things today.
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<br />First of all, you have a conference with me and revision (for the final portfolio) to do on your letter to sibling. Remember, the key with the letter is to use vivid imagery to convince your reader, not lots of convincing words and arguments. Paint a picture of the consequences of the readers action. Even if you concocted your sibling's "problem," you need to do a great job of illustrating the consequences.
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<br />Second, I want you to find out as much as you can today about Christopher Columbus by researching on the Internet. Was he the explorer we have always heard about? Was he nice to the native cultures/societies he discovered? Write a summary of today's research, including your opinions of the sources you got your information from. That is, are they reputable sources? Are they just slinging mud? Do they portray Columbus as a figure to look up to, admire, and learn from, or is he not worth our time? Explain yourself. You will eventually share at least a portion of what you've written aloud with the class, so be articulate.
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<br />Mr. Baxter
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