Introduction to Multimedia Exam

Period 2 Day 1!

Period 2 Day 2!

Period 8!

Just a little encouragement

Click here for the: American Lit Study Guide!

Click here for the: Lit and Comp 2 Study Guide!

Bring any questions to class on Wednesday and Thursday!

REMINDERS!

1. DON'T FORGET YOUR VOCAB THIS WEEK! I know it's been a couple weeks so some of you are out of the habit but you need to make sure you post TWO entries by this Sunday to get your credit for this week. Also remember that there is a NEW system! Log in to your google apps account and click on the new document that I shared with you entitled Vocab 3. Make sure to put your name in the box with your post!

2. You will have the 1st ten minutes or so of next class to work on your vocab presentations but that probably will not be enough for some of you. Make sure you get a head start if you need it!

3. There is a new extra credit question up! Check your google apps for that too!

4. We're already starting to close in on the end of the semester. Remember that I give big points for Extra Credit Reading...

5. Above is a little teaser trailer for The Crucible that really captures the intensity of the fact that this is based on a TRUE story. If you get a minute, you should watch it!

Lit & Comp 2 Students

After taking your quiz please click here to get started on our next activity!

Lit & Comp 2 Bonus!

There is a bonus opportunity available! Click HERE or go under important links (under the calendar) and choose Lit & Comp 2 Q2 Bonus (under the vocabulary postings link). Read the directions carefully and please post a DIFFERENT question or answer than has been given already! The more thoughtful your question or answer is the more points you can receive!

New Extra Credit Question!

There's a new question up on the "Extra Credit Opportunity" page! Take a second to get a little boost for the next unit!

Thinking OUTSIDE the Powerpoint Box.

I came across this awesome Comic Strip Generator that's CRAZY EASY to use. I created the one above to illustrate some of the functions. This could be a really fun way to make your project more interesting and it takes NO artistic ability! If you're interested, I added the link in TheCrucible site on the Task page. Take a look!

Quiz grades are up!

Check your Google Apps account to see the grade you earned on your American Literature (1) Quiz. You're grade is right in the title (___/40)! If you open the document, you'll be able to see the individual grades and some comments. Overall, I was very pleased! You guys are SO smart!

Next class we'll be starting a project that I'm really excited about! I can't wait to see what you'll do with it!

History of Virginia/Of Plymouth Plantation

CLICK HERE to view your brainstorming sessions comparing and contrasting John Smith's account of settling an American colony in History of Virginia versus William Bradford's account in Of Plymouth Plantation.

We come to a palace fit for Princesses and Warriors.

Lit & Comp 2 Extra Credit 2

This is a smaller extra credit opportunity! You can earn up to three points in this activity! Remember every point counts! This activity is also due on Thursday, October 14, 2010!!!

-Go to this site: Bonus Q & A

-Type your name

-Ask one question OR answer one question

-If you answer a question please type @question asker's name so I know what question you replied to (example: @Ms. Koester)

2 Chances for Extra Credit!

1. We're in the homestretch on the 1st quarter already. Just thought I'd remind you all that the EXTRA CREDIT READING Program is a GREAT way to get a little boost at the end to make sure you get the grade! Extra Credit Reading Reports are due Monday, October 11th. Click the link below to go to Mrs. Hoffman's Extra Credit Reading site! Make sure you look over the guideline as some things have changed!!

EXTRA CREDIT READING!

2. I have also added a new document to your google docs accounts. It's similar to what we did with our Antigone discussion last year but this is starting with what you know about Puritanism. Go there. Think and respond. Get points. It's that easy!

Lit & Comp 2 Bonus Opportunity

Quarter 1 is quickly coming to an end! Some of you may want to take this opportunity to raise your grade a bit before report card time.

-You can earn up to five bonus points with this activity
-You must complete your post by Thursday, October 14 at 9PM. No exceptions!
-Use this site: Bonus Wallwisher
-Directions: Choose THREE of the characters listed on the site. Under their name create a post that includes: your name, the character's name, whether you think they are a hero or a villain, and an explanation of WHY you think they are a hero or villain.

If you have any questions please see me.

Lit & Comp 2 Hero Brainstorming AND Bonus Opportunity

Click here to see your brainstorms from class this week!

Last week I posted a bonus point opportunity and no one took it! So I am extending the due date to Sunday. Instructions are listed on the green posting below.

American Lit Mini-Research Refresher!

Here are your Mini-Research Refresher instructions if you need a copy...

Don't forget you've got several things due WHEN YOU WALK IN THE DOOR on Friday! You need (1) BOTH articles, (2) your citations, (3) notes IN YOUR OWN WORDS and (4) your IDEAS ORGANIZATION WORKSHEET all completed. This will be for a grade! You're rough drafts will be due HALF WAY through class. So if you'll need more time to work on your draft, that would also be for homework.

Make sure that you're keeping up with your vocabulary journal. I will be collecting those before the quiz - also for a grade!

Lit and Comp 2 Reminders

Don't forget to create one wallwisher post by Sunday night! Please include: your name, vocabulary word, definition in your words, a sentence, and an image or video that corresponds with your word.

If any Of Mice and Men books have not been submitted please turn them in as soon as possible!

All 1930's front pages should have been submitted by now! Please turn in your drafts. Include: 15 facts, each group member's solo draft, and the combined group draft with proofreading marks!

Bonus Point Opportunity: On www.wallwisher.com/wall/koester-bonus post an example of each kind of conflict. Place your post under each heading (that means you will make FOUR separate stickys!) Don't forget to be specific and give a brief explanation of each example! Stickys will be accepted until classes begin on Tuesday!

1930s Front Page

Your TYPED, COMBINED DRAFT is due when you walk through the door for class Monday for Period 4/Tuesday for Periods 6 and 7). If you have already gotten your typed, combined draft proofread, just bring that copy back. We will learn how to submit electronically in class.

Don't forget, you will also be turning in all the parts of your writing process (15 facts, individual 1st draft - with underlined strengths, 1st combined draft)

You're Of Mice and Men books will also be collected Monday/Tuesday.

American Lit Leadership Brainstorms!

Click here to see your mind maps!

Introduction to Multimedia Exam

Click here to go to the form. You have 20 million in your budget to support new summer projects. We will be splitting the projects over two class periods so that means you can spend 10 million each day. Choose where to spend your money wisely. PLEASE REMEMBER TO ANSWER IN ACTUAL NUMBERS (ie 1,000,000 not 1 million). Watch your zeros carefully! Do not submit until all the projects have been completed for the day or your form will be VOID.

YOUR LIFELINE!

I will be working with A day classes in class on Wednesday and B day classes on Thursday, but for those of you that would like to begin your studies early, here is the study guide for your final!

Introduction to Multimedia: Senior Exam Edition

Click here to go to the form for submitting your funding for summer projects. Remember you only have 4 million to spend so spend it wisely!

MAKE SURE TO PRINT ALL OF YOUR SOURCES!

Your final project must be submitted with all of your sources so make sure to PRINT! If you are printing from the web you can copy and paste into word or if they have a print preview that also works. For book/magazines/etc. just make a copy and submit it. If you have any questions let me know!

Your 5th and FINAL Mini-Research!

Here are the instructions for the FINAL mini-research. Feel free to view them online anytime or print out a copy for yourself if you would like. I have also uploaded a citation page template to the Document Download Center if you would like to see it/use it.

NEW and IMPROVED Question/Answer Forum!

Click Questions??? under Pages (by the Document Download Center and Electronic Submissions). There you will find a forum to ask and answer questions! I started the forum but feel free to add new topics to fit your needs!

Still Missing Quiz Questions!

I am still missing TWENTY-ONE people's quiz questions! Thursday is the ABSOLUTE LAST day I will be accepting them! Come on people! This is EASY points. I am done capitalizing things now. I believe I have made my point. :)

When Ms. Weldele tells you to click here, CLICK HERE!

Or here. After you have walked through this with Ms. Weldele in class, feel free at any time to come back and click this link to get a refresher!

WALL WISHER!

YES! You need to do Wall Wisher this week. YES! You need to post TWO things. YES! This will be for a grade. For some of you it can start offsetting the ZERO that you got for Wall Wisher last week.

Just to see who's paying attention...

This opportunity will be available until April 7th (when we get back from break)! Click this link.

This Week!

It's a VERY short week but we've still got a lot going on! Make sure to post 2 stickies on WALLWISHER this week! And a bunch of you have VOCABULARY PROJECTS due this week as well.

Don't let a short week bring down your 4th quarter grades! If you know (or think) that you won't have internet over break make sure to get your stuff done at school before you leave on Wednesday! Remember, my little computer lab is open from 7:30 to 8:00 and from 2:30 until 3:00 everyday!

Come get your work done so it doesn't hang over your head during break!

Document Download Center!

I've finally figured out a way to add all your important documents to the blog so you can download your assignments anytime, anywhere! Simply click on the Documents Download Center! and then scroll down to find the assignment you need!

I'll be putting up the newest Vocabulary Project Due Dates as soon as everyone has picked their words but all of the Antigone study guides are already up and ready to be downloaded/printed/viewed/whatever!

New Addition to Vocab Project!

One option for the Vocab project is to teach the class your word in Sign Language! ASL (American Sign Language) is an important language and can be a great tool for learning vocab! Some words are just spelled out, some have specific signs, you'll need to do some quick research to figure it out!

note: I don't mean you have to do your entire presentation in sign language! I mean you just teach us YOUR WORD in sign language.

All Grades Posted!

So, I've finished adding all the major grades. There are a few of you who took quizzes late, or turned in papers late that I still need to post. And of course, I'll be posting the extra credit from the awesome discussions you're having and any extra credit reading but other than that, I think I'm done! Check out your grades and let me know ASAP if anything doesn't look right. Email, stop by, whatever you need to do, but grades are FINAL on the 22nd!

Congrats to Greg Rodgers!

Greg is the first person to reach 10 extra credit points in the Questions/Answers Forum! Congrats Greg! Quite a few of you are close to the 10 point mark as well! Keep posting! I'll be taking extra credit for this quarter until tomorrow night at midnight!

3rd Quarter Ends Friday!

The 3rd quarter ends this week! Make sure you check your online grades this week to ensure that everything is in order. (click here to go to family access). Let me know if you have any questions or would like clarification on anything PRIOR to the end of the day Friday. Grades are final as of Tuesday and you are off on Monday.

Congrats!

Some of you have caught on to the Extra Credit Opportunity going on over on the Questions/Answers Forum! and congrats for earning some extra points! You earn points for every time you post (up to 10 points total) so feel free to check back in anytime between now and next Friday (March 19th) to rack up some more end of quarter points!

Tomorrow is also the due date for Extra Credit Reading so if you read a book, submit the worksheet! Get credit for what you've done!

Extra Credit Opportunity!

Post an ORIGINAL, THOUGHTFUL, question about Antigone on the Questions/Answers Forum! or provide and ORIGINAL, THOUGHTFUL answer to one of the questions posed and receive extra credit!

It's getting close to the end of the quarter and every point counts! I'm looking for some good discussion here, so even if someone has answered a question, that doesn't mean you can't add something or give an alternate answer. I will be on fairly often too, but I won't post any comments until SOMEONE has tried to answer a question. I'm just here to make sure things stay on track.

I'll only be awarding up to 10 points per person but even a point or two for some of you could make a difference. MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR NAME so I can give you credit!

Happy posting!

Ms. Weldele's Out On Monday

Remember, I won't be at school on Monday. If you have any questions, head on over to the Questions/Answers Forum! and leave a question. I'll try and check it a couple times this weekend or someone else from one of the classes may be able to help!

I know you will all be on your best behavior for the subs and remember - if you get everything else done GET OUT YOUR FREE CHOICE BOOK AND READ!

See you Tuesday!

EXTRA CREDIT READING!

We're in the homestretch on the 3rd quarter already. Just thought I'd remind you all that the EXTRA CREDIT READING Program is a GREAT way to get a little boost at the end to make sure you get the grade! Extra Credit Reading Reports are due March 12th. Click the link below to go to Mrs. Hoffman's Extra Credit Reading site!

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Questions??

NEW! To to right you will find a link labelled "Questions/Answers Forum!" By clicking this link, you will be taken to a page where you can post questions or help classmates by answering questions. Questions can be about class, quizzes, directions, WHATEVER!

Vocabulary Due Dates!

It's that time again! You've all got your new vocabulary words and your new due dates. A list of words and due dates as well as the updated instructions sheet for the vocabulary projects are up on Family Access. Use the link to the right to go there and download them!

Welcome to Ms. Weldele's Blog

I'm starting small but have big plans. First things first, I'm setting up all of the links you need for class (wallwisher, quizstar, onelook, etc.). I have also added a dropbox for you to submit your papers online instead of all those pesky emails. All of these links can be found along the right side of this page.

As functions are added, I will let you know in class or you can check back here whenever you want to see what's new!

I hope you learn to visit this site regularly to keep up to date. There may even be extra credit opportunities that you will only hear about here...