WELCOME STUDENTS
Welcome to the first step to a brighter future...
Since I am indeed a movie buff there is one movie quote that I believe summarizes my goal for this class..."We don't read and write poetry because it's cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. And medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for. To quote from Whitman, "O me! O life!... of the questions of these recurring; of the endless trains of the faithless... of cities filled with the foolish; what good amid these, O me, O life?" Answer. That you are here - that life exists, and identity; that the powerful play goes on and you may contribute a verse. That the powerful play *goes on* and you may contribute a verse. What will your verse be?"--Dead Poets Society
Since I am indeed a movie buff there is one movie quote that I believe summarizes my goal for this class..."We don't read and write poetry because it's cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. And medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for. To quote from Whitman, "O me! O life!... of the questions of these recurring; of the endless trains of the faithless... of cities filled with the foolish; what good amid these, O me, O life?" Answer. That you are here - that life exists, and identity; that the powerful play goes on and you may contribute a verse. That the powerful play *goes on* and you may contribute a verse. What will your verse be?"--Dead Poets Society
You will learn to think for yourselves!!
Writing is important and essential to our everyday lives. I want you to expel any thoughts that words and ideas can't change the world. If you look back in history there are moments where words enabled people to gain power, lose status...be remembered for hundreds of years. No matter what anyone tells you "words and ideas can change the world..."--DPS
I understand that not all of you aspire to be the next
Shakespeare, Rembrandt, Chaucer or da Vinci and that’s okay. However in this
class I will push you to think like them. One of my goals is for my students to
grasp the concept that what you write, think, feel or express can have power and
meaning to those around you. When, in this class, I ask you to write something,
anything I am encouraging you to free your mind and take a step to do something
great with the talents that were given to you.
I understand that not all of you aspire to be the next
Shakespeare, Rembrandt, Chaucer or da Vinci and that’s okay. However in this
class I will push you to think like them. One of my goals is for my students to
grasp the concept that what you write, think, feel or express can have power and
meaning to those around you. When, in this class, I ask you to write something,
anything I am encouraging you to free your mind and take a step to do something
great with the talents that were given to you.
You would be shocked at how true the video about is...
USEFUL LINKS
Purdue OWL - This site is one of the best sites that deals with citations, editing and just general information regarding writing papers.
College Board - All the tools that you need to learn more about college. By going to this site you are taking the first step to a brighter more powerful future than you have ever dreamed of. Visit the site look at colleges, learn how to prepare for test and what to do about financial aid.
RefDesk - Almost everything you might want to reference or fact you want to check can be done on this site. Use it as a reference and potential starting point for papers or projects.
FACEBOOK - Yes it may seem weird that as an English teacher I am putting a social networking site under "Useful Links." I am not doing this to urge you to create a profile and add me as a friend, no. Facebook is a great way for group projects to keep in touch. By creating a group on here you can keep in contact, set meetings, share links etc.
Mad Glibs - A great way to play around with words in your spare time. When someone tells you that words are not fun take them to this site and then ask again.
Pezi- Prezi is a great way to be creative with your presentations. Instead of slides of your topic, Prezi lets you use a whole white board to present your ideas.
Literary Worlds -Ever what to be in a virtual world? Or do you like online role playing games? Put the same mindset to use in Literary Worlds, choose the story and become your favorite character.
...There are many more links that will be of great resource to you. If you need more link never hesitate to ask me.
College Board - All the tools that you need to learn more about college. By going to this site you are taking the first step to a brighter more powerful future than you have ever dreamed of. Visit the site look at colleges, learn how to prepare for test and what to do about financial aid.
RefDesk - Almost everything you might want to reference or fact you want to check can be done on this site. Use it as a reference and potential starting point for papers or projects.
FACEBOOK - Yes it may seem weird that as an English teacher I am putting a social networking site under "Useful Links." I am not doing this to urge you to create a profile and add me as a friend, no. Facebook is a great way for group projects to keep in touch. By creating a group on here you can keep in contact, set meetings, share links etc.
Mad Glibs - A great way to play around with words in your spare time. When someone tells you that words are not fun take them to this site and then ask again.
Pezi- Prezi is a great way to be creative with your presentations. Instead of slides of your topic, Prezi lets you use a whole white board to present your ideas.
Literary Worlds -Ever what to be in a virtual world? Or do you like online role playing games? Put the same mindset to use in Literary Worlds, choose the story and become your favorite character.
...There are many more links that will be of great resource to you. If you need more link never hesitate to ask me.