Learning Outside the Lines 106-113

Learning Outside the Lines 100-105

Learning Outside the Lines 87-99

Learning Outside the Lines 72-84

Learning Outside the Lines 61-71

Learning Outside the Lines 41-50

Learning Outside the Lines 29-40

Learning Outside the Lines 15-28

Night 104-112

Night 98-103

Night 85-97

Night 57-63

Have an excellent weekend! Hard work pays off!

Night 48-56

Sorry about the late posting!

Night 29-36

Please remember to follow the updated TEXTY format, including a quote and citation.

T- Tell me something about what you read
EX- Write out an EXcerpt from the book (with citation) related to the most significant or pivotal point in the reading
Example: "My father was crying. It was the first time I saw him cry. I had never thought it possible" (Wiesel 19).
T- Try to understand better by asking a question
Y- How does it relate to you? OR, if it does not relate to you; How did reading this make you FEEL?

Night 23-28

Remember, please follow the updated TEXTY format (see yesterday's posting for guidelines).

Night 13-22

Thanks for the thoughtful discussion about the TEXTY format for this novel. You are an intelligent, caring, and articulate bunch.

T- Tell me something about what you read
EX- Write out an EXcerpt from the book (with citation) related to the most significant or pivotal point in the reading
Example: "My father was crying. It was the first time I saw him cry. I had never thought it possible" (Wiesel 19).

T- Try to understand better by asking a question
Y- How does it relate to you? OR, if it does not relate to you; How did reading this make you FEEL?

Night 3-12

LOTF 224-FINISH

WOW, what an ending!

LOTF 195-202

LOTF 151-165

Holy smokes...it's getting exciting!

LOTF 133-140

LOTF 113-122

LOTF 95-105

LOTF p. 83-94

LOTF p. 73-82

Sorry for the delay in posting this, gentlemen. The Blogger system was not working this afternoon. It's OK if you have already emailed me your posting.

LOTF 50-61

Please remember to complete your EMO METER as well!

LOTF 31-40

LOTF p. 17-30

LOTF p. 9-16

Twice Told: p.73-82

Remember, no repeat postings of what other people have written.

Twice Told: "Saying No to Nick"

Riley
T the main character is dead which is a suprise to me

EX i thought it was exciting when nick yelled tattlepot

T i dont have a questions

Y i think i know how it feels to not be able to help someone

Josh
(T)- the story last night was about nick and jeramy and they wanted to baptise them-selfs

(EX)- that nick killed jeramy when he was holding him under the water.

(T)- why would anyone want to baptise them-self.

(Y)- I have a friend named nick.

Elliot
T = A boy dies and tells a story about the relationship with his best friend.

EX = It was most exciting when he died and when Nick was going to kill himself.

T = Is that where we all go when we die?

Y = I have a few best friends.

Micah
t some kid does a baptisim
ex jeremy died
t is he in heaven
y i have a house with a garage

Nick
T two Friends baptise one other and one of them dies as a result

EX Jeremy died

T isn't it sacrilegious to do a baptism if you are not a priest

Y my name is nick

Jake
T: The main character Jeremy died.

EX: The most exciting part was when Nick was about to kill himself and Jeremy went inside Nick's body.

T: So was Nick gay?

Y: This connects to me because I have almost "drowned" before

Dave
(T) this is about a kid who dies while his friend performs a baptisim.

(EX) the kid dies and goes to purgatory

(T) When was this

(Y) This related to me because I had a baptisim before

Twice Told: "Alejandro"

Micah
t he was kinda spaced out
ex he is a swimmer
t is he in an asylum?
y i cant relate this to myself

Jake
T: I did not get that story at all it was so sonfusing.

EX: The exciting part was when he screamed at the coach "F**k you!"

T: What in the world was that story about?

Y: This doesn't connect to me really

David
(T) Alejandro is a story about a kid whos life is all about swimming. (EX) I love the backstroke too. (T) Why is his coach the way he is. (Y) I am a big swimmer


Nick
T a kid named alo was trapped in some weird place
EX his coach offered him stroids
T where was he?
Y i was one a swim team when i was 5 to 10

Twice Told: Finishing "Floater"

Riley

T the main character is sad because ingrid the girl he was really starting to like left town with Marty

EX i think that it is exciting that he learded to flote.

T Did marty and Ingred realy have something thing going on between them

Y this comects to me because i know how it feels when the girl you like is suddenly gone.

David A
(T) Ingrid and Jay are now on the same shift. Ingrid offers to teach Jay how to swim. (EX) I love swimming. (T) Why did Ingrid go with Marty? (Y) I have had this happen to me.

Nick
TJay got a shift with ingrid ex jay got offerd swimming lessons by ingrid T what happed to marty ? Y i have no idea how this rellats to me at all

Jake
T: Jay talked about ridiculous things with ingrid
EX: The most exciting part was when ingrid disappeared with marty
T: Why did Ingrid go with Marty
Y: This does not connect to me in anyway


Josh
(T)- when she whent up to the window she was smuthered by guys with chains around there neck and six-pack abs.

(EX)- That the narrator whent to the lake at night when everone was gone.

(T)- Will the narator ever go into the lake in the day time with everone else.

(Y)- When the people go swimming in the lake I also like to swim in lakes and rivers.

Twice Told p. 17-25: Same Picture with a New Story!

This is Riley

T the narator just got his wish because he gets to work the late shift with the girl of his dreams.
EX i think it is exciting that he gets to work with the girl of his dreams
T i dont have a question
Y i can relate because i would like to work the late shift with the girl of my dreams

David G.
(T) Jay is working at Marty's Doughnuts and finds a girl ther named ingris.

(EX) When Jay gets to go float in the lake with Ingris.

(T) Why did Ingris run off with Marty.

(Y) It relates to me because I had a crush on a girl and when i found out that she was datin another guy i was crushed.




Jake

T: Jay is working at marty's donuts.

EX: The exciting part is when he finally tries to talk to ingrid.

T: Why didn't he talk to her before.

Y: This connects to me because as i said before i love donuts.

Twice Told p. 9-15 TEXTY Response

Time to finish the story; same response format as usual:
T = Tell me something about what you just read
EX = What was most exciting?
T = Try to understand better by asking a question about what you read
Y = How does this connect to you?

Twice Told p. 3-8 TEXTY Response

This is one of my favorite books of short stories...let's get started! Please read pages 3-8 and post a response below using the TEXTY format:
T = Tell me something about what you just read
EX = What was most exciting?
T = Try to understand better by asking a question about what you read
Y = How does this connect to you?

The Homeroom Blog 2009-2010: Let's Get Rolling!

After you've become a follower of the blog, please answer these questions by responding with a comment:

*Write a PMI (Plus, Minus, Interesting) about the Homeroom Website at http://www.myteacherpages.com/webpages/TMacy/.

*Look at that same website, and tell me what your assignment is for tonight.

*How should we use this blog this year?

*What does it mean to be part of the Millennial Generation? If you need some help, try using Google.

Dear Mrs. Wood...

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Wood,
We're writing to let you know that you are in our thoughts as you take on some tough challenges. Read on for a few words of encouragement and positive energy!
Sincerely,
The Macy Homeroom

Three Cups of Tea Ch. 20 TEXTY

Three Cups of Tea Ch. 19 TEXTY

Three Cups of Tea Ch. 18 TEXTY

Three Cups of Tea Ch. 17 TEXTY

Three Cups of Tea Ch. 16 TEXTY +

Remember, complete your Prediction Tree in addition to posting here.

In-Class Responses

1. Propose three new uses for the blog.

2. Check out these websites. List three interesting/useful aspects of each.

http://www.threecupsoftea.com/

http://www.penniesforpeace.org/home.html


3. Pose/answer three questions about Three Cups of Tea with your group.

Three Cups of Tea Ch. 14 TEXTY PLUS

Three Cups of Tea Ch. 13 TEXTY

Book Choices

Please research each of these titles through a PMI format. Rank them 1-3 based on your personal preference.

The Shadow Catcher by Marianne Wiggins
Flags of Our Fathers by James Bradley
The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd

Three Cups of Tea p. 136-143 TEXTY

Greg finally has some good things going on his life...let's see what comes next!

Three Cups of Tea Ch. 11 TEXTY+

Greg finally runs into some luck--in some big ways! Read on...

Three Cups of Tea Ch. 9/10 Quiz Preview

1. Who is Changazi? How did Greg know that Changazi could help him bring the school to Korphe?








3. Describe the people who mug Greg when he’s back in the US.












5. Who does Greg call at the end of Chapter 9 to ask for more money?








6. Does this person (from #5) give Greg more money? How much?







9. Greg worries about the cultural impact of building a ________________ to Korphe.

Three Cups of Tea Ch. 9 TEXTY+

It's bridge-building time! Details, details, details...

Three Cups of Tea Ch. 8 TEXTY+

Greg Mortenson has finally made it to the mountain country in Pakistan to build his bridge. He's got all of his materials and is ready to go! What other obstacles will he face in this journey?

Post your TEXTY message here and create your "plus" response from the options on the class website.

TEXY + Chapter 7

Greg thinks he's won the game when he heads out of 'Pindi with a loaded truck...we'll see!

Due Friday 3/13

Due Friday 3/13:
3C: Ch7, TEXTY +
Be ready for quiz over Ch. 7
AOD: LS

Due Thursday 3/12/09

FINAL RESEARCH PAPER!
Dress Down Day
Class Pictures: Dress in Theme; bright colors and/or sunglasses
AOD: CS

Mr. E has Posed a Good Question (please answer)

As a trainer of teachers, I am interested in what advice students (members of the Millennial generation) have for teachers of the older generations; what do you think teachers of the other generations should keep doing and what should they stop doing?

TEXTY Ch. 6 (Due 3/11/09)

Greg is finally back in Pakistan...let the adventures begin!

Due Wednesday:
RP: Abstract or Works Cited. Final research paper due Thursday.
3C: Ch. 6 TEXTY (no plus), post on Blog
AOD: CS

Chapter 5 Abstract

In your comment, create an abstract for Chapter 5 of Three Cups of Tea. Remember the abstract format:
Should pinpoint the paper’s main points.
Abstract follows the same order of the original text.
Length: At least three paragraphs.

TEXTY+ Ch. 5 (Due 3/10/09)

Ever tried to raise $12,000 to build a school in Pakistan? That's what Greg Mortenson tries to do in Chapter 5. Just wait until you see how he goes about doing this...

Also due Tuesday:
RP: Abstract or Works Cited. Final research paper due Thursday.
3C: Ch. 5 TEXTY+, post on Blog
AOD: SS

The Blog: Thinking Outside the Box

Please respond to this post with two potential uses for the Millennial Touchpoint Blog.

TEXTY+

Millennial Touchpoint is the new home of TEXTY postings!

A reminder on format:

T Tell me one thing about what you just read.
E What was the most exciting part?
X
T Try to understand better by asking a question about what you read.
Y How does what you read relate to you?
*Please include your name and the reading assignment.

Howdy and Welcome!

Hey Crew,

The year is going great, and we've just about made it to the Fourth Quarter--way to go! Well, Brandon and Sam have provided some powerful inspiration and we now have a class blog. Here it is.

Our community uses this page (and our website, http://www.myteacherpages.com/webpages/TMacy/) as a Millennial Touchpoint for exchange of information and ideas. Daily postings include TEXTY+ responses to reading assignments and student-generated links to Article of the Day.

Happy Blogging,

Mr. Macy