WATCH THIS VIDEO: http://www.ted.com/talks/michael_sandel_what_s_the_right_thing_to_do.html Hello, seniors. You are assigned to watch this 55-minute video before class on Friday, April 26. It is a lecture by Michael Sandel, popular Harvard professor of political philosophy. As you watch, you’ll find a number of good places where you can pause as necessary. I suggest keeping your notebook handy… Continue reading →
Each sophomore who was in class on Friday now has a chapter for which he/she is responsible. For your chapter: 1) Select an especially important paragraph. Write at least one page explaining why this chapter is important. Cite the specific page number. 2) Identify a prominent motif in the chapter. Write at least one page… Continue reading →
SENIORS, below are four paragraphs for your review. (Sophomores, your blog post is below this one.) Two of these paragraphs are unsuitable introductions, and two are worthy models. Consider the features of each one and be prepared to discuss these in class on Monday. Please be sure your friends and classmates see this post. Thank… Continue reading →
We have begun studying To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. This blog assignment is due by Wednesday, March 20, at 10 PM. As always, please be in touch with Ms. A if you have any questions. Your work is due here by 10 PM on Wednesday, March 20. Please take time to share your best work. Proofread… Continue reading →
Hello, Sophomores. The CAPT Reading test is on Wednesday, and each of you is prepared to do well. WRITE UNTIL THE VERY LAST SECOND! Here are some last-minute tips: Response to Literature FOR EXAMPLE … FOR EXAMPLE … FOR EXAMPLE *Read the story carefully and quickly. Make some smart annotations. *Do your best to write… Continue reading →
Hello. Here’s how this works: Ms. A begins a story with six words (see below). Then you add six words, then the next person adds six more, and so on. Include necessary punctuation and capital letters, please. One of the fun parts of this is that you won’t always know if someone has already added six words… Continue reading →
Hello, Seniors. Please indicate here TODAY that you are able to use Cupcake English Blog. Perhaps you’ll just say “hello.” Perhaps you’ll tell us a (clean) joke. Perhaps you’ll share an idea to promote harmony and understanding in the world. Perhaps you’ll pose a question. Perhaps you’ll share something that’s on your mind. Perhaps you’ll… Continue reading →
Hello! Below are links to six articles. Take a good look at each one, and then select the one you find most interesting. DUE: Thursday, 2/28, by 9:30 PM LENGTH: 250 words—minimum Assignment: READ your ENTIRE article thoroughly. Perhaps read it aloud and at least twice. SELECT the TWO most IMPORTANT WORDS in the article. The words… Continue reading →
Hello! I hope everyone is doing well. Here is our newest assignment, and this time you have SIX options from which to select. Your writing is due by 9:30 PM on Thursday, February 14, and must be a minimum of 275 words. Proofreading each word & each sentence is essential. Compose your writing on a Word… Continue reading →
Hello! This one post is for ALL sophomores (B, D, & G periods). Your response to ONE of these stories is due by NOON on Sunday, February 3. Length = 150 words minimum. PROOFREADING is essential; share your best work. This requires attention to EACH WORD and EACH SENTENCE. Your writing will be assessed on how well you… Continue reading →
