English
Chapter 1-3 + questions for 1984- part 2.
p.s. having discussed and written on political correctness and offending others (or not), what do you make of this video and the corresponding comments? microaggressive?
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Portfolio (core choices except Spiritual portion) due Tuesday
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Technically Hump Day
English
Read Just Lather That's All ( PDF version) in your handout package.
Answer the question here. A paragraph will do.
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In class essay tomorrow. Prepare.
In case you missed it: thanks,technology!
Read Just Lather That's All ( PDF version) in your handout package.
Answer the question here. A paragraph will do.
Grad Trans
In class essay tomorrow. Prepare.
In case you missed it: thanks,technology!
Monday, October 3, 2016
Friday, September 30, 2016
TEE GEE EYE EFF!
English
Quiz on Pt 1 of 1984 on Monday.
Please read the section on Theme in the Perrine's Literature textbook (chapter 4).
Answer the questions that follow.
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We work on our portfolio next week, come prepared to do so.
P.S. Please note Artona has opened up an additional 40 slots for booking your photos.
P.S. Please note Artona has opened up an additional 40 slots for booking your photos.
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Say Cheese!
English
Take home assignment
In chapter 5, Syme explains how eliminating language narrows the range of thought. Although we do not live in a totalitarian state, political correctness aims to eliminate language to narrow the possibility of offence.
I want you to explore that topic tonight in a 350-500 response. Here's what you will need: the hand out I gave you called Better Watch What You Say, This Video by John Cleese , This second video by Vox and a Bible (Romans 12:8 & 14:13-21; 1 Corinthians 8:9, 13; James 3: 9-10) After you have been primed [To make ready; prepare] answer this question:
How do we, as Christians, remain sensitive to others while at the same time resisting the political correctness culture aka modern day thought police? Should we never offend (think Jesus v Pharisees)?
Take home assignment
In chapter 5, Syme explains how eliminating language narrows the range of thought. Although we do not live in a totalitarian state, political correctness aims to eliminate language to narrow the possibility of offence.
I want you to explore that topic tonight in a 350-500 response. Here's what you will need: the hand out I gave you called Better Watch What You Say, This Video by John Cleese , This second video by Vox and a Bible (Romans 12:8 & 14:13-21; 1 Corinthians 8:9, 13; James 3: 9-10) After you have been primed [To make ready; prepare] answer this question:
How do we, as Christians, remain sensitive to others while at the same time resisting the political correctness culture aka modern day thought police? Should we never offend (think Jesus v Pharisees)?
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
The Fantastic Mr. Fox
English
Finish reading chapter 8 (and questions)
Grad Transitions
We are working on resumes and cover letters for tomorrow. Make sure you have them. We will be in the lab.
Finish reading chapter 8 (and questions)
Grad Transitions
We are working on resumes and cover letters for tomorrow. Make sure you have them. We will be in the lab.
Monday, September 26, 2016
Salt of the earth/Earth?
English
We had a little debate about when to capitalize the planet we live on. I was on firm ground when I said we capitalize it when it is a proper noun. I unearthed a sample for you: earthy goodness.
Pre-read The Lonliness of the Military Historian for tomorrow's
Read chapter 7 of 1984 by Wednesday.
Grad Trans
Tonight you have having a financial plan discussion with your parents and writing a summary of that discussion on the last side of your in class handout today.
We had a little debate about when to capitalize the planet we live on. I was on firm ground when I said we capitalize it when it is a proper noun. I unearthed a sample for you: earthy goodness.
Pre-read The Lonliness of the Military Historian for tomorrow's
Read chapter 7 of 1984 by Wednesday.
Grad Trans
Tonight you have having a financial plan discussion with your parents and writing a summary of that discussion on the last side of your in class handout today.
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