february 7

JOURNAL TOPIC:

Describe a time when you got so interested in a school assignment that you forgot it was for credit.  If you haven't had this experience, describe a time when you got so "into" what you were doing that you lost track of time.  If you haven't had that experience either, think back on your childhood and describe the last awesomely creative thing you did that was so cool it still puts a smile on your face.

AGENDA:
1. Journal
2. Gatsby: Finish reading Chapter 4 & post your notes to your blog (title: GATSBY CHAPTER 4)
3. Please comment to the "Is Gatsby a Mystery?  Is Gatsby a Mystery?" post (next)

february 6

JOURNAL TOPIC:
Why do people like playing games such as "Truth or Dare" and "Two Truths & A Lie"?  How do you know when someone is lying to you?

AGENDA:
1. Journal
2. Read Chapter 4
3. Post GATSBY CHAPTER 4 to your blog, in which you answer two questions: 1) What "truth" does Gatsby tell Nick in this chapter, and 2) What "truth" does Jordan tell Nick?  Do you believe either one?  Why/why not?

being sick sucks

I came down with something nasty this weekend and I won't be at school today.  I don't want anyone else to feel this way, so please: get your rest; eat good food; drink a lot of water; and dress for the weather.  Have a great day. I hope to be back tomorrow.

february 3

JOURNAL TITLE:

Describe a moment when you were alone and no one was asking you for something or telling you what to do.  How did it feel?  What did you think about?

AGENDA:
1. Journal
2. You tell me

HW:
This weekend you need to catch up on something for this course.  What is it?

the suspense is killing me

I'm about to post tomorrow's agenda.

But not everyone has their work on their blog.

So, for now I'll post two possibilities.

1. (if I see notes and remixes) A celebration of creativity, Q & A about Chapter 3 with me, and launching into Chapter 4.

Or.

2. (if I don't see notes and remixes) A test on Chapters 1, 2, and 3.  A test that you should've started studying for.  A test that will hurt if you're not ready.

I don't like the idea of #2.  Please don't make me go with #2.  Please. 

february 2

JOURNAL TOPIC:

Up to you.  Write about whatever is on your mind this morning.  See if you can take that jumble of thoughts and feelings we call consciousness and make any sense of it whatsoever.

AGENDA:
1. Journal
2. Finish reading Chapter 3 and post your notes -- I'll be happy to start class with Q & A tomorrow (or even answer questions in the comments to this post today)
3. Remix something from Chapter 3 and post to your blog (title: GATSBY CHAPTER 3 REMIX)

If you need ideas for the remix, collaborate.  If you need to remind yourself of what a remix is, have a look at the video that started our conversation.

february 1

JOURNAL TOPIC: [today's tunes: (You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party) by the Beastie Boys; "Ain't Nothin But A Party" by The Dirty Dozen Brass Band]

Why do people throw and attend parties?  Given what you know so far, why do you think Gatsby threw the one we started reading about yesterday?

AGENDA:
1. Journal
2. Chapter 3
3. Remix review/prep for tomorrow

IND/HW: Post your notes on Chapter 3 to your blog (title: GATSBY NOTES 3)