Siddhartha Palooza

Today, we did a review of the plot of Siddhartha using a flow map, as shown above. For tomorrow, you're finishing the book. At the beginning of the hour, groups will present on characters and major topics, and then you'll be able to use the notes sheets and the Hinduism/Buddhism terms sheet on your test. We'll take the test in the last half-hour of class.

I Gotta Feelin'

Hey, did you know you can learn that cool Black Eyed Peas dance from Oprah by clicking this link on Oprah.com? I say we all learn it. Maybe dancing leads to enlightenment?

Speaking of, today you worked on identifying the tenets of Hinduism and Buddhism in Siddhartha. You can add to this sheet as you read this week and use it on your test on Friday. We'll be talking more about that test as the week goes on.

Tomorrow, we have vision screening. And also, more people will get their papers back every day. This is my solemn vow.

Homecoming Weekend!

Hi, Sophs! I hope your first high school Homecoming was a big success!

I'm checking in today with the schedule for next week, for those of you who like to plan ahead.

As I mentioned, you should finish part one of Siddhartha by Monday. We'll have a quiz! On Tuesday, we're headed up to the nurse's office to do vision screening. You'll bring your books and read in the hallway. I'm giving you one huge reading assignment, which will be due Thursday: Read pages 45-129.

On Wednesday, we'll leave Siddhartha for a bit to talk about our creative writing workshop, and for Friday, you'll finish the book. We'll have an open discussion on it for the first 20 minutes, and then you'll take a multiple-choice test on it.

It'll be a full and fun week! See you Monday!