Welcome English 12 Students of 2013/14
Welcome to the classroom outside of the classroom. This year I will be experimenting with the "Flipped Classroom" idea. ( http://prezi.com/-vbtn0xnnyzx/my-flipped-classroom/ ) Lectures, links and various posts to this blog will be required viewing during various units throughout the year. You will find cues and reminders to visit this blog and/or the classroom Facebook group on the front whiteboard in our classroom. It is your responsibility to stay abreast of this information. Our first unit will explore Short Stories. Before viewing the links below consider the purpose of storytelling. Why do we tell stories? Are there stories that are retold in your family? How are stories portrayed in our media? What is the relationship between truth and fiction? Why do we have metaphor ? (Please view the TEDEd link by Jane Hershfield ) To prepare for upcoming activities and assignments consider keeping a notebook nearby to jot down thoughts and responses as you view the