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Here you will find out what we are up to every week. Want to learn to build a website or be a journalist? You will get your chance! :)

Music Week

9/21/2015

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Again- same project. How do you get an A/B? make sure that you cite all of your sources! You need both internal, or in-text citations, and external, a.k.a. a work cited. Don't forget those and you should be fine. Our focus this week? MUSIC and WHY it is so important to us. What issues does your music talk about? Is it created a certain way? How/why does it influence us and is that a positive thing? Here is a wonderful interview on two musician's who are doing all of those things.
Interview with the artists
Totty, Lindsay. "With 'Stereotypes,' A Duo Raised On Hip-Hop And Classical Has It Both Ways." NPR. NPR, 17 Sept. 2015. Web. 21 Sept. 2015.   
"Stereotypes." Black Violin. YouTube. Web. 21 Sept. 2015.                         
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Hades and Demeter

9/21/2015

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Welcome to Assignment #3- Hades and Demeter

Assignment #1
packet should be turned in. Packet: study guide #1 with quotes and citations, annotated article, paragraphs completed comparing Zeus (or other god) to a real life history, issue, story, science.

Assignment #2:
just answer the questions to review the chapter and prepare for the quiz. All answers should have quotes and citations. Period 3: attach to Assignment #1. Periods 4 and 6 attach to Assignment #3.

Assignment #3:
same song third verse- read and review the chapters to create your packet. Packet: answer the questions with quotes and citations, find any article -as discussed in class- on a real life comparison (annotate and create a work cited), write two paragraphs (we will start it in class- typing still extra credit).

(What will assignment #4 be? hmm... just answer the questions with quotes/citations)
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"Hades, the King of the Underworld." Greek Gods, Mythical Creatures, Norse Gods, Myth. N.p., 13 Aug. 2012. Web. 21 Sept. 2015.
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Military Academy Questions/Answers

9/21/2015

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Dear Community Leaders,

I’m excited to let you know that Congresswoman Judy Chu is holding her annual Service Academy Day on Saturday October 3, 2015 at 10am in the Bidwell Forum at the Glendora Public Library (see attached flyer). This event is for high school students and their parents who are interested in attending one of the Military Service Academies, such as West Point or the Naval Academy. The Military Service Academies are among the highest ranked educational institutions in the world and have graduated notable figures in American history such as Presidents Jimmy Carter and Dwight Eisenhower, as well as Astronaut Alan Shepard.

We will have representatives from of each of the five Academies providing information on what they offer to students in terms of academics, life experiences and career opportunities. They will also be available to answer questions and give details on the requirements for attending these Universities. Please help us spread the word about this event by forwarding this information to anyone who might be interested in attending one of the Service Academies.  

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at any time. Thank you!

Enrique Robles
Office of Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27)
527 S. Lake Ave. Ste. 106
Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone: (626) 304-0110
Fax: (626) 304-0132 
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Zeus and Hera- Week of Late Start

9/16/2015

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Period 3-
Sorry that I missed you due to the English Department in-service.
Classwork: Quiz: Zeus and Hera, read Athena in class, finish Assignment #2 at home, begin History Channel's Clash of the Gods: Zeus. Homework: family art- design an art project that reflects your family, heritage, or culture. You don't have to have it finished, but if you had the money, supplies or talent (or could hire out) what would you want? Finish Assignment #2- don't forget quotes for your study guide.

Period 4 and 6-
Classwork
: Assignment #1- study guide- highlight all quotation marks and citations. Article- write a work cited for article. Peer grade citations and article work cited. Choose the 3 best quotations from the Zeus chapter that coordinate with your article. Choose the three best article quotes/annotations that coordinate with Zeus. Complete the paragraph handout. Homework: Complete the paragraph and make any corrections to the article, study guide, etc. as needed. Type for extra credit. Family art project (see above).
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Paragraph handout
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Heroes, Gods and Monsters!

9/9/2015

 
Class work: Read Zeus aloud and identify the four reasons why- from Bulfinch. In other words, what is this myth preserving and telling us. Remember the four things that Bulfinch said all myths maybe saving are: Scriptural (there maybe an older story from a prior age), Historical (real events, politics, in history), Allegorical (there are symbols and psychology embedded), and Physical (they are explaining science).
Assignments: Read each section with class or as assigned and answer the questions with citations. Find articles that support the main ideas in the text and annotate.
Homework: We read Zeus in class. Read Hera (1pg. :) Answer the questions and find an article/annotate.
Due: 9/14-15
Study Guide Chapters 1-10
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And finally the Greeks! :)

9/3/2015

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After our many talks about culture and heritage, after looking both at the world at large and our own individual world, it is time to turn to our class study the Greeks. Here is an introduction. Remember we are still looking for why we bother to study them still today? Why do they still speak to us and how do they give us a way to discuss our own views and problems? Class time: Choose partners and sign up for our next presentation ART. The first way, after oral traditions, that we began to tell our stories and show what they mean to us.  Documentary, study guide, discussion. Homework: make sure that you uploaded your family story. Work on your art presentation- due Thursday/Friday next week.
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Club Week!

9/2/2015

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Come by the GYM at LUNCH and check out all the cool CLUBS at GHS! Clubs will help you find friends with your interests and learn new things for future careers! Come by and check it out! Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week!
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Turnitin.com log in

9/1/2015

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Sophomore class ID: 
Password: dragons


If you already have an account- simply log in with your email and the password you created then click on the tab: enroll in class. Add the new ID and password.

If you do not have an account- Go to turnitin.com :) Click on sign-up, then student under sign-up again. Fill in all the blanks including the class ID, password, email address (make it a real one you use- I sometimes send reminders), make up a password etc. Once you are enrolled you just sign in with your email and the password you made up. Submit papers by clicking on a posted assignment and either attaching or copying and pasting your document. :) So when your printer doesn't work-- I still have your work! :) Many colleges use this too. So it is good practice.
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