Fall Quarter Meetings
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Oct 7: First meeting of Fall Quarter. Introduction to Fall Quarter events and opportunities.
(For more information, look at our Calendar Page). Also played "ice breaker" games. Ex// Hold up all ten fingers and read the questions below. If you answer "yes" to a question, put one finger down. If you answer "no", keep your fingers up. The goal is to try to keep all of your fingers (or at least more than anyone else) up. |
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*Have you ever...
1. Traveled outside of the United States? 11. Had surgery?
2. Seen a sunrise? 12. Been stung by a bee or wasp?
3. Ridden a horse? 13. Been on TV?
4. Eaten frog’s legs? 14. Fallen down stairs?
5. Swum in 2 or more oceans? 15. Met a celebrity or seen one in public?
6. Broken 3 or more bones in your body? 16. Ridden a motorcycle?
7. Caught a fish? 17. Been ice skating?
8. Free-climbed a rock or tree 15 feet or higher? 18. Seen a tornado in person?
9. Had a close relative live over 90? 19. Met a famous author?
10. Been parachuting or bungee-jumping? 20. Blown a tire while driving?
Oct 14: Dr. Massey spoke about Ray Bradbury's book "Fahrenheit 451" in promotion for the Pomona "Big Read". She incorporated group participation into her discussion causing us in attendance to consider how close Bradbury was/is to predicting the future and how relatable the context of the book is to today. Ask yourself these questions:
1) At the end of Part One, in an impassioned speech, Guy Montag appeals to his wife, Millie, that maybe they can help one another: "I need you so much right now, I can't tell you." Further, Montag reasons that "if there is something here [in the books], maybe we can pass it on to someone else {...} maybe it would be best if the firemen themselves were burnt." What actions do this appeal and this conjecture lead to as the plot unfolds?
2) By offering to whisper the "Book of Job" in Montag's ear, in order to calm his fears and to address his doubts (92-93), Faber seems to be echoing the role of God in the didactic biblical poem. Do you agree or disagree? Refer, as well, to the action that follows this scene as the plot unfolds.
1. Traveled outside of the United States? 11. Had surgery?
2. Seen a sunrise? 12. Been stung by a bee or wasp?
3. Ridden a horse? 13. Been on TV?
4. Eaten frog’s legs? 14. Fallen down stairs?
5. Swum in 2 or more oceans? 15. Met a celebrity or seen one in public?
6. Broken 3 or more bones in your body? 16. Ridden a motorcycle?
7. Caught a fish? 17. Been ice skating?
8. Free-climbed a rock or tree 15 feet or higher? 18. Seen a tornado in person?
9. Had a close relative live over 90? 19. Met a famous author?
10. Been parachuting or bungee-jumping? 20. Blown a tire while driving?
Oct 14: Dr. Massey spoke about Ray Bradbury's book "Fahrenheit 451" in promotion for the Pomona "Big Read". She incorporated group participation into her discussion causing us in attendance to consider how close Bradbury was/is to predicting the future and how relatable the context of the book is to today. Ask yourself these questions:
1) At the end of Part One, in an impassioned speech, Guy Montag appeals to his wife, Millie, that maybe they can help one another: "I need you so much right now, I can't tell you." Further, Montag reasons that "if there is something here [in the books], maybe we can pass it on to someone else {...} maybe it would be best if the firemen themselves were burnt." What actions do this appeal and this conjecture lead to as the plot unfolds?
2) By offering to whisper the "Book of Job" in Montag's ear, in order to calm his fears and to address his doubts (92-93), Faber seems to be echoing the role of God in the didactic biblical poem. Do you agree or disagree? Refer, as well, to the action that follows this scene as the plot unfolds.
Oct 21: Dr. Rocklin discussed his newly published book on how to teach Romeo and Juliet. He discussed the many directions one scene can take, for example, who says the chorus at the beginning of the play? Does the Friar say the chorus or the Prince? What about Romeo or Romeo and Juliet or all of the main female characters together on stage? How does this affect the play as a whole? For answers and other ideas about teaching this play, go to Barnes and Noble at: www.bn.com. |
Oct 28: Applications Due!!!
Also, we presented the winners of the Sigma Tau Delta Halloween Writing contest. Congratulations to: Alli Kirkham for "My Homework Ate My Dog", Julius Vergara for "Walking with Virgil", and Tim Jewel for "The Graveyard". These winners will automatically be published in our end of the year Literature Magazine "Portfolio".
We watched a classic clip of the Simpsons "The Raven" found HERE!
*We also introduced "Portfolio", as mentioned before, which is our end of the year Literature Magazine. You can find more about this magazine on our "Portfolio" page.
Nov 4: Class Promotions: Today's meeting focused on promoting classes for Winter Quarter. Teachers came to present their curriculum, texts, and requirements. We would like to give a special "thank you" to the professors that participated: Dr. Aaron, Dr. Simpson, Dr. Rocklin, Dr. Corley, Dr. Kraemer, Dr. Houck, Dr Edlund and Dr. Dickson. Thank you so much for coming to share your knowledge and insight! Good luck with enrollment! For more information about each class presented today, click the pics below:
Also, we presented the winners of the Sigma Tau Delta Halloween Writing contest. Congratulations to: Alli Kirkham for "My Homework Ate My Dog", Julius Vergara for "Walking with Virgil", and Tim Jewel for "The Graveyard". These winners will automatically be published in our end of the year Literature Magazine "Portfolio".
We watched a classic clip of the Simpsons "The Raven" found HERE!
*We also introduced "Portfolio", as mentioned before, which is our end of the year Literature Magazine. You can find more about this magazine on our "Portfolio" page.
Nov 4: Class Promotions: Today's meeting focused on promoting classes for Winter Quarter. Teachers came to present their curriculum, texts, and requirements. We would like to give a special "thank you" to the professors that participated: Dr. Aaron, Dr. Simpson, Dr. Rocklin, Dr. Corley, Dr. Kraemer, Dr. Houck, Dr Edlund and Dr. Dickson. Thank you so much for coming to share your knowledge and insight! Good luck with enrollment! For more information about each class presented today, click the pics below:
Nov 11: Veteran's Day! (No Meeting/No School)
Nov 18: Harry Potter Meeting! Dr. Aaron, dressed to impress in her Hogwarts school uniform, led a discussion on all things Harry Potter. While we chowed down on edible wands (chocolate covered pretzel rods), we discussed HP Conventions, paper topics (particularly Dr. Aaron's paper on werewolves), fan fiction and how that affects the fan based community, HP tropes, how the movies have influenced the books' image and how the books are reflected in the movies, and of course, the Harry Potter theme park! For more on the theme park, go to: http://www.universalorlando.com/harrypotter/
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Nov 25: Happy Thanksgiving!!! (No Meeting/No School)
Dec 2:
Game Day!!! We detoxed before Finals Week with chips and cookies and soda (anything that's bad for you but good for the soul!) and played Apple to Apples and Catch Phrase while holding a book sale. If was fun, fabulous and I hope everyone will join us next quarter. Have a great winter break, happy holidays and happy new year!