Summer Reading!

Here's a link to the summer reading. Enjoy!
Summer Reading

Announcement for every video meeting

The following applies whenever we engage in remote learning through the use of video communication: It is important that we continue to respect the privacy/confidentiality and intellectual property rights of our school community for both students and teachers. By participating, you agree that you may not save, record, share, or post any part of a session or any photos/screenshots from a session. I also agree that I will not save, record, share, or post this session or any photos/screenshots from any session.

Make-up Work for Term 3

Given the unusual circumstances, now is a good time for you to make up any missing work from term 3. Worksheets can be made up for points at a discounted 10 percent from the final score.

If you make up work, please send me the google doc. Check your class webpage for worksheets. You can make a digital copy and type in your answers and send it to me. If the item you need is not posted, please let me know, and I'll get it posted or give you other guidance as needed. Cheers! :)

Office Hours and Other Information

Hello parents and students!

While we are still not giving graded work or extra credit (due to state rules), I will continue 
to offer enrichment through the blog page (barbaradesai.blogspot.com). 
Be sure to click the link on the right for your class. I’ll be offering individual activities 
for each class, posted on their pages.

My office hours are 10-11 and 1-2 M-F. While I check my email throughout the day, during 
office hours I’m available to answer questions in real time through chat (google hangout or 
meet), go over a paper or other assignment in real time, commenting live, etc. Once we 
move to graded work, it’s during those times that we’ll do video chats and other 
whole-class activities.

Interesting ways to help scientists, archivists, and others

Here's another way to make good use of your time. It's a website that lists all sorts of projects by scientists, historians, academics, etc. that need people to help with basics. There's a little something here for everyone, and the page is easy to navigate. Click the link and check it out. :)
Zooniverse

Fun Enrichment Activity

If you’re looking for something to do, try this fun activity. When you open the link, you’ll find a series of columns. Chose one item from each column to generate a basic plot. Then, adding details, dialogue, and action, write a story based on this plot. Genre Fiction Generator

Welcome to a New School Year!

Summer Reading Sign-Up

Here's the link to sign up for summer reading: Summer Reading Sign Up

Sign up by Tuesday, June 11 for a participation grade.

Senior Survey

Please take this survey for the senior trip to Newport.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1o5GkhZZdn3AtOQyntBai-FnT3XMVCNFPkfZQMVcymFw/edit

Bus Survey

Bus Survey

Welcome to a New School Year!

Welcome!

Summer Reading

Here's a link to the summer reading choices! Summer Reading Options

There's also a link there to the instructions and google form for book selection.

Extra Credit

Here's a link to the NPR jingle contest for extra credit. Jingle Extra Credit

Sources of News

Link for Empathy Game Sign-up

For all my juniors: use this page to sign up for Facing History's empathy game. We'll be playing the game Monday, November 14, but you should sign up beforehand.

Here's the game sign-up link: Facing History Empathy Game Sign-up

Welcome Back!!

I'm so excited to start the new school year with you! 

Website for Better Writing

Here's website that can help you fix mechanics, diction (including passive voice!), and syntax. Remember: it's only offering suggestions (and it's a computer, so it doesn't think like a human). You should still choose to do what you think is best. Also, it won't find every mistake; you still have to rely on yourself. Happy writing! Hemingway Writing App

Even though it's called an app, you don't have to download it. You can copy and paste right into it on the web by clicking the "write" button, eliminating the sample text, and putting in your own. Then click "edit."

There's a link (Writing Helper) on the "links" column to the right for future use.

Exam Week Schedule

Happy exam week! Here's the schedule. :)

T (red): 1, 4 exam, 3, 7, 6, 5 exam

W (yellow): 1 exam, 2, 3, 8, 7, 6 exam

Th (blue): 2, 3 exam, 4, 5, 8, 7 exam

F (green): 2 exam, 1, 4, 5, 6, 8 exam 

 

 

Welcome Back!

I am prepared for some serious fun.

Ermahgerd! New school year! Yes!

Checking out the Scene

Everyone did a great job with their scenes. Below are links to the youtube videos if the embedded videos won't play:
Griffin and the Alfalfas, Macbeth 4.2

SSS, Macbeth 5.8

Anonymous Acting Company, Macbeth 3.4


Play on Words, Macbeth 4.1



Play on Words, Macbeth 4.1 (Part 2)