10 September 2008

Today, students...

• Began taking notes (on worksheet) about Myths and Folktales
• Worked in groups to develop and answer questions about items from nature or fantasy they found in magazines.
• Started reading creation myths in groups and identified their purposes and questions that myths try to answer. Students will finish this next class.
• Were given a hard copy of the Student Survey if they didn't provide an e-mail for one to be sent and electronically.
  

Warm-up assignment. On the note card provided you...

• Write your name in the left corner & the class period in the right.
• Write the name of your English teacher last year on the second line. If you didn’t go to school here, write where you went to school.
• On the remaining lines or on the back…On September 9, 1850, California became the 31st state. California’s motto is “Eureka!” which is a Greek word meaning, “I have found it.” This motto can be found on their state seal. A motto is a brief statement that expresses a goal or idea. Create a motto for yourself and explain why you chose that motto.