Mr. Swenson's Language Arts Weblog

12 Grade English

Mr. Swenson — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:21:18 +0000

CO: SWBAT understand behaviors appropriate to a job interview and know the types of questions that will be asked.
LO: SWBAT identify good job interview behaviors and act out a job interview

12th Grade English

Mr. Swenson — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:43:57 +0000

Introduction to Job Interviews
CO: SWBAT understand how to prepare for and act for a successful job interview
LO: SWBAT identify, list and discuss characteristics of a good job interview.

11th Grade English

Mr. Swenson — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:52:04 +0000

CO: SWBAT understand the parts of a great introduction to a five paragraph style essay

LO: SWBAT write a draft of their introduction to their essay.

Give out summative essay assignment. Brainstorm ideas for topics. Write introduction.

Possible questions to answer in the essay:
Who is responsible for the deaths in the novel, Victor or the creature?
Is the creature a villain or a victim?
Is it nature or nurture that the creature suffers?

Or a question of your choice as discussed with Mr. Swenson

Discuss in terms of responsibility, nature vs. nurture and fate vs. free will.

12th Grade English

Mr. Swenson — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:37:43 +0000

Same objectives as last Tuesday. In computer lab working on resumes and cover letters.

10th Grade English

Mr. Swenson — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:26:26 +0000

CO: Identify basic story elements (characters, setting and plot) by using close reading, making inferences and interpreting illustrations.
LO: In groups of 3 read, discuss , analyze chapter 11, creating a list of characters, places and summary of plot to be reviewed by Mr. Swenson

12th Grade English

Mr. Swenson — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:14:24 +0000

CO: Understand the parts of a cover letter and how to customize it for your job opportunity.
LO: Type out cover letter in computer lab share to joel.swenson@psak12.org via google docs.

Test

Mr. Swenson — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 22:14:34 +0000

This is a test of posting on my newly cleaned up wordpress blog. Let’s see how it goes.