"Scheduled Revision" etc.

The line item "scheduled revision" merely indicates that class homework time was designated for you to work on previous assignments. There is no need for you to post any symbols there, as the "R" values that represent what you did for that night should show up opposite the prompts you actually and specifically worked on. So don't worry about putting anything opposite them. Just record the work you have done where it belongs.

Another Model Profile

Callan was thoughtful enough to provide us all with another potential model of a Profile. Look for it in the "online resources" section of this blog. Thanks, Callan!!!

Ack! Ack! AP English Annoucement!

Hey all! In the midst of celebrating your writing genius this morning, I forgot to invite you to consider taking the English AP test, either Language or Literature, in May. Look in Essential Documents for the full blurb. You need to respond to me or the college counseling office by the end of the day tomorrow, Wednesday, March 28. Check it out. You may ask me or either Jennifer about reasons you might take the test, etc. But read the Blurb first.

Grammar Occasions

Hi all, There seems to be some confusion about what I mean by "grammar occasions." Here's what I've said already to a couple of you: Well, for instance, I used to coach. When I was Jim, the soccer coach, I often said everything twice, everything twice. Way to go, way to go. All right, all right. Mark up, mark up! Etc. etc. And my usage was much more casual on the field than in the classroom. Similarly, when I'm on a construction site, at rehearsal, or whatever, my usage and grammar are different than when I'm in the classroom. Even minicourse is different. I've had students in the past talk about "code shifting" between home and school. I've had "skate-rats" talk about their usage and grammar in that arena. Surfers. Does that help?

Literary Festival Takeaway

As promised, here's your call to share with others in the group what you gleaned from this year's festival. This is not so much evaluative: You'll get that chance in class anonymously. Here, please share what you value from the week, especially as it impacts your writing or your ideas about writing. This is a required posting, but length is up to you. We'll talk about all this in class, too.

Snyder Essays

You have access via the links section to a bio and some poems by Gary Snyder. This online essay will give you a sense of his voice and his point of view, literally, about Nature from his remote home in the Sierras. The one I've given you in class as hard copy will give you an introduction to Kitkitdizze, the place itself. The latter is taken from Snyder's A Place in Space, New and Collected Prose. I hope you enjoy both, and that through them you get an impression of the man. He is a national treasure.

In-Class Writing

As another aspect of sharing and learning with and from one another, I would like you to post to the Blog the short description you wrote in class today. I would expect 50 or so words, minimum, and maybe not more than 150 max. If you have a longer paragraph-or two-than that, feel free to use an excerpt.

If for some reason you don't feel comfortable sharing this time, please email me at jbaldwin@ma.org and let me know why.