As written on my homework pages......

November 18, 2008 - for my section (SLH)

How can John F. Kennedy's iniaugural address be presented as powerfully as possible? I introduced the speech, and we read aloud parts, stopping to look at the role of pace, passion, inflection, emphasis and stressing what you will learn to be "parallel structure". Google to listen to JFK deliver the speech. Pay attention to his pace, passion, inflection, and emphasis....

What are the parallels with Barack Obama in terms of substance and style???



November 13, 2008

In our class on November 13 we introduced the concept of the "ting", a gathering of all stakeholders, each with an essential role and responsibility to him or herself and to the community. The goal is to serve the common good and make decisions and provide support. Anyone can call a "ting" recognizing that he or she must lead the group and take responsibility for bringing everyone together. The concepts of leadership and citizenship are apparent.

We used the challenge of enforcing the rule against chewing gum in school as both a problem to solve and, perhaps more signficantly, as a metaphor. Matt took notes, many participated, and we will pick up the conversation on November 20.