Pearls & Onions

I’m sure all of you have been plugging away, working to finish the first assignment: writing an essay that evaluates three blogs. The deadline is tomorrow. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to e-mail me or leave a comment here.
When you have posted your response on your blog, please comment here to tell me [...]

Here’s the rubric  I’ll use to evaluate your evaluation of the three blogs you’ve selected. Be sure to read it before submitting your post. I think you’ll find it a helpful writer’s checklist.
For those of you struggling with this first assignment, trying to wrap your brain around how to get started, I’ve created a tutorial [...]

Your final summer task is to read A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future by Daniel Pink. You’ll need to purchase your own copy of the book. It’s currently $10.50 at Amazon. If purchasing the book is a problem, please contact me, and I can secure you a copy.
Purchasing your own copy allows you [...]

Your second task in the summer assignment–one you need to begin immediately–is to select three RSS feeds, add them to your Reader, and begin reading–regularly.
At the core of the AP English Language class is argumentation. To understand the qualities that make a strong argument and the strategies writers use, we must immerse ourselves in reading arguments. [...]

Today, I stumbled upon (literally–not the digital tool) an awesome slideshow–one that explains the power of Web 2.0 tools. Check it out:

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Pretty awesome, huh, that this IBM employee is encouraging co-workers to read, write, and react. Sounds like typical English class behavior, which is exactly why blogging–when done right–can [...]