Have a...

...GREAT break, everyone! It was a pleasure having you all in class this spring trimester. Let me know if you need anything at all.

Stay safe, and have fun!

LAST Update...

Hi, everyone. I hope the final exam prep work is going all right for you this weekend...be ready for next week and perform!

Check out the "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to be clear on next week's happenings.

Take care, and let me know if you need anything!

Holiday Weekend Notes...

Hi, everyone. First, enjoy the beautiful holiday weekend...and don't forget to thank a veteran on Monday!

Regarding our class, check out the "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right. In addition, the "course documents" page has a downloadable link for the upcoming "final exam review" that we'll be working on for much of next week. Feel free to check that out.

Reminders: you've got all accompanying "novel adaptation assignment #2" materials DUE TUESDAY. Please have your book in your possession in class that day as well.

See you all on Tuesday!

Weekend update:

Hi, everyone. I hope everything went well today with Mr. J in class. I'm sorry I couldn't be there!

Really, your main goal this weekend is to continue to make progress on your Novel Adaptation #2 assignment. Please let me know if you have any questions/concerns with that stuff.

Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links. Next week, we'll continue with novel work but throw in some fun film viewing/analysis starting on Tuesday. More details to come....

Have a good weekend!

It's the WEEKEND!

Hi, everyone.

First, please check the newly updated "important dates" and "weekly schedule" links to the right.

Monday's a big day regarding an ESSAY DUE DATE. Please feel free to contact me at any point this weekend for help.

Have a good one!

Update and Reminders

Hi, everyone. A few things for ya...

1.) Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right. Also, I just updated the "course documents" link as well so that you can perhaps view the upcoming "Film History Essay" requirements and the "Novel Adaptation #2 Assignment".

2.) Speaking of that assignment, be thinking about a worthy novel that you'd like to focus on for this project. We start that process on Wednesday of this week.

See you all soon!

WEEKEND UPDATE:

Hi, everyone. I hope you're enjoying the last weekend of April!

Below and to the right are the recently updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links. We start with a brand new "film history" unit on Monday. I think you'll enjoy it. But then again, I'm a big history dork!

Overall, nice job on the Director Presentations in class today (Friday). I'm looking forward to reading your essays in the near future. Expect feedback soon.

Take care, all. See you soon.

Medical update...

Hey, everyone. Thanks for the work with Mr. J today, once again.

My "procedure" in Detroit went fairly well today despite a few complications. I'm actually writing you from Detroit right now as I (and my still-recovering wife) am not fit to drive anywhere after the day. Soooooooo, it looks like I will be absent from school tomorrow (Wednesday) again.

Please continue the hard work with the director research, and, of course, email me with any questions and/or concerns. The Friday due date still stands!

Also, the "job" articles are important as you build your knowledge of the film industry. Be ready to talk more about them when I return!

Happy RAINY weekend...

Hi, everyone. First, thanks for the good work with Mr. J yesterday (Friday) in class. Of course, I can field any research-related questions you might currently have when I return on Monday. Feel free to continue the research on your own this weekend!

Reminder: be prepared for all director research-related items this next Friday, April 30...ESSAYS and PRESENTATIONS.

And, like always, check the newly updated "important dates" and "weekly schedule" links to the right.

Have a good weekend, everyone!

WEEKEND UPDATE:

Hi, everyone! The Robinson clan made it back home safe and sound from the hospital late this morning...all is well although, Mom is still in pain.

I hope everything's been going well with Mr. J! And HOPEFULLY you've been able to read some selections in class these past couple of days that kept you interested.

I'll be back to class on Monday, and we'll spend that day doing a bunch of review in order to "catch up"...for me and for you guys! Plus, we'll continue our "genre" discussion and, of course, finish "Bang..." and accompanying discussion.

Please check out the updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to fully prepare for next week.

Have a good weekend, all!

Baby News!

It's a GIRL! hahahaha....Quinn Nora Robinson, born this morning at 1:54 A.M....10 lbs. and 2 ounces! Yikes...wife/mom is fine...everyone's fine. Thanks for all the thoughts and well-wishes!

First, please continue to check this site for updates/announcements/directions in addition to Mr. J in class.

You'll be on a bit of an altered schedule this week due to my string of absences. As soon as the "National Treasure" assignment is complete, we'll delay the rest of the "genre" talk until I get back. Instead, be prepared to have time for a FREE READ in class on Thursday and Friday (if i'm not present). This means bring something to class with which you'll be interested in reading for pleasure! This also means that the quiz that is scheduled for Monday regarding "genres" will be delayed until further notice.

As of now, I will definitely be absent for class tomorrow (Thursday) and most likely on Friday. But again, keep checking this blog for updates!

Hope all is well, everyone.

We're almost back!

Yippee, huh?! :)

Seriously though, i'm looking forward to seeing you all again and getting back down to business.

I hope that you guys have enjoyed your breaks and that you had safe traveling and a lot of fun with family/friends.

As for the Robinson household, STILL no baby news...the wife is ummmmmm...a bit impatient with the ol' baby at this point...just wants it to pop out already, ya know? Anyway, we're also all recovered (kind of) from the Spartan bball debacle a while back...I know you all care. :)

Regarding the class, check out the "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to review the upcoming week. Also, remember that we've got a big "Novel Adaptation" due date on Monday! Remember to bring your assignment AND your book that day. Please let me know if you need anything in this last day or two, everyone.

Take care!

PS. I suppose if you do NOT see me on Monday, it's due to upcoming baby news...fingers crossed.

Dang it...

State! :(

The wife and I are currently in mourning after the bball loss...and still no baby!

In all seriousness, I hope you guys are enjoying your time off!

Take care, and let me know if there's anything you need from me.

SPRING BREAK!!

First, everyone, ENJOY the time off! I hope it's a safe, fun time with family and friends. Don't forget everything you're learned these past few weeks! :)

Check out the recently updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right regarding the week we come back to school.

Remember that ALL NOVEL ADAPTATION MATERIALS ARE DUE THE MONDAY WE RETURN!

Let me know if you need anything, guys! I'll check in on this blog at least one other time.

Take care, all.

Pre-Spring Break UPDATE...

Just three more school days, everyone!

Check out the newly updated "important dates" and "weekly schedule" links to the right.

Feel free to make as much progress in your novels as you want, and be reminded that if you DO finish early with the novel AND the written notes, check in with me. Then, you can move on to other reading materials if so desired.

Have a good weekend, all!

(Snowy) Weekend Update...

Nice weather, huh, guys?! Man....

Anyway, please check out the recently updated "important dates" and "weekly schedule" links to the right in order to prepare for next week's classes.

A few reminders:

1.) We have a "Film Term Notes QUIZ" on Monday over all of our recent notes taken in class. NOT included on the quiz are "literary terms".

2.) Your "Movie Review #2" assignment is DUE ON MONDAY.

3.) Be thinking about (and perhaps gathering) a worthy 250 pg. and above NOVEL for our upcoming "Novel Adaptation Assignment #1". Remember, the novel MUST have been adapted into a film version in order for the book to be appropriate. AND it needs to be a book that you have NOT read before. The assignment will be officially introduced on Tuesday of next week, and you NEED to have a selection by Wednesday.

Note: There is a chance that I will not be in class again on Monday due to a doctor appointment, but the schedule for that day would not change either way.

Have a good rest of the weekend! Spring Break is just around the corner....

PS: Go State!

Check out...

...the recently updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right.

Also, a few reminders for everyone over the weekend:

1.) Movie Review #1 (minus the "shots" section) is DUE MONDAY.

2.) You can access that document as well as the upcoming Movie Review #2 by clicking on the "course documents" link just the right.


Enjoy your weekend, everyone!

"Favorites" Reminder

Hi, everyone. Don't forget to prepare for your "Favorites" presentation for tomorrow. You'll need at least one visual, and you'll need to display the 3 public speaking "priorities": movement (at least 4 feet), loud/clear voice, and eye contact. Also, don't forget to figure out your "text" author and "film" director!

I'm looking forward to hearing from everyone! I'm sure you're all DYING to hear about MY favs too, huh? :)

Take care, everyone.

WELCOME TO THE CLASS, EVERYONE!

I'm looking forward to working with all of you this trimester. This site is meant and designed wholeheartedly for you guys--to organize yourselves, ask questions, offer ideas, research class-related material, etc.

Take advantage of it!

Note: If you scroll down to the bottom of the page, you'll notice on my profile an email address that you can ALWAYS use to contact me for any reason at all.

Let's get started!

PRE-EXAM WEEKEND

An early "hello" to everyone. First, good luck with the studying/exam prep work this weekend. Come into Monday CONFIDENT that you'll do well!

The "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links have been updated to the right.

Here's a reminder of the exam schedule for next week:

**Monday: 1st hour Exam (lunch is based on your 3rd hour teacher)

**Tuesday: 2nd and 4th hour Exams (lunch is regular)

**Wednesday: 3rd and 5th hour Exams (lunch is based on your 5th hour teacher)

Also, remember that your review "facts" are due on Tuesday!

Good luck next week, guys. Let me know if I can be of any help.

On the eve of the LAST FULL WEEK...

Everyone, feel free to check out the "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right.

Also, the "Exam Review" sheet is loaded on the "course documents" page if you want to get an early heads-up and/or if you misplace the sheet sometime next week.

Enjoy the weekend!

3-Day Weekend UPDATE

Greetings, everyone. I hope you enjoy the long weekend. Get some reading/writing done, huh?!

Check out the "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right.

Reminder:

1.) You will have a 1/2 Novel QUIZ on Tuesday of next week.

2.) Your entire novel and all of the written notes are due on Wed., Feb. 24

Have a good one!

Weekend Greeting

Hey, everyone. I hope the weekend's treating you well thus far...countdown to Super Bowl Sunday??

A few things:

1.) Check the out the recently updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right.

2.) I've also updated the "course documents" link so that in the case that can't locate your "Novel Adaptation Assignment #2" direction sheet in the near future, you can view it online and/or print it out.

3.) Hopefully, you can use some of your free time this weekend to make some quality progress on your novel!

Take care...see you all soon.

Weekend Update...

Greetings, all. As always, feel free to check out the updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right.

A few reminders:

1.) Your director research rough drafts are due at the beginning of the hour on
Monday.

2.) ALL essay materials are due on Tuesday.

3.) You will be further details regarding your presentation expectations in class
on Monday, but, of course, expect to present officially on Tuesday.

4.) Be thinking about a novel you might like to read and analyze for our up-coming
Novel Adaptation Assignment #2 that you'll be introduced to on Wednesday.



Have a great weekend, everyone!

Saturday Update...

Hey, all. I just finished watching my Spartans pull off an improbable comeback bball win, so I have to admit, i'm happy! I hope your (long) weekend is treating you the same way...

Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to properly prepare for next week's classes. Also, if you happened to lose the "Movie Review #3" assignment that was passed out on Friday, you should be able to access it via the "course documents" link.

Remember that we have a Film Genre QUIZ on Monday and that your Movie Review #3 is due that day as well!

See you all soon.

NEW UPDATES

To the right are the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links. Check them out!


Have a good weekend, everyone!

CHECK OUT...

...the recently updated "weekly schedule", "important dates", and "course documents" links to the right.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend, everyone!

Last HOLIDAY update...

Hi again, everyone! First, I hope you all had a fun, restful, rejuvenating break these past two weeks. It's almost time to get back to "the grind"!

Second, even if you've already done so, check out the "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to brush up on upcoming class/school items.

Remember, ALL of your written notes for the "Novel Adaptation assignment" are due tomorrow. Be ready to hand them in and do some sharing with classmates.

See you all soon!