ENGLISH 11 2016
Welcome to the class. I hope you enjoy the class as we look for clues and detect the secret and not so secret messages in text and film.
Final exam: Wednesday Jan. 18th 1:00 p.m.
Value: 20% of your final mark.
Value: 20% of your final mark.
Friday Jan. 13th
Students were in the lab for their last go at their Pet Projects All Projects MUST be submitted by Tuesday Jan. 17th at 3:30. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Students were in the lab for their last go at their Pet Projects All Projects MUST be submitted by Tuesday Jan. 17th at 3:30. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Thursday Jan. 12th
Students got back their comparison/contrast essays and we reviewed what makes a good final draft. I showed them a sample and emphasized the need for detail and explanation.
we then discussed strategies for the Composition section of the final exam. What if your exam topic was "Yogurt"? What could you do?
Students got back their comparison/contrast essays and we reviewed what makes a good final draft. I showed them a sample and emphasized the need for detail and explanation.
we then discussed strategies for the Composition section of the final exam. What if your exam topic was "Yogurt"? What could you do?
Wednesday Jan. 11th
We used the library and the computer lab to work on finishing off the m/c practice exam as well as work on our Pet Projects.
We used the library and the computer lab to work on finishing off the m/c practice exam as well as work on our Pet Projects.
MOnday Jan. 9th
Students worked on review of the Informational Text section. Students who were absent need to get these handouts from me and complete the multiple choice. These are for marks
Students worked on review of the Informational Text section. Students who were absent need to get these handouts from me and complete the multiple choice. These are for marks
Friday Jan. 6th
Yesterday I was away at a meeting. Today and yesterday students worked on the Pet Project. Please see the sample for more information.
Yesterday I was away at a meeting. Today and yesterday students worked on the Pet Project. Please see the sample for more information.
Wednesday Jan. 4th
There was a clarification lesson with a sample of the Pet Project ( 2 of 7 items ) so that students were clear what the task was. We then went to the library to work on this project.
There was a clarification lesson with a sample of the Pet Project ( 2 of 7 items ) so that students were clear what the task was. We then went to the library to work on this project.
Tuesday Jan. 3rd
Welcome back! Students went to the computer lab to collect the sources for their Pet Projects. They were reminded to keep a bibliography as well as the fact that they need to ANALYZE their material showing the 3 areas from the handout. Tomorrow we will continue on this project.
The exam schedule will be out shortly.
Welcome back! Students went to the computer lab to collect the sources for their Pet Projects. They were reminded to keep a bibliography as well as the fact that they need to ANALYZE their material showing the 3 areas from the handout. Tomorrow we will continue on this project.
The exam schedule will be out shortly.
Thursday Dec. 15th
Students went over the work which is due tomorrow. See Tuesday's post. IF you do not hand it in tomorrow, you MUSt email it to me during the Christmas Break so I can mark it. I will not be accepting this assignment after Break.
We then went to the library for a lesson on the variety of library sources and databases we have access to and may wish to use for our Pet Projects. AFter the Break you need to have chosen a subject and begun collecting your sources.
Students went over the work which is due tomorrow. See Tuesday's post. IF you do not hand it in tomorrow, you MUSt email it to me during the Christmas Break so I can mark it. I will not be accepting this assignment after Break.
We then went to the library for a lesson on the variety of library sources and databases we have access to and may wish to use for our Pet Projects. AFter the Break you need to have chosen a subject and begun collecting your sources.
Tuesday Dec. 13th
I'm back. Due to a communication glitch, students did not have all of the outlines to complete their comparison contrast work. Today we went over what should have been done and returned to the lab to finish the drafts. Those with a draft did the peer review . For Friday the following must be submitted:
a. 2 Venn diagrams - one for "Butcher Bird" and one for "The Moose and the Sparrow"
b. a rough draft of a comparison/contrast essay using ONE of the Venn diagrams.
c. A peer review of the rough draft
d. A final draft with the marking rubric attached.
Tomorrow is Experiential Day. We will start on the Pet Projects on Thursday. Have a topic chosen so we can get rolling.
I'm back. Due to a communication glitch, students did not have all of the outlines to complete their comparison contrast work. Today we went over what should have been done and returned to the lab to finish the drafts. Those with a draft did the peer review . For Friday the following must be submitted:
a. 2 Venn diagrams - one for "Butcher Bird" and one for "The Moose and the Sparrow"
b. a rough draft of a comparison/contrast essay using ONE of the Venn diagrams.
c. A peer review of the rough draft
d. A final draft with the marking rubric attached.
Tomorrow is Experiential Day. We will start on the Pet Projects on Thursday. Have a topic chosen so we can get rolling.
Tuesday Dec. 6th
Students presented their inquest assignment. They were very enjoyable. Results to follow.
Parents: I will be away from Thursday to the end of Monday for a family funeral. Students have chosen to work on the short story material we were going to do after Christmas. We will do the Pet Projects when I return. I will not be available via email until Dec. 13th.
Students presented their inquest assignment. They were very enjoyable. Results to follow.
Parents: I will be away from Thursday to the end of Monday for a family funeral. Students have chosen to work on the short story material we were going to do after Christmas. We will do the Pet Projects when I return. I will not be available via email until Dec. 13th.
Monday Dec. 5th
We worked on the inquest which needs to be ready for tomorrow. Those absent should be contacting their partners to know what you're responsible for.
We worked on the inquest which needs to be ready for tomorrow. Those absent should be contacting their partners to know what you're responsible for.
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Friday Dec. 2nd
We did the Act III and IV quiz today as well as began our inquest with our groups. Students should have sorted out their arguments and be in the process of writing a script. You will have Monday's class to finish and rehearse. You will be doing the Inquest on Tuesday. |
Thursday Dec. 1st
We finished off Act IV Kahoot then read to the end of the play. Tomorrow is the quiz for Acts III and IV. Be ready. Check out the sample quiz on the Handouts page.
We finished off Act IV Kahoot then read to the end of the play. Tomorrow is the quiz for Acts III and IV. Be ready. Check out the sample quiz on the Handouts page.
Wednesday Nov. 30th
Students go the instructions for the Inquest then we watched Act IV. We went and read over scene iii as the movie did not contain all of the scene . Remember we will be having a quiz on III and IV on Friday.
Students go the instructions for the Inquest then we watched Act IV. We went and read over scene iii as the movie did not contain all of the scene . Remember we will be having a quiz on III and IV on Friday.
Tuesday Nov. 29th
Students watched Act III using the movie below. If you are watching, you will need to forward ahead until Act III. Or watch the whole thing if you wish. SPOILER ALERT: Everybody dies!
We then did a Kahoot for Act III as a review. Students will be writing an Act III and IV quiz on Friday.
Students watched Act III using the movie below. If you are watching, you will need to forward ahead until Act III. Or watch the whole thing if you wish. SPOILER ALERT: Everybody dies!
We then did a Kahoot for Act III as a review. Students will be writing an Act III and IV quiz on Friday.
Monday Nov. 28th
We did a Kahoot on Act II as a warm up for today's quiz on Acts I and II. When students had finished the quiz, we read Act III scenes i and ii. Also, I drew names for the inquest project for the end of Macbeth. Check with me to see which group you will be with.
We did a Kahoot on Act II as a warm up for today's quiz on Acts I and II. When students had finished the quiz, we read Act III scenes i and ii. Also, I drew names for the inquest project for the end of Macbeth. Check with me to see which group you will be with.
Friday November 25th
Students watched the scene below as well as Patrick Stewart's version of the next scene ( Found on the 11Honours page). we then read Act II scene iv. THERE IS A QUIZ ON MONDAY FOR THE FIRST 2 ACTS. NO EXCEPTIONS.
There are several links above which can help you if you were missing. Also, at the Handouts tab is a sample quiz which you would be wise to look at.
Students watched the scene below as well as Patrick Stewart's version of the next scene ( Found on the 11Honours page). we then read Act II scene iv. THERE IS A QUIZ ON MONDAY FOR THE FIRST 2 ACTS. NO EXCEPTIONS.
There are several links above which can help you if you were missing. Also, at the Handouts tab is a sample quiz which you would be wise to look at.
Thursday Nov. 24th
We started with a game in which students were to brainstorm as many facts as they knew about the play. We read to the end of Act Ii scene one. There will be a quiz on the first 2 acts on Monday.
We started with a game in which students were to brainstorm as many facts as they knew about the play. We read to the end of Act Ii scene one. There will be a quiz on the first 2 acts on Monday.
Wednesday Nov. 23
We looked at three different portrayals of Act I scene i and discussed why the directors made the choices they did. You may view these clips at Honours 11 post for today. We will be returning to some of these later in the play.
Students read to part way through Act I scene iii. If you were missing, you need to go to No Fear Shakespeare and read this section.
We will have a quiz on Acts I and II next Monday.
We looked at three different portrayals of Act I scene i and discussed why the directors made the choices they did. You may view these clips at Honours 11 post for today. We will be returning to some of these later in the play.
Students read to part way through Act I scene iii. If you were missing, you need to go to No Fear Shakespeare and read this section.
We will have a quiz on Acts I and II next Monday.
Tuesday Nov. 22
We did more Gallery Walks with the reminder that students need to talk about the WHY not the What of the frames. Its imperative that you do you Gallery Walk presentation by the end of the week.
We also finished the Macbeth Murder Mystery Game and made predictions as to who the murderer is and his/her motive.
We ended by reading Act I scene i.
Helpful Hint: If you struggle with Shakespeare, use No Fear Shakespeare as we read. It's a site online with original and modern side by side.
We did more Gallery Walks with the reminder that students need to talk about the WHY not the What of the frames. Its imperative that you do you Gallery Walk presentation by the end of the week.
We also finished the Macbeth Murder Mystery Game and made predictions as to who the murderer is and his/her motive.
We ended by reading Act I scene i.
Helpful Hint: If you struggle with Shakespeare, use No Fear Shakespeare as we read. It's a site online with original and modern side by side.
Monday Nov. 21st
Students who were prepared did their Gallery Walks today. Tomorrow there will be 3 more groups to go.
We finished class by starting a Macbeth Murder Mystery game to introduce the characters in Macbeth.
Students who were prepared did their Gallery Walks today. Tomorrow there will be 3 more groups to go.
We finished class by starting a Macbeth Murder Mystery game to introduce the characters in Macbeth.
Friday Nov. 18th
Students worked on their Commercial assignment for Monday's Gallery Walk. Be ready.
Students worked on their Commercial assignment for Monday's Gallery Walk. Be ready.
Thursday Nov. 17th
More work on commercials. Remember that you are expected to have your commercials ready for Monday's Gallery Walk.
Tomorrow your movie graphic organizers are due.
More work on commercials. Remember that you are expected to have your commercials ready for Monday's Gallery Walk.
Tomorrow your movie graphic organizers are due.
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Wednesday Nov. 16th
Students are planning commercials which relate to teen issues and would appeal to teen audiences. See Handout tab for details. By tomorrow students are to have their idea and slogan and have started their story boards. The plan is to have the commercials ready for a Gallery Walk on Friday and Monday. |
Tuesday Nov 15th
We finished off the Slideshare notes today and discussed the importance of counter arguments in persuasion. These notes are to be handed in for a mark. If you want to go back to double check any of the slides, see the link from yesterday's class.
Remember that the research and vocabulary from the novel are due tomorrow.
We finished off the Slideshare notes today and discussed the importance of counter arguments in persuasion. These notes are to be handed in for a mark. If you want to go back to double check any of the slides, see the link from yesterday's class.
Remember that the research and vocabulary from the novel are due tomorrow.
Monday Nov. 14th
Due Today: Edmodo Wednesday: research and connections and vocabulary Friday: Graphic organizers for movie
Today we started with discussions on the difference between argument and persuasion as well as propaganda. Students brainstormed topics where they could use their persuasive and argumentative skills and on chart paper came up with both persuasive and argumentative points for their topic.
We then looked at the Propaganda Techniques sheet and compared it to our charts.
Lastly, we began watching the Slideshare on Persuasion at :< http://www.slideshare.net/LHaghighi/common-persuasive-techniques-in-advertising>
If you were missing, you need to get the handout from me tomorrow.
Due Today: Edmodo Wednesday: research and connections and vocabulary Friday: Graphic organizers for movie
Today we started with discussions on the difference between argument and persuasion as well as propaganda. Students brainstormed topics where they could use their persuasive and argumentative skills and on chart paper came up with both persuasive and argumentative points for their topic.
We then looked at the Propaganda Techniques sheet and compared it to our charts.
Lastly, we began watching the Slideshare on Persuasion at :< http://www.slideshare.net/LHaghighi/common-persuasive-techniques-in-advertising>
If you were missing, you need to get the handout from me tomorrow.
Thursday Nov. 10th
The Lovely Bones group finished watching the video while the rest of the novel groups worked on the upcoming research and Edmodo.
NOTE: The research portion's due date has been changed to Wednesday Nov. 16th
The charts/organizers for the movies are due on Monday Nov. 14th along with the Edmodo.
The Lovely Bones group finished watching the video while the rest of the novel groups worked on the upcoming research and Edmodo.
NOTE: The research portion's due date has been changed to Wednesday Nov. 16th
The charts/organizers for the movies are due on Monday Nov. 14th along with the Edmodo.
Tuesday Nov. 8th
Students began to watch the movies from the novels they have just finished. Below is The Lovely Bones, if you were missing, and I have a copy of Lord of the Flies for anyone who was away. If you were reading To Kill a Mockingbird, go to the English 10 tab and watch it there.
Students are reminded to fill in the 3 graphic organizers. NOTE: I do not have electronic copies posted, so you will need to get them from me.
Students began to watch the movies from the novels they have just finished. Below is The Lovely Bones, if you were missing, and I have a copy of Lord of the Flies for anyone who was away. If you were reading To Kill a Mockingbird, go to the English 10 tab and watch it there.
Students are reminded to fill in the 3 graphic organizers. NOTE: I do not have electronic copies posted, so you will need to get them from me.
Monday Nov. 7th
Novel test day. Some have not finished the written response and will have 20 minutes tomorrow to do so.
If you were missing, you will be required to write on your own time ASAP.
Novel test day. Some have not finished the written response and will have 20 minutes tomorrow to do so.
If you were missing, you will be required to write on your own time ASAP.
Friday Nov. 4th
It's the last class dedicated to the novel study.
Students went into groups to discuss what they felt were the major ideas of the novel. We then looked at the topics for the upcoming test on Monday. You can find the topics on the Handouts tab at The Big Ideas. It is my expectation that you will have read the novel for Monday's test. Students read and did research for the rest of the period.
It's the last class dedicated to the novel study.
Students went into groups to discuss what they felt were the major ideas of the novel. We then looked at the topics for the upcoming test on Monday. You can find the topics on the Handouts tab at The Big Ideas. It is my expectation that you will have read the novel for Monday's test. Students read and did research for the rest of the period.
Thursday Nov. 3
I was in a meeting but the students were to be working on Edmodo as well as research. Some chose to catch up on reading as the novel test is Monday.
I was in a meeting but the students were to be working on Edmodo as well as research. Some chose to catch up on reading as the novel test is Monday.
Wednesday Nov. 2
Students had a quick tutorial on MLA bibliographies and in-text citations. More information can be found at https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/02/
Students then worked on finishing the novels so they can write the test on Monday.
Students had a quick tutorial on MLA bibliographies and in-text citations. More information can be found at https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/02/
Students then worked on finishing the novels so they can write the test on Monday.
Monday Oct. 31st
Lit circles for The Lovely Bones and To Kill A Mockingbird. Students were reminded that this is the last week for novel study and there will be a test on the novel on Monday Nov. 7th. You need to have read the novel.
Lit circles for The Lovely Bones and To Kill A Mockingbird. Students were reminded that this is the last week for novel study and there will be a test on the novel on Monday Nov. 7th. You need to have read the novel.
Friday Oct. 28th
We held a lit. circle for Lord of the Flies while the others continued on Edmodo and reading.
We held a lit. circle for Lord of the Flies while the others continued on Edmodo and reading.
Thursday Oct. 27th
From 12:15 to 1:00 students went to the lab to add to Edmodo for week 2. Many asked about the quality of their entries/replies. At 1:00 we went to the gym to watch a presentation from Morgan Wieberg on her work in Haiti.
From 12:15 to 1:00 students went to the lab to add to Edmodo for week 2. Many asked about the quality of their entries/replies. At 1:00 we went to the gym to watch a presentation from Morgan Wieberg on her work in Haiti.
Wednesday Oct. 26th
Substitute as I was in meetings. Students were to be working on their novel study. NOTE: Those who talked the sub into letting you 'read the audiobook in the back room of the library' you need to speak to me about his issue. I am not amused.
Substitute as I was in meetings. Students were to be working on their novel study. NOTE: Those who talked the sub into letting you 'read the audiobook in the back room of the library' you need to speak to me about his issue. I am not amused.
Tuesday Oct. 25th
Some students went to a presentation from Mount Royal University while others chose to work/read in the classroom. Students are reminded that the time is fast approaching when they need to have finished reading the novel. Git er done!
Also students were reminded that I intend to mark the short story work which was due a couple of weeks ago and all not in will be recorded as zeros. You may submit until the 14th of November, but it will appear as a zero on your upcoming report card.
Some students went to a presentation from Mount Royal University while others chose to work/read in the classroom. Students are reminded that the time is fast approaching when they need to have finished reading the novel. Git er done!
Also students were reminded that I intend to mark the short story work which was due a couple of weeks ago and all not in will be recorded as zeros. You may submit until the 14th of November, but it will appear as a zero on your upcoming report card.
Monday Oct. 24th
Students were reading and working on their vocabulary work for the novel.
Students were reading and working on their vocabulary work for the novel.
Thursday Oct. 2oth
Information for the Research portion of the novel study (Assignment #1) was handed out. Check the handouts tab. Students should choose a topic and a guiding question as well as subquestions which will help them gather the info to answer the guiding question.
Lit. circles for The Lovely Bones as well as To Kill a Mockingbird.
Information for the Research portion of the novel study (Assignment #1) was handed out. Check the handouts tab. Students should choose a topic and a guiding question as well as subquestions which will help them gather the info to answer the guiding question.
Lit. circles for The Lovely Bones as well as To Kill a Mockingbird.
Wednesday Oct. 19th
Lit. Circles for Lord of the Flies only. We will meet for The Lovely Bones and To Kill a Mockingbird tomorrow.
Lit. Circles for Lord of the Flies only. We will meet for The Lovely Bones and To Kill a Mockingbird tomorrow.
MONDAY OCT. 17 AND TUES OCT. 18TH
Sorry for the missing post. Yesterday we learned how to log into Edmodo and post. If you were missing, look at the Handouts tab for instructions to log in. Once you have asked to be accepted, let me know so I can put you into the appropriate group. Also Check out the Assignment #1 and #2 for the novel at the Handouts tab. While we were in the lab today, some students started working on this.
Today we read our novels as tomorrow is lit. circle day. Be ready. Some worked on their research for Assignment #1.
Sorry for the missing post. Yesterday we learned how to log into Edmodo and post. If you were missing, look at the Handouts tab for instructions to log in. Once you have asked to be accepted, let me know so I can put you into the appropriate group. Also Check out the Assignment #1 and #2 for the novel at the Handouts tab. While we were in the lab today, some students started working on this.
Today we read our novels as tomorrow is lit. circle day. Be ready. Some worked on their research for Assignment #1.
Thursday Oct. 13th
We finished the lit.circle for The Lovely Bones and To Kill a Mockingbird.
Remember that tomorrow is the last day to hand in unit one work.
We finished the lit.circle for The Lovely Bones and To Kill a Mockingbird.
Remember that tomorrow is the last day to hand in unit one work.
Tuesday Oct. 11 and Wednesday Oct. 12th
Sorry for the missing post yesterday. Students got their novels and continued to read them. Today we met with the first lit. circle for Lord of the Flies and The Lovely Bones. We did not finish the circle for The Lovely Bones so we will do this tomorrow as well as have a lit. circle for To Kill a Mockingbird. Be ready.
Also, upcoming assignments will include these 2 PLOs. Students will be given a handout by Friday as to the choices.
B Students should understand and explain the connection between text and the social, cultural, historical and personal context in which the text was written. In plain English, find a connection between the text and the era and personal history of the writer.
B13Vocabulary - students should demonstrate their knowledge of vocabulary skills including using context and root words to decipher language.
Sorry for the missing post yesterday. Students got their novels and continued to read them. Today we met with the first lit. circle for Lord of the Flies and The Lovely Bones. We did not finish the circle for The Lovely Bones so we will do this tomorrow as well as have a lit. circle for To Kill a Mockingbird. Be ready.
Also, upcoming assignments will include these 2 PLOs. Students will be given a handout by Friday as to the choices.
B Students should understand and explain the connection between text and the social, cultural, historical and personal context in which the text was written. In plain English, find a connection between the text and the era and personal history of the writer.
B13Vocabulary - students should demonstrate their knowledge of vocabulary skills including using context and root words to decipher language.
Wednesday Oct. 5th
Students were reminded of upcoming cut off for unit one and some received their marked narrative essays.
We then discussed what a lit. circle looks like and the purpose (See Handouts tab for handout) and practiced a lit. circle using the story "Zombie March". The last 15 minutes were spent discussing methods to decipher unknown vocabulary as well as do the first page of the root words handout (See me for this handout if you were missing.)
Students were reminded of upcoming cut off for unit one and some received their marked narrative essays.
We then discussed what a lit. circle looks like and the purpose (See Handouts tab for handout) and practiced a lit. circle using the story "Zombie March". The last 15 minutes were spent discussing methods to decipher unknown vocabulary as well as do the first page of the root words handout (See me for this handout if you were missing.)
Tuesday Oct. 4th
Students who did not choose a novel did so today. They then had the remainder of the class for the last day to work on their short story project.
Students who did not choose a novel did so today. They then had the remainder of the class for the last day to work on their short story project.
Monday Oct. 3
Students received lists of the incomplete assignments which need to be in by the 14th. We also chose novels for the lit. circles: To Kill a Mockingbird, Lord of the Flies and The Lovely Bones. Students went to the lab to work on their projects as well as finish off their missing work.
Students received lists of the incomplete assignments which need to be in by the 14th. We also chose novels for the lit. circles: To Kill a Mockingbird, Lord of the Flies and The Lovely Bones. Students went to the lab to work on their projects as well as finish off their missing work.
Wednesday Sept. 28th
Students continued to work the short story assignment. At this point they should be beginning to put together the creative evaluative piece of the assignment. I would like this ready for next Friday Oct. 7th. If you are choosing a complex method, see me to get more time.
Remember to hand in any MIAs next week or email them over the weekend.
Students continued to work the short story assignment. At this point they should be beginning to put together the creative evaluative piece of the assignment. I would like this ready for next Friday Oct. 7th. If you are choosing a complex method, see me to get more time.
Remember to hand in any MIAs next week or email them over the weekend.
Tuesday Sept. 27th
Students are urged to get missing work in ASAP. The 14th is only a couple of weeks away. We continued to work on our short story assignment. By tomorrow your notes in the graphic organizer should be ready and you should be considering 4 weaknesses and/or strengths of the short story. Start thinking how you can "show what you know".
Don't forget to hand in the final draft of your Chalk Outline, your narrative and your poem autopsy.
Students are urged to get missing work in ASAP. The 14th is only a couple of weeks away. We continued to work on our short story assignment. By tomorrow your notes in the graphic organizer should be ready and you should be considering 4 weaknesses and/or strengths of the short story. Start thinking how you can "show what you know".
Don't forget to hand in the final draft of your Chalk Outline, your narrative and your poem autopsy.
Monday Sept. 26th
Students worked on their short story assignment (See Handouts tab). They were reminded about their poem autopsies which were due today, their narrative final drafts and the Short Fiction Overview which some have not yet completed. Remember to cite your sources if your are using eNotes etc. for 'getting ideas'.
Students got back their in class narrative essays and the rubric for Narrative Essays (Handouts Tab) students are to look over their first draft and decide if they feel the essay is ready to mark. If so, attach and write Mark Me on it. If not, revise, attach original and revisions with rubric and write Mark Me on it.
Students worked on their short story assignment (See Handouts tab). They were reminded about their poem autopsies which were due today, their narrative final drafts and the Short Fiction Overview which some have not yet completed. Remember to cite your sources if your are using eNotes etc. for 'getting ideas'.
Students got back their in class narrative essays and the rubric for Narrative Essays (Handouts Tab) students are to look over their first draft and decide if they feel the essay is ready to mark. If so, attach and write Mark Me on it. If not, revise, attach original and revisions with rubric and write Mark Me on it.
Friday Sept. 23
Students did the terms re-test. Those not doing the re-test went to the library to find a short story for next week's assignment as well as work on their poem autopsies which are due on Monday. Also, your Chalk Outline revisions should be in by Monday. DON'T LEAVE IT TOO LATE.
Students did the terms re-test. Those not doing the re-test went to the library to find a short story for next week's assignment as well as work on their poem autopsies which are due on Monday. Also, your Chalk Outline revisions should be in by Monday. DON'T LEAVE IT TOO LATE.
Thursday Sept. 22
Students wrote their in-class narrative essays then worked on any unfinished work from the week.
REMEMBER: Tomorrow is the re-test for the terms.
Poetry autopsies are due on Monday.
On Monday you should re-submit your draft for "The Chalk Outline" for marking. Please include all previously submitted material along with your revised draft.
Students wrote their in-class narrative essays then worked on any unfinished work from the week.
REMEMBER: Tomorrow is the re-test for the terms.
Poetry autopsies are due on Monday.
On Monday you should re-submit your draft for "The Chalk Outline" for marking. Please include all previously submitted material along with your revised draft.
Wednesday Sept. 21st
Students reviewed the group posters on autopsy to note certain areas which need work and the importance of examples. From there I returned students "The Chalk Outline" paragraphs with note attached. Students are to look at the rubric and the notes and decide whether they are going to revise or whether they are going to have it marked at this point.
We moved to reading two personal narratives "Showering with Spiders" and "A Thousand Truths" and discussed what makes up an effective personal narrative essay: introduction, using I to bring the reader in, details and hyperbole, thesis. Tomorrow students will be writing their own essay in class. They may choose the topic "An encounter with Nature" or an experience with animals or a topic of their own. Come in prepared to write and then revise.
Students reviewed the group posters on autopsy to note certain areas which need work and the importance of examples. From there I returned students "The Chalk Outline" paragraphs with note attached. Students are to look at the rubric and the notes and decide whether they are going to revise or whether they are going to have it marked at this point.
We moved to reading two personal narratives "Showering with Spiders" and "A Thousand Truths" and discussed what makes up an effective personal narrative essay: introduction, using I to bring the reader in, details and hyperbole, thesis. Tomorrow students will be writing their own essay in class. They may choose the topic "An encounter with Nature" or an experience with animals or a topic of their own. Come in prepared to write and then revise.
Tuesday Sept. 20th
Students finished their group autopsies ( a few still had work to do) and chose their personal poem to autopsy. Today was the only in-class time to work on this. These are due on Friday, Sept. 23rd.
Image is just for you Adain.
Students finished their group autopsies ( a few still had work to do) and chose their personal poem to autopsy. Today was the only in-class time to work on this. These are due on Friday, Sept. 23rd.
Image is just for you Adain.
Monday Sept. 19th
Students were reminded of Friday's re-test as well as the importance of getting their "Chalk Outline" paragraphs completed.
Tomorrow we will go over the rubric for the paragraph and students will decide if their paragraphs are actually 'done' or need some work.
Students were to finish their group autopsy and have a poem ready for tomorrow's class.
Students were reminded of Friday's re-test as well as the importance of getting their "Chalk Outline" paragraphs completed.
Tomorrow we will go over the rubric for the paragraph and students will decide if their paragraphs are actually 'done' or need some work.
Students were to finish their group autopsy and have a poem ready for tomorrow's class.
Friday Sept. 16th
Poetry Terms Quiz TODAY! a re-test will be next Friday for anyone wishing to improve their marks.
We then finished off our group autopsies of a poem of the group's choice.
Monday you will need your own poem to begin to dissect.
Poetry Terms Quiz TODAY! a re-test will be next Friday for anyone wishing to improve their marks.
We then finished off our group autopsies of a poem of the group's choice.
Monday you will need your own poem to begin to dissect.
Thursday Sept. 15th
Reminder: Terms quiz tomorrow.
Students discussed which of the texts on yesterday's chart was the most persuasive and which was the most biased. We then began our "Poetry Autopsy" exercise by reviewing Stage 2 terms from the handout and then breaking into groups and choosing a section from Stage 2 to examine and post on the board using the poem "Chemistry". Our next step was to keep in our groups and begin dissecting a poem from the choices on the front table. Students will be doing stages 1 - 3 as a group. We will look at the rubric tomorrow and finish off this work.
NOTE: If you have a poem you are going to be using for the last part of "Poetry Autopsy" bring it in tomorrow. We might get that far.
Reminder: Terms quiz tomorrow.
Students discussed which of the texts on yesterday's chart was the most persuasive and which was the most biased. We then began our "Poetry Autopsy" exercise by reviewing Stage 2 terms from the handout and then breaking into groups and choosing a section from Stage 2 to examine and post on the board using the poem "Chemistry". Our next step was to keep in our groups and begin dissecting a poem from the choices on the front table. Students will be doing stages 1 - 3 as a group. We will look at the rubric tomorrow and finish off this work.
NOTE: If you have a poem you are going to be using for the last part of "Poetry Autopsy" bring it in tomorrow. We might get that far.
Wednesday Sept. 14th
Students were to submit their Overview of Short Fiction as well as missing Chalk Outline who is the antagonist paragraphs complete with outline, rough draft and final draft. We revisited "Circus Animals" and discussed thesis/theme, author's purpose and bias. Students did the assignment "Comparing Articles and Essays about the Circus" . The article and the essay can be found at the handouts tab along with the assignment. People who were present today need to complete the assignment and hand it in tomorrow.
Students were to submit their Overview of Short Fiction as well as missing Chalk Outline who is the antagonist paragraphs complete with outline, rough draft and final draft. We revisited "Circus Animals" and discussed thesis/theme, author's purpose and bias. Students did the assignment "Comparing Articles and Essays about the Circus" . The article and the essay can be found at the handouts tab along with the assignment. People who were present today need to complete the assignment and hand it in tomorrow.
Tuesday Sept. 13th
Students continued on their Overview of Short Fiction terms as well as watched the final presentation on "The Chalk Outline". Some students are still not finished this assignment. It is HOMEWORK if you haven't. The last 5 minutes of the class we discussed how humans relate to animals in reference to "Circus Animals" and will be looking at the devices tomorrow.
Students continued on their Overview of Short Fiction terms as well as watched the final presentation on "The Chalk Outline". Some students are still not finished this assignment. It is HOMEWORK if you haven't. The last 5 minutes of the class we discussed how humans relate to animals in reference to "Circus Animals" and will be looking at the devices tomorrow.
Monday Sept. 12th
Reminders:
Your paragraph of personal response with outline and peer/self review of the rough draft and final draft is due TOMORROW.
Those who have not yet presented their Chalk Outline theory will do so tomorrow.
Poetry terms quiz on Friday Sept. 16th
I was in a meeting but students did the following work:
1. They read "Circus Animals" and looked for at least 15 examples of devices from their devices for poetry. There are actually over 30. If you were missing, print the poem and hi light and label at least 15 examples . You will need this tomorrow.
2. They also read "The Interlopers" which can be found at http://www.eastoftheweb.com/short-stories/UBooks/Inte.shtml and began to work on the Short Fiction Terms Overview which can be found at the Handouts tab. If you were missing, you are expected to have read the story and be at least to question 5 for tomorrow's class.
NOTE: if you took a paper copy of the story, I goofed and the final page is missing (talk about anti-climactical). You can read the end at the link listed above.
Reminders:
Your paragraph of personal response with outline and peer/self review of the rough draft and final draft is due TOMORROW.
Those who have not yet presented their Chalk Outline theory will do so tomorrow.
Poetry terms quiz on Friday Sept. 16th
I was in a meeting but students did the following work:
1. They read "Circus Animals" and looked for at least 15 examples of devices from their devices for poetry. There are actually over 30. If you were missing, print the poem and hi light and label at least 15 examples . You will need this tomorrow.
2. They also read "The Interlopers" which can be found at http://www.eastoftheweb.com/short-stories/UBooks/Inte.shtml and began to work on the Short Fiction Terms Overview which can be found at the Handouts tab. If you were missing, you are expected to have read the story and be at least to question 5 for tomorrow's class.
NOTE: if you took a paper copy of the story, I goofed and the final page is missing (talk about anti-climactical). You can read the end at the link listed above.
Friday Sept. 9th
Sorry for the missing post yesterday. As all of you are aware we worked on our outline for the question "Who or what is the real antagonist in 'The Chalk Outline'?" All students were to have written a rough draft for today. Today we peer/self reviewed our paragraphs using the following symbols/indicators:
If you have a hook, place a check mark next to it.
Check mark for author, title
Underline your thesis
Number your points #1, 2 and 3
Letter your 3 quotes as A, B and C
Underline your conclusion.
For Tuesday Sept. 13th, HAND IN outline, rough draft with review, and final draft
We also worked on Terms for Unit One by looking over the poetry terms and indicating which ones we knew. We then did a practice quiz for these.
FRIDAY SEPT. 16TH LIT. TERMS POETRY QUIZ
Sorry for the missing post yesterday. As all of you are aware we worked on our outline for the question "Who or what is the real antagonist in 'The Chalk Outline'?" All students were to have written a rough draft for today. Today we peer/self reviewed our paragraphs using the following symbols/indicators:
If you have a hook, place a check mark next to it.
Check mark for author, title
Underline your thesis
Number your points #1, 2 and 3
Letter your 3 quotes as A, B and C
Underline your conclusion.
For Tuesday Sept. 13th, HAND IN outline, rough draft with review, and final draft
We also worked on Terms for Unit One by looking over the poetry terms and indicating which ones we knew. We then did a practice quiz for these.
FRIDAY SEPT. 16TH LIT. TERMS POETRY QUIZ
Wednesday Sept. 7th
Students spent 15 minutes getting ready for their presentations then we presented and the class did assessment (both presentations, self and group members). There is one last group who arrived this week and they will present by next Monday at the very latest.
Something to Think About: Considering the presentations and the story, answer this question: Who is the actual antagonist in the story? Tomorrow we will be writing a rough draft of a personal response around this question.
MORE FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Is there such a thing as human nature?
Students spent 15 minutes getting ready for their presentations then we presented and the class did assessment (both presentations, self and group members). There is one last group who arrived this week and they will present by next Monday at the very latest.
Something to Think About: Considering the presentations and the story, answer this question: Who is the actual antagonist in the story? Tomorrow we will be writing a rough draft of a personal response around this question.
MORE FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Is there such a thing as human nature?
Tuesday Sept. 6th
Students continued to work on their presentations for tomorrow's class. Students new to the class worked to read "The Chalk Outline" and formed a group to do the "Who Dun It?" assignment. If this is you, you are expected to have read the story for tomorrow and be ready to work in your group after the presentations.
Students continued to work on their presentations for tomorrow's class. Students new to the class worked to read "The Chalk Outline" and formed a group to do the "Who Dun It?" assignment. If this is you, you are expected to have read the story for tomorrow and be ready to work in your group after the presentations.
Friday Sept. 2nd
Reminders: Be sure to visit the Help tab and send me a message as well as hand in your Letter of Introduction. Groups worked on the "who Dun it?" assignment. On Tuesday groups will finish off their assignment and prepare to 'present' in some way on Wednesday. If you have been away, please see me to discuss how you can complete this assignment.
Reminders: Be sure to visit the Help tab and send me a message as well as hand in your Letter of Introduction. Groups worked on the "who Dun it?" assignment. On Tuesday groups will finish off their assignment and prepare to 'present' in some way on Wednesday. If you have been away, please see me to discuss how you can complete this assignment.
Thursday Sept. 1st
Students were reminded to hand in their letters of Introduction and send me a message from the Help tab of the Teacher/homework page. We then went back to the "Inferencing: an Educated Guess" from yesterday and filled in 6 examples of inferencing from yesterday's murder mystery. I handed out "The Chalk Outline" and "The Chalk Outline: Who Dun it?" (see handouts tab). I have divided the class into 3 groups for this task. If you were missing this week, you are to read the story and come up with your own theory of who is responsible for the events listed on the Who Dun it assignment. When you return, we will discuss what format you will use to show your theory and supporting text. Students were to read the story and hi light the text which they feel will support their theory. We will have a few minutes tomorrow to finish reading and hi lighting then break into groups to begin planning.
Students were reminded to hand in their letters of Introduction and send me a message from the Help tab of the Teacher/homework page. We then went back to the "Inferencing: an Educated Guess" from yesterday and filled in 6 examples of inferencing from yesterday's murder mystery. I handed out "The Chalk Outline" and "The Chalk Outline: Who Dun it?" (see handouts tab). I have divided the class into 3 groups for this task. If you were missing this week, you are to read the story and come up with your own theory of who is responsible for the events listed on the Who Dun it assignment. When you return, we will discuss what format you will use to show your theory and supporting text. Students were to read the story and hi light the text which they feel will support their theory. We will have a few minutes tomorrow to finish reading and hi lighting then break into groups to begin planning.
Wednesday August 31st
We began with the students writing Letters of Introduction to me following the handout on the Handouts page. If you were missing, please write me a letter at least 3/4 of a page addressing the topics on the handout and any other areas you think I need to know. The class then revisited the bank robbery mystery and we discussed what makes an effective group. We used the 3 areas brainstormed by period 1 class and and broke up into groups to identify what each criteria looks and sounds like. I will be creating a formal rubric with these descriptors and posting it tomorrow. If you are missing today, look for my post and ask questions if you are not clear what the descriptors mean. Students got a handout about "Inferencing: Making an Educated Guess" and we discussed the first page. We then did another group activity , this time a murder mystery. We will be using the clues from the mystery to complete the handout on making an educated guess. If you were missing, you will get the clues when you get back (They're laminated cards so I can't post them) and you can work through the inferences on the handout.
We began with the students writing Letters of Introduction to me following the handout on the Handouts page. If you were missing, please write me a letter at least 3/4 of a page addressing the topics on the handout and any other areas you think I need to know. The class then revisited the bank robbery mystery and we discussed what makes an effective group. We used the 3 areas brainstormed by period 1 class and and broke up into groups to identify what each criteria looks and sounds like. I will be creating a formal rubric with these descriptors and posting it tomorrow. If you are missing today, look for my post and ask questions if you are not clear what the descriptors mean. Students got a handout about "Inferencing: Making an Educated Guess" and we discussed the first page. We then did another group activity , this time a murder mystery. We will be using the clues from the mystery to complete the handout on making an educated guess. If you were missing, you will get the clues when you get back (They're laminated cards so I can't post them) and you can work through the inferences on the handout.
Tuesday August 30th
We began by discussing the general rules and expectations with a focus on being responsible. We then looked at the course outline (see Handouts tab) and I answered any questions students had. We visited the Help and Handouts section of this Homework site . STUDENTS ARE TO VISIT THE HELP TAB AND SEND ME A MESSAGE LIKE "I WAS HERE" to show they know how to navigate the site. Finally, we played a game about inferences. Students went into groups and tried to solve a bank robbery mystery. We discussed our choices for the perpetrator including our biases and previous knowledge and author's clues. If you missed today, please watch the video below to become familiar with inferences and navigate to the Help tab and send me a message.
WILL K: Please look at the course outline and if you have any questions or concerns, please ask when you get back. Also, watch the video below. We will be doing more work on inferences, so you don't need to worry about the robbery mystery we did today. Our focus was on looking for inferences and the fact that we all make assumptions based on both our experiences and an author's clues.
We began by discussing the general rules and expectations with a focus on being responsible. We then looked at the course outline (see Handouts tab) and I answered any questions students had. We visited the Help and Handouts section of this Homework site . STUDENTS ARE TO VISIT THE HELP TAB AND SEND ME A MESSAGE LIKE "I WAS HERE" to show they know how to navigate the site. Finally, we played a game about inferences. Students went into groups and tried to solve a bank robbery mystery. We discussed our choices for the perpetrator including our biases and previous knowledge and author's clues. If you missed today, please watch the video below to become familiar with inferences and navigate to the Help tab and send me a message.
WILL K: Please look at the course outline and if you have any questions or concerns, please ask when you get back. Also, watch the video below. We will be doing more work on inferences, so you don't need to worry about the robbery mystery we did today. Our focus was on looking for inferences and the fact that we all make assumptions based on both our experiences and an author's clues.
