English 12 - 3
Welcome to your final semester of English
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
MONDAY JAN. 4TH ALL REVISIONS MUST BE IN. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR ORIGINAL DRAFT AND ANY RUBRICS.
Monday JAN. 25TH BCP - FINAL ENGLISH 12 BCP - 40% OF TOTAL GRADE. NOTE: This exam is set by the British Columbia Ministry of Education and the time and date for writing CAN NOT be changed. If you miss the exam, you will be writing in April or June.
MONDAY JAN. 4TH ALL REVISIONS MUST BE IN. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR ORIGINAL DRAFT AND ANY RUBRICS.
Monday JAN. 25TH BCP - FINAL ENGLISH 12 BCP - 40% OF TOTAL GRADE. NOTE: This exam is set by the British Columbia Ministry of Education and the time and date for writing CAN NOT be changed. If you miss the exam, you will be writing in April or June.
Wednesday Jan. 13th
Students were shown the requirements for the Composition section of the BCP as well as the exemplars and scoring guide. They got back their poem response from Friday and may do revisions up to the end of Monday. NO LATER.
We then worked on any missing m/c synthesis work and those who had not finished their synthesis from yesterday did so.
Students were shown the requirements for the Composition section of the BCP as well as the exemplars and scoring guide. They got back their poem response from Friday and may do revisions up to the end of Monday. NO LATER.
We then worked on any missing m/c synthesis work and those who had not finished their synthesis from yesterday did so.
Monday Jan. 11th
Students began working on the Synthesis section of their review by reading and doing the m/c for 4 pieces of text. Those who did not finish may finish tomorrow.Also, tomorrow students will write an in-class synthesis using one of the following questions:
Topic 1: Assess the effects of high school on teenagers using "And Summer is Gone" and "How Mr. Dewey Saved My Life".
Topic 2: Assess the effects of sports on the characters/speaker of "Playing to Win" and "Rite of Passage".
Students began working on the Synthesis section of their review by reading and doing the m/c for 4 pieces of text. Those who did not finish may finish tomorrow.Also, tomorrow students will write an in-class synthesis using one of the following questions:
Topic 1: Assess the effects of high school on teenagers using "And Summer is Gone" and "How Mr. Dewey Saved My Life".
Topic 2: Assess the effects of sports on the characters/speaker of "Playing to Win" and "Rite of Passage".
Friday Jan. 8th
Students did a warm up for the quiz by doing the Kahoot again then wrote the N - W quiz. We then looked at the BCP webiste for the requirements for the paragraph answer (Stand Alone Text), chose ONE of the 4 outlines from this week and wrote the paragraph from one of the outlines. ALL 4 OUTLINES ARE DUE TODAY!!! Midnight via email is fine.
Students did a warm up for the quiz by doing the Kahoot again then wrote the N - W quiz. We then looked at the BCP webiste for the requirements for the paragraph answer (Stand Alone Text), chose ONE of the 4 outlines from this week and wrote the paragraph from one of the outlines. ALL 4 OUTLINES ARE DUE TODAY!!! Midnight via email is fine.
Wednesday Jan. 6th
Students did the A - F quiz then a little Kahoot on G - M. IF YOU WERE MISSING ( AHEM, AHEM) YOU WILL NEED TO BE EXCUSED TO WRITE THESE QUIZZES. PLEASE HAVE YOUR PARENTAL UNIT MAKE CONTACT WITH ME. We also reviewed N - W for the Friday quiz. Finally, we read "November Sun", did the m/c and then did the outline of the paragraph question.
Students did the A - F quiz then a little Kahoot on G - M. IF YOU WERE MISSING ( AHEM, AHEM) YOU WILL NEED TO BE EXCUSED TO WRITE THESE QUIZZES. PLEASE HAVE YOUR PARENTAL UNIT MAKE CONTACT WITH ME. We also reviewed N - W for the Friday quiz. Finally, we read "November Sun", did the m/c and then did the outline of the paragraph question.
Tuesday Jan. 5th
Students took part in a Kahoot online quiz as review for tomorrow's A - F quiz. We then reviewed the terms G - M which will be quizzed on Thursday. BE READY! Students got back their m/c on "From the Left Foot to its Child" and did the m/c and outline for "Wordsmith". Remember that all of the outlines are due on Friday when you will be writing your paragraph on one of the poem topics.
Students took part in a Kahoot online quiz as review for tomorrow's A - F quiz. We then reviewed the terms G - M which will be quizzed on Thursday. BE READY! Students got back their m/c on "From the Left Foot to its Child" and did the m/c and outline for "Wordsmith". Remember that all of the outlines are due on Friday when you will be writing your paragraph on one of the poem topics.
Monday Jan. 4th
Students received the BCP list of terms and reviewed A - F. If you did not receive these terms, you can find them at https://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams/specs/grade12/en/2015.htm. There is a quiz on Wednesday for these terms. Also, students began the poetry review by doing the m/c questions for "From the Left Foot to Its Child". They are also to have an outline on looseleaf for the paragraph question. Your outline should include: hook, author and title, thesis, pt. 1 and quote of support, pt. 2 and quote of support, pt. 3 and quote of support, and a conclusion. These outlines are due on Friday and the students will choose one of the outlines from the week to write an in class paragraph response.
Students received the BCP list of terms and reviewed A - F. If you did not receive these terms, you can find them at https://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams/specs/grade12/en/2015.htm. There is a quiz on Wednesday for these terms. Also, students began the poetry review by doing the m/c questions for "From the Left Foot to Its Child". They are also to have an outline on looseleaf for the paragraph question. Your outline should include: hook, author and title, thesis, pt. 1 and quote of support, pt. 2 and quote of support, pt. 3 and quote of support, and a conclusion. These outlines are due on Friday and the students will choose one of the outlines from the week to write an in class paragraph response.
Friday Dec. 18th MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Many students were away. Those present worked on Shakespearean Scavenger Hunt and translation. Some went to the library to play games or work on computer. Remember that all things Shakespeare MUST be in before Jan. 1st.
All revisions are due on Jan. 4th.
Many students were away. Those present worked on Shakespearean Scavenger Hunt and translation. Some went to the library to play games or work on computer. Remember that all things Shakespeare MUST be in before Jan. 1st.
All revisions are due on Jan. 4th.
Wednesday Dec. 15th
Students finished watching Shes the Man and worked on their graphic organizers which compare/contrast the play to the movie in terms of character, setting, plot and elements of Shakespearean comedy. These organizers are in lieu of an exam so they must be thorough. They involve 4 learning outcomes. These organizers must be submitted before the end of the Christmas Break. You may email them to me if you wish.
Also, students need to be sure to submit their translations before the end of Friday.
NOTE: Tomorrow is Experiential Learning Day. I will be at the curling rink and gymnastics gym so I am not available for help on missing work. Sorry.
Students finished watching Shes the Man and worked on their graphic organizers which compare/contrast the play to the movie in terms of character, setting, plot and elements of Shakespearean comedy. These organizers are in lieu of an exam so they must be thorough. They involve 4 learning outcomes. These organizers must be submitted before the end of the Christmas Break. You may email them to me if you wish.
Also, students need to be sure to submit their translations before the end of Friday.
NOTE: Tomorrow is Experiential Learning Day. I will be at the curling rink and gymnastics gym so I am not available for help on missing work. Sorry.
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Monday Dec. 14th
Students worked on the Shakespearean Scavenger Hunt and those who have yet to finish the translation are reminded that these are due by Friday along with all things Shakespearean. |
Friday Dec. 11th
We read to the end of the play!!!! Thanks to my trusty readers. Well done.
We read to the end of the play!!!! Thanks to my trusty readers. Well done.
THursday Dec. 10th
Students got their quizzes back. We then read to the end of Act III scene 3. WOW!
Students got their quizzes back. We then read to the end of Act III scene 3. WOW!
Wednesday Dec. 9
Students wrote the Act I quiz and then worked on their translations which are due tomorrow.
Students wrote the Act I quiz and then worked on their translations which are due tomorrow.
Tuesday Dec. 8th
Students did a Kahoot it for review of Act I ( quiz tomorrow) and then worked on Translating 50 lines of Shakespeare exercise (due on Thursday). If you want to try the Kahoot again, go to the Kahoot website and search the quizzes for Twelfth Night made by englishqueen7. I am hoping you will have public access.
Monday Dec. 7th
Students received back their essays from last Thursday. They have the choice of re-submitting with MARK ME on the essay, or revising prior to marking. This essay MUST be submitted for marking by Dec. 18th.
There was a brief presentation in the library for the Explore French immersion program and then we returned to the class to read more of Twelfth Night. We read to the end of Act I. There will be a quiz on Wednesday for this act . We will Kahoot it tomorrow in preparation.
Students received back their essays from last Thursday. They have the choice of re-submitting with MARK ME on the essay, or revising prior to marking. This essay MUST be submitted for marking by Dec. 18th.
There was a brief presentation in the library for the Explore French immersion program and then we returned to the class to read more of Twelfth Night. We read to the end of Act I. There will be a quiz on Wednesday for this act . We will Kahoot it tomorrow in preparation.
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Thursday Dec. 3rd
Students wrote their in-class definition essay. If you were missing, it is your responsibility to arrange for a time to complete this work. Tomorrow we start Twelfth Night. Be there! |
Wednesday Dec. 2
Students who wrote the LPI this morning were to bring any work they missed to today's class. Since many students did not attend this afternoon's class, they need to be aware that I did give an assignment due to the fact that no one brought work. Students are to prepare to write their own definition essay tomorrow by making a planner for a word/concept of their choosing. In this planner, they need to include:a. a dictionary definition, the origin of the word, examples and negation, comparison/contrast, categories and the criteria for the word. It is suggested that they do some research and be sure to keep their sources.
Students who wrote the LPI this morning were to bring any work they missed to today's class. Since many students did not attend this afternoon's class, they need to be aware that I did give an assignment due to the fact that no one brought work. Students are to prepare to write their own definition essay tomorrow by making a planner for a word/concept of their choosing. In this planner, they need to include:a. a dictionary definition, the origin of the word, examples and negation, comparison/contrast, categories and the criteria for the word. It is suggested that they do some research and be sure to keep their sources.
Tuesday Dec. 1st
I received 65 emails for novel studies. Thank you??? NOTE: It will be some time before I can mark all of them. Please be patient.
We did a new Kahoot quiz online today for the LPI. We then did a second one.
We reviewed the handout "Defining" ( if you missed, you'll need one from me) and the essay "Justice". Students were to fill in the graphic organizer from the back of the handout using the essay "Justice".
LPI TOMORROW; Room 208 at 8:35. Don't be late. Bring a pen and pencil.
I received 65 emails for novel studies. Thank you??? NOTE: It will be some time before I can mark all of them. Please be patient.
We did a new Kahoot quiz online today for the LPI. We then did a second one.
We reviewed the handout "Defining" ( if you missed, you'll need one from me) and the essay "Justice". Students were to fill in the graphic organizer from the back of the handout using the essay "Justice".
LPI TOMORROW; Room 208 at 8:35. Don't be late. Bring a pen and pencil.
Friday Nov. 27th
Students did the PT. IV of the practice LPI. Remember that Monday is the last day for novel work. Don't be dead in the water.
Students did the PT. IV of the practice LPI. Remember that Monday is the last day for novel work. Don't be dead in the water.
Thursday Nov. 26th
LPI practice exam Pts. I, II and III. Pt. Iv tomorrow. Check out the homework tab for an organizer/planner which you can use in tomorrow's test portion.
LPI practice exam Pts. I, II and III. Pt. Iv tomorrow. Check out the homework tab for an organizer/planner which you can use in tomorrow's test portion.
Wednesday Nov. 25th
Students were reminded of the upcoming cut off date for novels - Nov. 30th - as well as the LPI practice test tomorrow and Friday.
Students were then given an introduction to definition essays by getting up from their desks and when given a scenario, move to the yes or no side of the room in response to whether they agreed or disagreed that it was an example of sexual harassment. Students then paired up and looked over a number of examples of supposed art. They had to determine which ones fit with their own ideas about art and which did not. After comparing our reactions, each group crafted a definition of art.
Students were reminded of the upcoming cut off date for novels - Nov. 30th - as well as the LPI practice test tomorrow and Friday.
Students were then given an introduction to definition essays by getting up from their desks and when given a scenario, move to the yes or no side of the room in response to whether they agreed or disagreed that it was an example of sexual harassment. Students then paired up and looked over a number of examples of supposed art. They had to determine which ones fit with their own ideas about art and which did not. After comparing our reactions, each group crafted a definition of art.
Tuesday Nov. 24th
Students are reminded to keep the cut off dates in mind for the novel projects. Also, Thursday and Friday are mandatory LPI practice exams. Be here.
We then reviewed the handout on part IV of the LPI looking at sample responses and predicting which level each would score.
Finally, students divided into 6 groups and brainstormed ideas for 6 old LPI topics. We will be using these topics on Friday.
In the last few minutes students were allowed to pick up their grad hoodies.
Students are reminded to keep the cut off dates in mind for the novel projects. Also, Thursday and Friday are mandatory LPI practice exams. Be here.
We then reviewed the handout on part IV of the LPI looking at sample responses and predicting which level each would score.
Finally, students divided into 6 groups and brainstormed ideas for 6 old LPI topics. We will be using these topics on Friday.
In the last few minutes students were allowed to pick up their grad hoodies.
Monday Nov. 23rd
1.Students were reminded to hand in the following ASAP:
LPI I practices 2 and 3
Rubric marking of the 4 videos viewed last week
"Camping Out " and "How to Camp" questions
Cut off for NOVEL - November 30th
2.Students also received their marks for Edmodo. If you wish to revise/add to Edmodo, it must be completed before the end of Nov. 30th. Simply re-submit your mark sheet indicating that you have added to the Edmodo site.
3. Last chance for demos.
4.Graphic text lesson. Students filled in the worksheet "Creating Graphic Text" by viewing the slideshows below.
5. we spent that last 40 minutes in the lab making our own sample graphic text How To brochures. Students need to create a How To Brochure which includes at least 10 elements of graphic text. They will print in colour or send their brochure to me in PDF format so I can print.
1.Students were reminded to hand in the following ASAP:
LPI I practices 2 and 3
Rubric marking of the 4 videos viewed last week
"Camping Out " and "How to Camp" questions
Cut off for NOVEL - November 30th
2.Students also received their marks for Edmodo. If you wish to revise/add to Edmodo, it must be completed before the end of Nov. 30th. Simply re-submit your mark sheet indicating that you have added to the Edmodo site.
3. Last chance for demos.
4.Graphic text lesson. Students filled in the worksheet "Creating Graphic Text" by viewing the slideshows below.
5. we spent that last 40 minutes in the lab making our own sample graphic text How To brochures. Students need to create a How To Brochure which includes at least 10 elements of graphic text. They will print in colour or send their brochure to me in PDF format so I can print.
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Friday Nov. 20th
We did demos first and then we reviewed PT. III b of the LPI. If you did not do a demo today, you have one last opportunity on Monday. No demo = no mark.
Students are reminded that Nov. 30th is the absolute last date for novel work.
We did demos first and then we reviewed PT. III b of the LPI. If you did not do a demo today, you have one last opportunity on Monday. No demo = no mark.
Students are reminded that Nov. 30th is the absolute last date for novel work.
Thursday Nov. 19th
GRAD RETREAT! It was a pleasure to spend the day with these future graduates.
Be ready for your demos tomorrow.
GRAD RETREAT! It was a pleasure to spend the day with these future graduates.
Be ready for your demos tomorrow.
Wednesday Nov. 18th
Students wrote an in-class essay in the process analysis style of either Hemingway or Selzer from "The Knife".
REMINDER:TOMORROW IS THE RETREAT AT THE COLLEGE. THE BUS LEAVES BY 8:45 . HAVE YOUR PERMISSION SLIP AND YOUR LUNCH.
Have your demos ready for Friday.
Students wrote an in-class essay in the process analysis style of either Hemingway or Selzer from "The Knife".
REMINDER:TOMORROW IS THE RETREAT AT THE COLLEGE. THE BUS LEAVES BY 8:45 . HAVE YOUR PERMISSION SLIP AND YOUR LUNCH.
Have your demos ready for Friday.
Tuesday Nov. 17th
Fire drill!!!!
Students then came back to do LPI Pt. II exercise 7. They were reminded to get ready for the demos on Friday and to get their novel materials in before Nov. 30th midnight.
They read "Camping Out" by Hemingway as well as viewed How To Camp: 4 Methods at www.wikihow.com/Camp. They used these two texts to do the questions from the Process Vs. Process Analysis Handout. See Handouts tab for these materials.
I handed out the Process Analysis Essay Planner to be used tomorrow. We will read "The Knife" tomorrow before we start our essays.
Fire drill!!!!
Students then came back to do LPI Pt. II exercise 7. They were reminded to get ready for the demos on Friday and to get their novel materials in before Nov. 30th midnight.
They read "Camping Out" by Hemingway as well as viewed How To Camp: 4 Methods at www.wikihow.com/Camp. They used these two texts to do the questions from the Process Vs. Process Analysis Handout. See Handouts tab for these materials.
I handed out the Process Analysis Essay Planner to be used tomorrow. We will read "The Knife" tomorrow before we start our essays.
Monday Nov. 16th
Students went over LPI Pt. II errors and did exercises 5 and 6. If you were missing you need to get this handout from me.
We then reviewed the requirements for the demos which should be ready for Friday. See Handouts page for this handout.
Finally, we watched 5 videos which were How tos and in groups evaluated them using the rubric for the demo. In groups students made a chart of the 4 areas from the rubric and then graded the following videos on a scale of 1 to 4 for each area. For each area, students had to list criteria from that level of the rubric as reason for choosing this grade. The videos were "How to Read a Boy's Body Language", "How to Pencil Trick" , "How to Improve your Golf Game""How to Saddle your Horse Western Style" and "How to Draw Anime". These videos can be found at the tab at the end marked Semester One: 12 - 1 Period One.
Students went over LPI Pt. II errors and did exercises 5 and 6. If you were missing you need to get this handout from me.
We then reviewed the requirements for the demos which should be ready for Friday. See Handouts page for this handout.
Finally, we watched 5 videos which were How tos and in groups evaluated them using the rubric for the demo. In groups students made a chart of the 4 areas from the rubric and then graded the following videos on a scale of 1 to 4 for each area. For each area, students had to list criteria from that level of the rubric as reason for choosing this grade. The videos were "How to Read a Boy's Body Language", "How to Pencil Trick" , "How to Improve your Golf Game""How to Saddle your Horse Western Style" and "How to Draw Anime". These videos can be found at the tab at the end marked Semester One: 12 - 1 Period One.
Tuesday Nov. 10th
Lit. circles for 13 Reasons Why.
Students are reminded of the important upcoming dates including the novel work which is due on Monday. Get an idea for your demo for Nov. 20th. Let me know if you need a special location or equipment or are bringing in a pet.
Lit. circles for 13 Reasons Why.
Students are reminded of the important upcoming dates including the novel work which is due on Monday. Get an idea for your demo for Nov. 20th. Let me know if you need a special location or equipment or are bringing in a pet.
Monday Nov. 9th
Students were visited by Mr. Hale to remind them about the upcoming grade 12 retreat. Please get your permission forms in.
Today students worked on finishing their novels and working on tasks. REMEMBER that Nov. 16th is the due date for all things novel. I will be marking the blogs at this time. The 30th is the absolute cut off for any novel work. We will be doing a lit. circle on Thursday for 13 Reasons Why as well as The Bone Collector. Students received their thematic essays back.
NOTE: ASPEN, our attendance system, is down for work this week. If you need to know if your student is in class, please email me.
Students were visited by Mr. Hale to remind them about the upcoming grade 12 retreat. Please get your permission forms in.
Today students worked on finishing their novels and working on tasks. REMEMBER that Nov. 16th is the due date for all things novel. I will be marking the blogs at this time. The 30th is the absolute cut off for any novel work. We will be doing a lit. circle on Thursday for 13 Reasons Why as well as The Bone Collector. Students received their thematic essays back.
NOTE: ASPEN, our attendance system, is down for work this week. If you need to know if your student is in class, please email me.
Thursday Nov. 5th
Students did exercise one of the LPI practice materials by selecting the incorrect portion of the sentence, and identifying which of the 8 errors the sentence entails. They then did exercise two by doing the same as #1 AND re-writing each sentence correctly.
Students did exercise one of the LPI practice materials by selecting the incorrect portion of the sentence, and identifying which of the 8 errors the sentence entails. They then did exercise two by doing the same as #1 AND re-writing each sentence correctly.
Wednesday Nov. 4th
Students taught their grammar lessons today then we reviewed the process of writing a theme essay. Students used the remainder of the time to work on novel tasks or discuss Catcher in the Rye.
Students taught their grammar lessons today then we reviewed the process of writing a theme essay. Students used the remainder of the time to work on novel tasks or discuss Catcher in the Rye.
Tuesday Nov. 3rd
Today students were reminded to be ready for tomorrow's teach us a grammar error activity. See below for details. If you were missing on Monday, don't worry. You will be teaching a grammar rule in LPI pt. II.
We went to the lab to work on edmodo as well as read in the library and work on novel tasks.
Monday Nov. 2nd
Sorry for the late post, but I had a meeting yesterday after school and just clean forgot to post. We copied the 8 sentence errors for LPI pt. I and students were assigned an error to teach for Wednesday . Remember you need to clearly explain the error and how to fix it, along with have a slogan to remember this error.
We held a lit. circle for Life of Pi also.
Friday Oct. 30th
More novel study. Students are reminded to get in all MIAs before midnight on Nov. 1st. After that you're out of luck.
More novel study. Students are reminded to get in all MIAs before midnight on Nov. 1st. After that you're out of luck.
Thursday Oct. 29th
Students got a copy of the Novel Study handout. All task are due Nov. 16th.
We then went to the computer lab to work on edmodo. See Handouts tab to learn how to log on. Students posted replies to Week One discussion questions, as well as added a post of thier own and replied to another students.
Students got a copy of the Novel Study handout. All task are due Nov. 16th.
We then went to the computer lab to work on edmodo. See Handouts tab to learn how to log on. Students posted replies to Week One discussion questions, as well as added a post of thier own and replied to another students.
Wednesday Oct. 28th
Students were given a short reminder about being responsible for their own learning. They then went down to the lab to complete the Tell It From Me survey. Students returned to class to read, choose tasks from the Novel Study handout (See Handouts tab where the most updated version has been added today) and complete the lit. circles for I am the Messenger.
Remember that Nov. 1st is the cutoff for those MIAs.
Volleyball players should continue to read in their novels as well as blog if they have not yet responded to this week's posts. See the edmodo forum handout at the Handouts tab to get onto the blog.
Students were given a short reminder about being responsible for their own learning. They then went down to the lab to complete the Tell It From Me survey. Students returned to class to read, choose tasks from the Novel Study handout (See Handouts tab where the most updated version has been added today) and complete the lit. circles for I am the Messenger.
Remember that Nov. 1st is the cutoff for those MIAs.
Volleyball players should continue to read in their novels as well as blog if they have not yet responded to this week's posts. See the edmodo forum handout at the Handouts tab to get onto the blog.
Tuesday Oct. 27th
Students were given a list of MIAs which are due no later than midnight Nov. 1st. We then went to the library where The Warder Man lit. circle discussed the novel while others read or caught up on MIAs.
Students were given a list of MIAs which are due no later than midnight Nov. 1st. We then went to the library where The Warder Man lit. circle discussed the novel while others read or caught up on MIAs.
Friday Oct. 23
Yesterday we did some of the lit. circles. those who missed out will do them on Tuesday.
Today was the re-test. Those not re-testing read their novels or worked on their thematic essays which are due today.
Yesterday we did some of the lit. circles. those who missed out will do them on Tuesday.
Today was the re-test. Those not re-testing read their novels or worked on their thematic essays which are due today.
Wednesday Oct. 21
Students went over the thematic essay rubric and compared their rough drafts to the rubric. Students are to have their final drafts for Friday along with the rubric being attached.
We discussed getting ready for tomorrow's lit. circles by coming up with 2 questions and 2 observations about the novel they have chosen. These lit. circles are evaluated so students need to be prepared and participate.
The remainder of the class was spent in working on the thematic essay and reading their novels.
Students went over the thematic essay rubric and compared their rough drafts to the rubric. Students are to have their final drafts for Friday along with the rubric being attached.
We discussed getting ready for tomorrow's lit. circles by coming up with 2 questions and 2 observations about the novel they have chosen. These lit. circles are evaluated so students need to be prepared and participate.
The remainder of the class was spent in working on the thematic essay and reading their novels.
Tuesday Oct. 20th
Students were reminded that Friday is the re-test. Be sure to get a copy of "Windows" and read it before the test.
We spent the period reading our novels. Students should have read at least the first 1/10th for Thursday when we will have Lit. Circles.
Thematic essay rough draft to be ready for the end of tomorrow's class to compare to rubric.
Students were reminded that Friday is the re-test. Be sure to get a copy of "Windows" and read it before the test.
We spent the period reading our novels. Students should have read at least the first 1/10th for Thursday when we will have Lit. Circles.
Thematic essay rough draft to be ready for the end of tomorrow's class to compare to rubric.
Monday Oct. 19th
We have been working on our satire projects as well as beginning the thematic essay. By now you should have your pieces picked and written at least 1/2 of your draft. We will be reviewing your draft on Wednesday.
Students' novel have arrived so some worked at reading these while others worked away on the thematic essay. If you have your own novel from your own collection, please bring it tomorrow.
I returned the unit tests. Retests are on Friday.
We have been working on our satire projects as well as beginning the thematic essay. By now you should have your pieces picked and written at least 1/2 of your draft. We will be reviewing your draft on Wednesday.
Students' novel have arrived so some worked at reading these while others worked away on the thematic essay. If you have your own novel from your own collection, please bring it tomorrow.
I returned the unit tests. Retests are on Friday.
Thursday Oct. 8
Thursday Oct. 8th
We did the following:
1. Check in on handing in satires today.
2. Review for the unit exam tomorrow. REMEMBER TO READ "THE FLY" If you don't have it, lost it, etc., you can read it online or download a PDF by Googling the title.
3. Personal essays - I returned the personal essays along with a peer review checklist. Students used the checklist to look at their essays and then decided whether they were going to revise before I marked them, or put a MARK ME on the essay and submitted it for marking.
4. Passionate Shepherd/Reply/ and ballad final draft due next Tuesday
5. Novel choices: Students were asked to consider which novel they planned to read
a. Indian Horse - Richard Wigamese - a young Native boy goes to residential school and discovers he has a talent for hockey. Serious twist at the end of this one. Powerful but a shorter easily accessible text (Easy read)
b Three Day Road - Joe Boyden - 2 Oji-Cree boys go to WWI. My favorite read in 3 years.
c Life of Pi - Yann Martel - a boy is trapped on a boat with a bengal tiger for over 200 days.
d Thirteen Reasons Why - Jay Asher -subject is Teen Suicide and although an easy read it requires some frank deep discussions.
e. I am the Messenger - A self proclaimed loser accidentally foils a bank robbery and begins to get mysterious playing cards in the mail. A must for hose of you who cheer for the underdog. Easy read but powerful message.
OTHER SUGGESTIONS
Lord of the Rings book 1
Catcher in the Rye
Thursday Oct. 8th
We did the following:
1. Check in on handing in satires today.
2. Review for the unit exam tomorrow. REMEMBER TO READ "THE FLY" If you don't have it, lost it, etc., you can read it online or download a PDF by Googling the title.
3. Personal essays - I returned the personal essays along with a peer review checklist. Students used the checklist to look at their essays and then decided whether they were going to revise before I marked them, or put a MARK ME on the essay and submitted it for marking.
4. Passionate Shepherd/Reply/ and ballad final draft due next Tuesday
5. Novel choices: Students were asked to consider which novel they planned to read
a. Indian Horse - Richard Wigamese - a young Native boy goes to residential school and discovers he has a talent for hockey. Serious twist at the end of this one. Powerful but a shorter easily accessible text (Easy read)
b Three Day Road - Joe Boyden - 2 Oji-Cree boys go to WWI. My favorite read in 3 years.
c Life of Pi - Yann Martel - a boy is trapped on a boat with a bengal tiger for over 200 days.
d Thirteen Reasons Why - Jay Asher -subject is Teen Suicide and although an easy read it requires some frank deep discussions.
e. I am the Messenger - A self proclaimed loser accidentally foils a bank robbery and begins to get mysterious playing cards in the mail. A must for hose of you who cheer for the underdog. Easy read but powerful message.
OTHER SUGGESTIONS
Lord of the Rings book 1
Catcher in the Rye
Wednesday Oct. 7th
2 groups presented their satire projects. Great jobs . Thanks Abdi for your singing and the girls for your presentation and brochure. I will post the soundtrack tomorrow with Abdi's permission.
We also worked on MIAs from last week and were briefed on the upcoming Visual/Verbal project. More info. tomorrow.
Don't forget to read "The Fly" for Friday's test.
2 groups presented their satire projects. Great jobs . Thanks Abdi for your singing and the girls for your presentation and brochure. I will post the soundtrack tomorrow with Abdi's permission.
We also worked on MIAs from last week and were briefed on the upcoming Visual/Verbal project. More info. tomorrow.
Don't forget to read "The Fly" for Friday's test.
Tuesday Oct. 6th
Students reviewed the major concepts from the unit in preparation for Friday's test. I also gave out the short story to read for Friday's test. You can get it from me or if you misplace it you can download it athttps://www.inlex.org/stories/mansfield/thefly.html. Students then worked on their satire projects. Most should be ready for tomorrow, but I will give you about 1/2 an hour to put the finishing touches on your projects.
Students reviewed the major concepts from the unit in preparation for Friday's test. I also gave out the short story to read for Friday's test. You can get it from me or if you misplace it you can download it athttps://www.inlex.org/stories/mansfield/thefly.html. Students then worked on their satire projects. Most should be ready for tomorrow, but I will give you about 1/2 an hour to put the finishing touches on your projects.
Monday Oct. 5th
Students worked on their satire projects which are due on Wednesday, not Thursday. Please let me know if you need an extension. You will be required to justify the reason for the extension.
REMEMBER: Tonight is the cut off for all MIAs . You may email or drop off.
Students worked on their satire projects which are due on Wednesday, not Thursday. Please let me know if you need an extension. You will be required to justify the reason for the extension.
REMEMBER: Tonight is the cut off for all MIAs . You may email or drop off.
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Friday Oct. 2nd
Students saw an example of a great satire project then began planning their satire projects which are due by next Wednesday. They will have Monday and Tuesday to work on them. Please come with a clear plan to get this done. |
Bonus: What do you think Nabokov means by this? Discuss using a parody and a satire as an example.
Thursday Oct. 1
What's been happening this week??? I was away 2 afternoons so sorry for the fact there was no web page update.
Tuesday's class: Students read over the Parody and Satire handout and hilighted the key differences. They they watched Word Crimes and decided if it was parody or satire and 5 criticisms made by the artist. They then watched "Girl In a Country Song" and also discussed whether it's parody or satire. To finish off , they read "The Passionate Shepherd to His Love" and then wrote a parody of it using a modern occupation. On the board was the first stanza of "The Passionate English Teacher". Students needs at least 3 stanzas.
Wednesday: Students read 3 satire articles: "The Movie I'd Like to See", "Tom King's Aboriginal Decorating Tips" and "Calls of the Weird" by Drew Hayden Taylor. They made a chart which compared these 3 in terms of issues, tone, audience and implied or stated solution. The remainder of the period was used to re-write the terms quiz or work on missing assignments.
Thursday: I'm BACK!!! We reviewed the concepts from the last 2 days and I expressed how impressed I am with the very heartfelt personal responses on Cultural Appropriation. We then read "The Nymph's Reply" noting how it is more complex and different in tone to "The Passionate Shepherd". Students then exchanged their passionate poem from Tuesday and had another student write a reply. NOTE: Those who have not reached this point need to do so before Monday's class.
What's been happening this week??? I was away 2 afternoons so sorry for the fact there was no web page update.
Tuesday's class: Students read over the Parody and Satire handout and hilighted the key differences. They they watched Word Crimes and decided if it was parody or satire and 5 criticisms made by the artist. They then watched "Girl In a Country Song" and also discussed whether it's parody or satire. To finish off , they read "The Passionate Shepherd to His Love" and then wrote a parody of it using a modern occupation. On the board was the first stanza of "The Passionate English Teacher". Students needs at least 3 stanzas.
Wednesday: Students read 3 satire articles: "The Movie I'd Like to See", "Tom King's Aboriginal Decorating Tips" and "Calls of the Weird" by Drew Hayden Taylor. They made a chart which compared these 3 in terms of issues, tone, audience and implied or stated solution. The remainder of the period was used to re-write the terms quiz or work on missing assignments.
Thursday: I'm BACK!!! We reviewed the concepts from the last 2 days and I expressed how impressed I am with the very heartfelt personal responses on Cultural Appropriation. We then read "The Nymph's Reply" noting how it is more complex and different in tone to "The Passionate Shepherd". Students then exchanged their passionate poem from Tuesday and had another student write a reply. NOTE: Those who have not reached this point need to do so before Monday's class.
Monday Sept. 28th
Change of plan - Im here today but gone on Wednesday. Students did their inclass personal essay on the topics from Friday. If you were missing, you need to arrange a time to make this up. ASAP.
They also got slips which outlined any missing work . REMEMBER: it MUST be due before midnight on Monday Oct. 5th.
Change of plan - Im here today but gone on Wednesday. Students did their inclass personal essay on the topics from Friday. If you were missing, you need to arrange a time to make this up. ASAP.
They also got slips which outlined any missing work . REMEMBER: it MUST be due before midnight on Monday Oct. 5th.
Bonus: Is this movie's title accurate considering what you know about elegies? Explain.
Friday Sept. 25
Remember the upcoming cut off date for missing work.
We reviewed what an ode is then looked at the characteristics of an elegy. See Handouts tab for Elegy Handout.
Students read "Elegy" to determine if it was a modern or classical ode. We then read "Elegy for Jane" looking for imagery. Students compared odes to elegies noting that both could describe a person's traits, but only the ode needed to praise him/her or use sophisticated language.
We then read "Three Days to See" by Helen Keller, after learning about her life as a person who was unable to speak, hear or see. From theis personal essay we created a chart which compared personal essays to narratives. On Monday students will be writing an in-class personal essay on one of the following topics:
"If I had a superpower for 3 days"
"If I could change one thing in the world..."
"My favorite pastime/hobby"
"My philosophy of life"
Remember the upcoming cut off date for missing work.
We reviewed what an ode is then looked at the characteristics of an elegy. See Handouts tab for Elegy Handout.
Students read "Elegy" to determine if it was a modern or classical ode. We then read "Elegy for Jane" looking for imagery. Students compared odes to elegies noting that both could describe a person's traits, but only the ode needed to praise him/her or use sophisticated language.
We then read "Three Days to See" by Helen Keller, after learning about her life as a person who was unable to speak, hear or see. From theis personal essay we created a chart which compared personal essays to narratives. On Monday students will be writing an in-class personal essay on one of the following topics:
"If I had a superpower for 3 days"
"If I could change one thing in the world..."
"My favorite pastime/hobby"
"My philosophy of life"
Thursday Sept. 24
IMPORTANT DATES:
Oct. 9 Unit test
Oct. 5th Cut off for all MIAs
We studied the ode today. Students worked in groups to look at an ode and answer the attached questions as well as guess wh0/what the ode was addressed to. See Handouts tab for this info. These questions were handed in for marks as well as having the groups evaluated for the group process. We read"Ode to A Cat Drowned in A Bowl of Goldfishes" and looked for imagery. Students were to submit their personal responses from yesterday ASAP.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Oct. 9 Unit test
Oct. 5th Cut off for all MIAs
We studied the ode today. Students worked in groups to look at an ode and answer the attached questions as well as guess wh0/what the ode was addressed to. See Handouts tab for this info. These questions were handed in for marks as well as having the groups evaluated for the group process. We read"Ode to A Cat Drowned in A Bowl of Goldfishes" and looked for imagery. Students were to submit their personal responses from yesterday ASAP.
Monday Sept. 21st
Students got back the re-tests from Friday and were reminded of the fiction terms quiz this coming Wednesday. We took a quick look at the Sonnets handout with students labelling the rhyme scheme and stanza forms of all poems. If you were missing, you are responsible for knowing the differences between Shakespearian and Italian sonnets.
Students were to have read the handout from Friday on Cultural Appropriation but many had been away. Students were reading it and looking for things they agreed with and disagreed with.
IN THE MIDDLE OF ALL THIS... we were called to an assembly. Surprise to me. Students need to be sure to have their agree/disagree work ready for Wednesday when we will be using it.
Students got back the re-tests from Friday and were reminded of the fiction terms quiz this coming Wednesday. We took a quick look at the Sonnets handout with students labelling the rhyme scheme and stanza forms of all poems. If you were missing, you are responsible for knowing the differences between Shakespearian and Italian sonnets.
Students were to have read the handout from Friday on Cultural Appropriation but many had been away. Students were reading it and looking for things they agreed with and disagreed with.
IN THE MIDDLE OF ALL THIS... we were called to an assembly. Surprise to me. Students need to be sure to have their agree/disagree work ready for Wednesday when we will be using it.
Bonus: Based on our discussion, how do you react to this graphic? Why?
Friday Sept. 18th
We started with a devices re-test. Students were then reminded that many have yet to hand in their "Masque of Red Death" final draft.
We viewed the Ted Talk on Cultural Appropriation and had a discussion. If you missed, you need to watch the video and jot down some feelings and reactions to it. You will be writing a paragraph about your opinions. Also, students are to read "A Much Needed Primer on Cultural Appropriation" (see Handouts tab) and hi light those things they agree, disagree or question. We will be using this on Monday.
We started with a devices re-test. Students were then reminded that many have yet to hand in their "Masque of Red Death" final draft.
We viewed the Ted Talk on Cultural Appropriation and had a discussion. If you missed, you need to watch the video and jot down some feelings and reactions to it. You will be writing a paragraph about your opinions. Also, students are to read "A Much Needed Primer on Cultural Appropriation" (see Handouts tab) and hi light those things they agree, disagree or question. We will be using this on Monday.
Thursday Sept. 17th
Students read the end of "Death by Landscape" then created a chart which identified all of the symbols of the pieces we have read so far.
We then began the subject of dramatic monologues (See Handout tab). We read "Hood" then did the questions . We did not get to "My Last Duchess" other than a few lines. We will finish this tomorrow.
REMEMBER Your final draft of "The Masque of Red Death" was due today along with the rough work and tomorrow is the re-test for the devices.
Students read the end of "Death by Landscape" then created a chart which identified all of the symbols of the pieces we have read so far.
We then began the subject of dramatic monologues (See Handout tab). We read "Hood" then did the questions . We did not get to "My Last Duchess" other than a few lines. We will finish this tomorrow.
REMEMBER Your final draft of "The Masque of Red Death" was due today along with the rough work and tomorrow is the re-test for the devices.
BONUS: This is the type of painting which Lois purchased. Considering this particular painting, do you think Lois would have chosen it? Why or why not, considering the story?
Wednesday Sept. 16th
Students were reminded of the upcoming retest for Fig. Devices on Friday and the fiction terms quiz next Wednesday. I had planned it for next Tuesday, but there is no school that day! Duh! They are also to have their final drafts of the synthesis paragraph(s) ready for tomorrow. I haven't seen many ballads, so these need to get done in rough draft form. Those who have finished them, please drop them in the box and I will quickly review them with you.
We chose to read "Death by Landscape" today, looking for symbols and discussing the idea of cultural appropriation. You can read it at: <http://images.pcmac.org/SiSFiles/Schools/AL/MontgomeryPublic/CarverHigh/Uploads/Forms/DeathByLandscape_Atwood.pdf> We still have 2 pages left which we will read tomorrow. In reading, be able to identify at least 5 symbols.
Students were reminded of the upcoming retest for Fig. Devices on Friday and the fiction terms quiz next Wednesday. I had planned it for next Tuesday, but there is no school that day! Duh! They are also to have their final drafts of the synthesis paragraph(s) ready for tomorrow. I haven't seen many ballads, so these need to get done in rough draft form. Those who have finished them, please drop them in the box and I will quickly review them with you.
We chose to read "Death by Landscape" today, looking for symbols and discussing the idea of cultural appropriation. You can read it at: <http://images.pcmac.org/SiSFiles/Schools/AL/MontgomeryPublic/CarverHigh/Uploads/Forms/DeathByLandscape_Atwood.pdf> We still have 2 pages left which we will read tomorrow. In reading, be able to identify at least 5 symbols.
Bonus: The description of the stockings is "serpent-like". To what is the author alluding and how is this connected to Mrs. Sommer's reaction?
Tuesday Sept. 15th
Students were reminded of the re-test of the devices on Friday. They were also reminded that they need the final draft of their synthesis paragraphs for Thursday. Be sure to include your outline, rough draft and final draft.
We reviewed the Fiction section from the Terms and Devices Handbook. There will be a quiz on these terms next Tuesday.
We read "A Pair of Silk Stockings" by Kate Chopin and did questions #1, 2, and 3 as well as discussed how to find theme. There is a handout on theme at the Handouts tab if you need help. You will need to get a copy of the story with the questions from me as its not in electronic copy. You could however read the story at <http://www.eastoftheweb.com/short- stories/UBooks/PairSilk859.shtml> These questions are due tomorrow if you were in class today?
Students were reminded of the re-test of the devices on Friday. They were also reminded that they need the final draft of their synthesis paragraphs for Thursday. Be sure to include your outline, rough draft and final draft.
We reviewed the Fiction section from the Terms and Devices Handbook. There will be a quiz on these terms next Tuesday.
We read "A Pair of Silk Stockings" by Kate Chopin and did questions #1, 2, and 3 as well as discussed how to find theme. There is a handout on theme at the Handouts tab if you need help. You will need to get a copy of the story with the questions from me as its not in electronic copy. You could however read the story at <http://www.eastoftheweb.com/short- stories/UBooks/PairSilk859.shtml> These questions are due tomorrow if you were in class today?
Monday Sept. 14th
Students received back their Friday quiz. We went over the correct answers and there will be a retest on Friday for anyone who wants to take the quiz again. I also gave back their rough drafts of their synthesis paragraph on "The Masque of Red Death". We went over various strengths and weaknesses. The final draft due date is moved back to this coming Thursday.
We then discussed the difference between tone and mood. We had a brief demonstration of Name that Tone and did a quick handout on Tone vs. Mood. We finished by working on our ballad rough drafts now due on Wednesday.
Students received back their Friday quiz. We went over the correct answers and there will be a retest on Friday for anyone who wants to take the quiz again. I also gave back their rough drafts of their synthesis paragraph on "The Masque of Red Death". We went over various strengths and weaknesses. The final draft due date is moved back to this coming Thursday.
We then discussed the difference between tone and mood. We had a brief demonstration of Name that Tone and did a quick handout on Tone vs. Mood. We finished by working on our ballad rough drafts now due on Wednesday.
Friday Sept. 11th
Students did their terms quiz and handed in their flashcards. They then returned to their pairs and finished off the Style assignment from yesterday. Students are to write a rough draft of a ballad for Tuesday - at least 4 quatrains with all of the criteria.
Students did their terms quiz and handed in their flashcards. They then returned to their pairs and finished off the Style assignment from yesterday. Students are to write a rough draft of a ballad for Tuesday - at least 4 quatrains with all of the criteria.
Thursday Sept. 10th
Students are reminded of the terms quiz tomorrow as well as the need to submit their flashcards also. We played a review game of Jeopardy online. You can access the game by going to this link <http://www.superteachertools.us/jeopardyx/jeopardy-review-game.php?gamefile=1469226#.VfHH2RDF-1p> You may want to study your terms by playing the game.
We then discussed what is meant by STYLE (handout of Commenting on Writers Style at Handouts tab) and finished "the gun'. This story is not an electronic copy so you will need to get one from me if you were missing. You are to find as many examples of each category under style as you can.
REMEMBER to study your terms.
Students are reminded of the terms quiz tomorrow as well as the need to submit their flashcards also. We played a review game of Jeopardy online. You can access the game by going to this link <http://www.superteachertools.us/jeopardyx/jeopardy-review-game.php?gamefile=1469226#.VfHH2RDF-1p> You may want to study your terms by playing the game.
We then discussed what is meant by STYLE (handout of Commenting on Writers Style at Handouts tab) and finished "the gun'. This story is not an electronic copy so you will need to get one from me if you were missing. You are to find as many examples of each category under style as you can.
REMEMBER to study your terms.
Wednesday Sept. 9
Students reviewed the elements of a ballad then finished summarizing "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner". Thay were to hand in these summaries. they were reminded that their flash cards are due Friday when they write their quiz. Also many need to submit their rough drafts of "The Masque of Red Death".
I also read the class the story "the gun". I did not finish reading as we ran out of time. We will finish tomorrow.
Students reviewed the elements of a ballad then finished summarizing "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner". Thay were to hand in these summaries. they were reminded that their flash cards are due Friday when they write their quiz. Also many need to submit their rough drafts of "The Masque of Red Death".
I also read the class the story "the gun". I did not finish reading as we ran out of time. We will finish tomorrow.
Tuesday Sept. 8th
Students peer reviewed their paragraphs which were to be ready for today. MANY were not ready (insert frown here). Student were to use a check mark next to each of the following criteria they found present: hook? author? title in ""? key word - allusion or Gothic fiction? Conclusion? Also they were to examine it for the PEE principle by numbering the key points #1, 2 and 3: the 6 quotes as a, b,c, d,e, f, and the 3 explanations as A B and C. They were also to check for smooth quote integration as well as underline 3 words which needed to be more formal. These drafts were then put in the hand in bin. The final draft is due next Wednesday Sept. 16th.
We also did a worksheet on metoymy and synecdoche (See Handouts tab) which are due on Friday before the terms quiz.
We finished with learning what a ballad is and reading "Lord Randal" to find its characteristics. Students began to read "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner " - Iron Maiden version to see a frame story as well as begin deciphering. Students used the first 1/2 page of deciphering as their exit ticket.
Students peer reviewed their paragraphs which were to be ready for today. MANY were not ready (insert frown here). Student were to use a check mark next to each of the following criteria they found present: hook? author? title in ""? key word - allusion or Gothic fiction? Conclusion? Also they were to examine it for the PEE principle by numbering the key points #1, 2 and 3: the 6 quotes as a, b,c, d,e, f, and the 3 explanations as A B and C. They were also to check for smooth quote integration as well as underline 3 words which needed to be more formal. These drafts were then put in the hand in bin. The final draft is due next Wednesday Sept. 16th.
We also did a worksheet on metoymy and synecdoche (See Handouts tab) which are due on Friday before the terms quiz.
We finished with learning what a ballad is and reading "Lord Randal" to find its characteristics. Students began to read "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner " - Iron Maiden version to see a frame story as well as begin deciphering. Students used the first 1/2 page of deciphering as their exit ticket.
Friday Sept. 4th
We reviewed the rules for integration of quotations and began writing our rough drafts. Students are reminded that they need a rough draft for Tuesday. We will be using these in a peer edit exercise. Also, if you have not already, please drop me a note at the Help tab to ensure you are aware of how my teacher page works. Also, students began their flashcards to practice for their test next Friday. Students need to identify 10 terms which they are unfamiliar with and for each term they will construct 2 cards - Card one has the term on one side and the definition on the other. Card Two contains the term on one side and an example on the other. These examples must be new, not the ones I provided for you.
NOTE: Please forgive the reference to Rule of Thumb. I do not in any way support spousal abuse. If you're confused, check out the allusion.
We reviewed the rules for integration of quotations and began writing our rough drafts. Students are reminded that they need a rough draft for Tuesday. We will be using these in a peer edit exercise. Also, if you have not already, please drop me a note at the Help tab to ensure you are aware of how my teacher page works. Also, students began their flashcards to practice for their test next Friday. Students need to identify 10 terms which they are unfamiliar with and for each term they will construct 2 cards - Card one has the term on one side and the definition on the other. Card Two contains the term on one side and an example on the other. These examples must be new, not the ones I provided for you.
NOTE: Please forgive the reference to Rule of Thumb. I do not in any way support spousal abuse. If you're confused, check out the allusion.
Bonus: This image was accessed by Googling the word "gothic". Does it portray the criteria of Gothic fiction? Explain using at least 3 criteria from the article Elements of a Gothic Novel by Robert Harris.
Thursday Sept. 3rd
Students listened to a reading of "The Masque of Red Death" after looking at the topics for writing. Some chose to write about Gothic Fiction while others chose the two Prosperos. After reading and discussing the story, students chose 3 connections between the story and the article they chose as a question. Students were given an outline in which they were to fill in their 3 connections as well as quotations from each piece as support. We will be using this outline tomorrow to write a draft.
Also, yet again we didn't get to the flashcards. We will definitely be working on them tomorrow. Students who have decided to make their flashcards with devices are to download one of the following free apps available : Cram, Quizlet, and Studyblue. If you choose a different app, you must be able to add at least 20 cards. Also, if you have an app that can add a visual, that would be very helpful.
Students listened to a reading of "The Masque of Red Death" after looking at the topics for writing. Some chose to write about Gothic Fiction while others chose the two Prosperos. After reading and discussing the story, students chose 3 connections between the story and the article they chose as a question. Students were given an outline in which they were to fill in their 3 connections as well as quotations from each piece as support. We will be using this outline tomorrow to write a draft.
Also, yet again we didn't get to the flashcards. We will definitely be working on them tomorrow. Students who have decided to make their flashcards with devices are to download one of the following free apps available : Cram, Quizlet, and Studyblue. If you choose a different app, you must be able to add at least 20 cards. Also, if you have an app that can add a visual, that would be very helpful.
BONUS; John Green is using an allusion from a famous Shakespearian play. To what is he alluding and what is the connection between the novel and the allusion?
Wednesday Sept. 2nd
We did attendance then went to room 107 to work due to the tropical temperatures in my classroom. We tried a sample terms quiz in groups and then consulted our Handbook to review/correct. If you were missing, this quiz is available at the Handouts tab. Tomorrow we will be making flashcards for those terms which were new or foggy. You may make them using Quizlet or other apps. We then did a handout on allusion (see Handouts tab) by doing the back of the first page. This is to be ready for tomorrow's class. We also took a crack at the allusions in "American Pie". We will be watching a quick slide show tomorrow to see if we were correct. We finished with a quick explanation of Gothic literature as well as the Black Plague. Students got the short story "The Masque of Red Death" and will be reading it tomorrow. It is also available at xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/POE/masque.html.
We did attendance then went to room 107 to work due to the tropical temperatures in my classroom. We tried a sample terms quiz in groups and then consulted our Handbook to review/correct. If you were missing, this quiz is available at the Handouts tab. Tomorrow we will be making flashcards for those terms which were new or foggy. You may make them using Quizlet or other apps. We then did a handout on allusion (see Handouts tab) by doing the back of the first page. This is to be ready for tomorrow's class. We also took a crack at the allusions in "American Pie". We will be watching a quick slide show tomorrow to see if we were correct. We finished with a quick explanation of Gothic literature as well as the Black Plague. Students got the short story "The Masque of Red Death" and will be reading it tomorrow. It is also available at xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/POE/masque.html.
Tuesday Sept. 1st
TEST... TEST... Leave me a message in the Help section if you have managed to navigate to reach this page.
Also, the course outline can be viewed and printed if needed at the Handouts section. Both this class and English 12 - 3 will have handouts in the section labelled English 12.
We reviewed the course outline and discussed the various rules. Also, students are to have gone to the Help section of this website and left me a message to ensure you know how to navigate the page.
We finished the class by looking over the section of the Handbook of Terms and Devices which looks at Figurative Device # 1 - 29. Students were to make a list of the terms which they did not feel familiar with and tomorrow we will be clarifying and making flash cards for these devices. You can find the Handbook at the Handouts tab. Please come to class with the devices you wish clarification of as well as some cards for making flashcards if you don't intend to use your phone or iPad/tablet to use an app for flashcards.
TEST... TEST... Leave me a message in the Help section if you have managed to navigate to reach this page.
Also, the course outline can be viewed and printed if needed at the Handouts section. Both this class and English 12 - 3 will have handouts in the section labelled English 12.
We reviewed the course outline and discussed the various rules. Also, students are to have gone to the Help section of this website and left me a message to ensure you know how to navigate the page.
We finished the class by looking over the section of the Handbook of Terms and Devices which looks at Figurative Device # 1 - 29. Students were to make a list of the terms which they did not feel familiar with and tomorrow we will be clarifying and making flash cards for these devices. You can find the Handbook at the Handouts tab. Please come to class with the devices you wish clarification of as well as some cards for making flashcards if you don't intend to use your phone or iPad/tablet to use an app for flashcards.
