WELCOME TO ENGLISH 11 HONOURS! MAY YOUR JOY OF READING AND WRITING AND CREATING BE FULFILLING!
What's due after Christmas Break?
ALL revisions including the originals and original rubrics MUST be submitted by Jan. 3rd at midnight. I will not be accepting these after that date.
Pet Project: Last day to hand it in is Tuesday Jan. 17th
ALL revisions including the originals and original rubrics MUST be submitted by Jan. 3rd at midnight. I will not be accepting these after that date.
Pet Project: Last day to hand it in is Tuesday Jan. 17th
Friday Jan.13th
Students used today to go to the library to finish off the comparison/contrast assignment/essay and to work on Pet Project.
Students used today to go to the library to finish off the comparison/contrast assignment/essay and to work on Pet Project.
Thursday Jan. 12th
We went through strategies when writing the Composition section of the exam. This took most of the period. Don't forget that all m/c bubble sheets for review are due tomorrow as is your comparison/contrast.
Also, the very last day for Pet Projects is next Tuesday by 3:30.
We went through strategies when writing the Composition section of the exam. This took most of the period. Don't forget that all m/c bubble sheets for review are due tomorrow as is your comparison/contrast.
Also, the very last day for Pet Projects is next Tuesday by 3:30.
Wednesday Jan. 11th
Students worked through the sample exam for the final, working on the m/c section and looking at the exam requirements. Any time left was spent in working on Pet Projects.
Students worked through the sample exam for the final, working on the m/c section and looking at the exam requirements. Any time left was spent in working on Pet Projects.
Monday Jan. 9th
Students were to work on their final drafts. Those finished could work on their Pet Projects. The final drafts can be handed in no later than this coming Friday.
TOMORROW we begin our review work for the exam. Every day there will be work for a small number of marks. BE THERE!
Students were to work on their final drafts. Those finished could work on their Pet Projects. The final drafts can be handed in no later than this coming Friday.
TOMORROW we begin our review work for the exam. Every day there will be work for a small number of marks. BE THERE!
Friday Jan. 6th
Students worked on taking the outline from yesterday and writing a rough draft which is due on Monday. Be ready to be writing your final draft during Monday's class.
Students worked on taking the outline from yesterday and writing a rough draft which is due on Monday. Be ready to be writing your final draft during Monday's class.
Wednesday Jan. 4th
Students read "Butcher Bird" and made a Venn diagram which compared the father to Mr. Garfield. We will be using these Venns tomorrow when we plan and draft our essays. Be sure they're done.
Also, I showed students the sample of a couple of items from the Pet Project. See the Handouts page for this sample.
Students read "Butcher Bird" and made a Venn diagram which compared the father to Mr. Garfield. We will be using these Venns tomorrow when we plan and draft our essays. Be sure they're done.
Also, I showed students the sample of a couple of items from the Pet Project. See the Handouts page for this sample.
Tuesday Jan. 3rd
Students were reminded that ALL REVISIONS are due by the end of the day . Please include all drafts and rubrics.
We also quickly reviewed the format of the final exam and it's value (20%). Exam date pending.
We then discussed how the Pet Projects were coming.
FInally, we read "The Moose and The Sparrow" and students were to create a Venn diagram comparing/contrasting Cecil and Moose including quotations.
Students were reminded that ALL REVISIONS are due by the end of the day . Please include all drafts and rubrics.
We also quickly reviewed the format of the final exam and it's value (20%). Exam date pending.
We then discussed how the Pet Projects were coming.
FInally, we read "The Moose and The Sparrow" and students were to create a Venn diagram comparing/contrasting Cecil and Moose including quotations.
Thursday Dec. 15th
Students worked on their Pet Projects specifically looking at the proper way to cite sources and create a bibliography.
Students were reminded that they will need to have their revisions done by Jan. 3rd.
Students worked on their Pet Projects specifically looking at the proper way to cite sources and create a bibliography.
Students were reminded that they will need to have their revisions done by Jan. 3rd.
Tuesday Dec. 13th
As most students realize, I have been away. It is my pleasure to report that students have been working diligently on thier Pet Projects ( see Handouts tab for "How Texts Rep...." ) Today we did the inquests. The only one left is Lady Macbeth which will be seen on Thursday. Remember that tomorrow is Experiential Day and you will be at your activities. On Thursday we will continue with our Pet Projects.
As most students realize, I have been away. It is my pleasure to report that students have been working diligently on thier Pet Projects ( see Handouts tab for "How Texts Rep...." ) Today we did the inquests. The only one left is Lady Macbeth which will be seen on Thursday. Remember that tomorrow is Experiential Day and you will be at your activities. On Thursday we will continue with our Pet Projects.
Tuesday Dec. 6th
Students worked on the Inquest assignment. Due to the fact that I must be away for a funeral from Thursday to Monday, students will be doing their inquests on Tuesday of next week.
I returned all of the research materials and students need to be sure to hand in any missing components ASAP. The last day for revisions is Tuesday Jan. 3rd - include all drafts/originals as well as the rubric with your revisions.
Students worked on the Inquest assignment. Due to the fact that I must be away for a funeral from Thursday to Monday, students will be doing their inquests on Tuesday of next week.
I returned all of the research materials and students need to be sure to hand in any missing components ASAP. The last day for revisions is Tuesday Jan. 3rd - include all drafts/originals as well as the rubric with your revisions.
Monday Dec. 5th
Students finished reading the end of the play and discussed the ending. We also began working on the inquest. A few students had a test to finish from Friday. We will work on the inquest tomorrow and aim for Wednesday to perform them.
Students finished reading the end of the play and discussed the ending. We also began working on the inquest. A few students had a test to finish from Friday. We will work on the inquest tomorrow and aim for Wednesday to perform them.
Friday Dec. 2nd
Students did the Act III and IV quiz then watched most of the Patrick Stewart version of Act V of the play. We will watch the end on Monday as well as work on the inquest.
Students did the Act III and IV quiz then watched most of the Patrick Stewart version of Act V of the play. We will watch the end on Monday as well as work on the inquest.
THursday Dec. 1st
we finished reading Act IV.Students did a quick Kahoot on Act IV and then worked on a cheat sheet for Acts III and IV's quiz tomorrow. We will finish off the play tomorrow and work on the inquests.
we finished reading Act IV.Students did a quick Kahoot on Act IV and then worked on a cheat sheet for Acts III and IV's quiz tomorrow. We will finish off the play tomorrow and work on the inquests.
Wednesday Nov. 30th
Students got the instructions for the Inquest which we will be starting on Friday or Monday. See Handouts tab.
We then watched Act IV (You can go to the English 11 page and watch). We discussed the fact that a major part of Act IV scene iii was missing and students began reading this section. We still have a bit to read tomorrow.
MIAs I am still missing some novel vocabulary and some scripts for the commercials. Please submit these ASAP so I can update your mark.
On Friday there will be a quiz for Acts III and IV.
Students got the instructions for the Inquest which we will be starting on Friday or Monday. See Handouts tab.
We then watched Act IV (You can go to the English 11 page and watch). We discussed the fact that a major part of Act IV scene iii was missing and students began reading this section. We still have a bit to read tomorrow.
MIAs I am still missing some novel vocabulary and some scripts for the commercials. Please submit these ASAP so I can update your mark.
On Friday there will be a quiz for Acts III and IV.
Tuesday Nov. 29th
We finished Act III and did a Kahoot to review it. We also read the very first page of Act IV. If you were missing, don't forget to check out No Fear Shakespeare for these scenes. Also I have posted a version of the play on the English 11 page. Feel free to go there and view. The entire play is online in print form also. Just Google it.
We finished Act III and did a Kahoot to review it. We also read the very first page of Act IV. If you were missing, don't forget to check out No Fear Shakespeare for these scenes. Also I have posted a version of the play on the English 11 page. Feel free to go there and view. The entire play is online in print form also. Just Google it.
Monday Nov. 28
We started with a Kahoot on Act II to warm up and review for the Act I and II quiz today. After writing the quiz, I drew names for groups for the final project. We read Act III scene i. If you were missing, check out this scene and be prepared to write your quiz when you get back.
We started with a Kahoot on Act II to warm up and review for the Act I and II quiz today. After writing the quiz, I drew names for groups for the final project. We read Act III scene i. If you were missing, check out this scene and be prepared to write your quiz when you get back.
Friday Nov. 25th
We started with a game of "What do you know?" and the winners were Zabrina, Makayla and Nila.
Students watched the video below on Act II scene iii then read scene iv. We discussed what we saw and what questions we had about the scene. Students were reminded that the beginning of the scene was an examples of comic relief while scene iv had lots of pathetic fallacy.
Reminder: There is a quiz Monday on these scenes. Students are reminded to check the Handouts tab for a sample quiz to practice.
We started with a game of "What do you know?" and the winners were Zabrina, Makayla and Nila.
Students watched the video below on Act II scene iii then read scene iv. We discussed what we saw and what questions we had about the scene. Students were reminded that the beginning of the scene was an examples of comic relief while scene iv had lots of pathetic fallacy.
Reminder: There is a quiz Monday on these scenes. Students are reminded to check the Handouts tab for a sample quiz to practice.
Thursday Nov. 24
We read to Act II scene i. We will be finishing the act tomorrow and having a quiz on Monday. Tomorrow is the last day to do Gallery Walks. Also I am missing a few Slideshare assignments as well as some movie versus novel assignments. If you are finished with your novel, please return it so I can send it back.
We read to Act II scene i. We will be finishing the act tomorrow and having a quiz on Monday. Tomorrow is the last day to do Gallery Walks. Also I am missing a few Slideshare assignments as well as some movie versus novel assignments. If you are finished with your novel, please return it so I can send it back.
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Wednesday Nov. 23
We read into Act I as far as the end of scene iv. If you are missing, you need to go to No Fear Shakespeare to read these scenes. I have attached a video of three different versions of Act I scene i. We will be watching each tomorrow and discussing how each portrays the witches. |
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. 21
I have no idea where Friday's post went. Sorry. Today we did the Gallery Walk for 4 groups. If you did not present, you are expected to present tomorrow. REMEMBER that the task is to explain the WHY of your frames not the WHAT.
We also began a Macbeth Murder Mystery Game which we will finish off tomorrow.
I have no idea where Friday's post went. Sorry. Today we did the Gallery Walk for 4 groups. If you did not present, you are expected to present tomorrow. REMEMBER that the task is to explain the WHY of your frames not the WHAT.
We also began a Macbeth Murder Mystery Game which we will finish off tomorrow.
Thursday Nov. 17th
Students worked on their commercials. Gallery Walks will be Monday. No EXCUSES.
Students worked on their commercials. Gallery Walks will be Monday. No EXCUSES.
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.
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
Today we watched the Slideshare presentation on Persuasion in Advertising.( Watch at this link:http://www.slideshare.net/LHaghighi/common-persuasive-techniques-in-advertising>) If you missed it, you need to fill in the chart (See Handouts tab)This chart is to be handed in for marks. Be detailed and thorough. Students are reminded that their research is due tomorrow as well as the vocabulary.
Bonus question to add to your chart: What methods of persuasion are used here? Explain.
Monday Nov. 14th
Due today: Edmodo NO COPYING OF QUESTIONS FROM OTHER SITES> Make your questions your own not Gradesaver, etc.
Due Wednesday: Research and vocabulary assignments.
Due Friday: Graphic organizers from movies
Today we started the Argument and Persuasion unit by discussing what each term meant as well as the term propaganda.
Next we brainstormed some scenarios where we would have to convince someone of something. In groups, they were to choose one of the scenarios and, on chart paper,come up with points for the argumentative (Factual, logical) and the persuasive (emotional) side. Students then traded papers and added ideas/points.
To finish we went through a handout on Propaganda Techniques and came up with ideas on how they might apply to our scenarios.
Due today: Edmodo NO COPYING OF QUESTIONS FROM OTHER SITES> Make your questions your own not Gradesaver, etc.
Due Wednesday: Research and vocabulary assignments.
Due Friday: Graphic organizers from movies
Today we started the Argument and Persuasion unit by discussing what each term meant as well as the term propaganda.
Next we brainstormed some scenarios where we would have to convince someone of something. In groups, they were to choose one of the scenarios and, on chart paper,come up with points for the argumentative (Factual, logical) and the persuasive (emotional) side. Students then traded papers and added ideas/points.
To finish we went through a handout on Propaganda Techniques and came up with ideas on how they might apply to our scenarios.
Thursday Nov. 10th
Students finished The Help and those who finished Lord of the Flies worked on their research (NOTE: the research due date has been changed to Wednesday Nov. 16th) but the Edmodo is still due on Monday.
Students finished The Help and those who finished Lord of the Flies worked on their research (NOTE: the research due date has been changed to Wednesday Nov. 16th) but the Edmodo is still due on Monday.
Tuesday Nov. 8th
It's movie day for the novels. First those who needed a bit more time to finish their written response worked on this. We then viewed The Help, Lord of the Flies and To Kill a Mockingbird. We will continue to watch these movies tomorrow. Students are reminded to be sure to fill in the c/contrast graphic organizers. If you do not have these, you will need to get them from me tomorrow. They are NOT ON-LINE. If you missed the movie, I have my own copy of Lord of the Flies which you can borrow and you can find To Kill a Mockingbird on-line at the Grade 10 tab of this homework page.
It's movie day for the novels. First those who needed a bit more time to finish their written response worked on this. We then viewed The Help, Lord of the Flies and To Kill a Mockingbird. We will continue to watch these movies tomorrow. Students are reminded to be sure to fill in the c/contrast graphic organizers. If you do not have these, you will need to get them from me tomorrow. They are NOT ON-LINE. If you missed the movie, I have my own copy of Lord of the Flies which you can borrow and you can find To Kill a Mockingbird on-line at the Grade 10 tab of this homework page.
Monday Nov. 7th
Novel test. Those who require it will have an additional 20 minutes to complete the written portion.
Remember you only have one week to finish your research and your Edmodo.
Novel test. Those who require it will have an additional 20 minutes to complete the written portion.
Remember you only have one week to finish your research and your Edmodo.
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
Back to the lab for our last go at Edmodo and research. Remember that Monday is the novel test and tomorrow we will be reviewing the 'big ideas' for the test. Don't be absent.
Back to the lab for our last go at Edmodo and research. Remember that Monday is the novel test and tomorrow we will be reviewing the 'big ideas' for the test. Don't be absent.
Wednesday Nov. 2
We continued with our novel study. Today's discussion group was Lord of the Flies. Remember NOVEL TEST ON MONDAY!!!
mini lesson on MLA in-text citations For more information check https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/02/
We continued with our novel study. Today's discussion group was Lord of the Flies. Remember NOVEL TEST ON MONDAY!!!
mini lesson on MLA in-text citations For more information check https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/02/
Monday Oct. 31st.
We held the lit. circles for The Help and To Kill a Mockingbird. Students were given a schedule for this week:
Tuesday: computer lab for Edmodo and research.
Wednesday: Finish vocabulary if you haven't and read.
Thursday: Lab for more Edmodo
Friday: Last lit. circle for The Big Ideas which will be on the test on Monday Nov. 7th
We held the lit. circles for The Help and To Kill a Mockingbird. Students were given a schedule for this week:
Tuesday: computer lab for Edmodo and research.
Wednesday: Finish vocabulary if you haven't and read.
Thursday: Lab for more Edmodo
Friday: Last lit. circle for The Big Ideas which will be on the test on Monday Nov. 7th
Friday Oct. 28th
We started the day with going to a performance by the Drama 11/12 class. Bravo you brave people! Then some of the students were to go to a presentation by Grand Prairie University/College. Unfortunately, after much waiting, we found out the presenter had cancelled. Boo.
Those not waiting, continued to read and work on novel study 'stuff'. Remember, last week is the last week to read and do novel study in class.
We started the day with going to a performance by the Drama 11/12 class. Bravo you brave people! Then some of the students were to go to a presentation by Grand Prairie University/College. Unfortunately, after much waiting, we found out the presenter had cancelled. Boo.
Those not waiting, continued to read and work on novel study 'stuff'. Remember, last week is the last week to read and do novel study in class.
Thursday Oct. 27th
Students were reminded to hand in revisions for this terms by Nov. 4th.
The last day to hand in novel work will be Nov. 14th.
Tomorrow is Lit. Circle day. Be ready.
Some worked on reading while others went to the lab to add to week 2 of Edmodo or do research for their novel assignment.
Students were reminded to hand in revisions for this terms by Nov. 4th.
The last day to hand in novel work will be Nov. 14th.
Tomorrow is Lit. Circle day. Be ready.
Some worked on reading while others went to the lab to add to week 2 of Edmodo or do research for their novel assignment.
Wednesday Oct. 26th
Substitute due to meetings.
Substitute due to meetings.
Tuesday Oct. 25th
ONLY 2 months until Christmas! Just checking if anyone ever reads this...
Seriously though...
Students are to remember that all novel work should be complete by Nov. 4th including having read the entire novel. GET READING!
The very latest any novel material may be submitted in November 14th.
NOVEL STUDY work today.
ONLY 2 months until Christmas! Just checking if anyone ever reads this...
Seriously though...
Students are to remember that all novel work should be complete by Nov. 4th including having read the entire novel. GET READING!
The very latest any novel material may be submitted in November 14th.
NOVEL STUDY work today.
Monday Oct. 24th
Students were reminded that they need to be working on their research for their novel as well as the vocabulary work. Today was a reading day. The last day for novel work to be submitted in Nov. 14th.
Students were reminded that they need to be working on their research for their novel as well as the vocabulary work. Today was a reading day. The last day for novel work to be submitted in Nov. 14th.
Thursday Oct. 20th
Lit circle for To Kill a Mockingbird. The other students read their novels and were to go to Edmodo too. I will be checking the Edmodo responses this weekend for quality control only. I will provide feedback on Monday. Don't forget to start researching your connection to the novel. Check out the Handouts tab for more info. if you want to get a head start for Monday.
Lit circle for To Kill a Mockingbird. The other students read their novels and were to go to Edmodo too. I will be checking the Edmodo responses this weekend for quality control only. I will provide feedback on Monday. Don't forget to start researching your connection to the novel. Check out the Handouts tab for more info. if you want to get a head start for Monday.
Wednesday Oct. 19th
We started with lit. circles for Lord of the Flies and The Help. Those not in the lit. circles were reading and working on their novel assignment #1.
For those reading The Help, I have included a link to an article on Rosa Parks since many did not know who she was.
americanhistory.mrdonn.org/RosaParks.html
Monday Oct. 17 and Tuesday Oct. 18th
Minor crisis caused me to miss yesterday's post. We went to the lab to sign into the Edmodo account and begin posting. Instructions are available at the Handout tab. Please let me know once you've requested to join, so I can put you into the appropriate group. You should also look at the sample posts tab to see some great and downright awful posts. Use the rubric as a guideline.
I also handed out the hard copy of the instructions for the 2 PLOs we discussed last week - how a text is affected by its personal, historical, cultural and societal origins AND vocabulary PLO. See Handout tab for more.
Today we used the time to read as tomorrow there will be lit. circles for all but The Help which will be on Thursday. Be sure to tab any necessary text and have your lit. log ready.
Minor crisis caused me to miss yesterday's post. We went to the lab to sign into the Edmodo account and begin posting. Instructions are available at the Handout tab. Please let me know once you've requested to join, so I can put you into the appropriate group. You should also look at the sample posts tab to see some great and downright awful posts. Use the rubric as a guideline.
I also handed out the hard copy of the instructions for the 2 PLOs we discussed last week - how a text is affected by its personal, historical, cultural and societal origins AND vocabulary PLO. See Handout tab for more.
Today we used the time to read as tomorrow there will be lit. circles for all but The Help which will be on Thursday. Be sure to tab any necessary text and have your lit. log ready.
Thursday Oct. 13th
We held another lit. circle today for The Help. We will finish the rest tomorrow. Also, students are reminded to get their late/missing assignments in ASAP as tomorrow is the absolute deadline. Students who were not in the lit. circle read and worked on MIAs or upcoming work for the novel.
We held another lit. circle today for The Help. We will finish the rest tomorrow. Also, students are reminded to get their late/missing assignments in ASAP as tomorrow is the absolute deadline. Students who were not in the lit. circle read and worked on MIAs or upcoming work for the novel.
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. We will be doing The Help and To Kill A Mockingbird tomorrow. Be ready. Also, students were made aware that they should come up with a way for them to show me their expertise in 2 PLOs:
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. We will be doing The Help and To Kill A Mockingbird tomorrow. Be ready. Also, students were made aware that they should come up with a way for them to show me their expertise in 2 PLOs:
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 the upcoming deadlines. Shortly after attendance we went to a mini-assembly for grade 11s. When we returned we looked at the structure of a lit. circle and what will be required for the novel lit. circles ( See Handouts tab for the handout and lit. circle logs) We also looked at the first 2 lines of "Jabberwocky" to explore how we attack vocabulary we don't know.
Students were reminded of the upcoming deadlines. Shortly after attendance we went to a mini-assembly for grade 11s. When we returned we looked at the structure of a lit. circle and what will be required for the novel lit. circles ( See Handouts tab for the handout and lit. circle logs) We also looked at the first 2 lines of "Jabberwocky" to explore how we attack vocabulary we don't know.
Tuesday Oct. 4
Students who missed yesterday had the opportunity to choose a novel for the novel study. we continued with our last day on the short story project which is due on Friday Oct. 7th.
Students worked in the library and computer lab.
Students who missed yesterday had the opportunity to choose a novel for the novel study. we continued with our last day on the short story project which is due on Friday Oct. 7th.
Students worked in the library and computer lab.
Monday Oct. 3
Students were again reminded of missing work. The 14th is not so far away. We discussed possibilities for novels and students settled on 3 choices: To Kill a Mockingbird, The Help and Lord of the Flies. The remainder of the class was spent on working on the short story project which should be finished by Friday Oct. 7th.
PARENTS: The 3 Way Conferences are coming up in 2 weeks. I look forward to meeting you there.
Students were again reminded of missing work. The 14th is not so far away. We discussed possibilities for novels and students settled on 3 choices: To Kill a Mockingbird, The Help and Lord of the Flies. The remainder of the class was spent on working on the short story project which should be finished by Friday Oct. 7th.
PARENTS: The 3 Way Conferences are coming up in 2 weeks. I look forward to meeting you there.
Wednesday Sept. 28th
Students continued to work on their short story assignment. By now they should have all of their notes ready on their graphic organizer and be planning how they will fulfill the creative evaluative component. Don't forget to re-submit your new drafts of "The Chalk Outline" and your narrative essay for evaluation. Also, if you haven't turned in your poem autopsy, you're a bit behind. Get on it.
Students continued to work on their short story assignment. By now they should have all of their notes ready on their graphic organizer and be planning how they will fulfill the creative evaluative component. Don't forget to re-submit your new drafts of "The Chalk Outline" and your narrative essay for evaluation. Also, if you haven't turned in your poem autopsy, you're a bit behind. Get on it.
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 were reminded of the MIAs still outstanding. Oct. 14th is coming! They were also reminded of the importance of citing their sources if they use outside help for 'answers'. This means any website they consult to complete an assignment must be acknowledged.
Students began working on their Short Story Assignment ( see handouts tab).
Students were reminded of the MIAs still outstanding. Oct. 14th is coming! They were also reminded of the importance of citing their sources if they use outside help for 'answers'. This means any website they consult to complete an assignment must be acknowledged.
Students began working on their Short Story Assignment ( see handouts tab).
Friday Sept. 23
Students went to the lab to write their narrative essays as well as do the terms re-test. MANY did not finish the essay. It will be your responsibility to finish this off .
REMINDER: Poem autopsy due on Monday.
Chalk Outline revisions for Tuesday.
Looking Ahead: Students will be choosing a short story to use to fulfill 4 PLOS beginning Monday.
Students went to the lab to write their narrative essays as well as do the terms re-test. MANY did not finish the essay. It will be your responsibility to finish this off .
REMINDER: Poem autopsy due on Monday.
Chalk Outline revisions for Tuesday.
Looking Ahead: Students will be choosing a short story to use to fulfill 4 PLOS beginning Monday.
Thursday Sept. 22
Students were reminded of tomorrow's re-test for poetry terms as well as having their revisions of "The Chalk Outline" in on Tuesday.
Poem autopsies are due on Monday.
We read "Showering with Spiders" as well as an essay about Harry the dog. If you were missing you may want to get a copy from me ( not in electronic format yet) and read through them as models to write a narrative essay. We brainstormed a list of what makes a great narrative essay ( I have left this on the board if you want to take a picture to make notes with). TOMORROW YOU WILL BE WRITING AN IN-CLASS NARRATIVE ESSAY ON A SUBJECT OF YOUR CHOOSING. I WILL HAVE PROMPTS IF YOU CAN'T COME UP WITH SOMETHING.
The remainder of the class was spent working on poetry autopsy and any other revisions for next week.
Students were reminded of tomorrow's re-test for poetry terms as well as having their revisions of "The Chalk Outline" in on Tuesday.
Poem autopsies are due on Monday.
We read "Showering with Spiders" as well as an essay about Harry the dog. If you were missing you may want to get a copy from me ( not in electronic format yet) and read through them as models to write a narrative essay. We brainstormed a list of what makes a great narrative essay ( I have left this on the board if you want to take a picture to make notes with). TOMORROW YOU WILL BE WRITING AN IN-CLASS NARRATIVE ESSAY ON A SUBJECT OF YOUR CHOOSING. I WILL HAVE PROMPTS IF YOU CAN'T COME UP WITH SOMETHING.
The remainder of the class was spent working on poetry autopsy and any other revisions for next week.
Wednesday Sept. 21
Students got their "Chalk Outline" paragraphs back with notes on them. Students are to decide whether they will have them marked at this point or make revisions.
We spent the period choosing poems and making notes for our individual poetry autopsies.
Students got their "Chalk Outline" paragraphs back with notes on them. Students are to decide whether they will have them marked at this point or make revisions.
We spent the period choosing poems and making notes for our individual poetry autopsies.
Tuesday Sept. 20th
Students began the day with a fire drill. Refreshing and invigorating!
We then went back to class to finish off the group poem autopsies . Students who finished were to be looking for their own poem to use and beginning to take it apart.
We did not get to the "Chalk Outline" paragraphs.
Remember the re-test for poetry devices is Friday.
Students began the day with a fire drill. Refreshing and invigorating!
We then went back to class to finish off the group poem autopsies . Students who finished were to be looking for their own poem to use and beginning to take it apart.
We did not get to the "Chalk Outline" paragraphs.
Remember the re-test for poetry devices is Friday.
Monday Sept. 19th
Students were reminded that some still have not finished their "Chalk Outline" paragraphs. Get it in! Tomorrow those who have submitted paragraphs will go over them with me and we will look at the rubric to see what level the assignment is. They will have the option of saying "OK, mark this" or "Can I do another draft before I get marked?"
Re-tests for the Poetry Terms quiz will be Friday.
We continued our poem autopsies, with students putting up their charts on the wall and getting ready to choose their own poems.
Tomorrow students will be working on their own autopsy and deciding on a method to 'show what you know'.
Students were reminded that some still have not finished their "Chalk Outline" paragraphs. Get it in! Tomorrow those who have submitted paragraphs will go over them with me and we will look at the rubric to see what level the assignment is. They will have the option of saying "OK, mark this" or "Can I do another draft before I get marked?"
Re-tests for the Poetry Terms quiz will be Friday.
We continued our poem autopsies, with students putting up their charts on the wall and getting ready to choose their own poems.
Tomorrow students will be working on their own autopsy and deciding on a method to 'show what you know'.
Friday Sept. 16th
Poetry Terms Quiz today! There will be a re-test next Friday for anyone who wishes to improve his/her mark.
We then continued working on the poem "Chemistry" by finishing our sections, displaying them and comparing them to the other class' work.
Students, still in the same groups, chose a poem from the front and began to break it down using ALL of the stages from the Poem Autopsy sheet. They will complete this Monday and then begin on an individual autopsy of a poem of their own choosing. Remember to bring your own poetry if you aren't keen on browsing from the library's collection.
Poetry Terms Quiz today! There will be a re-test next Friday for anyone who wishes to improve his/her mark.
We then continued working on the poem "Chemistry" by finishing our sections, displaying them and comparing them to the other class' work.
Students, still in the same groups, chose a poem from the front and began to break it down using ALL of the stages from the Poem Autopsy sheet. They will complete this Monday and then begin on an individual autopsy of a poem of their own choosing. Remember to bring your own poetry if you aren't keen on browsing from the library's collection.
Thursday Sept. 15th
Students were reminded of tomorrow's poetry terms quiz. Absentees will be expected to write the day they return.
Also, there are still quite a few "The Chalk Outline" paragraph of personal response assignments missing. Get them in.
We filled in the handout on Comparing Articles to other texts (available on Handouts tab) using "Circus Animals", "The Circus Brings Us Memories" and "Animals in the Circus".
We then did the introductory activity to "Poetry Autopsy" by dividing into groups and taking apart assigned sections of the poem "Chemistry". We will complete this tomorrow.
Students were reminded of tomorrow's poetry terms quiz. Absentees will be expected to write the day they return.
Also, there are still quite a few "The Chalk Outline" paragraph of personal response assignments missing. Get them in.
We filled in the handout on Comparing Articles to other texts (available on Handouts tab) using "Circus Animals", "The Circus Brings Us Memories" and "Animals in the Circus".
We then did the introductory activity to "Poetry Autopsy" by dividing into groups and taking apart assigned sections of the poem "Chemistry". We will complete this tomorrow.
http://www.teenink.com/hot_topics/environment/article/179869/Animals-in-the-Circus/
Wednesday Sept. 14th
Students were reminded about the upcoming quiz on Poetry Terms on Friday as well as missing personal response paragraphs.
We took up yesterday's Overview today. We finished by reading the article "The Circus Brings Us Memories..." and looking for thesis, 5 devices and 3 examples of bias For example, the cartoon makes fun of how some questions can be biased.
Students were reminded about the upcoming quiz on Poetry Terms on Friday as well as missing personal response paragraphs.
We took up yesterday's Overview today. We finished by reading the article "The Circus Brings Us Memories..." and looking for thesis, 5 devices and 3 examples of bias For example, the cartoon makes fun of how some questions can be biased.
Tuesday Sept. 13th
I was in a meeting this morning. In my absence students were to read "The Interlopers" and do the Overview of Short Fiction Terms. This is due for tomorrow's class.
TODAY was the day to hand in your paragraph of personal response as well as the outline and rough draft.
I was in a meeting this morning. In my absence students were to read "The Interlopers" and do the Overview of Short Fiction Terms. This is due for tomorrow's class.
TODAY was the day to hand in your paragraph of personal response as well as the outline and rough draft.
Monday Sept. 12th
Students were reminded that TOMORROW they need to submit their paragraph of personal response (Who is the antagonist in "The Chalk Outline") along with their outline and peer/self review of the rough draft.
FRIDAY SEPT. 16TH: Poetry terms quiz.
1. "Circus Animals" Students read this poem and in pairs hi lighted as many of the poetic devices as they could find. There are well over 30 devices. If you were missing, you can find the poem at the Handouts tab and hi light as many devices as you can find. Remember to ask me for the master list to compare your answers to the key. Students also added the term ALLUSION to their terms booklet. There are several allusions in the poem including a reference to Shirley Temple.
2. We looked over the fiction terms from the Unit One Terms handout. Look over these as be sure to ask about those you are unsure of. We will be using these tomorrow for an assignment.
I handed out copies of "The Interlopers" and "Short Fiction Overview" which we will be using tomorrow. I have extra copies for those missing today.
Students were reminded that TOMORROW they need to submit their paragraph of personal response (Who is the antagonist in "The Chalk Outline") along with their outline and peer/self review of the rough draft.
FRIDAY SEPT. 16TH: Poetry terms quiz.
1. "Circus Animals" Students read this poem and in pairs hi lighted as many of the poetic devices as they could find. There are well over 30 devices. If you were missing, you can find the poem at the Handouts tab and hi light as many devices as you can find. Remember to ask me for the master list to compare your answers to the key. Students also added the term ALLUSION to their terms booklet. There are several allusions in the poem including a reference to Shirley Temple.
2. We looked over the fiction terms from the Unit One Terms handout. Look over these as be sure to ask about those you are unsure of. We will be using these tomorrow for an assignment.
I handed out copies of "The Interlopers" and "Short Fiction Overview" which we will be using tomorrow. I have extra copies for those missing today.
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/
Finally, we watched the video below (sorry for the quality but the content is important). There will be a quiz on the poetry terms NEXT FRIDAY!!!!
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/
Finally, we watched the video below (sorry for the quality but the content is important). There will be a quiz on the poetry terms NEXT FRIDAY!!!!
Wednesday Sept. 7th
Students presented today. The viewers provided feedback and assessment on the groups they watched as well as doing a peer and self assessment for their own groups. If you were missing please get the peer and self assessment form from me and complete it as soon as possible.
Students presented today. The viewers provided feedback and assessment on the groups they watched as well as doing a peer and self assessment for their own groups. If you were missing please get the peer and self assessment form from me and complete it as soon as possible.
Tuesday Sept. 6th
Students continued to work on their presentations for tomorrow. We looked at the marking rubric and those ready went to see Mrs. E. for suggestions.
Students continued to work on their presentations for tomorrow. We looked at the marking rubric and those ready went to see Mrs. E. for suggestions.
Friday Sept. 2nd
Reminders: Be sure to send me a message via the Help button on this website and hand in your letter of introduction if you have not already done so.
Students finished reading "The Chalk Outline" and began working on their "Who Dun It?" assignment. We will be using Tuesday to finish off this assignment and presenting your viewpoints will be on Wednesday.
Reminders: Be sure to send me a message via the Help button on this website and hand in your letter of introduction if you have not already done so.
Students finished reading "The Chalk Outline" and began working on their "Who Dun It?" assignment. We will be using Tuesday to finish off this assignment and presenting your viewpoints will be on Wednesday.
Thursday Sept. 1st
Students are reminded to be sure to submit their letters of introduction as well as send me a message from the Help tab of my homework/teacher page by the end of the week.
We revisited the clues from yesterday's mystery and using "Inferences: An Educated Guess" students filled in 6 inferences they made in the mystery and what they used to make the inferences (personal experience/bias or author clues). I also showed the class the rubric for group activities based on the work from yesterday and the criteria generated by the afternoon class. They will have a copy of this rubric tomorrow and it is posted on the Handouts page.
Students got the handout "The Chalk Outline - Who Dun It?" and I divided them into teams. Students are to read at least 1/2 of "The Chalk Outline" for tomorrow's class and be on the lookout for textual evidence .
Students are reminded to be sure to submit their letters of introduction as well as send me a message from the Help tab of my homework/teacher page by the end of the week.
We revisited the clues from yesterday's mystery and using "Inferences: An Educated Guess" students filled in 6 inferences they made in the mystery and what they used to make the inferences (personal experience/bias or author clues). I also showed the class the rubric for group activities based on the work from yesterday and the criteria generated by the afternoon class. They will have a copy of this rubric tomorrow and it is posted on the Handouts page.
Students got the handout "The Chalk Outline - Who Dun It?" and I divided them into teams. Students are to read at least 1/2 of "The Chalk Outline" for tomorrow's class and be on the lookout for textual evidence .
Wednesday August 31st
Students first wrote a letter of introduction (see Handouts tab for instructions) then we re-visited yesterday's Robbery Mystery in terms of how well they thought their group functioned. We brainstormed what an effective group looks/sounds like. We then used the handout "Inferences: An Educated Guess" and discussed their reactions to each of the pictures on the front page: What did you base your assumptions on? We then went back to our original groups and did another mystery in which students had to identify the murderer, the weapon, the place of the murder, the time of the murder and the motive of the murderer. We did not get to finish the chart from the handout. We will go back to the clues tomorrow and finish our inferences chart.
Students first wrote a letter of introduction (see Handouts tab for instructions) then we re-visited yesterday's Robbery Mystery in terms of how well they thought their group functioned. We brainstormed what an effective group looks/sounds like. We then used the handout "Inferences: An Educated Guess" and discussed their reactions to each of the pictures on the front page: What did you base your assumptions on? We then went back to our original groups and did another mystery in which students had to identify the murderer, the weapon, the place of the murder, the time of the murder and the motive of the murderer. We did not get to finish the chart from the handout. We will go back to the clues tomorrow and finish our inferences chart.
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 also visited the Handouts and Help tabs of this 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.
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 also visited the Handouts and Help tabs of this 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.
