ENGLISH 8
Final Exam Wednesday June 14th
Wednesday June 7th
More terms review.
Students then worked on the last of the poetry and narrative essays.
REMEMBER: Tomorrow is Colours Day, Fashion Show, free barbecue lunch and Survivathon. Come out the celebrate with us.
More terms review.
Students then worked on the last of the poetry and narrative essays.
REMEMBER: Tomorrow is Colours Day, Fashion Show, free barbecue lunch and Survivathon. Come out the celebrate with us.
Tuesday June 6th
Students had a quick practice quiz/review of yesterday's terms. Many students are still finishing off work from the term. Those who are finished are working on other subjects or 'chilling' with a book or game.
Students had a quick practice quiz/review of yesterday's terms. Many students are still finishing off work from the term. Those who are finished are working on other subjects or 'chilling' with a book or game.
Monday June 5th
Students brainstormed a list of terms for their final exam and then we clarified each. Students were to have written down these terms but I have a master list each student can borrow and COPY.
The remainder of the time was spend on finishing unfinished drafts from Friday and and missing poetry.
Students brainstormed a list of terms for their final exam and then we clarified each. Students were to have written down these terms but I have a master list each student can borrow and COPY.
The remainder of the time was spend on finishing unfinished drafts from Friday and and missing poetry.
Friday June 2nd
Students used their narrative handouts and reviewed punctuation and show not tell. We then looked at our rough drafts from yesterday and began to write our final drafts.
Students used their narrative handouts and reviewed punctuation and show not tell. We then looked at our rough drafts from yesterday and began to write our final drafts.
Thursday June 1st
We went to the library to type up our narrative drafts. YOU NEED A DRAFT OF THIS TOMORROW AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS.
People are reminded that NEXT FRIDAY JUNE 9th is the last day to hand in MIAs. Don't miss this important deadline.
We went to the library to type up our narrative drafts. YOU NEED A DRAFT OF THIS TOMORROW AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS.
People are reminded that NEXT FRIDAY JUNE 9th is the last day to hand in MIAs. Don't miss this important deadline.
Wednesday May 31st
We went over our fill in notes from yesterday then worked on writing leads for our own narratives. Tomorrow students will be typing up their narrative drafts and we will be working on adding dialogue and imagery to their drafts.
REMEMBER: The last day to hand in MIAs is next Friday June 9th.
We went over our fill in notes from yesterday then worked on writing leads for our own narratives. Tomorrow students will be typing up their narrative drafts and we will be working on adding dialogue and imagery to their drafts.
REMEMBER: The last day to hand in MIAs is next Friday June 9th.
Holy Moly I have no idea where the posts for the end of last week went. Sorry. We finished off our poetry work and all poems need to be submitted by June 9th.
This week we have been working on writing narratively. Today we began our booklet by filling in notes on what a narrative is, the importance of focus and what makes a good hook. We also wrote 5 sentence paragraphs about an event. From there students are to use this to have other students write questions about the story - where? why? what colour was it????
Yesterday we looked at assonance and consonance and imagery also. If you were missing, there are handouts for you to practice with.
This week we have been working on writing narratively. Today we began our booklet by filling in notes on what a narrative is, the importance of focus and what makes a good hook. We also wrote 5 sentence paragraphs about an event. From there students are to use this to have other students write questions about the story - where? why? what colour was it????
Yesterday we looked at assonance and consonance and imagery also. If you were missing, there are handouts for you to practice with.
Wed May 24
We worked on creating 2 more poems from the booklet. We are hoping to finish our drafts by the end of Friday.
We worked on creating 2 more poems from the booklet. We are hoping to finish our drafts by the end of Friday.
Tuesday May 23
We have begun a poetry project. Students have the handout - write 8 of the 10 poems by the end of the week. See me if you were missing today so we can set you up for the week.
We have begun a poetry project. Students have the handout - write 8 of the 10 poems by the end of the week. See me if you were missing today so we can set you up for the week.
Friday May 19th
Clean up Batter Day: Students chose 2 MIAs to work on.
Enjoy your Long Weekend!
Clean up Batter Day: Students chose 2 MIAs to work on.
Enjoy your Long Weekend!
Thursday May 18th
Students did a handout on Alliteration and made a page for a children's book showing alliteration for a letter of the alphabet.
We then went into the library to work on any MIAs or finish off the Scope work.
Students did a handout on Alliteration and made a page for a children's book showing alliteration for a letter of the alphabet.
We then went into the library to work on any MIAs or finish off the Scope work.
Wednesday May 17th
Students found out what a found poem is and then made one of their own. Very creative work guys!
Students found out what a found poem is and then made one of their own. Very creative work guys!
Tuesday May 16th
Students were given mark updates with missing work included. Please get these things in.
We did a fun landscape poem using Metaphors. Please get your poem in . If you were missing, ask for the handout.
We went to the lab for the last day on informational text and those who finished yesterday worked on MIAs as well as the paragraph on food in the movie theatre.
Students were given mark updates with missing work included. Please get these things in.
We did a fun landscape poem using Metaphors. Please get your poem in . If you were missing, ask for the handout.
We went to the lab for the last day on informational text and those who finished yesterday worked on MIAs as well as the paragraph on food in the movie theatre.
Monday May 15th
Students worked on finishing their informational text pages.
Students worked on finishing their informational text pages.
Friday May 12th
Students looked at an example of informational text in the book about strange creatures and we compared a page on spiders to the criteria for the upcoming assignment. We then went to the computer lab to start our own informational texts. Students chose a variety of subjects and began planning by making a list of 8 pieces of information then designing their pages. We will have one more class to finish this next week.
Students looked at an example of informational text in the book about strange creatures and we compared a page on spiders to the criteria for the upcoming assignment. We then went to the computer lab to start our own informational texts. Students chose a variety of subjects and began planning by making a list of 8 pieces of information then designing their pages. We will have one more class to finish this next week.
Thursday May 11th
Students looked at the last page of the Scope magazine we've been using. We discussed what an informational text is and students are to choose a subject to create their own tomorrow. Remember you need interesting catchy headlines, colourful visuals, diagrams or tables or charts or timelines . You can use bullets or arrows and all information should be brief and in very small chunks.
we then did a quick review of subject verb agreement.
It was on to the library to work on the last of the handouts on the Scope issue.
Students looked at the last page of the Scope magazine we've been using. We discussed what an informational text is and students are to choose a subject to create their own tomorrow. Remember you need interesting catchy headlines, colourful visuals, diagrams or tables or charts or timelines . You can use bullets or arrows and all information should be brief and in very small chunks.
we then did a quick review of subject verb agreement.
It was on to the library to work on the last of the handouts on the Scope issue.
Wednesday May 10th
We read the article about 7 qualities of an entrepreneur and went through the various questions we have omitted from the "The Firebreather" worksheets. We had an interesting discussion on the possibilities of the entrepreneur who brought out the spinner fidget toy. we then looked at the sticker chart and decided which tasks we would be working on today. We also discussed the importance of using context clues to decipher words.
Students got their quizzes back. The first terms section was overall excellent. We still need to work on vocabulary.
We read the article about 7 qualities of an entrepreneur and went through the various questions we have omitted from the "The Firebreather" worksheets. We had an interesting discussion on the possibilities of the entrepreneur who brought out the spinner fidget toy. we then looked at the sticker chart and decided which tasks we would be working on today. We also discussed the importance of using context clues to decipher words.
Students got their quizzes back. The first terms section was overall excellent. We still need to work on vocabulary.
Tuesday May 9th
Students did the quiz today. If you were sick, you will be expected to complete it tomorrow in class. we then talked about the meaning of entrepreneur and read "The Firebreather" . We learned that pre-reading questions before reading an article can help us locate information.
Students did the quiz today. If you were sick, you will be expected to complete it tomorrow in class. we then talked about the meaning of entrepreneur and read "The Firebreather" . We learned that pre-reading questions before reading an article can help us locate information.
Monday May 8th
We reviewed for the quiz as the sub did not hand out the review materials on Friday. Be ready tomorrow. We also worked on our booklets and students used the chart to see what they were missing. Get all of it in by the end of the week.
We reviewed for the quiz as the sub did not hand out the review materials on Friday. Be ready tomorrow. We also worked on our booklets and students used the chart to see what they were missing. Get all of it in by the end of the week.
Friday May 5th
I've been away the last 2 days. Students worked on their mini-essay about whether it's okay to take your own snacks to the movie theatre as well as working on the missing booklets.
I've been away the last 2 days. Students worked on their mini-essay about whether it's okay to take your own snacks to the movie theatre as well as working on the missing booklets.
Wednesday May 3rd
The Two Day update:
Yesterday we discussed whether museums should have to return cultural artifacts to the original owners. We watched a video from the link below this post. Today we discussed the question "Should gym class be mandatory for all students at all grade levels in high school?"
After that, we read "The Good Deed" and discussed the idea of epiphany and what a simile is.
From that point students went back to working on the booklets from last week if they hadn't completed them.
NOTE: we will be having a quiz on the terms/main ideas from the Jen Bricker work as well as the King Tut work. I will be giving a review of the terms on Friday and the quiz will be on Monday.
The Two Day update:
Yesterday we discussed whether museums should have to return cultural artifacts to the original owners. We watched a video from the link below this post. Today we discussed the question "Should gym class be mandatory for all students at all grade levels in high school?"
After that, we read "The Good Deed" and discussed the idea of epiphany and what a simile is.
From that point students went back to working on the booklets from last week if they hadn't completed them.
NOTE: we will be having a quiz on the terms/main ideas from the Jen Bricker work as well as the King Tut work. I will be giving a review of the terms on Friday and the quiz will be on Monday.
http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/the-war-over-ancient-treasures
Monday May 1st
HEY... what's shakin'?
We had a discussion/debate about whether it's okay to bring your own food into a movie theatre. We then read an article on the same subject in our Scope magazine. We will be discussing/debating 2 other subjects in the next 2 days. Tomorrow's topic: Should museums return artifacts to their home countries?
We then finished working on our "Curse of King Tut" booklet.
HEY... what's shakin'?
We had a discussion/debate about whether it's okay to bring your own food into a movie theatre. We then read an article on the same subject in our Scope magazine. We will be discussing/debating 2 other subjects in the next 2 days. Tomorrow's topic: Should museums return artifacts to their home countries?
We then finished working on our "Curse of King Tut" booklet.
Friday April 28th
Students worked on the booklet for "The Curse of King Tut". The work from the Jen Bricker article should have been handed in.
Students worked on the booklet for "The Curse of King Tut". The work from the Jen Bricker article should have been handed in.
Thursday April 27th
Field trip to Skills Canada.
Field trip to Skills Canada.
Wednesday April 26th
REMINDER: The permission forms for tomorrow's field trip must be in before you step on the bus.
We read the play "The Curse of King Tut" and discussed the issue of how 'discoverers' of museum goods take these cultural items out of the country to other countries. We also calculated the worth of Tut's sarcophagus in terms its value in gold in today's market - $5,412,154.08. Students then worked on the booklet from this week. This booklet should be finished at the end of the week and submitted.
Below is a short documentary on the curse of the tomb.
REMINDER: The permission forms for tomorrow's field trip must be in before you step on the bus.
We read the play "The Curse of King Tut" and discussed the issue of how 'discoverers' of museum goods take these cultural items out of the country to other countries. We also calculated the worth of Tut's sarcophagus in terms its value in gold in today's market - $5,412,154.08. Students then worked on the booklet from this week. This booklet should be finished at the end of the week and submitted.
Below is a short documentary on the curse of the tomb.
Tuesday April 25th
Students got a quick lesson on how to decipher theme in poetry and then continued to work on their work on the article on Jen Bricker.
Students are reminded to bring in their permission forms for Thursday's Skills Canada field trip.
Students got a quick lesson on how to decipher theme in poetry and then continued to work on their work on the article on Jen Bricker.
Students are reminded to bring in their permission forms for Thursday's Skills Canada field trip.
Monday April 24th
We have begun a new term. Students will be working their way through the Scope series of magazines and working on the handouts/booklets. This strategy is to accommodate those learners who are waiting around for those who work at a slower pace. These learners will be able to work ahead.
Today we read the Non-Fiction piece about Jen Bricker and did the following:
Vocabulary - write a sentence with each of the 8 words.
Do the Vocabulary practice page
Before you Read Section
During and After You Read Section
Students should be up to the Summary section to be up to date.
We have begun a new term. Students will be working their way through the Scope series of magazines and working on the handouts/booklets. This strategy is to accommodate those learners who are waiting around for those who work at a slower pace. These learners will be able to work ahead.
Today we read the Non-Fiction piece about Jen Bricker and did the following:
Vocabulary - write a sentence with each of the 8 words.
Do the Vocabulary practice page
Before you Read Section
During and After You Read Section
Students should be up to the Summary section to be up to date.
Friday April 21st
Students had a last day to work on The Outsiders project and novel study.
Students had a last day to work on The Outsiders project and novel study.
Wednesday April 19
We finished watching The Outsiders and students worked in groups to do the handout on how the movie was similar or different to the novel. This is due tomorrow. Those who did not finish it will need to do it as homework.
We finished watching The Outsiders and students worked in groups to do the handout on how the movie was similar or different to the novel. This is due tomorrow. Those who did not finish it will need to do it as homework.
Tuesday April 18th
We have been working on finishing our novel study questions. By now, students should have submitted all questions as well as the vocabulary and journal paragraphs. We began watching the movie today and students are filling in a handout on how the movie is similar and/or different to the novel. If you were away, you will need to get this handout and watch the movie this week at lunch to catch up.
We have been working on finishing our novel study questions. By now, students should have submitted all questions as well as the vocabulary and journal paragraphs. We began watching the movie today and students are filling in a handout on how the movie is similar and/or different to the novel. If you were away, you will need to get this handout and watch the movie this week at lunch to catch up.
Monday April 10th
Today was the last day to hand in term work from the semester. We worked in the library on these items as well as read more of The Outsiders. Students should have finished reading the novel by the end of the week and have the questions for ch. 7 - 1o ready for next Tuesday. we plan to watch the movie next Tuesday and Wednesday.
Today was the last day to hand in term work from the semester. We worked in the library on these items as well as read more of The Outsiders. Students should have finished reading the novel by the end of the week and have the questions for ch. 7 - 1o ready for next Tuesday. we plan to watch the movie next Tuesday and Wednesday.
Thursday April 6th
Students continued to work on their novel study.
DONE FORGET THE FOLLOWING ARE CUT OFF AFTER MONDAY:
1.All superhero project parts
2. Rough draft and note cards
3. Ch. 1 - 6 questions for The Outsiders as well as the vocabulary and 4 paragraphs.
Students continued to work on their novel study.
DONE FORGET THE FOLLOWING ARE CUT OFF AFTER MONDAY:
1.All superhero project parts
2. Rough draft and note cards
3. Ch. 1 - 6 questions for The Outsiders as well as the vocabulary and 4 paragraphs.
Wednesday April 5th
Students did their quiz then worked on vocabulary sentences for Ch. 1 - 6.
Students did their quiz then worked on vocabulary sentences for Ch. 1 - 6.
Tuesday April 4th
Students worked on getting Ch. 1 - 6 questions and vocabulary exercises finished. REMEMBER: There is a test on Ch. 1 - 6 tomorrow. Be ready.
Students worked on getting Ch. 1 - 6 questions and vocabulary exercises finished. REMEMBER: There is a test on Ch. 1 - 6 tomorrow. Be ready.
Monday April 3rd
Welcome back! Students were reminded of the following dates:
Wednesday April 5th ch. 1 - 6 test on The Outsiders
Monday April 10th - Cut off for all work from unit one including all MIAs.
Students read The Outsiders and worked on the questions and vocabulary.
Welcome back! Students were reminded of the following dates:
Wednesday April 5th ch. 1 - 6 test on The Outsiders
Monday April 10th - Cut off for all work from unit one including all MIAs.
Students read The Outsiders and worked on the questions and vocabulary.
Thursday March 16th
Students worked again on their rough drafts as well as the ch. 4 work. All were to be handed in today. Some students are intending to work on more notecards and their unfinished rough drafts over the break.
REMINDER : Cut off for all this term's work in Monday April 10th. Don't miss the boat!
Students worked again on their rough drafts as well as the ch. 4 work. All were to be handed in today. Some students are intending to work on more notecards and their unfinished rough drafts over the break.
REMINDER : Cut off for all this term's work in Monday April 10th. Don't miss the boat!
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Wednesday March 15th
Students spent the class working on the following: 1.Materials which were missing when I produced their interim progress reports . 2. Finishing ch. 4 work. 3.Working on rough drafts from their note cards. REMEMBER that ALL work must be submitted by April 10th . After that it will not count for marks. |
Tuesday March 14th
Today we took our notecards to the lab and began working on the rough drafts . THESE MUST BE IN BY THE END OF THURSDAY - NOTECARDS MUST BE NUMBERED AND IN ORDER AND THE DRAFT MUST BE AT LEAST 2 PAGES.
Today we took our notecards to the lab and began working on the rough drafts . THESE MUST BE IN BY THE END OF THURSDAY - NOTECARDS MUST BE NUMBERED AND IN ORDER AND THE DRAFT MUST BE AT LEAST 2 PAGES.
Monday March 13th
WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN MRS> MAHONEY????
Sorry folks but I was away most of last week.
Where should you or your child be in the course?
We have started The Outsiders and students should have already finished ch. 1 - 3 questions as well as the vocabulary work and handed it in. Today students were to start Ch. 4 and work on the vocabulary and questions. In the last 30 minutes we went back to the note cards from the week before. Students were to put their notecards in order of how they intend to use them, number them and then begin to write their first paragraph with the notecards titled "Personal Background".
Tomorrow students will continue on with this process by working on the rest of their rough drafts.
Ch 4 work should be finished for Wednesday.
REMEMBER: All work from the semester must be in by the second Monday we are back after the Break.
WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN MRS> MAHONEY????
Sorry folks but I was away most of last week.
Where should you or your child be in the course?
We have started The Outsiders and students should have already finished ch. 1 - 3 questions as well as the vocabulary work and handed it in. Today students were to start Ch. 4 and work on the vocabulary and questions. In the last 30 minutes we went back to the note cards from the week before. Students were to put their notecards in order of how they intend to use them, number them and then begin to write their first paragraph with the notecards titled "Personal Background".
Tomorrow students will continue on with this process by working on the rest of their rough drafts.
Ch 4 work should be finished for Wednesday.
REMEMBER: All work from the semester must be in by the second Monday we are back after the Break.
Thursday March 2nd
Students went to a presentation by the RCMP on sexting . We then went to the library to work on our note cards.
Students went to a presentation by the RCMP on sexting . We then went to the library to work on our note cards.
Wednesday March 1st
Students were given reminders about the importance of doing their note cards correctly and transferring their hi lighting onto the cards.
We then moved to the library where students were to be working on their cards. We NEED to finish off these cards by the end of tomorrow so that we can move to writing our rough drafts.
Students were given reminders about the importance of doing their note cards correctly and transferring their hi lighting onto the cards.
We then moved to the library where students were to be working on their cards. We NEED to finish off these cards by the end of tomorrow so that we can move to writing our rough drafts.
Tuesday Feb. 28th
Students who missed last Thursday's quiz finished it in the library.
I gave a lesson on how to make your note cards by hi lighting text in different colours for the 3 different questions. Students were to print their sources and begin hi lighting. From there they are to be making note cards complete with source, page number and information. By Thursday students require 15 notecards.
Students who missed last Thursday's quiz finished it in the library.
I gave a lesson on how to make your note cards by hi lighting text in different colours for the 3 different questions. Students were to print their sources and begin hi lighting. From there they are to be making note cards complete with source, page number and information. By Thursday students require 15 notecards.
Monday Feb. 27
Students went to the library to have a lesson on how to avoid plagiarism then went to the lab to do the Tell It From Me survey.
After students were given a brief lesson on research with note cards. I will re-teach this tomorrow so you need to have note cards ready to work on this. Have your sources so I can make copies to hi light and make your note cards for the lesson.
I will have samples to show you too.
Students went to the library to have a lesson on how to avoid plagiarism then went to the lab to do the Tell It From Me survey.
After students were given a brief lesson on research with note cards. I will re-teach this tomorrow so you need to have note cards ready to work on this. Have your sources so I can make copies to hi light and make your note cards for the lesson.
I will have samples to show you too.
Thursday Feb. 23
Quiz today on the terms and sentence structure. If you were away, you will write it on Monday.
We then collected/organized the Superheroes projects and they were handed in.
Finally, we went back to the library to continue evaluating our sources .
NOTE: On Monday we will be learning about note cards and research. You need to have your resources chosen and be ready to research.
Quiz today on the terms and sentence structure. If you were away, you will write it on Monday.
We then collected/organized the Superheroes projects and they were handed in.
Finally, we went back to the library to continue evaluating our sources .
NOTE: On Monday we will be learning about note cards and research. You need to have your resources chosen and be ready to research.
Wednesday Feb. 22
Students reviewed how to get to the database and chose a person to begin researching. In the library students found a website or a book and began filling out the CRAAP sheet for this material. Students need to find 2 sources which pass the CRAAP test before starting their research.
REMINDER: Tomorrow your Superhero project is due and there will be a quiz on the terms and skills from this unit.
Be ready.
Students reviewed how to get to the database and chose a person to begin researching. In the library students found a website or a book and began filling out the CRAAP sheet for this material. Students need to find 2 sources which pass the CRAAP test before starting their research.
REMINDER: Tomorrow your Superhero project is due and there will be a quiz on the terms and skills from this unit.
Be ready.
Tuesday Feb. 21
1. 12 minutes reading. HAND IN YOUR READING LOG
2. Check list for Superhero project - lists what pieces you need to have in this project WHICH IS DUE ON THURSDAY.
3. Reminder that on Thursday there will be quiz for students on terms from the Superheroes project as well as the sentence structure from this unit.
4. New assignment from this unit: Modern Day Superhero. See HANDOUT. Below are some links which can help you choose a person to research.
5.We went to the library to have a lesson on using databases. I have taken a photo of the notes for those of you missing. See me.
For tomorrow: Have an idea of the person you intend to research and write a report about.
http://chainraise.com/top-athletes-who-influenced-your-life-more-than-you-can-imagine/6/
http://metro.co.uk/2015/11/20/six-people-under-20-whove-already-helped-change-the-world-5510687/
http://www.thesportster.com/hockey/top-20-hockey-players-who-changed-the-game-for-better-or-worse/
http://www.heroines.ca/people/aboriginalleaders.html
http://music.allwomenstalk.com/musical-artists-and-bands-who-changed-music-forever
1. 12 minutes reading. HAND IN YOUR READING LOG
2. Check list for Superhero project - lists what pieces you need to have in this project WHICH IS DUE ON THURSDAY.
3. Reminder that on Thursday there will be quiz for students on terms from the Superheroes project as well as the sentence structure from this unit.
4. New assignment from this unit: Modern Day Superhero. See HANDOUT. Below are some links which can help you choose a person to research.
5.We went to the library to have a lesson on using databases. I have taken a photo of the notes for those of you missing. See me.
For tomorrow: Have an idea of the person you intend to research and write a report about.
http://chainraise.com/top-athletes-who-influenced-your-life-more-than-you-can-imagine/6/
http://metro.co.uk/2015/11/20/six-people-under-20-whove-already-helped-change-the-world-5510687/
http://www.thesportster.com/hockey/top-20-hockey-players-who-changed-the-game-for-better-or-worse/
http://www.heroines.ca/people/aboriginalleaders.html
http://music.allwomenstalk.com/musical-artists-and-bands-who-changed-music-forever
Monday Feb. 20
Students finished their peer edits except for those who did not have an entire story. These people went to the library to finish their stories. The rest of the students then went to the computer lab to add in all of the suggestions from their peer editor. These final drafts are due on Thursday Feb. 23rd.
Also, there will be a test on the terms and sentence skills we have learned in this unit. It will be on Thursday also.
Students finished their peer edits except for those who did not have an entire story. These people went to the library to finish their stories. The rest of the students then went to the computer lab to add in all of the suggestions from their peer editor. These final drafts are due on Thursday Feb. 23rd.
Also, there will be a test on the terms and sentence skills we have learned in this unit. It will be on Thursday also.
Friday Feb. 17th
Students read and recorded in their reading logs.
We then did 2 handouts: "Too Many Conjunctions" and the first 2 pages of "Complex sentences" The first in at the Handouts tab and the other students will have to get from me. Students also began their Peer Edit of the Rough Draft doing #1 and #2 for their stories. See Handout tab. We will finish the peer edit on Monday. Be sure to bring your rough draft of your story if you weren't here today.
Students read and recorded in their reading logs.
We then did 2 handouts: "Too Many Conjunctions" and the first 2 pages of "Complex sentences" The first in at the Handouts tab and the other students will have to get from me. Students also began their Peer Edit of the Rough Draft doing #1 and #2 for their stories. See Handout tab. We will finish the peer edit on Monday. Be sure to bring your rough draft of your story if you weren't here today.
Thursday Feb. 16th
Students went to the computer lab to sign up for next year's courses. The rest of the period was spent working on their stories. REMEMBER: Bring a copy of your story in rough draft form tomorrow so we can look at peer editing.
Students went to the computer lab to sign up for next year's courses. The rest of the period was spent working on their stories. REMEMBER: Bring a copy of your story in rough draft form tomorrow so we can look at peer editing.
Wednesday Feb. 15th
Students read for 15 minutes then they went to the computer lab to work on their rough drafts. A few students who had finished their drafts worked with Ms. Hinton on their missing 2 Goddesses questions. REMEMBER: Tomorrow is your chance to select classes. Think about what electives or programs you wish to take.
Students read for 15 minutes then they went to the computer lab to work on their rough drafts. A few students who had finished their drafts worked with Ms. Hinton on their missing 2 Goddesses questions. REMEMBER: Tomorrow is your chance to select classes. Think about what electives or programs you wish to take.
Tuesday Feb. 14th
Students had a mini-assembly to get information for course selection for next year. Keep in mind that the Superhero stories are due by the end of the week. Tomorrow we will be in the computer lab to finish typing these and adding any details or dialogue needed.
Students had a mini-assembly to get information for course selection for next year. Keep in mind that the Superhero stories are due by the end of the week. Tomorrow we will be in the computer lab to finish typing these and adding any details or dialogue needed.
Monday Feb. 13th
Students reviewed the dialogue handout then we went to the lab to work on typing our Superheroes stories. These need to be typed in first draft form by the end of Wednesday, when we will again be in the lab.
Students reviewed the dialogue handout then we went to the lab to work on typing our Superheroes stories. These need to be typed in first draft form by the end of Wednesday, when we will again be in the lab.
Friday Feb. 10th
Students reviewed the rules of dialogue and then did a quick handout on punctuation of dialogue. We will take this up Monday. Then they went back to their Superheroes stories. Timeline: Students should have finished their stories by the end of next Wednesday. We will be in the computer lab on Monday to type them up.
Students reviewed the rules of dialogue and then did a quick handout on punctuation of dialogue. We will take this up Monday. Then they went back to their Superheroes stories. Timeline: Students should have finished their stories by the end of next Wednesday. We will be in the computer lab on Monday to type them up.
Thursday Feb. 9th
Students were shown the new Words of the Week and those who are presenting next week's went to the library for 15 minutes to get started. Students whose binders were still in disarray worked on putting their binders in order and then moved on to finishing the 2 goddesses questions. There are still a few of them missing. A few students are still working on the plot line and those who were finished moved to starting their first page of their story in graphic text form.
Students were shown the new Words of the Week and those who are presenting next week's went to the library for 15 minutes to get started. Students whose binders were still in disarray worked on putting their binders in order and then moved on to finishing the 2 goddesses questions. There are still a few of them missing. A few students are still working on the plot line and those who were finished moved to starting their first page of their story in graphic text form.
Wednesday Feb. 8th
Students continued to work on their Superhero stories. We did an exercise (See Handouts tab) where students bookmarked and sticky note labelled the elements of a graphic text. The rest of the class was taken up by working on our paragraphs and story lines.
Students continued to work on their Superhero stories. We did an exercise (See Handouts tab) where students bookmarked and sticky note labelled the elements of a graphic text. The rest of the class was taken up by working on our paragraphs and story lines.
Tuesday Feb. 7th
Students had a choice of reading or working on their Superhero. Most chose to continue with their superhero. Students need to have finished their drawing/tracing as well as put their character on a mini-poster with a title, colour and a superpower. Also, each student needs to have written a paragraph describing the superhero. Lastly, Students need to have filled in the plot line diagram for the stories they intend to tell. (See Handout).
Students had a choice of reading or working on their Superhero. Most chose to continue with their superhero. Students need to have finished their drawing/tracing as well as put their character on a mini-poster with a title, colour and a superpower. Also, each student needs to have written a paragraph describing the superhero. Lastly, Students need to have filled in the plot line diagram for the stories they intend to tell. (See Handout).
Monday Feb. 6th
We started by reading for 15 minutes and doing a reading response called Reading Response #2 Connections. Students are to write a response which explains what he/she connected with or about when reading. It can be a web, a memory or a movie just to name a few.
Basically, this reading reminds me of...
Then we did a binder check. Many students did not bring a binder or have a binder ready for the binder check. Tomorrow is the last chance for Binder Check #1. Remember there is a binder at the front of the classroom which shows what handouts have been given and where each goes. USE IT as your guide.
Next, we worked on tracing our characters from the template onto a small paper and including a title and our superhero's superpower.
Also, students were to write a brief paragraph which explains their character's background. See Handouts.
We started by reading for 15 minutes and doing a reading response called Reading Response #2 Connections. Students are to write a response which explains what he/she connected with or about when reading. It can be a web, a memory or a movie just to name a few.
Basically, this reading reminds me of...
Then we did a binder check. Many students did not bring a binder or have a binder ready for the binder check. Tomorrow is the last chance for Binder Check #1. Remember there is a binder at the front of the classroom which shows what handouts have been given and where each goes. USE IT as your guide.
Next, we worked on tracing our characters from the template onto a small paper and including a title and our superhero's superpower.
Also, students were to write a brief paragraph which explains their character's background. See Handouts.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1zdmd1_spiderman-the-animated-series-season-1-episode-1-night-of-the-lizard_shortfilms
Friday Feb. 3
Students watched "The Hockey Sweater" yesterday and then we did a quick handout on examples of the terms from Wednesday we could find in the film. See Handouts and watch the film.
Today we first read for only 12 minutes (We had a guest coming) , reviewed "The Hockey Sweater" handout and organized our binders. So many binders are in disarray that I feel it necessary to do a binder check and mark next week. There will be a sample at the front of the room to compare if you're missing any material.
Our Guest arrived and gave us a quick lesson on drawing superheroes. We planned our superheroes (See Handout) and Ms. Hinton gave us templates to begin drawing our superheroes. We will continue this process on Monday.
Students watched "The Hockey Sweater" yesterday and then we did a quick handout on examples of the terms from Wednesday we could find in the film. See Handouts and watch the film.
Today we first read for only 12 minutes (We had a guest coming) , reviewed "The Hockey Sweater" handout and organized our binders. So many binders are in disarray that I feel it necessary to do a binder check and mark next week. There will be a sample at the front of the room to compare if you're missing any material.
Our Guest arrived and gave us a quick lesson on drawing superheroes. We planned our superheroes (See Handout) and Ms. Hinton gave us templates to begin drawing our superheroes. We will continue this process on Monday.
Wednesday Feb. 1
Reading first then we corrected our run on sentences sheets. We then went up to the library to sort our baggies of literary terms and match them and paste them on the handout. This should be finished for tomorrow so you can use it in class.
Reading first then we corrected our run on sentences sheets. We then went up to the library to sort our baggies of literary terms and match them and paste them on the handout. This should be finished for tomorrow so you can use it in class.
Tuesday Jan. 30
Students read for the first 15 minutes then we were introduced to the 3 words of the week. Thank you Felicia, Tenesha and Bam for our new words. I look forward to using them.
We then did a quick exercise on run on sentences. If you were missing, you need to get this handout from me and do the first page front and back. We will be finishing it up tomorrow.
Students had time to finish yesterday's "Two Kinds of Justice" which is due tomorrow. Please remember to write in FULL SENTENCES and use the vocabulary words with enough detail to show you know what each means.
To end, the students chose one of the graphic novels to be using this week and next during our short story study.
Students read for the first 15 minutes then we were introduced to the 3 words of the week. Thank you Felicia, Tenesha and Bam for our new words. I look forward to using them.
We then did a quick exercise on run on sentences. If you were missing, you need to get this handout from me and do the first page front and back. We will be finishing it up tomorrow.
Students had time to finish yesterday's "Two Kinds of Justice" which is due tomorrow. Please remember to write in FULL SENTENCES and use the vocabulary words with enough detail to show you know what each means.
To end, the students chose one of the graphic novels to be using this week and next during our short story study.
Monday January 30th
Students who are not showing their Word of the Week posters tomorrow did their reading while those who had to get ready for tomorrow worked on their mini-poster. We then did our first reading response: Why did you choose your book? What things do you like about it? Explain. What things do you dislike about it or would you change about it? Explain. Prognosticate: Do you want to continue to read it?
We then read "Two Kinds of Justice" and began the questions. Students will have 20 minutes tomorrow to finish these if they need the time.
Students who are not showing their Word of the Week posters tomorrow did their reading while those who had to get ready for tomorrow worked on their mini-poster. We then did our first reading response: Why did you choose your book? What things do you like about it? Explain. What things do you dislike about it or would you change about it? Explain. Prognosticate: Do you want to continue to read it?
We then read "Two Kinds of Justice" and began the questions. Students will have 20 minutes tomorrow to finish these if they need the time.
Friday Jan. 27th
Students looked at the rubric for their Word of the Week posters and sticky noted one positive or negative for CONTENT on each of the samples.
We then read for 20 minutes except for the 3 people working on Word of the Week for next week.
The last part of the class was spent discussing how you would get justice in this scenario:
You have just bought a new iPhone with money you saved and a grade 10 student accidentally knocks your phone to the ground and breaks it. What would you consider asking for to get justice?
Students looked at the rubric for their Word of the Week posters and sticky noted one positive or negative for CONTENT on each of the samples.
We then read for 20 minutes except for the 3 people working on Word of the Week for next week.
The last part of the class was spent discussing how you would get justice in this scenario:
You have just bought a new iPhone with money you saved and a grade 10 student accidentally knocks your phone to the ground and breaks it. What would you consider asking for to get justice?
Thursday Jan. 26th
1. 15 minutes reading and recorded our reading in our reading logs
2. We then got into groups of fiction/non-fiction readers and brainstormed what makes good fiction and non-fiction. Students wrote on whiteboards and I will collate their responses tonight.
3.We watched the video below and filled in the blanks for "How to Make a Good Poster" (Handouts Tab) then looked at the samples and in pairs sticky noted the samples with good and not so good characteristics.
NOTE: This lesson was for getting ready to make our word of the week posters - Jan. 30 Bam, Tenesha and Felicia will present/show us their word of the week posters. These 3 people will be given time tomorrow to choose a word and work on these posters.
1. 15 minutes reading and recorded our reading in our reading logs
2. We then got into groups of fiction/non-fiction readers and brainstormed what makes good fiction and non-fiction. Students wrote on whiteboards and I will collate their responses tonight.
3.We watched the video below and filled in the blanks for "How to Make a Good Poster" (Handouts Tab) then looked at the samples and in pairs sticky noted the samples with good and not so good characteristics.
NOTE: This lesson was for getting ready to make our word of the week posters - Jan. 30 Bam, Tenesha and Felicia will present/show us their word of the week posters. These 3 people will be given time tomorrow to choose a word and work on these posters.
WEDNESDAY JAN. 25
We started by going to the library for Mrs. Estabrook to give us a quick orientation then students chose reading material and read for about 20 minutes. When we returned to the classroom, students filled in their reading logs (See Handouts tab) and we discussed what we will be doing with our reading. Finally, we looked over the Word of the Week assignment sheet and discussed what makes a good mini-poster.
We started by going to the library for Mrs. Estabrook to give us a quick orientation then students chose reading material and read for about 20 minutes. When we returned to the classroom, students filled in their reading logs (See Handouts tab) and we discussed what we will be doing with our reading. Finally, we looked over the Word of the Week assignment sheet and discussed what makes a good mini-poster.
TUESDAY JAN. 24
Students went over the course outline and expectations for the course. We then went down to the computer lab so that students could look at my Teacher page. They were to send me a message from the Help page to show they know how to navigate the site. This is the message they saw:
WELCOME! GO TO THE HELP PAGE AND SEND ME A MESSAGE WHICH INCLUDES THE NAME OF YOUR FAVOURITE FOOD.
We went back to the classroom where students wrote their letters of introduction for me.
If you were missing, copies of the handouts for the course outline and the letter of introduction can be found at the Handouts tab .
Reminder: Tomorrow we are going to the library for a library orientation and to sign out reading materials. If you have reading materials you would like to use, please bring them with you.
Students went over the course outline and expectations for the course. We then went down to the computer lab so that students could look at my Teacher page. They were to send me a message from the Help page to show they know how to navigate the site. This is the message they saw:
WELCOME! GO TO THE HELP PAGE AND SEND ME A MESSAGE WHICH INCLUDES THE NAME OF YOUR FAVOURITE FOOD.
We went back to the classroom where students wrote their letters of introduction for me.
If you were missing, copies of the handouts for the course outline and the letter of introduction can be found at the Handouts tab .
Reminder: Tomorrow we are going to the library for a library orientation and to sign out reading materials. If you have reading materials you would like to use, please bring them with you.
