ENGLISH 11 - 3
FINAL EXAM WEDNESDAY JUNE 14TH AM
Wednesday June 7th
Students presented the Lady Macbeth trial. We have a closing statement on Friday and then the review will begin.
Verdicts for previous trials:
Witches - not guilt on the count of fraudulently being a witch
Guilty on the charge of conspiracy to commit murder - rationale is that Macbeth testified that he did not consider killing Duncan until he received his predictions and if the witches truly had powers to see the future they would know what he would do with their predictions.
Macbeth - Guilty on all counts.
Students presented the Lady Macbeth trial. We have a closing statement on Friday and then the review will begin.
Verdicts for previous trials:
Witches - not guilt on the count of fraudulently being a witch
Guilty on the charge of conspiracy to commit murder - rationale is that Macbeth testified that he did not consider killing Duncan until he received his predictions and if the witches truly had powers to see the future they would know what he would do with their predictions.
Macbeth - Guilty on all counts.
Tuesday June 6th
Students were LATE LATE LATE due to a grad meeting and leaving to pick up lunch. Ahem, ahem.
We heard from the defence and closing arguments for both the trial of the witches and the trial of Macbeth.
Tomorrow we hear the trial of Lady Macbeth.
I reviewed the structure of the final exam and discussed the nature of the marking and question types.
Students were LATE LATE LATE due to a grad meeting and leaving to pick up lunch. Ahem, ahem.
We heard from the defence and closing arguments for both the trial of the witches and the trial of Macbeth.
Tomorrow we hear the trial of Lady Macbeth.
I reviewed the structure of the final exam and discussed the nature of the marking and question types.
Monday June 5th
We heard the opening statement and the witnesses for the Witches trial. Unfortunately, the defence was missing 2 of the 3 lawyers so they will present tomorrow. We also heard the opening statement and witness for Macbeth's trial.
We heard the opening statement and the witnesses for the Witches trial. Unfortunately, the defence was missing 2 of the 3 lawyers so they will present tomorrow. We also heard the opening statement and witness for Macbeth's trial.
Friday June 2nd
Trial Prep. Students for the Witches trial will be going on Monday, Macbeth on Tuesday and Lady Macbeth on Wednesday. Be ready. Also remember that ALL REVISIONS need to be in by Friday June 9th.
Trial Prep. Students for the Witches trial will be going on Monday, Macbeth on Tuesday and Lady Macbeth on Wednesday. Be ready. Also remember that ALL REVISIONS need to be in by Friday June 9th.
Thursday June 1st
We had our pre-trial objection hearings and assigned witnesses to either prosecution or defence. If you are away at Skills Canada, I have a role for you once you return. Your groups will need you to act as witnesses or I will assign you a writing task based on the trial. Those here were to be working on your opening statements and your questions for your witnesses. Tomorrow will be a work period so that we are ready to go on Monday. This is a MAJOR mark so be ready.
We had our pre-trial objection hearings and assigned witnesses to either prosecution or defence. If you are away at Skills Canada, I have a role for you once you return. Your groups will need you to act as witnesses or I will assign you a writing task based on the trial. Those here were to be working on your opening statements and your questions for your witnesses. Tomorrow will be a work period so that we are ready to go on Monday. This is a MAJOR mark so be ready.
Wednesday May 31st
We finished reading the play and discussed how the prophecies were true. We then broke into our trial groups. Tomorrow we will be hearing pre-trial arguments in terms of witness lists and evidence. You will have tomorrow and Friday and perhaps Monday (if you use your time well) to prepare for Tuesday's trials. We plan to hold at least one each day.
We finished reading the play and discussed how the prophecies were true. We then broke into our trial groups. Tomorrow we will be hearing pre-trial arguments in terms of witness lists and evidence. You will have tomorrow and Friday and perhaps Monday (if you use your time well) to prepare for Tuesday's trials. We plan to hold at least one each day.
Tuesday May 30th
We have finished Act IV and we did a partner assignment on Acts III and IV. If you are missing, be sure to get this when you're back. We also watched 1/2 way into Act V. Tomorrow we will finish this and then be working on your trials. Stay tuned for more information.
We have finished Act IV and we did a partner assignment on Acts III and IV. If you are missing, be sure to get this when you're back. We also watched 1/2 way into Act V. Tomorrow we will finish this and then be working on your trials. Stay tuned for more information.
Wednesday may 24
Yesterday we finished reading Act II and did a Cahoot to get ready for tomorrow's quiz. I also gave back the quizzes from Friday. Tomorrow Thursday May 25th is the retest. Be ready.
Today we went through the hi lights of Act II and then we divided into trail prep groups. If you were away, you are responsible for seeing me and being assigned to a group.
Also, remember that your skit or poem MUST be finished no later than FRIDAY The same goes for your imagery assignment from last week.
Yesterday we finished reading Act II and did a Cahoot to get ready for tomorrow's quiz. I also gave back the quizzes from Friday. Tomorrow Thursday May 25th is the retest. Be ready.
Today we went through the hi lights of Act II and then we divided into trail prep groups. If you were away, you are responsible for seeing me and being assigned to a group.
Also, remember that your skit or poem MUST be finished no later than FRIDAY The same goes for your imagery assignment from last week.
Friday May 19th
Students reviewed the practice quiz, did an actual quiz and then read into Act II scene i and part of scene ii.
Students reviewed the practice quiz, did an actual quiz and then read into Act II scene i and part of scene ii.
Thursday May 18th
Students read the last scene in Act I then worked on a practice quiz. THE ACTUAL QUIZ IS TOMORROW!!!!
The remainder of the period was spent working on the imagery assignment.
Students read the last scene in Act I then worked on a practice quiz. THE ACTUAL QUIZ IS TOMORROW!!!!
The remainder of the period was spent working on the imagery assignment.
Wednesday May 17th
Students read 2 more scenes of the play then we worked on the Imagery Assignment. You will have time tomorrow and Friday to finish this and hand it in. Thank you to all who read today.
Students read 2 more scenes of the play then we worked on the Imagery Assignment. You will have time tomorrow and Friday to finish this and hand it in. Thank you to all who read today.
Tuesday May 16th
We did an exercise where students were to summarize what we read yesterday by either writing a rhyming poem or acting out a skit with a narrator. This took much longer than expected.
we then read to the end of Act I scene iii.
We did an exercise where students were to summarize what we read yesterday by either writing a rhyming poem or acting out a skit with a narrator. This took much longer than expected.
we then read to the end of Act I scene iii.
Monday May 15th
We began Macbeth by watching a clip of different versions of Act I scene i and discussing which one the students preferred. Above is the clip. We discussed the various reasons for the portrayals and how it affects our characterization of the witches.
We then read Act I scene ii (Note: 1/2 way through this scene students were invited to a seminar about Kings College - some students left. They are responsible to read the scene and figure out what's going on. I suggest No Fear Shakespeare site.
Finally, we discussed the idea of horoscopes and the idea of our fate written in the stars then read the first 2 pages of scene iii. If you were missing you need to read to line 72 ( the end of Macbeth's prophecies).
We began Macbeth by watching a clip of different versions of Act I scene i and discussing which one the students preferred. Above is the clip. We discussed the various reasons for the portrayals and how it affects our characterization of the witches.
We then read Act I scene ii (Note: 1/2 way through this scene students were invited to a seminar about Kings College - some students left. They are responsible to read the scene and figure out what's going on. I suggest No Fear Shakespeare site.
Finally, we discussed the idea of horoscopes and the idea of our fate written in the stars then read the first 2 pages of scene iii. If you were missing you need to read to line 72 ( the end of Macbeth's prophecies).
Friday May 12th
We did an exercise discussing what the class knew about Shakespeare and his theatre. I gave a quick lecture on this subject then we played a Macbeth murder mystery game to become familiar with the characters and some plot tidbits.
We did an exercise discussing what the class knew about Shakespeare and his theatre. I gave a quick lecture on this subject then we played a Macbeth murder mystery game to become familiar with the characters and some plot tidbits.
Thursday May 11th
Students held the last debate: Should we support assisted death/suicide? Many interesting views were present. Thanks to the teams who did debates this week. It was a true learning experience.
Students held the last debate: Should we support assisted death/suicide? Many interesting views were present. Thanks to the teams who did debates this week. It was a true learning experience.
Wednesday May 10th
We held out second debate on "Should organ donation be mandatory?". We had a glitch in the second debate for today, so it will be tomorrow. The remaining time was spent on the new assignment: Choose a topic from our debates and choose the side you really believe in. Write a paragraph showing your viewpoint and using rhetorical persuasive devices. You are required to cover 3 points in your viewpoint.
We held out second debate on "Should organ donation be mandatory?". We had a glitch in the second debate for today, so it will be tomorrow. The remaining time was spent on the new assignment: Choose a topic from our debates and choose the side you really believe in. Write a paragraph showing your viewpoint and using rhetorical persuasive devices. You are required to cover 3 points in your viewpoint.
Tuesday May 9th
Students had 20 minutes to collate their debates. We then debated whether Canada should support capital punishment. The other debates should be ready to go tomorrow. Be here.
Students had 20 minutes to collate their debates. We then debated whether Canada should support capital punishment. The other debates should be ready to go tomorrow. Be here.
Monday May 8th
Last day to prepare for debates
Students must be prepared with the following:
1.An opening statement which uses at least 5 rhetorical devices for persuasion.
2. a list of facts and their sources ( one for each member of your team)
3. a list of questions which you plan to ask the other team - hence the need to have looked at counter arguments.
We watched the debate below for a general idea of format and some laughs.
Last day to prepare for debates
Students must be prepared with the following:
1.An opening statement which uses at least 5 rhetorical devices for persuasion.
2. a list of facts and their sources ( one for each member of your team)
3. a list of questions which you plan to ask the other team - hence the need to have looked at counter arguments.
We watched the debate below for a general idea of format and some laughs.
Friday May 5th
Students worked on their debates keeping in mind that research and sources are important.
Students worked on their debates keeping in mind that research and sources are important.
Thursday May 4th - I was away. Students went to MADD
Wednesday May 3rd
Yes day we looked at the zoo videos below and collected pros and cons for the question:"Should zoos exist?" These were handed in.
Today we watched a couple of the missing commercials then chose debate topics as well as teams (It was a long and complex process.)
The topics were narrowed down to 3:
Should we support the concept of assisted suicide?
Should we support capital punishment?
Should organ donation be mandatory?
NOTE:Tomorrow you will be at the MADD presentation in the gym. I am away at Young Authors. You will be working on getting together research and brainstorming your ideas for your debate if there is extra time at the end.
Yes day we looked at the zoo videos below and collected pros and cons for the question:"Should zoos exist?" These were handed in.
Today we watched a couple of the missing commercials then chose debate topics as well as teams (It was a long and complex process.)
The topics were narrowed down to 3:
Should we support the concept of assisted suicide?
Should we support capital punishment?
Should organ donation be mandatory?
NOTE:Tomorrow you will be at the MADD presentation in the gym. I am away at Young Authors. You will be working on getting together research and brainstorming your ideas for your debate if there is extra time at the end.
Friday April 28th
Students continued with their Commercial Projects. These should be ready for Monday. Also, remember you were to have handed in your comparison/contrast work for the movie from the novel. Monday is the absolute cut off for your vocabulary work for the novel. Also your rough draft, Science of Persuasion and final letter draft are due Monday.
Students continued with their Commercial Projects. These should be ready for Monday. Also, remember you were to have handed in your comparison/contrast work for the movie from the novel. Monday is the absolute cut off for your vocabulary work for the novel. Also your rough draft, Science of Persuasion and final letter draft are due Monday.
Thursday April 27th
We reviewed the steps for the commercial project from yesterday. I emphasized the importance of a script which shows use of persuasive techniques. Students will be using tomorrow's class to construct the actual storyboard for Monday's presentations.
REMINDERS:
Due tomorrow: comparison/contrast outline, draft, peer review and final draft.
Monday May 1st: Last day for novel vocabulary. NOTE: Cutting and pasting from a website is cheating!!!
Monday May 1st: Rough draft of your persuasive letter, The Science of Persuasion worksheet and your final draft is due.
We reviewed the steps for the commercial project from yesterday. I emphasized the importance of a script which shows use of persuasive techniques. Students will be using tomorrow's class to construct the actual storyboard for Monday's presentations.
REMINDERS:
Due tomorrow: comparison/contrast outline, draft, peer review and final draft.
Monday May 1st: Last day for novel vocabulary. NOTE: Cutting and pasting from a website is cheating!!!
Monday May 1st: Rough draft of your persuasive letter, The Science of Persuasion worksheet and your final draft is due.
Wednesday April 26th
Students worked on their Advertising Project. I was away supervising an LPI exam for grade 12. students should have created their planner at this stage. If not, you're behind!
Students worked on their Advertising Project. I was away supervising an LPI exam for grade 12. students should have created their planner at this stage. If not, you're behind!
Tuesday April 25th
Students looked over their rough draft of yesterday's persuasive letter and located all of the methods from The Science of Persuasion If their draft was missing any of the methods, they are to add them in and create a final draft. The brainstorm, rough draft, Science of Persuasion notes and the final draft are to be in by Monday May 1st.
We then watched the Persuasive Techniques Slideshare and took notes on Persuasion in Advertising. You will need these to work on your project on advertising.
Students looked over their rough draft of yesterday's persuasive letter and located all of the methods from The Science of Persuasion If their draft was missing any of the methods, they are to add them in and create a final draft. The brainstorm, rough draft, Science of Persuasion notes and the final draft are to be in by Monday May 1st.
We then watched the Persuasive Techniques Slideshare and took notes on Persuasion in Advertising. You will need these to work on your project on advertising.
Monday April 24th
Peer review of rough draft for comparison contrast - students are to look over their rough drafts and fill in the peer review. The process - outline, draft, review and final draft are due on this Friday.
We then discussed Argument versus Persuasion ( see me for handout) and watched the video "The Science of Persuasion" to fill in the handout. This is easily Googled.
Peer review of rough draft for comparison contrast - students are to look over their rough drafts and fill in the peer review. The process - outline, draft, review and final draft are due on this Friday.
We then discussed Argument versus Persuasion ( see me for handout) and watched the video "The Science of Persuasion" to fill in the handout. This is easily Googled.
Wednesday April 19th
Students finished watching the videos ( 2 groups may need a few minutes tomorrow) and were to have filled in their graphic organizer. NOTE: TO the few of you who said, "Oh we're just watching a movie", you will need to have seen the movie in order to do the next big assignment. You will need to view the movie to do a good job of this.
Students finished watching the videos ( 2 groups may need a few minutes tomorrow) and were to have filled in their graphic organizer. NOTE: TO the few of you who said, "Oh we're just watching a movie", you will need to have seen the movie in order to do the next big assignment. You will need to view the movie to do a good job of this.
Tuesday April 18th
We have finished the novel study Edmodo as well as the lit. circles. Today each novel group began watching the film version of their novel. Students are to be making a graphic organizer which records the similarities and differences in plot, character, theme and symbol. These will be marked and used to create a comparison/contrast essay this week.
We have finished the novel study Edmodo as well as the lit. circles. Today each novel group began watching the film version of their novel. Students are to be making a graphic organizer which records the similarities and differences in plot, character, theme and symbol. These will be marked and used to create a comparison/contrast essay this week.
Monday April 10th
Students are still working on their novel studies . Be aware that you will have your last lit. circles this Wednesday or Thursday and your Edmodo must be finished by the end of the week. We will have access to the lab on Wednesday for this. Also, there is a change in the number of vocabulary words from 50 to 30. These are due next Tuesday.
Students are still working on their novel studies . Be aware that you will have your last lit. circles this Wednesday or Thursday and your Edmodo must be finished by the end of the week. We will have access to the lab on Wednesday for this. Also, there is a change in the number of vocabulary words from 50 to 30. These are due next Tuesday.
Thursday April 6th
Students were in the classroom reading and working on their vocabulary for the novel study. REMEMBER there are important deadlines approaching.
Students were in the classroom reading and working on their vocabulary for the novel study. REMEMBER there are important deadlines approaching.
Wednesday April 5th
Students went to the lab to work on Edmodo or to the library to continue to read. REMEMBER: All Edmodo entries must be finished before the end of next week's classes and will be on this term's report card.
NOTE: Many of you did not use the forum wisely and your comments which were trite or silly were deleted.
Students went to the lab to work on Edmodo or to the library to continue to read. REMEMBER: All Edmodo entries must be finished before the end of next week's classes and will be on this term's report card.
NOTE: Many of you did not use the forum wisely and your comments which were trite or silly were deleted.
Tuesday April 4th
Lit circles for The Green Mile and The Help. Students who were not in these lit circles should have been working on Edmodo or reading. You need to have read all of your novel by the end of next week. Also, all Edmodo need to be finished by the 12th so they can go on this term's report card.
Lit circles for The Green Mile and The Help. Students who were not in these lit circles should have been working on Edmodo or reading. You need to have read all of your novel by the end of next week. Also, all Edmodo need to be finished by the 12th so they can go on this term's report card.
Monday April 3rd
Students had Lit. Circles for The Lovely Bones and for Lord of the Flies. Those not in the lit. circle were to be working on Edmodo or reading. ALL EDMODO entries must be made before the end of Wednesday April 12th. The term end is the 13th.
Students had Lit. Circles for The Lovely Bones and for Lord of the Flies. Those not in the lit. circle were to be working on Edmodo or reading. ALL EDMODO entries must be made before the end of Wednesday April 12th. The term end is the 13th.
THURSDAY MARCH 16TH
Students went to the library to work on reading and edmodo. REMINDER: You should be at least 1/2 way through the novel after Spring Break.
Students went to the library to work on reading and edmodo. REMINDER: You should be at least 1/2 way through the novel after Spring Break.
Wednesday March 15th
Students went to the lab to enrol in edmodo and answer Week 1 Discussion Question. If you were away, you need to see me to get the password and details for this site.
Students went to the lab to enrol in edmodo and answer Week 1 Discussion Question. If you were away, you need to see me to get the password and details for this site.
Tuesday March 14th
We had a lit circle for The Green Mile. The rest of the students worked on vocabulary and reading. You should be 1/2 way through your novel by the end of the week.
We had a lit circle for The Green Mile. The rest of the students worked on vocabulary and reading. You should be 1/2 way through your novel by the end of the week.
Monday March 13th
I have been away last week. Sorry for the lack of posts. Students have begun their novels and we have had all but one novel group do a lit. circle. The Green Mile will do their lit. circle tomorrow. All others should be reading at least 1/10th of the novel per day. Get on it.
I have been away last week. Sorry for the lack of posts. Students have begun their novels and we have had all but one novel group do a lit. circle. The Green Mile will do their lit. circle tomorrow. All others should be reading at least 1/10th of the novel per day. Get on it.
Wednesday March 1st
Students were reminded about the 'burger' structure of a narrative essay. We then went to the computer lab to write a rough draft of our narratives. Students were to do the 'story' portion first, look at the checklist from yesterday's handout on Narrative Techniques, print their drafts and label examples from the checklist.
REMEMBER: Monday is the last day to hand in MIAs from unit one. Don't let me down.
Students were reminded about the 'burger' structure of a narrative essay. We then went to the computer lab to write a rough draft of our narratives. Students were to do the 'story' portion first, look at the checklist from yesterday's handout on Narrative Techniques, print their drafts and label examples from the checklist.
REMEMBER: Monday is the last day to hand in MIAs from unit one. Don't let me down.
Tuesday Feb. 28th
Students took part in the Earthquake Drill. we then went inside and reviewed the upcoming due dates:
Monday March 6th is the cut off for all unit one work up to and including their personal responses to a slam poem.
Students discussed how narrative essays are different from short stories and we did an activity where students wrote a 5 sentence story. I then showed them how to change a 5 sentence story into an entire essay. Students took the last 15 minutes to finish off missing work and to begin their narratives.
Students took part in the Earthquake Drill. we then went inside and reviewed the upcoming due dates:
Monday March 6th is the cut off for all unit one work up to and including their personal responses to a slam poem.
Students discussed how narrative essays are different from short stories and we did an activity where students wrote a 5 sentence story. I then showed them how to change a 5 sentence story into an entire essay. Students took the last 15 minutes to finish off missing work and to begin their narratives.
MONDAY FEB. 27
Students chose which novels they would like to use for their novel studies. Students who were missing will need to choose ASAP as I have already made the initial order. We will need them for the end of the week.
Students reviewed their personal response paragraphs and worked on the good copies as well as read "Showering with Spiders".
BEWARE: The deadline for missing unit one work is closing in. Monday March 6th ( Change from this Friday OOPS)
Students chose which novels they would like to use for their novel studies. Students who were missing will need to choose ASAP as I have already made the initial order. We will need them for the end of the week.
Students reviewed their personal response paragraphs and worked on the good copies as well as read "Showering with Spiders".
BEWARE: The deadline for missing unit one work is closing in. Monday March 6th ( Change from this Friday OOPS)
Thursday Feb. 23
Busy, busy day! Students wrote their quiz on Fiction terms and some chose to re-test on poetry terms also. We then wrote paragraphs of personal response to the slam poems we watched yesterday. Some chose to read "Showering with Spiders" also. TO BE READY FOR MONDAY:
1.Final draft of the irony paragraph including outline, rough draft and peer review.
2. Rough draft of your personal response.
BY THE END OF MONDAY YOU NEED TO HAVE READ "SHOWERING WITH SPIDERS" AS WELL AS HAD THE LESSON ON PERSONAL NARRATIVE ESSAYS AND WHAT MAKES AN EFFECTIVE ESSAY.
THOSE WHO STILL OWE ME A POETRY AUTOPSY OR A GALLERY WALK NEED TO GET THESE THINGS DONE!
Busy, busy day! Students wrote their quiz on Fiction terms and some chose to re-test on poetry terms also. We then wrote paragraphs of personal response to the slam poems we watched yesterday. Some chose to read "Showering with Spiders" also. TO BE READY FOR MONDAY:
1.Final draft of the irony paragraph including outline, rough draft and peer review.
2. Rough draft of your personal response.
BY THE END OF MONDAY YOU NEED TO HAVE READ "SHOWERING WITH SPIDERS" AS WELL AS HAD THE LESSON ON PERSONAL NARRATIVE ESSAYS AND WHAT MAKES AN EFFECTIVE ESSAY.
THOSE WHO STILL OWE ME A POETRY AUTOPSY OR A GALLERY WALK NEED TO GET THESE THINGS DONE!
Wednesday Feb. 22
Students were to peer edit their rough drafts from yesterday. I am not pleased to say many did not have this material ready and a few students were not cooperative in this exercise. Reap the whirlwind! The final draft along with the outline, rough draft and COMPLETED peer review are due on this coming Monday Feb. 27th.
We finished by watching a variety of Slam Poems - Lemon Anderson, Suli Breaks, Shayne Koyczan, Sarah Kay and Zacheus Jackson. We will be writing personal responses to these tomorrow.
Tomorrow there is a quiz on Fiction Terms as well as a re-test on Figurative Devices for Poetry.
Students were to peer edit their rough drafts from yesterday. I am not pleased to say many did not have this material ready and a few students were not cooperative in this exercise. Reap the whirlwind! The final draft along with the outline, rough draft and COMPLETED peer review are due on this coming Monday Feb. 27th.
We finished by watching a variety of Slam Poems - Lemon Anderson, Suli Breaks, Shayne Koyczan, Sarah Kay and Zacheus Jackson. We will be writing personal responses to these tomorrow.
Tomorrow there is a quiz on Fiction Terms as well as a re-test on Figurative Devices for Poetry.
Tuesday Feb. 21st
Students looked at sample paragraphs and evaluated what criteria each used. We also assigned each a level from 4 to 0.5. These will be guidelines in evaluating our own paragraphs.
Students were to write their own rough drafts and have them ready to peer review for tomorrow's class.
Students looked at sample paragraphs and evaluated what criteria each used. We also assigned each a level from 4 to 0.5. These will be guidelines in evaluating our own paragraphs.
Students were to write their own rough drafts and have them ready to peer review for tomorrow's class.
Monday Feb. 20th
Students who still had not finished their Gallery Walks did so today with the exception of a couple of people who need to see me to make arrangements for their presentations. Marks for last week's presentations were handed out also.
Students who were missing Friday were to read "The Necklace" and to work on the outline from Friday's handout . See Friday's post.
The outline is to be finished for ALL students tomorrow so we can proceed with writing our paragraphs.
ALSO, there will be a quiz on the fiction terms from the Gallery Walk and a re-test of the poetry devices. Both take place on Thursday.
Students who still had not finished their Gallery Walks did so today with the exception of a couple of people who need to see me to make arrangements for their presentations. Marks for last week's presentations were handed out also.
Students who were missing Friday were to read "The Necklace" and to work on the outline from Friday's handout . See Friday's post.
The outline is to be finished for ALL students tomorrow so we can proceed with writing our paragraphs.
ALSO, there will be a quiz on the fiction terms from the Gallery Walk and a re-test of the poetry devices. Both take place on Thursday.
Friday Feb. 17th
Students reviewed the ironies from "The Code" and we posted them on the whiteboard. We then read "The Necklace" and highlighted any ironies which we found. You can read the story at <http://www.eastoftheweb.com/short-stories/UBooks/Neck.shtml>. Lastly, students reviewed the handout on writing a paragraph of literary analysis and began an outline (in this handout) for this question:
Using either "The Code" or "The Necklace" discuss the author's USE of irony with 3 specific references to the text.
We noted that uses include character development, theme development, reader surprise/entertainment, humour and intensification of the conflict.
Students reviewed the ironies from "The Code" and we posted them on the whiteboard. We then read "The Necklace" and highlighted any ironies which we found. You can read the story at <http://www.eastoftheweb.com/short-stories/UBooks/Neck.shtml>. Lastly, students reviewed the handout on writing a paragraph of literary analysis and began an outline (in this handout) for this question:
Using either "The Code" or "The Necklace" discuss the author's USE of irony with 3 specific references to the text.
We noted that uses include character development, theme development, reader surprise/entertainment, humour and intensification of the conflict.
Thursday Feb. 16th
Gallery Walk Day - well done people! NOTE: Those who were sick, away at basketball or just not prepared ( ahem, ahem) will be presenting on Monday. Tomorrow we will read another story involving irony and look at how to write a paragraph of literary response.
Gallery Walk Day - well done people! NOTE: Those who were sick, away at basketball or just not prepared ( ahem, ahem) will be presenting on Monday. Tomorrow we will read another story involving irony and look at how to write a paragraph of literary response.
Wednesday Feb. 15th
NOTE: I was in a meeting but the students did the following:
1.Read the story "The Code" and underline and label the various instances of irony they found.
2. Finish their posters and prepare to present tomorrow .
NOTE #2: The sub said you guys were great. I'm proud of you.
NOTE: I was in a meeting but the students did the following:
1.Read the story "The Code" and underline and label the various instances of irony they found.
2. Finish their posters and prepare to present tomorrow .
NOTE #2: The sub said you guys were great. I'm proud of you.
Tuesday Feb. 14th
We reviewed the Gallery Walk evaluation form and the checklist. Students worked in the library to finish their posters.
CHANGE OF PLAN: I will be away at a meeting tomorrow so students will be reading "The Code" , a short story, and underlining examples of irony. The Gallery Walks will take place on Thursday ( and Monday for basketball players).
We reviewed the Gallery Walk evaluation form and the checklist. Students worked in the library to finish their posters.
CHANGE OF PLAN: I will be away at a meeting tomorrow so students will be reading "The Code" , a short story, and underlining examples of irony. The Gallery Walks will take place on Thursday ( and Monday for basketball players).
Monday Feb. 13th
Students went to the computer lab to work on the Gallery Walk notes and poster. NOTE: today was the last day in the lab. After this, it's up to you to finish. Tomorrow we will be putting our posters together and rehearsing.
Students went to the computer lab to work on the Gallery Walk notes and poster. NOTE: today was the last day in the lab. After this, it's up to you to finish. Tomorrow we will be putting our posters together and rehearsing.
Friday Feb. 10th
Students did a re-test for terms from poetry. We then talked a bit about our short story Gallery Walk and the poster for it. The last part of the class was spent in the computer lab working on the Gallery Walk. Students will have Monday also to work on the notes and type them up. On Tuesday they will work on their posters and on Wednesday they will present.
Students did a re-test for terms from poetry. We then talked a bit about our short story Gallery Walk and the poster for it. The last part of the class was spent in the computer lab working on the Gallery Walk. Students will have Monday also to work on the notes and type them up. On Tuesday they will work on their posters and on Wednesday they will present.
Thursday Feb. 9th
Students are reminded that the re-test for the terms quiz is TOMORROW.
We reviewed the questions from "The Interlopers" then we went to the library to choose short stories and hear about what makes a good poster. This is in preparation for the Gallery Walk assignment in singles or pairs. Tomorrow you will be making notes on your short story.
Students are reminded that the re-test for the terms quiz is TOMORROW.
We reviewed the questions from "The Interlopers" then we went to the library to choose short stories and hear about what makes a good poster. This is in preparation for the Gallery Walk assignment in singles or pairs. Tomorrow you will be making notes on your short story.
Wednesday Feb. 8th
Students were reminded of the re-test for the Poetry Terms on Friday Feb. 10th. Also, they were reminded that the Poem Autopsy should be submitted then too. The Final cut off date for term one work will be Mar. 3rd . DO NOT PROCRASTINATE!
We did a Kahoot on Fiction Terms then read "The Interlopers" and students worked on the questions. These are homework if you're not done.
Students were reminded of the re-test for the Poetry Terms on Friday Feb. 10th. Also, they were reminded that the Poem Autopsy should be submitted then too. The Final cut off date for term one work will be Mar. 3rd . DO NOT PROCRASTINATE!
We did a Kahoot on Fiction Terms then read "The Interlopers" and students worked on the questions. These are homework if you're not done.
Tuesday Feb. 7th
I returned the quizzes from yesterday. 1 comment: They were like Big Jeff Pfeffer. Look it up.
We then went to various computer terminals to work on our Poetry Autopsy. Students are reminded that to stay on track, they should have this assignment ready for Friday. Please use the rubric to double check your work before handing it in. Attach the rubric to your final draft.
I returned the quizzes from yesterday. 1 comment: They were like Big Jeff Pfeffer. Look it up.
We then went to various computer terminals to work on our Poetry Autopsy. Students are reminded that to stay on track, they should have this assignment ready for Friday. Please use the rubric to double check your work before handing it in. Attach the rubric to your final draft.
Monday Feb. 6
Because we can not use the computer lab until tomorrow, we changed plans a bit.
First we wrote our terms quizzes then went over the rubric for the poem autopsies we will be doing in the lab. Students are encouraged to use the rubric to preview their own work before submitting. We then reviews the short fiction terms from the Unit One handout and learned about irony. The remainder of the class was spent in doing notes on our poetry assignments.
Because we can not use the computer lab until tomorrow, we changed plans a bit.
First we wrote our terms quizzes then went over the rubric for the poem autopsies we will be doing in the lab. Students are encouraged to use the rubric to preview their own work before submitting. We then reviews the short fiction terms from the Unit One handout and learned about irony. The remainder of the class was spent in doing notes on our poetry assignments.
Friday Feb. 3rd
Yesterday we put all of our answers for "Dandelions" together on the board. We then broke into groups and chose a poem from the choices Mrs. Mahoney gave us and made notes on ALL of Stage 2 from the Poem Autopsy.
Today we finished these and handed them in. When students finished, they went to the library to find their own poems to do an autopsy individually. On Tuesday (NOTE CHANGE IN DATE) we will be putting these together, so it's essential you have a poem chosen and have begun to make notes.
Monday is the figurative devices quiz. Be ready.
Yesterday we put all of our answers for "Dandelions" together on the board. We then broke into groups and chose a poem from the choices Mrs. Mahoney gave us and made notes on ALL of Stage 2 from the Poem Autopsy.
Today we finished these and handed them in. When students finished, they went to the library to find their own poems to do an autopsy individually. On Tuesday (NOTE CHANGE IN DATE) we will be putting these together, so it's essential you have a poem chosen and have begun to make notes.
Monday is the figurative devices quiz. Be ready.
Wednesday Feb. 1st
We went over all of the devices from yesterday's poem then we did a practice quiz for figurative devices. There will be a quiz for these devices on Monday. Lastly, we got instructions for Poem Autopsy and used the poem Dandelions. Each person got 1 question for the autopsy and answered it. Tomorrow we will put these on paper and post.
We went over all of the devices from yesterday's poem then we did a practice quiz for figurative devices. There will be a quiz for these devices on Monday. Lastly, we got instructions for Poem Autopsy and used the poem Dandelions. Each person got 1 question for the autopsy and answered it. Tomorrow we will put these on paper and post.
Tuesday Jan. 31st
Students presented the case for Stanley Murdoch and then students did a self and peer evaluation. We had a discussion about the upcoming changes in English curriculum as far as I know it and how next year might be different. To finish off, students took the poem "For the Death of 100 Whales" and were to find as many figurative devices as they can and label them. You need this for an activity tomorrow.
Students presented the case for Stanley Murdoch and then students did a self and peer evaluation. We had a discussion about the upcoming changes in English curriculum as far as I know it and how next year might be different. To finish off, students took the poem "For the Death of 100 Whales" and were to find as many figurative devices as they can and label them. You need this for an activity tomorrow.
Monday Jan. 30th
Students had 7 minutes to rehearse/regroup for their "Chalk Outline" trials/skits. We finished the ones involving Carolyn and Charles Berlin. They were awesome. I think we have some real public speakers and actors here. We will finish with Stanley Murdoch tomorrow.
Students had 7 minutes to rehearse/regroup for their "Chalk Outline" trials/skits. We finished the ones involving Carolyn and Charles Berlin. They were awesome. I think we have some real public speakers and actors here. We will finish with Stanley Murdoch tomorrow.
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Friday Jan. 27th
Students rehearsed and worked on their cases based on the feedback from Mrs. Estabrook. 
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Thursday Jan. 26th
Late post sorry. We divided into groups for the Who Dun It? exercise. ( Handouts tab ) Students worked on their 'case' deciding what and how they will be presenting on Monday. Tomorrow students who feel they are ready will rehearse with Mrs. Estabrook. |
Wednesday Jan. 25th
We started with discussion the importance of clues in literature and the importance of an opinion backed by evidence. We then worked through a bank robbery/murder mystery with clues and came up with theories concerning the crime including motive. Finally, we began to read "The Chalk Outline" and students hi lighted sections they felt were 'clues' from the author. We did not finish the story so the students are expected to complete it tonight in preparation for tomorrow's class.
We started with discussion the importance of clues in literature and the importance of an opinion backed by evidence. We then worked through a bank robbery/murder mystery with clues and came up with theories concerning the crime including motive. Finally, we began to read "The Chalk Outline" and students hi lighted sections they felt were 'clues' from the author. We did not finish the story so the students are expected to complete it tonight in preparation for tomorrow's class.
Tuesday Jan. 24th
Students went over the course outline (available at the Handouts tab) and we discussed it, including the rationale behind the 4 point scale. Each student then wrote a letter of introduction (See Handout tab for instructions) We ended by doing a Kahoot about literary device in poetry. Students were given a handout of terms and definitions while they did the Kahoot. Be sure to get this terms handout from the Handout tab or from me when you get here.
Students went over the course outline (available at the Handouts tab) and we discussed it, including the rationale behind the 4 point scale. Each student then wrote a letter of introduction (See Handout tab for instructions) We ended by doing a Kahoot about literary device in poetry. Students were given a handout of terms and definitions while they did the Kahoot. Be sure to get this terms handout from the Handout tab or from me when you get here.
