FINAL EXAM TUESDAY JUNE 14TH 9:00 AM.
VALUE: 20% OF THE FINAL MARK.
VALUE: 20% OF THE FINAL MARK.
CALENDAR BELOW: THIS SETS OUT THE GENERAL PLAN FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS
WEDNESDAY = JUNE
DON'T ASK.
WEDNESDAY = JUNE
DON'T ASK.
Wednesday June 8th
Today we are doing the first part of the Practice Exam in the 5% bin.
NOTE: a master list of the terms which we brainstormed from old exams can be found on the Handouts tab.
Today we are doing the first part of the Practice Exam in the 5% bin.
NOTE: a master list of the terms which we brainstormed from old exams can be found on the Handouts tab.
Tuesday June 7th
Students worked on m/c for practice from an old practice exam. Students then did a Kahoot for review of terms again.
Students worked on m/c for practice from an old practice exam. Students then did a Kahoot for review of terms again.
Monday June 6th
Students reviewed and clarified terms from last Friday's lesson. I suggest students make a list of these terms specifically those they are unsure about. We then did review exercises for poetry : first we did 5 m/c from an old exam then students broke into groups to find figurative devices in "Winter Saturday". Also they identified the poem's type, mood and theme and whether it was written in free or blank verse. These exercises are for marks and if you are not excused and missed (ie 'skipped') you need to see me to determine how you will give evidence of this PLO.
Students reviewed and clarified terms from last Friday's lesson. I suggest students make a list of these terms specifically those they are unsure about. We then did review exercises for poetry : first we did 5 m/c from an old exam then students broke into groups to find figurative devices in "Winter Saturday". Also they identified the poem's type, mood and theme and whether it was written in free or blank verse. These exercises are for marks and if you are not excused and missed (ie 'skipped') you need to see me to determine how you will give evidence of this PLO.
Friday June 3rd
Students finished the last of the inquest presentations and then went back into their groups to form 4 recommendations which would benefit Scotland. We also had a set of 3 informational text articles to read and answer m/c questions to prepare for the final. Students should look at all of the choices for each m/c and record/clarify any term he/she is not familiar with.
Students finished the last of the inquest presentations and then went back into their groups to form 4 recommendations which would benefit Scotland. We also had a set of 3 informational text articles to read and answer m/c questions to prepare for the final. Students should look at all of the choices for each m/c and record/clarify any term he/she is not familiar with.
Wednesday June 1st
Students were to present their Inquests. 2 of the 7 groups have had to delay until Friday. Be READY! The last 20 minutes were spent going over the format for the final exam as well as marking and promotional concepts. We will be looking at specific terms and format more on Friday. Don't be late.
Students were to present their Inquests. 2 of the 7 groups have had to delay until Friday. Be READY! The last 20 minutes were spent going over the format for the final exam as well as marking and promotional concepts. We will be looking at specific terms and format more on Friday. Don't be late.
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Tuesday May 31st
Envirothon took 1/2 of the class away today. Those not in this activity worked on their Inquest and any MIAs. Be ready for tomorrow to do the inquest. |
Monday May 30th
We worked on the Inquest assignment today. If you are away for the Envirothon, be sure your group and you know your responsibilities for Wednesday.
We worked on the Inquest assignment today. If you are away for the Envirothon, be sure your group and you know your responsibilities for Wednesday.
Friday May 27th
We read to the end of the play .
We then had time to finish off our activity from Act IV. If you did not, it is due by the end of Monday.
On Monday we will be working on the Inquest Activity which I have already given instructions for.
We read to the end of the play .
We then had time to finish off our activity from Act IV. If you did not, it is due by the end of Monday.
On Monday we will be working on the Inquest Activity which I have already given instructions for.
Thursday May 26th
We began by returning yesterday's quiz and reviewing the questions which many got wrong. We then watched Act IV from the above video version. NOTE: The entire play is loaded so feel free to watch it to clarify or refresh anything you're unclear of.
Students then worked on the Act IV review/group assignment. See Handouts tab.
Many did not have time to finish so we will have 15 minutes tomorrow to get it done.
We began by returning yesterday's quiz and reviewing the questions which many got wrong. We then watched Act IV from the above video version. NOTE: The entire play is loaded so feel free to watch it to clarify or refresh anything you're unclear of.
Students then worked on the Act IV review/group assignment. See Handouts tab.
Many did not have time to finish so we will have 15 minutes tomorrow to get it done.
Wednesday May 25th
Students wrote the quiz on Acts I - III . We then reviewed the steps for the Inquiry which they will do at the end of the play. Finally, we read Act IV scene i.
Students wrote the quiz on Acts I - III . We then reviewed the steps for the Inquiry which they will do at the end of the play. Finally, we read Act IV scene i.
Tuesday May 24th
We reviewed the next 15 classes' plan then reviewed Acts I - III. Tomorrow there will be a partner quiz on this material. Students are allowed to bring in a cheat sheet of drawings and symbols but NO wORDS.
We reviewed the next 15 classes' plan then reviewed Acts I - III. Tomorrow there will be a partner quiz on this material. Students are allowed to bring in a cheat sheet of drawings and symbols but NO wORDS.
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Wednesday May 19th
Today we finished Act 3 of Macbeth and wrote down some questions that will be made into a Kahoot that we will play tomorrow! PLEASE GIVE ME YOUR ESSAYS IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE SO. TOMORROW IS 100% THE LAST DAY I WILL TAKE THEM. |
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Wednesday May 18th
Today we read more of Macbeth! We are almost finished Act 3! REMINDER THAT EVERYTHING FOR YOUR ESSAY IS DUE TODAY! |
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Tuesday May 17th
Today we read more of Macbeth! We managed to complete Act 2 Scenes 1-3. REMINDER THAT EVERYTHING FOR YOUR ESSAY IS DUE WEDNESDAY! |
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Monday May 16th
Today we went to the MADD presentation in the gym. REMINDER THAT EVERYTHING FOR YOUR ESSAY IS DUE WEDNESDAY! |
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lFriday May 13th
Today we did an activity where we created campaigns for Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, Banquo, and Malcom. Everyone did a great job and accomplished most of the activity. If you had a group that did not quite get to the visual representation part please try to make something for Monday. Most groups have done a very simple poster that has their campaign slogan on it and an image of their person. You can do a poster, or a meme. REMINDER THAT EVERYTHING FOR YOUR ESSAY IS DUE NEXT WEDNESDAY! |
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Thursday May 12th
Today we went over scenes 5-7 of Act 1 and did a sharing activity to figure out the plot of the scenes. Everyone that was present did a great job! |
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Wednesday May 11th
Today we reviewed the first three scenes of Macbeth with an activity. Then we started reading Act 1 Scene 4 and talked about Macbeth's character. REMINDER: NEXT WEDNESDAY IS THE LAST DAY FOR YOUR GOOD COPY FOR YOUR ESSAY AND YOUR RESEARCH. YOU WILL NEED YOUR PEER-EDITED COPY, YOUR TEACHER-EDITED COPY, AND YOUR GOOD COPY. YOU WILL ALSO NEED YOUR TERM PAPER OUTLINE, AND YOUR RESEARCH. |
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Tuesday May 10th
Today we finished our debates! Thank you to everyone who did their debates. Reminder to those students who are doing their speeches that they have until next Wednesday to either send me their speech, or set a time to explain it to me. We also started reading Macbeth, where we covered scenes 1-3. |
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Monday May 9th Today we started our debates! They both provoked a lot of discussion and it was nice to have them. If your team went today and you were away please see me (Ms. Sydney) so we can work something out. Tomorrow we will do our last debate and begin reading Macbeth! DEADLINE TODAY: All things novel (other than the tests which must be done this week) must be finished by midnight tonight. You may submit a photo via email but you MUST hand in your work tomorrow bright and early. |
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Friday may 6th
Today we talked briefly about Shakespeare, Macbeth, and some cultural aspects of the Early Modern Period. We then played a game of charades using words that were relevant to Macbeth before guessing what they had to do with the play. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT ALL NOVEL STUFF IS DUE MONDAY, AND YOUR ESSAY. |
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Thursday May 5th
Today we worked on our debates! Debates start Monday, so everyone should be ready to go! Tomorrow we are going to start Macbeth! |
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Wednesday May 4th
Today we broke into our debate groups which will begin next Monday. The groups are as follows: 1. Arguing if O'Canada should still be sung on Mondays? Proposition (arguing for): Opposition (arguing against): Romney, Maureen, Austin, and Ethan Zach, Janessa, and Jamie 2. Should education about Indigenous issues be taught in a mandatory class in high school? Proposition: Opposition: Liam, Mia, and Connor Brandon, Billie, Jonathan 3. Should hats be allowed in school? Proposition: Opposition: Ocean, Thomas, Tyler, Dawson Kali, AJ, Sahba, and Emily |
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Tuesday May 3rd
Today students were supposed to work on peer reviewing their essays, however only five students had anything to peer review. All other students worked on their essays in Mr. Halen's computer lab. |
Monday May 2nd
Today students wrote their novel tests with the test prompts which were made available last Friday. Students who did not write today are expected to write on their own time and make these arrangements. Congratulations to those who pre-marked their novels with their sticky notes. Remember that ALL NOVEL WORK must be finished for evaluation no later than May 9th. This includes blogs.
Today students wrote their novel tests with the test prompts which were made available last Friday. Students who did not write today are expected to write on their own time and make these arrangements. Congratulations to those who pre-marked their novels with their sticky notes. Remember that ALL NOVEL WORK must be finished for evaluation no later than May 9th. This includes blogs.
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Friday April 29th
Today we talked about what was going to be on the test that will be on Monday May 2 before going over the essay rubric. We then worked on our essays in the computer lab! |
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Thursday April 28th
Today we finished our movies! Some students finished up their graphic organizers, while others worked on more of their novel study things or on their research assignment. |
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Wednesday April 27th
Today we started watching the film versions of our novel studies. Students were given a graphic organizer for comparing and contrasting the movie and their novel study book. We did not finish the movies, so we will continue tomorrow. |
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Tuesday April 26
Today we looked at persuasive writing techniques and rhetorical devices. We then worked in groups to determine if there were any persuasive writing techniques used in the essay they were looking at. |
Thursday April 21st, and Friday April 22nd
Mrs. Mahoney and I were away with the Creative Writing class at the Young Author's Conference so there was a sub. Students worked on their blogs/novel study, and a research assignment that relates to their upcoming essays.
Mrs. Mahoney and I were away with the Creative Writing class at the Young Author's Conference so there was a sub. Students worked on their blogs/novel study, and a research assignment that relates to their upcoming essays.
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Wednesday April 20th
Today we talked about how to determine if a source is reliable or not before working in groups to determine if a source that I handed to them was reliable. |
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Tuesday April 19th
Today we discussed what a thesis is, and what makes a strong thesis. We worked on our persuasive essay outlines in class today. You can find the graphic organizer used in the handouts section. If you were away please try to fill out what you can for me for when you return. |
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Monday April 18th
Today we began our Argument and Persuasion unit with Ms. Sydney (who is typing this). We started with introductions and describing the last argument we were in. We then made some rules for discussion which are as follows: 1. RESPECT each others view points, and time (no name calling) 2. Do not speak over others (take turns!) 3. Discussion has to be school appropriate 4. We cannot only contradict each other, we need to substantiate our disagreements with evidence. We then did a value line where we argued whether or not texting has ruined communication before having a class discussion on whether or not school prepared students for real life by teaching them real life skills. |
Friday April 15th
Last day for the novel study. We will be starting the new unit next week. It will be your responsibility to get the rest of the novel study completed on your time.
Last day for the novel study. We will be starting the new unit next week. It will be your responsibility to get the rest of the novel study completed on your time.
Thursday April 14th
Sorry that yesterday's post is missing. The power went out and I assumed I had already posted. I apparently had not. We worked on the novel study as well as revised some of our previous unit. Remember to continue to look for symbols as well as submit any revisions by the end of tomorrow. I have to produce marks for Monday morning early.
Today we continued on with the novel study. Only one more day until it's the end of class time to work on it.
On May 2nd you will have a test on your novel as well as hand in your symbols assignment and have blogs completed.
Sorry that yesterday's post is missing. The power went out and I assumed I had already posted. I apparently had not. We worked on the novel study as well as revised some of our previous unit. Remember to continue to look for symbols as well as submit any revisions by the end of tomorrow. I have to produce marks for Monday morning early.
Today we continued on with the novel study. Only one more day until it's the end of class time to work on it.
On May 2nd you will have a test on your novel as well as hand in your symbols assignment and have blogs completed.
Tuesday April 12th
Students did an exercise on what a quality symbolism assignment looks like. This was a group activity. If you were missing, you need to be excused by a parent/guardian or it's a MIA. Students also got back marked material. If you have revisions on this material, it should be completed by the end of the week to go on this term's report card. The remainder of the period was spent reading.
Students did an exercise on what a quality symbolism assignment looks like. This was a group activity. If you were missing, you need to be excused by a parent/guardian or it's a MIA. Students also got back marked material. If you have revisions on this material, it should be completed by the end of the week to go on this term's report card. The remainder of the period was spent reading.
Monday April 11th
Reminders: All novel work will be due no later than May 9th: symbolism, blog, lit. circle logs, test, novel vs. movie
We did lit. circles for The Lone .... Heaven and Lord of the Flies. Others were to be working on finishing their novels and blogging.
THIS IS THE LAST WEEK DEDICATED TO NOVEL STUDIES. GET YOUR NOVEL READ.
Reminders: All novel work will be due no later than May 9th: symbolism, blog, lit. circle logs, test, novel vs. movie
We did lit. circles for The Lone .... Heaven and Lord of the Flies. Others were to be working on finishing their novels and blogging.
THIS IS THE LAST WEEK DEDICATED TO NOVEL STUDIES. GET YOUR NOVEL READ.
Friday April 8th
Students were reminded that TODAY is the deadline from unit one. They were also reminded that blogs require quality thinking and connections to the novel (quotes, page numbers, examples). We held a second lit. circle for The Lovely Bones. The other worked on reading.
Students were reminded that TODAY is the deadline from unit one. They were also reminded that blogs require quality thinking and connections to the novel (quotes, page numbers, examples). We held a second lit. circle for The Lovely Bones. The other worked on reading.
Thursday April 7th
Connor presented his App of the Week: Audacity. Check it out! Students continued to work on their novel study and edmodo as well as MIAs. REMEMBER: 1. Lit. Circle for The Lovely Bones tomorrow. 2. Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to hand in MIAs.Don't miss the boat! |
Wednesday April 6th
REMEMBER that Friday is the LAST DAY to hand in material from Unit One. Lord of the Flies held its lit. circle today. The rest of the class was to be blogging or reading or working on MIAs. |
Tuesday April 5th
Students worked on MIAs as well as read their novels.
FAST APPROACHING: DEADLINE for UNIT ONE FRIDAY APRIL 8th
Students worked on MIAs as well as read their novels.
FAST APPROACHING: DEADLINE for UNIT ONE FRIDAY APRIL 8th
Monday April 4th
DEADLINE: Friday April 8th. All unit one work must be completed. Come in for help or advice if you need it. I am available at lunch and after school.
1. Students looked at the final piece of the novel work - Finding Symbolism and its rubric. See Handouts for the handout. Start looking for symbols in your novel and recording them as well as supporting quotes and page numbers.
2. We had a great discussion on the role of the writer and language when discussing The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven. If you missed the lit. circle, see me for information. Tomorrow will hopefully be the lit. circle for Lord of the Flies ( sick members today so we have postponed it)
3. The students who were not in the lit. circle were to be working on novel blogs, reading or working on MIAs.
DEADLINE: Friday April 8th. All unit one work must be completed. Come in for help or advice if you need it. I am available at lunch and after school.
1. Students looked at the final piece of the novel work - Finding Symbolism and its rubric. See Handouts for the handout. Start looking for symbols in your novel and recording them as well as supporting quotes and page numbers.
2. We had a great discussion on the role of the writer and language when discussing The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven. If you missed the lit. circle, see me for information. Tomorrow will hopefully be the lit. circle for Lord of the Flies ( sick members today so we have postponed it)
3. The students who were not in the lit. circle were to be working on novel blogs, reading or working on MIAs.
FRIDAY APRIL 1ST
Where did everybody go????
Due to the fact that only about 9 students were in attendance, we did not hold the lit. circle for The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven. Students took the opportunity to catch up on reading and get some of their MIAs out of the way.
DEADLINE APPROACHING: April 8th for all of unit one including your narrative essays.
Where did everybody go????
Due to the fact that only about 9 students were in attendance, we did not hold the lit. circle for The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven. Students took the opportunity to catch up on reading and get some of their MIAs out of the way.
DEADLINE APPROACHING: April 8th for all of unit one including your narrative essays.
Thursday March 31st
Students were reminded of the importance of submitting quality work. Would you like your heart surgeon to say "Well I fixed it. I think it's good enough"?
We then had a quick reminder of what a good blog post looks like and students were reminded to post only quality thoughtful items.
Finally, we went to the library where The Lovely Bones group had an excellent discussion in our lit. circle. Well done.
Students were reminded of the importance of submitting quality work. Would you like your heart surgeon to say "Well I fixed it. I think it's good enough"?
We then had a quick reminder of what a good blog post looks like and students were reminded to post only quality thoughtful items.
Finally, we went to the library where The Lovely Bones group had an excellent discussion in our lit. circle. Well done.
Wednesday March 30th
Students went to the lab to begin the blogging process and to work on any MIAs or the final draft of their narrative essays. ALL of the MIAs and the narrative essay final draft are due by April 8th.
If you missed today, be sure to find out how to log on to the blog and post at least once this week.
Students went to the lab to begin the blogging process and to work on any MIAs or the final draft of their narrative essays. ALL of the MIAs and the narrative essay final draft are due by April 8th.
If you missed today, be sure to find out how to log on to the blog and post at least once this week.
Tuesday March 29th
REMINDER: All unit one work is due on April 8th. After that all MIAs = zero.
We started with mark updates. Students are reminded of the upcoming deadline. Also, if there was an error in your printout, put it back in the box with the marked item attached.
Narrative essays - students were given their narrative essay print outs and were to go through the checklist again to ensure they have the information required. If they did, they were to self or peer review using the rubric. See Handout tab for the rubric. Once this in complete, they are to write a final draft and hand in ALL steps including the rough, the checklist, and the rubric. The latest this is able to come in is on the 8th.
I then gave a handout on Literature Circles. This is not an electronic handout , so if you missed, you will need to see me to get a copy. Students were to prepare at least 2 comments/questions for Thursday's Lit. Circle meetings.
The remainder of the time was spent working on the narrative essays and reading their novels.
NOTE: Tomorrow we will be meeting in Room 125 (downstairs computer lab) to blog about our novels and to work on MIAs if needed.
REMINDER: All unit one work is due on April 8th. After that all MIAs = zero.
We started with mark updates. Students are reminded of the upcoming deadline. Also, if there was an error in your printout, put it back in the box with the marked item attached.
Narrative essays - students were given their narrative essay print outs and were to go through the checklist again to ensure they have the information required. If they did, they were to self or peer review using the rubric. See Handout tab for the rubric. Once this in complete, they are to write a final draft and hand in ALL steps including the rough, the checklist, and the rubric. The latest this is able to come in is on the 8th.
I then gave a handout on Literature Circles. This is not an electronic handout , so if you missed, you will need to see me to get a copy. Students were to prepare at least 2 comments/questions for Thursday's Lit. Circle meetings.
The remainder of the time was spent working on the narrative essays and reading their novels.
NOTE: Tomorrow we will be meeting in Room 125 (downstairs computer lab) to blog about our novels and to work on MIAs if needed.
Thursday March 24th
Students were reminded of the April 8th cut off date. Be sure to check your checklist and get those last minute items in.
We then looked at the edmodo page and looked through the samples using the rubric from today's handout to grade the samples. If you haven't created your edmodo account, we can do so next Wednesday. Be sure to get the handout from the Handouts tab.
We spent the rest of the time in the library reading our novels. If you are wondering how far you should have read, we will have approx. 10 classes to read. We have used 2 so you should be about 1/5th of the way through the novel by Tuesday. If you're a slow reader, you should be reading every day to keep up.
Students were reminded of the April 8th cut off date. Be sure to check your checklist and get those last minute items in.
We then looked at the edmodo page and looked through the samples using the rubric from today's handout to grade the samples. If you haven't created your edmodo account, we can do so next Wednesday. Be sure to get the handout from the Handouts tab.
We spent the rest of the time in the library reading our novels. If you are wondering how far you should have read, we will have approx. 10 classes to read. We have used 2 so you should be about 1/5th of the way through the novel by Tuesday. If you're a slow reader, you should be reading every day to keep up.
Wednesday March 23rd
Students first transferred their work from yesterday on the Ipad to the Air Drop on my phone. We then went to the library to begin reading our novels. There is a shortage of The Lovely Bones so if you were not here and chose that novel, you will need to choose another one - The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven by Sherman Alexie or The Chrysalids. Tomorrow we will begin in the classroom and will be looking at how to post to edmodo and samples of quality posts. If you miss, be sure to check out the instructions and look at the samples.
Students first transferred their work from yesterday on the Ipad to the Air Drop on my phone. We then went to the library to begin reading our novels. There is a shortage of The Lovely Bones so if you were not here and chose that novel, you will need to choose another one - The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven by Sherman Alexie or The Chrysalids. Tomorrow we will begin in the classroom and will be looking at how to post to edmodo and samples of quality posts. If you miss, be sure to check out the instructions and look at the samples.
Tuesday March 22
Students used the iPads to type up their rough drafts then we used the checklist of Narrative Techniques and added detail. Finally, we looked at the burger side of the paper and added an introduction and a reflection/conclusion. Due to technical difficulties we couldn't send the documents so I will pull them off tonight and have them printed for tomorrow.
Students used the iPads to type up their rough drafts then we used the checklist of Narrative Techniques and added detail. Finally, we looked at the burger side of the paper and added an introduction and a reflection/conclusion. Due to technical difficulties we couldn't send the documents so I will pull them off tonight and have them printed for tomorrow.
Monday March 21st
REMINDER: ALL UNIT ONE WORK IS DUE NO LATER THAN APRIL 8TH. NO CREDIT WILL BE GIVEN FOR WORK FOR UNIT ONE SUBMITTED AFTER THIS DATE. CHECK YOUR CHECKLIST FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
We discussed The Art of Storytelling. Students suggested that the following techniques could be used by a good storyteller:
Punctuation and font
Flashback
Sarcasm/irony
Hyperbole
Dialogue
Thoughts
Specific relevant details
Emotion and personal reaction.
Students then were to write a 5 sentence story about something which happened to them. Using my sample on the board , they asked me questions about it and pointed out where more detail was needed. We also discussed how a narrative essay required the following pieces:
Intro with a thesis, body with detail and a reflection. We read "Why I Run" as a sample and looked at how the author used the above techniques.
Students were then asked to use their 5 sentence story or choose from one of three topics ("It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time" , Tourists or Barbarians) and a write a rough draft of the BODY of their narrative. These need to be ready for tomorrow when we add the intro and reflection as well as add as many of the techniques from above as possible.
REMINDER: ALL UNIT ONE WORK IS DUE NO LATER THAN APRIL 8TH. NO CREDIT WILL BE GIVEN FOR WORK FOR UNIT ONE SUBMITTED AFTER THIS DATE. CHECK YOUR CHECKLIST FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
We discussed The Art of Storytelling. Students suggested that the following techniques could be used by a good storyteller:
Punctuation and font
Flashback
Sarcasm/irony
Hyperbole
Dialogue
Thoughts
Specific relevant details
Emotion and personal reaction.
Students then were to write a 5 sentence story about something which happened to them. Using my sample on the board , they asked me questions about it and pointed out where more detail was needed. We also discussed how a narrative essay required the following pieces:
Intro with a thesis, body with detail and a reflection. We read "Why I Run" as a sample and looked at how the author used the above techniques.
Students were then asked to use their 5 sentence story or choose from one of three topics ("It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time" , Tourists or Barbarians) and a write a rough draft of the BODY of their narrative. These need to be ready for tomorrow when we add the intro and reflection as well as add as many of the techniques from above as possible.
Thursday Mar. 3rd
Students were reminded that the cut off date for all unit one work is April 8th. Consult your checklist and get things done.
We went to the library where students worked on their group's Poem Autopsy work. Those finished moved on to work on their own poem autopsy.
Some were interviewed about their Gallery Walk. I will finish the rest on the Monday after Spring Break.
Rest and Enjoy!
Students were reminded that the cut off date for all unit one work is April 8th. Consult your checklist and get things done.
We went to the library where students worked on their group's Poem Autopsy work. Those finished moved on to work on their own poem autopsy.
Some were interviewed about their Gallery Walk. I will finish the rest on the Monday after Spring Break.
Rest and Enjoy!
Tuesday Mar. 1st
Students were reminded of the following:
1. Gallery Walk evaluations: hand in your peer evaluation ; tomorrow Mrs. Estabrook and I will be marking the actual poster to see if it followed the requirements mentioned in last Tuesday's lesson. I will also be interviewing students concerning their knowledge of the concepts on the poster for the Gallery Walk. Be prepared.
2. Checklist: look at the checklist for MIAs. All MIAs from unit one must be handed in no later than Friday April 8th. They will not be marked after this date.
3. Use the Poetry Autopsy rubric to assess whether you have enough info from yesterday's whiteboard assignment.
Students then continued to work on their group poetry assignment from yesterday. By the end of the day all concepts should be noted and students should have decided on a mode of presentation.
Students were reminded of the following:
1. Gallery Walk evaluations: hand in your peer evaluation ; tomorrow Mrs. Estabrook and I will be marking the actual poster to see if it followed the requirements mentioned in last Tuesday's lesson. I will also be interviewing students concerning their knowledge of the concepts on the poster for the Gallery Walk. Be prepared.
2. Checklist: look at the checklist for MIAs. All MIAs from unit one must be handed in no later than Friday April 8th. They will not be marked after this date.
3. Use the Poetry Autopsy rubric to assess whether you have enough info from yesterday's whiteboard assignment.
Students then continued to work on their group poetry assignment from yesterday. By the end of the day all concepts should be noted and students should have decided on a mode of presentation.
Monday Feb. 29th
Ooops. For some reason the last 2 class days were missing. We did our Gallery Walks on Thursday. Those who did not finish presented theirs today in the library. Thank you to all you brave people.
We began the poetry assignment in groups today. See Handouts tab for Poetry Assignment and Poetry Autopsy handout. We did task one and are in the middle of the second assignment.
Ooops. For some reason the last 2 class days were missing. We did our Gallery Walks on Thursday. Those who did not finish presented theirs today in the library. Thank you to all you brave people.
We began the poetry assignment in groups today. See Handouts tab for Poetry Assignment and Poetry Autopsy handout. We did task one and are in the middle of the second assignment.
Tuesday Feb. 23rd
Students went to the library to first have a lesson on What Makes a Good Poster. Thank you Mrs. Estabrook. The remainder of the class was spent on working on typing up our notes for the posters and choosing various aspects in order to put the posters together tomorrow.
Students went to the library to first have a lesson on What Makes a Good Poster. Thank you Mrs. Estabrook. The remainder of the class was spent on working on typing up our notes for the posters and choosing various aspects in order to put the posters together tomorrow.
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Monday Feb. 22nd
Students worked on their Gallery Walks by making notes on their stories. Notes should be finished and ready to put on either computer or poster. Students are expected to be rehearsed and present on Thursday. |
Friday Feb. 19th
We began with the retest for poetic devices. students were given a chart to keep track of their assignments as they are in process and in final draft form. IT IS THE STUDENTS RESPONSIBILITY TO KEEP UP THEIR CHARTS. A master chart will be provided on my desktop for students to check for additions. ALL UNIT ONE WORK MUST BE SUBMITTED AT LEAST 1 WEEK BEFORE THE END OF TERM.
Zach presented the Merriam Webster Dictionary app for the app of the week. Thanks Zach.
I introduced the Gallery Walk assignment and students spent the rest of the class looking for stories for their project. See Handouts tab for this handout. On Monday we will be working on analyzing the stories and the presentations will be next Thursday. If you don't have a story by the end of Monday's class, you will be behind.
We began with the retest for poetic devices. students were given a chart to keep track of their assignments as they are in process and in final draft form. IT IS THE STUDENTS RESPONSIBILITY TO KEEP UP THEIR CHARTS. A master chart will be provided on my desktop for students to check for additions. ALL UNIT ONE WORK MUST BE SUBMITTED AT LEAST 1 WEEK BEFORE THE END OF TERM.
Zach presented the Merriam Webster Dictionary app for the app of the week. Thanks Zach.
I introduced the Gallery Walk assignment and students spent the rest of the class looking for stories for their project. See Handouts tab for this handout. On Monday we will be working on analyzing the stories and the presentations will be next Thursday. If you don't have a story by the end of Monday's class, you will be behind.
Thursday Feb. 18th
After a lesson based on the handout "How is a Topic Sentence Like an Umbrella?" ( see handout tab) , students with a completed outline went to the computer lab to type a rough draft. Those who had not finished stayed in the classroom to complete the outline. If you did not type a rough draft today, you are responsible to have it in for Monday. I will be giving the rough drafts back shortly to review and revise.
REMEMBER tomorrow is the re-test for devices for poetry.
After a lesson based on the handout "How is a Topic Sentence Like an Umbrella?" ( see handout tab) , students with a completed outline went to the computer lab to type a rough draft. Those who had not finished stayed in the classroom to complete the outline. If you did not type a rough draft today, you are responsible to have it in for Monday. I will be giving the rough drafts back shortly to review and revise.
REMEMBER tomorrow is the re-test for devices for poetry.
Wednesday Feb. 17th
Students got back their Poetry Terms quiz from yesterday. We reviewed the answers and there were some who wished a re-test which will be Friday. Also, if you were wishing for yesterday's quiz, you will do the quiz on Friday.
Reminder:MIAs for "Who's the Villain?" still out there
Upcoming dates: Tuesday Feb. 23rd Final draft of your landscape poem.
Choose a short story to use for your Gallery Walk by the end of the week.
Today's lesson was beginning to plan our comparison/contrast essays. Students shared one point from their charts from yesterday. We then went over the outline (available at the Handouts tab) and students chose either "The Moose and the Sparrow" or "Butcher Bird" to use to fill it in. This outline needs to be filled in so students can write a rough draft tomorrow. Both the comparison charts from the 2 stories as well as the outline and rough draft will be evaluated. Do a thorough job!
Students got back their Poetry Terms quiz from yesterday. We reviewed the answers and there were some who wished a re-test which will be Friday. Also, if you were wishing for yesterday's quiz, you will do the quiz on Friday.
Reminder:MIAs for "Who's the Villain?" still out there
Upcoming dates: Tuesday Feb. 23rd Final draft of your landscape poem.
Choose a short story to use for your Gallery Walk by the end of the week.
Today's lesson was beginning to plan our comparison/contrast essays. Students shared one point from their charts from yesterday. We then went over the outline (available at the Handouts tab) and students chose either "The Moose and the Sparrow" or "Butcher Bird" to use to fill it in. This outline needs to be filled in so students can write a rough draft tomorrow. Both the comparison charts from the 2 stories as well as the outline and rough draft will be evaluated. Do a thorough job!
Tuesday Feb. 16th
Students did a Poetry Terms quiz and then we finished reading "Butcher Bird". Students are to have their comparison/contrast chart finished including the quotes . Also, if you haven't given me a rough draft of your landscape poem, you need to do so . The final draft is due on Tuesday Feb. 23rd.
Students did a Poetry Terms quiz and then we finished reading "Butcher Bird". Students are to have their comparison/contrast chart finished including the quotes . Also, if you haven't given me a rough draft of your landscape poem, you need to do so . The final draft is due on Tuesday Feb. 23rd.
Monday Feb. 15th
Reminder: Many have yet to hand over the rough draft of "Who's the Villain?" and many have yet to hand in a final draft. Do this ASAP.
1.App of the Week assignment - We went over this assignment and students need to sign up to present the app or website. Please do so soon so all of the good apps aren't gone.
2. Practice test for tomorrow's actual poetry terms test - Study for tomorrow.
We also practice Consonance and Assonance from the handout.
3. We reviewed our Moose and Sparrow comparison charts.
4. Students who chose to do so took a copy of "Snake" to replace the mark on "The Bull Moose" from last week. If you chose this option, underline/hilight all devices you can find and LABEL each.
5. We began reading "Butcher Bird" which we will finish tomorrow after the quiz. Students are to be looking for evidence of symbols as well as comparing and contrasting Mr. Garfield to the father.
Reminder: Many have yet to hand over the rough draft of "Who's the Villain?" and many have yet to hand in a final draft. Do this ASAP.
1.App of the Week assignment - We went over this assignment and students need to sign up to present the app or website. Please do so soon so all of the good apps aren't gone.
2. Practice test for tomorrow's actual poetry terms test - Study for tomorrow.
We also practice Consonance and Assonance from the handout.
3. We reviewed our Moose and Sparrow comparison charts.
4. Students who chose to do so took a copy of "Snake" to replace the mark on "The Bull Moose" from last week. If you chose this option, underline/hilight all devices you can find and LABEL each.
5. We began reading "Butcher Bird" which we will finish tomorrow after the quiz. Students are to be looking for evidence of symbols as well as comparing and contrasting Mr. Garfield to the father.
Friday Feb. 12th
Final drafts of "Who's the Villain?" due today.
Students got back their "The Bull Moose" assignment. Some were not happy with their mark, so those who choose to do so may do another poem on Monday for a replacement mark.
We reviewed the Fiction Terms form 'Unit One Terms" booklet by adding examples from "The Moose and The Sparrow".
We finished by writing a Landscape poem using analogy and metaphor. Many handed these in. If you weren't finished, please bring your draft on Monday.
Final drafts of "Who's the Villain?" due today.
Students got back their "The Bull Moose" assignment. Some were not happy with their mark, so those who choose to do so may do another poem on Monday for a replacement mark.
We reviewed the Fiction Terms form 'Unit One Terms" booklet by adding examples from "The Moose and The Sparrow".
We finished by writing a Landscape poem using analogy and metaphor. Many handed these in. If you weren't finished, please bring your draft on Monday.
Why would the author choose a sparrow as a bird to describe Cecil?
Thursday Feb. 11th
Students first did a practice Kahoot for poetry terms. We then discussed how they could use Kahoot as a study tool. I suggested that students go through their terms again and mark those which they got wrong on the Kahoot.
We read the story "The Moose and The Sparrow" after which students are to create a chart or Venn diagram showing the similarities and differences between Moose and Cecil. Quotations are needed.
Students first did a practice Kahoot for poetry terms. We then discussed how they could use Kahoot as a study tool. I suggested that students go through their terms again and mark those which they got wrong on the Kahoot.
We read the story "The Moose and The Sparrow" after which students are to create a chart or Venn diagram showing the similarities and differences between Moose and Cecil. Quotations are needed.
Wednesday Feb. 10th
Reminder for those who have not submitted their rough drafts of Who is the Villain of "The Chalk Outline" to do so ASAP. Final drafts are due on this coming Friday along with the rough draft.
Students used their Unit One Terms and Devices handout and filled in their own examples for the Poetry section. We then went over these.
Lastly, students read "The Bull Moose" in pairs and hi lighted and identified all of the fig. devices they could find. If you need a copy of this poem, see me or print one from http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-bull-moose/. There will be a quiz on the terms and devices next Monday.
Reminder for those who have not submitted their rough drafts of Who is the Villain of "The Chalk Outline" to do so ASAP. Final drafts are due on this coming Friday along with the rough draft.
Students used their Unit One Terms and Devices handout and filled in their own examples for the Poetry section. We then went over these.
Lastly, students read "The Bull Moose" in pairs and hi lighted and identified all of the fig. devices they could find. If you need a copy of this poem, see me or print one from http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-bull-moose/. There will be a quiz on the terms and devices next Monday.
Tuesday Feb. 9th
Students who had not handed in their peer/self reviews did so today.
Students are reminded that the FINAL DRAFT of their Who's the Villain paragraph is due on Friday Feb. 12th. Please attach your rough draft when you submit this work. Those who have yet to hand in the paragraph need to do so ASAP.
We worked through the following handouts:
1.Embedding quotations.
2. Fixing dangling or misplaced modifiers
3. Practice quizzes for devices.
If you were missing, you need to pick up these handouts and go through some of the examples with me to show your understanding.
There will be a quiz for the figurative devices next week. We will firm up the date tomorrow.
Students who had not handed in their peer/self reviews did so today.
Students are reminded that the FINAL DRAFT of their Who's the Villain paragraph is due on Friday Feb. 12th. Please attach your rough draft when you submit this work. Those who have yet to hand in the paragraph need to do so ASAP.
We worked through the following handouts:
1.Embedding quotations.
2. Fixing dangling or misplaced modifiers
3. Practice quizzes for devices.
If you were missing, you need to pick up these handouts and go through some of the examples with me to show your understanding.
There will be a quiz for the figurative devices next week. We will firm up the date tomorrow.
Monday Feb. 8th
Students did a self and peer review/evaluation of themselves and their groups members from "The Chalk Outline". Be sure to ask for one of these evaluations so you can provide feedback on yourself and your group members.
Students first were given a grammar mini-lesson on the following errors:
1. Parallel structure - when using listing, writers must always use the same grammatical structure.
Ex. I came, I saw, I conquered.
2.not only, but also - are a couple which must be used together.
I was not only amazed but also afraid.
3. Pronoun use - Singular pronouns like everyone and everybody require singular possessive pronouns.
ex. Everyone brought his or her books to class.
The class thought its work was wonderful.
4.Dangling modifiers: The noun following an introductory phrase must be the 'do-er' of the action.
Ex. Lying on the road, the box was run over by the car.
Next we broke into groups and evaluated 5 sample paragraphs designating them from 1 to 5 (worst to best) and identifying what each had and each needed. This was a hand in assignment.
Students got their paragraphs from Friday back and are to look at the rubric to see what their rough draft has and needs. The final draft is due on Friday.
NOTE: Those still working on their drafts should hand them in ASAP to ensure you have my feedback before producing a final draft.
Lastly, students had a practice figurative devices test and using the posters in the room as well as the handout Unit One Terms and Devices (see Handouts tab) they were to figure out which devices were used.
Students did a self and peer review/evaluation of themselves and their groups members from "The Chalk Outline". Be sure to ask for one of these evaluations so you can provide feedback on yourself and your group members.
Students first were given a grammar mini-lesson on the following errors:
1. Parallel structure - when using listing, writers must always use the same grammatical structure.
Ex. I came, I saw, I conquered.
2.not only, but also - are a couple which must be used together.
I was not only amazed but also afraid.
3. Pronoun use - Singular pronouns like everyone and everybody require singular possessive pronouns.
ex. Everyone brought his or her books to class.
The class thought its work was wonderful.
4.Dangling modifiers: The noun following an introductory phrase must be the 'do-er' of the action.
Ex. Lying on the road, the box was run over by the car.
Next we broke into groups and evaluated 5 sample paragraphs designating them from 1 to 5 (worst to best) and identifying what each had and each needed. This was a hand in assignment.
Students got their paragraphs from Friday back and are to look at the rubric to see what their rough draft has and needs. The final draft is due on Friday.
NOTE: Those still working on their drafts should hand them in ASAP to ensure you have my feedback before producing a final draft.
Lastly, students had a practice figurative devices test and using the posters in the room as well as the handout Unit One Terms and Devices (see Handouts tab) they were to figure out which devices were used.
Friday Feb. 5th
Ocean and Ethan presented today.
We reviewed some common trouble spots with the presentations namely not including the quotations as support .
We then reviewed the structure of a paragraph of literary analysis:
Hook
Title, author, thesis
Pt. 1 of proof
Quote
Explain
pt. 2
Quote
Explain
Pt. 3
quote
Explain
Conclusion
Students were to hand a rough draft of "Who is the real villain of this story?" using the above format/
Those who did not finish today are expected to hand in their drafts on Monday. I will be reviewing them and providing feedback on their drafts.
On Monday we'll be looking at some samples to see where revisions need to be made before a final draft.
Ocean and Ethan presented today.
We reviewed some common trouble spots with the presentations namely not including the quotations as support .
We then reviewed the structure of a paragraph of literary analysis:
Hook
Title, author, thesis
Pt. 1 of proof
Quote
Explain
pt. 2
Quote
Explain
Pt. 3
quote
Explain
Conclusion
Students were to hand a rough draft of "Who is the real villain of this story?" using the above format/
Those who did not finish today are expected to hand in their drafts on Monday. I will be reviewing them and providing feedback on their drafts.
On Monday we'll be looking at some samples to see where revisions need to be made before a final draft.
Thursday Feb. 4th
Students did their presentations today. Well done everyone.
Students did their presentations today. Well done everyone.
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Wednesday Feb. 3rd
Students were given the marking rubric to examine the criteria and ensure their presentations fit the bill. Although originally students were to have 30 minutes into the class to prepare, many were working hard and required more time. We will be doing the presentations tomorrow. Be ready! |
Tuesday Feb. 2nd
Students first went over the course outline and Mrs. Mahoney explained how the marking system will work. They were also shown how to find the Teacher Pages website and are asked to send a quick message within the next week using the Help button.
They then were put in groups to work on the "Who Dun It?" activity. Students are expected to have 20 minutes in tomorrow's class to put the finishing touches on their presentations. From there, students will rehearse and prepare for the presentations.
If you were missing, you will be put into a NEW group as your partners are already deep into the work.
Students first went over the course outline and Mrs. Mahoney explained how the marking system will work. They were also shown how to find the Teacher Pages website and are asked to send a quick message within the next week using the Help button.
They then were put in groups to work on the "Who Dun It?" activity. Students are expected to have 20 minutes in tomorrow's class to put the finishing touches on their presentations. From there, students will rehearse and prepare for the presentations.
If you were missing, you will be put into a NEW group as your partners are already deep into the work.
