ENGLISH 12 - 1
Welcome to your final semester of English.
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATE: FINAL EXAM 40%
MONDAY JAN. 25TH 9 AM.
DO NOT BE LATE!!!!!
MONDAY JAN. 25TH 9 AM.
DO NOT BE LATE!!!!!
Tuesday Jan. 19th
Where have we been and what have we been doing?
We have been working on m/c for the final as well as debates last Thursday and Friday. Today we did the last of the m/c BCP sections for marks. You need at least 3 of 4 scores for a mark. If you did only 3, your 3 scores will stand. If you did 4, you can drop one score. Tomorrow we are back in the classroom working on samples from BCP synthesis work.
Where have we been and what have we been doing?
We have been working on m/c for the final as well as debates last Thursday and Friday. Today we did the last of the m/c BCP sections for marks. You need at least 3 of 4 scores for a mark. If you did only 3, your 3 scores will stand. If you did 4, you can drop one score. Tomorrow we are back in the classroom working on samples from BCP synthesis work.
Wednesday Jan. 13th
Students wrote their synthesis essays yesterday. Today we had a real mixed bag of events starting with a Fire Drill then back to class to look at the requirements for the Composition section of the BCP. You can see this info by going to <https://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams/exemplars/en_oc/en12-comp-sp.pdf> We then went over the synthesis questions and students who had not yet done so finished off the m/c for Tuesday's synthesis as well as the essay. Tomorrow we will be doing prep for Friday's mini-debates. THIS IS A GREAT WAY TO GAIN MARKS IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE EDMODO OR DEMOS OR PRESENTATIONS.
Students wrote their synthesis essays yesterday. Today we had a real mixed bag of events starting with a Fire Drill then back to class to look at the requirements for the Composition section of the BCP. You can see this info by going to <https://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams/exemplars/en_oc/en12-comp-sp.pdf> We then went over the synthesis questions and students who had not yet done so finished off the m/c for Tuesday's synthesis as well as the essay. Tomorrow we will be doing prep for Friday's mini-debates. THIS IS A GREAT WAY TO GAIN MARKS IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE EDMODO OR DEMOS OR PRESENTATIONS.
Monday Jan. 11th
Students began working on the Synthesis section of their review by reading and doing the m/c for 4 pieces of text. Those who did not finish may finish tomorrow.Also, tomorrow students will write an in-class synthesis using one of the following questions:
Topic 1: Assess the effects of high school on teenagers using "And Summer is Gone" and "How Mr. Dewey Saved My Life".
Topic 2: Assess the effects of sports on the characters/speaker of "Playing to Win" and "Rite of Passage".
Students began working on the Synthesis section of their review by reading and doing the m/c for 4 pieces of text. Those who did not finish may finish tomorrow.Also, tomorrow students will write an in-class synthesis using one of the following questions:
Topic 1: Assess the effects of high school on teenagers using "And Summer is Gone" and "How Mr. Dewey Saved My Life".
Topic 2: Assess the effects of sports on the characters/speaker of "Playing to Win" and "Rite of Passage".
Friday Jan. 8th
Students did a warm up for the quiz by doing the Kahoot again then wrote the N - W quiz. We then looked at the BCP webiste for the requirements for the paragraph answer (Stand Alone Text), chose ONE of the 4 outlines from this week and wrote the paragraph from one of the outlines. ALL 4 OUTLINES ARE DUE TODAY!!! Midnight via email is fine.
Students did a warm up for the quiz by doing the Kahoot again then wrote the N - W quiz. We then looked at the BCP webiste for the requirements for the paragraph answer (Stand Alone Text), chose ONE of the 4 outlines from this week and wrote the paragraph from one of the outlines. ALL 4 OUTLINES ARE DUE TODAY!!! Midnight via email is fine.
Wednesday Jan. 6th
Students re-did yesterday's Kahoot as a warm up for today's test on A - F then did the quiz. We then did another Kahoot on G -M which will be tested tomorrow. This is a very short quiz. Also, we reviewed the terms from N - W. There will be a N- W quiz on Friday. We did not do a poem today as we ran out of time. We will do both poems tomorrow.
Students re-did yesterday's Kahoot as a warm up for today's test on A - F then did the quiz. We then did another Kahoot on G -M which will be tested tomorrow. This is a very short quiz. Also, we reviewed the terms from N - W. There will be a N- W quiz on Friday. We did not do a poem today as we ran out of time. We will do both poems tomorrow.
Tuesday Jan. 5th
Students took part in a Kahoot online quiz as review for tomorrow's A - F quiz. We then reviewed the terms G - M which will be quizzed on Thursday. BE READY! Students got back their m/c on "From the Left Foot to its Child" and did the m/c and outline for "Wordsmith". Remember that all of the outlines are due on Friday when you will be writing your paragraph on one of the poem topics.
Students took part in a Kahoot online quiz as review for tomorrow's A - F quiz. We then reviewed the terms G - M which will be quizzed on Thursday. BE READY! Students got back their m/c on "From the Left Foot to its Child" and did the m/c and outline for "Wordsmith". Remember that all of the outlines are due on Friday when you will be writing your paragraph on one of the poem topics.
Monday Jan. 4th
Students received the BCP list of terms and reviewed A - F. If you did not receive these terms, you can find them at https://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams/specs/grade12/en/2015.htm. There is a quiz on Wednesday for these terms. Also, students began the poetry review by doing the m/c questions for "From the Left Foot to Its Child". They are also to have an outline on loose leaf for the paragraph question. Your outline should include: hook, author and title, thesis, pt. 1 and quote of support, pt. 2 and quote of support, pt. 3 and quote of support, and a conclusion. These outlines are due on Friday and the students will choose one of the outlines from the week to write an in class paragraph response.
Students received the BCP list of terms and reviewed A - F. If you did not receive these terms, you can find them at https://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams/specs/grade12/en/2015.htm. There is a quiz on Wednesday for these terms. Also, students began the poetry review by doing the m/c questions for "From the Left Foot to Its Child". They are also to have an outline on loose leaf for the paragraph question. Your outline should include: hook, author and title, thesis, pt. 1 and quote of support, pt. 2 and quote of support, pt. 3 and quote of support, and a conclusion. These outlines are due on Friday and the students will choose one of the outlines from the week to write an in class paragraph response.
Merry Christmas!
Friday Dec. 18th
Students finished watching Shes the Man. They worked on graphic organizers as well as translations and Scavenger Hunt. ALL of the Shakespeare work must be submitted before JAN. 1st.
Also, all the revisions MUST be ready by Monday Jan. 4th
Wednesday Dec. 16th
Students began watching the movie Shes the Man and putting together a graphic organizer which includes comparison/contrast of the movie and the play in terms of 4 areas: characters, plot, setting and elements of Shakespearean comedy. We will watch the end of the movie on Friday. If you are away, its your responsibility to get a copy and finish this task. This organizer takes the place of an exam and involves 4 learning outcomes so it's imperative to do a good job. Remember you Scavenger Hunts and your translations are due before the Christmas Break and you should send me your graphic organizer during the Break if you don't give it to me on Friday.
Students began watching the movie Shes the Man and putting together a graphic organizer which includes comparison/contrast of the movie and the play in terms of 4 areas: characters, plot, setting and elements of Shakespearean comedy. We will watch the end of the movie on Friday. If you are away, its your responsibility to get a copy and finish this task. This organizer takes the place of an exam and involves 4 learning outcomes so it's imperative to do a good job. Remember you Scavenger Hunts and your translations are due before the Christmas Break and you should send me your graphic organizer during the Break if you don't give it to me on Friday.
Monday Dec. 14th
Students read to the end of Act III and did an act II and III assignment in partners in lieu of tomorrow's quiz (It was a reward for all those who did not skip out today - If you were absent you are expected to write tomorrow's quiz). Also we did a Shakespearean Scavenger Hunt which is due on Friday. Many did not have time to finish.
Students read to the end of Act III and did an act II and III assignment in partners in lieu of tomorrow's quiz (It was a reward for all those who did not skip out today - If you were absent you are expected to write tomorrow's quiz). Also we did a Shakespearean Scavenger Hunt which is due on Friday. Many did not have time to finish.
Friday Dec. 11th
Students read more of Twelfth Night. We read as far as Act III scene 4 line 205. If you missed this class, you are expected to be read it or the No Fear Shakespeare version. There will be a quiz on both acts II and III on Tuesday.
Students read more of Twelfth Night. We read as far as Act III scene 4 line 205. If you missed this class, you are expected to be read it or the No Fear Shakespeare version. There will be a quiz on both acts II and III on Tuesday.
Thursday Dec. 10th
Students got their quizzes back and then worked for 1/2 the period on their translation exercise from yesterday. We then read Act II Scenes 1, 2 and to the end of line 30 from scene 3.
Students got their quizzes back and then worked for 1/2 the period on their translation exercise from yesterday. We then read Act II Scenes 1, 2 and to the end of line 30 from scene 3.
Wednesday Dec. 9th
Students did the Act I quiz and then worked on Translating 50 lines of Shakespeare. This is due on Friday.There will be some time to work on it tomorrow, but we are going to move on in reading the play.
Students did the Act I quiz and then worked on Translating 50 lines of Shakespeare. This is due on Friday.There will be some time to work on it tomorrow, but we are going to move on in reading the play.
Tuesday Dec. 8th
Students read to the end of Act I and did the Kahoot quiz. There will be an Act I quiz tomorrow. Be ready. If you want to try the Kahoot again, go to the Kahoot website and search for the Twelfth Night Act I quiz made by englishqueen7
Students read to the end of Act I and did the Kahoot quiz. There will be an Act I quiz tomorrow. Be ready. If you want to try the Kahoot again, go to the Kahoot website and search for the Twelfth Night Act I quiz made by englishqueen7
Students were introduced to Shakespearean comedy by examining the characteristics of both Shakespearean and modern comedy. If you were missing, you will need to get the handout from me. We watched 2 clips: Dumb and Dumber and Playing It Cool and found examples of Shakespearean comedy. We then began reading the play in parts. We got to the end of Act I scene 4. If you were missing, I suggest going to No Fear Shakespeare and reading these scenes on-line. The play moves very quickly so you need to keep up.
Friday Dec. 4th
Students did their last in-class essay - definition style. If you were missing, it is your responsibility to arrange to do this during a spare or after school. It MUST be completed before Christmas Break.
Students did their last in-class essay - definition style. If you were missing, it is your responsibility to arrange to do this during a spare or after school. It MUST be completed before Christmas Break.
Thursday Dec. 3rd
Students finished the graphic organizer for Art, then read an essay on "Justice". They then made an organizer using the essay to fill in the blanks. Finally, they are to plan an essay to write in class tomorrow on a subject of their choice. The planner/organizer must include: dictionary definition, word origin, examples and negation, comparison/contrast, categories, and criteria for the word of their choice. Ideas can be found in the "Defining" handout from last Tuesday.
Students finished the graphic organizer for Art, then read an essay on "Justice". They then made an organizer using the essay to fill in the blanks. Finally, they are to plan an essay to write in class tomorrow on a subject of their choice. The planner/organizer must include: dictionary definition, word origin, examples and negation, comparison/contrast, categories, and criteria for the word of their choice. Ideas can be found in the "Defining" handout from last Tuesday.
Wednesday Dec. 2nd
LPI DAY. Students wrote from 9:00 until 11:30. If your student was not writing the LPI, he/she should have been in class or the library. I will be touching base with those who chose not to write but did not hand in their letter of permission to miss the LPI. For those who chose to write, you worked very hard. Well done.
We will not have the results until January. Stay posted.
LPI DAY. Students wrote from 9:00 until 11:30. If your student was not writing the LPI, he/she should have been in class or the library. I will be touching base with those who chose not to write but did not hand in their letter of permission to miss the LPI. For those who chose to write, you worked very hard. Well done.
We will not have the results until January. Stay posted.
Tuesday Dec. 1st
Holey Moley , I got 65 emails of novel project materials . Thank you (I think)?
Today we did a Kahoot quiz on the LPI pts. I and II again in preparation for tomorrow's LPI : Be in room 205 A 8:35 tomorrow morning. Bring a pen and a pencil.
We then did a second Kahoot - a survey on what is art? Students got a handout on "Defining"( if you were missing, you will need to get one from me as it's not an electronic copy) and using the word 'art' filled in the graphic organizer at the back. For Thursday, students will need to have chosen a concept from the list or one of their own as you will be writing in-class definition essays.
Holey Moley , I got 65 emails of novel project materials . Thank you (I think)?
Today we did a Kahoot quiz on the LPI pts. I and II again in preparation for tomorrow's LPI : Be in room 205 A 8:35 tomorrow morning. Bring a pen and a pencil.
We then did a second Kahoot - a survey on what is art? Students got a handout on "Defining"( if you were missing, you will need to get one from me as it's not an electronic copy) and using the word 'art' filled in the graphic organizer at the back. For Thursday, students will need to have chosen a concept from the list or one of their own as you will be writing in-class definition essays.
Friday Nov. 27th
Students wrote their essay portion of the practice LPI. Remember that next week's actual LPI begins with registration at 8:35 am. Wakey wakey. Also, the deadline for novel work is quickly approaching. Get to work and get those things in.
Students wrote their essay portion of the practice LPI. Remember that next week's actual LPI begins with registration at 8:35 am. Wakey wakey. Also, the deadline for novel work is quickly approaching. Get to work and get those things in.
Thursday Nov. 26th
Students did the first portion of their practice LPI - I II and III. Tomorrow is the essay portion. See Handouts tab for helpful organizer which you can bring to the LPI practice essay.
Students did the first portion of their practice LPI - I II and III. Tomorrow is the essay portion. See Handouts tab for helpful organizer which you can bring to the LPI practice essay.
Wednesday Nov. 25th
Students were reminded of the upcoming due dates as well as the practice LPI pts. I , II and III tomorrow. They then went to the computer lab to work on a How To Brochure using the graphic text skills they learned on Monday. This brochure must show evidence of 10 elements of graphic text as well as clearly outline a process. It is due on Friday.
Students were reminded of the upcoming due dates as well as the practice LPI pts. I , II and III tomorrow. They then went to the computer lab to work on a How To Brochure using the graphic text skills they learned on Monday. This brochure must show evidence of 10 elements of graphic text as well as clearly outline a process. It is due on Friday.
Tuesday Nov. 24th
Students are reminded to keep the cut off dates in mind for the novel projects. Also, Thursday and Friday are mandatory LPI practice exams. Be here.
We reviewed the process of checking your LPI part III summaries - 3 sentences? 3 main ideas? no copying of specific words and phrases? grammatically correct construction?
We then reviewed the handout on part IV of the LPI looking at sample responses and predicting which level each would score.
Finally, students divided into 6 groups and brainstormed ideas for 6 old LPI topics. We will be using these topics on Friday.
Students are reminded to keep the cut off dates in mind for the novel projects. Also, Thursday and Friday are mandatory LPI practice exams. Be here.
We reviewed the process of checking your LPI part III summaries - 3 sentences? 3 main ideas? no copying of specific words and phrases? grammatically correct construction?
We then reviewed the handout on part IV of the LPI looking at sample responses and predicting which level each would score.
Finally, students divided into 6 groups and brainstormed ideas for 6 old LPI topics. We will be using these topics on Friday.
Monday Nov. 23rd
1.Students were reminded to hand in the following ASAP:
LPI I practices 2 and 3
Rubric marking of the 4 videos viewed last week
"Camping Out " and "How to Camp" questions
Cut off for NOVEL - November 30th
2.Students also received their marks for Edmodo. If you wish to revise/add to Edmodo, it must be completed before the end of Nov. 30th. Simply re-submit your mark sheet indicating that you have added to the Edmodo site.
3. Last chance for demos.
4.Graphic text lesson. Students filled in the worksheet "Creating Graphic Text" by viewing the slideshows below. On Wednesday we will be making our own samples of graphic text.
5.Finally, we looked over the basic rules for writing section III of the LPI and practiced on the whiteboards. You can get this handout from me.
1.Students were reminded to hand in the following ASAP:
LPI I practices 2 and 3
Rubric marking of the 4 videos viewed last week
"Camping Out " and "How to Camp" questions
Cut off for NOVEL - November 30th
2.Students also received their marks for Edmodo. If you wish to revise/add to Edmodo, it must be completed before the end of Nov. 30th. Simply re-submit your mark sheet indicating that you have added to the Edmodo site.
3. Last chance for demos.
4.Graphic text lesson. Students filled in the worksheet "Creating Graphic Text" by viewing the slideshows below. On Wednesday we will be making our own samples of graphic text.
5.Finally, we looked over the basic rules for writing section III of the LPI and practiced on the whiteboards. You can get this handout from me.
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Friday Nov. 20th
We did demos first and then we reviewed PT. III b of the LPI. If you did not do a demo today, you have one last opportunity on Monday. No demo = no mark.
Students are reminded that Nov. 30th is the absolute last date for novel work.
We did demos first and then we reviewed PT. III b of the LPI. If you did not do a demo today, you have one last opportunity on Monday. No demo = no mark.
Students are reminded that Nov. 30th is the absolute last date for novel work.
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Thursday Nov. 19th
GRAD RETREAT! A great day with you future graduates! Have your demos ready for tomorrow. |
Wednesday Nov. 18th
Students wrote an in-class essay in the process analysis style of either Hemingway or Selzer from "The Knife".
REMINDER:TOMORROW IS THE RETREAT AT THE COLLEGE. THE BUS LEAVES BY 8:45 . HAVE YOUR PERMISSION SLIP AND YOUR LUNCH.
Have your demos ready for Friday.
Students wrote an in-class essay in the process analysis style of either Hemingway or Selzer from "The Knife".
REMINDER:TOMORROW IS THE RETREAT AT THE COLLEGE. THE BUS LEAVES BY 8:45 . HAVE YOUR PERMISSION SLIP AND YOUR LUNCH.
Have your demos ready for Friday.
Tuesday Nov. 17th
Students were reminded of the upcoming due dates and the chart they should have handed in yesterday.
We then read "Camping Out" by Hemingway and in pairs or singles did the questions from Process vs. Process Analysis to hand in. These can be found at the Handouts tab. The article can be found at http://www.wikihow.com/Camp. I also handed out Planning your Process Analysis Essay and a sample called "The Knife". Students will be writing this in-class tomorrow.
Students were reminded of the upcoming due dates and the chart they should have handed in yesterday.
We then read "Camping Out" by Hemingway and in pairs or singles did the questions from Process vs. Process Analysis to hand in. These can be found at the Handouts tab. The article can be found at http://www.wikihow.com/Camp. I also handed out Planning your Process Analysis Essay and a sample called "The Knife". Students will be writing this in-class tomorrow.
Monday Nov. 16th
Students went over LPI Pt. II errors and did exercises 5 and 6. If you were missing you need to get this handout from me.
We then reviewed the requirements for the demos which should be ready for Friday. See Handouts page for this handout.
Finally, we watched 4 videos which were How tos and in groups evaluated them using the rubric for the demo. In groups students made a chart of the 4 areas from the rubric and then graded the following videos on a scale of 1 to 4 for each area. For each area, students had to list criteria from that level of the rubric as reason for choosing this grade. The videos were "How to Read a Boy's Body Language", "How to Pencil Trick" , "How to Improve your Golf Game" and "How to Draw Anime". These videos can be found at the tab at the end marked Semester One: 12 - 1 Period One.
Students went over LPI Pt. II errors and did exercises 5 and 6. If you were missing you need to get this handout from me.
We then reviewed the requirements for the demos which should be ready for Friday. See Handouts page for this handout.
Finally, we watched 4 videos which were How tos and in groups evaluated them using the rubric for the demo. In groups students made a chart of the 4 areas from the rubric and then graded the following videos on a scale of 1 to 4 for each area. For each area, students had to list criteria from that level of the rubric as reason for choosing this grade. The videos were "How to Read a Boy's Body Language", "How to Pencil Trick" , "How to Improve your Golf Game" and "How to Draw Anime". These videos can be found at the tab at the end marked Semester One: 12 - 1 Period One.
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Tuesday Nov. 10th
Students had 15 min. to review upcoming due dates and then went to the Remembrance Ceremony in the gym. |
Monday Nov. 9th
Students were visited by Mr. Hale to remind them about the upcoming grade 12 retreat. Please get your permission forms in.
Today students worked on finishing their novels and working on tasks. REMEMBER that Nov. 16th is the due date for all things novel. I will be marking the blogs at this time. The 30th is the absolute cut off for any novel work. We will be doing a lit. circle on Thursday for 13 Reasons Why as well as The Bone Collector. Students received their thematic essays back.
NOTE: ASPEN, our attendance system, is down for work this week. If you need to know if your student is in class, please email me.
Students were visited by Mr. Hale to remind them about the upcoming grade 12 retreat. Please get your permission forms in.
Today students worked on finishing their novels and working on tasks. REMEMBER that Nov. 16th is the due date for all things novel. I will be marking the blogs at this time. The 30th is the absolute cut off for any novel work. We will be doing a lit. circle on Thursday for 13 Reasons Why as well as The Bone Collector. Students received their thematic essays back.
NOTE: ASPEN, our attendance system, is down for work this week. If you need to know if your student is in class, please email me.
Friday Nov. 6th
Students did ex. 3 of the LPI sheet and corrected and re-wrote each sentence individually.
We then went to the library for lit. circles where we did the Three Day Road lit. circle.
Students did ex. 3 of the LPI sheet and corrected and re-wrote each sentence individually.
We then went to the library for lit. circles where we did the Three Day Road lit. circle.
Thursday Nov. 5th
Students did exercise one of the LPI practice materials by selecting the incorrect portion of the sentence, and identifying which of the 8 errors the sentence entails. They then did exercise two by doing the same as #1 AND re-writing each sentence correctly.
Students did exercise one of the LPI practice materials by selecting the incorrect portion of the sentence, and identifying which of the 8 errors the sentence entails. They then did exercise two by doing the same as #1 AND re-writing each sentence correctly.
Wednesday Nov. 4th
Students presented their grammar error lessons. HMMM... some were not ready. FROWN IMOGEE here. When we finished, we reviewed how we go about making a theme essay. See Handouts. the rest of the time was spent on working on the novel tasks. We did not have time for a lit. circle today.
Students presented their grammar error lessons. HMMM... some were not ready. FROWN IMOGEE here. When we finished, we reviewed how we go about making a theme essay. See Handouts. the rest of the time was spent on working on the novel tasks. We did not have time for a lit. circle today.
Tuesday Nov. 3rd
Students were reminded to be ready to teach their error tomorrow. We held lit. circles for I am the Messenger, Life of Pi and Indian Horse. We will be doing the other groups tomorrow after our lesson on writing a theme essay.
Students were reminded to be ready to teach their error tomorrow. We held lit. circles for I am the Messenger, Life of Pi and Indian Horse. We will be doing the other groups tomorrow after our lesson on writing a theme essay.
Monday Nov. 2nd
Students copied down the 8 sentence errors from part I of the LPI. I put them into groups and they will teach the error assigned on Wednesday. The rest of the time they worked on their novel tasks.
Students copied down the 8 sentence errors from part I of the LPI. I put them into groups and they will teach the error assigned on Wednesday. The rest of the time they worked on their novel tasks.
Students worked on their novel studies as well as their MIAs due for Nov. 1st.
Thursday Oct. 29th
Students continued to work on their novel studies and those things due by the 1st of November. Some of us had a rousing discussion concerning cultural appropriation. Washington Redskins versus the Chicago Blackhawks? Are some more offensive or racist than others???
I have found an interesting article on this subject: <http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2015/06/blackhawks-redskins-name/396356/>
Also students got a hard copy of the Novel Study tasks. They were reminded to choose the 4 they plan on doing and start them ASAP.
Wednesday Oct. 28th
Students were reminded of the impending deadline of Nov. 1st for missing assignments. We then looked at the Novel Study tasks ( recent version available at the Handouts tab). Students who have finished their novels are advised to begin choosing the tasks they will be doing. Three Day Road and 13 Reasons Why held their lit. circles today.
Students were reminded of the impending deadline of Nov. 1st for missing assignments. We then looked at the Novel Study tasks ( recent version available at the Handouts tab). Students who have finished their novels are advised to begin choosing the tasks they will be doing. Three Day Road and 13 Reasons Why held their lit. circles today.
Tuesday Oct. 27th
Students got back all marked work along with a list of missing work. All missing work from cultural appropriation onward MUST be in by MIDNIGHT NOV. 1st.
Students were given a lesson is using edmodo. See Handouts on how you can access edmodo. I will need to accept you as a member of your group and then you'll be able to have access to the questions.
We went to the computer lab to log on and answer Week One Discussion Question and pose a question of our own.
Students got back all marked work along with a list of missing work. All missing work from cultural appropriation onward MUST be in by MIDNIGHT NOV. 1st.
Students were given a lesson is using edmodo. See Handouts on how you can access edmodo. I will need to accept you as a member of your group and then you'll be able to have access to the questions.
We went to the computer lab to log on and answer Week One Discussion Question and pose a question of our own.
Friday Oct. 23
Yesterday we did some of the lit. circles. those who missed out will do them on Tuesday.
Today was the re-test. Those not re-testing read their novels or worked on their thematic essays which are due today.
Yesterday we did some of the lit. circles. those who missed out will do them on Tuesday.
Today was the re-test. Those not re-testing read their novels or worked on their thematic essays which are due today.
Wednesday Oct. 21
Students went over the thematic essay rubric and compared their rough drafts to the rubric. Students are to have their final drafts for Friday along with the rubric being attached.
We discussed getting ready for tomorrow's lit. circles by coming up with 2 questions and 2 observations about the novel they have chosen. These lit. circles are evaluated so students need to be prepared and participate.
The year book class came in and distributed their Students most likely to.. handout so the class took time to work on these.
The remainder of the class was spent in working on the thematic essay and reading their novels.
Students went over the thematic essay rubric and compared their rough drafts to the rubric. Students are to have their final drafts for Friday along with the rubric being attached.
We discussed getting ready for tomorrow's lit. circles by coming up with 2 questions and 2 observations about the novel they have chosen. These lit. circles are evaluated so students need to be prepared and participate.
The year book class came in and distributed their Students most likely to.. handout so the class took time to work on these.
The remainder of the class was spent in working on the thematic essay and reading their novels.
Tuesday Oct. 20th
Students got their novels today and were to be reading or working on the thematic essay. By the end of tomorrow's class they should have their rough drafts ready to edit and compare to the rubric. By Thursday they should be at least 1/ 10th of the way through their novels so they can participate in the novel discussions.
Students got their novels today and were to be reading or working on the thematic essay. By the end of tomorrow's class they should have their rough drafts ready to edit and compare to the rubric. By Thursday they should be at least 1/ 10th of the way through their novels so they can participate in the novel discussions.
Monday Oct. 19th
Students worked on writing a rough draft of their Thematic Essays. Many had not yet chosen their pieces. Get this done. Your rough draft should be finished by the end of Wednesday. Tomorrow we are starting the novel unit, so if you've chosen a novel from your own collection, bring it. Those without it will be forced to read one of my choosing.
I RETURNED THE UNIT ONE TESTS. RE-TEST IS FRIDAY.
Remember that Nov. 1st is the cut off for all things other than novel work. Get in your satires, passionate and reply, final draft of cultural appreciation and your personal essays.
Students worked on writing a rough draft of their Thematic Essays. Many had not yet chosen their pieces. Get this done. Your rough draft should be finished by the end of Wednesday. Tomorrow we are starting the novel unit, so if you've chosen a novel from your own collection, bring it. Those without it will be forced to read one of my choosing.
I RETURNED THE UNIT ONE TESTS. RE-TEST IS FRIDAY.
Remember that Nov. 1st is the cut off for all things other than novel work. Get in your satires, passionate and reply, final draft of cultural appreciation and your personal essays.
Tues. Oct 13 - Thurs Oct 15th
Sorry for the late posting. We spent last week finishing off our satire projects as well as beginning to collect materials for the Thematic Essay Assignment. If you were missing, be sure to check out the Handouts tab for more information.
Sorry for the late posting. We spent last week finishing off our satire projects as well as beginning to collect materials for the Thematic Essay Assignment. If you were missing, be sure to check out the Handouts tab for more information.
Friday Oct. 9th
BIG TEST TODAY! If you missed it, be prepared to write the day you're back.
BIG TEST TODAY! If you missed it, be prepared to write the day you're back.
Thursday Oct. 8th
We did the following:
1. Check in on where people are with their satires which are due on Tuesday.
2. Review for the unit exam tomorrow. REMEMBER TO READ "THE FLY" If you don't have it, lost it, etc., you can read it online or download a PDF by Googling the title.
3. Personal essays - I returned the personal essays along with a peer review checklist. Students used the checklist to look at their essays and then decided whether they were going to revise before I marked them, or put a MARK ME on the essay and submitted it for marking.
4. Passionate Shepherd/Reply/ and ballad final draft due next Tuesday
5. Novel choices: Students were asked to consider which novel they planned to read
a. Indian Horse - Richard Wigamese - a young Native boy goes to residential school and discovers he has a talent for hockey. Serious twist at the end of this one. Powerful but a shorter easily accessible text (Easy read)
b Three Day Road - Joe Boyden - 2 Oji-Cree boys go to WWI. My favorite read in 3 years.
c Life of Pi - Yann Martel - a boy is trapped on a boat with a bengal tiger for over 200 days.
d Thirteen Reasons Why - Jay Asher -subject is Teen Suicide and although an easy read it requires some frank deep discussions.
e. I am the Messenger - A self proclaimed loser accidentally foils a bank robbery and begins to get mysterious playing cards in the mail. A must for hose of you who cheer for the underdog. Easy read but powerful message.
OTHER SUGGESTIONS
Lord of the Rings book 1
Catcher in the Rye
We did the following:
1. Check in on where people are with their satires which are due on Tuesday.
2. Review for the unit exam tomorrow. REMEMBER TO READ "THE FLY" If you don't have it, lost it, etc., you can read it online or download a PDF by Googling the title.
3. Personal essays - I returned the personal essays along with a peer review checklist. Students used the checklist to look at their essays and then decided whether they were going to revise before I marked them, or put a MARK ME on the essay and submitted it for marking.
4. Passionate Shepherd/Reply/ and ballad final draft due next Tuesday
5. Novel choices: Students were asked to consider which novel they planned to read
a. Indian Horse - Richard Wigamese - a young Native boy goes to residential school and discovers he has a talent for hockey. Serious twist at the end of this one. Powerful but a shorter easily accessible text (Easy read)
b Three Day Road - Joe Boyden - 2 Oji-Cree boys go to WWI. My favorite read in 3 years.
c Life of Pi - Yann Martel - a boy is trapped on a boat with a bengal tiger for over 200 days.
d Thirteen Reasons Why - Jay Asher -subject is Teen Suicide and although an easy read it requires some frank deep discussions.
e. I am the Messenger - A self proclaimed loser accidentally foils a bank robbery and begins to get mysterious playing cards in the mail. A must for hose of you who cheer for the underdog. Easy read but powerful message.
OTHER SUGGESTIONS
Lord of the Rings book 1
Catcher in the Rye
Wednesday Oct. 7th
Students worked on their satire projects which are due Tuesday. Only a portion of tomorrow's class may be used for this. Get moving. Remember about Friday's test and read "The Fly".
Students worked on their satire projects which are due Tuesday. Only a portion of tomorrow's class may be used for this. Get moving. Remember about Friday's test and read "The Fly".
Tuesday Oct. 6th
FIRE DRILL!!!
When we returned we reviewed all of the major concepts from the unit including symbolism, style, fig. device, fictions terms , mood/tone, types of poetry, theme and characterization. Students also got the reading for Friday's test - "The Fly" by Katherine Mansfield. If you are missing this piece, see me or download it at https://www.inlex.org/stories/mansfield/thefly.html.
Students then had time to work on their satire projects which are due next Tuesday. Tomorrow we will be working on these so bring your materials and ideas.
FIRE DRILL!!!
When we returned we reviewed all of the major concepts from the unit including symbolism, style, fig. device, fictions terms , mood/tone, types of poetry, theme and characterization. Students also got the reading for Friday's test - "The Fly" by Katherine Mansfield. If you are missing this piece, see me or download it at https://www.inlex.org/stories/mansfield/thefly.html.
Students then had time to work on their satire projects which are due next Tuesday. Tomorrow we will be working on these so bring your materials and ideas.
Bonus: Can you find 2 more examples of satire by Thomas King, either as novel summaries or films? List them and explain what each satirizes.
Monday Oct. 5th
TODAY'S THE BIG DAY --- CUT OFF BY MIDNIGHT FOR ALL MIAS FROM LAST WEEK'S LIST. GET THEM IN.
Remember to be sure to get the story to be used on Friday's exam. I will be handing it out tomorrow. We will also be reviewing the BIG IDEAS from the unit. Be there to take notes and get in tune with what you will need to know on Friday's exam.
We read through 3 articles of satire: Tom King's Dead Dog Cafe "Aboriginal Decorating Tips", Drew Hayden Taylor's "Calls of the Weird" and "The Movie I'd Like to See" and discussed the tone and what was being satirized. Students were to think about what their own satire projects will be about as we are starting these tomorrow after review. Below is a sample of an A project.
TODAY'S THE BIG DAY --- CUT OFF BY MIDNIGHT FOR ALL MIAS FROM LAST WEEK'S LIST. GET THEM IN.
Remember to be sure to get the story to be used on Friday's exam. I will be handing it out tomorrow. We will also be reviewing the BIG IDEAS from the unit. Be there to take notes and get in tune with what you will need to know on Friday's exam.
We read through 3 articles of satire: Tom King's Dead Dog Cafe "Aboriginal Decorating Tips", Drew Hayden Taylor's "Calls of the Weird" and "The Movie I'd Like to See" and discussed the tone and what was being satirized. Students were to think about what their own satire projects will be about as we are starting these tomorrow after review. Below is a sample of an A project.
Friday Oct. 2
Students began with the quick review of what's a sonnet and the differences between the two. We then reviewed the differences between parody and satire and read "The Nymph's Reply to the Passionate Shepherd" noting the bitterness of the tone and the complexity of the poem versus the original. Students then began writing their own "Passionate ___________" of at least 3 quatrains. Some who finished moved on to exchange poems and write a scathing reply to someone else's poem. You need to have your rough draft ready for Monday for those of you who have not begun the exchange process.
Students began with the quick review of what's a sonnet and the differences between the two. We then reviewed the differences between parody and satire and read "The Nymph's Reply to the Passionate Shepherd" noting the bitterness of the tone and the complexity of the poem versus the original. Students then began writing their own "Passionate ___________" of at least 3 quatrains. Some who finished moved on to exchange poems and write a scathing reply to someone else's poem. You need to have your rough draft ready for Monday for those of you who have not begun the exchange process.
Thursday Oct. 1
WHERE HAS THIS PAGE BEEN???? Unfortunately, Tuesday's storm blew down my ability to post then and I was away yesterday so here's a synopsis:
1.Tuesday Students wrote their in-class essay on one of the topics from Monday.
2.Students had a sub and they were to do the following:
Sonnets: Students were to summarize each of the 3 poems and hand in their work. This lasted about 15 minutes. Many were not finished. We finished this off today.
3.Students got the Satire and Parody handout and hilighted key differences between parody and satire. They then watched the video "Word Crimes" and looked at the things which were criticized. They then watched "Girl in a Country Song" and discussed what was being satirized.
4.Many did their re-test for fiction terms.
Thursday:
1.We finished off the sonnet work and answered questions - This was a group work evaluation time.
2.We looked at "The Passionate Shepherd to His Love"
WHERE HAS THIS PAGE BEEN???? Unfortunately, Tuesday's storm blew down my ability to post then and I was away yesterday so here's a synopsis:
1.Tuesday Students wrote their in-class essay on one of the topics from Monday.
2.Students had a sub and they were to do the following:
Sonnets: Students were to summarize each of the 3 poems and hand in their work. This lasted about 15 minutes. Many were not finished. We finished this off today.
3.Students got the Satire and Parody handout and hilighted key differences between parody and satire. They then watched the video "Word Crimes" and looked at the things which were criticized. They then watched "Girl in a Country Song" and discussed what was being satirized.
4.Many did their re-test for fiction terms.
Thursday:
1.We finished off the sonnet work and answered questions - This was a group work evaluation time.
2.We looked at "The Passionate Shepherd to His Love"
Monday Sept 28
Students received a slip for all MIAs (not including their paragraph of personal response rough draft or Odes from Friday).
All MIAs including personal response rough draft and Odes worksheet are due on Oct. 5th at the very latest.
OCT. 9 - Unit test
We looked through the Handout on Elegies underlining the differences between modern and classical. We read "Elegy" and classified it. We also read "Elegy for Jane" looking for imagery and traits these images implied.
We then read "Three Days to See" by Helen Keller and "The Difference Between Personal and Narrative Essays". Students will be writing an inclass personal essay tomorrow . They need to have finished the chart on the "The Difference..." handout and bring it with them along with any brainstorming or notes for the essay. The essay topics are:
"If I had a superpower for 3 days..."
"If I could change one thing about the world..."
"My personal philosophy"
"My favorite pastime/hobby" Here you may interpret this topic as writing about your own passion.
Students received a slip for all MIAs (not including their paragraph of personal response rough draft or Odes from Friday).
All MIAs including personal response rough draft and Odes worksheet are due on Oct. 5th at the very latest.
OCT. 9 - Unit test
We looked through the Handout on Elegies underlining the differences between modern and classical. We read "Elegy" and classified it. We also read "Elegy for Jane" looking for imagery and traits these images implied.
We then read "Three Days to See" by Helen Keller and "The Difference Between Personal and Narrative Essays". Students will be writing an inclass personal essay tomorrow . They need to have finished the chart on the "The Difference..." handout and bring it with them along with any brainstorming or notes for the essay. The essay topics are:
"If I had a superpower for 3 days..."
"If I could change one thing about the world..."
"My personal philosophy"
"My favorite pastime/hobby" Here you may interpret this topic as writing about your own passion.
Friday Sept. 25th
Students participated in the Terry Fox Run. Remember the important dates mentioned in yesterday's post. Get in your missing work.
Re-tests will occur on Wednesday, due to the fact that I will be away on Monday.
Students participated in the Terry Fox Run. Remember the important dates mentioned in yesterday's post. Get in your missing work.
Re-tests will occur on Wednesday, due to the fact that I will be away on Monday.
Bonus: what hints were given in the poem "Ode to A Mannequin" that he was praising this dress maker's form? Prove.
Thursday Sept. 24
IMPORTANT DATES:
Oct. 9 Unit test
Oct. 5th Cut off for all MIAs
We studied the ode today. Students worked in groups to look at an ode and answer the attached questions as well as guess wh0/what the ode was addressed to. See Handouts tab for this info. These questions were handed in for marks as well as having the groups evaluated for the group process. We read"Ode to A Cat Drowned in A Bowl of Goldfishes" and looked for imagery. To end the class, students were instructed to write a rough draft personal response to one or both pieces on Cultural Appropriation. See me for more info on personal response.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Oct. 9 Unit test
Oct. 5th Cut off for all MIAs
We studied the ode today. Students worked in groups to look at an ode and answer the attached questions as well as guess wh0/what the ode was addressed to. See Handouts tab for this info. These questions were handed in for marks as well as having the groups evaluated for the group process. We read"Ode to A Cat Drowned in A Bowl of Goldfishes" and looked for imagery. To end the class, students were instructed to write a rough draft personal response to one or both pieces on Cultural Appropriation. See me for more info on personal response.
Monday Sept. 21
Students are reminded that there is no school tomorrow.
Students did the retest for Devices. Remember there is a fiction terms quiz on Wednesday. Those who were not re-writing finished reading "Death by Landscape" or working on missing work from the list on the board. It is expected that for Wednesday's class students will have finished reading the story and have identified the symbols. We finished the class by watching the video below on Cultural Appropriation. Students were to jot down some ideas of things they agreed or disagreed with. We will be using these Wednesday in an activity.
Students are reminded that there is no school tomorrow.
Students did the retest for Devices. Remember there is a fiction terms quiz on Wednesday. Those who were not re-writing finished reading "Death by Landscape" or working on missing work from the list on the board. It is expected that for Wednesday's class students will have finished reading the story and have identified the symbols. We finished the class by watching the video below on Cultural Appropriation. Students were to jot down some ideas of things they agreed or disagreed with. We will be using these Wednesday in an activity.
Friday Sept. 18th
Students were most disappointed to learn that their re-test is postponed until Monday. This was due to a special presentation by writer and performer Ivan Coyote. You can see/read some of Ivan's work by following this link:http://www.ivanecoyote.com
Students were most disappointed to learn that their re-test is postponed until Monday. This was due to a special presentation by writer and performer Ivan Coyote. You can see/read some of Ivan's work by following this link:http://www.ivanecoyote.com
Thursday Sept. 17th
Students were reminded to turn in their "Masque of Red Death" final drafts along with the rough work. Also, tomorrow was supposed to be the retest for the devices quiz and Wednesday is the Fiction Terms quiz. There is actually an assembly but we will do the re-test if we have time. If not, we will do it on Monday. We began by creating a chart which recorded the symbols in all of the pieces we have studied so far. This will come in handy later on for our final paper of the unit. We then began reading "Death by Landscape" which we will finish off tomorrow or Monday depending on the assembly. We will be looking at the subject of Cultural Appropriation also in the next day or so, in connection with the short story from today.
Students were reminded to turn in their "Masque of Red Death" final drafts along with the rough work. Also, tomorrow was supposed to be the retest for the devices quiz and Wednesday is the Fiction Terms quiz. There is actually an assembly but we will do the re-test if we have time. If not, we will do it on Monday. We began by creating a chart which recorded the symbols in all of the pieces we have studied so far. This will come in handy later on for our final paper of the unit. We then began reading "Death by Landscape" which we will finish off tomorrow or Monday depending on the assembly. We will be looking at the subject of Cultural Appropriation also in the next day or so, in connection with the short story from today.
Wednesday Sept. 16th
Students are to be sure to be ready for Friday's re-test for devices. Also, on Wednesday Sept. 23 there will be a quick quiz on fiction terms. Get studying.
Your final draft of "The Masque of Red Death" paragraph(s) is due tomorrow. Be sure to include your planning pages, your rough draft and your final draft.
We learned about dramatic monologues today. Students read "Hood" and "My Last Duchess" and did the questions to ensure they grasped the concept. We also watched the video above for some hints about the poem.
Students are to be sure to be ready for Friday's re-test for devices. Also, on Wednesday Sept. 23 there will be a quick quiz on fiction terms. Get studying.
Your final draft of "The Masque of Red Death" paragraph(s) is due tomorrow. Be sure to include your planning pages, your rough draft and your final draft.
We learned about dramatic monologues today. Students read "Hood" and "My Last Duchess" and did the questions to ensure they grasped the concept. We also watched the video above for some hints about the poem.
Tuesday Sept. 15th
Students were reminded of the re-test of the devices on Friday. They were also reminded that they need the final draft of their synthesis paragraphs for Thursday. Be sure to include your outline, rough draft and final draft.
We reviewed the Fiction section from the Terms and Devices Handbook. There will be a quiz on these terms next Tuesday.
We read "A Pair of Silk Stockings" by Kate Chopin and did questions #1, 2, and 3 as well as discussed how to find theme. There is a handout on theme at the Handouts tab if you need help. You will need to get a copy of the story with the questions from me as its not in electronic copy. You could however read the story at <http://www.eastoftheweb.com/short- stories/UBooks/PairSilk859.shtml> These questions are due tomorrow if you were in class today?
Students were reminded of the re-test of the devices on Friday. They were also reminded that they need the final draft of their synthesis paragraphs for Thursday. Be sure to include your outline, rough draft and final draft.
We reviewed the Fiction section from the Terms and Devices Handbook. There will be a quiz on these terms next Tuesday.
We read "A Pair of Silk Stockings" by Kate Chopin and did questions #1, 2, and 3 as well as discussed how to find theme. There is a handout on theme at the Handouts tab if you need help. You will need to get a copy of the story with the questions from me as its not in electronic copy. You could however read the story at <http://www.eastoftheweb.com/short- stories/UBooks/PairSilk859.shtml> These questions are due tomorrow if you were in class today?
Monday Sept. 14th
Students received back their Friday quiz. We went over the correct answers and there will be a retest on Friday for anyone who wants to take the quiz again. I also gave back their rough drafts of their synthesis paragraph on "The Masque of Red Death". We went over various strengths and weaknesses. The final draft due date is moved back to this coming Thursday.
We then discussed the difference between tone and mood. We had a brief demonstration of Name that Tone and did a quick handout on Tone vs. Mood. We finished by working on our ballad rough drafts now due on Wednesday.
Students received back their Friday quiz. We went over the correct answers and there will be a retest on Friday for anyone who wants to take the quiz again. I also gave back their rough drafts of their synthesis paragraph on "The Masque of Red Death". We went over various strengths and weaknesses. The final draft due date is moved back to this coming Thursday.
We then discussed the difference between tone and mood. We had a brief demonstration of Name that Tone and did a quick handout on Tone vs. Mood. We finished by working on our ballad rough drafts now due on Wednesday.
Friday Sept. 11th
Students first wrote their terms quiz and handed in their flashcards. If you are emailing your flashcards link, use [email protected]. We then worked on our Style in the Gun assignment from yesterday's handout. It was to be handed in. If you are not finished it is important to hand it in on Monday.
Students first wrote their terms quiz and handed in their flashcards. If you are emailing your flashcards link, use [email protected]. We then worked on our Style in the Gun assignment from yesterday's handout. It was to be handed in. If you are not finished it is important to hand it in on Monday.
Thursday Sept. 10th
Students are reminded of the terms quiz tomorrow as well as the need to submit their flashcards also. We played a review game of Jeopardy online. You can access the game by going to this link <http://www.superteachertools.us/jeopardyx/jeopardy-review-game.php?gamefile=1469226#.VfHH2RDF-1p> You may want to study your terms by playing the game.
We then discussed what is meant by STYLE (handout of Commenting on Writers Style at Handouts tab) and read "the gun'. This story is not an electronic copy so you will need to get one from me if you were missing. You are to find at least one example of the 3 categories of style used within the text.
REMEMBER to study your terms.
Students are reminded of the terms quiz tomorrow as well as the need to submit their flashcards also. We played a review game of Jeopardy online. You can access the game by going to this link <http://www.superteachertools.us/jeopardyx/jeopardy-review-game.php?gamefile=1469226#.VfHH2RDF-1p> You may want to study your terms by playing the game.
We then discussed what is meant by STYLE (handout of Commenting on Writers Style at Handouts tab) and read "the gun'. This story is not an electronic copy so you will need to get one from me if you were missing. You are to find at least one example of the 3 categories of style used within the text.
REMEMBER to study your terms.
Bonus: Identify 3 aspects of Gothic fiction which could be applied to "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner". Include an example for each.
Wednesday Sept. 9th
Students are reminded that many still need to submit their paragraphs which were due yesterday. Also your flash cards are due Friday when you write your terms test. We looked at the ballad today (see Handouts tab) to look at the elements of the ballad and read "Lord Randall" as a model and to discover the various aspects. We finished by going into groups and deciphering Iron Maidens version of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" with students making point form notes of the plot of the poem. These were submitted for evaluation.
Students are reminded that many still need to submit their paragraphs which were due yesterday. Also your flash cards are due Friday when you write your terms test. We looked at the ballad today (see Handouts tab) to look at the elements of the ballad and read "Lord Randall" as a model and to discover the various aspects. We finished by going into groups and deciphering Iron Maidens version of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" with students making point form notes of the plot of the poem. These were submitted for evaluation.
Bonus: Is there any metonymy here which seems more like a synecdoche? Explain.
Tuesday Sept. 8th
Students peer reviewed their paragraphs which were to be ready for today. MANY were not ready (insert frown here). Student were to use a check mark next to each of the following criteria they found present: hook? author? title in ""? key word - allusion or Gothic fiction? Conclusion? Also they were to examine it for the PEE principle by numbering the key points #1, 2 and 3: the 6 quotes as a, b,c, d,e, f, and the 3 explanations as A B and C. They were also to check for smooth quote integration as well as underline 3 words which needed to be more formal. These drafts were then put in the hand in bin. The final draft is due next Wednesday Sept. 16th.
We also did a worksheet on metoymy and synecdoche (See Handouts tab) and worked on our flash cards which are due on Friday BEFORE THE TERMS QUIZ. Some found that the apps were more work than a good old fashioned flashcard.
Students peer reviewed their paragraphs which were to be ready for today. MANY were not ready (insert frown here). Student were to use a check mark next to each of the following criteria they found present: hook? author? title in ""? key word - allusion or Gothic fiction? Conclusion? Also they were to examine it for the PEE principle by numbering the key points #1, 2 and 3: the 6 quotes as a, b,c, d,e, f, and the 3 explanations as A B and C. They were also to check for smooth quote integration as well as underline 3 words which needed to be more formal. These drafts were then put in the hand in bin. The final draft is due next Wednesday Sept. 16th.
We also did a worksheet on metoymy and synecdoche (See Handouts tab) and worked on our flash cards which are due on Friday BEFORE THE TERMS QUIZ. Some found that the apps were more work than a good old fashioned flashcard.
Friday Sept. 4th
We reviewed the rules for integration of quotations and began writing our rough drafts. Students are reminded that they need a rough draft for Tuesday. We will be using these in a peer edit exercise. Also, if you have not already, please drop me a note at the Help tab to ensure you are aware of how my teacher page works.
We reviewed the rules for integration of quotations and began writing our rough drafts. Students are reminded that they need a rough draft for Tuesday. We will be using these in a peer edit exercise. Also, if you have not already, please drop me a note at the Help tab to ensure you are aware of how my teacher page works.
Bonus: Does this cartoon accurately portray the character of Prospero from "The Masque of Red Death"? Explain.
Thursday Sept. 3rd
Students were asked to form groups and pose questions they had about yesterday's reading assignment "The Masque of Red Death". Students then were entertained by Mrs. Mahoney and Dustin M. who performed a quick version of the story with the help of the class using prompts. If you missed it, you missed out. From there students were asked to look at yesterday's Allusions handout and choose one of the topics at the end. Students then worked through the outline attached to "How to Write A Paragraph of Literary Synthesis". Students are to have this outline finished and ready to use for tomorrow's class.
Students were asked to form groups and pose questions they had about yesterday's reading assignment "The Masque of Red Death". Students then were entertained by Mrs. Mahoney and Dustin M. who performed a quick version of the story with the help of the class using prompts. If you missed it, you missed out. From there students were asked to look at yesterday's Allusions handout and choose one of the topics at the end. Students then worked through the outline attached to "How to Write A Paragraph of Literary Synthesis". Students are to have this outline finished and ready to use for tomorrow's class.
Bonus: To what famous work is this cartoonist alluding?
What is the point of using this allusion?
Wednesday Sept. 2nd
We did attendance then went to the cafeteria to work due to the tropical temperatures in my classroom. We tried a sample terms quiz in groups and then consulted our Handbook to review/correct. If you were missing, this quiz is available at the Handouts tab. Tomorrow we will be making flashcards for those terms which were new or foggy. You may make them using Quizlet or other apps. We then did a handout on allusion (see Handouts tab) by doing the back of the first page then looking at the Assignment called Allusions in "The Masque of Red Death". Students are to read "The Masque of Red Death" available at xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/POE/masque.htmlfor tomorrow's class.
We did attendance then went to the cafeteria to work due to the tropical temperatures in my classroom. We tried a sample terms quiz in groups and then consulted our Handbook to review/correct. If you were missing, this quiz is available at the Handouts tab. Tomorrow we will be making flashcards for those terms which were new or foggy. You may make them using Quizlet or other apps. We then did a handout on allusion (see Handouts tab) by doing the back of the first page then looking at the Assignment called Allusions in "The Masque of Red Death". Students are to read "The Masque of Red Death" available at xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/POE/masque.htmlfor tomorrow's class.
Tuesday Sept. 1st
We reviewed the expectations and rules as well as the course outline. I also showed them how to navigate the Teacher Pages. Students need to go to my teacher page and then the Help section. Leave me a message in the Help section if you have managed to navigate to reach this page.
Also, the course outline can be viewed and printed if needed at the Handouts section. Both this class and English 12 - 3 will have handouts in the section labelled English 12.
We reviewed the expectations and rules as well as the course outline. I also showed them how to navigate the Teacher Pages. Students need to go to my teacher page and then the Help section. Leave me a message in the Help section if you have managed to navigate to reach this page.
Also, the course outline can be viewed and printed if needed at the Handouts section. Both this class and English 12 - 3 will have handouts in the section labelled English 12.
