ENGLISH 11 - 2
FINAL EXAM MONDAY JAN. 19TH 9:00 AM
BOOT CAMP - WHAT IS IT?
Boot camp is an opportunity for students to complete the learning outcomes they have missed or are weak in. It is purely voluntary and takes place from 9:00 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 3:00 this Thursday and Friday. Students who attend will be able to add to their marks with the work they complete to a satisfactory degree.
Boot camp is an opportunity for students to complete the learning outcomes they have missed or are weak in. It is purely voluntary and takes place from 9:00 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 3:00 this Thursday and Friday. Students who attend will be able to add to their marks with the work they complete to a satisfactory degree.
Monday Jan. 19th
Practice exam for 5% of your grade. Students started the practice exam and completed the m/c and started the synthesis question. Tomorrow students will complete the synthesis and the composition sections.
Friday Jan. 9th
Students watched the end of The Princess Bride and then worked together to finish the review on short fiction.
Students watched the end of The Princess Bride and then worked together to finish the review on short fiction.
Thursday Jan. 8th
We started viewing The Princess Bride. Students have an assignment in which they are to provide examples of the various short fiction terms using the movie. We will finish the movie tomorrow.
NOTE: Several students have yet to complete their Macbeth work. It must be in at the end of tomorrow or it will not be marked for the term's end.
We started viewing The Princess Bride. Students have an assignment in which they are to provide examples of the various short fiction terms using the movie. We will finish the movie tomorrow.
NOTE: Several students have yet to complete their Macbeth work. It must be in at the end of tomorrow or it will not be marked for the term's end.
Wednesday Jan. 7th
Students wrote a quick quiz on the poetry terms then worked on review for the non-fiction part of the final. They worked in pairs on three sets of questions on the 3 articles. We ended with reviewing the various fiction terms and voted to watch The Princess Bride tomorrow and do an assignment on fiction terms and structure in lieu of reading a story and doing m/c questions. There will be a brief quiz on the terms from today on Friday.
Students wrote a quick quiz on the poetry terms then worked on review for the non-fiction part of the final. They worked in pairs on three sets of questions on the 3 articles. We ended with reviewing the various fiction terms and voted to watch The Princess Bride tomorrow and do an assignment on fiction terms and structure in lieu of reading a story and doing m/c questions. There will be a brief quiz on the terms from today on Friday.
Tuesday Jan. 6th
Students finished the m/c poetry review using "Green River" and "Diving Into the Wreck". We then went to the computer lab to type up our poem including 3 illustrations which would aid in understanding our poems.
Students finished the m/c poetry review using "Green River" and "Diving Into the Wreck". We then went to the computer lab to type up our poem including 3 illustrations which would aid in understanding our poems.
Monday Jan. 5th
We went over the next 8 days' schedule and students were reminded that their Macbeth work is due today. We did some review for the poetry section of the exam by reading "Ode to My Suit" and "The Boy Who Died in My Alley" and in pairs doing the multiple choice to hand in. We then read the poem "Anger" which was an analogy. Students had the choice of writing an ode or an analogy of at least 8 lines. Rough drafts were to be handed in. Many were not finished.
We went over the next 8 days' schedule and students were reminded that their Macbeth work is due today. We did some review for the poetry section of the exam by reading "Ode to My Suit" and "The Boy Who Died in My Alley" and in pairs doing the multiple choice to hand in. We then read the poem "Anger" which was an analogy. Students had the choice of writing an ode or an analogy of at least 8 lines. Rough drafts were to be handed in. Many were not finished.
Thursday Dec. 18th
Students wrote the Macbeth unit exam . Those who wish to finish the written portion can do so tomorrow at lunch or during class. Those finished will be allowed to go to the Alumni Basketball Game tomorrow afternoon.
Students wrote the Macbeth unit exam . Those who wish to finish the written portion can do so tomorrow at lunch or during class. Those finished will be allowed to go to the Alumni Basketball Game tomorrow afternoon.
Wednesday Dec. 17th
Students were reminded that if they were missing yesterday, they need to get the material from yesterday, in order to do tomorrow's test. We then went to the computer lab to finish the last of the Macbeth work. Students are reminded that they need to hand in all NHIs other than Macbeth by the end of this Friday. All Macbeth work needs to be handed in on the Monday we return from Christmas Break.
Students were reminded that if they were missing yesterday, they need to get the material from yesterday, in order to do tomorrow's test. We then went to the computer lab to finish the last of the Macbeth work. Students are reminded that they need to hand in all NHIs other than Macbeth by the end of this Friday. All Macbeth work needs to be handed in on the Monday we return from Christmas Break.
Tuesday Dec. 16th
Students did a review assignment for Acts IV and V - Get one from me tomorrow as it's for marks.
We also did a review with final notes for Thursday's Macbeth exam. This information is essential. YOU MUST have this in order to do the first 2 pages of the exam on Thursday. You will need to copy another student's or get one from me and write out the necessary information.
Students did a review assignment for Acts IV and V - Get one from me tomorrow as it's for marks.
We also did a review with final notes for Thursday's Macbeth exam. This information is essential. YOU MUST have this in order to do the first 2 pages of the exam on Thursday. You will need to copy another student's or get one from me and write out the necessary information.
Bonus: what's a soliloquy and what information do we learn from Macbeth's last soliloquy?
Monday Dec. 15th
We read Act V today. Be prepared to write the exam on Macbeth on Thursday. Anyone who is missing work and is 'below the red line' ( aka less than a 1.5 GPA) is to be in my classroom at noon tomorrow and the rest of the week to get caught up before Friday's deadline.
We read Act V today. Be prepared to write the exam on Macbeth on Thursday. Anyone who is missing work and is 'below the red line' ( aka less than a 1.5 GPA) is to be in my classroom at noon tomorrow and the rest of the week to get caught up before Friday's deadline.
Friday Dec. 12th
We finished all of Act IV of Macbeth . Well done.
We finished all of Act IV of Macbeth . Well done.
Thursday Dec. 11th
Students wrote their Acts II and III partner quiz then went to the computer lab to work on Macbeth assignments including Coat of Arms and Shakespearean Shrink.
Students wrote their Acts II and III partner quiz then went to the computer lab to work on Macbeth assignments including Coat of Arms and Shakespearean Shrink.
Wednesday Dec. 10th
Students worked on Shakespearean Shrink with their partners as well as the Image Trace quotes. We will be writing the Acts II and III partner quiz tomorrow then going to the computer lab to work on the Shrink and finish off any Coat of Arms from Monday.
Students worked on Shakespearean Shrink with their partners as well as the Image Trace quotes. We will be writing the Acts II and III partner quiz tomorrow then going to the computer lab to work on the Shrink and finish off any Coat of Arms from Monday.
Tuesday Dec. 9th
Students read to the end of Act III and then began their work for Shakespearean Shrink. See Handouts tab. There will be a partner quiz on Acts II and III on Thursday. Don't be late and find that all the partners are picked!
Students read to the end of Act III and then began their work for Shakespearean Shrink. See Handouts tab. There will be a partner quiz on Acts II and III on Thursday. Don't be late and find that all the partners are picked!
Monday Dec. 8th
Students went to the computer lab to begin the Coat of Arms assignment which is on the back of the Image Trace assignment. If yours is missing, check the Handouts tab.
Students went to the computer lab to begin the Coat of Arms assignment which is on the back of the Image Trace assignment. If yours is missing, check the Handouts tab.
I know it's not Macbeth but I couldn't resist.
Friday Dec. 5th We read to the end of Act III scene iii. We also looked for quotes for our image trace. If you missed, be sure to read the scenes and ask on Monday if you're unsure what's going on. Check out No Fear Shakespeare for the modern text to help you.
THURSDAY DEC. 4TH
Students went over the instructions for Image Trace (See Handouts tab) and chose which image they were going to find in the play. They then looked for 2 examples/quotes from Act I which could be used for the Image Trace assignment. They will be keeping track of 2 quotes PER ACT and be using them at the end of the play.
We also read Act II scenes i and ii as well as scene iii to line 128. If you were missing, read these scenes, remembering that No Fear Shakespeare is a great site if you're struggling with the language.
Students went over the instructions for Image Trace (See Handouts tab) and chose which image they were going to find in the play. They then looked for 2 examples/quotes from Act I which could be used for the Image Trace assignment. They will be keeping track of 2 quotes PER ACT and be using them at the end of the play.
We also read Act II scenes i and ii as well as scene iii to line 128. If you were missing, read these scenes, remembering that No Fear Shakespeare is a great site if you're struggling with the language.
WEDNESDAY DEC. 3RD
Students watched the BBC edition of Act I ( see video just below this entry) as a review for today's quiz. They then wrote the quiz. I also showed them a sample of the image trace which is one of the assignments from the checklist.
Students watched the BBC edition of Act I ( see video just below this entry) as a review for today's quiz. They then wrote the quiz. I also showed them a sample of the image trace which is one of the assignments from the checklist.
WHAT'S THIS?
Below is a video of 3 different interpretations of the first scene of Macbeth. Which do you think is best?
Below is a video of 3 different interpretations of the first scene of Macbeth. Which do you think is best?
Tuesday Dec. 2nd
Students looked at the news headlines created by English 11 -1 and explained what each was referencing. We then read to the end of Act I and got ready for tomorrow's quiz on Act I. Check out the handouts page for a sample quiz and see what you know.
Students looked at the news headlines created by English 11 -1 and explained what each was referencing. We then read to the end of Act I and got ready for tomorrow's quiz on Act I. Check out the handouts page for a sample quiz and see what you know.
Monday Dec. 1
We began by handing out mark updates. Students went through their binders looking for missing items. They have until Dec. 18th to hand in all missing items due before Dec. 1st. All Macbeth work must be submitted by Monday Jan. 5th.
We began Macbeth today. Students read from Act I scene 1 to the beginning of Act I scene iii. If you missed, I suggest you look at No Fear Shakespeare and read up to the middle of Act I scene iii to know what's going on. We will do a quick review tomorrow then finish the act by the middle of Wednesday's class.
We began by handing out mark updates. Students went through their binders looking for missing items. They have until Dec. 18th to hand in all missing items due before Dec. 1st. All Macbeth work must be submitted by Monday Jan. 5th.
We began Macbeth today. Students read from Act I scene 1 to the beginning of Act I scene iii. If you missed, I suggest you look at No Fear Shakespeare and read up to the middle of Act I scene iii to know what's going on. We will do a quick review tomorrow then finish the act by the middle of Wednesday's class.
Friday Nov.28th
Students went back to the assignment from last Friday - The ones handed in were awful. We reviewed what the questions were asking and then reviewed the videos. The students re-submitted their work for a new grade. There were many who had not handed these in. On Monday you will have a print out of the marks up to and including a rough draft for your persuasive essay.
Students went back to the assignment from last Friday - The ones handed in were awful. We reviewed what the questions were asking and then reviewed the videos. The students re-submitted their work for a new grade. There were many who had not handed these in. On Monday you will have a print out of the marks up to and including a rough draft for your persuasive essay.
Thursday Nov. 27th
Students have been working on their persuasive essays. Many students have yet to complete their symbolism assignment from the novel or present their commercials. Tomorrow will be the day for those as we are starting Macbeth on Monday and students need to clear their plates of all NHI materials.
Students have been working on their persuasive essays. Many students have yet to complete their symbolism assignment from the novel or present their commercials. Tomorrow will be the day for those as we are starting Macbeth on Monday and students need to clear their plates of all NHI materials.
Monday Nov. 24th
Students worked in the library or the computer lab on their persuasive essay research. The rough draft should be ready by the end of Wednesday.
Students worked in the library or the computer lab on their persuasive essay research. The rough draft should be ready by the end of Wednesday.
Friday Nov. 21st
Although I will be away , students are to watch the following videos and complete the handout for them(See Handouts tab - Documentaries as Persuasive Media). Any remaining time will be spent working on their persuasive essays. At this point, you should be able to write your outline - include any relevant information you have discovered in your research. If you finish this, begin to write your rough draft.
Although I will be away , students are to watch the following videos and complete the handout for them(See Handouts tab - Documentaries as Persuasive Media). Any remaining time will be spent working on their persuasive essays. At this point, you should be able to write your outline - include any relevant information you have discovered in your research. If you finish this, begin to write your rough draft.
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Thursday Nov. 20th
Students went to the library to do some research for their persuasive essay. They were shown how to cite text from the internet/web sites and using a free downloadable app called Easy Bib. Students will need to use this research tomorrow in class. NOTE TO PARENTS: I will be away tomorrow for the Long Service Awards. Students will have plenty to work on. Because I will be away, I will post the lesson under tomorrow's date. |
Wednesday Nov.19th
Students did the Change That Channel exercise with tables of 3 to 4. See Handout tab. Students then went through the Writing a Persuasive Essay handout and began to do research on their topics. If you were missing, choose one of the topics below OR one from yesterday's class and begin to research your topic writing down any useful material(Include your sources).
A vegan lifestyle is the healthiest.
Public figures' personal lives should not affect their job status.
Hunting is cruel.
Sports should be funded more than the arts.
Aliens are real.
You may choose to agree or disagree with the topic.
Students did the Change That Channel exercise with tables of 3 to 4. See Handout tab. Students then went through the Writing a Persuasive Essay handout and began to do research on their topics. If you were missing, choose one of the topics below OR one from yesterday's class and begin to research your topic writing down any useful material(Include your sources).
A vegan lifestyle is the healthiest.
Public figures' personal lives should not affect their job status.
Hunting is cruel.
Sports should be funded more than the arts.
Aliens are real.
You may choose to agree or disagree with the topic.
Tuesday Nov. 18th
Students filled in their checklist letter and plan to catch up . This is for parents to sign and return. We then got into groups to choose one of the following topics, agree or disagree with it and come up with a brainstorm of reasons to support the side. Topics:
1. Zoos are unethical and should be eliminated.
2. Video games contribute positively to the individual and society.
3. Humans are inherently violent.
4. Schools should not assign homework.
These brainstorms were handed in to be used in tomorrow's lesson.
We then discussed the various argumentative techniques used in articles, read two articles on whether fast food restaurants are responsible for obesity and did the m/c questions.
Students filled in their checklist letter and plan to catch up . This is for parents to sign and return. We then got into groups to choose one of the following topics, agree or disagree with it and come up with a brainstorm of reasons to support the side. Topics:
1. Zoos are unethical and should be eliminated.
2. Video games contribute positively to the individual and society.
3. Humans are inherently violent.
4. Schools should not assign homework.
These brainstorms were handed in to be used in tomorrow's lesson.
We then discussed the various argumentative techniques used in articles, read two articles on whether fast food restaurants are responsible for obesity and did the m/c questions.
Monday Nov. 17th
REMINDER: Many novel tasks are not in. PARENTS: I did not get as far this weekend as I would have liked, but you will be notified if your student has not completed the novel work.
We read a persuasive essay called "Teen Peers Groups Can Be a Positive Influence" and did both the multiple choice and the paragraph of personal response. Both were handed in for marking today.
REMINDER: Many novel tasks are not in. PARENTS: I did not get as far this weekend as I would have liked, but you will be notified if your student has not completed the novel work.
We read a persuasive essay called "Teen Peers Groups Can Be a Positive Influence" and did both the multiple choice and the paragraph of personal response. Both were handed in for marking today.
Friday Nov. 14th
Fire Drill to start the class. No one was ready to present their commercials - FOR SHAME!!!. The rest of the groups MUST be ready on Monday. Some students are still behind in the novel work. GET IT DONE! There will be notifications to parents when I go through the missing work on Sunday.
Fire Drill to start the class. No one was ready to present their commercials - FOR SHAME!!!. The rest of the groups MUST be ready on Monday. Some students are still behind in the novel work. GET IT DONE! There will be notifications to parents when I go through the missing work on Sunday.
Thursday Nov. 13th Same as yesterday. Be ready for tomorrow's presentations.
Wednesday Nov. 12th
Students worked on their commercials which are to be ready for this coming Friday. Those who are ready or have them at home were to be working on the novel work which was not handed in last Monday. NOTE: Parents, I will be notifying you if your student has not completed the required work by the end of the week.
Students worked on their commercials which are to be ready for this coming Friday. Those who are ready or have them at home were to be working on the novel work which was not handed in last Monday. NOTE: Parents, I will be notifying you if your student has not completed the required work by the end of the week.
Monday Nov. 10th
MANY students were away. The novel tasks were due TODAY but few came in. Students were told that anyone behind in work by Friday will get a note for home to let parents/guardians know they have work to catch up on. Many worked on NHIs and remaining time was spent working on their commercials.
MANY students were away. The novel tasks were due TODAY but few came in. Students were told that anyone behind in work by Friday will get a note for home to let parents/guardians know they have work to catch up on. Many worked on NHIs and remaining time was spent working on their commercials.
Friday Nov. 7th
Students had a choice of 2 assignments: "Steps to Making and Presenting Your Storyboard"( choosing a product or service to sell as a commercial) or Propaganda/Commercial Project (creating a public service type of commercial). SEE HANDOUTS TAB for handouts.
They began by brainstorming their ideas. Some students are to the point of making their actual storyboards and are on to making their scripts on Monday. Students will be presenting their commercials either to the class or as a Gallery Walk. These storyboards/presentations will be ready for next Thursday. NOTE: Many students were involved in the Remembrance Day rehearsal so students who were missing should link up with their partners to see what product/promotion they will be storyboarding on Monday.
REMEMBER that your Lord of the Flies tasks are due on Monday.
Students had a choice of 2 assignments: "Steps to Making and Presenting Your Storyboard"( choosing a product or service to sell as a commercial) or Propaganda/Commercial Project (creating a public service type of commercial). SEE HANDOUTS TAB for handouts.
They began by brainstorming their ideas. Some students are to the point of making their actual storyboards and are on to making their scripts on Monday. Students will be presenting their commercials either to the class or as a Gallery Walk. These storyboards/presentations will be ready for next Thursday. NOTE: Many students were involved in the Remembrance Day rehearsal so students who were missing should link up with their partners to see what product/promotion they will be storyboarding on Monday.
REMEMBER that your Lord of the Flies tasks are due on Monday.
Thursday Nov. 6th
We watched a slide show below and completed the handout titled "Persuasion Methods in Advertising Via Slideshare"(available at the Handouts tab). If you were missing, you need to finish this handout (You can also see the Slideshare show at English 11 -2 homework page) and hand it in.
The remaining time was spent working on the symbolism visuals and novel tasks as well as reading.
We watched a slide show below and completed the handout titled "Persuasion Methods in Advertising Via Slideshare"(available at the Handouts tab). If you were missing, you need to finish this handout (You can also see the Slideshare show at English 11 -2 homework page) and hand it in.
The remaining time was spent working on the symbolism visuals and novel tasks as well as reading.
Wednesday Nov. 5th
Students spent the first 1/2 of the period working on novel blogs in the computer lab. Some also worked on a final draft of their persuasive letters. The last 1/2 of the class was spent by first looking at a The Methods of Propaganda website where students copied the methods onto the handout Propaganda and Television Commercials. We then watched the video "Reefer Madness" from the English 11 -1 page and added how the trailer used propaganda. Finally we watched the British anti-drinking and driving commercial and added to the handout.
Students spent the first 1/2 of the period working on novel blogs in the computer lab. Some also worked on a final draft of their persuasive letters. The last 1/2 of the class was spent by first looking at a The Methods of Propaganda website where students copied the methods onto the handout Propaganda and Television Commercials. We then watched the video "Reefer Madness" from the English 11 -1 page and added how the trailer used propaganda. Finally we watched the British anti-drinking and driving commercial and added to the handout.
Tuesday Nov. 4th
Tuesday Nov. 4th
Using the rough drafts and the handout from yesterday we watched the video "The Science of Persuasion" and made notes on the organizer from the handout. This was handed in. We then re-examined out rough drafts and hilighted or marked where we had used any of the 6 methods from "The Science of Persuasion". If a student did not use at least 3 of the methods, he/she was to add these to the rough draft.
Tomorrow we will be typing up these drafts into final draft form. The remainder of the time was used for novel study.
Tuesday Nov. 4th
Using the rough drafts and the handout from yesterday we watched the video "The Science of Persuasion" and made notes on the organizer from the handout. This was handed in. We then re-examined out rough drafts and hilighted or marked where we had used any of the 6 methods from "The Science of Persuasion". If a student did not use at least 3 of the methods, he/she was to add these to the rough draft.
Tomorrow we will be typing up these drafts into final draft form. The remainder of the time was used for novel study.
Monday Nov. 3rd
Students were introduced to the new unit - Argument and Persuasion. They first made a chart using the title Writer's Toolbox. On one side of the t-chart was the subheading Persuasion next to which they were to draw a heart. On the other side they wrote Argument and put a thinking bubble or a brain.
We then did the brainstorm from the handout Argument and Persuasion - What's the Difference? and wrote the rough draft and handed it in.
The rest of the period students were allowed to work on their novel study.
Students were introduced to the new unit - Argument and Persuasion. They first made a chart using the title Writer's Toolbox. On one side of the t-chart was the subheading Persuasion next to which they were to draw a heart. On the other side they wrote Argument and put a thinking bubble or a brain.
We then did the brainstorm from the handout Argument and Persuasion - What's the Difference? and wrote the rough draft and handed it in.
The rest of the period students were allowed to work on their novel study.
Friday Oct 31st
Students went to the lab to work on their blogs and in the library to read. Students should have finished their novels by Monday. Tasks should be ready for Nov. 7th.
Students went to the lab to work on their blogs and in the library to read. Students should have finished their novels by Monday. Tasks should be ready for Nov. 7th.
Thursday Oct. 30th
Students are working on finishing their novels and working on any missing work which must be completed for Term One Report cards by tomorrow midnight.
Students are working on finishing their novels and working on any missing work which must be completed for Term One Report cards by tomorrow midnight.
Wednesday Oct. 29th
We went to the library to do lit circles for The Help, Lord of the Flies and The Lovely Bones. Tomorrow we will do The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven.
We went to the library to do lit circles for The Help, Lord of the Flies and The Lovely Bones. Tomorrow we will do The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven.
Tuesday Oct. 28th
We reviewed the Sticky Note Symbolism exercise and discussed the difference between symbolism and events. Students added some symbols to their charts. They also looked at the Novel Symbols Assignment from the week before last and how Friday's assignment ties into this one. Students then looked over the novel tasks (Some students were missing the tasks sheets and checklist) and began reading and working on tasks.
We reviewed the Sticky Note Symbolism exercise and discussed the difference between symbolism and events. Students added some symbols to their charts. They also looked at the Novel Symbols Assignment from the week before last and how Friday's assignment ties into this one. Students then looked over the novel tasks (Some students were missing the tasks sheets and checklist) and began reading and working on tasks.
Wednesday Oct. 22
Sorry for the missing posts for the last 2 days. We read on Monday and on Tuesday students went to the lab to blog. Some had troubles with their blog user names. I will leave a list of user names with the sub so that you can work on these on Friday. Remember you need to finish your novel by Nov. 3rd.
Today we had lit. circles for Lord of the Flies as well as The Lovely Bones. The remaining lit. circles will be next week.
Sorry for the missing posts for the last 2 days. We read on Monday and on Tuesday students went to the lab to blog. Some had troubles with their blog user names. I will leave a list of user names with the sub so that you can work on these on Friday. Remember you need to finish your novel by Nov. 3rd.
Today we had lit. circles for Lord of the Flies as well as The Lovely Bones. The remaining lit. circles will be next week.
Friday Oct. 17th
We had a small lit. circle for The Lovely Bones and The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven. Students were also given the written components of the novel study and a checklist to keep track of what needs to be done. If you were missing, go to the Handouts tab and get copies of the checklist, the novel symbol assignment and the novel tasks related to your novel. Students who were not part of the lit. circle were to be reading . All students should be about 1/3 of the way through their novels by now.
Miranda: You will need the handout "The Help Novel Tasks" as well as the checklist and the Novel Symbols Assignment handout. We will do a quick lit. circle with you and Tayla on The Help on Monday.
We had a small lit. circle for The Lovely Bones and The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven. Students were also given the written components of the novel study and a checklist to keep track of what needs to be done. If you were missing, go to the Handouts tab and get copies of the checklist, the novel symbol assignment and the novel tasks related to your novel. Students who were not part of the lit. circle were to be reading . All students should be about 1/3 of the way through their novels by now.
Miranda: You will need the handout "The Help Novel Tasks" as well as the checklist and the Novel Symbols Assignment handout. We will do a quick lit. circle with you and Tayla on The Help on Monday.
Thursday Oct. 16th
Today was the Pep Rally at 2:40 so our class was shorter than usual. Students filled in their lit log for their lit circles and The Lord of the Flies group did a lit. circle. Tomorrow we will finish The Lovely Bones and The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven lit. circles.
Today was the Pep Rally at 2:40 so our class was shorter than usual. Students filled in their lit log for their lit circles and The Lord of the Flies group did a lit. circle. Tomorrow we will finish The Lovely Bones and The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven lit. circles.
Wednesday Oct. 15th
I have no idea where the post from yesterday went. Middle aged Brain syndrome strikes again? Regardless, yesterday we practiced Lit. Circles and Roles using the handout that can be found on the Handout tab. Today we went to the computer lab to sign on to our Edmodo blog for the novels. If you use the handout you can register yourself and I will place you in the proper novel group. We then returned to the classroom to read and get ready for tomorrow's Lit. Circles. Be ready.
I have no idea where the post from yesterday went. Middle aged Brain syndrome strikes again? Regardless, yesterday we practiced Lit. Circles and Roles using the handout that can be found on the Handout tab. Today we went to the computer lab to sign on to our Edmodo blog for the novels. If you use the handout you can register yourself and I will place you in the proper novel group. We then returned to the classroom to read and get ready for tomorrow's Lit. Circles. Be ready.
Thursday Oct. 9th
Students got their novels for the novel study and we went to the library to read. Students of Lord of the Flies should have read the first chapter. Others need to attempt to read about 1/10th of the novel. Be prepared to comment on Tuesday about what you have read.
Students got their novels for the novel study and we went to the library to read. Students of Lord of the Flies should have read the first chapter. Others need to attempt to read about 1/10th of the novel. Be prepared to comment on Tuesday about what you have read.
Don't forget to attend our Three Way Conferences tonight and tomorrow night. Your student has prepared a folder of his/her work for you to see!
Wednesday Oct. 8th
Students who received their rough drafts back today went to the lab to finish a final draft based on the feedback. Others worked on missing work like the comparison/contrast essay. They also added work to their folders in anticipation of the Three Way Conferences tonight.
Students who received their rough drafts back today went to the lab to finish a final draft based on the feedback. Others worked on missing work like the comparison/contrast essay. They also added work to their folders in anticipation of the Three Way Conferences tonight.
Tuesday Oct. 7th
Students discussed last Wednesday's story "The Moose and The Sparrow" and then in groups completed a sheet on Theme from the story. They were to submit this sheet for a mark. We finished the class in the lab writing final drafts of our narrative essays based on yesterday's feedback. Those who had not submitted a rough draft were to do so today.
Students discussed last Wednesday's story "The Moose and The Sparrow" and then in groups completed a sheet on Theme from the story. They were to submit this sheet for a mark. We finished the class in the lab writing final drafts of our narrative essays based on yesterday's feedback. Those who had not submitted a rough draft were to do so today.
MONDAY OCT. 6TH
Students got their rough drafts of their narrative essays back today with a feedback sheet. Students will complete a final draft for Thursday. Please hand in the original rough draft with the feedback sheet as well as your final draft. We also discussed the importance of Show Don't Tell.
Students then received their mark updates with a list of missing work. Most students worked on finishing off their narratives or worked on a final draft, while a few went in search of their missing work .
Students got their rough drafts of their narrative essays back today with a feedback sheet. Students will complete a final draft for Thursday. Please hand in the original rough draft with the feedback sheet as well as your final draft. We also discussed the importance of Show Don't Tell.
Students then received their mark updates with a list of missing work. Most students worked on finishing off their narratives or worked on a final draft, while a few went in search of their missing work .
Tuesday Sept. 29th
Students went to the lab to type up their narrative essays and handed in the rough draft.
Students went to the lab to type up their narrative essays and handed in the rough draft.
THURSDAY SEPT. 25th
Students who were absent yesterday were to present their Gallery Walks. For the remainder of the period, students who were behind spent the time catching up. The expectation is that both your personal responses and your comparison/contrast drafts will be ready for tomorrow as we will be going over the rubrics and choosing their best features.
THOSE WHO ARE NOT FINISHED THEIR GALLERY WALKS, YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ARRANGING A TIME OUTSIDE OF CLASS TO PRESENT. YOU ARE BEHIND!!!!
Students who were absent yesterday were to present their Gallery Walks. For the remainder of the period, students who were behind spent the time catching up. The expectation is that both your personal responses and your comparison/contrast drafts will be ready for tomorrow as we will be going over the rubrics and choosing their best features.
THOSE WHO ARE NOT FINISHED THEIR GALLERY WALKS, YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ARRANGING A TIME OUTSIDE OF CLASS TO PRESENT. YOU ARE BEHIND!!!!
WEDNESDAY SEPT. 24TH
Many were away at Challenge Day so we used our time to work on the comparison/contrast rough draft as well as put finishing touches on any unfinished Gallery Walks. Tomorrow is a chance for those who missed doing a Gallery Walk to get it finished.
Many were away at Challenge Day so we used our time to work on the comparison/contrast rough draft as well as put finishing touches on any unfinished Gallery Walks. Tomorrow is a chance for those who missed doing a Gallery Walk to get it finished.
TUESDAY SEPT. 23
We started with the Gallery Walks. Thanks to those who presented and those great audience members.
We ended the class by working on the comparison and contrast rough drafts which got left behind in the excitement of the Gallery Walk. These MUST be finished by Friday. Also, students who have not completed their two paragraphs of personal response need to have them ready for Thursday when we will be choosing the best one and writing it up into 'final copy' form for evaluation.
We started with the Gallery Walks. Thanks to those who presented and those great audience members.
We ended the class by working on the comparison and contrast rough drafts which got left behind in the excitement of the Gallery Walk. These MUST be finished by Friday. Also, students who have not completed their two paragraphs of personal response need to have them ready for Thursday when we will be choosing the best one and writing it up into 'final copy' form for evaluation.
MONDAY SEPT. 22
Students discussed positive presentation skills and looked at rubrics which show the criteria for presentation/delivery, knowledge and visual for presentation. These ideas will be incorporated into the rubric to be used in tomorrow's Gallery Walks. The rest of the class students finished off and rehearsed their presentations. BE READY!
Students discussed positive presentation skills and looked at rubrics which show the criteria for presentation/delivery, knowledge and visual for presentation. These ideas will be incorporated into the rubric to be used in tomorrow's Gallery Walks. The rest of the class students finished off and rehearsed their presentations. BE READY!
FRIDAY SEPT. 19TH
Students had their last class day to work on their Gallery Walk presentations. You will have 1/2 of Monday's class to rehearse and prepare the last minute touches on your posters. Be READY!!!
Students had their last class day to work on their Gallery Walk presentations. You will have 1/2 of Monday's class to rehearse and prepare the last minute touches on your posters. Be READY!!!
WEDNESDAY SEPT. 17th
Students worked on their Gallery Walk presentations in the library.
Students worked on their Gallery Walk presentations in the library.
TUESDAY SEPT. 16TH
Students transferred their information from one of their charts of comparison/contrast onto the Comparison/contrast Outline for a 5 paragraph essay Some students were away for the Envirothon. For the last 30 minutes some of the class we went down to the library to begin looking for short stories to use with our Gallery Walk exercise (See Handout). Since so many were away today, you will have a chance to choose story tomorrow.
Students transferred their information from one of their charts of comparison/contrast onto the Comparison/contrast Outline for a 5 paragraph essay Some students were away for the Envirothon. For the last 30 minutes some of the class we went down to the library to begin looking for short stories to use with our Gallery Walk exercise (See Handout). Since so many were away today, you will have a chance to choose story tomorrow.
MONDAY SEPT. 15TH
Students first organized their portfolio folder with 3 sections - A , B, and C. Each divider has a list of what should be completed so far. Many students realized that they are missing some information. Students then built a comparison/contrast chart for "The Pin" comparing and/or contrasting Johnnie and Cecil B. in at least 4 ways with 2 quotes of support for each point ( If you said Johnny appreciated humour but his father did not, you would need a quote to prove he liked humour and one to prove his father did not). The class finished off this chart as well as the one from "Butcher Bird" and when finished used the time to catch up on missing/unfinished work from last week.
FRIDAY SEPT. 12TH
Students first watched the power point below on allusion. They used the handout Allusions in the Pin available in the Handouts tab and filled in the meaning of each allusion from the Power Point presentation. We then read the story "The Pin" and students were to fill in what they felt the purpose/use of each allusion on the Allusions in the Pin . THis will be due on Monday. Students were reminded to be sure to have all of the following finished and ready ASAP:
a. Nature and Media questions - "Bear On Delhi Road", dancing bears video, "Vultures" by John Meyer and "Vultures" by Achebe
b. "The Code" outline, rough draft and final draft
c. Human Nature paragraph rough draft
d. Slam poetry response to video rough draft
e. Comparison/contrast
Students first watched the power point below on allusion. They used the handout Allusions in the Pin available in the Handouts tab and filled in the meaning of each allusion from the Power Point presentation. We then read the story "The Pin" and students were to fill in what they felt the purpose/use of each allusion on the Allusions in the Pin . THis will be due on Monday. Students were reminded to be sure to have all of the following finished and ready ASAP:
a. Nature and Media questions - "Bear On Delhi Road", dancing bears video, "Vultures" by John Meyer and "Vultures" by Achebe
b. "The Code" outline, rough draft and final draft
c. Human Nature paragraph rough draft
d. Slam poetry response to video rough draft
e. Comparison/contrast
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BONUS: WHAT FAMOUS CHARACTER IS THIS CARTOON ALLUDING TO?
THURSDAY SEPT. 11TH
We went through any concerns from yesterday and I asked them to be sure they handed in their work from Nature and Media. We then read "Butcher Bird" and made a chart to show at least 4 similarities and/or differences between Mr. Garfield and Harry the father in the story.
We went through any concerns from yesterday and I asked them to be sure they handed in their work from Nature and Media. We then read "Butcher Bird" and made a chart to show at least 4 similarities and/or differences between Mr. Garfield and Harry the father in the story.
Tuesday Sept. 9th
Students first reviewed their personal responses and looked that they had included references to the video they were referring to as well as specific examples. They are to remember these points when they write their personal response to last week's slam videos. They need to choose one and write a response which could include what they liked, what they are reminded of, what they agree or disagree with, the most powerful images, etc. A guideline is to use 3 points in your paragraph. The rough draft is due on Friday.
We did not finish the activity on "For the Death 100 Whales" as many have not finished this to post and use. GET IT DONE!
We started our Nature and Media Handout by reading "Bear on the Delhi Road", doing the first 4 questions on the handout, then watching the video on the rescue of the dancing bears Ted Talks. This video is available at the English 11 - 1 tab. We then did the questions on this video. Both sets of questions are to be handed in.
Students first reviewed their personal responses and looked that they had included references to the video they were referring to as well as specific examples. They are to remember these points when they write their personal response to last week's slam videos. They need to choose one and write a response which could include what they liked, what they are reminded of, what they agree or disagree with, the most powerful images, etc. A guideline is to use 3 points in your paragraph. The rough draft is due on Friday.
We did not finish the activity on "For the Death 100 Whales" as many have not finished this to post and use. GET IT DONE!
We started our Nature and Media Handout by reading "Bear on the Delhi Road", doing the first 4 questions on the handout, then watching the video on the rescue of the dancing bears Ted Talks. This video is available at the English 11 - 1 tab. We then did the questions on this video. Both sets of questions are to be handed in.
MONDAY SEPT. 8 th
Some of the personal responses to the human nature videos were returned. I still have 5 left but you will have them tomorrow. We will then write our personal response to one of the videos from Friday. We then did a peer review of our "The Code" paragraphs. Reviewers were to indicate :
Hook - check mark next to it. Missing? Add "Hook needed" in margin.
Author, title, and key word irony - check mark beside each.
Three points - number 1, 2 and 3
Quotes - put a, b, and c next to each.
Explanation of the USE of each - underline
Conclusion - put in brackets
The final draft of this paragraph as well as your outline and your rough draft with review is due on Thursday Sept. 12th.
We also looked at the Beat Poets today as a form of slam poetry. Students read the article from Time magazine on the death of 100 whales in
1954 then read the poem "For the Death of 100 Whales" by Michael McClure. We reviewed the handout Analyzing Poetry then we broke into groups using the Individual section of "Group poster on 'For the Death of 100 Whales'". Students were to put their answer on a piece of postable paper at the back of the class. This is to be ready for the BEGINNING of tomorrow's class.
Some of the personal responses to the human nature videos were returned. I still have 5 left but you will have them tomorrow. We will then write our personal response to one of the videos from Friday. We then did a peer review of our "The Code" paragraphs. Reviewers were to indicate :
Hook - check mark next to it. Missing? Add "Hook needed" in margin.
Author, title, and key word irony - check mark beside each.
Three points - number 1, 2 and 3
Quotes - put a, b, and c next to each.
Explanation of the USE of each - underline
Conclusion - put in brackets
The final draft of this paragraph as well as your outline and your rough draft with review is due on Thursday Sept. 12th.
We also looked at the Beat Poets today as a form of slam poetry. Students read the article from Time magazine on the death of 100 whales in
1954 then read the poem "For the Death of 100 Whales" by Michael McClure. We reviewed the handout Analyzing Poetry then we broke into groups using the Individual section of "Group poster on 'For the Death of 100 Whales'". Students were to put their answer on a piece of postable paper at the back of the class. This is to be ready for the BEGINNING of tomorrow's class.
FRIDAY SEPT. 5th WE watched the following videos and you will be writing a paragraph of response on Monday. We also looked at the Suli Breaks video on Why I Hate School but Love Education. Feel free to watch it and write about it instead on Monday. Language warning for In Victa
THURSDAY SEPT. 4TH
SORRY ABOUT YESTERDAY'S MISSING POST. We finished working on some brush up on assonance and consonance as well as collated all of our ironies so that we could use them in a paragraph. We got the handout "Writing a Paragraph of Literary Response" and reviewed the rules.
Today we used that same handout to do an outline and add our quotes then began working on a rough draft. The rough draft is due on Monday.
STILL MISSING some paragraphs on Human Nature from last week. Please get them in.
SORRY ABOUT YESTERDAY'S MISSING POST. We finished working on some brush up on assonance and consonance as well as collated all of our ironies so that we could use them in a paragraph. We got the handout "Writing a Paragraph of Literary Response" and reviewed the rules.
Today we used that same handout to do an outline and add our quotes then began working on a rough draft. The rough draft is due on Monday.
STILL MISSING some paragraphs on Human Nature from last week. Please get them in.
TUESDAY SEPT 2nd
We reviewed the Consonance/Assonance handout from last week. Most people are still trying to wrap their heads around this concept so we did the first page of a new handout on assonance. We took the bolded term and circled the word without rhyme which still had assonance with the bolded word.
Next we watched the video below which showed irony. We made a t- chart which used What was Expected on the left and What Really Happened on the Left. We added 3 examples to this chart from the video below. For example: We expect an execution chamber to be dangerous BUT the chamber was closed because it was unsafe.
We reviewed the Consonance/Assonance handout from last week. Most people are still trying to wrap their heads around this concept so we did the first page of a new handout on assonance. We took the bolded term and circled the word without rhyme which still had assonance with the bolded word.
Next we watched the video below which showed irony. We made a t- chart which used What was Expected on the left and What Really Happened on the Left. We added 3 examples to this chart from the video below. For example: We expect an execution chamber to be dangerous BUT the chamber was closed because it was unsafe.
FRIDAY AUGUST 29th
Today we discussed the concept of Irony. We brainstormed 3 types of irony and examples of each. Students then read the story "The Interlopers" (available at the Handouts tab) and looked for at least 3 ironies. To finish off the day, students were given time to work on their rough draft of a paragraph of response to what they consider human nature to be about. In the paragraph remember to respond to ideas from at least one of the videos.
Students also used the green handout to add examples of the Short Fiction terms from "The Interlopers". Both this sheet and the rough draft of the paragraph are due on Tuesday.
BONUS: What type of irony is here? Explain your thinking in choosing this type?
Today we discussed the concept of Irony. We brainstormed 3 types of irony and examples of each. Students then read the story "The Interlopers" (available at the Handouts tab) and looked for at least 3 ironies. To finish off the day, students were given time to work on their rough draft of a paragraph of response to what they consider human nature to be about. In the paragraph remember to respond to ideas from at least one of the videos.
Students also used the green handout to add examples of the Short Fiction terms from "The Interlopers". Both this sheet and the rough draft of the paragraph are due on Tuesday.
BONUS: What type of irony is here? Explain your thinking in choosing this type?
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We then watched the power point presentation on Irony types and discussed what type each was. Unfortunately this Power Point will not load. Please ask to see it when you get back. We then read through Alannis Morrisette's lyrics for "Ironic"( http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/alanismorissette/ironic.html) and discussed which situations were actually ironic. These we added to our irony chart. We also discussed how we could take the situations and make them more ironic than they were. For example, rain on your wedding day might be ironic if you chose to be married in Mauii for the sun.
We read part of the short story "The Code" and wrote down the ironies on our chart. Students are to finish the story tonight and finish off the ironies on the chart.
SORRY but I don't have electronic copies of this story. If you are missing, you will need to get a paper copy from me when you get back.
We read part of the short story "The Code" and wrote down the ironies on our chart. Students are to finish the story tonight and finish off the ironies on the chart.
SORRY but I don't have electronic copies of this story. If you are missing, you will need to get a paper copy from me when you get back.
THURSDAY AUGUST 28TH
We started the class by working on a worksheet on Consonance and Assonance. Students worked as a group to complete the first side then broke into pairs to do the second side of the assignment then handed their work in. We then reviewed the handout "Writing a Personal Response to Written Texts and Visual Material". You can find this handout on the Homework tab. We watched the videos below ( Well actually we skipped the Michael Jackson one. Feel free to watch it if you so desire.) and discussed the various ideas presented. Tomorrow students will be writing a rough draft of a paragraph which discusses "What do you think human nature is about? " In your response you must refer to at least one of the videos below.
We started the class by working on a worksheet on Consonance and Assonance. Students worked as a group to complete the first side then broke into pairs to do the second side of the assignment then handed their work in. We then reviewed the handout "Writing a Personal Response to Written Texts and Visual Material". You can find this handout on the Homework tab. We watched the videos below ( Well actually we skipped the Michael Jackson one. Feel free to watch it if you so desire.) and discussed the various ideas presented. Tomorrow students will be writing a rough draft of a paragraph which discusses "What do you think human nature is about? " In your response you must refer to at least one of the videos below.
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 27TH
Students started with a review of lit. terms from yesterday by doing a worksheet titled "English Eleven Unit One Terms Quiz" which can be found on the Handouts tab. We then corrected this sheet.
We then watched the video below on Human Nature Psychology 210 and students looked for the 3 beliefs about human nature. We discussed each idea and students wrote on their individual whiteboards which belief(s) they most agreed with. The dominant idea was that we are blank slates. We held a spirited discussion about this idea and brainstormed examples to support our theories.
Students started with a review of lit. terms from yesterday by doing a worksheet titled "English Eleven Unit One Terms Quiz" which can be found on the Handouts tab. We then corrected this sheet.
We then watched the video below on Human Nature Psychology 210 and students looked for the 3 beliefs about human nature. We discussed each idea and students wrote on their individual whiteboards which belief(s) they most agreed with. The dominant idea was that we are blank slates. We held a spirited discussion about this idea and brainstormed examples to support our theories.
TUESDAY AUGUST 26TH
WELCOME BACK! The first class was spent doing the following:
1. Discussion of expectations for class and work ethic.
2. Review of the course outline.
3. Review of Terms for Unit One ( see Handouts tab). Students reviewed the terms and placed a check mark next to those they were familiar with.
4. For the last 30 minutes there was an assembly in the gym.
WELCOME BACK! The first class was spent doing the following:
1. Discussion of expectations for class and work ethic.
2. Review of the course outline.
3. Review of Terms for Unit One ( see Handouts tab). Students reviewed the terms and placed a check mark next to those they were familiar with.
4. For the last 30 minutes there was an assembly in the gym.
