We watched the Snow Queen and you took notes.
Block E (2-1) English 8
We made Winter holiday ornaments.
Block H (2-4) English 11
We watched the Historica Minutes and you noted them for our January biography project.
Happy holidays!
Friday, December 18, 2009
Thursday, December 17, 2009
December 17, 2009 (Day 1)
Block B (1-2) English 9
Today was your second literature circle.
Your next literature circle is on January 4th. That's the first day back. Please have your last short story read, the response journal done and the Freytag's pyramid completed. It will be worth 30% of your unit mark.
Block A (1-1) English 9
Today was your second literature circle.
Your next literature circle is on January 4th. That's the first day back. Please have your last short story read, the response journal done and the Freytag's pyramid completed. It will be worth 30% of your unit mark.
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
We watched the rest of the Canada: a People's History episode, "Sea to Sea", and did the first 2 questions on page 155.
Block C (1-3) English 11
You handed in your essay drafts and then we ... um... we did English stuff ;) Happy holidays!
Today was your second literature circle.
Your next literature circle is on January 4th. That's the first day back. Please have your last short story read, the response journal done and the Freytag's pyramid completed. It will be worth 30% of your unit mark.
Block A (1-1) English 9
Today was your second literature circle.
Your next literature circle is on January 4th. That's the first day back. Please have your last short story read, the response journal done and the Freytag's pyramid completed. It will be worth 30% of your unit mark.
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
We watched the rest of the Canada: a People's History episode, "Sea to Sea", and did the first 2 questions on page 155.
Block C (1-3) English 11
You handed in your essay drafts and then we ... um... we did English stuff ;) Happy holidays!
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
December 16, 2009 (Day 2)
Block F (2-2) English 8
Last class to work on newspapers!
NEXT CLASS: Newspapers due!
Block E (2-1) English 8
Last class to work on newspapers!
NEXT CLASS: Newspapers due!
Block H (2-4) English 11
Last class to work on essays and have me edit your rough drafts
NEXT CLASS: Character analysis essay due.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
December 15, 2009 (Day 1)
Block B (1-2) English 9
In theory, you all finished your first literature circles and started reading and writing response journals for your second short story.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Be prepared for your second lit circles!!!
Block A (1-1) English 9
In theory, you all finished your first literature circles and started reading and writing response journals for your second short story.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Be prepared for your second lit circles!!!
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
We watched the first half of Canada: A People's History - Sea to Sea.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Meet in the library seminar room
Block C (1-3) English 11
You worked on drafts for your character analysis essays.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Drafts are due.
In theory, you all finished your first literature circles and started reading and writing response journals for your second short story.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Be prepared for your second lit circles!!!
Block A (1-1) English 9
In theory, you all finished your first literature circles and started reading and writing response journals for your second short story.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Be prepared for your second lit circles!!!
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
We watched the first half of Canada: A People's History - Sea to Sea.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Meet in the library seminar room
Block C (1-3) English 11
You worked on drafts for your character analysis essays.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Drafts are due.
Monday, December 14, 2009
December 14, 2009 (Day 2)
Block F (2-2) English 8
Today was a work period to start lay-out and design for your newspapers.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have your lay-out complete and be ready to polish your final copy.
Block E (2-1) English 8
Today was a work period to start lay-out and design for your newspapers.
Remember to incorporate your widget ad.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have your lay-out complete and be ready to polish your final copy.
Block H (2-4) English 11
I took in and revised drafts today. You worked on outlines and drafts, read the rest of Billy Bishop and considered the effectiveness of the one-man format vs. a full cast show.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have further drafts complete. Some of you need complete re-writes.
Today was a work period to start lay-out and design for your newspapers.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have your lay-out complete and be ready to polish your final copy.
Block E (2-1) English 8
Today was a work period to start lay-out and design for your newspapers.
Remember to incorporate your widget ad.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have your lay-out complete and be ready to polish your final copy.
Block H (2-4) English 11
I took in and revised drafts today. You worked on outlines and drafts, read the rest of Billy Bishop and considered the effectiveness of the one-man format vs. a full cast show.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have further drafts complete. Some of you need complete re-writes.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
December 10, 2009 (Day 1)
Block B (1-2) English 9
Today was your first Literature Circle. What fun! :)
THIS ONE TIME ONLY, you will be permitted to finish your lit circle next class.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Bring your anthologies and ANYTHING you might not have had for your lit circles today (COMPLETE response journals, Freytag's Pyramids, Big 5 Questions)
Block A (1-1) English 9
Today was your first Literature Circle. What fun! :)
THIS ONE TIME ONLY, you will be permitted to finish your lit circle next class.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Bring your anthologies and ANYTHING you might not have had for your lit circles today (COMPLETE response journals, Freytag's Pyramids, Big 5 Questions)
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
Notes for a "possible" upcoming quiz on pages 134-136 in Horizons were assigned.
Answers for questions 1 & 2 on page 138 were handed in.
Activities 1, 2, 3, and 4 on page 138 were assigned for homework.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete Activities 1, 2, 3, and 4 (map with 15-20 priorities features) from page 138 in Horizons.
Block C (1-3) English 11
You had today's class to read Act I from Billy Bishop Goes to War, choose the most interesting 3 scenes from it and explain (in paragraph form) what devices (eg. stage directions, script, interactions) made it stand out for you. The rest of the class was spent working on "The Most Dangerous Game" outlines and drafts.
Keep this in mind at Canada Line stations...
Today was your first Literature Circle. What fun! :)
THIS ONE TIME ONLY, you will be permitted to finish your lit circle next class.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Bring your anthologies and ANYTHING you might not have had for your lit circles today (COMPLETE response journals, Freytag's Pyramids, Big 5 Questions)
Block A (1-1) English 9
Today was your first Literature Circle. What fun! :)
THIS ONE TIME ONLY, you will be permitted to finish your lit circle next class.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Bring your anthologies and ANYTHING you might not have had for your lit circles today (COMPLETE response journals, Freytag's Pyramids, Big 5 Questions)
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
Notes for a "possible" upcoming quiz on pages 134-136 in Horizons were assigned.
Answers for questions 1 & 2 on page 138 were handed in.
Activities 1, 2, 3, and 4 on page 138 were assigned for homework.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete Activities 1, 2, 3, and 4 (map with 15-20 priorities features) from page 138 in Horizons.
Block C (1-3) English 11
You had today's class to read Act I from Billy Bishop Goes to War, choose the most interesting 3 scenes from it and explain (in paragraph form) what devices (eg. stage directions, script, interactions) made it stand out for you. The rest of the class was spent working on "The Most Dangerous Game" outlines and drafts.
Keep this in mind at Canada Line stations...
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
December 9, 2009 (Day 2)
Block F (2-2) English 8
We were in the computer lab today. You had the time to work on your editorial, your informational article and your review. You handed in your informational article at the end of class.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have the good copy of your review done
Block E (2-1) English 8
We were in the computer lab today. You had the time to work on your editorial, your informational article and your review. You handed in your informational article at the end of the class.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have the good copy of your review and editorial done
Block H (2-4) English 11
You had the class for reading Billy Bishop Goes to War and working on the outlines for the Passchendaele character analysis I handed back.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have a draft of your Passchendaele character analysis essays ready. Finish reading Billy Bishop.
Since we all have report cards on the brain...
We were in the computer lab today. You had the time to work on your editorial, your informational article and your review. You handed in your informational article at the end of class.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have the good copy of your review done
Block E (2-1) English 8
We were in the computer lab today. You had the time to work on your editorial, your informational article and your review. You handed in your informational article at the end of the class.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have the good copy of your review and editorial done
Block H (2-4) English 11
You had the class for reading Billy Bishop Goes to War and working on the outlines for the Passchendaele character analysis I handed back.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have a draft of your Passchendaele character analysis essays ready. Finish reading Billy Bishop.
Since we all have report cards on the brain...
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
December 8, 2009 (Day 1)
Block B (1-2) English 9
You got into your Literature Circle groups and decided on three stories from your anthologies to discuss over this unit. Once those were decided and submitted, you had the rest of class to read and write your response journal for the story. Don't forget you need to also bring 5 "BIG" discussion questions to the group next class.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have your response journal completed, bring 5 Big Qs and a completed Freytag's Pyramid to your Lit Circle.
Block A (1-1) English 9
You got into your Literature Circle groups and decided on three stories from your anthologies to discuss over this unit. Once those were decided and submitted, you had the rest of class to read and write your response journal for the story. Don't forget you need to also bring 5 "BIG" discussion questions to the group next class.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have your response journal completed, bring 5 Big Qs and a completed Freytag's Pyramid to your Lit Circle.
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
We started the Chapter 4 today. You completed an organizer comparing and contrasting the Northwest Company and the Hudson's Bay Company. Questions 1 - 3 on pg 134 were assigned and you handed in 1 and 2 at the end of class with the organizer.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete an advertisement for recruiting workers for the Northwest Company on the index card you were given.
Block C (1-3) English 11
You read the short story "The Most Dangerous Game" and took notes comparing the characters of Rainsford and Gen Zaroff. You completed an outline and handed that in at the end of class. Well, most of you did. You were issued your copy of Billy Bishop Goes to War.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete the outline for the comparison essay if you didn't before the end of class. Begin reading Billy Bishop.
29 years ago today, John Lennon was shot dead outside his New York City apartment building.
You got into your Literature Circle groups and decided on three stories from your anthologies to discuss over this unit. Once those were decided and submitted, you had the rest of class to read and write your response journal for the story. Don't forget you need to also bring 5 "BIG" discussion questions to the group next class.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have your response journal completed, bring 5 Big Qs and a completed Freytag's Pyramid to your Lit Circle.
Block A (1-1) English 9
You got into your Literature Circle groups and decided on three stories from your anthologies to discuss over this unit. Once those were decided and submitted, you had the rest of class to read and write your response journal for the story. Don't forget you need to also bring 5 "BIG" discussion questions to the group next class.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have your response journal completed, bring 5 Big Qs and a completed Freytag's Pyramid to your Lit Circle.
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
We started the Chapter 4 today. You completed an organizer comparing and contrasting the Northwest Company and the Hudson's Bay Company. Questions 1 - 3 on pg 134 were assigned and you handed in 1 and 2 at the end of class with the organizer.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete an advertisement for recruiting workers for the Northwest Company on the index card you were given.
Block C (1-3) English 11
You read the short story "The Most Dangerous Game" and took notes comparing the characters of Rainsford and Gen Zaroff. You completed an outline and handed that in at the end of class. Well, most of you did. You were issued your copy of Billy Bishop Goes to War.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete the outline for the comparison essay if you didn't before the end of class. Begin reading Billy Bishop.
29 years ago today, John Lennon was shot dead outside his New York City apartment building.
Monday, December 7, 2009
December 7, 2009 (Day 2)
Block F (2-2) English 8
We went to the library today to work on your editorials and info articles. You handed the draft of your editorials at the end of class.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Decide on the topic for your info articles.
Block E (2-1) English 8
We went to the library today to work on your editorials and info articles. You handed the draft of your editorials at the end of class.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Decide on the topic for your info articles.
Block H (2-4) English 11
You started character analyses for your choice of character from the film Passchendaele.
You were issued your own copy of Billy Bishop Goes to War
We went to the library today to work on your editorials and info articles. You handed the draft of your editorials at the end of class.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Decide on the topic for your info articles.
Block E (2-1) English 8
We went to the library today to work on your editorials and info articles. You handed the draft of your editorials at the end of class.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Decide on the topic for your info articles.
Block H (2-4) English 11
You started character analyses for your choice of character from the film Passchendaele.
You were issued your own copy of Billy Bishop Goes to War
Friday, December 4, 2009
December 4, 2009 (Day 1)
Block B (1-2) English 9
We finished "The Most Dangerous Game" and you started answering the questions. Copies of the short story texts were handed out.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Read a few of the short stories in the collection and choose at least one to present as a recommendation to your lit circle group
Block A (1-1) English 9
We finished "The Most Dangerous Game" and you started answering the questions. Copies of the short story texts were handed out.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Read a few of the short stories in the collection and choose at least one to present as a recommendation to your lit circle group
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
You wrote the Pre-Confederation Quiz
Block C (1-3) English 11
We read the Preface to Billy Bishop Goes to War. We watched a part of Passchendaele.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Compile a list of internationally noteworthy Canadian works of literature. At minimum, find one (1) major novel, one (1) poem [do NOT use "In Flanders Fields"], one (1) television show, one (1) movie [do NOT use Passchendaele], and one (1) play [do NOT use Billy Bishop Goes to War or The Number 14]
We finished "The Most Dangerous Game" and you started answering the questions. Copies of the short story texts were handed out.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Read a few of the short stories in the collection and choose at least one to present as a recommendation to your lit circle group
Block A (1-1) English 9
We finished "The Most Dangerous Game" and you started answering the questions. Copies of the short story texts were handed out.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Read a few of the short stories in the collection and choose at least one to present as a recommendation to your lit circle group
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
You wrote the Pre-Confederation Quiz
Block C (1-3) English 11
We read the Preface to Billy Bishop Goes to War. We watched a part of Passchendaele.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Compile a list of internationally noteworthy Canadian works of literature. At minimum, find one (1) major novel, one (1) poem [do NOT use "In Flanders Fields"], one (1) television show, one (1) movie [do NOT use Passchendaele], and one (1) play [do NOT use Billy Bishop Goes to War or The Number 14]
Thursday, December 3, 2009
December 3, 2009 (Day 2)
Block F (2-2) English 8
Widget advertisements were collected. You listened to an editorial on homelessness and affordable housing. We discussed several possible topics for editorials.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Choose your five topics of interest and rank them 1 - 5, 1 being the most interesting. Research information (facts, not opinion) about each of the five topics. Approximately half a page per topic
Block E (2-1) English 8
Reviews for the Class Acts were collected. You listened to an editorial on homelessness and affordable housing. We discussed several possible topics for editorials.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Choose your five topics of interest and rank them 1 - 5, 1 being the most interesting. Research information (facts, not opinion) about each of the five topics. Approximately half a page per topic
Block H (2-4) English 11
We read the Preface for Billy Bishop Goes to War together and discussed the place of Canadian drama in the world. We finished watching Passchendaele and discussed character and setting in times of war.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Compile a list of internationally noteworthy Canadian literature and performance art. At minimum, find one (1) major novel, one (1) poem [do NOT use "In Flanders Fields"], one (1) television show, one (1) movie [do NOT use Passchendaele], and one (1) play [do NOT use Billy Bishop Goes to War or The Number 14]
After the guns are silent
After your wounds have healed
After those crosses
Have been planted in all those fields
After that long boat ride
All the way across the sea
And after this train carries thee
Chorus;
I will love you After The War
Ill love you for always, forever more
I will love you After The War
Forever for always and more
After your boots dry
And the tobaccos all but gone
Along with all those postcards you've carried
Under your arm
After I remember
All the words I couldn't say
And after this long night fades away
Chorus
I will love you After The War
Ill love you for always, forever more
I will love you After The War
Forever for always and more
After this blackbird
Lifts up from off your chest
And after your soul takes its final rest
My love, I forgive you
You never planned to die
And love, Ill place two pennies over your eyes
Chorus
I will love you After The War
I'll love you for always, forever more
I will love you After The War
Forever for always and more
Widget advertisements were collected. You listened to an editorial on homelessness and affordable housing. We discussed several possible topics for editorials.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Choose your five topics of interest and rank them 1 - 5, 1 being the most interesting. Research information (facts, not opinion) about each of the five topics. Approximately half a page per topic
Block E (2-1) English 8
Reviews for the Class Acts were collected. You listened to an editorial on homelessness and affordable housing. We discussed several possible topics for editorials.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Choose your five topics of interest and rank them 1 - 5, 1 being the most interesting. Research information (facts, not opinion) about each of the five topics. Approximately half a page per topic
Block H (2-4) English 11
We read the Preface for Billy Bishop Goes to War together and discussed the place of Canadian drama in the world. We finished watching Passchendaele and discussed character and setting in times of war.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Compile a list of internationally noteworthy Canadian literature and performance art. At minimum, find one (1) major novel, one (1) poem [do NOT use "In Flanders Fields"], one (1) television show, one (1) movie [do NOT use Passchendaele], and one (1) play [do NOT use Billy Bishop Goes to War or The Number 14]
After the guns are silent
After your wounds have healed
After those crosses
Have been planted in all those fields
After that long boat ride
All the way across the sea
And after this train carries thee
Chorus;
I will love you After The War
Ill love you for always, forever more
I will love you After The War
Forever for always and more
After your boots dry
And the tobaccos all but gone
Along with all those postcards you've carried
Under your arm
After I remember
All the words I couldn't say
And after this long night fades away
Chorus
I will love you After The War
Ill love you for always, forever more
I will love you After The War
Forever for always and more
After this blackbird
Lifts up from off your chest
And after your soul takes its final rest
My love, I forgive you
You never planned to die
And love, Ill place two pennies over your eyes
Chorus
I will love you After The War
I'll love you for always, forever more
I will love you After The War
Forever for always and more
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
December 1, 2009 (Day 2)
Block F (2-2) English 8
You handed in your good copy news articles. After reading the paper for fifteen minutes, we took a quiz and discovered that we only absorb about 20% of the news presented.
Advertisements were the focus of today's class. We compiled a list of 15 advertising techniques and then examined the ads in the paper for these techniques.
Finally, you drafted an ad for a "widget". Using the techniques discussed, your assignment is to sell the widget WITHOUT ever explaining what it is or what it does! Just create an ad that would make the reader want to buy it. :)
FOR NEXT CLASS: Good copy of the widget ad.
Block E (2-1) English 8
We watched the Drama 9/10 Class Acts today.
FOR NEXT CLASS: draft a 1 or 2 paragraph review on the show.
Block H (2-4) English 11
We continued watching Passchendaele today. You took notes on the role of setting in addition to character development today.
ELEVEN SCHOOL DAYS LEFT!
You handed in your good copy news articles. After reading the paper for fifteen minutes, we took a quiz and discovered that we only absorb about 20% of the news presented.
Advertisements were the focus of today's class. We compiled a list of 15 advertising techniques and then examined the ads in the paper for these techniques.
Finally, you drafted an ad for a "widget". Using the techniques discussed, your assignment is to sell the widget WITHOUT ever explaining what it is or what it does! Just create an ad that would make the reader want to buy it. :)
FOR NEXT CLASS: Good copy of the widget ad.
Block E (2-1) English 8
We watched the Drama 9/10 Class Acts today.
FOR NEXT CLASS: draft a 1 or 2 paragraph review on the show.
Block H (2-4) English 11
We continued watching Passchendaele today. You took notes on the role of setting in addition to character development today.
ELEVEN SCHOOL DAYS LEFT!
Monday, November 30, 2009
November 30, 2009 (Day 1)
Block B (1-2) English 9
We had a talk about respectful behaviour towards TOCs.
We continued working on the response journal for "The Most Dangerous Game".
Block A (1-1) English 9
We had a talk about respectful behaviour towards TOCs.
We continued working on the response journal for "The Most Dangerous Game".
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
We took notes on the Confederation Conferences.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Quiz on Pre-Confederation terms, names, events
Block C (1-3) English 11
We watched the first bit of Passchendaele. You took notes on the character development.
We had a talk about respectful behaviour towards TOCs.
We continued working on the response journal for "The Most Dangerous Game".
Block A (1-1) English 9
We had a talk about respectful behaviour towards TOCs.
We continued working on the response journal for "The Most Dangerous Game".
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
We took notes on the Confederation Conferences.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Quiz on Pre-Confederation terms, names, events
Block C (1-3) English 11
We watched the first bit of Passchendaele. You took notes on the character development.
Friday, November 27, 2009
November 27, 2009 (Day 2)
Block F (2-2) English 8
We looked at newspapers to see what sorts of articles attract the most attention and why.
We looked at an article about an incident in Ontario and reflected on why news from the global stage is important to discuss and understand in terms of recognizing diversity.
After peer editing your draft of your news article, you revised it for good copy.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Type and print out your good copy of your article.
Block E (2-1) English 8
We looked at newspapers to see what sorts of articles attract the most attention and why.
We looked at an article about an incident in Ontario and reflected on why news from the global stage is important to discuss and understand in terms of recognizing diversity.
After peer editing your draft of your news article, you revised it for good copy.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Type and print out your good copy of your article.
Block H (2-4) English 11
You handed in response journals and adaptation projects. We began watching the film Passchendaele. You took notes on character development and background.
We looked at newspapers to see what sorts of articles attract the most attention and why.
We looked at an article about an incident in Ontario and reflected on why news from the global stage is important to discuss and understand in terms of recognizing diversity.
After peer editing your draft of your news article, you revised it for good copy.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Type and print out your good copy of your article.
Block E (2-1) English 8
We looked at newspapers to see what sorts of articles attract the most attention and why.
We looked at an article about an incident in Ontario and reflected on why news from the global stage is important to discuss and understand in terms of recognizing diversity.
After peer editing your draft of your news article, you revised it for good copy.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Type and print out your good copy of your article.
Block H (2-4) English 11
You handed in response journals and adaptation projects. We began watching the film Passchendaele. You took notes on character development and background.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
November 26, 2009 (Day 1)
I was sick and my classes had a TOC. The following synopsis is based on my lesson plans and the notes left by the TOC.
Block B (1-2) English 9
You worked on response journals for the short story "The Most Dangerous Game". You completed reading and responding to four pages. Shockingly, Victoria and Alex were noted as being very chatty.
Block A (1-3) English 9
You worked on response journals for the short story "The Most Dangerous Game". You completed reading and responding to four pages. Sadly, behaviour in this class was not favourably reported.
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
You finished viewing the Canada: A People's History episode, "The Great Enterprise". Funny how some students can forget their own names when asked by a visiting educator.
Block C (1-3) English 11
In-class essay today. You handed in response journals and adaptation projects.
Block B (1-2) English 9
You worked on response journals for the short story "The Most Dangerous Game". You completed reading and responding to four pages. Shockingly, Victoria and Alex were noted as being very chatty.
Block A (1-3) English 9
You worked on response journals for the short story "The Most Dangerous Game". You completed reading and responding to four pages. Sadly, behaviour in this class was not favourably reported.
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
You finished viewing the Canada: A People's History episode, "The Great Enterprise". Funny how some students can forget their own names when asked by a visiting educator.
Block C (1-3) English 11
In-class essay today. You handed in response journals and adaptation projects.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
November 25, 2009 (Day 2)
MARKS CUT-OFF for Miss Keng's classes is THIS FRIDAY, November 27, 2009!!!
Block F (2-2) English 8
You did another fact-finding newspaper analysis and we discussed the interview article about Morgan Freeman and the movie Prom Night in Mississippi.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Interview someone you know about something they did recently. Fill out your choice of template using the information and draft a short article.
Block E (2-1) English 8
You did another fact-finding newspaper analysis and we discussed the context of news and information.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Interview someone you know about something they did recently. Fill out your choice of template using the information and draft a short article.
Block H (2-4) English 11
It was in-class essay day today!!! Woot!
Today's video is a ballad (for the Grade 8s), about war (for the Grade 11s) and just in case any of you hadn't noticed what's up in ONE MONTH...
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
November 24, 2009 (Day 1)
MARK CUT-OFF for Miss Keng's classes is THIS FRIDAY, November 27!!!
Block B (1-2) English 9
You took notes on Short Stories. We looked at the elements of our Short Story Literature Circles: response journals, Freitag Pyramids, and meeting notes.
We read "The Sniper" together.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete your response journals and Freitag Pyramids for "The Sniper".
Block A (1-1) English 9
You took notes on Short Stories. We looked at the elements of our Short Story Literature Circles: response journals, Freitag Pyramids, and meeting notes.
We read "The Sniper" together and worked on the response journals for it.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete your response journals and Freitag Pyramids for "The Sniper".
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
We continued with the Canada: A People's History DVD on the topic of Confederation.
Block C (1-3) English 11
LAST LIT CIRCLE! Well done.
FOR NEXT CLASS: In-Class Essay (30%)
Block B (1-2) English 9
You took notes on Short Stories. We looked at the elements of our Short Story Literature Circles: response journals, Freitag Pyramids, and meeting notes.
We read "The Sniper" together.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete your response journals and Freitag Pyramids for "The Sniper".
Block A (1-1) English 9
You took notes on Short Stories. We looked at the elements of our Short Story Literature Circles: response journals, Freitag Pyramids, and meeting notes.
We read "The Sniper" together and worked on the response journals for it.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete your response journals and Freitag Pyramids for "The Sniper".
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
We continued with the Canada: A People's History DVD on the topic of Confederation.
Block C (1-3) English 11
LAST LIT CIRCLE! Well done.
FOR NEXT CLASS: In-Class Essay (30%)
Monday, November 23, 2009
November 23, 2009 (Day 2)
MARKS CUT-OFF for Miss Keng's classes is THIS FRIDAY (November 27)!!!!
Block F (2-2) English 8
We started our unit on media and news writing today. We did some fact-pulling from the 24 Hours paper and were clear what a news report IS in comparison to an editorial or advice column.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Find a news report in a paper or on the internet. Clip or print the article and then pull the facts as we did for The Big News worksheet in-class.
Block E (2-1) English 8
We started our unit on media and news writing today. We did some fact-pulling from the 24 Hours paper and were clear what a news report IS in comparison to an editorial or advice column.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Find a news report in a paper or on the internet. Clip or print the article and then pull the facts as we did for worksheet in-class. Answer questions 1-7 in full sentences.
Block H (2-4) English 11
Today was Lit Circle #4! Congratulations, you ALL survived!
FOR NEXT CLASS: Be prepared to write your in-class essay. Outlines are required. Drafts are recommended but not required.
Block F (2-2) English 8
We started our unit on media and news writing today. We did some fact-pulling from the 24 Hours paper and were clear what a news report IS in comparison to an editorial or advice column.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Find a news report in a paper or on the internet. Clip or print the article and then pull the facts as we did for The Big News worksheet in-class.
Block E (2-1) English 8
We started our unit on media and news writing today. We did some fact-pulling from the 24 Hours paper and were clear what a news report IS in comparison to an editorial or advice column.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Find a news report in a paper or on the internet. Clip or print the article and then pull the facts as we did for worksheet in-class. Answer questions 1-7 in full sentences.
Block H (2-4) English 11
Today was Lit Circle #4! Congratulations, you ALL survived!
FOR NEXT CLASS: Be prepared to write your in-class essay. Outlines are required. Drafts are recommended but not required.
Friday, November 20, 2009
November 20, 2009 (Day 1)
MARKS CUT-OFF for Miss Keng's classes is NOVEMBER 27, 2009
Block B (1-2) English 9
Those of you who brought completed draft essays to class were able to have peer-editors revise them for you. Those of you who didn't will need to find someone to revise for you before the essays are handed in on Tuesday.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Hand in good copies of essays with outline and draft attached
Block A (1-1) English 9
Those of you who brought completed draft essays to class were able to have peer-editors revise them for you. Those of you who didn't will need to find someone to revise for you before the essays are handed in on Tuesday.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Hand in good copies of essays with outline and draft attached
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
The class watched the episode "The Great Enterprise" of Canada: A People's History with a video review guide. We stopped after "The Hope Gate" chapter.
Block C (1-3) English 11
Today was a work period to prepare for the last literature circle, the in-class essay and handing in the adaptation project.
FOR NEXT CLASS: The LAST literature circle!!!
Thursday, November 19, 2009
November 19, 2009 (Day 2)
MARKS CUT-OFF for Miss Keng's classes is NOVEMBER 27th, 2009
Block F (2-2) English 8
Almost all of you presented your ballads in front of the class. Well done!
Block E (2-1) English 8
Almost all of you presented your ballads in front of the class. Well done!
Block H (2-4) English 11
Those of you who were able to attend today's class had the opportunity to work on your outlines and drafts for the in-class essay next Wednesday.
LAST LITERATURE CIRCLE IS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23!!! Worth 20%
Something to think about when planning your Christmas trip...
Block F (2-2) English 8
Almost all of you presented your ballads in front of the class. Well done!
Block E (2-1) English 8
Almost all of you presented your ballads in front of the class. Well done!
Block H (2-4) English 11
Those of you who were able to attend today's class had the opportunity to work on your outlines and drafts for the in-class essay next Wednesday.
LAST LITERATURE CIRCLE IS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23!!! Worth 20%
Something to think about when planning your Christmas trip...
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
November 18, 2009 (Day 1)
MARKS CUT-OFF for Miss Keng's classes is NOVEMBER 27th, 2009
Those of you who did your homework and brought a completed outline to class began writing your draft copies of your essays. Those of you who didn't worked on your outlines.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Bring a completed draft copy to class for peer-editing.
Block A (1-1) English 9
Those of you who did your homework and brought a completed outline to class began writing your draft copies of your essays. Those of you who didn't worked on your outlines.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Bring a completed draft copy to class for peer-editing.
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
We completed the organizer of Political Groups in Canada East and Canada West together. You filled in the table on point-of-views
FOR NEXT CLASS: Settler Journal assignments due in
Block C (1-3) English 11
You had the block to work on and ask for feedback on your essay planning.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Bring a completed draft for peer-editing.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
November 17, 2009 (Day 2)
Block F (2-2) English 8
We looked at our ballads and re-evaluated what has been written.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Be ready to read your ballad to the class
Block E (2-1) English 8
We looked at our ballads and re-evaluated what has been written.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Be ready to read your ballad to the class
Block H (2-4) English 11
You took notes on general guidelines for essay writing. I handed back poetry essays.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have a thesis for your novel study essay ready.
For those of you who would like to sing along...
Born on a mountain top in Tennessee, greenest state in the land of the free
Raised in the woods so's he knew ev'ry tree, kilt him a b'ar when he was only three
Davy, Davy Crockett, king of the wild frontier!
In eighteen thirteen the Creeks uprose, addin' redskin arrows to the country's woes
Now, Injun fightin' is somethin' he knows, so he shoulders his rifle an' off he goes
Davy, Davy Crockett, the man who don't know fear!
Off through the woods he's a marchin' along, makin' up yarns an' a singin' a song
Itchin' fer fightin' an' rightin' a wrong, he's ringy as a b'ar an' twic't as strong
Davy, Davy Crockett, the buckskin buccaneer!
Andy Jackson is our gen'ral's name, his reg'lar soldiers we'll put to shame
Them redskin varmints us Volunteers'll tame, 'cause we got the guns with the sure-fire aim
Davy, Davy Crockett, the champion of us all!
Headed back to war from the ol' home place, but Red Stick was leadin' a merry chase
Fightin' an' burnin' at a devil's pace, south to the swamps on the Florida Trace
Davy, Davy Crockett, trackin' the redskins down!
Fought single-handed through the Injun War, till the Creeks was whipped an' peace was in store
An' while he was handlin' this risky chore, made hisself a legend for evermore
Davy, Davy Crockett, king of the wild frontier!
He give his word an' he give his hand, that his Injun friends could keep their land
An' the rest of his life he took the stand, that justice was due every redskin band
Davy, Davy Crockett, holdin' his promise dear!
Home fer the winter with his family, happy as squirrels in the ol' gum tree
Bein' the father he wanted to be, close to his boys as the pod an' the pea
Davy, Davy Crockett, holdin' his young'uns dear!
But the ice went out an' the warm winds came, an' the meltin' snow showed tracks of game
An' the flowers of Spring filled the woods with flame, an' all of a sudden life got too tame
Davy, Davy Crockett, headin' on West again!
Off through the woods we're ridin' along, makin' up yarns an' singin' a song
He's ringy as a b'ar an' twict as strong, an' knows he's right 'cause he ain' often wrong
Davy, Davy Crockett, the man who don't know fear!
Lookin' fer a place where the air smells clean, where the trees is tall an' the grass is green
Where the fish is fat in an untouched stream, an' the teemin' woods is a hunter's dream
Davy, Davy Crockett, lookin' fer Paradise!
Now he's lost his love an' his grief was gall, in his heart he wanted to leave it all
An' lose himself in the forests tall, but he answered instead his country's call
Davy, Davy Crockett, beginnin' his campaign!
Needin' his help they didn't vote blind, They put in Davy 'cause he was their kind
Sent up to Nashville the best they could find, a fightin' spirit an' a thinkin' mind
Davy, Davy Crockett, choice of the whole frontier!
The votes were counted an' he won hands down, so they sent him off to Washin'ton town
With his best dress suit still his buckskins brown, a livin' legend of growin' renown
Davy, Davy Crockett, the Canebrake Congressman!
He went off to Congress an' served a spell, fixin' up the Govern'ments an' laws as well
Took over Washin'ton so we heered tell, an' patched up the crack in the Liberty Bell
Davy, Davy Crockett, seein' his duty clear!
Him an' his jokes travelled all through the land, an' his speeches made him friends to beat the band
His politickin' was their favorite brand, an' everyone wanted to shake his hand
Davy, Davy Crockett, helpin' his legend grow!
He knew when he spoke he sounded the knell, of his hopes for White House an' fame as well
But he spoke out strong so hist'ry books tell, an' patched up the crack in the Liberty Bell
Davy, Davy Crockett, seein' his duty clear!
When he come home his politickin' done, the western march had just begun
So he packed his gear an' his trusty gun, an' lit out grinnin' to follow the sun
Davy, Davy Crockett, leadin' the pioneer!
He heard of Houston an' Austin so, to the Texas plains he jest had to go
Where freedom was fightin' another foe, an' they needed him at the Alamo
Davy, Davy Crockett, the man who don't know fear!
His land is biggest an' his land is best, from grassy plains to the mountain crest
He's ahead of us all meetin' the test, followin' his legend into the West
Davy, Davy Crockett, king of the wild frontier!
We looked at our ballads and re-evaluated what has been written.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Be ready to read your ballad to the class
Block E (2-1) English 8
We looked at our ballads and re-evaluated what has been written.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Be ready to read your ballad to the class
Block H (2-4) English 11
You took notes on general guidelines for essay writing. I handed back poetry essays.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have a thesis for your novel study essay ready.
For those of you who would like to sing along...
Born on a mountain top in Tennessee, greenest state in the land of the free
Raised in the woods so's he knew ev'ry tree, kilt him a b'ar when he was only three
Davy, Davy Crockett, king of the wild frontier!
In eighteen thirteen the Creeks uprose, addin' redskin arrows to the country's woes
Now, Injun fightin' is somethin' he knows, so he shoulders his rifle an' off he goes
Davy, Davy Crockett, the man who don't know fear!
Off through the woods he's a marchin' along, makin' up yarns an' a singin' a song
Itchin' fer fightin' an' rightin' a wrong, he's ringy as a b'ar an' twic't as strong
Davy, Davy Crockett, the buckskin buccaneer!
Andy Jackson is our gen'ral's name, his reg'lar soldiers we'll put to shame
Them redskin varmints us Volunteers'll tame, 'cause we got the guns with the sure-fire aim
Davy, Davy Crockett, the champion of us all!
Headed back to war from the ol' home place, but Red Stick was leadin' a merry chase
Fightin' an' burnin' at a devil's pace, south to the swamps on the Florida Trace
Davy, Davy Crockett, trackin' the redskins down!
Fought single-handed through the Injun War, till the Creeks was whipped an' peace was in store
An' while he was handlin' this risky chore, made hisself a legend for evermore
Davy, Davy Crockett, king of the wild frontier!
He give his word an' he give his hand, that his Injun friends could keep their land
An' the rest of his life he took the stand, that justice was due every redskin band
Davy, Davy Crockett, holdin' his promise dear!
Home fer the winter with his family, happy as squirrels in the ol' gum tree
Bein' the father he wanted to be, close to his boys as the pod an' the pea
Davy, Davy Crockett, holdin' his young'uns dear!
But the ice went out an' the warm winds came, an' the meltin' snow showed tracks of game
An' the flowers of Spring filled the woods with flame, an' all of a sudden life got too tame
Davy, Davy Crockett, headin' on West again!
Off through the woods we're ridin' along, makin' up yarns an' singin' a song
He's ringy as a b'ar an' twict as strong, an' knows he's right 'cause he ain' often wrong
Davy, Davy Crockett, the man who don't know fear!
Lookin' fer a place where the air smells clean, where the trees is tall an' the grass is green
Where the fish is fat in an untouched stream, an' the teemin' woods is a hunter's dream
Davy, Davy Crockett, lookin' fer Paradise!
Now he's lost his love an' his grief was gall, in his heart he wanted to leave it all
An' lose himself in the forests tall, but he answered instead his country's call
Davy, Davy Crockett, beginnin' his campaign!
Needin' his help they didn't vote blind, They put in Davy 'cause he was their kind
Sent up to Nashville the best they could find, a fightin' spirit an' a thinkin' mind
Davy, Davy Crockett, choice of the whole frontier!
The votes were counted an' he won hands down, so they sent him off to Washin'ton town
With his best dress suit still his buckskins brown, a livin' legend of growin' renown
Davy, Davy Crockett, the Canebrake Congressman!
He went off to Congress an' served a spell, fixin' up the Govern'ments an' laws as well
Took over Washin'ton so we heered tell, an' patched up the crack in the Liberty Bell
Davy, Davy Crockett, seein' his duty clear!
Him an' his jokes travelled all through the land, an' his speeches made him friends to beat the band
His politickin' was their favorite brand, an' everyone wanted to shake his hand
Davy, Davy Crockett, helpin' his legend grow!
He knew when he spoke he sounded the knell, of his hopes for White House an' fame as well
But he spoke out strong so hist'ry books tell, an' patched up the crack in the Liberty Bell
Davy, Davy Crockett, seein' his duty clear!
When he come home his politickin' done, the western march had just begun
So he packed his gear an' his trusty gun, an' lit out grinnin' to follow the sun
Davy, Davy Crockett, leadin' the pioneer!
He heard of Houston an' Austin so, to the Texas plains he jest had to go
Where freedom was fightin' another foe, an' they needed him at the Alamo
Davy, Davy Crockett, the man who don't know fear!
His land is biggest an' his land is best, from grassy plains to the mountain crest
He's ahead of us all meetin' the test, followin' his legend into the West
Davy, Davy Crockett, king of the wild frontier!
Monday, November 16, 2009
November 16, 2009 (Day 1)
MARKS CUTOFF for Miss Keng's classes: November 27, 2009
Block B (1-2) English 9
You had time today to start organizing your comparison essay for In the Heat of the Night
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have the organizer ready and be prepared to write your drafts
Block A (1-1) English 9
You had time today to start organizing your comparison essay for In the Heat of the Night
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have the organizer ready and be prepared to write your drafts
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
We had a brief discussion on the factors for and against Confederation.
DUE ON FRIDAY: Settler Journal Project
Block C (1-3) English 11
We briefly reviewed Formal Five Paragraph essay writing.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have your thesis ready for the in-class essay.
Mondays are for kittys...
Block B (1-2) English 9
You had time today to start organizing your comparison essay for In the Heat of the Night
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have the organizer ready and be prepared to write your drafts
Block A (1-1) English 9
You had time today to start organizing your comparison essay for In the Heat of the Night
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have the organizer ready and be prepared to write your drafts
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
We had a brief discussion on the factors for and against Confederation.
DUE ON FRIDAY: Settler Journal Project
Block C (1-3) English 11
We briefly reviewed Formal Five Paragraph essay writing.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have your thesis ready for the in-class essay.
Mondays are for kittys...
Friday, November 13, 2009
November 13, 2009 (Day 2)
MARKS CUTOFF for Miss Keng's classes: November 27, 2009
Block F (2-2) English 8
You had today to work on your ballad. Remember, this is a hero's story, tragic or otherwise, which should describe a setting, extoll the qualities of your hero/heroine, tell the story and reach a conclusion.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete and type your ballad.
Block E (2-1) English 8
You had today to work on your ballad. Remember, this is a hero's story, tragic or otherwise, which should describe a setting, extoll the qualities of your hero/heroine, tell the story and reach a conclusion.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete and type your ballad.
Block H (2-4) English 11
Today was Lit Circle #3
Block F (2-2) English 8
You had today to work on your ballad. Remember, this is a hero's story, tragic or otherwise, which should describe a setting, extoll the qualities of your hero/heroine, tell the story and reach a conclusion.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete and type your ballad.
Block E (2-1) English 8
You had today to work on your ballad. Remember, this is a hero's story, tragic or otherwise, which should describe a setting, extoll the qualities of your hero/heroine, tell the story and reach a conclusion.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete and type your ballad.
Block H (2-4) English 11
Today was Lit Circle #3
November 12, 2009 (Day 1)
MARKS CUTOFF for Miss Keng's classes: November 27, 2009
I wasn't feeling well today and you had TOCs today.
Block B (1-2) English 9
You reviewed the sample essay with the TOC and took notes on essay writing.
Block A (1-1) English 9
You reviewed the sample essay with the TOC and took notes on essay writing
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
You took notes on Canada before Confederation and answered textbook questions
Block C (1-3) English 11
Literature Circle #3
I wasn't feeling well today and you had TOCs today.
Block B (1-2) English 9
You reviewed the sample essay with the TOC and took notes on essay writing.
Block A (1-1) English 9
You reviewed the sample essay with the TOC and took notes on essay writing
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
You took notes on Canada before Confederation and answered textbook questions
Block C (1-3) English 11
Literature Circle #3
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
November 10, 2009 (Day 2)
MARKS CUTOFF for Miss Keng's classes: Nov 27
Block E (2-1) English 8
We looked at the poem,"In Flanders Fields" by Dr. John McCrae. You wrote a short letter to him, sharing your thoughts about his poem and about Remembrance Day.
Block F (2-2) English 8
We looked at the poem,"In Flanders Fields" by Dr. John McCrae. You wrote a short letter to him, sharing your thoughts about his poem and about Remembrance Day.
Block H (2-4) English 11
You were given the timeline for the rest of the classes this month:
Nov 13 - Lit Circle #3 (worth 15%)
Nov 17 - short class due to P-T interviews - we'll be looking at persuasive essay requirements
Nov 19 - planning class for in-class essay assessment
Nov 23 - Lit Circle #4 (worth 20%)
Nov 25 - In-class essay (worth 30%) This is a Wednesday so it'll be a shortened class. However, since block rotation will place the class before lunch, I will give you the option of writing into the lunch hour.
Nov 27 - Response journals and adaptation projects are due. No extensions. No grace period. This is the marks cut-off deadline.
Today was a reading and reading response journal day.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Literature Circle #3
Block E (2-1) English 8
We looked at the poem,"In Flanders Fields" by Dr. John McCrae. You wrote a short letter to him, sharing your thoughts about his poem and about Remembrance Day.
Block F (2-2) English 8
We looked at the poem,"In Flanders Fields" by Dr. John McCrae. You wrote a short letter to him, sharing your thoughts about his poem and about Remembrance Day.
Block H (2-4) English 11
You were given the timeline for the rest of the classes this month:
Nov 13 - Lit Circle #3 (worth 15%)
Nov 17 - short class due to P-T interviews - we'll be looking at persuasive essay requirements
Nov 19 - planning class for in-class essay assessment
Nov 23 - Lit Circle #4 (worth 20%)
Nov 25 - In-class essay (worth 30%) This is a Wednesday so it'll be a shortened class. However, since block rotation will place the class before lunch, I will give you the option of writing into the lunch hour.
Nov 27 - Response journals and adaptation projects are due. No extensions. No grace period. This is the marks cut-off deadline.
Today was a reading and reading response journal day.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Literature Circle #3
Monday, November 9, 2009
November 9, 2009 (Day 1)
MARKS CUTOFF for Miss Keng's classes: Nov 27
Block A (1-1) English 9
You took notes on how to write an essay. We looked at an example essay and identified the thesis statement and the supporting points in the introductory paragraph.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Using the example essay and organizer you were given, identify the main supporting ideas and details in the body paragraphs and the conclusion.
Block B (1-2) English 9
You took notes on how to write an essay. We looked at an example essay and identified the thesis statement and the supporting points in the introductory paragraph as well as the supporting topic sentences in the first two body paragraphs.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Finish deconstructing the example essay using the organizer you were given. (Final body paragraph and conclusion)
Block C (1-3) English 11
We ran through a timeline for the remainder of the classes before marks cut-off. We agreed on an in-class essay as the final assessment.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Literature Circle #3
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
Today's lesson was a quick detour into 20th Century History. To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, you did a quick-and-dirty research jigsaw and wrote a quiz at the end of the class.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Bring your textbooks.
Not the night of November 9, 1989 but the more dramatic tear-down months later.
Block A (1-1) English 9
You took notes on how to write an essay. We looked at an example essay and identified the thesis statement and the supporting points in the introductory paragraph.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Using the example essay and organizer you were given, identify the main supporting ideas and details in the body paragraphs and the conclusion.
Block B (1-2) English 9
You took notes on how to write an essay. We looked at an example essay and identified the thesis statement and the supporting points in the introductory paragraph as well as the supporting topic sentences in the first two body paragraphs.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Finish deconstructing the example essay using the organizer you were given. (Final body paragraph and conclusion)
Block C (1-3) English 11
We ran through a timeline for the remainder of the classes before marks cut-off. We agreed on an in-class essay as the final assessment.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Literature Circle #3
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
Today's lesson was a quick detour into 20th Century History. To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, you did a quick-and-dirty research jigsaw and wrote a quiz at the end of the class.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Bring your textbooks.
Not the night of November 9, 1989 but the more dramatic tear-down months later.
Friday, November 6, 2009
November 6, 2009 (Day 2)
MARKS CUT-OFF for Miss Keng's classes: Nov 27
Block E (2-1) English 8
We reviewed the many MANY literary devices in "The Highwayman" and listened to Loreena McKennitt's musical adaptation of it. I've included it as our daily video below.
We looked at the sports ballad of "Casey at the Bat" by Ernest Lawrence Thayer. You were to identify the poetic devices in the poem.
Block F (2-2) English 8
We reviewed the many MANY literary devices in "The Highwayman" and listened to Loreena McKennitt's musical adaptation of it. I've included it as our daily video below.
We looked at the sports ballad of "Casey at the Bat" by Ernest Lawrence Thayer.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Identify the poetic devices in "Casey at the Bat".
Block H (2-4) English 11
You had computer lab time to research your actors, actresses, songs and locations on your Adaptation Projects. Most of you used the time well.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Bring your novels.
Block E (2-1) English 8
We reviewed the many MANY literary devices in "The Highwayman" and listened to Loreena McKennitt's musical adaptation of it. I've included it as our daily video below.
We looked at the sports ballad of "Casey at the Bat" by Ernest Lawrence Thayer. You were to identify the poetic devices in the poem.
Block F (2-2) English 8
We reviewed the many MANY literary devices in "The Highwayman" and listened to Loreena McKennitt's musical adaptation of it. I've included it as our daily video below.
We looked at the sports ballad of "Casey at the Bat" by Ernest Lawrence Thayer.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Identify the poetic devices in "Casey at the Bat".
Block H (2-4) English 11
You had computer lab time to research your actors, actresses, songs and locations on your Adaptation Projects. Most of you used the time well.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Bring your novels.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
November 5, 2009 (Day 1)
MARKS CUT-OFF for Miss Keng's classes: Nov 27
Block A (1-1) English 9
We finished watching the film version of In the Heat of the Night. You handed in your contrast tables. Be ready to plan essays next class!
Block B (1-2) English 9
You got back your contrast tables for the first half of the film version of In the Heat of the Night. We finished watching the movie. You handed in the contrast tables.
Block C (1-3) English 11
You had a class in the computer lab to research for your Adaptation Project. For the most part, you made good use of your time.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Bring your novels to class.
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
You completed a table of information on groups of people which immigrated to Canada in the 19th century. You got the Settler Journal Take-Home Assignment. This is due on Friday, November 20, 2009
FOR NEXT CLASS: Hand in your Immigration Table.
Because it's the truly Canadian pasttime...
Block A (1-1) English 9
We finished watching the film version of In the Heat of the Night. You handed in your contrast tables. Be ready to plan essays next class!
Block B (1-2) English 9
You got back your contrast tables for the first half of the film version of In the Heat of the Night. We finished watching the movie. You handed in the contrast tables.
Block C (1-3) English 11
You had a class in the computer lab to research for your Adaptation Project. For the most part, you made good use of your time.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Bring your novels to class.
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
You completed a table of information on groups of people which immigrated to Canada in the 19th century. You got the Settler Journal Take-Home Assignment. This is due on Friday, November 20, 2009
FOR NEXT CLASS: Hand in your Immigration Table.
Because it's the truly Canadian pasttime...
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
November 4, 2009 (Day 2)
Block E (2-1) English 8
Quiz Day! Nice job, everyone.
We read a ballad today called "The Highwayman" by Alfred Noyes.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Identify as many poetic devices in "The Highwayman" as you can. Hint, hint: There are A LOT of them.
Block F (2-2) English 8
Quiz Day! Nice job, everyone.
We read a ballad today called "The Highwayman" by Alfred Noyes.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Identify as many poetic devices in "The Highwayman" as you can. Hint, hint: There are A LOT of them.
Block H (2-4) English 11
We reviewed the requirements for Literature Circles. Please understand the need for evidence of meaningful discussion in your notes. This will become increasingly important as we progress through your last two Lit Circles.
You were assigned your Adaptation Project. This will be due after the last Lit Circle. You will have the next class to work on it in the computer lab.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have your Adaptation Project notes and your novel on hand.
I don't recite as well as Megan Follows but at least I read the whole thing...
Quiz Day! Nice job, everyone.
We read a ballad today called "The Highwayman" by Alfred Noyes.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Identify as many poetic devices in "The Highwayman" as you can. Hint, hint: There are A LOT of them.
Block F (2-2) English 8
Quiz Day! Nice job, everyone.
We read a ballad today called "The Highwayman" by Alfred Noyes.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Identify as many poetic devices in "The Highwayman" as you can. Hint, hint: There are A LOT of them.
Block H (2-4) English 11
We reviewed the requirements for Literature Circles. Please understand the need for evidence of meaningful discussion in your notes. This will become increasingly important as we progress through your last two Lit Circles.
You were assigned your Adaptation Project. This will be due after the last Lit Circle. You will have the next class to work on it in the computer lab.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have your Adaptation Project notes and your novel on hand.
I don't recite as well as Megan Follows but at least I read the whole thing...
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
November 3, 2009 (Day 1)
Block A (1-1) English 9
We watched the film version of In the Heat of the Night in the library today. You were responsible for noting the differences between the book and the movie.
FOR NEXT DAY: Meet in the library seminar room at the beginning of the block NOT the portable. Late will be deemed late.
FOR ANYONE WHO MISSED CLASS TODAY, YOUTUBE HAS THE MOVIE IN TEN MINUTE SEGMENTS ONLINE. THE FIRST IS POSTED BELOW.
Block B (1-2) English 9
We watched the film version of In the Heat of the Night in the library today. You were responsible for noting the differences between the book and the movie.
FOR NEXT DAY: Meet in the library seminar room at the beginning of the block NOT the portable. Late will be deemed late.
FOR ANYONE WHO MISSED CLASS TODAY, YOUTUBE HAS THE MOVIE IN TEN MINUTE SEGMENTS ONLINE. THE FIRST IS POSTED BELOW.
Block C (1-3) English 11
I reviewed the Lit Circle requirements at the beginning of class. Many of the discussion portions are not being completed properly.
You were given the Adaptation Project today. You will be casting, soundtracking, and scouting locations for a hypothetical film adaptation for your Lit Circle novel.
FOR NEXT DAY: Bring your notes on your Adaptation Project and your novel to class with you.
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
We discussed push and pull factors for human migration. You were presented with 15 different factors and expected to sort them by whether they are push/positive or pull/negative and provide SPECIFIC examples.
FOR NEXT DAY: Complete the Push/Pull Factors poster. Due at the beginning of class. Bring your textbook.
We watched the film version of In the Heat of the Night in the library today. You were responsible for noting the differences between the book and the movie.
FOR NEXT DAY: Meet in the library seminar room at the beginning of the block NOT the portable. Late will be deemed late.
FOR ANYONE WHO MISSED CLASS TODAY, YOUTUBE HAS THE MOVIE IN TEN MINUTE SEGMENTS ONLINE. THE FIRST IS POSTED BELOW.
Block B (1-2) English 9
We watched the film version of In the Heat of the Night in the library today. You were responsible for noting the differences between the book and the movie.
FOR NEXT DAY: Meet in the library seminar room at the beginning of the block NOT the portable. Late will be deemed late.
FOR ANYONE WHO MISSED CLASS TODAY, YOUTUBE HAS THE MOVIE IN TEN MINUTE SEGMENTS ONLINE. THE FIRST IS POSTED BELOW.
Block C (1-3) English 11
I reviewed the Lit Circle requirements at the beginning of class. Many of the discussion portions are not being completed properly.
You were given the Adaptation Project today. You will be casting, soundtracking, and scouting locations for a hypothetical film adaptation for your Lit Circle novel.
FOR NEXT DAY: Bring your notes on your Adaptation Project and your novel to class with you.
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
We discussed push and pull factors for human migration. You were presented with 15 different factors and expected to sort them by whether they are push/positive or pull/negative and provide SPECIFIC examples.
FOR NEXT DAY: Complete the Push/Pull Factors poster. Due at the beginning of class. Bring your textbook.
Monday, November 2, 2009
November 2, 2009 (Day 2)
Block E (2-1) English 8
Today you looked for poetic devices in published poetry. You got to keep the tables you completed in order to study for the quiz on Wednesday.
FOR NEXT CLASS: STUDY for your quiz on poetic devices on WEDNESDAY.
Block F (2-2) English 8
Today you looked for poetic devices in published poetry. You got to keep the tables you completed in order to study for the quiz on Wednesday.
FOR NEXT CLASS: STUDY for your quiz on poetic devices on WEDNESDAY.
Block H (2-4) English 11
Today was your second literature circle meeting. Not bad, not bad. Please try to remember your response journals for your third lit circle which will be worth 15% of your unit mark.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Bring your novels to class.
We should never take where we live for granted...
Today you looked for poetic devices in published poetry. You got to keep the tables you completed in order to study for the quiz on Wednesday.
FOR NEXT CLASS: STUDY for your quiz on poetic devices on WEDNESDAY.
Block F (2-2) English 8
Today you looked for poetic devices in published poetry. You got to keep the tables you completed in order to study for the quiz on Wednesday.
FOR NEXT CLASS: STUDY for your quiz on poetic devices on WEDNESDAY.
Block H (2-4) English 11
Today was your second literature circle meeting. Not bad, not bad. Please try to remember your response journals for your third lit circle which will be worth 15% of your unit mark.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Bring your novels to class.
We should never take where we live for granted...
Friday, October 30, 2009
October 30, 2009 (Day 1)
Block A (1-1) English 9
We finished In the Heat of the Night today! Pretty good read, eh?
You handed in your Independent Book Projects.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Be ready to hand in Chapter Questions for Chapters 6-11 and Vocabulary for Chapters 7-12.
Block B (1-2) English 9
We finished In the Heat of the Night today! Pretty good read, eh?
You handed in your Independent Book Projects.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Be ready to hand in Chapter Questions for Chapters 6-11 and Vocabulary for Chapters 7-12.
Block C (1-3) English 11
Today's Literature Circle seemed to go quite a bit more smoothly than the first. You'll all be pros at this by the end (hopefully sooner)
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
The lesson today was on the Durham Report. Please make sure you know what it entailed, who wrote it and why, and what the reaction to it was from the various parties involved.
Have a great and safe Halloween Weekend!
We finished In the Heat of the Night today! Pretty good read, eh?
You handed in your Independent Book Projects.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Be ready to hand in Chapter Questions for Chapters 6-11 and Vocabulary for Chapters 7-12.
Block B (1-2) English 9
We finished In the Heat of the Night today! Pretty good read, eh?
You handed in your Independent Book Projects.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Be ready to hand in Chapter Questions for Chapters 6-11 and Vocabulary for Chapters 7-12.
Block C (1-3) English 11
Today's Literature Circle seemed to go quite a bit more smoothly than the first. You'll all be pros at this by the end (hopefully sooner)
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
The lesson today was on the Durham Report. Please make sure you know what it entailed, who wrote it and why, and what the reaction to it was from the various parties involved.
Have a great and safe Halloween Weekend!
Thursday, October 29, 2009
October 29, 2009 (Day 2)
Block E (2-1) English 8
You were treated to a lesson taught by Ms. Brown today! You learned about looking at music lyrics as forms of poetry. You did analyses on different songs by thinking about your initial impressions, paraphrasing the lyrics, and looking for poetic devices in the lyrics. Well done by all! Tomorrow is Ms. Brown's last day at McRoberts until February so be sure to say hi and thanks to her in the hall!
FOR NEXT CLASS: Ms. Brown gave you a little homework assignment. These are due into ME on Monday (no exceptions!) The steps are:
1) Pick a song you like
2) Find the lyrics to the song and print them out
3) Analyze the lyrics using the handout Ms. Brown gave you today.
Block F (2-2) English 8
You were treated to a lesson taught by Ms. Brown today! You learned about looking at music lyrics as forms of poetry. You did analyses on different songs by thinking about your initial impressions, paraphrasing the lyrics, and looking for poetic devices in the lyrics. Well done by all! Tomorrow is Ms. Brown's last day at McRoberts until February so be sure to say hi and thanks to her in the hall!
FOR NEXT CLASS: Ms. Brown gave you a little homework assignment. These are due into ME on Monday (no exceptions!) The steps are:
1) Pick a song you like
2) Find the lyrics to the song and print them out
3) Analyze the lyrics using the handout Ms. Brown gave you today.
Block H (2-4) English 11
You had a short quiz on analyzing fiction at the beginning of class. You had the rest of class to read your literature circle novels and write your response journals in preparation for Monday's lit circle.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Be prepared for Lit Circle #2!!
You were treated to a lesson taught by Ms. Brown today! You learned about looking at music lyrics as forms of poetry. You did analyses on different songs by thinking about your initial impressions, paraphrasing the lyrics, and looking for poetic devices in the lyrics. Well done by all! Tomorrow is Ms. Brown's last day at McRoberts until February so be sure to say hi and thanks to her in the hall!
FOR NEXT CLASS: Ms. Brown gave you a little homework assignment. These are due into ME on Monday (no exceptions!) The steps are:
1) Pick a song you like
2) Find the lyrics to the song and print them out
3) Analyze the lyrics using the handout Ms. Brown gave you today.
Block F (2-2) English 8
You were treated to a lesson taught by Ms. Brown today! You learned about looking at music lyrics as forms of poetry. You did analyses on different songs by thinking about your initial impressions, paraphrasing the lyrics, and looking for poetic devices in the lyrics. Well done by all! Tomorrow is Ms. Brown's last day at McRoberts until February so be sure to say hi and thanks to her in the hall!
FOR NEXT CLASS: Ms. Brown gave you a little homework assignment. These are due into ME on Monday (no exceptions!) The steps are:
1) Pick a song you like
2) Find the lyrics to the song and print them out
3) Analyze the lyrics using the handout Ms. Brown gave you today.
Block H (2-4) English 11
You had a short quiz on analyzing fiction at the beginning of class. You had the rest of class to read your literature circle novels and write your response journals in preparation for Monday's lit circle.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Be prepared for Lit Circle #2!!
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
October 28, 2009 (Day 1)
Block A (1-1) English 9
You had a catch-up work day today. The to-do list included: Questions for chapters 6, 7, 8, 10, 11 and 12; vocabulary for chapters 6 - 12; and your Independent Book Project
FOR NEXT CLASS: Independent Book Projects handed in!
Block B (1-2) English 9
You had a catch-up work day today. The to-do list included: Questions for chapters 6, 7, 8, 10, 11 and 12; vocabulary for chapters 6 - 12; and your Independent Book Project
FOR NEXT CLASS: Independent Book Projects handed in!
Block C (1-3) English 11
There was a teensy-tiny quiz on analyzing fiction at the start of class. Afterwards, you had the class to read your novels and work on your response journals.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Be prepared for Literature Circle #2. Remember, it's worth 10% of the unit mark!
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
You learned about the PAWS PoV method of analyzing political cartoons today. You took some notes and we discussed a contemporary cartoon of George W. Bush on the topic of war. Be prepared to put those skills to work next week.
We discussed the primary document from last class and did a short paraphrase of the first page together. Then you partnered up and gleaned five to seven major ideas from the rest of the document. Those were handed in at the end of class.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Take a look in your textbooks at the Durham Report. Or for a more succinct explanation, check this out.
A couple of men in motion:
You had a catch-up work day today. The to-do list included: Questions for chapters 6, 7, 8, 10, 11 and 12; vocabulary for chapters 6 - 12; and your Independent Book Project
FOR NEXT CLASS: Independent Book Projects handed in!
Block B (1-2) English 9
You had a catch-up work day today. The to-do list included: Questions for chapters 6, 7, 8, 10, 11 and 12; vocabulary for chapters 6 - 12; and your Independent Book Project
FOR NEXT CLASS: Independent Book Projects handed in!
Block C (1-3) English 11
There was a teensy-tiny quiz on analyzing fiction at the start of class. Afterwards, you had the class to read your novels and work on your response journals.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Be prepared for Literature Circle #2. Remember, it's worth 10% of the unit mark!
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
You learned about the PAWS PoV method of analyzing political cartoons today. You took some notes and we discussed a contemporary cartoon of George W. Bush on the topic of war. Be prepared to put those skills to work next week.
We discussed the primary document from last class and did a short paraphrase of the first page together. Then you partnered up and gleaned five to seven major ideas from the rest of the document. Those were handed in at the end of class.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Take a look in your textbooks at the Durham Report. Or for a more succinct explanation, check this out.
A couple of men in motion:
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
October 27, 2009 (Day 2)
Block E (2-1) English 8
You looked at 3 Shakespearean-style sonnets written by contemporary poets. You practiced paraphrase skills by writing a synopsis paragraph for each one. You then gave a brief personal response to each sonnet in another paragraph. We called these two types of paragraphs your "Mini-Analyses"
You played a game of Secret Circle Writing with Ms. Brown. It was pretty funny.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete and bring your Mini-Analyses to hand in. Hand in good copies of your own Shakespearean sonnets if you didn't already.
Block F (2-2) English 8
You looked at 3 Shakespearean-style sonnets written by contemporary poets. You practiced paraphrase skills by writing a synopsis paragraph for each one. You then gave a brief personal response to each sonnet in another paragraph. We called these two types of paragraphs your "Mini-Analyses"
FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete and bring your Mini-Analyses to hand in. Hand in good copies of your own Shakespearean sonnets if you didn't already.
Block H (2-4) English 11
You took notes on Fiction Analysis. There will be a short quiz at the beginning of your next class on these notes and the notes on Character Analysis from last class.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Be ready for a quiz on Fiction Analysis and Character Analysis. Bring your novels.
NEXT LIT CIRCLE: Monday, November 2, 2009
SHAKESPEAREAN CONTROVERSY!!
You looked at 3 Shakespearean-style sonnets written by contemporary poets. You practiced paraphrase skills by writing a synopsis paragraph for each one. You then gave a brief personal response to each sonnet in another paragraph. We called these two types of paragraphs your "Mini-Analyses"
You played a game of Secret Circle Writing with Ms. Brown. It was pretty funny.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete and bring your Mini-Analyses to hand in. Hand in good copies of your own Shakespearean sonnets if you didn't already.
Block F (2-2) English 8
You looked at 3 Shakespearean-style sonnets written by contemporary poets. You practiced paraphrase skills by writing a synopsis paragraph for each one. You then gave a brief personal response to each sonnet in another paragraph. We called these two types of paragraphs your "Mini-Analyses"
FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete and bring your Mini-Analyses to hand in. Hand in good copies of your own Shakespearean sonnets if you didn't already.
Block H (2-4) English 11
You took notes on Fiction Analysis. There will be a short quiz at the beginning of your next class on these notes and the notes on Character Analysis from last class.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Be ready for a quiz on Fiction Analysis and Character Analysis. Bring your novels.
NEXT LIT CIRCLE: Monday, November 2, 2009
SHAKESPEAREAN CONTROVERSY!!
Monday, October 26, 2009
October 26, 2009 (Day 1)
INTERIM REPORTS!!!! :) :) :)
Block A (1-1) English 9
We read Chapter 12 of In the Heat of the Night (yay for Sam and Duena!) and worked on chapter questions.
UPCOMING DEADLINE: Independent Novel Projects are due on FRIDAY.
THIS FRIDAY!!!!
Block B (1-2) English 9
We read Chapter 12 of In the Heat of the Night (yay for Sam and Duena!) and worked on chapter questions.
UPCOMING DEADLINE: Independent Novel Projects are due on FRIDAY.
THIS FRIDAY!!!!
Block C (1-3) English 11
You took notes on analyzing fiction. Good work!
FOR NEXT CLASS: Bring your novels to class. Be prepared for a quiz on fiction analysis.
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
You contrasted a Patrick Henry primary source with the Mackenzie pieces from last class. You had time to work on the 1837 Rebellion Storyboards which were handed in at the end of class. You have a ten-page primary resource document to decipher and take notes on for next class.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Bring complete notes on the primary resource document.
Since none of my classes are doing R&J this year, this isn't giving anything away...
Block A (1-1) English 9
We read Chapter 12 of In the Heat of the Night (yay for Sam and Duena!) and worked on chapter questions.
UPCOMING DEADLINE: Independent Novel Projects are due on FRIDAY.
THIS FRIDAY!!!!
Block B (1-2) English 9
We read Chapter 12 of In the Heat of the Night (yay for Sam and Duena!) and worked on chapter questions.
UPCOMING DEADLINE: Independent Novel Projects are due on FRIDAY.
THIS FRIDAY!!!!
Block C (1-3) English 11
You took notes on analyzing fiction. Good work!
FOR NEXT CLASS: Bring your novels to class. Be prepared for a quiz on fiction analysis.
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
You contrasted a Patrick Henry primary source with the Mackenzie pieces from last class. You had time to work on the 1837 Rebellion Storyboards which were handed in at the end of class. You have a ten-page primary resource document to decipher and take notes on for next class.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Bring complete notes on the primary resource document.
Since none of my classes are doing R&J this year, this isn't giving anything away...
Thursday, October 22, 2009
October 22, 2009 (Day 2)
Block E (2-1) English 8
Today, you wrote Shakespearean sonnets! WELL DONE!
FOR NEXT CLASS: Hand in good copies of your Shakespearean sonnets.
Block F (2-2) English 8
Shakespearean sonnets were the treat of the day. Many of you made a good start and you'll have more time to work on them next day.
Block H (2-4) English 11
You took some notes on how to approach character analysis. There were tens major points altogether. You had class time to write a short character analysis on a character from your lit circle novel.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Bring your novels
NEXT LIT CIRCLE: Friday, October 30
Because, once again, everything is better with puppets.
Today, you wrote Shakespearean sonnets! WELL DONE!
FOR NEXT CLASS: Hand in good copies of your Shakespearean sonnets.
Block F (2-2) English 8
Shakespearean sonnets were the treat of the day. Many of you made a good start and you'll have more time to work on them next day.
Block H (2-4) English 11
You took some notes on how to approach character analysis. There were tens major points altogether. You had class time to write a short character analysis on a character from your lit circle novel.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Bring your novels
NEXT LIT CIRCLE: Friday, October 30
Because, once again, everything is better with puppets.
October 21, 2009 (Day 1)
Block A (1-1) English 9
We read Chapter 11 of In the Heat of the Night. You had class time to work on questions.
UPCOMING DEADLINE: Independent Novel Projects are due in NEXT Friday (Oct 30, 2009)
Block B (1-2) English 9
We read Chapter 11 of In the Heat of the Night. You had class time to work on questions.
UPCOMING DEADLINE: Independent Novel Projects are due in NEXT Friday (Oct 30, 2009)
Block C (1-3) English 11
There were notes on character analysis. Ten points in all. You had the class to complete a short character analysis on a character from your lit circle novel.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Hand in your character analysis
NEXT LIT CIRCLE: Friday, October 30
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
We took a look at a couple of primary source pieces from Mister William Lyon Mackenzie circa 1830 and 1837. These were an excellent example of using source material to interpret social climate. You had the rest of the class to complete the 1837 Rebellion Storyboard but ...
FOR NEXT CLASS: Hand in Storyboards. sigh.
Everyone dance!
We read Chapter 11 of In the Heat of the Night. You had class time to work on questions.
UPCOMING DEADLINE: Independent Novel Projects are due in NEXT Friday (Oct 30, 2009)
Block B (1-2) English 9
We read Chapter 11 of In the Heat of the Night. You had class time to work on questions.
UPCOMING DEADLINE: Independent Novel Projects are due in NEXT Friday (Oct 30, 2009)
Block C (1-3) English 11
There were notes on character analysis. Ten points in all. You had the class to complete a short character analysis on a character from your lit circle novel.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Hand in your character analysis
NEXT LIT CIRCLE: Friday, October 30
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
We took a look at a couple of primary source pieces from Mister William Lyon Mackenzie circa 1830 and 1837. These were an excellent example of using source material to interpret social climate. You had the rest of the class to complete the 1837 Rebellion Storyboard but ...
FOR NEXT CLASS: Hand in Storyboards. sigh.
Everyone dance!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
October 20, 2009 (Day 2)
Block E (2-1) English 8
You met Miss Brown today. Be nice to her and she'll be nice to you! :)
We did shape poems today. You all did very well on your hand poems!
FOR NEXT CLASS: Good copies of your own shape poems.
Block F (2-2) English 8
You met Miss Brown today. Be nice to her and she'll be nice to you! :)
We did shape poems today. You all did very well on your hand poems!
FOR NEXT CLASS: Good copies of your own shape poems.
Block H (2-4) English 11
Today was your first Literature Circle meeting. Most of you were prepared. Your next Lit Circle meeting will be November 2.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Bring your novels.
You met Miss Brown today. Be nice to her and she'll be nice to you! :)
We did shape poems today. You all did very well on your hand poems!
FOR NEXT CLASS: Good copies of your own shape poems.
Block F (2-2) English 8
You met Miss Brown today. Be nice to her and she'll be nice to you! :)
We did shape poems today. You all did very well on your hand poems!
FOR NEXT CLASS: Good copies of your own shape poems.
Block H (2-4) English 11
Today was your first Literature Circle meeting. Most of you were prepared. Your next Lit Circle meeting will be November 2.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Bring your novels.
Monday, October 19, 2009
October 19, 2009 (Day 1)
Block A (1-1) English 9
We read Chapter 10 of In the Heat of the Night.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Continue working on Independent Novel Project. Please.
Block B (1-2) English 9
Despite the vaccination interruptions, we read Chapter 10 of In the Heat of the Night.
First drafts of the letter to Gillespie were due in.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Continue working on Independent Novel Project. Please.
Block C (1-3) English 11
First Lit Circle... wowee. Lit Circle meeting #2 is October 30.
No homework.
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
You took notes out of Horizons and Canada Revisited on the Upper and Lower Canada Rebellions of 1837. You started your storyboards based on the information gathered.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Bring pencil crayons/markers to complete your storyboard.
The Conclusion...
We read Chapter 10 of In the Heat of the Night.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Continue working on Independent Novel Project. Please.
Block B (1-2) English 9
Despite the vaccination interruptions, we read Chapter 10 of In the Heat of the Night.
First drafts of the letter to Gillespie were due in.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Continue working on Independent Novel Project. Please.
Block C (1-3) English 11
First Lit Circle... wowee. Lit Circle meeting #2 is October 30.
No homework.
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
You took notes out of Horizons and Canada Revisited on the Upper and Lower Canada Rebellions of 1837. You started your storyboards based on the information gathered.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Bring pencil crayons/markers to complete your storyboard.
The Conclusion...
Friday, October 16, 2009
October 16, 2009 (Day 2)
Block E (2-1) English 8
We worked on Sound Poems today. You were given time to work on drafts and good copies of them and on the Colour Poem from the last class.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete good copies (coloured and fine-lined) of your Colour Poem and your Sound Poem.
Block F (2-2) English 8
We worked on Sound Poems today. You were given time to work on drafts and good copies of them and on the Colour Poem from the last class.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete good copies (coloured and fine-lined) of your Colour Poem and your Sound Poem.
Block H (2-4) English 11
We discussed Literature Circles - how they work, what must be done in preparation, who does what and in what order. You met with your groups and decided on readings, and order of leading the circle. Those who were absent need to get in contact with your group members.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Literature Circle #1!!!
Mostly Socials related but still very entertaining!
We worked on Sound Poems today. You were given time to work on drafts and good copies of them and on the Colour Poem from the last class.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete good copies (coloured and fine-lined) of your Colour Poem and your Sound Poem.
Block F (2-2) English 8
We worked on Sound Poems today. You were given time to work on drafts and good copies of them and on the Colour Poem from the last class.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete good copies (coloured and fine-lined) of your Colour Poem and your Sound Poem.
Block H (2-4) English 11
We discussed Literature Circles - how they work, what must be done in preparation, who does what and in what order. You met with your groups and decided on readings, and order of leading the circle. Those who were absent need to get in contact with your group members.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Literature Circle #1!!!
Mostly Socials related but still very entertaining!
Thursday, October 15, 2009
October 15, 2009 (Day 1)
Block A (1-1) English 9
You handed in Vocabulary for Chapters 4-6 and the answers to questions from Chapters 1-5. We read Chapter 9 of In the Heat of the Night and you began writing letters to Chief Gillespie.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete a first draft of your letter.
Block B (1-2) English 9
You handed in Vocabulary for Chapters 4-6 and the answers to questions from Chapters 1-5. We finished reading Chapter 8 and then read Chapter 9 of In the Heat of the Night and you began writing letters to Chief Gillespie.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete a first draft of your letter.
Block C (1-3) English 11
You were given your novels for your Literature Circle unit. Your first Lit Circle meeting will be on Monday. We read Chapter 1 from The Little Black Bag together and then I demonstrated summarizing and several different strategies for responding that you can use in your Response Journals. We went over the procedure of a Lit Circle and then you met with your circles to assign the reading section.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Be prepared for your first Lit Circle.
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
You were given your textbooks today. Woot!
We completed our viewing of "Canada: A People's History - Reform and Rebellion" in the library seminar rooms and you handed in your viewing guides.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Bring your textbooks to class.
PAMPHLET TAKE-HOME ASSIGNMENT DUE IN
The 49th isn't always a place of peace and rainbows.
You handed in Vocabulary for Chapters 4-6 and the answers to questions from Chapters 1-5. We read Chapter 9 of In the Heat of the Night and you began writing letters to Chief Gillespie.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete a first draft of your letter.
Block B (1-2) English 9
You handed in Vocabulary for Chapters 4-6 and the answers to questions from Chapters 1-5. We finished reading Chapter 8 and then read Chapter 9 of In the Heat of the Night and you began writing letters to Chief Gillespie.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete a first draft of your letter.
Block C (1-3) English 11
You were given your novels for your Literature Circle unit. Your first Lit Circle meeting will be on Monday. We read Chapter 1 from The Little Black Bag together and then I demonstrated summarizing and several different strategies for responding that you can use in your Response Journals. We went over the procedure of a Lit Circle and then you met with your circles to assign the reading section.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Be prepared for your first Lit Circle.
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
You were given your textbooks today. Woot!
We completed our viewing of "Canada: A People's History - Reform and Rebellion" in the library seminar rooms and you handed in your viewing guides.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Bring your textbooks to class.
PAMPHLET TAKE-HOME ASSIGNMENT DUE IN
The 49th isn't always a place of peace and rainbows.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
October 14, 2009 (Day 2)
Block E (2-1) English 8
Today, you compiled a wordbase of sensory image words. Using these, you created Colour Poems. Finally, you wrote a ROY G. BIP metaphor set.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Bring your colour poems and metaphor set. Please bring pencil crayons/markers to class.
Block F (2-2) English 8
Today, you compiled a wordbase of sensory image words. Using these, you created Colour Poems. Finally, you wrote a ROY G. BIP metaphor set.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Bring your colour poems and metaphor set. Please bring pencil crayons/markers to class.
Block H (2-4) English 11
You were given your literature circle books today. Please take care of these books and bring them with you to EVERY class. You were also given the first page of instructions for our Literature Circle unit regarding Response Journals. We read the first chapter to The Little Black Bag together and used it to practice summarizing and several different strategies for writing responses.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Bring your Lit Circle books with you. Getting started reading them would be a VERY good idea.
Just to show you can do anything with puppets...
Today, you compiled a wordbase of sensory image words. Using these, you created Colour Poems. Finally, you wrote a ROY G. BIP metaphor set.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Bring your colour poems and metaphor set. Please bring pencil crayons/markers to class.
Block F (2-2) English 8
Today, you compiled a wordbase of sensory image words. Using these, you created Colour Poems. Finally, you wrote a ROY G. BIP metaphor set.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Bring your colour poems and metaphor set. Please bring pencil crayons/markers to class.
Block H (2-4) English 11
You were given your literature circle books today. Please take care of these books and bring them with you to EVERY class. You were also given the first page of instructions for our Literature Circle unit regarding Response Journals. We read the first chapter to The Little Black Bag together and used it to practice summarizing and several different strategies for writing responses.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Bring your Lit Circle books with you. Getting started reading them would be a VERY good idea.
Just to show you can do anything with puppets...
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
October 13, 2009 (Day 1)
Block A (1-1) English 9
We read Chapters 7 & 8 of In the Heat of the Night.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Hand in vocabulary for Chapters 4-6 and make sure novel questions up to Chapter 5 are handed in.
Block B (1-2) English 9
We read Chapter 7 and most of 8 of In the Heat of the Night
FOR NEXT CLASS: Hand in vocabulary for Chapters 4-6 and make sure novel questions up to Chapter 5 are handed in.
Block C (1-3) English 11
Your essays were due in.
You surveyed six novels for the upcoming Literature Circle unit. That took the whole class.
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
Today's lesson was a video introduction to Canadian History. We watched "Canada: A People's History: Rebellion and Reform" with the viewing guide. We reviewed the chapters at the end and I gave a short quiz before dismissal.
PLEASE NOTE: The due date for the pamphlets is now MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2009. My bad. Sorry.
We read Chapters 7 & 8 of In the Heat of the Night.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Hand in vocabulary for Chapters 4-6 and make sure novel questions up to Chapter 5 are handed in.
Block B (1-2) English 9
We read Chapter 7 and most of 8 of In the Heat of the Night
FOR NEXT CLASS: Hand in vocabulary for Chapters 4-6 and make sure novel questions up to Chapter 5 are handed in.
Block C (1-3) English 11
Your essays were due in.
You surveyed six novels for the upcoming Literature Circle unit. That took the whole class.
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
Today's lesson was a video introduction to Canadian History. We watched "Canada: A People's History: Rebellion and Reform" with the viewing guide. We reviewed the chapters at the end and I gave a short quiz before dismissal.
PLEASE NOTE: The due date for the pamphlets is now MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2009. My bad. Sorry.
Friday, October 9, 2009
October 9, 2009 (Day 2)
Block E (2-1) English 8
You wrote your literary devices quiz.
We went over note-taking techniques.
You spent the last fifteen minutes of class surveying various poets and their work.
No homework for the long weekend! Gobble, gobble!
Block F (2-2) English 8
You wrote your literary devices quiz.
We went over note-taking techniques.
You spent the last fifteen minutes of class surveying various poets and their work.
No homework for the long weekend! Gobble, gobble!
Block H (2-4) English 11
Your essays were due in.
You surveyed six novels for the upcoming Literature Circle unit. That took the whole class.
Happy Turkey Day!
You wrote your literary devices quiz.
We went over note-taking techniques.
You spent the last fifteen minutes of class surveying various poets and their work.
No homework for the long weekend! Gobble, gobble!
Block F (2-2) English 8
You wrote your literary devices quiz.
We went over note-taking techniques.
You spent the last fifteen minutes of class surveying various poets and their work.
No homework for the long weekend! Gobble, gobble!
Block H (2-4) English 11
Your essays were due in.
You surveyed six novels for the upcoming Literature Circle unit. That took the whole class.
Happy Turkey Day!
Thursday, October 8, 2009
October 8, 2009 (Day 1)
Block A (1-1) English 9
We reviewed the Independent Novel Project criteria.
We read Chapter 6 of In the Heat of the Night.
You had time to complete questions for In the Heat of the Night.
Block B (1-2) English 9
We reviewed the Independent Novel Project criteria.
We read Chapter 6 of In the Heat of the Night.
You had time to complete questions for In the Heat of the Night.
Block C (1-3) English 11
Peer-edit of poetry analysis essay.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Essays are due.
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
We completed the table on Physiographic Regions
You had time to continue making notes on Horizons pp 14-45 and answering questions from the text.
We reviewed the Independent Novel Project criteria.
We read Chapter 6 of In the Heat of the Night.
You had time to complete questions for In the Heat of the Night.
Block B (1-2) English 9
We reviewed the Independent Novel Project criteria.
We read Chapter 6 of In the Heat of the Night.
You had time to complete questions for In the Heat of the Night.
Block C (1-3) English 11
Peer-edit of poetry analysis essay.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Essays are due.
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
We completed the table on Physiographic Regions
You had time to continue making notes on Horizons pp 14-45 and answering questions from the text.
October 7, 2009 (Day 2)
Block E (2-1) English 8
We finished up literary devices and looked at the short story,"They're Made Out of Meat".
FOR NEXT CLASS: QUIZ!! and dialogue story.
Block F (2-2) English 8
We finished up literary devices and looked at the short story,"They're Made Out of Meat".
FOR NEXT CLASS: QUIZ!! and dialogue story.
Block H (2-4) English 11
Peer-editing of essays.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Essays are due.
We finished up literary devices and looked at the short story,"They're Made Out of Meat".
FOR NEXT CLASS: QUIZ!! and dialogue story.
Block F (2-2) English 8
We finished up literary devices and looked at the short story,"They're Made Out of Meat".
FOR NEXT CLASS: QUIZ!! and dialogue story.
Block H (2-4) English 11
Peer-editing of essays.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Essays are due.
October 6, 2009 (Day 1)
I was away. These are the lessons I left for the TOC.
Block A (1-1) English 9
Complete questions for chapters 1-5
Reframe Rewrite due at end of class
Independent Novel Project handed out
Block B (1-2) English 9
Complete questions for chapters 1-5
Reframe Rewrite due at end of class
Independent Novel Project handed out
Block C (1-3) English 11
Some notes on poetic devices
Peer-edit, if ready
FINAL ESSAY DUE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2009
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
Notes and questions from Horizons (pp 14-45)
Block A (1-1) English 9
Complete questions for chapters 1-5
Reframe Rewrite due at end of class
Independent Novel Project handed out
Block B (1-2) English 9
Complete questions for chapters 1-5
Reframe Rewrite due at end of class
Independent Novel Project handed out
Block C (1-3) English 11
Some notes on poetic devices
Peer-edit, if ready
FINAL ESSAY DUE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2009
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
Notes and questions from Horizons (pp 14-45)
Monday, October 5, 2009
October 5, 2009 (Day 2)
Block E (2-1) English 8
Notes on literary terms
Block F (2-2) English 8
Notes on literary terms
Block H (2-4) English 11
Forming a thesis
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have a draft ready for peer-editing.
Notes on literary terms
Block F (2-2) English 8
Notes on literary terms
Block H (2-4) English 11
Forming a thesis
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have a draft ready for peer-editing.
Friday, October 2, 2009
October 2, 2009 (Day 1)
Block A (1-1) English 9
We read Chapter 5 of In the Heat of the Night. You had the rest of class to finish up the To-Do List which included:
- Chapter 1&2 Rewrite/Reframe
- Novel Questions for Chapters 1 - 5
To-Do List will be due next Thursday.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Bring independent novel
Block B (1-2) English 9
We read Chapter 5 of In the Heat of the Night. You had the rest of class to finish up the To-Do List which included:
- Chapter 1&2 Rewrite/Reframe
- Novel Questions for Chapters 1 - 5
To-Do List will be due next Thursday.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Bring independent novel
Block C (1-3) English 11
THESIS STATEMENTS!!! We discussed what they aren't, what they are and what they need to include. Good on some of you for making an effort. It's not an easy task or skill to master.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Bring the first draft of your analytical essay.
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
I gave out the criteria for your second take-home assignment. We had a short and delightful pop quiz. We finished the class by reviewing the data for the physiographic regions of Canada.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have your physiographic regions table completed for Appalachian and St Lawrence regions.
We read Chapter 5 of In the Heat of the Night. You had the rest of class to finish up the To-Do List which included:
- Chapter 1&2 Rewrite/Reframe
- Novel Questions for Chapters 1 - 5
To-Do List will be due next Thursday.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Bring independent novel
Block B (1-2) English 9
We read Chapter 5 of In the Heat of the Night. You had the rest of class to finish up the To-Do List which included:
- Chapter 1&2 Rewrite/Reframe
- Novel Questions for Chapters 1 - 5
To-Do List will be due next Thursday.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Bring independent novel
Block C (1-3) English 11
THESIS STATEMENTS!!! We discussed what they aren't, what they are and what they need to include. Good on some of you for making an effort. It's not an easy task or skill to master.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Bring the first draft of your analytical essay.
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
I gave out the criteria for your second take-home assignment. We had a short and delightful pop quiz. We finished the class by reviewing the data for the physiographic regions of Canada.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have your physiographic regions table completed for Appalachian and St Lawrence regions.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
October 1, 2009 (Day 2)
Block E (2-1) English 8
You handed in your original myth projects. You began compiling your glossary of literary terms.
FOR NEXT CLASS: (optional) begin creating flash cards or study notes for literary terms
Block F (2-2) English 8
You handed in your original myth projects. You began compiling your glossary of literary terms.
FOR NEXT CLASS: (optional) begin creating flash cards or study notes for literary terms
Block H (2-4) English 11
We deconstructed the essay on "The Hollow Men" (yellow sheet) using the Persuasive Essay Organizer.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Using the Persuasive Essay Organizer, create an outline for your poetry analysis.
I dare you...
You handed in your original myth projects. You began compiling your glossary of literary terms.
FOR NEXT CLASS: (optional) begin creating flash cards or study notes for literary terms
Block F (2-2) English 8
You handed in your original myth projects. You began compiling your glossary of literary terms.
FOR NEXT CLASS: (optional) begin creating flash cards or study notes for literary terms
Block H (2-4) English 11
We deconstructed the essay on "The Hollow Men" (yellow sheet) using the Persuasive Essay Organizer.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Using the Persuasive Essay Organizer, create an outline for your poetry analysis.
I dare you...
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
September 30, 2009 (Day 1)
Block A (1-1) English 9
You had the class to complete your Comparing People worksheet. Chapter 4 questions were assigned.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have your independent novel read and bring it with you. Look over the list of literary elements (protagonist, antagonist, etc) and make notes on the element as it applies to your independent novel.
Block B (1-2) English 9
You had the class to complete your Comparing People worksheet. Chapter 4 questions were assigned.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have your independent novel read and bring it with you. Look over the list of literary elements (protagonist, antagonist, etc) and make notes on the element as it applies to your independent novel.
Block C (1-3) English 11
Using a Persuasive Essay Organizer, you had the class to deconstruct the Urquhart essay (yellow sheet) for its main idea, supporting ideas and details.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Using the Persuasive Essay Organizer, create your poetic analysis essay outline. Think carefully on your Main Idea/Thesis. It needs to be a strong statement which you can defend well using textual evidence.
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
We completed the X-Canada presentations today. Good work everyone. Reports are due in on Friday.
You were given the different physiographic regions of Canada and a set of information headings. Please have the information gathered for next class.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Hand in Cross-Canada reports. Bring information gathered on Physiographic Regions of Canada.
You had the class to complete your Comparing People worksheet. Chapter 4 questions were assigned.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have your independent novel read and bring it with you. Look over the list of literary elements (protagonist, antagonist, etc) and make notes on the element as it applies to your independent novel.
Block B (1-2) English 9
You had the class to complete your Comparing People worksheet. Chapter 4 questions were assigned.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Have your independent novel read and bring it with you. Look over the list of literary elements (protagonist, antagonist, etc) and make notes on the element as it applies to your independent novel.
Block C (1-3) English 11
Using a Persuasive Essay Organizer, you had the class to deconstruct the Urquhart essay (yellow sheet) for its main idea, supporting ideas and details.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Using the Persuasive Essay Organizer, create your poetic analysis essay outline. Think carefully on your Main Idea/Thesis. It needs to be a strong statement which you can defend well using textual evidence.
Block D (1-4) Socials 10
We completed the X-Canada presentations today. Good work everyone. Reports are due in on Friday.
You were given the different physiographic regions of Canada and a set of information headings. Please have the information gathered for next class.
FOR NEXT CLASS: Hand in Cross-Canada reports. Bring information gathered on Physiographic Regions of Canada.
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