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!
Friday, October 30, 2009
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...
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