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.
Monday, November 30, 2009
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...
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