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!
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