January 29, 2010 (Day 2)

Block H (2-4) English 11

We looked over Obama's speech one. last. time. (!) and then went to the computer lab to watch the video.

FOR NEXT CLASS: Find a video of Obama's State of the Union Address 2010 and compare it to the Inaugural Address in terms of tone, style, persuasiveness.

Block E (2-1) English 8

You handed in your Hero projects and we watched the pilot episode of the tv show "Chuck" which has examples of the Hero's Journey.
Oh, and "Shaun the Sheep".

FOR NEXT CLASS: Bring your "A" game for Miss Brown, please!

Block F (2-2) English 8

You handed in your Hero projects and we watched the pilot episode of the tv show "Chuck" which has examples of the Hero's Journey.
Oh, and "Shaun the Sheep".

FOR NEXT CLASS: Hand in any Newspaper Worksheets you'd like to submit for bonus marks. Bring your "A" game face for Miss Brown, please!




Bonus video:

January 28, 2010 (Day 1)

BLOCK ROTATION TODAY!!! Anyone one else muddled?

Block C (1-3) English 11

We worked on glossing the King Jr. speech for rhetorical appeals and literary devices.

We went to the library computer lab and watched a video of Martin Luther King Jr. giving the "I Have a Dream" speech, noting the audience reactions. We then watched the Severn Suzuki speech to the UN Earth Summit.

FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete the gloss of King Jr.'s speech and Obama's speech. Write a personal response in a short paragraph to Severn Suzuki's speech. If you were an adult delegate in that audience, how convincing would you find her?

Block D (1-4) Socials 10

We put together the Louis Riel textbooks today. Using the "Setting the Scene" chapter and your Horizons textbook, create a detailed timeline for Riel's life up until his return to Canada (Batoche). Once that is done, choose 10 major illustratable events and plan for creating a 10-panel storyboard entitled "Riel: the Early Years".

FOR NEXT CLASS: Have your timeline completed. You will have the class to work on the storyboards. Bring markers, pencil crayons, and any other materials that you think you'll need as the storyboard will be due at the end of class.

Block A (1-1) English 9

Today was an editing day for your Short Story Project. Remember, you need TWO edited drafts to hand in with your good copy on Monday, as well as your Freytag's Pyramid, pre-write, and transformative item.

FOR NEXT CLASS: Hand in your completed Short Story Project

Block B (1-2) English 9

Today was an editing day for your Short Story Project. Remember, you need TWO edited drafts to hand in with your good copy on Monday, as well as your Freytag's Pyramid, pre-write, and transformative item.

FOR NEXT CLASS: Hand in your completed Short Story Project

January 27, 2010 (Day 2)

Block F (2-2) English 8

You wrote "If I Was A..." mini-essays from the perspective of a student teacher about concerns, planning and hopes that you might have if you had to teach for the first time.

Block E (2-1) English 8

You wrote "If I Was A..." mini-essays from the perspective of a student teacherabout concerns, planning and hopes that you might have if you had to teach for the first time.

Block H (2-4) English 11

We went over the first page of Barack Obama's Inauguration Speech for rhetorical appeals and use of literary devices. You continued the gloss for 15 minutes.

In the computer lab, we watched Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech and Severn Suzuki's address to the United Nations' Environment Commission.

FOR NEXT CLASS: Finish glossing Obama's speech and write a short response to Severn Suzuki's speech.

The Girl Who Silenced the World for Five Minutes



And this video is the same young woman only a couple of years ago, speaking on the same topic which remains a major part of her life to this day.

January 26, 2010 (Day 1)

You had a T.O.C. today. The following is based on my lesson plans and her notes.

Block B (1-2) English 9

Using your Pre-Writes from the previous class, you were to begin writing your short story.

Be sure to pay attention to the rubric I will be marking the finished projects by.

Block A (1-1) English 9

Using your Pre-Writes from the previous class, you were to begin writing your short story.

Be sure to pay attention to the rubric I will be marking the finished projects by.

Block D (1-4) Socials 10

You took notes from Horizons on the Northwest Rebellion and answered the questions at the end of the section. Some of you chose to watch videos instead.

Block C (1-3) English 11

You looked at speeches by Martin Luther King Jr. and Barack Obama. You analyzed these for rhetorical appeals and the usage of literary devices.

January 25, 2010 (Day 2)

Block F (2-2) English 8

You had a work period on your Hero Projects. Due this Friday.

Block E (2-1) English 8

Many of you handed in completed Hero Projects. We analyzed the Perseus story for the elements of the Hero's Journey and then you had a free work period.

Block H (2-4) English 11

We looked at Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech and glossed it for rhetorical appeals and literary devices.

FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete the glossing of "I Have a Dream" and work on glossing Barack Obama's Inauguration Speech.

January 22, 2010 (Day 1)

Block B (1-2) English 9

We discussed the roles of character and setting in a short story.

You wrote character analyses and setting descriptions and handed them in.

Your short story projects are due on Monday, February 1, 2010.

Block A (1-1) English 9

We discussed the roles of character and setting in a short story.

You wrote character analyses and setting descriptions and handed them in.

Your short story projects are due on Monday, February 1, 2010.

Block D (1-4) Socials 10

We listened to Connie Kaldor's "Maria's Place/Batoche" which makes many references to the events and history of the Northwest Rebellion and Louis Riel's life. I specified ten lyrical references and you were to identify the historical reference.

We finished watching Canada: a People's History "Taking the West"

Block C (1-3) English 11

Fallacy Quiz!

January 21, 2010 (Day 2)

Block F (2-2) English 8

Heroes/Villains Quiz today

We watched Act I of Dr. Horrible's Sing-A-Long Blog. Discussed how a hero isn't always the stereotypical heroic one and how a villain isn't always unpopular. Eg. "Captain Hammer Corporate TOOL"

DUE DATE: Heroes project is due FRIDAY, January 29, 2010

Block E (2-1) English 8

Heroes/Villains Quiz today

We watcher Act I of Dr. Horrible's Sing-A-Long Blog. Discussed how a hero isn't always the stereotypical heroic one and how a villain isn't always unpopular. Eg. "Captain Hammer Corporate TOOL"

DUE DATE: Heroes project is due FRIDAY, January 29, 2010

Block H (2-4) English 11

Fallacy Quiz today. Whew!

Well done, class. Ms. Scarr was very impressed by your test-taking behaviour. She recommended a bonus point for good behaviour. Too bad she's not teaching the class, eh?

Not actually gender-restricted despite the title:

January 20, 2010 (Day 1)

Block B (1-2) English 9

You turned in your Inside Stories 1 books today.

We read "Hobbyist" by Fredric Brown today.  You did a free-write, creating a sequel to the story.

Block A (1-1) English 9

You turned in your Inside Stories 2 books today.

We read "Hobbyist" by Fredric Brown today.  You did a free-write, creating a sequel to the story.

Block D (1-4) Socials 10

We watched the next few chapters of Canada: a People's History "Taking the West".

Block C (1-3) English 11

We went through a practice quiz for the Fallacies Quiz on Friday.

NEXT CLASS: Fallacies Quiz (worth 50 marks)

The video today may contain images and sounds that some may find disturbing.  

They are all real.  Please donate what you can to the relief effort through the school or your local charity.

January 19, 2010 (Day 2)

Block F (2-2) English 8

We looked at "HEROES" vs. "CELEBRITIES" and where the difference lies.

You had the rest of the class to work on your Hero projects.

Part 1: Hero's Journey

Part 2: Villain Outline

Part 3: Story/Ballad/Comic/Play

Part 4: News Article/Trading Card

DUE DATE: Monday, January 25, 2010

Block E (2-1) English 8

We looked at "HEROES" vs. "CELEBRITIES" and where the difference lies.

You had the rest of the class to work on your Hero projects.

Part 1: Hero's Journey

Part 2: Villain Outline

Part 3: Story/Ballad/Comic/Play

Part 4: News Article/Trading Card

DUE DATE: Monday, January 25, 2010

Block G (2-4) English 11

We practiced identifying fallacies and explaining how they are defects in the argument.

NEXT CLASS: Fallacy Quiz

January 18, 2010 (Day 1)

Block B (1-2) English 9

You wrote the Short Story Quiz: Take 2 today.

FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete your paragraph on "Willow Waist"

Block A (1-1) English 9

You wrote the Short Story Quiz: Take 2 today.

Block D (1-4) Social Studies 10

You handed in your Red River Plays.

We started watching Canada: A People's History "Volume 10: Taking the West"

Block C (1-3) English 11

We finished the notes on logical fallacies.

FOR NEXT CLASS: Quiz! :)

January 15, 2010 (Day 2)

Block F (2-2) English 8

We looked at how to create an interesting villain/antagonist today.

FOR NEXT CLASS: Choose your 5 favourite villains. Explain their motivation, their background (as described in our class), and what they have done which is socially inappropriate in a short paragraph. Now, create your own, completely original villain with a rich background, clear motivation and nasty deeds.

Block E (2-1) English 8

We looked at how to create an interesting villain/antagonist today.

FOR NEXT CLASS: Choose your 5 favourite villains. Explain their motivation, their background (as described in our class), and what they have done which is socially inappropriate in a short paragraph. Now, create your own, completely original villain with a rich background, clear motivation and nasty deeds.

Block H (2-4) English 11

We finished up the notes on fallacies today. You were given a list of Editorial Survey questions.

FOR NEXT CLASS: For each of the topics on your Editorial Survey sheet, establish which of the three appeals you think would be most effective to use in arguing (1) for and (2) against it.

This means that there should be 52 answers on the page.

Remember: you don't need to say a word to use appeals effectively.

January 14, 2010 (Day 1)

Block B (1-2) English 9

Continued working on short story analysis.

FOR NEXT CLASS: Two short paragraphs on "what you know" about the old man and the woman in "Willow Waist"

SHORT STORY QUIZ (Take 2)

Bring paper, something to write with, and something to read when you're done.

Block A (1-3) English 9

Continued working on short story analysis

FOR NEXT CLASS:

SHORT STORY QUIZ (Take 2)

Bring paper, something to write with, and something to read when you're done.

Block D (1-4) Social Studies 10

Work period on Red River Play

FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete the Red River Play. Bring a printed version OR email it to me with the subject line reading thus: "[YOUR FULL NAME] Red River Play" at dkeng@sd38.bc.ca BEFORE the start of class.

Block C (1-3) English 11

We took notes on fallacies in writing/speech-making.

FOR NEXT CLASS: Begin your logical analysis of Penn Jillette's essay.

January 13, 2010 (Day 2)

Block F (2-2) English 8

I gave you notes today on the ten stages of the Hero(ine)'s Journey. Your assignment is to go back and see if your hero story has all ten stages represented. If not, begin your second draft!

Block E (2-1) English 8

I gave you notes today on the ten stages of the Hero(ine)'s Journey. Your assignment is to go back and see if your hero story has all ten stages represented. If not, begin your second draft!

Block H (2-4) English 11

We started looking at fallacies today. You may re-submit your pathos analysis if you think you may have written the wrong thing last class.

January 12, 2010 (Day 1)

Block B (1-2) English 9

We discussed the steps involved in analyzing short stories for structure. To be continued next class.

FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete the Freytag's pyramid for "The Carved Table"

Block A (1-1) English 9

We discussed the steps involved in analyzing short stories for structure. To be continued next class.

FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete the Freytag's pyramid for "The Child Who Loved Roads"

Block D (1-4) Socials 10

You had today's class to work on your Red River plays. Remember, you need to incorporate all seven of the Major Players discussed last week.

FOR NEXT CLASS: Continue to work on plays. You will have one more work period on this. Good copies will be due on Monday.

Block C (1-3) English 11

We discussed PATHOS appeal in depth and in relation to Penn Jillette's essay. We took a look at possible speech topics.

FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete your analysis of Jillette's essay in terms of PATHOS. Identify the strongest appeal in an argument to be made on the list of Editorial Topics.

January 11, 2010 (Day 2)

Block F (2-2) English 8

You had a TOC today. The work I left was to discuss the qualities of a hero as a class and then, individually, to begin building the framework for creating your own superhero.

Block E (2-1) English 8

You had a TOC today. The work I left was to discuss the qualities of a hero as a class and then, individually, to begin building the framework for creating your own superhero.

Block H (2-4) English 11

You had a TOC today. You looked at the PATHOS appeal and analyzed the Penn Jillette essay on atheism for use of PATHOS.

January 8, 2010 (Day 1)

Block B (1-2) English 9

Last lit circle

Due to abysmal quiz marks, we'll be reviewing on Tuesday and re-writing on Thursday. Marks will be averaged between the two quizzes.

Block A (1-1) English 9

Last lit circle

Due to abysmal quiz marks, we'll be reviewing on Tuesday and re-writing on Thursday. Marks will be averaged between the two quizzes.

Block D (1-4) Socials 10

We discussed the cast of characters involved in the Red River colony.
Your assignment is to create a dramatized narrative (that would be a PLAY) where all seven individuals discussed interact with at least one other character. Also, cast the roles with modern-day actors.

Block C (1-3) English 11

We discussed ETHOS in depth with examples.

FOR NEXT CLASS: Re-examine Jillette Penn's speech and research his political/controversial background and the NPR network where the speech was made and analyze for intrinsic and extrinsic ethos.

January 7, 2010 (Day 2)

Block F (2-2) English 8

You finished writing letters to the school's administrators. They need to be typed and emailed to me before next class.

I have already delivered the ones that were sent to me today!

Block E (2-1) English 8

You finished writing letters to the school's administrators. They need to be typed and emailed to me before next class.

I have already delivered the ones that were sent to me today!

Block H (2-4) English 11

You handed in the ads you analyzed for rhetorical appeals. We looked closely at ethos today, using examples from different genres of magazines as well as a speech.

FOR NEXT CLASS: Read the essay about atheism for usage of the ethos appeal. Underline/highlight examples and EXPLAIN how the writer has created INTRINSIC/INVENTED ethos.

January 6, 2010 (Day 1)

Block B (1-2) English 9

QUIZ DAY! :)

Block A (1-1) English 9

QUIZ DAY! :)

Block D (1-4) Socials 10

I thought we'd done the notes on Louis Riel and the Red River Resistance from the textbook. We hadn't. We did. Well, you did. Have it done before the quiz for Riel, please.

FOR NEXT CLASS: Finish the notes for pages 155 - 162 and questions 1, 2, 3, 4, & 6 on page 162.

Block C (1-3) English 11

We looked at Aristotle's Appeals in advertising and a speech.

FOR NEXT CLASS: Please DO the assignment from LAST CLASS. Find a print advertisement and write an analysis of how Aristotle's Appeals were used. THEN examine the speech and write a paragraph on WHICH ONE of the Appeals was used most effectively and how.

Blo

January 5, 2010 (Day 2)

Block F (2-2) English 8

You wrote drafts of letters about your experiences in high school so far addressed to members of administration.

FOR NEXT CLASS: Have your draft edited by a friend/family member/trusted adult and bring it to class for typing and formatting.

Block E (2-1) English 8

You wrote drafts of letters about your experiences in high school so far addressed to members of administration.

FOR NEXT CLASS: Have your draft edited by a friend/family member/trusted adult and bring it to class for typing and formatting.

Block H (2-4) English 11

You took notes on Aristotle's Appeals - Ethos, Pathos, and Logos - and we discussed how these appeals are used to convince/persuade an audience and where they are used in everyday life.

FOR NEXT CLASS: Find and bring a print ad (magazine or newspaper) to class. On a separate sheet of paper, describe how Aristotle's Appeals have been used to make the ad effective.

January 4, 2010 (Day 1)

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Block B (1-2) English 9

Today was SUPPOSED to be your third literature circle. :(
Due to holiday hiccups, we will conclude these on Friday.

FOR NEXT CLASS: Short Story Quiz

Block A (1-1) English 9

Due to holiday hiccups, your third lit circle will be concluded on Friday.

FOR NEXT CLASS: Short Story Quiz

Block D (1-4) Socials 10

We did a review quiz on the Canada: A People's History videos we watched last month.

Block C (1-3) English 11

We looked at Aristotle's Appeals - ethos, pathos, & logos - and discussed examples from real (and TV) life.

FOR NEXT CLASS: Bring a print advertisement (magazine, newspaper, flyer) and identify the types of Appeals used in it.

December 18, 2009 (Day 2)

Block F (2-2) English 8

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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...

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...

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.

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

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]

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

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!

November 30, 2009 (Day 1)

Block B (1-2) English 9

We had a talk about respectful behaviour towards TOCs.
We continued working on the response journal for "The Most Dangerous Game".

Block A (1-1) English 9

We had a talk about respectful behaviour towards TOCs.
We continued working on the response journal for "The Most Dangerous Game".

Block D (1-4) Socials 10

We took notes on the Confederation Conferences.

FOR NEXT CLASS: Quiz on Pre-Confederation terms, names, events

Block C (1-3) English 11

We watched the first bit of Passchendaele. You took notes on the character development.

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.

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.

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...

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%)

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.

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!!!

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...

November 18, 2009 (Day 1)

MARKS CUT-OFF for Miss Keng's classes is NOVEMBER 27th, 2009

Block B (1-2) 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 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.

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!

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...

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

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

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

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.

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.

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...

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...

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.

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...