September 20

Well this will be my last post for Honours 10 this semester. I will miss you all. I hope you enjoy your new teacher as much as I have enjoyed teaching you, even for this short time.

Today we did a quiz on terms "bias to style" and did a drama activity to do with "The Metaphor". I am sorry all groups did not get a chance to present their work. The good thing is No Homework this weekend.

You will be able to pick up your work if you want it next week, after the marks program comes back on line. Take care.

September 19

Today we finished discussing "The Metaphor". You were to hand in your "birthday cake" explanation paragraphs and start on the extended metaphor assignment. This is due tomorrow. Please remember about the quiz tomorrow too.

Bonus:
You may have to look some of these up in the Red Book if you can't remember from last year!
http://www.quia.com/jg/1148813.html

September 18

Today we began by doing a review quiz/game on the terms for Thursday's test. Then we began discussing the story "The Metaphor". We will finish this tomorrow. Please finish reading it if you haven't. Could you also please write an explanation of the final birthday cake metaphor for tomorrow. Have a good evening.

September 17

Today we had a rather easy day. Those of us who went to the great production of "Romeo and Juliet" last Friday, raved about it for a while. Then I asked everyone to complete the story record sheet for all the stories we have read thus far: The Tell Tale Heart, The Possibility of evil, Choices, Test and Blue Boots. Fianlly, everyone was asked to read the story "The Metaphor" and be done for tomorrow. Have a nice evening.

Bonus:
How good is your word power?
http://www.quia.com/rr/216217.html

September 14

Today we watched a short video on compare and contrast. You were also given an assignment to read "Blue Boots" and compare it to the "Tell Tale Heart". I also collected the plagiarism projects and am very interested to go through them. Have a great weekend.

September 13

Today we had a quiz on terms "Audience to Understate". Next week's quiz will be on the back side of the sheet on terms "Bias to Style". Start studying now!!!

Then we finished reading the story "The Possibility of Evil" and had some time to work on the plagiarism project. These are due tomorrow. No other homework.

Bonus: Send me a screenshot etc.

"The Tell-Tale Heart"
http://www.quia.com/jg/1148840.html

September 12

Today we reviewed the terms for tomorrow's quiz "Audience to Understate". The we watched 2 versions of the "Tell Tale Heart". The assignment is to write a kind of review of the 2 shows discussing what were the differences in presentational style, how the story was told, imagery, etc. You might want to comment on whether or not it was successful and/or fulfilled the author's intentions (in your opinion). Finally, say which was better and why.

Remember the quiz tomorrow and the plagiarism assignment due Friday.

Bonus: Play the game to $1,000,000 and send me a screenshot for 1 point.

Terms List #1 Review
http://www.quia.com/rr/246634.html

September 11

First of all, our sympathies must go out to all those who lost friends and family 6 years ago today. It was and remains one of the most shocking and tragic moments in modern, western history. Peace.

In class, we watched a short presentation on plagiarism. Then we spent time in the library getting computer passwords refreshed and working on the plagiarism assignment. It is due Friday. Remember that we have a quiz on terms "audience to understate" on Thursday.

See you tomorrow.

Bonus: Do this really easy quiz and send me a screenshot of your score. You must beat my 8/10!! Good luck.

http://www.funtrivia.com/playquiz/quiz7513489c818.html

September 10

Today we discussed "Choices" and "Test" and handed in the assignment. If you just joined us, go to my webpage, ShortStory link and Handouts link and collect the assignment and read "Test". Do the assignments and hand them in tomorrow. We also got the shortstory chart and started reading "The Possibility of Evil." Please finish this for tomorrow.

Bonus:

1. Click on the link below
2. Complete the activity to the end (it may take a few tries)
3. Take a screenshot of the last page
   
4. Attach the screen shot to an email and send it to me
5. Collect your point in the morning.

Instructions for screenshots and my email address are on the webpage. Check your course outline.

GREEK AND LATIN ROOTS
http://www.quia.com/rr/215860.html

September 7

Today we signed out books from the library. If you still owe books from last year, please get them in ASAP because you can't sign out books this year until you do. We discussed the story "Test" and then the story "Choices" was assigned. I gave a small assignment to compare the 2 of the stories which is due on Monday. Don't forget that you also have quiz on terms on Thursday next week. The trip to Romeo and Juliet is next Friday so it is really important to get your form and money in as soon as possible. Don't for get the IB retreat too! If you have missed the assignment form today or need to read choices please go to my web page (address on your course outline and look on the Handouts or ShortStory links) Have a great weekend.

September 6

Today we wrote a paragraph explaining what you got out of yesterday's video on writing using the notes you made. The purpose of the piece was to give me a good sample of your writing and for you to find a way to respond to the video in your own way. A rubric was handed out that covered the marking criteria and it was stapled to the writing and handed in with the notes. After that, you were asked to read the story 'Test' in Ten Top Stories. You can read this online if you go to my webpage and click on the short story link and find the link to Test. Most people completed both activities with lots of time to spare. We were going to watch a little video on subject and predicate but the Internet connection went down in my room again!!! No homework.

Bonus point for a comment.
See you tomorrow.

September 5

Today I handed out the list of Examinable Terms and Devices for the Provincial Exam in January. I also handed out the first list of terms for our first terms quiz. This quiz will be on September 13 and focus on the the first side (audience to understate) only. Next we watched a video about writing in the working world and about the various modes of writing. You were asked to take notes about anything that interested you or surprised you in the video. Tomorrow, I will be asking you to use your notes to construct a paragraph. Please find your red books if you can.
Post a comment for a bonus point.
See you tomorrow.

September 4

Hi. Sorry it is so late. It won't usually be. If you found your way here, post a comment (Hi will do) for a bonus point. See you tomorrow.

June 24

Congratulations on finishing English 10. The Provincial Exams (writing sections) were done quite well overall and you should receive your final marks by August. Your term marks are posted online and will be there until Friday. If you notice problems, you have until 12:00 pm, Monday June 25 to contact me. After that, I won't be able to change anything. Report cards come out on Friday, so come into school and pick yours up. I will miss you all. Have a safe and happy summer.

June 19

Congratulations!! You're Done!!!
Today we did the Mockingbird Final Exam and turned in all text books. Today was also the last day for turning in work or redoing tests. Remember your exam is tomorrow!

Provincial Exam is Tomorrow at 8:30 am.
Be there by 8:15 with 2 pencils, 2 pens and an eraser.
Eat Breakfast first!!
Good Luck!!
I'll Miss You All!!
Have a great summer.

June 18

Today we did the last Early Work Record sheets. Then we looked at the Examinable Terms and Devices that may be on the exam. We discussed the marking scale and looked at some writing examples to get an idea of what to do and what not to do on the writing section. Then we tried the poetry section and discussed the answers to the questions. Lastly, I handed out the essay topics for the Mockingbird Final exam. Please have the outline done and with you tomorrow. There are some quotes available on the Mockingbird page of my website for you to use and if you were absent today, the topics are there as well. If Block A needs more time, they can come back after locker clean out.
Please bring in any and all text books and other library books as they must all be returned tomorrow. Remember that the Provincial Exam is on Wed at 8:30 am. We're almost there, people. Keep going!!

To Kill A Mockingbird Novel Review
http://www.quia.com/cb/200442.html

June 15

Today we finished discussing (misnomer) the rest of To Kill a Mockingbird. Please have the chapter questions to the end of the book done form Monday. Your wiki timeline (on the wiki, or powerpoint, or paper etc.) done and turned in by Monday. We will be reviewing the Provincial Exam on Monday and doing the Mockingbird Final Exam on Tuesday. It will consist of 130 multiple choice questions and an essay. You will get the essay topics on Monday and can prepare an outline. All novels must be brought in on Tuesday and any other text you still have out please. Have a nice weekend.

To Kill A Mockingbird Novel Review You must have 2200 pts.
http://www.quia.com/cb/200442.html

June 14

Today we did the Chapter 16-24 test. We will have another 'redo' day next Tuesday. After this we discussed the book up to about chapter 25. Please finish the rest of the chapter questions for Monday. We will do a review for the Provincial on Monday and have our Mockingbird exam on Tuesday.

June 13

Today we reviewed chapters 9-22. There will be a test on chapters 16-21 tomorrow and chapter questions to the end of chapter 27 are due. Keep working on your timeline/wiki project. Marks have been updated. Please check them online and let me know if there are errors or omissions. Thanks.
Bonus: Do yesterday's review game if you haven't already sent it to me.
or try this (easy)
To Kill a Mockingbird-Vocabulary
http://www.quia.com/jg/1068271.html

June 12

Today we spent time in the library working on either the wiki timeline or the chapter questions. You need to be done to the end of Chapter 27 by Thursday. Thursday's test will be on chapters 16-21. Pay particular attention to the details of the trial. We will be doing our Provincial Exam review on Monday instead of Tuesday next week due to the shortened period for locker clean out. The Mockingbird final will be Tuesday.

Bonus: This may help a little. You must get at least 30/36
To Kill a Mockingbird Quiz #3 (Ch. 14-21)
http://www.quia.com/quiz/1050764.html

June 11

Today I collected the chapter questions up to Ch 18. we spent the period in the library working on the Wiki Timeline project. You may get some time tomorrow to continue working on it but I would strongly advise doing some at home too. You should be finished reading the entire book. The questions to the end of the novel were also handed out today. If you did not get them, go to the website and download a copy. You need to be done at least to the end of Ch 21 by Thursday, Wed would be better. The test on Thursday will be from Ch 16-22 and the Mockingbird Final will be on Monday, the same day the timeline project is due. We will not have time to present these in class. Darn! so plan to present them in some way that I can look at them, on paper on on computer. Thanks. We will prep for the Provincial on Tuesday and then Wed. AM is the big day. Only 6 days left!!!!

June 8

Today I basically put everyone to sleep going over chapters 8-11 and highlighting the "best bits" of Mockingbird. You need to finish the chapter questions to the end of chapter 18 for Monday. Please look at the wiki/timeline project as well and it would not hurt you to finish reading the novel over the weekend. Find a sunny spot and go to it!
Have a nice weekend.

June 7

Today we did the test on Chapters 8-16. It seems that many people are not reading very carefully, or enough. Fortunately, this test can be rewritten next week. You should be working on the wiki/timeline project and/or chapter questions. The questions to the end of chapter 18 are due on Monday. We will have some time on Monday and Tuesday to do the timeline project but after that, you are on your own, so I would advise getting started as soon as possible.

June 6

Well after a dark start, we managed to cover the chapter questions from 1 to about 8 or 10. Again block A is a bit behind (thanks to the power outage). We will have the last wiki presentations tomorrow. There is a test on chapters 8-16 and it is hard!! (I know I said 15 but that was the old test. The new one goes to chapter 16 but it is easier. You can decide which one to do (as a class) tomorrow. Sorry Simon and Garrett). You must have read the book and know the story quite well. There are some inferential quotes which are also quite tricky. Know the story and the names of the characters. Chapter questions 10-18 will be due on Monday. Start the wiki research/timeline project now if you wish.

Bonus: This might give you a bit of a review. You must get 24 out of 27
To Kill a Mockingbird Quiz #2 (Ch. 8-13)
http://www.quia.com/quiz/1050763.html

June 5

Today we had some more excellent Civil Rights presentations. The last few will be done tomorrow. Both blocks have more or less voted not to do the webquest in favour of the chapter questions. However, there is one more assignment coming that will be done either way. The test on Thursday will be on Chapters 8-15. Make sure you have read that far. We will be covering chapters 1-15 tomorrow! Please make sure you have your books with you.

June 4

We had a great day listening to people's research presentations on various Civil Rights events and people. Well done! We saw a short clip from Ghosts of Mississippi regarding the murder of Medger Evers. The rest will be done tomorrow. Block C handed in their chapter questions (1-7) today and Block A will have theirs in Tuesday. Keep reading. You should be just about into or through the trial by now. If you have contributed to the Glossary, make sure you let me know by email directly. I am likely to miss one from pbwiki what with all the editing going on at present. Thanks to Blake for putting the link on the Front page. He could have put it in the sidebar with the others (hint, hint) but that's ok. Test on Thursday, likely chapters 8-16. Also, if you did not get your bonus points from the weekend, please ask me for them tomorrow.

June 1

Today we worked in the library on the Civil Rights Research Project. Both blocks should have this done and posted to the wiki for Monday. If you can, find pictures, video, audio etc. to "jazz" up your page and make it pretty and interesting. If you have computer issues, ie., don't have one, do it on paper. Both blocks have the chapter questions. Block C should have theirs completed to the end of Chapter 7 for Monday. Block A should have theirs done for Tuesday. Remember, chapter questions do not need to be in full sentences, just full answers! Keep Reading!!

This is the webworksheet link: http://wizard.4teachers.org/builder/worksheet.php3?PHPSESSID=ba7d00c41ec82defb3b129b51081f81c&ID=100319

Bonus: Ongoing. For every 2 entries you add to our Mockingbird Glossary on the wiki, get a bonus point until the end of the unit. Info must be accurate, directly related to Mockingbird and include a picture (with appropriate credits, etc.) if possible. Include your first name with your entry and fill in the email tag so I know you have entered it.

Bonus: This goes to Chapter 11 but is a very good review. You must get 80%.
To Kill a Mockingbird character review
http://www.quia.com/cm/131414.html

May 31

Today was record sheet day and we did a quiz on Chapters 1-7 of the book. Then Block A went to the library to work on their research projects. C block started studying the early chapters of the book. We will be going to the library in both blocks tomorrow. The projects need to be done by Monday. Block C also got the first set of study questions. These questions will also be done by Monday. Block A will be due Tuesday. Keep reading.

May 30

Today block A read the novel. Block C worked in the library on the Mockingbird research track. A will go down on Friday. Ask me about it tomorrow if you want to get a head start. There will be a test on Chapters 1-7 of To Kill a Mockingbird tomorrow. The test will only involve the names of characters and setting. Make sure you have read up to that point. Thanks.

Bonus: You must get 75% or better on this quiz. If you don't, you could do it again!
To Kill a Mockingbird Quiz #1 (Ch. 1-7)
http://www.quia.com/quiz/1050762.html

May 29

Block A got their books. Then we checked the answers to the Romeo and Juliet Final for errors. Then there was time for reading. Please continue to read the book and get as far as possible in it. Please return any other text books that we no loner need. No Homework.

May 28

Today we did the Romeo and Juliet Final Exam. Block C got their To Kill a Mockingbird Books signed out. Block A will get theirs tomorrow. Please bring your student ID to school if you have it. We will be reading for the next day or so, so make sure to bring your book and return any others including Romeo and Juliet. Thanks.

May 25

Today Block A got caught up and we marked the Act 4-5 study guides and the Quotes sheets. These were handed in, recorded and returned. Then we did the Act 4-5 test. Block C marked the Act 4-5 test and then watched more of the Reduced Shakespeare Company. The Final Exam is on Monday for both blocks. It is your last chance to use Bill Bucks. You can put $6 on your Final.
Today was the last chance for Study guides. I will take quotes on Monday but not after.

Bonus: This should be a really easy review. Enjoy! You must finish the quiz to get the bonus!!
http://shakespeare.about.com/library/blromeoandjulietquiz.htm

May 23

Today we finished reading Act 5 in block A and watched the Reduced Romeo and Juliet. In block C we marked the quotes, and the Act 5 study guides as well as doing the Act 4-5 test. Block A will have to do the test tomorrow and have study guides and quotes ready to mark. Both blocks will have the Final Exam on Monday. All study guides other than Acts 4-5 are now only worth 1/2 marks. Shakespeare extra bonus on the Romeo and Juliet Page will be extended until Monday. You must use up any Billy Bucks by the end of the Unit. They will not be good for the next unit, but the regular bonus points are.

Bonus: If you did not get a chance to do yesterday's bonus, you can do it today.
and/or do this one
Battleship Bonus: Very Hard!!!!! You must have 17/20
http://www.quia.com/ba/108004.html

May 23

Today we read Act 4/5. Tomorrow we will do the Act 4-5 test. Block A will have to read the end of Act 5. We will mark the study guides and the quotes as well. The Final Exam will likely be on Friday.

Bonus: Each game is worth 1 point but you must play 2 rounds in each game. Send me screenshots please. (Try using "alt+printscreen" to make the picture smaller)
Act 4
http://www.shakespeare4kidz.com/games/penalty%20shootout/RJ%20pso%20Act%204.html

Act 5
http://www.shakespeare4kidz.com/games/penalty%20shootout/RJ%20pso%20Act%205.html

May 22

Today we had the Act 2-3 test. Block A marked their Act 3 study guides. If you were not here or don't have yours marked, you must come in tomorrow to mark it or it will only be worth 1/2 marks because the rest have been returned to their owners. We will likely be having a test on Act 4-5 on Thursday and the Final Exam on Friday. Block C has done their act 4 study guide. Block A will read Act 4 tomorrow. No homework.

May 18

In block A we finished reading Act 3 and spent time completing the study guide. Because it did not get marked, we will have to do this first thing on Tuesday and have the Act 2-3 test right afterward. In block C, we marked the Act3 study guide and read all of Act 4. The Act 4 study guide was handed out and it will likely be marked on Tuesday before the test on Acts 2-3. If you are not in class to get your study guide marked for whatever, reason, it is your responsibility to come in and get it marked. If the rest of the classes study guides are returned before you do this, yours is only worth completion marks. Please get in to get yours marked ASAP.
Study for the Act 2-3 test, do the quotes to the end of Act 3 at least and for block C do the Act 4 study guide. (These study guides are on the website if you don't have one) Have a good long weekend.

Bonus: You must get at least $500,000 to get the bonus.
Romeo and Juliet ACT I AND II Challenge
http://www.quia.com/rr/228169.html

Check back on Monday for Act 3 Challenge!!!!!

Romeo and Juliet Act 3 - Must get at least 800$ (2nd point for this one!)
http://www.quia.com/cb/212568.html

May 17

Today we did the Act 1 test and read more of Act 3. Block C is to finish the study guide for Act 3 while block A should just do up to sc. iv. Keep working on the quotes. We will likely be having another test on Tuesday for Acts 2&3.


Romeo & Juliet Act II This quiz is good practice. You must do the whole thing and get at least 17/20. Send me the screenshot, please.
http://www.quia.com/quiz/1030157.html

May 16

Today we read some of Act 3. Act 3 sc i is the climax of the play. We also marked the Act 2 study guide and the Act 3 study guide was handed out. There is a test tomorrow on Acts 1 only. This is a change. Look at you quotes booklet and complete Acts 1 and 2 and then peruse the glossary of your book. You also have to know which character is associated with which family and the basic events in the plot.

May 15

Today we finished reading Act 2 of Romeo and Juliet. You have the quotes package to work through and the Act 2 study guide was given out today. The study guide must be done for tomorrow as we will be marking it. The Thursday quiz will be on Acts 1&2. All the study guides are on the website.
No Bonus today.

May 14

Today we marked part of the Poety Unit final and the Act 1 Study guide. If you were away, you need to come in on Thursday and self mark your study guide. If you want to check your exam or add bonus to it, you must do that tomorrow. We then read Act 2 sc i , ii and the prologue. Please be caught up by tomorrow. Apart from that, no homework.

Bonus: Just about Billy boy and his life. Have fun. Send me a screenshot of your battleships
http://www.quia.com/ba/108003.html

May 11

Today we read Act I of Romeo and Juliet. The first study guide was handed out. Please have that completed for Monday. Copies of these are on the Romeo and Juliet page of my website. No other homework. Have a nice weekend.

May 10

Well, I had fun today! We watched a movie clip on PEE chain writing, one on Shakespeare and another one on Shakespeare and then did the little quiz. Although it was out of 11, I have decided to record it out of 10, giving everyone 1 bonus, to compensate for the unpopular question. Anyway, moving on, we started to read Act 1 Scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet. If you weren't here you should read it on your own. Block C only has a little to finish. We also managed to irritate the administration and everyone else with the noise. No other homework. Try the bonus from yesterday if you didn't do it, especially if you missed the video and quiz today.

May 9

The poetry unit is now officially over! We did the Unit Final today. Tomorrow is quiz day and re-do day so if you missed either of the in-class essays or any quiz, plan to be in at lunch or after school or both! We will have a mystery quiz tomorrow. If you want a heads' up about what it will be on, do the bonus! Have a nice, homework free night.

Bonus: Get 1 point for doing 1/2 and 2 points for doing it all. Send me a screen shot of your answers.

http://www.quia.com/sh/41779.html

May 7 and 8

May 7
I was away but thank you for being so good to the TOC. The class worked on completing the analysis of the poem Invictus or Watchers and wrote out a paragraph and good copy. These should have been handed in at the end of the period or today at the latest.

May 8
Today we did an in-class poetry essay. There were many poems given out yesterday and everybody had to analyse 1 and write out their paragraph and hand it in by the end of the period. Each paragraph should have used the TPCASTT method and PEE chains. Tomorrow there is a Unit Final Exam. This can't be rewritten, so please study. Sorry this blog entry is so late.

Bonus: Try this out. Pretty Easy!
Basic Figures of Speech Review
http://www.quia.com/cb/204873.html
Poetic Terms Game I (you've done this one before!)
http://www.quia.com/cb/202285.html

May 4

Today we worked on TPCASTT and started an analysis with a partner. A block did The Watchers and C did Invictus. Please have a rough draft of a paragraph (use Winter Kills as a model) for Monday. You will collaborate with your partner on Monday and turn in a combined paragraph which includes the best points from both of you. We also heard the Ravens in C block. There will be a poetry exam next week, likely Tuesday or Wednesday. Study!! It is quite a difficult exam. There will also be an in-class essay next week. Have a nice weekend.

Here's an interesting Bonus opportunity. Click on the link which should take you back to our wiki. Log in and look for the page "Raven Reviews". Read the instructions and post your review.

http://panther10hwiki.pbwiki.com/FrontPage?lo=463bc990

May 3

Today we had another poetry terms review quiz. Then we had a couple of Ravens in Block A. All the Ravens from Block C will turn up tomorrow. We then did an oral/class TPCASTT analysis of Poetry Reading at West Point. Unfortunately, there was no time to start anything else so there is no homework tonight. All apologies.

Go Canucks!

May 2

Today we had a little time to edit the Browning vs. Shakespeare PEE paragraphs. Then we talked TPCASTT. We looked at a little poem called Winter Kills and read the accompanying analysis. Block A presented some of their Ravens. We will see the rest tomorrow. Block C will do theirs on Friday. There is a quiz tomorrow on the same old poetry terms (List 6-7-8) Again!! Should be pretty easy this time around. Any Browning/Shakespeare's need out there need to come in tomorrow. Do not worry about doing any TPCASTT tonight. We will work on that tomorrow too. Busy days ahead!

Easy, Easy Bonus today! You know the drill by now! (Send me a screenshot, etc.)
Elements of Poetry
http://www.quia.com/cm/134696.html

May 1

Today we worked on finishing Sonnet 23. We discussed the meaning of it and then a compare/contrast paragraph was assigned comparing the visions of love between Browning and Shakespeare. The sonnets are on the back of the 23 page. Make sure you are using tight PEE chains in your response. Rough drafts of these would be good for tomorrow. We will have some time for editing in class and then move on to the final thing TPCASTT!!! No homework.


Another Extremely Challenging Bonus: Must be complete!!!
http://www.quia.com/rd/58054.html

April 30

Today we did a little quiz using the sonnet notes to see how good your note taking skills really are!. It also asked you to use your PEE chain and analysis skills too. After this we started the sonnet exercise XIII which we will work on in class tomorrow. Don't forget the Raven wiki. A is due Wednesday and C is due Friday. A quiz of some sort on Thursday!

Devilish Bonus today!! Same thing. Send me a screenshot of the finished sonnet in the correct order. No cheating!!

http://www.teachit.co.uk/attachments/WSSonnet138.swf

April 27

Today we had time to work on the collaborative Raven project. You need to know by the end of the period, what group you are in (no-one works alone this time), what style, voice and part of the project your are responsible for. If you lost the password/information sheet, you can download one from the poetry page on my website. Then we made notes on the sonnet. You should have used either the mind map/web method or the 2 column method. Your notes will be used during the quiz on the sonnet on Monday. The better the notes, the easier the quiz!! If you did not get totally finished, the notes are also on the webpage; read them there and finish your notes or download a copy and finish your notes. The Raven is due on May 2 for Block A and May 4 for Block C. The Raven quiz is Monday and there will be some sort of test/quiz/exam on Thursday. Have a nice weekend.

PS Did any of you look at yesterday's videos again? What did you think?

April 26

Today we did a quiz (completely messed up) Sorry!! and marked it. Then read the Raven. We watched this really cool video (I think so anyway). Still didn't really get time to start the assignment. We will do this tomorrow and then we have to move on to sonnets. I hope this link works. I like it. Check out the poetry page on my website. There are a couple more Raven videos there you might like to see (again).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2IH1rcIXuQ

April 25

We started today by doing the inclass paragraph on the poems given yesterday. Block A did "Last Lesson of the Afternoon" and C did "Did I Miss Anything". I am looking forward to reading them. If you missed this, you will have to plan to come in for a 40 minute period at lunch or after school on Thursday. Next, we did a review for the quiz tomorrow. The same game we played is below. You can play this one and/or do the concentration from last week (or both) to study. Then we started to read "The Raven" by Edgar Allen Poe. Tomorrow, after the quiz, we will make groups for the narrative assignment and then move onto sonnets. Study Study!!

Bonus: Send me a screenshot of your $1,000,000! (or print the page if the email doesn't cooperate)(or send it to yourself and show me tomorrow)(or load it onto your mp3 player and show me) etc.

Poetry Terms Review Quiz Review
http://www.quia.com/rr/226451.html

April 24

Hi there! Sorry it's late today. I forgot about an appointment I had after school. Anyway, today we wrote the group DIDLS paragraphs for the Lady of Shallot. If yours wasn't handed in at the end of class, you need to find a way to get it finished by tomorrow. I also gave out the organizer (web) and poems for the inclass essay (paragraph) we will do tomorrow. Block A is to do Last Lesson of the Afternoon and Block C will do Did I Miss Anything? The poems are on the poetry page if you didn't get one. The organizer web is just that. If you don't have one, just make one on a sheet of paper. Remember, DIDLS is about tone!! We started the Raven in Block A but didn't get that far in C. We will carry on with it tomorrow. Quiz Thursday on Terms lists 6-8.
Email seems to be working fine at present. Try again if you need to. If it is still not working, you can leave a comment on this blog tonight and I will try to get back to you a little later.

April 23

Today was a clean up day. We heard the last of the presentations. Each person did a self evaluation on their participation and I interviewed everyone to assess their participation in the project. If you are going to "top up" your mark, please remember your deadline. We finished the Lady of Shalott competition and discussed why Tennyson may have used so much figurative language and what the tone is etc. Each group is to produce or finish a DIDLS analysis paragraph using the PEE model in class tomorrow. You will be doing a similar task yourself in the next few days, so please make sure you fully understand the process. This week's quiz on terms will be a poetry review and will cover lists 6-8, so be ready!! Go Canucks!

April 20

Today we heard almost all of the Dystopian Story presentations. Again all were very, very good. On Monday we will do an assessment of the process for that project and have a brief discussion. We also have to finish the Lady of Shalott and do another practice DIDLS paragraph. After that, you will be given a poem and have to do a DIDLS analysis on your own, in class to simulate a test situation. If you still struggle with the DIDLS after the 2nd practice or are still unsure of the PEE model, you must come in and see me. Sorry, no homework this weekend.

Bonus: Send me a screen shot. This is part 2 of the really hard one!!!

Poetic Terms Game II
http://www.quia.com/cb/202286.html

April 19

Today we wrote a quiz on Terms list #8 and marked it. We did a little survey on the educational technology used in class. Thank you! Then we hear some more dystopian story reports. They were all great! I am impressed by your creativity and understanding of the requirements! Way to go. Today is the last day to turn in NHI work. No other homework.

No Bonus today.

April18

Today we reviewed the terms on list #8 in preparation for tomorrow's quiz. Then we heard a great dystopian story line presentation and finally began to find out the various figures of speech in The Lady of Shallot. In Block A the girls are leading the scoring while in Block C the boys are ahead by a narrow margin. We will finish this activity tomorrow. Be looking for an inclass essay or two in the next few days. No other homework than to prepare for the dystopian story if you have not presented.

Bonus: Practice for the quiz. Beat Concentration at least 1 time and send me a screenshot.

Poetic Terms List #8 Review
http://www.quia.com/jg/1093454.html

April 17

Today, we had our first Dystopian Story Presentations. Both were great with videos and powerpoints etc. to complement. Then we read The Lady of Shalott. In groups, you had to find figures of speech in the poem. (simile, metaphor, rhyme, assonance, onomatopoeia, symbol, personification, and alliteration) Remember that term end is coming up very quickly.

Bonus: Send me a screen shot of your score. (If you are using a PC, please paste it into a word processor document and send it as an attachment unless you can make the file size small. Sometimes they won't open otherwise.) Bonus will be open until April 19.

Poetic Terms Game I - Some of this is advanced
http://www.quia.com/cb/202285.html

April 16

Today we sorted out some marks issues and then heard the first DIDLS analysis of "You Learn". These were done extremely well, especially for a first attempt. Block A read Lady of Shalott and Block C will read this tomorrow. Remember Thursday is the last day for quizzes and for NHI assignments. Please bring signed interims back if you do NOT get them on email. Please check your spam filter if you are not getting your interims.

Bonus: A hunter aims his gun carefully, and pulls the trigger. Seconds later he realizes his mistake. Minutes later he is dead. Why?

Bonus will be given for creative, lateral thinking, not just for "correct" answers! Email me your response or on paper tomorrow. (Sorry for the lateness! Blame the staff meeting)

April 13

Today we went over in more detail what DIDLS stands for. We did a practice DIDLS assignment as a class on the poem "With Rue My Heart is Laden" (not the actual title, but close enough) and then with a partner worked on "You Learn". You must have an analysis for tone and a paragraph, your own or the fill in the blank one, done for Monday. Please make sure you contact your partner to finish if you did not do so in class. All the sheets for this are on the website on the poetry page. If you were away, you should be doing this on your own. Start collecting the terms for the next terms quiz on Thursday, #8. Have a nice weekend.

Bonus: Play the game and send me a screenshot of your score. The more you play, the easier the in-class tests should become.
Poetry Battleships
http://www.quia.com/ba/103618.html

April 12

Today we had a quiz on terms list #7 and marked it. This one can be rewritten next Thursday. That will be the last Thursday re-do day for this term. Then we discussed the poem White Flag and introduced the DIDLS method to determine tone. Block A was given the mood/music assignment and Block C discussed (sort of) their mood/music findings and then handed them in. Block A needs to finish the music/mood assignment and Block C has nothing. Both blocks should get a start on collecting the terms for list #8 (backside of the sheet) for next week.

April 11

Today we did record sheets. Then we collected the notes for the terms quiz tomorrow. Remember, terms quiz 7 is on terms list #7. After this, we heard the car advertisements and discussed briefly how they utilized various connotations to convey their messges to the prospective buyers. Then we read the poem Oh Fortuna and listened to the music Carmina Burana. I will try to post a clip of this on the website in a day or so. Block C got the assignment to go with this but Block A did not. Study for the quiz tomorrow.

April 10

Welcome back after your long Easter weekend. Today we watched a movie on Mood and Tone and then talked about connotation and denotation. We read two poems about cockroaches and compared the tone and began to look at things like imagery and diction and how that contributes to our understanding of the poet's tone. We looked at some "chicken" books and discussed what chicken meant in each one and finally prepared a brief description of some "new" cars. There are 3 options in the car assignment and each pair was to choose 1. Tomorrow, each group will have 30 sec to 1 min to do a TV commercial style report on their car and convince the rest of us that it appeals to the right people etc. Make sure you use the thesaurus in preparing your pitch so you get the best adjectives to convey the correct connotations and tone about your car! Terms lists 7 & 8 were also given out. Please have the terms for list 7 (side 1) done for tomorrow. There will be a quiz on terms list #7 on Thursday. You only have 2 more weeks to catch up on quizzes and NHI assignments for this term. Term ends on April 20.

April 5

Today we watched a movie to review some of the poetry terms from the list. Then we had quiz 6 and marked it. Finally, we had time to work on the dystopian story project. This will be the last class time we have to work on this other than presentation. The presentation sign up sheets will go up on Monday. Come in before 8:00 a.m. to get the best dates! Other than that, no homework. Get those NHI's caught up and if there are any Things Fall Apart Still out there, please get those in too! Have a Happy Easter and try not to eat too much chocolate.

Bonus: Play the game and send me a screen shot of your score! This one is pretty hard!
http://www.quia.com/rr/218502.html

April 3 & 4

April 3
Yesterday we wrote the Short Story Unit Final Exam. Then students were asked to get a Poetic Terms sheet and complete it for Wed. The Dystopian story project is ongoing.

April 4
Today we marked part of the Short Story Unit Final and went over the poetry terms sheet. There will be a quiz on those poetry terms tomorrow. Enjoy!

Bonus: Go to my webpage and complete the student survey. Send me a screenshot of the last page!. Many thanks for your help.

April 2

Today we viewed some clips on various Dystopian societies. We saw a clip from Logan's Run which showed that age and classic arts and literature were devalued in that society. That was the basic criticism of our society by the film makers. We saw a clip of a piece explaining the philosophy behind the matrix. Finally we saw a clip from the film Equilibrium to show yet another vision of a dystopian society. The assignment that goes with all this is to create a synopsis for a movie based on the principles of a dystopian society. The project will be done in groups and must be completed before the end of this term. Each group must present their work orally in front of the class. Remember that the Short Story Unit Final Exam is tomorrow. You need to know the names of the stories, the principle characters, character and story types, themes, plots and other terms.

Bonus: Play the game and email me a screenshot of your score or take a digital picture. Upload that to an mp3 player and show me that tomorrow. (Low tech paper will be accepted this last time!) Thanks Daniel!!!

http://www.quia.com/rr/221947.html

March 30

Today we completed the Mac Ad analysis tool sheet in groups and discussed the results. Then we watched a clip of Logan's Run to see a different view of a dystopian society. No official homework except to finish Things Fall Apart and to start studying for the Short Story Unit Final Exam which will be Tuesday.

Have a nice weekend.

March 29

Today we wrote and marked the Short Story Review Quiz. We looked at some materials to do with another dystopian vision, the 1984 mac commercial. We watched Steve Job's introduction and the commercial. Sheets that were handed out were the voice over for the commercial, the ad analysis tool. The purpose is to look at indirect characterization. Tomorrow we will do the final dystopia assignment, watch another clip and maybe some review. The Short Story Unit Final will be on Monday or Tuesday of next week. It is a long test so start studying now.
Use the links to go to the commercial sites.

http://www.preinheimer.com/1984macintro.mov
http://www.uiowa.edu/%7Ecommstud/adclass/1984.apple_ad.mov

No Bonus Today.

March 28

Today we reviewed the PEE model and went over some examples in class. Students were all supposed to revise and edit their paragraphs on the "world of the matrix" and hand them in tomorrow. Remember, the paragraph will be marked mostly for structure (using the PEE format effectively) not for content. There is a review quiz tomorrow on short story terms, the names of the stories and the names of main characters.

Bonus: Click on the link below. Complete both activities. Come in with written proof that you completed (successfully) the activities. You figure out how to prove it!!!
http://www.quia.com/pp/60391.html
http://www.quia.com/hm/307187.html

March 27

Today we watched another clip of the Matrix and looked at the characteristics of a Dystopian protagonist. We also discussed evidence of direct and indirect presentation in the film.
Homework: What does the film communicate about the world of the film? What controls the world in this film and the people who live in this world? Use the PEE model to answer the questions. Refer to the definitions and other notes on your worksheets. 3 chains minimum.
There will be a review quiz on short story terms on Thursday. The Short Story final may be Friday or Monday. Things Fall Apart Due date has been changed to Monday April 2.
Please complete the student survey on my website if you have not already done so.

No Bonus Today.

March 26

Today we made some notes on Utopia and Dystopia and watched a bit of the Matrix. Homework is to complete a Venn Diagram comparing aspects of the 2 types of societies. The trick will be to find similarities for the middle section of the Venn. You can do this on paper or use the interactive version on the computer. The link is below. Reminder that Things Fall Apart is due on Friday March 30. There will be a quiz of some sort on Thursday. Topic TBA.
Bonus: See the Short Story Page, new fling the teacher. for details.

Interactive Venn: http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/venn/index.html

March 16

How is your spring break going? I am having a great time. I hope you are too.
If you go to the website, there is a new link for a student survey. If you have a minute, please click on it and answer the questions. Also on the Things Fall Apart page, there is a new link for the questions for the last 6 chapters of the novel. My bad! I forgot to load it up with the other part. The essay questions are there now too, if you haven't seen them. Tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day! Go Green! See you back on the 26th.

March 9

Today we read through the story of "The Portable Phonograph". Afterward we did the quiz. Homework over spring break is to read "Things Fall Apart" and complete the chapter questions and 1 essay. The essay choices will be posted in the next few days. If you have trouble finding the questions or can't open them, please email me and I will try to send them to you or get you a printed copy. Otherwise, catch up on any NHI work.

HAPPY SPRING BREAK!!!!!

March 8

Today we started with terms quiz #5 and marked it. Then we went to the library and signed out "Things Fall Apart". This is to be read over spring break. You are also to go to the website and try the link for Things fall apart and make sure you can read the pdf study materials. If not let me know tomorrow and I will get you a paper copy. This project is due 1 week after we return from spring break. After this, we had time to work on the Dead Men's Path assignment or read the Portable Phonograph. There will be a quiz on the Portable Phono tomorrow and the paragraph assignment on DMP is also due tomorrow. Some students were given interims today. Please have them signed and returned to me tomorrow. Thanks.

Bonus: Tell me how much cash you won! Write out the hardest synonym.
http://www.quia.com/rr/215859.html

March 7

Today we talked about Harrison Bergeron, had a quiz and marked it. Then we read "Dead Man's Path" by Chinua Achebe. Next we watched a short power point about citing evidence based on this story. The paragraph is due on Friday. The topic is: Explain how the villagers maintain their beliefs and rebel against the school and its new ideas. This paragraph must use the PEE model and have 3 links minimum. Study for tomorrow's terms quiz.

Bonus: Play the game. Tell me how you did. Write down 1 pair of synonyms.
http://www.quia.com/ba/31180.html

March 6

Today we went over some notes about the PEE chains from yesterday. Block A wrote their PEE chain paragraphs about Miss Hancock. Each block was asked 3 questions:

1. Should life be fair?
2. Should everyone be equal?
3. What does equality mean to you?

Assignment:

1. Read Harrison Bergeron.
2. Write a brief answer to the question "Does the story reinforce or change your opinions about fairness and equality?" Why or how" (a few sentences)
   
3. Write about the symbols in the story. Tell me what are the major symbols and what they represent. (can be in sentences or a chart)
   
4. Which is the most effective symbol and why? Please use the PEE chain model to answer this question. A short paragraph 6-8 sentences will be fine.

There will be a little quiz on Harrison Bergeron tomorrow.
No Bonus Today.

March 5

Today we went over terms list #5. Then we looked at the PEE format for writing about literature. Block C handed in a trial paragraph about The Metaphor using this technique. The Metaphor assignments including the extended metaphor were also handed in today. Block A had course planning again today so missed some things. We may have time to watch the Tell Tale Heart in class. If not, look for a link on the website within a few days. No homework.
No Bonus tonight.

March 2

Today Block A marked part of their sentence test. Then we played with Miss Kemp's new projector and looked at the website and games etc. Then there was some time to read The Metaphor. An assignment was handed out which is due on Monday. Answer some questions and write an extended metaphor.

Bonus: Click on the link below. Tell me which was the most challenging part.
http://www.quia.com/cb/199127.html

March 1

Today we did terms quiz #4 and got the terms list for quiz #5. The terms list should be filled in for Monday. We did the sentence test in Block A and revised/marked it Block C. Both blocks have their persuasive/compare/contrast paragraph assignment due tomorrow.

Bonus: Click on the link below. Tell me the following: # of questions; worst question; your score. (This is totally easy!!!!!)

http://www.quia.com/pop/150008.html

Feb 28

Block A started with course planning. Both blocks did a quiz on the Possibility of Evil and marked it. Then Block C did the sentence unit exam. Finally, students with time worked on flashcards or their persuasive/compare/contrast paragraph which is due Friday. There is a quiz on terms tomorrow (#4). Flash cards will be checked tomorrow. Block A will probably have their sentence exam tomorrow based on the available time after the first quiz.

Bonus:
Go to my website. Locate the Short story quiz/games. Try them and tell me what helps and what doesn't. Write out at least 2 questions that were challenging to you.

Feb 27

Today Block A spent some time marking the practice sentence test. Then the short essay comparing the protagonists from Blue Boots to Tell Tale Heart was assigned. This is due on Friday. Next, flashcards for short story terms were given out. You have to put the definitions on the back. These are due tomorrow. Finally, you need to read The Possibility of Evil for tomorrow. There will be a little quiz on the story. In addition, Block C will likely have their sentence test tomorrow. Block A will have to wait until Thursday or Friday due to course planning.
No Bonus today. Study for the sentence test!!!!!

Feb 26

Today we did lots! We started with the terms for terms list #4. Block A handed in their persuasive paragraphs and presented their danglers. Then we did the sentence practice test. We will mark or finish marking the practice tomorrow. The sentence test will be Wed for block C and possibly Block A depending on course planning. If it is not on Wed., then A will do it on Thursday after the terms quiz.

Bonus:
Click on the link below. Write out how the activity helped you learn the material or not.
http://www.quia.com/pop/120906.html

Feb 23

Today we went over the sentence review sheet. We read "The Tell Tale Heart". The assignment is to complete the character comparison web between the protagonist in TTH and "Blue Boots".
Danglers were given out to Block A and collected from Block C. The terms list #4 must be filled in for Monday. Good copies of the persuasive para are due for Block A. Both classes must study their sentence sheets. There will be a test next week and likely a practice test Monday or Tuesday.

Bonus: Go to the wiki site and read at least 2 different groups' response to Dickens. Write a 2-3 sentence summary of each and choose at least 1 thing about 1 of them that you thought was particularly effective and why.

Feb 22

Today we had Terms quiz #3 and marked it. Many people came in to redo the editing exercise. This was your only chance to do this. I hope you all took it! We did the last section of the sentence package in Block A. We also got the terms list for Terms quiz #4 and people started to fill it in. This is due on Monday. We got the sentence review sheet which could be completed with a partner. We will take this up tomorrow. Block C also did the dangling participles which are due tomorrow too.

Bonus:
Click on the link below. Complete the activity. Write a brief description of what it was and how you did. What was the hardest part?
http://www.quia.com/pop/44373.html

Feb 21

Today it was record sheet day for the early work. We finished editing the collaborative paragraphs and handed them in. I collected the Blue Boots homework. We peer edited the persuasive paragraphs. Choose the best one and hand in a good copy with the rough copy tomorrow. We also marked the editing exercise and handed them in. If you did not do well, you must come in tomorrow at lunch or after school and redo it. This is a one time thing. Study for the quiz on terms tomorrow (list #3).

Bonus: Check your mark. Write it down and show it to me tomorrow.
Double Bonus: Bring me your parents' email address if I don't already have it.

Feb 20

I collected the collaborative paragraphs from Block C. Block A will hand theirs in tomorrow. The Blue Boots assignment is due tomorrow as is the editing exercise. Also please have 2 rough copies of persuasive paragraphs for tomorrow. Thursday is the quiz on terms list #3. Please go to the wiki site and read some of the other groups' work.
No Bonus today.

Feb 19

Today we worked on the collaborative responses to Mr. Dickens. Block A worked in class and will publish tomorrow. Block C worked in the library. Block C must have their responses posted and ready for final editing tomorrow. Email me if you have lost the instruction sheet.
Please be prepared to discuss the wiki and how it could be used more effectively, efficiently etc.

The other assignments handed out were the common errors sheet with the paragraph on the back. Correct the errors on the sheet and rewrite the paragraph on a separate sheet. These will be marked on Wednesday.
The Blue boots assignment will likely be taken in on Wed. as well. The assignment is:

1. Summarize the story in 5-6 good sentences.
2. How does the author create suspense? Details? Descriptions?
3. Make a character description web.

You can try the online web tool at the link below or you can do your own on paper.

http://www.readwritethink.org/student_mat/student_material.asp?id=38

Bonus: Click on the link below. Complete the activity. Write a brief description of what you did and what your score was.

http://www.quia.com/rr/124861.html

Feb 15

Today we did quiz on terms #2. Some people came in to get caught up on last week's quiz or to rewrite it. Next Thursday's quiz terms were handed out. There will be a quiz on these terms next Thursday. All the terms are on my website under HANDOUTS>terms. Look for #3.
Groups worked on finishing their analysis of Dickens' letter. We had our discussion about the techniques used etc. The next assignment is to write a response to Mr. Dickens and use at least 5 persuasive techniques in the body. If your group has 3 members then the response will have 3 paragraphs. If the group has 4 members, then the response will have 4 paragraphs. You will work together on Monday to author and format your response. Homework: have an outline, notes, rough paragraph, web etc. with your ideas ready to contribute to the group on Monday. You may respond supportively or opposingly as your group wishes. Rubrics and and outline for this response were also handed out on Thursday. These are posted on the website if you weren't the person who took it home. Yesterday's bonus is good until Monday. Have a nice long weekend.

Feb 14

We will have to see how long this particular blog will last. I have no idea why the firewall may have come down. Not my fault!!!!! I may have to change it over this weekend so if it disappears for a while, that is why!! Today we worked on analysing Charles Dickens' persuasive letter to the editor. Tomorrow, groups will discuss their findings.
Tomorrow is also the quiz Audience to Understate. If you want to redo your quiz from last week, you must do it at lunch time, as I have an appointment after school. Sorry.

Bonus: Will go til Monday!! (hopefully)

Forming characters! Whose? Our own or others? Both. And in that momentous fact lies the peril and responsibility of our existence.

Elihu Burritt

Copy out this quote and explain in writing what it means to you. Double bonus if you can relate it to Test and Choices.

Feb 13

Today we looked at 2 powerpoint presentations. The first dealt with the terms for Thursday's quiz. The second was a review of subordinate/main clauses. Then we worked on the sheet from yesterday. I collected the comparisons between Test and Choices. Look at yesterday' blog for the questions if you did not get them. We worked on sheets 7 and 8 in blocks A and C respectively. Then we started on persuasive writing. A handout on rhetorical terms was given out. Tomorrow you will analyse Mr. Dickens for his use of rhetorical technique. Remember the quiz on Thursday.

Feb 12

Today I collected the writing assignments from the previous day on Test. Then we signed out books "Inside Stories II" green. If you were away today, please make sure you bring your student card tomorrow so you can get a book. We did 1 sentence sheet. We did #6 in block A and #7 in C. Then we read the story "Choices". Homework is to do the following:

1. Compare and contrast the 2 stories Test/Choices
2. Answer "Is Peggy to blame for what happened?" Why or why not?
3. Is this a test of character? Whose?
4. What are the themes?

Remember quiz on Thursday -- Audience to Understate. No bonus today.

Feb 9

Today we did the bonus poem recitation and reviewed yesterday's quiz. (Except block A; we will review the quiz on Monday) Remember the quiz can be rewritten next Thursday at lunch or after school. We did sheet #6 in the sentence review package. The sheet deals with writing sentences using apposition with or without the reflexive pronoun. We did a few puzzles. Finally we read the story "Test". The assignments for the weekend are:

1. Write a summary of the story in 5 good sentences or less.
2. Write a short paragraph in answer to the following questions:
   
1. What are the ethics of using that type of test?
   
2. Do you agree or disagree with using that type of test? Explain why.
   

Remember that terms quiz #2 will be given on Thursday Feb 15 and will be on the back side of the first sheet -Audience to Understate.

Have a nice weekend.

Bonus: The mountain remains unmoved at seeming defeat by the mist.
Rabindranath Tagore

Write out the quote on a slip of paper and explain in a few sentences (in writing) what it means to you. Bring it in on Monday.

Feb 8

Today we had the first quiz on the examinable terms and devices required by the ministry. If you did poorly or missed the quiz, it can be rewritten next Thursday at lunch or after school. Some people also added their bonus tickets to the quiz. Use them when you feel you need an extra point or 2 on your quizzes. We also zipped through pages 2-7 on the sentence review and ended with personal reflexive pronouns. The bonus for tomorrow is to memorize the little rhyme with the subordinate conjunctions. No other homework.

Feb 7

Today we did a crossword puzzle to review the terms for tomorrow's test. (Bias to Style) We handed in the good copies of the interviews after they were glued to the pictures of the subjects. We also started a sentence review package. Homework is to complete 4 and study for the quiz. Please remind your parents to do the survey if they have not already. Also the server was down on Monday so if they tried before and had problems, could they please do it again. Many thanks. The crossword answers are on the website under handouts.

Bonus for today: Who said, "Life is a promise; fulfill it."

Write out the quotation and your answer on a slip of paper and give it to me tomorrow.

Feb 6

Today there was a list of transitional words and phrases handed out, along with a noun sorter and a review on subject,verb, object. We started the sentence review (page 1) and had time to edit the interview paragraphs. These will be called "Brief Bio" on the marks program. The marking rubric is available on the website if you want to see it. I also took everyone's picture. The additional editing requirements were:

1. use the patterns from the worksheet at least 1 time each
2. get rid of boring words like nice, big, good
3. snazzy opening
4. connectives/transitions within the paragraph
5. get yourself out of the paragraph
   

Bad News!! The quiz has been moved up to this Thursday, Feb 8 (bias to style) . Good copy of the paragraphs are due tomorrow.

Bonus for today: Go to my website. Read the quotes. Copy out your favourite and write 1 sentence telling me why you like it. Bring it in to class tomorrow.

Feb 5

Welcome to Honours English 10 for Semester 2. Today was a fairly easy day. We went over the course outline, the parent letter and survey and the first terms list. Quiz is Feb 18 on Bias to Style. Please make sure you have a red book with you at all times. Red books can be purchased from me for $3 if you have lost yours. We did an interview and the rough copy is due in class tomorrow.

Answer the following question for 1 bonus point:
Who said, "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us."?
Write your answer on a slip of paper and give it to me tomorrow (Feb 6)

Jan 31

Marks have been posted online. They will go up on my door by the end of the day. Please check them and let me know if you have any questions or concerns by tomorrow Feb. 1 at the latest. Hope you have a nice rest of the year.

Jan 26

Today we looked over a sample of the Provincial Exam. Copies can be obtained from the link on the website (Ministry of Education site). All outstanding work is to come in by the end of the day. Remember that you have you Provincial Exam on Monday, January 29 in the new Gym. It starts at 8:30 am so be there by 8:15 am. Bring a 2 pens , 2 pencils, and an eraser and nothing else. Have breakfast before you come and look over the terms list and all your notes from term 1. So long. I'll miss you all. Have a great semester 2.

Jan 25

Today we wrote the Romeo and Juliet Unit Final and did some catch up work. Tomorrow is the LAST day for handing in work. Also please bring in ALL books. We will be going over a practice exam in prep. for the provincial.

Jan 24

Today we marked the Act 4-5 study guide and part of the Act 2-3 test. All apologies but there was no Act 4-5 test today. There will be the big unit final tomorrow. Bring a pencil. All work must be in by Friday. The Provincial is Monday at 8:30 am. If there is any time left tomorrow we will finish watching the movie. Study your poetry terms!!!!!!!!

Jan 23

Only 3 days left of this semester! Today we marked the Act 2 and 3 study guides and then wrote the Act 2-3 test. Act 4-5 study guides were handed out. Students are to read those acts and complete the study guides for tomorrow. There will be a test on Act 4-5 tomorrow and a unit Final exam on Thursday. On Friday, we will do a little practice for the provincial. Don't be absent this week!!! All text books will be due as of Thursday.

Jan 22

Today we got the Act 3 study guide and tried to mark the Act 2 study guide. Many people either did not pick it up as instructed or download one from the website. No worries. Now you have to do read 2 acts tonight instead of only 1. We watched the movie version of Romeo and Juliet to the end of Act 2. We will mark the Act 2 & 3 study guides tomorrow and have the Act 2-3 test afterwards. You are allowed a cheat sheet, 1 page both sides, handwritten, no copying if you want to make one. You will need to read Act 3 to do the study guide and make your cheat sheet. Remember Test tomorrow. The provincial exam is Monday Jan 29 at 8:30.

Jan 22

Today we got the Act 3 study guide and tried to mark the Act 2 study guide. Many people either did not pick it up as instructed or download one from the website. No worries. Now you have to do read 2 acts tonight instead of only 1. We watched the movie version of Romeo and Juliet to the end of Act 2. We will mark the Act 2 & 3 study guides tomorrow and have the Act 2-3 test afterwards. You are allowed a cheat sheet, 1 page both sides, handwritten, no copying if you want to make one. You will need to read Act 3 to do the study guide and make your cheat sheet. Remember Test tomorrow. The provincial exam is Monday Jan 29 at 8:30.

Jan 18

Today we marked the Act 1 study guide and then did the Act 1 test and marked that. This can be rewritten next Thursday. Students are going to start making a "cheat sheet" for the next 2 tests. Afterwards we watched a little of the RJ movie. The Act 2 study guides were not ready by the end of the period so everyone was advised to pick one up at lunch time or download one from the website. Please read Act 2 and complete the study guide for Monday. Read the prose plot overview if you would like a good summary of the entire play.

Jan 17

We started off by visiting the IB French presentation on different countries around the world that speak French. Great food and music, etc. Then we finished reading Act 1 Sc iv of Romeo and Juliet. Please finish reading the Act and complete Study Guide for Act 1 by tomorrow. We will take it up in class and then have a quiz on Act 1. Please reread the scenes we read today, again, including the glossary and prose text. There are lots of different "aids" out there, including Coles notes etc. for Shakespeare so if you really need one, go looking. We will be finishing the play next week and doing (time permitting) a quick review of materials for the Provincial Exam. If you have work outstanding, please get it in ASAP.

Jan 16

Today we signed out Romeo and Juliet from the library. Mockingbird and Things Fall Apart should be returned as soon as possible. We read the prologue and Act 1 sc i aloud. You should reread every act/scene we do in class as well as the notes and glossary in the text every night after we do it in class. This will help you keep understanding and get the hang of the language. There will be several short quizzes coming up. Term ends on January 26 so start studying your terms etc. now. Get any NHI work in as well. After-school school is tomorrow from 6-8:30 pm.

Jan 15

Today we wrote the To Kill a Mockingbird Unit Final Exam. If you were absent/unexcused today, you will need a note from your parents to cover your absence before you can write the test. The rest of the period was spent either doing catch up or a Romeo and Juliet bonus assignment. Please bring your TKM books (and Things Fall Apart if you are done with them) to class tomorrow as we are going to trade them in for RJ. Anyone with 40% or so will be assigned to Wednesday Night school if they do not get a pile of work in to me tomorrow.

Jan 12

Today we went over the chapter 17-24 test and then whipped through the rest of the book. The compare/contrast paragraphs on Scotsboro were due today. I also collected the Southern Womanhood sheets, Scout and Atticus and themes. The Mockingbird Final Exam is on Monday. It is multiple choice. Bring a pencil and an eraser and study. You can't rewrite a final!! Have a nice weekend and get caught up on Things Fall Apart.

Jan 11

Welcome back after our snow day. I hope you put it to good use.

Today we did the test that was scheduled for yesterday, Chapters 16-24 of TKM. We marked part of it and I will do the written part. Then people were asked to read an article on the Scotsboro trial and make a T chart comparing the actual story to the events in TKM. You can focus on the trial but feel free to mention something about the attempt to lynch Tom too, if you like. This is due tomorrow. This is in preparation for the Provinicial Exam where you will have to do this exact type of assignment. I forgot to ask for the "Southern Womanhood" sheet from Tuesday. Please have that for tomorrow too. Tomorrow we will zip through the last chapters and the Mockingbird Final Exam will be on Monday Jan 15. Make sure to read the book if you have not already. Today was also 'redo' day, one of only 3 left, and not too many took advantage of it. Remember the term ends on Jan 26!!!!!!
See you tomorrow.

Jan 9

Hi. Today we whizzed through Ch 18-24 of TKM. There will be a quiz on this tomorrow. I also went over the "White Womanhood Sheet" from some time ago. There are a few questions on that also. Please have them done for tomorrow. Keep working on the Things Fall Apart. Also I have not had many of the Christmas break assignments turned in yet. The final for Mockingbird will be on Friday so start to review the early chapters now.

January 8

Welcome Back!! I hope you had a safe and restful holiday with a lots of fun too!
Today we read chapters 17 of To Kill a Mockingbird (TKM). We discussed various topics related to this chapter in the book. Work on the holiday homework sheets. These technically are overdue now but no marks will come off for the next few days. Get them in!! The lynching sheets and "knowing your place" sheets will be returned tomorrow, so any not in before that will only be worth partial credit. Check your marks on line and make sure they are accurate. The Things Fall Apart assignment will not lose marks for the next little while. Get it done as soon as possible. (By the end of the week would be good). Only 3 weeks of term left. Provincial Exams start January 29.