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.