September 29

Today we did a quiz on gothic terms and marked it.  Then we heard/saw the first few prezi's.  These were very entertaining.  We are in the library tomorrow so we will see the rest of the prezi's on Monday.  That means that the connections project will be pushed back to Tuesday or Wednesday.

September 28

Today we had our second day in the library.  You should have completed the library orientation and be just about finished with your first prezi.  Remember that you will present it tomorrow and it should only take about 30 sec to a minute.  There will be a terms quiz on Thursday (gothic terms).  You should also know who is in your group for the connections project.


Try this bonus for the gothic terms. I have not tried it out yet, so let me know if it works!  You need to complete at least 1 activity and take a screenshot of it.  Send it or print it and bring it in tomorrow.
http://www.quia.com/jg/2317862.html

September 27

Today we spent the period in the library.  You were to start on the library orientation project and the prezi orientation project.  Both of these are due at the end of the period tomorrow.  Remember, each of you must complete a library orientation and make your own little prezi.  The prezi should be only about 30 sec to 1 min. long and if you use your research topic, you will get a bonus mark.  If you have time, you may also start on the connections project.  The quiz on Thursday will be on gothic terms.

September 26

Today we watched a film version of Number 13 and a brief clip of James Burke.  We will begin our connections project tomorrow.  The quiz on Thursday will be on gothic terms.

September 22

Today we did a quiz on terms and marked it.  Then we talked about the story The Book.  Finally, I handed out a copy of Number 13.  Read and annotate the story.  Also Google number 13 and find out what you can.  Have a nice weekend.

September 22

Today we did a review of short story terms via crossword puzzle.  Then we discussed the comparison of North End Faust to Faust.  Finally I handed out a copy of "The Book" and asked you to read it and write a short paragraph that answers the question "Should some knowledge be forbidden?"  Study for the quiz tomorrow and have the good copy of your essay done if it was not done today.

September 21

Today we had a little time for peer editing the essay's on the Blue Boots vs. TTH.  After this we read a plot summary of Faust and the story North End Faust.  I handed out a venn diagram and asked you to finish reading the story and to complete the Venn.  Good copies of the essay are due tomorrow.

September 20

Today we took some notes on the characteristics of gothic literature.  Then we discussed a bit about The Tell Tale Heart.  I asked you to add your character analysis paragraphs to an essay describing which character is scarier, the Tell Tale Heart guy or the Blue Boots lady and why.  The rough copy of this essay needs to be done for tomorrow. 

September 16

Today we wrote a short character analysis of the protagonist of the Blue Boots in rough.  Then we watched 2 different versions of The Tell Tale Heart.  The homework is to complete a rough copy of a character analysis of the protagonist from The Tell Tale Heart (as well as to read the story).  Have a good weekend.

September 15

Today we did a quiz on short story terms (List #4) and marked it in class.  I also handed out course outlines a page of notes on character traits, and a list of examinable terms and devices that could appear on the Provincial Exam.  Then we made some notes on character sketches vs. character analysis and looked at some examples.  Please make sure you have your books with you tomorrow and make sure that your character traits sheet has both examples and explanations on it.

September 14

Welcome to a new year.  It has taken me a few days to get caught up and back up to speed with writing the blog but here we go.  Today we read the story Blue Boots.  I handed out a character traits sheet with 4 spaces to choose 4 traits and find 4 examples from the story to prove the traits.  Please have this finished for tomorrow.  The quiz tomorrow will be on List #4.


Bonus:  If you want to do the bonus, click on the link below.  Complete the activity successfully and then take a screenshot of it and email it to pantherenglish@gmail.com.   If you don't know how to take a screenshot, you can either go to my website and read how  http://abbynet.sd34.bc.ca/lkemp/  or print out the last page of the activity on paper and bring it in.  One point for each bonus activity.

The Bonus Activity is Here!

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