Thurs Dec 15th...Happy Holidays!

Enjoy a wonderful two week break...you've certainly earned it!  I hope you have lots of time to relax and spend time with those who are close.  See you next year....but before I do...

11s - you've got some reading to do!

LOTF - read and complete a SMART Reading Entry for Chapter 3 and 4.

goal for both entries:  to summarize and make inferences

Chapter 3 "Huts on the Beach"
APK- make connections to what you already know and title of chapter
Questions/Predictions-
chunk 1: 48-50
chunk 2: 51-54
chunk 3: 55-59

Quickwrite- summarize and write about images of Jack and Simon
I noticed/goal....

Chapter 4 "Painted Faces and Long Hair"
APK - make connections to what you already know and title of chapter
Questions/Predictions-
chunk 1: 60-65
chunk 2: 66-74
chunk 3: 75-80

Quickwrite: summarize and isolate how life is changing on the island *pay particular attention to the idea of masks...
I noticed/goal...

These are due and will be collected on Jan 3.  A test that covers chapters 1-4 will occur during the first week back (Jan 5th).

10s - read a great book of your own choosing over the break!

See everybody next year!  All the best!

Ms. Reichert

Friday Dec 9th

11s-  Journals #1-4 are due Tuesday Dec 13th.  I will mark 2...indicate to me which two you'd like me to mark.  Look at the rubric and the example for guidance.  Beef up and polish your entries prior to handing  your journal in.

Entries so far:

#4 (today)- "Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet.  Only through experiences of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired, and success achieved."  Helen Keller

#3 You Tube Clip - why students don't read what is assigned - watched clip...your reactions

#2 "A love of tradition has never weakened a nation, indeed it has strengthened nations in their time of peril; but the new view must come, the world must roll forward."  Winston Churchill

#1 "Life's most urgent and persistent question is what are you doing for others?"  Martin Luther King

Today we began our reading of Lord of the Flies (LOTF) and discussed how and why Golding wrote the novel.  Finish reading chapter 1 and complete character chart for Ralph and Piggy.

10s - Today we sped through Act 4...Masks and explanations are due on Tuesday Dec 13th.  You will write a R + J test (so study the terms we've looked at so far) and write a character paragraph based on your inferences/quote worksheet.

Wed Dec 7th

11s- Today classes were put in a hypothetical survival situation in order to see how people might treat each other/react if they were ever stranded together on a deserted island.  The results were very telling...
We're moving into a study of Lord of the Flies; it will be interesting to see how the reactions we saw in class today are similar to the characters in the novel.

Due Friday Dec 9th:  "The Painted Door" 11 sentence paragraph good + rough copy

10s- our lightening speed tour of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is starting to get very complicated.  Students need to pre-read Act 4 (it's short), get ready to work on their masks, and finish 6 quotes/inferences sheet.

Mask Project Due:  Monday Dec 13th

Mon Dec 5th

11s-  Good copy + rough copy of "The Painted Door"  11 sentence paragraphs are due on Friday the 9th.  Make sure you consult your handout for a complete list of requirements.

10s-  Mask project assigned today.  Collect and get ready with supplies for Friday's class as you will be given some time to work on your project.  PROJECT DUE:  Monday Dec 13th.

Thursday Dec 1

Visual Response Projects -  all classes and students participated in small group presentations today.  It was so great to see students communicating about their reading with each other.  You've all convinced me that this format (though not perfect) is worthwhile! 

For Monday:  READ, finish reflection (you'll be handing in reflection + evaluation sheet you filled out in your groups on Monday)

Reflection:

1.  Did you have everything required?  Yes? Why were you able to 'have it all'?
     No? What are you missing?  Why?

2.  What was the experience like? -the process of creating project -presenting in small groups

3.  3 things I was impressed with today...

4.  3 things I was not impress with today...

5.  3 ways I was successful...

6.  3 ways I could have improved...

***All students will hand in reflection + peer evaluation sheets on Monday...

Have a great weekend!  See you Monday.

Tues Nov 29th

Visual Response Projects...are due and will be presented on Thursday Dec 1st.  All students must attend in order to share their novel and present to others.   Prior to coming to class consider how and what you will share (don't just plan to read 'at' your group). 

Digital projects must arrive to class on a USB stick and must be emailed to: msreichert5@gmail.com

11s-  Today we watched the NFB version of "The Painted Door" students began writing the first literary analysis piece of the year using the 11 sentence paragraph format.  Homework - get ready for your presentation/project.

10s-  We finished off Queen Mab pictures and took a closer look at 1.5 (the party where Romeo and Juliet finally meet) and 2.2 the famous balcony scene.  Homework - get ready for your presentation/project.

Thurs Nov 24th

Visual Novel Project Presentation/Assignment has been moved to Thursday Dec 1st.  Today I gave all students a copy of a handout that details what needs to happen prior to the 1st.  Please make sure if you were not in class today that you swing by and pick up an 'extra' sheet from the appropriate box.

11s - Today we finished "The Painted Door" a great discussion about the ending/responsibilities made the length of the story worth it.  If you have not finished the story - make sure that you find a copy online and finish reading.  Keep an eye on the setting and the role that it plays...this will be important on Tuesday.

10s- Today we did a close reading of the Queen Mab speech - and noticed all the detail included!  Students will finish up their visual of Queen Mab's vehicle next day.

Homework- work on your visual project, READ!!!!

Tues Nov 22nd

All classes spent the day in the computer lab working on Visual Response Projects.  Great to see how different students are planning to put their projects together...looking forward to seeing your work.  Yes, you will have to share your project in some way...we'll discuss how we want to do that when I see you next day.

Project is due:  NOV 29th

Friday Nov 18th

11s - Today we began Sinclair Ross' short story "The Painted Door".  We talked about how the setting and symbols are very important in order to fully understand the story.  Students began filling in yellow story frame today.

overdue:  SMART Reading for "Gentlemen Your Verdict"  goal: to summarize, to create images

10s - Quick quiz today and then a discussion of the complexity of Shakespeare's language.  We took a few notes down:  iambic pentameter, blank verse, prose, verse, rhyming couplet

We went through 1.2 and 1.3 and explored the relationships between Nurse, Juliet, and Lady Capulet...and noted a few more dirty jokes.

Bonus marks available for students who attend play - see previous postings for details...

Tuesday - all classes are booked for a work period for the Visual Response Project - come prepared!

Have a great weekend!

Wed Nov 16th

Reminder to all classes that we have a Visual Response Project work period coming up on Tuesday the 22nd.  Students need to bring all preliminary work,  novel, and a USB stick.

11s-  Journal Entry #3  - response to YouTube clip "why students don't read what is assigned"

SMART Read "Gentlemen Your Verdict"  goal: to summarize, and create images - make sure you complete all sections of SMART Read as you will be handing this in on Friday

10s -  Quiz on Friday - make sure you review biographical information, and material we have covered so far with respect to the play

Bonus marks available to students to go and see Cambie Theatre's production of Juliet...PMI + ticket stub.

Journal Entry #3 - response to YouTube clip "why students don't read what is assigned"

Today we met Romeo and noted all the opposites (oxymorons) that Shakespeare includes...and discovered why Romeo so aloof.

Mon Nov 14th

Visual Response Novel check in on WED - make sure you have all work completed for #2 and #3.

Work period in computer lab on Tuesday Nov 22nd - ensure that you have all work, have an idea what format you plan to use, your novel, a USB stick...if you do not come prepared alternate work will be provided.

11s- today we considered moral dilemmas and simulated a hypothetical situation where students had to choose who would live and who would die.  We talked about rule based thinking and shared examples of ways that people justify their choices when faced with moral decisions.  We will read "Gentlemen Your Verdict" next day.

10s-  Shakespeare Quiz on Friday Nov 18th...based on biographical information and what we have talked about with R + J so far.
Today we delved into Act 1 Scene 1 and enjoyed puns, dirty jokes, insults, and fights...a great way to start the play (Shakespeare knew what he was doing).

****BONUS MARKS AVAILABLE****  (5 marks up for grabs)   Available to grade 10 students who attend Cambie Theatre's production  Juliet this Thursday and/or Friday night.  Simply attach your ticket stub to a piece of writing that covers PMI - (Plus, Minus, Interesting) as your response to the play.  A few sentences explaining what you thought was good, not so good, and what you found interesting.  Need to boost your mark?  (they have been posted)  Support fellow students and get a few extra marks...remember Shakespeare didn't write novels, he wrote plays.  He wanted you to enjoy yourself at a play.

Wed Nov 9th

Visual Response Project Check in today...if you didn't have what was required you need to catch up and get ready for the next check in- November 16th.  You can't leave this project until the last minute...get going.  A computer lab work period has tentatively been booked for Tues Nov 22. 

11s- Today we looked at the three types of irony and critiqued Alanis Morrisette's song "Ironic".  Students also worked on completing "The Lottery" work.  Yellow story frame and Q+A are due on Monday Nov 14th.

10s - Today was all about the Prologue...and getting into the text.  Students need to have parents complete their 'Perfect Mate' forms for Monday and finish 2011 Prologue translations. Homework check Monday Nov 14th.

Quiz upcoming...bonus marks for attending Cambie theatre production...stay tuned.

Happy long weekend!

Thurs Nov 3rd

Today all students were asked to choose/declare the novel that they plan to do for the upcoming Visual Response Project (due Nov 29th).

11s-
Journal Entry #2 - "A love of tradition has never weakened a nation, indeed it has strengthened nations in their time of peril; but the new view must come, the world must foll forward."  Winston Churchill

Groups presented their element poster and all students should now have a definition/example/visual for all elements covered.

We read "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson and entered one of our own...to be continued...

10s-
Students presented their assigned fact and their item of relevance/fact.  Groups presented the skit that we began to work on last day.  Some really interesting tidbits about Shakespeare!  We also completed a short True/False sheet about Shakespeare's life.

Homework for all students:  READ, work on Visual Response Project - next check in date Nov 9th!

Tues Nov 1st

Today both 10s and 11s began a new unit - Romeo and Juliet, and short stories...change of direction and new material is wonderful! 

Term 1 Independent Novel Project (Visual Project) was assigned today.  Final due date is NOVEMBER 29th.  Students will have to determine their novel on Nov 3rd, show work for step #2 on Nov 9th, and show work for step #3 on Nov 16th.  Keep in mind that this project is designed to have students create a visual response for your independent novel, and is not your typical 'book review' assignment.

10s- we began our look at Shakespeare and began to work on skits that

Monday Oct 24th

Today classes took a look at the purposes and strategies for generating titles...Students also worked on their yellow outlines in class. 

Next up...sentence outlines.

Wed Oct 19th

Today we wrote the writing unit test and worked on outlining topics for opinion pieces.  Next week we will move from the yellow outline /5, to the sentence outline /10, to writing a full-fledged 5 paragraph opinion piece.  Next Friday you will have the opportunity to share your opinion with each other and convince the class that you are right.

Homework: READ your independent novel.

Mon Oct 17th

Today we reviewed what thesis statements are all about and what they must include as well as ways to ensure that you have chosen a workable essay topic.  We are moving into writing a persuasive essay that must convince (purpose) the audience (me + peers) that you are right about your topic. We read and dissected "Queen of Hearts" an article about Princess Diana.  This essay is a good example of the five paragraph essay format...this was a good exercise to make sure that everyone is clear with the structure and requirements of an essay.

Homework:  READ, study for writing unit test  /43 on Wednesday

Thurs Oct 13th

Today we had our first Reader's Workshop - a great success for the majority of students.  We began by going over expectations and what RW is all about.  I had a chance to chat with each student individually about their reading and what the novel they are currently reading is like.  It was great to see and hear how students are choosing wisely and trying to improve their reading.  Keep it up, remember your job is to improve your reading and writing.  You'll need to MAKE time to read and practice in order to get better.

Homework:  READ!!!

Overdue: privacy/technology paragraphs, essay topic mindmaps

Upcoming...opinion pieces, Writing Unit test Wed Oct 19th!!!

Enjoy the sunshine! 

Thurs Oct 6th

Today we began a recurring assignment that we will visit from time to time through the school year.  Journal writing is another way to write, to explore connections, and consider other points of view.  Today's journal prompt was a quote from Martin Luther King.  His words challenge us to consider the question:what are you doing for others?

We also learned about the four types of essays and read "A Nice Place to Visit" an example of a narrative and persuasive essay.

There was also a bit (though not enough) time to edit rough drafts of privacy/technology paragraphs.

Homework:  READ your independent novel, good copy + rough copy + edit sheet of paragraph is due on Tuesday Oct 11.

Upcoming:  Readers Workshop Thursday Oct 13th, students MUST have an independent novel that they can spend up to an hour reading, writing unit test tba...

Overdue:  SMART Reading 1, 2, 3, "I am reader/writer paragraph, binder check

Have a great Thanksgiving holiday...hope you all have a great turkey dinner (or something yummy) with friends and family.  See you next week!

Tues Oct 4th

Today we talked about the importance of considering your audience (who you are writing for) and purpose (why you are writing) when you write.  Students practiced isolating both variables using articles and handed in their sheets.

We also had a chance to finish PRIVACY/TECHNOLOGY paragraphs and began to self-edit them. 

Homework:  finish rough draft and finish first side of edit sheet - we will do some peer editing together next day.  Both of these items must make it to class with you tomorrow.

Fri Sept 30th

Today we considered the difference between summarizing and inferencing and the importance of making inferences as you read.  We worked through SMART reading #3 an article, "Reaction- Interaction" with two goals: to summarize and to make inferences.  Most students finished chunk 1 and chunk 2 and have started their Quickwrites (make sure they are quick - no longer than 7-10 minutes). 

Homework:  finish SMART Reading #3 - complete Quickwrite, New Connections/Ideas, I Noticed, and Goal for next time - handed in on Tuesday Oct 4th.

We will continue to work through privacy/technology paragraphs on Tuesday, students are not responsible to complete paragraph at this stage...we'll work on it on Tuesday. 

Looking forward to October!  Have a great weekend.

Wed Sept 28th

Today we looked at the structure of a paragraph and how to begin the writing process.  Classes are working through the writing process and began with pre-writing: brainstorming, mapping, organizing, sorting ideas,  and including RENNS.

10s - topic - PRIVACY
11s - topic - PRIVACY or TECHNOLOGY (*note, if you were in my class last year, you must write about technology)

Requirements - 8-10 sentences, TS, CS, body, Voice, Pictures, Flow...

Homework:  read your independent novel we will continue writing and begin the editing process next class.

Overdue:  'I am the writer/reader', SMART Reading 1 & 2

Mon Sept 26th

Today students handed in their finished 'I am the writer/reader' piece.  Good copy format + rough work + rubric into the inbox.  Students were reminded that they are responsible to always have an independent novel for each English class.  Abandoning your book?  Finished?  Almost finished?  See me for suggestions and/or visit the library.  SMART Reading #2 handed back - if you did not receive anything from me you need to act asap...or you will not be eligible for marks.  No work = no mark

Today we looked at the structure and format of a paragraph, read through a few good examples, and worked through strategies to improve writing.  Next up...your own paragraph about one of two topics...

Homework:  READ your independent novel

Overdue: all preliminary forms, Sept surveys (1-4 & 1-1 only), 'I am the writer/reader', SMART Reading 1 & 2 (the brain article + independent novel)

Wed Sept 21st

Today we considered different types of professionals and who write as part of their jobs.  We continued with various types of sentences and how you can add variety and interest in your writing by varying your sentence type/structure.  We tried sentence combining to practice utilizing various kinds of sentences.

Homework:

1.  Good copy + rough work of 'I am         , the writer/reader' due on Monday the 26th.  Good copies must follow the specific format outlined today.

• typed
• Times New Roman/Ariel 
• 12 point font
• double spaced
• 1 inch margins

2.  READ...at least 30 minutes a day.

Block 1-1 and 1-4 return September Reading Surveys asap.

Have a great weekend!

Mon Sept 19th

Today we started keeping track of novels on a Reading Chart.  We spent today considering VOICE/PICTURES/FLOW and what that means in terms of writing.  You should be able to define what each of these terms means and how it applies to your writing. 

We started a piece of writing entitled 'I am (insert your name here), the reader/writer'.  I shared my own example and students began to write their own piece.

Homework 11s and 10s:  complete first draft of 'I am  (insert your name here), the reader/writer' for the 21st.  Good copy format will be explained next day and will be due on the 26th. 

10s only...finish September survey and hand in next day.

Overdue:  SMART Reading 1 & 2, binder checks, parent forms

Thurs Sept 15th

Today all classes set a SMART reading goal for Term 1 and chose a book from the library and/or brought in a novel.  All students should now have an independent novel that they plan to begin the year with. 

Students must bring their independent novel to EACH English class so that they can work on their reading goal for the term.

Homework 10s and 11s:

You need to complete a SMART reading entry for your independent novel.  You need to do the pre-reading activities (Goal - to summarize, APK, Prediction, Question) and do 3 chunks of 20 minutes each.  Continue with a Quickwrite, I noticed/new ideas/I noticed...  to be handed in on Monday Sept 19th.

Tuesday Sept 13th

Today we continued our discussion of the brain and intelligence through a new (for most) way to interact with reading.  We considered what 'thoughtful literacy' means and then worked our way through a S.M.A.R.T. Reading Entry.  

11s only -  Homework- finish your SMART Reading with your Quickwrite (8-10 sentences), and the final 3 boxes to be checked on Thursday.

Overdue...parent slip, binder set up, Getting to Know You form

Next day - all classes will be setting a reading goal and going to the library to choose an independent novel.  Students are required to bring their independent novel to EACH English class from now on.  Can't wait to see what you all choose!

Friday Sept 9, 2011

Today we continued to get ourselves set up for the year and talked about a few more specifics: binder set up etc...   Getting to Know You forms and Letters to Self should be completed and handed in.

Homework Grades 10 & 11-

1.  Find an independent novel.  Silent Reading starts on Tuesday during your last block class.
2.  Parent forms need to be cut off, signed and returned.  Don't forget to put course information sheets on your fridge so that you have easy access to information.
3.  Binder set up.  I will be checking binders on Tuesday, make sure you have set them up as requested.  You will receive 5 marks for setting up your binder correctly.

Have a great weekend!  See you Tuesday.

The 2011-2012 School Year Begins!

Welcome back! I hope you had a wonderful summer break and are looking forward to the possibilities of the school year ahead.  I plan to post what is going on in class so that students and parents can keep on top of assignments/tests etc.  Plan to check this blog regularly for updates, helpful links and resources as well as upcoming dates.

September 7th - Welcome to English 10/11

Today we talked about the course and what to expect this year.  Students need to submit parent/guardian slips to me on Tuesday Sept 13th and have binders set up and ready to be checked (binder check is worth 5 marks). 

Get ready for Silent Reading/Independent Novels by choosing/finding a novel that you're interested in reading.  All students are expected to read for 30 minutes each day...remember that this is in addition to any Silent Reading at school.

***The first 5 students to post a comment on this blog after 3pm and identify their favourite novel will be awarded a bonus mark to be applied to their mark on the first test this term (date tba).  You must state your first/last name and block, in order to enter...only the first 5 students from each block who post a comment and identify their favourite novel, state full name and block after 3 pm will receive a bonus mark! 

Friday March 18th

Happy Spring Break...enjoy a well deserved break.  While you do...

11s - you are responsible for chapter 1 and 2 LOTF...  complete the study guide for both chapters as well as the character chart that you started to today.  There will most likely be a quiz to keep you honest on both chapters when we get back...

10s-  read a good book!

Enjoy your two weeks!  See you on the 5th!

Mon Mar 14th

The countdown to Spring Break begins...

11s- finished our Macbeth unit today with a compare/contrast essay.  Lord of the Flies is up next. 

10s- We started Animal Farm today, finish your study guide for Chapter 1 for Wed.  Test Chapter 1-3 on Friday.

Friday Feb 18th

11s - we spent time today on Letter Essays and Macbeth Promptbook Projects.  Letter Essays are due on Thursday Feb 24th and your Macbeth projects are due on the 28th.  Reader's Workshop on Thursday Feb 24th...make sure you have an independent novel.

10s - we spent time today on Letter Essays and Short Story Projects.  You will have Tuesday to work on your projects.  Reader's Workshop on Thursday Feb 24th...make sure you have an indepdent novel.

See you Tuesday!

Wed Feb 16th

Term 2 is almost over, tying up loose ends and making sure you have all your work in asap is crucial.

11s -
Today 1/2 of our time was spent on Letter Essays, while the other 1/2 was spent on Macbeth projects.  We will do the same thing on Friday.

Due Dates:  Letter Essay Feb 24th, Macbeth Promptbook Feb 28th
Term 2 Desk Closure: Thursday Feb 24th

10s-
Today 1/2 of our time was spent on Letter Essays, while the other 1/2 we worked in the library and learned about why Wikipedia isn't a reliable source of information.  We also took a look at better search engines.  Your story seminar groups should have a good idea about what 3 researchable topics/issues that are related to your story you plan to investigate.

Due Dates:  Letter Essay Feb 24th
Term 2 Desk Closure:  Thursday Feb 24th

Monday Feb 14th

Happy Valentine's Day!

11s-  Macbeth Prompt Book (MPB) - your Company Report and close reading should be done!  Next up - set design and character report. 

ALL CLASSES!!!!  Next day - 1/2 class to work on your Letter Essay (DUE FEB 24th), bring your letter essay handout and the independent novel you are going to write your essay about with you to class on Wednesday.

10s- Short Story Seminars (SSS) - groups have all chosen stories and had a chance to read their stories today.  For next day you need to read/reread your story and come to class with 3 topics/locations/names etc. that are related to your story that you can research next day. 

Wed Feb 9th

Looks like the next few weeks are going to be very very busy! 

11s- today we peer edited Lady Macbeth paragraphs and got ready to hand final copies in on Monday Feb 14th.  Please hand in your drafts/outline/peer edit sheets to your good copies.  Good copy format rules apply.

Macbeth Prompt Book (MPB) was assigned today too...each class you will have a specific task that needs to get done during class.  Next day (Mon Feb 14th) you will be responsible for your company report, and your close reading of the scene...make sure that you bring in a clean copy of your script to class so that you can do a close reading with your group/partner.

Letter Essay Due Feb 24th!!!!  Get organized!

10s- "Harrison Bergeron" Day 2 - we finished the story and moved into small groups to do a second reading and help each other work through vocab/literary devices/questions.  Due Monday: "Tell Tale Heart" plotline, story chart, "Harrison Bergeron" worksheet.

Letter Essay Due Feb 24th!!! Get organized!

Tuesday Feb 1, 2011

11s- Today we watched and read parts of 2.1, 2.2, 2.3.  We learned about pathetic fallacy and noted how Shakespeare uses this to add depth and meaning to the play.

You are responsible for bullet point answers for 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3.

Next day you will be writing a paragraph that is based on one of these questions.

10s-  Today we read "The Tell Tale Heart" by E.A.Poe.  The story is a wonderful example of suspense writing!  Next up, you will all write a suspense paragraph based on an everyday occurrence- using the techniques that Poe employs.

Wed Jan 26th

Woops, this posting is a little late...

11s- please graffiti Macbeth's 'dagger speech', it will be stamp checked tomorrow.  Reader's Workshop Friday so make sure you have your independent novel ready to go.

10s -1st draft of your theme paragraph is due at the beginning of class Friday, Readers' Workshop Friday, so make sure you have your independent novel ready to go.

Thursday Jan 20th

11s - Act One test on Monday worth 40 marks.  Part One - Plot Summary, make sure you go over what actually happens during the Act.  Part Two - Quotations, you will be given 10 quotes and asked to choose 6 on which to identify the speaker/audience and write the quote's significance and what it reveals about the speaker.

10s - we will be writing a paragraph on the theme in "To Build a Fire" on Monday.  READ your independent novels over the weekend!  Term 2 independent novel assignment to be revealed next Friday the 28th.

Tuesday Jan 18th

11s- Today we spent time in 1.4 and 1.5, you have all met Lady Macbeth...isn't she fantastic?!?
Please complete the questions (good copy format) for 1.4 and graffiti the text for 1.5.  Next up Lady Macbeth's 'unsex me' speech, 1.6, and 1.7. 

Act One Test Mon Jan 24th.  READ READ READ your independent novel.

10s-READ READ READ...your independent novels...  We'll be finishing "To Build A Fire" on Friday and taking a close look at how to isolate the theme of a short story.

See you Thursday! 

Friday Jan 14th

11s-  For Tuesday complete in good copy format all of the questions assigned so far...so 1.1, 1.2, 1.3.  You all received a completion mark, but will receive a mark for accuracy when you hand them in on Tuesday.

10s-  Please complete the "To Build a Fire" vocabulary chart for Tuesday in preparation for the story.

See you Tuesday!

Wed Jan 12, 2011

Time to start posting again! 

11s - independent novels for term 2 should be chosen, get into your book asap...term 2 independent novel project awaits.

Macbeth, we got into 1.1 today and there are four questions that you need to complete for Friday (I can guarantee a homework check).

Preview 1.2 and 1.3 prior to Friday...particularly the blood/violence references in 1.2 and how Macbeth and Banquo react to the witches.

10s - we read two versions of the same story today, from two different points of view.  Complete the story chart for these two stories. 

Study for the short story elements test on Friday.

Independent novel instructions for the 11s apply to you too...

Keep reading everybody!!!  Ms. Reichert