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10s- Today we went over the Term 2 independent novel project - Letter Essays. We went over the requirements/rubric, I shared an example, and students began outlining. Mon Mar 5th - we'll have a bit of time to continue working on Letter Essay, Fri Mar 9th - good copy of Letter Essay is DUE. Sorry no extensions on this one, I'll be marking them over Spring Break.
Thursday - you will have a short story 'sight' test. You will be given a copy of a story that you have not read and be tested on your ability to apply key terms and analyze the story. Review your short story package. You will be asked to determine the theme of the story and trace the decision making process of the main character. The test will be two parts: 1. Multiple choice - 10 marks 2. Paragraphs - 24 marks (2 paragraphs 12 marks each).
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Wed Feb 22nd
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10s-
Today we read our suspense paragraphs to each other and tried to give a few helpful ideas...make sure you don't title your paragraph - suspense paragraph! Good copy + rough copy due Fri Feb 24
In preparation for our next story, "Harrison Bergeron" we looked at our ideas surrounding equality and whether people are truly equal. Journal Entry # 6 asks students to make five predictions about what our society would be like if we were are the same and completely equal.
A few new words to search for before we read the story next day...
Homework: good copy suspense paragraph, pre-read "Harrison Bergeron"
Upcoming: Letter Essays (this will be your Term 2 Independent Novel Project), SMART reading "Ashes for the Wind", and a short story "sight" test next Thursday
Next unit - Animal Farm (we'll start the week before Spring Break)
10s-
Today we read our suspense paragraphs to each other and tried to give a few helpful ideas...make sure you don't title your paragraph - suspense paragraph! Good copy + rough copy due Fri Feb 24
In preparation for our next story, "Harrison Bergeron" we looked at our ideas surrounding equality and whether people are truly equal. Journal Entry # 6 asks students to make five predictions about what our society would be like if we were are the same and completely equal.
A few new words to search for before we read the story next day...
Homework: good copy suspense paragraph, pre-read "Harrison Bergeron"
Upcoming: Letter Essays (this will be your Term 2 Independent Novel Project), SMART reading "Ashes for the Wind", and a short story "sight" test next Thursday
Next unit - Animal Farm (we'll start the week before Spring Break)
Monday, February 20, 2012
Mon Feb 20th
11s - more mandala work
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10s-
We began by looking at the three types of irony (verbal, situation, dramatic) and looked at and listened to "Ironic" by Alanis. We discussed the various types of irony she includes (or doesn't) in her song.
Suspense Paragraph - drawing inspiration from "Tell Tale Heart" and E.A. Poe write a suspense paragraph about an everyday event. Paragraph should be 10-12 sentences and use various suspense techniques. You can write about an everyday event as mundane as emptying the dishwasher or waiting for the bus...but you must make use the suspense techniques we've explored.
Rough copy due Wed Feb 22d, Good copy + rough due Fri Feb 24th. ***remember, no "it was a dark and stormy night" think of your own ways to create horror and suspense in your writing***
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10s-
We began by looking at the three types of irony (verbal, situation, dramatic) and looked at and listened to "Ironic" by Alanis. We discussed the various types of irony she includes (or doesn't) in her song.
Suspense Paragraph - drawing inspiration from "Tell Tale Heart" and E.A. Poe write a suspense paragraph about an everyday event. Paragraph should be 10-12 sentences and use various suspense techniques. You can write about an everyday event as mundane as emptying the dishwasher or waiting for the bus...but you must make use the suspense techniques we've explored.
Rough copy due Wed Feb 22d, Good copy + rough due Fri Feb 24th. ***remember, no "it was a dark and stormy night" think of your own ways to create horror and suspense in your writing***
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Wed Feb 15th
11s- Check Ms. Johnson's blog. You started a new assignment today, a mandala.
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MARKS POSTED!!!! All students received their LOTF essays and learned their current standing in the course. The spreadsheet is has been posted in the classroom... good news for many...some "you've got some work to do" speeches for others. If you need/require help with your writing, you must come and see me.
Term 2 Desk closure FRIDAY FEB 24th - all overdue work MUST be handed in to Ms. Reichert. No work = no mark= poor result. All students are aware what (if any) work they are missing.
10s- Today we had a great discussion about whether true love is worth dying for...wow! What a fabulous conversation...check in with me re: my chat with my true love, Mr. Reichtree when I see you on Monday.
We continued our work on the elements of "Tell Tale Heart".
Homework: complete Plot/Characterization worksheet, read your independent novels!!!!
www.mskjohnson.blogspot.com
MARKS POSTED!!!! All students received their LOTF essays and learned their current standing in the course. The spreadsheet is has been posted in the classroom... good news for many...some "you've got some work to do" speeches for others. If you need/require help with your writing, you must come and see me.
Term 2 Desk closure FRIDAY FEB 24th - all overdue work MUST be handed in to Ms. Reichert. No work = no mark= poor result. All students are aware what (if any) work they are missing.
10s- Today we had a great discussion about whether true love is worth dying for...wow! What a fabulous conversation...check in with me re: my chat with my true love, Mr. Reichtree when I see you on Monday.
We continued our work on the elements of "Tell Tale Heart".
Homework: complete Plot/Characterization worksheet, read your independent novels!!!!
Monday, February 13, 2012
Monday Feb 13th
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10s- Today we investigated the suspense/horror techniques that Poe used in "Tell Tale Heart". We watched two versions of the animated versions and listened for: pacing, language, figurative language, symbols, foreshadowing, irony. Students need to hand in completed horror elements next day.
These are the two versions that we watched. Which do you think Edgar Allan Poe would like better? Which does a better job of bringing his story to life? Why?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmyFXxqLAX8&ob=av3n not working? YouTube search Shortz Animation "Tell Tale Heart"
http://youtube.com/watch?v=t8So52yFtWU not working? YouTube search The Tell Tale Heart (8:41)
10s- Today we investigated the suspense/horror techniques that Poe used in "Tell Tale Heart". We watched two versions of the animated versions and listened for: pacing, language, figurative language, symbols, foreshadowing, irony. Students need to hand in completed horror elements next day.
These are the two versions that we watched. Which do you think Edgar Allan Poe would like better? Which does a better job of bringing his story to life? Why?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmyFXxqLAX8&ob=av3n not working? YouTube search Shortz Animation "Tell Tale Heart"
http://youtube.com/watch?v=t8So52yFtWU not working? YouTube search The Tell Tale Heart (8:41)
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Thurs Feb 9th
11s-
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10s - Today we read "Tell Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe and considered: how life imitates art, the narrator/main character's madness, and what/how Poe sets up his story. Students also had a chance to get ready for the story with some important vocabulary.
"To Build a Fire" paragraphs are now overdue...good copy + rough work + edit sheet
***please hand in your copies of the story itself too so that I can use them with future classes
http://mskjohnson.blogspot.com
10s - Today we read "Tell Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe and considered: how life imitates art, the narrator/main character's madness, and what/how Poe sets up his story. Students also had a chance to get ready for the story with some important vocabulary.
"To Build a Fire" paragraphs are now overdue...good copy + rough work + edit sheet
***please hand in your copies of the story itself too so that I can use them with future classes
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Tues Feb 7th
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LOTF mask/theme projects are up....some wonderful projects...if you haven't handed your project in see me asap. No work = No mark.
10s- Today we had some time to wrap up "To Build a Fire" theme paragraphs. Good copy + rough/outline + peer edit is due Thursday Feb 9th. Good copy format rules apply.
We'll be moving on to a new story/author next day!
LOTF mask/theme projects are up....some wonderful projects...if you haven't handed your project in see me asap. No work = No mark.
10s- Today we had some time to wrap up "To Build a Fire" theme paragraphs. Good copy + rough/outline + peer edit is due Thursday Feb 9th. Good copy format rules apply.
We'll be moving on to a new story/author next day!
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Wed Feb 1
11s - Today both classes started working with Ms. K. Johnson. She has set up her own teaching blog (I hear there are a few bonus marks available) so that you can keep up with her classes.
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Today classes began a new unit...you'll be studying Macbeth.
10s - Today we talked about the difference between passive and active voice and how to incorporate this into our writing. Students continued to work on their first piece of Literary Analysis using the 11 sentence format.
FRIDAY - READER'S WORKSHOP - make sure that you bring an independent novel you can spend at least an hour with.
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Today classes began a new unit...you'll be studying Macbeth.
10s - Today we talked about the difference between passive and active voice and how to incorporate this into our writing. Students continued to work on their first piece of Literary Analysis using the 11 sentence format.
FRIDAY - READER'S WORKSHOP - make sure that you bring an independent novel you can spend at least an hour with.
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