Today we wrote the chapter 16-22 quotations test. For next day please read chapter 23 and 24 - make sure to have 2 sticky notes per chapter that show a visual that relates to the reading. Make them good, I might have you hand these in.
Homework- read Ch 23/24 and include 2 sticky notes per chapter.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Spring Break Reading
So today we went over our Term 2 reading goals and looked at the pros/cons of banishment/custody. Big question at the end of Part 1- Did Cole fail at banishment? Or did banishment fail Cole? (overriding feeling today was that Cole failed at banishment).
It was resolved that (hey! you guys chose this...) students must read to the beginning of Chapter 23 and that there will be a test to hold you accountable for this the day you return (again...you guys chose this...). Format of the test will be juicy quotes that I choose. I'll choose 2/3 from each chapter and you'll have to write significance/importance on 1/2 of them. I'll be looking for insight and analysis...each quote will be worth 3 or 4 marks.
HOMEWORK- read to chapter 23, quotations test Tuesday April 2nd...
I wish you all a wonderful, healthy, and happy Spring Break. Find a great book to cozy up with and relax. See you in a few!
Ms. Reichert
It was resolved that (hey! you guys chose this...) students must read to the beginning of Chapter 23 and that there will be a test to hold you accountable for this the day you return (again...you guys chose this...). Format of the test will be juicy quotes that I choose. I'll choose 2/3 from each chapter and you'll have to write significance/importance on 1/2 of them. I'll be looking for insight and analysis...each quote will be worth 3 or 4 marks.
HOMEWORK- read to chapter 23, quotations test Tuesday April 2nd...
I wish you all a wonderful, healthy, and happy Spring Break. Find a great book to cozy up with and relax. See you in a few!
Ms. Reichert
Friday, March 1, 2013
Friday March 1
Today I introduced the Letter Essay which will we'll start together on Tuesday March 5th. (due date in good copy format is Mon Mar 11th) Make sure you bring your independent novel to class on Tuesday so that you can work on this. Touching Spirit Bear is NOT your independent novel (I chose it for you).
We also continued to work on newspaper articles. Good copies due Tuesday March 5th...please double space...
Read TSB to page 92 for Tuesday Mar 5th...
Happy weekend. See you Tuesday.
We also continued to work on newspaper articles. Good copies due Tuesday March 5th...please double space...
Read TSB to page 92 for Tuesday Mar 5th...
Happy weekend. See you Tuesday.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Thurs Feb 21
Today we were busy. We started with a reading goal check-in, and a PMI review of our two guest speakers. We wrote thank you notes and signed a card which I will forward to our visitors.
We then began to talk about inferences and what they are. We worked through a short piece together and then read Chapter 5 together and followed the same process for making inferences.
Homework: finish inferences sheet for Chapter 5, read Chapter 6, read your independent novel
QUIZ chapter 1-6 on Monday the 25th - make sure you are familiar with the events of the first 6 chapters of the novel.
We then began to talk about inferences and what they are. We worked through a short piece together and then read Chapter 5 together and followed the same process for making inferences.
Homework: finish inferences sheet for Chapter 5, read Chapter 6, read your independent novel
QUIZ chapter 1-6 on Monday the 25th - make sure you are familiar with the events of the first 6 chapters of the novel.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Tues Feb 19th
A big thank you to RCMP Constable Fox for coming in and working with us today. We learned a lot about youth justice, restorative justice, and what it takes to be a police officer. We had another chance to try out a restorative justice circle...and shared findings with each other. A great class!!!
HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 4 - choose 3 important quotes - write them down with page number and jot down (bullet points okay) why they are significant/important.
HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 4 - choose 3 important quotes - write them down with page number and jot down (bullet points okay) why they are significant/important.
Friday, February 15, 2013
Friday Feb 15th
Today we got into our new novel Touching Spirit Bear and began to work on strategies employed by good readers as our goal this unit is to improve our reading.
We began with some predictions, and moved into connections and questions.
Homework: SMART reading Ch.1, sticky notes for Ch. 2 and 3 (at least 1 sticky note per page - must have a connection and question on each sticky note), read your independent novel
On Tuesday the 19th- our second guest speaker RCMP Constable Fox will be with us...
Happy weekend!!!
We began with some predictions, and moved into connections and questions.
Homework: SMART reading Ch.1, sticky notes for Ch. 2 and 3 (at least 1 sticky note per page - must have a connection and question on each sticky note), read your independent novel
On Tuesday the 19th- our second guest speaker RCMP Constable Fox will be with us...
Happy weekend!!!
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Wed Feb 13th
Today we switched gears and talked about where laws come from and the differences between Western and First Nations world views. Although there are similarities, there are some very important differences.
Homework: READ you independent novel, finish Sources of Law chart, complete vocab #1-20 - ensure that you indicate why and/or what sentence clue makes you understand each word
Homework: READ you independent novel, finish Sources of Law chart, complete vocab #1-20 - ensure that you indicate why and/or what sentence clue makes you understand each word
Monday, February 11, 2013
Mon Feb 11th
Happy Family Day! I've let postings slide and thought as I'd post a few clips to reinvigorate myself and get back into posting after each class.
Worth a look:
The Girl Who Hated Books
Do You Still Read Books?
Why Students Don't Read What is Assigned in Class
As I won't have an opportunity to show these to you in class, if you're feeling a little uninspired to do your daily reading...here's a bit of inspiration.
We begin our new unit this week! Looking forward to it!
Worth a look:
The Girl Who Hated Books
Do You Still Read Books?
Why Students Don't Read What is Assigned in Class
As I won't have an opportunity to show these to you in class, if you're feeling a little uninspired to do your daily reading...here's a bit of inspiration.
We begin our new unit this week! Looking forward to it!
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Not English 9 related, but worth a look...
A friend posted this video on Facebook and I thought I'd share it with you. In grade 9 you're not driving yet, but you will be soon...and you have people in your life that do drive.
This is a video that highlights the dangers of texting while driving. Check it out - because you'll be driving soon and you'll be tempted, and in the meantime you already know people that do both...sometimes at the same time.
http://www.schooltube.com/video/4386d84344d2a7345c5e/ATT-The-Last-Text-Documentary
Be safe! See you Tuesday.
Ms. Reichert
This is a video that highlights the dangers of texting while driving. Check it out - because you'll be driving soon and you'll be tempted, and in the meantime you already know people that do both...sometimes at the same time.
http://www.schooltube.com/video/4386d84344d2a7345c5e/ATT-The-Last-Text-Documentary
Be safe! See you Tuesday.
Ms. Reichert
Monday, January 14, 2013
Monday Jan 14th
Today presentation dates for novel projects were assigned...students need to be ready to go on their date. Make sure you read over the rubric and that you've thought through how and what you're going to share with us.
Romeo and Juliet mask project is up next. WORK TIME-Friday June 18th, DUE DATE- Thursday June 24th. Students need to choose between 2-10 lines from the play that they can base a meaningful mask on.
Today we focused on 2.3 and met Friar Laurence. We listened to the scene (iambic pentameter, rhyming couplets) and noted different examples of figurative language.
HOMEWORK- READ, choose you mask lines and notes line references on handout, get materials ready for Friday
Romeo and Juliet mask project is up next. WORK TIME-Friday June 18th, DUE DATE- Thursday June 24th. Students need to choose between 2-10 lines from the play that they can base a meaningful mask on.
Today we focused on 2.3 and met Friar Laurence. We listened to the scene (iambic pentameter, rhyming couplets) and noted different examples of figurative language.
HOMEWORK- READ, choose you mask lines and notes line references on handout, get materials ready for Friday
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Thursday Jan 10th
Today we listened, discussed, and played with 2.2, The Balcony Scene. Compliments, Juliet's responses, and plans for marriage...a wonderful scene!!!
We then continued to work on our Zeferelli vs. Luhrman piece. Students were given a paragraph frame/outline as well as a list of 'no nos'. Answer the following: Which movie version of Romeo and Juliet would Shakespeare approve and why? Which version do you prefer and why? Topic sentences will be stamp checked next day.
Homework: READ, write topic sentence
We then continued to work on our Zeferelli vs. Luhrman piece. Students were given a paragraph frame/outline as well as a list of 'no nos'. Answer the following: Which movie version of Romeo and Juliet would Shakespeare approve and why? Which version do you prefer and why? Topic sentences will be stamp checked next day.
Homework: READ, write topic sentence
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