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.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
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
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
Monday, September 26, 2011
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)
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)
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
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.
Block 1-1 and 1-4 return September Reading Surveys asap.
Have a great weekend!
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
Block 1-1 and 1-4 return September Reading Surveys asap.
Have a great weekend!
Monday, September 19, 2011
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
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
Thursday, September 15, 2011
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.
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, September 13, 2011
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!
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, September 9, 2011
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.
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.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
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!
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!
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