Short Story Unit Tests, TKAM Chapters 1-4 Quizzes, and Reader's Notes #1-3 were handed back in class today. Short Story projects will be marked and handed back on Monday along with mark updates to go home.
Have a safe and happy Hallowe'en!!!
Friday, October 30, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Wednesday October 28th & Thursday October 29th
Yesterday, when I was sick, the class wrote a quiz on Chapters 1-4 of TKAM. I will have them returned tomorrow. This was to check to ensure students were keeping up with the reading and had a basic understanding of the book. The next reading quiz will be on Tuesday, on Chapters 5-11.
After, the students had a work period to work on their TKAM and ISU reading, as well as ISU Reader's Notes and TKAM Journals. This was to give them the chance to catch up and be up to date with the class work.
Reminder that the first part of the Journals will be due next Friday Novemvber 6th. Your ISU novels should be completed by Monday November 2nd.
Today, we finished watching Glory Road and will have a discussion and assignment on it tomorrow. We also cleared up any confusion over the ISU Reader's Notes and TKAM journals. EVERYONE should now have the understanding of the requirements of both! : )
After, the students had a work period to work on their TKAM and ISU reading, as well as ISU Reader's Notes and TKAM Journals. This was to give them the chance to catch up and be up to date with the class work.
Reminder that the first part of the Journals will be due next Friday Novemvber 6th. Your ISU novels should be completed by Monday November 2nd.
Today, we finished watching Glory Road and will have a discussion and assignment on it tomorrow. We also cleared up any confusion over the ISU Reader's Notes and TKAM journals. EVERYONE should now have the understanding of the requirements of both! : )
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Tuesday October 27th
Today we discussed the importance of keeping up with work and taking responsibility for your work. After giving very specific instructions on what to study on Friday for the Short Story test, many students failed to do so. A calendar was handed out for the next five weeks. On it is all the work for both the ISU and TKAM. It is very important for students to keep on top of the work in the upcoming weeks, as it is going to be very busy.
The main focus for the ISU right now is finishing the novel (should be done for Nov. 2nd) and completing the five sets of Reader's Notes.
For TKAM, students must keep up with the reading schedule on the calendar and be maintaining their TKAM journals. This is the main mark component of the novel study. Epitomes were handed out today. Journals (summary, character development, themes, and vocabulary) should take up 1-1/2 pages. The epitomes are the final addition to each journal and should be the point where you make connections and draw in the themes. Each eptiome should be 3/4 to a full page long. The epitome handout is included below:
TKAM
Journal Epitomes
Epitomes (given below) are for you to show all you can ascertain about each epitome including themes like:
prejudice, the “class system”, acceptance and inclusion, stereotyping, justice, persuading, courage and self-identity, or items like character development, dialogue, structure, point of view/narration or vocabulary.
Your journal (summary, character development, themes, and vocabulary) will be approximately 1-1 ½ pages. Each epitome should be an additional 3/4 - a full page.
Ch 1-2: (p. 21) Miss Caroline’s reprimand of Scout
Ch 3-4: (p. 30) “until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.”
Ch 5-6: (p. 55) “Had Jem’s pants been safely on him, we would not have slept much anyway.”
Ch 7-8: (p. 72) Atticus’ revelation to the children that Boo Radley put the blanket around Scout during the fire
Ch 9-11: (p. 111) The revelation about Mrs. Dubose
Ch 12-15: (pp. 153-154) Scout’s discussion with Mr. Cunningham
Ch 16-21: You choose the epitome for these chapters
Ch 22-25: (pp. 234-237) “After all, if Aunty could be a lady at a time like this, so could I.”
Ch 26-31: (p. 278) “‘Mr Arthur, bend your arm down here, like that. That’s right, sir.’”
The main focus for the ISU right now is finishing the novel (should be done for Nov. 2nd) and completing the five sets of Reader's Notes.
For TKAM, students must keep up with the reading schedule on the calendar and be maintaining their TKAM journals. This is the main mark component of the novel study. Epitomes were handed out today. Journals (summary, character development, themes, and vocabulary) should take up 1-1/2 pages. The epitomes are the final addition to each journal and should be the point where you make connections and draw in the themes. Each eptiome should be 3/4 to a full page long. The epitome handout is included below:
TKAM
Journal Epitomes
Epitomes (given below) are for you to show all you can ascertain about each epitome including themes like:
prejudice, the “class system”, acceptance and inclusion, stereotyping, justice, persuading, courage and self-identity, or items like character development, dialogue, structure, point of view/narration or vocabulary.
Your journal (summary, character development, themes, and vocabulary) will be approximately 1-1 ½ pages. Each epitome should be an additional 3/4 - a full page.
Ch 1-2: (p. 21) Miss Caroline’s reprimand of Scout
Ch 3-4: (p. 30) “until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.”
Ch 5-6: (p. 55) “Had Jem’s pants been safely on him, we would not have slept much anyway.”
Ch 7-8: (p. 72) Atticus’ revelation to the children that Boo Radley put the blanket around Scout during the fire
Ch 9-11: (p. 111) The revelation about Mrs. Dubose
Ch 12-15: (pp. 153-154) Scout’s discussion with Mr. Cunningham
Ch 16-21: You choose the epitome for these chapters
Ch 22-25: (pp. 234-237) “After all, if Aunty could be a lady at a time like this, so could I.”
Ch 26-31: (p. 278) “‘Mr Arthur, bend your arm down here, like that. That’s right, sir.’”
Monday, October 26, 2009
Monday October 26th
The Short Story Unit Test was written today.
*Reminder again...Short Story projects and Reader's Notes #1 are OVERDUE!*
Mark updates will be going home on Wednesday for parents to sign.
*Reminder again...Short Story projects and Reader's Notes #1 are OVERDUE!*
Mark updates will be going home on Wednesday for parents to sign.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Friday October 23rd
Short Story Test Review
Part A: Comparing Non-Fiction and Fiction
-study the chart on the handout
-characteristics of non-fiction genre and fiction genre
Part B: Figurative Language
-similies, metaphors, personification, idioms, and irony (dramatic, verbal, and situational)
-know definitions and be able to give examples of all
Part C: Short Story characteristics
-plot graph (problem, rising action, climax, declining action, solution)
-protagonist, antagonist
-flashback, foreshadowing, tone
Part D: Short Story
-read a new short story and answer corresponding questions
*Short Story Unit Test on Monday October 26th*
*Short Story Assignment, Reader's Notes #1 are OVERDUE*
Have a good weekend!
Part A: Comparing Non-Fiction and Fiction
-study the chart on the handout
-characteristics of non-fiction genre and fiction genre
Part B: Figurative Language
-similies, metaphors, personification, idioms, and irony (dramatic, verbal, and situational)
-know definitions and be able to give examples of all
Part C: Short Story characteristics
-plot graph (problem, rising action, climax, declining action, solution)
-protagonist, antagonist
-flashback, foreshadowing, tone
Part D: Short Story
-read a new short story and answer corresponding questions
*Short Story Unit Test on Monday October 26th*
*Short Story Assignment, Reader's Notes #1 are OVERDUE*
Have a good weekend!
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Thursday October 22nd
Most of today's class was spent discussing the first two chapters of TKAM.
We went over the Journal component, which will be one of the main evaluations of the novel. We completed the first journal for Chapters 1-2 as a class to use as an example for the rest.
The eptiome for the first journal was to be done on their own and should be finished for class tomorrow.
*REMINDER*
Short Story final assignment is due at the BEGINNING of class tomorrow!
We went over the Journal component, which will be one of the main evaluations of the novel. We completed the first journal for Chapters 1-2 as a class to use as an example for the rest.
The eptiome for the first journal was to be done on their own and should be finished for class tomorrow.
*REMINDER*
Short Story final assignment is due at the BEGINNING of class tomorrow!
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Wednesday October 21st
We started our new novel today, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. After a quick overview about the time period and setting of the novel, students began to start reading.
Remember, the language of TKAM can be difficult due to the slang of the day. The more you read, the more it will become easier and more fluid to read.
Chapters 1 & 2 are to be read by tomorrow.
Remember, the language of TKAM can be difficult due to the slang of the day. The more you read, the more it will become easier and more fluid to read.
Chapters 1 & 2 are to be read by tomorrow.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Monday October 19th & Tuesday October 20th
Monday was spent in the computer lab finishing up the short story rough copies to peer edit today.
Students switch short stories with two different people to be edited and given feedback. Students that did not have their rough copies ready today must find 2 different people to edit the work on their own time.
The character sketch, layout questions, copy of edited rough draft, and 2 peer editing sheets were due at the end of class. They will be handed back tomorrow, so students can complete work on their Final Copy. ALL components are due Friday October 23rd, NO EXCEPTIONS!
We also looked at the Stephen Lewis Foundation and the "A Dare to Remember" campaign that the West, as well as across Canada, are participating in. Students are encourage to brainstorm and submit dares that will be completed if certain amounts of money are raised. Definitely a great cause!
More information, check out www.adaretoremember.com
Students switch short stories with two different people to be edited and given feedback. Students that did not have their rough copies ready today must find 2 different people to edit the work on their own time.
The character sketch, layout questions, copy of edited rough draft, and 2 peer editing sheets were due at the end of class. They will be handed back tomorrow, so students can complete work on their Final Copy. ALL components are due Friday October 23rd, NO EXCEPTIONS!
We also looked at the Stephen Lewis Foundation and the "A Dare to Remember" campaign that the West, as well as across Canada, are participating in. Students are encourage to brainstorm and submit dares that will be completed if certain amounts of money are raised. Definitely a great cause!
More information, check out www.adaretoremember.com
Friday, October 16, 2009
Friday October 16th
We spent some more time on OSSLT preparation, completing another practice booklet for reading. This one focused on Real-Life Narrative and Dialogue.
The Short Story rough draft has been moved to being due on Tuesday. We will spent the class on Monday working on the rough draft in the computer lab again.
Students are to finish the first Reader's Note for their ISU novel. It should focus on the first half of the novel, and be 1-1/2 pages long.
Have a good weekend!
The Short Story rough draft has been moved to being due on Tuesday. We will spent the class on Monday working on the rough draft in the computer lab again.
Students are to finish the first Reader's Note for their ISU novel. It should focus on the first half of the novel, and be 1-1/2 pages long.
Have a good weekend!
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Thursday October 15th
Work period for the Short Story project. The class was spent working on rough drafts.
Rough Drafts due MONDAY for Peer Editing!!!
Rough Drafts due MONDAY for Peer Editing!!!
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Wednesday October 14th
Today was a work period on the short story assignment. Students are creating and writing their own short story. Today's class was spent going over the Journal requirements and then the reminder of the time was spent working on short story character sketches and layouts.
Reminder: Tomorrow you need to bring your character sketch & layout finished and ready to be checked. The class will be spent in the computer lab working on the first draft of the short stories.
Reminder: Tomorrow you need to bring your character sketch & layout finished and ready to be checked. The class will be spent in the computer lab working on the first draft of the short stories.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Tuesday October 13th
Hope everyone had a relaxing long weekend!
There was a slight change made to the ISU process today. Instead of Book Club, you will be completing Reader's Notes. The 1st half of the book will be your first Reader's Note, and should be 1 1/2 pages minimum. After that, divide the remaining half of your book into 4 parts. Each Reader's Note for those 4 parts should be a minimum of 3/4 of a page long. Remember...Reader's Notes are in point form! See the handout from class today for ideas of what you should include.
Students were also given their final assignment for the Short Story Unit. Over the next week and a half, students will be developing and writing their own short story.
Brainstorm ideas tonight!
There was a slight change made to the ISU process today. Instead of Book Club, you will be completing Reader's Notes. The 1st half of the book will be your first Reader's Note, and should be 1 1/2 pages minimum. After that, divide the remaining half of your book into 4 parts. Each Reader's Note for those 4 parts should be a minimum of 3/4 of a page long. Remember...Reader's Notes are in point form! See the handout from class today for ideas of what you should include.
Students were also given their final assignment for the Short Story Unit. Over the next week and a half, students will be developing and writing their own short story.
Brainstorm ideas tonight!
Friday, October 9, 2009
Friday October 9th
Today we looked again at the Literacy Test booklet from yesterday. Students were to complete the Information Paragraph (Section B) and hand in.
We read the short story "Emily's Quest" and started our first journal entry.
Students should have Journal #1 "Write a letter to yourself in 10 years time" completed for Tuesday.
Have a great Thanksgiving!!!
*First three people to comment on this post to show me they have checked the blog win a prize!*
We read the short story "Emily's Quest" and started our first journal entry.
Students should have Journal #1 "Write a letter to yourself in 10 years time" completed for Tuesday.
Have a great Thanksgiving!!!
*First three people to comment on this post to show me they have checked the blog win a prize!*
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Thursday October 8th
Today we continued with the wonderful world of grammar, focusing on adjectives and adverbs.
We have began to prepare for the Literacy Test this week. Remember to complete the Section A "The Family Dog" in the Reading booklet handed out in class today.
We have began to prepare for the Literacy Test this week. Remember to complete the Section A "The Family Dog" in the Reading booklet handed out in class today.
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