Today students read to the end of Act 2 in The Crucible.
When finished, students got into groups from which to address the concept of witchcraft. Each group is responsible for providing evidence either proving or disproving the validity of witchcraft, but must be done so in their specific style.
Group Styles:
Doctors
Lawyers
Social Workers
Occult Leaders
Students will present their findings tomorrow.
Monday 30 April 2012
EN 9: Reminders from April 30 2012
Today students began by watching the following link on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AyjKgz9tKg&feature=related
They then completed Exercise 55 on conjunctions.
Next, students had more sentence fragment recognition practice. We will have a sentence fragment quiz coming up this Wednesday. (we will have a short review ahead of the quiz)
Students then had some time to write in their journals.
Finally, I read Roald Dahl's short story, The Wish, aloud to the class.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AyjKgz9tKg&feature=related
They then completed Exercise 55 on conjunctions.
Next, students had more sentence fragment recognition practice. We will have a sentence fragment quiz coming up this Wednesday. (we will have a short review ahead of the quiz)
Students then had some time to write in their journals.
Finally, I read Roald Dahl's short story, The Wish, aloud to the class.
Friday 27 April 2012
EN 10: Reminders from April 27 2012
Today students created court cases and then were tried and convicted in the Courtroom of MacInnes!
Students provided some comical role-plays and we learned that often, court cases could be avoided if both parties could act in a mature manner and discuss a resolution.
Students provided some comical role-plays and we learned that often, court cases could be avoided if both parties could act in a mature manner and discuss a resolution.
EN 9: Reminders from April 27 2012
Today students shared their narratives with the class. Students were very brave and expressive in their readings. I'm so proud of their accomplishments!
Thursday 26 April 2012
SS 10: Reminders from April 26 2012
Today students completed a quiz on:
Students then took notes on the CPR (Canadian Pacific Railway) and the National Policy.
Finally, students completed question #8 on p.192 in the Horizons textbook.
- The Lead Up to the Northwest Rebellion
- The Northwest Mounted Police
- The Indian Act
Students then took notes on the CPR (Canadian Pacific Railway) and the National Policy.
Finally, students completed question #8 on p.192 in the Horizons textbook.
EN 10: Reminders from April 26 2012
Today students created a "witch's chant" and performed this in front of the class. These were all well done and had some clever components!
Students then read up to p.62 in The Crucible.
Students then read up to p.62 in The Crucible.
Wednesday 25 April 2012
EN 10: Reminders from April 25 2012
Today students completed Act 1 of The Crucible.
We then watched a short documentary on the Salem witch trials:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuSwx3d0R7w&feature=related
Students finished the class by writing a short journal entry (much in the style of journal entries completed for Of Mice and Men).
We then watched a short documentary on the Salem witch trials:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuSwx3d0R7w&feature=related
Students finished the class by writing a short journal entry (much in the style of journal entries completed for Of Mice and Men).
EN 9: Reminders from April 25 2012
Today we worked on sentence fragments. Students underlined sentences, showing the subject and predicate. Students then worked on their narrative stories. Good copies will be read on Friday.
If students do not wish to share their own stories, they may choose another story to read aloud.
Don't forget to bring fruit or other healthy snacks on Friday morning!
If students do not wish to share their own stories, they may choose another story to read aloud.
Don't forget to bring fruit or other healthy snacks on Friday morning!
Tuesday 24 April 2012
SS 10: Reminders from April 24 2012
Today students completed their study of Treaty 2. We then read p. 142-143 in the Handbook and students collaborated and completed a short assignment. Finally, students looked over their notes in preparation for their upcoming quiz/test (or quest).
The quest will be on:
The Lead-up to the Northwest Rebellion
The North West Mounted Police
Treaties
The Indian Act
The quest will be on:
The Lead-up to the Northwest Rebellion
The North West Mounted Police
Treaties
The Indian Act
Monday 23 April 2012
EN 9: Reminders from April 23 2012
Today students worked through more of Verb Exercise 31 and we then took up half of it together.
Students then listened to David Lubar's story Apparent Motives.
Finally, students began writing a narrative story.
Students then listened to David Lubar's story Apparent Motives.
Finally, students began writing a narrative story.
EN 10: Reminders from April 23 2012
Today we discussed the history of the Salem witch trials.
We then began reading the play, The Crucible.
We then began reading the play, The Crucible.
Friday 20 April 2012
SS 10: Reminders from Friday, April 20 2012
Today we discussed the Indian Act of Canada and treaty negotiations.
Students highlighted portions of Treaty One and began doing the same for Treaty Two.
Students highlighted portions of Treaty One and began doing the same for Treaty Two.
Thursday 19 April 2012
SS 10: Reminders from Thursday, April 19, 2012
Today we took notes on the North West Mounted Police and Treaties.
Students then worked on a handout detailing aspects of the BC Treaty Commission.
Students then worked on a handout detailing aspects of the BC Treaty Commission.
EN 10: Reminders from Thursday, April 19, 2012
Today students were expected to complete their Of Mice and Men Essays.
Tomorrow will be the last class to complete the essay using class time.
Tomorrow will be the last class to complete the essay using class time.
Wednesday 18 April 2012
EN 9: Reminders from Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Today students began by discussing two controversial topics: school uniforms and gender segregated schools.
We then looked at examples of persuasive writing. Students then wrote a persuasive paragraph on one of the topics discussed in class, or on one of their choosing.
When complete, students worked on Verb Exercise 31.
We then looked at examples of persuasive writing. Students then wrote a persuasive paragraph on one of the topics discussed in class, or on one of their choosing.
When complete, students worked on Verb Exercise 31.
EN 10: Reminders from Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Today students continued on with their Of Mice and Men essays.
Students also took down the last of the lit terms:
Theme, Tone, Tragedy, Understatement, Unreliable Narrator, Active and Passive Voice
Students also took down the last of the lit terms:
Theme, Tone, Tragedy, Understatement, Unreliable Narrator, Active and Passive Voice
Tuesday 17 April 2012
SS 10: Reminders from Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Today we began our new unit and took notes on The Lead Up to the Northwest Rebellion.
Students then completed Exercise 6 from Chapter Three in the Handbook.
Students then completed Exercise 6 from Chapter Three in the Handbook.
EN 10: Reminders from Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Today students continued on with their Of Mice and Men essays.
Please make sure that you have your outline read over by me before you begin your essay.
Please make sure that you have your outline read over by me before you begin your essay.
Monday 16 April 2012
SS 7: Reminders from Monday, April 16, 2012
Students MUST hand in their countries as soon as possible.
Students will have a quiz on Egypt next class. They must recall as many facts (up to 15) and know the acronym SPERMG.
S- society
P- politics
E- economy
R- religion
M- military
G- geography
Good Luck!
Students will have a quiz on Egypt next class. They must recall as many facts (up to 15) and know the acronym SPERMG.
S- society
P- politics
E- economy
R- religion
M- military
G- geography
Good Luck!
EN 10: Reminders from Monday, April 16, 2012
Today we worked on essay outlines for the novel Of Mice and Men.
The expectation is that the essay will have five paragraphs:
Opening Paragraph with a Thesis Statement
Three Body Paragraphs with at least one quotation each.
Concluding Paragraph
Students will begin writing their essays tomorrow.
The expectation is that the essay will have five paragraphs:
Opening Paragraph with a Thesis Statement
Three Body Paragraphs with at least one quotation each.
Concluding Paragraph
Students will begin writing their essays tomorrow.
Saturday 14 April 2012
EN 10: Reminders from Friday, April 13, 2012
As there were so few students in attendance today, we shifted our essay write to Monday and watched the first half of the 1939 movie Of Mice and Men.
Thursday 12 April 2012
SS 10: Reminders from Thursday, April 12, 2012
Today students wrote their chapter four unit test. I will hold a make-up test for those students who were not present.
Please read p.80-81 in the green handbook (A & B) and p.172-176 in Horizons.
Please read p.80-81 in the green handbook (A & B) and p.172-176 in Horizons.
EN 10: Reminders from Thursday, April 12, 2012
Today students discussed sample student essays provided by the Ministry of Education. Students were provided a rubric and asked to assess the sample essays. After students completed the task, we then went over the ministry's designation of each essay.
Next, the last group presented their powerpoint presentation from yesterday.
Finally, students were given an outline for which to begin creating their essays on ONE of the following topics:
A) Discuss John Steinbeck's use of figurative language and poetic devices in Of Mice and Men.
B) Discuss the themes and key issues in John Steinbeck's novella Of Mice and Men.
Next, the last group presented their powerpoint presentation from yesterday.
Finally, students were given an outline for which to begin creating their essays on ONE of the following topics:
A) Discuss John Steinbeck's use of figurative language and poetic devices in Of Mice and Men.
B) Discuss the themes and key issues in John Steinbeck's novella Of Mice and Men.
Wednesday 11 April 2012
EN 9: Reminders from Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Today we continued on with verbs; students completed Exercise 30 and then we marked it as a class.
I then edited four student paragraphs in front of the class. Students watched and then edited a paragraph from one of their peers.
Finally, students watched the magic apple peeler demonstration and then wrote an expository paragraph on how the machine works.
I then edited four student paragraphs in front of the class. Students watched and then edited a paragraph from one of their peers.
Finally, students watched the magic apple peeler demonstration and then wrote an expository paragraph on how the machine works.
EN 10: Reminders from Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Today students completed their Of Mice and Men powerpoint presentations and all but one group presented.
Tuesday 3 April 2012
EN 10: Reminders from Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Today students read for the class. The novella, Of Mice and Men, must be completed by the end of tomorrow's class.
SS 10: Reminders from Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Today we started with notes on the Confederation of PEI. Students then watched a short documentary on Louis Riel and the Red River Rebellion.
Next, we marked the Metis Mishmash as a class.
Finally, students were given a review package for Chapter Four. We will have the test upon our return next Thursday, April 12. Please see me about getting a review package if you were absent today.
Next, we marked the Metis Mishmash as a class.
Finally, students were given a review package for Chapter Four. We will have the test upon our return next Thursday, April 12. Please see me about getting a review package if you were absent today.
Monday 2 April 2012
EN 9: Reminders from Monday, April 3, 2012
We began the class by reviewing pronouns. We watched the clip below:
http://www.schooltube.com/video/cf3e7fff3db76def26a8/
Students then watched me edit a paragraph.
We then watched the clip from which the paragraph was based (start at about 15 min)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dzm_pTghRsk
Students were then each provided with a paragraph and asked to edit this paragraph. Students were to pay particular attention to:
1) run-on sentences
2) sentence fragments
3) descriptive language
4) the five senses
Students finished with a worksheet identifying sentence fragments.
http://www.schooltube.com/video/cf3e7fff3db76def26a8/
Students then watched me edit a paragraph.
We then watched the clip from which the paragraph was based (start at about 15 min)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dzm_pTghRsk
Students were then each provided with a paragraph and asked to edit this paragraph. Students were to pay particular attention to:
1) run-on sentences
2) sentence fragments
3) descriptive language
4) the five senses
Students finished with a worksheet identifying sentence fragments.
EN 10: Reminders from Monday, April 3, 2012
Today in English, students continued on with reading Of Mice and Men. Students then wrote a descriptive paragraph on one of the scenes from the novel. This was due at the end of class.
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