Monday, 6 October 2014
English 8
We began class today with more notes and exercises on adjectives. I then introduced your first big writing assignment -- a letter corresponding to the story "Thank You Ma'am". We also read the story "Catch" in Sightlines 8.
English 10
Today, we completed a worksheet on participles. We also finished Chapter 8 in Animal Farm and worked on corresponding questions. We then went over ideas for your assigned Literary Paragraph on Animal Farm.
Friday, 3 October 2014
English 8
I am so happy to see such enthusiastic readers!!!!
Today, students took notes and completed a worksheet on adjectives. Students also took notes on elements of short stories (theme and foreshadowing). We went over the questions for "The Veldt" and "Thank you Ma'am" and then headed up to the library to pick books for the Independent Novel Study. We spent the rest of class silent reading.
Reminders:
Today, students took notes and completed a worksheet on adjectives. Students also took notes on elements of short stories (theme and foreshadowing). We went over the questions for "The Veldt" and "Thank you Ma'am" and then headed up to the library to pick books for the Independent Novel Study. We spent the rest of class silent reading.
Reminders:
- No homework!
English 10
Have a great weekend Grade 10's!
Today, students completed a worksheet on infinitive and gerund verbs. We also read Chapter 7 of Animal Farm, started Chapter 8 , and worked on corresponding questions.
Reminders:
Today, students completed a worksheet on infinitive and gerund verbs. We also read Chapter 7 of Animal Farm, started Chapter 8 , and worked on corresponding questions.
Reminders:
- Complete questions for Chapters 6 and 7 for next class
Thursday, 2 October 2014
English 8
You survived your first double block of English!
Today, you completed a worksheet practicing the use of verbs. Then, we finished reading "The Veldt", worked on corresponding questions and watched the short film based on the story. Students also completed notes on the parts of plot.
During the second half of class, we read an article from the perspective of a teenager in prison. We discussed stereotypes and motivations of young criminals. We proceeded to read the story "Thank You Ma'am" and work on corresponding questions. We finished off the class with a couple rounds of "Mad Libs".
Reminders:
Today, you completed a worksheet practicing the use of verbs. Then, we finished reading "The Veldt", worked on corresponding questions and watched the short film based on the story. Students also completed notes on the parts of plot.
During the second half of class, we read an article from the perspective of a teenager in prison. We discussed stereotypes and motivations of young criminals. We proceeded to read the story "Thank You Ma'am" and work on corresponding questions. We finished off the class with a couple rounds of "Mad Libs".
Reminders:
- Finish questions for "The Veldt" and "Thank You Ma'am" for next class
English 10 (Bocks 5/6)
Great brainstorming on animal traits today!
Today, we had a surprise quiz -- yay!!! We then watched some videos and read an article about the intelligence of pigs. We continued to discuss other animal stereotypes in the media; students did a group activity characterizing stereotypes of particular farm animals. We also finished Chapter 6 in Animal Farm and worked on corresponding questions. I also showed a Powerpoint presentation and talked about the rivalry between Stalin and Trotsky.
Reminders:
Today, we had a surprise quiz -- yay!!! We then watched some videos and read an article about the intelligence of pigs. We continued to discuss other animal stereotypes in the media; students did a group activity characterizing stereotypes of particular farm animals. We also finished Chapter 6 in Animal Farm and worked on corresponding questions. I also showed a Powerpoint presentation and talked about the rivalry between Stalin and Trotsky.
Reminders:
- Complete Chapter 6 questions: due Friday, Oct. 3, 2014
Wednesday, 1 October 2014
English 10 (Block 1/2)
Great brainstorming on animal traits today!
Today, we had a surprise quiz -- yay!!! We then watched some videos and read an article about the intelligence of pigs. We continued to discuss other animal stereotypes in the media;students did a group activity characterizing stereotypes of particular farm animals. We also finished Chapter 6 in Animal Farm and worked on corresponding questions. I also showed a Powerpoint presentation and talked about the rivalry between Stalin and Trotsky.
Reminders:
Today, we had a surprise quiz -- yay!!! We then watched some videos and read an article about the intelligence of pigs. We continued to discuss other animal stereotypes in the media;students did a group activity characterizing stereotypes of particular farm animals. We also finished Chapter 6 in Animal Farm and worked on corresponding questions. I also showed a Powerpoint presentation and talked about the rivalry between Stalin and Trotsky.
Reminders:
- Complete Chapter 6 questions and read Chapter 7: due Friday, Oct. 3, 2014
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