English 9

Thanks for your participation today Grade 9's!

Today we reviewed Elements of Plot terminology, and read our first short story of the year, "Lamb to the Slaughter" (p.10 in Sightlines 9). We then discussed customs and roles of women in the 1950's, which helps explain Mary Maloney's character. We finished by completing questions and going over vocabulary.

Reminders:

• Letters were due today!
• "Lamb to the Slaughter" worksheet: complete for homework if not finished in class

English 8

Today we reviewed the parts of plot and did some practice with a couple of ghost stories I told aloud students filled out a worksheet for this and handed it in. We then started a Thumbprint Profiles assignment, which we will contnue working on tomorrow.

Reminders:

• I'm still accepting signed course outlines!

English 9

Today students continued working on their letters, which was the last class given for this. We also did some practice with parts of plot and a ghost story. We then reviewed more terminology for Elements of Plot.

Reminders:

• Letters (plan, draft, and good copy): due tomorrow, September 9, 2016

Planning 10

Today we reviewed Personality Types and discussed the definition of values. We talked about types of values and how values are instilled. Students filled out a worksheet that assesses their own personal values. We then started working on a personal collage, which we'll continue tomorrow. I have posted the assignment below:

Personal Collage

Create a collage or scrapbook representing yourself.

Highlight  the following:

·      Your Interests

·      Your Skills

·      Your Values

·      Your Personality and Personal Style

·      What you see in your future (life/career/travel goals)

*After the collage is completed, write a short explanation of your masterpiece.

Your collage can include personal photos, illustrations, or images from magazines.

Marking Criteria:

/10 Illustrates interests, skills, values, personality, and future aspirations

/5 Includes written explanation

/5 Demonstrates appropriate effort

/5 Neatness, originality, and overall presentation

Total    /25

English 8

Welcome English 8!

Today students started off with a survey about themselves (this helps me get to know them). Students then took notes on the Parts of Plot in Short Stories. Please don't loose these notes, as you will be tested on the terminology in the future. We also went to the library to get copies of Sightlines 8. 

Reminders:

• Have your Course Outlines signed and brought back!
• Finish the survey if you didn't in class

Planning 10

In order to start contemplating a career path or any post graduation goals, it is important to understand our personalities, our skills, and our values. To start, we looked at different personality traits (introverts/extroverts; active/passive). We then used the Simpsons to explore this concept further. We looked at the personalities of Bart and Lisa and tried to guess possible jobs for them. We then watched an episode called "Separate Vocations" and looked at the advantages and disadvantages of career tests. There was a worksheet associated with this for students to complete; we went over the questions as a class.

Reminders:

• "Separate Vocations" worksheet due next class
• Red Consent Packages for you parents to sign - return this to Ms. Maltby

English 9: Block 1/2 and 5/6

Welcome English 9!

Today we started a formal block letter as out first assignment. I didn't assign this for homework, as we will continue it next class. We also reviewed terminology for the parts of plot in short stories. Don't lose these notes (you will be tested on them in the future)!

Reminders:

• Have your Course Outlines signed!