Thursday, December 13th

No lit terms test until Monday. We will do review tomorrow.

English 12
Scene 4 questions from Act 3. This the turning point in the play.
Lit terms test postponed.

English 11
Make a list of characteristics of Macolm. Compare these characteristics to those of Macbeth. Find evidence in the play.
Finish Act 4 questions. We did the first half today.

English 10
Letters please.
We will confirm dates for the play presentation tomorrow.
Keep working on your lines.

December 12, 2012

So for this special day: 12/12/12:

English 12
Questions for Hamlet/I handed out a sheet today. Scenes 1-3
Journal for today: Write about a lie you have told or someone has told you and how that lie affected you or the other person

English 11
Witches scene today. Do the questions for Act 4
and Question # 8 in the play


English 10
Book club and Othello for tomorrow

Monday, December 10, 2012

English 12
Quiz Act 2--Hamlet
Paragraph about Hamlet's To be or not to be soliloquy/at least half a page/references to the text are essential
Test on Friday-lit terms ( there will be 40 terms/there will be a list of words to choose from)

English 11
Act 2/3 quizzes tomorrow
Journal from the point of view of Lady Macbeth after the banquet. Be sure to connect to her feelings and her thoughts. You do NOT have to write in Shakespearean language. At least half a page. Single spaced, Kostya.

English 10
Letters for Seniors need to be done.
People who did it in October, please write a paragraph reflection about your experience. Talk about what you learned and what you thought about the experience.
Performances next Monday and Tuesday. Be ready. No time for excuses!
Tuesday we will have the entire class for rehearsal.
Book club on Wednesday

Friday for Monday

Well, Friday last block always catches me off guard.
 Remember to bring coats, hats, scarves and mittens for the coat drive.
Donations to my room!

English 12
We will finish movie on Monday
Act 2 quiz on Tuesday
We are beginning Act 3 on Monday

English 11
Quiz on Act 2 and 3 on Wednesday
For Monday, read the scenes ahead/be ready for what will happen

English 10
Remember that play presentations are the 17th and 18th next week.
Our first book club meeting is on Monday. Hearty discussions to be had by all.

Friday

Have a wonderful weekend.
Such good music this week at the jazz concert! What a talented school we have.
Great presentation today in English 11 class. I hope that some of you take the time to write Tad and thank him. Remember to be a friend. We all need a friend.
Cross-grade exam on Thursday.

English 12
We will be starting Act 2
Discussion of quotes on Monday
There will be a quiz on Act 1 on Tuesday

English 11
There will be a quiz on Act 1 on Tuesday

English 10
Othello on Monday

Tuesday November 27, 2012

English 12
We will do a practice cross grade on Thursday
Bring Hamlet to class. Read the side notes for the rest of the act and the next act as well.

English 11
Bring Macbeth to class. We will read your essays in class tomorrow. Have the body finished

English 10
Work on your Act for Thursday
We are writing a practice cross grade in class tomorrow.

For Tuesday

English 12
Overdue assignments...please get them in as soon as possible.

Rewrite a quote and create a three point thesis statement. Write an introductory paragraph for the quote. (I am losing my mind...I think you were supposed to write an outline too, but I am getting my classes mixed up) Please make sure you have the first part done.

English 11
New quote and introduction.
Outline essay as well.

English 10
Final journal for the play. I will collect them all by the end of the week
New introductory paragragph and outline for the topic.

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Grade 11 and 12
Novel projects are due tomorrow. Grade 12, we have a double block tomorrow. We will be sharing our projects and working on Cross Grade practice. Get your study guides up to date

Grade 10
Journal for Act 4 for tomorrow.
Act 5 questions for Monday
Quiz on Act 4/5 on Monday
We are starting work on Cross grade review tomorrow. Get your study guides up to date.

English 11
Projects and plan 3 stories that match the prompt. You will be writing an outline on the weekend.

Wednesday

Grade 12
Finish translation of Polonius' speech

Grade 11
Journal write about being persuaded to do something you did not want to do.

Grade 10
Act 4 questions
Journal for Friday

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

For Debate Students:

Cross-Examination Video:  BIRT Marijuana Should be Legalized 45 minutes in length (4 parts):

Check out this video on YouTube Part 1:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyZJmLDebP0&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Check out this video on YouTube  Part 2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjRXyDMWwZk&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Check out this video on YouTube  Part 3:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZRQSq6QIJQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Check out this video on YouTube  Part 4:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSNJ5-XWspQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player

English 12

Lit terms quiz to the end tomorrow
Read Scene 3 side notes

English 11
Finish questions for act 1/quiz tomorrow

English 10
Quiz act 3 on Thursday

Friday, November 16, 2012

Have a good weekend all!

English 11 and 12 Projects are due on Friday, November 23rd

English 12

We began Hamlet today. In the book, read pp. 10-15 in the introduction. Be prepared to discuss on Monday. We will begin reading on Monday. Read the side notes for scenes 1-2 so that you understand what is going on.

English 11

We began Macbeth today. Good reading. We will continue on Monday.

English 10
We will continue with Othello on Monday. Be prepared to write another jounal at the end of Act 3.

Where is the turning point in this Act?

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

English 12
Write one sentence using slang for tomorrow.
We will be doing one final day of project work tomorrow.
We will start Hamlet on Friday
Criteria list draft for tomorrow

English 11
Final project day tomorrow
Criteria list draft for tomorrow

English 10
Read Act 3 Scene 1 for tomorrow
We will be reading this Act tomorrow and watching the movie. Bring food if you like.
Remembrance Day poems and stories ready for tomorrow please

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Congratulations to all of you for your fine efforts at the Ceremony today. There was more than one tear shed in the audience today. You make me proud to be your teacher.

English 12
Choose your extension assignment.
We will go over jargon on Tuesday.
Lit terms will be on Wedneday
Project work time on Tuesday.
We will start Hamlet next week.
Final project is due on the 19th.

English 11
Choose your project.
We will have a presentation on Tuesday morning. I didn't know about it until late on Thursday.
Project work time on Wednesday

English 10
Finish questions for Act 2 scenes 1-2
Vocabulary sheet
We will be continuing with the play on Tuesday

Have a wonderful weekend. Remember our veterans.

Wednesday November 7, 2012

Hi all..arm is tired and writing is taxing, but I will do my best here.
Remembrance Day Ceremony tomorrow in second period. That is the double block. Bring money for your first class and get your poppy then.

English 11 and 12
Choose your project for tomorrow. Email your choice if you are absent. We will work on projects on Tuesday and Wednesday and will start the next unit at the same time.
Write your jargon story 3-4 lines in jargon.
Worksheet we will go over in class

English 10
Stories for tomorrow.
Your stories are all in the hallway. You should be very proud of yourselves. I am!
We will continue with Act 2 tomorrow.
Creative Writing for Ms. Heer for tomorrow as well.

Monday, October 29, 2012

English 11 and 12
Book club meeting tomorrow. We will be doing tableaux of scenes that you think are significant to your novel. You will present them and then explain them to the class.

English 12: I will collect your first journal tomorrow.

English 10H
We will finish our poetry and story reading tomorrow. You were simply outstanding today! Please bring a final version for display in the hallway.
We are continuing with Othello introduction and improv tomorrow.
You are simply amazing!

Friday, October 26, 2012

English 11 and 12
1st reading journal for Monday. We are working on our reading on Monday. Bookclub meeting on Tuesday. Make sure that you keep up with your part.

Grade 12's
Bring cans or money to class. Mrs. Fraser's class is winning! We love pizza!
Lit terms metre to passive voice on Monday

English 10
Good copies of Remembrance stuff for Monday. Typed please.
Read background of Othello
Read the first 3 pages of Act 1
We are doing improv either on Monday or on Tuesday and working with the first scene.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

English 10
Drafts of poems or essays for tomorrow. We will give feedback again. Try to connect to your peers. This writing needs to hit the heart strings.
Good copy is due on Monday. We are going to vote for our choice.
We will begin Othello tomorrow.
Double period 4 on Friday

English 11 and 12
Book Club work for tomorrow. We will be working in class tomorrow. Next meeting day is Friday.
You will need to write a reflective journal for Monday. Use the same criteria as we had for the novel study.

English 12
Lit terms quiz on Monday

Tuesday October 23, 2012

English 11 and 12

Due date for reading: November 13th
Novel Project date: November 19th (individual or group assignment)

Book Club meetings tomorrow. You will need to have your section done for class discussion. Make sure to keep up with your part.

English 12
Lit terms to metaphor for tomorrow
Bring your cans or money to calss for tomorrow.

English 10
First draft for tomorrow of Remembrance Day poem or essay....or song!

We will decide tomorrow if we want to read Romeo and Juliet or if we prefer to study Othello Here is a link to Spark Notes: http://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/romeojuliet/ for Romeo and here is one for Othello:http://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/othello/

You decide. I am happy to teach either one. Remember that you will be performing scenes. We are also going to do poetry.

Monday, October 22,2012

English 11 and 12

Novel studies start tomorrow. You will be working in class tomorrow on your first section. You will divide up your group work tomorrow as well. There will be time for working and reading. Wednesday is the first meeting of your group.

English 12
Lit terms quiz on Wednesday up to metaphor. We ended with idiom last time.

English 10
We are working on our writing for Remembrance Day. Bring a draft to class for discussion tomorrow.
New reading starts Tuesday.

For monday

Novel assignments stapled or clipped and ready to go.
You will talk about your book in small groups.
Grade 12's lit terms on Wed. This week only.

Monday, October 15, 2012

I may not post on Tuesday or Wednesday as I am not at school.
You can always follow Twitter: @cjpederson

English 12
Vocab test on Tuesday
Essay test on Wednesday
Finish your study sheets
Go over the answers on your sheets
Make sure that you know the themes of the stories
Bring silent reading books to class Tuesday

English 11
Vocab test on Tuesday
Essay test on Wednesday
Review thesis statements
Write a practice essay with first paragraph and conclusion on the topic of LOYALTY.  Point form for the body paragraphs. Bring to class tomorrow
Your topics will be general ideas like: power, love, honesty/you will brainstorm ideas in class tomorrow.
Make sure you have a clear theme statement for each story.
Bring silent reading books to class Tuesday

English 10
Be here at 8:20. We will leave without you if you aren't here.
Vocab test on Wednesday
Essay test on Thurday
Your topics are similar to the Grade 11's, but they are different
Example: the struggle for power might be your topic
Bring silent reading books to class on Wednesday

Friday, Oct. 12, 2012

English 12
You must send me your essays by Saturday morning. I will not have time to read them otherwise.
pederson_c@surreyschools.ca
Lit terms test to idiom on Monday
Vocab test on Tuesday
Essay test on Wednesday
Finish reading Mars is Heaven
Fill in the short story study sheet; you may use it during the exam on Wednesday

English 11
Vocab test on Tuesday
Outline of essay/Topic/discuss or compare the conflict in two short stories
Write the opening paragraph and concluding paragraph only.
The two body paragraphs are point form only
Essay test on Wednesday
Check out the link in English 10

English 10
Cordelia, Connor, Chelsey, Shen: I need your forms!
Think about Remembrance Day poems/prose. The topic is Remembrance
Fill in reading study sheet
Outline of essay/Topic: Compare the conflict in two short stories
Write the opening paragraph and concluding paragraph only.
The two body paragraphs are point form only
Remember to have a strong thesis statement
Here is a link that might be helpful: Thesis statement

IDS:
Dialogue for story: Initiation is due on Monday
Next reading journal is due on Wednesday
Short Story terms test on Tuesday

Thursday, October 11, 2012

English 12

Vocabulary Review
Test is on Tuesday
Essay Test on Wednesday
Finish good copy of Woody Allen essay. I will read it over the weekend
Start study guide for short story test

English 11
Vocabulary Review
Write sentences with the words from Lady and the Tiger
Fill in two stories on the study sheet
Vocab test on Tuesday
Essay test on Wednesday

English 10
Review vocabulary/test on Monday
Essay test on Wednesday
We will finish Shadow Driving tomorrow
Fill in Study guide
Good copy of The Test assignment is due on Monday

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

I will post some information on Twitter: @cjpederson. There will always be more detail here.
English 12
Finish your essay on Kugelmass Episode and Midnight in Paris. Irony and theme in both.
Draft is due for tomorrow
We will review on Friday for the unit test. Don't worry. I will have to change the date.
Reading journals for Thursday

English 10
Draft of story
Review vocabulary list for tomorrow
Reading journal is due for Friday (okay....no lates)
Please make sure you hand in your field trip forms

English 11
Reading journals are due for tomorrow
Review vocabulary
Reading of The Lady and the Tiger....How fun is that?????!

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

English 12
Reading journal for tomorrow. I am sure that you will forget, so let's read them on Thursday.
Outline for essay for tomorrow.
We will have an essay test on Friday during the double block.
Vocabulary will be on Monday
Lit terms will be on Tuesday

English 11
Bring another moral dilemma to class. A moral dilemma is a situation that has no right answer.
Reading journal for Thursday.
Make a list of the vocab words from the stories

English 10
Choose one of the extension assignments for The Test
Vocabulary words from all the stories
Reading journal for Friday
Field trip forms in by Thursday please.

Monday, October 8, 2012

For tomorrow:

English 12
Prepare an outline for a multi-paragraph essay that discusses Allen's use of irony in Kugelemass and Midnight in Paris and its role in the theme.

Lit terms elegy to fable
Next reading journal for Wednesday svp

English 11
Make a list of vocab words from the short stories
Outline pros and cons of Captain Oram's decision
Reading journal for Thursday

English 10
Field trip forms in please
Read the story The Test for Tuesday. Reading quiz on Tuesday.

Enjoy the rest of the day!

Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012

Hey, one more day to go until Friday and the long weekend!
What are you thankful for?

English 12
SILENT READING TOMORROW
We are watching Midnight in Paris. Keep track of irony in the movie and be prepared to write a comparison between the movie and Kugelmass Episode.
There will be a quiz on Tuesday. Next 15 words.

English 11
SILENT READING TOMORROW
Finish reading the story "Gentlemen Your Verdict"
Presentation of your skits tomorrow in class. We have a double block tomorrow.
Remember: Vocab test on short stories on Friday and Essay test on the following Monday.

English 10 H
SILENT READING TOMORROW
We will finish our poetry presentations tomorrow.
Your journal for tomorrow is about going on a car ride. You can go anywhere you like. Be prepared to share with your partner in class.

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

I know this is late, but it is done!
English 12
Kugelmass episode: questions on the story/short answers for discussion
Make notes about irony in the movie Midnight in Paris and in KEpisode

English 11
Bring your reading journal to class.
Remember your silent reading book
Writing journal tonight. Write about a dilemma....when you or someone you know had to make a decision and there was no right answer
Skits on Friday. Grant and Aaron tomorrow.

English 10H
Poem for presentation tomorrow
Reading journal for editing to class tomorrow.

Good night all!

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

English 12
Definitions for Kugelmass Episode.
Bring your second reading journal tomorrow. Make sure that you have it ready to share in class.

English 11
Dialogues: We will be working on them again tomorrow. Presentation on Thursday.
Definitions of words for We have to sit Opposite

English 10 H
Presentations tomorrow
We will be working on our poems as well.

Enjoy the sun.

Monday, Oct. 1st, 2012

Hey...only 30 more days to go to my FAVORITE holiday of all time! :)

English 12
Revise your drafts of your comparison paragraph and bring it to class for tomorrow.
Read The Kugelmass Episode. Pay attention to irony in this story
Alec: bring Midnight in Paris

English 11
Bring final versions of your character story tomorrow. Make sure your character is revealed through your story and do not have your plot drive the story.

Watch: this video and note what you find amusing.

English 10: The Pose
Definitions for The Pose. Sentences should relate to the story. We will not be doing the questions, but we will work on the Class extension assignment and the individual assignment tomorrow.
Students who are working on the Oral History Project should be at the library at 8:40. Please let your teacher know that you will be away.
Caitlyn, Conor and Connor.....cheques for tomorrow please.
Everyone...please fill in your permission forms. ASAP>

Friday, September 28, 2012

Have a great weekend!

English 12
Quiz: lit terms: denouement to editorial. There will not be a word box at the top. Good luck
Paragraph: compare: The Lottery rituals to those of another present day group.
Thesis statement is your point of view/opinion
Topic sentence can be thematic in nature. It should relate to the thesis.
Next reading journal on Wednesday

English 11
Reading quiz: We have to sit opposite on Monday
Draft of character story/second version for editing on Monday
Next reading journal on Wednesday

English 10
Skit on Wednesday/Learn your lines. Practice time on Monday.
Metaphor good copy is due on Monday/there must be an image on the page.
Write a second journal for Wednesday
Bring your money for the field trip.

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Don't forget your toonies for Terry Fox Run tomorrow. Pizza and freezies are on sale at lunch.

English 10
We are reading the story The Pose tonight. It is in the Imprints book. There will be a reading quiz of 5 questions.
You need to bring your first reading journal tomorrow so that we can go over it together. Use the sheet that I handed out to guide you.
Extended metaphor with picture is due for Monday.
We will be doing our scenes on Monday. Make sure you know your lines!
Silent Reading tomorrow.

English 11
Rough draft of your character sketch. Put your character in a situation and have a conflct. The objective of this exercise is to reveal your character's personality traits either directly or indirectly.
Silent Reading tomorrow. Bring your reading journal to class for correction.
Read: We have to sit Opposite for Monday. Reading quiz on Monday.

English 12
Silent Reading on Friday
Bring your outline for compare contrast of Lottery and other present day rituals.
Venn diagram/chart/web are all acceptable.
You will be writing in class.
We will be discussing/reviewing thesis statements.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

English 12
Questions will be presented tomorrow in class.
Come with a situation that mirrors the bizarre ritual in The Lottery. Search the internet.

English 11
Put your character in a situation. Come with an outline for a story.

English 10
Revision of your metaphor. Definitions and sentences for tomorrow.

Tuesday September 25, 2012

English 12
If you missed the lit terms test, you can make it up tomorrow at lunch.
Presentations need to be finished tomorrow. Hope everyone is well tomorrow
We will finish oral questions tomorrow.
Bring your first reading journal. We will share in class.
Tonight browse through the internet and look for examples of present day rituals that might parallel the one in the Lottery. Does stoning exist today?

English 11
Begin crafting a character profile.
About 10 characteristics.
Bring your first reading journal to class

English 10
I need the money for the field trip by the end of the week or by Monday at the latest.
Begin an extended metaphor about someone who is important in your life.
Bring your reading journals as well.

Thursday, September 20, 2012

English 12
Finish your writing journal: What would you do if you won the lottery?
Read the story The Lottery for class. Yes, there will be a reading quiz
Lit terms quiz on Tuesday
Presentations of scenes on Tuesday as well.

English 11
Scenes on Tuesday
Writing journal: Write about your most prized possession
Silent Reading tomorrow

English 10
Skits for Harrison Bergeron: Oct. 1st. We will work on them tomorrow
Reading time tomorrow
Read the story the Metaphor and note your favorite metaphors.

Have a great Thursday!

Wednesday, September 20, 2012

Well, we made it through photo day! Some of you were very, very creative

English 12
Today we worked on our Just Lather scripts. Presentation on Friday. I hope I said Friday and not Tuesday. Oh well, you will let me know.
Lit terms test will be on Tuesday.

English 11
Dramatic Reading for Walter Mitty tomorrow.
Worksheet on parallel structure for tomorrow. Everyone needs to have it done.

English 10
We worked on our Harrison Bergeron skits today. More time on Friday in the double block.
Presentation on Oct. 2nd. when everyone is back.

Monday, September 17, 2012

English 12

Today we talked about the story Just Lather That's All. We discussed how to write the theme of a story:
It is:
universal/applies to most people
general
a statement about life that connects to the story
not a cliche
not a moral
uses words that are inclusive such as we/us, people/they/ or one

Journal: finish tonight/ Did the barber make the right decsion?

English 11

We learned about parallel structure today. We will continue with work on it tomorrow.
Read Walter Mitty on p. 33 of the Imprints book. Answer the questions in point form
Tomorrow you will be working in groups to create a dramatic reading of one section of the story.

English 10 H
Your final Choices assignment is due on Wednesday.
The next group of students will read their I am from poems on Wednesday.
Reading questions for Harrison Bergeron. Discussion groups for tomorrow
Tomorrow we will begin creating skits for presentation on Friday.

Friday, September 14, 2012

It promises to be a sunny weekend. Get outside and enjoy yourself! All students: Silent Reading Assignment is due on Monday, Oct. 22, 2012
You must write 5 journal reflections of a page to a page and a half. Typed is best/Blue or Black Pen
You must define 20 words and use them in a sentence. My preference is that you write a sentence that is related to the story.

English 12
Good copy of character sketch is due for Monday. Use parallel structure at least once in your assignment. You should highlight it or underline it for me.
If you are away, send me the assignment via email.
Fill in the sheet on Just Lather that's All
Quiz: lit terms to characterization/matching with a word box at the top of the page

English 11
Good copy of your Pedestrian story for Monday.
Have it stapled and ready for collection

English 10
Silent Reading on Monday
Choices rough draft for Monday.
Wonderful poems today! Thank you so much.

Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012

English 12
Bring Silent Reading books for tomorrow. We will be reading for the majority of first block. We will begin working on our first reading response journal. We will choose our due date tomorrow as well.
Your final version of your character sketch is due for Monday. Please type it. If you don't have a printer, please send it to me.
Read: Just Lather That's All for tomorrow as well.
Quiz on Lit terms to characterization on Monday

English 11
Bring your next draft of your Pedestrian story to class.
Silent Reading books for class tomorrow as well.

English 10
I am from presentations for tomorrow. Bring your silent reading books for class.
I can't wait to see what wonderful things you have done for your poem!

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

English 12
Outline draft of character sketch for tomorrow
English 11
Begin an outline for a draft of the extension assignment  for The Pedestrian. It is on the worksheet
Find literary devices in the story. The question is on the worksheet that I gave you in class.

English 10
Good copy of Mirror assignment
Read Choices and write short answers on the reading sheet that I handed out in class

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

English 12
Tonight:
Please read Miss Brill and note what you learn about her character. Mansfield has characterized her indirectly. Tomorrow we will be creating our own characters. How fun is that!!!!! Reading quiz.
Please bring your reading book for Friday. You will be doing 5 reading journals and 15 vocabulary words with sentences. You will have 6 weeks to complete your first novel.
Lit terms up to characterization on Monday next.

English 11
Quiz: short story terms/matching
Read: The Pedestrian by Ray Bradbury and answer the reading questions.
There will be a short reading quiz before we start our discussion.

English 10
Okay, English 10 Honours: get your assignments done tonight. Bring your books to class!
Rough draft of your Mirror assignment. If you are doing a soundtrack or something like that, you  will have to present it to class on Thursday. You will need to hand in a written explanation.
Silent Reading books for Friday as well.

Monday, September 10, 2012

English 12
We are going to the library to pick an independent novel. We will be reading in class tomorrow.
Tonight:
Highlight the sheet on characterization?what do you know?
Revise the story from Identities. Good copy typed or hand written in pen double spaced for easier reading. Hand in rubric, rough draft and good copy. Please note what changes you are making to your final version.
If you didn't get your poem finished for today, it is due tomorrow. Not done, you are in to finish it after school.
English 11
Good copy of story is due for tomorrow. Rubric, draft and good copy to hand in. Poem: Auto Wreck on page 36. Find 2 examples of: similes, metaphors, imagery, personification. There is a quiz on Short Story terms on Wednesday. It will be matching. I will change the definition of climax for the quiz.
Library tomorrow
English 10H
Library tomorrow
Remember that your I am from poems are due on Friday. You will have to present them in groups. Practice them so that you feel comfortable.
Draft ONE of the writing assignments on the sheet (Mirror Image) Bring your draft to class for editing.

Friday, September 7, 2012

You made it to the end of the first week.

English 12
Good copy of group poem for Monday. You will be presenting it in class on Monday. If you have any work to do on it before class, please be here early.
Choose one of the extension assignments and write a draft for Monday. Be prepared for a homework check.
Lit terms test on Monday up to atmosphere.
Library on Tuesday

English 11
I am poem good copy for Monday.
Draft of extension assignment for Monday. The Charmer. If you were absent, you will have to make this up on Monday.
We are going the library on Tuesday to choose our novels. Reading time on Tuesday.

English 10h
Final version of your project is due on Friday, Sept. 14th
With Mirror Image: Do the questions/short notes for Monday. Definitions and sentences for the 5 words on the back. Be prepared to discuss the discussion questions at the top of the page.

Everyone: Have a wonderful weekend.

September 6, 2012

All classes:

We are going to the library to choose an independent novel for reading on Tuesday next week.

 

English 12
Revise your section of the poem. Bring pictures or work together in some fashion to create a unified poem.
Good copy is due on Monday. Some lovely, lovely poems were presented today.
Do the definitions from the story and write them in a sentence related to the story.
Highlight examples of foreshadowing etc (second question) and be prepared to discuss them in class tomorrow.
Lit terms test on Monday. Up to atmosphere. The test will be matching on Monday.

English 11
Work on revisions to draft of poem. Good copy is due on Monday. Good beginnings, I can tell. Try to use imagery and metaphor to make your poem richer and more unique.
Look up words from the story The Charmer. Under 5 write sentences with the words. Over 5, provide the definition. We will go over them tomorrow in class. We will come up with a class list of words for the story.
Question 1 p. 109. 2 columns and evidence from the story. You don't need to draw anything at the moment.

English 10
Please bring a novel to class for tomorrow. We will read.
Tonight read Mirror Image
Revise your poem for one final time/Think about how you could creatively present it.
That is it. Thanks for the excellent discussion about the poem today. Your insights were exciting and engaging. Good job!

September 5, 2012

Happy end of day one!

Here is the homework for today:
English 12
Finish 3 to 4 lines of the poem (Use the opening of Among the Multitudes) as your beginning.

English 11
Finish your draft of the I am poem. Use the template as your guide. Be creative.
Your first line is your metaphor.

English 10H
Draft of I am from poem. Use the template as a guide. Creativity is a must, must, must.

Good bye Summer School

Thank you to all of you for a wonderful summer. It was fun and energizing. Good luck to you on Tuesday. Remember all that you have learned. Let me know how you do.

For Tuesday

Not much to do this weekend. Except:
Get your scene ready! Be prepared to work on this on Tuesday.
Final tests on Thursday.
Enjoy the sun!

For Friday

This is our last Friday together. Yahoo!
Remember to finish your last journal for the bookclub meeting tomorrow.
Scenes from the play will be on Wednesday.
Lit terms quiz to sonnet tomorrow.
I forgot to talk about tragic heroes. We will be writing about this tomorrow.
Another Koosh question, movie and rehearsal.
Good times!

Wednesday, August 1st

Today:
Finish your essays. Make your corrections. I will collect the three pieces tomorrow.
Irony, Narrative and Synthesis essays.
Final journals with final reflection are due on Friday.
Lit terms quiz to sonnet on Friday
Play journals: I will check them in class tomorrow when you are working on your skits.
We will present tableaux tomorrow.
Have fun this evening. Make sure that your work is all done. Please!

This is for you Kevind

Tuesday July 31, 2012

Finish your draft of your irony essay
Finish your essay from the practice exam on Friday. You can look it up online if you don't have it with you.
Write an example of metonymy and synedoche (spelling is probably wrong)
Lit terms quiz to repetition
Reading journal with definition for tomorrow. I will collect all of them on Friday.

Monday July 30, 2012

Our last Monday
Keep up with your bookclub journals. Remember to include your vocabulary words. Five for each section
Your final journal should be about what you have learned from this book and it should be highly reflective. Try to think about the implications of what you have read. For example, can you think of examples of man's inhumanity to man that exist today? How are they the same or different from what happened in the first or second world wars?  If you read My Sister's Keeper, reflect on the longterm implications of organ donation. When are we going too far to save a life? When should we stop?

Finish the irony sheet (questions 1 and 3)
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Begin an outline for an essay on irony in The Crucible. Be sure to have a topic sentence and a thesis statement. We will continue with this tomorrow.

Lit terms to repetition on Wednesday and the final quiz on Friday.

There is a final 40 question test on Thursday, August 9th.

Friday, Friday, Friday

Okay, one more weekend to go and then we are done, done, done!
This weekend:
Choose one of the essay topics from the booklet that I handed out on the first or second day of class. Choose a theme and write a narrative. Practice using dialogue if you can. I want you to try writing a story even if that is not what you decide to do on the government exam day.
Book club meeting on Monday. Have your journal done and make sure that you are reflecting on your reading; not just retelling the plotline.
It is your thinking that counts to me. Final journal is due on Friday
There is a lit terms quiz on Monday. The terms go to passive voice.
You can finish the essay that we did in the computer room if you took a copy home. You can also go to the government website and read the questions there.
Here is the link
Have a good, good weekend.

Thursday July 26, 2012

One more day to go!
Tonight: correct your dialogue. Go over the rules for dialogue writing.
Lit terms quiz to metaphor tomorrow. Next quiz on Monday. We have to get these terms done.
Compare and contrast 2 characters from the Crucible. Practice using transitions. Be sure to have a strong thesis.
Write one line using hyperbole/refer to relationships.
Try here to find: Transitions and transitional devices

Wednesday July 25, 2012

Tonight:
Write a dialogue/about one page/conversation between any two people/tell a story
Write two similes from your journal list (Love is etc.)
Read the poem Adolscence and make notes on the page
Book club meeting tomorrow
Skim the next act of the play.
Lit terms to metaphor on Friday
Friday: computer lab

Tuesday July 24, 2012

Not too much for tomorrow
Lit terms to idiom
Next 15 on Friday

Read The Crucible and keep notes about your learning and about your thoughts about the play(point form is acceptable)
Learning and reflections (they should be separated)

Book Club is for Thursday/I will colllect journals on that day.

Monday July 23,2012

Tonight:
Be ready for bookclub. You will discussion your reading in your group. Journal 11/2 to 2 pages double spaced.
Read "No One's a Mystery" for tomorrow/Wednesday
Vocab quiz on Catcher tomorrow after the computer lab.
Write 3 "I am" metaphors
Fill in the Crucible sheet/what have you learned? We will begin the play tomorrow.

Third Friday

It is all downhill from today. You will make it. Remember that if you think that you can't make it, you must withdraw next week or there will be a mark on your report card.
Otherwise, you will get a "W".

Read: your independent novel. Book club on Tuesday and Thursday this week and a journal is due each time we have a meeting. Snacks! 5 vocab words and 5 sentences too.

Read Miss Brill, do the worksheet and write a character description. Like you did for Holden, describe Miss Brill. Use evidence from the story to support your point of view.

Lit terms test on Wednesday/ up to idiom this time.

Vocabulary from Catcher will be on Tuesday. Fill in the blanks with the correct word from the list.

We will be starting the play on Monday.

Thursday, July 19, 2012

We are near the end of the third week. Wow!
Essay test tomorrow during the first half of the class.
I am collecting:
Essay on Phoebe and Jane with corrections/rubric should be included.
Reflect on the changes that you have made to your original.

Outline of the essay/typed or handwritten
Include the original and write about the changes that you have made here as well.

Tomorrow we will be reading a short story and we will be doing a work on it after the break. You will also have time to be with your Book Club mates so that you can decide how you will divide up your journals.

5 journal entries 1 1/2 to 2 pages of writing due in 2 weeks.

Our next play: The Crucible

Wednesday

Today's work:
Finish the outline of the essay. Remember that your outline is due on Friday. It should be easy for me to read. You must also hand in your Jane and Phoebe essay.
There will be 10 marks for the outline and the essay.

There will be a lit terms test on Monday. There will be a Catcher vocab test on Tuesday. Fill in the blanks with the correct word.
eg. The smell of the ____________sardines made me fill ill.

Write a paragraph tonight about the role that Allie plays in Holden's life.

We will choose our novels tomorrow.
My Sister's Keeper
Night
All Quiet on the Western Front

Monday July 16, 2012

Beginning of week 3
Reminders:
Essay test on Catcher on Friday. I will collect: your essay on Phoebe and Jane, your outline for an essay and your exam paper all at the same time.
Thursday we will choose our next novel that we will be doing in groups.

Tonight:
Lit terms to fable
Chapters 19-21 on Wednesday
Vocab from Catcher 10-21 (do 10 sentences)
5 Sentences using parallel structure
Narrative Perspective sheet

It's Friday, Friday!!!

End of week 2. Four more weeks to go, people. Good work on the essays. Most of you got them together and organized. Let's see how well we can do with the next one.
For Monday:
quiz: citr: chapters 16-18 (Try to finish the novel. We will be finished next week. There will be an essay exam on the novel)
Lit terms on Tuesday up to fable.

Write a multi-paragraph essay on the following topic:
Discuss the role(s) that Phoebe and Jane play in Holden's life.
You must have a strong debatable thesis statement. We will edit the essays in class on Monday. I will read them and give you feedback. You will outline one more before the final essay test.

Find examples of three types of conflict in the novel. Cite the incident and find a quotation that supports it.Conflict: http://hrsbstaff.ednet.ns.ca/engramja/elements.html#CONFLICT

We will be doing another independent reading novel in lit circles and we will be starting a play after Catcher in the Rye. We will be doing poetry as well.

Have a wonderful weekend. Get out in the sun, but don't forget to do your work!

One more day until Friday!

Today:
We worked on our revisions to the essay. Please type the final version and double space it. If you don't have computer access, you can handwrite it in blue or black ink. This should also be double spaced. Please have your papers organized for class tomorrow. I don't want to spend time in class with you looking for your papers. Who will be the student who doesn't have it organized?
 Your good copy will go on the top of the group of papers. You only need to attach 2 rubrics; I only handed out 2 of them.

Do an outline for the Phoebe/Jane writing assignment. You should try to have a  strong thesis statement.
This is a five paragraph essay format: http://www.studygs.net/fiveparag.htm
We will work in groups tomorrow to talk about what should be included in this essay.
You will be writing an essay draft for the weekend. We will do some of the writing in class on Friday.

Next quizzes:
Lit terms: denouement to editorial. Do the crossword. It will help you. Remember that there is no word box at the top of the test.

Quiz:
Catcher: Quiz: chapters 13-15/there will be some writing on this test, but not as much as today! :)

Tomorrow we will be talking about conflict in the novel. As you read, think about the different types of conflict you encounter.

Have a great evening.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Only 2 more days to go to a sunny weekend! Today we talked about subject and object pronouns.
We did a sheet with questions on them. Do the Applications section of that sheet and write 5 sentences of your own.
Take one of the three paragraph essays we have done this week and revise it. Bring it back to class tomorrow for editing. Check carefully that you have a strong opening and an appropriate conclusion. Do not overuse the same transition words. Put page numbers in brackets like this: (42). Check to make sure that you do not have run-on sentences or sentence fragments. Verify the use of the semicolon and check that you have used it correctly. If you use reflexive pronouns, don't overuse them in your paragraph. They are meant to add emphasis.
The final typed copy will be due on Friday. You must attach all 3 drafts together along with your rubrics, or I will not mark them.
There is a quiz on Chapters 10-12. This involves more writing. Review what you know about the females in this section of the novel.
Lit terms quiz to editorial on Friday. Chapters 13-15 on Friday.

Tuesday July 10, 2012

Okay...
Today we talked about Holden. We learn about him through others and through what he says about others and what they do. Write a paragraph and describe Holden. Use 2-3 quotations to support your answer. You can use quotations from the page we did in class. Try to use a semicolon, a colon (if possible) and a reflexive pronoun.

4 sentences from chapters 7-9

Lit terms quiz to denouement and Chapters 7-9 quiz

Tomorrow we will edit papers. I will come around and give feedback to you on Wednesday and Thursday.

A good copy of your final assignment is due on Friday.

Monday Week Two

Today we discussed Ackley and Stradlater. Write a paragraph discussing Ackley and Stradlater and how they are foils for Holden. Cite specific examples. You must use one quotation from the novel. Be sure to have a strong topic sentence and concluding sentence. Use must use an adjective clause in your writing. Underline it.
We will correct and edit in class tomorrow.
There is a quiz on Chapters 4-6 tomorrow
Lit terms quiz on Wednesday
Vocabulary: Choose 8 words from the list (chapters 4-6) and write a sentence using the word. We will go over them in class tomorrow.
There will be a vocab test when we are half way through the book. Keep up with the words.
Try not to stress about the quiz today. I told you it was tough. It won't make too much difference to your final grade.

End of week one

You have made it to the end of week one!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You only have 5 more weeks to go.
This weekend:
Read ahead. Read up to chapter 6 for Monday. Up to chapter 9 for Tuesday. Follow the vocabulary sheet as a guide for the number of chapters to read.

Quiz Monday on chapters 1-3/make sure that you know the characters and the places in the first 3 chapters.
Lit terms quiz up characterization on Monday as well. This will be in the first half of the class.
Do the worksheet on semicolons
Do the worksheet with the quotations/diction and syntax.
Choose another quotation from the first 3 chapters. Discuss the quotation in a paragraph. Use the questions on the worksheet to help you write the paragraph.
Be sure to have:
A strong topic sentence
A clear thesis
Use semi-colon or colon
A strong concluding sentence
We are practicing our writing. It will be fine.
Have a wonderful weekend. Enjoy the sun.
questions? pederson_c@sd36.bc.ca

Day Three of Summer School

One more day to go and you have made it through one week. Good for you folks!
For tomorrow:
Good copy of your I am from poem. Typed. Attach your rough draft. Make a note of what you have changed and why.
Tomorrow I will collect your persuasive paragraph. Don't worry about making it perfect. I am just going to read it and give you feedback.
Read chapters 1-2 in Catcher in the Rye. You can always refer to Sparksnotes or Schmoop to help you if you don't understand.
Schmoop: www.shmoop.com/catcher-in-the-rye/ Sparksnotes:www.sparknotes.com/lit/catcher/

Also read the sheet on JD Salinger and answer the questions.

The next lit terms quiz is on Monday. It will be up to characterization.


Words for today: strop, ineradicable, feign Can you use them in a sentence?




There will be a quiz on chapters 1-3 on Monday. Then there will be a quiz on chapters 4-5 on Tuesday. Lit terms on Wednesday and on we go.  We will do 2 other short stories when we have finished the novel.  This will be in part 2 of the class.

Day Two of Summer School

Okay folks, here is the stuff for today. Thank you for the fine efforts and for the dialogue. It was good. You are great!
Please bring cheques.
Finish the draft of the I am from poem/you can make additions or deletions to the framework.  There is no right or wrong answer to this poem. It is all about you.
Finish reading Just Lather, that's all.
Fill in the worksheet that goes with it.
Be prepared to take a stand on one side or the other/do you think that the barber made the right decision? What are the ramifications of his choice?
Remember that we are having our first lit terms quiz tomorrow. Up to atmosphere. There is a word box at the top of the page.
Use the crossword to help you review.
We will be starting Catcher in the Rye tomorrow.

Day One summer school

You made it through the first day and you made it to my blog.
Tonight finish reading Identities/note vocabulary words
Do the questions for tomorrow
Study the lit terms vocabulary. There is a quiz on Thursday up to Atmosphere
Bring a cheque for $100.00 made out to the Surrey School District. We will return it to you at the end of the summer.

Monday

Last post for you folks.
Creative Writing
Mystery stories are OVERDUE
Please have a revised story ready to read in class tomorrow. That is: a story from your journal entries. Take a story and make it into something else. Revise it and make it better.
Your poem presentation is due for tomorrow as well
Bring your food to class.

English 10
Practice final for marks tomorrow

English 12
Novel assignments will be accepted until the end of the day on Wednesday.

Wednesday

Here's how it will be going for the next few days:
Lest you forget.
I am currently entering marks. You may check in with me at any time about your most recent mark. Make sure that all outstanding work is dealt with by Monday at the latest. My marks are due quickly after exams are over.

English 12
Your reading journals will be accepted until June 20th
Tomorrow we will edit one of the pieces you wrote. You don't know which one. It will be due with the other 2 pieces. Not done, not marked. Sorry, but we are plum out of time.
Final exam is on Monday.

English 10
You need to write the composition tonight. We will edit it tomorrow in class. Tomorrow we will practice some more. Isn't this fun?
You can use "I" etc in this composition, but not in the other one.
Overdue comics....time is running out.
Party on Friday. Bring what you signed up for.
Practice exam on Tuesday. First period
Please hand in you Romeo and Juliet books.

Creative Writing
Mystery stories are now overdue.
Your revised version of your story is due on Tuesday
Poem needs to be memorized for Tuesday as well
Make sure you know what you are bringing for the party on Tuesday.

Monday June 11, 2012

The final countdown! Here's what we are doing and what to expect:
English 12
Act 4 and 5 quiz tomorrow
If you have reading journals, I will accept them up to the 18th of June.
Practice final. Tonight---write about irony in the poem An Ordinary Life.
Try to remember all of the things that I have taught you. Make sure that you refer to the lines (32) in your writing. Point/Evidence/Explanation
We will be discussing the synthesis piece tomorrow and doing the questions that go with it.

English 10
Do the next set of questions. The ones about the story. We will correct them in class. Tomorrow we will work on the writing part.
Your cartoons for Romeo and Juliet are due tomorrow. Not done, in at lunch.
You will need to hand in your journals for Romeo and Juliet by Friday. One piece is to be edited and corrected. You may type it, but you must hand in the original. I want to see real evidence of a change or development in your writing.
Party on Friday

Creative Writing
Tomorrow we will work on some writing in class and you will continue with your memory work. Depending on the weather, we may do some outdoor writing. I think that would be fun.
I want to start making a list of who is bringing what to our final celebration on Tuesday next week.

Thursday

You all looked like you were having so much fun at the barbecue. Take a moment to thank the administration for organizing this for you. The money for this came from the PAC. It is important to express gratitude for all the great things that are done for you. You deserve the celebration.
English 12
We are having a practice final tomorrow. Marks count.
Finish sheets on Act 4 and 5 for Monday. Quiz on Act 4/5 on Monday.
If you are not here for class, you will not get the marks for the test.

English 10
Cartoons due on Tuesday. Work on them tonight.
Quiz on Act 4 and 5 tomorrow.
We are going to start exam review and work on pantomimes.

Creative Writing
Mystery story due on Wednesday
Final assignment due on June 19th
Poem memorized for June 19th

Wednesday

Here we are, one week and 2 days left to go. Thank you to all you grade 12 students who finished your essays! Look at what you can do when there is a deadline. You impressed me today.
English 12
Finish the worksheet on characters
Write the paragraph about "To be or not To be" I am looking for your ability to integrated quotes and to make strong connections. Remember you must cite sources if you have looked for information from anywhere but your brain.
Friday is practice exam day. Ms. Muirhead will be supervising the class.


Creative Writing
same as yesterday
Great sharing today. Party on the 19th. Poem and final assignment due that day. Mystery storytelling on Wednesday next week.

English 10
Quiz on Act 4 and 5 on Friday
Work on your cartoons.
We finished the movie today. We will do a bit with Romeo and Juliet tomorrow. I will have a test on Romeo and Juliet on Tuesday.
Practice finals starting tomorrow as well.

Tuesday

English 12
There is a quiz tomorrow on Act 2 and 3.
Your revised version of your essay is due tomorrow. It needs to be typed. I will take it until 3:00pm.
I gave out a worksheet on character motivations. Finish the first part.

English 10
Quiz tomorrow on Act 3. There will be short questions.
Work on your cartoons and on the questions for the section that you were assigned in class. If you were away, you will have to catch up in class tomorrow.
We will have another quiz on Thursday on Act 4 and a final one on Friday.

Creative Writing
Poem for memory work due tomorrow
Mystery story we will set a due date
You need to be working on your final assignment
Class time right now will be dedicated to completion of final work.

June 2, 2012

Yup, we are on the downward slide. Two weeks to go before exam time. Monday is Commencement. This day will feel strange to you. If you weren't aware that the end was near, this day will hammer it home for you. I will miss seeing you behind the stage. I have been there for as long as I can remember. Be  
proud of how much you have accomplished.
This weekend:

English 10 
We have reached the climax in the play. Finish the questions for Act 2. We will review Act 3 on Monday and there will be a quiz on Tuesday. Journal: Write about an argument that got out of control. What was that like for you or for someone you know?

English 12
If you haven't sent me your synthesis essay draft, please do so on the weekend. If you don't send it, I won't read it before giving it a final mark.
Finish the questions for Act 2/3 We have watched as far as Hamlet and the play in Act 3. Remember that the climax of the play comes in Act 3. Remember to write a paragraph explaining the "To be or not to be" soliloquy by Hamlet. Pick out 5 important details.
Quiz on Act 2/3 on Wednesday. Friday we will do a practice exam.

Creative Writing
I took my picture today. Please have yours ready for Monday. I love how it is turning out. We will all sign the the title that Ali Kerr is designing.
Mystery story draft for Monday.
Choose a poem for memory work.  Here is a link about the play. Thanks for a fun night on Thursday. It was so wonderful to see you all enjoying yourselves so much
Taming of the Shrewprou

May 30, 2012

My posts have gotten a little shorter these days. I want to remind you that you are great. You are trying to learn and understand Shakespeare; I admire your efforts. It isn't easy. Hang in there; you will find it easier and easier every day.

English 12
Quiz on Act 1 tomorrow. If you listened to my questions, you will do just fine.
Synthesis writing. Have a typed draft ready for tomorrow. Please type it and save it on your computer or on a flash drive.
Do the questions (briefly) up to #7 in scene 2 of Act 2. There will be a quiz on Act 2/3 on Wednesday. I did say Tuesday in class, but I forgot about commencement the night before.

English 10
Go over Romeo's soliloquy in scene 2 of Act 2. Find 5 literary devices and explain what they say. What do they tell you about how Romeo sees Juliet?
For example,
it is the east and Juliet is the sun: Metaphor/ Juliet is very special; she is as bright as the biggest star and without her, his world would be dark.
Please have this done for tomorrow so that we can continue with the Act. Remember that we have a double block on Friday and that it is the last two hours of the day.
Quiz on Act 2/3 on Monday.

Creative Writing
Check out this link Book Crossing
We should check it out in class.
Make sure that you have directions for Bard on the Beach. Please by there by 7:30. Please text me if there is a problem. You all should have my number before you leave. Give your name when you are texting.
I will be at the beach by 7:30 or before.
Please bring your pictures for tomorrow. One should be vertical and the other horizontal. Bring 4 copies of your poem.
Write your first version of the mystery story.

May 29th

English 12
Finish the next paragraph of the synthesis piece
Quiz on Act 1 on  Thursday

Creative Writing
Arrange rides for Thursday
Look up how to get there on a map
Bring your picture stuff for Thursday
Emma got an answer from England...Ask her about it! It is cool!
We are writing mystery story plot ideas for tomorrow. Write 2

English 10
quiz Wednesday on Act 1
We will be practicing wooing our friends. Write two from the sheet I gave you yesterday.
I am sorry, but we are in a hurry.

May 25, 2012

Have a good and safe long weekend

English 12
We are working on our synthesis paper. Second paragraph needs to be done for Tuesday. We will work on paragraph 3 on Tuesday.
Test on Act 1 on Wednesday. We will review on Tuesday. Don't worry too much.

English 10
Act 1 quiz on Wednesday
Finish the questions for Act 1. They will help you review.

Creative Writing
Project for Wednesday. Photo of your poem somewhere. You can be with your poem or it can be a photo of you alone.
We will discuss how to execute this project on Wednesday.
Mysteries....writing/storytelling on Tuesday.
Have fun.

Thursday May 24, 2012

Good work today. Here's what's on for tonight:

English 12
Paragraph 2 of the synthesis essay. Which poem (Out, out or Sea Fever) has the most emotional appeal?
Support your opinion.
We did the introduction in class today.

English 10
Read the summary of Act 1. We will be finishing it in class. We wrote a journal about dreams today. I gave out a worksheet about the Queen Mab speech. If dreams were brought to us by little creatures, what would they look like?

Creative Writing
Please bring your letters to school in envelopes for the elementary students.
Read the article about writing mystery stories.
You are so much fun. Thanks for a good day!

May 23, 2012

Okay, another short post....you are all great, but I write too much! :0 I found my background!!!!!!!
English 10
I handed out a question sheet today. Pick it up if you were away. Do the questions on Act 1 scenes 1-3
Fill in the new character in your Venn Diagram. Today we met Paris (count/man of wax) who wants to marry Juliet. He would go in the middle of the diagram.
Read the synopsis of the next 2 scenes.
We will be doing love poetry tomorrow and working on how to compare.

English 12
Scene 3 cartoon(s) with explanation of what happens in the scene.
Go through Polonius's speech to Laertes/he gives him advice/find 5 and explain them/so, write the line in Shakespeare's language and then explain it in your own words.
In your poetry book, read Out, Out by Robert Frost
Today we read: Sea Fever by Masefield we discuss rhythm, rhyme scheme and onomatopeia

Creative Writing
Letters to elementary school we will finish tomorrow. We are making cards.
Phase 3 photos please send them in.
Poetry project/photo of yourself with your poem by Wednesday next week.
Type out your poem to place in a library book.
Type out another copy and we will give them away.
Tomorrow/mysteries.
Remember: Bard on the Beach is next Thursday. We need to make plans.

That is it folks. If you are away, you will have to make up the work on your own.

Tuesday May 22, 2012

Quick post today.
English 10
Drawings for scene 1 with quotation. Read Scene 2 and 3 on Sparknotes so that you know what happens before we read in class.
Bring poetry book tomorrow.

Creative Writing
Poems for tomorrow. Bring drafts.
Read Canada writeshttp://www.cbc.ca/books/canadawrites/2012/05/louise-penny-master-class-my-top-20-canadian-crime-writers.html
Find out about a mystery/crime writer and bring that information to class
Phase 3 letters and notes to grade 1/2 students. Let's make cards

English 12
Cartoons for Scenes 1 and 2 (1 for scene 1 and 2 for scene 2)
Good copy of metaphor poem.
We are reading poetry tomorrow as well.
Read sparksnotes about Hamlet. It will help, help you.

I hope that you are all enjoying the break from school and you are finding a way to appreciate the clouds. There is not too much for you to remember for the weekend, but there are a few things. 


English 12
Bring your second version of your metaphor poem for Tuesday. Good typed version is due on Wednesday.
We will continue with Hamlet on Tuesday and we will do poetry and Hamlet on Wednesday. You will be expected to keep notes on what happens in the play and who the characters are as we go along. 


Creative Writing
What a great day on Friday! You were absolutely wonderful. Thank you so much for all your enthusiasm and energy with the 1's and 2's.  I know Pam was very appreciative. I will read you the story that she gave me.You could post something on the blog about your experience. If you were away, you could write about missing something and what that feels like.


Rachel: your story to read on Tuesday
We are working on phase 3 letters on Tuesday. Bring appropriate writing materials. Don't forget to send your pictures of yourselves. I haven't received any yet. I'm just saying.....
We are going to write letters to the students at Bayridge.
We are going to start work on mystery stories.
Remember that your drafts of your poems are due for Wednesday. I wanted you all to post one of your poems.  You will be reworking your poems on Wednesday and making the best they can be.
You will be putting them into some kind of booklet or something.....be creative....that's why we are here.

English 10
Thank you so much for a fine first week! You were simply wonderful to teach.
You have a quiz on poetry terms on Tuesday. Review the worksheets that I gave you on Friday. If you were away on Friday, confirm the correct definitions of the words with your friends.
With Romeo and Juliet, I wanted you to write find the oxymorons in Romeo's conversation with Benvolio.
Note them, but also note what message he is giving by using them. Look at each one individually.
You are to draw 2 cartoons for each scene. On Tuesday, you will be asked to write the quotation that best describes that scene. If you feel ambitious, you can do it on the weekend.

Journal assignment:
Persuasive journal: Write about the value of arranged marriages. Be for them or against them and give reasons to support your opinion OR: Write about a time when you were persuaded to do something that you didn't want to do. How did it feel? What was the result of that choice? Homework check. Not done: in at lunch.


Remember that when you read Shakespeare, you don't have to understand everything.
We will be reading sections.

Thursday May 17, 2012

Good work today. Grade 10's you will get better at reading Shakespeare with more practice and time. You will have to pay close attention in class....That may be tough for some of you.  Creative Writing...it was hard to say good bye to Toy Story. You wrote some good journal entries today. Congrats to all the twelves who were in the Prince of Whales. I understand that it was a fun time. English 12...your pantomimes were great. Jackie...you make an excellent Hamlet!

Tonight:
English 12
think of a theme that is connected to your I am poem. For example, you might think of the theme of being lost or finding your anchor....it doesn't matter.  Write a minimum of 5 lines that relate to that theme. Try to be like Sylvia Plath and have a strong shift in your last line. Bring your draft to class.

Bring your silent reading book for tomorrow. We will begin Hamlet tomorrow. I will tell you the story of the first act and then we will watch in in sections.
Hamlet:Spark notes

Creative Writing
REMEMBER TO WRITE A POEM TODAY AND TOMORROW AND THE DAY AFTER THAT

Sam....don't forget all the things that you owe me!
Bring your baking for tomorrow and a blanket. Meet me in the foyer at the beginning of the block.
Letters from phase 2 should be mailed over the weekend. Take a picture and send it to me.
Rachel, read your children's story on Tuesday.
On Tuesday, we will tell the class what we are doing for phase 3. Bring paper, envelopes and stamps. svp.
Next project:   5 minute mystery
Drafts of poems are due on Wednesday. Post one of your poems on your blog this weekend.
Thank you for today. I know that I was a little pushy about the project. I can't help myself. I want you to have a wonderful time.
I will take your storybooks back after our visit.

English 10
Good work today
Draw a Venn Diagram.  Put the characters we have met in scene 1 in the diagram. The only person in the middle should be Prince Escalus.  Write some information about the character
Study your poetry terms. We are playing a game tomorrow,
There is a test on Tuesday. There will be a choice box at the top of the page.

Have a good evening.

Wednesday May 16, 2012

So, it's Wednesday and it is still sunny in White Rock. Good, good work today everyone! English 10...you were amazing. Thank you for a good second class. It is fun to have a chance to teach you. Eng. 12 amazing metaphors today! I was so impressed by the fine, fine writing that you were doing. I am looking forward to our visit to the elementary school on Friday, Creative Writing and to your excellent baking!

English 12
Write 5... I am (use an extended metaphor here) That is it. Bring a silent reading book for Friday.
We are reading Sylvia Plath's poem Metaphors tomorrow. It is tough!
Starting an intro to Hamlet as well.

English 10
Quiz on poetry terms on Tuesday/Review on Friday
Review what you learned today about Romeo and Juliet
Use this link:Romeo and Juliet
You can review here often. Also, use Spark notes or Schmoop to help you understand the language outside of class. Read ahead so that you know what to expect.
Good work today

Creative Writing
Stamps and envelopes for tomorrow please. Phase 2 needs to get off the ground.
Think about phase 3 for tomorrow
Bring permission slips please.
Get your baking done.
Remember to write your poem. I will ask you about it in class.
You are wonderful!

Tuesday May 15, 2012

We made it through Cross Grade Day! Congratulations. You have worked hard to get to this day.

English 12
Finish your metaphors. Write one A Kite is.....
Poetry poems are due for tomorrow. Typed please.

Creative Writing
A poem a day for a week. Drafts are due on Wednesday. Tomorrow we will carry on with phase 3 of the raol project.
Bring your permission forms in. Baking?
We are watching Toy Story tomorrow. Be prepared to write a review of the movie


English 10
Poetry worksheet for tomorrow. Not done: in after school.  I don't want to see anyone in after school.
Please return your short story books.
We are starting Romeo and Juliet tomorrow.

Monday May 14th

Tomorrow is crossgrade day.  Spend some time tonight going over your notes. Look in your thesaurus app for alternate words. What other ways can you say fear? What ideas are linked to particular stories.
What kind of man is Winston? Is he ambitious, forgetful, courageous, stubborn, weak willed, or rebellious?
What kind of a life do the people live in 1984? Is it mundane, monotonous, filled with treachery and deceit, or tormented?  Make sure that you know how to transition ideas Go to this link for assistance:.transitions

English 12
Good copy of poem How to enjoy poetry: due Wednesday; typed please

Creative Writing
If you know someone in grade 11 you think might enjoy Creative Writing next year, please encourage him/her to see me.

For tomorrow: bring letter stuff/ We will be talking about project part 3
Bring in permission forms for Friday.  We will be making plans to bake tomorrow

English 10
I know you probably are not reading this, but if you are....finish your study sheets for tomorrow.
We are debating on Wednesday Killing for revenge, commiting suicide, or .....
Thanks for a good first day.

this weekend

Friday afternoon was a fine tribute to Mr. Mynhardt and all that he has done for Elgin Park. It was touching to see so many students, former students, parents and staff out for this event.

This weekend take a moment to tell your mother how much she means to you. Remember to tell her again next week and weekend too. She will appreciate it.

Enjoy the sun! We can feel summer is just around the corner.

Creative Writing
Perhaps you could write a post about your favorite summer memory. It could be a poem, a story....whatever you like. Post a picture if you have one. Or....write about the music that makes you feel like summer..... Post the video......

On Monday: Bring your next section of letters. Let's try to post them.
I was thinking of building connections with lost people...people from your past that you might want to connect with again...
Some poems are still missing in action. Get them in as quickly as possible please.
Some stories have not been done yet. The same goes for them.
Field trip forms for Monday please. Tuesday we will plan for driving to the Bayridge.
We will start thinking of our next project. I think that we should consider writing short stories and slam poetry....

English 12
Monday we will review crossgrades.  I will mark yours this weekend.
Tuesday is the exam.  Good copies of your poem about poetry are due on Wednesday.

Thursday May 10, 2012

What an amazing afternoon! I was witness to some extraordinary talent! Congratulations to both Ali and Sam. You were exceptional in every way. You make me so proud!

Creative Writing
Raol stage 2: We will be working on drafts tomorrow in class. You do not need to tell Ms. Anderson what we are doing.
Wear green and yellow in honour of Mr. Mynhardt. Mail your letters if you haven't done so already.
Bring back your permission forms for Friday's event. We will talk about food and such on Monday,
Megan: you are bringing the story for tomorrow.

English 12
The practice cross grade topic:
"Though society is founded on intolerance, all improvement is founded on tolerance." G. B. Shaw

You need to do the planning and the introduction tonight at home. You will have to finish the rest of it in class tomorrow. I will mark it over the weekend.

I am collecting your rough draft of your poem. The final version of the poem will be due on Wednesday.

Wednesday

Creative Writing
Raol project stage two. We will be writing in class tomorrow.
Movie as well if there is time.
If you haven't released your raol stage one, please do so as quickly as possible.
If you need to be away, please find a way to communicate with me. Open communication makes my job so much easier. Practice on me. I like it.

English 12
Draft of how to read a poem for class tomorrow.
I will give you a topic for practice cross grade. You will write an intro in class.
If you are riding a roller coaster, check back here tomorrow for the topic.

Tuesday May 8, 2012

Creative Writing
Thank you for your contributions to the Raol Project. Try to have all the parts of it ready for tomorrow.
You need to bring your own stamps please. Send me your photos of your expeditions to the red box.
I would really appreciate final versions of your art poem as soon as possible. Merci mille fois!
Liam: remember to have your L ready for tomorrow. We don't want yours left behind.

English 12
Quiz tomorrow on lit terms to the end. We will have a final test eventually on all the terms. Date to be discussed at a later date. Remember that the Cross Grade is next Tuesday. Have your study sheets done. It will help you immensely!
For tonight:
Rewrite your prompt word. Find 3 pieces of lit that match the prompt. Be able to justify why you chose them.
Read the first essay and fill in the sheet that follows it. Note the strengths and weaknesses of the piece. What would you do differently?
Wednesday we will be continuing to work on our Found Poem.
Josh: remember that you owe me some work.

Monday May 7, 2012

English 12
Quiz-lit terms on Wednesday speaker to the end
Practice Cross Grade on Friday
Tonight: highlight information on "dealing with the prompt" work with one of the prompts from the booklet
Tomorrow we will be working on a Found Poem and we will be working on cross grade writing as well

Creative Writing
If you want to invite a friend to Bard on the Beach, we will have 4 extra tickets.
Still some missing books. Misha--please bring a story for tomorrow. If you didn't bring your poem for today, please hand it in on Tuesday
Stamps, envelopes and paper for the L project
We will be deciding the direction of the next part of this project tomorrow.
We will continue with writing some other stuff tomorrow as well.

Thursday May 3, 2012

English 12
You can do the happy dance. You don't have anything to do this weekend. On Monday we will start poetry and we will work on Cross Grade Prep. If you want to prepare for that, you can work on your study notes if they are not already done.
Reminder: Cross Grade Exam is on May 15. Make up exam is the following week.

Creative Writing
Misha: You are bringing a story for Tuesday.

Your art poems are due on Monday please. You can bring them to the theatre or you can bring them to my class or you can put them in my letterbox. We will carry on with the sentence starters activity on Tuesday.  If you were away, please bring a sentence starter to class for Tuesday
eg. The car jolted.....

Reminder about the L project. You should bring stamps to class, envelopes etc. on Tuesday. I have an idea about delivery of them. I think it could be super fun. It will involve: a car and a camera.....:)
Have a great weekend. Think about your next person for the L project.

I am still waiting for those stories from Alisha, Sam, Sam, Nick, Christine, Liam and Megan. Monday was the day that most of you chose. Please let me know if you will not be able to make this date.

Wednesday May 2, 2012

English 12

Okay...we are at the end of 1984
Your journal entry I will collect tomorrow. If I could talk to Winston, I would say.....
Tomorrow's test is an essay test. 4-5 paragraphs.  Think carefully about the important elements of this story.

Creative Writing
Could someone bring a story for tomorrow?
L project again for tomorrow. We will be organizing stamps, addresses and all that stuff tomorrow. We will pick a due date.
Reminder that your poem about your picture is due on Monday. Your poem should be on a paper with a picutre on it or around it. What kinds of creative ways could you come up with to display your poem?

Reminder to Liam and Megan, Nick, Christine, Sam and Sam and Alisha that your children's story needs to be done for Monday as well.
We are going to the play in Block C and D on Monday. Please ask your teacher for permission. If you need me to send a note to him/her, let me know.

Tuesday May 1, 2012

Creative Writing
Hey Sam Forster.....Up, Up and away!
Thanks for an energizing class. It was so gratifying to feel all the love in the air. You make my heart skip a beat. I know you know, but I have to keep telling you that you are so unbelievably, earth shatterlingly amazing people. Teaching creative writing is such a gift. Thank you for being here; for sharing all that you are with me. I treasure each and every class.
Liam, Megan, Nick and Alisha...you will have to catch up when you are here.
Ms. Kimbley says that you are welcome to go to the library for Monday's Period 4 class if you can't miss period 3 to see the Odd Couple rehearsal. If the majority of you can't make it, please let me know and I will tell Mr. Engstrom.
Remember to write your letter for tonight. Bring it back to class for tomorrow. I do intend to go on with the art poem.

English 12
Test tomorrow.
Review vocabulary/novel
Essay on Thursday.

Monday Apri 30, 2012

English 12
There is a unit test on Wednesday/multiple choice
Essay question on Thursday
Tonight you need to:
Write the topic sentence of the compare/contrast essay ( if you were absent, the topic is at the bottom of the worksheet from Friday)
Write the thesis statement and then make some points for your group outline.
Tomorrow we will work on this and then we will finish talking about the novel.
Think about how you would have liked this novel to end. What themes seem important?
Themes
Themes 2
Conclusion

Creative Writing
We finished the children's story unit. Let's plan for our next project. We will  be working on our art poem tomorrow.

This weekend

ENGLISH 12
1984 Study Guide

Finish reading the novel. On Monday you will be reflecting on the end of the novel.
Monday your writing package is due. Please put the writing in a group with your final edited version on the top. Reflection written at the bottom of the page:
I chose this piece as an example of my best writing because:
I made the following changes to my edited version:

Remember that your choices are: Mood, Character Analysis and Archetypes

I handed out a sheet today on character development. You are to find quotations to match the character traits. Winston is an anti-hero. Why is that?  Your row had 4 questions to do.
Everyone is to do question # 13. If you don't have your homework done, you will be in at lunch on Monday.

CREATIVE WRITING
Your children's book is due on Monday. Everyone will be reading in groups. We will have snacks. There was a request to bring REAL FOOD.
Here are the volunteers:
Ellie
Sam Evans
Nicky P
Emma
Ali K
Liam
Austin
On Tuesday we will be working on our art poems and we will be planning our next project. Be prepared to propose something for the class.
Toy Story? Up?  Who is bringing the movies to school?

Thursday April 26, 2012

English 12
Good copy of paragraph is due on Monday. Rewrite one of the three paragraphs:
Mood, Character examination, Archetype
Hand in your revised version on Monday at the latest.
Finish reading the novel.
Tomorrow we are not reading in class.
We will finish vocabulary and we will review events from chapters 3 and 4 and we will do work on character development.
Think about anti-heroes. Is Winston an anti-hero?

Creative Writing
Think about what you would like to do for your next writing project.
Last year we had people make up characters as a class and then we wrote stories using those characters. It was really fun and super creative.
This is your choice.
Stories are due on Monday April 30, 2012
We need snacks for story day. Volunteers please.
Georgia will read her story for class tomorrow.

Wednesday April 25, 2012

English 12
Do the chapter 3-4 vocabulary definitions for tomorrow.
Finish the rough draft of the archetype extended paragraph.
Discuss Orwell's use of arechetypes in 1984.
Examine how Orwell uses arechetypes in 1984.

Creative Writing
Work on your story! Write on your blog. Start thinking about our next project.

Tuesday Apri 24, 2012

English 12
Tonight you need to read chapters 3 and 4 of part 3.
Tomorrow we will be writing about archetypes in 1984. We will be sharing our information with the other people in the class and we will be preparing an outline for a paragraph about archetypes in the novel.
You can begin working on your outline tonight. We will write and edit in class and as before, we will work on writing a topic sentence and thesis statement together. You could be thinking about these things tonight. I know how much you love thinking ahead!
We will be doing vocabulary from part 3 as well. Have a wonderful rainy Tuesday evening.

Creative Writing
Tomorrow you need to bring your picture. We will be doing a group activity first and then we will be writing our first poem about our picture.
Keep working on your children's story. It is due next week.
Liam, you are bringing a children's story for class tomorrow.
Hey, did I tell you that I think you are all wonderful? Well, I do and you are!

This weekend

English 12 Read chapters 1&2 in part 3 Quiz on Mon vocabulary part 2 Lit terms up to sonnet on Tuesday Chapters 3&4 by Wed and 5&6 by Friday Unit test the following week....essay and multiple choice We have decided to do Hamlet. We will do poetry and cross grade review first. Creative writing Work on children's story. We will be doing work on our poems on Monday Many of you need to blog.

Tuesday April 17, 2012

English 12
Read Chapters 9-10 for tomorrow and review the vocabulary
Write a rough draft discussing mood (how mood functions) in one of the two sections that we did in class yesterday on the T chart. This is an expository piece. That means that you are explaining.....
We will edit tomorrow in class. I handed out the rubric.
Tomorrow we will be writing a poem in class just to change the pace a little. It might be fun.

Creative Writing
2nd draft of the story is due on Thursday for editing
We are going to the library to see a poet tomorrow.
Story for Thursday's class is by Ali Kerr.
Cheques for Bard on the Beach from Kailey please. $ 16.50
Blogs: have you done yours for this week?

Monday April 16, 2012

English 12
Quiz tomorrow---lit terms: pastoral to repetition
Finish the T chart about mood.
Remember that your chart has:
Vocabulary/Syntax/Quotes     /   Mood (column 2)
Tomorrow we will be writing a paragraph about mood in one of these two sections

Creative Writing
Bring your money for tomorrow. Cheque made out to the school great as well. $16.50
Bring your piece of art for tomorrow/Be prepared to discuss perspective and brainstorm some ideas with a partner
There will be writing time on your story tomorrow as well
I would like to see the next part of it by Thursday
What impressions do you have about this painting? Check it out
Dali