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.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
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.
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.
Friday, May 25, 2012
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.
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
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!
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!
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
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.
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
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.
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.
Sunday, May 20, 2012
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.
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
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.
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
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!
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
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 14, 2012
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.
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.
Saturday, May 12, 2012
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.
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
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.
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, May 9, 2012
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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?
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
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.
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.
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