For February 15th

English 10
Finish reading The Metaphor
Silent reading tomorrow. Fire drill and evacuation practice.

English 12
Silent reading tomorrow. Ms. Janzen is coming to speak to our class as well.
We will be finishing our debate competition and we will start drafting our next  extended paragraph. First draft will be due on Monday. Typed draft Tuesday. Final version due Wednesday. You will choose which is your better paragraph, but you will hand in both.

English 8
Silent reading tomorrow. Finish your imagery sheets.

For February 14, 2018

English 8

Create your chart with the 5 senses. Find 2 quotes for 2 senses. Note the mood that is created by the imagery.

Senses                    Mood


English 12
Prepare your mini-debate topics. Remember that you are to prepare both sides of the argument. The captain is a hero or a villain.
Remember to think about the characteristics of a hero and villain. How does the captain fit your definition? What did the captain do or not do........think more deeply about the man.

English 10
We are continuing with our reading of the Metaphor tomorrow. Remember to bring your books to class.

For Tuesday February 3, 2018

English 8

Review metaphors, similes, imagery. We will continue reading: Sometimes Nonna on Tuesday.

We will do silent reading on Tuesday.

English 10

Finish the first question on the Metaphor sheet. Make sure that you have quotes that support your drawing.

Review the vocabulary from the story.

English 12

Revise your paragraph about the barber and his decision. Use the rubric that was handed out in class.

Rubric Persuasive Paragraph

	Advanced	Proficient	Basic	Below Basic
Topic Sentence	Topic sentence is broad, articulate, engaging	Topic sentence is fairly broad, articulate, engaging	Topic sentence is adequately structured, somewhat engaging	Weak topic sentence, poorly constructed, not engaging
Thesis	• States a very clear and direct thesis • All points directly supports thesis in a strong and effective manner	-States a mostly clear thesis • Almost all points directly support thesis. Supporting evidence is well chosen	-States a general or fair thesis -Information  somewhat supports thesis; lacks clarity and supporting evidence	• Weak thesis and/or too broad of a purpose or focus
Details	-Details and specific facts directly address main idea or topic -Details provide effective clarification and support of topic	Details and specific facts address main idea or topic -Details provide good clarification and support of topic	Details and specific facts somewhat address main idea or topic -Details provide limited clarification and support of topics	Details and specific facts may or may not address main ideas or topics -Details provide little or no clarification and support of topics
Organization and readability	Paragraph is hierarchically organized, with clear main points and an easy to follow format	Paragraph most is well organized and fairly easy to follow. Some points may be out of order	Paragraph tends not be well  structured; key points are difficult to recognize and interpret	No  paragraph completed

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Goals for writing

For Friday

English 12
Finish the sheet on the barber. Write an extended paragraph with references to the text to support your point of view? Did the barber make the right moral decision?
Silent Reading tomorrow.

English 10
Silent Reading tomorrow. Have your metaphor ready for class.

English 8
Silent reading tomorrow. Finish your paragraph about the important person in your life. Be sure to try and use imagery.

For Thursday

Friday is Silent Reading Day. Please remember to bring your book to class that day.

English 8
Symbol cards for tomorrow. We will present in our small groups. Please have them ready to go.
Good job with your metaphors today!

English 10
Metaphor for tomorrow or Friday.
Good copy of your Name writing piece due for tomorrow. Remember to type your good copy and attach it to your draft and your rubric.

English 12
Good copy of your Creative Writing piece is due for tomorrow. Please have all the parts ready to go by the beginning of class.

For Wednesday February 7, 2018

Block order tomorrow: ABCD

English 8
Spend about 10 minutes working on your name card. I will give you about 20 minutes class time to work on it. You will bring back your final product on Thursday.

English 10
Type up your Name piece and bring it to class for tomorrow. Final version will be due on Thursday.Try to finish your metaphor sheet. We will be picking our favorites in class tomorrow.

English 12
Type up your draft. We will read edited versions in class and you will hand in the final version on Thursday.

Semester 2

What a great first week. It was amazing meeting all of you! Please check here for assignments etc. Feel free to send a quick email if you are confused by anything or if you need assistance with anything.

English 8

Bring your silent reading book on Monday. We will read in class on Mondays and Fridays.
This week we have been talking about symbolism and colour symbolism.  We are going to create our own symbol cards starting on Monday. Take some time to think about how you could represent yourself through colour, shape, and line.

English 10

Silent Reading for Monday as well. I handed out a sheet called: What's in a Name? Finish the questions for discussion on Monday.

English 12

Silent Reading on Monday. We will be doing a writing assignment in class on Monday related to the story: "The Nearest Exit May be Behind You".  You will have a choice of 4 creative writing assignments. We will be writing a draft in class on Monday. A typed draft will need to be completed for Monday's class.