For Thursday

Creative Writing
Character profile is due by Friday
Tomorrow we will work on our character assignments

English 11
Corrections to your "To this Day" assignment are due by Friday
For Thursday:
highlight point of view sheet
Choose a point of view writing topic, brainstorm some ideas connected with the story
Write a theme statement for the poem:non-resident identity on p. 205

Welcome back!

Creative Writing
Your character profile is now due. Please type it and hand it in by the end of the week at the very latest.

Choices for the character writing assignment:
1. monologue as your characer
2. write a chapter
3. create a plot outline/use it as the framework for your own story that involves your characer
4. comic
5. concrete type poem that demonstrates aspects of your character

English 11
Review vocabulary from the Pose
Write a theme statement for the Pose:
remember: it must be broad, inclusive/don't make it into a thesis statement/It is the central message behind the story/it is the author's intention before writing. It is not a moral.

March 8, 2016

English 11
Finish your journal: Write about a risk that you have taken. Consider why you took it and how it felt when you did.

Creative Writing
Character biographies are due on Friday for speed dating

for Wednesday March 9, 2016

English 11
"Faking it" p, 16  2-5 questions for tomorrow


Creative Writing
Character profile for editing tomorrow
We will present our characters on Friday

For Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Creative Writing

Coat Drive! Bring in those coasts.

Final typed version of "My name" is due on Thursday. Make sure that you have read the Frank McCourt piece for tomorrow. We will discuss it in class.

English 11

Finish reading the pages that were handed out in class today. 8 important issues for Aboriginal people in Canada. Use a highlighter and make notes in the margin.  Add to your know and want to know list from Friday's class.

Friday, February 5, 2016

Thanks for a fine first week!  It has been great getting to know you all.

English 11

Silent reading on Tuesday. Please bring your book.
Your poem, I am from and the drafts and rubrics are due on Tuesday. Oral reading in small groups.
Do questions 2-5 for I am my Grandmother p. 50

Creative Writing
Silent Reading on Tuesday
Your "My Name" second draft is due on Tuesday.
Final piece is due on Wednesday.
Read the Frank McCourt piece. Read the side notes and then make your own.

Enjoy your family day!

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

For tomorrow:

English 11

Second draft/completed rough draft of "I am from" poem. Final version/typed with pictures related to the poem is due on Tuesday. you must hand in your draft with your poem
Bring your silent reading book to class for tomorrow
Portfolios will be due at the end of the week


Creative Writing
 Silent Reading book tomorrow

Begin a draft of: My Name/use the criteria as your guide. You can write a poem or a narrative/expository essay

Final piece will be due on Tuesday. It must be typed

We will be critiquing in class. Be prepared to share your writing and to take feedback.

Portfolios due by Friday