I hope everyone had a good weekend and everyone (including the farmers) enjoyed the rain break. Only 9 months until June!
ELA 20
Questions, expressions and vocabulary are due on Day 4 so you have homework. Providing the class is working, you will have class time.
ELA B30
We are at the end of Unit 1 and all assignments up to "The Story " are now past due. Students are expected to complete assignments at noon hour if they want a mark other than zero. In that way, I can identify the problem associated with the late assignment. Thank you to students who are up to date and cruising!
ELA A30
Tomorrow is our typing day and assignment due day. Assignments #2 and #3 are due as well as the chapter charting for Death on the Ice and the murder charge paragraph. The open book essay exam will be on Friday. Projects all week or as long as you are suitably engaged.
ELA B10
Good work period. Most of you are working hard to give your best possible effort. Tomorrow is Jeopardy - boys vs. girls. It is the way we review the novel and study for the quiz on Wednesday.
Have a good evening. See you tomorrow.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
40 MINUTE CLASSES FOR PERIODS 1/2 AND 3/4
ELA 20
Worked in computer lab on unfinished assignments. Students will now have to do a noonhour to receive a mark on incomplete work. In that way, I can help you. Good job to the students who have completed assignments on time.
ELA B30
Today was the first day of sustained reading. It is a new idea that is designed to help students become lifelong readers. Students may bring in their own novel to read at this time providing it is school appropriate.
ELA A30
Discussion today centered around hypothermia - difficult topic in 30 degree weather. Next Friday will be the open book, essay quiz on Death on the Ice. The charting and assignment #2 (reflection) and assignment #3 (expressions) are due on Tuesday. For the rest of the week we will be concentrating on our final projects for this novel.
ELA B10
We typed the obituary for the character from Warriors Don't Cry. In today's world it is important to know where to find a sample of the writing you are required to do. The newspaper is a good spot to find the format for an obituary. Students should be almost done reading Warriors Don't Cry. Next week will be the test on the novel and final projects. Good job grade 10 we are right on track!
ELA 20
Worked in computer lab on unfinished assignments. Students will now have to do a noonhour to receive a mark on incomplete work. In that way, I can help you. Good job to the students who have completed assignments on time.
ELA B30
Today was the first day of sustained reading. It is a new idea that is designed to help students become lifelong readers. Students may bring in their own novel to read at this time providing it is school appropriate.
ELA A30
Discussion today centered around hypothermia - difficult topic in 30 degree weather. Next Friday will be the open book, essay quiz on Death on the Ice. The charting and assignment #2 (reflection) and assignment #3 (expressions) are due on Tuesday. For the rest of the week we will be concentrating on our final projects for this novel.
ELA B10
We typed the obituary for the character from Warriors Don't Cry. In today's world it is important to know where to find a sample of the writing you are required to do. The newspaper is a good spot to find the format for an obituary. Students should be almost done reading Warriors Don't Cry. Next week will be the test on the novel and final projects. Good job grade 10 we are right on track!
Thursday, September 24, 2009
ELA 20
Outstanding assignments must be handed in ASAP. Noon hour will be your only option if you cannot do the work in class or for homework. We are reading "The Glass Menagerie" and watching the movie presentation. For tomorrow you should have the questions completed to the end of Scene IV (four). We will be getting a vocabulary assignment and a figures of speech assignment. Here it comes...don't fall behind.
ELA B30
Unit 1 quiz today. We are finished the first part of the "identity" theme. The test results will be posted on Maplewood markbook by 4:00pm today. You can view them at your leisure, otherwise you will have to wait until everyone has written the test. Tomorrow is a reading class so bring something appropriate to read or you can read some of my "stuff".
ELA A30
We discussed some critical thinking questions on Death on the Ice. You are good thinkers and will do well on your final projects for this novel. The hardest part will be choosing a topic.
ELA B10
Don't sit on the couch if you are not going to read!! When you waste a reading period, I think you don't need the class time and I move on. Make use of the time. It's a long way to grade 12 and in grade 12, you will want the time to read. Assignments are almost all in. Good job.
Outstanding assignments must be handed in ASAP. Noon hour will be your only option if you cannot do the work in class or for homework. We are reading "The Glass Menagerie" and watching the movie presentation. For tomorrow you should have the questions completed to the end of Scene IV (four). We will be getting a vocabulary assignment and a figures of speech assignment. Here it comes...don't fall behind.
ELA B30
Unit 1 quiz today. We are finished the first part of the "identity" theme. The test results will be posted on Maplewood markbook by 4:00pm today. You can view them at your leisure, otherwise you will have to wait until everyone has written the test. Tomorrow is a reading class so bring something appropriate to read or you can read some of my "stuff".
ELA A30
We discussed some critical thinking questions on Death on the Ice. You are good thinkers and will do well on your final projects for this novel. The hardest part will be choosing a topic.
ELA B10
Don't sit on the couch if you are not going to read!! When you waste a reading period, I think you don't need the class time and I move on. Make use of the time. It's a long way to grade 12 and in grade 12, you will want the time to read. Assignments are almost all in. Good job.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Thank you to the students who work diligently while I was gone last week. I really appreciate the fact that you are mature in your attitude when a sub is in the classroom.
ELA 20
Today we went to the computer lab and worked on the essay draft or the allusion assignment. Both are due tomorrow or you will have to complete the assignment at noon if you want marks. We will be editing the draft so please have your first copy completed. We will also start reading the Glass Menagerie. We will be taking parts to read the play.
ELA B30
We are completing the World Reading Log for "The Nose". It is due on Day 2 (Monday). Work smart and get it done tonight before m0re assignments pile on.
ELA A30
The speeches were very good. Congratulations to all of you for your courage to step out of your comfort zone. I thought you all did very well. Death on the Ice is a difficult read but tomorrow we will practice charting the chapters.
ELA B10
Today we wrote the quiz on Chapters 4-6 for Warriors Don't Cry. Tomorrow the quiz will be on chapters 7-9. Please try to read ahead because we will be speeding up with a quiz every day until we are done the book.
Happy harvest! The crop looks great!
ELA 20
Today we went to the computer lab and worked on the essay draft or the allusion assignment. Both are due tomorrow or you will have to complete the assignment at noon if you want marks. We will be editing the draft so please have your first copy completed. We will also start reading the Glass Menagerie. We will be taking parts to read the play.
ELA B30
We are completing the World Reading Log for "The Nose". It is due on Day 2 (Monday). Work smart and get it done tonight before m0re assignments pile on.
ELA A30
The speeches were very good. Congratulations to all of you for your courage to step out of your comfort zone. I thought you all did very well. Death on the Ice is a difficult read but tomorrow we will practice charting the chapters.
ELA B10
Today we wrote the quiz on Chapters 4-6 for Warriors Don't Cry. Tomorrow the quiz will be on chapters 7-9. Please try to read ahead because we will be speeding up with a quiz every day until we are done the book.
Happy harvest! The crop looks great!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Hey Everyone,
I will be gone from class on Wednesday afternoon, Thursday and Friday so it is my intention in this blog to let you know what our classes will be accomplishisng on those days. Your attendance is imperative as is your good behaviour. Thanks in advance. Maybe cookies at the next coffee day?
ELA 20
Today we are reading "Pencil Crayons" and will begin studying the character of Josh's father. Over the next two days you will be responsible to:
1. Write the draft copy of the essay for "Pencil Crayons".
2. Research some allusions (Internet) in preparation for The Glass Menagerie.
3. Begin reading the play, The Glass Menagerie and answering questions. The questions require a short answer in sentence form.
ELA B30
Pace yourself over the next three days and you will be just fine. Please do the assignments in the following order:
1. Finish drafting the essay for "Shooting an Elephant"
2. Write the nomination speech (should be done in class on Wednesday)
3. If essay and speech drafting are done before Friday, read "The Nose" (Modern World Literature) and complete the World Reading Log.
4. On Friday, type the final copy of the essay and the speech. Both must have a cover page, be double spaced, and the speech must have proper intext documentation.
5. If you are finished both of your final copies, complete the "Counterparts" assignment and then return to "The Nose".
I will be expecting to correct the essay and the speech on the weekend.
I will be gone from class on Wednesday afternoon, Thursday and Friday so it is my intention in this blog to let you know what our classes will be accomplishisng on those days. Your attendance is imperative as is your good behaviour. Thanks in advance. Maybe cookies at the next coffee day?
ELA 20
Today we are reading "Pencil Crayons" and will begin studying the character of Josh's father. Over the next two days you will be responsible to:
1. Write the draft copy of the essay for "Pencil Crayons".
2. Research some allusions (Internet) in preparation for The Glass Menagerie.
3. Begin reading the play, The Glass Menagerie and answering questions. The questions require a short answer in sentence form.
ELA B30
Pace yourself over the next three days and you will be just fine. Please do the assignments in the following order:
1. Finish drafting the essay for "Shooting an Elephant"
2. Write the nomination speech (should be done in class on Wednesday)
3. If essay and speech drafting are done before Friday, read "The Nose" (Modern World Literature) and complete the World Reading Log.
4. On Friday, type the final copy of the essay and the speech. Both must have a cover page, be double spaced, and the speech must have proper intext documentation.
5. If you are finished both of your final copies, complete the "Counterparts" assignment and then return to "The Nose".
I will be expecting to correct the essay and the speech on the weekend.
ELA A30
The next three days you will complete the following:
1. Reading Death on the Ice and charting the first 10 chapters. -Assignment #1 - hand in
2. Complete Assignment #2 - Kean family RAFTS - hand in
3. Complete Assignment #3 - Newfoundland Dialect - hand in
4. Continue reading.
On Monday, you will be presenting your Bloodflowers speeches and then we will be discussing the first 10 chapters of the novel so please be prepared.
ELA B10
Work hard in the next three days and make sure the following assignments are completed by Friday at 3:30:
1. Draft copy and the final copy (typed in Thursday's class). Hand in both draft and final copy. Make sure the final copy is double spaced and has a title. (no cover page)
2. Read chapters 5-8 of Warriors Don't Cry and complete a chapter summary for each of those chapters. The quiz is on Monday. If you happen to complete these chapters, continue reading to the end!
The assignments I have given to each class are not difficult but require you to settle in and keep focused throughout the class. Do your best.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Good morning - it is Friday and for those of you who have been faithfully reading my blog, I apologize for the past two days...life gets in the way of blogging. I hope you have a good weekend. It has been a productive week in the ELA classes and the assignments are starting to roll in. Make sure you have all assignments in on Monday as this will be your 2 minute warning!!
ELA 20 - ASSIGNMENTS DUE Tuesday after typing class.
- At the Wedding RAFTS - final copy and draft
- Portfolio pages - Song Lyrics, Symbol from childhood (draft copies)
- Inventory of Being (draft)
ELA B30
-Weed of Flower analogy
-I am not I - summary
-The Enemy - paraphrase
-Draft copy essay - "Shooting An Elephant"
ELA A30
-Canadian paragraph
-Bloodflowers Essay (final copy)
-Bloodflowers speech - Monday, Sept. 15
ELA B10
-Connotation. denotation ads
-Homeless essay (final copy)
-Memoir (final copy)
If your assignments are not handed in by Monday, Sept. 14, please be prepared to stay in at noon on Monday so we can work together to get things done!
ELA 20 - ASSIGNMENTS DUE Tuesday after typing class.
- At the Wedding RAFTS - final copy and draft
- Portfolio pages - Song Lyrics, Symbol from childhood (draft copies)
- Inventory of Being (draft)
ELA B30
-Weed of Flower analogy
-I am not I - summary
-The Enemy - paraphrase
-Draft copy essay - "Shooting An Elephant"
ELA A30
-Canadian paragraph
-Bloodflowers Essay (final copy)
-Bloodflowers speech - Monday, Sept. 15
ELA B10
-Connotation. denotation ads
-Homeless essay (final copy)
-Memoir (final copy)
If your assignments are not handed in by Monday, Sept. 14, please be prepared to stay in at noon on Monday so we can work together to get things done!
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
ELA 20
Day 4 is fast approaching. It is our typing final copy day so make sure you have everything ready to type - 1. At the Wedding RAFTS, 2. Song Lyrics - Portfolio page, 4. Symbol from childhood- Portfolio page. Work hard so you do not fall behind. Any assignments not completed on Day 4 will be noon hour assignments. Our Day 4 class is in the library so if you happen to complete everything, you can work on other portfolio pages or the Inventory of Being.
Day 4 is fast approaching. It is our typing final copy day so make sure you have everything ready to type - 1. At the Wedding RAFTS, 2. Song Lyrics - Portfolio page, 4. Symbol from childhood- Portfolio page. Work hard so you do not fall behind. Any assignments not completed on Day 4 will be noon hour assignments. Our Day 4 class is in the library so if you happen to complete everything, you can work on other portfolio pages or the Inventory of Being.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
I hope everyone had a great long weekend and you are ready to work hard. I am having to repeat myself many times in class. It is imperative that you focus when I am talking so you improve your listening skills. I hope we don't have to go back to single desks.
ELA 20
We are drafting the "At the Wedding" RAFTS. We will be typing them on Day 4 so please make sure you have a completed draft by then. Tomorrow we are reading "Penny in the Dust". We will read this one together.
ELA B30
The essay writing process is not complicated but has a series of simple steps that when followed will make your work load half of what it was before. You must brainstorm and outline before you write the essay. Tomorrow we are reading "Shooting an Elephant" in class together. Then we are outlining and writing an essay on the story.
ELA A30
Drafting the essay for Danny Thorson and his escape from Black Island. Draft is now due and must be ready to type on Day 3 which is Friday. Your Canadian paragraph and graphic is also due on that day - you will have the class to type them both.
ELA B10
You worked hard once you settled down. Be quick to get to work or homework will be in your agenda. Tomorrow is Day 1 and we will be typing the final draft of the homeless essay and the final draft of the memoir. You will not get to the lab if you do not have both drafts completed. See you tomorrow.
ELA 20
We are drafting the "At the Wedding" RAFTS. We will be typing them on Day 4 so please make sure you have a completed draft by then. Tomorrow we are reading "Penny in the Dust". We will read this one together.
ELA B30
The essay writing process is not complicated but has a series of simple steps that when followed will make your work load half of what it was before. You must brainstorm and outline before you write the essay. Tomorrow we are reading "Shooting an Elephant" in class together. Then we are outlining and writing an essay on the story.
ELA A30
Drafting the essay for Danny Thorson and his escape from Black Island. Draft is now due and must be ready to type on Day 3 which is Friday. Your Canadian paragraph and graphic is also due on that day - you will have the class to type them both.
ELA B10
You worked hard once you settled down. Be quick to get to work or homework will be in your agenda. Tomorrow is Day 1 and we will be typing the final draft of the homeless essay and the final draft of the memoir. You will not get to the lab if you do not have both drafts completed. See you tomorrow.
Friday, September 4, 2009
You made it through the first week. Ela 20 has 100% attendance - nicely done!! Rough day for some of you football players but thanks for not taking a "sick day". Your accountability is appreciated.
ELA 20
Still waiting for mini portfolio from 4 students. This is not a good start. Manage your time - which may mean a noonhour in my classroom. Don't make me phone your mom. We started the RAFTS on the poem "At the Wedding". If you are able, work on the first draft for Tuesday so we can move on to the second draft.
ELA B30
The paraphrase of "The Enemy" and the summary of "I Am Not I" are both due next Thursday. (no final copy is necessary) The Weed and Flower draft is due as well on Thursday and you can type your final copy in class on that day. Please work ahead of these deadlines and take the stress off yourself.
ELA A30
Your assignment is to write a persuasive personal essay on "Bloodflowers". Work on this assignment this weekend as you only have one more class to draft. I will be moving on to the next objective on Tuesday and then you will have the rest of the class to draft your essay.
ELA B10
I would like to phone your parents and tell them how well you are doing in grade 10 ELA but maybe you could just let them read this blog. Seriously, I am very impressed with your work ethic and your maturity level. I think we will do well together. Work on your draft copy of the homeless essay so you are ready to type final copy on Day 1 which is Wednesday.
Have a great long weekend. I will be cooking for my kids and grandkids who are coming home. Stay cool! (Like I had to tell YOU that!!)
ELA 20
Still waiting for mini portfolio from 4 students. This is not a good start. Manage your time - which may mean a noonhour in my classroom. Don't make me phone your mom. We started the RAFTS on the poem "At the Wedding". If you are able, work on the first draft for Tuesday so we can move on to the second draft.
ELA B30
The paraphrase of "The Enemy" and the summary of "I Am Not I" are both due next Thursday. (no final copy is necessary) The Weed and Flower draft is due as well on Thursday and you can type your final copy in class on that day. Please work ahead of these deadlines and take the stress off yourself.
ELA A30
Your assignment is to write a persuasive personal essay on "Bloodflowers". Work on this assignment this weekend as you only have one more class to draft. I will be moving on to the next objective on Tuesday and then you will have the rest of the class to draft your essay.
ELA B10
I would like to phone your parents and tell them how well you are doing in grade 10 ELA but maybe you could just let them read this blog. Seriously, I am very impressed with your work ethic and your maturity level. I think we will do well together. Work on your draft copy of the homeless essay so you are ready to type final copy on Day 1 which is Wednesday.
Have a great long weekend. I will be cooking for my kids and grandkids who are coming home. Stay cool! (Like I had to tell YOU that!!)
Thursday, September 3, 2009
I had a great day and I hope you did as well.
ELA 20
Class was in the library and the goal was to complete the mini portfolio and move onto the song lyric assignment and then possibly the inventory of being. Only 50 % of you completed the goal so I am left to surmise that the library is not a good place for you to get work completed. DO NOT FALL BEHIND IN THIS CLASS. As I go to my happy place... 50% of you are right on track and working hard. Thank you.
ELA B30
The paraphrase and summary are basic skills used by anyone who is considered literate. Keep in mind that we as teachers are not here to entertain you - just help you graduate. Over and out.
ELA A30
Reading class for novel choice. Your journal entries reveal that overall the experience was a positive one so we will keep going. Maybe next time we should read outside to keep us awake!!
ELA B10
Connotation and denotation are two words you will hear from now until the end of grade twelve. Tomorrow we will finish the assignment from the advertisements and move on - bring your Crossroads. Are you finished your draft of the "Homeless" essay? The draft is due on Day 1 -Wednesday.
See you at Spectacular Spartans tonight.
ELA 20
Class was in the library and the goal was to complete the mini portfolio and move onto the song lyric assignment and then possibly the inventory of being. Only 50 % of you completed the goal so I am left to surmise that the library is not a good place for you to get work completed. DO NOT FALL BEHIND IN THIS CLASS. As I go to my happy place... 50% of you are right on track and working hard. Thank you.
ELA B30
The paraphrase and summary are basic skills used by anyone who is considered literate. Keep in mind that we as teachers are not here to entertain you - just help you graduate. Over and out.
ELA A30
Reading class for novel choice. Your journal entries reveal that overall the experience was a positive one so we will keep going. Maybe next time we should read outside to keep us awake!!
ELA B10
Connotation and denotation are two words you will hear from now until the end of grade twelve. Tomorrow we will finish the assignment from the advertisements and move on - bring your Crossroads. Are you finished your draft of the "Homeless" essay? The draft is due on Day 1 -Wednesday.
See you at Spectacular Spartans tonight.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Well we are half way through the first week . Before you know it, we will be half way through the year. What are your goals for this year? Set some good habits early so you can achieve the best possible results. Attend the Spectacular Spartans Awards Night and plan out which awards you will be receiving next year.
ELA 20
We read the "home" theme poems and created a chart to compare the three poems. Making a chart is a good way to brainstorm ideas before you start writing. The remainder of the class we worked on the mini-portfolio which is due tomorrow at the end of class. You are a nice way to start the morning ELA 20!!
ELA B30
"Identity" assignment drafts are due on your next computer day which is Day 2. At that time we will take the assignment to final copy. Tomorrow we move on to new literature. You certainly worked hard this morning and I appreciate your maturity level.
ELA A30
The "read a Canadian novel" idea could be quite interesting. Try to read for variety but the idea is that you will read more Canadian literatue and become better aquainted with the Canadian voice. Your Canadian paragraph draft must be ready to take to final copy on Day 3 but if you get it done sooner - good for you!
ELA B10
Good essay writing grade 10! My hope is that you find the process easy and not unbearable. I thought you did very well today. Make sure you complete the draft for Day 1 so we can type the final copy.
Have a good evening everyone.
ELA 20
We read the "home" theme poems and created a chart to compare the three poems. Making a chart is a good way to brainstorm ideas before you start writing. The remainder of the class we worked on the mini-portfolio which is due tomorrow at the end of class. You are a nice way to start the morning ELA 20!!
ELA B30
"Identity" assignment drafts are due on your next computer day which is Day 2. At that time we will take the assignment to final copy. Tomorrow we move on to new literature. You certainly worked hard this morning and I appreciate your maturity level.
ELA A30
The "read a Canadian novel" idea could be quite interesting. Try to read for variety but the idea is that you will read more Canadian literatue and become better aquainted with the Canadian voice. Your Canadian paragraph draft must be ready to take to final copy on Day 3 but if you get it done sooner - good for you!
ELA B10
Good essay writing grade 10! My hope is that you find the process easy and not unbearable. I thought you did very well today. Make sure you complete the draft for Day 1 so we can type the final copy.
Have a good evening everyone.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Welcome Back Everyone!
My blog is up and running and my plan is to blog everyday after school for 10 minutes. I hope this meets with your timetable and you can check the blog anytime after 4:00pm. It feels different at KCI this year and I know we are going to be successful as a team. Remember: if you find a mechanical error in this blog and are the first one to let me know (post a comment or tell me in class) I will give you 1 percentage mark. Keep sharp.
ELA 20
First class today and we have a very unique group - I am looking forward to working with you on your portfolio. Brainstorm tonight for your mini-portfolio assignment we will work on tomorrow. Due Thursday at the end of class.
ELA B30
World Literature is an interesting class and I know you will enjoy most of the literature as it will make you think. Two questions we ask: What is the issue in this literature? How does this issue affect or connect to me? 1st half of class is in the computer lab to research flowers and weeds. Second half is in the classroom, drafting the assignment. Final copy will be due complete with graphic on Day 2.
ELA A30
Canadian literature is not that intriguing but being Canadian is!!The curriculum will be enhanced by your ability to bring something to the table. Read any good Canadian novels lately?
ELA B10
This course is issue based so our discussions will centre around the issue. You will be challenged to take a stand on topics that are current in our world. Be ready to talk! Today we worked through a frame and an essay outline. Tomorrow we will draft the essay together.
My blog is up and running and my plan is to blog everyday after school for 10 minutes. I hope this meets with your timetable and you can check the blog anytime after 4:00pm. It feels different at KCI this year and I know we are going to be successful as a team. Remember: if you find a mechanical error in this blog and are the first one to let me know (post a comment or tell me in class) I will give you 1 percentage mark. Keep sharp.
ELA 20
First class today and we have a very unique group - I am looking forward to working with you on your portfolio. Brainstorm tonight for your mini-portfolio assignment we will work on tomorrow. Due Thursday at the end of class.
ELA B30
World Literature is an interesting class and I know you will enjoy most of the literature as it will make you think. Two questions we ask: What is the issue in this literature? How does this issue affect or connect to me? 1st half of class is in the computer lab to research flowers and weeds. Second half is in the classroom, drafting the assignment. Final copy will be due complete with graphic on Day 2.
ELA A30
Canadian literature is not that intriguing but being Canadian is!!The curriculum will be enhanced by your ability to bring something to the table. Read any good Canadian novels lately?
ELA B10
This course is issue based so our discussions will centre around the issue. You will be challenged to take a stand on topics that are current in our world. Be ready to talk! Today we worked through a frame and an essay outline. Tomorrow we will draft the essay together.
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