May 31 - Poetry

Great class everyone. Today we completed the following;

1. Silent Reading.

2. Word of the day

Prolific adj. Productive: Producing abundant works or results. “A prolific artist.” “A prolific writer.”

3. Review – Poetry Book Project. Click HERE to review.

This project will be our end of term project.

4. One more found Poem – time for poem completion rest of class- Ensure there are pictures in this version.

Homework: You can work on a title page for your poetry book. However, you will be given time Monday to work on this.  

May 29 2013 - Poetry Cont

Great double block!

1. Silent Reading

2. Word of the day

Synergism n. Interaction of discrete agencies or conditions where the total effect is greater than the sum of the individual parts. “The directors saw considerable synergism in the business merger.” (also Synergy).

3. Quiz on Poetry Notes

4. Sightlines - Ragged Sonnet # 64                            pg 28 Sightlines

We reviewed the poem & completed question # 2 on page 29.

Remember: Within this poem there is one example of personification and hyperbole!

Review – You Tube Video on Ragged Sonnet # 64

5. Found Poetry – time for poem completion for the rest of class- Poems due at end of class

May 28 2013

Creative class;

Today we completed the following;

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1. Silent Reading – 15 min

2. Word of the day

3. Quiz on Poetry Notes - reminder - Quiz tomorrow

4. Binder Check

5. Examples of Found Poems

6. Found Poetry – time for poem creation (some time in class tomorrow to work on & finish as well)

Click HERE for assignment.

Homework: Study for Quiz tomorrow!

May 27th 2013 - Poetry!

Great class today everyone!

Today we completed the following;

1. Silent Reading – 15 min (Hand back Outsiders Books – Library – groups of 5)

2. Word of the day

3. Hand in your projects - Newspapers or Videos on 'The Outsiders.'

4. Review of Poetry Section – Binders – Binder Check tomorrow!

5. Intro to Poetry –

·     Notes – Powerpoint – blue sheets. Click HERE for presentation.

·     Types of Poetry Review – yellow sheets. Click HERE for info.

Reminder - potential pop quiz tomorrow on this information!

 
First assignment – Found Poetry- We will be starting this assignment tomorrow in class.

Reminder:

Bring Sightlines Texts tomorrow!

 

May 24th Friday - Final Project Day

Great Friday class all!

Today we accomplished the following;

1. Silent Reading – 15 min

2. Word of the day

3. Review new marks

4. Hand back tests. Review test answers. Time for questions on test or missing work.

5. Remainder of Block – available to work on your projects.

Projects now due – May 27^th Monday

May 22 2013 Wednesday Outsider Project Day

Great double block all! 

1. Silent Reading

2. Word of the day

Autonomous adj. 1. Independent in mind or judgment; self-directed. 2. Not controlled by others or by outside forces; independent: “The business divisions operate autonomously.”

3. Being Left Out – One of the many themes in Outsiders.

Discussion re: examples.

4. Rest of 1^st Block to complete in class Creative Writing Assignment!

This was due in class. Will be marked & given back next week. 

5. 2^nd Block – available to work on your projects.(Newspaper or Video)

Projects were due – May 24th

Updated extension - NEW DUE DATE - May 27th Monday

Outsiders Test Day!

Today you completed your final test on the 'Outsiders!'

Great work!

Homework: You can start on your final 'Outsiders' Projects
1) Video - Newscast
2) Newspaper

Due May 24th 2013.

Have a great long weekend!!

Outiders - Final Days Cont . . .

Today we accomplished quite a bit during the double block.

1. Silent Reading

2. Word of the day

Dogmatic adj. 1. Expressing rigid opinions; Prone to expressing strongly held beliefs and opinions. “A dogmatic speech.” 2. Asserting opinions in a doctrinaire or arrogant manner; opinionated.

3. Homework –Review of Venn Diagram

4. Nothing Gold Can Stay – Poem & Group Assignment

Click HERE for answers. 

5. Movie Cont– Outsiders 

We completed the movie

6. Intro to possible group projects. Two options

Newspaper Assignment & Marking Key

Video Assignment & Marking Key

Projects due – Friday, May 24th

Homework: Study for final Outsiders Test tomorrow!  

Outsiders - final days :)

Today we accomplished quite a bit.

1. Silent Reading

2. Word of the day

Gregarious

Gregarious adj. 1. Seeking and enjoying the company of others; sociable. “She is a gregarious, outgoing person.”

3. Homework Check – Venn Diagram

4. Review of possible themes – There can be more than 1! What are they? Brainstorm.

(Stereotypes, Loneliness, Loyalty, Class System Variations)

5. Review of ‘What to study’ for test Friday.

Click HERE.

6. Movie Cont – Outsiders. We are now half way through.

May 13 2013 - The Outsiders - Finishing UP!

Good day everyone.

We completed the following;

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1. Silent Reading

2. Word of the day

3. Reminder Test this Friday May 17^th 2013. Update re: Test Outline

• ·     35 MC

• ·     6 Sentence Completion

• ·     Quotes – 2 (3 marks each)

Name of speaker

What is quote about

Significance

• ·     Paragraph Q – 7 Marks (2 options)

Total Marks = 55 

4. Review of posters from Thursday – Plot Summary

5. Venn Diagram Worksheet & Paragraph 25 min to work on in class.

Due Tuesday.

6. Started 'Outsiders' - movie - we are 20 min in. For those of you away today you can go to You Tube and view the first 20 min.

Homework: For those of you who did not finish your Venn Diagrams these are for homework. Due tomorrow.