Thurs. Mar. 24, 2016: Essay Revision

Today, you were given your rough copy of your essay back in order to type it in, demonstrate computer usage steps, and work on revision. It was due at the end of the class.

Wed. Mar. 23, 2016: In class essay

The students wrote an in class essay today on the subject of Canadian Themes. If a student was not here, that student can come in the morning, in a spare, or at lunch to get this step completed.

Mon. & Tues. Mar. 21 & 22, 2016: "The Painted Door"

Today, you were provided with a third reading by Sinclair Ross: "The Painted Door."
For Wednesday, you are to have read all three of the readings you have received actively and addressed the following question:

Using your "Canadian Themes" sheet, identify three themes present in this story. Provide three pieces of evidence to prove each one.

You will then have to do this for the other two stories. I will accept chart form responses.

You must also create a three sentence summary of each one.

Fri. Mar. 18, 2016: "Lamp at Noon"

Today, you handed in the questions and the reading for "A Field of Wheat" by Sinclair Ross. I then gave you the reading "Lamp at Noon" to actively read over the weekend. Be sure to write a summary and a sentence about purpose.
If you were not here, you will need to get this from your portfolio Monday morning and do the assignment so you can be caught up for the class.

Thurs. Mar. 17, 2016: "A Field of Wheat" Questions

Today, we reviewed the short story "A Field of Wheat," by Sinclair Ross. I also gave out his biography and a sheet on Canadian Themes. I also reviewed active reading.
Students were then given questions to answer in relation to this reading. These are due for tomorrow's class. If you were not here today, stop by in the morning and get these questions so that you can still get them done for class.

Wed. Mar. 16, 2016: "Field of Wheat" Reading Assignment

Today, you were given a short story "A Field of Wheat" by Sinclair Ross. It is to be read actively, summarized and the purpose written down.

Mon. Mar. 14, 2016: Literary Devices

Today, the students hunted down literary devices in sentences. There were 20 of them to do.

Fri. Mar. 11, 2016: Test Review

Today, we finished reviewing the exam.

Thurs. Mar. 10, 2016: Test Review/Discussion

Today, we reviewed one of the texts from the exam you wrote yesterday.

Tues. Mar. 8, 2016: Test Prep

Today, we examined the reading "Time to Split." The purpose of this is to prepare students for the reading comprehension exam they will write tomorrow.

If you miss this exam, you will have to see me to write the alternative at lunch hour. I recommend being here for this exam as the alternative writing will not be the same (though it will test the same objectives).

To prepare for this exam, study your figurative/stylistic devices sheet (MOSES), and your handout explaining how to approach a multiple choice exam.

Mon. Mar. 7, 2016: INS One Month Check In

Today, you had a reading class and completed your independent novel study one month check in. If you were not here or did not bring your novel, you will have to do this activity at lunch. It is a timed (sixty minute) activity.

Fri. Mar. 4, 2016: Novel Study

Today, a number of students were absent so students were given this time to read their novels and catch up on assignments. On Monday, we will discuss the reading "Time to Split" as well as the multiple choice questions.

DON'T FORGET: MONDAY IS YOUR ONE MONTH NOVEL STUDY CHECK.

Wed. Mar. 2, 2016: Process of Elimination

Today, we went over the steps to successfully approach a multiple choice exam. I handed out a blue booklet on it (if you were not here, it is in your portfolio). I then gave you the reading "Time to Split" to actively read. If you were not here, come in before school/lunch and get it.
I also gave you questions to answer using the process of elimination skills outlined in the booklet. These are also in your portfolio. You will get time in  class tomorrow to finish them.