Tues. May 31, 2016 to Fri. June 3, 2016: Drama Introduction and Preparation

On Tuesday, I handed out "How to Read Poetry" and "defining Character Traits." I also showed students a general powerpoint about Drama. If you were not here, these are in your portfolio.

On Wednesday, students formed gender neutral groups and read the excerpt from Monkeyshines.
When finished, they, as a group, applied process of elimination skills to the multiple choice questions and submitted them (one per group).

On Thursday, students formed gender neutral groups and read the excerpt from Seeds.
When finished, they, as a group, applied process of elimination skills to the multiple choice questions and explained their results as requested and then submitted them (one per group).

On Friday, students finished the Seeds assignment if it was not completed yesterday and then worked on their independent novel studies. Keep in mind that these are deadlined for Wednesday, June 8.

Mon. May 30, 2016: Poetry Exam (M.C.)

Today, students wrote their poetry comprehension exam. If a student was not here, the student will have to contact me upon returning to write the alternative.

Thurs. May 26, 2016: Poetry M.C. Continued

Today, students were given the multiple choice question for some of their active readings. The goal is to demonstrate and understand how to successfully approach this task.

Keep in mind that your M.C. exam is on Monday.

Tues, May 24, 2016: Poetry Analysis Continued

Students needed more time with their analysis of five poems so I have extended the deadline to tomorrow at the end of the day.

Tues. May 17, 2016 to Tues. May 24: Poetry Continued

Today, students were given M.C. questions to answer in relation to the poem "Sisters" by P.K. Page.
Each student was then given an independent poem to analyze using the MOSES sheet and the "How to Read Poetry" Sheet.

On Wednesday, the students were provided with four other poems to analyze (once we discussed their first full analysis). These are to be analyzed and submitted by the end of Tuesday's class. They can hand them in individually as they are completed.

Mon. May 16, 2016: Poetry Introduction

Today, you were given the handout "How to Read Poetry." We discussed this and then, using our MOSES sheets, applied the steps to the poem "Sisters" by P.K. Page.
If you were not here, the steps and the reading are in your portfolio.

Fri. May 13, 2016: novel Unit Exam

Today, the students wrote their novel unit exam. If a student missed the exam, that student needs to see me about writing the alternative.

Wed. & Thurs. May 11 & 12, 2016: Test Prep

For these classes, students will practice active reading and process of elimination skills by studying three readings: from The Englishman's Boy, from The Diviners, and "Christmas of the Ants." I am not here, but the substitute will have the key for these. Keep in mind that your exam is on Friday (reading comprehension).

Tues. May 10, 2016: Third Month Novel Study Check-in

Today, the students did their third and final novel study check-in. All should be finished reading their novel and working on their major projects.

I also handed out a test prep sheet for Friday's comprehension exam. If you were not here, it is in your portfolio,

Mon. May 9, 2016: Presentation

Today, you had a school wide presentation.