Thoughtful Thursday

Block D:  We are on the home stretch for our novels!  As you read the last section of your book - look for "resolution" how is the author tying the story together? Homework for tonight, is to complete the draft of your descriptive paragraph.

Block C:  Keep reading your novel - and don't forget that your 2nd set of 2-column notes are due tomorrow!

Block A:  It will be editing day tomorrow - so make sure that you bring the draft of your short story assignment to class.

Wacky Wednesday.

Block A:  Your rough draft of the final project for the short story unit is due on Friday for peer editing.

Block C:  Please have your section of the novel finished for tomorrow - and don't forget that your 2-column notes are due on Friday.

Block D:  The outline of your descriptive paragraph is due tomorrow - also we have a lit circle meeting tomorrow - so make sure to have your section read with your sticky notes on conflict!

Twinish Tuesday!

Block D:  Homework for tonight - is to finish the draft of your narrative paragraph.  Plus start on your reading for our next lit circle meeting - sticky notes on the types of conflict in your novel.

Block C:  Continue reading your novel - make sure you have your section read for tomorrow's class.  Don't forget your 2-column notes are due on Friday!

Block A:  We are still working on our culminating assignment for the short story unit - the rough draft of your paragraph is due on Friday for peer editing day!

Magnificent Monday!

Block A:  Culminating Assignment for our Short Story unit was assigned this morning.  The rough draft of your paragraph response to the guiding question is due on Friday - ready for editing.

The entire project is due on Monday Oct. 4

Block C:  Keep up with your reading - our next meeting is on Wednesday - and your second round of 2-column notes are due on Friday Oct. 1

Block D:  Literature circle meeting tomorrow - so make sure you are up to date with your readings.  Your sticky note task was to pick out 2 important quotes from each chapter in your section.

T.G.I. Thursday?

Block D:  For those who didn't get a chance to finish in class - the draft of your persuasive paragraph is due on Monday so that we can start the peer editing process.

Block C:  You need to finish the next section of reading in your novel and make sure to hand in your 2-column notes on Monday.

Block A:  No homework!

Wonderful Wednesday!

Block A:  Today we had a lesson of the expectations of writing at the grade 10 level, and we had time in class to work on the comic strip assignment.  Don't forget that the comic strip assignment is due tomorrow!

Block C:  Class was a bit disjointed today due to school pictures - but we were able to have a first group meeting - and most groups were able to complete their Discussion Organizer.  Tomorrow you will have a chance to complete the Task of the Day and work on your 2-column notes which is due on Monday!

Block D:  After the journal was collected - we started the writing process for persuasive paragraphs.  If you were not able to complete the outline it is to be completed for homework.

Terrific Tuesday

Block D:  Great meetings today!  Your journal is due tomorrow - "What are your responses / reactions to the novel so far.  How have your perceptions changed? What have you enjoyed about the novel, what have you not enjoyed?"

For Thursday's meeting, make sure that you are looking for examples of symbolism and symbols in your novel and listing their possible meanings.

Block C:  Keep reading your novel - looking for passages or quotes to include in your 2-column notes.  Make sure you have your sections completed for tomorrow's class.

Block A:  Your comic strip assignment is due on Thursday - you will be getting time in class tomorrow to work on it.

Marvelous Monday!

Block A:  Comic Strip Assignment is due on Thursday Sept. 23rd.

Block C:  Start reading those novels - your first set of 2-column notes is due on the 27th, but you should have your first section read by Wednesday.

BlockD: Keep up with your sticky notes - 1 visual per chapter of a main event.

Fantastic Friday!

Block A:

Make sure to bring your silent reading books to class on Monday.

Block C:

The good copy of your personal narrative is due on Monday - make sure you include your drafts, the editing sheet and the blue criteria.

Your journal response to the movie is also due on Monday.

Block D:

Keep reading your novels - and in preparation for lit. circles on Tuesday you are going to draw one main event from each chapter on your sticky note for the next section of reading.

Have a great weekend everyone!

Thrilling Thursday!

Block D:

Second meeting of your lit circle tomorrow!  Keep using your post it notes to pick out examples of: isolation, identity and survival.

Block C:

2nd draft of your personal narrative is due tomorrow - get ready for round 2 of editing!  Don't forget that your good copy is due on Monday Sept. 22nd

We will finish the movie and try to complete the journal in class tomorrow.

Block A:

Keep bringing your silent reading books to class!

Block C

Today we reviewed some of the basics of grammar - including how to properly punctuate dialogue.

There was some class time to work on your personal narrative drafts in preparation for tomorrows class which will be spent editing and revising your first draft.  It should be double-spaced, minimum of 2 pages and maximum of 4 pages.

Block D

Today we reviewed the basics of writing proper paragraphs.  We completed the first couple of stages of the writing process; prewriting brainstorm, outline, and some were able to begin their drafts.  We will continue working on these on Thursday.

For tomorrow's class - make sure that you have your sticky notes filled with information on character and setting, and that you have read your section of the book in preparation for your first meeting with your lit circle.

Block D

First day of Lit Circles today!

Books were assigned, groups were formed and each person has a copy of the reading schedule for the group.

Next meeting is Wednesday Sept 15th.  Make sure you have your section read, and sticky notes filled in preparation for your first meeting.

Block C

Today we continued to work on the outline for our "Transformational Event" narrative essay.  People were asking good questions, and discussing their outlines with me.  I gave a handout of tips to writing your personal narrative, and the criteria for the essay which needs to be handed in along with your good copy.

For tomorrow's class we are going to review incorporating dialogue into a story, and some grammar before having more time to work on your essays.  First draft is due on Wednesday Sept. 15th for peer editing.

Block A

Today, we continued our study of the short story.  We finished "The Choice" plot line activity and then completed a close reading of "The Sniper" by Liam O'Flaherty.

We finished class with a journal write on 1 of 3 topics:
1.  In ten years I will be...
2.  The idea of being in grade 10 is very...
3.  I expect this year to be...

We will finish the journal tomorrow in class and review paragraphs.

First Week - DONE!

A reminder to all classes that your What's in a Name? assignment is due on Monday.

Have a great weekend everyone!

What's in a Name?

Another great class today!  The real work starts tomorrow...

For all classes, the What's in a Name? assignment is due on Monday Sept. 13th.  Please bring in a photo to use on your name plate for tomorrow's class.

First Day!

Great first class everyone!  Thanks for all of your eager participation.  It is going to be a great semester and I'm looking forward to getting to know, and working with all of you!

See you tomorrow!