Terrific Tuesday!

Blocks A&D:  We finished reading III.i in class today - make sure to look for examples of poetic devices for homework.  We'll discuss them together tomorrow.

Block B:  Keep working on your theme quotation list.

Block C:  We finished the movie and we will begin the tasks tomorrow.  Make sure that you are getting in all of your missing work - we only have a week or so to go!!!

Work for Monday:

Blocks A&D:  Please make sure you are up-to-date with the class reading.  We have finished Act II of our play and are moving on to Act III tomorrow.

Block B:  Please look for examples of poetic devices in IV.iii of Macbeth.

Block C:  There are many people who are missing assignments right now - make sure that you get the work in, if it is not handed in, you will need to spend your lunch hours in my room to complete your missing work.

Fabulous Friday!

Blocks A&D:  We finished reading Act II of MSND in class today.  We will finish the discussion questions in class on Monday.  Please review Act II and look for examples of poetic devices and figurative devices for homework.

Block B:  We have almost finished reading reading Act IV of Macbeth.  For the weekend answer the following questions for IV.ii:

1.  Why is Lady Macduff angry with her husband?

2.  What arguments does she use against him?

3.  Do you agree with what she tells her son?

4.  Is Macduff a coward? A traitor? Explain.

Block C:  The good copy of your essay is due on Monday!!!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Dance, Dance Revol-ursday!

Blocks A&D:  Review II.i of what we read so far, if you are struggling with the language then click here: No Fear Shakespeare for A Midsummer Night's Dream . This is the website I was telling you about where there is the original Shakespeare on one side and the Modern English translation on the other.  Review what we've read and also look for examples of allusion, metaphor, simile and personification.

Block B:  We watched Act III of Macbeth in class, and then we worked on our theme quotation list.  We will start reading Act IV tomorrow.

Block C:  Please have the rough draft of your essay complete for tomorrow's class so that we can do our peer editing.  The good copy of your essay is due on Monday.

Have fun at the dance tonight - for those of you that are going!!!

Wednesday Work:

Blocks A&D:  We read all of Act 1 today of MSND, we will complete the rest of the discussion questions tomorrow at the beginning of class.

Block B:  Look for examples of poetic and figurative devices in Act 3, we will discuss these tomorrow.

Block C:  We will start the rough draft of our essays tomorrow in class. Outlines should be complete by now!

Terrific Tuesday!

Blocks A&D:  No Homework! Well... you could review the blue handout of Who's Who in Athens for MSND if you really want something to do!

Block B:  Finish your list of the reasons Macbeth gives the murderers for why they should kill Banquo.

Block C:  Do as much of your outline as possible - we will continue our essays tomorrow.

Thoughts for Thursday

Blocks A&D:  Your poetry packages are due on Tuesday May 24th - I will be collecting your 4 charts and 3 tasks.  Make sure you indicate which 2 charts you want me to mark.

Block B:  No homework!

Block C:  If you have not completed visuals 2&3 (the Grad trip and the 30 Hour Famine) they are for homework.  I'll be collecting them at the beginning of class on Tuesday.  We will be moving on to our second essay starting Tuesday!

Work for Wednesday!

Blocks A&D:  There is no specific homework for tonight, but you should be aware that 4 poetry charts and 3 tasks are all due on Tuesday May 24th.

Block B:  Review II.iii and II.iv for poetic devices especially symbolism and pathetic fallacy.

Block C:  If you are missing work for me then you should hurry and catch up - as time is ticking until the end!!!

Terrific Tuesday!

Blocks A&D:  If you have finished your presentation, then please complete the self-reflection handout for tomorrow.  If you have not yet had the chance to present - be prepared first thing tomorrow!

Block B:  Analyze II.i and II.ii of Macbeth for symbolism and pathetic fallacy.  If you spot other poetic devices such as metaphor, simile or personification don't hesitate to add those to!

Block C:  We will complete the visual for the skateboard park tomorrow in class.

Marvellous Monday!

Blocks A&D:  PRESENTATIONS tomorrow!!! Be prepared with your speech, and 2 poems to read.

Block B:  No homework!

Block C:  I need your requesting information letter first thing tomorrow so that we can do our sample provincial task.

Friday, Friday!

Sorry that there was no post yesterday,  Blogger was down for some reason...

Here is work for the weekend:

Blocks A&D: We are having poetry presentations on Tuesday May 17th.  Follow the instructions on the handout provided.  You know how much work you need to get done this weekend.  I will be giving you a work block on Monday - where we will talk about dramatic poetry reading and prepare for Tuesday's exciting day!

Block B:  Review I.iv and I.v of Macbeth.  You are looking to find examples of poetic devices, specifically simile and metaphor, but if you find others that is great!

Block C:  Hopefully you have all finished your letter of complaint, and are working on your letter requesting information.  We will be doing a practice letter provincial to make sure that you have the business letter format memorized!!!

Have a great weekend everyone!!

Work for Wednesday!

Blocks A&D:  Your last Dead Poet chart is due tomorrow on "Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night".  I will be doing a quick homework check before handing out the poetry assignment and then we will be heading down to the library.

Block B:  Lucky class - no homework tonight!

Block C:  If you have not had your letter to the editor checked off by me - then make sure you have it ready for me tomorrow - we will be doing our letter of complaint in class, so think of something to complain about!!!

Tuesday Tasks:

Blocks A&D:  I will be doing a homework check on your second poetry chart for "To the Virgins to Make Much of Time".

Block B:  No Homework! Enjoy your evening!!!  If you want to check out the Macbeth Rap from class today, here is the link: Macbeth Rap

Block C:  If I did not get your first business letter then make sure you have it for me tomorrow. I NEED to check it to make sure you are following proper business letter formatting.

Majestic Monday!

Blocks A&D:  Complete the poetry chart for "The Road Not Taken".  I will be checking it for completion tomorrow.

Block B:  If you did not hand in your 2 pyramids and the journal response please do so first thing tomorrow.  The journal prompt was:  How does Maslow's Hierarchy connect to the novel Lord of the Flies?

Block C:  If you did not hand in your 2 current events, please do so tomorrow!

Fun-filled Friday!

Blocks A&D:  We finished watching Dead Poet's Society in class.  Please complete your journal response for Monday if not finished in class.  Here are the instructions from the overhead:

Read the following quote by Professor John Keating from the movie Dead Poets Society:


We don't read and write poetry because it's cute.  We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race.  And the human race is filled with passion.  And medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life.  But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for.


Explain what you think the quote means.  Provide insight into your answer by fully exploring why you hold that opinion or point of view.


A thoughtful and insightful 200 words please!


In your response you may wish to include ideas or inspiration from life, your past experiences or from the movie as a whole.

Block B:  Review Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs for Monday's video response activity.

Block C:  Please complete your current events for Monday.

Tasks for Tuesday!

Blocks A&D: We will continue our in class essay tomorrow!

Block B: Complete your outline for class tomorrow. You may only have a point form outline. The only full sentence you can have is your thesis statement!

Block C: We will continue working on our ads tomorrow in class.

Musings for Monday!

Blocks A&D:  In-class writing assignment tomorrow.  Be prepared! Make sure you have a point-form outline to use as a guide. The only full sentence you may bring in is your thesis/topic sentence.

Block B:  Great presentations today!  Tomorrow we will continue to prep for our in-class essay which will take place on Wednesday.

Block C:  We will continue our advertisement work tomorrow!