Fabulous Friday!

Block A: A slight contrast today - with 2 different movie versions. Interesting observations. No homework this weekend!

Block B: Comm 11 - work on your memory book continues next week.
Comm 12 - Provincial prep continues with Ms. White

Block D: Today we read act 2 of our play - another excellent day of reading. Then there were some questions for you to complete on the act - and a quiz to complete on Monday. Here are the questions:

Scene 1
When Banquo and Macbeth meet in the courtyard of the castle, they engage in a brief, but significant, dialogue. Paraphrase their discussion and explain the significance.

Scene 2
How does Macbeth react after the murder of Duncan? Use direct quotations to support your answer.

Scene 3
Malcolm and Donalbain reveal their distrust of those around them at the close of this scene. Discuss with direct reference to the play.

Scene 4
One of the sub-themes of Shakespeare's play is that of disorder or the disruption of the natural order. Discuss the numerous references to this theme during this brief scene.

• Define symbolism
• What does the blood on their hands symbolize?
• Why is sleep a symbol of innocence?
• What is the significance of the words Macbeth hears when he kills Duncan?

Thoughts on Thursday!

Block A: Make sure you complete the act 2 study guide as there will be a quiz on it tomorrow!

Block B: Work on your memory book continues tomorrow - steady progress so far!

Block D: Your creative capture of act 1 in poetry form is due tomorrow.

Work for this Wednesday:

Block A: Today in class - we watched the first act of the R&J movie. Then you had the rest of the class to work on your poem. The rough draft, and good copy with devices labeled is due tomorrow.

Block B: Comm 11 - Up to chapter 5 needs to be done by June 6 - keep on working!

Block D: We finished reading act 1 of Macbeth and discussed some of these complex characters. What's up Lady Macbeth, I'm looking at you! You are working on your act 1 poem assignment - due on Friday.

Tasks on a Tuesday:

Block A: There is no homework other than your act 1 poem :)

Block B: We split the class today - Comm 11s you are working on your memory book and the 12s were with Ms. White starting on Provincial Exam prep.  Work continues tomorrow!

Block D: AWESOME reading today - see why I love this play so much?! Here are the questions for homework:

1.1-1.2

Create a character sketch of Macbeth - not a drawing - but in point form, write about the kind of person Macbeth is according to those who speak about him.

Find examples of paradox and allusion in 1.1 and 1.2

1.3

Discuss Macbeth and Banquo's reaction to the prophecies. How do they differ? What can we infer about their characters?

1.4

What are the main events from this scene?

Monday Musings:

Block A: Act 1 is done! Great job to all readers - am very much enjoying your interpretations and questions at the start of this play. If you did not finish your study guide for act one in class - please do so for homework as there will be a quiz to start the class. I handed out the Act 1 poem assignment - due on Thursday.

Block B: Documentary is done - we split the class starting tomorrow.

Block D: Love the enthusiasm today with the quote cards! I am so excited to start Macbeth with you tomorrow. For tonight - not homework :)

Fun-times Friday!

Block A: Finally our first taste of real play reading, and you all did great! Thanks to all the volunteers and the volunteered as well... We shall finish up reading the rest of Act 1 on Monday. For homework this weekend, if not done in class is to complete the vocabulary, literary terms and questions for act 1 scenes 1 and 2. If you're looking for the website of literary terms, the link is on the right hand side under the Helpful English Related Sites.

Block B: Hope you're enjoying the documentary! No homework this weekend :)

Block D: Phew - essay is done!!! No homework this weekend - Monday we start Macbeth!!!

Thoughts on Thursday!

Block A: Great start to the play - we'll dive in to the reading tomorrow - participate, participate!!!!

Block B: Awesome job on your presentations today - you did it!!! We wrap up poetry tomorrow with a documentary.

Block D: The day is tomorrow - we are set - literary analysis it's on. I'll be here at 8:00 for those who'd like an early start.

Work for this Wednesday:

Block A: Don't forget - that your good copy is due tomorrow! All components handed in. Great start to the joys of drama today with our Romeo and Juliet intro! We'll continue this tomorrow.

Block B: Presentations tomorrow! Can't wait to hear what you've been working on! Make sure you have notes, a clip of your chosen song, highlights from your biography and reflection.

Block D: Oh literary analysis, why are you so difficult? You get one more work block tomorrow to prepare for the in-class essay on Friday. If you need extra time, come in at lunch on Friday.

Tasks for this Tuesday

Block A: Today in class you worked on your peer editing of the multi-paragraph composition. The double-spaced handwritten in ink, or typed is due on Thursday. Please hand in ALL components of this project - SHIFTT, outline, poem rough draft, self-editing, peer editing, and assignment sheet.

Block B: We were a bit disappointed to see that lack of completion with the lyrics... Regardless, presentations will go ahead on Thursday. Make sure you are prepared!

Block D: FInal work on the  novel today. Thank you for handing in your journals and novel reflection. We started the review process for literary analysis today. Review notes on style and quote integration and come with questions to discuss tomorrow. We start the outline tomorrow with the full writing block on Friday.

Thoughts on Thursday:

Block A: I continue to be very impressed with your progress on this composition. Your focus in class today was exemplary! If you did not finish up in class, please complete the double-spaced rough draft and the yellow self-editing checklist for Tuesday.

Block B: Please complete your artist bio, and choose then print off the lyrics for your 2 songs and bring them to class on Tuesday.

Block D: You're done! Well... most of you are... Looking forward to reading your impressions of the end of the novel. Journals are due on Tuesday! We will also re-visit literary analysis in preparation for your essay.

Enjoy the long weekend!!!! See you all on Tuesday :)

Well this is Wednesday:

Block A: The work on our multi-paragraph compositions is rolling along. Wow. I am very impressed with the level of insight that I am seeing so far in your quest for great poetry. Due tomorrow is the completed point form outline of the introduction, first body paragraph, second body paragraph and the conclusion.

Block B: Today we started our Artist that Inspires poetry project. You have each chosen an artist and started to research their lives for the biography portion of the assignment. You will get one more work block in the library to complete any research that you might need. Oral presentations start next Thursday!

Block D: Well, you did it! Tomorrow will be the final lit circle meeting! Your journals are due on Tuesday when we get back from the long weekend. Read over the feedback you received on your first set to see how you can improve for next time. We will be starting the essay next week, so start sharpening your literary analysis skills!

Election Edition Tuesday!!!

Block A: Wow. That multi-paragraph composition is causing one or two issues for some of us, right?! Well, if you are well into your 1st body paragraph - you have no homework. If you didn't complete your thesis statement and introductory paragraph - that is due tomorrow. We'll continue the outline in class together.

Block B: If you didn't finish the Responding to Poetry: Depth of Meaning Edition - please do so for homework tonight!

Block D: Great work in your second to last meeting today - I will return your journals tomorrow and you will get extra time if you didn't finish your conflict discussion from today. Don't forget that you need to finish your book for Thursday - and that your next set of journals is due on Tuesday.

Mostly Rainy Monday:

Block A: Today we starte our final writing assignment for our poetry unit. You will be writing a multi-paragraph composition (essay) which attempts to answer the question - of what great poetry is in your opinion. I showed you an example of "The Shark" by E.J. Pratt, then modelled the S.I.F.T.T. worksheet. It was then your turn to choose an example of "great" poetry from the classroom anthology. Then, you were to annotate (make notes about technique) and complete the blue S.I.F.T.T. worksheet. If you didn't finish this in class - it is homework tonight!

Block B: Today we looked at the form of poetry - you were to complete the responding to poetry from edition in class. If you have not completed the imagery or form worksheets they are both for homework tonight.

Block D: Make sure you are ready to participate in your group meeting tomorrow! Reading and sticky notes done :)

Fabulous Friday!

Block A: What will you be? An explorer or a conqueror of poetry? This is our big takeaway question from the discussion of depth of meaning today. You have the choice to have an open mind and discover what does or does not lay hidden inside a poem. Your homework over the weekend is to complete the found poem assignment. Make sure you check the rubric on the green sheet to ensure you are meeting all criteria!

Block B: Such a fun class today! Poetry really is bringing out the best in all of you! Today we looked at sound and sound devices - then we did a fun activity around lines in a poem - we will continue this on Monday. If you are behind - you need to hand in your projects and your poems - don't blow this off!!!

Block D: The only work that you have is to work on your Double Entry Journals which are due on Monday - there are a minimum of 2 entries - but more is fine. Make sure you read the criteria very carefully to ensure you are meeting the expectations of this assignment!!!

Thoroughly Thursday!

Block A: Today we talked about the significance of form - and if it is form that makes great poetry. Your assignment is to create a found poem from your silent reading novel. You were to pick a passage that sounded good to you and then follow the instructions on the handout. There will be a homework check tomorrow to make sure you have your passage and some of the non-poetic words crossed out. We will be working on this tomorrow - so you don't need to start the collage tonight.

Block B: If you didn't hand in your project proposal and ad then make sure to do so tomorrow!!! We started our poetry unit today!!! The Responding to Poetry: Imagery Edition is due tomorrow - you will have approximately 3 minutes at the start of class to finish it up - if you haven't done so already.

Block D: I enjoyed hearing your choice sticky notes from your last reading section today - I might do this again - so make sure your stickies are up to date. If you didn't finish all of your work on symbolism then there will be time at the beginning of class to complete it tomorrow. Don't forget that your journals are due on Monday!

Wonderful Wednesday!

Block A: Great work in the library today - as you tackled the art inspired by poetry task in 2 parts. Due tomorrow if you didn't finish in class today: brainstorm, 12 lines poem (that carries a depth of meaning) and your reflection.

Block B: The product project is due tomorrow with the proposal and ad completed.

Block D: Thanks to E.V. your journals are now due on Monday! Thanks for your impassioned speech!!! Make sure you reading and sticky notes are done for the meeting tomorrow :)

Terrific Tuesday:

Block A: Tonight you are writing a poem that appeals to the ears. Your poem should be a minimum of 12 lines - but more is fantastic! Use each sound device that we learned in class today at least once - more is great! For each device you use - you must clearly label it. Feel free to incorporate the image terminology from yesterday (metaphor, simile, personification and imagery).

Block B: Work continues on your product project. You should have the rough draft of your proposal finished by tomorrow and you can start working on your ad.

Block D: So many great conversations going on around the room with your novels! I know you didn't all get a chance to finish the work on themes today - there will be extra time tomorrow to complete your discussion logs.

Mega-Sunny Monday!

Block A: Phew - all presentations are done! We are now IN our poetry unit! First we completed a journal on what is great poetry, then a journey into imagery. Our exploration lead us to 4 poems - 2 of which you were to identify all of the images, metaphors, similes and personification that you could find. We shall debrief this tomorrow - no homework!

Block B: The rough draft of your product proposal is due at the end of class tomorrow.

Block D: Make sure you are prepared for the meeting tomorrow - reading and sticky notes are all complete!!!

Fun-times Friday!

Block A: There is just one more group to present on Monday. We started our new unit today: Poetry :) We are on an inquiry to find out what makes great poetry - we will be takeling a series of questions to try and figure out if we can put our finger on what it is that makes poetry great. To begin we conducted a poetry treasure hunt - to get you thinking in poet terms today. Thanks for all of your hard work this week!!! No homework this weekend!

Block B: Wow, who knew that coming up with a product to make our lives easier would be so difficult!!! You must decide on what product you would create for class on Monday. Must be realistic and not already exist!!!

Block D: Great work on your first meeting today! Keep on track with your reading and journals. You will have a work block on Monday to make sure you are up to date and ready for the meeting on Tuesday.

Thoughts on Thursday:

Block A: Great work on the presentations so far! We'll finish up the rest tomorrow!

Block B: Wow - video game violence certainly gets the discussion going! We'll be working with our rankings tomorrow - so keep track of your lists!

Block D: Make sure you are ready for your meeting tomorrow - complete your reading and your sticky notes.

Wonderful Wednesday!

Block A: Excellent use of your class time today! Presentations start tomorrow - can't wait to see what you've come up with!!!

Block B: You lived the dream today kids! A YouTube free-for-all on advertisements and target audiences. No homework tonight, but it is back to reality tomorrow :)

Block D: Today you took some notes on notes, specifically the sticky note. You were also put into your reading groups for this novel study. There is no specific homework for tonight. You have the schedule, you know when you need to have reading and sticky notes completed by... I will introduce the individual journal assignment tomorrow, and you will also get time in class to read and prepare for your first discussion on Friday.