Last Post of the Year!

To all my students - thank you for all of your hard work this semester. I hope you have enjoyed the journey as much as I have!

Have a wonderful and safe summer - and I'll see you back here in September!

Our Last Tuesday!

Well done, on all final writing assignments today in class. A lot of hard work went into your writing I know - I appreciate all of your efforts. Final marks will be posted outside my room by the end of this week.

In honour Sharkfest tomorrow, there is no homework for any of my wonderful classes tonight! :)

Our Last Monday!

Block A: Today, after some in-class practice with outlines and thesis statements, we got started on the final in-class writing assignment for English 9. This is like your final exam, there is not official final exam for this course, but this is your opportunity to show me what you have learned about excellent writing this semester. You will have the entire block to write tomorrow - so please be on time and prepared.

Block B: Comm 11: Your Memory Books are due tomorrow! I can't wait to read what you have been working so hard on for the past couple of weeks!

Comm 12: Tomorrow will be your last opportunity to write a composition before the Provincial Exam on Thursday. If you have outstanding work - please get it in ASAP!

Block D: A lot of stressed out faces in this crowd today! It must be the final synthesis essay... If you would like to come at lunch tomorrow to get a head start - you may do so.

Our Last Friday!

Block A: Today was review of literary analysis writing we did a practice outline with the poem "Mother to Son" by Langston Hughes. We discussed the poem in class then completed the outline based on the task. Most of you were able to complete this in class - great job! If you didn't manage to get yours done - please do so for homework. We'll start on our Romeo and Juliet compositions on Monday!

Block B: Comm 11: You have just 2 more classes to get your Memory Book Projects completed - I'm so excited to read what you've come up with - they are going to be epic!
Comm 12: You sort of got stuck on the composition part of the Blood Diamond package. Most of you were able to hand in the work for the business letter and visual design. Which is great - we'll tackle the composition on Monday.

Block D: You will have 2 full classes to write your final essay - please do not bring any outside notes to class - use what you have here.

Thoughtful Thursday!

Block A: Wow - you blew me away with your performances today!!! There were some absolute gems in your final production of R&J - seriously. Well done all! Please complete the self and peer evaluation/reflection and hand it in tomorrow.

Block B: Comm 11 - you are working with Ms. White on your Memory Book assignment.
Comm 12: I will give you time tomorrow to complete your Blood Diamond package. You should have your business letter complete.

Block D: Nice work everyone on your dramatic performances - there were definitely a lot of very engaging and entertaining shows - great job! There is no homework tonight - please bring your synthesis sources to class tomorrow :)

Wonderful Wednesday:

Block A: The show goes on tomorrow! Make sure you are here and prepared to go on when the bell goes!

Block B: We will finish the movie in class tomorrow, and then the 11s will have an assignment from Ms. White, and the 12s will complete 3 assignments for me: a business letter, a visual design, and a composition.

Block D: So looking forward to your performances tomorrow :) we will start at the bell so make sure you are ready!

Tasks for this Tuesday:

Block A: Rehearsals continue for your dramatic performances - you have one day left to prepare!

Block B: We will continue the movie tomorrow.

Block D: Rehearsals continue for your presentations on Thursday. If you did not get your synthesis sources in today - or you would like to make some changes - make sure that you bring them in to me tomorrow for approval.

Monday Musings:

Block A: Thanks to all for handing in your performance planning sheets today - you will get more preparation and rehearsal time tomorrow and Wednesday. On Thursday we act!

Block B:
Comm 11: Work on your Memory Book continues with Ms. White
Comm 12: Great work on your visual designs - make sure to pay attention to ALL details - audience and purpose are extremely important!

Block D: Rehearsal and preparation for your dramatic performances continues tomorrow. Also I will be checking in with each of you on your sources search for the synthesis essay. What do you think Macbeth is about? Choose your topic, then find sources about your topic. Make sure you print them off and bring the hard copies into class tomorrow so that I can discuss them with you.

Fun-times Friday!

Block A: Fabulous work on finishing the play! In the last part of the class I assigned the final performance project. You are in your groups with your act assigned and I can't wait to see what you come up with! You will have class time next week to work on this - but hopefully you will be in contact with your group members to ensure that everyone knows what they are responsible for.

Block B:
Comm 11: Work on your Memory Book continues - and for the most part - you are all on track!

Comm 12: Today we started visual designs. Aren't they fun?! More next week!

Block D: The last few scenes were some of our best! Great job with Macbeth ladies and gentlemen, it was a pleasure. Homework is in 2 parts: part 1 - think about your topic for your synthesis essay. What sources can you find which connect to this topic - don't have to be about Macbeth - they shouldn't be. What universal aspect of the play can you connect to. Then part 2 - is your final performance group project. I gave out the criteria and you formed your groups. Work on it over the weekend, but you will also get some time next week before we perform on Thursday June 13!

Thoughts on this Thursday:

Block A: We are now leading to the end - just a few more scenes and we will be finished this play! We will read act 5 in class tomorrow, and I will hand out the criteria for the final performance project.

Block B:

Comm 11: Almost all of you passed your chapter check in date - congratulations!

Comm 12: You are back with me tomorrow and on to Visual Designs.

Block D: We are ALMOST done! We read up to Act 4 scene 2 today then completed a quote activity in-class. We will read the rest of the play tomorrow and I will hand out the criteria for your final dramatic performance.

Work for this Wednesday:

Block A: The plot thickens! A plan is afoot! We read up to Act 4 scene 3 today - there is no homework tonight!

Block B: I'm so pleased with your progress on your Memory books - keep it up!

Block D: Think about themes you might be interested in for your synthesis - and we'll continue reading act 4 tomorrow no homework tonight!

Terrific Tuesday!

Block A: Great job with the reading and the tableaux activity - we will finish up the rest tomorrow. Please complete the study guide for Act 3 in preparation for the quiz tomorrow.

Block B:
Comm 11: Very pleased that you all seem to be on track with your Memory Book - make sure you have up to and including chapter 5 done for Thursday.

Comm 12: Business letter practice continues with Ms. White

Block D: Act 3 is done! What is happening to the Macbeths? Their plans are all falling to pieces. No homework tonight!

Mostly on a Monday:

Block A: Great job with the reading today - we are certainly on a downward spiral now!!! Finish up the study guide for Act 3 up to and including scene 3.

Block B: Comm 11s - you are still working on your Memory book - make sure you are doing what you need to do to stay on track. You need to have finished up to and including chapter 5 by Thursday.

Block D: No homework tonight :)