Fun-Filled Friday!

I hope that you all have a hauntingly good Halloween! Be safe and make good choices!

Block A: Study for the sound terminology quiz on Monday. 

Block B: We will continue watching the documentary on Monday - no homework this weekend!

Block D: If you didn't finish the blue planning sheet - that is your homework this weekend as you will be starting your mind map on Monday. Please bring pencil crayons, a ruler and fine tip felts if you have them on Monday to continue construction of your map. Study for the ELO 4 quiz on Tuesday - all about the short story terminology from the light yellow sheet.

Thrilling Thursday!

Block A: Wonderful performances today! Sound devices quiz on Monday. No homework tonight!

Block B: Phew! Essays are done and handed in. No homework tonight :)

Block D: We will continue working on the blue planning sheet for the Mrs. Jones mind map in class tomorrow - no homework tonight :)

Work on a Wednesday:

Block A: Please finish the post-documentary reflection for Louder Than a Bomb. Very much looking forward to reading your responses!

Block B: Second essay writing day continues tomorrow!

Block D: There is a practice quiz tomorrow on pronouns, conjunctions, prepositions and interjections. You are all ready for that! If you did not finish the C.S.I. and response questions for "Thank You M'am" please do so tonight :)

Terrific Tuesday!

Block A: No homework tonight :) Make sure you have your chosen silent reading novel in class by Friday!

Block B: Outlines are due tomorrow - make sure that you come to class ready to write.

Block D: No homework tonight :)

Merrily on Monday!

Block A: Tonight you need to study for the types of poems quiz - it will be on all the types of poems that we reviewed in class today. Your challenge at the end of class is to now write a lyric poem: ballad, sonnet, ode or elegy of at least 14 lines. Make sure it follows the characteristics of the given form! I'll collect tomorrow.

Block B: Outline writing continues tomorrow. Make sure you have body paragraph #2 done for tomorrow. You will have ONE more class to complete the outline, then you write the essay on Wednesday and Thursday.

Block D: Good job reviewing the different types of conflict today - no homework tonight! :)

Thoughts on Thursday:

Block A: Thank you so much for the Verbal/Visual Essays - they look fantastic. You need to have a novel in class on Monday. Start thinking about a novel that is grade 12 appropriate - there are lots of great resources out there as far as lists of books. Push yourself a little bit and see what is out there. You need to choose your novel by Friday Oct. 30. If you did not finish the work today in class on form and meaning in poetry here is the slide.

I'll collect your poems and observations on Monday.

Block B: Do your best to finish the outline for your first body paragraph. There will be some time on Monday to write the rest of the outline. I've set a tentative due date for the outline for Tuesday - but we'll just see how it goes. Reminder: I will be signing up your Book Talk books on Monday!

Block D: If you did not finish the 5 character warm-ups from class please do so this weekend. Remember you must choose either static, or dynamic, round or flat, and give reasons why.

What about Wednesday?!

Block A: Phew! Your literary analysis essays are DONE! Congratulations. Please hand in your Verbal/Visual Essays tomorrow. On the back, you need to include the original passage with MLA citation, a clear version of your poem, the topic you've chosen and your name, date and block. Please remove and recycle all of your sticky notes and hand in your novel tomorrow.

Block B: Tonight for homework you need to complete the introduction of your essay on your outline. This means, the hook, background information, and thesis statement. Yes, the hook and thesis are the most difficult sentences to write - but you can do it! We'll examine body paragraphs tomorrow.

Block D: If you did not finish ELO 4 in class - the plot diagram and mini CSI for "Gentleman of Rio En Medio" please do so for homework tonight.

Talking about Tuesday!

Block A: Day one of essay writing is over - you will have a second day tomorrow. I am usually here around 8:00 in the morning if you want to get an early start!

Block B: If you did not have your 3 articles in class today - please print them off and bring them to class tomorrow.

Block D: Finish your adjective and adverb practice in addition to the response questions for "Gentleman of Rio En Medio." We'll discuss tomorrow!

Monday Musings:

Block A: When you get to class tomorrow - there will be paper on your desk. You may get started writing your essay as soon as you get here!

Block B: Homework tonight is to find and print off your 3 reputable and reliable sources for your approved essay proposal. I MUST see hard copies of your sources in class - a list of websites is NOT acceptable, nor is "I've got them, but they're on my phone." Hard copies only!!!

Block D: There will be an adjective and adverb quiz on Thursday. Make sure you study your notes. In addition, if you didn't finish confirming or correcting your predictions for "Gentleman of Rio En Medio" please do so tonight!

First Rate Friday!

Block A: Review the different techniques and expectations of literary analysis essay writing. I will give you the topics on Monday. You should be working on the Verbal Visual Essay - due on Thursday.

Block B: Homework this weekend is to brainstorm and create a proposal for your essay topic. You may or may not actually end up writing on this topic - but this will help you develop the ability focus your essay. The proposal should include a brief description of the topic, who your intended audience is and what potential reputable, reliable sources you might be able to find. Keep track of your sources as you will need to create a full works cited for this essay.

Block D: The practice plot diagram for "The Landlady" and the C.S.I. are both due on Monday :)

Thoughtfully Thursday:

Block A: You will be handing in 3-4 journal entries tomorrow. Make sure you've read and understood the criteria for this assignment!

Block B: There is no homework tonight - other than bringing your silent reading book to class tomorrow. You need to make the choice for your book talk book by Monday Oct. 26th. It will be first come first served, so if there is a book that you are SURE you want to present on make sure you tell me soon!

Block D: Practice quiz on verbs tomorrow - make sure you study! If you didn't finish the foreshadowing and questions for "The Landlady" please do so tonight - we'll discuss after the quiz!

Wonderful Wednesday!

Block A: Just one more block to work on your journals which are due on Friday and the Verbal Visual Essay if you are done your journals!

Block B: Two more presentations tomorrow and we're on to our next unit!

Block D: If you finished your review on verbs in class today - you are homework free tonight! We will be having a practice quiz on Friday for Verbs.

Tackle Your Tuesday!

Block A: There will be extra time tomorrow for groups to finish their discussions about the end of the novel. The next set of 3-4 journal entries is due on Friday. You will have time tomorrow and Thursday to work on them. If you have finished your journals - then I recommend working on your Verbal/Visual Essay. The due date has been moved to Thursday Oct. 22 - as there is a Pro-D day on the 23rd.

Block B: We will continue with the rest of the group presentations tomorrow.

Block D: If you did not finish the worksheet on subject/verb agreement, please do so for homework tonight. In addition you need to finish the plot line for "For the Birds" the Pixar short we watched in class. Be ready to discuss tomorrow!

Fun-Filled Friday!

Block A: Homework for the long weekend is to finish your novel and your last set of sticky notes. Make sure you are ready to discuss with your group on Tuesday!

Block B: Presentations will start first thing on Tuesday! Make sure you and your group are fully ready and prepared. That each person knows what they are responsible for completing and that all parts are present and accounted for.

Block D: You should have already made your choice as far as your silent reading novel - I will complete the sign up process on Tuesday. Remember this is the book you are going to share during our book talk day! Great work on foreshadowing and the parts of the plot diagram today - no homework this weekend!

Thoughtfully Thursday:

Block A: Discussion with our groups will continue tomorrow!

Block B: One more class to prepare your group presentations! I will not be interested in hearing excuses on Tuesday why you and your group cannot present - double and triple check all of your technology!!!

Block D: Good work on foreshadowing today - no homework tonight!

Walk Away Wednesday:

Block A: Hopefully you left class today brimming with ideas for your Verbal/Visual Essay. Keep it turning in the back of your mind! For tomorrow, be prepared to discuss the archetypes and other universal symbols in your novel as well as your current section of the book.

Block B: Work continues on the group projects - make sure you are on track to present on Tuesday!

Block D: If you did not finish both sides of the Making Inferences chart for the story "They're Made out of Meat" in class today - please complete it for homework tonight!

Temper your Tuesday!

Block A: Thank you for handing in your summary of group discussions today. I will be assigning the Verbal Visual Essay tomorrow in class. Make sure you are keeping up with your reading for our next group meeting on Thursday.

Block B: Group projects continue all week. Make sure you are keeping up with your group and completing your part!

Block D: Awesome work today on TWO different reading skills: making inferences and making predictions. You all worked so hard today - you have no homework tonight :)

Merrily on Monday!

Block A: Extra time tomorrow for groups to finish their work from today!

Block B: The double-spaced good copy of your "Saturday Climbing" paragraph is due tomorrow. Make sure you have all components to hand in. If you didn't finish reading your assigned short story for the project today - make sure it is done for tomorrow, so that you can start to work on it tomorrow in class.

Block D: Great work on making inferences today! No homework tonight! 

Here is an example of what a good copy paragraph looks like:

Fabulous Friday!

Block A: Thank you for all of the journals today! Your next group meeting will take place on Monday - so make sure your reading and sticky notes are done.

Block B: A highly focused writing block today - great job. The double-spaced rough draft is due on Monday for peer editing.

Block D: Thank you for your awesome behaviour during our fire drill today - you all followed my instructions to a T! We successfully wrote our first quiz on nouns! Your homework for the weekend is to take the feedback from your editor and make the BEST good copy you can for your expository paragraph. Make sure it is double-spaced in pen or typed. You will need to hand in the graphic organizer and the rough draft with peer editing on Monday - so make sure you have them in class.

Thoughts on this Thursday:

Block A: 2nd group meeting today - don't worry if your group didn't finish - I will give you time in class tomorrow to finish up. Your 3-4 double-entry journals are due tomorrow. Make sure you follow the format on the handout. They must be in pen or typed.

Block B: Phew! I can't believe I managed to conference with every single one of you today! Hopefully you now feel that you have a strong thesis upon which to base your argument. For homework tonight - finish the graphic organizer for your second literary analysis. I will give you time in class tomorrow to write the rough draft.

Block D: We will be having a noun quiz in class tomorrow - make sure you complete your review sheets! If you didn't finish your double-spaced rough draft - it is due tomorrow for peer editing.