Period 1--ELA B 30
It was a quiet class today. The students finished their connections with the short story "What's In a Name" and then started in on a reading assessment with the essay "Shooting an Elephant." The student sworked well and we'll finish the rest tomorrow.
Period 2--ELA B 30
Pretty much the same as above for this class. Mrs. Adleman was in for me and really enjoyed this class.
AP 30--I spoke with the class for a few minutes to make sure that they understood the three pieces of literature (The Aeneid, The Iliad, and The Odyssey). They should be starting to write their persuasive essay tomorrow as it will be the last class for them to work on it. They also need to make sure that they get their Oedipus Rex essay in to me. We'll be starting Frankenstein on Monday.
Period 3--Pre-AP 10
Mrs. Adleman was so happy to be able to pitch in for me for this class while I was away. They got through Act IV, scene i and ii. She loved teaching the kids and enjoyed them very much!
Period 4--History 10
Miss Campbell led the kdis through a role play about various roles people had during the Industrial Revolution. Students should make sure that they get in touch with Miss Campbell if they've missed a class.
Period 5--History 30
Students finished presenting their provincial power points and filling out their sheets. There were a few minutes left at the end of the class for them to study for the Unit I exam.
Thursday, 29 September 2011
Wednesday, 28 September 2011
September 28, 2011
Period 1--ELA B 30
We spend some more time finishing making connections in what they read (text to text, text to self, and text to the world). They needed to choose one of each type of connection to expand on, write up and hand in. I showed them some exemplars from another short story. Then they needed to do the questions that accompanied the story. Once they finished, they started a reading assessment. This one will be formative to get them ready for a summative one that they'll do later.
Period 2--ELA B 30/AP 30
ELA B 30--We finished reading "What's Your Right Name?" and had some excellent conversations about labels. Once finished, they were introduced to the story "By Any Other Name" and given teh connection assignment (see above). They will have more time to complete this tomorrow.
AP 30--This was another work period in the computer lab for the students to research information about the three classical stories. We're going to have a session with just me and the AP kids tomorrow where we'll share info and I'll answer questions about their expectations.
Period 3--Pre-AP 10
I introduced them to what AP mulitple choice questions look like. The students were given a passage to read from Macbeth and then they had 10 multiple choice questions to do. They were to do it themselves first, and then in partners, they were to "fight it out" and see who they think was right. We were correcting the questions when the bell rang.
Period 4--History 10
Miss Campbell had the kids working in the computer lab on their invention research.
Period 5--History 30
The kids were presenting their power points about the provinces they were assigned. We spent the period filling out the blanks. I also gave the students an outline for their exam and a copy of the maps to study from since there will be a map section on their exam. I've moved their exam to Friday, but it will likely be further moved to Monday due to the SRC presentation of the magazine campaign.
We spend some more time finishing making connections in what they read (text to text, text to self, and text to the world). They needed to choose one of each type of connection to expand on, write up and hand in. I showed them some exemplars from another short story. Then they needed to do the questions that accompanied the story. Once they finished, they started a reading assessment. This one will be formative to get them ready for a summative one that they'll do later.
Period 2--ELA B 30/AP 30
ELA B 30--We finished reading "What's Your Right Name?" and had some excellent conversations about labels. Once finished, they were introduced to the story "By Any Other Name" and given teh connection assignment (see above). They will have more time to complete this tomorrow.
AP 30--This was another work period in the computer lab for the students to research information about the three classical stories. We're going to have a session with just me and the AP kids tomorrow where we'll share info and I'll answer questions about their expectations.
Period 3--Pre-AP 10
I introduced them to what AP mulitple choice questions look like. The students were given a passage to read from Macbeth and then they had 10 multiple choice questions to do. They were to do it themselves first, and then in partners, they were to "fight it out" and see who they think was right. We were correcting the questions when the bell rang.
Period 4--History 10
Miss Campbell had the kids working in the computer lab on their invention research.
Period 5--History 30
The kids were presenting their power points about the provinces they were assigned. We spent the period filling out the blanks. I also gave the students an outline for their exam and a copy of the maps to study from since there will be a map section on their exam. I've moved their exam to Friday, but it will likely be further moved to Monday due to the SRC presentation of the magazine campaign.
Tuesday, 27 September 2011
September 27, 2011
Period 1--ELA B 30
We discussed what they did last week on Thursday and Friday while I was gone. They had read two essays "Who Are You?" and "What's Your Right Name?" as well as a fun look at the song "A Boy Named Sue." We moved on today with a new short story titled "By Any Other Name" where the kids had to look at connections they make in reading. They had to find connections to themselves (memories they may have), connections to text (other books, plays, movies, media), and connections to the world (looking at other events in the world--current events). We didn't quite finish, but will do so tomorrow.
Period 2--ELA B 30
We needed to finish the essay "What's Your Right Name?" that they started last week. We didn't quite get ginished this, but will wrap it up tomorrow.
AP 30: WE set the due date for their Oedipus Rex essay for next Monday (October 3). They were given a new assignment that requires them to research three classical Greek/Roman plays: The Iliad, The Odyssey, and The Aeneid. Once they research and summarize the plays, they need to create a persuasive essay to say which one of these stories should be taught, in full, in the AP classroom. They will get tomorrow and Thursday to continue working on this.
Period 3--Pre-AP 10
We reviewed the parts of the play that they read last week. As we were donig so, we identified the climax of the play (Act III, scene iii) and why that is the climax. We worked together to paraphrase the Hecate speech. We finished off Act III shortly after the bell, so we'll start fresh again tomorrow if we get our practice multiple choice finished.
Period 4--History 10
We had a couple of girls that presented their current events for Miss Campbell. After this, they chose their topics and then it was off to the computer lab to work on their assignment. I'm not usre if Miss Campbell has set a due date yet or not, I'll check that out for tomorrow.
Period 5--History 30
Since most them weren't finished from Friday, I gave them some extra time to finish their provincial research. We will start presentations tomorrow. I've moved their exam to Friday. Those who know that they aren't going to be here on Friday will have to make arrangements with me to write their exam at a different time.
We discussed what they did last week on Thursday and Friday while I was gone. They had read two essays "Who Are You?" and "What's Your Right Name?" as well as a fun look at the song "A Boy Named Sue." We moved on today with a new short story titled "By Any Other Name" where the kids had to look at connections they make in reading. They had to find connections to themselves (memories they may have), connections to text (other books, plays, movies, media), and connections to the world (looking at other events in the world--current events). We didn't quite finish, but will do so tomorrow.
Period 2--ELA B 30
We needed to finish the essay "What's Your Right Name?" that they started last week. We didn't quite get ginished this, but will wrap it up tomorrow.
AP 30: WE set the due date for their Oedipus Rex essay for next Monday (October 3). They were given a new assignment that requires them to research three classical Greek/Roman plays: The Iliad, The Odyssey, and The Aeneid. Once they research and summarize the plays, they need to create a persuasive essay to say which one of these stories should be taught, in full, in the AP classroom. They will get tomorrow and Thursday to continue working on this.
Period 3--Pre-AP 10
We reviewed the parts of the play that they read last week. As we were donig so, we identified the climax of the play (Act III, scene iii) and why that is the climax. We worked together to paraphrase the Hecate speech. We finished off Act III shortly after the bell, so we'll start fresh again tomorrow if we get our practice multiple choice finished.
Period 4--History 10
We had a couple of girls that presented their current events for Miss Campbell. After this, they chose their topics and then it was off to the computer lab to work on their assignment. I'm not usre if Miss Campbell has set a due date yet or not, I'll check that out for tomorrow.
Period 5--History 30
Since most them weren't finished from Friday, I gave them some extra time to finish their provincial research. We will start presentations tomorrow. I've moved their exam to Friday. Those who know that they aren't going to be here on Friday will have to make arrangements with me to write their exam at a different time.
Monday, 26 September 2011
September 22 & 23
Period 1--ELA B 30
On Thursday, the students and Miss McPhail read the essay "Who Are you?" and had a choice of which prompt to respond to as an exit slip. They could discuss:
a. How we label people.
b. How do labels help us?
c. How do labels hurt us?
On Friday, they spork more about the importance of names. Miss McPhail read an article about parents and bizarre names they've given their children (how do you think a child named "Violence" or "Temptress" grew up? They then listened to the classic Johnny Cash song "A Boy Named Sue" and discussed reasons why parents name their kids what they name them. Do names matter or not? They students then got into another essay called "What's Your Right Name?" and discussed the main idea.
Period 2--ELA B 30
See above for a break down on what the "regulars" did during the class. This class didn't quite finish reading the "What's Your Rigth Name?" essay. We will finsh that on Tuesday.
AP 30--they went to the library and worled on creating an essay from Oedipus Rex. This will be due early next week.
Period 3--Pre-AP 10
The students finished to the end of Act III, scene 5. They did some paraphrase practice with one of Macbeth's speeches and then we'll look at Hevate's speech and paraphrase that. We'll pick things up on Tuesday from where they left off.
Period 4--History 10
On Thursday, the kids were given some time to review for their exam on Friday. On Friday, they wrote the exam. Miss Campbell will continue with the Industrial Revolution on Tuesday.
Period 5--History 30
They spent Thursday and Friday working on a research assignment about their assigned province. They are to make a power point presentation to share this information and then we will present it Tuesday.
On Thursday, the students and Miss McPhail read the essay "Who Are you?" and had a choice of which prompt to respond to as an exit slip. They could discuss:
a. How we label people.
b. How do labels help us?
c. How do labels hurt us?
On Friday, they spork more about the importance of names. Miss McPhail read an article about parents and bizarre names they've given their children (how do you think a child named "Violence" or "Temptress" grew up? They then listened to the classic Johnny Cash song "A Boy Named Sue" and discussed reasons why parents name their kids what they name them. Do names matter or not? They students then got into another essay called "What's Your Right Name?" and discussed the main idea.
Period 2--ELA B 30
See above for a break down on what the "regulars" did during the class. This class didn't quite finish reading the "What's Your Rigth Name?" essay. We will finsh that on Tuesday.
AP 30--they went to the library and worled on creating an essay from Oedipus Rex. This will be due early next week.
Period 3--Pre-AP 10
The students finished to the end of Act III, scene 5. They did some paraphrase practice with one of Macbeth's speeches and then we'll look at Hevate's speech and paraphrase that. We'll pick things up on Tuesday from where they left off.
Period 4--History 10
On Thursday, the kids were given some time to review for their exam on Friday. On Friday, they wrote the exam. Miss Campbell will continue with the Industrial Revolution on Tuesday.
Period 5--History 30
They spent Thursday and Friday working on a research assignment about their assigned province. They are to make a power point presentation to share this information and then we will present it Tuesday.
Friday, 23 September 2011
September 22 & 23
I'm away at the Student Leadership Conference in Kindersley for these two days. Miss McPhail is subbing for me. She's really excited to be back at OHS, and I know the students were looking forward to visiting with her too. Once I get back to the school and see the notes she left me on how far the kids got while I was gone, I'll post a better update!
A reminder that Janikka is on the Blues News for next week! I hope everyone had a chance to read Cole's contribution. It was original!
Just a reminder that students DON'T have school on Monday. The teachers are away at a PD day in Rosetown.
A reminder that Janikka is on the Blues News for next week! I hope everyone had a chance to read Cole's contribution. It was original!
Just a reminder that students DON'T have school on Monday. The teachers are away at a PD day in Rosetown.
Tuesday, 20 September 2011
September 20, 2011
Period 1--ELA B 30:
We finished going over dramatic irony in the play and I introduced the writing assignment. It follows the six elements of tragedy and the students have to examine the play and find examples of those elements in the play. At this point, all they have to do is fill in an outline. Eventually, although not with this play, they will move passed outlines and write a full formal essay. There are handouts to accompany this.
Period 2--ELA B 30/AP 30
We just finsihed going over all the examples of dramatic irony. Tomorrow I will introduce the writing assignment. It will be different for the AP students than those in the regular half of the class.
JANIKKA IS ON THE BLUES NEWS FOR NEXT WEEK!
Period 3--Pre-AP 10
We are back to reading the play today. We got through Act II, scene i and ii with some discussion. When Macbeth had his "dagger" soliloquy, we stopped and worked with a handout to paraphrase this speech. Before the bell rang, we just read the Porter's soliloquy in Act II, scene iii. The handout also has this speech on it and the students were just working at filling in some blanks to figure out what they think it may mean! We'll take it up tomorrow.
Period 4--History 10
The students were looking at the concept of infrastructure today. Miss Campbell put them through their paces with a concept map to introduce it all, some board notes, discussion and a little review mulitple choice. Those students who hadn't yet received a review sheet, realized this and finally picked one up. A few of their assignments were handed back. Students were reminded to get their outstanding assignments handed in or they will be spending some time in the Homework Support Centre.
THE EXAM HAS BEEN MOVED FROM THURSDAY TO NOW BEING WRITTEN ON FRIDAY. THIS IS DUE TO THE DRIVER TRAINING SCHEDULE.
Period 5--History 30:
We finished the power point on government. This part looked at how a bill is passed into law. We also discussed whether or not the queen should be kept as Canada's official head of state. There were opinions on both sides. We then played a review game where the kids got to throw a squishy ball at the SMART board to open up questions for them to answer. We are mostly finished with this unit, so the students chose their exam to be next Wednesday. This is subject to change if we still have a bit more ground to cover before then.
REMINDER THAT STUDENTS DON'T HAVE SCHOOL ON MONDAY, SEPT. 26TH DUE TO A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY FOR THE TEACHERS.
We finished going over dramatic irony in the play and I introduced the writing assignment. It follows the six elements of tragedy and the students have to examine the play and find examples of those elements in the play. At this point, all they have to do is fill in an outline. Eventually, although not with this play, they will move passed outlines and write a full formal essay. There are handouts to accompany this.
Period 2--ELA B 30/AP 30
We just finsihed going over all the examples of dramatic irony. Tomorrow I will introduce the writing assignment. It will be different for the AP students than those in the regular half of the class.
JANIKKA IS ON THE BLUES NEWS FOR NEXT WEEK!
Period 3--Pre-AP 10
We are back to reading the play today. We got through Act II, scene i and ii with some discussion. When Macbeth had his "dagger" soliloquy, we stopped and worked with a handout to paraphrase this speech. Before the bell rang, we just read the Porter's soliloquy in Act II, scene iii. The handout also has this speech on it and the students were just working at filling in some blanks to figure out what they think it may mean! We'll take it up tomorrow.
Period 4--History 10
The students were looking at the concept of infrastructure today. Miss Campbell put them through their paces with a concept map to introduce it all, some board notes, discussion and a little review mulitple choice. Those students who hadn't yet received a review sheet, realized this and finally picked one up. A few of their assignments were handed back. Students were reminded to get their outstanding assignments handed in or they will be spending some time in the Homework Support Centre.
THE EXAM HAS BEEN MOVED FROM THURSDAY TO NOW BEING WRITTEN ON FRIDAY. THIS IS DUE TO THE DRIVER TRAINING SCHEDULE.
Period 5--History 30:
We finished the power point on government. This part looked at how a bill is passed into law. We also discussed whether or not the queen should be kept as Canada's official head of state. There were opinions on both sides. We then played a review game where the kids got to throw a squishy ball at the SMART board to open up questions for them to answer. We are mostly finished with this unit, so the students chose their exam to be next Wednesday. This is subject to change if we still have a bit more ground to cover before then.
REMINDER THAT STUDENTS DON'T HAVE SCHOOL ON MONDAY, SEPT. 26TH DUE TO A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY FOR THE TEACHERS.
Monday, 19 September 2011
September 19, 2011
Period 1--ELA B 30
Today, we looked at some of the reading objectives we have been working toward. We then moved onto our assignment for the day. This required the students to be split up into groups. Each group was assigned a speech from the play and they had to identify and explain the dramatic irony found in their passage. They will be doing a writing assignment with Oedipus Rex and then we will be finished with the play.
Period 2--ELA B 30/AP 30 split
Same as in period 1.
The AP kids were given their AP Resource Booklet--this will help them to prepare and succeed in an AP classroom, especially when they start writing essays. Tomorrow, the AP kids will be doing a writing assignment that will vary somewhat from that of the regular class. Their paths will be diverging for the next little bit.
Period 3--Pre-AP 10
The students worked on their character analysis today. If they didn't get it finished, they must do so for homework. We'll continue with reading the play tomorrow.
Period 4--History 10
Miss Campbell taught this class (and will be doing so for the forseeable future!). She is doing an excellent job so far. The class examined the concept of standard of living a bit further. To re-introduce the topic, they had some discussion questions to respond to and share. They then had a handout with some blanks to fill in. The handout compared the standard of living between today and 16-18th century. They then had to write a paragraph explaining what the standard of living is in their own words and summarizing the comparison by using various indicators.
Period 5--History 30
We finished out handout on Parts of Govenrnment. Then the students looked at a power point presentation which went over this info with a bit more detail.
Today, we looked at some of the reading objectives we have been working toward. We then moved onto our assignment for the day. This required the students to be split up into groups. Each group was assigned a speech from the play and they had to identify and explain the dramatic irony found in their passage. They will be doing a writing assignment with Oedipus Rex and then we will be finished with the play.
Period 2--ELA B 30/AP 30 split
Same as in period 1.
The AP kids were given their AP Resource Booklet--this will help them to prepare and succeed in an AP classroom, especially when they start writing essays. Tomorrow, the AP kids will be doing a writing assignment that will vary somewhat from that of the regular class. Their paths will be diverging for the next little bit.
Period 3--Pre-AP 10
The students worked on their character analysis today. If they didn't get it finished, they must do so for homework. We'll continue with reading the play tomorrow.
Period 4--History 10
Miss Campbell taught this class (and will be doing so for the forseeable future!). She is doing an excellent job so far. The class examined the concept of standard of living a bit further. To re-introduce the topic, they had some discussion questions to respond to and share. They then had a handout with some blanks to fill in. The handout compared the standard of living between today and 16-18th century. They then had to write a paragraph explaining what the standard of living is in their own words and summarizing the comparison by using various indicators.
Period 5--History 30
We finished out handout on Parts of Govenrnment. Then the students looked at a power point presentation which went over this info with a bit more detail.
Friday, 16 September 2011
September 16, 2011
Period 1--ELA B 30
We finished the comprehension questions for the play and discussed motifs and themes of the play. Just as we were about to get into the group assignment for the play, Mr. McJannet came in and spoke to the students about the new Attendance and Late policy. This took some time and the students had a lot of questions. Parents should ask their students for a copy of the policy to review.
Period 2--ELA B 30/AP 30
Mr. McJannet came in at the start of the class and spoke to the students about the new Attendance and Late policy. This took some time and the students had a lot of questions. Parents should ask their students for a copy of the policy to review.
After we finished the discussion about the policy, we finished the power point discussion of the play. We will be doing a writing assignment on Monday.
Period 3--Pre-AP 10
Despite the fact that half the class was missing for Driver Training, we decided to go ahead with our plan for today. We finished orally analyzing the characters that were introduced in Act I. This created some interesting conversations about the characters. The students were then given a handout that explains some of the aspects of the a character analysis. We ran out of time before the students could get to the writing, so this will be done in class on Monday.
Period 4--History 10
Well, it was quite a Friday! Between regular absences due to cough and colds, and students driving, there were also a number of girls gone to Sr. Girls Volleyball and a number of boys gone to Football for the afternoon. Thus, we were missing, again, roughly half the class. We forged ahead, however. My intern, Miss Campbell handed out a review sheet for the information we've taken up until now to help the students create study notes for their exam on Thursday. Miss Campbell then gave the students a unit outline and went on to discuss Standard of Living through a power point. There will be a few handouts for students who missed class.
Period 5--History 30
We almost finished going through the handout on the parts of governemnt. We discussed topics such as minority vs. majority governemnts, votes of non-confidence, and cabinet members.
We finished the comprehension questions for the play and discussed motifs and themes of the play. Just as we were about to get into the group assignment for the play, Mr. McJannet came in and spoke to the students about the new Attendance and Late policy. This took some time and the students had a lot of questions. Parents should ask their students for a copy of the policy to review.
Period 2--ELA B 30/AP 30
Mr. McJannet came in at the start of the class and spoke to the students about the new Attendance and Late policy. This took some time and the students had a lot of questions. Parents should ask their students for a copy of the policy to review.
After we finished the discussion about the policy, we finished the power point discussion of the play. We will be doing a writing assignment on Monday.
Period 3--Pre-AP 10
Despite the fact that half the class was missing for Driver Training, we decided to go ahead with our plan for today. We finished orally analyzing the characters that were introduced in Act I. This created some interesting conversations about the characters. The students were then given a handout that explains some of the aspects of the a character analysis. We ran out of time before the students could get to the writing, so this will be done in class on Monday.
Period 4--History 10
Well, it was quite a Friday! Between regular absences due to cough and colds, and students driving, there were also a number of girls gone to Sr. Girls Volleyball and a number of boys gone to Football for the afternoon. Thus, we were missing, again, roughly half the class. We forged ahead, however. My intern, Miss Campbell handed out a review sheet for the information we've taken up until now to help the students create study notes for their exam on Thursday. Miss Campbell then gave the students a unit outline and went on to discuss Standard of Living through a power point. There will be a few handouts for students who missed class.
Period 5--History 30
We almost finished going through the handout on the parts of governemnt. We discussed topics such as minority vs. majority governemnts, votes of non-confidence, and cabinet members.
Thursday, 15 September 2011
September 15, 2011
Period 1--ELA B 30
We worked on some review questions for the play to ensure understanding of the various events. We'll finish these up tomorrow and then get started on a writing assignment.
Period 2--ELA B 30/AP 30
We finished reading the play and then reviewed a powerpoint that contains some information about important motifs and themes of the play. We will finish viewing this tomorrow and then get into a writing assignment. The AP students will be doing something a bit different from the kids in the regular class.
Period 3--Pre-AP 10
We finally finished reading Act I!! The students especially enjoyed Lady Macbeth and how brutal she is in this act. With the culmination of the Act, the students need to do some writing for me. We started examining the characters (in groups) to which we've been introduced and looking for quotations to support. We then started examining those characterisitcs and discussing them as a class. Tomorrow we will finish this and then the students will work individually to create a character analysis of a character of their chosing.
Period 4--History 10
Miss Campbell took the class over for the most part today! She went over the Scientific Revolution in a cloze exercize and the students discussed what invention they think is the most important invention of all time. Later on, after information was relayed about important inventors, Miss Campbell had the students write a paragraph about which of those important men of the Scientific Revolution was the most important. This will be due tomorrow.
Period 5--History 30
We continued to read through a handout about the various parts of the Canadian government. Again, some excellent discussion (and related to the topic--more or less!) ensued from this. We will finish the handout tomorrow.
We worked on some review questions for the play to ensure understanding of the various events. We'll finish these up tomorrow and then get started on a writing assignment.
Period 2--ELA B 30/AP 30
We finished reading the play and then reviewed a powerpoint that contains some information about important motifs and themes of the play. We will finish viewing this tomorrow and then get into a writing assignment. The AP students will be doing something a bit different from the kids in the regular class.
Period 3--Pre-AP 10
We finally finished reading Act I!! The students especially enjoyed Lady Macbeth and how brutal she is in this act. With the culmination of the Act, the students need to do some writing for me. We started examining the characters (in groups) to which we've been introduced and looking for quotations to support. We then started examining those characterisitcs and discussing them as a class. Tomorrow we will finish this and then the students will work individually to create a character analysis of a character of their chosing.
Period 4--History 10
Miss Campbell took the class over for the most part today! She went over the Scientific Revolution in a cloze exercize and the students discussed what invention they think is the most important invention of all time. Later on, after information was relayed about important inventors, Miss Campbell had the students write a paragraph about which of those important men of the Scientific Revolution was the most important. This will be due tomorrow.
Period 5--History 30
We continued to read through a handout about the various parts of the Canadian government. Again, some excellent discussion (and related to the topic--more or less!) ensued from this. We will finish the handout tomorrow.
Wednesday, 14 September 2011
September 14, 2011
Period 1--ELA B 30
We finished reading the play!!!
Period 2--ELA B 30/AP 30
We have just a couple of lines left to read in Oedipus Rex.
Period 3--Pre-AP 10
Due to driver training, we were missing almost half the class was gone. The remainder of the class used the time to work on their Of Mice and Men double entry journals.
Period 4--History 10
We used this class to finish discussing the Reformation and Counter Reformation and then had another handout to guide us through the Enlightenment. WE will be finishing the review of grade 9 material tomorrow. The students chose next Thursday as the day that they would like their unit exam. We will have an outline early next week but will be starting in on the new unit.
Period 5--History 30
We looked at regional disparity and equalization grants between provinces. This prompted some interesting conversation in class. Finally, we finished with that discussion and began looking at the levels and specifics of the Canadian government.
We finished reading the play!!!
Period 2--ELA B 30/AP 30
We have just a couple of lines left to read in Oedipus Rex.
Period 3--Pre-AP 10
Due to driver training, we were missing almost half the class was gone. The remainder of the class used the time to work on their Of Mice and Men double entry journals.
Period 4--History 10
We used this class to finish discussing the Reformation and Counter Reformation and then had another handout to guide us through the Enlightenment. WE will be finishing the review of grade 9 material tomorrow. The students chose next Thursday as the day that they would like their unit exam. We will have an outline early next week but will be starting in on the new unit.
Period 5--History 30
We looked at regional disparity and equalization grants between provinces. This prompted some interesting conversation in class. Finally, we finished with that discussion and began looking at the levels and specifics of the Canadian government.
Tuesday, 13 September 2011
September 13, 2011
Period 1--ELA B 30
We continued reading Oedipus Rex and are almost at the end. The tension is mounting in the play as Oedipus begins to realize his family connections! We will finish tomorrow (barring some kind of disruption to classes!).
Cole McKenzie is assigned to write the Blues News next week.
Period 2--ELA B 30/AP 30
We continued reading Oedipus Rex and are almost at the end. The tension is mounting in the play as Oedipus begins to realize his family connections! We will finish tomorrow (barring some kind of disruption to classes!).
Period 3--ELA B 10
We took a break from reading the play and did a close examination of Macbeth's first soliloquy. Yesterday, we paraphrased it so we had an idea of what it meant, but today we looked at it more closely to examine how various literary devices (resources of language) can create a tone. Literary devices to pay particular attention to in this passage: sibilance, imagery, metaphors and caesura. The students watched me "take it apart" and copied it down on their own, personal copy of the passage. We will continue reading tomorrow. Be ready for a writing assignment later this week.
Period 4--History 10
We were a bit disrupted with school pictures this class, so only really had half of the class to get into our studies. We had a handout of the Reformation and Counter Reformation where the students filled in the blanks. We will finsih this tomorrow and then start in on the Enlightenment.
Period 5--History 30
We finished filling in our sheet on the physical characteristics of Canada. We started reading a new handout that looks at regional disparity.
We continued reading Oedipus Rex and are almost at the end. The tension is mounting in the play as Oedipus begins to realize his family connections! We will finish tomorrow (barring some kind of disruption to classes!).
Cole McKenzie is assigned to write the Blues News next week.
Period 2--ELA B 30/AP 30
We continued reading Oedipus Rex and are almost at the end. The tension is mounting in the play as Oedipus begins to realize his family connections! We will finish tomorrow (barring some kind of disruption to classes!).
Period 3--ELA B 10
We took a break from reading the play and did a close examination of Macbeth's first soliloquy. Yesterday, we paraphrased it so we had an idea of what it meant, but today we looked at it more closely to examine how various literary devices (resources of language) can create a tone. Literary devices to pay particular attention to in this passage: sibilance, imagery, metaphors and caesura. The students watched me "take it apart" and copied it down on their own, personal copy of the passage. We will continue reading tomorrow. Be ready for a writing assignment later this week.
Period 4--History 10
We were a bit disrupted with school pictures this class, so only really had half of the class to get into our studies. We had a handout of the Reformation and Counter Reformation where the students filled in the blanks. We will finsih this tomorrow and then start in on the Enlightenment.
Period 5--History 30
We finished filling in our sheet on the physical characteristics of Canada. We started reading a new handout that looks at regional disparity.
Monday, 12 September 2011
September 12, 2011
Period 1--ELA B 30
We did some review questions from the first part of Oedipus Rex to help jog our memory about what we read last week. These were done together as a class. Then, we continued to read the play. We're not quite finished yet, but will be in the next day or two.
Period 2--ELA B 30/AP 30 split
We did some review questions from the first part of Oedipus Rex to help jog our memory about what we read last week. These were done together as a class. Then, we continued to read the play. We're not quite finished yet, but will be in the next day or two.
Period 3--Pre-AP 10
We continued reading Act I of Macbeth. We had some interesting discussion about Lady Macbeth and her character. As well, the literary device of allusion was introduced and an example given. Students should be on the look out for other examples of allusion throughout the play. As the class ended, we were examining the first soliloquy of Macbeth's and the students had to practice paraphrasing the passage. This will be an important skill for them to have later. We will further examine the passage tomorrow.
Period 4--History 10
The students were in the computer lab to work on a webquest about Leonardo DaVinci. This is in conjunction with their review knowledge about the Renaissance. DaVinci is considered to be the perfect Renaissance man. They only had this one class to work on the webquest, so they will be responsible for finishing it on their own time. It will be due next Friday.
Period 5--History 30
We used the atlases to examine geographical information about Canada. The students were split into six groups and then each had to find information about the geographical region to which they were assigned. At the end of the class, they started to share this info with the rest of the class.
We did some review questions from the first part of Oedipus Rex to help jog our memory about what we read last week. These were done together as a class. Then, we continued to read the play. We're not quite finished yet, but will be in the next day or two.
Period 2--ELA B 30/AP 30 split
We did some review questions from the first part of Oedipus Rex to help jog our memory about what we read last week. These were done together as a class. Then, we continued to read the play. We're not quite finished yet, but will be in the next day or two.
Period 3--Pre-AP 10
We continued reading Act I of Macbeth. We had some interesting discussion about Lady Macbeth and her character. As well, the literary device of allusion was introduced and an example given. Students should be on the look out for other examples of allusion throughout the play. As the class ended, we were examining the first soliloquy of Macbeth's and the students had to practice paraphrasing the passage. This will be an important skill for them to have later. We will further examine the passage tomorrow.
Period 4--History 10
The students were in the computer lab to work on a webquest about Leonardo DaVinci. This is in conjunction with their review knowledge about the Renaissance. DaVinci is considered to be the perfect Renaissance man. They only had this one class to work on the webquest, so they will be responsible for finishing it on their own time. It will be due next Friday.
Period 5--History 30
We used the atlases to examine geographical information about Canada. The students were split into six groups and then each had to find information about the geographical region to which they were assigned. At the end of the class, they started to share this info with the rest of the class.
Friday, 9 September 2011
September 9, 2011
Period 1--ELA B 30:
We continued reading Oedpius Rex. We've made good progress and are about half way done. The big revelation scene will be coming up on Monday.
Reminder that Morgan Thorstad is doing the Blues News--it needs to be in Monday afternoon or Tuesday morning at the latest.
Cole McKenzie is assigned for the following week.
Period 2--ELA B 30/AP 30
We continued reading Oedipus Rex. We will continue and hopefully finish on Monday.
Reminder for the AP students to continue reading Frrankenstein.
Period 3--Pre-AP 30
We continued reading Macbeth. We're still getting through the exposition in Act I, so it's slow going. We discussed the first set of prophecies for Macbeth and Banquo. We should finsih Act I on Monday.
Period 4--History 10
Miss Campbell introduced the current events assignment that the students will have every Friday. We did a sample one together by talking about 9/11 and how that would be written up on their assignment sheet. Each students was assigned a Friday that they will have to present their current events on. We then finsihed discussing the Renaissance. The students will do a webquest about DaVinci on Monday.
We continued reading Oedpius Rex. We've made good progress and are about half way done. The big revelation scene will be coming up on Monday.
Reminder that Morgan Thorstad is doing the Blues News--it needs to be in Monday afternoon or Tuesday morning at the latest.
Cole McKenzie is assigned for the following week.
Period 2--ELA B 30/AP 30
We continued reading Oedipus Rex. We will continue and hopefully finish on Monday.
Reminder for the AP students to continue reading Frrankenstein.
Period 3--Pre-AP 30
We continued reading Macbeth. We're still getting through the exposition in Act I, so it's slow going. We discussed the first set of prophecies for Macbeth and Banquo. We should finsih Act I on Monday.
Period 4--History 10
Miss Campbell introduced the current events assignment that the students will have every Friday. We did a sample one together by talking about 9/11 and how that would be written up on their assignment sheet. Each students was assigned a Friday that they will have to present their current events on. We then finsihed discussing the Renaissance. The students will do a webquest about DaVinci on Monday.
Thursday, 8 September 2011
September 8, 2011
Period 1--ELA B 30:
We reviewed the Freytag Pyramid of Plot Development and the discussed several of the words that will be necessary to know for ELA discussions. We then finished reading the "Riddle of the Sphinx" and also had a handout on the Structure of the Greek Tragedy. Finally, we started reading the play. I pulled a few students out of the class to tell them the story so they were aware of the foreshadowing that happens throughout. They will be like a real Greek audience who would have known the story and revelled in the anticipation of the revelation scene.
Period 2--ELA B 30/AP 30
We reviewed the Freytag Pyramid of Plot Development and the discussed several of the words that will be necessary to know for ELA discussions. We then finished reading the "Riddle of the Sphinx" and also had a handout on the Structure of the Greek Tragedy. Finally, we started reading the play. I pulled a few students out of the class to tell them the story so they were aware of the foreshadowing that happens throughout. They will be like a real Greek audience who would have known the story and revelled in the anticipation of the revelation scene.
AP students are reminded to be reading Frankenstein
Period 3--Pre-AP 10:
Due to the number of students who were away at driver training, I allowed the students some time to work on their Of Mice and Men reading and double entry journal.
Period 4 & 5
We didn't have regular classes due to the SRC promise from last year's magazine sale. We had a gym blast that split the teams into 4 and they played cooperative games. It was hot and sweaty, but what a lot of fun! Way to go OHS, for showing such incredible school spirit!
We reviewed the Freytag Pyramid of Plot Development and the discussed several of the words that will be necessary to know for ELA discussions. We then finished reading the "Riddle of the Sphinx" and also had a handout on the Structure of the Greek Tragedy. Finally, we started reading the play. I pulled a few students out of the class to tell them the story so they were aware of the foreshadowing that happens throughout. They will be like a real Greek audience who would have known the story and revelled in the anticipation of the revelation scene.
Period 2--ELA B 30/AP 30
We reviewed the Freytag Pyramid of Plot Development and the discussed several of the words that will be necessary to know for ELA discussions. We then finished reading the "Riddle of the Sphinx" and also had a handout on the Structure of the Greek Tragedy. Finally, we started reading the play. I pulled a few students out of the class to tell them the story so they were aware of the foreshadowing that happens throughout. They will be like a real Greek audience who would have known the story and revelled in the anticipation of the revelation scene.
AP students are reminded to be reading Frankenstein
Period 3--Pre-AP 10:
Due to the number of students who were away at driver training, I allowed the students some time to work on their Of Mice and Men reading and double entry journal.
Period 4 & 5
We didn't have regular classes due to the SRC promise from last year's magazine sale. We had a gym blast that split the teams into 4 and they played cooperative games. It was hot and sweaty, but what a lot of fun! Way to go OHS, for showing such incredible school spirit!
Wednesday, 7 September 2011
September 7, 2011
Period 1--ELA B 30
We had some discussions about the background of Oedipus Rex ( a classic Greek play that we'll be reading). We looked at the concept of prophesies and self-fulfilling prophecies. As well, we discussed the concept of fate vs. free will. We just started reading a short story to introduce the characters and antecedent action of the play, but the bell rang before we could finish.
Period 2--ELA B 30/AP 30
We finished the power point on sophism and Sophocles. AP students were introduced to a few terms that will be important for them to use: hubris, hamartia, epistomology. We then started reading the short story to introduce the antecdent action of the play.
Period 3--Pre-AP 10
We started reading the play. We didn't get too far, but summarized the first two scenes of ACt I and then discussed our impressions of Macbeth and Banquo. We will continue reading tomorrow.
Period 4--History 10
Students had time to write their paragraph describing the Middle Ages. They were shown examples of good, medium and poor quality assignments and then given some time to accomplish this. If they didn't finish, they will have to do it for homework for tomorrow. We then started learning about the Renaissance.
Period 5--History 30
Time to work on their map assignment.
We had some discussions about the background of Oedipus Rex ( a classic Greek play that we'll be reading). We looked at the concept of prophesies and self-fulfilling prophecies. As well, we discussed the concept of fate vs. free will. We just started reading a short story to introduce the characters and antecedent action of the play, but the bell rang before we could finish.
Period 2--ELA B 30/AP 30
We finished the power point on sophism and Sophocles. AP students were introduced to a few terms that will be important for them to use: hubris, hamartia, epistomology. We then started reading the short story to introduce the antecdent action of the play.
Period 3--Pre-AP 10
We started reading the play. We didn't get too far, but summarized the first two scenes of ACt I and then discussed our impressions of Macbeth and Banquo. We will continue reading tomorrow.
Period 4--History 10
Students had time to write their paragraph describing the Middle Ages. They were shown examples of good, medium and poor quality assignments and then given some time to accomplish this. If they didn't finish, they will have to do it for homework for tomorrow. We then started learning about the Renaissance.
Period 5--History 30
Time to work on their map assignment.
Tuesday, 6 September 2011
September 6, 2011
Period 1--ELA B 30
We looked at the concept of Identity as part of the theme for the grade 12 course. After brainstorming various aspects that affect personality, the students created a concept map about their own personality. After this, they had to put this information into paragraph format. We looked at a sample and discussed how to use transitional words and phrases. This was due at the end of the class.
Morgan Thorstad is writing for the Blues News next week.
Period 2--ELA B 30/AP 30
We tied in with the idea of identity from last week and discussed various concepts that we'll be studying in Oedipus Rex. We had some interesting conversations about concepts of truth, and perception. We started a power point that goes into the background of sophism and intellectual argument. We will begin reading the play tomorrow.
Period 3--Pre-AP ELA 10
We finished the "curse" powerpoint with some fun facts about the various bad things that have happened to productions of Macbeth. We then looked at a fictional newspaper of events that happen in the first part of the play. We also looked at horoscopes and talked about prophesy vs. free will and the idea of self-fulfilling prophecies. Textbooks were handed out (one per pair). I have others, but they are written in, and I wanted the kids to start "fresh." We'll be reading the play tomorrow.
Period 4--History 10
The students have a handout on Medieval times that has various blanks that they need to fill out. Once they have the blanks filled in, we discuss the content. After we finsihed Medieval times, they will have to write a paragraph describing the Middle Ages by identifying one word that covers it all. We'll do this tomorrow. Timeline--due Thursday Sept 8th.
Period 5--History 30
We worked on our map assignemnt. They will get one more class to work on this in class.
We looked at the concept of Identity as part of the theme for the grade 12 course. After brainstorming various aspects that affect personality, the students created a concept map about their own personality. After this, they had to put this information into paragraph format. We looked at a sample and discussed how to use transitional words and phrases. This was due at the end of the class.
Morgan Thorstad is writing for the Blues News next week.
Period 2--ELA B 30/AP 30
We tied in with the idea of identity from last week and discussed various concepts that we'll be studying in Oedipus Rex. We had some interesting conversations about concepts of truth, and perception. We started a power point that goes into the background of sophism and intellectual argument. We will begin reading the play tomorrow.
Period 3--Pre-AP ELA 10
We finished the "curse" powerpoint with some fun facts about the various bad things that have happened to productions of Macbeth. We then looked at a fictional newspaper of events that happen in the first part of the play. We also looked at horoscopes and talked about prophesy vs. free will and the idea of self-fulfilling prophecies. Textbooks were handed out (one per pair). I have others, but they are written in, and I wanted the kids to start "fresh." We'll be reading the play tomorrow.
Period 4--History 10
The students have a handout on Medieval times that has various blanks that they need to fill out. Once they have the blanks filled in, we discuss the content. After we finsihed Medieval times, they will have to write a paragraph describing the Middle Ages by identifying one word that covers it all. We'll do this tomorrow. Timeline--due Thursday Sept 8th.
Period 5--History 30
We worked on our map assignemnt. They will get one more class to work on this in class.
Saturday, 3 September 2011
September 2, 2011
Period 1--ELA B 30
We finished working on our Summer News assignment in the computer lab. Quite a few were finished, but a few will have to do some homework to get it finished for the September 7th due date.
Period 2--ELA B 30/AP 30 split
The students were able to get into the computer lab to work on their Summer News assignment. This is the only class they have to type it up. If they don't have it finished, they'll have to do it for homework to have it handed in for September 7th!
AP students are reminded to be reading Frankenstein. I'd liek this read for the end of hte month.
Period 3--ELA AP 10
We finally finished the power point that examines the life and times of William Shakespeare. Mr. McJannet came in to pass out the student handbooks. Students are encouraged to use those handbooks to help them organize their due date and exams. There are also other bits of information about our school and general information that students can utilize. Toward the end of the class, we started discussing Macbeth and how it is a "cursed" play if you believe in that sort of thing! We'll look at the history of the play a bit more on Tuesday and then will be jumping right in to the play next week!
Students in Pre-AP 10 are reminded to be reading Of Mice and Men and filling out their double entry journal!
Period 4--History 10
This was the last class for ht ekids ot work on thier timeline. Many have finished and will hand it in tomorrow.
Period 5--History 30
We had an assembly with information from Mr. McJannet, Mr. Sobkowicz, and the SRC!
We finished working on our Summer News assignment in the computer lab. Quite a few were finished, but a few will have to do some homework to get it finished for the September 7th due date.
Period 2--ELA B 30/AP 30 split
The students were able to get into the computer lab to work on their Summer News assignment. This is the only class they have to type it up. If they don't have it finished, they'll have to do it for homework to have it handed in for September 7th!
AP students are reminded to be reading Frankenstein. I'd liek this read for the end of hte month.
Period 3--ELA AP 10
We finally finished the power point that examines the life and times of William Shakespeare. Mr. McJannet came in to pass out the student handbooks. Students are encouraged to use those handbooks to help them organize their due date and exams. There are also other bits of information about our school and general information that students can utilize. Toward the end of the class, we started discussing Macbeth and how it is a "cursed" play if you believe in that sort of thing! We'll look at the history of the play a bit more on Tuesday and then will be jumping right in to the play next week!
Students in Pre-AP 10 are reminded to be reading Of Mice and Men and filling out their double entry journal!
Period 4--History 10
This was the last class for ht ekids ot work on thier timeline. Many have finished and will hand it in tomorrow.
Period 5--History 30
We had an assembly with information from Mr. McJannet, Mr. Sobkowicz, and the SRC!
Thursday, 1 September 2011
September 1, 2011
Period 1--ELA B 30
We were in the computer lab working on the Summer News Assignment that will serve as a practice run for the Bles News Assignment. Many are well on their way to being done, but I will give a little more time to finish up tomorrow.
The Summer News is due September 7th!
Kayli is first on the list to report the "Blues News!" Look for her submission in next week's paper!
Period 2--AP 30/ELA B 30 split
We had a discussion about Identity; what kind of things affect who you are and how you act. The students then created a concept map (graphic organizer) that showed themselves and the various things that affect their personality. Finally, they were given the task to write a paragraph that answers the question: WHO ARE YOU? We reviewed proper paragraphing and discussed the use of transitional words and phrases. The students then had to write the paragraph and hand it in at the end of the period using proper paragraphing and transitions.
Period 3--ELA AP 10
We are still looking at the power point that gives some background to Shakespeare's life and times. It's interesting looking at how the world, particularly London, functioned back in the 1500s. We had some excellent discussion and will finsih that power point tomorrow!
Period 4--History 10
We got down to work on actually building our timeline of Historical Events. The students got themselves organized, figured out the logisitcs of the timeline itself and will finish up tomorrow.
Period 5--History 30
The trend seems to be we talk too much in this class (thankfully, on topic!). We had some interesting discussion about History and the perception we get from textbooks and things we read, so kids can think about how much of what they learn from texts, and even their teachers, is coloured by those who are relaying the information. This all came from the reading "Who Killed Canadian History?" Towards the end of class, we finished the discussion and started in on a mapping assignment to reaquaint ourselves with the political and geographical boundaries in Canada.
We were in the computer lab working on the Summer News Assignment that will serve as a practice run for the Bles News Assignment. Many are well on their way to being done, but I will give a little more time to finish up tomorrow.
The Summer News is due September 7th!
Kayli is first on the list to report the "Blues News!" Look for her submission in next week's paper!
Period 2--AP 30/ELA B 30 split
We had a discussion about Identity; what kind of things affect who you are and how you act. The students then created a concept map (graphic organizer) that showed themselves and the various things that affect their personality. Finally, they were given the task to write a paragraph that answers the question: WHO ARE YOU? We reviewed proper paragraphing and discussed the use of transitional words and phrases. The students then had to write the paragraph and hand it in at the end of the period using proper paragraphing and transitions.
Period 3--ELA AP 10
We are still looking at the power point that gives some background to Shakespeare's life and times. It's interesting looking at how the world, particularly London, functioned back in the 1500s. We had some excellent discussion and will finsih that power point tomorrow!
Period 4--History 10
We got down to work on actually building our timeline of Historical Events. The students got themselves organized, figured out the logisitcs of the timeline itself and will finish up tomorrow.
Period 5--History 30
The trend seems to be we talk too much in this class (thankfully, on topic!). We had some interesting discussion about History and the perception we get from textbooks and things we read, so kids can think about how much of what they learn from texts, and even their teachers, is coloured by those who are relaying the information. This all came from the reading "Who Killed Canadian History?" Towards the end of class, we finished the discussion and started in on a mapping assignment to reaquaint ourselves with the political and geographical boundaries in Canada.
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