It was a tough day to start a semester with it being a Friday, but we persevered...
Period 1 & 2--ELA 20
The students were given their course outlines for the semester. We wen through them together as a class and looked at the big questions that will be asked, and hopefully answered throughout the course. The students had to choose one of the big questions and then write a paragraph on it as well as work to assess themselves using the rubric provided. After this, we began reading the essay "Childhood Throughout the Ages" but we didn't get far before the class was over. To Kill A Mockingbird was also handed out to the students.
Period 3--AP 30/ELA A 30
We are moving through some of the poetry we needed to deal with that we didn't have time for last semester. With this class, we worked with the poetry of John Donne. The students taking ELA A 30 were given the course outline and handouts on Canadianisms with matching.
Period 4--ELA B 30
This was a bit of a gong-show of a class; we were missing many, and were feeling very "Friday" today. The course outline was given out amongst much discussion and we eventually looked at the big questions for the unit. The students had to write on one of the questions so I can assess their writing ability.
Period 5--AP 10
We are starting a new course with the unit "Mysteries of Life." As such, we discussed ghost stories and then I read many from Ghost Stories of Saskatchewan. We will get down to work next week.
Period 6--AP 20
We finished going over the multiple choice questions for the practice exam from long ago. The students were also handed out a double entry journal for Medicine River.
Friday, 31 January 2014
Monday, 27 January 2014
January 27-30
It is final exam time at OHS so all the senior high students are busy writing final exams or completing final projects. The new semester resumes on Friday, January 31st (I know, it's a weird day to be starting). Good luck to all in their final assessments!
Sunday, 26 January 2014
January 24, 2014
I wasn't at school today as I took a day off work to...work! I needed to get some marking done and while it wasn't the most fun way to spend an EDO, I made significant progress! The students were in good hands with Mrs. Adelman today as she led them on their last regular day of classes for semester one.
Period 1--ELA A 30
The students finished the practice reading assessment I handed out to them on Thursday. This is practice for what they will see on their final exam. They were also given some sheets to help them organize their thoughts of the major pieces of literature we read throughout the year.
Period 2--AP 30
We did the multiple choice portion of their final exam yesterday, so they were able to continue reviewing their major pieces of literature or work on other assignments that needed to be cleaned up.
Period 3 & 4--History 10
They needed to finish their power point on Napoleon today and did so. After this, they had time to study for their final exam. Their old exams were made available to them to sign out from which to study.
Period 5--AP 10
Mrs. Adelman went through the multiple choice section they practiced on and they corrected their answers.
Period 1--ELA A 30
The students finished the practice reading assessment I handed out to them on Thursday. This is practice for what they will see on their final exam. They were also given some sheets to help them organize their thoughts of the major pieces of literature we read throughout the year.
Period 2--AP 30
We did the multiple choice portion of their final exam yesterday, so they were able to continue reviewing their major pieces of literature or work on other assignments that needed to be cleaned up.
Period 3 & 4--History 10
They needed to finish their power point on Napoleon today and did so. After this, they had time to study for their final exam. Their old exams were made available to them to sign out from which to study.
Period 5--AP 10
Mrs. Adelman went through the multiple choice section they practiced on and they corrected their answers.
Thursday, 23 January 2014
January 23, 2014
Period 1 & 2--AP 30
The students did the multiple choice portion of their final exam today. It is very much an AP style exam. After they finished, they had time to review and study for the essay portion of their exam next week.
Period 3--ELA A 30
We finished correcting their editing multiple choice for practice and then they were given a passage to read and comprehension questions that will be similar to their final exam. We didn't quite get around to completing this.
Period 4--History 10
The students were given their review for the final exam. Then, we continued learning about Napoleon. We are not quite finished with Napoleon, so that will finish up with tomorrow's class.
Period 5--AP 10
We, again, borrowed this class to complete some of our History current events assignments. After we completed this, we started to correct the multiple choice we practiced on, but didn't get too far before the bell rang.
Period 6--AP 20
We were able to correct two of the four sections of multiple choice from their practice exam. We will finish up next class.
The students did the multiple choice portion of their final exam today. It is very much an AP style exam. After they finished, they had time to review and study for the essay portion of their exam next week.
Period 3--ELA A 30
We finished correcting their editing multiple choice for practice and then they were given a passage to read and comprehension questions that will be similar to their final exam. We didn't quite get around to completing this.
Period 4--History 10
The students were given their review for the final exam. Then, we continued learning about Napoleon. We are not quite finished with Napoleon, so that will finish up with tomorrow's class.
Period 5--AP 10
We, again, borrowed this class to complete some of our History current events assignments. After we completed this, we started to correct the multiple choice we practiced on, but didn't get too far before the bell rang.
Period 6--AP 20
We were able to correct two of the four sections of multiple choice from their practice exam. We will finish up next class.
Wednesday, 22 January 2014
January 22, 2014
Period 1--AP 30
We reviewed some of their literature from previous grades and examined a few that the students wanted to review. I gave them a sheet that they can fill out on their literature choices and they had time to go over their ideas with partners or in small groups.
Period 2 & 3--ELA A 30
This period was needed to finish up our discussion on Mirage which we did through some comprehension questions that focussed heavily on symbols in the play. After this, the students were given an exam outline and we discussed expectations. I gave them an assignment to work on that mimics some of what they will see on the final; we didn't quite finish this, so will do so tomorrow.
Period 4--AP 10
We stole part of this period for History today and several students completed their current events. After this, they had time to finish their multiple choice practice so we can take it up tomorrow.
Period 5--History 10
With the finish of our study on The Reign of Terror, we moved onto the Directory and Napoleon Boneparte. We will try to work on this quickly so the students have time to review on Friday and Monday.
We reviewed some of their literature from previous grades and examined a few that the students wanted to review. I gave them a sheet that they can fill out on their literature choices and they had time to go over their ideas with partners or in small groups.
Period 2 & 3--ELA A 30
This period was needed to finish up our discussion on Mirage which we did through some comprehension questions that focussed heavily on symbols in the play. After this, the students were given an exam outline and we discussed expectations. I gave them an assignment to work on that mimics some of what they will see on the final; we didn't quite finish this, so will do so tomorrow.
Period 4--AP 10
We stole part of this period for History today and several students completed their current events. After this, they had time to finish their multiple choice practice so we can take it up tomorrow.
Period 5--History 10
With the finish of our study on The Reign of Terror, we moved onto the Directory and Napoleon Boneparte. We will try to work on this quickly so the students have time to review on Friday and Monday.
Tuesday, 21 January 2014
January 21, 2014
Period 1--History 10
We finished watching the documentary on the French Revolution with stopping to take various notes. Tomorrow we will begin our examination of Napoleon Boneparte and his role in the revolution.
Period 2--ELA A 30
We finished reading Mirage today. We will discuss the play in more detail tomorrow as well as begin our preparation for their final exam next week.
Period 3--AP 30
We finished taking up the multiple choice questions in the remainder of the class. Tomorrow, we will spend some time examining the literature available to them to use on their final exam.
Period 4--AP 10
The students needed more time to complete the multiple choice questions so they had this class to do so. They will get a bit of time tomorrow to go over it as well.
Period 5--Mentor Period
The grade 12s were able to use this as a homework class.
Period 6--AP 20
The students needed more time to do their multiple choice practice.
We finished watching the documentary on the French Revolution with stopping to take various notes. Tomorrow we will begin our examination of Napoleon Boneparte and his role in the revolution.
Period 2--ELA A 30
We finished reading Mirage today. We will discuss the play in more detail tomorrow as well as begin our preparation for their final exam next week.
Period 3--AP 30
We finished taking up the multiple choice questions in the remainder of the class. Tomorrow, we will spend some time examining the literature available to them to use on their final exam.
Period 4--AP 10
The students needed more time to complete the multiple choice questions so they had this class to do so. They will get a bit of time tomorrow to go over it as well.
Period 5--Mentor Period
The grade 12s were able to use this as a homework class.
Period 6--AP 20
The students needed more time to do their multiple choice practice.
Monday, 20 January 2014
January 20, 2014
Period 1--AP 30
This is the last week of classes before final exams begin! We continued going over some multiple choice to prep for their multiple choice section of their final on Thursday during their double period. The class members who are not writing the AP final are working on the essay "A Modest Proposal" by Jonathan Swift.
Period 2--ELA A 30
We are most of the way through Mirage and will finish it either tomorrow or the day after.
Period 3--History 10
We finished going over the handout on Louis XVI as monarch as well as his execution. After this, we continued with the documentary on the French Revolution were we learned about Charlotte Corday's murder of Marat and are just beginning in the Reign of Terror.
Period 4--AP 10
To get ready for their exam next week, the students are taking some time to go over multiple choice questions. These ones they are practicing on are decidedly more difficult than the ones they will see on their final exam. They will write the multiple choice section of their exam next Monday.
This is the last week of classes before final exams begin! We continued going over some multiple choice to prep for their multiple choice section of their final on Thursday during their double period. The class members who are not writing the AP final are working on the essay "A Modest Proposal" by Jonathan Swift.
Period 2--ELA A 30
We are most of the way through Mirage and will finish it either tomorrow or the day after.
Period 3--History 10
We finished going over the handout on Louis XVI as monarch as well as his execution. After this, we continued with the documentary on the French Revolution were we learned about Charlotte Corday's murder of Marat and are just beginning in the Reign of Terror.
Period 4--AP 10
To get ready for their exam next week, the students are taking some time to go over multiple choice questions. These ones they are practicing on are decidedly more difficult than the ones they will see on their final exam. They will write the multiple choice section of their exam next Monday.
Friday, 17 January 2014
January 17, 2014
Period 1--History 10
Three students completed their current events assignment. The students were given a handout on Louis XVI and we read most of it together. We watched some excerpts from "The French Revolution" documentary.
Period 2--AP 30
The students used this class to fine tune their answers on the multiple choice practice exam. We began to go over the responses as well as to examine vocabulary on the exam. The ELA B 30 group reading Night had a discussion based on a quotation they felt to be particularly important to the meaning of the story. We briefly discussed the timeline they were working on as well.
Period 3--ELA A 30
As a class, we continued to read Mirage. We may finish it up on Monday, but will for sure, by Tuesday.
Period 4 & 5--AP 10
We completed our viewing of Reel Injun and took notes along the way as well as discussed some of the bigger ideas of the film. I handed out their assignment for the movie but we didn't have a chance to fully examine it.
Period 6--AP 20
The students started some multiple choice practice. I went over a handout with some advice on it and they began the exam.
Three students completed their current events assignment. The students were given a handout on Louis XVI and we read most of it together. We watched some excerpts from "The French Revolution" documentary.
Period 2--AP 30
The students used this class to fine tune their answers on the multiple choice practice exam. We began to go over the responses as well as to examine vocabulary on the exam. The ELA B 30 group reading Night had a discussion based on a quotation they felt to be particularly important to the meaning of the story. We briefly discussed the timeline they were working on as well.
Period 3--ELA A 30
As a class, we continued to read Mirage. We may finish it up on Monday, but will for sure, by Tuesday.
Period 4 & 5--AP 10
We completed our viewing of Reel Injun and took notes along the way as well as discussed some of the bigger ideas of the film. I handed out their assignment for the movie but we didn't have a chance to fully examine it.
Period 6--AP 20
The students started some multiple choice practice. I went over a handout with some advice on it and they began the exam.
Thursday, 16 January 2014
January 16, 2014
Period 1--ELA A 30
We continued to read the play Mirage as a class. The events of the story continue to follow the Ryland family through settlement, WWI, and the Roaring 20s. Tomorrow's class will watch them continue to evolve as events in the world beyond their control affect their family once again.
Period 2--AP 30
The students were given the remainder of their 60 minute allotment to finish their multiple choice. Once their time was up, they were given the time to continue with their answers but had to do so with a different colour or highlighter. They can see what changes they would make as they look through it with more detail.
Period 3 & 4--History 10
The students continue to learn about the French Revolution. We are supplementing our readings with the documentary from the History Channel and making notes as we go.
Period 5--AP 10
Our study of Reel Injun continues. We stop after each section, discuss, and take notes on the handout. We should finish it up tomorrow.
We continued to read the play Mirage as a class. The events of the story continue to follow the Ryland family through settlement, WWI, and the Roaring 20s. Tomorrow's class will watch them continue to evolve as events in the world beyond their control affect their family once again.
Period 2--AP 30
The students were given the remainder of their 60 minute allotment to finish their multiple choice. Once their time was up, they were given the time to continue with their answers but had to do so with a different colour or highlighter. They can see what changes they would make as they look through it with more detail.
Period 3 & 4--History 10
The students continue to learn about the French Revolution. We are supplementing our readings with the documentary from the History Channel and making notes as we go.
Period 5--AP 10
Our study of Reel Injun continues. We stop after each section, discuss, and take notes on the handout. We should finish it up tomorrow.
Wednesday, 15 January 2014
January 15, 2014
Period 1 & 2--AP 30
We finished our discussion on The Awakening. Normally, we'd do a timed write, but with the sheer amount of marking I have to do before semester end, we will leave it for now. Instead, we decided to move on to working on some multiple choice. We went over a handout with some suggestions and information about multiple choice and then the students started writing a practice exam. They will have the appropriate amount of time to continue writing tomorrow to add up to one hour.
The students working on Night continued to work on their time line, theme, and concept map assignment.
Period 3--ELA A 30
We began reading the Canadian play, Mirage today. The students were given parts and we began reading together, stopping periodically to make a point or clarify events or characters in the play.
Period 4--History 10
In order to finish the cloze notes they had, we finished up the power point and did a quick review of things so far to make sure they understood the events to the end of the March on Versailles. At this point, we watched a part of a documentary from the History Channel to supplement and clarify points made during my lecture.
Period 5--AP 10
The students finished up their stereotype assignment where they had to think of one stereotype that applies to them and share it with the class. There were some excellent reminders to everyone about stereotypes we use or are subjected to. Once this was complete, we began our study of the documentary Reel Injun. We only just finished the first section of the documentary with various stops along the way to clarify, expand on, or create connections to the information. We also stopped to jot down notes about what we saw. We will continue this for the next few days.
Period 6--AP 20
The students needed this class to finish up their timed writes.
We finished our discussion on The Awakening. Normally, we'd do a timed write, but with the sheer amount of marking I have to do before semester end, we will leave it for now. Instead, we decided to move on to working on some multiple choice. We went over a handout with some suggestions and information about multiple choice and then the students started writing a practice exam. They will have the appropriate amount of time to continue writing tomorrow to add up to one hour.
The students working on Night continued to work on their time line, theme, and concept map assignment.
Period 3--ELA A 30
We began reading the Canadian play, Mirage today. The students were given parts and we began reading together, stopping periodically to make a point or clarify events or characters in the play.
Period 4--History 10
In order to finish the cloze notes they had, we finished up the power point and did a quick review of things so far to make sure they understood the events to the end of the March on Versailles. At this point, we watched a part of a documentary from the History Channel to supplement and clarify points made during my lecture.
Period 5--AP 10
The students finished up their stereotype assignment where they had to think of one stereotype that applies to them and share it with the class. There were some excellent reminders to everyone about stereotypes we use or are subjected to. Once this was complete, we began our study of the documentary Reel Injun. We only just finished the first section of the documentary with various stops along the way to clarify, expand on, or create connections to the information. We also stopped to jot down notes about what we saw. We will continue this for the next few days.
Period 6--AP 20
The students needed this class to finish up their timed writes.
Tuesday, 14 January 2014
January 14, 2014
Period 1--AP 30
The students studying Night went to the library to work on a timeline as well as some other assignments about the theme. They will continue this tomorrow. The students readying themselves for the AP final are studying The Awakening and we began our analysis of the play by looking at the relationship between Edna, Leonce, and their children. This is certainly a novella that questions morality in context of its setting.
Period 2 & 3--ELA A 30
The students had this double period to work on their ABC booklet. Many are finishing up or are nearing the finish. They will need to have this handed in by Friday.
Period 4--AP 10
We finished our discussion of stereotypes and how media affects those actions. The students will be doing a quick representing assignment dealing with social media and stereotypes that we will do up tomorrow before we begin watching the documentary.
Period 5--History 10
We continued with our discussion of the French Revolution. The students were able to examine the Tennis Court Oath, the Storming of the Bastille, and the Great Fear during this class. We will watch a video to support as we go along from the History Channel.
The students studying Night went to the library to work on a timeline as well as some other assignments about the theme. They will continue this tomorrow. The students readying themselves for the AP final are studying The Awakening and we began our analysis of the play by looking at the relationship between Edna, Leonce, and their children. This is certainly a novella that questions morality in context of its setting.
Period 2 & 3--ELA A 30
The students had this double period to work on their ABC booklet. Many are finishing up or are nearing the finish. They will need to have this handed in by Friday.
Period 4--AP 10
We finished our discussion of stereotypes and how media affects those actions. The students will be doing a quick representing assignment dealing with social media and stereotypes that we will do up tomorrow before we begin watching the documentary.
Period 5--History 10
We continued with our discussion of the French Revolution. The students were able to examine the Tennis Court Oath, the Storming of the Bastille, and the Great Fear during this class. We will watch a video to support as we go along from the History Channel.
Monday, 13 January 2014
January 13, 2014
Period 1--History 10
We finished our look at political decision making in France and then examined the famous political cartoon:
After this, we used a handout with some primary documents to examine what the issues leading up to the French Revolution were all about.
Period 2--ELA A 30
We were in the computer lab for the students to continue their work on their ABC booklet for Sgt. John.
Period 3--AP 30
As an introduction to the study of the novels they have read, the students took part in a representing assignment that had them create a wall of graffiti focussed on ideas found in their novel. They had this class to work in a group and create a visual context for their book.
Period 4--AP 10
To help them finish up their timed write on Animal Farm, I went over the excerpt with them in more detail and helped them out somewhat. They continued to work on it for the duration of the class.
Period 5--Mentor
The grade 12s had this opportunity to work on homework.
Period 6--AP 20
The grade 11s did their timed write for Othello during this class.
We finished our look at political decision making in France and then examined the famous political cartoon:
After this, we used a handout with some primary documents to examine what the issues leading up to the French Revolution were all about.
Period 2--ELA A 30
We were in the computer lab for the students to continue their work on their ABC booklet for Sgt. John.
Period 3--AP 30
As an introduction to the study of the novels they have read, the students took part in a representing assignment that had them create a wall of graffiti focussed on ideas found in their novel. They had this class to work in a group and create a visual context for their book.
Period 4--AP 10
To help them finish up their timed write on Animal Farm, I went over the excerpt with them in more detail and helped them out somewhat. They continued to work on it for the duration of the class.
Period 5--Mentor
The grade 12s had this opportunity to work on homework.
Period 6--AP 20
The grade 11s did their timed write for Othello during this class.
Friday, 10 January 2014
January 10, 2014
Period 1--AP 30
The students did their timed write for Hamlet today--they had a choice between a poetry passage or a free response question. Most of them are really starting to be able to pull it all together in 40 minutes!
Period 2--ELA A 30
The students had this class to finish their reading logs from Sgt. John. They are due on Monday. On Monday, they get computer time to work on their ABC booklet for the novel.
Period 3--History 10
We went through political decision making, world views, changing world views, and how it applies to France at this time.
Period 4--AP 10
The students wrote their timed write on Animal Farm.
The students did their timed write for Hamlet today--they had a choice between a poetry passage or a free response question. Most of them are really starting to be able to pull it all together in 40 minutes!
Period 2--ELA A 30
The students had this class to finish their reading logs from Sgt. John. They are due on Monday. On Monday, they get computer time to work on their ABC booklet for the novel.
Period 3--History 10
We went through political decision making, world views, changing world views, and how it applies to France at this time.
Period 4--AP 10
The students wrote their timed write on Animal Farm.
Thursday, 9 January 2014
January 9, 2014
Period 1--History 10
We examined the three estates in France for the duration of this class. The students had a handout they had to complete from the lecture.
Period 2--ELA A 30
There was just a bit of Epilogue and Afterward to finish with the book, so we did that and then the students had some time to work on their Reading logs.
Period 3--AP 30
We finished our discussion of the play Hamlet during this class.
Period 4 & 5--AP 10
There were a few presentations that needed to be completed and were done in the first period of our double. With the second period, we continued our preparation for the documentary Reel Injun with the students examining stereotypes of various cultures, races, and groups.
Period 6--AP 20
We finished our discussion of Othello just as the bell rang to end class!
We examined the three estates in France for the duration of this class. The students had a handout they had to complete from the lecture.
Period 2--ELA A 30
There was just a bit of Epilogue and Afterward to finish with the book, so we did that and then the students had some time to work on their Reading logs.
Period 3--AP 30
We finished our discussion of the play Hamlet during this class.
Period 4 & 5--AP 10
There were a few presentations that needed to be completed and were done in the first period of our double. With the second period, we continued our preparation for the documentary Reel Injun with the students examining stereotypes of various cultures, races, and groups.
Period 6--AP 20
We finished our discussion of Othello just as the bell rang to end class!
Wednesday, 8 January 2014
January 8, 2014
Period 1--AP 30
We watched the last few minutes of the last scene of Hamlet and then started discussing the play. We will continue with our discussions in tomorrow's class.
Period 2--ELA A 30
We are two pages away from finishing our book so we will do so tomorrow and the students will have time to work on their reading logs then.
Period 3 & 4--History 10
As we start to get deeper into the French Revolution, we are looking at some of the morals and values around revolts and rebellions, the context of the times--that is, what was it like in France considering the role of the monarchs, and the social class role with the three estates. We did a simulation with the majority of the students having "money" as well as nobles, a king, and a church official with the peasants having to pay taxes and fines to their "betters" which left them with nothing.
Period 5--AP 10
The students are doing their multi-media presentations on Animal Farm where they had to create a comparison between their character from the novel and "real life" from either the Russian Revolution or WWII.
We watched the last few minutes of the last scene of Hamlet and then started discussing the play. We will continue with our discussions in tomorrow's class.
Period 2--ELA A 30
We are two pages away from finishing our book so we will do so tomorrow and the students will have time to work on their reading logs then.
Period 3 & 4--History 10
As we start to get deeper into the French Revolution, we are looking at some of the morals and values around revolts and rebellions, the context of the times--that is, what was it like in France considering the role of the monarchs, and the social class role with the three estates. We did a simulation with the majority of the students having "money" as well as nobles, a king, and a church official with the peasants having to pay taxes and fines to their "betters" which left them with nothing.
Period 5--AP 10
The students are doing their multi-media presentations on Animal Farm where they had to create a comparison between their character from the novel and "real life" from either the Russian Revolution or WWII.
Tuesday, 7 January 2014
January 7, 2014
Period 1 & 2--AP 30
Since we finished Hamlet before the break, most of the students are hazy on the happenings of the play. As a result, we spent this double period using Kenneth Branagh's version of Hamlet to review some of the key scenes. Tomorrow we will begin a lecture about the play and then we will be looking at a timed write later on in the week.
Period 3--ELA A 30
We are almost finished the non-fiction book The Secret Lives of Sgt. John Wilson. I continued with our reading and tension mounts as John Wilson faces trial for the murder of his first wife.
Period 4--History 10
I gave the students back their exam from before the break and we went over it. Then we started the new unit on the French Revolution. We will have to study this quickly to get all of the information learned in the next two-three weeks before final exams.
Period 5--AP 10
The students were given their essays and timed writes back from before the break and we briefly went over them. They were also given 10 literary device words that they need to learn for a quiz on Friday. Knowing these terms will help them with their analysis. I reminded them that we will be moving forward with our presentations on Animal Farm comparisons tomorrow. Finally, since we will be studying a documentary called Reel Injun when we finish with the novel, we started some discussion about stereotyping today. We will continue with this pre-viewing activity and assignment after we finish with their presentations.
Period 6--AP 20
We began reviewing the play through a lecture discussion about the various characters. We will be continuing with this for the next couple of classes and then they will do a final timed write for the play.
Since we finished Hamlet before the break, most of the students are hazy on the happenings of the play. As a result, we spent this double period using Kenneth Branagh's version of Hamlet to review some of the key scenes. Tomorrow we will begin a lecture about the play and then we will be looking at a timed write later on in the week.
Period 3--ELA A 30
We are almost finished the non-fiction book The Secret Lives of Sgt. John Wilson. I continued with our reading and tension mounts as John Wilson faces trial for the murder of his first wife.
Period 4--History 10
I gave the students back their exam from before the break and we went over it. Then we started the new unit on the French Revolution. We will have to study this quickly to get all of the information learned in the next two-three weeks before final exams.
Period 5--AP 10
The students were given their essays and timed writes back from before the break and we briefly went over them. They were also given 10 literary device words that they need to learn for a quiz on Friday. Knowing these terms will help them with their analysis. I reminded them that we will be moving forward with our presentations on Animal Farm comparisons tomorrow. Finally, since we will be studying a documentary called Reel Injun when we finish with the novel, we started some discussion about stereotyping today. We will continue with this pre-viewing activity and assignment after we finish with their presentations.
Period 6--AP 20
We began reviewing the play through a lecture discussion about the various characters. We will be continuing with this for the next couple of classes and then they will do a final timed write for the play.
Monday, 6 January 2014
January 6, 2014
WELCOME BACK!
Unfortunately, we are brought back to school with excessive cold and no school buses running which means very few students in our classes. Nevertheless, the show must go on (somewhat!).
Period 1--AP 30
Since we finished Hamlet right before the break, I though it was prudent to do a bit of review. As such, we took some time to view Kenneth Branagh's Hamlet. We only really got near the end of Act I, but it did put the students into the appropriate frame of mind.
Period 2 & 3--ELA A 30
Although we are not yet finished reading the non-fiction book The Secret Lives of Sgt. John Wilson, we were able to make a start on their assignment. This assignment has them do an ABC booklet of the novel with a visual, quotation, the word, and a description/explanation of the word to the corresponding letter of the alphabet.
Period 4--AP 10
The students were given 10 words (literary devices) to learn for a quiz on Friday. After this, they were given the class period to read Dracula to get ready for next semester.
Period 5--History 10
Since I have virtually the same class for ELA as I do for History, we just continued with reading their ELA novel during History.
Unfortunately, we are brought back to school with excessive cold and no school buses running which means very few students in our classes. Nevertheless, the show must go on (somewhat!).
Period 1--AP 30
Since we finished Hamlet right before the break, I though it was prudent to do a bit of review. As such, we took some time to view Kenneth Branagh's Hamlet. We only really got near the end of Act I, but it did put the students into the appropriate frame of mind.
Period 2 & 3--ELA A 30
Although we are not yet finished reading the non-fiction book The Secret Lives of Sgt. John Wilson, we were able to make a start on their assignment. This assignment has them do an ABC booklet of the novel with a visual, quotation, the word, and a description/explanation of the word to the corresponding letter of the alphabet.
Period 4--AP 10
The students were given 10 words (literary devices) to learn for a quiz on Friday. After this, they were given the class period to read Dracula to get ready for next semester.
Period 5--History 10
Since I have virtually the same class for ELA as I do for History, we just continued with reading their ELA novel during History.
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