Today and tomorrow are test prep days. Today, I handed out a preparation sheet as well. You will be allowed a cheat sheet for the three text essay (see Tuesday Blog for conditions) which I must have by the end of the school day tomorrow (no exceptions).
Your final exam in on Monday, January 27, at 9:00 in this classroom (208).
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Wed. Jan. 22, 2014
Today, you worked on test preparation. Some of you worked on cheat-sheets for the three-text question that was provided to you on Monday, others worked on grammar/mechanics concerns.
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Tues. Jan 21, 2014 Test Prep
Today, we discussed the essays you will write next Monday. At your request, I gave you the questions for the three-text essay yesterday.
I then gave you information on what I will allow you to supply me with before the test in the way of a cheat sheet for the one text essay; the notes are posted below. I also discussed how to chart out an answer (character, verb, outcome).
I then gave you information on what I will allow you to supply me with before the test in the way of a cheat sheet for the one text essay; the notes are posted below. I also discussed how to chart out an answer (character, verb, outcome).
For the Final
You will be given the questions for ONE of the two essays (student directed).
You will be able to use a POINT-FORM cheat sheet which MUST BE SUBMITTED TO ME THE FRIDAY BEFORE THE EXAM!!!!!!
You can have one sheet with notes on one side of it only.
CAN ONLY BE ON THE TEXT(S) THAT THE YOU WILL USE TO ANSWER THE QUESTION PROVIDED.
Monday, January 20, 2014
Mon. Jan. 20, 2014
Today, we discussed essay writing in preparation for the final (I showed you a Powerpoint). I then gave you the questions for the three-text question for the final. If you were not here, you will need to speak to a classmate to get these as I will not publish them.
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Thurs. Jan. 16, 2014
Today, I handed back the poetry and excerpt from the prototype and we discussed as many questions as we were able.
If you want to go over any others, come in and see me before school, at lunch or after school (except Fridays).
Tomorrow, you need to have the short story "The Rocking-Horse Winner" read so we can discuss it in class.
If you want to go over any others, come in and see me before school, at lunch or after school (except Fridays).
Tomorrow, you need to have the short story "The Rocking-Horse Winner" read so we can discuss it in class.
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Jan. 15. 2014 Test Prep: Poetry
Today, you read and answered questions relating to a poem from the prototype test we have been examining. If you want to do this and were not here, come in either before school or at lunch and you can do it.
You then spent the remainder of your time reading "The Rocking-Horse Winner" which must be read for Friday's class.
You then spent the remainder of your time reading "The Rocking-Horse Winner" which must be read for Friday's class.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Tues. Jane. 14, 2014 Test Prep: Excerpt
Today, I gave you the short story, "The Rocking-Horse Winner", which is to be read for Friday's class.
I then gave you each a copy of the excerpt (and questions) from the October, 2013 prototype. You were instructed to examine everything before starting, write down your start time, read and do the questions, and then write down the end time and hand in. I then instructed you to read the short story.
I then gave you each a copy of the excerpt (and questions) from the October, 2013 prototype. You were instructed to examine everything before starting, write down your start time, read and do the questions, and then write down the end time and hand in. I then instructed you to read the short story.
Monday, January 13, 2014
Mon, Jan. 13, 2014 Miss Brill Analysis
Today, we discussed the short story "Miss Brill". I presented a PowerPoint as well. If you were not here, you will find this in your portfolio.
Friday, January 10, 2014
Fri, Jan. 10 2014 Test Prep Draft
Today, we discussed the following:
Tone in writing
Correct Pronoun Usage
Determining Titles
Punctuation
I have handouts for all of these. Also, you can search out worksheets and explanations on-line. Nothing introduced today is new; these are all areas that you should already be familiar with prior to grade 12.
Reminder: You are to have "Miss Brill" by Katherine Mansfied read for Monday. You can find the reading on-line (I did put a copy in your portfolio). Just type in "Miss Brill reading online" in Google.
Tone in writing
Correct Pronoun Usage
Determining Titles
Punctuation
I have handouts for all of these. Also, you can search out worksheets and explanations on-line. Nothing introduced today is new; these are all areas that you should already be familiar with prior to grade 12.
Reminder: You are to have "Miss Brill" by Katherine Mansfied read for Monday. You can find the reading on-line (I did put a copy in your portfolio). Just type in "Miss Brill reading online" in Google.
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Thurs. Jan. 9, 2013 Paul's Case summary and themes
Today, you wrote a 10 minute timed summary or "Paul's Case".
I then showed you a Powerpoint explaining the summary of this story, the effect his personality had on the outcome, and then gave you the major themes for it.
If you were not here, you can either come in in the morning or at lunch to see the Powerpoint, get jot notes from your fellow classmates, or go online and do a search of summary and themes (there are many places that provide this information).
I then handed out the short story "Miss Brill" by Katherine Mansfield. You are to have it actively read for Monday, January 13. It is in your portfolio. Additionally, you can find the story online using google.
I then showed you a Powerpoint explaining the summary of this story, the effect his personality had on the outcome, and then gave you the major themes for it.
If you were not here, you can either come in in the morning or at lunch to see the Powerpoint, get jot notes from your fellow classmates, or go online and do a search of summary and themes (there are many places that provide this information).
I then handed out the short story "Miss Brill" by Katherine Mansfield. You are to have it actively read for Monday, January 13. It is in your portfolio. Additionally, you can find the story online using google.
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Wed. Jan. 8, 2013 Test Prep Draft
Today, I discussed three areas of the test that you had, as a class, problems in: Transitions, finding key ideas, and tone.
If you were not here, there will be a copy of the Powerpoint on transitions and a list of common transition words in your portfolio.
I have pasted the notes on finding the main idea below. You will probably need to look this one up on google for more information as you are missing the discussion.
If you were not here, there will be a copy of the Powerpoint on transitions and a list of common transition words in your portfolio.
I have pasted the notes on finding the main idea below. You will probably need to look this one up on google for more information as you are missing the discussion.
The
main idea of a paragraph is the one that works as the umbrella for all of the
supporting information then presented. Without it, the paragraph would have no
point. All the evidence
and arguments presented are meant to prove that the main idea is a sound one;
therefore, the main idea is always arguable (an opinion that will be proven,
hopefully, with the supporting evidence).
If the paragraph is an introductory one,
the main idea will be the thesis and is often presented, either explicitly or
implicitly in the last sentence (though not always). In order to determine for
sure the thesis of an introductory paragraph, you must read the paper in its
entirety.
Keep in mind that you have to have the short story "Paul's Case" read for tomorrow.
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Tues. Jan. 7 2013 Test Prep: The Draft
Today, I introduced you to the final exam by working through the first reading. Here is what you need to know about the final that was provided today:
You will get three hours to write it.
There are three multiple choice readings; the first one is a draft reading.
You will have ten questions to answer in relation to this reading.
I have given you a template of the types of questions you will be asked as well as the areas you will be tested on this this category (see your portfolio if absent)
For the students who were here, I gave them a draft reading and questions to complete (if you were not here, you need to see me to do these as a lunch hour activity).
I also gave you the short story "Paul's Case" by Willa Carthier which you are to have read for class on Thursday (it is in your portfolio but can also be found online.
You will get three hours to write it.
There are three multiple choice readings; the first one is a draft reading.
You will have ten questions to answer in relation to this reading.
I have given you a template of the types of questions you will be asked as well as the areas you will be tested on this this category (see your portfolio if absent)
For the students who were here, I gave them a draft reading and questions to complete (if you were not here, you need to see me to do these as a lunch hour activity).
I also gave you the short story "Paul's Case" by Willa Carthier which you are to have read for class on Thursday (it is in your portfolio but can also be found online.
Monday, January 6, 2014
Mon. Jan 6, 2014 novel study
Today, you were to write a novel review for your independent novel and then hand it in (along with the novel study journal that was due today). If you are behind on this you need to see me to get caught up (The review is a timed activity so you will need to arrange a time to complete this ASAP).
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