Thursday, October 29, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Good Copy of story due Nov 2 (next Monday) Don't forget title page and blue and black ink
Test next Thurs Nov 5th( review parts of story and Language notes). It will be reading and answering 5 questions on a story. Review how to answer Theme and Conflict questions as this will definately on the test. Students should follw proper format.
Book Report is due Nov 9th
Test next Thurs Nov 5th( review parts of story and Language notes). It will be reading and answering 5 questions on a story. Review how to answer Theme and Conflict questions as this will definately on the test. Students should follw proper format.
Book Report is due Nov 9th
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
Friday, October 16, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
There are still a few students who did not pass in theme assignment today. If is not in tomorrow they will remain after school tomorrow for study class. There will be an exception made for those who missed a lot of time due to accident or illness. They can pass in theirs on Monday.
Book report sheets were passed out and are due back Nov 9th.
Students will start rough drafts of narratives tomorrow. Good drafts will be due the end of next week.
Book report sheets were passed out and are due back Nov 9th.
Students will start rough drafts of narratives tomorrow. Good drafts will be due the end of next week.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Dates to remember:
October 13th theme assignment due;
They should have a novel finished by the end of October (31st)
Book report sheets will be given out next week.
Expect a short story test in approx 2 weeks (28th oct)
Students will be writing a narrative in class which will be due around October 21.
Please note:
I have moved the due date of the theme assignment question until OCt 13th next Tuesday. If you are going away this weekend and would like to hand it in Wed that is also acceptable.
I provided students a copy of the proper title page format and explained how a good copy can be typed or handwritten (printing is accepted). It should also be in blue or black ink unless otherwise instructed.
I have spent the week showing students how to properly answer a question. They have worked together, we have composed a group answer on the board and now I want them to try it on their own using the group answer we created as a guide.
One of the students questioned why a handout was not provided. There isn't much to handout as this point. They are learning how to construct and answer and develop comfort with their approach to finding and recording an answer. They need to be able to do this independently and this comes with practice. As well, many of my handouts end up blowing in the wind and writing them in an exercise book keeps them in one place. Finally, past experience has "taught" me that most students internalize more when they write it themselves. (kinetic learning) For those that find that difficult I always provide copies.
Specific typed unit reviews are always provided at test time.
Even in 2009 notetaking is part of High School life, especially in a dynamic learning environment when student generated answers are always changing. That said, I'd love a smart board for my classroom which would allow me to type their answers as they create them. Hopefully, that will be possible soon.
October 13th theme assignment due;
They should have a novel finished by the end of October (31st)
Book report sheets will be given out next week.
Expect a short story test in approx 2 weeks (28th oct)
Students will be writing a narrative in class which will be due around October 21.
Please note:
I have moved the due date of the theme assignment question until OCt 13th next Tuesday. If you are going away this weekend and would like to hand it in Wed that is also acceptable.
I provided students a copy of the proper title page format and explained how a good copy can be typed or handwritten (printing is accepted). It should also be in blue or black ink unless otherwise instructed.
I have spent the week showing students how to properly answer a question. They have worked together, we have composed a group answer on the board and now I want them to try it on their own using the group answer we created as a guide.
One of the students questioned why a handout was not provided. There isn't much to handout as this point. They are learning how to construct and answer and develop comfort with their approach to finding and recording an answer. They need to be able to do this independently and this comes with practice. As well, many of my handouts end up blowing in the wind and writing them in an exercise book keeps them in one place. Finally, past experience has "taught" me that most students internalize more when they write it themselves. (kinetic learning) For those that find that difficult I always provide copies.
Specific typed unit reviews are always provided at test time.
Even in 2009 notetaking is part of High School life, especially in a dynamic learning environment when student generated answers are always changing. That said, I'd love a smart board for my classroom which would allow me to type their answers as they create them. Hopefully, that will be possible soon.
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