HOMEWORK: Due Wed Research 1 cool tech invention from 1940-1970. Take notes on what it is, when it was invented, what it looked like back then, and what impact you think it has had. Be prepared to share your invention with the class Handout – Science Fiction Short Stories Intro handout Read & highlight 1st […]
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ENGLISH 9 – 1.3
HOMEWORK: Due Monday Tech articles – finish filling in the last sheet – Advantage (pros) & disadvantages (cons) of modern tech Notebook: p. 46 – Journal #1: Tech pros & cons In paragraph form (topic sentence, PEE on it, transitions), double-spaced, in pen, titled Considering the articles and the videos below, discuss whether modern technology […]
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ENGLISH 9 – 1.3
HOMEWORK: Due Tuesday Notebook: p. 45 Short Stories title page – pen, coloured, something clear, clean, and simple to indicate that we’re starting a new section in your notebooks Technology & Youth articles pkg – In pairs – Use your writing skills when you read – You know where a thesis should be, topic sentences […]
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ENGLISH 9 – 1.3
HOMEWORK: Due Friday Critical Thinking essay – FINISHED with self-assessment (See last post for details) Narrative Terms – review the terms sheets I gave you
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ENGLISH 9 – 1.3
HOMEWORK: Due Wed LP #56, 59 & 62 (Punctuation) Find & bring your writing self-evaluation sheet that you did back in Sept. Journal #5: Critical Thinking Final, good copy due Friday Typed, MLA Quick Scale: Gr. 9 Writing Personal Views or Responses -Self-Assessment attached to the TOP: For each category (Meaning, Style, Form, Conventions) use […]
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ENGLISH 9 – 1.3
HOMEWORK: Due Monday Journal #5 – Critical Thinking TYPED & MLA Format (click Eng 9 tab above for info) Improve your Intro & Conclusion and then…Focus: Style – sentence variety, word choice, transitions – maturity, sophistication, variety, engaging, purpose, impact, etc. Sentence Variety – Video tutorial Shmoop: Writing Good Transition sentences Shmoop: How to Avoid […]
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HOMEWORK: Due Thurs Notebook: p. 42-43 Journal #5 – Critical Thinking: Focus for 2nd draft Revise evidence, explanations, transitions HIT intro Conclusions
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HOMEWORK: Due Tues Notebook: Journal #5 – Why is critical thinking an important skill? p. 40-41 – 1st Draft – Pen, Double spaced 3 paragraphs (min. & max 5) Intro: H.I.T. + Body: P.E.E. on it x 3 + Conclusion: Restate topic sentences & connect back to intro Be prepared to peer edit your 1st […]
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HOMEWORK: Due Fri LP – Unit #2 Test & Workbook check Independent & Dependent Clauses Quiz Subjects & Predicates Quiz Simple, Compound, Complex Sentences Quiz Run-ons & Fragments Quiz Journal #5 – Critical thinking Outline – Add good evidence (at least 2-3 examples/reasons/facts) for EACH point Feel free to write on the back or on […]
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ENGLISH 9 – 1.3
HOMEWORK: Due Wed LP – Unit #2 Test Friday & workbook collect Critical Thinking essay– Gather a variety of evidence (examples, reasons, facts) for EACH of your points Use the handouts, notebook brainstorm, and clips that we did back in December and come up with others Oona, Stephanie N., Sam, Maya, Jezreel, Manpreet, Tyrone, Fender, […]
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