HOMEWORK: Due Thurs
- p. 58 – “Harrison Bergeron” – read & prep for Reading Quiz
- Violence vs. non-Violence – written response to the Qs.
ENGLISH 11 – 1.2/2.2
HOMEWORK: Due Thurs/Fri
- Lit Circle Sheet & reading
- R. Dallaire article read, highlight and add info to your Socratic Circle Sheets
- Essay Journal #4 – What would you say to Lt.-Gen. R. Dallaire (Other veterans)? Considering the article, write a letter to our soldiers including R. Dallaire.
- Socratic Circle sheets – add “Hyena Road”
- Get started on your projects
ENGLISH 9 – 2.4
HOMEWORK: Due Feb. 1st
- LP – Using What You’ve Learned
- LP Unit #2 test– Friday
- Journal #8 – Use the writing techniques we’ve been practicing & the 2 Technology articles -Topic: Discuss the advantages & disadvantages of technology. You can use yourself or your experiences for examples as well as the info in the articles.
- Good copy – Journal # 7 – Critical Thinking
- Good copy – Book Review
- Good copy – Movie Review – use the book review handout, but write about 1 of the 2 Reel Canada Film Fest Movies
- All GOOD COPIES – should be typed, double spaced, MLA format. Click on the English 9 tab above for more info
- Here are some links to help you study for your LP Unit #2 Test – –>Subject-Predicate Quiz —> Identifying Sentences —> Complex Sentences —> Compound or Complex?
ENGLISH 11 – 1.2/2.2
HOMEWORK: Due Jan. 31/Feb. 1
- Movie Review Worksheet/Template for ONE of the 2 movies you watch. This must be completed for the first class back. CLICK HERE —> Movie Review Worksheet
- Lit Circle Reading & Role Sheet
- Essay Journals #1-3 completed
- Socratic Circle Sheet – make sure you have notes filled in for all parts of the Socratic Sheet for all 3 essays & the videos I posted earlier. If you need more space to write, click on the Eng 11 tab above for another Socratic Sheet
- Lit Circle Novel Project sheet – I will have a copy for each of you, but here’s your chance to look it over & get started – Click here —> Lit Circle Novel Project 2017 AND How to Write a Book Review
- Lit Circle resources – read & watch the following to help with your novel
Lord of the Flies – W. Golding’s Intro Interview, W. Golding Background Info, Spark Notes – LotF
Maus – A. Spiegelman discusses Maus, LitCharts Maus
Obasan– J. Kogawa Interview, Spark Notes – Obasan
The Book Thief – Interview with M. Zusak, M. Zusak Tedx, LitCharts – The Book Thief, Spark Notes – The Book Thief
A Thousand Splendid Suns – K. Hosseini interview, LitCharts – ATSS
ENGLISH 8 – 1.1/2.1
HOMEWORK: Due Jan 31st
- Get your binders organized & get your supplies – your MUST HAVES- paper, pens, high lighter.
- Review your narrative terms to prepare for your novel unit.
ENGLISH 9 – 2.4
HOMEWORK: Due Friday
- LP – Review pages
- LP Unit #2 test after exam week! So start reviewing and studying NOW!
- Technology readings handout – read, highlight, write notes while you read, THEN do the after reading exercises & Qs. You should have AT LEAST 3 thoughts/reactions to each reading. Don’t forget the BACK PAGE!
ENGLISH 11 – 1.2/2.2
HOMEWORK: Due Thurs/Fri
- Lit Circle Reading & Role sheet #4- Remember that you need to have your novel done by the latest Feb. 3rd or 6th, so you will have enough time to work on your projects.
- Essay – p. 102 – “The Hurricane” – Qs: Style – #1 & Discussion – #2-3
- Fill in your Socratic Circle sheet for “The Hurricane”
- Essay Journal #3 – Discuss how war/conflict can continue to “injure” or “kill” people long after it is over.
ENGLISH 8 – 1.1/2.1
HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Thurs
- LP Unit #2 RETAKE test – LUNCH THURS. Make sure you study, so you can do better!! Here are some links to help you study –>Subject-Predicate Quiz —> Identifying Sentences —> Complex Sentences —> Compound or Complex?
- Geraldine writing – paragraph planning sheet completed – with Topic Sentence, Points, Supporting Details, Concluding Sentence AND at least 1 Quote.