English 8 - Nov. 30

Today we took notes on Types of Poems.

We worked on limericks and continued to perfect our free-verse poems from last week.

Students are reminded to bring items for the food hamper for our block 3 families.

English 8 - November 27th

Today we began work on a second free verse poem: the earthling parody poem. This poem, along with the fingerprint poem from last day, will be due sometime early next week.

Guest speaker Mr. John Campbell came into class today and spoke about the Klondike Gold Rush . He used that speech as a framework around poet Robert Service's famous 'Canadian' Poem, The Shooting of Dan McGrew, a poem which Mr. Campbell recited from memory to us.

I also gave out the marks for the Outsiders test we wrote a week ago.

Coming up. . . get ready for another novel study . . . mostly likely The Giver by Lois Lowry.

November 25 - English 8

- Read 'My Guilt' and 'Higher Ground'

Word of the Day! *Callous describes a terribly mean person.

- Made a poem out of our thumb prints, free verse.

- Read the poem 'The Earthling' and worked on the questions to go along with it.

English 8 - Nov. 24

Today we began by doing an assignment called "Arranging Narrative Poetry." Then we finished watching The Outsiders movie. Please bring your Sightlines8 book to class for the next few classes.

Also, Friday afternoon we'll have a guest speaker so I hope everyone makes it to class on Friday!

Word of the Week - angelic - showing the quality of an angel; heavenly.

ex - Liz was angelic last week, even though there was a sub in the class.

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November 17th - English 8

- Reminder of final novel test on Nov. 19th

- Used Character Trait Chart from last day. Assigned a paragraph on character in class. This is due Nov. 19th.

Adequate example of a character paragraph (it uses informal language, repetition, and makes no comments).

I really liked the character Dally from The Outsiders. He's really kinda interesting He is brave, straightforward, and mature. First off, he's brave. Dally is brave because he pulls Johnny out of the burning church. Second, he's straightforward...blah blah blah blah. Dally is brave, mature, and straightforward.

Better example of a character paragraph (it uses Formal language, more effective sentences and makes some interpretive comments ).

In The Outsiders Dallas Winston is a character who captures the reader's attention because he is brave, straightforward, and mature. Bravery is a quality Dally exhibits most clearly when he saves his friend Johnny from a certain death in the church on Jay mountain. It's almost ironic that a convicted criminal can show that kind of caring for other people. In addition to his courage, Dally is also recognized as a person who is straightforward...

- KEY WORDS FOR CONNECTING SENTENCES!

However, Also, Furthermore, Moreover, In addition.

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November 16th - English 8

- Quiz on Ch. 9 + 10

- Worked on Character Trait sheet (for a character from The Outsiders)

- Handed out The Outsider's Final Project

- Outsider Final Test On THURSDAY (25 MC and written section)

- Word of the Week:

Apprehensive - expecting something fearful; dread.

ex. After being crushed by Robin Regehr, Daniel was apprehensive about crossing the blueline.

- Finish Novel by Thursday.

November 13th - English

- Newspaper Article assignment. "Trial By Fire" - use the 'triangle' that was suggested.

A complete Summary of

the story in one or

two sentences.

Details

Details

Details.

- example: Eastside Murderer on the Run?

Last night in Eastside park, Robert Williams was murdered after being stabbed by an unknown assailant.

- Homework: Read Chapter 9 +10

Complete Trial by Fire news article

November 10th - English 8

- Quiz on Ch. 7 and 8 in The Outsiders

- Vocabulary sheet on other side of quiz

- Homework:

Ch. 9 and 10 reading by Monday Nov. 16

Snowshoe McGrew due Friday

Crossword - work on

November 9th - English 8

- Word of the Week: Benevolent - the quality of being kind; goodwill

ex. By granting me an extension, Mr. Earfluff, my French Teacher, showed his benevolence.

- Silence! read all of chapter 7 and all of chapter 8.

- Read chapters 7 & 8.

- Worked on Snowshoe McGrew -- will be due later this week.

English 12 Nov 6th

Today we reviewed the in class essay from last day. I read out the openings of the essay that would have received above average grades. I explained that by simply addressing the key words in the Original Composition topic, you will still be 'on-topic' in your writing.

Then we read and discussed three poems: One Lump or Two, Holiday, and Whatsername.

November 6th - English 8

- Handed out 'Simile and Metaphor' sheet for ch. 5-6 on The Outsiders.

- Worked on Symbolism for the poem by Robert Frost. Youth =gold and flowers? yes..indeed they do.

Flowers only last so long, eventually fades and dies.

Sunrise - early, beautiful, beginning of life.

Gold - everyone wants it, precious, radiates (youth)

Green - leaves, spring, 'new' to experiences

- Students handed in backside of yellow sheet: this work examined the metaphors in the poem "Nothing Gold can Stay" (the poem mentioned in chapter 5-6 of our novel study).

- no homework is due next class, although students should continue reading. Students should be reading chapter 7-8 at this time.

English 12 Nov 5th

Today we focused, once again, on ambiguity in poetry and looked at ee cummings poem "she being brand"

Then we listened to the song One Man Army by Our Lady Peace and we answered four questions

1. What do you think the speaker means by “plastic people”? (2 marks)

2. How does the speaker feel about these kinds of people?

3. Quote a part of the poem that proves your answer in #2.

4. The title of this song is “One Man Army.” Explain what this title means. In other words, why is it an appropriate title for this song. (2 marks)

Then we spent time reviewing the exam study sheet that I prepared for next Thursday's final exam.

Finally, we spent 65 minutes completing an in class essay on the topic "our views of the past change as we mature." This is an old provincial exam topic taken from the last section of the exam: the original composition.

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November 45h - English 8

- Homework: Read Ch. 5 and 6 for Friday's class

- Handed in Character Chart and Ch. 1-4 questions

- Learned about Setting and Mood. We then worked on a handout that showed the connection between setting and mood -- we handed that in for marks.

- Given Crossword sheet

- Worked on Snowshoe McGrew Poem Ending

English 8 - Nov.3rd

Today we completed a quiz on chapters 3-4 of The Outsiders.

Then we worked on completing the chapter 1-4 questions(which also include the character chart). This work is due next class, Thursday, Nov5 th.

We also spent time working on the Snowshoe McGrew poem assignment. This assignment will be due on Friday of this week.

November 2 - English 8

- Word of the Week mediocrity - the state of being mediocre; average; ordinary
The Canucks are struggling to rise above the mediocrity of their first ten games.

- Snowshoe McGrew poetry worksheet. We'll be working on this assignment later this week.

- Read to the end of ch 4. (prepare for quiz next day)

- Ch.1-4 Questions (including chart) will be due on Thursday, Nov. 5th.