First half was in the library working on and familiarizing ourselves with the English 12 provincial E-Exam.
Second half we discussed the last section of the exam: the original composition. We looked at examples of the kinds of topics and we had a few good laughs when we looked at some exam bloopers. I also handed out an "Exam Tips" handout.
We started watching the movie The Lovely Bones
Thursday, March 17, 2016
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Elegies
We read Rhea Tregov poems "Sidewalk Elegy" and "Elegy for the Afternoon."
For the poem "Elegy for the Afternoon" students completed the following: identify at least five characters. For each one describe their attitude. Finally, use a quotation to support each of your statements. This was done on a lined piece of paper by each student and then submitted at the end of class.
We looked at the terms
elegy
connotation
dennotation
ap
For the poem "Elegy for the Afternoon" students completed the following: identify at least five characters. For each one describe their attitude. Finally, use a quotation to support each of your statements. This was done on a lined piece of paper by each student and then submitted at the end of class.
We looked at the terms
elegy
connotation
dennotation
ap
Monday, March 14, 2016
The Apprentice by Richard Condie , NFB short animated film
Today we watched The Apprentice, a short animated film by Richard Condie.
Students got together in groups and wrote out the plot, they described the two main characters, they wrote out one or two sentences regarding the theme. Finally they examined and explained two symbols from the movie.
Absent? Watch the movie on Youtube and complete the work above!
Students got together in groups and wrote out the plot, they described the two main characters, they wrote out one or two sentences regarding the theme. Finally they examined and explained two symbols from the movie.
Absent? Watch the movie on Youtube and complete the work above!
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Oregon Winter, Point of View, Lovely Bones Test TOMORROW!
LOVELY BONES TEST TOMORROW!
Yesterday we spent a good deal of time reading and annotating a poem entitled Oregon Winter.
Today we took notes on point of view, we reviewed the Schmoop.com site (as a way to help you prepare for your upcoming test), and we read quietly.
We also chatted about being beleaguered.
Yesterday we spent a good deal of time reading and annotating a poem entitled Oregon Winter.
Today we took notes on point of view, we reviewed the Schmoop.com site (as a way to help you prepare for your upcoming test), and we read quietly.
We also chatted about being beleaguered.
Friday, March 4, 2016
Final Exam discussion, Review of last day, quiet reading, Lovely Bones test next Wed.
Today we reviewed last day: poetry (frogs and watches), Kubler-Ross, and Bildungsroman.
I gave a breakdown and description of our final exam which will be written on Thursday, April 7th.
We read quietly. Our final Lovely Bones test will be during our long block next week.
I gave a breakdown and description of our final exam which will be written on Thursday, April 7th.
We read quietly. Our final Lovely Bones test will be during our long block next week.
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Sidewalk poem work, stages of grief notes, Bildungsroman notes
We began by working through the handout last day: the poem Sidwalk II.
Then students did some group work on Elisabeth Kubler-Ross's 5 Stages of Grief. We took notes on the stages.
Then we defined what a Bildungsroman is -- basically, a coming-of-age story. We took notes on this as well.
Students read quietly and we discussed character development in the chapter entitled Snapshots.
Then students did some group work on Elisabeth Kubler-Ross's 5 Stages of Grief. We took notes on the stages.
Then we defined what a Bildungsroman is -- basically, a coming-of-age story. We took notes on this as well.
Students read quietly and we discussed character development in the chapter entitled Snapshots.
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