Students handed in their chapter 5 questions.
We had much discussion about modern issues surrounding genetic mutations and genetic selection. It may not be that far off where one day you can select certain genetic characteristics in your children.
We began reading chapter 6 and students began working on their ch. 6 questions.
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Monday, October 28, 2013
Quiz today and updated marks
Quiz on ch 1-3 of our novel.
We discusses what TELEPATHY means and why that's important in the novel.
Homework: students were to read chapter 4 and complete the three questions on the handout.
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We discusses what TELEPATHY means and why that's important in the novel.
Homework: students were to read chapter 4 and complete the three questions on the handout.
Click HERE for your updated marks!
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Chrysalids - new novel
Last Friday, we wrote sonnets that emulate Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Our sonnets began, "How do I hate thee, let me count the ways."
Yesterday we had the MADD assembly.
Today we began our first novel study, The Chrysalids.
Homework: read until the end of chapter 2 for Thursday
Yesterday we had the MADD assembly.
Today we began our first novel study, The Chrysalids.
Homework: read until the end of chapter 2 for Thursday
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Provincial Exams, Streaming, Working on Project
We discussed our English 10 provincial exam (and provincial exams in general). We wrote down an outline on what is included in the test. Then, we worked together and marked five student essays and used the provincial rubric to determine what marks those students earned.
Most students commented that it seems fairly easy to pass the exam, but it is difficult to do well on it.
We also had a brief discussion on 'streaming' in education and what that means. Next year, some students will be in Communications 11 while others will be in English 11 -- that's an example of streaming.
Finally, students worked on their Society Reflections Project -- Final due date will be Monday.
Most students commented that it seems fairly easy to pass the exam, but it is difficult to do well on it.
We also had a brief discussion on 'streaming' in education and what that means. Next year, some students will be in Communications 11 while others will be in English 11 -- that's an example of streaming.
Finally, students worked on their Society Reflections Project -- Final due date will be Monday.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
tone and sonnets
We added the words "tone' and 'sonnets' to our list of words. Two classes ago we added 'ambiguity.'
Today we discussed the nature of love by looking at Elizabeth Barret Browning's Sonnet 43 ("How do I love thee? Let me count the ways")
Then we looked at a humourous essay "Breaking the Ice" by Dave Barry about a similar theme. Barry, unlike Browning, uses humour to make the serious point that young men need self-confidence in order to talk to young women.
Cailin, on Thursday this week, you and a few others, will be completing the Sightlines 10 test that you missed. Okie dokie? Was New York fun? I bet it was.
Today we discussed the nature of love by looking at Elizabeth Barret Browning's Sonnet 43 ("How do I love thee? Let me count the ways")
Then we looked at a humourous essay "Breaking the Ice" by Dave Barry about a similar theme. Barry, unlike Browning, uses humour to make the serious point that young men need self-confidence in order to talk to young women.
Cailin, on Thursday this week, you and a few others, will be completing the Sightlines 10 test that you missed. Okie dokie? Was New York fun? I bet it was.
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