March continues to be a very busy and productive month. Here are some classroom updates:
English 10-1:
Today we wrap up "A Complicated Kindness" with a final journal discussion. Tomorrow, students participate in Inuktitut Language Days, so will not have class, but all journal entries are due. Students should indicate which three of the entries they'd like me to mark. There are no classes on Friday due to teacher professional improvement.
On Monday, March 21, Critical-Analytical Essays on the novel are due. Tuesday is our novel test, and on Wednesday, the final novel assignment, a casting and film poster, are due. Friday, March 25 is our next Fantastic Friday.
Our next study unit is the Bard's comedy, "Much Ado About Nothing".
Just to look ahead a bit...I am away on a YMCA student exchange to Toronto the week of March 28 to April 1. Mid-term exams also fall into this week, with the English exam on Thursday, March 31 at 9 a.m.
Socials 16:
We continue our Justice unit. Students have been studying both traditional Inuit justice and modern day justice. We are beginning a discussion of capital punishment, about which students will write a short persuasive essay.
This week we are participating in Inuktitut Language Days, so class time is rather limited. There are no classes on Friday due to teacher professional improvement. We'll take up the justice discussion next week, hopefully with a lawyer as guestspeaker.
Again, as a look ahead, I am away the week of March 28-April 1. Students will write their mid-term exam on Thursday, March 31 at 1 p.m.
English 30-2:
We are currently reading "Flowers for Algernon". Students are writing personal responses to the novel and studying vocabulary. We will also begin working on persuasive writing this week. Again, no classes on Friday the 18th. The English mid-term will be Friday, April 1 at 9 a.m.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Monday, March 7, 2011
March 7, 2011
English 10-1:
Students have completed both their children's books and writing the same story for an adult audience. While I was away at meetings last week, they viewed, "To Kill a Mockingbird" and are completing a critical/analytical essay on one of its' themes. This essay is due on Friday, March 11.
On Monday, March 7, we will review student responses to eight chapters of, "A Complicated Kindness". One of these responses was pushed back due to my absence from the classroom. On Wednesday, we discuss responses to four more chapters.
Friday will be our first Fantastic Friday, and we'll start getting organized for that on Tuesday. As well, we'll begin a representation activity related to our novel. Students will cast the imaginary film of, "A Complicated Kindness", and create an accompanying movie poster to advertise the film.
Socials 16:
Students have fully completed the first unit on Canada. Now we move into a unit on Justice. Students are currently working on responses to the film, "The Shawshank Redemption". They are also doing a bit of research on David Milgaard and wrongful convictions. This week, we move into a case study of justice involving a fictional young offender.
English 30-2:
Students have completed the first part of their viewing unit, including children's stories. Some may still have some work to do in response to the film, "Little Miss Sunshine". On Monday, we begin our novel study, which should be on "October Sky".
I cannot stress enough how important school attendance is. If students don't go to class, they don't build the skills necessary for success in both school and life. Please ensure your child attends school.
Have a great week, everyone. Enjoy the sun.
Students have completed both their children's books and writing the same story for an adult audience. While I was away at meetings last week, they viewed, "To Kill a Mockingbird" and are completing a critical/analytical essay on one of its' themes. This essay is due on Friday, March 11.
On Monday, March 7, we will review student responses to eight chapters of, "A Complicated Kindness". One of these responses was pushed back due to my absence from the classroom. On Wednesday, we discuss responses to four more chapters.
Friday will be our first Fantastic Friday, and we'll start getting organized for that on Tuesday. As well, we'll begin a representation activity related to our novel. Students will cast the imaginary film of, "A Complicated Kindness", and create an accompanying movie poster to advertise the film.
Socials 16:
Students have fully completed the first unit on Canada. Now we move into a unit on Justice. Students are currently working on responses to the film, "The Shawshank Redemption". They are also doing a bit of research on David Milgaard and wrongful convictions. This week, we move into a case study of justice involving a fictional young offender.
English 30-2:
Students have completed the first part of their viewing unit, including children's stories. Some may still have some work to do in response to the film, "Little Miss Sunshine". On Monday, we begin our novel study, which should be on "October Sky".
I cannot stress enough how important school attendance is. If students don't go to class, they don't build the skills necessary for success in both school and life. Please ensure your child attends school.
Have a great week, everyone. Enjoy the sun.
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