Wed. Apr. 30, 2014: Essay Writing Workshop

Today, students worked on their essays. They are due on Friday, May 2.

Tues. Apr. 29, 2014: In Class Essay Assignment

Today, I presented students with their in-class essay assignment options, a formal essay layout sheet (review) and a sheet on editing and revising essays. I am not posting the essay topics here. If you were not here, these sheets are in your portfolio.
This assignment is due on Friday, May 2. This means you have four days to complete it. Keep in mind that the final exam involves writing two essays and answering questions relating to three readings. In other words, you will be expected to be able to write an essay in an hour.

Mon. Apr. 28, 2014: Discussion about Problem Sentences

Today, we discussed some common areas of concern when it comes to sentence construction. We touched upon the use of the word "you", tense agreement, pronoun agreement, the importance of proofing-reading, and the importance of checking content for reader understanding.

Thurs. Apr. 17, 2014: Feature Film

Today, we finished watching the feature film Life of Pi. I also reminded students that, while I haven't assigned anything for the holidays, they have their independent novel studies due on the first school day in June. In other words, this would be a good time to work on that assignment.

Wed. Apr. 16, 2014: Film Viewing

Today, you watched the first part of Life of Pi.

Tues. Apr. 15, 2014: Unit Exam

Today, you wrote your unit exam for the novel unit. If you were not here, you need to make arrangements to write this before the holidays.

Mon. Apr. 14, 2014: Test Prep and Notes on Theme

Today, you handed in your readings assignments for the novel Life of Pi. If you were not here, it is due tomorrow.
I then gave you a sheet to help you with the exam tomorrow. In addition, we discussed the various themes found in the novel. If you were not here, you need to arrange to get these notes (or copy from a classmate).

Fri. Apr. 10, 2014: Final Reading Class

Today, students worked on their novel questions and readings for the novel Life of Pi. Those who completed this activity now have time to work on their independent novel studies. The questions and readings are due at the start of class on Monday, April 14. 
Your exam on the novel as well as general reading comprehension questions will be on Tuesday. The essay portion of the exam will be completed after the break.

Thurs. Apr. 9, 2014: Reading Class

Today, students worked on their novel questions and readings for the novel Life of Pi. Those who completed this activity now have time to work on their independent novel studies. The questions and readings are due at the start of class on Monday, April 14.

Wed. Apr. 9, 2014: Reading Class

Today, students worked on their novel questions and readings for the novel Life of Pi. Those who completed this activity now have time to work on their independent novel studies. The questions and readings are due at the start of class on Monday, April 14.

Tues. Apr. 8, 2014: Reading Class

Today, students worked on their novel questions and readings for the novel Life of Pi. Those who completed this activity now have time to work on their independent novel studies. The questions and readings are due at the start of class on Monday, April 14.

Fri. April 4, 2014: Reading Class

Today, the students continued reading their novels and answering questions.

Fri. Apr. 3, 2014: Reading Class

Students continued to read and answer questions on the novel Life of Pi. for further instructions, review yesterday's blog.

Wed. Apr. 2, 2014

Today, students continued reading, answering questions and studying the vocabulary for the novel Life of Pi. The novel readings and all work booklets are due at the start of class on Monday, April 14. Keep in mind that things can be handed in at any time (if you finish a booklet, you can hand it in and get it back quickly).

Tues. Apr. 1, 2014 Life of Pi. All Questions

Today, you wrote an exam on the first part of the text Life of Pi (Chapters One to Twenty-nine).
I then gave you five booklets containing vocabulary and questions for the rest of the text. All the questions that state "essay" need to be changed to "paragraph" as that is all I expect.
The novel needs to be read, the questions need to be answered and submitted, and the vocabulary needs to be familiar for Monday, April 14.
You will have a test on this novel (and comprehension) on Tuesday, April 15.
If you were not here, the booklets are in your portfolio.