Tues. June 17, 2014: Test Prep/Cheat Sheet

Today, students worked on cheat sheets (they must be submitted by the end of school tomorrow - no exceptions) and test prep. The test is on Friday at 1:00 in the regular classroom (208).

Mon. June 16, 2014: Reading test prep

Today, you were given the reading "The Betrayal" to read actively and then answer questions for. I also discussed what a point form cheat sheet is and reminded you that it is due on Wednesday (or earlier).

Fri. June 13, 2014: Test Prep Comprehension

Today, I gave you a reading that you were already exposed to one (Life and Death in Shaghai). You were to read it actively and answer the questions. The advantage this time is that you get access to the dictionaries to aid you in both the readings and the questions (which I handed in after the readings were complete).
I then gave you an explanation/exercise sheet on apostrophe usage.

Thurs. June 12, 2014: Test Prep Draft and possible single source questions

Today, you were given seven possible single source questions for your final exam. I will be using two of them on the final (with some alteration to simplify the language).
I then gave you a copy of the October, 2013 "Draft" reading and questions in order to help you identify the areas that you need to work on. I stressed timing yourself in this activity so you get a realistic understanding of how much time you will need to be successful on the final.

Wed. June 11, 2014: Poetry Analysis

Today, you analyzed the poem "Sisters."  Those who answered the questions as homework (as instructed) were placed in groups to arrive at consensus. We then reviewed the answers on the board.

Tues. June 10: Test Prep: Poetry Rading

Today, we reviewed the answers from the poem, "1956: Ambition of the Eldest Son." I then gave you the poem "Sisters" by P.K. Page to read actively. You were then given questions to answer in long form. These are to be completed for tomorrow's class.

Mon. June 9, 2014: Poetry Analysis 1956

Today, I gave you two sheets: "How to Analyze Poetry," and "How to Read Actively in a Test Situation." Using the poem you were to have read on Friday, we practiced the steps on how to read a poem. I then gave you seven questions on the poem that you were to read using your process of elimination skills. These were due at the end of class.