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).