English 10: Period 5
May 12th:
Today we read Act 1, Scenes 4 and 5. Below are the reading log instructions for these two scenes.
Today we read Act 1, Scenes 4 and 5. Below are the reading log instructions for these two scenes.
May 8th:
Today we read Act 1, Scenes 1, 2, and 3. For each scene in Act 1 and 2 you will have to complete a reading log that will change from scene to scene. For each log, you will divide you page into 4 quadrants and fill each quadrant with the specified information. It may be a question, a quote, a summary, etc. Below you will find the reading log instructions for the first 3 scenes of Act 1. All five Act 1 reading logs will be due on Wednesday, May 13th.
Today we read Act 1, Scenes 1, 2, and 3. For each scene in Act 1 and 2 you will have to complete a reading log that will change from scene to scene. For each log, you will divide you page into 4 quadrants and fill each quadrant with the specified information. It may be a question, a quote, a summary, etc. Below you will find the reading log instructions for the first 3 scenes of Act 1. All five Act 1 reading logs will be due on Wednesday, May 13th.
May 7th:
Today we finished looking at Shakespeare by looking at the Globe Theatre, and completing a KWL chart about Shakespeare's Life and Times.
Link to video about the Globe Theatre
KWL Chart Instructions:
Divide your page into 3 equal columns. In the first column, write everything you know about Shakespeare, his time, and his plays/sonnets. In the second column, write anything you would like to know. Next, watch the 8 minute video a couple times (link is here) and fill in the last column with things that you learned from the video. This is to be handed in for 10 marks.
The link to the website we will be using to access the written play is found here.
Today we finished looking at Shakespeare by looking at the Globe Theatre, and completing a KWL chart about Shakespeare's Life and Times.
Link to video about the Globe Theatre
KWL Chart Instructions:
Divide your page into 3 equal columns. In the first column, write everything you know about Shakespeare, his time, and his plays/sonnets. In the second column, write anything you would like to know. Next, watch the 8 minute video a couple times (link is here) and fill in the last column with things that you learned from the video. This is to be handed in for 10 marks.
The link to the website we will be using to access the written play is found here.
May 6th:
Today we began our wonderful journey into Shakespeare's world! Below is the link to the prezi presentation I showed in class to persuade you that Shakespeare is a cool dude and his stories are still relevant today:
Prezi Presentation Link
Today we began our wonderful journey into Shakespeare's world! Below is the link to the prezi presentation I showed in class to persuade you that Shakespeare is a cool dude and his stories are still relevant today:
Prezi Presentation Link
April 29th:
WOD: Pessimistic (Adjective)
Definition: tending to see the worst aspect of things, or expecting the worst to happen.
Sentence: Even when things were going well, Tammy was always so pessimistic and focused on the negative.
WOD: Pessimistic (Adjective)
Definition: tending to see the worst aspect of things, or expecting the worst to happen.
Sentence: Even when things were going well, Tammy was always so pessimistic and focused on the negative.
April 28th:
WOD: Optimistic (Adjective)
Definition: hopeful and confident about the future.
Sentence: Kevin was optimistic about his English grade because he had beenw orking extra hard to pass in his missing assignments.
Today we began another activity about wearing "masks". It is due on Thursday at the end of class (April 30). The instructions are below:
WOD: Optimistic (Adjective)
Definition: hopeful and confident about the future.
Sentence: Kevin was optimistic about his English grade because he had beenw orking extra hard to pass in his missing assignments.
Today we began another activity about wearing "masks". It is due on Thursday at the end of class (April 30). The instructions are below:
April 27th:
WOD: Vertigo (noun)
Definition: a sensation of whirling and loss of balance, associated with looking down from a great height, or caused by a condition affecting the inner ear
Sentence: Mrs. Belliveau knew that she was having an episode of vertigo, because although she was standing firm, the room was spinning.
WOD: Vertigo (noun)
Definition: a sensation of whirling and loss of balance, associated with looking down from a great height, or caused by a condition affecting the inner ear
Sentence: Mrs. Belliveau knew that she was having an episode of vertigo, because although she was standing firm, the room was spinning.
April 21st:
Below is the response instructions for the "Generation Like" documentary.
Below is the response instructions for the "Generation Like" documentary.
April 16th:
Today we began a documentary online called "Generation Like". We will finish it next week and begin our response on Tuesday of next week. Below is the link to the documentary in case you were absent:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/generation-like/
Today we began a documentary online called "Generation Like". We will finish it next week and begin our response on Tuesday of next week. Below is the link to the documentary in case you were absent:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/generation-like/
April 15th:
WOD: Secular (Adjective)
Definition: not driven by religious principles
Sentence: Since Bill was not a spiritual man, he went out of his way to attend a secular university.
WOD: Secular (Adjective)
Definition: not driven by religious principles
Sentence: Since Bill was not a spiritual man, he went out of his way to attend a secular university.
April 14th:
Today we are beginning a new multi-genre unit on "Appearance vs. Reality".
WOD: Obsolete (Adjective)
Definition: no longer of use
Sentence: Many people believe that Netflix and online streaming sites are rendering cable tv obsolete.
Today we are beginning a new multi-genre unit on "Appearance vs. Reality".
WOD: Obsolete (Adjective)
Definition: no longer of use
Sentence: Many people believe that Netflix and online streaming sites are rendering cable tv obsolete.
April 13th:
WOD: Monologue (Noun)
Definition: A drawn-out speech by a single person that controls a conversation
Sentence: Once Sue finished her lengthy monologue, I was finally able to express my opinion.
WOD: Monologue (Noun)
Definition: A drawn-out speech by a single person that controls a conversation
Sentence: Once Sue finished her lengthy monologue, I was finally able to express my opinion.
April 9th:
Your second Reading Response is due next Friday, April 17th. The instructions are below. Also below is a sample reading response. Please read it over to get a better idea of the format and content I am looking for. PLEASE NOTE: Part 2 of the sample differs from part 2 of the assignment instructions. Please follow the assignment instructions when completing your response.
Your second Reading Response is due next Friday, April 17th. The instructions are below. Also below is a sample reading response. Please read it over to get a better idea of the format and content I am looking for. PLEASE NOTE: Part 2 of the sample differs from part 2 of the assignment instructions. Please follow the assignment instructions when completing your response.
March 12th:
WOD: Refute (verb)
Definition: To prove wrong by argument or evidence
Sentence: Your job in the debate is to argue your own point of view, but also to refute your opponent's argument.
WOD: Refute (verb)
Definition: To prove wrong by argument or evidence
Sentence: Your job in the debate is to argue your own point of view, but also to refute your opponent's argument.
March 11th:
WOD: Explicitly (Adverb)
Definition: Clearly and fully explained
Sentence: I explicitly told you to bring your binder, 4 dividers and post it notes for today's class; I couldn't have been more clear!
WOD: Explicitly (Adverb)
Definition: Clearly and fully explained
Sentence: I explicitly told you to bring your binder, 4 dividers and post it notes for today's class; I couldn't have been more clear!
March 9th:
Reminder to bring in your $3 for the Theatre New Brunswick performance tomorrow!
Reminder to bring in your binder, 4 dividers, and package of post-it notes for Wednesday!
WOD: Imperative (Adjective)
Definition: absolutely essential
Sentence: It is imperative that you bring in your binder, dividers, and post-it notes for Wednesday's class because you need them to begin your portfolio!
Reminder to bring in your $3 for the Theatre New Brunswick performance tomorrow!
Reminder to bring in your binder, 4 dividers, and package of post-it notes for Wednesday!
WOD: Imperative (Adjective)
Definition: absolutely essential
Sentence: It is imperative that you bring in your binder, dividers, and post-it notes for Wednesday's class because you need them to begin your portfolio!
February 23rd:
Today you received your first Reading Response assignment. It is due on Friday, February 27th, before the March Break. If you are planning to be absent on Friday, please hand it in early.
The assignment details are below. Please use the format below when completing your assignment:
Name: __________________ Period: ________ Date: __________________
Reader’s Response #1 (Value 20)
Title of Book: ___________________________
Author: ______________________________
Pages read: ______ to ______
Part 1: Summary of what you read so far in your book. (1/2 of a page)
Part 2: From what you've read so far, explain the most important conflict or problem in this text. How does it affect the main character? Explain using examples. (3/4 of a page)
Today you received your first Reading Response assignment. It is due on Friday, February 27th, before the March Break. If you are planning to be absent on Friday, please hand it in early.
The assignment details are below. Please use the format below when completing your assignment:
Name: __________________ Period: ________ Date: __________________
Reader’s Response #1 (Value 20)
Title of Book: ___________________________
Author: ______________________________
Pages read: ______ to ______
Part 1: Summary of what you read so far in your book. (1/2 of a page)
Part 2: From what you've read so far, explain the most important conflict or problem in this text. How does it affect the main character? Explain using examples. (3/4 of a page)
February 11th:
WOD: Hubris (Noun)
Definition: an excess of pride.
Sentence: After winning the beauty pageant, Sally was filled with hubris and looked down on the other contestants.
WOD: Hubris (Noun)
Definition: an excess of pride.
Sentence: After winning the beauty pageant, Sally was filled with hubris and looked down on the other contestants.
February 10th:
WOD: Voracious (Adjective)
Definition: having a large appetite; having an eager approach to an activity.
Sentence: I am a voracious reader since I read an entire novel in one day.
Sentence: The football player was a voracious eater who easily consumed two chickens during one meal.
Today we made a slight change to the format of the review project. Instead of presenting a PowerPoint to the entire class, you will set up a display table in the library so that your classmates and I will be able to wander around and view your work.
Half of the class will be asked to present their displays on Wednesday, Feb. 18 the while the rest of us can view the displays. The other half of the class will set up their displays on Thursday, Feb.19th and the ones who presented the day before will get their chance to view displays. I will circulate and ask each of you to present to me so that I can assign you a grade.
The main difference is that you should now have a foam-board display instead of just a PowerPoint. That way people can just walk past and peruse your work. You can still have a computer at your display if you want to show videos or other multimedia, just let me know in advance if you need one. You can buy foam-board for 1.25/sheet at the Dollar Store. You may need a couple sheets for the display to stand properly. Please see my example in the classroom.
WOD: Voracious (Adjective)
Definition: having a large appetite; having an eager approach to an activity.
Sentence: I am a voracious reader since I read an entire novel in one day.
Sentence: The football player was a voracious eater who easily consumed two chickens during one meal.
Today we made a slight change to the format of the review project. Instead of presenting a PowerPoint to the entire class, you will set up a display table in the library so that your classmates and I will be able to wander around and view your work.
Half of the class will be asked to present their displays on Wednesday, Feb. 18 the while the rest of us can view the displays. The other half of the class will set up their displays on Thursday, Feb.19th and the ones who presented the day before will get their chance to view displays. I will circulate and ask each of you to present to me so that I can assign you a grade.
The main difference is that you should now have a foam-board display instead of just a PowerPoint. That way people can just walk past and peruse your work. You can still have a computer at your display if you want to show videos or other multimedia, just let me know in advance if you need one. You can buy foam-board for 1.25/sheet at the Dollar Store. You may need a couple sheets for the display to stand properly. Please see my example in the classroom.
February 9th:
WOD: Adept (Adjective)
Definition: to be very good at something that is not easy.
Sentence: Mark is an adept juggler who can easily manage 4 tennis balls in the air without dropping one.
Today we continued to plan our reviews by completing the planning sheet. You must have the planning sheet approved by me before you begin your review. A copy of the planning sheet can be found below:
WOD: Adept (Adjective)
Definition: to be very good at something that is not easy.
Sentence: Mark is an adept juggler who can easily manage 4 tennis balls in the air without dropping one.
Today we continued to plan our reviews by completing the planning sheet. You must have the planning sheet approved by me before you begin your review. A copy of the planning sheet can be found below:
February 5th:
Today I handed out the instructions for the assignment on writing a review that we will be working on over the next couple weeks. It is an assignment that can be done alone or in partners. I also presented an example review on chewing gum found below. Below are the instructions and sample:
Example Review on Chewing Gum: http://youtu.be/0jdJv6dLlVE
Today I handed out the instructions for the assignment on writing a review that we will be working on over the next couple weeks. It is an assignment that can be done alone or in partners. I also presented an example review on chewing gum found below. Below are the instructions and sample:
Example Review on Chewing Gum: http://youtu.be/0jdJv6dLlVE
PLEASE NOTE: INSTRUCTIONS HAVE BEEN CHANGED SLIGHTLY. SEE FEB.10 POST FOR DETAILS
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