Friday, April 30, 2010

Today, we discussed the Great Depression and the Dustbowl. I then gave you the short sotry "Lamp at Noon", by Ross Sinclair to read. Once you finish reading it, you are to summarize it on a separate sheet of paper and hand it in. This story is in your text Viewpoints 11. Make sure you have it read for class on Monday. If you don't have it with you, get it and read it for lunch as this class is in the afternoon.

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Today, we marked the questions on the short story, ""An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge".

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Today, you handed in your short story questions. I then handed out your major assignment instructions (which I have attached below). Keep in mind that this can be presented in a storybook format, on the smartboard, as a short, or even in a more creative way... as long as it meets the stated objectives. Talk to me if you are confused. Further, you may do this with one other person or on your own; however, one mark will be assigned jointly. This means you should pick your partners carefully as not doing so could result in a lack of effort.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Today, you worked on the questions from yesterday on the short story. I then assigned new questions. If you were not here, they are in your portfolio.

Monday, April 26, 2010

Today, I handed out information about the civil war and how to read a short sotry actively. I then handed out the short story "An Occorrence at Owl Creek Bridge". Your task was to read it actively (as indicated). This is to be completed for the next class. If you were not here, the reading and intro information have been placed in your portfolio.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Today you watched a "short story" and we discussed some of the characteristics present. We relied on the booklet on terms that I presented you with on Tuesday to do this. If you weren't here, study your terminology.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Today, you wrote your Lord of the Flies comprehension exam (M.C.). I then gave each of you a booklet about short stories to study. There will be a short quiz tomorrow.

Monday, April 19, 2010

Today, you wrote an in-class essay on the novel Lord of the Flies. Tomorrow, you will write a multiple choice exam on the novel, as well as additional, comprehension questions.

Friday, April 16, 2010

Today, we discussed the themes and symbols of Lord of the Flies. You will be writing an in-class essay on this novel on Monday so study! If you were not here, read up on these using the internet (it is all there, plus more).

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Today, you finished watching the film Lord of the Flies. You then completed two activities on verb tense. See me later if you were absent and I will explain this to you.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Today, you began watching Lord of the Flies. You are to jot down the differences you perceive between the novel and the film as well as the differences or similarities of the characters to their written representation.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Today, we discussed the conventions that were made, followed, or broken in the novel Lord of the Flies. We then discussed the themes of the novel (posted below) and then watched The Simpsons version of Lord of the Flies.

Monday, April 12, 2010

Today we discussed Lord of the Flies, examining the characteristics of the main characters and matching them up with Simpsons characters to show how creating a visual can help with understanding. If you haven't finished the questions, they are due tomorrow at the latest.