Final Exam

Your final exam is performance driven. You will be given materials to read in advance on the topic "Genetically Modified Foods". You will form an opinion (take a position) on this issue, and write a persuasive essay.

You will be asked to preview the materials in class on tomorrow (Tue.).

June 6, 2007

• Discussed speeches in Language 10 books
• Answered questions 1-4
• Passed out "The Great Cheese-off"
• Homework: Text-mapping
• Identify: thesis statements, details, facts statistics, arguments (number them), counter-arguments, refutations, rhetorical questions, emotional appeals, anecdotes.

June 5

• Persuasive Writing: reviewing notes
• reading speeches

June 4

• Grammar Quizzes
• Read pgs. 200-204 in Language 10 text books (persuasive speeches)
• Hand-outs on persuasive writing

June 1

• Grammar : Punctuation & Capitalization
• Intro to Persuasive Writing

May 31

• Corrected Grammar sheets (capitilization)
• Introduction to persuasive writing
• Class discussion Scenario: "Graduated Licenses".

Wed. May 30

• Writing Portfolio Entry: "Freedom Writers" prompt
• Discussion about movie
• Passed back tests (Run-on-sentences)
• Passed out hand-out on apostrophes
• All grammar sheets are for homework tonight!

Recap Tue. May 29

Watched "Freedom Writers"

Recap for Monday May 28

• Passed out Movie Review Info. Sheet
• Watched "Freedom Writers"

Research Papers are due today!!!

• Grammar Sheets & Games

Research Paper Rubric & Checklist

http://www.savefile.com/files/749560 (Checklist)

http://www.savefile.com/files/749571(Rubric)

May 24

• Worked on Research Papers & Thesis Statements
• Papers are due tomorrow!

May 23

• Passed back rough drafts
• Reviewed Works Cited/Outline pages
• Final Draft is due on Friday!!!!

May 22 Recap

• Rough Drafts due today
• Passed out rubrics & research paper checklists
• Reviewed MLA citations
• Worked independently on papers

May 18

• Library -- research papers
• Rough Drafts are due on Tuesday.
• Be sure that your rough drafts include intext citations!!!

• How to use a thesaurus/dictionary
• Thesaurus in-class assignment (we will finish working on it in class tomorrow)
• You should be working on your research papers; your rough draft is due Tuesday.

May 16

• Outlines & Works Cited were passed in
• Computer Lab -- research/typing up rough draft

May 15

• Passed out grammar sheet on capitalization
• Research Paper
• Outline & Works Cited are due tomorrow!!!

May 14

• Grammar: Notes on 'Capitilization'
• Works Cited (went over how to create a works cited -- format)
• Works Cited & Outline are both due on Wednesday
• Rough Draft is now due on May 22
• Remember, you should be working on your research paper every night. I am not giving you any homework; therefore, this paper should be considered your homework!

May 11th Recap

• In library working on research papers

May 10

• Computer Lab -- searching info. for research papers
• Free Write -- Writing Portfolios

May 9

• Reviewed "how to write an outline"
• Examples on overhead
• Hand-out : Transitional Words/Phrases
• Worked on Research Paper
• Outline and Works Cited are due: May 16

May 8

• Math & Science Survey (40 min)
• Passed out "outline" templates
• Explained use & structure of outlines (overhead)

Outline Template: http://www.savefile.com/files/704425

May 7

• Notes on overhead (Fantastic Essays)
• Reviewed 'thesis statements'
• Ind. Work on Research Papers
• TENTATIVE THESIS STATEMENT IS DUE TOMORROW!

May 2

• Worked on Research Papers
• Please bring ALL materials to class -- we will be working on this paper for the next 3 weeks. I do not want to hear the excuse "I left my books, etc. at home".
• Be aware that your tentative thesis statements are due on Monday.
• Please bring your index cards to class tomorrow if you do not already have them!

Research Paper

• Worked in the library
• Topics were due today!!!
• We are in the library again tomorrow -- please come to class first.
• Cue cards/recipe cards are needed ASAP!

April 27

• Lesson on "how to take effective notes"
• Please have your note/recipe cards with you on Monday
• Topics are due Monday for your research papers
• We will be in the library Monday & Tuesday.

April 26

• Class in library
• Picked out books for research papers
• Submitted topics
• Topics are due Monday

April 25, 2007

• Reviewed homework
• Grammar Quiz (Run-on Sentences)
• Research Paper -- Introduction (handed out booklets)

Tomorrow: We are in the library. You will need to buy your index/recipe cards ASAP. If you can have them for tomorrow, that would be great. If not, please have them by Monday.

Essay is due tomorrow!

April 24, 2007

Recap:

• A grueling day spent correcting grammar exercises on the overhead
• Handed out new grammar booklet (1st page - both sides is for homework)
• Dream School Essay due Thursday~!

Monday, April 23

• Ind. Reading
• Reading Response (2nd entry in writing portfolio since the midterm)
• Grammar -- reviewed FANBOYS -- quiz tomorrow.
• Worked on grammar sheets (due tomorrow)
• Worked on 5 paragraph essay (due Thursday)

April 20th Recap

• Notes (overhead) Punctuation
• 5 paragraph essay (handed out rubric, and template -- both must be passed in with the good copy)
• FANBOYS quiz is Tuesday, April 24.
• 5 paragraph essay is due Thursday.

April 19

Recap:

• Ind. Reading
• Finished reviewing thesis statements
• Passed out 5 paragraph essay ~ "My Dream School"
• Passed out rubric & Idea Web
• Idea Web should be completed for homework. Please use the web to brainstorm ideas for your essay. The middle circle should read "My Dream School". The circles which branch off from the middle circle each represent one of the 5 paragraphs of your essay.

April 18th Recap

• Overhead Notes ~ Punctuation (Commas, Semi-colons, Colons...)
• Discussion about thesis statements -- overhead activity

April 17

Recap:

• Discussion surrounding the events on Virginia Tech campus
• Reviewed "FANBOYS" notes ~ see bottom of post for notes.
• Questions on bottom of sheet (corrected them in class)
• Notes on Thesis statements (overhead)
• Exercise -- thesis statements -- overhead (homework)

FANBOYS NOTES: http://www.savefile.com/files/648074

April 12 Recap

Sorry this is so late!!!!

Recap:

• Watched Oprah Special "Challenge Day"
• Journal Entry with regards to the video (for homework)

Supplemental notes on Essays

Here are some extra notes on essay writing. Please come see me if you have any questions, or you need extra help.

http://www.savefile.com/files/644366

April 11

Recap:

• Ind. Reading
• Passed back Midterm Evaluation marks
• Discussion relating to paragraphing
• Passed out hand-out on paragraphing
• Overhead activity
• Homework: Hand-out on creating topic sentences & supporting details sentences (for tomorrow)

April 10

• Ind. Reading
• Inclass Assignment -- Design Features --

March 31

Recap:

• Ind. Reading
• Grammar: Notes on Clauses, Run-on Sentences, Sentence Fragments (overhead)
• Notes: Run-on Sentences (overhead)
• Passed back Alphabetical Autobiographies
• Midterm Evaluation: Deadline for topic submission is Monday.

Midterm Evaluation

For those of you who may have lost their sheet, here is a link for the criteria for your midterm evaluation:

http://www.savefile.com/files/590339

Remember: Your topics are due tomorrow!!!!!

March 27, 2007

Recap:

• Ind. Reading -- Exposition (MacLean's Magazines)
• Reading Response (For homework if not completed during class time)
• Notes on Feature Articles (overhead)
• Homework: Pick topic for Midterm Oral Presentation (How-to)

Midterm Evaluation

Here are the notes for your Midterm Evaluation. Our evaluation will take place on Wed. April 4th (morning).

http://www.savefile.com/files/584189

March 27& Midterm Evaluation

Class Recap:

• Ind. Reading
• Read & discussed overhead "Resumé Success"
• Passed out & Reviewed both rubrics (resumé & cover letter)
• Resumés & Cover Letters are now due after the Easter Break
• Hand-out for Midterm Evaluation -- Expository Oral Presentation

Cover Letter How-To

Here is a template of sorts to help you with your cover letter. Hope this helps!

http://www.savefile.com/files/583644

Welcome Back Kotter!

Recap:

• Review (Feature Article "Eye Spy" Language 10 text
• Group Activity (Gathering info. from the article)
• Class discussion -- sharing of data
• Notes (overhead) on Feature Articles (started to copy)
• Homework: Work on your resumé & cover letter -- Now due Thursday.
• Rubrics will be passed out tomorrow during class.

Happy St.Paddy's Day & March Break!

I hope everyone enjoys this well deserved break! Be safe!

Class recap:

• Computer Lab ~ Worked on Resumé & Cover Letter Assignment ~ Due: Wed. March 28, 2007

Resumé & Cover Letter Assignment

Please read ALL instructions for this assignment (download the instructions from the blog -- March 15). You must follow the guidelines for the cover letter (notes posted on the blog -- also passed out during class today). Please remember to include the employer's name and address (if available) on your cover letter. Your resumé and cover letter MUST follow the format outlined on the templates I gave you. You will be evaluated based on format and content.

Again, please follow all guidelines for this assignment.

Due Date: Wednesday after the March Break (March 28, 2007)

How to write a Cover Letter (notes)

Here are the notes:

http://www.savefile.com/files/557285

March 15

I had a great day at my workshop -- sounds like some people finished their work, while others wasted time:)
The people that were fooling around will just have that much more work to complete over the break!!:)

Recap:

• Notes on overhead (Resumés and Cover Letters)
• Computer Lab -- Resumé & Cover Letter Activity (on blog)

Class Work for Thursday, March 15, 2007

I expect that everyone is going to be extremely well-behaved today for Mr. MacAdam. I have asked him to make a list of individuals who were uncooperative. I hope everyone has a great day -- see you tomorrow.

I have attached a file which you should save to your student account. Please do not print out the instructions. Feel free to email them to yourself, but please do not print them out during class time.

You will not be asked to pass in anything at the end of this class; however, you should use your time wisely. We are booked into the computer lab today and tomorrow -- if you do not finish the work during class time (next two days), you will be asked to complete it at home. Again, please make use of this time in the lab.

http://www.savefile.com/files/553304

Again, to access this file please go to the above address, click on DOWNLOAD (orange) and open/save the file.
Note: If it does not work right away, you may need to click on "Download Now".
Please save this file to your student account and follow the instructions.

Wed. March 14, 2007

Recap:

• Fingerprinting Activity in groups
• Read "Eye Spy" article pg. 147 Language 10 aloud
• Discussion relating to Biometrics.

Feature Article

Just a heads up......everyone in class will be responsible for bringing in a "feature article" from a newspaper. You can make a copy of one from the internet, take in an actual newspaper clipping from home, or photocopy an article from one of the newspapers in the library. You will need this article the first day back after the March Break. Happy Hunting!

Exposition Hand-out

For those who were absent, you can downnload the hand-out on exposition I passed out today.

http://www.savefile.com/files/550730

Go to Download & Download now.

March 13, 2007

I hope that everyone is working diligently on their projects!! Please do not let time slip away from you -- there are only a few days left!!!

Recap:

• Ind. reading and/or worked on Alphabetical Autobiographies (20 min)
• Intro. to Expository Writing Unit (notes on overhead & hand-out)
• Pre-reading group activity using Language 10 book (not for homework).
• A.A's are due SOOOOOOOONNNNNNN!!!

March 12 Recap

• We spent the period in the library doing learning stations for library orientation.
• Keep working on your "A.A's" -- they are due this week!!

Recap for Thursday March 8

My apologies for the delay!! I didn't get a chance to update after class (parent-teacher interviews).

Recap:

• In-class assignment (worth marks) We read the Maclean's article "Whatever happened to Jim Carrey?" pg.79. Students completed & passed in a double-sided sheet relating to the article.
• Bank Mark opportunity
• Homework: Work on Alphabetical Autobiography!!

Wednesday, March 7

Tuesday Recap:

• Independent Reading
• Notes on character description (overhead)
• Role-play (teenager and parent ~ scenario: teenager approaching parent about curfew)
• Questions to think about after performing the roleplay:
  What kinds of roles did you play as parents?
  Who played the role of a tough parent? an easy-going parent? a caring parent? an apathetic parent?
  What kind of roles did you play as teenagers?
  Who played the role of a good teenager? a rebellious teenager? a manipulative teenager?
  What kind of language did you use to play your role?
  What kind of body language and gestures did you use?
  If you were to dress in costume, what would your character wear? How would they style their hair? What props might you use?
  Where would this scene take place? Would a different setting change the dialogue and interactions?

Homework: Write a description of the character you played in the role play. Be sure to show what your character is like through: description, actions, dialogue, and setting. Please use 1st person point-of-view.

Wednesday Recap:

• Independent Reading
• Homework Check for descriptive paragraph
• 2nd paragraph/description: Now you need to write a second paragraph from the point-of-view of the "other" character. In other words, if your first paragraph was a description of the teenager, this time you will write the description of the teenager from the point-of-view of the parent.

Please hand in a good copy of both paragraphs tomorrow (typed or blue/black ink ~ double-spaced) with a cover page.

Monday, March 5

Class Recap:

• Ind. Reading
• Reading Response #3
• Role-Playing Activity: Students were divided into pairs. In each pair, students were asked to play the role of both the parent and the teenager. The scene: A Saturday night -- A teen approaching his guardian/parent about his/her curfew. The teenager began the improvisation with the line "What time do I have to be home?".
• Questions on overhead relating to the role-play. (Homework)

TGIF March 2

Did anyone else find this week long? This morning was especially difficult, knowing I would have to swallow my pride and buy Mikey his well deserved "Triple Triple". Now I know why I am not a betting woman:(

I hope everyone has a great weekend.......:)

Recap:

• Grammar Test #1 (Commonly Confused Words & Parts of Speech)
• Homework: Work on your alphabetical autobiographies....and that's an order!

Come out and Support Ryan & your fellow Raiders!!

There are HUGE games tonight @ UPEI. Both AAA Raider Basketball Teams will be playing in the semi-finals at the UPEI Fieldhouse. Ryan Lloyd & the rest of Raiders need your support! Please bring noisemakers & wear red/white. The girls play TOSH@ 6pm, while the boys take on arch rival Colonel Gray @ 8pm. Winners of both games will go on to the finals on Tuesday. Show your Rural Pride -- everyone who is "anyone" is going!!!

My dang computer broke...

Sorry for the delay....I was not able to update yesterday, as my computer did not seem to want to cooperate. Good luck studying for your quiz tomorrow!!

Recaps:
Wednesday, Feb.28

• Independent Reading (20 min)
• Grammar Sheets (Words with Similar Appearance/Skills Master & Exercise 1,2,3,4 -- Commonly Confused Words) **for homework**

Thursday, March 1

• Independent Reading (20 min)
• Homework Check
• Corrected all grammar sheets
• Passed out/worked on Lesson 5 sheet (not for homework)
• Quiz tomorrow!!

Tue, Feb.27

No Class today due to school assembly

**Personal Impression letter is due tomorrow! Do not forget your rubric!!! Also, do not forget about the grammar test on Friday!!!!**

Monday, Feb.26

Recap:

• Collected "Eyewitness Account" Assignment that was due today.
• Passed out rubric for Personal Impression Letter
• Corrected Blackline Master sheets # 5 & 9 (Grammar: Parts of Speech & Grammar:Types of Verbs)
• Reviewed Parts of Speech Notes -- Types of Verbs (Transitive/Intransitive -- helping/linking)
• Notes on Personal Impressions (overhead)
• Quick Write in writing portfolios (prompts from overhead regarding personal impressions)
• No class tomorrow - MADD presentation
• Personal Impression letter due Wed.

Grammar Quiz

There will be a quiz on the Parts of Speech & Commonly Confused Words on Friday.

Please review all notes and hand-outs. You will be asked to do the following:

• Identify: nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns, interjections, prepositions, articles, and conjunctions.
• Proofread a paragraph and edit for spelling errors.
• Use commonly confused words in a sentence.
• Identify the most appropriate commonly confused word within a sentence.

Friday, Feb. 23

Recap:

• Independant Reading
• Language 10 Questions (pg.128 #'s1-5)
• Passed out rubrics for Eyewitness Account (due Monday)
• Personal Impression Letter -- You must write a letter to a friend detailing your first experience at Ch'town Rural Highschool (this personal experience can be based on the first day or first week). Rubric will be passed out on Monday. Assignment is due on Wednesday.

Feb. 22, 2007

Recap:

• Notes on Figurative Language (overhead)
• Double-sided sheet (Grammar -- Parts of Speech/Verbs)
• Finished copying all words from the overhead (Commonly Misspelled -- Must finish first two columns (sentences)).
• Read aloud "It's All Downhill From Here" By Jerry Linenger -- pg. 125 in Language&Writing10 Book.
• Eyewitness Assignment is now due Monday.
• All words & sentences from the overhead are due Monday.

Feb. 22, 2007

Recap:

• Notes on Figurative Language (overhead)
• Double-sided sheet (Grammar -- Parts of Speech/Verbs)
• Finished copying all words from the overhead (Commonly Misspelled -- Must finish first two columns (sentences)).
• Read aloud "It's All Downhill From Here" By Jerry Linenger -- pg. 125 in Language&Writing10 Book.
• Eyewitness Assignment is now due Monday.
• All words & sentences from the overhead are due Monday.

Wed.Feb.21, 2007

Recap (Substitute):

• Independent Reading
• Free Write
• Copied Commonly Misspelled Words from overhead (must use each word in a sentence -- first column only for homework).

Tue. Feb. 20

Class Recap:

• Passed out Alphabetical Autobiography rubric (assignment is due March 16)
• Introducted Descriptive Writing Scenario (passed out 2 sheets relating to this assignment).
• Worked on "eyewitness" accounts for the remainder of the period.
• Assignment is due Friday, Feb. 23, 2007.

Feb. 19, 2007

Recap:

• Independent Reading (15 min.)
• Reading Response #2
• Reviewed notes on Linking & Helping Verbs
• Corrected Grammar sheet (Linking Verbs/ Action Verbs)
• Assigned "Review One" Sheet Part Two & Part Four (Homework)
• Please bring notes from the blog on Direct Objects to class tomorrow!!!

Notes -- Direct Objects -- Parts of Speech

Here is the link for the notes:

http://www.savefile.com/files/498962

Go to bottom of the screen & click on Download.
Then click on Download this File.

You will be given the option to Open or Save the file.

Friday, Feb. 16, 2007

Recap:

• Independent Reading (15 min.)
• Homework Check -- Naming Parts Grammar sheet
• Copied notes from overhead (Parts of Speech -- Subjects)
• Grammar Sheet for Homework (Linking Verbs)
• Please refer to hand-outs when completing homework.

Sorry for the "delay"........

I am sure you enjoyed your "sleep-in" this morning...

Class Recap (shortened class)

• Corrected homework (Review Lesson One)
• Passed out new Grammar Sheet (The Naming of Parts) for Homework. #7 is for bank marks.
• Descriptive Dictionary is due tomorrow. Please pass in your rubric (with your name on it) with your assignment.

Happy Valentine's Day!

I hope everyone has a wonderful "V-day"......be sure to tell all your loved ones how special they are to you! Ok, enough with the cheese......on to the recap:

• Handed out Descriptive Dictionary rubrics (be sure to pass them in with your finished product!)
• Grammar hand-out -- Types of Verbs (discussed first page)
• Hand-out Review Lesson One (Complete for homework -- skip Part Two & Part Four)
• D.D is due on Friday!!! How is that for alliteration?

Tuesday, Feb.13, 2007

Class Recap:

• Independent Reading
• Reading Response #1 for Writing Portfolio
• Checked each student's "10 words" for Descriptive Dictionary
• Worked on dictionary
• Due Date: Friday, Feb.16

Be sure to bring "reading material" to class with you everyday!!!!

Friday & Monday

Hello All,

I was out on Friday (coaching at a bball tournament). Here's the re-cap:

Friday(substitute):

• Free Write
• Overheards on "Using Specific Language"

Monday:

• Went to library to sign-out books for independent reading
• Discussed upcoming projects (Descriptive Dictionary/Alphabet Autobiography)
• Corrected overheads from Friday
• I checked to see that everyone had their 78 words for their autobiography
• Interviewed partners (using specific language)
• Due Dates: 10 words for Descriptive Dictionary (Tuesday, Feb. 13) Final copy due: Friday, Feb. 16.

I'm a slacker...

Hello All,

I am sorry I haven't been keeping up with my blog entries. I will try to keep them up to date!

Feb. 6: Class Recap:

• Palindromes Activity
• Finished copying "Parts of Speech" notes
• Mad Libs Activity
• Free Writing (Writing Portfolios)

Feb.7: Class Recap:

• Alphabet Autobiography Assignment (copied info. from overhead) *78 words are due Monday.
• It was a shortened class due to exam review

Feb. 8 Class Recap:

• Grammar Sheet (Parts of Speech)
• Hand-out on Descriptive Writing (Discussion)
• Assignment: Descriptive Dictionary Words are due Tuesday.

Welcome to English 421X

Class re-cap:

• Passed out & discussed course outline
• Filled out Student Info. sheets
• Class rules
• My Expectations
• Notes -- "Parts of Speech"

Be sure to bring a binder with looseleaf and a writing utensil for tomorrow's class.

Welcome!

Welcome 421X Students! I look forward to teaching you this term. Stay tuned...