May 28th, 2008

Block B:

• Reading
• Persuasive Excuse Note (rough draft should be completed and in writing portfolio)
• Read persuasive essays aloud on Kraft Dinner

Block D:

• Went over research paper format again
• passed out research paper rubrics and checklists (available for download on the blog)
• In-class assignmnet "Thesaurus Activity"
• Final Copy research paper is due: Monday, June 2, 2008

May 27th

Block B:
Reading Response

• Grammar sheet on run-on sentences
• Passed out hand-out on persuasive writing
• Passed back narrative autobiographies
• worked on commercial group project

Block D:

• Went over persuasion notes
• did "mock persuasive essay" -- arguments, counter-arguments, refutations....on board
• assigned commercial group project
• worked on project & submitted rough notes at the end of class.
• Research paper is due June 2, 2008

Monday, May 26 2008

Block B:

• Reading
• Homework check: Argument worksheet
• Discussed sheet

My apologies for my lack of updates..

I am sorry that my updating hasn't been great this week! Please come see me if you have any questions about what you have missed.

Block B:

• Reading Response
• Notes on persuasion
• Discussion -- arguments, counter-arguments, refutations, etc.
• Worksheet (arguments) for homework
• Short story is due next Wed. -- rough copy only in your writing portfolio

Block D:

• Handed back outlines & works cited
• worked on rough drafts (due Monday)
• This was our last day working on our research papers during class time. Please feel free to ask me questions before/after class or set up a time with me if you have any concerns.
• Final copy is due June 2, 2008

Rubric for Narrative Autobiography

Narrative Biography Rubric
Creativity /5
Use of imagination
Original thought
Humour
Paragraph Strength /5
Use of transitional words
Sentence structure is varied
Flow
Spelling Grammar /5

Storyline /5
Appealing to the reader
Follows a logical sequence
Has a strong beginning that hooks the reader’s interest; ends appropriately (object in the ‘state’ that you chose it).
Content (length)

Total: /20 marks =

May 16

Block B:

• Free Write
• Corrected "Apostrophes" worksheet
• Short story assignment (worked on rough draft)
• Narrative Autobiography is now due Monday

Block D:

• worked on research papers

May 15

Block B:

• Reading Response
• Corrected grammar sheets
• Notes on Run-on sentences
• homework check "Apostrophes" sheet
• Research Paper final copy is due tomorrow

Block D:

• Video "Plagiarism"
• Computer Lab: In-class assignment