June 21, 2019

Hello! Yearbook day! And taking down posters day! Have a fun time!

June 20, 2019

Hello! Here's what we're up to today:

English 12

1. Checking in
2. Returning Final Projects
3. Collecting books
4. Going over yesterday's Provincial homework, and irony
5. Details on Final Exam
6. Individual support
7. Time to say goodbye

Lit 10

1. Checking in.
2. Returning final projects
3. Individual responses, and collecting books
4. Time to say goodbye
5. Very serious comparative cinema studies

New Media

1. Checking in.
2. Returning final projects
3. Individual responses, and collecting books
4. Time to say goodbye
5. Very serious comparative cinema studies

June 19, 2019

Hello! Here's what we're up to today:

English 11

1. Checking in.
2. Returning final projects
3. Individual responses, and collecting books
4. Time to say goodbye
5. Very serious comparative cinema studies

June 18, 2019

Hello! Here's what we're up to today:

English 12

1. Checking in.
2. Some news
3. Taking in Report Card comments
4. Missing books
5. Going over Parts B and C, and looking into student samples

Optional practice: Complete parts A and D of the 2008 Provincial Exam. Be sure to take no more than 90 minutes to complete it. You can also take a shot at responding to "The Dumka," which has student samples as well.

To practice irony:

- Definition of irony 
- My own definition: when the end result is the opposite of what is expected, often with a bit of humour.
- Examples of irony
- See these two exams (exam, and answer sheet, and exam, and answer sheet), for Part A, t0 deal with Irony.
- See "Ironic" by Alanis Morrisette

Lit 10

1. Checking in.
2. Some news
3. Taking in Report Card comments
4. Missing books
5. Reminder that Thursday is the last day to hand in assignments
6. A movie and the importance of studying symbolism in film.

New Media

1. Checking in.
2. Some news
3. Taking in Report Card comments
4. Missing books
5. Reminder that Thursday is the last day to hand in assignments
6. Kate's presentation
7. A movie and the importance of studying symbolism in film.

June 17, 2019

Hello! Here's what we're up to today:

English 11

1. Checking in.
2. Some news
3. Taking in Report Card comments
4. Missing books
5. Reminder that Thursday is the last day to hand in assignments
6. A movie and the importance of studying symbolism in film.

June 14, 2019

Hello! Here's what we're up to:

English 12

1. Checking in.
2. Handing in those final projects!
3. Handing back books!
4. Time for your feedback on the final mark.
5. Provincial exam! Here's how to prep:

a. Get to know the provincial exam website
b. Rehash the structure - what area do you need to practice? Make a plan for how to manage your time.
c. Go over literary terms
d. Optional practice: Complete parts B and C of the 2008 Provincial Exam. Be sure to take no more than 90 minutes to complete it. This section has examples of student responses online, so it's a good one to try. Next class, I'll be happy to look at any student responses, and walk through multiple choice answers.

6. Time to come check you mark and missing work, if you'd like.

Lit 10

1. Checking in.
2. Handing in those final projects!
3. Handing back books!
4. Time for your feedback on the final mark.
5. Time to come check you mark and missing work, if you'd like. 

New Media

1. Have a great time at Car Freenival!

June 13, 2019

Hello! Here's what we're up to today:

English 11

1. Checking in.
2. Handing in those final projects!
3. Handing back books!
4. Feedback on the novel study
5. Time for your feedback on the final mark.
6. Time to check your marks.

Note: The final day to hand in any missing or late assignments is June 20th.