Jan 30, 2018

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

English 12

1. Checking in.
2. Discussion to page 181
3. Freewrite
4. (Push) Activity on prefixes, suffixes, and tone words
5. Activity on paragraphs and writing conventions:

- Underline novels
- Integrate quotes
- Use page numbers for citation
- Avoid I, We, You, etc.
- Focus on your explanations of your quotes: why are these quotes important?
- Build an argument as you go, or explore one point deeply.
- Note the paragraph rubric, taken from the English 12 exam.

6. Next class: Read to page 208, and prep for a an in-class write. Note that I'm removing the "quiz" part, so this will only be an in-class paragraph our of 12, focused on theme. You'll have 45 minutes to write (Note that a similar paragraph on the provincial exam will give you roughly 25 minutes)

English 10

1. Checking in.
2. Discussion on Chapter 9/10
3. (1-1 only) Performance
4. (Push) Activity on tone words
5. Activity on paragraphs

- Underline novels
- Integrate quotes
- Use page numbers for citation
- Avoid I, We, You, etc.
- Focus on your explanations of your quotes: why are these quotes important?

6. Next class: Chapters 11/12 and an in-class write (Note: I'm cancelling the quiz part of the test. There will be a paragraph response out of 12, focused on theme. You'll have 60 minutes to write.).