Today we:
The Outsiders: We read chapters 10 & 11. You had some time to complete your journal responses for these chapters. We did some comprehension questions together and you worked in partners with some of the vocabulary.
Have a great weekend!
Friday, May 30, 2014
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Today we:
The Outsiders: We read chapter 9 and you had time to write your journal responses.
Dynamic/Static Characters: We discussed what these types of characters look like. We looked at two examples from Finding Nemo and discussed Ponyboy together as a class.
Journal Responses 7-9: You were given time to edit and submit your journal responses for chapters 7-9. These will be DUE FRIDAY.
Media Schmedia: You were to choose a news article from the link on the blog and analyse it according to the worksheet questions. This will be Due FRIDAY.
The Outsiders: We read chapter 9 and you had time to write your journal responses.
Dynamic/Static Characters: We discussed what these types of characters look like. We looked at two examples from Finding Nemo and discussed Ponyboy together as a class.
Journal Responses 7-9: You were given time to edit and submit your journal responses for chapters 7-9. These will be DUE FRIDAY.
Media Schmedia: You were to choose a news article from the link on the blog and analyse it according to the worksheet questions. This will be Due FRIDAY.
Monday, May 26, 2014
Monday, May 26, 2014
Today we:
The Outsiders: We finished reading chapter 8 and you wrote your journal responses.
Vocabulary: We completed our vocabulary crossword puzzle together.
Dynamic Characters: We discussed dynamic characters and you had a worksheet to complete. #1-4 are due on Wednesday.
Ch. 9: We began reading chapter 9.
The Outsiders: We finished reading chapter 8 and you wrote your journal responses.
Vocabulary: We completed our vocabulary crossword puzzle together.
Dynamic Characters: We discussed dynamic characters and you had a worksheet to complete. #1-4 are due on Wednesday.
Ch. 9: We began reading chapter 9.
Friday, May 23, 2014
Friday, May 23, 2014
Today we:
Grammar: We had a quick quiz on commas.
Ch. 5-6: You had a question worksheet for chapters 5-6 and a vocabulary crossword to work on.
The Outsiders: We read chapter 8 together in class.
*Have a great weekend!*
Grammar: We had a quick quiz on commas.
Ch. 5-6: You had a question worksheet for chapters 5-6 and a vocabulary crossword to work on.
The Outsiders: We read chapter 8 together in class.
*Have a great weekend!*
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Today we:
Journal Responses: You edited, typed up, and handed in your journal responses for chapters 4-6.
"Nothing Gold Can Stay": You completed your analysis of Robert Frost's poem.
Similes and Metaphors: We looked at similes and metaphors found in our novel.
Quiz: You had a short quiz on chapters 1-4.
The Outsiders: We read chapter 7 together.
Journal Responses: You edited, typed up, and handed in your journal responses for chapters 4-6.
"Nothing Gold Can Stay": You completed your analysis of Robert Frost's poem.
Similes and Metaphors: We looked at similes and metaphors found in our novel.
Quiz: You had a short quiz on chapters 1-4.
The Outsiders: We read chapter 7 together.
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Tuesday May 20,2014
Today we:
Vocabulary: We reviewed some of our "Outsiders" vocabulary words: sophisticated, apprehensive, gingerly, asset, incredulous. Please ensure you understand what these words mean.
Journal Responses: We looked at some examples of "good" and "not so good" journal responses and discussed the writing rubric that I am using to assess your responses.
The Outsiders: We read chapter 6 today and you had some time to write your journal response.
*There will be a short quiz on chapters 1-4 tomorrow*
Vocabulary: We reviewed some of our "Outsiders" vocabulary words: sophisticated, apprehensive, gingerly, asset, incredulous. Please ensure you understand what these words mean.
Journal Responses: We looked at some examples of "good" and "not so good" journal responses and discussed the writing rubric that I am using to assess your responses.
The Outsiders: We read chapter 6 today and you had some time to write your journal response.
*There will be a short quiz on chapters 1-4 tomorrow*
Friday, May 16, 2014
Friday May 16, 2014
Today we:
Chapter 1-3 Journal Responses: You typed and edited and handed these in.
Nothing Gold Can Stay: You were given an assignment to write your interpretation of this poem. Please check the link on the blog to help you get started. This will be due next Wednesday and is for homework.
Have a great weekend!
Chapter 1-3 Journal Responses: You typed and edited and handed these in.
Nothing Gold Can Stay: You were given an assignment to write your interpretation of this poem. Please check the link on the blog to help you get started. This will be due next Wednesday and is for homework.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Today we:
Grammar: We reviewed the "8 rules of commas" and completed a worksheet. There will be a quiz on this next week.
Character Profiles: In groups you completed character profiles for our novel and shared them with the class.
The Outsiders: We read chapter 5 together. You had time to write your chapter 5 journal responses.
Vocabulary: We looked at some 1960's slang. We looked at the vocabulary for chapter 5.
Acrostic Ponyboy Poem : This is due tomorrow.
Grammar: We reviewed the "8 rules of commas" and completed a worksheet. There will be a quiz on this next week.
Character Profiles: In groups you completed character profiles for our novel and shared them with the class.
The Outsiders: We read chapter 5 together. You had time to write your chapter 5 journal responses.
Vocabulary: We looked at some 1960's slang. We looked at the vocabulary for chapter 5.
Acrostic Ponyboy Poem : This is due tomorrow.
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Tuesday May 13, 2014
Today we:
Exemplars: We looked at some student examples of written responses and discussed the expectations for your journal assignments.
Vocabulary: We completed a vocabulary worksheet for chapters 1-3.
The Outsiders: We read chapter 4 together. You had time to work on your chapter 4 journal responses.
Your chapter 1-3 questions are due Thursday. Chapter 1-3 journal responses are due at the end of class on Friday.
Exemplars: We looked at some student examples of written responses and discussed the expectations for your journal assignments.
Vocabulary: We completed a vocabulary worksheet for chapters 1-3.
The Outsiders: We read chapter 4 together. You had time to work on your chapter 4 journal responses.
Your chapter 1-3 questions are due Thursday. Chapter 1-3 journal responses are due at the end of class on Friday.
Monday May 12, 2014
Today we:
Journal: You had time to write your responses to chapter 3. You also began typing out and editing your chapter 1-3 journal responses. These will be due at the end of class on Friday.
Identity Wordle: We worked in the lab and you created a wordle about your personal identity. This was due at the end of class.
Outsiders: You completed chapter 1-3 questions. These will be due on Thursday.
Journal: You had time to write your responses to chapter 3. You also began typing out and editing your chapter 1-3 journal responses. These will be due at the end of class on Friday.
Identity Wordle: We worked in the lab and you created a wordle about your personal identity. This was due at the end of class.
Outsiders: You completed chapter 1-3 questions. These will be due on Thursday.
Friday, May 9, 2014
Friday May 9, 2014
Journal: You had time to complete your journal responses for chapter 2.
Grammar: We did a worksheet on commas.
The Outsiders: We read chapter 3 together. Chapter 1-3 questions were assigned. You will have a short amount of time to complete these on Monday.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/16606516/Chapter%201-3%20Questions
Greaser/Socs Collage: We will have more class time to work on these next week. These will NOT be due on Monday.
Grammar: We did a worksheet on commas.
The Outsiders: We read chapter 3 together. Chapter 1-3 questions were assigned. You will have a short amount of time to complete these on Monday.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/16606516/Chapter%201-3%20Questions
Greaser/Socs Collage: We will have more class time to work on these next week. These will NOT be due on Monday.
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Thursday May 8, 2014
Today we:
The Outsiders: We read the rest of chapter two together. You were introduced to your journal assignment and you had some time to complete the journal responses for chapter 1.
We discussed the Setting and looked at the time period of the 1960's.
We discussed the differences between the Socs and Greasers in the text.
Gender & Identity in Magazines: You were given an assignment to find 2 magazine advertisements and respond to them in terms of our identity discussion from last day. This is Due: FRIDAY.
Collage Assignment: You were given an assignment to create a collage of images representing two different groups. Cut out pictures, words and phrases that you feel would represent gangs in the 1960's and 2014. Create a collage that is split down the middle with the Greasers on one side and the Socs on the other. This is Due: Monday.
The Outsiders: We read the rest of chapter two together. You were introduced to your journal assignment and you had some time to complete the journal responses for chapter 1.
We discussed the Setting and looked at the time period of the 1960's.
We discussed the differences between the Socs and Greasers in the text.
Gender & Identity in Magazines: You were given an assignment to find 2 magazine advertisements and respond to them in terms of our identity discussion from last day. This is Due: FRIDAY.
Collage Assignment: You were given an assignment to create a collage of images representing two different groups. Cut out pictures, words and phrases that you feel would represent gangs in the 1960's and 2014. Create a collage that is split down the middle with the Greasers on one side and the Socs on the other. This is Due: Monday.
Friday, May 2, 2014
Friday May 2, 2014
Today we:
Unjournal: Write a sentence using all of the letters in the word "sentence." So the first word should start with an s, the second with an e, etc.
Tall Tale: We watched part of the Tall Tale movie as a Friday wrap-up to our unit.
Progress Reports: I handed out reports for your current marks for term 3.
Have a good weekend!
Unjournal: Write a sentence using all of the letters in the word "sentence." So the first word should start with an s, the second with an e, etc.
Tall Tale: We watched part of the Tall Tale movie as a Friday wrap-up to our unit.
Progress Reports: I handed out reports for your current marks for term 3.
Have a good weekend!
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