Today we began with presentations by My Sister's Keeper (Block 1) and I Am the Messenger (Block 4). A reminder that Friday's groups are Give a Boy a Gun and Shattering Glass.
The remainder of class was dedicated to the exploration of the definition of poetry. Miss Innes shared a dictionary definition, as well as definitions from ee cummings and T.S. Eliot. Students were then asked to answer a series of questions, related to their own ideas about what poetry is, and what it means.
Miss Innes asked that all students bring a personal definition of poetry to Friday's class.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Monday, January 23, 2012
Miss Innes is Back!
We began today's class with presentations - Block 1 presentation was Shattering Glass and Block 4 was My Sister's Keeper.
Then, Miss Innes began her poetry unit. She distributed her expectations and a letter for parents informing them of videotaping of classes. Remember that if your parents DO NOT want you on video, then you need to return your consent letter.
Ms. Innes then shared "The Goose Story," to stress the importance of community and support.
Class finished with students writing autobiopoems, and then sharing them with the class. Any students who did not get a chance to finish the poem and/or read it aloud will be expected to share next class.
A reminder to My Sister's Keeper (Block 1) and I Am the Messenger (Block 4) that you are presenting on Wednesday.
Then, Miss Innes began her poetry unit. She distributed her expectations and a letter for parents informing them of videotaping of classes. Remember that if your parents DO NOT want you on video, then you need to return your consent letter.
Ms. Innes then shared "The Goose Story," to stress the importance of community and support.
Class finished with students writing autobiopoems, and then sharing them with the class. Any students who did not get a chance to finish the poem and/or read it aloud will be expected to share next class.
A reminder to My Sister's Keeper (Block 1) and I Am the Messenger (Block 4) that you are presenting on Wednesday.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Literature Circles Final
Thursday was the Literature Circles individual final. If you missed the class, you will need to set up a time with me to make up the assignment.
Group presentations begin on Monday.
Group presentations begin on Monday.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Final Presentation Planning Day
Today was the last day of class time dedicated to planning for group presentations.
Presentation dates are as follows:
Presentation dates are as follows:
- Jan 23rd: Shattering Glass (Block 1) and My Sister's Keeper (Block 4)
- Jan. 25th: My Sister's Keeper (Block 1) and I Am the Messenger (Block 4)
- Jan. 27th: Give a Boy a Gun (Block 1) and Shattering Glass (Block 4)
- Feb. 1st: Elsewhere (Block 1) and The DaVinci Code (Block 4)
- Feb. 3rd: American Born Chinese (Block 1)
Remember that your Lit. Circle individual final is on Thursday. Bring your book with you!
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Group Project Planning
We began today's class with a review exercise on run-on sentences and comma splices. After I have an opportunity to check to make sure students are able to properly fix run-ons and comma splices, we will set a date for the quiz.
Then, Lit. Circle groups met to discuss final chunks, elements of fiction as they relate to books and/or plan for the group presentation.
I reminded students that the individual Lit. Circle final will take place on Jan. 19th and the group presentations begin on Jan. 23rd.
Then, Lit. Circle groups met to discuss final chunks, elements of fiction as they relate to books and/or plan for the group presentation.
I reminded students that the individual Lit. Circle final will take place on Jan. 19th and the group presentations begin on Jan. 23rd.
Monday, January 9, 2012
Criteria for Quality Narratives
We began today's class by revisiting how to fix run-on sentences and comma splices. We worked through some examples together, and I will give you an opportunity for more practice on Wednesday, before we have a quiz.
Then, I handed back the narratives that you wrote last Tuesday, and we constructed a set of criteria for good quality narratives. We used the feedback I gave you on your narratives to guide us.
I ended class by handing out information on how to use dialogue in narratives. Students were expected to complete the practice section, demonstrating understanding of proper dialogue punctuation/capitalization.
Please be ready to meet with your Lit. Circle group on Wednesday, to discuss your second to last chunk of reading.
Important dates:
Then, I handed back the narratives that you wrote last Tuesday, and we constructed a set of criteria for good quality narratives. We used the feedback I gave you on your narratives to guide us.
I ended class by handing out information on how to use dialogue in narratives. Students were expected to complete the practice section, demonstrating understanding of proper dialogue punctuation/capitalization.
Please be ready to meet with your Lit. Circle group on Wednesday, to discuss your second to last chunk of reading.
Important dates:
- last Lit. Circle meeting - Tuesday Jan. 17th
- individual Lit. Circle final - Thursday Jan. 19th
- group presentations begin - Monday Jan. 23rd
Friday, January 6, 2012
Literature Circles Project
Today, the information for the Lit. Circles final group presentation was distributed. Next class, we will discuss when the presentations are to occur.
Groups met to discuss their page of thoughts, and then each student completed a peer and self evaluation of the contribution being made the circle discussion process by each group member. Evaluations were collected in class.
Groups then chose the chunk they will read for next week and began to plan their presentations.
Groups met to discuss their page of thoughts, and then each student completed a peer and self evaluation of the contribution being made the circle discussion process by each group member. Evaluations were collected in class.
Groups then chose the chunk they will read for next week and began to plan their presentations.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Welcome Back!
Welcome back, English 10! I hope you had a restful, fun-filled break. I also hope you are ready to get back to work!
Today, I shared with the class some of the books that I read over break. The best ones were Trash by Andy Mulligan, Love is the Higher Law by David Levithan, Please Ignore Vera Dietz by A.S. King and Carter Finally Gets It by Brent Crawford. All of these books are available from our library here at the school.
Students spent the remainder of class writing a personal narrative about something that happened to them during break (or not). I collected these narratives in order to better ascertain which areas we need to focus on before you all write the composition on the exam in June.
Literature Circle groups met briefly, to refresh memories about what chunk is to be read for Thursday. Remember to make a Page of Thoughts to bring with you to share!
Today, I shared with the class some of the books that I read over break. The best ones were Trash by Andy Mulligan, Love is the Higher Law by David Levithan, Please Ignore Vera Dietz by A.S. King and Carter Finally Gets It by Brent Crawford. All of these books are available from our library here at the school.
Students spent the remainder of class writing a personal narrative about something that happened to them during break (or not). I collected these narratives in order to better ascertain which areas we need to focus on before you all write the composition on the exam in June.
Literature Circle groups met briefly, to refresh memories about what chunk is to be read for Thursday. Remember to make a Page of Thoughts to bring with you to share!
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