Zac C.
Kevin
Hayley
Jamie
Ryan
Nick
Lucas
Today, I checked the number of pages read over the weekend. You need to be 2/3 of the way through the novel by now. Keep post-it noting key scenes and important symbols.
We talked a lot about section D of the provinical today and we read samples. If you were absent, be sure to ask for the handout.
This section demands preparation. You cannot simply right something off the top of your head unless you want to sound cliche, banal and sentimental, right?
Read articles from The Globe and Mail at least three times a week. Know what is going on. Think about what an English teacher likes since English teachers are marking these exams. They like books. They like good writing. They like sentence variety, wit, satire, critical thinking, engaging writing.
It's not too much to ask. Know the criteria. We'll start practicing tomorrow.
Vocabulary:
We added words 13 and 14 today. TEST Wednesday. You must score highly on this test or prepare to stay after school Wednesday to learn them. Know the definition, part of speech, synonyms and how to use the word in a sentence.
| 13. Putrid |
- describes something disgusting,
rotting or smelly. (adjective)
Synonyms -
bad, contaminated, corrupt, decayed, decomposed, fetid, foul,
off, putrefied, rancid, rank, reeking, rotting, smelly, spoiled,
Sentence – The putrid odour in the fridge was caused
by the rotting meat. |
| 14. Incognito | - having one's identity concealed, especially to avoid notice
or formal attentions.
Synonyms - anonymous, camouflaged, concealed, disguised, hidden, masked, obscure, under assumed name, unknown, unrecognized Sentence – Prince William tried to avoid the press by travelling incognito. |
