If you need a new USSR form for March, please pick one up at my desk. Forms are due March 31. Remember to complete each line, single spaced of the response sheet in order to guarantee the mark you are aiming for. Also, discuss the most interesting parts of the book. What you will remember about the book.
Today: We had time to catch up on our reading and complete our quotation logs and our quotation log cover sheets. Be sure to read and re-read the yellow criteria sheet in order to ensure that you are on track. I marked your first quotation response. If you did not receive a 10/10, be sure to correct subsequent log responses so that they meet the criteria.
Check previous blog entries for ideas.
Call you homework buddy.
Quotation Logs and Cover Sheets are due today.
If you have asked for an extension, they are due the first day back from spring break.
Have a good rest.
We will write The Pigman essays the first week back.
Friday, March 7, 2014
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
English 9: Writing an effective quotation log . . .
Today both classes worked extremely well and YOU accomplished so much!
Read and re-read the yellow criteria sheet samples so that you ensure your responses do the following:
Tonight: No homework. Read a good book and relax.
Tomorrow: You will have the entire class to finish your quotation log AND create your cover page so bring paper, markers, pencil crayons, etc . . .
Friday: Quotation Log is due! Friday we will have a number of "special" activities. Can anyone define euphemism???
IF YOU WERE ABSENT TODAY, EMAIL ME ONE QUOTATION AND ONE RESPONSE SO THAT I CAN GIVE YOU FEEDBACK. SSTENSON@SD63.BC.CA
Read and re-read the yellow criteria sheet samples so that you ensure your responses do the following:
- ADD INSIGHT TO YOUR TOPIC
- FOCUS ON WHAT THE QUOTE REVEALS ABOUT THE CHARACTER, THEME OR SITUATION
- USES VOCABULARY ACCURATELY FROM OUR LIST
- ANSWERS THE QUESTION WHY?
- DOES NOT RE-WORD THE QUOTATION
- GETS YOU EXCITED ABOUT THE BOOK
- CONNECTS TO OTHER SCENES IN THE BOOK
Tonight: No homework. Read a good book and relax.
Tomorrow: You will have the entire class to finish your quotation log AND create your cover page so bring paper, markers, pencil crayons, etc . . .
Friday: Quotation Log is due! Friday we will have a number of "special" activities. Can anyone define euphemism???
IF YOU WERE ABSENT TODAY, EMAIL ME ONE QUOTATION AND ONE RESPONSE SO THAT I CAN GIVE YOU FEEDBACK. SSTENSON@SD63.BC.CA
AP Lit: Bring all three poems to class tomorrow . . .
Tonight: Annotate at least one poem (TPCAST). I want you to have all three completed, plus thematic statements, plus an overall thesis before you leave tomorrow so that you can write the essay draft during class on Friday and then not think of poetry for a while as over the break you need to complete the notes and study for the terms quiz and read your novel. You will have an essay on the novel the second Wednesday back.
Here is some info regarding AP credit from Mr. Earnshaw via UVic:
From: "Hannah Lockie" <hannahk@uvic.ca>
To: "Jason Earnshaw" <jearnshaw@sd63.bc.ca>
Sent: Wednesday, March 5, 2014 12:44:48 PM
Subject: RE: AP Question
Here is some info regarding AP credit from Mr. Earnshaw via UVic:
From: "Hannah Lockie" <hannahk@uvic.ca>
To: "Jason Earnshaw" <jearnshaw@sd63.bc.ca>
Sent: Wednesday, March 5, 2014 12:44:48 PM
Subject: RE: AP Question
Hi Jason,
Thank
you for your email and for your patience in awaiting a reply while I
was out of the office for a few days. With regards to your question
about AP courses,
whether or not the student receives transfer credit will depend on the
score.
If the student takes an AP course and scores
4 or higher (5 of higher of Chemistry)à They will receive transfer credit from the
University. They can actually use the BC Transfer Guide to see what course(s) they will receive transfer credit for:
http://www.bctransferguide.ca/guides/ap/
If the student takes an AP course and scores
less than 4 (less than 5 for Chemistry)à
They will not receive transfer credit for
the course, but they will receive ‘advanced standing’. Advanced
standing means that they can take the second-year course without having
to take the first-year course, but they won’t receive credit for the
first-year course.
Advances Standing
à
It is important for students to recognize that this does not equate to
credit for the first-year
course. Let’s use Biology as an example. If a student were to take AP
Biology and score a 3, they would be permitted to take a second-year
Biology course due to their ‘advances standing’. If the student wanted
to take this as an elective, it’s not an issue.
If the student is pursuing a degree in Biology, he or she will still
need to take first-year Biology, as they will need to have credit for
the first-year required course.
Please let me know when you have any other questions!
Sincerely,
Hannah Lockie
National Recruitment-Admission Liaison | National Student Recruitment
Department of Student Recruitment | Division of Student Affairs | University of Victoria
PO Box 3025 STN CSC | Victoria BC V8W 3P2
T: 250-472-5171 | F: 250-472-4031 | E:
hannahk@uvic.ca
W:
www.uvic.ca/future-students
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
English 9: Quotation Log One quotation plus an A response is due tomorrow . . .
Using the yellow sheet as your guide, choose one of your quotations, copy it out, cite it properly and write an "A" response in paragraph or point form.
Hand in this one quote and response so that I can mark it and give you feedback to determine whether you are on the right track.
Read the samples carefully. Think about the way we add opinions about quotes during class discussions.
Discuss:
Who is speaking and what is happening briefly but GO BEYOND THE OBVIOUS. What does the quotation reveal about your topic? Be sure to say so. Discuss the tone, the word choice, the impact of the quotation on the character, link the quotation to other events in the novel.
IF YOU DO A GOOD JOB OF INTERPRETING EACH QUOTE, YOU WILL BE REALLY PREPARED TO START WRITING YOUR ESSAY.
Tomorrow: Arrive ready to complete the quotation log. We will not do USSR or vocabulary or journals tomorrow because we will treat the class like a test day.
You will write or type up your quotation log quickly so that we can start the essay on Thursday.
All 12 to 15 quotations, cited properly, plus responses are due Thursday.
They do not have to be typed.
Hand in this one quote and response so that I can mark it and give you feedback to determine whether you are on the right track.
Read the samples carefully. Think about the way we add opinions about quotes during class discussions.
Discuss:
Who is speaking and what is happening briefly but GO BEYOND THE OBVIOUS. What does the quotation reveal about your topic? Be sure to say so. Discuss the tone, the word choice, the impact of the quotation on the character, link the quotation to other events in the novel.
IF YOU DO A GOOD JOB OF INTERPRETING EACH QUOTE, YOU WILL BE REALLY PREPARED TO START WRITING YOUR ESSAY.
Tomorrow: Arrive ready to complete the quotation log. We will not do USSR or vocabulary or journals tomorrow because we will treat the class like a test day.
You will write or type up your quotation log quickly so that we can start the essay on Thursday.
All 12 to 15 quotations, cited properly, plus responses are due Thursday.
They do not have to be typed.
AP Lit: Poetry Essay
If you were absent today, please pick up a number of handouts.
The next three days will be dedicated to writing your poetry essays. Tonight, pick three poems from three different eras (poems cannot be ones we have studied in class or from Eng. Lit's core list) but you may use other poems by authors you love.
A good spot to search poems thematically is Poems by Theme
Tomorrow, arrive with copies of your poems printed out so you can annotate them. You need to do an extensive TPPCAST chart for each poem.
The next three days will be dedicated to writing your poetry essays. Tonight, pick three poems from three different eras (poems cannot be ones we have studied in class or from Eng. Lit's core list) but you may use other poems by authors you love.
A good spot to search poems thematically is Poems by Theme
Tomorrow, arrive with copies of your poems printed out so you can annotate them. You need to do an extensive TPPCAST chart for each poem.
Monday, March 3, 2014
English 9: The Pigman
In all classes today, I collected the USSR sheets for February and the mind maps. If you were absent today, you must bring a note in order to be able to submit work due today.
Be sure to get the vocabulary, and notes from a partner.
We had a practice quiz on words 1-20 today.
Today's journal topic was regret. Be sure to write for 5 minutes on this topic in your journal.
Stop by for lunch time extra help tomorrow.
Period 3: Finish reading the novel. Choose a topic for your quotation log/ essay and find 12 to 15 quotations that you think reflect your topic.
Sample topics:
1. Reasons for loneliness in the novel
2. The symbol of the cage, cage of fear, grief, rejection
3. Lack of communication and relationships with parents
4. Poor adult role models
5. Impact of kindness on John and Lorraine
6. How will the friendship of Mr. Pignati affect John and Lorraine
7. Why does John use toughness and deceit to protect his true nature?
Period 4: You are at a disadvantage having English last period every day. You must save energy for period 4. Bring water and a healthy snack. Focus. Participate. Ask questions. Stay on task. Your marks could suffer.
Paragraph / Vocab Test Corrections are Due: Staple them to the originals
Finish reading the novel. Arrive ready to start the quotation log.
Be sure to get the vocabulary, and notes from a partner.
We had a practice quiz on words 1-20 today.
Today's journal topic was regret. Be sure to write for 5 minutes on this topic in your journal.
Stop by for lunch time extra help tomorrow.
Period 3: Finish reading the novel. Choose a topic for your quotation log/ essay and find 12 to 15 quotations that you think reflect your topic.
Sample topics:
1. Reasons for loneliness in the novel
2. The symbol of the cage, cage of fear, grief, rejection
3. Lack of communication and relationships with parents
4. Poor adult role models
5. Impact of kindness on John and Lorraine
6. How will the friendship of Mr. Pignati affect John and Lorraine
7. Why does John use toughness and deceit to protect his true nature?
Period 4: You are at a disadvantage having English last period every day. You must save energy for period 4. Bring water and a healthy snack. Focus. Participate. Ask questions. Stay on task. Your marks could suffer.
Paragraph / Vocab Test Corrections are Due: Staple them to the originals
Finish reading the novel. Arrive ready to start the quotation log.
AP Lit: Poetry: buttons and essays . . .
I introduced the poet, Philip Larkin, today and we discussed his poem, "Explosiion". Here is a link to his bio. Please take notes if you were absent:
Philip Larkin 1922-1985
Philip Larkin 1922-1985
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