English 9, Tues. Nov. 30

We did words 26 to 29 today: morally, insolent, impertinent and defiant. Add them to your list.

We also wrote a 200 to 400 word journal entry in our journals from Farley's point of view based on the last sentence on page 52. Based on chapters 1 to 7, discuss how his attitude to wolves are changing.
Include in your journal references to the following:

• appeal to the five sensens
• be specific-refer to names of people, places, things
• use sentence variety
• include two quotes from the novel
• examine his reluctance to give up the myth that wolves are vicious murderers
• write about some of his silly reactions to the wolves, i.e. losing his temper, etc.

Tonight: Read chapters 8, 9, and 10 and be prepared to discuss them in class tomorrow.

Keep marking key passages about myths/realty of wolves with post-it notes.
Thank you.

English 11 E, Tues. Nov. 30

Most students have completed their novels and are now busy working on creating the responses. Follow the contract. Ask me for help with the criteria if you are unsure. For A quality work, always focus on facts plus inferences. Making connections between plot, character and theme will give you a higher mark.
Quality is key.

All projets due Tues. Dec. 7. Good luck.

Writing 12, Nov. 30

Last day for November USSR is today.

You read beautifully today. I was so proud. Congratulations.

Thursday: Bring copies of your story for our workshop.

Nov. 29, English 9

Today, I collected re-writes of the Temple Grandin paragraph. Congrats. to those students who are taking advantage of extra help. Remember there is tutoring with Mr. Bishop and the peer helpers in the library every Tues. and Wed. after school. A wonderful way to improve your English skills.

Today, we wrote our responses to chapters 3 and 4. We changed one key criterion for the journals. Instead of responding to all 24 chapters, you can pick and choose and combine chapters for a total of 15 responses. Quality is key, here.

Tonight, complete your USSR forms for November as Tues. Nov.30 (tomorrow) is the last day.

Tonight, also read chapters 6 and 7. You will have time to respond to these chapters in class. Also, keep post-it noting key passages for your essay--the myths and realities of wolves.

English 11 E, Mon. Nov. 29

Terrific readings today at the Poetry Cafe. Brilliant, poised, confident. Thank you. If you were away today, I'll need you to read your poems aloud as soon as you get back.
Thanks to all students who contributed goodies to the cafe. Delicious.

Tonight read your novel or work on your contract. You'll want to start the contract in class Tuesday.
This week, we'll be working on projects so bring supplies to class.

Writing 12, Monday, Nov. 29

Good work today. I hope your stories are progressing well. I collected the John Gould responses. I also need to check that you have submitted your work to the League, BCTELA, Claremont Review contest, Aerie International and to Polyphony. If you are missing any of these items, please submit today.

Saanich News: please ensure that your good copy is sent to my home email today.

NOVEMBER USSR FORMS DUE TUES. NOV. 30. CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR WHAT YOU THOUGHT OF THE SHORT STORY BOOKS AND MAGAZINES YOU'VE BEEN READING.

SMUS trip--tomorrow. Bring two poems or a piece of fiction to read aloud. Also, bring your lunch. We'll eat on the bus on the way back.

Story deadline date change: Your completed story is now due Mon. Dec. 6 Workshop groups announced today. Bring 2 to 3 copies (depending on the size of your group) to class Thursday.

You may use the SMUS trip as this term's literary event or as a replacement for the John Gould reading if you missed that last Friday. Hand in a SMUS response on Wed.

English 9, Friday, Nov. 26

Today, we finished reading chapter two and wrote a response for it in our journals. We read them aloud to ensure that they met the criteria.

I handed back the Temple Grandin paragraphs. If you wish to revise and re-submit, you may do so. Staple the new copy to the previous copy.

Read chapters 3 and 4. Be sure to post it note key passages to do with the myths and realities of wolves.

We wrote a chapter two response during class today and read them aloud. Remember the criteria for the journal responses:

• in Farley's first person point of view
• summarize key points from the chapter
• refer to the question in your response
• bring it to life with detail using the five senses i.e. what does wolf juice smell, taste, look like?
• add a creative element--add more of Farley's reactions which are not in the book
• use quotations from the book informally as part of your response
• describe how he is feeling
• defend some of his reactions to events
• elaborate on key sections that interest you