1D0 October Archive
October 31, 2008
We started finished reading Chapter 8 of The Hobbit today -- we also spent a
little time with our Reading Program novels..
Homework: Finish your 5-6-7 study sheet. Read chapters 9-10-11 over
the weekend.
October 30, 2008
We started to read Chapter 8 of The Hobbit today -- we'll finish it in class
tomorrow. We also completed lessons 34 and 35 of the Language Power workbook.
Homework: Finish your 5-6-7 study sheet for homework. Don't forget
your Reading Program novel for tomorrow.
October 29, 2008
We read Chapter 7 of The Hobbit today. We also spent some time with our
Reading Program novels learning a new Reading Strategy called "4-Square Prespective'.
Be sure to get the notes if you were away.
Homework: Finish your 5-6-7 study sheet for homework. Don't forget
your Language Power workbook for tomorrow.
October 28, 2008
We started to read Chapter 6 of The Hobbit today. We also completed lessons
32 and 33 in the Language Power workbook.
Homework: Please finish chapter 6 at home tonight. Don't forget
your reading program novel tomorrow.
October 27, 2008
We finished our discussion of Chapter 5 of The Hobbit today.
Homework: Bring your Language Power workbook tomorrow.
October 24, 2008
We almost finished reading Chapter 5 of The Hobbit today. We also worked on the
Reading Program. Today our Reading Program time focussed on the first of six Reading
Strategies. You can review the "Strategy 1 - Genre Framework" worksheet under Unit 5
on your Handouts page.
Homework: Finish reading Chapter 5 for homework. We'll begin working on
the study sheet together during Monday's class.
October 23, 2008
We finished reading Chapter 4 of The Hobbit today. We also completed lesson 32 in
the Language Power workbook.
Homework: Finish the 2-3-4 study sheet. Bring your Reading Program
novel to class tomorrow.
October 22, 2008
We spent a little bit of time with our new Reading Program novels. We also finished our
discussion of chapter 3.
Homework: Finish as much of the 2-3-4 study sheet as you can
(based on what we've read so far). Bring your Language Power workbook to class tomorrow.
October 21, 2008
We finished lesson 30 in Language Power and we read chapter 2 of The Hobbit in
class today.
Homework: Read all of chapter 3 and complete as much of the 2-3-4 study sheet
as you can (based on what we've read so far). Bring your NEW Reading Program novel
to class tomorrow.
October 20, 2008
We finished reading chapter 1 of The Hobbit in class today. I also gave out the study sheet for chapters
2-4 (replacement copies are available on the Handouts page).
Homework: Finish the chapter 1 study sheet. Bring your Language Power
workbook for tomorrow.
Note: Marks have finally been posted for the poetry performances - R&J
marks will hopefully be updated by this evening.
October 17, 2008
Poetry performances today - great
work, everyone! I also gave out copies of The Hobbit and we started to read
chapter 1 together.
Homework: Try to answer as much of the Chapter 1 study sheet as
possible. Don't worry about finishing "Understanding #5" or the "Visualising"
questions - we'll work on them together in class on Monday.
Note: Marks have finally been posted for the poetry performances - R&J
marks will hopefully be updated by Monday evening.
October 16, 2008
Poetry performance rehearsals continue - PRESENTATIONS ARE SCHEDULED FOR TOMORROW.
Homework: Please finish your Reading Program assignment and hand it in
before the W.o.O. closes tomorrow.
October 15, 2008
Poetry performance rehearsals continue.
Homework: Please finish your Reading Program assignment and hand it in
before the W.o.O. closes this Friday.
October 14, 2008
Poetry performance rehearsals continue.
Homework: Please finish your Reading Program assignment and hand it in
before the W.o.O. closes this Friday.
October 10, 2008
Today we started with some Reading Program time. We then continued our study of poetry.
Groups are now working on memorising their assigned poems (aim to have your part
completely memorised by the time you return to class NEXT Tuesday).
Homework: Write the first draft of your Reading Program assignment -
bring it to class for editing on Tuesday. Dress rehearsals for poetry performances
will begin on Tuesday - BE SURE you come to class with your lines MEMORISED.
October 9, 2008
Today we worked on Language Power Lesson 29. We also continued our study of poetry.
Groups are now working on memorising their assigned poems (aim to have your part
completely memorised by the time you return to class NEXT Tuesday).
Homework: Finish L.P.-Lesson 29 if you didn't finish it in class.
Begin to memorise your lines.
October 7, 2008
Today we studied "The Lady of Shalott" together. Performance groups were selected
and poems were assigned.
Homework: Read over the poem you were assigned (extra copies are
available on your handouts page under unit 2 if you didn't get a copy today). If
you're not satisfied with the poem you were assinged you will have an opportunity
to change poems tomorrow.
October 6, 2008
We began our Poetry - Sound and Meaning unit today by reading "The Highwayman" together.
Look over the poems for this unit on your handouts page unit 2 - select 2-3 that you
are interested in.
Homework:
October 3, 2008
Today we worked in the computer lab publishing the Expository paragraph assignment.
Homework: There is no homework this weekend (except to keep reading your
Independent Novel - if you need to).
October 2, 2008
Everyone wrote the unit test for Romeo & Juliet today.
Homework: Gather your expository paragraph research and compose the first
draft of your paragraph. Bring you draft to class tomorrow for editing and publishing.