Hi all,
Today in class you were expected to bring in the rough draft of your essay. We spent the block passing essays around for peer review. You were required to edit three essays, and have your essay edited by three others. After having your essay edited, you were asked to review the feedback before completing an essay editing plan.
The remainder of the block was spent revising and re-writing your essay good copy.
Good copies due tomorrow. Please review list of all of the items to be handed in:
Cover Page
Good Copy
Rough Copy
Peer Editing Checklists
Essay Editing Plan
Homework:
ESSAY GOOD COPIES DUE TOMORROW!
Handouts:
Peer Editing Checklist: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4XSIYoQBjwhVlZwa3N3MzMyMG8/view?usp=sharing
Literary Essay Editing Plan: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sbwi568tCiaqMBw5OOknTmoxS7B4bDUIAURa6YcvtuY/edit?usp=sharing
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Writing Conclusions
Hi all,
Today in class we learned how to write conclusions for our literary essays. We then went to a computer lab so you could have time to write out your draft conclusions.
LITERARY ESSAY ROUGH DRAFTS DUE JANUARY 31ST. We will edit them in class that day.
GOOD COPIES DUE FEBRUARY 1ST. Please make sure to review the list of everything you need to hand in along with your good copy.
Homework: Finish rough drafts (Due Jan. 31st)
Handouts:
Analysis of a Conclusion: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12Ome3JR_RER2AfhPloMwxAl0Du7FtgjqdjV_to3Z0fs/edit?usp=sharing
Today in class we learned how to write conclusions for our literary essays. We then went to a computer lab so you could have time to write out your draft conclusions.
LITERARY ESSAY ROUGH DRAFTS DUE JANUARY 31ST. We will edit them in class that day.
GOOD COPIES DUE FEBRUARY 1ST. Please make sure to review the list of everything you need to hand in along with your good copy.
Homework: Finish rough drafts (Due Jan. 31st)
Handouts:
Analysis of a Conclusion: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12Ome3JR_RER2AfhPloMwxAl0Du7FtgjqdjV_to3Z0fs/edit?usp=sharing
Monday, January 16, 2017
Body Paragraphs Day 2
Hi all,
Today in class you met me directly in the Learning Commons. You were given the entire class to work on the rough body paragraphs of your essay.
Tomorrow we will break down the parts of a conclusion and work on writing yours.
Reminder: Semester two room change. Class will now be in room 302 starting January 31st.
Ms. Michalski
No handouts today.
Today in class you met me directly in the Learning Commons. You were given the entire class to work on the rough body paragraphs of your essay.
Tomorrow we will break down the parts of a conclusion and work on writing yours.
Reminder: Semester two room change. Class will now be in room 302 starting January 31st.
Ms. Michalski
No handouts today.
Friday, January 13, 2017
Writing Body Paragraphs
Hi all,
Today in class we followed a similar structure to yesterday. I began the class by giving a mini lesson on writing body paragraphs. I also gave you an example. We then moved to the computer lab where you were given the remainder of class time to start writing your rough body paragraphs. Since there are three body paragraphs, we will have the whole block on Monday for you to work on them as well.
Please meet me in the Learning Commons on Monday. Do not go to the classroom first.
Have a great weekend!
Homework:
Make sure your rough introduction is finished and that you have a good start on your rough body paragraphs.
Handouts:
Writing A Body Paragraph: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iRCXIFtiVH99MkEQ72Sz8ZWYb_acbP3WwfuRJoVHzms/edit?usp=sharing
Today in class we followed a similar structure to yesterday. I began the class by giving a mini lesson on writing body paragraphs. I also gave you an example. We then moved to the computer lab where you were given the remainder of class time to start writing your rough body paragraphs. Since there are three body paragraphs, we will have the whole block on Monday for you to work on them as well.
Please meet me in the Learning Commons on Monday. Do not go to the classroom first.
Have a great weekend!
Homework:
Make sure your rough introduction is finished and that you have a good start on your rough body paragraphs.
Handouts:
Writing A Body Paragraph: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iRCXIFtiVH99MkEQ72Sz8ZWYb_acbP3WwfuRJoVHzms/edit?usp=sharing
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Essay Introductions
Hi all,
Today in class I talked you through how to write an introduction for your literary essays. I gave you an example, and we broke the example down piece by piece. The remainder of class time was spent in the computer lab. You were given over an hour to finish writing your introduction rough draft.
Tomorrow, we will learn how to write our body paragraphs.
Homework:
Finish your introduction rough draft.
Handouts:
How to write an introduction: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ck9QGsgaEOdZVM4A9HHvx6M65DEuXmmOyO8xdmBmotM/edit?usp=sharing
Today in class I talked you through how to write an introduction for your literary essays. I gave you an example, and we broke the example down piece by piece. The remainder of class time was spent in the computer lab. You were given over an hour to finish writing your introduction rough draft.
Tomorrow, we will learn how to write our body paragraphs.
Homework:
Finish your introduction rough draft.
Handouts:
How to write an introduction: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ck9QGsgaEOdZVM4A9HHvx6M65DEuXmmOyO8xdmBmotM/edit?usp=sharing
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Essay Outlines
Hi All,
Today in class you completed your vocab quiz. We then used the entire block to work on essay outlines. Remember that an essay outline is not a word for word breakdown of your essay but merely an overview of your ideas. We will then make those ideas more specific this week as we work on each part of the essay.
As you completed your thesis statements today, I began checking them over with each of you. By the end of the class tomorrow, I will have met with each of you to go over your thesis statements.
Tomorrow, we will be writing our introductions together, so please bring in your completed outline.
Homework:
1. Essay outlines due tomorrow (Thursday)
You may already have completed the above in class today, so you may not have any homework!
Today in class you completed your vocab quiz. We then used the entire block to work on essay outlines. Remember that an essay outline is not a word for word breakdown of your essay but merely an overview of your ideas. We will then make those ideas more specific this week as we work on each part of the essay.
As you completed your thesis statements today, I began checking them over with each of you. By the end of the class tomorrow, I will have met with each of you to go over your thesis statements.
Tomorrow, we will be writing our introductions together, so please bring in your completed outline.
Homework:
1. Essay outlines due tomorrow (Thursday)
You may already have completed the above in class today, so you may not have any homework!
Friday, January 6, 2017
The Structure of an Essay
Hi All,
Today was a busy day for us. We started with a vocabulary check in preparation for your vocab quiz on Wednesday.
I then spent the block carefully going through the structure of a five paragraph essay with you. I handed out the literary essay assignment for the novel, but we will be working step by step through the essay writing together in class.
I put a sample essay outline on the board, and we discussed the way to put an outline together. We spent some time working on your outlines, and I checked as many thesis statements as I could today. I will be looking at all of your thesis statements by the end of the block on Wednesday.
You will be given a large chunk of class time on Wednesday to finish your outlines. These outlines are not meant to be a completion of your essay, but a compilation of your ideas and where you are heading.
Four of the next five classes will be partially spent in computer labs. I will be teaching you about writing and introduction on Thursday, and you will write your own introduction that day in class. We will spend next Friday and the following Monday working on your body paragraphs and Tuesday on your conclusion. We will peer edit and submit essays following exam week.
The structure of this assignment should drastically reduce the amount of homework you have (assuming you use your class time wisely). There will be no USSR on essay prep days in order to give you EVEN MORE TIME to get your work done.
HOMEWORK:
Study for your vocab quiz: Wednesday
Finish reading the novel
Chapter Questions #3: Due Wednesday
Essay Outline: Due Thursday (class time Wednesday will be spent working on these)
HANDOUTS:
Literary Essay Outline: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iBBdTZ8L7O6CNXgOk1SqdWAG-rEUsL4Z9n-nUaNpylI/edit?usp=sharing
Literary Essay Assignment: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vnAyNAG6D_ScgbUfN3AyHdpy4eFAmiHdkFAkBIm3Hdc/edit?usp=sharing
Sample Essay Outline: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V2JLnwQWT0tLx03DTVesIfYinW99WWJJ6DGoRmjDQwA/edit?usp=sharing
Literary Essay Guidelines: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18ijoehNYUSakJWABI6Z7kPzmABvvj4Beg0uCzkeC9rM/edit?usp=sharing
The Structure of a 5 Paragraph Essay: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4XSIYoQBjwheGxuOGlIQ29NVkU/view?usp=sharing
5 Paragraph Essay Checklist: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4XSIYoQBjwhNGVyUkVCSlBzWmc/view?usp=sharing
Today was a busy day for us. We started with a vocabulary check in preparation for your vocab quiz on Wednesday.
I then spent the block carefully going through the structure of a five paragraph essay with you. I handed out the literary essay assignment for the novel, but we will be working step by step through the essay writing together in class.
I put a sample essay outline on the board, and we discussed the way to put an outline together. We spent some time working on your outlines, and I checked as many thesis statements as I could today. I will be looking at all of your thesis statements by the end of the block on Wednesday.
You will be given a large chunk of class time on Wednesday to finish your outlines. These outlines are not meant to be a completion of your essay, but a compilation of your ideas and where you are heading.
Four of the next five classes will be partially spent in computer labs. I will be teaching you about writing and introduction on Thursday, and you will write your own introduction that day in class. We will spend next Friday and the following Monday working on your body paragraphs and Tuesday on your conclusion. We will peer edit and submit essays following exam week.
The structure of this assignment should drastically reduce the amount of homework you have (assuming you use your class time wisely). There will be no USSR on essay prep days in order to give you EVEN MORE TIME to get your work done.
HOMEWORK:
Study for your vocab quiz: Wednesday
Finish reading the novel
Chapter Questions #3: Due Wednesday
Essay Outline: Due Thursday (class time Wednesday will be spent working on these)
HANDOUTS:
Literary Essay Outline: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iBBdTZ8L7O6CNXgOk1SqdWAG-rEUsL4Z9n-nUaNpylI/edit?usp=sharing
Literary Essay Assignment: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vnAyNAG6D_ScgbUfN3AyHdpy4eFAmiHdkFAkBIm3Hdc/edit?usp=sharing
Sample Essay Outline: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V2JLnwQWT0tLx03DTVesIfYinW99WWJJ6DGoRmjDQwA/edit?usp=sharing
Literary Essay Guidelines: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18ijoehNYUSakJWABI6Z7kPzmABvvj4Beg0uCzkeC9rM/edit?usp=sharing
The Structure of a 5 Paragraph Essay: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4XSIYoQBjwheGxuOGlIQ29NVkU/view?usp=sharing
5 Paragraph Essay Checklist: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4XSIYoQBjwhNGVyUkVCSlBzWmc/view?usp=sharing
Thursday, January 5, 2017
Tribes Poems
Hi all,
Welcome back! Today was our first day back together after the break. Here's what we did:
Literary paragraphs were due at the beginning of class. We then talked about what we read in the novel over the break. Afterwards, we completed our next quick write and I handed out the next list of vocabulary words. We finished class today by working on a poem assignment. This assignment looks at the concept of tribes that Junior discusses in the novel. We took this concept and applied it to the tribes that we feel our relevant in our own lives.
Tribes poems are due tomorrow.
Handouts:
Vocab List 3: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eheRb2TEqS60HRKgBXEdZuzvT6OlOHOOxti0dkzIM6Y/edit?usp=sharing
My Tribes Poem Assignment: https://docs.google.com/a/sd63.bc.ca/document/d/1_Yq4gDmRVByb9KjwU87sLNuYX5-EDVv0bY5Tl6yQ1Q4/edit?usp=sharing
Homework:
Tribes poems - Due Friday, January 6th
Vocab Homework Check - Friday, January 6th
Vocab Quiz - Wednesday, January 11th
Chapter Questions #3 - Wednesday, January 11th
Read to the end of the chapter "My Freshman Year Report Card"
Welcome back! Today was our first day back together after the break. Here's what we did:
Literary paragraphs were due at the beginning of class. We then talked about what we read in the novel over the break. Afterwards, we completed our next quick write and I handed out the next list of vocabulary words. We finished class today by working on a poem assignment. This assignment looks at the concept of tribes that Junior discusses in the novel. We took this concept and applied it to the tribes that we feel our relevant in our own lives.
Tribes poems are due tomorrow.
Handouts:
Vocab List 3: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eheRb2TEqS60HRKgBXEdZuzvT6OlOHOOxti0dkzIM6Y/edit?usp=sharing
My Tribes Poem Assignment: https://docs.google.com/a/sd63.bc.ca/document/d/1_Yq4gDmRVByb9KjwU87sLNuYX5-EDVv0bY5Tl6yQ1Q4/edit?usp=sharing
Homework:
Tribes poems - Due Friday, January 6th
Vocab Homework Check - Friday, January 6th
Vocab Quiz - Wednesday, January 11th
Chapter Questions #3 - Wednesday, January 11th
Read to the end of the chapter "My Freshman Year Report Card"
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