Homework/assessments/timeline updated. See also,'Class notes/links'

Hello All,
(Please see the orange colour heading to view today's "inclass notes and  links" in full.)
I wanted to congratulate you again, on the merit of your Pecha Kucha's; they were informative and often inspiring. Thank you.

Below, you will see a break down of the events planned for each class day remaining.

You will see that I am not really assigning homework because I assume you will be preparing on your own for your English provincial exam.

Please see that assessments (marks collection) are highlighted yellow when assigned for future date and blue when due. Note: There is not enough time to be hosting alternate times for said assessments so please ensure you are in class so that you may garner these marks toward your average.

Please also note, that all late work and your text books are now due.

May 29: 

•  Kelly and Antony Pecha Kucha
• The role of story/critical theory - listen, watch, discuss, respond 
• Written personal response in class for homework mark
• THEME PAPER IN CLASS DUE June 4th (quiz weight)  Rubric and supporting notes can be found on "In Class notes/links tab of this blog,

May 31:

B block has Mcreery test for an hour

Poetry 'How to' 

practice close reading 

THEME PAPER IN CLASS DUE June 4th   You may bring in an outline but it may have not sentences on it, just cues.

The theme paper will explore your choice of  one of the of the following themes with regard to your choice of either The Taming of the Shrew  or  The Power of One:

Love                                                                  Revenge

Self-actualization/Self-realization                    Grief                                               

Loyalty/Honesty/Integrity                                Appearance vs. Reality                                    

Fate/Chance/Destiny                                        Victimization

Parent/Child or Sibling                                     Alienation

Dilemmas of Conscience or Morality

• Feel free to bring an outline of your ideas to the in class write. You are charting one of these themes through one text, either The Taming of the Shrew or The Power of One. 
• Ask to access the novel if you require it. I will provide copies of each on the 4th/day of the write.
• Remember to TAG and to PEE. Narrow your topic; you need not exhaust the topic only deal with it in an organized and purposeful way.

June 4:

• THEME PAPER IN CLASS You may use an outline but it may have not sentences on it, just cues.
• Staple rubric to the front of your paper and sign/block it.

June 6th is grad! Congratulations. Enjoy!

June 8:

• Both blocks will review original composition section
• Practice making outlines/prepping a narrative or 2 for 2 or 3 different prompts.
• Terminology
• Take a look at upcoming assessments and prep. synthesis methodology

June 12:

• Review synthesis formatting (see blog)
• Practice synthesis essay/analysis
• June 14 In class synthesis test. 6 scale Rubric page 2 of this link

June 14:

• June 14 In class synthesis test. 6 scale Rubric page 2 of this link

June 18:

• TBA/up for discussion (poetry enrichment/exam questions and practice)

June 20:

• TBA/up for discussion

I hope that you find this schedule helpful for your organization. Please let me know if you see any issues/discrepancies.

Ms. S