Here is a great site to do your bibliography!
http://www.easybib.com/
Cheers!
Monday, December 19, 2016
December 19th
Good morning to all,
Thank you for sitting in on a tough Monday morning, but remember we don't have class next Monday so hopefully that will cheer you up!
Homework,
Read over the ICE hand out I gave you.
Quiz on Thursday on what and how to cite!
Tomorrow we will begin by completing the citation hand out I gave you. We will take it up in class.
Thank you for sitting in on a tough Monday morning, but remember we don't have class next Monday so hopefully that will cheer you up!
Homework,
Read over the ICE hand out I gave you.
Quiz on Thursday on what and how to cite!
Tomorrow we will begin by completing the citation hand out I gave you. We will take it up in class.
Thursday, December 15, 2016
December 15th
Hello everyone,
Lot's of chatter in class today....by me....oops! Just a reminder to bring your computer on Monday!
Your essay is due Thursday.
Lot's of chatter in class today....by me....oops! Just a reminder to bring your computer on Monday!
Your essay is due Thursday.
Friday, December 9, 2016
December 8th Thalia
Recap of the week. We have covered two different methods of how to organize/structure compare and contrast essays. Block and Point by Point.
Structure of Block
Introduction (stays the same as before with one of the following structures)
T.S L1 (Hook)
S.S (Compare) OR L2 (Comparison
S.S (Contrast) L3 (Contrast)
C.S Bridge
Thesis
Then your Body paragraphs
Body 1
T.S - Compare
Idea - (Comparison)
Detail to idea
Idea - (Comparison)
Detail
C.S
Body 2
T.S - Contrast
Idea - (Contrast)
Detail to idea
Idea -(Contrast)
Detail to idea
C.S
Concluding paragraph
Point to Point Method
Introduction (same as above)
Body 1
T.S. - Compare and Contrast
Idea - Compare
Detail of idea
Idea - Contrast
Detail of contrast
C.S
Body2 - repeat of Body 1
Conclusion
Writing Homework
From this weeks homework, where you choose two compare and contrast topics of your choice, Do a simple plan outlining the structure of both topics. One topic should use the point by point method while the other topic should be the block method. Demonstrate you understand the structure. I don't need full sentences. Also provide your brainstorm for each topic.
Social Homework
Read chapter 10 - section 2
Structure of Block
Introduction (stays the same as before with one of the following structures)
T.S L1 (Hook)
S.S (Compare) OR L2 (Comparison
S.S (Contrast) L3 (Contrast)
C.S Bridge
Thesis
Then your Body paragraphs
Body 1
T.S - Compare
Idea - (Comparison)
Detail to idea
Idea - (Comparison)
Detail
C.S
Body 2
T.S - Contrast
Idea - (Contrast)
Detail to idea
Idea -(Contrast)
Detail to idea
C.S
Concluding paragraph
Point to Point Method
Introduction (same as above)
Body 1
T.S. - Compare and Contrast
Idea - Compare
Detail of idea
Idea - Contrast
Detail of contrast
C.S
Body2 - repeat of Body 1
Conclusion
Writing Homework
From this weeks homework, where you choose two compare and contrast topics of your choice, Do a simple plan outlining the structure of both topics. One topic should use the point by point method while the other topic should be the block method. Demonstrate you understand the structure. I don't need full sentences. Also provide your brainstorm for each topic.
Social Homework
Read chapter 10 - section 2
Monday, November 28, 2016
Monday, November 7, 2016
November 7th
For the rest of this term!
Wednesday - draft one of your Social Studies essay
I'm afraid we won't have enough time to do a second draft! So I will only collect the first draft, do basic corrections and than you will be left to write your final draft due Monday!
There is no more homework this term other than your essay.
Good luck!
Wednesday - draft one of your Social Studies essay
I'm afraid we won't have enough time to do a second draft! So I will only collect the first draft, do basic corrections and than you will be left to write your final draft due Monday!
There is no more homework this term other than your essay.
Good luck!
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
November 1st
Complete the hand out on "Cause and Effect" - read the information and show that you know how to pull information from the text and organize it into the charts. From that information you are to create an introductory paragraph which you will do in class tomorrow.
Note: Time is running out, you must begin your Social Studies essay and start the introduction today!
Note: Time is running out, you must begin your Social Studies essay and start the introduction today!
Friday, October 28, 2016
October 28th
Hello grade 10's
This past week has been difficult and probably a little confusing when it comes to creating good thesis statements and introductory paragraphs. You will be good at them by the time grade 10 is over to prepare you for grade 11. Please don't be discouraged.
Homework for Monday.
Create an outline for your social studies essay. Make sure to include 1-2 causes, at least 4 effects (2 positive and 2 negative) Under each effect, have 2-3 notes to support the effect. Bring your outline to class on Monday for an easy completion mark.
On Monday we are going to work on your thesis. We will also look at how to organize your essay.
Have a great weekend!
This past week has been difficult and probably a little confusing when it comes to creating good thesis statements and introductory paragraphs. You will be good at them by the time grade 10 is over to prepare you for grade 11. Please don't be discouraged.
Homework for Monday.
Create an outline for your social studies essay. Make sure to include 1-2 causes, at least 4 effects (2 positive and 2 negative) Under each effect, have 2-3 notes to support the effect. Bring your outline to class on Monday for an easy completion mark.
On Monday we are going to work on your thesis. We will also look at how to organize your essay.
Have a great weekend!
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
October 25th
Do a Funnel Brainstorm for the following two questions.
1. Technology in the classrooms have slowly been introduced and used throughout many school systems. Some feel that it is a burden and others feel it is a benefit. Support your stance on technology in the classroom.
2. There is a large gap in income with respect to wages earned. The middle class is becoming smaller which means the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer. The government is proposing to pay everyone the same wage and balance the work load for everyone. Take a stance on this decision the government may make.
1. Technology in the classrooms have slowly been introduced and used throughout many school systems. Some feel that it is a burden and others feel it is a benefit. Support your stance on technology in the classroom.
2. There is a large gap in income with respect to wages earned. The middle class is becoming smaller which means the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer. The government is proposing to pay everyone the same wage and balance the work load for everyone. Take a stance on this decision the government may make.
Thursday, October 20, 2016
October 20th
Due Monday
Complete the LEAD worksheet. On the back of the worksheet, create 2 new introduction paragraphs by following the prompts.
Introduction paragraph #1
As society progresses there seems to be more and more emphasis on when children should start school. Some mothers feel they want their children to be at home longer to gain more love and build a better bond with family. Other mothers feel the earlier children start school the better they will be at socializing. In a well written introduction, state what you think.
Introduction #2
Teenagers brains are far more developed than teenagers from 20 years ago. There is some debate on whether they should even attend school or not. Some believe they are better off staying at home and school themselves. In a well written introduction, state what you think.
Note: Follow the rules of do's and don'ts of writing a thesis statement. Also, include all the elements of a good introduction (Lead, Bridge, Thesis).
Complete the LEAD worksheet. On the back of the worksheet, create 2 new introduction paragraphs by following the prompts.
Introduction paragraph #1
As society progresses there seems to be more and more emphasis on when children should start school. Some mothers feel they want their children to be at home longer to gain more love and build a better bond with family. Other mothers feel the earlier children start school the better they will be at socializing. In a well written introduction, state what you think.
Introduction #2
Teenagers brains are far more developed than teenagers from 20 years ago. There is some debate on whether they should even attend school or not. Some believe they are better off staying at home and school themselves. In a well written introduction, state what you think.
Note: Follow the rules of do's and don'ts of writing a thesis statement. Also, include all the elements of a good introduction (Lead, Bridge, Thesis).
Monday, October 17, 2016
Week 8 October 17th
For tomorrow, write a thesis statement based on the question (hand out) I gave you in class today.
Due Thursday - Your first writing journal ( make sure you have an introduction and a conclusion ) The focus is - Thesis -
Due Thursday - Your first writing journal ( make sure you have an introduction and a conclusion ) The focus is - Thesis -
Thursday, October 13, 2016
October 13th
For this weekend!
For each thesis statement on the handout given to you today, state if it is too broad or too narrow. If it is too broad or narrow make it better by correcting the thesis statment. Monday, you should have 10 thesis statments completed.
Monday - Quiz - on thesis statements.
For each thesis statement on the handout given to you today, state if it is too broad or too narrow. If it is too broad or narrow make it better by correcting the thesis statment. Monday, you should have 10 thesis statments completed.
Monday - Quiz - on thesis statements.
Thursday, September 22, 2016
September 21st
Hello Everyone,
All homework will be posted on this blog.
For tomorrow, the writing journal and the hand out I gave you today is due. Remember, on the hand out, where it says conclusion, make sure you are writing a second body paragraph. Take a look at the introduction and read the first body paragraph to gain an understanding of what the next body should look like.
Note: Every body paragraph should have a Topic Sentence which comes from your supporting sentence in the introductory paragraph.
Another note:
Please stop speaking Chinese in class. Class time is an opportunity for you to work on your English so take advantage!! You graduate in a few years and it will become very important for you to use in the future, especially if you want to study abroad. Thank you
All homework will be posted on this blog.
For tomorrow, the writing journal and the hand out I gave you today is due. Remember, on the hand out, where it says conclusion, make sure you are writing a second body paragraph. Take a look at the introduction and read the first body paragraph to gain an understanding of what the next body should look like.
Note: Every body paragraph should have a Topic Sentence which comes from your supporting sentence in the introductory paragraph.
Another note:
Please stop speaking Chinese in class. Class time is an opportunity for you to work on your English so take advantage!! You graduate in a few years and it will become very important for you to use in the future, especially if you want to study abroad. Thank you
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