June 23rd

Exam Review

Part A - Critique an article.  Two choices.
Part B - Critique a cartoon - Two choices.  This is just like when we critiqued a film.
Part C - Short Question.  In this section it will be used to test your ability to read instructions and follow them.

Good luck!

May 22nd

We have gone through what brainstorm you need to do, make sure you have that done.  Also, once you have completed the brainstorm, write a formal critique due Wednesday.  Yes, printed out!  Also plan on watching some movie clips while making notes.

Due Monday, May 22nd

Due Monday,

You are to take the rules from the school and follow the "Critique Structure".  For the Body part of your critique, you should do a good analysis of the 3 three rules.  Analyze using the "brainstorm" part.  The only part I want is the Structure of your Critique.

Please understand that this is homework and only the beginning of how to do a critique.  Monday we will begin your first movie and Tuesday will be an article.

Due Monday, March 20th

Please complete the compare and contrast information from the "Really Easy" article I gave you.  Set up the chart we practiced in class today.  Remember the checks you have to do in order to have a successful compare and contrast plan!

March 13th

I am not here today.

You have two choices.

First, work on your essay for me OR on your social paper.  Either way, this is a work period for you do use it wisely!

March 9th

Persuasive/Argumentative Essays new due date is on March 16th.

For Monday, have your introduction done.  Also, quiz on the difference between argumentative and persuasive essays.

March 6th

I will not be in school until Thursday!

You are to use these three classes to work on your project.  Use them wisely!  If I hear you are not using the time wisely I will leave the project up to you and simply begin the next unit.

See you Thursday!

February 22nd

Persuasive paragraph essays group project due Wednesday, March 1st

February 18th

Have your thesis ready for the question given in class today.
Due Monday.

December 19th Bibliography

Here is a great site to do your bibliography!

http://www.easybib.com/

Cheers!

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.

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.

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

November 29th

Your Expository Essay is due on Tuesday.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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).

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 -