Thurs. Sept. 24, 2015: Reflecting on Critique Creation

Today, students were placed in groups to discuss their Book critiques. They then had to fill in a reflection sheet on the changes that could be made to their critiques. I then examined what each student came up with and have allowed those students to resubmit by Tuesday's class.

Tues. June 16, 2015. Test Prep: Excerpts

Today, we went over the second reading prototype for the final exam. You were given the readings and the questions to answer and expected to use active reading skills and process of elimination skills. I have posted the "Draft" answers from the prototype on the board for you to examine. The answers for the reading you got today will be posted tomorrow.

Mon. June 15, 2015: Multi-source essay prep

Today, students were given time to plan for their multi-source essay. This is the one that they WILL NOT be able to have a cheat sheet for.

Fri. June 12, 2015: Cheat Sheet Creation Day

Today, we discussed the cheat sheet you get to create for the multi-source essay (see earlier blogs). I then gave you class time to prepare for this. Remember: the earlier you get it in the better.

Thurs. June 11, 2015: Test Prep

Today, we examined the "draft" reading the students completed earlier in the term. I also informed the class that they will get a cheat sheet in which they can put down point form information for the essay question they have already received and that they want to write on. The cheat sheet CANNOT address any information that can be used anywhere else on the test (e.g: no mention of information from a source for the essay that they have not received a solid question on or information about literary devices, conventions, essay structure). This cheat sheet can have no more than 75 words on it.
Keep in mind that you are writing on a multi-source essay question.
I must have the cheat sheet no later than the end of the school day on June 22. If it is not done as requested, it will be returned (if it is not done as requested and the test is the next day, you will not receive it - get these in early in case they need revision).
In discussion about the "Draft" questions, we discussed transition words (how to choose wisely) and finding the main point in a paragraph/essay.

Wed. June 10, 2015: Catch-up

Today was the make-up day for students who could not get their work in as a result of the power outage. We will start with the review for the final tomorrow.

Tues. June 9, 2015: Update on Deadline: READ

The power interrupted computer usage today, so I have extended the deadline for all remaining assignments (including the independent novel study) until tomorrow at the end of lunch. You will get class time tomorrow to get these things completed. I cannot argue with an act of God (weather disruption).