Greetings English 12 AP people!

We'll be meeting at McDonald's on Sunday at 3pm for a couple hours of multiple choice review.

7120 No. 3 Road. Richmond BC.

About a block south of Richmond Center on Number 3 road. See you there! Bring a pencil/pen!

English 9 SPECTRUM
Today we began exploring our big question for the unit: What makes an interesting story?

Our discussion turned towards how we establish setting. We learned that:

1. Setting can establish mood.
2. Descriptive language can make a dull setting interesting.
3. Figurative language is used to:

• Add depth to the meaning - this means you can convey more than one meaning at the same time using figurative language.
• Add emphasis

English 12AP
Today we wrote our final Question 3 practice. Not bad! We're not official on to our final creative project for the anthology: The Soliloquy.

English 10
Here's a link to an excellent Quizlet that'll help you learn the terms. Maybe we'll do a quiz on them! Or maybe not (yet). Here's some advice: Take a few minutes each day to take a look at these terms. You have just under 2 months before the big test. Now's a great time to start putting a few minutes into getting ready.

English 10

Here's your list of terms for the provincial exam!

English 12AP
Hey, here's your topic for our final Q3 essay!

Some works of literature focus on the conflict that can arise when characters of different generations respond to the same situation. Select a novel or play in which such contrasting perspectives play a pivotal role. Then write a well-organized essay in which you analyze how the opposing viewpoints and values of older and younger characters contribute to the meaning of the work as a whole.

Do not merely summarize the plot.

You'll have 40 minutes to complete the essay tomorrow.

English 12 AP
Here's a DOODLE for our meeting on Sunday. Indicate your availability so we can decide a time!

English 10
We didn't have a chance to check out the memes yet. Some memes have not yet been submitted. We'll be taking a look at your memes tomorrow!

Also, we'll be sharing your short stories.

English 9 SPECTRUM
Nice presentations! Don't forget to hand in your script. We'll be starting on our individual creations soon.

English 10
Today we discussed the nature of viral content on the internet. We began work on our song project. Here are the big questions to think about as you prepare your presentation:

Questions:

1. Why did this song become a hit?
2. What audience is this song intended for?
1. How do you know?
3. What kind of behaviour does this song suggest?
4. Identity some parts of the song that suggest more than a literal meaning.

Your presentation should be:

1. 1 - 2 minutes long.

2. Play the song, or a portion of it for the class. Keep it polite!

3. Answer the above questions during the presentation.

4. Hand in your extended response after you complete the presentation.

Here is the link for song sign-ups.

If you want to make a change to your song, please inform me by no later than tomorrow's class.

Homework
Complete your meme assignment, and email it to me by tonight: jrogers@sd38.bc.ca

English 12AP
Today we went over the quiz. A lot of students felt this should be part of their English 12AP mark, so it shall be!

Read the first part of Heart of Darkness for tomorrow.

English 10 A and C
Today we finished our intro to the media unit and took a closer look at memes and what makes up a meme. Today we took photos (hopefully responsible ones!) that we'll use for a meme building activity tomorrow.

English 12AP
Today we did a couple poems related to the topic of 'home and family'. We'll go over the quiz tomorrow (really!)

English 9 SPECTRUM
Great videos! We'll finish them up on Wednesday and do more creative writing!

English 10 A/C
We're just about consolidated between our classes. This means your friends in the other section will be doing more similar things! The intro for the media unit has completed and we'll now be moving on to the body of it:

English 12AP
We did our lit circle and wrote the figurative language quiz. We'll go over the quiz on Monday. One item I needed to include today but we didn't get to: Read ACT III.

English 12AP
Here's some examples of Synechdoche and Metonymy.

Synecdoche:
A part of the thing represents the whole. Figurative term. Examples:
a. These are my wheels. (a car)
b. All hands on deck.
c. The head of an organization.

Metonymy:
A thing that is far more symbolic than synechdoche, that represents an idea.
a. The pentagon.
b. The crown.
c. Give me a hand!


What makes a good soliloquy notes (To be refined!)
Characterization
Insight
Exposes trajectory of views/emotional state
Reveals a facet of plot. Reveals where the character thinks s/he is going.
Has to be essential to the plot.
Carefully thought out; less spontaneous/carefully thought.
NOT a stream of consciousness.
Conclusive tone/for the moment.
Elegant level of diction/reveals thoughtfulness. /
Reflection. Reveals development in the character.

Unfiltered. Iago's eloquence is a unique character trait. Eloquent/Raw.

English 10
Today we wrapped up our MSND unit. Starting tomorrow: media!

Homework
Don't forget to bring your MSND books to return.

English 12AP
Today we took a closer look at Othello. Soliloquy is the name of the game here. We've examined one soliloquy at the end of Act I.iii, and we'll examine a couple others tomorrow.

Another note, the quiz will be moved to Thursday, after we complete our 2nd lit circle. We'll write the Q3 on Wednesday - this way you have the full class to complete it rather than feeling rushed.

We already have a link for the google doc, but due to the nature of being a google doc, some items may have been removed.

Here's the version I'm using to create our quiz.

Homework
Read Act II.

English 10 (C)
Today everyone wrote their final assignment for Ms. Lee - an essay! Hurray! Tomorrow, we'll be starting a media unit with another student teacher.

English 12AP
Today we discussed the nature of question 3 responses, and began work on Othello. We'll be speeding through this play over the course of next week and moving on to Heart of Darkness in the week preceding the AP test.

Homework
Read Act I of Othello.

English 10 
Today we handed in our character panels. A few reminders for the next few classes:

1. Your plot profile (and conflict tracking - which should be written on your plot profile)
2. Group skits will be due on Tuesday, April 20.

Homework
Your skits should modernize the language in Midsummer Night's Dream. Take some time this weekend to work on your script. You could make a video, or you could act it out in front of the class.

English 12 AP
For question 3 preparation, we're going to use the following 3 links:

QUESTION 3 PROMPT
QUESTION 3 SCORING GUIDE
QUESTION 3 SAMPLES

English 10
Today we read through Act IV scene i. Anyone notice a pattern with the scenes/act? We watched more of the film, and will be returning to our panel assignments tomorrow. We'll also take a look at Act IV scene i, and Act V scene i - if we have time!

Homework
Finish your character panels. You should have 11 character panels for tomorrow.

English 12AP
The google doc has been updated to combine duplicate figurative/poetic items. We'll be doing a 2nd edit, and also include any additional items at the beginning of class today.

Here's the link.

I've made a PDF with the updated figurative and poetic items. It is a lovely work of collaboration!

Here's the link! Study it - we'll do a quiz on these items next week.

English 9 SPECTRUM
Today we had our first lit circle. Nice job everyone. Roles were thoroughly completed. Remember: as the Quarrelsome Questioner, it's ok if your conversation goes off-topic, but you need to track this on your role sheet during the meeting.

We're moving into the planning stages for your project. Be sure to know which format your group will be using for your story. On Thursday, we'll be going over some components of story writing and some preparation time will be given - depending how long it takes us to get through the class content.

Story Presentation Date: April 25 2016

English 12 AP
For our class today, we'll be doing some review for figurative language items.

1. Select 3 items from your figurative/poetry package.
2. Type them + example on the google doc.
3. We'll delete duplicates and clean up formatting after information is posted.

Click this link for the google doc. Turn off your virus protection first. It's ok. You can trust it. <(^_^)>


English 10 (A)

English 12 AP
Read "Two Ways to Belong in America". Check the pdf!

Click this link.

English 10A
We'll be finishing Act 3 tomorrow. There might be another Kahoot!

English 12AP
We have decided our lit circle meeting days for lit circle #2. Our meeting days are April 14, and April 21.

Google doc link: Jonson and Bastard

Yes, you may also write about tone.

English 10
We've begun designing ads for Midsummer Night's Dream! Bring them in Monday to share with the class.

English 9 SPECTRUM
What a lively day! Today we took the first steps into the realm of creative writing in the form of a collaborative writing experiment. We broke short stories into 5 elements. Our groups came up with the following elements:

1. Conflict
2. Symbol
3. Characters - original characters please!
4. Theme/Moral
5. Setting

Have something ready for these elements by Tuesday, April 12. On Tuesday, we'll be turning these elements into a narrative that we'll be sharing with the class.

English 12AP and stuff

Trifles Part 2: Revenge of the Dead Canary

Hey! Here's the blog!

English 10 (A Block)
Today we completed Act 2 scene i, and began discussing characterization in Shakespeare plays.

Homework
Begin your character panels for 11 characters in MSND.

English 9 SPECTRUM
Today we started our lit circles! You may begin to fill in your role sheet. We're having our first circle on Tuesday next week. As it turns out, the block rotation is on the week of the play, which throws a wrench into the plans. Hold on to your $5 until I speak to the theater group.

Homework
Get started on your novels. Be sure to reach your reading goal before Tuesday next week!

English 12AP
Today we wrote our last essay for the first term of this semester. I will be going on a marking blitz, and will have the marks entered before the deadline this Monday.

Items of note:
1. Make sure you have been in touch with Meghan regarding your bios. Also be sure to send her your first creative project. email: apbooksubmission@gmail.com
2. If you haven't handed in one of your lit circle handouts be sure to get it done this week.
3. The AP test is coming. Think about forming a study group and meeting regularly!

Tomorrow we'll be rotating lit circle books.

English 12AP
Hey EN12AP people! Click this link for our class!

English 12AP Question 2 (2012)

Today we discussed this!

English 10 (A block)

English 10
Wow! Your enthusiasm for this ad project is excellent! I'm looking forward to seeing your results on Monday!

Homework
Ad project due on Monday, April, 4!

English 12AP
Today we edited our 2nd creative project, and took photos for our anthology!

Our next lit circle is on Monday, also, please read Trifles (play) before Monday. The link for the play is under March 31.