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Daily Agenda - ENGLISH 10
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June 15: Q of the Day, Exam Day 2/3 Reminders: Passion Project Share June 20/21
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June 14: Q of the Day, Exam Day 1/3 Reminders: Passion Project Share June 20/21
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June 13: Q of the Day, Exam Prep/Sample, Reminders: Exam Starts June 14, Passion Project Share June 20/21
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June 12: Q of the Day, Essays Back & Grade Update,
Reminders: Exam Starts June 14, Passion Project Share June 20/21
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June 11: Q of the Day, Passion Project
Reminders: Exam Starts June 14, Passion Project Share June 20/21
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June 8: In Class Essay Write Day 2/2 and Self Reflection Reminders: Exam Starts June 14, Passion Project Share June 20/21
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June 7: In Class Essay Write Day 1/2
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June 6: Yoga Fest!
Reminders: In Class Essay Write tomorrow & Friday!
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June 5: In Class Essay Prep (write Thursday/Friday), Reminders: Yoga Fest on Wednesday, need permission form & $2 donation!)
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June 4: In Class Essay Prep (write Thursday/Friday), Reminders: Yoga Fest on Wednesday, need permission form & $2 donation!)
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June 1: Q of the Day, Research in Library for In Class Essay (Next Thursday/Friday)
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May 31: Q of the Day, Sample Essays & Evaluation, Research Time
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May 30: Q of the Day, Passion Project work time, begin constructing an essay rubric together
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May 29: Q of the Day, Research/Planning for Persuasive Essay (find Planning Page HERE ) - will write essays NEXT WEEK IN CLASS
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May 28: Q of the Day, initial Research for Persuasive Essay: working towards choosing your topic
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May 25: Q of the Day, Thesis Practice, Passion Project
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May 24: Block 3: Q of the Day, "What's Going On In This Picture?", Thesis Prezi & Handout , Group Thesis Practice; Block 4: Q of the Day, Passion Project, "What's Going On In This Picture?"
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May 23: Q of the Day, Book Talks part 2 - Passion Project time for other half
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May 22: Q of the Day, Book Talks part 1 - Passion Project time for other half
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May 18: Q of the Day, final day to work on
One Pager Assignment - IN CLASS ONLY, REMINDERS: Book Talks (for Tuesday May 22).​
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May 17: Q of the Day, working on One Pager Assignment (working on Tuesday-Thursday) - IN CLASS ONLY, REMINDERS: Book Talks (for Tuesday May 22).​
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May 16: Q of the day, working on One Pager Assignment (working on Tuesday-Thursday) - IN CLASS ONLY, introduce Book Talks (for Tuesday May 22).
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May 15: Q of the Day, working on One Pager Assignment (starting tomorrow, working on Tuesday-Thursday) - IN CLASS ONLY
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May 14: Q of the Day, Passion Project (Smart Goals Sheet), review of One Pager Assignment (starting tomorrow, working on Tuesday-Thursday)
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May 11: FLP #3 (on a theme of the movie Hunt for the Wilderpeople), working on Passion Project
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May 10: Q of the Day, First Lines, FLP #3 Prep on Hunt for the Wilderpeople (writing TOMORROW), continue sharing your Final Stories
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May 9: Q of the Day, Silent Reading, Haikus, Passion Project (SMART Goal Setting - due tomorrow) during Final Story Share REMINDER: Response Response #3 (OPTIONAL if I already have 1&2 DUE Thursday May 10).
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May 8: Q of the Day, finish watching Hunt for the Wilderpeople on Netflix in preparation for FLP #3. REMINDERS: Final Stories DUE Wed May 9, Response Response #3 (OPTIONAL if I already have 1&2 DUE Thursday May 10).
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May 7: Q of the Day, Silent Reading, begin watching Hunt for the Wilderpeople on Netflix in preparation for FLP #3. REMINDERS: Final Stories DUE Wed May 9, Response Response #3 (OPTIONAL if I already have 1&2 DUE Thursday May 10).
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May 4: Q of the Day, Silent Reading/Art Therapy, final day in class to spruce up your Final Story (either recorded & e-mailed or sharing on Wednesday, May 9), share your passion project ideas with me.
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May 3: Q of the Day, Silent Reading, overview of Passion Project (ppt), peer share and feedback for Final Story
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May 2: Q of the day, Silent Reading, continue working on Final Story (ready for peer edit and share tomorrow)
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May 1: Q of the Day, Silent Reading, overview of Final Story (have a general outline for Thursday for peer/teacher feedback).
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April 30: Research Class & Overview for Bibliography/NoodleTools in Library - this will help when you need to research and record your research for your Passion Project/Genius Hour
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April 27: Q of the Day, Silent Reading OR Art Therapy, time to work on Final Story inspired by one of your moment prompts, brainstorming for Passion Project
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April 26: Q of the Day, Silent Reading, listen to "The Bad Haircut" and discuss trauma (big or small - keep in mind it is all relative to the story teller). Finish up LAST moment prompt: describe something that scares you. All moment prompts are due next Monday!
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April 25 (HALF DAY): Q of the Day, Silent Reading, time to finish up writing prompt
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April 24: Q of the Day, Silent Reading, began brainstorming for upcoming Passion Projects, began writing prompt: describe a visceral reaction you've had to something
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April 23: Q of the Day, Silent Reading, discussions of identity and listening to different Moth stories
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April 20: Q of the Day, Silent Reading OR Art Therapy, Truth Discussion & Self Evaluation (if you are absent, please answer TWO of the questions in full paragraphs)
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April 19: Q of the Day, Silent Reading, reflect on "liars" from yesterday & added Holocaust love story example, Placemat Activity (no hand out, chat with me for details), prep for Truth Discussion Tomorrow
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April 18: Q of the Day, Silent Reading, Truth vs. Non Truth (2 truths and 1 lie, What if I lie about myself?, examples of James Frey A Million Little Pieces, Oprah taking Frey down, and Binjimin).
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April 17: Q of the Day, Silent Reading, finish discussing Cultural Identity from Friday, listen to student example story of a cultural moment, Moment Prompt: Describe a moral or cultural moment that has defined you.
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April 16: Q of the Day, catch up day & check ins with Heron regarding marks, missing work, etc.
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April 13: Q of the Day, Silent Reading/Art Therapy, Discussion (Culture) and Self-Evaluation, The Cultural Self: read intro to "The Life of Helen Better Osborne" and listen to The Moth/s sotry "Prom"
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April 12: Q of the Day, Silent Reading, The Moral Self: "The Secret Letter", Moment Prompt #2: Identity can be... influenced by our beliefs and values
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April 11: Silent Reading, working on Independent Novel Study Reading Response #2 (DUE FRIDAY APRIL 13)
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April 10: FLP #2 on "In His Own Skin" - If you were absent today, your times to make up the paragraph are either Wednesday or Friday at lunch.
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April 9: Q of the Day, Silent Reading, develop a theme for "In His Own Skin" and FLP Prep for our paragraph tomorrow. Theme: It's important to be able to accept others' differences without judgment"
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April 6: Happy Friday! Q of the Day, Silent Reading/Art Therapy, "Comfort Zone" Game, begin reading/listening to "In His Own Skin" (recording & transcript here) - this will be used as the text for your FLP #2 next week.
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April 5: Q of the Day, Silent Reading, Selves: More Than One (watch "Identity" short film and 4 corners discussion activity)
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April 4: Q of the Day, "Fool's Day" Short Film, Kahoot: Their, There, They're, begin Identity, Memoir, and Storytelling Unit (powerpoint), begin working on Moment Prompt 1: Identity can be... non-chronological
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April 3: Welcome Back! Q, Silent Reading, What Makes a Good Story? Listen to "Victorious" and "Is Your Dad Single?"
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March 16: Q of the time,
work time for Short Story Summative:
(TWO OPTIONS: 1) Personal Profile 2) Short Story ). DUE TODAY! Have a safe and wonderful Spring Break!
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March 15: Q of the Day,
work time for Short Story Summative:
(TWO OPTIONS: 1) Personal Profile 2) Short Story ). We will be working on it in class this week, due by end of week.
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March 14: Q of the Day, Silent Reading, work time for Short Story Summative:
(TWO OPTIONS: 1) Personal Profile 2) Short Story ). We will be working on it in class this week, due by end of week.
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March 13: Q of the Day, Silent Reading, Brainstorming for Summative Project, begin working on Summative (TWO OPTIONS: 1) Personal Profile 2) Short Story ). We will be working on it in class this week, due by end of week.
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March 12: Silent Reading, FLP Write (if you missed today, your options to write are Wednesday at lunch or Friday at lunch.)
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March 9: Q of the Day, Silent Reading/Art Therapy, Identity is shaped by the choices we make (watch "Snakebite"), Prep for FLP, REMINDERS: FLP Write on Monday, Independent Response #1 DUE
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March 8: Q of the Day, Silent Reading, finish up What is an FLP? Prezi & notes , begin brainstorming 4 potential FLP Questions: 1) How did the residential school experience shape the identity of Sugar Girl? 2) Can a person ever really be assimilated into a culture? What is more important: nature or nurture? 3) Why was Sugar Girl never really happy with her new identity? 4) How does Charlie Wenjack's experience parallel that of Sugar Girl?REMINDERS: Independent Response #1 DUE BY TOMORROW
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March 7: Q of the Day, Mindful Listening, continue working with "The Legend of Sugar Girl", What is an FLP? Prezi & notes REMINDERS: Independent Response #1 DUE BY FRIDAY
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March 6: Q of the Day, Silent Reading, pre-reading activities (read "The lonely death of Chanie Wenjack", listen to "The Stranger"), read "The Legend of Sugar Girl", REMINDERS: MONOLOGUES DUE TODAY, Independent Response #1 DUE BY FRIDAY
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March 5: Q of the Day, working on Independent Novel Response #1 - DUE BY END OF WEEK
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March 2: Q of the Day, Art Therapy/Silent Reading, finish up second side of element page, introduce monologues & assignment - due Tuesday!
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March 1: Q of the Day/Mindful Music, Silent Reading, finish "On the Sidewalk Bleeding" and complete an element page in groups
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February 28: Q of the Day, Silent Reading, read "On the Sidewalk Bleeding" and complete an element page in groups
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February 27: Q of the Day, Silent Reading, First Impressions Activity
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February 26: Q of the Day, Zen Doodles, Silent Reading, Weekly Discussion & Self Evaluation, compare "The Persian Carpet" to Terrance (identity can be shaped by life experiences). "The Persian Carpet" questions due!
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February 22: Q of the Day, Silent Reading, finish reading "The Persian Carpet" and have questions completed by Monday, Weekly Discussion & Self Evaluation.
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February 21: Q of the Day, Silent Reading, Listening Activity (Prep for Weekly Discussions), Identity can be shaped by family (discuss "Wild Horses", watch Hitch Hike ) begin reading "The Persian Carpet"
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February 20: Q of the Day, Silent Reading, complete Place Mat Activity & Hand in, discussion of story & identity
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February 19: Silent Reading, read "Wild Horses", Place Mat Activity
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February 16: Q, Silent Reading or Art Therapy, Identity Seminar/Discussion, overview of Independent Novel Study Journal Entries
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February 15: Q, visit Library for Independent Novel choices/Silent Reading, Theme Practice with song in groups, Identity: what makes it? refer to maps from yesterday, prep for Seminar tomorrow ( Identity Seminar Qs )
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February 14: Q of the Day, Quiz, Theme (handout) , Identity Maps (keep for discussion tomorrow!)
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February 13: Q of the Day, Silent Reading (have a choice for your Independent Novel by end of week) , Review of Elements, Short Story Element Quiz tomorrow (February 14)
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February 9: Short Story Presentations. Enjoy your long weekend!
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February 8: Empathy Toys (in Library). REMINDER: presentations are tomorrow Friday, February 9
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February 7: Q of the Day, Silent Reading, working on Group Presentation on the Elements (Presentation on Friday, February 9)
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February 6: Q of the Day, Silent Reading, working on Group Presentation on the Elements (Presentation on Friday, February 9), Course selection (Block 3)
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February 5: Q of the Day, Silent Reading, Elements of a Short Story (Carousel Activity, Kahoot), Group Presentation on the Elements (groups formed & elements chosen)
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February 2: Tigers of a Tiger reading and discussion (Block 3)​, Marshmallow Reflections DUE, Basketball Game (Block 4)
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February 1: Basketball Game (Block 3), Tigers of a Tiger reading and discussion, watched "The Perfect Gooseys" (Block 4)​, Marshmallow Reflections DUE
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January 31: Library Orientation
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January 30: Question of the Day, Ice Breaker, Website overview and Questionnaire - CLICK HERE FOR STUDENT SURVEY , Marshmallow Challenge & Reflection (due Feb 1)
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January 29: Welcome, playd'oh activity, CLICK HERE FOR STUDENT SURVEY
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