Friday, September 18, 2009
Grade 7-B English - Parts of a Story
The Parts of a Story assignment will be due for the 7B English class on Tuesday, September 22. This goes witht he story "Cranes Fly South".
Grade 7 English (Both Classes) - Saskatchewan Alphabet
1. Brainstorm as many words as you can that can be found in Saskatchewan and begin with your letter.
2. Create 5 sentences that use several of the words from your brainstorm list.
3. On a sheet of computer paper (plain 8.5" x 11" paper), re-write your best sentence and illustrate it in the most creative way you can. You can use a computer to find pictures, you can make a collage from a magazine, you can use real pictures that you took yourself, you can draw me a picture, or anything you like.
THIS WILL BE DUE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21!
2. Create 5 sentences that use several of the words from your brainstorm list.
3. On a sheet of computer paper (plain 8.5" x 11" paper), re-write your best sentence and illustrate it in the most creative way you can. You can use a computer to find pictures, you can make a collage from a magazine, you can use real pictures that you took yourself, you can draw me a picture, or anything you like.
THIS WILL BE DUE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21!
Grade 8 English - Journal #2
Due Monday, September 21
1. Who are you? (that is, what makes you the person that you are?)
2. What will you become?
I would like 1/3 - 1/2 page (single spaced) for each question.
1. Who are you? (that is, what makes you the person that you are?)
2. What will you become?
I would like 1/3 - 1/2 page (single spaced) for each question.
Friday, September 11, 2009
English 9 Journal #1 Due Monday
Grade 9's - Journal #1 is due for Monday. Here are the two questions:
1. Tell me about a song that you enjoy. Why do you enjoy it?
2. Tell me about a specific song lyric that creates an emotional response in you. Why does it do this?
I would like approximately 1/2 page (if single spaced) for each question. Feel free to tell me about specific experiences that make the songs more meaningful.
1. Tell me about a song that you enjoy. Why do you enjoy it?
2. Tell me about a specific song lyric that creates an emotional response in you. Why does it do this?
I would like approximately 1/2 page (if single spaced) for each question. Feel free to tell me about specific experiences that make the songs more meaningful.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
English 7B - Journals Due Friday
The first 7B journal assignment will be due on Friday, September 11.
I would like 1/2 a page or so for EACH question!
1)What is it that you like MOST about Saskatchewan? Why?
2)What is it that you like LEAST about Saskatchewan? Why?
Tell me about an experience you've had to make your answers clearer!
I would like 1/2 a page or so for EACH question!
1)What is it that you like MOST about Saskatchewan? Why?
2)What is it that you like LEAST about Saskatchewan? Why?
Tell me about an experience you've had to make your answers clearer!
English 8A and 8B - List Poems due Monday
List Poems both grade 8 English classes are due on Monday, September 14.
Look at your handouts for examples, and don't forget they need to be AT LEAST 10-15 lines long. Remember to be as descriptive as possible. More is better!
Also, you will be marked on the creativity of your final drafts, so don't forget to be creative!
Look at your handouts for examples, and don't forget they need to be AT LEAST 10-15 lines long. Remember to be as descriptive as possible. More is better!
Also, you will be marked on the creativity of your final drafts, so don't forget to be creative!
ELA 9 - Parts of Speech / "The River" Handout due Friday
The Parts of Speech / "The River" handout is due for homework on Friday. Remember, you are to find one example of each part of speech from the song.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Health 8
Your first reflection will be due next class. Again, here is the question:
What is the best (or worst) decision you ever made? Why was it such a good (or bad) decision. What would be different in your life if you had made the opposite choice?
You are to write one page if single-spaced, 2 pages if double spaced.
What is the best (or worst) decision you ever made? Why was it such a good (or bad) decision. What would be different in your life if you had made the opposite choice?
You are to write one page if single-spaced, 2 pages if double spaced.
ELA 8 Journal Assignment #1
Both sections of ELA 8:
Journal #1 Due on Friday
THink about a song that brings up memories.
What is the song, who sings it?
Are the memories positive or negative?
What is it about the song that brings back these memories?
You are expected to write between one half and one page if single spaced, or one to two pages if double spaced.
Journal #1 Due on Friday
THink about a song that brings up memories.
What is the song, who sings it?
Are the memories positive or negative?
What is it about the song that brings back these memories?
You are expected to write between one half and one page if single spaced, or one to two pages if double spaced.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Grade Nine ELA
The grade 9 simile poem assignment will be due on Monday, September 14.
Here are the criteria:
Simile Poem Assignment
Steps:
1. Create a concept map of things that you like, despise, annoy you, make you smile, or make you want to tear your head out. Be creative as possible, as some of the best poems come from the most seemingly outlandish ideas. DO NOT WRITE ABOUT ANYTHING INVOLVING SPECIFIC PEOPLE!
2. Select one particular idea. Refine it. Break it down. From this idea, start comparing this idea to other things. Again, get creative! You are to list at least TEN similes.
3. Arrange these similes into a poem (again, your poem must include at least ten similes). Play around with their order until it sounds as good as it can. Remember that part of your mark will include your brainstorming.
4. Have fun with the written copy of the poem. If you are writing a poem about how much you hate getting out of bed, for example, you could write it out on an old pillow case.
5. Present the poem to the class orally. Part of your grade will be assessed based on how well you present the poem, so PRACTISE, PRACTISE, PRACTISE!!!!
DUE DATE (WRITTEN AND ORAL): Monday, September 14, 2009.
Your grade will be determined as follows:
Written copy: spelling, format, creativity: /3
Written presentation: Legibility, creativity: /5
Creativity of topic: /2
Creativity of similes: /5
TOTAL: /15
Oral Presentation: inflection, speed, volume: TOTAL: /5
Here are the criteria:
Simile Poem Assignment
Steps:
1. Create a concept map of things that you like, despise, annoy you, make you smile, or make you want to tear your head out. Be creative as possible, as some of the best poems come from the most seemingly outlandish ideas. DO NOT WRITE ABOUT ANYTHING INVOLVING SPECIFIC PEOPLE!
2. Select one particular idea. Refine it. Break it down. From this idea, start comparing this idea to other things. Again, get creative! You are to list at least TEN similes.
3. Arrange these similes into a poem (again, your poem must include at least ten similes). Play around with their order until it sounds as good as it can. Remember that part of your mark will include your brainstorming.
4. Have fun with the written copy of the poem. If you are writing a poem about how much you hate getting out of bed, for example, you could write it out on an old pillow case.
5. Present the poem to the class orally. Part of your grade will be assessed based on how well you present the poem, so PRACTISE, PRACTISE, PRACTISE!!!!
DUE DATE (WRITTEN AND ORAL): Monday, September 14, 2009.
Your grade will be determined as follows:
Written copy: spelling, format, creativity: /3
Written presentation: Legibility, creativity: /5
Creativity of topic: /2
Creativity of similes: /5
TOTAL: /15
Oral Presentation: inflection, speed, volume: TOTAL: /5
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