Today in 121 English, we discussed last night's Article of the week, then resumed our reading of The Diary of Adam and Eve by Mark Twain (*sigh*).  Following that, we detailed how our last week and a half will look, breaking into groups to examine four major categories while reading The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.  They look like this: Bildungsroman - Megan, Justin, Nadine, Logan, Alex Socratic Irony - Sarah L., Erica, Mia, Samantha Superstition - Alyssa, Jessica, Sam C., Coralie "Black on the Inside" - Colton, Alanna, Allison, Sarah H., Miranda Hopefully, you determined how much you will read for tomorrow. In English 9, we enjoyed some SSR, then began the process of informing ourselves about the notion of addictiveness in video gaming...which will eventually lead us to a whole-class debate.  Great job!

Hi, folks!  This morning in English 121, we discussed your Articles of the Week, reviewed the practice question you completed for your test later this week, then continued our viewing of the movie adaptation for our novel. No homework for tomorrow.  English 9 students, we went through some advertising strategies used to manipulate us, reviewed the Canadian laws for advertising to children, examined a magazine ad or two, and you were assigned homework...watching TV and tracking the commercials.  We'll look at your findings tomorrow.

Hey there!  In English 121, we created the rubric for your essay, had a GREAT say about your Article of the Week, then got to working on your essay a little.  NEW DATES:  Draft due for Thursday, when we will do some peer editing, and final copy due on Tuesday (be sure to include all parts of the process).  Our English 9 class took a look at the first scored question of your test, then got to work on completing the rest.  You'll have half of the class tomorrow to do so.  Thanks for your hard work!

Hey! In English 121, you handed in your reflections...then we finished the novel together.  Thank you so much for reading it to me, so I could deal with my issues.  We then just, well, had a great say about Steinbeck and what he managed to do in this short novella.  On Monday, we'll continue that discussion, and add on a few layers in order to get ready for your test.  In English 9, you handed in your comparison/contrast reflections (thanks!) then completed and organized the 20-page scene summary for the play.  We'll work on determining your evaluation of the most important ones on Monday.  See you then!

Hiya!  In English 121, we took some time to continue our discussion about chapters three and four in Of Mice and Men, then created a master list of the Bloom's questions you created.  Fantastic.  I'll have copies for you tomorrow.  Also, your Article of the Week is due tomorrow.  In English 9, you handed in your "Justice" reflection, then we began the first steps of a comparison/contrast piece between Antonio and Shylock, completing a Venn diagram individually, and sharing with your peers.  We'll continue that in class tomorrow.  Don't forget, your test will now be on FRIDAY...you lucky dogs. HOPE YOU"RE FEELING BETTER, MIRANDA!!

Hiya!  This morning, in our VERY small English 121 class, we discussed your ideas on the guiding questions for chapter one in Of Mice and Men..and we DID NOT eat donuts.  Sigh.  For Monday, please complete to the end of chapter four.  In English 9, we witnessed the undoing of Shylock, the former Jew.  Enjoy your long weekend!

Hey!  The Great Balloon Debate in 121 English was fantastic!  We're down to Claudius and Gerttrude, believe it or not.  Remember to complete your soliloquy for tomorrow.  In English 9, we read a couple of scenes from Act 2, and added to our character web, our "Suitor Chart" and our plot stars.  Great job!  Tomorrow, we'll see how two of the suitors fare with their choices.  Remember to complete the dramatic irony reflection for tomorrow, as you'll be handing it in.