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Posted: December 13, 2011

Eng 111 - Look over Bradbury's "A Sound of Thunder" once again. Tomorrow we will begin another of his Science-Fiction gems, "There Will Come Soft Rains". Eng 112 - We began our poetry unit yesterday. Today in class we shared creative versions of Haiku and explored the charmingly simple realm of Idyllic poetry with Marlowe's "The Passionate Shepherd to his Love" and Raleigh's "The Nymph's Reply to the Shepherd". We laughed, we cried.

Posted: November 30, 2011

Eng 111 - Read Poe's "Cask of Amontillado" and answer the first six questions on your sheet. Eng 112 - You have been assigned your 600 word research essay on your own personal five wonders. This is to be researched and cited using MLA formatting. The assignment details follow.

Posted: November 28, 2011

Eng 111 - post at least two replies to this weekend's posted Article of the Week. We had some great discussion in class today and we will follow up with it tomorrow. We also read Poe's The Black Cat and you were given the assignment of finding specific use of literary device. Have the story read and we will tackle that tomorrow. Eng 112 - Persuasive essays are DUE tomorrow without exception or excuse. Have your prewriting and drafts ready to hand in as well.
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Posted: November 25, 2011

Eng 111 - You have been assigned a new "Article of the Week": The Middle East: a History of War and Peace. Post your responses to http://dt16community.nbed.nb.ca/blogs/martin/ and pass in your notated article. You have also been assigned the creative writing task associated with Poe's Tell Tale Heart.       Writing Activities:  Choose one of the following. 1.    Rewrite the final scene of the story from the perspective of one of the police officers.  You might wish to write the official report filed by them.  2.    Use another type of “point of view” shift to re-tell the story. 3.    Write a poem or song lyrics about the events of this story. 4.    Discuss the concept of “madness” – is the narrator really crazy? Or just a little “misunderstood”. 5. Write a brief “prequel” or “sequel” outlining events before or after the murder.        Eng 112 - Persuasive Writing Assignment         DUE:_Tuesday, Nov. 29th_ NOW THAT YOU ARE AN EXPERT IN PERSUASION, YOU ARE TO WRITE A 400-500 WORD ESSAY ON ONE OF THE TOPICS YOU JUST DEBATED ABOUT IN CLASS. *(YOU MAY ALSO PICK A COMPLETELY NEW TOPIC AS WELL).   STEPS: Start writing a draft! Start as close as possible to your reading/research Do not concern yourself with grammar or spelling (IN YOUR DRAFT) ·Write your first paragraph ·Introduce the topic ·Inform the reader of your point of view! ·Entice the reader to continue with the rest of the paper! ·Focus on three main points to develop ·In EACH Body Paragraph: ·Use a TOPIC SENTENCE ·Use a “Con, Pro, Strongest Pro” strategy in your body ·Stay focused on your point of view throughout the essay ·Focus on logical arguments ·Don't lapse into summary ·Conclusion ·Summarize, then conclude, your argument ·Refer to the first paragraph/opening statement as well as the main points ·does the conclusion restate the main ideas? ·reflect the succession and importance of the arguments ·logically conclude their development?            

Posted: November 17, 2011

Eng 111 - PSA projects should be wrapped up tomorrow. Don't forget your assigned Article of the Week: "6 Diseases Back from the Dead". Post your response to our blog and pass in your notated copy by Monday first of class. http://dt16community.nbed.nb.ca/blogs/martin/   Eng 112 - Revise and review your expository essays to perfection. Focus on the introductory strategies we looked at in class today.   *Tomorrow is Green and Gold Day! Support your Basketball teams, bring $2 to attend afternoon games.

Posted: November 16, 2011

Eng 112 - Pick a Topic to Use for an Expository Essay: 150-200 words   EXPLAIN HOW TO:        - ride a bicycle - study for an exam - change a flat tire - cook (a particular food) - paint (anything) - play a particular position on a team - set a table - swim - prepare for a Caribbean vacation - prepare for a run - speak to an audience * or pick any topic of your choosing

Posted: November 15, 2011

Eng 111 - PSA projects are in their final week of activity. We are all looking forward to seeing the end products! Eng 112 - Complete your "expository sandwich" writing activity given to you in class today. These are to pass in for tomorrow. Your first essay topic will be given to you tomorrow.
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Posted: November 10, 2011

Eng 111 - Your Article of the Week has been assigned. If you did not receive a paper copy (to show notation and close reading), print out the file copy on the website. Reply to the post with your one page response. Use the "food for thought" section to help you get thinking. The response is DUE over the weekend, pass in your notation Monday, beginning of class. http://dt16community.nbed.nb.ca/blogs/martin/2011/11/10/article-of-the-w...

Posted: November 9, 2011

Eng 111 - Romeo and Juliet test answers should all be submitted to the website by this time. We are one week into our cross-curricular collaborative (check out that alliteration) project with Mr. O'Toole's digital tech class and Andrew Tidby. PSA scripts and storyboards should be submitted and approved by now and shooting is already underway for a few organized groups. Eng 112 - Short story unit projects have all been presented (unreal) and we will be moving onto our next unit - essay writing on Monday after Thursday's Remembrance Day ceremony. Unit tests have been passed back and reviewed.

Posted: October 25, 2011

Eng 111 - Your act 4 test is on Thursday, creative extensions due Friday. Eng 112 - Complete the questions to "Lamb to the Slaughter". Start studying for Thursday's unit test NOW.  

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