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Saturday, February 28, 2009

Readers' Theatre


Congratualtions on your BBC theatre performances today. You all did a superb job. First, Latin next Broadway! Special 'shout out' to Nicole, Emma, Wes, James L, and Harper who really stepped out of their comfort zones and 'owned' their roles.
Have a great weekend.

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Change to H/W sheet


Change to H/W requirements for Graham+ Buxton classes

Write about your BBC theatre script from the omnisicent perspective.

WILF
High verb ratio
Emphasis of action over linking verbs
Clearly establish ‘point of view’

Level 2 -Writing grade

Min 200 words - DUE FRI

Question: How good is your work? Can you draw it? You should be able to create a detailed 'comic strip' of your writing.

MUSIC STUDENTS

THAT TOMORROW'S (Thur) AFTER-SCHOOL CLARINET PRACTICE IS CANCELLED BECAUSE THE INSTRUCTOR CANNOT BE HERE.

FLUTES WILL HAVE PRACTICE AS NORMAL.

THANK YOU!!!

Mr. Johnston


Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Point of View - Review

Change to H/W sheet for (Graham class) only. Due Thur)
Rewrite your 'family' passage in 3rd person omniscient. You may want to rewatch the video to remind yourself of 'points of view'

http://www.brainpop.com/english/writing/pointofview/zoom.weml
logon: clslab pass: pop Video is titled -point of view

By the way, - what voice is the question above written in and why?

Monday, February 16, 2009

Homework

Congratulations on finishing your State Reports on time.

This week will be a 'no homework' week in Humanities.

Monday, February 9, 2009

Living Wax Museum Presentations+ 3D Model


Your 3D models are due Thursday Feb. 19th. DO NOT bring them to school before this date.
You will perform your Living Wax Museum Presentations on:

Buxton class Feb 24th 8.15-9.00 Dining Room

Graham class Feb 25th 8.15-9.00 Forum

Friday, February 6, 2009

State Report - Conclusions

Congratulations Emily and Addie. I really enjoyed your application of the 'metaphor' approach in your work today. Bravo!

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Snow Day #2

Tonight's H/W was going to be to 'finish' the Grammar booklet practice exercises. We will go over them in class tomorrow. It is 'suggested' that you try to spend a little time working on your State Report sometime today.

Enjoy the snow!

State Report - 3D Model / Grammar Questions

The deadline for the 3D model and paragraph is Thursday Feb 19th. ONLY bring the model to school on this day. Do not bring it to school beforehand as there is no where to store the model in the classroom. You need to make sure you read the directions carefully on the State Report Guidelines booklet on how to complete your model.

You are NOT required to do any H/W at all over the Winter Break, so do not leave this model until the last minute.

Grammar- Are youy prepared for Friday?
Hint- What is the first step to creating a correct time shift sentence?
Hint- Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
Hint- Why is this a comma splice, what did I do wrong?
Hint- Which is possessive and which is plural? 1)Pennys 2)Pennies 3)Penny's
Hint- What is the grammar mistake in the last question?

If you know the answers to all those questions you are almost ready.