Lesson 98

 We began the block with a quick read of personal novels, followed by a seat change. 

Those who came to class with last week's homework complete were in the perfect position to complete most of their plot diagram during class time. Those who had not marked up their stories had a bit more work to do.

Due at the start of tomorrow's class: A plot diagram for "The Stolen Hammer of Thor"

            As per the rubric on the BLUE sheet, and the example shown in class, the work should include the following:

• Exposition (all parts, including the protagonist, antagonist, and setting)
• Conflict - The main conflict should be identified and labelled. Any additional conflict can be noted where it falls on the plot diagram.
• Rising action (all main points essential to show the order of events in the story)
• Climax 
• Falling action 
• Resolution
• Theme
• Ending (kind)

Students should ensure that their diagrams are complete -  that all components are labelled and identified using colour, as per the Rubric - and are ready to hand in (along with the previous questions) at the start of tomorrow's class.

 

Lesson 97

We started class with reading personal novels.

Students moved into groups and worked through their story work from last class.

We talked through story terms and the narrative arc.

For homework, students are to go back through the story of Thor's Hammer and mark the various points (could be done with words, or colour coding - whatever works). These pieces include the following:

• Exposition
• All main points of the rising action
• The climax
• The falling action
• The resolution

Have a fabulous weekend!

 

Lesson 96

 We opened today's block by acknowledging the tragedy that occurred in Tumbler Ridge yesterday.

Students read their personal novels.

We finished "The Stolen Hammer of Thor," and students are completing the corresponding matching and question for tomorrow's class (if they were unable to complete it during class time).

 

Lesson 95

We began today's block with a gallery walk of some incredible Sketchnote work.

Students then did an evaluation and handed in their work. 

We talked about story terms and vikings - and juuuuust barely started reading the first 2/3rds of the first page of a new story (which we will continue tomorrow - please don't read at home).

Students received some work that I have had for quite some time - We jumped over it after the break, as there were multiple pieces that they needed for next steps, and it has take this long to circle back. 

    - Anyone who has a note about voice - sometimes a very clear one, other times just a little question - should come in to tutorial to check in ASAP.

Students who have other questions about points for improvement (perhaps fragments, run-ons, or depth might have been mentioned) are always welcome to come to tutorial for clarification. They are also welcome to head to the Writing Lab for additional support at any time. 

Mr. Pather, the Grade 8 counsellor, came in for the last part of the block to go over course programming - It is now time to do that work online!

 

Lesson 94

We started today's class with a long-overdue check in!

We marked the first two sections of the sentences quiz.

We discussed short story terms - students received a handout of the terms we will use this  year - and set about looking at the few on the sheet we have yet to cover.

Students also got a basic introduction to Vikings - and learned some cool things about: 

SKETCHNOTES are due at the start of tomorrow's class!
 

Lesson 93

 Last work block!

We have also decided to extend the deadline for submission to the start of the block on Tuesday (have a beautiful weekend - go get some sun!)

 

Lesson 92

We started today's class with 15 minutes of silent, solo work - students had the remainder of the class to work with their partners on their Sketchnote. 

Students will also have tomorrow's block to do this work - the final piece is coming in on Monday.

Those experiencing illness will certainly have an extension on this work - please get well before returning to school.