September 1

Today's Writer's Notebook topic: Please read this post by children's book author Janette Rallison on her blog: "Where Children's Book Author's Work." In your notebook, discuss where you write. Describe this inspiring place and explain why you choose that particular place(s).

Please complete the following form:





In additon to the Mrs. G's Info Page, we also have another site on which you will have rights as a writer (Yes! Another opportunity for you to be published!).

• Once you click on the link in the next bullet, you will will request access to the wiki...I will grant you rights.


• Then please post a link to our Class Wikispace = Cafe ~ Pre-AP English 10.


• This may take some time, as I think only one of you can access the wikispace at at time.


• Directions for posting a link: Click on edit. Then click on the link button. Select URL. Find your file and save. You are now published!
  

While everyone is posting to the wikispace, you may work on this activity until your time arrives to post:

Now let's practice leaving a comment on a blog post!

• Please read this story. The man featured in this story was a little different (in a very good way).


• Please think of someone in your life that is "different in a good way" and feature him/her in a comment below. Thanks!
  

Time to set up your blogs!

1. Refer to the form you created on Friday concerning your blog's title.


2. Click here to open the presentation that will assist in your creating a personal blog!


3. REMINDER: You must have a Google email created to complete this step.

Listen to Your Peers!

Good afternoon!

Today's Student Learner Expectations (yes, that is state department jargon!) are...

1. W.7.10.1: Use figurative language effectively with emphasis on metaphor and symbolism
2. W.4.10.4 Elaborate ideas clearly and accurately through word choice, vivid description, and selected information
3. W.4.10.14 Use available technology for all aspects of the writing process
   

First, let's watch School Tube...watch video and respond in Writer's Notebook about changes you would like to see implemented FOR YOU within our community and school.

Now, the time has arrived to meet Mrs. Brewer and tour the library. You will need a novel in class on Friday for some SSR Time! Ahhh...Silent Sustained Reading has arrived!

Please take a few moments to complete the following questions:

LIBRARY BLOG...You may visit the blog here!

METAPHOR PAPER = Time to listen to your peers!

• Using the print form or the one online, two peers will read and critique your paper. Positive energy needed! Please take your time...your peers will appreciate any input from you, helping insure the best grade for them and a good experience in editing for you.

DUE ON FRIDAY: Final Metaphorical Paper.

Thanks!

Welcome to Our Class Blog!

Welcome to Pre-AP English 10...and the land of high school!

Would you be so kind as to answer a few questions for me? Please click on the links below to take the two surveys:

Student Information ~ Day 1: Click Here to take survey

R U Techie?: Click Here to take survey

Let's go to work! Today's lesson plans can be found by clicking here.

Click here to access Mrs. Gillmore's Information Page to see sample genres.

TO-DO LIST:

1. Draft metaphorica paper.
2. Create gmail account.
3. Select an out-of-class read: Please choose a novel that would support the theme "Who Am I?" In other words, choose a novel in which a character is attempting to come to terms with who he/she/it is.

Let's go to work!

Just to Clarify...

The synthesis question on the back of your review IS the one you will have on your semester exam.

Also, the part about the televison....ooopps!...left that on from last time! You will defend, clarify, or challenge the statement about the American Dream.

BLOGS:

• I will check them for the final time, hopefully, during 2B tomorrow (Thursday). Make an additions or changes before then to receive any points.

Thanks for being who you are. I have enjoyed working with you, and I look forward to watching you become WHO you are over the next couple of years.

You are always welcome in Room 16, and please feel free to comment on next year's sophomore's blogs!

Good luck!

Monday Updates ~ Semester Review

The school server is down, so I cannot update your grades. Hope to get this completed early in the morning.

DUE TOMORROW ~ Tuesday, May 26:

1. "Theme for English 10"
2. 3A: test over Glossary of Usage
3. Click here for your Review!

Want to read my "Theme for English 10"? Click here.

Go ahead...feel free to comment on the "who" you find in my poem!

ANOTHER REMINDER:

• Please return any novels you have checked out...whether in-class reads or those checked out from our class library.

Thanks!

Blog Posts

Reminder! You have eleven blog posts due for this nine weeks. Check here for that list.

The only ones you should have to complete are

1. Book review of Of Mice and Men
2. Reflection on your sophomore year

I have completed grading your blogs as of Sunday evening. At this point, I will only accept the above two posts for full credit. Should you want to update your blog more and want me to review your previous postings again, you will have to let me know. As of now, I consider your blogs graded...except for the above two entries.

Just a reminder: PLEASE check the book review rubric! Summaries are not acceptable NOR are one-two paragraph reviews. Also, remember to post how many pages your book is...or I will only count the novel as one book.

Have read some awesome blogs...will post about that later! Several of you are finished with your blogs for me for your sophomore year! Congratulations and good job!

You will use this blog next year in your English class.

Thanks!

(Keep reading...another new post below this one.)

Mechanical Error

Grading papers...and grading....and grading...getting there, though!

Have noticed a common error I am seeing:

• Periods and commas must ALWAYS go INSIDE "quotation marks."
• Why do you insist on placing them outside?! Help!

On Personal Note:

• My husband must have (in lots of pain!) another knee surgery on Tuesday. I know...not good for me and our reviews and finishing up Of Mice and Men. Thank goodness for technology!
• Please spread the word...especially to 3B (I will see 4B for review on Thursday afternoon) to please keep checking the blog.
• 3B: I will be available for questions/review during 4A...please stop by, if possible, if you still have questions about the test at that time.
• As always, leave me comments or send me an email.

Enjoy your weekend!