Check on the resources on Diction to continue building your repertoire of knowledge
How to analyze an author's use of Diction in a text
Different Types of Diction
AP approach to analyzing Diction with Denotation and Connotation
Denotation and Connotation
Which resource is most helpful for you? What is your decision based on?
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Edgar Allan Poe's "The Black Cat" audio version
Listen to the audio version of the text as you complete your annotation/interaction of it.
AUDIO Version of "The Black Cat"
How does Poe's use of Elements enhance his narrative?
As you respond to the question, remember to use evidence that you built in your Cornell Notes on the story/text.
Your response should be in paragraph format and it should be edited before you submit it.
Remember to write your first Name and First Initial of your Last name and then submit anonymously to get credit your for work.
Having posted your original response to the question, YOU MUST respond to another peer's posting. When you respond, you must go beyond whether or not you liked what the person said. You must point out one or two places in the writing that speaks to how you saw, or did not see the author's point of view. Your response may be shorter than your original post, but it must be succinct enough to address your peer's response in a meaningful way.
An original post without any response to your peer's work will result in a grade lower than 65%. Please review the blog rubric before you post or respond to your peer's posting.
Happy Blogging!
AUDIO Version of "The Black Cat"
How does Poe's use of Elements enhance his narrative?
As you respond to the question, remember to use evidence that you built in your Cornell Notes on the story/text.
Your response should be in paragraph format and it should be edited before you submit it.
Remember to write your first Name and First Initial of your Last name and then submit anonymously to get credit your for work.
Having posted your original response to the question, YOU MUST respond to another peer's posting. When you respond, you must go beyond whether or not you liked what the person said. You must point out one or two places in the writing that speaks to how you saw, or did not see the author's point of view. Your response may be shorter than your original post, but it must be succinct enough to address your peer's response in a meaningful way.
An original post without any response to your peer's work will result in a grade lower than 65%. Please review the blog rubric before you post or respond to your peer's posting.
Happy Blogging!
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Professional Learning Survey
Dear Colleagues:
Please click on the link below to complete our Professional Learning Survey.
The questions with an * must be completed for the survey to be submitted.
Thank you kindly for your honest feedback so that we can plan more effectively for you and your students' continued growth.
Here is the link for the Professional Learning Survey:
Professional Learning Survey
-Ms. Joseph
Teacher Center Liaison
Please click on the link below to complete our Professional Learning Survey.
The questions with an * must be completed for the survey to be submitted.
Thank you kindly for your honest feedback so that we can plan more effectively for you and your students' continued growth.
Here is the link for the Professional Learning Survey:
Professional Learning Survey
-Ms. Joseph
Teacher Center Liaison
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Instructional SMART goals for Professional Learning Fall 17
Dear Colleagues:
Please click on the link below to access our Padlet to house and evaluate our instuctional SMART goals 2017.
Instructional SMART goals for 2017
Follow the guidelines on the Padlet to write your SMART goal. Do not write on anyone's canvas space. You have enough space on the canvas. If time permits, you may upload an image that reflects your instructional goal. It may be an image that depicts HOW you are feeling as you embark on the goal or an image that is content-related to your SMART goal.
Monday, September 11, 2017
SMART GOALS for Period 2 for FALL 2017
Writing SMART Goals: Academic and Personal Goals
SMART GOAL RESOURCE #1
SMART GOAL RESOURCE #2
Having explored the resources on how to write a SMART goal, use the guided template to craft your Academic/Subject-Specific SMART goal for this semester. If time permits, you will also write a personal goal that addresses an aspect of your life that you want to work on improving (procrastination, attitude toward a particular aspect of life, changing a particular behaviour, etc).
Having crafted your goal, give your table/class buddy the goal to preview using the SMART Goal rubric. Your buddy would offer you feedback on what else the goal statement needs for it to fit all criteria of the SMART acronym.
Having adjusted your goal statement using the feedback from your peer (s), click on the link below to access our class's padlet for housing your goals.
Click on the link below and it would take you to our padlet. When you get there, click anywhere on the canvas and write your NAME FIRST, AND THEN WRITE YOUR ELA Academic goal for this semester.
Click here for the padlet for your SMART goals
Your goals are going to be assessed on the SMART goal rubric so please ensure that it is edited and written correctly.
DO NOT WRITE ON ANYONE'S TEXT. YOU HAVE ENOUGH SPACE OF YOUR OWN ON THE CANVAS.
WE WILL COME BACK TO THE GOALS PERIODICALLY TO MEASURE YOUR PROGRESS IN ACHIEVING YOUR GOAL AND ADJUSTING AND MOVING FORWARD.
SMART GOAL RESOURCE #1
SMART GOAL RESOURCE #2
Having explored the resources on how to write a SMART goal, use the guided template to craft your Academic/Subject-Specific SMART goal for this semester. If time permits, you will also write a personal goal that addresses an aspect of your life that you want to work on improving (procrastination, attitude toward a particular aspect of life, changing a particular behaviour, etc).
Having crafted your goal, give your table/class buddy the goal to preview using the SMART Goal rubric. Your buddy would offer you feedback on what else the goal statement needs for it to fit all criteria of the SMART acronym.
Having adjusted your goal statement using the feedback from your peer (s), click on the link below to access our class's padlet for housing your goals.
Click on the link below and it would take you to our padlet. When you get there, click anywhere on the canvas and write your NAME FIRST, AND THEN WRITE YOUR ELA Academic goal for this semester.
Click here for the padlet for your SMART goals
Your goals are going to be assessed on the SMART goal rubric so please ensure that it is edited and written correctly.
DO NOT WRITE ON ANYONE'S TEXT. YOU HAVE ENOUGH SPACE OF YOUR OWN ON THE CANVAS.
WE WILL COME BACK TO THE GOALS PERIODICALLY TO MEASURE YOUR PROGRESS IN ACHIEVING YOUR GOAL AND ADJUSTING AND MOVING FORWARD.
Monday, September 4, 2017
TED Talk 1: Understanding and Valuing the "Why" by Simon Sinek
Take a look at this resource and then discuss the major differences between the :"What" and the "Why".
Simon Sinek: Starting with the Why
In your response, discuss:
Why is the "Why" THAT important? How does an understanding of the "Why" really shape the idea of success for us in education?
Simon Sinek: Starting with the Why
In your response, discuss:
Why is the "Why" THAT important? How does an understanding of the "Why" really shape the idea of success for us in education?
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Thursday, August 3, 2017
Blog #3 A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
Click on the links of THE THREE pictures below. Each presents an image that some people might embrace while others might find controversial OR PROBLEMATIC (SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT).
Image 1: IMAGE 1: CLICK HERE
Image 2: IMAGE 2: CLICK HERE
Image 3: IMAGE 3: CLICK HERE
After you have examined the images beyond whether you like or dislike them, you will formulate a paragraph in which you:
a. Describe the images in your own words
b. Explain why some people might consider what the images represent to be controversial or a topic of conversation
c. Describe whether or not you might agree with these people who might find the images something to talk about
d. Which image appears to be most controversial? Least Controversial? Why?
e. Provide your own thoughts about the images. What do they represent in a larger sense about people and how they think?
f. Why are pictures worth a thousand words?
Remember to follow all rules for blogging: Paragraph response using conventions of Standard English, being respective when you reply or comment on another blogger's response, editing your work to ensure that it makes sense, posting using ONLY your first name and First letter of your Last name, posting etc).
Image 1: IMAGE 1: CLICK HERE
Image 2: IMAGE 2: CLICK HERE
Image 3: IMAGE 3: CLICK HERE
After you have examined the images beyond whether you like or dislike them, you will formulate a paragraph in which you:
a. Describe the images in your own words
b. Explain why some people might consider what the images represent to be controversial or a topic of conversation
c. Describe whether or not you might agree with these people who might find the images something to talk about
d. Which image appears to be most controversial? Least Controversial? Why?
e. Provide your own thoughts about the images. What do they represent in a larger sense about people and how they think?
f. Why are pictures worth a thousand words?
Remember to follow all rules for blogging: Paragraph response using conventions of Standard English, being respective when you reply or comment on another blogger's response, editing your work to ensure that it makes sense, posting using ONLY your first name and First letter of your Last name, posting etc).
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Blog #2 July
Choose ONE of the options below. Your response should not be a one sided view. You should choose any part of the video resource OR the statement made in the second option and write a 6-8 sentence response in which you explore why the statement you have chosen means anything to you. Although you are free to include some personal experiences (if you wish), DO NOT include anything TOO personal that you do not want publicized or that would make you uncomfortable. Use the resource MAINLY as your source/impetus for your paragraph response. Be respectful of everyone's views and use language that is constructive and educational. Remember that your blogs are assessed/graded using the Blog rubric.
You must use a minimum of one paragraph (6-8 sentences) to highlight the issue; remember to include details around the three areas of the writing rubric: Focus, Organization and Elaboration
You must write your first name and first initial of your last name for grading purposes (e.g Patricia J). You must respond to another student's blog posting by agreeing or disagreeing with some or most parts of what the student has posted. Be respectful. All Blog Posting MUST be written in Standard English (no expletive, no vernacular-no matter how passionate you feel about the subject! Failure to do so will result in no credit for the activity! Happy blogging!
Option 1
Choose an aspect of this video that you find interesting or enlightening.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAwJQYs7pKM
Option 2:
Read and respond to the quote below:
"Lately, it has been drawn to my attention that music is no longer the way it was. To be honest I believe that is just muffled and hidden inappropriate messages with a catchy tune. It distracts people( mainly children and young adults) and makes them uncivilized and barbaric. It gives people an unusual rage, and it influences them to carry the weight of the world upon their shoulders. But I often wonder why? Back in the day, music had the opposite effect, it was to lift your spirits and calm your anger, not enhance it."
You must use a minimum of one paragraph (6-8 sentences) to highlight the issue; remember to include details around the three areas of the writing rubric: Focus, Organization and Elaboration
You must write your first name and first initial of your last name for grading purposes (e.g Patricia J). You must respond to another student's blog posting by agreeing or disagreeing with some or most parts of what the student has posted. Be respectful. All Blog Posting MUST be written in Standard English (no expletive, no vernacular-no matter how passionate you feel about the subject! Failure to do so will result in no credit for the activity! Happy blogging!
Option 1
Choose an aspect of this video that you find interesting or enlightening.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAwJQYs7pKM
Option 2:
Read and respond to the quote below:
"Lately, it has been drawn to my attention that music is no longer the way it was. To be honest I believe that is just muffled and hidden inappropriate messages with a catchy tune. It distracts people( mainly children and young adults) and makes them uncivilized and barbaric. It gives people an unusual rage, and it influences them to carry the weight of the world upon their shoulders. But I often wonder why? Back in the day, music had the opposite effect, it was to lift your spirits and calm your anger, not enhance it."
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Cornell Note-Taking Way
Examine the resources below to help you in building or refining your Cornell Note-Taking on the Essential Question. Simple CLICK on the link and read or listen to the video resource. As you do, review your questions so that you can build ideas for the Costas' Levels of Questioning on your Essential Question.
Feel free to research any other credible site that might be of use to you in building your notes.
Cornell Note: Definition
Cornell Notes from the eyes of a College Student
Cornell Notes versus Guided Note-Taking
Cornell Notes Presentation
Feel free to research any other credible site that might be of use to you in building your notes.
Cornell Note: Definition
Cornell Notes from the eyes of a College Student
Cornell Notes versus Guided Note-Taking
Cornell Notes Presentation
Friday, July 7, 2017
A Penny for your Thoughts-Summer 2017
How to Blog?
Find a current issue or event in any area (music, clothing trend, politics, food, culture or cultural festivity, religion, history, community issue etc) that is resting on your mind or that is of interest to you. You must be specific with the issue when you choose it. Anything too broad will result in you being vague; for example, if you choose politics, do not speak about all political leaders in general; instead focus on ONE political figure, such as our president Trump and discuss, in detail, the issue that intrigues or bothers you.
You must use a minimum of one paragraph (6-8 sentences) to highlight the issue; remember to include details around the three areas of the writing rubric: Focus, Organization and Elaboration
You must write your first name and first initial of your last name for grading purposes (e.g Patricia J). You must respond to another student's blog posting by agreeing or disagreeing with some or most parts of what the student has posted. Be respectful. All Blog Posting MUST be written in Standard English (no expletive, no vernacular-no matter how passionate you feel about the subject! Failure to do so will result in no credit for the activity! Happy blogging!
Find a current issue or event in any area (music, clothing trend, politics, food, culture or cultural festivity, religion, history, community issue etc) that is resting on your mind or that is of interest to you. You must be specific with the issue when you choose it. Anything too broad will result in you being vague; for example, if you choose politics, do not speak about all political leaders in general; instead focus on ONE political figure, such as our president Trump and discuss, in detail, the issue that intrigues or bothers you.
You must use a minimum of one paragraph (6-8 sentences) to highlight the issue; remember to include details around the three areas of the writing rubric: Focus, Organization and Elaboration
You must write your first name and first initial of your last name for grading purposes (e.g Patricia J). You must respond to another student's blog posting by agreeing or disagreeing with some or most parts of what the student has posted. Be respectful. All Blog Posting MUST be written in Standard English (no expletive, no vernacular-no matter how passionate you feel about the subject! Failure to do so will result in no credit for the activity! Happy blogging!
Monday, May 8, 2017
Resources on Claims
What is a Claim?
Making a Claim
Parts of an Argument
What are Counterclaims?
Writing a Counterclaim
How to write an argumentative essay
Having explored the resources, write a blog response about which resource was most helpful to you. Explain, using evidence, why you made this decision.
You must thoroughly read and respond to at least two other classmates' posts. Remember to review the blog rubric before you submit your post for assessment. Failure to respond to two other students will result in a MUCH LOWER grade on this task.
Making a Claim
Parts of an Argument
What are Counterclaims?
Writing a Counterclaim
How to write an argumentative essay
Having explored the resources, write a blog response about which resource was most helpful to you. Explain, using evidence, why you made this decision.
You must thoroughly read and respond to at least two other classmates' posts. Remember to review the blog rubric before you submit your post for assessment. Failure to respond to two other students will result in a MUCH LOWER grade on this task.
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Article on Grading Policy
Article 1:
Article on Grading Policy
Article 2:
Is our Grading System FAIR?
Having interacted with ONE of the articles, use your leveled Costa's questions to prepare your Cornell Notes on the article by extracting the author's main CLAIM or statement and building the body of evidence to support this claim
Your group activity and blogging session would follow this activity/Task
Article on Grading Policy
Article 2:
Is our Grading System FAIR?
Having interacted with ONE of the articles, use your leveled Costa's questions to prepare your Cornell Notes on the article by extracting the author's main CLAIM or statement and building the body of evidence to support this claim
Your group activity and blogging session would follow this activity/Task
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Student Survey
Click on the link below to complete the brief student survey. When you are finished with your survey, remember to click the "Submit" button.
Students' Survey
Saturday, April 1, 2017
Thursday, March 23, 2017
Peer Editing: What to look for in Peer EDITING
CLICK HERE TO SEE WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN PEER EDITING
Other resources to use in addition to your Peer Editing Checklist
Look at two students editing another student's paper
Tips for Peer Editing
If you find another resource that helps, paste the link below so we could build an archive of peer editing resources for future classes.
Other resources to use in addition to your Peer Editing Checklist
Look at two students editing another student's paper
Tips for Peer Editing
If you find another resource that helps, paste the link below so we could build an archive of peer editing resources for future classes.
Monday, February 27, 2017
Article for Philosophical Chair
Click on the link below to read and make notes in preparation for the Philosophical chair. You would use your Cornell Notes document to take notes on the article. Follow the guided questions on the SMART board to help with the Costa's Levels of Questioning for the Cornell Notes.
Philosophical Chair Article
After you are done reading and making your Cornell Notes, respond to the questions below:
a. What SIDE are you taking on the topic: Teachers are to be blamed when students fail
b. What three pieces of evidence would you use to support your position?
c. How would you defend arguments from the people who have a different viewpoint than yours?
Post your answers to this blog and read the comments of others
Philosophical Chair Article
After you are done reading and making your Cornell Notes, respond to the questions below:
a. What SIDE are you taking on the topic: Teachers are to be blamed when students fail
b. What three pieces of evidence would you use to support your position?
c. How would you defend arguments from the people who have a different viewpoint than yours?
Post your answers to this blog and read the comments of others
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Summary Writing: Resources and Blog Activity
How to Write an Effective Summary: Do's and Don'ts
Examine the video resource below and take notes as you learn how to write an effective summary. You will be required to revisit your notes as you build your summary.
How to Write an effective summary
How does the advice in this resource help improve or change your perception of what a summary is and how to write an effective summary? Using the guidelines for class blogging, explain how the resource has helped you. You MUST give SPECIFIC evidence from the actual resources to explain how your knowledge of summary of summary writing has improved.
After you have posted your blog, you must respond to at LEAST ONE other classmate's blog posting by agreeing with his/her post and providing brief reasoning as to WHY you agree with what he/she has written. How might you further gain knowledge about summary writing from his/her post?
Remember to edit your writing and place your first name and FIRST Letter of your LAST NAME (for e.g Patricia J) so that your grade can be properly assigned. Review the blog rubric for how grades are assigned and check your response against the rubric to see how you might improve your piece BEFORE you submit it.
Additional Resources on Summary:
Other resources on Summary Writing
Examine the video resource below and take notes as you learn how to write an effective summary. You will be required to revisit your notes as you build your summary.
How to Write an effective summary
How does the advice in this resource help improve or change your perception of what a summary is and how to write an effective summary? Using the guidelines for class blogging, explain how the resource has helped you. You MUST give SPECIFIC evidence from the actual resources to explain how your knowledge of summary of summary writing has improved.
After you have posted your blog, you must respond to at LEAST ONE other classmate's blog posting by agreeing with his/her post and providing brief reasoning as to WHY you agree with what he/she has written. How might you further gain knowledge about summary writing from his/her post?
Remember to edit your writing and place your first name and FIRST Letter of your LAST NAME (for e.g Patricia J) so that your grade can be properly assigned. Review the blog rubric for how grades are assigned and check your response against the rubric to see how you might improve your piece BEFORE you submit it.
Additional Resources on Summary:
Other resources on Summary Writing
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