English 8:
Students have the entire period today to do their readings and prepare their lesson materials for their first Lit Circle which will be happening at the start of class on Tuesday. If students complete the work required for Tuesday’s class then they can choose to continue reading their novel to get ahead for Lit Circle #2.
English 11FP:
Speech writing brainstorming work (in portfolios):
- What is important for us to change in society?
- What are you passionate about? What do you want people to know about you?
- What problems do youth face? How should schools change to better address your needs?
- What outrages you about your school, your community or your world?
- What do you think is important for younger people to know before they reach the age that you are now?
- What do you wish adults really understood about who you are, or what you need, at this point in your life?
English 12:
Draft check at the beginning of class.
Peer editing component for your project: students must exchange their draft with at least one other student in the class to engage in peer editing of their work and vice versa. This is a graded component which counts towards the final grade for your paper.
Collect novels and update book cards.
REMINDER: the good copy of your assessment package is due at the end of Tuesday’s class. After the fire drill on Tuesday, scheduled for 12:45pm, we will be in the library for for students to access computers/printers as needed. Projects will be collected at 1:46pm Tuesday, Feb 27th in the library. Please ensure you have all required materials ready to be handed in by the end of this period. ** please note that the fire drill will cut into our time in the library so ensure you will be at a place with your project to still meet the deadline of 1:46pm on Tuesday***