Thursday October 31st
October 31, 2013
9th Grade We started class by reviewing our symbolism chart for Dr. Wooreddy. Students shared excellent examples of quotes and their analysis of the symbols. We turned these in along with Wooreddy study guide questions. Be sure to do this if you were out. After I introduced our second perspective- Life as a Convict. I […]
Wednesday, October 30th
October 30, 2013
9th Grade We started class by reviewing our symbolism chart for Dr. Wooreddy. Students shared excellent examples of quotes and their analysis of the symbols. We turned these in along with Wooreddy study guide questions. Be sure to do this if you were out. After I introduced our second perspective- Life as a Convict. I […]
Tuesday, October 29th
October 29, 2013
9th Grade (both sections) Class began with a quick open notes reading quiz. Please see me for this information if you were out. I provided a brief overview of Colonization of Australia and the convict immigrants. If you were out, please research convicts in Australia and e-mail me for the Powerpoint. We spent the remainder […]
Monday, October 28th
October 29, 2013
9th Grade We completed a close reading of U308 and discussed our theme chart and quotes for this piece. If you were out, make sure I stamp your chart. I gave a mini lesson on how to read a challenging piece of literature. We began “Dr. Wooreddy’s Prescription…” in class and discussed potential symbols. Students […]
Friday, October 25th
October 26, 2013
9th Grade Global Literature Short day today! I stamped your “Marngit”/”U308” charts. If you were absent- ensure you see me for a stamp! We discussed strategies for reading challenging text. No doubt, “U308” is a tricky story with an underlining metaphor. We completed a close reading of the story and then began our next story- […]
Thursday, October 24th
October 25, 2013
9th Grade Global Literature Students turned in their Dot Painting. They are due net Tuesday so if you are not done be sure to get paint or come into class after school to finish. We completed our Aboriginal notes and discussed the emergence of European explorers to Australia. Class discussion consisted of 1.) What would […]
Wednesday, October 23rd
October 23, 2013
9th Grade Global LIT Today was the final day for completing dot art. If you did not get a chance to finish, please ensure you come in this week during lunch or after school to finish what you started! I look forward to seeing these final Aboriginal-inspired pieces! HOMEWORK: Please read Wongar’s “Marngit” and complete […]
Tuesday, October 22nd
October 22, 2013
9th Grade Global LIT Today was the final day for completing dot art. If you did not get a chance to finish, please ensure you come in this week during lunch or after school to finish what you started! I look forward to seeing these final Aboriginal-inspired pieces! HOMEWORK: Please read Wongar’s “Marngit” and complete […]
Monday, October 21st
October 22, 2013
Monday, October 21st 9th Grade (Both Sections) Today we began our dot paintings! If you were out, please grab a yellow paper handout and follow the directions! We will finish our art next class! HOMEWORK: NONE 11th Grade (Section 12) LOTA After a reading quiz, we gathered in groups of 5 to create a life […]
Friday, October 18th
October 18, 2013
9th Grade We completed our Myth activity from two classes ago- students presented their poster to the class using techniques from the oral story telling mini lesson. Students took notes on the presentations. After, students read the Aboriginal poem “We Are Going” and completed the questions with a partner. HW: Complete poem question/answer 11th Grade […]