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Hi 12s,

I have received some emails saying the link below doesn’t work. I posted it twice but it still doesn’t work on my end either...so all I can do is direct you the website I want you to read from. See below, it’s the purple one.  Thanks for letting me know. 

Read The Most Dangerous Game

Found Here: this link will take you to another page-- Click the link there

and answer the questions on page 35 and 36. Due next Monday.

Christian Studies: Apologetics

Complete the questions for the Preface and chapter 1 of Mere Christianity. Due next Monday.

Blog Down; Google Classroom Up

Please check your emails for G-Classroom Code.

Psalm 46:1

Hello Again,

If you have not already done so, please check your emails as I have sent your speech marks and upcoming homework expectations for Monday. Look for other marked work to be in Friday pick up bags.
If you did not receive an email from me, please let me know. Thank you, and take care!

Welcome Back Somewhat Home-Schoolers!

I hope you had a relaxing, self-distancing/isolating Spring Break.
I am happy to be back at it and I hope you are too!
Routine is the best way to help days feel productive and eventful.

I know many of you are wondering how English is going to look for the next little while
and while I don't know for sure, you have my commitment that I will make it as engaging, challenging, thoughtful and fun as I can from a distance.

If you haven't done so yet, you know you have to complete up to page 16 of Of Mice an Men and answer all the questions provided on the handout.
If you didn't get the handout, ask a friend to send over a photo or a scanned version of it.
In these next few days or weeks, we will need to be technologically creative to help and assist ourselves and our classmates.
Please check back to this blog over the next few days and post any questions you may have in the comment bank below so all students can see.

I will be in virtual meetings all day today with the other staff members and once I know how we will be proceeding as a school, I will inform you how we will approach English online. I am excited to see how this plays out and I am looking forward to the day when I can teach you again back in the classroom but, until then, there are many things we can still do together on the computer.
For starters keep reading ahead up to the next section of Of Mice and Men to keep you occupied.
I will follow up with the next bit of instructions from there soon.

God bless you, students, until we meet again.

Walk in faith not fear,
Mrs Loconte

PS It's not too soon for the COVID memes. Whose with me?

In the Uncertainty of Covid-19, Trust in the Surety of the Lord

Bub-bye!

Have a happy and safe Spring time break
but don't forget Mice and Men questions to take.

I Got 'Chu!

You're probably not even on this site,
I've already said 'no homework tonight'.
But in case you came to Check the Rhyme
Rest assured, I won't tell--it ain't a crime.
Remember 'Guatemalans', read up to p. sixteen,
and complete the homework sheet (it's not mean).
Now get off this blog and enjoy your 'free' night,
Oh, and that song I linked up, have a listen, it's tight!!


☮

Give a speech to teach

No need to worry,  no need to fear.
There is no homework posted here!

Speechless from Speeches

You took the challenge and rose to the occasion,
Made me want to give more than one standing ovation.
Thank you for having the audacity to 'keep it real'
and for feeling like a bit of your soul you could reveal.
We've got another day to shed layers and drop the mask,
but with speeches already written there is no other task.
So enjoy your Monday night with English work on hold,
Cuz we'll soon be on that grind, you've now been foretold!


Inwardly Me:

And also:









But Ultimately:

Weekends Got Me Like ....

You've pushed this speech to its final delay,
If you haven't started, you've got quite the relay
race in front of you. So break it down into chunks
and apply the discipline of monastery monks.
Remember to include some devices in your delivery,
And wear your story proudly, like gold threaded livery

Shirts Don't Change People, Only Love Does That.

Tomorrow you've got a test to attack,
Bring paper to class & a pen (blue or black).
A word of advice for my students who show late,
Missing ten minutes of class could doom your fate.
So set that alarm and get a good night's rest,
Cuz nobody likes the feeling of bombing a test.
Review the stories and terms learned this year,
And make sure your answers are abundantly clear.
Then head into the weekend and slay that speech,
The possibility for greatness is within your reach.

Keeping it BASIC

test format for Friday

literary terms matching /10
fill in the blank from class notes /15
matching quote to story /10
essay on theme of short story unit /15
/50

Basically, Ditto

Trying to find your way?
See my blog post yesterday.

You're not here tomorrow but...

Read the story Initiation for Wednesday's class,
Also the day block D hands in their poem en masse.
C block will have to hand theirs in on Tuesday,
Forget to find me and might as well call it lose day.
And you know your speech follows right after your poem
If you really knew ME, you'd know I honeymooned in Rome.



February 27: Speech due D block
February 28: "                  C       "

Kind of a Vanilla Thursday

Back from a break, let's try this rhyming thing again,
I had writer's block yesterday: nothing in the pen.

To the students in D block, read story 'Brother Dear'
I won't be in class, but will listen through the sub's ear.
Have a good discussion, you'll be led by a capable team,
Stay quiet to get to speech writing & I won't allow that scheme.

To my 11s in C block, you'll finish watching Obama's speeches
The way he delivers his message is how a good pastor preaches.
Discuss which techniques he uses to make his words effective,
Don't copy his style outright, but it does make a good directive.
You too will have time when finished, to get to your identity talk,
After the video's finished you'll have like, 30 minutes on the clock.

Hey! I pushed through the struggle of not being able to rhyme,
Guess the lesson here is when you have to write- give it time!

Let's just call it free verse : )

Journal #4 for those who missed it: Here
Tomorrow we will finish Obama Years: The Power of Words.
We may have time to get into Brother, Dear. 
Read it tonight would be my suggestion.
It'll definitely be a topic of discussion for Friday.
Also C block, we will be having class in Friesen's room.
Meet me there for 1st block.

The sun was out....ALL day!!

The power of words is the next topic of focus
You've got to write out a speech to deliver to us.
It's not due right away but let it sit on your brain
If you don't do it now, at the end it'll be a strain.
But as for tonight your homework is simply to read:
a story called Keesh, about a boy who would lead.

Time for the Homework Update

After many days off, it's back to the grind,
Start writing your poem, apply your mind.
Talk about stereotypes, and address the ones to you,
By Tuesday's class, you need to be halfway through

It's Kinda Like Thursday

Tonight you are reading Sunday in the Park:
the contrast in parenting is really quite stark.
It would be nice to drop a marble in the jar,
So be the good students I know you all are!

Forgotten Homework Leads to Plain Text Blog

Hello Students:

Your papers where you write for the "Knoxian Times" are DUE TOMORROW!
Please complete a ten minute timed response on the following:

Family values may shift over time. As parents raise children, they decide which values they want to instill in their children. Sometimes, these values may not even be completely shared between both parents.

Which values to you see implicitly and explicitly being taught to you in your own family? Explain.

Poetry + Creative Writing + Stories = English class

Good news for the overworked student in my class,
For your final draft assignment I am giving you a pass,
No, you don't have to forget about it forever and ever:
I'm giving you one more day to make it extra clever.
It's due on Wednesday. I can already sense your elation.
No need to thank me, just give me a standing ovation.
I'm joking, I'm kidding, I jest; it's fine!
But don't think this happens every time you whine.
So the one thing for tomorrow that you've got to complete,
Is a (baseball)Cap for Steve, you can read it while you eat.

FLY-day!!!

Friday is here, and, really, few things are better!
The education system releases you from its 5 day fetter.
You are free to make merry how ever you see fit,
And soak up every ounce of freedom, every last bit!
But don't get too excited, you've got to write for the news,
based on a story we've read, but which one? You choose.
Come in Monday ready to work on your rough draft,
We'll spend some time trying to perfect this craft.
Tuesday: "Cap for Steve" group will show us what they thought
And hopefully we'll be impressed with the way that they've taught.

#TBT

If you've got some newspaper, bring them to class,
Can't find some no worries, I'll spend a little cash.
We'll work toward writing about the stories we've read,
but first I have to teach you to have journalism 'cred'.
Don't forget to create 5 questions that create conversation,
Because thinking critically is the goal of liberal education.

#TBT

The Day the Teacher Gave no HW

If you're looking for homework you've come to the wrong place,
In my benevolent goodness, I've given you one day's grace.

Uniformed Visitors Entered our Gates: All Hail, STMers!

For better or worse technology is here,
Does it enliven or deaden our atmosphere?
The story tonight provides an ominous prediction,
Being thoughtfully alone is a strange predilection.
The Pedestrian by Bradbury is pretty fantastic,
Don't treat your freedoms like disposable plastic.
But I won't give you spoilers, that's not a teacher's norm.
Just read it and answer 'one-ay'. Responses in point form.

No Rhyme (No Time). No Crime!

English 11

Listen to This podcast on the role of poetry today.

It says its 54 minutes but you only have to listen to the first 23 minutes (the interview with Billy Collins).

We will revisit part of this podcast another day but for tonight, answer the following questions:

1. How does Michael Enright define poetry?
2. When does Billy Collins say people turn to poetry?
3. When does poetry speak best?
4. How did you personally like the poem "Morning"?
5. Do you think poetry is best defined as "words that don't go to the end of the page"?
6. Why did poems used to have a rhyme scheme and fixed meter?
7. Is poetry difficult because people don't read it OR do people not read poetry because it's difficult?
8. Write a statement about poetry.

Read!

The weekend homework for you is pretty light,
Rewrite your paragraphs, make sure the similes are right.
Fix up your writing and bring in a physical copy,
If you write them by hand, don't make them sloppy.
And please don't email them, (I'm old school like that),
Instead of words on a screen, I like 'em on paper that's flat.

Boys and Girls, Teachers and Students

Tonight you're reading a story about 'coming-of-age',
Find the story "Boys and Girls" on the forty-fifth page.
We'll look at whether stereotypes could really be true,
The narrator will find something about herself that's new.
After you read it, you must complete question number two.
And I'll ask what's the theme, be ready, I might call on you.

PDF "Boys and Girls"

Short Story in all Its Glory!

Tonight you've got to write a creative paragraph,
Include descriptions so clear it looks like a photograph.
Notice that simile, you'll need five of those in it,
Write a page (double spaced), take more than a minute.
And if you haven't yet, answer questions two and three,
For the story with the song titled "Mon Pays".



pays sounds like pay-ee

English 11, Let's Go!!

In terms of homework, it's just a fact,
Memorize this blog, it'll be packed,
with assignments, due dates and also some readings
but they'll contribute to our classroom talks and meetings.
So tonight block C is answering numbers two and three,
We are short on textbooks so block D, guess your free.
"D" can take the night off, and enjoy the rest,
But tomorrow get ready to be put to the *test!

*metaphorically speaking, of course.

An English 12 Final Project

Ma Lone Post.

Believe in Santa!

Today was all...

English, Socials, Christian Studies:

We're almost done! Hang in there. You'll miss it when it's gone.

I guess it was the perfect storm

Enjoy your snow day, lovelies!

Will there be a snow day tomorrow?! Will all presentations take a back seat to snow-man building?! Tune in tomorrow for the dramatic conclusion!!

English

Once more time for clarity sake...

• Tomorrow is the start of Lit Circle presentations.
• There will be one paper copy submission per group: all questions/comments in preparation for the 4 meetings must be turned in tomorrow in one uniform format. Decide fairly and democratically among your group members how that will look for you.
• Anything related to the presentation format (theme, history, characters, author) can be sent to my email in one uniform document. That is to say, one submission of  per group.
• You are all doing one group reenactment of a historical scene. Pre-record or act in front of the class.
• As well you have already recorded your meetings so you will give me a copy of that to listen/watch.

Hopefully, this clears up any questions. No more work is being created for you except printing out your discussion topics for your meetings but this was already mentioned on your handout.
If you have any questions, submit them here in the comments below so all students can see them...but we asked questions at the end of school today, so we should all be clear on the expectations for tomorrow.

Socials

You are continuing to research.

Christian Studies

You are handing in annotated bibliographies tomorrow and several individuals are giving their class presentations.

To all my Late Starters, No Showers, And Snow Day Wishers

English

You already know you have an Othello test tomorrow. Good luck.
Don't be late, no extra time will be awarded to 'Johnny-Come-Lately's.

Socials

Time to start researching.

Christian Studies

Biblios due Wednesday.

Friday!! Yes!!

English

Journals due on Monday, 7 in total.
Your final entry is where you discuss your thoughts on Act 5 specifically, and the play generally.


Socials

Questions to be completed from pages 152- 156 are as follows:
1. How does Capitalism create disasters?
2. What are the four tenets of Marxism?
3. Why did Marx believe capitalism is 'hell on earth'?
4. Define 'alienation' of labour.
5. What three points did Marx believe could be gained by a socialist revolution against capitalism?

Christian Studies

World Religions project (individual research) needs to be wrapped up this weekend, I would think, to ensure enough time for a group finished product.

Hiieee =)

English
Complete Act 5.2 questions for tomorrow and maybe bring some popcorn, etc. (We'll watch the movie) #funFriday.

Socials
Read pages 148-151.
There are no questions for this section. We will discuss them tomorrow.
Instead, do the rest of the questions on the handout I gave you on Tuesday (#13-17)

Christian Studies
Be prepared to continue your research tomorrow on World Religions.

English
Journal entry #6
Write a 10 timed response to Act 4. Consider, characters, language, plot development and anything else that stirred you.
Journals will be handed in soon- be ready.


Socials
1. Summarize as best you can JSM's thoughts on 'higher and lower pleasures' from his book Utilitarianism.

2. What are some problems evident in Mills position on  on pleasures?

3. Using the snack shop analogy, define the difference between predicting someone's behavior and calculating their behavior.

Christian Studies
Continue to work on your World Religions final project.

2020 (Vision)

English

Read Act 4, scene 2 on your own and answer all questions from scenes 1 & 2.


Socials
Read the handout on Liberalism from pages 134-138 (top half) and answer the following questions, which are provided on the handout:

1.      What is an empiricist?

2.      What is utilitarianism? (create space for this answer and add on to your definition as you continue to read)

3.      Define eloquence.

4.      How did John Stuart Mill’s upbringing contribute to his career life?

5.      Search the major reforms of the Reform Bill of 1832.

6.      How did John Stuart Mill revise his father, James’, vision, and what effect did it produce in him?

7.      What was Jeremy Bentham’s philosophy?

8.      Define abstruse.

9.      How does Bentham’s philosophy on pleasure and pain lead to more democracy in society?

10.   How do superstition and ignorance promote injustice and inequality in society and how is education the antidote?

11.   How do you define a Laissez-faire economy?

12.   How are ‘undertakers’ involved in the economy?