helpful reminders for writing paragraphs (re: Just Lather)
The writing topic for your paragraph is below. It is due no later than Thursday:
After discussing the concept of peace only being provided by Jesus, please respond in paragraph form to the following question (half a page maximum in length, approx 200 words)
"What does it mean to say that Jesus is the Prince of Peace" as stated in Isaiah 9:5.
Include secondary sources as support in your response, i.e. the Bible.
Initial biblical references to get you thinking include John 14:27; Philippians 4:7; and the verse above.
Read chap.5 of 1984 and answer questions 6-10.
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Monday, September 30, 2013
Isaiah 9:6
English 12
In anticipation for tomorrow's poetry session, please pre-read Peace on p 743 of your textbook. You can also find the poem here: Peace Poem
Also, to save a little time, please complete Part A: Editing Skills "Piping...An Ancient Tradion". We will review this first thing tomorrow.
We will be having our first editing quiz in the very near future.
If you haven't handed in your PSA or journal this is now overdue and late marks are accruing.
Please get your first quiz signed if you have not done so yet.
Sunday, September 29, 2013
What a Windy, Wet Weekend, Wow!
English Twelve
1.Read chapter 4 of 1984 and answer #1-5
2. Be prepared to present you PSA's tomorrow; they along with your PSA journals are due at the START of the class.
3. Bring in your signed quizzes.
4. Don't forget to do journal #5 if you haven't yet (3 items in a time capsule)
1.Read chapter 4 of 1984 and answer #1-5
2. Be prepared to present you PSA's tomorrow; they along with your PSA journals are due at the START of the class.
3. Bring in your signed quizzes.
4. Don't forget to do journal #5 if you haven't yet (3 items in a time capsule)
Thursday, September 26, 2013
#Teh Homewerx :- O
English 12
1. Finish reading chapter 2 and answer the 10 questions for that chapter.
2. In chapter 2, Winston continues in his diary like this:
"To the future or to the past, to a time when thought is free, when [people] are different from one another and do not live alone-- to a time when truth exists and what is done cannot be undone."
Start Journal #5 in this way and finish the journal entry according to the following instructions:
If you were to create a time capsule what selected objects would you put into it that would show future generations what society was like in the early 2000s. Choose three items and give your reasoning.
Begin your journal entry with the same salutation that Winston used (see above). Make sure in your journal you provide the reasons why you have included your objects.
3. PSAs due Monday.
4. Return signed quizzes!
1. Finish reading chapter 2 and answer the 10 questions for that chapter.
2. In chapter 2, Winston continues in his diary like this:
"To the future or to the past, to a time when thought is free, when [people] are different from one another and do not live alone-- to a time when truth exists and what is done cannot be undone."
Start Journal #5 in this way and finish the journal entry according to the following instructions:
If you were to create a time capsule what selected objects would you put into it that would show future generations what society was like in the early 2000s. Choose three items and give your reasoning.
Begin your journal entry with the same salutation that Winston used (see above). Make sure in your journal you provide the reasons why you have included your objects.
3. PSAs due Monday.
4. Return signed quizzes!
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
What day is it today?!
Two Down, Two to Go
TAs/Interns
Continue to log your hours as I will be checking to make sure they are up to date shortly.
English 12
1. Get your quizzes signed
2. Read the Intro Notes to 1984
3. Read Ch.1 of 1984
4. Read the newspaper article on Euphemisms
5. Answer questions 1-10 on Review Package
*6 PSA on 'preventing conflict' is due NEXT Monday.
Get out there and enjoy the fleeting rays of sun!
TAs/Interns
Continue to log your hours as I will be checking to make sure they are up to date shortly.
English 12
1. Get your quizzes signed
2. Read the Intro Notes to 1984
3. Read Ch.1 of 1984
4. Read the newspaper article on Euphemisms
5. Answer questions 1-10 on Review Package
*6 PSA on 'preventing conflict' is due NEXT Monday.
Get out there and enjoy the fleeting rays of sun!
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Go ahead: Look like a Million Bucks!
TA/Interns:
You will be getting a reading next Monday from your teacher: this is due one week from the date you get it (September 30 > October 7). If you do not receive a reading, please remind your teacher and inform me.
This will be your first Reading Reflection for the term.
English 12
Please pre-read Once More unto the Breach.
"(1)read the story the first time simply to enjoy and familiarize yourself with it; (2) read the story a second time, more slowly and deliberately, in the attempt to understand its full artistic significance and achievement" Arp, Thomas. Perinne's Literature, Thompson Wadsworth: Australia, 2006, p 65
Friday: PSA's due
You will be getting a reading next Monday from your teacher: this is due one week from the date you get it (September 30 > October 7). If you do not receive a reading, please remind your teacher and inform me.
This will be your first Reading Reflection for the term.
English 12
Please pre-read Once More unto the Breach.
"(1)read the story the first time simply to enjoy and familiarize yourself with it; (2) read the story a second time, more slowly and deliberately, in the attempt to understand its full artistic significance and achievement" Arp, Thomas. Perinne's Literature, Thompson Wadsworth: Australia, 2006, p 65
Friday: PSA's due
Monday, September 23, 2013
Quiz/ Test: either way, you must demonstrate your knowledge!
Read
Harrison Bergeron.
If you have read it, then like all literary fiction,
give it a second reading!
See you tomorrow.
This Friday: PSA due
Harrison Bergeron.
If you have read it, then like all literary fiction,
give it a second reading!
See you tomorrow.
This Friday: PSA due
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