Fri, Nov 3

What will I be marked on for the skit?

  • Make sure you have included everything in the criteria. Hand in your script and a brief write up explaining how you have included each requirement.
    • /15
  • Speaks clearly and does not mumble. Make sure we can understand what you are saying.
  • Speak loud enough so we can hear you.
  • Does it look like you have rehearsed the skit? Do you have your lines memorized?
    • /10

Mon, Oct 16

Hi class,

Today we read “Gentlemen, Your Verdict” together and had time to work on the five questions. Please complete the questions for homework.

  1. In what way was Oram’s selection of the men to survive both humane and practical? Make sure you know the meaning of the terms “humane” and “practical”.
  2. Why do you think Oram sacrificed his own life?
  3. What is the moral dilemma the Captain faces? Do the submariners face any moral dilemmas?
  4. What is a sense of duty? Does Oram have a strong sense of duty? Do the submariners recognize their sense of duty?
  5. Do you think Oram is guilty? Write down both sides of the argument. 3 points for each side.

 

Fri, Oct 13

Hi everyone,

Today we wrote our paragraph draft; please finish the good copy for homework.

HW:

  • For your good copy, refer to my comments on your paragraph about “The Lottery”. Make sure you have worked to improve at least one thing for t
  • Write the good copy of your paragraph.
    • Double spaced
    • Pen or typed
    • ON THE TOP OF YOUR GOOD COPY, WRITE DOWN THE ONE OR TWO THINGS YOU THINK YOU HAVE IMPROVED ON.

 

Thur, Oct 5

Hi class,

Today we finished our “A Rose for Emily” discussions and went through the steps of finding the theme in a picture.

I returned your lottery paragraphs today; please keep them safe because you will need to attach these to your next paragraph assignment.

Tues, Oct 3

Hello everyone,

Today we went over some examples of integrated quotation. Please do not hesitate to ask me any questions you have regarding the worksheet because you will be seeing quotation integration again in the near future.

We did our first literature circle discussions today and will continue next class.