January 12

English 10 (C & D block)

Today we started off with silent reading and then we reviewed last day's learning goals.  Next we looked at assessing ourselves for term 2 silent reading.  We also went over the intent of the portfolios and the self assessment chart.  Students were asked to assess themselves on last day's lesson as well as today's lesson using the criteria indicated.  Finally, we analyzed the poem "This is Just to Say."  Students were directed to keep all of their poetry work in their portfolios.

Humanities 8

Today we went over the poem rubric that is on the back of the Anthology assignment sheet.   I also read two examples of poems to demonstrate and level 3 (fully meeting expectations) and a level 4 (exceeding expectations).  Students were reminded that they need to print out 2 copies of their best poem.  One to display on the wall and one to include in their Anthology booklets.  Students were also reminded that they will read one of their poems to the class on the due date, which is Monday January19th!!!  The rest of the time, students continued to work on their poems.