April 12

English 10 (H block)

Today we started out with silent reading.  During this time some marked work was handed out.  Next we had a discussion about student's experience with the e-exam.  Finally, students looked at the second essay example and were asked to critique one of the essays as a ticket out the door. 

Humanities 8

Today students started out with silent reading.  Then students were directed to type up and email me their guiding and inquiry questions in a format that could be used to create a student hand-out to accompany the presentations which will start Monday!!  Students were reminded to print off their answers to their questions for me to review.  

April 11

Today Mr Allen was in.

Humanities 8

Today students started off with silent reading.  Next they worked on typing up their answers to their guiding questions in point form.  They also worked on typing up their answer to their inquiry question in paragraph form!

English 10

Today students were given directions for writing their in-class exam essay before heading to the library.  Here are the directions if you were absent!  Sorry the formatting is a little weird, however the info is all there.  

1.       Find your name on a computer.

2.       Go to the following website: https://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams/search/

3.       Select grade 10 and click agree to copy write.

4.       Next select English 10 and get exams.

5.       Click on one of the 2 hyperlinks for the e-exam (both are the same).

6.       Click on the blue EN100809 to get a randomly selected copy of the exam.

7.       Go to question 30 and complete the written response in the space provided. 

8.       When you have finished your writing, please take the time to re-read your response.  Make sure you have:

        A clear thesis (answer to the question).

        You have tried to use the PEE principle (point, explanation, example).

        You have referred to both pieces of literature.

        You have multiple paragraphs.

        You have read over your work and checked spelling and grammar to the best of your ability.

9.       Before you submit the exam, please copy and paste your response into another word processing document.  A few people lost their work yesterday when they submitted their work.  Don’t let this happen to you!!

10.   Print off your work (you can just print pg2 onwards) and assess your work using the rubric provided.

11.   Hand in your work by the end of class with your student number on it!!

April 8

English 10 (H block)

Today students were given directions for writing their in-class exam essay before heading to the library.  Here are the directions if you were absent!  Sorry the formatting is a little weird, however the inf is all there.  

1.       Find your name on a computer.

2.       Go to the following website: https://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams/search/

3.       Select grade 10 and click agree to copy write.

4.       Next select English 10 and get exams.

5.       Click on one of the 2 hyperlinks for the e-exam (both are the same).

6.       Click on the blue EN100809 to get a randomly selected copy of the exam.

7.       Go to question 30 and complete the written response in the space provided. 

8.       When you have finished your writing, please take the time to re-read your response.  Make sure you have:

        A clear thesis (answer to the question).

        You have tried to use the PEE principle (point, explanation, example).

        You have referred to both pieces of literature.

        You have multiple paragraphs.

        You have read over your work and checked spelling and grammar to the best of your ability.

9.       Before you submit the exam, please copy and paste your response into another word processing document.  A few people lost their work yesterday when they submitted their work.  Don’t let this happen to you!!

10.   Print off your work (you can just print pg2 onwards) and assess your work using the rubric provided.

11.   Hand in your work by the end of class with your student number on it!!

Humanities 8

Today was our last class to work in the library/computer lab on our research for the inquiry project.  By the end of the class, students should be able to answer all their guiding questions as well as their inquiry question.  

April 7

English 10 (H block)

Today students wrote an example E-exam.  The focus was on reading and answering the multiple choice questions.  They were also prompted to write notes in preparation for their in-class essay next class!!  Students handed in their answer sheets.  See below for specific instructions.

Practice E-exam

1.       Go to the following website: https://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams/search/

2.       Select grade 10 and click agree to copy write.

3.       Next select English 10 and get exams.

4.       Click on one of the 2 hyperlinks for the e-exam (both are the same).

5.       Click on the blue EN100809 to get a randomly selected copy of the exam.

6.       Follow prompts and start exam at question #10.  You will have to do the reading on-line to do so.

7.       Before doing the reading, it may be a good idea to check what the essay question is (Question #30).  Click next to view and then back to return to #10.  Make notes after reading or after completing the questions on the reading.

8.       Complete multiple choice to question #29. 

9.       Enter your notes into the writing space for Question #30. 

10.   In the space for Question #31 – Write your reflection about doing an e-exam.  What did you notice?  Questions?  Thoughts, comments?  This can be done after you have looked at how well you did.  Just write by hand on the print-out.

11.   Submit your answers for assessment. Review questions which you did not answer correctly.  The key is mixed up for two consecutive questions.  Can you figure out which 2???  Mark on paper

12.    Print off your answer sheet.  Hand in to me at the end of class.  Be sure your name is on it!

13.   Next class you will be asked to do this writing and self-assess.  Be prepared!!

    Humanities 8

      Today students continued to work on their guiding question research.  

April 6

Humanities 8

Today we started off with reviewing the inquiry assignment for the Middle Ages.  Students were given feedback on their inquiry and guiding questions from last class and then they were tasked with researching the answers to their guiding questions in the computer lab.  Students were reminded that one book source is required!!

English 10 (C & D)

Today students wrote an example E-exam.  The focus was on reading and answering the multiple choice questions.  They were also prompted to write notes in preparation for their in-class essay next class!!  Students handed in their answer sheets.  See below for specific instructions.

Practice E-exam

1.       Go to the following website: https://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams/search/

2.       Select grade 10 and click agree to copy write.

3.       Next select English 10 and get exams.

4.       Click on one of the 2 hyperlinks for the e-exam (both are the same).

5.       Click on the blue EN100809 to get a randomly selected copy of the exam.

6.       Follow prompts and start exam at question #10.  You will have to do the reading on-line to do so.

7.       Before doing the reading, it may be a good idea to check what the essay question is (Question #30).  Click next to view and then back to return to #10.  Make notes after reading or after completing the questions on the reading.

8.       Complete multiple choice to question #29. 

9.       Enter your notes into the writing space for Question #30. 

10.   In the space for Question #31 – Write your reflection about doing an e-exam.  What did you notice?  Questions?  Thoughts, comments?  This can be done after you have looked at how well you did.  Just write by hand on the print-out.

11.   Submit your answers for assessment. Review questions which you did not answer correctly.  The key is mixed up for two consecutive questions.  Can you figure out which 2???  Mark on paper

12.    Print off your answer sheet.  Hand in to me at the end of class.  Be sure your name is on it!

13.   Next class you will be asked to do this writing and self-assess.  Be prepared!!

April 5

English 10 (H block)

Today we started out with a check-in about how everyone's spring break was.  Next we did some exam preparation.  Students were asked to read two passages and answer the written response question in a chart format.  Next, students were asked to look at the marking rubric for this type of writing and assess some student exemplars.  At the end of the class students handed in their chart, as well as a thoughtful reflection based on class and specifically the exam experience.

Humanities 8

Today we started off with a brief introduction to guiding questions before heading to the library.  Ms Richards gave a brief talk about reliable research sources, introduced Easybib (a bibliography generator) and cautioned students about cut and pasting from websites.  Students then reviewed their inquiry questions from yesterday and then worked on completing a planning page to begin their inquiry project.  Students handed this planning page in for review at the end of the class. 

April 4

Humanities 8

Today we started with a check-in with regards to student's spring break.  Next, we looked at a power point about inquiry questions.  Students were then given a piece of writing to read.  In groups, they were then asked to come up with at least 2 inquiry questions based on that reading.  Someone in the group recorded the questions and when they had come up with their questions, they were asked to determine if the questions were basic or challenging. This work was handed in.   All of this is in preparation for the inquiry project students will be working on for the next few weeks. 

English 10

Today students were reminded to hand in Infographs and the assignment on "Generation Jobless."  Next students were given a reading booklet from a past exam.  They were asked to create a chart to get them thinking about what they could write about if they were faced with this topic on an exam.  After that we looked at the rubric for this type of writing and students were asked to look at some student examples and match them with the rubric descriptors.  Students handed in their chart and wrote a reflection on the lesson today.