Tuesday, 20 January 2015

DAY 90 - EXAM REVIEW

AGENDA

Things you need to study for your exam:

Literary devices
Literary theories
Types of questions from your seminars
Essay formatting
Texts: main characters, conflicts, themes, connections

For extra practice, check out the exam from last year:

ENG4U1 Exam 2014

For more review, check out the exam review sheet to practice using another story!

EXAM REVIEW

Monday, 19 January 2015

DAY 88-89 - -PRESENTATIONS

AGENDA

1. We will be watching the final presentations for the FPT.

Come prepared to present since it will be by random draw.

Tuesday, 13 January 2015

DAY 84-87 - FPT

AGENDA

1. Preparing your script for the final performance task. We are in the library for the rest of the week!

Remember: you can complete the presentation portion at home if you want, it's the writing that must be done in class.

Remember also: use the texts that are available in the classroom!

Thursday, 8 January 2015

DAY 82-83 - essay planning worksheet!

AGENDA

1. Work on your essay for these next few days in class.
2. Ask questions and consult with the teacher and other book club members to ensure that you are developing your ideas thoroughly :)

I have added a link for the essay planning sheet for you to reference.  You can print it off and use it, or just refer to it as necessary.  Remember that you don't have to have three PPE's per paragraph!  You can now have anywhere from 2-6!

Wednesday, 7 January 2015

DAY 81

AGENDA

1. Seminars: 1984 and The Handmaid's Tale
2. Those who are not presenting their seminars should find a quiet space to work on their essay for the period.

DON'T FORGET: essays are due TUESDAY January 13th!!

Tuesday, 6 January 2015

DAY 80

AGENDA

1. Seminars: Flowers for Algernon and The Great Gatsby will complete their seminars in the classroom.

2. If you are not in these seminar groups, please find a quiet space to work on your essay.

DON'T FORGET: essays are due TUESDAY JANUARY 13, 2015!

Monday, 5 January 2015

DAY 79 - WELCOME BACK!

AGENDA

1. Speed dating: what other seminar group is reading a novel similar to your own?
2. Get together with your seminar group for any last minute preparations before "game time" tomorrow!