Saturday, January 23, 2010

Week at a Glance: Jan 25-29

English 8
  • We'll be working in the library on Monday and Wednesday in order to answer the following questions which you will need to fully understand in order to move forward in your science class:
    • What is an encyclopaedia and is it important to recognize outside sources when writing an encyclopaedia article?
  • On Friday guest speakers for your Health and Career Education class will be using our English block to work with you.
  • Next week we'll finish our study of Outsiders with a final presentation.
English 11
  • Monday, Day 2: Macebth projects are due. Literary Devices Test. Essay outlines are due.
  • Tuesday, Day 1: Macbeth projects are due. Essay Outlines are due.
  • Wednesday: Visit: http://www.similarminds.com/
    • Select the "Personality Tests" option. On the right hand column you will see "Jung Test I-E-S-N-F-T-J-P".
    • Select the first option below, which is: "Short Test (53 questions)". 
    • Once you have completed the test you will receive a four letter "score". Write down the four letters and bring them to class, or email them to Ms. Moore.

  • Thursday: Visit: www.similarminds.com and email your letters to bmoore@sd45.bc.ca or bring them to class with you on Monday. See above for instructions.
  • Looking Ahead: Compare and Contrast essay due February 11th for Day 1 and February 12th for Day 2.
    • Length=2 pages double spaced.
    • Written either in "Block Style" or "Point-By-Point" style.
    • In this essay you will use a selection of your Meyers Briggs (MBTI) type characteristics as points of comparison. Though your MBTI type is generated based on your own responses, you will likely disagree with some of the characteristics attributed to your type - and you will base your essay on these variables.
English 11 Pre-AP
  • Tuesday: Finish watching Macbeth film and start organizing presentation.
  • Thursday: present reading to class and begin Writing unit.
Writing 12
  • Tuesday: Bring what you've got so far of your memoir to class.
  • Thursday: Bring what you've got so far of your memoir to class.

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