Today, we discussed the following writing problems:
Misuse of "a" when "the" should be used
“A lot” is two words not one
How to write out numbers (spell them out up to but not including 100)
I then introduce the short story unit using a powerpoint. If you were not here, the powerpoint is in your portfolio.
Additional plotline information added to the line in the powerpoint included; Setting (time, place, mood situation); characters, point of view; denouement; expository information.
Also discussed is that the protagonist is the main character, but isn’t always a good guy; the antagonist is anything that stands between the protagonist reaching his or her goal (the conflict).
Make sure you have read "War" by Timothy Findley for tomorrow.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
Welcome to English 10.First of all, in case you don't know me, my name is Dawn Benoit.
I have been a teacher since 2002.
For most of that time, I have worked at this school and, for the most part, my experience has been in English instruction. Prior to that time, I was a journalist and an editor.
If you check this site daily, you will discover that I do update it after every class.
In other words, if you are absent, you can look here and find out what we've done.
What most students do is add this site to their "favourites" on their computer at home.
My school email address is: dawn.benoit@nlsd.ab.ca
My home phone number is: 780 826-8931.
If you are absent, you have no real excuse for not doing your work... this site and these numbers will make that task a lot less painful.I have given you all a handout for this course. If you were not here, it is in your portfolio on the desk at the back of the room beside mine. Check there.
Today, I gave you all the option of writing on one of two topics: Discuss a book that you read this summer... or ... Discuss something you did this summer that you either enjoyed or didn't... to do this assignment, I wanted a summary of the book or event, an opinion about it (supported with evidence) and a discussion of the relevance of it (such as... what it might lead to you doing in the future). We also took out the library text Crossroads. You were then instructed to read the short story "Wars", by Timothy Findley for tomorrow (page 70).
I have been a teacher since 2002.
For most of that time, I have worked at this school and, for the most part, my experience has been in English instruction. Prior to that time, I was a journalist and an editor.
If you check this site daily, you will discover that I do update it after every class.
In other words, if you are absent, you can look here and find out what we've done.
What most students do is add this site to their "favourites" on their computer at home.
My school email address is: dawn.benoit@nlsd.ab.ca
My home phone number is: 780 826-8931.
If you are absent, you have no real excuse for not doing your work... this site and these numbers will make that task a lot less painful.I have given you all a handout for this course. If you were not here, it is in your portfolio on the desk at the back of the room beside mine. Check there.
Today, I gave you all the option of writing on one of two topics: Discuss a book that you read this summer... or ... Discuss something you did this summer that you either enjoyed or didn't... to do this assignment, I wanted a summary of the book or event, an opinion about it (supported with evidence) and a discussion of the relevance of it (such as... what it might lead to you doing in the future). We also took out the library text Crossroads. You were then instructed to read the short story "Wars", by Timothy Findley for tomorrow (page 70).
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