jan. 28, 2011

We went over adjectives again today. Students read some of the Odyssey graphic novel and then read book nine in the Odyssey. Students also started and were to complete an essay on gaming due next class.

jan. 27, 2011

Today we went over adjectives and articles. We read some of the Odyssey graphic novel. The students were to complete three worksheets that are on moodle.

Jan. 25, 2011

Today we talked about heroes and heroic qualities. The students did some reading of the Odyssey and the graphic novel of it to introduce it. The students have to complete an adjective assignment on moodle for our next class. p.21 adjectives.

Jan. 24, 2011

The first day of second semester was very positive. We talked/learned about greek mythology. We are starting the Odyssey. Students also received a vocabulary list for vocab 13. Definitions are due next time.

Jan. 14. 2011

Today we finished reading Romeo and Juliet. We also handed in vocabulary 12 and a grammar usage assignment. Students will have a vocabulary quiz next class.

Jan. 13, 2011

Today we worked on vocabulary 12 a bit longer. We read two scenes of Romeo and Juliet. We talked about a strong essay and looked at an example. We did some exercises on usage. Students need to have vocabulary and usage exercises completed for our next class.

Jan. 11, 2011

Today we started vocabulary 12. We read Romeo and Juliet act 4 scene 5. We have three exercises for vocabulary 12 along with definitions that students should work on but are not due next class.

Jan. 10, 2011

Today we watched some of Romeo and Juliet. We talked about comic relief as well as tragic flaws. We talked about usage errors and students need to find something on youtube and link it to moodle for an assignment. We read three scenes in Romeo and Juliet too.

Jan. 6, 2011

Today we started off talking about conclusions and the formality of writing essays. Students were shown two ways to write a conclusion. Students were given a prompt about cheating and then wrote their first complete essay. If they didn't finish it in class, it is homework. They also need to read Romeo and Juliet Act 4 scene 1.

Monday, January 3, 2011

Happy New Year! Today we reviewed Romeo and Juliet. We read a few scenes. We also talked about our vocabulary. Students will have a vocabulary quiz next class.