Happy Thanksgiving

Today we did the first recording of our reading.


Today we also handed in three assignments
1. Journals
2.On the Bridge responses
3.Digital Footprint


marks should be updated by Wednesday, Oct 11.


Take a moment and think of three things that you are thankful for.


Follow my #gratitudechallenge on Instagram

Reading Routine Rubric

We have spent much time building the routine of Individual Reading (Silent Reading) in class.

As we spend so much class time engaged in this activity, I believe that it is appropriate that establish a means of evaluating your growth during this reading process.

Here is the link to our

Reading Routine Rubric

Every other Friday, we will self assess and also conference using this rubric.

Today in class...

Over the past two weeks, we have been working on several tasks.  These tasks should becoming more organized and ready for submission.


On Friday the following Assignments are due:


Journals (these will be handed in for the first time)


On The Bridge (short story was read during class.  Response questions are due. See side bar of blog)


Digital Footprint (see side bar under assignments for exemplar)

Digital Literacy

When we walk we sometimes leave a footprint record of where we have been.  Sometimes, if we were to look back, we physically would see where we walked; the prints left when walking on a dry surface with wet soles or on a beach, with foot prints in the sand.

Our actions on our phones and computers, also leave digital foot prints.

Our identities our reflected through our choices and activity on Social Media...

So today you are going to research your digital foot print.

You will doodle or collect images and trace.

Follow the link below for the instructions and examples

Digital Footprint Assignment

You will have today to start and all day Friday.

This is for Marks

Footprint Rubric

The Sniper

Today, we read


The Sniper


There are two assignments with The Sniper:  Student will demonstrate...

1. Answer Long Paragraph Questions
2. Show understanding of Literary Vocabulary

Two must complete two questions in total (#4 is Mandatory)

Choose One:

1. Cite three examples (direct quotes) where O’Flaherty uses words and images to reinforce the pervasiveness of death in the story.

2. Cite three examples where O’Flaherty uses words that are onomatopoeic.  Remember that words that are onomatopoeic are words that vocally imitate the sounds they denote (ex: bang).

3. O’Flaherty uses specific language and words to describe both shooting scenes.  Explain how his word choice integrates/reinforces the emotions of the sniper.  Be sure to use textual examples to support your answer.

4. Do you think that O’Flaherty wants us to think of the sniper’s “brother” only as his familial/ blood brother?  Explain. This is Mandatory

 

 

Survey Says!

Hi Class,


At the start of class, before silent reading, please take a moment to take our your phones and do this survey.


https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DC385DB


just follow the link and answer honestly.

Welcome to English with Bengel

Hello, and welcome to Grade Nine English!

This year, and yes we do have this English class all year, we will be Reading, Writing, Collaborating, Critically Thinking, Presenting and Sharing.

There are two ways to keep on track and up to date on all your work for this course.

English with Bengel Blog

Here there will be daily posts: tracking what was done in class, posting due dates and reminders.

Please sign up to get email reminders.

Grade Nine Period Two: English with Bengel

Here I will post announcements.  Using Remind, you can also text me with questions and get confirmations.