June 23

June 23, 2016

Exam Review!

Today, we will look at the exam review sheet. First, read the exam review and highlight the parts that you understand and annotate (leave a comment on your page) those areas. Share your annotations with the person next to you. If you have something  highlighted that your partner doesn’t, can you explain it to him or her? Do so.

Next, identify one part of the exam review sheet that you really don’t understand (Part A, B, C, or D) and jot it down on a sticky note with your name and place the sticky note on the appropriate section of the Smartboard. We will move into small groups to work on that part of the review.

We will discuss how to answer an open response. Try the following prompt:

What does reconciliation mean to you?

Now, open up the quizlet and practice the vocabulary!

With any remaining time, prepare for your exam or finish up your summative tasks.

Exam is Monday June 27th at 9 am!

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June 22

June 22, 2016

Today, we will begin with presentations for novel research. When you are not presenting, you should be applying your listening skills to the person that is presenting. Ask questions, give feedback, and enjoy!

Before you leave today, make sure you submit your Novel Research Presentation work including:

  • mindmap
  • research report planner
  • annotated articles
  • research notes
  • presentation (digitally through the assignment submission page)

We will be doing exam review tomorrow, so come prepared to ask questions.

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June 15

Thursday June 16, 2016

Key dates:

  • Course reflection is due TOMORROW!
  • Novel research presentations are on WEDNESDAY JUNE 22nd (next class period)

Make a plan. You have two summatives that are quickly approaching:

Summative task #1 Novel Research Presentation

  • Mindmapping
  • Research report planner
  • Annotated articles
  • Research notes
  • Presentation

Summative Task #2: Learner’s Toolkit and Course Reflection

Remember to use evidence of your learning and work throughout the course!

Use this long period to your best advantage! I will also be available all day tomorrow for extra support.

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June 14

Wednesday June 15, 2016

Today you will continue the work on your summative tasks, but first we will discuss the exam and exam review.

ENG3E4E Exam Review

Use these documents to help you study and prepare for your exam on June 24th.

Key dates:

  • Course reflection is due FRIDAY!
  • Novel research presentations are on WEDNESDAY JUNE 22nd (after the long weekend)

As you continue to research for your novel project, remember that good note making is one of the best ways to help you avoid unintentionally plagiarizing. Use the note template and remember to add in your own ideas. Use the annotation and note-making checklist to guide your work:

annotation checklist

notemaking checklist

Summative task #1 Novel Research Presentation

  • Mindmapping
  • Research report planner
  • Annotated articles
  • Research notes
  • Presentation

Summative Task #2: Learner’s Toolkit and Course Reflection

Remember to use evidence of your learning and work throughout the course!

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June 14

Tuesday June 14, 2016

Key dates:

  • Course reflection is due FRIDAY!
  • Novel research presentations are on WEDNESDAY JUNE 22nd (after the long weekend)

As you continue to research for your novel project, remember that good note making is one of the best ways to help you avoid unintentionally plagiarizing. Use the note template and remember to add in your own ideas. Use the annotation and note-making checklist to guide your work:

annotation checklist

notemaking checklist

Summative task #1 Novel Research Presentation

  • Mindmapping
  • Research report planner
  • Annotated articles
  • Research notes
  • Presentation

Summative Task #2: Learner’s Toolkit and Course Reflection

Remember to use evidence of your learning and work throughout the course!

Tomorrow, I will have an exam review ready for you!

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June 10

Monday June 13, 2016

Key dates:

  • Course reflection is due FRIDAY!
  • Novel research presentations are on WEDNESDAY (after the long weekend)

We will begin by looking at reading strategies you have been using (specifically for your research).

As you continue to research for your novel project, remember that good note making is one of the best ways to help you avoid unintentionally plagiarizing. Use the note template and remember to add in your own ideas.

Summative task #1 Novel Research Presentation

  • Mindmapping
  • Research report planner
  • Annotated articles
  • Research notes
  • Presentation

Summative Task #2: Learner’s Toolkit and Course Reflection

Remember to use evidence of your learning and work throughout the course!

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June 8

June 9-10, 2016

For the reading block today, you will have a chance to practice your vocabulary. Go to Quizlet and choose an option for practicing. We will also reflect on some of the reading strategies you have used in the course.

You have two summative tasks that require your attention:

Summative task #1 Novel Research Presentation

Summative Task #2: Learner’s Toolkit and Course Reflection

For both tasks, you want to show your PROCESS.

  • Be sure to include you research process for summative task #1 (mindmap, research report planner, annotated articles, research notes and presentation).
  • Be sure to include evidence of YOUR work and learning in the course for your toolkit and reflection.

Set your daily goal for what you want to accomplish and get to it!

*Reminder: The #CraftReconciliation Evidence of Learning document has a substantial amount of work from throughout the course!

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June 8

Wednesday June 8, 2016

You have two summative tasks that require your attention:

Summative task #1 Novel Research Presentation

Summative Task #2: Learner’s Toolkit and Course Reflection

For both tasks, you want to show your PROCESS.

  • Be sure to include you research process for summative task #1 (mindmap, research report planner, annotated articles, research notes and presentation).
  • Be sure to include evidence of YOUR work and learning in the course for your toolkit and reflection.

Set your daily goal for what you want to accomplish and get to it!

*Reminder: The #CraftReconciliation Evidence of Learning document has a substantial amount of work from throughout the course!

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June 7

Tuesday June 7, 2016

Learning goal:
I am learning to
Apply your knowledge of the research process
Explain how their skills in reading, writing, and viewing and representing help them improve their oral communication skills
Assess our areas of strengths and needs in reading;
Explain how their skills in listening, speaking, writing, and viewing and representing help them read more effectively.
Assess our areas of strengths and needs in writing and using the writing process;
Explain how their skills in listening, speaking, reading, and viewing and representing help them write more effectively.

Today, I will review the summative events and deadlines and introduce the Learner’s Toolkit and course reflection.

Summative Task #2: Learner’s Toolkit and Course Reflection

We will go through this together. You should make a copy and annotate as we go!

*Reminder: The #CraftReconciliation Evidence of Learning document has a substantial amount of work from throughout the course!

View feedback from your goal from yesterday. Take a few minutes and set a goal for yourself today. Look at the learning goals in the document. What will you tackle today? Record this on a page/document. How will you reach this goal? Add to you document the steps you will take in today’s class. Keep in mind the course summative dates (sidebar).

At the end of class check in with your goal. How did you do? Did you stick to your plan? Did you meet your goal? Why/why not?

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June 5

Monday June 6, 2016

Learning goal:
I am learning to
apply my knowledge of the research process;
set goals and track my progress.

We will begin by looking at some housekeeping items:

Create a calendar of events for this month.

  • PD day is June 20th;
  • Aboriginal Day is June 21;
  • Course work deadline has passed.
  • Learner’s Toolkit and Course Reflection is due June 17th representing 10% of your mark;
  • Novel research presentation is due June 22nd representing 10% of your mark.
  • Exam is June 27th 9:00 – 11:00 am representing 10% of your mark;

In other words, we have just 12 days left in the course. Today, we are going to focus on your first summative task, as the research process can be time-consuming:

Novel Research Presentation

Before you begin this task, we will read and annotate the rubric, so get your copy of this assignment. We will clarify and go over each part. You should mark up your copy!

Review the steps and any feedback you have from previous research in the course. Take a few minutes and set a goal for yourself today. Look at the learning goals in the document. What will you tackle today? Record this on a page/document. How will you reach this goal? Add to you document the steps you will take in today’s class.

 

At the end of class check in with your goal. How did you do? Did you stick to your plan? Did you meet your goal? Why/why not?

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