Assignment #6

Once we are finished the novel, I Am A Taxi we will be nearly done English 8. For this blog post I would like you to come up with something that you would like to do in English, what could we spend a few weeks doing? What would you enjoy? Of course your idea must relate in some way to English and it must be appropriate. Put some real thought into this and give me a good answer. If your answer is silly or inappropriate or does not relate to English in any way you will be asked to re-do the blog post.

Due Monday May 16th

Assignment #5

Spring Break has come and gone. I am sure that each and every one of you made at least one lasting memory during the two weeks you had away from school. There are only 11 weeks left of the school year before final exams. You are almost done grade eight! Think of one thing you would like to do at school before the end of the year. This could involve academics, atheletics, friendships, relationships with teachers, attitude. How will you make this happen? How will you make the last 11 weeks of grade eight memorable?

(Due Monday April 11th)

Assignment #4

For your poetry anthology you have been asked to find song lyrics and write about them. You have been reminded that it is important to choose a song that has some meaning and depth to it. A song like "Hit Me Baby One More Time" wouldn't be a very good choice because the lyrics don't say anything insightful. So when you chose your song how did you decide whether or not the lyrics were 'good'. In your opinion what makes a good song? What are your top five favorite songs right now? Are they all filled with meaning? Why do you like them? Write in full sentences and take some time to really think about your answer before you start typing away...

Minimum of 300 words

(Due Friday March 18th)

Assignment #3

Creativity:  refers to the phenomenon whereby a person creates something new (a product, a solution, a work of art etc.) that has some kind of value.

Each and every individual will view different things as being creative. No two minds are alike and so our opinions on what is creative and what is not will vary greatly. Watch the video The Creativity Company. Do you think that the video is creative? Why or why not? On a scale of one to ten, (ten being very creative) rate the video. On a scale of one to ten (ten being very creative) rate your own creative abilities.

(Due Friday March 4th)

Assignment #2

Memory is an organism's ability to store, retain, and recall information and experiences.

We all have certain days that stand out in our minds more than others. No two people will share the same memory making memories unique to each and every individual.Write about your most memorable day from the year 2010. Why was it such a memorable day? Is the memory a good memory or a bad memory? Happy or sad?

Minimum 150 words

(Due Feb 28th)

Assignment #1

Family

Write about your family. Who do you live with? How many people are in your family? Are you the oldest? The youngest? Do you have four grandparents? Just two? Do you have step-brothers? Step-sisters? Write anything that you would like to share about your family. You can write about all the members of your family or just one.

Minimum of 150 words.
Due Monday Feb 21st

Welcome

Blog Introduction
Blogs offer students a chance to easily read each others' ideas, as well as draw from internet resources. Many students prefer to write on a computer as it allows for more convenient editing and provides the option of using tools such as spellcheck, grammarcheck and thesaurus.

Please remember the following guidelines for blog use:

1. Everything you write on your blog must be considered PUBLIC. Do not include ANY information or opinions on your blog that you would not be comfortable with anyone else (in or outside the class) reading.

2. Please follow the proper expectations for writing in English 12. It is natural for students to become careless in their writing when working in an internet environment. Do not use FB or Txt msg abbreviations and style. Formal grammar, punctuation, and appropriate word choice must be used at all times.You will be graded on your blogsite thoughout the year. Part of your mark will be based on having all assignments complete. Part of your mark will be based on your writing skills and the effort and detail that you have put into your work. Finally, part of your mark will be based on the comments you write on the posts of your peers.