Greetings!
We had a full day, but the we do every week! We had some difficulties with Zoom today. I'm not really sure what happened, but I've recorded the class and posted it on Google Classroom. The link is at the bottom.
For today, we had a few options:
- November 3 was National Sandwich Day
- November 4 was National Candy Day
- November 5: Guy Fawkes Night (1605) and the day Susan B Anthony was arrested (1872)
- And as always -- the "Whatever" option
Students could write about favorite sandwiches, candy, and political activism.
Autumn -- fr. Latin autumnus, "increase" -- the season of harvest between summer and winter
Equinox -- fr. Latin aequus, "equal" and nox, "night" -- the time when day and night are equal length
Cornucopia -- fr. Latin cornu, "horn" and copiae, "plenty" -- a horn-shaped container containing food, drink in endless supply
Susurrus -- fr. Latin susurrus, "humming, whispering" -- a soft murmuring or whispering sound
Hibernaculum -- fr. Latin hibernaculum, "winter residence" -- the winter quarters of a hibernating animal
Homework Check
Usually our first concern after our beginning of class activities is to check in regarding homework. Because last week was a rough draft week for all 3 of my CHAT classes, I did not enter all of the scores for the other homework. That will be done by next week.
Writing Discussion
I handed back their rough drafts of the Extended Definition or Classification Essays. (Those who didn't get theirs back will get their rough drafts by Saturday) We talked about these common writing errors: the word 'things" and "there is/are" sentences.. Students should revise their rough drafts into final drafts. They were also given an 1/2 sheet to list their first 5 corrections on the their essays and their primary area to work on. Those who still need to hand in their rough drafts, should send me an email as soon as they've submitted their essays on Google Classroom.
Literature Discussion
We've finished My Antonia by Willa Cather and discussed whether we liked or disliked the book. The students made many astute comments about the content and quality of the writing. For next week, students should read the handout with the first chapter from O. E. Rolvaag's Giants in the Earth. This is a classic about immigrant life on the prairie. As they read this piece, they should pay special attention to the description of the place that they feel will have an effect on the story. For next week they should also complete a final exam that is posted on Google Classroom.
Here's the schedule for our My Antonia book projects:
November 18 -- Tate & Joe, Grace A, Rachael T, Annelise S
December 2 -- Michael C, Sofia P, Nina N, Danica, B, Katelyn G, Gracie M
December 9 -- Lilia W, Eden R, Julia S, Cale B, Anthony S
(Note: Those who were absent should sign up for a time.)
Grammar
The grammar topic for today was Active and Passive verbs. We started both sides of the worksheet and did a few as a class.
Assignments for Next Week
While reading, highlight or underline aspects about the land/place that you feel affect the story
Links for This Week
-- Writing 2 Class Notes -- Week 10 (November 4)
Have a wonderful weekend! Enjoy your extra hour of sleep!
Blessings,
Mrs. Prichard
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