Grammar Websites

If you find yourself struggling with writing now that you are in High School, you might want to check out these websites. I have already sent some of my 20-1 and 30-1 students there; there are lessons and quizzes to work on.

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/

http://www.arts.uottawa.ca/writcent/hypergrammar/

Theatre Review Project

Here is the link for the Theatre Review Examples:
http://www.canada.com/edmontonjournal/features/cappies/reviews.html

Essay Concerns

The essays are due when we return. Do your best using your knowledge, your first essay, and the marks sheet.

However, during our first class (Friday) we will be looking at some examples of essays, examining (once again) the rubric, and sharing our essays.

The final due date will be decided on in that class.

Merry Christmas and the Happiest of New Years!

I wish each and every one of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Have fun over the next few weeks, spend lots of time with family and friends, and try to enjoy some good food as well.

We will be back before you know it, so enjoy this time you have to yourself.

Remember that next semester will be much more intense and there will be plenty demanded of you, in both behaviour and performance. However difficult the next few months will be, I knowt that this class can handle it, and I look forward to the rest of our time together.

Remember your writing assignment, but it can wait for a few days.

Mr R

Today's One Fast Act

Wow! You guys were awesome today! There was such a diverse assortment of talents to enjoy; everything from singing to acting to reading off the sheet (just joking - this was allowed). Be proud of yourselves and challenge yourself to do even better next time around.

Tragic Hero

Remember as we read that Macbeth is a Tragic Hero; he suffers a tragic fall due to a tragic flaw ... what a tragedy!!!

Topic Sentences

Topic sentences are vital aspects of an effective essay. They work with your thesis statement to give your paper a solid organization. Remember, everything in each individual paragraph is guided by the topic sentence.

(In the above mini-paragraph, the bolded sentence serves as the topic sentence because it tells the reader what will be discussed in the paragraph.)