Agenda:
1. (section 1) Santa letters were handed back. Students were to make note of what they must improve on in order to adhere to the format and expectation of writing a formal letter.
2. Summary re-writes were read to fellow students. Student partner draws the features of the setting and makes a remark to the writer regarding which features of the land were missing or well-described. Remember: Without the full picture, the maximum band a student can reach is 3.
3. Students were to read the rest of their summaries to each other with information regarding Muni. Partners are to mark how many features are described.
Homework:
1. Complete the reading for A Horse and Two Goats with annotations.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Wednesday, Dec. 5th (section 1 and 2) Thursday, Dec. 6th (section 3)
Agenda:
1. We collected and read aloud some of the formal complaint Christmas letters that students wrote for homework. Be on the look out for sample letters posted soon.
2. We then read the first two pages of the short story, A Horse and Two Goats. We annotated the story together and then compiled information on a diagram that looked the like the following:
Summarize
(a) features of the setting
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
(b) information given about Muni
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
3. Students were to draw a map of the village of Kritam and surrounding features mentioned in the text. As each class finished their prep work for the writing, the 15 minutes of writing time to complete the summary will be done for each section differently, as indicated below:
Section 1 - done in class
Section 2 - done at home, self timed
Section 3 - will be done during next class.
1. We collected and read aloud some of the formal complaint Christmas letters that students wrote for homework. Be on the look out for sample letters posted soon.
2. We then read the first two pages of the short story, A Horse and Two Goats. We annotated the story together and then compiled information on a diagram that looked the like the following:
Summarize
(a) features of the setting
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
(b) information given about Muni
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
3. Students were to draw a map of the village of Kritam and surrounding features mentioned in the text. As each class finished their prep work for the writing, the 15 minutes of writing time to complete the summary will be done for each section differently, as indicated below:
Section 1 - done in class
Section 2 - done at home, self timed
Section 3 - will be done during next class.
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Writing Contest Opportunity
Students from SFS have won up to $1,000 USD!
Writing Categories
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL WRITING CATEGORIES• Font: 12 pt. Times New Roman or Arial
• Titles: Titles at the top of the first page only. Do not use a separate title page. Poems should be titled individually.
• Do Not Use Real Names: Real names should not be used. Winning work is displayed publicly and the identities of real people must be protected.
• No Name: The student’s name should NOT appear anywhere on the manuscript.
• No Images: No illustrations, photographs or graphics.
• Sources: Sources must be cited. Footnotes/works cited are not considered part of the word count.
• Collaboration: Collaborative works are not allowed in any writing categories
Short
Story
Category
Description
A fictional narrative written in prose.
A fictional narrative written in prose.
Special
Instructions
1,300–3,000 words.
Please note word length limits for Flash Fiction compared to Short Story.
Short Stories in which humor or science fiction/fantasy are key elements should be submitted in those respective categories.
1,300–3,000 words.
Please note word length limits for Flash Fiction compared to Short Story.
Short Stories in which humor or science fiction/fantasy are key elements should be submitted in those respective categories.
Personal Essay / Memoir
Category DescriptionA self-revelatory work dealing with individual experience.
Special Instructions
Grades 7–8: 500–3,000 words.
Grades 9–12: 750–3,000 words.
This category includes nonfiction work only. Fictional essays should be submitted in the Short Story or Flash Fiction categories.
Humor
Category DescriptionWriting that uses satire, parody or humorous anecdote.
600 – 3,000 words.
Work in any genre in which humor is the key element should be submitted in this category.
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Details on how to submit can be found here.
If you are interested in submitting work, please see Mrs. Lee to
continue the editing process. You must be entered by January (exact date
TBA).
Also, DEC. 5 is the last day to submit work to Magpie,
the school's literary magazine. If you wish to submit your memoir,
please email Mrs. Lee at youngen.lee@seoulforeign.org an electronic copy
of your work.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Friday, Nov. 30th (section 3) and Thursday, Nov. 29th (section 1 and 2)
Agenda:
1. A timed writing was taken today for First Language Paper 2 Question 2: Writer's Effects for 30 minutes. Students reviewed the important points to make during the writing beforehand that looked like the following:
Writer's Effects = Explain!
(a) the sun setting and the approach of the evening
1. Make a point - choose an effect
2. Quote - a short excerpt, perhaps just a phrase.
3. Comment - point toward the effect by looking at semantics or syntax. You may identify the tool (e.g. alliteration, repetion, assonance, personification) but more importantly point towards how the writer has created the effect.
1. Make a point - choose an effect
2. Quote - a short excerpt, perhaps just a phrase.
3. Comment - point toward the effect by looking at semantics or syntax. You may identify the tool (e.g. alliteration, repetion, assonance, personification) but more importantly point towards how the writer has created the effect.
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A sample Visitor's Guide written by your peer, Michelle Kim:
Are you ready to leave behind your rock heavy brief case and your pinchy work shoes? if so, get ready to step into the whirlwind serenity, delicate beauty, and the incomparable landscape of the Great Grimpen Mire.
The rolling hills that glow in the last lights of the day is an absolute must-see for those aspiring photographers and sketchers. The silhouettes of Beliver and Vixen Tor will never fail to steal your heart as they stand majestically over the moorland. If you're lucky, you may catch a glimpse of the infamous glimmering gray wings of a lone curlew that soars through the sky like a king of the moorland. So for all you birdwatchers out there, make sure you bring your binoculars for this once in a lifetime opportunity.
The cluster of ancient huts still stand in its original formation and its untouched condition makes it a definite hotspot. If you're one to see the wonders of our past then do not hesitate to see the historical jewels of Great Grimpen Mire.
As you stand in the middle of the moors, stay to watch the sun as it sets into a lavish aura of blazing gold and burning red. Silent enough to hear a pin drop, you will not be disturbed if you gaze across the expanse of the fiery sky.
This is a perfect holiday destination if you have kids. With the enclosed suffocating space of the city, your kids will be on their knees thanking you as they can run around and splash in the natural poos of the Great Grimpen Mire to their hearts content.
if you are ever missing the city life (which we are certain you won't) then drop into the village of Grimpen which will definitely fulfill your longing for the simple wholesome life of a villager. No beeping phones, no buzzing television, no loud alarms. Just you and the organic Grimpen village.
Wherever you are in the world, this attraction will quench your every need and give you the experience that won't be able to find anywhere else. We know you're itching to come; what are you waiting for?
1. A timed writing was taken today for First Language Paper 2 Question 2: Writer's Effects for 30 minutes. Students reviewed the important points to make during the writing beforehand that looked like the following:
Writer's Effects = Explain!
(a) the sun setting and the approach of the evening
1. Make a point - choose an effect
2. Quote - a short excerpt, perhaps just a phrase.
3. Comment - point toward the effect by looking at semantics or syntax. You may identify the tool (e.g. alliteration, repetion, assonance, personification) but more importantly point towards how the writer has created the effect.
P
Q
C
Q
C
(b.) the approach of the stranger1. Make a point - choose an effect
2. Quote - a short excerpt, perhaps just a phrase.
3. Comment - point toward the effect by looking at semantics or syntax. You may identify the tool (e.g. alliteration, repetion, assonance, personification) but more importantly point towards how the writer has created the effect.
P
Q
C
Q
C
2. After 30 minutes, students read peer work and evaluated student work based on the IGCSE rubric provided. I will re-grade for an accurate score.
Homework:
You took a timed-writing so ...NO HOMEWORK! Enjoy your weekend. Next class we will review our Paper 2 performance thus far (Question 1: Transformation or in this case, the Visitor's Guide, Question 2: Writer's Effects, Question 3: Summary) and then finish the other half of Paper 3, which is Question 1: Directed Writing.
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A sample Visitor's Guide written by your peer, Michelle Kim:
Are you ready to leave behind your rock heavy brief case and your pinchy work shoes? if so, get ready to step into the whirlwind serenity, delicate beauty, and the incomparable landscape of the Great Grimpen Mire.
The rolling hills that glow in the last lights of the day is an absolute must-see for those aspiring photographers and sketchers. The silhouettes of Beliver and Vixen Tor will never fail to steal your heart as they stand majestically over the moorland. If you're lucky, you may catch a glimpse of the infamous glimmering gray wings of a lone curlew that soars through the sky like a king of the moorland. So for all you birdwatchers out there, make sure you bring your binoculars for this once in a lifetime opportunity.
The cluster of ancient huts still stand in its original formation and its untouched condition makes it a definite hotspot. If you're one to see the wonders of our past then do not hesitate to see the historical jewels of Great Grimpen Mire.
As you stand in the middle of the moors, stay to watch the sun as it sets into a lavish aura of blazing gold and burning red. Silent enough to hear a pin drop, you will not be disturbed if you gaze across the expanse of the fiery sky.
This is a perfect holiday destination if you have kids. With the enclosed suffocating space of the city, your kids will be on their knees thanking you as they can run around and splash in the natural poos of the Great Grimpen Mire to their hearts content.
if you are ever missing the city life (which we are certain you won't) then drop into the village of Grimpen which will definitely fulfill your longing for the simple wholesome life of a villager. No beeping phones, no buzzing television, no loud alarms. Just you and the organic Grimpen village.
Wherever you are in the world, this attraction will quench your every need and give you the experience that won't be able to find anywhere else. We know you're itching to come; what are you waiting for?
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Wednesday, Nov. 28th (Section 3)
Agenda:
1. We corrected the packet that was not finished in class covering student sample work of the First Language exam Paper 2 Question 2 or Writer's Effects. Students made note of what the examiners were looking for and major features that we must include to be successful in this portion of the exam.
2. Students opted to take the timed writing on Friday and practice the Writer's Effects together as a class.
Homework:
1. Complete Weblog on your own personal blog by Friday.
2. Write a word bank and review the packet to follow guidelines during your timed-writing process.
1. We corrected the packet that was not finished in class covering student sample work of the First Language exam Paper 2 Question 2 or Writer's Effects. Students made note of what the examiners were looking for and major features that we must include to be successful in this portion of the exam.
2. Students opted to take the timed writing on Friday and practice the Writer's Effects together as a class.
Homework:
1. Complete Weblog on your own personal blog by Friday.
2. Write a word bank and review the packet to follow guidelines during your timed-writing process.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Monday, Nov. 26th (Section 3) & Tuesday, Nov. 27th (section 1 and 2)
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Agenda:
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1. Homework was checked for worksheet regarding First Language Paper 2 Question 2 (Writer's Effects).
2. A packet of student sample responses was handed out and gone over. Students made notes on what the examiners are looking for when responding to the question prompt. Also, students guessed the outcomes based on the rubric.
Homework:
1. Finish the packet. It will be corrected on the following day and 30 minutes of class will be given to a timed writing based on the Writer's Effects worksheet. Open notes allowed.
2. Are you a happy person? How could you become more happy? Write a reflective comment below. 100 words.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Wednesday, Nov. 14 (section 3)
Agenda:
Timed Writing Today.
Visitor's Guide written in 45 minutes.
Homework:
1. Turn in FL Paper 2, question 1 packet with the rest of the sample guides marked for both Content and Language marks.
2. For those that are missing class for APAC, retake is Monday after school from 3:10 - 3:55.
3. IRB2 weblog. Take a picture of your book and post it on your weblog (not mine). Describe one character and the way the author manages to develop the character. 300 words minimum. Due Friday, Nov. 30th.
Timed Writing Today.
Visitor's Guide written in 45 minutes.
Homework:
1. Turn in FL Paper 2, question 1 packet with the rest of the sample guides marked for both Content and Language marks.
2. For those that are missing class for APAC, retake is Monday after school from 3:10 - 3:55.
3. IRB2 weblog. Take a picture of your book and post it on your weblog (not mine). Describe one character and the way the author manages to develop the character. 300 words minimum. Due Friday, Nov. 30th.
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