Yes, it was Friday, but our class worked hard on completing their notes on "The Pigman." We read the final chapter, and reviewed our wall-chart notes on symbols and themes in the novel. We talked about the essay criteria, and decided as a group how to weight the criteria for marking. Our class broke into groups for themes they'd like to write about in their final essays, and discussed their notes. We discussed three "outlining" strategies for essays:
1. Use a web-cluster on paper or an online interactive tool. (Scott's favourite!)
2. Use note-cards to break down ideas and essay parts (Connor and Kia's favourite!)
3. Use the t-square criteria outline as a planning tool
Some students, like Jasmine would like to come in with the bare minimum: sticky notes in novel. Monday, we'll be learning thesis strategies, and finishing our outlining notes for Tuesday's in-class essays write.
>Learner to do List for Monday, Dec. 17th:
a. Finish reading "The Pigman" and any notes.
b. Finish outlining my notes for my essay theme.
...post a response under "comment" telling me what your preferred outlining method is, and sign your name for a special surprise.
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