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Monday, Feb. 7 th , 2011

Monday, Feb. 7 th , 2011. Reminders. Letters of Introduction are due today – they should be placed in the metal basket (my In-Box) at the front of the classroom. Late Assignment Form and routine. Silent Reading Reminder.

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Monday, Feb. 7 th , 2011

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  1. Monday, Feb. 7th, 2011

  2. Reminders • Letters of Introduction are due today – they should be placed in the metal basket (my In-Box) at the front of the classroom. • Late Assignment Form and routine

  3. Silent Reading Reminder • GCO 4: Students will be expected to select, read, and view with understanding a range of literature, information, media, and visual texts. • 15 minutes silent reading will happen at the beginning of each class that happens in the morning. This starts this Wednesdays. • English 11-3 (B) – Mondays and Wednesdays (plus applicable Fridays) • English 11-4 (C) – Tuesdays and Thursday (plus applicable Fridays).

  4. The Power of Words •  “I have been a believer in the magic of language since, at a very early age, I discovered that some words got me into trouble and others got me out” Katherine Dunn • Whatever words we utter should be chosen with care for people will hear them and be influenced by them for good or ill. Buddha

  5. Outcomes about language. • GCO 2: Students will be expected to communicate information and ideas effectively and clearly, and to respond personally and critically. • 2.4 Critically evaluate others’ uses of language and use this knowledge to reflect on and improve their own uses of language • GCO 3: Students will be expected to interact with sensitivity and respect • 3.1 Demonstrate sensitivity and respect in interaction with peers and others in both informal and formal situations • 3.3 Adapt language and communication style to audience, purpose, and situation

  6. Being mindful about language in this room • You are expected to use language that is appropriate for this situation (a classroom!) • No profanity

  7. Being mindful about language in this room • You are expected to use language that is inclusive, not exclusive • Ms. MacDonald’s pet peeves: • Racist, homophobic or demeaning language. • Language that explicitly or implicitly demeans the abilities of others

  8. Being mindful about language in this room • You are expected to use language that is inclusive, not exclusive • Ms. MacDonald’s pet peeves: • Racist, homophobic or demeaning language. • Language that explicitly or implicitly demeans the abilities of others

  9. Words can be powerful • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1j6YA03hm4k (Anti-bullying) • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_tCtvmAm4M&feature=related (Amnesty International video)

  10. Two Tasks…. • Speaking and Listening Action Plan • Reading and Responding Work

  11. Fear of Words… However, I do want you to share your ideas… I just want to be mindful of HOW you share your ideas. For the rest of the class, you will work with some of the fear of words… Two Tasks: Speaking and Listening Action Plan Reading and Responding Work

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