Wednesday 26 September 2012

Final S3 'What If' Redrafts

Hi S3,
Here's your homework reminder:

COMPLETE your redraft for Monday. This should be a good copy, remember!

Remember also: Check--> Correct--> Change--> Improve.

:-)

Thursday 20 September 2012

Advanced Higher

Today we spoke about your dissertation topics and your plans. We consolidated Christina's approach, discussed the 'living' nature of plans, changed Bruce's topic slightly to match his current line of inquiry, and spoke about Ronan's broad plan.

Remember--a number of you want to discuss the works you are studying as being representative of their times in particular ways. This is fine, but remember that your focus must be primarily on the literature, not the history.

For next time, bring written plans (Kirsten and Ronan!), and one paragraph of your writing. We will be analysing content and expression.

Keep up the hard work, and don't forget to also keep up with your Dickens and Creative Writing.

Space Cadets, ahoy!

Well done to the S3 Riddlemasters!

Check your status to the left.

I'll have another riddle up soon. In the meantime, don't forget your homework. And feed the fish.

Thank you.

Wednesday 19 September 2012

Welcome to Green's Galaxy, S3!

Here's your updated homework:

1. Sign up for tweets and/or emails from this site

2. Complete the first draft of your 'What if?' piece

Don't forget to use your Success Criteria sheets as you're working.

Any questions, ask away.

Tuesday 18 September 2012

3.3 'What If?' Homework

Well done today, everyone. Here's where we are 'at' for the What If? task:

PLANNING

Get the basics down in your jotter. You can do this using
  • lists
  • mind maps
  • spider diagrams
  • storyboarding
  • and so on... you might even try a method new to you!
To help you along, you might want to spend some time researching your chosen What If--and by this I don't just mean on the internet. Try discussing it with peers, family and so on. Try to gather responses from different genders and ages.

Remember, those of you writing short stories are focusing on character development (thoughts and feelings), and those doing essays are ensuring a clear point of view.

Friday 14 September 2012

Higher Macbeth Work

1. You are in groups sized according to the number of characters in the scene you are responsible for.
2. Task 1 is to prepare and perform a staged production of your scene.
3. Task 2 is to prepare and deliver a lesson for the class (you'll be experts! Don't forget to use your York Notes for help/online resources).

Due dates:

Group 1/ Act 2.2
Wednesday 19th September

Group 2/ Act 2.3
Friday 21st September


Group 3/ Act 2.4
Monday 24th September

Looking forward to your interpretations! Yes, Fergus, Star Trek would be particularly inspired. Live long and prosper.

 Errrr, sorry. Star Wars also fine!

Thursday 13 September 2012

AH Homework!

Hi everyone,

Remember to write out a rough plan for your dissertation (and bring it with you!) for next Thursday.

:)

S3 Homework--Lamb to the Slaughter

Hello lovely 3.8!

If you didn't manage to complete your story in class today, you should complete it for MONDAY 17th September.

No excuses now!

Wednesday 12 September 2012

Welcome back!

Welcome back, everyone!

Welcome to a fresh new year at Dingwall Academy. I'd like to particularly welcome our new first year pupils. You may have already noticed a number of changes in the English Department, and a number of new faces. Welcome to Ms Fraser, Miss McCulloch and Miss Tweedie, who have all joined us this year.

Now down to business. On this blog you will find a page for your class, as well as a series of posts and resources which may be of use to you (check the record of posts at the very bottom of the page). If you are in one of my classes, you should consider signing up for email alerts. These come in 'digest' form between 3 and 5pm each day when there have been changes or additions to the blog. It can certainly be handy as a homework reminder! Alternatively, you could follow #greensgalaxy on twitter, as short urls to new posts are tweeted the moment I hit 'publish'. Please be aware, however, that at the moment I am not keeping an eye on twitter, so if you're trying to get in touch, use email.

Check it all out. Please do feed the Punctuationfish. They're hungry.

If you think of something you'd like on the page, please do visit the 'Suggestions Box' (look in the tabs above) and leave a message, or email me. In the interests of online safety, when you do post, please simply use your first name and year as your 'signature'. For example: John S4.

Looking forward to another fantastic year!
Mr Green