The document provides instructions for an English class, including completing a grammar quiz, process paragraphs, and a story assignment. It outlines the writing process and homework tasks of reviewing a story, choosing a writing activity, and completing additional writing exercises. Marks and expectations for passing to the next grade level are also discussed.

1. Monday, October 31, 2011
Grammar Quiz #2
Writing: Finish Process Paragraphs
Literature: New Story

2. Housekeeping
• Interim Marks – I will give you your mark at
the end of class.

3. Grammar Quiz – 15 minutes
• Write your name on the top right corner.
• Read the directions carefully.
• Edit the sentences; do not rewrite them.
• There is only one error per question.

4. Last Monday
• Process paragraph
– describes the process, method, or steps a reader
would need to follow to make or do something.
• Assignment:
• follow the steps on p. 198-201 to write a process
paragraph
• I said, “Do as much as you can; we will have more
time on Monday.”
• Most students did not follow
– my verbal instructions, or
– the written instructions (Steps a. through e.)

5. Last Week’s
In-class Assignment
• Do Writing Assignment #1 on p. 198-201.
• Follow the step-by-step instructions, including
the prewriting steps a. to e.
• Hand in all your work.
Marks:
• Prewriting /5
• Paragraph /20

6. The Writing Process
• Prewriting /5
– Freewriting (Step a)
– Topic Sentence (Step b)
– Listing/Ordering (Step c and d)
– Drafting (Step e)
• Revising and Editing
• Final Draft /20

7. Today
1. Review my comments on your work so far.
2. Ask me for clarification if necessary.
3. Proceed (continue) with the next step.
4. You have one (1) hour.
5. When you are done, start working on the
following writing homework:
– Read “The Writing Process” (English Skills, p. 18-32).
– Choose from Activities 1, 4, or 5. (Do one activity)
– Complete Activities 6, 7, and 8. (Do all activities)

8. The Tell-Tale Heart
Before Reading
• Short story – fiction
• What does the title suggest to you?
• What does “Tell-Tale” mean?
– revealing, giving a signal or clue
• We say “there was a tell-tale sign”
• How might a heart be revealing?
• Author: Edgar Allan Poe
– American,
– lived in the 1800s,
– known for writing “dark” stories and poems

9. Marks
• Interim Marks
• Interim Recommendations
• Passing to the next level
– pass = 50%
– to be ready for grade 11 you should get ≤ 70%
– it is normal for some students to take grade 10 more than
once
• Provincial Exams
– 80 credit diploma
– under 19

10. Homework
For next class!
• Re-read the story “The Tell-Tale Heart.” Make brief
notes on the handout “Reviewing Story Elements.” We
will discuss selected elements in class. Be prepared to
answer if called upon.
For Monday
1. Read “The Writing Process” (English Skills, p. 18-32).
2. Choose from Activities 1, 4, or 5. /5 marks
3. Complete Activities 6, 7, and 8. (Answers will be
given in class on Monday)