CreativeWriting11Hathorn2025

Attendance Silent Read 20 min Meet with Ms. H Laptops: #3 - Last Day To Complete The Below!!!  1 - Bio - Teams 2 - Happiness - Teams 3 - Success - Teams 4 - Grammar Workbook 5 - Cover Letter - Teams 6 - Resume - Teams All done? Work on Personal Novel Read Assignment - Teams Due Dec 5.  Last 15 min - Review: Can Geo Indigenous Education Site Review: Sites of Truth, Sites of Conscience Learning and Dialogue Guide Canadian Geographic Films presents: Returning Home, a film by Sean Stiller  2 min.

Take attendance Full 20 minutes for silent read. One student out, Lucas. All other students remain please no bathroom breaks or disruptions during the 20 minute silent read.  Please open the laptop sign out page to creative writing 11 Page. Students will have the remainder of class to complete on teams. They cover letter and résumé assignments. Should students be complete these assignments, which are very few they may continue reading their personal novel read books Some students may report to resource space - I will send you additional details via email. Please ensure all laptops are returned and plugged in for. Dismissal from class at 11:35. Please return the laptop cart to the library. 

Intro to Our Poetry Unit! Bones of Poetry & Poe & Cover Letter & Resume Completion > Teams Assignments  Attendance Silent Read Intro to Poetry Unit - Review   The Bones of Poetry Presentation Associated -  Student Notes  - to complete.  Introduction to Poe Lesson Title: The Dark Genius of Edgar Allan Poe Objective:  Introduction to Edgar Allan Poe’s life, writing style, and influence on creative writing, particularly in gothic literature and psychological horror. 1. The Mystery of Poe “What comes to mind when you hear the name Edgar Allan Poe?” I mage of Poe   Poe (1809–1849) was a master of gothic fiction, horror, mystery, and poetry. His works explore  madness, death, the supernatural, and the power of the human mind. 2. The Man Behind the Stories – Quick Biography Tragic Life: Orphaned young, struggled with poverty, lost many loved ones to illness. Struggled with addiction and had an  unknown cause of death  (mysterious...

Attendance  Silent Read Review Booklet Answer Key Lessons 30-39  - 34-39 Grammar Test 20 Q Teams. Lessons 30-39 Capitalization & Punctuation > Teams. *Time to work on Cover Letter & Resume assignment Teams OR Personal Novel Read Assignments. Teacher Meetings One-On-One

Attendance  Silent Read 20 min Grammar Workbook - to complete!!!!  Review Booklet Answer Key Lessons 30-39  - Review 30-33  & Kahoot -  Punctuation Mastery Creative Writing 11 Time for Cover Letter and Resume Assignment Completion on Teams. If done - work on Personal Novel Read Assignment. Reminder - 20 Q MC Grammar Test Tomorrow.  *Any final Teacher One-On-One Meetings

Attendance  Silent Read 20 min. Final In Class Time - Grammar Workbooks Lessons 30-39 Capitalization and Punctuation -  Reminder - 20 Q Test Grammar - Tuesday Sept 23 2025 *Any Final Teacher Meetings Re: Teams Assignments *Cover Letter/Resume - Teams

Attendance. Silent Read Intro To: Cover Letter/Resume Unit Cover Letter Lesson Cover Letter Sample > Teams Assignment. Complete your own using the generic sample provided.  Ms. Hathorn Resume Sample Student -  Resume Sample Likely 2nd Half -  *Time to work on finalizing: 1. Teams>  Success Paragraph 2. Grammar Workbooks Lessons 30-39 Capitalization and Punctuation - due by Monday Sept 22 2025 3. Cover Letter & Resume Assignments - Teams.

Attendance Silent Read 20 min. Cart # 3 Time to complete - What Is Success - Paragraph - Teams. Time to work on - Grammar Workbooks Lessons 30-39 Capitalization and Punctuation *Independent Work. Handouts.  *Teacher one-to-on Teams Meetings 

Attendance Silent Read 20 min. Intro to your next Teams Assignment >  What is success?  Intro to the video -  Jamie Anderson is a speaker, author and cyclist. Named as a “management guru” in the Financial Times, Jamie has also been included on a list of the world’s “top 25 management thinkers” by the journal Business Strategy Review Students to view - -  What is Success Really - Ted Talk  Dicussion: Thoughts? Q: After having viewed the What is Success Really piece - What is success to you? Did the piece change your view of success? Why or why not?  Remainder of class - students to complete -  Paragraph Response - What is Success?  Task In > Office 365 Teams > Assignments > What is Success Paragraph Response  Task: Answer as a full paragraph - min 5 sentences with introduction topic sentence as well as concluding full sentence: Q: After having viewed the What is Success Really piece - What is success to you? Did the piece chan...

Attendance Silent Read 20 min. Intro to Personal Novel Read Assignment - Due Dec 5, 2025  #Cart 3 & Work Completion - Perspective Piece > Teams. & One-On-One Editing Meetings With Teacher - Work To Date.

Attendance  Reminder: Fire Drill - at some point this block. Silent Read 20 min.  Laptops: Cart 3 Step 1:  Quiz > Teams > Assignments > Creative Writing Satire - 5 Questions. Step 2: First Writing Assignment:  On - Teams - from the perspective of Slomo and yourself  -  What is happiness? Teams > Perspective Writing Assignment > Slomo - Happiness Provide a minimum of two paragraphs.  Prompts Ideas: From the perspective of Slomo.  Compare what is and what isn't happiness from the perspective of Slomo?  What is happiness and what have you learned from the piece?  Has your definition of happiness changed after viewing this piece? Next - Students - perspective piece - What is Happiness.

Silent Read - personal novels - 20 min. Laptop cart #3 (for Teams assignment at the end of class) :)   Reminder: Quiz Tomorrow - True/False & MC - 5 Questions on Satire - review notes & or blog post - Sept 5 2025 Project Notes: Have students take these below notes - Writing from Perspective  1. Understanding the Assigned Perspective Character Perspective:  Write from a specific character’s viewpoint, capturing their thoughts and feelings. Narrator Perspective:  Choose between first-person (I, me), second-person (you), or third-person (he, she, they). Alternative Perspectives:  Write from unconventional viewpoints (e.g., an object, an animal, an abstract concept). 2. Crafting the Narrative Voice and Tone:  Match language and style to the assigned perspective. Inner Thoughts and Feelings:  Explore the character’s or narrator’s emotions and thoughts. Perception and Bias:  Reflect how the perspective shapes the interpretation of events. S...

Attendance - located in brown binder - left hand brown filing cabinet to the left of the teacher desk. Mini Lesson - Intro Video Piece - related to our current Media Unit -  You Need to Be Bored. Here's Why. By Harvard Business Review.  6 min. - Note: Set CC to Spanish please.  Mini Discussion - 10 min -  Ask: “When was the last time you were really bored? What did you do?” Quick popcorn share (students give one-line answers). What was one idea in the video that came up that surprised them? One question they have? Partner Discussion - turn to the person next to you. Prompts: According to the video, how can boredom actually help us? Do you agree that our phones and constant entertainment make us less creative? Why or why not? Can you think of a time when being bored led you to come up with a creative idea, solve a problem, or try something new? Whole Class Wrap-Up  Discuss: Should we make more room for boredom in our lives? How? NOTE: Befo...

From last class: Katie B. Influencer piece. Katie B - Influencer - Satirical Piece.   8 min Satire  is a genre or technique used to critique and expose the flaws, shortcomings, or absurdities of individuals, institutions, or society as a whole. It often uses humor, irony, exaggeration, and wit to make its point. Secondary Example:   Dream Job.  14 min NOTES: Key Aspects of Satire: Purpose:  The main goal of satire is to provoke thought and encourage change by highlighting issues or problems in a way that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.  Humour:  Satire frequently employs humour to engage the reader and make the critique more palatable. E.g. playful exaggerations, witty remarks, or absurd scenarios. Irony:  Satirical works often use irony, where the literal meaning of words or situations contrasts with the intended message.  Exaggeration:  By overstating or distorting certain features or behaviours, satire can underscore ...

Attendance. Fire/Lock Down Info Review of generations: Generations & Ages  Generation Alpha Born:  2013–present Current Age:  0–12 Generation Z (Zoomers) Born:  1997–2012 Current Age:  13–28 Millennials (Gen Y) Born:  1981–1996 Current Age:  29–44 Generation X Born:  1965–1980 Current Age:  45–60 Baby Boomers Born:  1946–1964 Current Age:  61–79 Silent Generation Born:  1928–1945 Current Age:  80–97 Greatest Generation (sometimes called GI Generation) Born:  1901–1927 Current Age:  98+ Viewing of   Simon Sinek: On the Millennial Generation  18 min Questions: Group Work - Each Group Takes 2 Questions.  Full sentence answers pls. 1. Do you think you are victim of 'failed parenting strategies?' Why or why not? 2. Do you believe that engagement with social media has negative mental health consequences? Why or Why Not?  3. Do you believe that tech is addictive? Why or Why not? 4. Do you feel th...

Attendance. Seating. Course Outlines. Summer Bingo. Reminder: Class Structure Review. After our library tour/personal book selection time on Friday Sept 5th we will start each class with 15-20 min of silent reading. Then on to a question of the day and/or Journal Entry. Then lesson. Today:  Question of the day: Is Tech Addictive? Why/Why Not?  Next - Intro to our class Team. How to login and access. Review - Lesson – How we learn? What kind of learner are you? - The 4 different learning styles Library: Bio Paragraph Assignment:  Teams. Assign 1 Bio Paragraph. Complete.   Generations & Ages  Generation Alpha Born: 2013–present Current Age: 0–12 Generation Z (Zoomers) Born: 1997–2012 Current Age: 13–28 Millennials (Gen Y) Born: 1981–1996 Current Age: 29–44 Generation X Born: 1965–1980 Current Age: 45–60 Baby Boomers Born: 1946–1964 Current Age: 61–79 Silent Generation Born: 1928–1945 Current Age: ...

Welcome, Attendance & Seating.  Schedule Review: Tuesday, September 2   9:30-10:00 Students pick-up schedules in Gym ( 10:00-10:20 Assembly in Gym   10:20-10:40 Nutrition Break   10:40-11:05 Period A/E (elective/year-long classes switch at 10:50)   11:10-11:35 Period B/F (elective/year-long classes switch at 11:20)   11:40-12:05 Period C/G (elective/year-long classes switch at 11:50)   12:10-12:35 Period D/H (elective/year-long classes switch at 12:20)   12:35 Dismissal--Busses Run   Room Tour Review of Course Outline. If Time - Review of Learning Styles - If not - next day.