"Should You Let Your Kids Drink at Home?"

Students completed their poetry final test last block.  If you were away, please see me to schedule a time to write it.

Today, we began a mini-unit on informational text.  We discussed the features of informational text and how reading non-fiction differs from reading fiction.  I gave out a Macleans article titled, "Should You Let Your Kids Drink at Home?" and we read through the article together, noting use of such techniques as anecdotal evidence, statistical evidence, expert testimony and case study.  We also discussed whether the tone was objective or subjective.

The article and questions to be answered can be picked up from the English 12 handout folder in my classroom.

A reminder that parodies are due on Friday (Block 5) and Monday (Block 2).