Tomorrow we will begin reading and analyzing our first short story of the unit. Students will explore The Monsters are Due on Maple Street by Rod Serling. We will be focusing on analyzing the setting, character development, and theme of this text.
Audiobook: Monsters.m4a
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The Monsters are Due on Maple Street Assignment
When trying to identify the theme of a story or novel think about the following:
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Task: A film crew has decided to film a movie about OJCS! You have been tasked with describing the environment of OJCS to the director before he arrives on site.
Step 1: Set the scene of the Ottawa Jewish Community School. Write two paragraphs that incorporate the five senses and descriptive adjectives to describe the environment of OJCS as YOU see it.
Step 2: Edit your paragraph. Check for spelling, grammar, and capitalization mistakes.
Ensure that you followed the directions and included the five senses as well!
Here is the rubric for this descriptive writing assignment:
This week we have begun our Short Story Unit. Students will be studying: literary devices, setting, plot diagrams, characterization, mood, theme, conflict, and other key concepts. We will be reading and analyzing short stories along with creating our own. Please click the link below to review our notes/activities Google Slides presentation. (Please note: This presentation is a living document –> It will be updated daily)
Dear Parents,
Welcome to our “Virtual Back to School Night” at OJCS! If are unable to make it to our live Google Meet discussions, please check out the video presentations below. Each presentation contains expectations, a curriculum overview, behaviour management policies, homework policies, distance learning information, and contact information.
Click the link below to access the Middle School Distance Learning Schedules: Distance Learning Schedules
This year, students will access the library online to reserve books! After students have reserved a book, Mr. Washerstein will deliver the book to you during English class. When you are finished, you can return your book to Mr. Washerstein.
Click here to view our library catalog: OJCS Library Link
It will then ask you to log in. Your login is the first letter of your first name, then a period, then your last name.
Example: b.areader
Everyone’s password is the same: books
How do I reserve a book?
Step 1: Select a book
Step 2: Click the holdings tab
Step 3: Click the reserve button
Reflection is essential in order promote personal growth. Today we will spend time discussing mindful moments.
The purpose of this activity is to reflect upon your experience over the past 7 months. Our lives have changed in various aspects for better or worse. How can we learn from these experiences moving forward?
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As we enter a new school year, each student will be asked to complete a learning styles survey. The purpose of this survey is to reflect upon your own learning and personal development.
Click here to open the survey:
Welcome back! We are excited to begin a new school year filled with learning, personal development, and critical thinking. Today we spent the first three periods discussing expectations, changes, and other essential information that every middle school student should be aware of. As questions arise, please reach out to your teachers as soon as possible!
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Check out some of the summer reading recommendations from Brigitte: Summer Reading Recommendations
In addition, for those who want to practice their writing skills over the summer, check out these writing prompts:
Personal Narrative Writing Prompts
Students are encouraged to post their writing pieces on their blogs over the summer.