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[Kellie Black]

Dear students of term 14,

Firstly, let me thank each and every one of you for coping with me as you have for so long. I'm not the most organized, but regardless, I'm trying to keep this class going & I'd really like to have a lot of fun with you guys this term. So in terms of joining, prepare for commitment, lots of facts, brain teasers and ... house points! Lots and lots of house points. I feel giving you guys that will at least feel rewarding enough to participate.

So, my class will run a little differently this term. Lots and lots of questions will be asked. For each question any of you answer correctly, you will be rewarded five house points. Those [as soon as class is over,] will be sent straight to the Headmistress and added, because I don't want to waste anytime. Now, as for how the class itself will be ...

Along with the date, look for a time slot for when class will begin. Class will take place in a certain period of time, because in the past, it had taken weeks - even months for students to finally join in. I don't want to have to wait, or stall or delay others from their learning, so this way, classes & the pace will move faster. Therefore, if you can't make it to class, that's understandable. I will not hold it against you if you can't make the time classes are taking places. However, an owl will be necessary. Dates & times will vary [to accomodate all the different time zones] and are likable to change, so check back frequently.

This is just a new system I want to test to see if class becomes more active this term. Also, class is still in role play format, but answers must be quick [to finish within the time slots] so a three - five sentences is all I ask. I hope you all are willing to try this new system out & are excited as I am for lessons. Lots of dangerous and exciting creatures ... lots to cover, very little time. Expect a roster/time sheet to be posted within this week and if you have any questions regarding the class, the new system, or just about the site, do NOT hesitate to owl me or post in this thread. That's what I'm here for.

Honorably & educationally yours,
Professor Black.

Note : this is only directed to fourth years & up, seeing as Mr. Arrondus will be sticking to the "Normal" ways. Unless he mentions otherwise.

So yes, questions, post here. Anything you'd like to learn that we haven't yet ... post here. Suggestions = house points for participation. :]

[Terra Kent]

Well, I know for one thing that Terra would love to ride meet a Hippogriff, since Mr. Buraise's teachings about them are still fresh in her mind. She'd like also to see a pheonix or a thestral (even if she wouldn't actually "see" the thestral) or a unicorn... Something like that. I don't know exactly what you've covered, since Terra's just a new little fourthy. *huggles*

But also, a question about the "new" system: When you do put up the time slots, are you going to put "Such and such EST" or whatever, or could you put one of the display options you can use in your Modify Profile thing? I think it would be really helpful (at least to me) if you did that, since it would give me a better understanding of exactly when the class is to start...

Thanks much!

[Kellie Black]

kgal said:

Well, I know for one thing that Terra would love to ride meet a Hippogriff, since Mr. Buraise's teachings about them are still fresh in her mind. She'd like also to see a pheonix or a thestral

But also, a question about the "new" system: When you do put up the time slots, are you going to put "Such and such EST" or whatever, or could you put one of the display options you can use in your Modify Profile thing? I think it would be really helpful (at least to me) if you did that, since it would give me a better understanding of exactly when the class is to start...

excellent questions, I'm so glad you asked. Firstly, we have briefly covered hippogriffs in the past, and normally, I don't like to repeat lessons. However, as a special treat, [and with the lessons so fast paced this term] I had planned on throwing in some fun lessons such as meeting the creatures, since I haven't done that in quite some time. It has been a while, as I've said since we've covered hippogriffs, so perhaps we can do an "encounter" class with that. Good.

As for time slots. Yes, I see your point. I have considered it, and with me, I live in an EST time zone. However, I do have to make it accountable for students out of the country. Therefore, I'm going to try to post a link to how to adapt to time in different zones, so you can tell what time it is [and this way I don't have to change my EST time because it's less confusing for me.] A site like this, I think students will find to be very useful. Good question.

Also, remember, I'll have crazy time classes. So, to accommodate for England, or Europe um ... I might have class at midnight, or 1am EST time so they're awake and can participate as well. Remember, you don't have to go to every class, but as long as I know students are reading through lessons, or participating in assignments, then house points will be given, and the more students that will graduate from my class.

Really, the whole point of this is to help out everyone, get people active, & most importantly : make sure you pass my class, because after a while, even I tire of students.

Good questions.

[Terra Kent]

Well... That sounds lots of fun! Thankses much, Professor! I can't wait for these new classes to start!

[Kellie Black]

Nor can I, you're quite welcome. Thank you for posting here, though. I know many are shy to do so.

5 house points to Hufflepuff : For Participation

[giannine]

I know this is only for the fourth years and above, but I was wondering if Mr. Arrondus is going to say anything about his lesson plan. I didn't take CoMC last year, but I vaguely recall a pop quiz being thrown out in the first lesson.[/size]

[Holden J. Caulfield]

CAN WE MEET A UNICORN!? PLEASE!!!!!! <3 I wanna touch it and prove to the world unicorns are real! Then we can put them into the Forbidden Forest! So they're all safe! Please!!!![/size][/color]

[Kellie Black]

giannine said:

I know this is only for the fourth years and above, but I was wondering if Mr. Arrondus is going to say anything about his lesson plan. I didn't take CoMC last year, but I vaguely recall a pop quiz being thrown out in the first lesson.

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Usually, TA's will just post a schedule of when classes will start, and teach what is necessary. I'm not sure if Mr. Arrondus plans to teach in anyway similar to the way Mr. Buraise did, so it might be best you take this question to his office. Thank you for asking, though.

5 house points to Gryffindor : For Participation

Holden, we have also covered unicorns in the past, and I don't want to bring up too many of the old creatures but if I notice we have more time to get to it, yes, I'll most certainly add in a unicorn "encounter" for you. Cheerio.

5 house points to Hufflepuff : For Participation

[selkie]

To take Care of Magical Creatures would I have to pick it up in the first year and continue on each year or is it possible to enroll past first year if you haven't taken it before? Actually, is it the same way for all the other optional classes that I could take as well?

[Kellie Black]

selkie said:

To take Care of Magical Creatures would I have to pick it up in the first year and continue on each year or is it possible to enroll past first year if you haven't taken it before? Actually, is it the same way for all the other optional classes that I could take as well?

Good question. I'll admit, it's easier to take an optional class from first year and work your way up. Like mandatory classes, this way you're building knowledge on a subject. However, it isn't a necessity to sign up first year. You can join classes whenever you see fit.


5 house points to Gryffindor : For Participation

[Avery Moretti]

Like Terra said, I'd really like to meet a Hippogriff. And with Holden and Terra, I really wanna see a unicorn. =] Oh, and maybe a centaur? That'd be really cool... Or maybe we can have a class where we talk about and encounter those dead horse things from the latest movie? That'd be really interesting. =]

[Kellie Black]

Lovely ideas, Averi. I planned on saving Thestrals [the invisible horse - like creatures] for a later lesson, but good suggestions, nonetheless.

5 house points to Mihael : For Participation

[Holden J. Caulfield]

can we meet a kappa, a kelpie, and a jarvey?? or talk about them?[/font][/size]

[Kellie Black]

a jarvey, perhaps. Kelpie's were covered last term, unfortunately. I tend to squeeze a lot in, but if we have time, I never have a problem going back to it. Below, I've listed the creatures we've covered from last term :



* Breeds of Dragons [There are 10, we've covered 8]
* Werewolves
* Centaurs
* Hippogriffs
* Kelpie
* Merpeople
* Sea Serpent
* Unicorns

[marklobo]

You know you want to do a lesson on Blast-Ended Skrewts...

[Kellie Black]

Sorry, but that's for our beginner and intermediate level classes. Good try though, Mr. Lobo.

[marklobo]

Bah. They never were when I was in that class.

[Professor Sebastiania Bouvier]

Yeah you wanna have a Blasted-Ended Skrewt come in your class. Prewse. ^_^ But I can't say anything since I'm a second year. It would be in my class. =]

Just set one off in class. >=]

[Kellie Black]

You'd have to talk to the Ta about it, to be honest with you. I don't choose his lessons for him, nor does he choose mine for me. See how that works out?

[Nicole Lupin]

I could always just go into your room and ask, but I'm lazy The class is tonight? Because you had the day messed up on today's lesson so I just wanted to be sure.