| Homework Assigned By: Edwina Mills |
| June 4, 2024 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(125) | The Outsiders - comprehension quiz tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(110B) | Romeo and Juliet essays are due in final draft tomorrow. |
| June 3, 2024 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(110B) | Continue working on your Shakespeare essay. The final draft is due on Wednesday, June 5. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(125) | Proofread and edit your Outsiders essay tonight as you did in class today. The final draft is due tomorrow. June 4, 2024
There will be a comprehension quiz on The Outsiders on Wednesday, May 5. |
| May 30, 2024 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(125) | Finish the last of your body paragraphs in The Outsiders essay on gallantry. We will complete the conclusion tomorrow and do editing and proofreading. The final draft will be due on Monday, June 3. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(110B) | Finish the introduction and first body paragraph in your chosen 'Romeo and Juliet' essay by tomorrow. |
| May 29, 2024 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(125) | By tomorrow, you need to have completed up to the end of body paragraph #2 in the essay about who is the most gallant character in The Outsiders. |
| May 21, 2024 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(110B) | Reminder! The quiz on Acts IV and V are scheduled for Wednesday, May 22. Study the Acts in No Fear Shakespeare and study quotes #33-45 in preparation. |
| May 16, 2024 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 (215) | Reminder: Your content quiz on the novel Among the Hidden is next week (Wednesday, May 22). Please study your notes on character, conflict, and theme. You may also review the questions in the student booklet which has been posted in Classwork on Google Classroom.
The character essay on Luke (Process Piece #3) is due on Tuesday, May 22. Turn it in on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-3 (208) | Reminder: Your content quiz on the novel Among the Hidden is tomorrow (Friday, May 17). Please study your notes on character, conflict, and theme. You may also review the questions in the student booklet which has been posted in Classwork on Google Classroom.
The character essay on Luke (Process Piece #3) is due on Saturday, May 18. Turn it in on Google Classroom. |
| May 13, 2024 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(110B) | For those who missed the Act II and Act III quizzes, you will complete those on Tuesday (ActII) and Wednesday (Act III). See notes on Google Classroom for what to study. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-3 (208) | Please complete paragraphs 1 and 2 of the third process piece by tomorrow. the outline is on Google Classroom. |
| May 10, 2024 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(110B) | The Romeo and Juliet Act III quiz is scheduled for Monday, May 13. Study the Shakespearian and the plain texts and quotes numbered 25-32. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(125) | Please finish the chart on Johnny's character development in The Outsiders. |
| May 8, 2024 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 (215) | Finish the character chart on Luke from Among the Hidden. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-3 (208) | Finish the conflict chart from Among the Hidden. |
| May 7, 2024 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-3 (208) | Finish working on the character chart for Luke from Among the Hidden. See Google Classroom. |
| May 3, 2024 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(110B) | A quiz on Act II of 'Romeo and Juliet' is set for Monday, May 6. Study the original play, the plain-spoken version, and quotes 16-24. These are all available on Google Classroom.
Persuasive research essays are due in their final draft form on Monday. Be sure to add in-text citations and references in the ALA format. |
| May 2, 2024 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(110B) | A quiz on Act II of 'Romeo and Juliet' is set for Monday, May 6. Study the original play, the plain-spoken version, and quotes 16-24. These are all available on Google Classroom.
We will work on the final drafts of your persuasive research essays during Friday's class. We will do in-text citations, reference lists, and all editing during that time. |
| April 29, 2024 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 (215) | Please finish the questions and journal entry on chapters 12-15 of Among the Hidden tonight. Recordings of the chapters are posted on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-3 (208) | Please finish the questions and journal entry on chapters 12-15 of Among the Hidden tonight. Recordings of the chapters are posted on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(110B) | Complete suggested corrections/changes on the rough drafts of the persuasive research essays by Friday, May 3. |
| April 24, 2024 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-3 (208) | Please finish your journal on how to handle stress. Due tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 110A | Act 1 quiz on Romeo and Juliet is tomorrow. Study the material I have posted on Google Classroom. |
| April 22, 2024 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-3 (208) | Please finish questions on chapters 1-3 of Among the Hidden. See information on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(110B) | Please pay for the film festival event and have parents sign permission slips by tomorrow on RYCOR. |
| April 15, 2024 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 (215) | Please make sure you have completed the following work from the poetry unit:
1. 'So Much Depends Upon...
2. Shape/Concrete poem
3. Haiku
4. Two-Tone poem
5. Onomatopoeia poster |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-3 (208) | Please make sure you have completed the following work from the poetry unit:
1. 'So Much Depends Upon...
2. Shape/Concrete poem
3. Haiku
4. Two-Tone poem
5. Onomatopoeia poster |
| April 10, 2024 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(110B) | The rough draft of your persuasive research essay must be completed by Friday, April 12. In the week that follows, I will review your work and give you feedback on how to improve it. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(125) | Please finish your work on 'The Highwayman' for class tomorrow. |
| March 15, 2024 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 (215) | If you did not record Podcast #3, please do so by tomorrow. It was due today.
Please finish your favourite poem slide on Google Classroom for Monday. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-3 (208) | If you did not record Podcast #3, please do so by tomorrow. It was due today.
Please finish your favourite poem slide on Google Classroom for Monday. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(110B) | The REAP video is due Monday morning. |
| March 12, 2024 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 (215) | Record your third and final podcast for Friday, March 15. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-3 (208) | Record your third and final podcast for Friday, March 15. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(110B) | Updated deadline for the REAP movie:
Monday, March 18. |
| February 29, 2024 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 (215) | Please have your podcast scripts and slides posted to Google Classroom and your recordings ready for tomorrow. All the information is on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-3 (208) | Please have your podcast scripts and slides posted to Google Classroom and your recordings ready for tomorrow. All the information is on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(125) | Please have the rough drafts of your research biographies and your reference list completed for Monday, March 4. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(110B) | 1. Continue filming and editing for REAP. Class time will be given to work on this Thursday and Friday, March 7 & 8.
2. We have an essay test on March 5. Please finish the practice essay on 'Who Are the Real Survivors?' for tomorrow. We will continue our test prep on Friday and Monday. |
| February 28, 2024 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(125) | Please post the rough draft of your biography essay by Monday, March 4. You need to have a reference list of at least two sources in ALA format at the end of your document. All information is on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 (215) | The podcast recordings, script, and slide for your first podcast is due on Friday, March 1. Please post the script and slide to Google Classroom and the recording to WeVideo. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-3 (208) | The podcast recordings, script, and slide for your first podcast is due on Friday, March 1. Please post the script and slide to Google Classroom and the recording to WeVideo. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(110B) | For tomorrow's class, you will need to have read the Suzuki article 'Who Are the Real Survivors?' read. Highlight his thesis, three supporting arguments, and his call to action. We will finish working on the essay tomorrow. This is practice for your test on Tuesday, March 5. All work is on Google Classroom. |
| February 23, 2024 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(110B) | Book Circles - The final sheet is due Monday.
Covid films must be finished and ready for submission on Thursday, March 14. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(125) | Please ensure that your jot notes for two biography sources are complete as well as the introduction and first body paragraph. This is due on Tuesday, February 27. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 (215) | Please have your expert knowledge page completed for the podcast project for Tuesday, Feb. 27. You will have some time on Monday in class to work on this. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-3 (208) | 1. Join the WE Video class.
2. Create a slide for your Podcast in Canva or Google Slides. Import it to We Video.
3. Do a practice recording of your Podcast in We Video.
Due Tuesday, Feb. 27 |
| February 22, 2024 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(110B) | Be ready to start film editing on Friday for REAP.
Book Circles due Monday. |
| January 11, 2024 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 (215) | Please complete the worksheet on the Virtual Classroom from your Literacy 7 text for tomorrow. All information is on Google Classroom.
Book Circles start on January 19. Please choose a book from our library or your collection for next Friday. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-3 (208) | Please complete the worksheet on the Virtual Classroom from your Literacy 7 text for tomorrow. All information is on Google Classroom.
Book Circles start on January 19. Please choose a book from our library or your collection for next Friday. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(125) | Complete the worksheet for 'The Fame Motive' on p. 284 in the Literacy 8 text. All information is on Google Classroom.
Book Circles start on January 19. Please choose a book from our library or your collection for next Friday. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(110B) | Please start your documentary script on Google Classroom. The finished text will be due Friday, January 19. You will have class time to work on Wednesday. |
| December 18, 2023 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 (215) | Please finish your conflict essay on Torn Away and your research slideshow for tomorrow. You had lots of time in and out of class to complete this work. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-3 (208) | Please finish your conflict essay on Torn Away and your research slideshow for tomorrow. You had lots of time in and out of class to complete this work. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(110B) | Reminder: The viewing activity for The Giver is tomorrow. |
| November 23, 2023 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(110B) | Please finish questions on The Giver for chapters one and two and continue reading the novel to the end of chapter four. See Google Classroom for the study guide. |
| November 16, 2023 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(110B) | 1. Please complete your dystopian project for tomorrow. Rules and consequences go on Google Classroom, but I'll need a paper copy of your map.
2. Sign up for your artifact. I sent you an email with a link to the sheet. Don't forget to bring in your artifact. |
| October 26, 2023 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 (215) | Complete the 'Senses Chart' for Process Writing piece #1 (Descriptive paragraph) for Tuesday, Oct. 31.
All details are on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-3 (208) | Complete the 'Senses Chart' for Process Writing piece #1 (Descriptive paragraph) for Tuesday, Oct. 31.
All details are on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(125) | Have the first draft of your story finished by Tuesday, Oct. 31.
All details are available on Google Classroom. |
| September 28, 2023 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 (215) | Reading Friday is tomorrow so please remember to bring your novel! The novel project is posted on Google Classroom and is due October 17. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-3 (208) | Reading Friday is tomorrow so please remember to bring your novel! The novel project is posted on Google Classroom and is due October 17. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(125) | Reading Friday is tomorrow so please remember to bring your novel! The novel project is posted on Google Classroom and is due October 18. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(110B) | Reading Friday is tomorrow so please remember to bring your novel! The novel project is posted on Google Classroom and is due October 19. |
| September 18, 2023 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 (215) | Your Independent Novel Study project is posted on Google Classroom. Check it out. Don't forget to keep reading your novel. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-3 (208) | Your Independent Novel Study project is posted on Google Classroom. Check it out. Don't forget to keep reading your novel. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(125) | Your Independent Novel Study project is posted on Google Classroom. Check it out. Don't forget to keep reading your novel. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(110B) | Please finish assigned questions on 'Lather and Nothing Else' for tomorrow. You can post the work on Google Classroom.
Your Independent Novel Study project is posted on Google Classroom. Check it out. Don't forget to keep reading your novel. |
| September 12, 2023 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 (215) | Please remember to bring your novels this Friday for Reading Fridays! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-3 (208) | Please remember to bring your novels this Friday for Reading Fridays! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6 (109C) | Please remember to bring your novels this Friday for Reading Fridays! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Please remember to bring your novels this Friday for Reading Fridays!
Complete the journal on 'Not Ever Again' for tomorrow. See details on Google Classroom. |
| September 8, 2023 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 (215) | Please finish the journal you were assigned in class for submission by Monday. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-3 (208) | Please finish the journal you were assigned in class for submission by Monday. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6 (109C) | Please finish the journal you were assigned in class for submission by Monday. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Please finish the journal you were assigned in class for submission by Monday. |
| June 8, 2023 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Our first Book Circle meeting is tomorrow. Please remember to bring food and drink. You need your Book Circle sheet done in order to participate. |
| June 2, 2023 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 (215) | Final drafts of research projects (Process Piece #3) must be submitted as a final draft no later than Saturday at 5pm. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Final drafts of research projects (Process Piece #3) must be submitted as a final draft no later than Saturday at 5pm. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Final drafts of research projects (Process Piece #3) must be submitted as a final draft no later than Saturday at 5pm. |
| May 11, 2023 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | The Outsiders content quiz and visual activity - Wednesday, May 17. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Romeo and Juliet demand essay - Tuesday, May 23. |
| May 10, 2023 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 (215) | Please finish your 'Plea for Freedom' on Flipgrid. Details are on Google Classroom. |
| May 8, 2023 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 (215) | Our quiz on the novel is tomorrow. Please review all materials that are posted on Google Classroom. You'll need your Chromebooks to complete the quiz. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Our quiz on the Acts 4 & 5 is tomorrow. Please review all materials that are posted on Google Classroom. You'll need your Chromebooks to complete the quiz. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-2(110A) | Our quiz on the novel is tomorrow. Please review all materials that are posted on Google Classroom. You'll need your Chromebooks to complete the quiz. |
| May 5, 2023 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 (215) | There is a quiz on Among the Hidden. Please review the study notes on Google Classroom. The quiz is on Tuesday, May 9. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Quiz on Acts IV and V of Romeo and Juliet on Tuesday, May 9. Please bring your chromebooks to class on Monday to facilitate review. |
| May 4, 2023 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 (215) | Content Quiz on Among the Hidden - Tuesday, May 9
Review study materials on Google Classroom |
| April 26, 2023 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Quiz on Act III of Romeo and Juliet tomorrow. Please remember to bring your chromebooks! |
| April 24, 2023 |
| April 20, 2023 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Quiz on Act II of R & J tomorrow. Please bring your chromebooks. |
| March 22, 2023 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 (215) | The rough draft of your research essay is due on Monday, March 27. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | The rough draft of your research essay is due on Monday, March 27. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | The rough draft of your research essay is due on Monday, March 27. |
| March 17, 2023 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Write the introduction and the first body paragraph by Monday, March 20. Be sure to follow the outline provided on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 (215) | Please conduct the interview for your oral history report over the weekend. You'll need to compile notes of the interview on a doc and post them to the assignment page on Google Classroom. Due: Tuesday, March 21. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Please complete the introduction and first body paragraph of your persuasive research essay for Monday, March 20. |
| February 27, 2023 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 (215) | Story presentations continue tomorrow. Please be prepared. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Story presentations continue tomorrow. Please be prepared. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Story presentations start tomorrow. Please be prepared.
Hand in your essay on 'Guy Things' tomorrow. |
| February 13, 2023 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 (215) | Please remember that your journal on Viola Desmond is due tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Please remember that your practice test on Misty Copeland is due tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Please remember that your final draft of your photo story is due tomorrow. |
| February 10, 2023 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 (215) | Keep reading your novel!
The Viola Desmond journal entry is due on Tuesday, Feb. 14. Please see Google Classroom for details. Happy Valentine's! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Keep reading your novel!
The Misty Copeland practice test is due on Tuesday, Feb. 14. Please see Google Classroom for details. Happy Valentine's! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Keep reading your novel and be prepared for Book Circles next Friday in 1st period!
Your photostories are due on Tuesday, Feb. 14. Be sure to submit the final draft in the new place. Happy Valentine's! |
| February 9, 2023 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 (215) | Reading Friday is tomorrow. Don't forget your novel!
The journal entry on Viola Desmond is due on Tuesday, February 14. See Google Classroom for details and submit it there. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-2(110A) | Reading Friday is tomorrow. Don't forget your novel!
The journal entry on 'I have Down Syndrome' p. 317 is due on Tuesday, February 14. See Google Classroom for details and submit it there. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Reading Friday is tomorrow. Don't forget your novel!
The practice test on Misty Copeland is due on Tuesday, February 14. See Google Classroom for details and submit it there. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Book Circles start tomorrow! Remember to bring your work and your snacks. If you do not have your work, you will not be able to participate in the meeting. Book Circle sheets are posted on Google Classroom. |
| February 2, 2023 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 (215) | Reading Friday is tomorrow! Please remember to bring your book. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Reading Friday is tomorrow! Please remember to bring your book.
The final draft of your story slideshow is due on Monday, February 6. |
| January 16, 2023 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Please write rough drafts of two letters from home or at war in World War I based on the story 'Forget Me Not' on p. 35 of Homegrown. The assignment is posted on Google Classroom. More class time will be available tomorrow for completing the rough drafts.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Please complete the short story journal that was posted on Google Classroom today.
Continue working on your photostory. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 (215) | Continue working on your story with a message. |
| January 11, 2023 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 (215) | Please continue to work on your Process Piece #2. The doc with all your text for your story is due on Friday, January 13 and must be attached to the assignment on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Please continue to work on your Process Piece #2. The doc with all your text for your story is due on Friday, January 13 and must be attached to the assignment on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Please continue to work on your Process Piece #2. The doc with all your text for your story is due on Friday, January 13 and must be attached to the assignment on Google Classroom. |
| December 6, 2022 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Please make suggested changes and additions on your news article. The final draft is due on Wednesday, Dec. 7.
Your novel study project is due on Dec. 14. See Google Classroom for details.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 (215) | Your novel study project is due on Dec. 7. Be prepared to make your oral presentation on that day. See Google Classroom for details.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Your novel study project is due today. Be prepared to make your oral presentation on that day. See Google Classroom for details. |
| December 2, 2022 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 (215) | Your novel study project is due on Dec. 7. Be prepared to make your oral presentation on that day. See Google Classroom for details.
The final draft of your descriptive paragraph is due on Saturday at 9AM. If you were not in class today, go to your work on Google Classroom, make the changes and additions I suggested, and turn it in. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Your novel study project is due on Dec. 14. See Google Classroom for details.
You have one more Reading Friday on December 9. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Your novel study project is due on Dec. 6. Be prepared to make your oral presentation on that day. See Google Classroom for details.
The final draft of your comparative essay on The Giver is due on Sunday at 9AM. If you were not in class today, go to your work on Google Classroom, make the changes and additions I suggested, and turn it in. |
| December 1, 2022 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 (215) | Reading Friday is tomorrow! Please remember to bring your novel.
Your novel study project is due on Dec. 7. See Google Classroom for details.
The final draft of your descriptive paragraph is due on Saturday at 9AM. If you were not in class today, go to your work on Google Classroom, make the changes and additions I suggested, and turn it in. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Reading Friday is tomorrow! Please remember to bring your novel.
Your novel study project is due on Dec. 14. See Google Classroom for details. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Reading Friday is tomorrow! Please remember to bring your novel.
Your novel study project is due on Dec. 6. See Google Classroom for details.
The final draft of your comparative essay on The Giver is due on Sunday at 9AM. If you were not in class today, go to your work on Google Classroom, make the changes and additions I suggested, and turn it in. |
| November 17, 2022 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 (215) | Reading Friday is tomorrow! Please remember to bring your novel. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Reading Friday is tomorrow! Please remember to bring your novel. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Reading Friday is tomorrow! Please remember to bring your novel. |
| November 16, 2022 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 (215) | The rough draft of your descriptive essay should now be posted on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | The rough draft of your news article is due Monday, November 21 on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Please finish the answers to the questions on 'Lather and Nothing Else'. The work and the text are posted on Google Classroom.
Your rough draft of the comparative essay based on The Giver should be posted on Google Classroom now. |
| November 15, 2022 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 (215) | The rough draft of your descriptive essay is due tomorrow on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | The rough draft of your news article is due Monday, November 21 on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | The rough draft of your comparative essay on The Giver should already be posted on Google Classroom. |
| October 24, 2022 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 (215) | The essay test on Torn Away is tomorrow. Check out your notes on Google Classroom and practice those essay questions! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Please submit your permission slip and $5 for Friday's field trip tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Your content quiz on The Giver is tomorrow. Please review the notes in your booklet and on Google Classroom. Continue to write your practice essay in preparation for Wednesday's essay test. |
| October 18, 2022 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 (215) | Content Quiz on Torn Away - Friday, October 21
Essay Test on Torn Away - Monday, October 24
Please see TEST PREP materials on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Content Quiz on The Giver - Tuesday, October 25
Essay Test on The Giver - Wednesday, Oct. 26 |
| September 29, 2022 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Google Classroom has been set up. Please check your email for your invitation and join the class now. |
| September 26, 2022 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Please complete the chapter 4 questions on Catch Me Once... that were assigned in class today. See Google Classroom for the questions if you left your paper copy at school. |
| September 21, 2022 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Finish reading chapter 2 of Catch Me Once...for Thursday, Sept. 22. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Today we reviewed assigned reading of chapters 4-6 in The Giver and discussed significant events and issues. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 (215) | Today, students finished answers to questions on chapters 1-5 of Torn Away. We then read and discussed chapters 6 & 7 (part). |
| September 20, 2022 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Finish reading chapter 2 of Catch Me Once...for Thursday, Sept. 22. |
| September 16, 2022 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Please complete the following questions on The Giver for Tuesday, Sept. 20.
Chapter one - 2, 4, 6, 8, 10
Chapter two - 1
Chapter three - 6 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | 1. Please finish the questions on chapter one of Catch Me Once, Catch Me Twice for Tuesday.
2. I emailed you an invitation to Google Classroom. Please accept. I posted the chapter one questions there. |
| June 13, 2022 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Tomorrow, please bring a bed sheet in to make a toga for 'Rinse the Blood Off My Toga'. |
| June 9, 2022 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Your scripts have been posted to Google Classroom. Study, study, study!! |
| May 9, 2022 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Please finish the Free Verse poem about your favourite food tonight. All the instructions are on Google Classroom. |
| May 5, 2022 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-2(214) | Biographies are due tomorrow. Please make sure you have added a cover page, citations and a bibliography. Post your work on Google Classroom under classwork - Biographies Final Draft. |
| May 2, 2022 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Please complete the interviews for your oral history research project by Wednesday, May 4. Your interview notes should be posted on Google Classroom by that date. We will start writing the essays based on the notes. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Demand Writing Essay on The Outsiders will take place tomorrow. Please review your notes on the graphic organizers and on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Demand Writing Essay on Romeo and Juliet will take place tomorrow. Please review your notes on the graphic organizers and all materials on Google Classroom. Bring your notes to class! |
| April 29, 2022 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Please interview your subject for your oral history report this weekend. Your notes must be ready for Monday. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | You will be having a demand essay question on The Outsiders for Tuesday. We will start a sample answer on Monday. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | You will be having a demand essay question on 'Romeo and Juliet' for Tuesday. We will start a sample answer on Monday. Bring your notes for Monday! |
| April 11, 2022 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Research board games by looking at the ones you have at home. What should you include in your novel board game? Print or draw pictures to add to your board game. Bring markers and/or colouring pencils. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Act III quiz tomorrow. Please review materials that are posted on Google Classroom. |
| April 7, 2022 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Content quiz on the novel tomorrow. Please review materials posted on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Content quiz on the novel tomorrow. Please review materials posted on Google Classroom. |
| April 5, 2022 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Please use review materials which have been posted on Google Classroom to prepare for your quiz on the novel AMONG THE HIDDEN which is scheduled for Friday, April 8. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Please use review materials which have been posted on Google Classroom to prepare for your quiz on the novel THE OUTSIDERS which is scheduled for Friday, April 8. |
| April 4, 2022 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Please review Among the Hidden for a content quiz on Friday. I posted review materials on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Tomorrow, we will have a quiz on Act II of Romeo and Juliet. Please review by using the materials I posted on Google Classroom. |
| March 28, 2022 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Please complete the police report on the death of the Soc, Bob, in the novel 'The Outsiders. This is due tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Check to see if your persuasive essay has been edited. If it is, please make all the suggested changes. We will be creating a bibliography and adding in-text citations to your reports on Wednesday. |
| March 25, 2022 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Please have your final drafts of the biography research papers submitted on Google Classroom by Monday, March 28. |
| March 23, 2022 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Quiz on Act I of Romeo and Juliet tomorrow, March 24. Please review the text tonight. See the posting on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | We will complete the bibliography for your biography research paper in class tomorrow. Please have all suggested changes made on your rough draft. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Readings from Among the Hidden have been posted on Google Classroom. Please listen to the recordings as a review of the text. |
| March 15, 2022 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | The rough draft of your persuasive research essay is due on Friday.
The final set of Book Circle sheets is due on Friday. |
| March 14, 2022 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Students who did not complete their journals on chapter 4 of Among the Hidden must do so tonight and return the novel booklets to class tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | We will be checking to see if students finished their rough drafts of their biographies and the theme quilt for their novel study. Please be prepared for tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Please continue to work on your research/persuasive essays tonight. We have one more class tomorrow. The rough drafts must then be submitted on Google Classroom by Thursday, March 17.
The final Book Circle sheets are due on Friday, March 18. |
| March 11, 2022 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Please continue to work on your biography assignment. Your rough draft is due on Monday, March 14.
Theme Quilts are due March 15.
All information is on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Continue working on your persuasive research essays. We will have two days next week to complete the rough drafts.
Last Book Circle sheet (B) is due March 18. |
| March 10, 2022 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Please continue to work on your biography assignment. Your rough draft is due on Monday, March 14.
Theme Quilts are due March 15.
All information is on Google Classroom. |
| March 4, 2022 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | The independent novel study, a movie poster is due on Tuesday, March 8. Please see the instructions on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | We will be starting our biography research projects on Tuesday. try to think of someone you would like to research. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Today's test was postponed. Please be prepared to write it on Tuesday, March 8. |
| March 3, 2022 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Tomorrow, we will be learning how to complete the movie poster novel projects using CANVA. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Reading Friday is tomorrow! Please bring your novels. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | The essay test is tomorrow. Please read the article posted on Google Classroom. Find the thesis and two supporting pieces of evidence. This activity will serve as good practice for your test. |
| March 1, 2022 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | The movie poster novel project is due on Tuesday, March 8. We will be working on the posters in class on Friday, March 4 to show students how to use CANVA, an online design app. Students may also opt to create a real poster on Bristol board.
Directions for what must be included on the poster are on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Essay test tomorrow! Please check Google Classroom for feedback on your test prep work. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Essay test on Friday, March 4.
Our next Book Circle will be on Friday, March 11. |
| February 28, 2022 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | The movie poster novel project is due on Tuesday, March 8. We will be working on the posters in class on Friday, March 4 to show students how to use CANVA, an online design app. Students may also opt to create a real poster on Bristol board.
Directions for what must be included on the poster are on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Please complete the practice test on Google Classroom tonight. We will be reviewing answers in class tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Please complete the practice test on Google Classroom tonight. We will be reviewing answers in class tomorrow.
Our next Book Circle will be on Friday, March 8. |
| February 24, 2022 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | There will be an essay test on Wednesday, March 2. We worked on a practice test today. Please finish it for Tuesday, March 1.
Don't forget to bring your book in for Reading Friday! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | There will be an essay test on Friday, March 4. We worked on a practice test today. Please check Google Classroom for more details and finish the work for Tuesday, March 1.
Don't forget to bring your book, your completed Book Circle worksheet, and some treats for Book Circles on Friday! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | There will be an essay test on Monday, Feb. 28. We worked on a practice test yesterday and corrected it in class today. Please see added practice work and notes on Google Classroom.
Don't forget to bring your book in for Reading Friday! |
| February 23, 2022 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | There will be an essay test on Monday, Feb. 28. We worked on a practice test today. Please complete that at home tonight. We will correct it tomorrow in class.
Don't forget to bring your book in for Reading Friday! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | There will be an essay test on Wednesday, March 2. We will work on a practice test tomorrow. Please check Google Classroom for more details. It is scheduled to post at class time tomorrow.
Don't forget to bring your book in for Reading Friday! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | There will be an essay test on Friday, March 4. We will work on a practice test tomorrow. Please check Google Classroom for more details. It is scheduled to post at class time tomorrow.
Don't forget to bring your book, your completed Book Circle worksheet, and some treats for Book Circles on Friday! |
| February 17, 2022 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Reading Friday tomorrow! Please bring your novel with you.
Your novel project is posted on Google Classroom. Please be reading and working on your project at home. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Reading Friday tomorrow! Please bring your novel with you. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Our first Book Circle meeting is tomorrow! Please remember to bring a snack, your novel and your completed worksheet. The worksheet is your ticket in! Without it, you cannot participate in the Book Circle meeting. |
| February 16, 2022 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Please finish the work for the 'Encanto' article tonight. Copy and paste your quiz mark and your written response into a doc you create within the Google assignment.
Bring your novels to class on Friday for Reading Friday. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Please finish the work for the 'Jeopardy Winner Amy Schneider' article tonight. Copy and paste your quiz mark and your written response into a doc you create within the Google assignment.
Bring your novels to class on Friday for Reading Friday. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Continue reading and preparing your sheet for Book Circles on Friday. |
| February 3, 2022 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Please remember to bring a novel in for Reading Friday tomorrow! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Please remember to bring a novel in for Reading Friday tomorrow! |
| February 2, 2022 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Please make sure you have a book to bring to class on Friday for Reading Fridays. A project on the novel will be posted to Google Classroom in the second week of Reading Fridays. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Please make sure you have a book to bring to class on Friday for Reading Fridays. A project on the novel will be posted to Google Classroom in the second week of Reading Fridays. |
| January 27, 2022 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Please finish the assigned question on 'The Dixie Challenger' for tomorrow. Everything you need is on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Please dye your World War I letters tonight. Boil water and add that and a few dark tea bags to a bowl. Let cool. Immerse each letter in the tea water for about 5 minutes or longer. (The paper will darken more with time and may also rip more easily.) Gently remove each letter and lay it on a paper towel to dry. By morning, they will look authentically old! Please bring your letters in to class tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Please look at all work assigned on Google Classroom. |
| December 7, 2021 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | The Wanted Poster is due Wednesday, December 8.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | The Character Interview is now due Wednesday, December 8.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | The Book Talk is due Wednesday, December 8. |
| December 3, 2021 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Changed due date! The Wanted Poster is due Wednesday, December 8. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Changed due date! The Character Interview is now due Wednesday, December 8. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Changed due date! The Book Talk is due Wednesday, December 8. |
| December 2, 2021 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | It's Reading Friday tomorrow! Don't forget your book!
The Wanted Poster project on your independent novel study is due on Tuesday, December 7. All details are posted on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | It's Reading Friday tomorrow! Don't forget your book!
The final draft of your news article is due on Google Classroom by Friday, December 3.
The Character Interview project on your independent novel study is due on Tuesday, December 7. All details are posted on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | It's Reading Friday tomorrow! Don't forget your book!
The final draft of your comparative essay on The Giver is due on Google Classroom by Friday, December 3.
The Book Talk project on your independent novel study is due on Tuesday, December 7. All details are posted on Google Classroom. |
| December 1, 2021 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | The Wanted Poster project on your independent novel study is due on Tuesday, December 7. All details are posted on Google Classroom.
Finish writing your answer on making a connection to the story 'Principals and Principles' by Daniel Handler on pg. 12 of the Literacy Text. Follow this outline:
- Describe the part of the story to which you are connecting
- Describe a part from your life that is similar.
- Explain HOW making the connection helped you
Due tomorrow |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | The Character Interview project on your independent novel study is due on Tuesday, December 7. All details are posted on Google Classroom.
Submit your journals on Anne Frank tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | The Book Talk project on your independent novel study is due on Tuesday, December 7. All details are posted on Google Classroom.
Finish the first four questions on 'Lamb to the Slaughter' for Tuesday, December 7. |
| November 25, 2021 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Tomorrow is Reading Friday. Don't forget to bring your novel!
Add more interesting descriptive words (adjectives and adverbs) and figurative language (at least one example of two types: simile, metaphor or personification) to the rough draft of your descriptive paragraph. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-2(214) | Tomorrow is Reading Friday. Don't forget to bring your novel!
Finish the rough draft of your news article on Google Classroom for Monday, November 29. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Tomorrow is Reading Friday. Don't forget to bring your novel!
Finish the journal entry on the Newsela article posted on Google Classroom for tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Tomorrow is Reading Friday. Don't forget to bring your novel!
Finish your work on 'The Story of an Hour' for class on Tuesday. It is posted on Google Classroom. |
| November 22, 2021 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Please be reminded that the rough draft of your descriptive paragraph is due tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Please be reminded that the rough draft of your news article is due tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Please be reminded that the rough draft of The Giver comparative essay is due tomorrow. |
| November 18, 2021 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Please bring your chosen novel for Reading Friday tomorrow!
The rough draft of your descriptive paragraph is due in Google Classroom on Tuesday, November 23. All information for the project is on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Please bring your chosen novel for Reading Friday tomorrow!
The rough draft of your news article is due in Google Classroom on Tuesday, November 23. All information for the project is on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Please bring your chosen novel for Reading Friday tomorrow!
The rough draft of your comparative essay is due in Google Classroom on Tuesday, November 23. All information for the project is on Google Classroom. |
| November 12, 2021 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Finish writing the rough draft of the assigned news article for Tuesday, November 16.
Continue reading your chosen novel at home. you have four weeks to finish it. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Continue reading your chosen novel at home. you have four weeks to finish it. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Continue reading your chosen novel at home. you have four weeks to finish it. |
| November 10, 2021 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Please remember to bring a novel for Reading Fridays on Friday, November 12. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Please remember to bring a novel for Reading Fridays on Friday, November 12.
Rough drafts of news articles are due for Tuesday, November 16. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Please remember to bring a novel for Reading Fridays on Friday, November 12. |
| November 3, 2021 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | There is a movie review Flipgrid assignment posted on Google Classroom. It is due tomorrow. Most students finished it in class today. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | The content quiz on Catch Me Once...is tomorrow, and the long-answer question (constructed response) is on Friday. Review all notes that are posted on Google Classroom. |
| November 1, 2021 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | The content quiz on Catch Me Once... is Thursday. We will review content tomorrow. Please read the chapter-by-chapter summary posted on Google Classroom.
The constructed response test follows on Friday. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | The content quiz on The Giver is tomorrow. See today's classwork on Google Classroom for review purposes.
The constructed response test follows on Wednesday. |
| October 26, 2021 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Our content quiz and test on the novel Torn Away will be on October 27 and 28, respectively. All test prep work is being posted on Google Classroom for students to review.
Tonight, please study the chapter-by-chapter summary of the book. Also complete the worksheet on simile, metaphor and personification that is on Google Classroom. No need to print it off. You can fill it in on your Chromebook. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Our content quiz and test on the novel Catch Me Once, Catch Me Twice will be on November 4 and 5, respectively. All test prep work is being posted on Google Classroom for students to review.
Tonight, please finish the introduction and first body paragraph for the practice question you chose to complete. I posted the questions and outline on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Our content quiz and test on the novel The Giver will be on November 2 and 3, respectively. All test prep work will be posted on Google Classroom for students to review.
Please finish the question you chose to practice. They are all on Google Classroom. |
| October 25, 2021 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Our content quiz and test on the novel Torn Away will be on October 27 and 28, respectively. All test prep work is being posted on Google Classroom for students to review.
Today, I posted a chapter-by-chapter summary of the book which will help students prep for Wednesday's content quiz. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Our content quiz and test on the novel Catch Me Once, Catch Me Twice will be on November 4 and 5, respectively. All test prep work is being posted on Google Classroom for students to review. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Our content quiz and test on the novel The Giver will be on November 2 and 3, respectively. All test prep work will be posted on Google Classroom for students to review.
Please complete the two first body paragraphs on the question you chose to practice. They are all on Google Classroom. |
| October 22, 2021 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Our content quiz and test on the novel Torn Away will be on October 27 and 28, respectively. All test prep work is being posted on Google Classroom for students to review. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Our content quiz and test on the novel Catch Me Once, Catch Me Twice will be on November 4 and 5, respectively. All test prep work is being posted on Google Classroom for students to review. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Our content quiz and test on the novel The Giver will be on November 2 and 3, respectively. All test prep work will be posted on Google Classroom for students to review.
Please complete the introduction on one of the questions provided in class. They are also on Google Classroom. |
| October 19, 2021 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Our content quiz and test on the novel Torn Away will be on October 27 and 28, respectively. All test prep work is being posted on Google Classroom for students to review. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Our content quiz and test on the novel Catch Me Once, Catch Me Twice will be on November 4 and 5, respectively. All test prep work is being posted on Google Classroom for students to review. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Our content quiz and test on the novel The Giver will be on November 2 and 3, respectively. All test prep work will be posted on Google Classroom for students to review. |
| October 15, 2021 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-2(214) | Please finish the questions for The Hunger Games on chapters 21-23. The information is posted on Google Classroom. Due: Monday, Oct. 18. |
| October 8, 2021 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Please read chapter 11 of Catch Me Once, Catch Me Twice for Tuesday, Oct. 12. |
| October 6, 2021 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Please finish THE GIVER questions up to and including chapter 11. Due tomorrow. |
| October 5, 2021 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9 (212) | Please finish the assigned questions on chapters 1-5 tonight. |
| October 1, 2021 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Please finish assigned questions on the prologue and chapters 1-11 for Monday. We have worked on these questions for three days in class. |
| September 27, 2021 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Please listen to the recordings of Torn Away that were posted on Google Classroom if you have recently been out sick. |
| September 22, 2021 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Today, we read and discussed chapter 7 of Torn Away. We also wrote notes on conflict. Pictures of the notes can be found on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Today, students read chapter 4 of Catch Me Once, Catch Me Twice silently and responded to questions on that chapter. Please see Google Classroom for the questions.
Finish reading chapter 5 of the novel for Friday. |
Religion
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Join the Google Classroom to which you've been invited via your school email. Assignment #1 is explained there. Due: tomorrow |
| September 21, 2021 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | A Google Classroom has been created for this class. Please go to your Google NLESD email to find the invitation. I have posted some items for Torn Away there. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-2(214) | A Google Classroom has been created for this class. Please go to your Google NLESD email to find the invitation. |
| September 16, 2021 |
Homeroom
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Please return signed Chromebook Loan Agreement sheets by tomorrow. |
| September 15, 2021 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Today, we completed an anticipation survey and discussion in preparation for the novel Torn Away. If you are at home and need a copy of it, please email me.
No homework. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Today, we finished a documentary about Canada in WWII in preparation for the novel Catch Me Once, Catch Me Twice. We also started reading and discussing chapter one of the book.
No homework. |
Homeroom
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Please remember to bring in your Chromebook Loan Agreement sheets for tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | In order to practice our critical thinking skills, we are looking at the platforms of our three main federal parties. Students will vote on Friday in a mock election sponsored by Civix. Check it out online!
Some students have still not completed their journal entries. Please have them completed by tomorrow. |
| September 14, 2021 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Please finish your journal entries if you have not already done so. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Today we looked at a video and a slide show on the history of Ireland in preparation for the start of our novel Torn Away.
There is no homework. |
Homeroom
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Please remember to return your completed Chromebook loan form. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Please finish your journal entries if you have not already done so. |
| September 13, 2021 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | If you did not complete your journal in class, it is homework for tonight and is due tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | If you did not complete your journal in class, it is homework for tonight and is due tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | If you did not complete your journal in class, it is homework for tonight and is due tomorrow. |
| June 11, 2021 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Research slide shows will be presented on Monday. Please review your part in preparation. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | 'Cryptids for Teams' slide show will be presented on Monday. Please review your part in preparation. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | 'Cryptids for Teams' slide show will be presented on Monday. Please review your part in preparation. |
| June 7, 2021 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Please type the personal poems in Google Classroom which were due today. Due today always means in time for class on that day. Please post by 6pm. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Please type the Residential Schools poems in Google Classroom which were due today. 'Due today' always means in time for class on that day. Please post by 6pm. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Please type the Residential Schools poems in Google Classroom which were due today. 'Due today' always means in time for class on that day. Please post by 6pm. |
| June 4, 2021 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Free Verse Poetry - Due June 7
Poetry Recording - Due June 8
See Google Classroom for details. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Found poetry about the residential school tragedy is due on Monday June 7.
See Google Classroom for details. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Found poetry about the residential school tragedy is due on Monday June 7.
See Google Classroom for details. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Please finish writing the literal meaning of the poem 'The Sea' by James Reeves for Monday, June 7. |
| June 3, 2021 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Work on your personal free verse poem. We will finish during class tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Finish your free verse poem on the Residential School mass grave in B.C. See Google Classroom for more details. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Finish your free verse poem on the Residential School mass grave in B.C. See Google Classroom for more details. |
| June 2, 2021 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Complete the brainstorming and senses chart for your free verse poem. |
| June 1, 2021 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Recordings of speeches are due on Wednesday, June 2. If the speech has not been submitted, you will need to deliver your speech in class on that day in class. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Recordings of speeches are due on Wednesday, June 2. If the speech has not been submitted, you will need to deliver your speech in class on that day in class. |
| May 28, 2021 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Please finish the last two pages in 'The Highwayman' booklet for Tuesday. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Submit the final draft of your persuasive essays, complete with citations and a bibliography by 7am on Saturday.
Recorded speeches are due June 2. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Submit the final draft of your persuasive essays, complete with citations and a bibliography by 7am on Saturday.
Recorded speeches are due June 2. |
| May 13, 2021 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | 1. Please make sure your movie review is done. (See Google Classroom)
2. Write all the poems you have written so far (Limerick and 'So much depends upon...' in a doc. Attach to the Two-Tone poem assignment on Google Classroom.
3. Finish the Two-Tone poem for tomorrow. (See Google Classroom) |
| May 3, 2021 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Outsiders test tomorrow |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | R & J demand essay on Friday, May 7 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | R & J demand essay on Monday, May 10 |
| April 27, 2021 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Test on Thursday for Among the Hidden. See Google Classroom for test prep materials |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Quiz on Acts IV and V tomorrow. |
| April 20, 2021 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Please finish the alternate book cover assignment on Among the Hidden for tomorrow. See Google Classroom for details. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Please review Act III of Romeo and Juliet for a quiz on Wednesday, April 21. |
| April 19, 2021 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Please review Act III of Romeo and Juliet for a quiz on Wednesday, April 21. |
| April 15, 2021 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | As discussed in class, you have a quiz on Act II on R & J tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Finish reading chapters 9 and 10 of The Outiders for tomorrow. I have posted audio links for those chapters on Google Classroom. |
| April 13, 2021 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | The Act II quiz for 'Romeo and Juliet' will be on Thursday, April 15th. Please refer to 'No Fear Shakespeare' to help you study. The link is as follows:
https://www.sparknotes.com/nofear/shakespeare/romeojuliet/ |
| April 12, 2021 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Complete the journal - What's in a name? - for tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Complete the journal - What's in a name? - for tomorrow. |
| March 31, 2021 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Quiz on Act I of 'Romeo and Juliet' tomorrow. Use the site below to help you review.
https://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/romeojuliet/ |
| February 10, 2021 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Today in English, we read the article 'King on Fear' on p. 186 of the Literacy 7 text and discussed fears and coping strategies to face fears. Please see Google Classroom for more information.
Please continue to read your novels and think about the movie poster you will be doing. See Google Classroom for details. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Please note: Tomorrow, we will have Reading Friday due to the fact that we do not have English class on Day 5, Friday.
Today, we read the article on 9-11 and Gander's connection to it. We reviewed both texts (the video from the day before and the article from today) to determine similarities and differences between the two. We also discussed the main idea communicated in both texts. Please see Google Classroom for more information.
Please continue to read your novels and think about the theme spread you will be doing. See Google Classroom for details. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | We completed a web quest on information related to the upcoming election. Please see Google Classroom for details.
Continue reading your novels and prepping for Book Circles. We may do a Google Meet on Friday! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Today we completed the 'Vote Compass' as a whole class. We discussed issues in depth as we voted together. I'm suggesting that students should watch their parents as they complete Vote Compass tonight. It's a worthwhile venture.
Please continue to read your novels and think about the collage you want to create. See Google Classroom for details. |
| February 9, 2021 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Today, we looked at and discussed Amanda Gorman's poem in support of essential workers. We discussed how this related to the 'Step Up' theme.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ejbSCjg2qo
'Chorus of Captains' lyrics - https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/super-bowl-2021-amanda-gorman-poem-1124929/
We also used The Weeknd's performance using lights and bandages as symbols. We only watched the first song, 'Blinding Lights'.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rhadTURsrw |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Today, we started a discussion on Gander's involvement in 9/11 in preparation for an article in Homegrown. Please go to Google Classroom for more details.
We watched a video on the Gander connection called 'Gander's Ripple Effect'.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTNDRvUqVQA |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | We reviewed five Canadian and NL articles and discussed how they related to the tenets of Democracy. Please see Google Classroom for details. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | We completed a web quest on information related to the upcoming election. Please see Google Classroom for details. |
| February 4, 2021 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Reading Friday is on again tomorrow. Please remember to bring your book!
Finish your journal from today's class: Describe a time when your actions had consequences. Add lots of detail, write at least eight sentences, and organize your thoughts into introduction, body and conclusion. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Reading Friday is on again tomorrow. Please remember to bring your book!
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Reading in Book Circles starts tomorrow! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Reading Friday is on again tomorrow. Please remember to bring your book!
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| January 28, 2021 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Reading Fridays start tomorrow! Bring your novel. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Reading Fridays start tomorrow! Bring your novel. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Book Circles book choices start tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Reading Fridays start tomorrow! Bring your novel. |
| January 27, 2021 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Reading Fridays start on Friday, January 29. Please remember to bring your novel. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Reading Fridays start on Friday, January 29. Please remember to bring your novel. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Book Circle choices start Friday!! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Reading Fridays start on Friday, January 29. Please remember to bring your novel. |
| January 19, 2021 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Please finish your storytelling project tonight and submit it on Google Classroom. If you are having trouble inserting the audio into your slideshow, simply send the audio recording to me at edwinamills@nlesd.ca |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Please finish your storytelling project tonight and submit it on Google Classroom. If you are having trouble inserting the audio into your slideshow, simply send the audio recording to me at edwinamills@nlesd.ca |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Please finish your storytelling project tonight and submit it on Google Classroom. If you are having trouble inserting the audio into your slideshow, simply send the audio recording to me at edwinamills@nlesd.ca |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Please finish your storytelling project tonight and submit it on Google Classroom. If you are having trouble inserting the audio into your slideshow, simply send the audio recording to me at edwinamills@nlesd.ca |
| January 12, 2021 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Continue working on your slide show story. See Google Classroom for directions. Due: January 19 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Continue working on your slide show story. See Google Classroom for directions. Don't forget to make the text match the visuals. Focus on good description as well as story development. Due: January 19 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Continue working on your photo story. See Google Classroom for directions. Due: January 19 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Continue working on your photo story. See Google Classroom for directions. Due: January 19 |
| January 5, 2021 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Look at the story project on Google Classroom and try to finish the planning sheet that you started today. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Continue to work on your Photostory on Google Classroom. Try to decide on or take pictures for class on Thursday. |
| December 16, 2020 |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | MDJH Christmas Food Drive items are due tomorrow! |
| December 14, 2020 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Book Talks continue tomorrow. Please be ready to present your report. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Book Talks start tomorrow. Please be ready to present your report. |
| December 11, 2020 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Book Talks are due Monday. Please be ready to present that day. All information is on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Book Talks are due Tuesday. Please be ready to present that day. All information is on Google Classroom. |
| December 9, 2020 |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | 1. Clothing Orders
Order forms are available on our website.
Payments by cash or a cheque made payable to MDJH can be accepted. Due to Public health safety measures, please put in a baggie or envelope and hand in to the office. All sections of the order form must be completed.
Unfortunately, no sample sizes are available due to public health safety measures.
Printed copies of order forms are available at the office.
Deadline for orders is December 16th.
2. Adopt a Senior Christmas Project
For the past eight years we have partnered with St. Pat's Mercy Home to provide gifts for their seniors who may not have anyone to give them a gift. They are too often forgotten at this time of year. This year perhaps more than others it is important that we continue this. Ours are the only gift they may receive.
We receive a list of wish items for seniors. Some lists are bigger than others and some are quite small.
Students are asked to bring in a monetary donation toward the purchase of clothing items requested. Students are also able to bring in the following items:
body wash/body lotion (unscented)
shampoo & conditioner
shaving cream (for men)
Fuzzy socks
Cans of Ginger ale
Plain Chocolate Bars
Hair brushes
Hand held or stand up mirrors that could be placed on an over bed table if a resident is lying in bed
Things to hang in their windows or on a wall in their room.
Every homeroom has signed a card for the seniors. This is a very heartwarming project. Thank you for your continued support. All donations must be handed in by Friday, December 11th.
3. Wear red and green tomorrow.
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| December 8, 2020 |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Dec. 9 - Wear Christmas Accessories
Please bring a coin or two for the Adopt-a-Senior program.
Please finish your Christmas cards for essential workers! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Your final draft of the comparative essay is due on Thursday. Make all suggested changes, proofread your essay and compare it to the attached rubric to ensure you have satisfied all criteria.
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| December 7, 2020 |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Christmas Homeroom Door Decorating
Please bring supplies for decorating!
Please bring a coin or two for the Adopt-a-Senior program. |
| December 4, 2020 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Novel projects are due Monday. Please be prepared to present your work orally. Hard copies of the work were given out today. All information is also on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Novel projects are due Monday. Please be prepared to present your work orally. Hard copies of the work were given out yesterday. All information is also on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Book Talks are due on December 14. Please be prepared to present your work orally on that day. Hard copies of the work were given out two weeks ago. All information is also on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Book Talks are due on December 14. Please be prepared to present your work orally on that day. Hard copies of the work were given out two weeks ago. All information is also on Google Classroom. |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Wear Christmas plaid on Monday
Bring money for Adopt-a-Senior program
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| December 3, 2020 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Reading Friday tomorrow! Please bring your books.
Novel project is due Dec. 7. Please see Google Classroom for details. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Novel project is due Dec. 7.Please see Google Classroom for details. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Reading Friday tomorrow! Please bring your books. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Reading Friday tomorrow! Please bring your books.
Final drafts of comparative essays must be submitted online tomorrow.
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Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Dec. 4 - Christmas Card making
Dec. 7 - Wear Christmas Plaid
Dec. 8 - Christmas Homeroom Door Decorating
Dec. 9 - Wear Christmas Accessories
Dec. 10 - Wear Christmas Red and Green
Dec. 11 - Candy Cane Day!
Dec. 14 - Ugly Sweater Day
Dec. 15 - Christmas PJ Day
Dec. 16 - Christmas Socks
Dec. 17 - Christmas Cuties
Dec. 18 (early dismissal) - Christmas Hat Day
Bring $$ for the Adopt-a-Senior Program.
Ice Cream Day tomorrow. |
| December 2, 2020 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Please remember that we have one more Reading Friday this Friday. Your novel project is due on Monday, December 7. All details are on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Please remember that we have one more Reading Friday tomorrow (Thursday!). Your novel project is due on Monday, December 7. All details are on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Your final draft of the comparative essay is due on Friday. Make all suggested changes, proofread your essay and compare it to the attached rubric to ensure you have satisfied all criteria. It must be submitted on Google Classroom under the newest assignment called 'Final draft of comparative essay - The Giver'.
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| November 19, 2020 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Reading Friday is tomorrow! Don't for get to bring your book!! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Reading Friday is tomorrow! Don't for get to bring your book!! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Reading Friday is tomorrow! Don't for get to bring your book!! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Reading Friday is tomorrow! Don't for get to bring your book!! |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Don't forget to wear blue for International Day of the Child.
Bring a loonie for ice cream! |
| November 18, 2020 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Please finish the representing assignment on intangibles and tangibles. Details are on Google Classroom. Due tomorrow. |
| November 17, 2020 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Please finish the Character Profile assignment for tomorrow. Details are on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Please finish the representing assignment on intangibles and tangibles. Details are on Google Classroom. Due tomorrow. |
| November 12, 2020 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Tomorrow is Reading Friday! Please make sure that you have your novel with you. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Tomorrow is Reading Friday! Please make sure that you have your novel with you.
Rough drafts of news articles must be submitted on Google Classroom by Friday, November 13. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Tomorrow is Reading Friday! Please make sure that you have your novel with you.
Rough drafts of the comparative essays must be submitted on Google Classroom by Tuesday, November 17. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Rough drafts of the comparative essays must be submitted on Google Classroom by Tuesday, November 17. |
| November 10, 2020 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Today, we discussed two pieces of war poetry and completed activities related to how war is unnecessary and should be avoided. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Students continued to work on their news articles. The rough drafts are due to be submitted on Google Classroom by Friday, Nov. 13. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Students continued to work on their comparative essays for The Giver. There will be one more day in class to complete the work. The rough drafts are due to be submitted on Google Classroom by Tuesday, Nov. 17. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Students continued to work on their comparative essays for The Giver. There will be one more day in class to complete the work. The rough drafts are due to be submitted on Google Classroom by Tuesday, Nov. 17. |
| November 9, 2020 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Today, students typed their descriptive essays into their assignments on Google Classroom. Tonight, students should refer to the descriptive word list posted on Google Classroom and use those words to replace some of the less interesting word choices in their essays. I will review essays over the next week and give students direction on how to improve their writing before the final draft is due. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Students worked on their news articles in class today. We will have one more class to complete rough drafts tomorrow.
I will review articles over the next week and give students direction on how to improve their writing before the final draft is due. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Students started their comparative essays in class today. They will have two more classes in which they can continue their writing before the rough draft is due for submission on Nov. 17. For tomorrow, students should have their introductory paragraphs and the first body paragraph completed. All details are available on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Students started their comparative essays in class today. They will have two more classes in which they can continue their writing before the rough draft is due for submission on Nov. 17. For tomorrow, students should have their introductory paragraphs and the first body paragraph completed. All details are available on Google Classroom. |
| November 6, 2020 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Please finish the rough draft of your descriptive essay for Monday. See Google Classroom for details. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Please finish your news article for Monday. See Google Classroom for details. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | We reviewed the quiz and test from The Giver. We also looked at the common errors from the test.
Three possible outlines for the upcoming essay comparing the book to the movie are available on Google Classroom . We will start writing that process piece on Monday. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | We finished reviewing common errors from the test on the novel, The Giver. Then we constructed three possible outlines for the upcoming essay comparing the book to the movie. We will start writing that process piece on Monday. See Google Classroom for details. |
| November 5, 2020 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Please have the first two paragraphs of your news article written for Monday. Please check Google Classroom for details.
Reading Friday is tomorrow! Don't forget your book!! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Reading Friday is tomorrow! Don't forget your book!!
Please write the first draft of your descriptive essay for Monday, November 9. Please check Google Classroom for details. |
| November 4, 2020 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Finish the senses chart for your descriptive essay tonight. |
| November 2, 2020 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Speeches on your favorite scene in Torn Away are tomorrow. Don't forget to practice!! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Check out the list of topics for your news article which is posted on Google Classroom. Choose one for tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | We finished the movie of The Giver today and wrote notes for the comparative essay. Please see notes on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | We finished the movie of The Giver today and wrote notes for the comparative essay. Please see notes on Google Classroom. |
| October 30, 2020 |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Students received permission forms for influenza vaccines today. Please return them as soon as possible. As the memo states, 'This is the single best way to protect against seasonal flu..' This year, that is more important now than ever. Thank you for your participation. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | We had our first Reading Friday today!
Please practice your oral presentation of your favourite scene for Torn Away. Due Monday. |
| October 29, 2020 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Please practice your favourite scene presentation for Monday.
Please decide what you will do for your descriptive writing paragraph. Choose a favourite person, place or thing. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Please have your 'Breaking News Bulletin' written and ready to present tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Today, we compiled notes on the similarities and differences between the book and the movie, The Giver. Tomorrow, we will continue to watch the movie from the 47:00 mark. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Today, we watched the movie, The Giver, (to the 41:00 mark) in order to prepare a process writing piece comparing the book to the movie. Tomorrow, we will write notes on what we have observed so far. |
| October 28, 2020 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Students should practice the oral presentation for their favourite scene from Torn Away. Due: Monday, Nov. 2 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | We will be writing a news article based on Catch Me Once,...over the next couple of days. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Today, we finished our test on the novel The Giver. Tomorrow we will watch the movie version of the book in order to write a comparative essay to decide which is best, the book or the movie. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Tomorrow we will continue to watch the movie version of the book The Giver in order to write a comparative essay to decide which is best, the book or the movie. |
| October 26, 2020 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Students wrote a paragraph, today, describing the scene in Torn Away that they drew on Friday. If students did not finish the paragraph, it is for homework. Here is the outline:
Introduction - TAG + name the scene
Body - Describe exactly what you drew and why.
Conclusion - Tell why this was a favourite scene. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | No class today. Tomorrow, tests and quizzes will be returned and reviewed. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | The constructed response test on The Giver is scheduled for tomorrow. Please be prepared to write all three questions. I will choose one for the test. Review your notes and write an outline for each question. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 120 | The constructed response test on The Giver is scheduled for Wednesday. Please be prepared to write all three questions. I will choose one for the test. Review your notes and write an outline for each question. |
| October 23, 2020 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Please finish your drawings of your favourite scenes from Torn Away for Monday. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Refer to materials on Google Classroom to study for your content quiz on The Giver. Monday
You might also continue doing practice essays for the test. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Refer to materials on Google Classroom to study for your content quiz on The Giver. Monday
You might also continue doing practice essays for the test. |
| October 22, 2020 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Today, we reviewed answers on the corrected novel quizzes and we started drawings to represent favourite scenes in Torn Away. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Students completed quizzes on Catch Me Once, Catch Me Twice today. They also worked on possible constructed questions in preparation for tomorrow's test.
Review all materials on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Students worked on possible constructed questions in preparation for next Wednesday's test.
The novel quiz is on Monday. Review all materials on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Students worked on possible constructed questions in preparation for next Tuesday's test.
The novel quiz is on Monday. Review all materials on Google Classroom. |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Tomorrow is Jamarama Day! Wear pyjamas and bring a donation in support of the Janeway Children's Hospital. |
| October 21, 2020 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Today, we worked on the graphic organizer for the theme question. We also looked at an exemplar answer for the #5 constructed response question and reviewed the outline for answering a question. Please see Google Classroom for notes. For tomorrow, work on the introduction for question 3, 4, or 5 at the back of the test prep document. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Today, we started answering one of the questions for the novel test on Friday. One of the questions will be chosen by the teacher for the test so students will need to prepare all four questions. I have given feedback to most students on their practice essay so far and will finish with the rest of the students tomorrow.
Please study materials on Google Classroom for tomorrow's novel quiz. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Today, we completed the novel test. Tomorrow, I will give back and review the quiz that students wrote on Tuesday. The marks are posted on Power School. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Today, we worked on the graphic organizer for the theme question. We also looked at an exemplar answer for the #5 constructed response question and reviewed the outline for answering a question. Please see Google Classroom for notes. For tomorrow, work on the introduction for question 3, 4, or 5 at the back of the test prep document. |
| October 19, 2020 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Today, we did a little more review on figurative language (simile, metaphor, and personification). Next, we constructed a long answer on character.
Quiz tomorrow! Please review notes on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Today, we compiled notes on the narrative pattern and character development. Please see notes posted on Google Classroom.
Quiz - Oct. 22
Test - Oct. 23 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Today, we compiled notes on the characters of The Giver and we started work on the Narrative Pattern. Please see notes posted on Google Classroom.
Quiz - Oct. 26
Test - Oct. 28 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Today, we compiled notes on the narrative pattern for The Giver. Please see notes posted on Google Classroom.
Quiz - Oct. 26
Test - Oct. 27 |
| October 16, 2020 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Today, we completed notes on characters in The Giver. Please see notes from today posted on Google Classroom. Study all items provided on Google Classroom for the upcoming quiz (Oct.26) and test (Oct. 27). |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Yesterday, we completed notes on symbols in The Giver. Please see notes posted on Google Classroom. Complete the character chart up to and including Lily for Monday. Study all items provided on Google Classroom for the upcoming quiz (Oct.26) and test (Oct. 28). |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Today we discussed and created notes on conflict for Catch Me Once, Catch Me Twice. Those are posted on Google Classroom. Study all items provided on Google Classroom for the upcoming quiz (Oct.22) and test (Oct. 23). |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Today we worked on figurative language and character traits. Please see notes posted on Google Classroom. Study all items provided on Google Classroom for the upcoming quiz (Oct.20) and test (Oct. 21). |
| October 15, 2020 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Today, we completed notes on symbols in The Giver. Please see notes posted on Google Classroom. Complete the character chart up to and including Lily for tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Today, we completed notes on symbols in The Giver. Please see notes posted on Google Classroom. Complete the character chart up to and including Lily for tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Finish the answer to the conflict question on Torn Away for tomorrow.
Please see Google Classroom for details. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Tomorrow, we will have 20 minutes to finish the Book Cover journals we started yesterday. If this will not be enough time for you, you should work on the journal tonight. Please see Google Classroom for details on Journal #3. |
| October 14, 2020 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Please review for our novel quiz (Oct. 20) and novel test (Oct. 21). All materials are posted on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Please review for our novel quiz (Oct. 22) and novel test (Oct. 23). All materials are posted on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Please review for our novel quiz (Oct. 26) and novel test (Oct. 27). All materials are posted on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Please review for our novel quiz (Oct. 26) and novel test (Oct. 27). All materials are posted on Google Classroom. |
| October 8, 2020 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Please finish journal #2 for tomorrow. See Google Classroom for details. |
| October 1, 2020 |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Ice Cream Day on Friday. $1 each. You must bring correct change. |
| September 30, 2020 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Please finish your letter to 'Dad' from the characters, Ev or Peter, for tomorrow. See Google Classroom for details. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Please finish questions on chapters 10 and 11 for The Giver. Due: tomorrow. Please see Google Classroom for details. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Please finish questions on chapters 10 and 11 for The Giver. Due: tomorrow. Please see Google Classroom for details. |
| September 29, 2020 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Please finish your journal - an application to be the Receiver of Memory. Comment on your skills in terms of intelligence, integrity, courage and wisdom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Please finish your journal - an application to be the Receiver of Memory. Comment on your skills in terms of intelligence, integrity, courage and wisdom. |
| September 28, 2020 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Journal Entry: Why are you a good candidate for the job of Receiver of Memory? Sell yourself to the Committee of Elders based on the following attributes: Intelligence, Integrity, Courage and Wisdom.
Think about these things tonight and be ready to finish writing your answer tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Journal Entry: Why are you a good candidate for the job of Receiver of Memory? Sell yourself to the Committee of Elders based on the following attributes: Intelligence, Integrity, Courage and Wisdom.
Think about these things tonight and be ready to finish writing your answer tomorrow. |
| September 23, 2020 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Please finish answering questions on chapters 2 & 3 of Catch Me Once... for Friday. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Please finish answering questions on chapters 5, 6 & 7 of The Giver for tomorrow. |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Starting with grade 7 students, we are offering ice cream for sale for recess this Friday. Each treat costs $1. Students must have exact change if they wish to order. |
| September 22, 2020 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Please finish questions for chapters 5-7 on The Giver for Thursday. Work is posted on Google Classroom.
Check your NLESD email to accept your invitation to the English Language Arts Google Classroom.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Please finish questions for chapters 5-7 on The Giver for Wednesday. Work is posted on Google Classroom.
Check your NLESD email to accept your invitation to the English Language Arts Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Please complete questions on Catch Me Once...chapters 1 for tomorrow. |
| September 21, 2020 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Please finish reading chapters 5, 6, and 7 of The Giver. Remember to complete the chart outlining the ceremonies for the Ones, Sevens, Eights, Nines, Tens and Elevens. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Please finish reading chapters 5, 6, and 7 of The Giver. Remember to complete the chart outlining the ceremonies for the Ones, Sevens, Eights, Nines, Tens and Elevens. |
| September 17, 2020 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Please complete the following questions from Torn Away. Prologue : #3; Chapter one: #4; Chapter two: #4; Chapter three: #'s 2 and 4.
The work is posted on Google Classroom. |
| September 11, 2020 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Please finish the assigned journal entry for Monday. Details are on Google Classroom.
Please check your NLESD email for an invitation to Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Please finish the assigned journal entry for Monday. Details are on Google Classroom.
Please check your NLESD email for an invitation to Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Please finish the assigned journal entry for Monday. Details are on Google Classroom.
Please check your NLESD email for an invitation to Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Please finish the assigned journal entry for Monday. Details are on Google Classroom.
Please check your NLESD email for an invitation to Google Classroom. |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Please bring your information sheets and your Network Acceptable Use Policy for Monday. An email about the Network Acceptable Use Policy was sent to parents before the start of school. |
| March 18, 2020 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Please see Google Classroom for assigned work during our absence from school. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Please see Google Classroom for assigned work during our absence from school. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Please see Google Classroom for assigned work during our absence from school.
Finish final drafts of short stories by Friday and submit them by Friday, March 20. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Please see Google Classroom for assigned work during our absence from school.
In the next week, I will be editing your short stories on Google Classroom. Please check them periodically. You'll need to make the recommended changes and then resubmit your work as a final draft. |
| March 3, 2020 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | If you didn't pass in your novel poster today, please submit it tomorrow. All instructions are on Google Classroom.
Please finish your Turning Points essays if you have not already. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Your news articles must be corrected and printed for submission on Thursday. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | If you have not completed your short stories, you must do so tonight. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | If you have not completed your short stories, you must do so by Friday. |
| February 24, 2020 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Please finish the rough draft of your Turning Points essay.
The novel project is due on March 3 and our last Reading Friday is on February 28. Paper copies of the assignment were passed out weeks ago and again last Friday, Feb. 21. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Please finish the rough draft of your news article. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Please finish most of the the rough draft of your short story. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Please finish most of the the rough draft of your short story. |
| February 20, 2020 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Reading Friday is tomorrow! Please bring your book to read. The project due date has been postponed till March 3.
Please work on your Turning Points stories over the weekend. They are on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | The last of the Book Circles is tomorrow! Please bring your food and worksheet.
Please work on your newspaper article on the weekend. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Book Circles tomorrow! Please bring your food and worksheet.
Please work on your short story over the weekend. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Book Circles tomorrow! Please bring your food and worksheet.
Please work on your short story over the weekend. |
| February 10, 2020 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | 1. Complete the theme question on 'Forget-Me-Not' on p. 35 of HOMEGROWN.
2. The short story test is on Thursday. Review notes and work on Google Classroom.
3. Read and complete work for Book Circles on Friday. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | 1. The short story test is on Tuesday. Review notes and work on Google Classroom.
2. Continue to read your chosen novel at home and complete work for your project. A paper copy was given out Jan. 31. It is also posted on Google Classroom. The project is due on Feb. 25. |
| February 5, 2020 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Please remember to read a little of your novel each night and start to work on your project which is due Feb. 25. If you have lost your copy, another is available on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Book Circles are on Friday. Please have the reading and worksheet completed by then. Don't forget your treats! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Book Circles are on Friday. Please have the reading and worksheet completed by then. Don't forget your treats! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Book Circles are TOMORROW. Please have the reading and worksheet completed by then. Don't forget your treats! |
| January 31, 2020 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Continue reading your chosen novel. The novel project is due February 25. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Continue reading and completing work on Book Circles for Feb. 7. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Continue reading and completing work on Book Circles for Feb. 7. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Continue reading and completing work on Book Circles for Thursday,Feb. 6. Please note the change in date. You do not have English class on Friday. |
| January 16, 2020 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | 1. Our class spelling bee will be held on Tuesday, January 21. Practice lists have been posted in Google Classroom.
2. Continue reading your novels for independent novel study. Reading Friday is tomorrow, so please bring in your books! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | 1. Our class spelling bee will be held on Tuesday, January 21. Practice lists have been posted in Google Classroom.
2. Read and complete Book Circle sheets. Our first meeting is next Friday, January 24. |
| December 10, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Do a rough draft of question 1, 2 or 5 on possible constructed response questions. Complete introduction and first body paragraph.
Review content questions. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Prepare for Demand Writing test on After the War tomorrow. Refer to your notes and information on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Prepare for Demand Writing test on After the War tomorrow. Refer to your notes and information on Google Classroom. |
| December 4, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Review the test preparation items for TORN AWAY which have been posted on Google Classroom. Content Quiz - Dec. 13. Essay test - Dec. 17. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Work on content questions for CATCH ME ONCE... which are posted on Google Classroom. Quiz is on Dec. 12. Essay test is on Dec. 13. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Continue to work on content questions for AFTER THE WAR which are posted on Google Classroom. Quiz is on Dec. 10. Essay test is on Dec. 11. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Continue to work on content questions for AFTER THE WAR which are posted on Google Classroom. Quiz is on Dec. 10. Essay test is on Dec. 11. Review your notes on the essay questions. |
| December 2, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Review content questions for After the War on Google Classroom. |
Homeroom
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | 50/50 Christmas Draw - Draw date is December 12, 2019
Please return sold tickets as soon as possible. |
| November 29, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | We will be going to the Book Fair on Monday. Bring along some money if you want to make purchases. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Please read Catch Me Once...from pp. 153-186 for Monday.
We will be going to the Book Fair on Monday. Bring along some money if you want to make purchases. |
Homeroom
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Please bring $2 to support the Adopt-a-Senior Program this Christmas. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Look at the test review work posted on Google Classroom for AFTER THE WAR.
Content quiz - Dec. 10
Essay test - Dec. 11 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Look at the test review work posted on Google Classroom for AFTER THE WAR.
Content quiz - Dec. 10
Essay test - Dec. 11 |
| November 28, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | AFTER THE WAR - content quiz - Dec. 10
- essay test - Dec. 11
Review items posted on Google Classroom in preparation for the evaluations. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | AFTER THE WAR - content quiz - Dec. 10
- essay test - Dec. 11
Review items posted on Google Classroom in preparation for the evaluations. |
Homeroom
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | We still have no donations to support the Adopt-a-Senior program. We are asking for $2 per student. Our senior's wish list is for a long-sleeved top, chocolates and soft cheesies. Thank you for any support you can give. |
| November 26, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Please read from chapter 8 to the end of chapter 13 of AFTER THE WAR for tomorrow. |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Please bring in $2 to support our Adopt-a-Senior Christmas Gift program. |
| November 22, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Please read CATCH ME ONCE... from pp. 87-34 (chapter 7 to the end of chapter 10) for Monday. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Please read AFTER THE WAR from chapter 8 to the end of chapter 13 for Monday. |
| November 13, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Finish editing and revising your research essays based on my suggestions for Friday, Nov. 15. We will complete reference lists and in-text citations on Friday. Submit the final draft online on that day. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Finish editing and revising your research essays based on my suggestions for Friday, Nov. 15. We will complete reference lists and in-text citations on Friday. Submit the final draft online on that day. |
| November 8, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Finish the rough draft of your descriptive essay for Tuesday. |
| November 4, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Please submit rough drafts of your persuasive essays at day's end on Tuesday. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Please submit rough drafts of your persuasive essays at day's end on Tuesday. |
| October 31, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Book Talks continue tomorrow.
For Monday, please have the first three paragraphs of your research essays written. The full essay is due in rough at the end of the day. Refer to the outline posted on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Book Talks continue tomorrow.
For Monday, please have the first three paragraphs of your research essays written. The full essay is due in rough at the end of the day. Refer to the outline posted on Google Classroom. |
| October 29, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Presentations continue tomorrow! Be prepared.
For Thursday, please have a topic for your research/persuasive essay and have research collected from at least one source. Please attach all documents (one for notes and one for your essay) to Google Classroom.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Presentations continue tomorrow! Be prepared.
For Thursday, please have a topic for your research/persuasive essay and have research collected from at least one source. Please attach all documents (one for notes and one for your essay) to Google Classroom.
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| October 24, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Book Talks are due on Friday, October 25. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Book Talks are due on Monday, October 28. |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 120 | Wear your pyjamas to school tomorrow and bring a toonie to support the Janeway. |
| October 23, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | The Global Citizen test is on Friday, October 25. Please complete all of the test prep on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | The Essay unit test is on Thursday, October 24. Please complete/review all of the test prep on Google Classroom.
Read the exemplar answers that I posted as well. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | The Essay unit test is on Thursday, October 24. Please complete/review all of the test prep on Google Classroom.
Read the exemplar answers that I posted as well. |
| October 18, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Those who did not submit their work on the Wanted Poster today will need to have it in school on Monday. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Please finish the essay on Lucille Teasdale (p. 33 of Literacy 8 text).
Why is the article an appropriate one for the Global Citizens unit?
Use the outline:
Intro - TAG, Brief summary of text
Body- Example/Explain X 2
Conclusion - Restate answer OR summarize ideas. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Finish the selected response questions and the first two paragraphs of the first constructed response question from the practice test for Monday.
Do the introduction as follows:
Topic sentence, TAG, Thesis
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | 1. Bring the work on the Suzuki essay 'Who Are the Real Survivors?' for correction on Monday.
2. Finish the selected response questions and the first two paragraphs of the first constructed response question from the practice test for Monday.
Do the introduction as follows:
Topic sentence, TAG, Thesis
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| October 17, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | The novel project, a wanted poster and essay, is due tomorrow. |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | The Walk to Breakfast activity is tomorrow. Students will be walking around Kenny's Pond and will receive free muffins from Chartwells. Students are asked to bring in $2 to help support the Breakfast Program here at MDJH. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Please complete the worksheet on the article 'Who Are the Real Survivors?' for tomorrow. |
| October 7, 2019 |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 120 | Please bring in at least one item of non-perishable food for our hampers. We need to help those less fortunate than us this Thanksgiving. |
| September 26, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Reading Friday- Please remember your novel!
Novel project due Oct. 18. See Google Classroom for details. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Reading Friday- Please remember your novel!
Novel project due Oct. 16. See Google Classroom for details. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Reading Friday- Please remember your novel!
Novel project due Oct. 22. See Google Classroom for details.
Finish political party issues for Monday. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Reading Friday- Please remember your novel!
Novel project due Oct. 22. See Google Classroom for details.
Finish political party issues for Monday. |
| September 24, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Complete the T-charts showing facts and opinions from the articles by Margaret Wente and Danny Williams on pp. 12-15 in the Homegrown text. Due: Thursday |
| September 19, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Bring your book for Reading Friday!
Novel projects have been given out and are due on Oct. 18 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Bring your book for Reading Friday!
Novel projects have been given out and are due on Oct. 16 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Bring your book for Reading Friday!
Novel projects have been given out and are due on Oct. 22 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Bring your book for Reading Friday!
Novel projects have been given out and are due on Oct. 22 |
| September 18, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Bring your book for Reading Friday!
Novel projects have been given out and are due on Oct. 18 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Bring your book for Reading Friday!
Novel projects have been given out and are due on Oct. 16 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Bring your book for Reading Friday!
Novel projects have been given out and are due on Oct. 22 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Bring your book for Reading Friday!
Novel projects have been given out and are due on Oct. 22 |
| September 11, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Please remember to bring your novel to class on Friday for Reading Fridays.
School picture day is Sept. 19. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-6(222) | Please remember to bring your novel to class on Friday for Reading Fridays. |
Art
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Please remember to bring your novel to class on Friday for Reading Fridays. |
Art
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Because we do not have class on Friday, we will hold our Reading Friday on Monday. Please don't forget your novel! |
| June 17, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Review your corrections on your short story on Google Classroom. |
| June 14, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | I have added a new practice exam to Google Classroom. Please review that on the weekend. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | I have added a new practice exam to Google Classroom. Please review that on the weekend. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | New items have been added to Final Exam Review on Google Classroom. Please review them over the weekend. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | New items have been added to Final Exam Review on Google Classroom. Please review them over the weekend. |
| June 5, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Research presentations are tomorrow. Practice your part tonight.
Review work is available on Google Classroom. Please check it out. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Review work is available on Google Classroom. Please check it out. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Flipped booklets are due tomorrow.
Review work is available on Google Classroom. Please check it out. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Flipped booklets are due tomorrow.
Review work is available on Google Classroom. Please check it out. |
| June 3, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Flipped booklets must be completed and passed in by Thursday, June 6. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Flipped booklets must be completed and passed in by Thursday, June 6. |
| May 29, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Book Circles are on Thursday this week. Please have questions ready for then.Read up to p. 162. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Book Circles are on Thursday this week. Please have questions ready for then.Read up to p. 162. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Work on your short stories on Google Classroom. The rough draft should be done for Thursday.
Our final Book Circles are due on Friday!! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Poetry presentations continue tomorrow. Please practice! |
| May 28, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Movie Reviews are due on Wednesday, May 29. Students must have printed copies ready to submit. Use Arial 12 font and double space your work.
Book Circles are on Thursday this week. Please have questions ready for then.Read up to p. 162. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Book Circles are on Thursday this week. Please have questions ready for then. Read up to p. 162. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Poetry presentations tomorrow. Please practice! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Work on your short stories on Google Classroom. The rough draft should be done for Thursday. |
| May 27, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Continue to work on the short story assignment that is posted on Google Classroom. We will work on it again in class tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Movie Reviews are due on Wednesday, May 29. Students must have printed copies ready to submit. Use Arial 12 font and double space your work. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Work on your free verse poetry tonight. Presentations start on Wednesday. |
| May 23, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Book Circles are due on Friday, May 24.
Look at the story prompts on Google Classroom and write jot notes on the story you want to write for Monday. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Book Circles are due on Friday, May 24. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Book Circles tomorrow! Bring in your food, drink, and questions.
Movie Reviews are due on Tuesday, May 28. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Book Circles tomorrow! Bring in your food, drink, and questions.
Movie Reviews are due on Friday, May 24. |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Please bring in your note to excuse you from school after exams on June 19-21. Do that only if you do not want to attend Study Hall. You may also wish to be excused from June 24-26 when there will be activities but no classes. Please note that there will be no cafeteria service and buses will only run at 2:10 as usual. |
| May 21, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Book Circles are due on Friday, May 24. We will have a class reading period on Thursday because this is a short week. Please bring your book and paper to class on that day. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Book Circles are due on Friday, May 24. We will have a class reading period tomorrow because this is a short week. Please bring your book and paper to class on that day. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Movie Reviews are due on Friday, May 24. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Movie Reviews are due on Tuesday, May 28. |
Homeroom
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Please bring in your note to excuse you from school after exams on June 19-21. Do that only if you do not want to attend Study Hall. Please note that there will be no cafeteria service and buses will only run at 2:10 as usual. |
| May 14, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Bring your novel for a reading period tomorrow. Book Circles due on Thursday. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Bring your novel for a reading period tomorrow. Book Circles due on Thursday.
Submit printed copies of your biographies on Wednesday. |
| May 13, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | 1. Reading period on Wednesday. Please bring novels and worksheets.
2. Book Circles on Thursday. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | 1. Reading period on Wednesday. Please bring novels and worksheets.
2. Submit printed final copies of Biographies in class on Wednesday.
3. Book Circles on Thursday. |
| May 9, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Book Circles are due on Friday. Don't forget your worksheets or treats.
If work is not completed, you will not be allowed to participate in the circles. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Book Circles are due on Friday. Don't forget your worksheets or treats.
Biographies must be printed and submitted on Wed. May 15. Be sure to have your work double spaced and in Arial 12 font. Reference lists must be completed in APA format. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Book Circles are due on Monday. Don't forget your worksheets or treats.
You MUST return the novel with your worksheet. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Book Circles are due on Friday. Don't forget your worksheets or treats.
You MUST return the novel with your worksheet. |
| May 8, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Book Circles are due on Friday. Don't forget your worksheets or treats. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Book Circles are due on Friday. Don't forget your worksheets or treats. |
| May 3, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Book Circles started today. Students have been given their reading assignment and worksheets which are due Friday, May 10. Please note that students cannot participate in the Book Circle if the work is not completed. |
Art
Assigned to Class: 225 | Book Circles started today. Students have been given their reading assignment and worksheets which are due Friday, May 10. Please note that students cannot participate in the Book Circle if the work is not completed. |
| May 1, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Finish writing your descriptive paragraphs about your favourite food for tomorrow.
Your Macbeth pictures have been posted on Google Classroom. Be sure to show them to your parents and families! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | For those of you who did not attach your biography notes to Google Classroom, please do so tonight. |
| April 30, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Please submit the rough draft of your Biography assignment on Google Classroom by Wednesday, May 1.
If you have any library books out that we used from our last Book Circles, please return them asap. |
| April 29, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Please submit the rough draft of your Biography assignment on Google Classroom by Wednesday, May 1. |
| April 4, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Novel Projects are due on Monday, April 8. Please see materials posted on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Novel Projects are due on Monday, April 5. Please see materials posted on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | R & J Content Quiz - April 5 - Study notes are on Google Classroom.
R & J project has been posted on Google Classroom. Choose one. Due: Apr. 15 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | R & J Content Quiz - April 5 - Study notes are on Google Classroom.
R & J project has been posted on Google Classroom. Choose one. Due: Apr. 15 |
| April 3, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Novel Projects are due on Monday, April 8. Please see materials posted on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Novel Projects are due on Monday, April 5. Please see materials posted on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | R & J Content Quiz - April 5 - Study notes are on Google Classroom.
R & J project has been posted on Google Classroom. Choose one. Due: Apr. 15 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | R & J Content Quiz - April 5 - Study notes are on Google Classroom.
R & J project has been posted on Google Classroom. Choose one. Due: Apr. 15 |
| March 29, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Among the Hidden Quiz - Wed., April 3
Among the Hidden Project - Monday, April 8
All necessary materials are posted on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | The Outsiders quiz - April 3
The Outsiders project - April 5
All necessary materials are posted on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | R & J quiz - Friday, April 5
All necessary materials are posted on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | R & J quiz - Friday, April 5
All necessary materials are posted on Google Classroom. |
| March 27, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | The Outsiders content quiz is scheduled for Wednesday, April 8. Review materials have been posted on Google Classroom.
The Outsiders Theme Project - Due April 5 |
| March 25, 2019 |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Students are encouraged to sell their 50/50 tickets and return the stubs and money as soon as possible. Money raised will be used to purchase more technology for the school. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. |
| March 6, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Please submit final drafts of your short stories by tomorrow. They should be Arial font 12 and double spaced. |
| February 25, 2019 |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Tomorrow is twin/multiples day. Dress just like your friend or friends! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Printed final draft of short stories is due on Friday, March 1. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Printed final draft of short stories is due on Tuesday, March 5. |
| February 13, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Book Circle sheets and readings must be completed by Friday, Feb. 15. You may not participate in the Book Circle if the work is not completed.Don't forget your snacks!Last meeting!! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | 1.Return the cyberbullying survey permission sheet tomorrow.
2.Book Circle sheets and readings must be completed by Friday, Feb. 15. You may not participate in the Book Circle if the work is not completed.Don't forget your snacks!Last meeting!!
3. WWI letters are due in good copy on Wednesday, Feb. 20. |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | On the afternoon of Friday, March 1, we will be treated to a hypnotist show as part of our Spirit Week celebrations. Only grade 9's are allowed to be hypnotized. The show is a great bit of fun! The cost is $4 per student. Students are asked to submit their money to their homeroom teacher as soon as possible. |
| February 7, 2019 |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | On the afternoon of Friday, March 1, we will be treated to a hypnotist show as part of our Spirit Week celebrations. Only grade 9's are allowed to be hypnotized. The show is a great bit of fun! The cost is $4 per student. Students are asked to submit their money to their homeroom teacher as soon as possible. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Book Circle sheets and readings must be completed by Friday, Feb. 8. You may not participate in the Book Circle if the work is not completed.Don't forget your snacks! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Book Circle sheets and readings must be completed by Friday, Feb. 8. You may not participate in the Book Circle if the work is not completed.Don't forget your snacks! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | 1.Book Circle sheets and readings must be completed by Friday, Feb. 8. You may not participate in the Book Circle if the work is not completed.Don't forget your snacks!
2. There will be a narrative test on Tuesday, Feb. 12. Please review study materials on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | 1.Book Circle sheets and readings must be completed by Friday, Feb. 8. You may not participate in the Book Circle if the work is not completed.Don't forget your snacks!
2. There will be a narrative test on Tuesday, Feb. 12. Please review study materials on Google Classroom. |
| February 6, 2019 |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | On the afternoon of Friday, March 1, we will be treated to a hypnotist show as part of our Spirit Week celebrations. Only grade 9's are allowed to be hypnotized. The show is a great bit of fun! The cost is $4 per student. Students are asked to submit their money to their homeroom teacher as soon as possible. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Book Circle sheets and readings must be completed by Friday, Feb. 8. You may not participate in the Book Circle if the work is not completed.Don't forget your snacks! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | 1. There will be a narrative test on Thursday, Feb. 7. Please review study materials on Google Classroom.
2. Book Circle sheets and readings must be completed by Friday, Feb. 8. You may not participate in the Book Circle if the work is not completed.Don't forget your snacks! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | 1.Book Circle sheets and readings must be completed by Friday, Feb. 8. You may not participate in the Book Circle if the work is not completed.Don't forget your snacks!
2. There will be a narrative test on Tuesday, Feb. 12. Please review study materials on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | 1.Book Circle sheets and readings must be completed by Friday, Feb. 8. You may not participate in the Book Circle if the work is not completed.Don't forget your snacks!
2. There will be a narrative test on Tuesday, Feb. 12. Please review study materials on Google Classroom. |
| February 5, 2019 |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | On the afternoon of Friday, March 1, we will be treated to a hypnotist show as part of our Spirit Week celebrations. Only grade 9's are allowed to be hypnotized. The show is a great bit of fun! The cost is $4 per student. Students are asked to submit their money to their homeroom teacher as soon as possible. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Book Circle sheets and readings must be completed by Friday, Feb. 8. You may not participate in the Book Circle if the work is not completed.Don't forget your snacks! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | 1. There will be a narrative test on Thursday, Feb. 7. Please review study materials on Google Classroom.
2. Book Circle sheets and readings must be completed by Friday, Feb. 8. You may not participate in the Book Circle if the work is not completed.Don't forget your snacks! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | 1.Book Circle sheets and readings must be completed by Friday, Feb. 8. You may not participate in the Book Circle if the work is not completed.Don't forget your snacks!
2. There will be a narrative test on Tuesday, Feb. 12. Please review study materials on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | 1.Book Circle sheets and readings must be completed by Friday, Feb. 8. You may not participate in the Book Circle if the work is not completed.Don't forget your snacks!
2. There will be a narrative test on Tuesday, Feb. 12. Please review study materials on Google Classroom. |
| February 4, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Book Circle sheets and readings must be completed by Friday, Feb. 8. You may not participate in the Book Circle if the work is not completed.Don't forget your snacks! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | 1. There will be a narrative test on Thursday, Feb. 7. Please review study materials on Google Classroom.
2. Book Circle sheets and readings must be completed by Friday, Feb. 8. You may not participate in the Book Circle if the work is not completed.Don't forget your snacks! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | 1.Book Circle sheets and readings must be completed by Friday, Feb. 8. You may not participate in the Book Circle if the work is not completed.Don't forget your snacks!
2. There will be a narrative test on Tuesday, Feb. 12. Please review study materials on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | 1.Book Circle sheets and readings must be completed by Friday, Feb. 8. You may not participate in the Book Circle if the work is not completed.Don't forget your snacks!
2. There will be a narrative test on Tuesday, Feb. 12. Please review study materials on Google Classroom. |
| January 30, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | 1. Book Circle sheets and readings must be completed by Friday, Feb. 1. You may not participate in the Book Circle if the work is not completed.Don't forget your snacks!
2. Narrative Pattern Test on Friday, Feb. 1. See Google Classroom for details.Study terms and try out the sample test. We will also be reviewing in class. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Book Circle sheets and readings must be completed by THURSDAY, JAN.31. You may not participate in the Book Circle if the work is not completed. This is TOMORROW!! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | 1. Book Circle sheets and readings must be completed by Friday, Feb. 1. You may not participate in the Book Circle if the work is not completed.
2. Write your stories on Google Classroom. We will work on them in class on Wednesday. Rough drafts due on Monday, February 4. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | 1. Book Circle sheets and readings must be completed by Friday, Feb. 1. You may not participate in the Book Circle if the work is not completed.
2. Write your stories on Google Classroom. We will work on them in class on Wednesday. Rough drafts due on Monday, February 4. |
| January 29, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | 1. Book Circle sheets and readings must be completed by Friday, Feb. 1. You may not participate in the Book Circle if the work is not completed.Don't forget your snacks!
2. Narrative Pattern Test on Friday, Feb. 1. See Google Classroom for details.Study terms and try out the sample test. We will also be reviewing in class. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Book Circle sheets and readings must be completed by THURSDAY, JAN.31. You may not participate in the Book Circle if the work is not completed. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | 1. Book Circle sheets and readings must be completed by Friday, Feb. 1. You may not participate in the Book Circle if the work is not completed.
2. Write your stories on Google Classroom. We will work on them in class on Wednesday. Rough drafts due on Monday, February 4. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | 1. Book Circle sheets and readings must be completed by Friday, Feb. 1. You may not participate in the Book Circle if the work is not completed.
2. Write your stories on Google Classroom. We will work on them in class on Wednesday. Rough drafts due on Monday, February 4. |
| January 28, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | 1. Book Circle sheets and readings must be completed by Friday, Feb. 1. You may not participate in the Book Circle if the work is not completed.Don't forget your snacks!
2. Narrative Pattern Test on Friday, Feb. 1. See Google Classroom for details.Study terms and try out the sample test. We will also be reviewing in class. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | 1. Book Circle sheets and readings must be completed by THURSDAY, JAN.31. You may not participate in the Book Circle if the work is not completed.
3.Please check out updated information on the Epistolary Narrative (WWI letters) that has been uploaded to Google Classroom. Continue to work on your rough drafts at home. One more class will be given at school.
Rough Drafts due: Tuesday, January 29. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | 1. Book Circle sheets and readings must be completed by Friday, Feb. 1. You may not participate in the Book Circle if the work is not completed.
2. Write your stories on Google Classroom. We will work on them in class on Wednesday. Rough drafts due on Monday, February 4. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | 1. Book Circle sheets and readings must be completed by Friday, Feb. 1. You may not participate in the Book Circle if the work is not completed.
2. Write your stories on Google Classroom. We will work on them in class on Wednesday. Rough drafts due on Monday, February 4. |
| January 24, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | 1. Complete the following theme question for 'Across Three Millennia' on p. 103 of the Literacy Text.
Due: Tomorrow
What is the theme of the story? How is it developed? Provide two examples from text to support your answer.
Don't forget to use the outline.
2. Book Circle sheets and readings must be completed by Friday, January 24. You may not participate in the Book Circle if the work is not completed.
3.Please check out updated information on the Epistolary Narrative (WWI letters) that has been uploaded to Google Classroom. Continue to work on your rough drafts at home. One more class will be given at school.
Rough Drafts due: Monday, January 28. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | 1. Book Circle sheets and readings must be completed by Friday, January 25. You may not participate in the Book Circle if the work is not completed.
2. Write your stories on Google Classroom. Rough drafts due on Monday, February 4. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | 1. Book Circle sheets and readings must be completed by Friday, January 25. You may not participate in the Book Circle if the work is not completed.
2. Write your stories on Google Classroom. Rough drafts due on Monday, February 4. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Book Circle sheets and readings must be completed by Friday, January 25. You may not participate in the Book Circle if the work is not completed.Don't forget your snacks!
Narrative Pattern Test on Friday, Feb. 1. See Google Classroom for details. |
| January 22, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | 1. Complete the following theme question for 'Across Three Millennia' on p. 103 of the Literacy Text.
What is the theme of the story? How is it developed? Provide two examples from text to support your answer.
Don't forget to use the outline.
2. Book Circle sheets and readings must be completed by Friday, January 24. You may not participate in the Book Circle if the work is not completed.
3.Please check out updated information on the Epistolary Narrative (WWI letters) that has been uploaded to Google Classroom. Continue to work on your rough drafts at home. One more class will be given at school.
Rough Drafts due: Monday, January 28. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Book Circle sheets and readings must be completed by Friday, January 24. You may not participate in the Book Circle if the work is not completed. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Book Circle sheets and readings must be completed by Friday, January 24. You may not participate in the Book Circle if the work is not completed. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Book Circle sheets and readings must be completed by Friday, January 24. You may not participate in the Book Circle if the work is not completed. |
| January 18, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Research on your assigned political party is due for Mon., Jan. 21. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Book Circle sheets and readings must be completed by Monday, January 21. You may not participate in the Book Circle if the work is not completed. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Book Circle sheets and readings must be completed by Friday, January 24. You may not participate in the Book Circle if the work is not completed. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | 1. Book Circle sheets and readings must be completed by Friday, January 24. You may not participate in the Book Circle if the work is not completed.
2.Please check out updated information on the Epistolary Narrative (WWI letters) that has been uploaded to Google Classroom. Continue to work on your rough drafts at home. One more class will be given at school.
Rough Drafts due: Monday, January 28. |
| January 17, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | 1. Book Circle sheets and readings must be completed by Friday, January 18. You may not participate in the Book Circle if the work is not completed.
2. Research on your assigned political party is due for Mon., Jan. 21. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Book Circle sheets and readings must be completed by Monday, January 21. You may not participate in the Book Circle if the work is not completed. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Please check out updated information on the Epistolary Narrative (WWI letters) that has been uploaded to Google Classroom. Continue to work on your rough drafts at home. One more class will be given at school.
Rough Drafts due: Thursday, January 24. |
| January 14, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | 1. Have storytelling notes completed for tomorrow. See Google Classroom for the sheet if you lost the original.
2. Book Circle sheets and readings must be completed by Friday, January 18. You may not participate in the Book Circle if the work is not completed. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | 1. Have storytelling notes completed for tomorrow. See Google Classroom for the sheet if you lost the original.
2. Book Circle sheets and readings must be completed by Monday, January 21. You may not participate in the Book Circle if the work is not completed. |
| January 10, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Research on your assigned political party is postponed to Mon., Jan. 21.
Storytelling sheet is due Tuesday, Jan. 15. It is posted on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Research on your assigned political party is due Mon., Jan. 14.
Storytelling sheet is due Tuesday, Jan. 15. It is posted on Google Classroom. |
| January 8, 2019 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | 1. Finish notes on Canada's political parties for Monday, Jan. 14.
2. Submit storytelling notes on Tues., Jan. 15
|
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | 1. Finish notes on Canada's political parties for Monday, Jan. 14.
2. Submit storytelling notes on Tues., Jan. 15
|
| December 19, 2018 |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Last day plans:
Shortened periods of 45 mins. each and a 30 minute recess to allow for eating of snacks and visits with friends before the holidays.
The last two periods will be in homeroom for party/celebrations. Treats may be brought in but must be free of nuts.
Dismissal is at 12:30. Buses will run at that time. |
| December 5, 2018 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | For test prep tonight, go to Google Classroom and fill in the graphic organizer on the character sketch for Declan. Use the summary.doc to help you find the evidence you need.Please have this completed for tomorrow. |
| December 4, 2018 |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | All the items for the senior we have adopted for Christmas have kindly been purchased by a parent. Each student is asked to bring in $1-$2 by tomorrow to cover the cost. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Begin reviewing study materials for the test and quiz on Torn Away. The materials are available on Google Classroom.
Content Quiz- Dec. 12
Demand Essay - Dec. 13 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Please finish the tables about facing fears and Grandmother and Ev's relationship tonight.
Continue reviewing other materials for CMO, CMT.
Content Quiz - Dec. 6
Demand Essay - Dec. 10 |
| November 30, 2018 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Review notes and complete templates in preparation for your quiz (Dec. 3) and your Demand Essay test (Dec. 4) on After the War. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Review notes and complete templates in preparation for your quiz (Dec. 3) and your Demand Essay test (Dec. 4) on After the War. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Review notes and complete templates in preparation for your quiz (Dec. 6) and your Demand Essay test (Dec. 10) on Catch Me Once, Catch Me Twice. |
| November 29, 2018 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Dec. 3 - Content quiz on After the War
Dec. 4 - Demand essay on the novel
Homework - Review all notes on Google Classroom and complete template #1 in 'Test Prep' for tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Dec. 3 - Content quiz on After the War
Dec. 4 - Demand essay on the novel
Homework - Review all notes on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Dec. 6 - Content quiz on Catch Me Once...
Dec. 10 - Demand essay on the novel
Homework - Review all notes on Google Classroom and complete template #1 CMO, CMT tables.doc |
| November 27, 2018 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Complete the first graphic organizer in the questions for 'Test Prep' on After the War (Google Classroom) for tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Finish reading the novel After the War for tomorrow's class. You have had two days to complete this assigned reading. |
| November 26, 2018 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Finish reading the novel After the War from p. 100. Please have this done for Wednesday, November 28. |
| November 15, 2018 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Printed final drafts of persuasive essays are due tomorrow. They must be written in Arial font, size 12 and the text should be double spaced. Please include a cover page with a title, your name, the teacher's name and the date. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Printed final drafts of persuasive essays are due tomorrow. They must be written in Arial font, size 12 and the text should be double spaced. Please include a cover page with a title, your name, the teacher's name and the date. I will come to your third period class tomorrow to collect your papers. |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Please don't forget to bring your permission slips for the We event on Nov. 29.
Please bring $2 to support the WE are silent event tomorrow. |
| November 14, 2018 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Please make all corrections on the rough draft of your persuasive essays tonight. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Please make all corrections on the rough draft of your persuasive essays tonight. |
Homeroom
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | An important permission slip about an exciting WE Day event was sent out today. It is due back by Friday, Nov. 16 at the latest. This promises to be a really exciting event! |
| October 30, 2018 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Please finish the rough draft of your descriptive paragraph. Due: Friday, Nov. 2. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Please complete the introduction and first body paragraph of your persuasive/research paper tonight. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Please complete the introduction and first body paragraph of your persuasive/research paper tonight. |
| October 19, 2018 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Please go to Google Classroom to view and work on 'Test Prep' materials.
The test is on Wednesday, October 24. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Book Talks are due on Tuesday, Oct. 23. All materials are available on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Book Talks are due on Tuesday, Oct. 23. All materials are available on Google Classroom. |
| October 12, 2018 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Our test is on Monday. Please continue to do your test prep work on Google Classroom. I have corrected the connection question on 'Principals and Principles'. Please check comments and scores on Google Classroom. |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Picture retakes - Oct. 24. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Essay unit test on Friday, Oct. 19. Please see 'Test Prep' materials on Google Classroom.
Book Talk - Due Oct. 23. See Google Classroom for worksheet. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Essay unit test on Friday, Oct. 19. Please see 'Test Prep' materials on Google Classroom.
Book Talk - Due Oct. 23. See Google Classroom for worksheet. |
| October 5, 2018 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | There will be a test on the Step Up unit on Monday, October 15. Go to Google Classroom for more information. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Please turn in your Letter to the Prime Minister on Google Classroom by Tuesday, Oct.9. |
| September 17, 2018 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Novel projects- Character Wanted Posters were given out on Friday, Sept. 14. Students should be reading their chosen novels at home and at school. Due: October 2. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Novel projects on plot and novel elements were given out on Friday, Sept. 14. Students should be reading their chosen novels at home and at school. Due: October 4. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Novel projects on Book Talks were given out on Friday, Sept. 14. Students should be reading their chosen novels at home and at school. Due: October 12. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Novel projects on Book Talks were given out on Friday, Sept. 14. Students should be reading their chosen novels at home and at school. Due: October 12. |
Homeroom
Assigned to Class: 7-2(215) | Curriculum Night - Wed. at 7pm
School Photos - Thursday |
| June 5, 2018 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Exam review materials are on Google Classroom.
Start looking for photos and extra information for your group's research topic. Paste them into a Google doc. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-7(224) | Exam review materials are on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Exam review materials are on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Exam review materials are on Google Classroom.
Most people completed their movie reviews. Way to go! For those who didn't, parents have been contacted and the work must be submitted tonight. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Exam review materials are on Google Classroom.
Good job! Everyone completed his/her movie reviews!! |
| June 4, 2018 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | All exam materials are available on Google Classroom. You should be reviewing these now. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-7(224) | All exam materials are available on Google Classroom. You should be reviewing these now. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | All exam materials are available on Google Classroom. You should be reviewing these now. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | All exam materials are available on Google Classroom. You should be reviewing these now. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | All exam materials are available on Google Classroom. You should be reviewing these now. |
| May 29, 2018 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Speeches tomorrow. Practice tonight! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-7(224) | Speeches tomorrow. Practice tonight!
Print a hard copy of your speech. Bring your book for reading time, too. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Speeches tomorrow. Practice tonight!
Print a hard copy of your speech. Bring your book for reading time, too. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Work on your rough drafts of your movie reviews. The introduction and first two body paragraphs should be ready by tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Work on your rough drafts of your movie reviews. The introduction and first two body paragraphs should be ready by tomorrow. |
| May 28, 2018 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Speeches start tomorrow! Please have your work printed and practice tonight. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-7(224) | Speeches start tomorrow! Please have your work printed and practice tonight. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Book Circles tomorrow. Bring your work and treats!
Speeches start Wednesday! Please have your work printed and practice tonight. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Continue working on your 'Rear Window' reviews. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Continue working on your 'Rear Window' reviews.
Those of you who missed today's deadline for the FLIPPED booklets, please bring them in tomorrow. |
| May 25, 2018 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-7(224) | Speeches start on Tuesday. Please print your essay and practice your presentation on the weekend. Students who will present are from Colin to Kirk on the class list. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Book Circles that were cancelled on Friday due to the Children's Wish assembly will be held on Monday. Please bring your work and treats.
Speeches will start on Wednesday. If your work is corrected, you will speak. Check my notes on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Speeches will start on Tuesday, May 29. Please make corrections on your essay(see Google Classroom),practice,and have it printed for Tuesday. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Please pass your Flipped booklet in on Monday if you did not have it with you today.
Continue your work on your 'Rear Window' movie review. Due Friday, June 1. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Book Circles will be held on Monday. Please bring your work and treats.
Please pass your Flipped booklet in on Monday.
Continue your work on your 'Rear Window' movie review. Due Friday,
June 1. |
| May 18, 2018 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Please check my editing suggestions on your persuasive essays. The final draft must be submitted on Google Classroom by Wednesday, May 23. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Please check my editing suggestions on your persuasive essays. The final draft must be submitted on Google Classroom by Wednesday, May 23. |
| May 11, 2018 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Book Circles on Monday. Bring work and food! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Book Circles on Monday. Bring work and food! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | The process piece deadline is moved ahead to next week. We need one more day in the lab. |
| May 4, 2018 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-7(224) | Final drafts of biography essays must be passed in on Google Classroom by Monday(if not passed in during class time today).
Final papers must be double spaced in Arial 12 font and must include a cover page and bibliography. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Final drafts of biography essays must be passed in on Google Classroom by Monday(if not passed in during class time today).
Final papers must be double spaced in Arial 12 font and must include a cover page and bibliography. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Bring your Flipped novels for Monday. You are working on your booklets. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Book Circles on Monday! Bring your work and treats. Pass the word among your circle mates. |
| May 1, 2018 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | We will have two showings of our play tomorrow. If your parents wish to join us, please tell them to come to the school at room 109A for 9:10 or 10:30. |
| April 24, 2018 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Study your parts! We drop our scripts by Friday. : ) |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-7(224) | Biographies in rough draft must be submitted on Google Classroom by tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Biographies in rough draft must be submitted on Google Classroom by tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Book Circles start on Friday. Have the first 53 pages of FLIPPED read and complete the Book Circles sheets. Don't forget your treats!
Speeches start on Tuesday, May 1st. Please update and practice your speeches which are on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Book Circles start on Friday. Have the first 53 pages of FLIPPED read and complete the Book Circles sheets. Don't forget your treats!
Speeches start on Tuesday, May 1st. Please update and practice your speeches which are on Google Classroom. |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | We are participating in a WE Walk for Water campaign on Friday afternoon, April 27. Students are encouraged to bring in a donation of $2 to support this worthy cause. See video for more information.
https://vimeo.com/freethechildren/review/253686552/b4656d730f
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| April 20, 2018 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Continue to practice scripts. They are also available on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-7(224) | OUTSIDERS content quiz on Monday. Review Lit Chart on Google Classroom to prepare. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | OUTSIDERS content quiz on Monday. Review Lit Chart on Google Classroom to prepare. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | R & J projects due on Thursday, April 26.
Continue reading FLIPPED. First Book Circle meeting is Friday, April 27. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Continue reading FLIPPED. First Book Circle meeting is Friday, April 27. |
| April 19, 2018 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Study your parts!Our performance date for 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' is tentatively set for May 2. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Outsiders novel projects are due tomorrow.
Complete the rough draft of your biography on Google Classroom by Wednesday, April 25. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-7(224) | Outsiders novel projects are due tomorrow.
Complete the rough draft of your biography on Google Classroom by Wednesday, April 25. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | R & J projects are due on Thursday, April 26. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | R & J projects are due tomorrow! |
| April 12, 2018 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(219) | There will be a quiz for AMONG THE HIDDEN tomorrow. Please see Google Classroom for review materials. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-7(224) | Novel Project - due Thursday, April 19 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Novel Project - due Thursday, April 19 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | R & J content quiz - Tuesday, April 17. Review materials are available on Google Classroom
R & J Project - due Friday, April 20 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | R & J content quiz - tomorrow. Review materials are available on Google Classroom
R & J Project - due Friday, April 20 |
| March 20, 2018 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Please complete the final drafts of your Turning Points essays. I have made comments on each one of your papers. You can submit the final drafts in Google Classroom. |
| March 16, 2018 |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Please remember your letters of permission and $10 for the movie 'Rise Above'. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Please have a story in mind for your Turning Points essay by Monday. Think of when you changed in terms of a value, a moment when you recognized a passion you had or a difficult time in life that made you adjust your priorities. |
| March 12, 2018 |
Homeroom
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Kids Eat Smart: Fill your cupboards - March 12th - 16th.
KES Breakfast Club Grocery List for Grade 7 students:
1.Corn flakes
2. Cheese Strings
3. Mini Wheats Original
Please bring in money and permission slips for the anti-bullying movie 'Rise Above'.
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| February 28, 2018 |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | 1. Special Days This Week: Awareness
Thursday - Twin Day (change due to the Snow Day yesterday)
Friday - Jersey Day
2. Students are asked to return money and tickets for the school fundraiser as quickly as possible. Thank you for your support!
3. We have booked a hypnotist (Gary Summers) to perform for the school on Friday, March 2nd, in the afternoon during Spirit Week. The cost per student to see the show is $3. Students should bring this money to their homeroom teacher ASAP. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Final drafts are due on Monday, March 5.
See assignment posted on Google Classroom. Please do the following:
1. Proofread carefully. Read your story out loud to hear where a sentence should end or if it all sounds right. Use the Add-On 'Gradeproof'. Ask your parents or a trusted friend to look it over.
2. Double space your work. Use Arial 12 font.
3. Have a title, your name and the date at the top of the page.
4. Print a copy to submit on Monday. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Final drafts are due on Friday, March 2.
See assignment posted on Google Classroom. Please do the following:
1. Proofread carefully. Read your story out loud to hear where a sentence should end or if it all sounds right. Use the Add-On 'Gradeproof'. Ask your parents or a trusted friend to look it over.
2. Double space your work. Use Arial 12 font.
3. Have a title, your name and the date at the top of the page.
4. Print a copy to submit on Friday. |
| February 26, 2018 |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | 1. Special Days Next Week:
Tuesday - Twin Day
Wednesday - Pink Day - Anti-bullying Awareness
Thursday - Dress to Impress - Formal Wear Day
Friday - Jersey Day
2. Students are asked to return money and tickets for the school fundraiser as quickly as possible. Thank you for your support!
3. We have booked a hypnotist (Gary Summers) to perform for the school on Friday, March 2nd, in the afternoon during Spirit Week. The cost per student to see the show is $3. Students should bring this money to their homeroom teacher ASAP. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Work on your original short stories in a Google Doc. Rough drafts due for proofreading in partners on Wednesday. Final drafts are due on Monday, March 5.
See assignment posted on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Work on your original short stories in a Google Doc. Rough drafts due for proofreading in partners on Wednesday. Final drafts are due on Friday, March 2.
See assignment posted on Google Classroom. |
| February 23, 2018 |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) |
1. Special Days Next Week:
Monday - Rainbow Day - Celebrate Diversity with multiple colours.
Tuesday - Twin Day
Wednesday - Pink Day - Anti-bullying Awareness
Thursday - Dress to Impress - Formal Wear Day
Friday - Jersey Day
2. Students are asked to return money and tickets for the school fundraiser as quickly as possible. Thank you for your support!
3. We have booked a hypnotist (Gary Summers) to perform for the school on Friday, March 2nd, in the afternoon during Spirit Week. The cost per student to see the show is $3. Students should bring this money to their homeroom teacher ASAP. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Work on your original short stories in a Google Doc. Rough drafts due for proofreading in partners on Wednesday. Final drafts are due on Monday, March 5.
See assignment posted on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Work on your original short stories in a Google Doc. Rough drafts due for proofreading in partners on Wednesday. Final drafts are due on Friday, March 2.
See assignment posted on Google Classroom. |
| February 22, 2018 |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Students are asked to return money and tickets for the school fundraiser as quickly as possible. Thank you for your support!
We have booked a hypnotist (Gary Summers) to perform for the school on Friday, March 2nd, in the afternoon during Spirit Week. The cost per student to see the show is $3. Students should bring this money to their homeroom teacher ASAP. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Work on your original short stories in a Google Doc. Rough drafts due for proofreading in partners on Wednesday. Final drafts are due on Friday, March 2. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Work on your original short stories in a Google Doc. Rough drafts due for proofreading in partners on Wednesday. Final drafts are due on Friday, March 2. |
| February 20, 2018 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Wednesday, February 21.
Petey - End of the book!
Inventing Elliott - End of the book!
Walk Two Moons - End of the book! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-7(224) | Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Wednesday, Feb. 21.
The Heaven Shop - Finish! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Wednesday, Feb. 21.
Backlash - Finish! |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Students are asked to return money and tickets for the school fundraiser as quickly as possible. Thank you for your support!
We have booked a hypnotist (Gary Summers) to perform for the school on Friday, March 2nd, in the afternoon during Spirit Week. The cost per student to see the show is $3. Students should bring this money to their homeroom teacher ASAP.
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Red Cross Babysitting Course
What is it?
The Red Cross Babysitting Course offers youth, aged 11- 15 , basic first aid and caregiving skills. Participants learn how to provide care to children in a variety of age groups, and how to prevent and respond to emergencies. The course also offers youth the skills to promote themselves as babysitters to prospective families. To learn more about the course, please see the attached pdf.
How much does it cost?
As part of the Youth Leadership Project, conducted in partnership with Nalcor Energy, we are able to offer a Babysitting Course to students in your school free-of-charge!
Interested students need to inform their teachers.
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| February 12, 2018 |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Students are asked to return money and tickets for the school fundraiser as quickly as possible. Thank you for your support!
We have booked a hypnotist (Gary Summers) to perform for the school on Friday, March 2nd, in the afternoon during Spirit Week. The cost per student to see the show is $3. Students should bring this money to their homeroom teacher ASAP.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Tuesday, February 20.
Petey - End of the book!
Inventing Elliott - End of the book!
Walk Two Moons - End of the book! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-7(224) | 1. Final copies of the six letters of your epistolary narrative due Feb. 14
2. Continue test prep on Google Classroom for the narrative test on Tuesday, Feb. 13.
3. Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Wednesday, Feb. 21.
The Heaven Shop - Finish! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | 1. Final copies of the six letters of your epistolary narrative due Feb. 14
2. Continue test prep on Google Classroom for the narrative test on Tuesday, Feb. 13.
3. Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Wednesday, Feb. 21.
Backlash - Finish! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Thursday, Feb. 15.
Bifocal - Finish! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Thursday, Feb. 15.
Speak - Finish!
The Giver - Finish! |
| February 9, 2018 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Monday, February 12.
Petey - pp.141 - 210
Inventing Elliott - 101 - 150
Walk Two Moons - pp. 125 - 187 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-7(224) | 1. Final copies of the six letters of your epistolary narrative due Feb. 14
2. Continue test prep on Google Classroom for the narrative test on Tuesday, Feb. 13.
3. Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Thursday, Feb. 15.
The Heaven Shop - Finish! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | 1. Final copies of the six letters of your epistolary narrative due Feb. 14
2. Continue test prep on Google Classroom for the narrative test on Tuesday, Feb. 13.
3. Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Thursday, Feb. 15.
Backlash - Finish! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Thursday, Feb. 15.
Bifocal - Finish! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Thursday, Feb. 15.
Speak - Finish!
The Giver - Finish! |
| February 7, 2018 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Monday, February 12.
Petey - pp.141 - 210
Inventing Elliott - 101 - 150
Walk Two Moons - pp. 125 - 187 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-7(224) | 1. Final copies of the six letters of your epistolary narrative due Feb. 14
2. Start test prep on Google Classroom for the narrative test on Tuesday, Feb. 13.
3. Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Friday, Feb. 9.
The Heaven Shop - pp. 101-150 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | 1. Final copies of the six letters of your epistolary narrative due Feb. 14
2. Start test prep on Google Classroom for the narrative test on Tuesday, Feb. 13.
3. Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Friday, Feb. 9.
Backlash - pp. 161-240 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | 1. Review materials for the upcoming test on Google Classroom. Test: Feb. 9.
2. Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Thursday, Feb. 8.
Bifocal - pp. 137-207 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | 1. Review materials for the upcoming test on Google Classroom. Test: Feb. 9.
2. Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Thursday, Feb. 8.
Speak - pp. 101-150
The Giver - 3/4 of the book |
| February 5, 2018 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | 1. Look at test review materials on Google Classroom. The test is on Feb. 6.
NOTE: I HAVE ADDED EXEMPLAR ANSWERS FOR THE PRACTICE TEST ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM>
3. Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Monday, February 12.
Petey - pp.141 - 210
Inventing Elliott - 101 - 150
Walk Two Moons - pp. 125 - 187 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-7(224) | 1. Final copies of the six letters of your epistolary narrative due Feb. 14
2. Start test prep on Google Classroom for the narrative test on Tuesday, Feb. 13.
3. Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Friday, Feb. 9.
The Heaven Shop - pp. 101-150 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | 1. Final copies of the six letters of your epistolary narrative due Feb. 14
2. Start test prep on Google Classroom for the narrative test on Tuesday, Feb. 13.
3. Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Friday, Feb. 9.
Backlash - pp. 161-240 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | 1. Review materials for the upcoming test on Google Classroom. Test: Feb. 9.
2. Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Thursday, Feb. 8.
Bifocal - pp. 137-207 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | 1. Review materials for the upcoming test on Google Classroom. Test: Feb. 9.
2. Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Thursday, Feb. 8.
Speak - pp. 101-150
The Giver - 3/4 of the book |
| January 30, 2018 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | 1. Finish Common Lit assignment ('The Monkey's Paw') for tomorrow.
2. Look at test review materials on Google Classroom. The test is on Feb. 6.
3. Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Friday, February 2.
Petey - pp.71-140
Inventing Elliott - Prologue + pp. 49-100
Walk Two Moons - pp. 62-124 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-7(224) | 1. Write three letters (two paragraphs each) of your epistolary narrative in rough for Wed., Jan. 31.
2. Finish 'The Monkey's Paw' assignment on commonlit.com tonight.
3. Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Friday, Feb. 2.
The Heaven Shop - pp. 51-100 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | 1. Write three letters (two paragraphs each) of your epistolary narrative in rough for Wed., Jan. 31.
2. Finish 'The Monkey's Paw' assignment on commonlit.com tonight.
3. Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Friday, Feb. 2.
Backlash - pp. 81-160 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | 1. Review materials for the upcoming test on Google Classroom. Test: Feb. 8.
2. Finish 'The Story of an Hour' assignment on commonlit.com tonight.
2. Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Friday, Feb. 2.
Bifocal - pp. 69-136 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | 1. Review materials for the upcoming test on Google Classroom. Test: Feb. 8.
2. Finish 'The Story of an Hour' assignment on commonlit.com tonight.
3. Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Friday, Feb. 2.
Speak - pp. 51-100
The Giver - 1/2 of the book |
| January 29, 2018 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | 1. Finish Common Lit assignment ('Maud Martha and New York') for tomorrow.
2. Look at test review materials on Google Classroom. The test is on Feb. 6.
3. Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Friday, February 2.
Petey - pp.71-140
Inventing Elliott - Prologue + pp. 49-100
Walk Two Moons - pp. 62-124 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-7(224) | 1. Write three letters (two paragraphs each) of your epistolary narrative in rough for Wed., Jan. 31.
2. Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Friday, Feb. 2.
The Heaven Shop - pp. 51-100
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | 1. Write three letters (two paragraphs each) of your epistolary narrative in rough for Wed., Jan. 31.
2. Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Friday, Feb. 2.
Backlash - pp. 81-160
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | 1. Review materials for the upcoming test on Google Classroom. Test: Feb. 13.
2. Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Friday, Feb. 2.
Bifocal - pp. 69-136 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | 1. Review materials for the upcoming test on Google Classroom. Test: Feb. 13.
2. Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Friday, Feb. 2.
Speak - pp. 51-100
The Giver - 1/2 of the book |
| January 26, 2018 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Friday, February 2.
Petey - pp.71-140
Inventing Elliott - Prologue + pp. 49-100
Walk Two Moons - pp. 62-124
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-7(224) | 1. Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Friday, Feb. 2.
The Heaven Shop - pp. 51-100
2. 2. Write three letters (two paragraphs each) of your epistolary narrative in rough for Wed., Jan. 31.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | 1. Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Friday, Feb. 2.
Backlash - pp. 81-160
2. Write three letters (two paragraphs each) of your epistolary narrative in rough for Wed., Jan. 31.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Friday, Feb. 2.
Bifocal - pp. 69-136
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Friday, Feb. 2.
Speak - pp. 51-100
The Giver - 1/2 of the book
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| January 24, 2018 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-7(224) | Bring completed sheets for Book Circles tomorrow. Don't forget your snacks! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Bring completed sheets for Book Circles tomorrow. Don't forget your snacks! |
| January 23, 2018 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Friday, January 26.
Petey - pp.1-70
Inventing Elliott - Prologue + pp. 1-48
Walk Two Moons - pp. 1-61 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-7(224) | 1. Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Thursday, January 25.
The Heaven Shop - pp. 7-50
2. 2. Write three letters (two paragraphs each) of your epistolary narrative in rough for Wed., Jan. 31. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | 1. Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Thursday, January 25.
Backlash - pp. 1-80
2. Write three letters (two paragraphs each) of your epistolary narrative in rough for Wed., Jan. 31. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Friday, January 26.
Bifocal - pp. 1-68 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Friday, January 26.
Speak - pp. 1-50
The Giver - 1/4 of the book |
| December 8, 2017 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Please complete the rest of the practice essay on Declan. Also, you need to complete the graphic organizer on theme.
Due: Monday |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Please complete the introduction and body paragraph of one of the sample questions for Catch Me Once...for Monday.
The test is on Wednesday. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-7(224) | Please review test materials on Google Classroom in preparation for your novel test on Monday. |
| November 28, 2017 |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Please bring in $2 or more to help buy Christmas presents for a senior in the Adopt a Senior program.
Please bring $2 for a ticket to participate in Shop with a Cop. The money will be donated to CBC's Feed NL. |
| November 23, 2017 |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Students who ordered popcorn from our school fundraiser blitz last week are asked to have their money in tomorrow at the latest.
Book Fair - Tuesday, November 28. |
| November 1, 2017 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Final copies of persuasive essays must be submitted by Friday, November 3. Please remember to double space your work, write in Arial font 12 and add citations and a reference list from three sources. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Final copies of persuasive essays must be submitted by Friday, November 3. Please remember to double space your work, write in Arial font 12 and add citations and a reference list from three sources. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Continue working on your descriptive essay. The work is on Google Classroom. |
| October 27, 2017 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Please note that persuasive essays are due in rough on Nov. 1. The final draft is due on Nov. 3. It must be printed and have a cover page. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Please note that persuasive essays are due in rough on Oct. 31. The final draft is due on Nov. 3. It must be printed and have a cover page. |
| October 18, 2017 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-7(224) | We will be having a test on our Global Citizens unit on Thursday, Oct. 26. Review information and a practice test are available on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | We will be having a test on our Global Citizens unit on Thursday, Oct. 26. Review information and a practice test are available on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Book Talks are due on Oct. 20. Copies of the template for completing the work are available on Google Classroom. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Book Talks are due on Oct. 20. Copies of the template for completing the work are available on Google Classroom. |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Pajamarama, in support of the Janeway, is on Friday, Oct. 20. Remember to wear your pj's and bring a twoonie for a donation. |
| October 11, 2017 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-7(224) | If you have not already turned in your letter (rough draft) to the Prime Minister on Google Classroom, please do so tonight. It was due on Tuesday. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | If you have not already turned in your letter (rough draft)to the Prime Minister on Google Classroom, please do so tonight. It was due on Tuesday. |
| October 10, 2017 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | The test on our Step Up unit is set for Thursday, Oct. 12. Students have a hard copy of a review sheet which was given out one week ago. They also have access to the review sheet and a practice test on Google Classroom. Review has been ongoing in class.
Novel Projects are due tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-7(224) | Novel Projects are due tomorrow.
Letters to the Prime Minister are to be submitted as a rough draft on Google Classroom by today. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Novel Projects are due tomorrow.
Letters to the Prime Minister are to be submitted as a rough draft on Google Classroom by today. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | A test on our essay unit is set for next week. Students will find a review sheet and a practice test posted on Google Classroom.
Book Talks are due on Oct. 20. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | A test on our essay unit is set for next week. Students will find a review sheet and a practice test posted on Google Classroom.
Book Talks are due on Oct. 20. |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Picture retakes are set for November 1. All students should have received their picture packages and student ID cards. |
| October 3, 2017 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | A test on the Step Up unit is scheduled for Thursday, October 12. Students have been given a study guide. The guide and a practice test has been posted on Google Classroom.
Students going to Brother Brennan should complete their summary of the article 'Resisting Hitler' completed by Tuesday, October 10. |
| September 27, 2017 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | The Independent Novel Study project is due on October 11. Students received a copy of it on Friday, September 15. |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Terry Fox sponsor forms were sent home today. If students are able, they are asked to try and secure donations from family and/or close friends. If that is not possible, they are asked to bring a twoonie to support the cause of cancer research. We will be doing our Terry Fox Run on Friday, September 29. Wear comfortable shoes and warm clothing. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-7(224) | Please finish and submit notes (on Google Classroom) on the global issue you wish to address with the Prime Minister. We will start our letters tomorrow.
Independent Novel Projects are due on October 4. Please see Google Classroom for further details. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(213) | Please finish and submit notes (on Google Classroom) on the global issue you wish to address with the Prime Minister. We will start our letters tomorrow.
Independent Novel Projects are due on October 4. Please see Google Classroom for further details. |
| September 7, 2017 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(205) | Don't forget to bring your novel for READING FRIDAYS!! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-7(123) | Don't forget to bring your novel for READING FRIDAYS!! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-8(213) | Don't forget to bring your novel for READING FRIDAYS!! |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 7-5(205) | Please return your student information sheets and your Acceptable Use Policy sheets as soon as possible. |
| June 2, 2017 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | All exam review materials have been posted on Google Classroom. Anyone who has no computer access at home should see me for photocopies. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-2(214) | All exam review materials have been posted on Google Classroom. Anyone who has no computer access at home should see me for photocopies. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-7(123) | All exam review materials have been posted on Google Classroom. Anyone who has no computer access at home should see me for photocopies. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | All exam review materials have been posted on Google Classroom. Anyone who has no computer access at home should see me for photocopies. |
| May 25, 2017 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Please see Google Classroom for all your ELA exam study needs. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-2(214) | Please see Google Classroom for all your ELA exam study needs. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-7(123) | Please see Google Classroom for all your ELA exam study needs. |
| May 23, 2017 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Please finish the rough drafts of your digital citizenship essays, so I can give you feedback before you type it. Due: Tomorrow |
| May 8, 2017 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Please finish the good copy of your free verse poem about food for tomorrow.
Prepare Book Circles sheets for Friday. |
| April 10, 2017 |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | All sold or unsold tickets have to be returned to the office by Tuesday, April 11th. Draw date is Wednesday, April 12th.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Practice your speeches for delivery in class tomorrow. You will need to print them from Google Classroom. |
| March 21, 2017 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Please complete the planning sheet for R & J question #1 and finish the first two paragraphs on question #2 (Who is the protagonist?). Due tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Please make sure to submit the rough draft of your Turning Points essays on Google Classroom for tomorrow. |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Tickets for the school fundraiser are due April 4. You must return the stubs and money and/or unsold tickets. |
| March 13, 2017 |
Homeroom
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Please continue the sale of the 50-50 tickets. The incentive is a $300.00 gift card from Best Buy for the top seller in the school and ice cream for the top selling class. We will use the money we raise to support new technology for the school. If a student needs more tickets, they can come to the office.
All tickets must be in by April 4th, and the draw date is April 12th.
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| March 6, 2017 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Please read from p. 46 - p. 80 in AMONG THE HIDDEN for tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-2(214) | Please read THE OUTSIDERS up to p. 140. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-7(123) | Please read THE OUTSIDERS up to p. 120. |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Please remember to bring in your money ($3)for the hypnotist tomorrow. If there are not enough people paid, the show may have to be cancelled. |
| March 3, 2017 |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Tickets for a school 50/50 fundraiser were distributed today. Students are asked to sell what they can and return stubs, money and unsold tickets as soon as possible. Draw for prizes is April 12, 2017. Thanks for your help! |
| March 1, 2017 |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Please bring in $3 for the Hypnotist show on March 9. Money is due no later than March 7.
Spirit Week is March 6-10.
Monday - Fandom Day - dress as your favourite character, historical figure, famous person, etc.
Tuesday - Multiple Day - dress like twins, triplets, quadruplets, etc.
Wednesday - Diversity Day - dress in rainbow colours or in some way to show our cultural diversities.
Thursday - Crazy Hair Day
Friday - Jersey Day |
| February 9, 2017 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Please bring your novel for Reading Friday tomorrow. Your novel project is due on Feb. 23. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-2(214) | Please bring your novel for Reading Friday tomorrow. Your novel project is due on Feb. 23. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-7(123) | Book Circles meet tomorrow. Bring your worksheet and treats! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Book Circles meet tomorrow. Bring your worksheet and treats! |
| January 31, 2017 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Test tomorrow. A review sheet and terms list was given out a week ago. Complete the assigned practice question for homework. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-2(214) | Please continue reading novels at home and at school on Fridays. Novel project is due Feb. 23. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-7(123) | Rough drafts of feature news articles are due in rough on Google Classroom tonight.
Read pp. 81-160 of Backlash and complete Book Circle sheets for Friday, Feb. 3. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Final drafts of stories are due in hard copy on Tuesday, Feb. 7.
Read pp. 154-210 of Bifocal and complete Book Circle sheets for Friday, Feb. 3. |
| January 26, 2017 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Narrative Pattern (Short Story) test on Feb. 1. A study guide and list of terms was distributed to students on Wed., Jan. 25.
Continue reading your novel at home. The novel project is due on Feb. 23. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-7(123) | Rough drafts of the feature article must be submitted in Google Classroom by Tues., Jan. 31.
Book Circles will resume on Friday Feb. 3. Please have the Book Circles sheet completed for pages 81 - 160. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-2(214) | Continue reading your novel at home. The novel project is due on Feb. 23. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Rough drafts of your short story must be submitted in Google Classroom by Tues., Jan. 31.
Book Circles will resume on Friday Feb. 3. Please have the Book Circles sheet completed for pages 154 - 210. |
| January 17, 2017 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Test - Jan. 19
To prepare, work on the practice test assigned on Google Classroom.
Read to p. 153 in BIFOCAL and complete the Book Circles sheet for Friday, Jan. 20. Don't forget your treats! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-7(123) | Book Circles - Read to p. 80 in BACKLASH and complete the Book Circles sheet for Friday, Jan. 20. Don't forget your treats! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-2(214) | Bring your novel for Reading Fridays on Jan. 20. Your novel project (passed to you on Jan. 13) is due on Feb. 16. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Bring your novel for Reading Fridays on Jan. 20. |
| January 6, 2017 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Read pages 1-76 of novel, Bifocal. Complete literature circle worksheet.
Both to be completed for class Friday, Jan. 13. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-7(123) | Read pages 1-80 of novel, Backlash. Complete literature circle worksheet.
Both to be completed for class Friday, Jan. 13. |
| January 5, 2017 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Reading Fridays are back!!!! Please bring a fictional novel of your choice to school tomorrow. I will give out the project instructions next Friday. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-2(214) | Reading Fridays are back!!!! Please bring a fictional novel of your choice to school tomorrow. I will give out the project instructions next Friday. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-7(123) | Book Circles start tomorrow. I will provide the books and worksheet. All you need to bring is your pencil. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Book Circles start tomorrow. I will provide the books and worksheet. All you need to bring is your pencil. |
| December 9, 2016 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Torn Away novel test is scheduled for Thursday, December 15. Please review the notes we compiled on Thursday, Dec. 8. |
| December 5, 2016 |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Secret Santa gift exchange is tomorrow. Don't forget your little prize! |
| December 2, 2016 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-2(214) | Work on at least one possible test question on the weekend. Study notes. Content quiz- Monday
Test-Tuesday |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-7(123) | Work on at least one possible test question on the weekend. Study notes. Content quiz- Tuesday
Test-Wednesday |
| November 25, 2016 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Please complete one of the four assigned constructed response questions for Monday, Nov. 28. Please see Google Classroom for handouts that can be used for notes. |
| November 21, 2016 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | We will have a content quiz on the novel AFTER THE WAR on Thursday, Nov. 24. Please review the novel carefully! |
| November 10, 2016 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Read chapters 9-12 (incl. 12) of After the War. Answer chapter questions in jot note form from your booklet.
Have a nice weekend! |
| October 24, 2016 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-2(214) | Our essay test is on Friday, Oct. 28. We are working on a practice test in class.
Good copies of WWI letters are due on Wednesday, Oct. 26. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-7(123) | Our essay test is on Friday, Oct. 28. We are working on a practice test in class.
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| October 20, 2016 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-2(214) | Essay test based on the SECRETS unit is scheduled for Wed., Oct. 26. Students received a study guide yesterday and a practice test to work on today. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-7(123) | Essay test based on the SECRETS unit is scheduled for Wed., Oct. 26. Students received a study guide yesterday and a practice test to work on today. |
| October 11, 2016 |
Homeroom
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Please remember to bring in your photo orders by Friday, Oct. 14. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Test on the Step-Up unit is on Wed., Oct. 12. Students were given a study guide last Wednesday and a practice test today.
Novel projects are due on Friday. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-7(123) | Novel projects are due on Wednesday, Oct. 12. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Essay Test - Wed., Oct. 19
Novel Project due on Thursday, Oct. 20 |
| October 5, 2016 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | The test on the Step Up unit is scheduled for Wednesday, October 12. A study guide was given today.
The novel project is due on October 14. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-7(123) | Please complete at least two letters from Jake or Bridget for your process piece.
Novel Project - due Wednesday, Oct. 12 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Please finish the introduction and first body paragraph of your persuasive essay for tomorrow. |
| September 28, 2016 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Students are asked to please complete their summary of 'Resisting Hitler' on p. 12 of their Literacy 7 text. Due tomorrow. |
| September 21, 2016 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-2(214) | Please complete the making connections question on 'The Homecoming' for tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-7(123) | Please complete the making connections question on 'The Homecoming' for tomorrow.
Since we don't have English class tomorrow, we will have Reading Friday on Thursday. Don't forget your novel! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | Please complete the question on reading strategies (making connections and using visuals) on the essay 'Over the Edge' for tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Since we don't have English class tomorrow, we will have Reading Friday on Thursday. Don't forget your novel! |
| September 20, 2016 |
Homeroom
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Please remember to turn in your Terry Fox forms. We will be taking our walk tomorrow. |
| September 16, 2016 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-2(214) | By now, you should have given the name of your novel to Mrs. Mills. The independent novel study projects were passed out today and are due on Oct. 12. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-7(123) | By now, you should have given the name of your novel to Mrs. Mills. The independent novel study projects were passed out today and are due on Oct. 12. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | By now, you should have given the name of your novel to Mrs. Mills. The independent novel study projects were passed out today and are due on Oct. 14. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(221) | By now, you should have given the name of your novel to Mrs. Mills. The independent novel study projects were passed out today and are due on Oct. 20. |
| September 9, 2016 |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Please return Student Information forms and media consent forms by Monday, Sept. 12
Band forms are due on Tues., Sept. 13
Forms for student pictures were sent home as well and should be returned on picture day - Sept. 22. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Students need to have a novel to read for their first novel project. They will need to bring the books in for Reading Fridays on Sept. 16. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-8(118) | Students need to have a novel to read for their first novel project. They will need to bring the books in for Reading Fridays on Sept. 16. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-7(212) | Students need to have a novel to read for their first novel project. They will need to bring the books in for Reading Fridays on Sept. 16. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-2(214) | Students need to have a novel to read for their first novel project. They will need to bring the books in for Reading Fridays on Sept. 16. |
| May 16, 2016 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-7(221) | The REAR WINDOW movie review is due Wednesday instead of Tuesday. |
| May 10, 2016 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(222) | Book Circles tomorrow! Please remember your worksheets and treats. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-7(221) | Book Circles tomorrow! Please remember your worksheets and treats. |
| May 2, 2016 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(208) | Novel projects are due tomorrow.You have had over a month to complete these. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Novel projects are due tomorrow.You have had over a month to complete these. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(222) | Speeches tomorrow! Please practice reading your biographies in class.
Book Circles are scheduled for Thursday this week due to Friday's PD Day. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-7(221) | Please bring materials for your Movie Review on Wednesday. We will be working in the lab for that class.
Book Circles are scheduled for Thursday this week due to Friday's PD Day. |
| April 8, 2016 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(208) | Novel project due May 3. Students must be reading a novel of their choice for this independent novel study during the next four weeks at home and on Reading Fridays at school. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Novel project due May 3. Students must be reading a novel of their choice for this independent novel study during the next four weeks at home and on Reading Fridays at school. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(222) | Read the novel HEAVEN SHOP up to p. 45 and have the Book Circles sheet prepared for our first meeting on April 15. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-7(221) | Read the novel BACKLASH up to p. 80 and have the Book Circles sheet prepared for our first meeting on April 15. |
| March 9, 2016 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(208) | Our test on the novel AMONG THE HIDDEN will be written on Tuesday, March 15. Students started test preparation today. They must complete the first paragraph to question 2 on the test preparation sheet for tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Our test on the novel AMONG THE HIDDEN will be written on Wednesday, March 16. Students started test preparation today. |
| March 4, 2016 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-7(221) | Please complete the two assigned journal entries on 'Romeo and Juliet' for Monday. |
| February 29, 2016 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(222) | Write a five-paragraph essay in response to #8 on the review sheet for THE OUTSIDERS test. Due: Wed.
Please note that the test has been postponed to Friday. |
| February 22, 2016 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(222) | Please read chapters 7 & 8 of THE OUTSIDERS for tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-7(221) | Please submit the final draft of your short stories tomorrow. |
| February 18, 2016 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(222) | Read chapters 5 and 6 of THE OUTSIDERS for Monday, Feb. 22. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Please read chapters 8, 9 and 10 from AMONG THE HIDDEN for Monday, Feb. 22. |
| February 2, 2016 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(222) | Please complete journals based on anticipation surveys for tomorrow.
We will have a reading period for Book Circles on Thursday. Please read to the end of the book and complete assigned sheets. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-7(221) | Book Circles will meet on TUESDAY, Feb. 9. Please read to the end of the book and complete assigned sheets. |
| January 22, 2016 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(208) | Independent Novel Study projects are due Feb. 2. Project instruction sheets were given out Jan. 8. Students should be reading their books each night.
Narrative pattern test is Feb. 3. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Independent Novel Study projects are due Feb. 2. Project instruction sheets were given out Jan. 8. Students should be reading their books each night.
Narrative pattern test is Feb. 3. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(222) | Please prepare Book Circle sheets and read up to page 240 in BACKLASH for Friday, January 29. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-7(221) | Please prepare Book Circle sheets and read up to page 210 in BIFOCAL for Friday, January 29. |
| January 15, 2016 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | A letter containing Literary Access Codes was distributed to students today so that they can access their Nelson Literacy text online.
Independent novel study projects were assigned on January 8. Due: Feb. 2
Narrative Pattern test Feb. 3 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(208) | A letter containing Literary Access Codes was distributed to students today so that they can access their Nelson Literacy text online.
Independent novel study projects were assigned on January 8. Due: Feb. 2
Narrative Pattern test Feb. 3 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-7(221) | A letter containing Literary Access Codes was distributed to students today so that they can access their Nelson Literacy text online.
Read the next 70 pages of BIFOCAL and complete the Book Circles worksheet for next Friday, Jan. 22.
Narrative Pattern test Jan. 28 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(222) | A letter containing Literary Access Codes was distributed to students today so that they can access their Nelson Literacy text online.
Read the next 80 pages of BACKLASH and complete the Book Circles worksheet for next Friday, Jan. 22.
Narrative Pattern test Jan. 20. |
| January 13, 2016 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Please finish the story chart on 'Higher Animals' p. 126 of your Literacy text for tomorrow.
Reading Fridays - Bring your novel to read on Friday. Your novel project is due Feb. 2. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(208) | Reading Fridays - Bring your novel to read on Friday. Your novel project is due Feb. 2. |
| January 11, 2016 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(222) | 1. Complete the narrative pattern chart on 'The Zarg Tyranny' of page 93 of the text for Wed., Jan. 13.
2. Book Circles - Read BACKLASH up to p. 80 and complete the Book Circles worksheet for Friday, Jan. 15. |
| October 19, 2015 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-2(214) | Global Citizens Unit test is scheduled for Friday, Period 2. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-7(212) | Global Citizens Unit test is scheduled for Thursday, Period 1. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(222) | Global Citizens unit test is scheduled for Friday. Please complete the main idea question on the 'Two Islands' text for tomorrow. |
| October 1, 2015 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(222) | We are looking as a class to start being Global Citizens. The plan is to raise money in a variety of ways in order to raise money for The Madagascar Project (See video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k26AQ7vVaDI) and for those in need in our school community. We will start with a 'CLEAN OUT YOUR BEDROOM' sale. Please check at home to find items for sale. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(208) | Step Up unit test is on Wednesday, October 7. A study guide was given out yesterday. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Step Up unit test is on Wednesday, October 7. A study guide was given out yesterday. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-7(221) | Please have three sources of information copied into a WORD document for your persuasive research report for Mon., Oct. 5. |
| September 28, 2015 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(208) | Please finish your summary on 'Resisting Hitler' on p. 12 of the Literacy 7 text for homework tonight.
Novel project is now due on Oct. 13. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Please finish your summary on 'Resisting Hitler' on p. 12 of the Literacy 7 text for homework tonight.
Novel project is now due on Oct. 13. |
| September 23, 2015 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Reading Fridays |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(222) | Look up information on the issue about which you wish to write to Mr. Harper.
Independent Novel projects are due on Oct. 6. Write five interview questions and answers for one of your book's characters. This report will be delivered orally. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-7(221) | Independent Novel projects are due on Oct. 16. Book Talk sheets were given out on Sept. 17. |
| September 22, 2015 |
| September 17, 2015 |
| September 11, 2015 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(212) | Please bring novels on Monday, so you can start your first independent novel study. Novel assignments will be given out next week. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-7(118) | Please bring novels on Monday, so you can start your first independent novel study. Novel assignments will be given out next week. |
| September 10, 2015 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Please bring a novel of your choice to class for Reading Fridays tomorrow. You will receive a copy of your novel assignment at that time. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(208) | Please bring a novel of your choice to class for Reading Fridays tomorrow. You will receive a copy of your novel assignment at that time. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-9(212) | Please bring a novel of your choice to class for Reading Fridays tomorrow. You will receive a copy of your novel assignment at that time. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-7(118) | Please bring a novel of your choice to class for Monday. You will receive a copy of your novel assignment at that time. |
| May 29, 2015 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(118A) | You need a new access code to find the exam materials on our class website.
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Reminder: The Demand Writing portion of the exam will take place in the first two periods on Tuesday. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(221) | Please go to schoology to access a study guide and list of terms for the exam. |
| May 27, 2015 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(118A) | The demand writing portion of the exam is on June 2 during periods 1 & 2. You may bring a thesaurus and dictionary into the exam.
An exam guide and list of terms to study may be found on Schoology. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(221) | An exam guide and list of terms may be done on Schoology. |
| May 19, 2015 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(221) | The introduction for the movie 'Rear Window' is due tomorrow.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Book Reviews for your independent novel study are due tomorrow. This work was assigned four weeks ago, so it should be submitted on time. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) | Book Reviews for your independent novel study are due tomorrow. This work was assigned four weeks ago, so it should be submitted on time. |
| May 8, 2015 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(118A) | Book Circles started today. Please have the prologue and chapters 1-6 of INVENTING ELLIOT read by Friday, May 15. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Novel projects are due on May 19. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) | Novel projects are due on May 19. |
| April 17, 2015 |
| April 14, 2015 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Reading Fridays are back!! Please bring a novel to read for your next Independent Novel Study. We start on this Friday, April 17. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) | Reading Fridays are back!! Please bring a novel to read for your next Independent Novel Study. We start on this Friday, April 17. |
| March 13, 2015 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Please complete practice essay questions one and two on the novel Who is Frances Rain? for Tuesday, March 17.
1. What is the main conflict in the novel and how is it resolved?
2. How does Lizzie change throughout the novel?
The test for Who is Frances Rain? is scheduled for Wednesday, March 18. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) | Please complete practice essay questions one and two on the novel Who is Frances Rain? for Tuesday, March 17.
1. What is the main conflict in the novel and how is it resolved?
2. How does Lizzie change throughout the novel?
Test for Who is Frances Rain? is scheduled for Tuesday, March 24. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(221) | Test on Romeo and Juliet scheduled for Tuesday, March 24. Review will begin on Wednesday, March 18. |
| March 10, 2015 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | WHO IS FRANCES RAIN? Test is on March 18. Please complete the practice question on conflict for homework. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) | WHO IS FRANCES RAIN? Test is on March 24. Please complete the introduction and first body paragraph of the practice question on conflict for homework. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(118A) | The test on THE OUTSIDERS is March 13. Please finish the question on gallantry for homework. |
| March 9, 2015 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Test on WHO IS FRANCES RAIN? on Wednesday, March 18. Preparation work is ongoing in class. |
| March 3, 2015 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Please finish reading chapter 28 of Who is Frances Rain?
If you have missed any class time, please read the chapters that you have missed on your own time. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(118A) | Please complete the quotation worksheet for the novel study The Outsiders.
It will be collected during class tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) | Please read chapters 20, 21, 22 and 23 of the novel Who is Frances Rain for class tomorrow.
If you have missed any class time, please read the chapters that you have missed on your own time. |
| March 2, 2015 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(118A) | Please complete quotation worksheet from chapter six of The Outsiders for class tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) | Please read pages 95 to 103 from the novel Who is Frances Rain? for class tomorrow. |
| February 27, 2015 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Please read chapters 19, 20 and 21 from the novel Who is Frances Rain? for Monday's class.
Have a good weekend. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) | Please read chapters 11, 12, 13 and 14 from the novel Who is Frances Rain? for Monday's class.
Have a good weekend. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(118A) | Please read chapters seven (7) and eight (8) from the novel The Outsiders for Monday's class.
Have a good weekend. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(221) | Please remember to email your story to me asap.This only applies to those students who have not yet sent in their copy.
email address: EdwinaMills@nlesd.ca
Have a good weekend. |
| February 23, 2015 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Please finish reading chapter 13 of WHO IS FRANCES RAIN? from p. 72 and read all of chapter 14 for tomorrow. |
| February 19, 2015 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(118A) | Please read chapter four of the The Outsiders for class and come prepared to complete an activity based on the chapter. |
Homeroom
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Please bring in $10 to cover the costs of the Spirit Week Activity Day as soon as possible. Also remember to pass in the signed permission form. If you have selected skating for activity day, you must come to school with a skating helmet. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Please read chapters five, six and seven of Who is Frances Rain. If you have missed any reading in class, please review the chapters that were covered. All students should have read chapters one through to chapter seven for tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) | Please read chapters three and four of Who is Frances Rain for tomorrow. |
| February 18, 2015 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Please finish reading chapters 3 and 4 of WHO IS FRANCES RAIN? for homework tonight. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(221) | If you did not complete the digital first draft of your short story today, please finish for homework and submit it to me by tomorrow. Please send it by e-mail to EdwinaMills@nlesd.ca |
Homeroom
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | For Spirit Week next week, we have a day of activities - sports in the am and a hypnotist show in the pm. The cost for students is $10 which should be submitted as soon as possible. Students have a choice between bowling, skating (with a helmet) or MUN field house. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(118A) | Please read chapters two and three of The Outsiders for class tomorrow. |
| February 10, 2015 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(221) | Have storytelling notes ready for Friday, February 13.
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| January 30, 2015 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Independent Novel Study projects are due on Feb. 3. They were assigned on January 9. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) | Independent Novel Study projects are due on Feb. 3. They were assigned on January 9. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(118A) | A narrative test is scheduled for Thursday, February 5. Students were given a review sheet and list of terms on Thursday, January 29. Review classes will continue until the test date. |
| January 23, 2015 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(221) | Read chapters 16-22 of BIFOCAL and prepare the assigned booklet for our Book Club meeting on Monday, January 26. Don't forget to bring your treats! Please note change in date.
January 16, 2015
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Reading Fridays are back!! Please bring in your novel to read on Friday, January 30. This will be our final week of reading. A copy of the independent novel study assignment was passed out on January 9 and is due on February 3. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) | Reading Fridays are back!! Please bring in your novel to read on Friday, January 30. This will be our final week of reading. A copy of the independent novel study assignment was passed out on January 9 and is due on February 3. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(118A) | Read chapters 16-21 of THE HEAVEN SHOP and prepare the assigned booklet for our Book Club meeting on Friday, January 30. Don't forget to bring your treats!
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| January 22, 2015 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(118A) | Read chapters 11-16 of THE HEAVEN SHOP and prepare the assigned booklet for our Book Club meeting on Friday, January 23. Don't forget to bring your treats!
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Reading Fridays are back!! Please bring in your novel to read on Friday, January 23. This will be our third week of reading. A copy of the independent novel study assignment was passed out on January 9 and is due on February 3. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) | Reading Fridays are back!! Please bring in your novel to read on Friday, January 23. This will be our third week of reading. A copy of the independent novel study assignment was passed out on January 9 and is due on February 3. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(221) | Read chapters 16-22 of BIFOCAL and prepare the assigned booklet for our Book Club meeting on Monday, January 26. Don't forget to bring your treats! Please note change in date.
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| January 16, 2015 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(118A) | Read chapters 11-16 of THE HEAVEN SHOP and prepare the assigned booklet for our Book Club meeting on Friday, January 23. Don't forget to bring your treats!
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(221) | There will be a test on the (narrative pattern)short story on Thursday, January 22. Review will begin this Thursday.
Read chapters 16-22 of BIFOCAL and prepare the assigned booklet for our Book Club meeting on Friday, January 23. Don't forget to bring your treats!
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Narrative Pattern (Short Story) test on Monday, January 19. Review in class is complete. Students should review study guide and finish suggested study questions at home using the story 'Fear' on p. 188 of their text. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) | Narrative Pattern (Short Story) test on Monday, January 20. Review in class will continue on Monday. Students should review study guide and finish suggested study questions at home using the story 'Fear' on p. 188 of their text. |
| January 13, 2015 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(118A) | Read chapters 6-10 of THE HEAVEN SHOP and prepare the assigned booklet for our Book Club meeting on Friday, January 16. Don't forget to bring your treats!
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(221) | There will be a test on the (narrative pattern)short story on Thursday, January 22. Review will begin this Thursday.
Read chapters 8-15 of BIFOCAL and prepare the assigned booklet for our Book Club meeting on Friday, January 16. Don't forget to bring your treats!
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Narrative Pattern (Short Story) test on Monday, January 19. Review in class will start tomorrow. Students will receive a study guide and terms list.
Reading Fridays are back!! Please bring in your novel to read on Friday, January 16. This will be our second week of reading. A copy of the independent novel study assignment was passed out on January 9 and is due on February 3.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) | Narrative Pattern (Short Story) test on Tuesday, January 20. Review in class will start this Thursday. Students will receive a study guide and terms list.
Reading Fridays are back!! Please bring in your novel to read on Friday, January 16. This will be our second week of reading. A copy of the independent novel study assignment was passed out on January 9 and is due on February 3.
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| January 12, 2015 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(118A) | Read chapters 6-10 of THE HEAVEN SHOP and prepare the assigned booklet for our Book Club meeting on Friday, January 16. Don't forget to bring your treats!
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(221) | Read chapters 8-15 of BIFOCAL and prepare the assigned booklet for our Book Club meeting on Friday, January 16. Don't forget to bring your treats!
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Reading Fridays are back!! Please bring in your novel to read on Friday, January 16. This will be our second week of reading. A copy of the independent novel study assignment was passed out on January 9 and is due on February 3. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) | Reading Fridays are back!! Please bring in your novel to read on Friday, January 16. This will be our second week of reading. A copy of the independent novel study assignment was passed out on January 9 and is due on February 3. |
| January 9, 2015 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(118A) | Read chapters 6-10 of THE HEAVEN SHOP and prepare the assigned booklet for our Book Club meeting on Friday, January 16. Don't forget to bring your treats!
Those who forgot their work this Friday must submit it on Monday, January 12.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(221) | Read chapters 8-15 of BIFOCAL and prepare the assigned booklet for our Book Club meeting on Friday, January 16. Don't forget to bring your treats!
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| January 7, 2015 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(118A) | Read chapters 1-5 of THE HEAVEN SHOP and prepare the assigned booklet for our Book Club meeting on Friday, January 9. Don't forget to bring your treats!
Language Arts
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(221) | Read chapters 1-7 of BIFOCAL and prepare the assigned booklet for our Book Club meeting on Friday, January 9. Don't forget to bring your treats!
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Reading Fridays are back!! Please bring in a novel to read on Friday, January 9. I will provide a copy of the independent novel study assignment on that day. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) | Reading Fridays are back!! Please bring in a novel to read on Friday, January 9. I will provide a copy of the independent novel study assignment on that day. |
| January 6, 2015 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(118A) | Read chapters 1-5 of THE HEAVEN SHOP and prepare the assigned booklet for our Book Club meeting on Friday, January 9. Don't forget to bring your treats! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(221) | Read chapters 1-7 of BIFOCAL and prepare the assigned booklet for our Book Club meeting on Friday, January 9. Don't forget to bring your treats! |
| January 5, 2015 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(118A) | Read chapters 1-5 of THE HEAVEN SHOP and prepare the assigned booklet for our Book Club meeting on Friday, January 9. Don't forget to bring your treats! |
| December 1, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Please finish the introduction and first BODY paragraph of Declan's character sketch tonight.
Study your notes on the novel. The test is December 10. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) | Please complete the character sketch chart on Declan for tomorrow.
Study your notes on the novel. The test is December 10. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(118A) | Review notes and practice an essay answer to prepare for the test tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(221) | Review notes and essays for the AFTER THE WAR test on December 3. |
| November 28, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(118A) | Please prepare an answer for one of the following questions on CATCH ME ONCE....
Due: Monday, Dec. 1 Test is Dec.2
Sample Essay Questions
Catch Me Once, Catch Me Twice
1. Describe Ev's relationship with her grandmother. Pay particular attention to how it progresses throughout the novel from the beginning to the end.
2. Choose TWO characters from the novel and show how they face their fears. Give examples for each character from the beginning, middle and ending of the novel.
3. Ev experiences considerable conflict in the novel. Identify an example of each type of conflict (internal, interpersonal and external) involving Ev's character. What does each type of conflict reveal about Ev's character? Refer to examples from the novel to support your response.
4. How does the setting of the novel help to intensify the suspense and mood of the plot?
5. As the novel opens, Ev appears to be an immature character. By the end of the novel she is more mature, thinking of others and reaching out to others for help. Show how her maturity develops from the beginning to the ending of the novel.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(221) | Continue to review notes on AFTER THE WAR and write the remaining essay if necessary. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | The test on the TORN AWAY will take place on Dec. 9. Notes on the novel have been given and were discussed this week. Students will practice responding to various essays next week in preparation for the test. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) | The test on the TORN AWAY will take place on Dec. 9. Notes on the novel have been given and were discussed this week. Students will practice responding to various essays next week in preparation for the test. |
| November 27, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(221) | Please finish writing the essay on theme for AFTER THE WAR test preparation. Due: tomorrow |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(118A) | Please finish the charts on character development and theme for the novel CATCH ME ONCE... by tomorrow. These were assigned before your trip. |
| November 25, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(118A) | CATCH ME ONCE...test on Dec. 2
Complete the charts on character development and theme that were distributed in class today. Due: Friday |
| November 21, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(118A) | Read to the end of Catch Me Once... by Tuesday, November 25. |
| November 18, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(118A) | Please finish reading chapter 8 of CATCH ME ONCE... tonight. |
| November 14, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(118A) | Please finish your 'Dear Dad' letter and read chapters 4 and 5 of CATCH ME ONCE, CATCH ME TWICE for Monday. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(221) | Please finish your journal entries and read pp. 45-68 of AFTER THE WAR for Monday. |
| October 27, 2014 |
| October 23, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(221) | Rough drafts of your persuasive speeches must be submitted to my e-mail by Sunday night at the latest.
EdwinaMills@nlesd.ca |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(118A) | Please finish your main idea essay on the article on p.25 of your text for Monday.
Test is on October 29. Study guides were distributed today. Test preparation will continue on Monday.
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| October 20, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(118A) | Please complete the following question on the Iqbal article.
Make a connection to the article 'Child Slavery Protester Murdered'(p. 30). Identify it as a text-to-self, text-to-text, or text-to-world connection. Tell how making the connection helped you to visualize, predict, or evaluate/analyze the text. Due tomorrow. |
| October 16, 2014 |
Homeroom
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Pictures were given out on Wednesday, October 15. Orders and money are due Oct. 20.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(118A) | Please finish the main idea question on the Iqbal article for tomorrow.
Essay test - October 29. Details to follow. We are currently practicing answering constructed responses in class. |
| October 15, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Independent Novel Study project is due TOMORROW.
Please see below for details:
Grade 7 Independent Novel Project 2014
As you read your novel, take note of a major scene or incident that captures your attention and imagination.
Your job is to retell this section in your own words to the rest of your class. You’ll need at least one page of writing (double spaced). Be sure to tell how this scene fits into the novel.
Next, you need to make a detailed drawing of the scene or incident to illustrate what you saw in your mind as you read. This visual should be on 8.5” x 11” paper and it should be coloured,
When you present to the class, you will be given three evaluations:
• one for content
• one for oral presentation
• one for your visual representation |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) | Independent Novel Study project is due TOMORROW.
Please see below for details:
Grade 7 Independent Novel Project 2014
As you read your novel, take note of a major scene or incident that captures your attention and imagination.
Your job is to retell this section in your own words to the rest of your class. You’ll need at least one page of writing (double spaced). Be sure to tell how this scene fits into the novel.
Next, you need to make a detailed drawing of the scene or incident to illustrate what you saw in your mind as you read. This visual should be on 8.5” x 11” paper and it should be coloured,
When you present to the class, you will be given three evaluations:
• one for content
• one for oral presentation
• one for your visual representation |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Pictures were given today. Orders and money are due Oct. 20.
Tomorrow is Support the Breakfast Program day. Please bring a loonie. |
| October 3, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Novel projects due date is now Oct. 16.
Step-Up unit test in English is on Oct. 8. Study guide were distributed yesterday. Please see below.
Step Up Unit Test Review – October 2014
For the test, you will be asked to read an unseen article and answer two types of questions: selected response and constructed response.
Selected response questions are known as multiple choice questions in other subjects. Your job is to choose the best response. Other answers may seem right, but you must decide which is best.
Constructed response questions are long-answer questions. You need to follow the outline given by your teacher to answer these questions.
Study the following pages in your Literacy 7 text:
• p. 2 “ Making Connections”
• pp. 36-37 “Recognizing Purpose and Audience”
• p. 42 “Sequence” - Pay particular attention to the words in italics near the bottom of the page. We call these transition words.
You need to know how to do the following:
• How to find the meaning of a word in context
• How to summarize a text in your own words
• How to explain a connection you made with a text
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) | Novel projects due date is now Oct. 16.
Step-Up unit test in English is on Oct. 8. Study guide were distributed yesterday. Please see below.
Step Up Unit Test Review – October 2014
For the test, you will be asked to read an unseen article and answer two types of questions: selected response and constructed response.
Selected response questions are known as multiple choice questions in other subjects. Your job is to choose the best response. Other answers may seem right, but you must decide which is best.
Constructed response questions are long-answer questions. You need to follow the outline given by your teacher to answer these questions.
Study the following pages in your Literacy 7 text:
• p. 2 “ Making Connections”
• pp. 36-37 “Recognizing Purpose and Audience”
• p. 42 “Sequence” - Pay particular attention to the words in italics near the bottom of the page. We call these transition words.
You need to know how to do the following:
• How to find the meaning of a word in context
• How to summarize a text in your own words
• How to explain a connection you made with a text
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(118A) | Novel projects are due Monday! Please be prepared to complete your oral presentations on that day. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(221) | Novel projects are due Monday! Please be prepared to complete your oral presentations on that day. |
| October 2, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Reading Friday is tomorrow. Don't forget your book!
Independent Novel Study project is due Oct. 7. Please take note of change in due date.
A test on the STEP UP unit is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 8. Students received study guides today. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) | Reading Friday is tomorrow. Don't forget your book!
Independent Novel Study project is due Oct. 7. Please take note of change in due date.
A test on the STEP UP unit is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 8. Students received study guides today. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(118A) | Reading Friday is tomorrow. CANCELLED DUE TO STUDENT COUNCIL SPEECHES IN THE GYM!
Independent Novel Study project is due Oct. 6. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(221) | Essay test is tomorrow. In-class review continued today.
Independent Novel Study project is due Oct. 6. |
| September 25, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Tomorrow is the last Reading Friday before your Novel Project is due on Oct. 9 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) | Tomorrow is the last Reading Friday before your Novel Project is due on Oct. 9 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(118A) | Tomorrow is the last Reading Friday before your Novel Project is due on Oct. 6. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(221) | Please have the following question completed by tomorrow.
Make two connections with the essay 'Guy Things' on p. 204 of your text. Tell how making the connections helped you to understand the text better. (Did they help you visualize, predict or judge/evaluate?)
Follow the outline below:
Grade 9 OUTLINE: Constructed response.
Divide your ideas into three parts: introduction, body, and conclusion.
Introduction:
„« Topic sentence
„« Use TAG ¡V title, author, genre
Example: In the play Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare,...
„« Thesis
„« **Remember the three T¡¦s
Body:
„« Give two examples from text to prove that your thesis is correct
„« It¡¦s not enough to give a quote or explain a part of the text in your own words. You must explain how your example proves your answer. Show your thoughts!
„« The pattern is example explain, example explain, etc.
„« Use transition words such as in addition to, next, later, another example¡K
Conclusion:
„« Restate your answer in a different way OR
„« Give an opinion OR
„« Make a connection
NOTE: Whichever option you choose must flow with the rest of your answer. Stay on topic!
Novel Project due October 6. |
| September 19, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Novel Projects are due on October 9. Hard copies of the assignments were given out on Friday, Sept. 12.
Please bring in an exercise book for a journal.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) | Novel Projects are due on October 9. Hard copies of the assignments were given out on Friday, Sept. 12.
Please bring in an exercise book for a journal.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(118A) | Novel Projects are due on October 6. Hard copies of the assignments were given out on Friday, Sept. 12.
Please bring in an exercise book for a journal.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(221) | Novel Projects are due on October 6. Hard copies of the assignments were given out on Friday, Sept. 5.
Please bring in an exercise book for a journal.
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Homeroom
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Terry Fox Run for Cancer contribution forms were distributed to students today. Students are asked to contact family and friends for support in this worthy cause. Our walk is scheduled for Wed., Sept. 24. |
| September 17, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(118A) | Please finish the rough draft of your letter tonight. We will be in the lab tomorrow. |
| September 15, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Novel Projects are due on October 9. Hard copies of the assignments were given out on Friday.
Please bring in an exercise book for a journal. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) | Novel Projects are due on October 9. Hard copies of the assignments were given out on Friday.
Please bring in an exercise book for a journal. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(118A) | Please bring in research for your letter to the prime minister. Due tomorrow.
Novel Projects are due on October 6. Hard copies of the assignments were given out on Friday.
Please bring in an exercise book for a journal. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(221) | Novel Projects are due on October 6. Hard copies of the assignments were given out two weeks ago.
Please bring in an exercise book for a journal. |
| September 11, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(221) | Bring in novels for 'Reading Fridays' tomorrow. Novel projects are due on October 6.
Please bring in an exercise book for journal writing. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Bring in novels for 'Reading Fridays' tomorrow. Novel projects are due on October 9.
Please bring in an exercise book for journal writing. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) | Bring in novels for 'Reading Fridays' tomorrow. Novel projects are due on October 9.
Please bring in an exercise book for journal writing. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(118A) | 1)Bring in novels for 'Reading Fridays' tomorrow. Novel projects are due on October 6.
2) Research a social justice topic (such as poverty, equality, health care, environment, cultural preservation, etc.) which you will discuss in your letter to the prime minister. Bring in some of the information, either printed or written down. Due: Monday. Sept. 15.
3)Please bring in an exercise book for journal writing. |
| September 9, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Please bring in an exercise book for journal writing.
Independent Novel Study project is due October 9. Please see below for details:
Grade 7 Independent Novel Project 2014
As you read your novel, take note of a major scene or incident that captures your attention and imagination.
Your job is to retell this section in your own words to the rest of your class. You’ll need at least one page of writing (double spaced). Be sure to tell how this scene fits into the novel.
Next, you need to make a detailed drawing of the scene or incident to illustrate what you saw in your mind as you read. This visual should be on 8.5” x 11” paper and it should be coloured,
When you present to the class, you will be given three evaluations:
• one for content
• one for oral presentation
• one for your visual representation
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) | Please bring in an exercise book for journal writing.
Independent Novel Study project is due October 9. Please see below for details:
Grade 7 Independent Novel Project 2014
As you read your novel, take note of a major scene or incident that captures your attention and imagination.
Your job is to retell this section in your own words to the rest of your class. You’ll need at least one page of writing (double spaced). Be sure to tell how this scene fits into the novel.
Next, you need to make a detailed drawing of the scene or incident to illustrate what you saw in your mind as you read. This visual should be on 8.5” x 11” paper and it should be coloured,
When you present to the class, you will be given three evaluations:
• one for content
• one for oral presentation
• one for your visual representation
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(123) | Please bring in an exercise book for journal writing.
Independent Novel Study project is due October 6. Please see below for details:
Interview
You have been given the opportunity to interview the main character of the novel which you have read. Complete the following:
• Prepare Five questions that you would ask this character
• Answer these questions
• Assume the role of this character
• Have a classmate interview you in class.
Note:
• These questions and responses should reflect the content of the novel and the personality of your character.
• You will receive two grades: one for content, determined by what you say: and one for your oral delivery.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Please bring in an exercise book for journal writing.
Independent Novel Study project is due October 6. A copy of the assignment was given to students on Friday, September 5.
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| September 5, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Please bring in an exercise book for journal writing.
Independent Novel Study project is due October 9. Please see below for details:
Grade 7 Independent Novel Project 2014
As you read your novel, take note of a major scene or incident that captures your attention and imagination.
Your job is to retell this section in your own words to the rest of your class. You’ll need at least one page of writing (double spaced). Be sure to tell how this scene fits into the novel.
Next, you need to make a detailed drawing of the scene or incident to illustrate what you saw in your mind as you read. This visual should be on 8.5” x 11” paper and it should be coloured,
When you present to the class, you will be given three evaluations:
• one for content
• one for oral presentation
• one for your visual representation
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) | Please bring in an exercise book for journal writing.
Independent Novel Study project is due October 9. Please see below for details:
Grade 7 Independent Novel Project 2014
As you read your novel, take note of a major scene or incident that captures your attention and imagination.
Your job is to retell this section in your own words to the rest of your class. You’ll need at least one page of writing (double spaced). Be sure to tell how this scene fits into the novel.
Next, you need to make a detailed drawing of the scene or incident to illustrate what you saw in your mind as you read. This visual should be on 8.5” x 11” paper and it should be coloured,
When you present to the class, you will be given three evaluations:
• one for content
• one for oral presentation
• one for your visual representation
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(123) | Please bring in an exercise book for journal writing.
Independent Novel Study project is due October 6. Please see below for details:
Interview
You have been given the opportunity to interview the main character of the novel which you have read. Complete the following:
• Prepare Five questions that you would ask this character
• Answer these questions
• Assume the role of this character
• Have a classmate interview you in class.
Note:
• These questions and responses should reflect the content of the novel and the personality of your character.
• You will receive two grades: one for content, determined by what you say: and one for your oral delivery.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Please bring in an exercise book for journal writing.
Independent Novel Study project is due October 6. A copy of the assignment was given to students today. |
| June 6, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(208) | The first part of the English exam will be written on Monday, June 9. It is the Demand Writing portion of the exam and is worth 50%. Students may bring a dictionary or thesaurus to use throughout this part of the exam.
All students must be in attendance on that day.
A list of terms and an exam review sheet was distributed to students June 4. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | The first part of the English exam will be written on Monday, June 9. It is the Demand Writing portion of the exam and is worth 50%. Students may bring a dictionary or thesaurus to use throughout this part of the exam.
All students must be in attendance on that day.
A list of terms and an exam review sheet was distributed to students June 4. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(123) | The first part of the English exam will be written on Monday, June 9. It is the Demand Writing portion of the exam and is worth 50%. Students may bring a dictionary or thesaurus to use throughout this part of the exam.
All students must be in attendance on that day.
A list of terms and an exam review sheet was distributed to students June 4.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | The booklet on the novel FLIPPED must be submitted on Tuesday, June 10.
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| June 5, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(208) | The first part of the English exam will be written on Monday, June 9. It is the Demand Writing portion of the exam and is worth 50%. Students may bring a dictionary or thesaurus to use throughout this part of the exam.
All students must be in attendance on that day.
A list of terms and an exam review sheet was distributed to students June 4. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | The first part of the English exam will be written on Monday, June 9. It is the Demand Writing portion of the exam and is worth 50%. Students may bring a dictionary or thesaurus to use throughout this part of the exam.
All students must be in attendance on that day.
A list of terms and an exam review sheet was distributed to students Wednesday, June 4. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(123) | The first part of the English exam will be written on Monday, June 9. It is the Demand Writing portion of the exam and is worth 50%. Students may bring a dictionary or thesaurus to use throughout this part of the exam.
All students must be in attendance on that day.
A list of terms and an exam review sheet was distributed to students June 4. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | The booklet on the novel FLIPPED must be submitted on Tuesday, June 10.
A list of terms and an exam review sheet was distributed to students June 4. |
| June 2, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(208) | The first part of the English exam will be written on Monday, June 9. It is the Demand Writing portion of the exam and is worth 50%. All students must be in attendance on that day.
A list of terms and an exam review sheet will be distributed to students tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | The first part of the English exam will be written on Monday, June 9. It is the Demand Writing portion of the exam and is worth 50%. All students must be in attendance on that day.
A list of terms and an exam review sheet will be distributed to students tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(123) | The first part of the English exam will be written on Monday, June 9. It is the Demand Writing portion of the exam and is worth 50%. All students must be in attendance on that day.
A list of terms and an exam review sheet will be distributed to students tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | A list of terms and an exam review sheet will be distributed to students tomorrow. |
| May 16, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Independent Novel Study:
Write a review of your novel using the following outline as your guide:
Introduction: TAG (title, author, genre), brief summary of text, opinion
of text.
Body: Tell, specifically, what you liked and/or didn’t like about the
book.
Conclusion: Recommend the book to a particular group (Ex: boys or
girls who enjoy team sports, people who enjoy mysteries
and solving problems, those who enjoy imagining the
future).
Work may be typed or written by hand.
Due: May 27 __________________ |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(208) | Independent Novel Study:
Write a review of your novel using the following outline as your guide:
Introduction: TAG (title, author, genre), brief summary of text, opinion
of text.
Body: Tell, specifically, what you liked and/or didn’t like about the
book.
Conclusion: Recommend the book to a particular group (Ex: boys or
girls who enjoy team sports, people who enjoy mysteries
and solving problems, those who enjoy imagining the
future).
Work may be typed or written by hand.
Due: May 27 __________________ |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(123) | 1) Speeches begin on Wednesday, May 21. Please practice.
2)Directions were distributed for the independent novel study today. It is a bookmark assignment. Create a bookmark with an eye-catching design on the front which captures the essence of the novel and words or phrases on the back to convince others to read the book.
Due: Tues., June 3 |
| May 15, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Reading Friday is tomorrow! Please bring in your novel.
Independent Novel Study:
Write a review of your novel using the following outline as your guide:
Introduction: TAG (title, author, genre), brief summary of text, opinion
of text.
Body: Tell, specifically, what you liked and/or didn’t like about the
book.
Conclusion: Recommend the book to a particular group (Ex: boys or
girls who enjoy team sports, people who enjoy mysteries
and solving problems, those who enjoy imagining the
future).
Work may be typed or written by hand.
Due: May 27 __________________ |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(208) | Reading Friday is tomorrow! Please bring in your novel.
Independent Novel Study:
Write a review of your novel using the following outline as your guide:
Introduction: TAG (title, author, genre), brief summary of text, opinion
of text.
Body: Tell, specifically, what you liked and/or didn’t like about the
book.
Conclusion: Recommend the book to a particular group (Ex: boys or
girls who enjoy team sports, people who enjoy mysteries
and solving problems, those who enjoy imagining the
future).
Work may be typed or written by hand.
Due: May 27 __________________ |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(123) | Reading Friday is tomorrow! Please bring in your novel.
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| May 9, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(208) | Independent Novel Study:
Write a review of your novel using the following outline as your guide:
Introduction: TAG (title, author, genre), brief summary of text, opinion
of text.
Body: Tell, specifically, what you liked and/or didn’t like about the
book.
Conclusion: Recommend the book to a particular group (Ex: boys or
girls who enjoy team sports, people who enjoy mysteries
and solving problems, those who enjoy imagining the
future).
Work may be typed or written by hand.
Due: May 27 __________________
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Independent Novel Study:
Write a review of your novel using the following outline as your guide:
Introduction: TAG (title, author, genre), brief summary of text, opinion
of text.
Body: Tell, specifically, what you liked and/or didn’t like about the
book.
Conclusion: Recommend the book to a particular group (Ex: boys or
girls who enjoy team sports, people who enjoy mysteries
and solving problems, those who enjoy imagining the
future).
Work may be typed or written by hand.
Due: Tues. May 27 |
| May 6, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Continue reviewing 'Romeo and Juliet' and preparing answers to possible questions for Friday's test. Review continues tomorrow. |
| May 5, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Please complete the R & J character chart tonight.
Test prep continues tomorrow.
Demand Writing (test) is scheduled for Friday, May 9. |
| April 30, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Please finish the rough draft of your conflict essay for WHO IS FRANCES RAIN? We'll be typing it up in the lab on Friday.
Tomorrow, we're having 'Reading Fridays' on Thursday because of our scheduled lab time on Friday. Please bring a book to read! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(208) | Please finish the rough draft of your conflict essay for WHO IS FRANCES RAIN? We'll be typing it up in the lab on Friday.
Tomorrow, we're having 'Reading Fridays' on Thursday because of our scheduled lab time on Friday.
Please bring a book to read! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(123) | Please finish the practice question on THE OUTSIDERS. Tomorrow, we'll be dealing with conflict. |
| April 29, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(123) | Start work on practice test question for THE OUTSIDERS. We will continue in class tomorrow. The test is scheduled for Friday, May 2. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Please have a novel to read for independent study on Thursday.
We will continue to work on the conflict essay process piece on WHO IS FRANCES RAIN? tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(208) | Please have a novel to read for independent study on Thursday.
We will continue to work on the conflict essay process piece on WHO IS FRANCES RAIN? tomorrow. |
| March 31, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Edited drafts of short stories must be ready by April 2. You will complete and print your final draft in the lab on that day. |
| March 27, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Edited drafts of short stories must be ready by April 2. You will complete and print your final draft in the lab on that day. |
| March 25, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Those who did not have their work completed for Book Circles today must submit the work tomorrow.
Please have a hard copy of your short story ready for class tomorrow. We will be exchanging papers, making comments, and offering suggestions for improvement. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(123) | Biography essays must be e-mailed to me by tomorrow at edwinamills@esdnl.ca |
| March 20, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Finish the #2 question listed below as practice for your test. You may choose any story from your text.
Read the story and answer the questions below, using the template below as your guide.
Template:
Introduction – TAG – title, author, genre
Answer the question briefly. Use part of the question in your answer.
Body - Example + Explanation
Provide these twice. Your explanation is to show how your example supports your answer.
Conclusion – Restate your answer OR Give an opinion OR Make a
connection
Questions:
1. What is the main conflict in this story? In your discussion, include the following:
• Who is involved?
• The type of conflict.
• Two examples from text showing the conflict
• The resolution.
2. What is the setting of this story? How is it effective?
3. What is the theme of this story? Give two examples from text to illustrate the theme.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(208) | Students need to work on a question of conflict in the play 'The Monkey's Paw' tonight. There was ample time provided during school time for this. I will provide feedback to individuals in class Monday. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(123) | Submit your rough drafts of your biography to me in digital copy(e-mail)by Wednesday, March 27. Make sure to include your bibliography. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Book Circles - final meeting on Tuesday, March 26. Please have completed worksheets and treats ready for that day.
Rough drafts of your short story are due in hard copy for class on March 27.
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| March 19, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(208) | The short story test is scheduled for Tuesday, March 26. A study guide and definitions were given out today.
Short Story Terms List – Grade 7
The main elements of a short story are:
plot, conflict, setting, theme, character, and point of view.
Plot – the events that occur in a story
Conflict – a struggle between opposing forces. There are three types of conflict:
1. Internal conflict – character vs. self
2. Interpersonal conflict – character vs. character
3. External conflict – character vs. an outside force such as nature or society
Setting – the time, place and circumstance in which a story takes place. Circumstances are the conditions that exist as the story opens.
Theme – the main idea that the author is trying to communicate to the reader
Character – a person involved in the action of a story
Point of View - Narrator – is the person who is telling the story.
1. First Person Point of View – occurs when the main character tells his/her own story. The narrator is “I”, one of the characters in the story.
2. Third Person Omniscient Point of View – when the author is outside of the story and presents the thoughts of all characters. The narrator is all knowing and describes the thoughts and feeling of all the characters but is not a character in the story.
3. Third Person Limited – occurs when the author tells the story from the viewpoint of just one character. The narrator tells the story as “he” or “she”.
Know how to label a story line. See p. 94 of your text.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | The short story test is scheduled for Tuesday, March 26. A study guide and definitions were given out today.
Students need to work on a question of conflict in the play 'The Monkey's Paw' tonight. There was ample time provided during school time for this. I will provide feedback to individuals in class tomorrow.
Short Story Terms List – Grade 7
The main elements of a short story are:
plot, conflict, setting, theme, character, and point of view.
Plot – the events that occur in a story
Conflict – a struggle between opposing forces. There are three types of conflict:
1. Internal conflict – character vs. self
2. Interpersonal conflict – character vs. character
3. External conflict – character vs. an outside force such as nature or society
Setting – the time, place and circumstance in which a story takes place. Circumstances are the conditions that exist as the story opens.
Theme – the main idea that the author is trying to communicate to the reader
Character – a person involved in the action of a story
Point of View - Narrator – is the person who is telling the story.
1. First Person Point of View – occurs when the main character tells his/her own story. The narrator is “I”, one of the characters in the story.
2. Third Person Omniscient Point of View – when the author is outside of the story and presents the thoughts of all characters. The narrator is all knowing and describes the thoughts and feeling of all the characters but is not a character in the story.
3. Third Person Limited – occurs when the author tells the story from the viewpoint of just one character. The narrator tells the story as “he” or “she”.
Know how to label a story line. See p. 94 of your text.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Book Circles - final meeting on Tuesday, March 26. Please have completed worksheets and treats ready for that day.
Rough drafts of your short story are due in hard copy for class on March 27. |
| March 18, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | We will be in the lab tomorrow working on our short stories.
Book Circles have been postponed till Tuesday, March 25. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(208) | Short Story test on Tuesday, March 25. We are preparing in class. Study guides will be distributed tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Short Story test on Tuesday, March 25. We are preparing in class. Study guides will be distributed tomorrow. |
| March 7, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(208) | The test on the Fears and Phobias unit has been postponed until Tuesday, March 25. The focus is on the narrative. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | The test on the Fears and Phobias unit has been postponed until Tuesday, March 25. The focus is on the narrative. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Book Circles will meet on Thursday, March 14. Please have your worksheets and treats ready. |
| March 3, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(123) | Chasing a Dream unit test on Thursday, March 4. Choose any article from the unit and practice these questions:
1.What is the author’s bias or point of view? Support your response with at least two pieces of evidence from the media text.
2.Summarize the article.
3.How does the text fit the theme of the “Chasing a Dream” unit? Explain your response with reference to the text.
4.What is the theme expressed in this text? Support with two references to text.
5.Do you agree with the author’s main message? Give reasons and/or personal examples to support your response.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Book Circles on Tuesday. Do not forget to bring completed worksheets and treats!
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| February 28, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(123) | Chasing a Dream unit test on Thursday, March 4. Choose any article from the unit and practice these questions:
1.What is the author’s bias or point of view? Support your response with at least two pieces of evidence from the media text.
2.Summarize the article.
3.How does the text fit the theme of the “Chasing a Dream” unit? Explain your response with reference to the text.
4.What is the theme expressed in this text? Support with two references to text.
5.Do you agree with the author’s main message? Give reasons and/or personal examples to support your response.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Book Circles on Tuesday. Do not forget to bring completed worksheets and treats! |
| February 27, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(123) | There will be a test on the CHASING A DREAM unit on Tuesday, March 4. Please study from the review sheet that was distributed today. |
| February 25, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Book Circles will resume on Tuesday, March 4 instead of tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(123) | There will be a test on March 4 of the units NO LIMITS and CHASING A DREAM. Notes to follow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | There will be a test on the FEARS AND PHOBIAS unit March 19. More details to follow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(208) | There will be a test on the FEARS AND PHOBIAS unit March 19. More details to follow. |
| February 18, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(208) | Comic Strip projects are due tomorrow, February 19. Please scroll back on the homework page to view details. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Comic Strip projects are due tomorrow, February 19. Please scroll back on the homework page to view details. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(123) | There will be a re-test on apostrophes tomorrow. Please see notes below:
1)The apostrophe quiz that was missed on Thursday due to stormy weather has been rescheduled to Tuesday, Feb. 11. Here are the notes:
Apostrophe Rules
1. Use the apostrophe with contractions. The apostrophe is always placed at the spot where the letter(s) has been removed.
Examples:
don't, isn't
You're right.
She's a great teacher.
2. Use the apostrophe to show possession. Place the apostrophe before the s to show singular possession.
Examples:
one boy's hat
one woman's hat
one actress's hat
one child's hat
Ms. Chang's house
NOTE: Although names ending in s or an s sound are not required to have the second s added in possessive form, it is preferred.
Examples:
Mr. Jones's golf clubs
Texas's weather
3. To show plural possession, make the noun plural first. Then immediately use the apostrophe.
Examples:
two boys' hats two women's hats
two actresses' hats
two children's hats
the Changs' house
the Joneses' golf clubs
the Strauses' daughter
the Sanchezes' artwork
the Hastingses' appointment
the Leeses' books
4. Use the apostrophe and s after the second name only if two people possess the same item.
Examples:
Cesar and Maribel's home is constructed of redwood.
Cesar's and Maribel's job contracts will be renewed next year.
Indicates separate ownership.
Cesar and Maribel's job contracts will be renewed next year.
Indicates joint ownership of more than one contract.
5. Never use an apostrophe with possessive pronouns: his, hers, its, theirs, ours, yours, whose. They already show possession so they do not require an apostrophe.
Correct:
This book is hers, not yours.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Short Story test on Friday, February 21. Students need to review notes from today and read selections from Sightlines or their Literacy 9 text. |
| February 12, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(208) | Please continue to read your chosen novel at home. The comic strip project is due a week from today. Please see details below:
Comic Strip
Present the main events of your novel in a comic strip using at least six frames. Your illustrations, color, and text should be consistent with the plot of your novel.
Features of Comics
• tell a story
• may have humour
• frames may vary in size and shape
• frames usually read left to right
• text is in captions and/or speech bubbles
• frames may have an image but sometimes no text
• boldface, capital letters, and different font sizes are used
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Please continue to read your chosen novel at home. The comic strip project is due a week from today. Please see details below:
Comic Strip
Present the main events of your novel in a comic strip using at least six frames. Your illustrations, color, and text should be consistent with the plot of your novel.
Features of Comics
• tell a story
• may have humour
• frames may vary in size and shape
• frames usually read left to right
• text is in captions and/or speech bubbles
• frames may have an image but sometimes no text
• boldface, capital letters, and different font sizes are used |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(123) | Book Circles are tomorrow! Please have worksheets completed and don't forget your snacks.
Please have the introduction and the first body paragraph of your biography completed for class on Thursday, Feb. 20. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Book Circle groups will meet for the first time Friday. Please have worksheets completed and don't forget your snacks. |
| February 10, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(123) | 1)The apostrophe quiz that was missed on Thursday due to stormy weather has been rescheduled to Tuesday, Feb. 11. Here are the notes:
Apostrophe Rules
1. Use the apostrophe with contractions. The apostrophe is always placed at the spot where the letter(s) has been removed.
Examples:
don't, isn't
You're right.
She's a great teacher.
2. Use the apostrophe to show possession. Place the apostrophe before the s to show singular possession.
Examples:
one boy's hat
one woman's hat
one actress's hat
one child's hat
Ms. Chang's house
NOTE: Although names ending in s or an s sound are not required to have the second s added in possessive form, it is preferred.
Examples:
Mr. Jones's golf clubs
Texas's weather
3. To show plural possession, make the noun plural first. Then immediately use the apostrophe.
Examples:
two boys' hats two women's hats
two actresses' hats
two children's hats
the Changs' house
the Joneses' golf clubs
the Strauses' daughter
the Sanchezes' artwork
the Hastingses' appointment
the Leeses' books
4. Use the apostrophe and s after the second name only if two people possess the same item.
Examples:
Cesar and Maribel's home is constructed of redwood.
Cesar's and Maribel's job contracts will be renewed next year.
Indicates separate ownership.
Cesar and Maribel's job contracts will be renewed next year.
Indicates joint ownership of more than one contract.
5. Never use an apostrophe with possessive pronouns: his, hers, its, theirs, ours, yours, whose. They already show possession so they do not require an apostrophe.
Correct:
This book is hers, not yours.
2) Continue to research the person on whom you have decided to prepare a biography. Paste the research and the URL's for sites used into a Word document and e-mail it to yourself so you can access it at school.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | 1) Continue writing jot notes for the narrative you are writing.
2) Have Book Circles sheets completed for Friday's meeting. Don't forget your treats! |
| February 7, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | We will be going to the computer lab on Monday to start writing our short stories. Please have your notes ready to refer to on schoology.com.
Book Circles sheets must be completed for your first meeting on Friday, February 14. Don't forget to bring your treats! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(123) | The apostrophe quiz that was missed on Thursday due to stormy weather has been rescheduled to Tuesday, Feb. 11. Here are the notes:
Apostrophe Rules
1. Use the apostrophe with contractions. The apostrophe is always placed at the spot where the letter(s) has been removed.
Examples:
don't, isn't
You're right.
She's a great teacher.
2. Use the apostrophe to show possession. Place the apostrophe before the s to show singular possession.
Examples:
one boy's hat
one woman's hat
one actress's hat
one child's hat
Ms. Chang's house
NOTE: Although names ending in s or an s sound are not required to have the second s added in possessive form, it is preferred.
Examples:
Mr. Jones's golf clubs
Texas's weather
3. To show plural possession, make the noun plural first. Then immediately use the apostrophe.
Examples:
two boys' hats two women's hats
two actresses' hats
two children's hats
the Changs' house
the Joneses' golf clubs
the Strauses' daughter
the Sanchezes' artwork
the Hastingses' appointment
the Leeses' books
4. Use the apostrophe and s after the second name only if two people possess the same item.
Examples:
Cesar and Maribel's home is constructed of redwood.
Cesar's and Maribel's job contracts will be renewed next year.
Indicates separate ownership.
Cesar and Maribel's job contracts will be renewed next year.
Indicates joint ownership of more than one contract.
5. Never use an apostrophe with possessive pronouns: his, hers, its, theirs, ours, yours, whose. They already show possession so they do not require an apostrophe.
Correct:
This book is hers, not yours.
***Continue to prepare Book Circles sheets for class on Friday. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(208) | 1) Continue reading your chosen novel for your independent novel study. The comic strip assignment is due Feb. 19.
2) We are going to the computer lab on Monday to add more descriptive details to our TURNING POINTS essays. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | 1) Continue reading your chosen novel for your independent novel study. The comic strip assignment is due Feb. 19.
2) We are going to the computer lab on Monday to add more descriptive details to our TURNING POINTS essays. |
| February 4, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(208) | Go to schoology.com and post a comment in the first three discussions if you did not complete that work in class today.
Continue reading your chosen novel for your independent novel study. The comic strip assignment is due Feb. 19. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Go to schoology.com and post a comment in the first three discussions if you did not complete that work in class today.
Continue reading your chosen novel for your independent novel study. The comic strip assignment is due Feb. 19. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(123) | Apostrophe quiz on Thursday.
Apostrophe Rules
1. Use the apostrophe with contractions. The apostrophe is always placed at the spot where the letter(s) has been removed.
Examples:
don't, isn't
You're right.
She's a great teacher.
2. Use the apostrophe to show possession. Place the apostrophe before the s to show singular possession.
Examples:
one boy's hat
one woman's hat
one actress's hat
one child's hat
Ms. Chang's house
NOTE: Although names ending in s or an s sound are not required to have the second s added in possessive form, it is preferred.
Examples:
Mr. Jones's golf clubs
Texas's weather
3. To show plural possession, make the noun plural first. Then immediately use the apostrophe.
Examples:
two boys' hats two women's hats
two actresses' hats
two children's hats
the Changs' house
the Joneses' golf clubs
the Strauses' daughter
the Sanchezes' artwork
the Hastingses' appointment
the Leeses' books
4. Use the apostrophe and s after the second name only if two people possess the same item.
Examples:
Cesar and Maribel's home is constructed of redwood.
Cesar's and Maribel's job contracts will be renewed next year.
Indicates separate ownership.
Cesar and Maribel's job contracts will be renewed next year.
Indicates joint ownership of more than one contract.
5. Never use an apostrophe with possessive pronouns: his, hers, its, theirs, ours, yours, whose. They already show possession so they do not require an apostrophe.
Correct:
This book is hers, not yours.
Complete your Book Circles sheet for Friday. Don't forget your treats!
|
| January 31, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(208) | Continue reading your chosen novel for your independent novel study. The comic strip assignment is due Feb. 19. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Continue reading your chosen novel for your independent novel study. The comic strip assignment is due Feb. 19. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(123) | Complete your Book Circles sheet for Thursday. Don't forget your treats! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Go to schoology.com and write the jot notes for your original short story.
The final draft of your REAR WINDOW movie review is due Tuesday, February 4. |
Homeroom
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Pink t-shirts (for Pink Shirt Day in February) are available for sale until Monday. Cost: $6 |
| January 29, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(208) | Complete your jot notes on the story you will be telling for your TURNING POINTS essay. Tell the who, what, where, when and why of your story.
Continue reading your chosen novel for your independent novel study. The comic strip assignment is due Feb. 19. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Complete your jot notes on the story you will be telling for your TURNING POINTS essay. Tell the who, what, where, when and why of your story.
Continue reading your chosen novel for your independent novel study. The comic strip assignment is due Feb. 19. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(123) | Finish questions on the article 'Adrenalin' p. 186 of text.
1.What is the main message of this selection? What key points support that message?
2.Read the Running on Empty section again. What analogy is the author using? Is it effective? Why or why not?
3.Has the editor of this article chosen images, colours, and font styles that are appropriate for the content and tone of the text? Support your answer.
Complete your Book Circles sheet for Friday. Don't forget your treats!
|
| January 27, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(208) | The next independent novel study project, a comic strip on the book the student has read, must be submitted on Feb. 19.
***Torn Away tests were given back and reviewed today. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | The next independent novel study project, a comic strip on the book the student has read, must be submitted on Feb. 19.
***Torn Away tests were given back and reviewed today. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(123) | Continue working on Book Circle sheets for Friday, January 31. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Several students have not submitted the rough draft of their movie reviews. They must do so by day's end at
edwinamills@esdnl.ca |
| January 24, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(208) | If you did not complete all the work on schoology.com, please complete that tonight. The jobs are: -create an avatar, -update your bio, interests and learning style,- answer the discussion question on BULLYING by Patricia Polacco.
The next independent novel study project was given out today. A comic strip on the book must be submitted on Feb. 19. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | If you did not complete all the work on schoology.com, please complete that tonight. The jobs are: -create an avatar, -update your bio, interests and learning style,- answer the discussion question on BULLYING by Patricia Polacco.
The next independent novel study project was given out today. A comic strip on the book must be submitted on Feb. 19. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(123) | Prepare Book Circle sheets for next Friday, Jan. 31. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | If you did not submit the rough draft of your 'Rear Window' review, you must do so electronically. Please send work to me at:
edwinamills@esdnl.ca |
Homeroom
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Bring $6 to order pink shirts for Pink Shirt Day in February. |
| January 23, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(208) | If you did not complete all the work on schoology.com, please complete that tonight. The jobs are: -create an avatar, -update your bio, interests and learning style,- answer the discussion question on BULLYING by Patricia Polacco.
Remember to bring a book for Reading Fridays!! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | If you did not complete all the work on schoology.com, please complete that tonight. The jobs are: -create an avatar, -update your bio, interests and learning style,- answer the discussion question on BULLYING by Patricia Polacco.
Remember to bring a book for Reading Fridays!! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(123) | Go to schoology.com and complete the assignment on the topic 'Does Your Room Scream Your Name?' |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Tomorrow is the last day to complete the movie review in rough draft in the lab. Please do background research or review parts of the movie on Youtube in order to be prepared for tomorrow. |
| January 21, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(123) | Please finish the summary of the article 'Embracing the Unknown' on p. 179 of the text. Also answer the question: What is the message of this article? Do you agree with it? |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Please write the introduction and first two body paragraphs of your movie review. If you did not see all the film, please view it on Youtube tonight.
http://www.youtube.com/channel/HC-E7naHRDnYU |
| January 17, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Review notes (given today) on the novel TORN AWAY in preparation for the test on Tuesday. Complete the first two paragraphs for the question on conflict that was given out today. Please see the outline below:
Intro:
„« TAG (title, author, genre)
„« Brief summary of the story
„« Answer the question (What is the main conflict and what type of conflict is it?)
Body:
„« Give and explain three examples showing the conflict from the beginning, middle, and end of the novel.
Conclusion:
„« Tell how the conflict was resolved.
|
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(208) | Review notes (given today) on the novel TORN AWAY in preparation for the test on Tuesday. Complete the first two paragraphs for the question on conflict that was given out today. Please see the outline below:
Intro:
„« TAG (title, author, genre)
„« Brief summary of the story
„« Answer the question (What is the main conflict and what type of conflict is it?)
Body:
„« Give and explain three examples showing the conflict from the beginning, middle, and end of the novel.
Conclusion:
„« Tell how the conflict was resolved.
|
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(123) | No homework. We had Reading Fridays today. |
| January 15, 2014 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | There will be a test on the novel TORN AWAY on Tuesday, January 21. All review is currently being completed in class. We worked on a character sketch in class today.
Character Sketch Outline:
Introduction:
„« TAG (title, author, genre)
„« Summary of story (one line)
„« Describe character¡¦s appearance
„« Write his background/history
„« List three character traits
Body:
„« Discuss trait #1 with an example from text
„« Explain how the example supports your trait
„« Repeat (example + explanation) for trait #2 and #3
Conclusion:
„« Tell how the character has changed and what his future might be
|
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(208) | There will be a test on the novel TORN AWAY on Tuesday, January 21. All review is currently being completed in class. We worked on a character sketch of Declan today. Please see the outline below. Students need to have the first two paragraphs completed for tomorrow.
Character Sketch Outline:
Introduction:
„« TAG (title, author, genre)
„« Summary of story (one line)
„« Describe character¡¦s appearance
„« Write his background/history
„« List three character traits
Body:
„« Discuss trait #1 with an example from text
„« Explain how the example supports your trait
„« Repeat (example + explanation) for trait #2 and #3
Conclusion:
„« Tell how the character has changed and what his future might be
|
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(123) | We finished the rough drafts of our feature news articles in the lab today.
Bring a novel to read for Reading Fridays. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | We are continuing our movie review process piece in class for the next several days. |
| December 16, 2013 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(123) | Please finish one of the sample constructed-response questions on CATCH ME ONCE...for homework. This is preparation for the test. |
| December 11, 2013 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(123) | Please read chapters 15-17 in CATCH ME ONCE, CATCH ME TWICE for tomorrow.
Test: Tuesday, December 17 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Test on the novel BIFOCAL is scheduled for Wednesday, December 18. |
| December 9, 2013 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Novel Test on Wed., Dec. 18. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(123) | Novel test on Tuesday, December 17. |
| December 3, 2013 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Please finish reading chapters 15-22 of BIFOCAL. You will need to submit one connection OR one highlighted passage (with reason for choosing) for each chapter. Due tomorrow. |
| November 28, 2013 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(123) | Please read to the end of chapter 4 (pp. 51-57) for tomorrow.
Scholastic Book orders due tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(208) | Please finish questions on chapters 1-3 of the novel TORN AWAY for tomorrow.
Scholastic Book orders due tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Scholastic Book orders due tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Scholastic Book orders due tomorrow. |
| November 27, 2013 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Please finish answering questions 1-3 on the novel TORN AWAY for tomorrow. Students had the entire period to complete this work.
Scholastic Book orders are due on Friday, November 29. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Please finish answering questions 1-3 on the novel TORN AWAY for tomorrow. Students had the entire period to complete this work.
Scholastic Book orders are due on Friday, November 29. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(208) | Scholastic Book orders are due on Friday, November 29. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(208) | Scholastic Book orders are due on Friday, November 29. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(123) | Scholastic Book orders are due on Friday, November 29. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(123) | Scholastic Book orders are due on Friday, November 29. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Scholastic Book orders are due on Friday, November 29. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Scholastic Book orders are due on Friday, November 29. |
| November 6, 2013 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Students must submit the rough drafts of their persuasive essays electronically by the end of the day on Thursday, November 7. Please send to either edwinamills@esdnl.ca or edwinamills@aol.com |
| October 22, 2013 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Please read to the end of chapter three in BIFOCAL for Thursday, Oct. 24. Don't forget to write notes on the characters. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(123) | There will be a test on the Global Citizens unit from the Literacy 8 text on Tues., Oct. 29. Review sheets were given out today. Review work will be ongoing in class until the test date. |
| October 15, 2013 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(120) | There will be a test on the 'Step Up' unit of the Literacy 7 text on Friday, October 18. Preparation for the test has been ongoing in class and will continue through the week. A study guide was distributed to students on Friday, October 11. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | There will be a test on the 'Step Up' unit of the Literacy 7 text on Friday, October 18. Preparation for the test has been ongoing in class and will continue through the week. A study guide was distributed to students on Friday, October 11. |
| October 8, 2013 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Students must be ready to present their book talks in class tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Students must be ready to present their novel projects in class again tomorrow.
|
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(120) | Students must be ready to present their novel projects in class again tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(123) | Students must be ready to present their novel projects in class tomorrow. |
Homeroom
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Money and order forms for pictures are due in by Thursday. |
| September 24, 2013 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(120) | Independent Novel Study project is due on October 8. Students have reading periods on Fridays but they should also be reading a little of their books each night. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-4(215) | Independent Novel Study project is due on October 8. Students have reading periods on Fridays but they should also be reading a little of their books each night. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(123) | Independent Novel Study project is due on October 8. Students have reading periods on Fridays but they should also be reading a little of their books each night. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Independent Novel Study project is due on October 8. Students have reading periods on Fridays but they should also be reading a little of their books each night.
Continue research at home on your topic for your research essay. |
| June 3, 2013 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(120) | We will be writing the first part of the English exam (Demand Writing)on Wednesday, June 5. We are currently practicing for this in class. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | We will be writing the first part of the English exam (Demand Writing)on Wednesday, June 5. We are currently practicing for this in class. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(224) | We will be writing the first part of the English exam (Demand Writing)on Wednesday, June 5. We will be practicing for this in class tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | The activity booklets on FLIPPED are due tomorrow, June 4. |
| May 28, 2013 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(120) | A study guide for the exam was given out last week. The first half of the exam (the demand writing portion worth 50%) will be written on the morning of June 5.
A list of literary terms and definitions will be given out tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | A study guide for the exam was given out last week. The first half of the exam (the demand writing portion worth 50%) will be written on the morning of June 5.
A list of literary terms and definitions will be given out tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(224) | A study guide for the exam was given out last week. The first half of the exam (the demand writing portion worth 50%) will be written on the morning of June 5. |
| May 6, 2013 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(120) | The TORN AWAY test is on Wednesday, May 8. Please review notes and questions from your study guide. Also, please finish the practice question we started in class today. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | The TORN AWAY test is on Wednesday, May 8. Please review notes and questions from your study guide. Also, please finish the practice question we started in class today. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | The Provincial Assessment is tomorrow May 7. Please review all notes and Focus pages in the Nelson Literacy 9 text. Don't forget to bring a pencil, pen, eraser, thesaurus and dictionary.
Oral presentations of persuasive essays start on Wednesday, May 8. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(224) | The OUTSIDERS test is on Wednesday, May 8. Please review notes and questions from your study guide. Also, please finish the practice question we started in class today. |
| May 3, 2013 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(224) | Write jot notes on one of the review questions from THE OUTSIDERS.
Test - Wednesday, May 8 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(224) | Write jot notes on one of the review questions from THE OUTSIDERS.
Test - Wednesday, May 8 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Test on TORN AWAY - Wednesday, May 8. Review notes and answers to questions from your study guide. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Test on TORN AWAY - Wednesday, May 8. Review notes and answers to questions from your study guide. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(120) | Test on TORN AWAY - Wednesday, May 8. Review notes and answers to questions from your study guide. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(120) | Test on TORN AWAY - Wednesday, May 8. Review notes and answers to questions from your study guide. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Provincial Assessment on Tuesday, May 7. Please review all items on the study guide, look at all terms and complete practice work on an informational text (Titanic) and a demand writing assignment. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Provincial Assessment on Tuesday, May 7. Please review all items on the study guide, look at all terms and complete practice work on an informational text (Titanic) and a demand writing assignment. |
| April 29, 2013 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(120) | There will be a test on the novel TORN AWAY on Tuesday, May 7. Please review answers to questions and notes on story elements in your study guide. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | There will be a test on the novel TORN AWAY on Tuesday, May 7. Please review answers to questions and notes on story elements in your study guide. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(224) | There will be a test on THE OUTSIDERS on Wednesday, May 8. Review will be completed this week in class.
Biographies must be submitted tomorrow in the computer lab. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | R & J essays must be submitted on Wednesday, May 1.
We will be working on exam prep tomorrow in the lab for the Provincial Assessment (May 7). |
| April 24, 2013 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(224) | Please finish reading THE OUTSIDERS from p. 155 for Friday, April 26.
We are going to the lab tomorrow to complete our reference lists on our biographies. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Please have the rough drafts of your R & J essays completed for Friday. Your work should be written or typed and double spaced. We will proofread in partners on Friday. |
| April 22, 2013 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Please finish the following questions on TORN AWAY, chapter 13. Numbers 1-6, 8 and 10. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(120) | Please finish the following questions on TORN AWAY, chapter 13. Numbers 1-6, 8 and 10. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(224) | Please finish questions on chapter 7 of THE OUTSIDERS. Do all except #2. |
| April 16, 2013 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Please continue to study for your ROMEO AND JULIET quiz tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(224) | Please finish reading chapter 5 of THE OUTSIDERS. |
| April 15, 2013 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | There will be a content quiz on ROMEO AND JULIET on Wednesday. Please review the list of characters, the summary at the beginning of each scene and the questions from the review game that we played in class today. |
| April 11, 2013 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(120) | Please finish answering questions on chapters 1, 2, and 3 for the novel TORN AWAY. Due: Friday, April 12. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Please finish answering questions on chapters 1, 2, and 3 for the novel TORN AWAY. Due: Friday, April 12. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(224) | Please finish questions on chapter 2 of THE OUTSIDERS. Due: Friday, April 12 |
| April 10, 2013 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(224) | Please finish p. 1 of THE OUTSIDERS study guide for tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Please finish the journal for Act IV of R & J for tomorrow. |
| March 19, 2013 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(224) | Please finish your journal entry on MICK HARTE for tomorrow.
The next Book Circle meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 26. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Practice scenes from your MACBETH script. Auditions start tomorrow. |
| March 14, 2013 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(224) | Book Circles meeting tomorrow. Please don't forget to bring your treats and worksheets. |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Cake auction tomorrow! Please bring in contributions of money so our class can bid on a cake!! |
| March 7, 2013 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(120) | We will have a reading period tomorrow. Please bring in your novels. You need to have finished reading your novels by Monday. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | We will have a reading period tomorrow. Please bring in your novels. You need to have finished reading your novels by Monday. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(224) | Book Circles tomorrow. Don't forget your worksheets and treats! |
| March 4, 2013 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(120) | Continue studying for your test on Wednesday. Review stories from your text and use your study guide to help you review what is necessary. We will continue working on our in-class practice test tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Continue studying for your test on Wednesday. Review stories from your text and use your study guide to help you review what is necessary. We will continue working on our in-class practice test tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Tomorrow is our final meeting for Book Circles. Please remember to complete the worksheet and bring treats! |
| February 28, 2013 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(120) | There will be a test on the 'Fears and Phobias' unit on March 6. Review has been ongoing in class. Today, students were given a study guide and we started a practice test in class.
Students must have their novels read for their independent novel study on March 11. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | There will be a test on the 'Fears and Phobias' unit on March 6. Review has been ongoing in class. Today, students were given a study guide and we started a practice test in class.
Students must have their novels read for their independent novel study on March 11. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(224) | We chose novels for Book Circles today. We will start our meetings on Friday, March 8. There will be a reading period on Tuesday, March 5 in preparation for that meeting.
Tests have been corrected and the marks have been posted. The tests will be returned and reviewed on Monday, March 4. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Tests were returned and reviewed today. Most students need to remember to explain HOW their examples support their thesis (answer to the question).
Book Circles will meet again on Tuesday, March 5. Please prepare your worksheets and bring treats. |
| February 18, 2013 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(224) | Please continue to research the subject of your biography assignment. Copy and paste URL addresses (from three sources) and pertinent information in a Word document. Bring in a printed copy of the document on Thurs., Feb. 21.
There will be a test on the CHASING A DREAM/NO LIMITS unit on Feb. 27. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(120) | As you read your independent novel, think of three gifts you would give the main character. You must have your book read by March 11. (A copy of the assignment will be distributed today.)
There will be an apostrophe quiz on Tues., Feb 26. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | As you read your independent novel, think of three gifts you would give the main character. You must have your book read by March 11. (A copy of the assignment was distributed on Friday.)
There will be an apostrophe quiz on Tues., Feb 26. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Book Circles tomorrow! Please bring in worksheets and treats. |
| February 15, 2013 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Independent Novel /process Writing assignment
As you read your novel, take note of a major character who captures your attention and imagination.
Your job is to give the character three birthday presents. Each present you choose must be related to the type of person the character is or to a significant event that the character experiences.
Part One Process Writing – In-class assignment
Write a five paragraph essay.
Paragraph One: Brief summary of your book
Paragraph Two : An explanation of the first gift. Include the following:
• A sentence or two telling why this gift is appropriate for the character
• A brief summary of the part of the story which gave you the idea for the gift
• A comment about why you think the character will like the gift
Paragraph Three: Repeat the requirements of paragraph two for your second gift.
Paragraph Four: Repeat the requirements of paragraph two for your third gift.
Paragraph Five: Summarize your main points and make a final comment on your character and novel.
Part Two Oral presentation/Visual Representation
You need to represent the gifts with visuals or actual items. For example, you might like to give your character a car. This might be represented by a picture of a car or by a toy car. Use a combination of visuals and items to represent the gifts. Then, you must present your essay to the class along with your visuals.
When you present to the class, you will be given two evaluations:
• one for visuals
• one for oral presentation
You must have your novel read by March 11, 2013. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(120) | Independent Novel /process Writing assignment
As you read your novel, take note of a major character who captures your attention and imagination.
Your job is to give the character three birthday presents. Each present you choose must be related to the type of person the character is or to a significant event that the character experiences.
Part One Process Writing – In-class assignment
Write a five paragraph essay.
Paragraph One: Brief summary of your book
Paragraph Two : An explanation of the first gift. Include the following:
• A sentence or two telling why this gift is appropriate for the character
• A brief summary of the part of the story which gave you the idea for the gift
• A comment about why you think the character will like the gift
Paragraph Three: Repeat the requirements of paragraph two for your second gift.
Paragraph Four: Repeat the requirements of paragraph two for your third gift.
Paragraph Five: Summarize your main points and make a final comment on your character and novel.
Part Two Oral presentation/Visual Representation
You need to represent the gifts with visuals or actual items. For example, you might like to give your character a car. This might be represented by a picture of a car or by a toy car. Use a combination of visuals and items to represent the gifts. Then, you must present your essay to the class along with your visuals.
When you present to the class, you will be given two evaluations:
• one for visuals
• one for oral presentation
You must have your novel read by March 11, 2013. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(224) | Please continue researching for your biography project. By February 20, you need to have your Word document printed,which contains pertinent information and URL addresses for sites used. We will start an outline on that day and go to the lab on February 21.
Scholastic Book Orders due Monday, Feb. 18.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Our third Book Circles meeting will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 19. Please have the assigned portion of your book read and complete the Book Circles sheet. Don't forget your treats!
Scholastic Book Orders due Monday, Feb. 18. |
| February 14, 2013 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(224) | Please continue researching for your biography project. By February 20, you need to have your Word document printed,which contains pertinent information and URL addresses for sites used. We will start an outline on that day and go to the lab on February 21.
Scholastic Book Orders due Friday, Feb. 15.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(224) | Please continue researching for your biography project. By February 20, you need to have your Word document printed,which contains pertinent information and URL addresses for sites used. We will start an outline on that day and go to the lab on February 21.
Scholastic Book Orders due Friday, Feb. 15.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Our third Book Circles meeting will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 19. Please have the assigned portion of your book read and complete the Book Circles sheet. Don't forget your treats!
Scholastic Book Orders due Friday, Feb. 15. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Our third Book Circles meeting will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 19. Please have the assigned portion of your book read and complete the Book Circles sheet. Don't forget your treats!
Scholastic Book Orders due Friday, Feb. 15. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(120) | We are starting our next Independent Novel Project. Please have a book chosen for Friday, Feb. 15. Details on the project will be distributed then.
Scholastic Book Orders due Friday, Feb. 15.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(120) | We are starting our next Independent Novel Project. Please have a book chosen for Friday, Feb. 15. Details on the project will be distributed then.
Scholastic Book Orders due Friday, Feb. 15.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | We are starting our next Independent Novel Project. Please have a book chosen for Friday, Feb. 15. Details on the project will be distributed then.
Scholastic Book Orders due Friday, Feb. 15.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | We are starting our next Independent Novel Project. Please have a book chosen for Friday, Feb. 15. Details on the project will be distributed then.
Scholastic Book Orders due Friday, Feb. 15.
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| February 12, 2013 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(224) | Please continue researching for your biography project. By Febrauary 20, you need to have your Word document printed,which contains pertinent information and URL addresses for sites used. We will start an outline on that day and go to the lab on February 21.
Scholastic Book Orders due Friday, Feb. 15. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Review notes on informational essays for your test on Wed., Feb. 13.
Scholastic Book Orders due Friday, Feb. 15. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | We are starting our next Independent Novel Project. Please have a book chosen for Friday, Feb. 15. Details on the project will be distributed then.
Scholastic Book Orders due Friday, Feb. 15. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(120) | We are starting our next Independent Novel Project. Please have a book chosen for Friday, Feb. 15. Details on the project will be distributed then.
Scholastic Book Orders due Friday, Feb. 15. |
| February 7, 2013 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(120) | Please finish reading the story FEAR on page 188 of the text and complete the worksheet on story elements that was given in class.Due: Monday, Feb. 11
Note: There was more than enough time to finish this in class. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Please finish reading the story FEAR on page 188 of the text and complete the worksheet on story elements that was given in class.Due: Monday, Feb. 11
Note: There was more than enough time to finish this in class. |
| February 5, 2013 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Because we are preparing for our test on February 13, we will be postponing the third Book Circles meeting till Friday, FeBruary 15.
Test- February 13 on informational texts (essays and articles). We will prepare for it all this week. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(120) | The comic strip project based on your independent novel study is due tomorrow. You have had a month to prepare for this, so you should not be late. Go to Edmodo for a copy of the assignment if you have misplaced your paper copy. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | The comic strip project based on your independent novel study is due tomorrow. You have had a month to prepare for this, so you should not be late. Go to Edmodo for a copy of the assignment if you have misplaced your paper copy. |
| February 4, 2013 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(224) | Please finish book reviews in your journals for tomorrow, February 5. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Comic strip projects based on your independent novel study are due on Wednesday, Feb. 6. You've had a month to complete this work, so you shouldn't be late. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(120) | Comic strip projects based on your independent novel study are due on Wednesday, Feb. 6. You've had a month to complete this work, so you shouldn't be late. |
| January 30, 2013 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(120) | Novel projects (comic strip) due on Feb. 6. Read a bit of your novel each night.
A copy of the assignment has been posted to Edmodo.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Novel projects (comic strip) due on Feb. 6. Read a bit of your novel each night.
A copy of the assignment has been posted to Edmodo.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(224) | Please do readings and complete worksheets for the Book Circles meeting on Friday, Feb. 1. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Please do readings and complete worksheets for the Book Circles meeting on Friday, Feb. 1. |
| January 29, 2013 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(224) | Please finish answering questions on the article 'Breaking Free' on page 302 of the Literacy 8 text.
1.What clues does the author give that Juliana didn’t have much choice about her future in China?
2. What image does the author use to describe Juliana’s move to Canada?
3. Can you detect any bias or point of view in the article?
4. What message does the entire article send overall?
5. Is the information believable? How do you know? Scan the article for direct quotes from Juliana and some examples of information you know or believe to be true.
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| January 25, 2013 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(120) | Novel projects (comic strip) due on Feb. 6. Read a bit of your novel each night.
A copy of the assignment has been posted to Edmodo.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Novel projects (comic strip) due on Feb. 6. Read a bit of your novel each night.
A copy of the assignment has been posted to Edmodo.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(224) | Please do readings and complete worksheets for the Book Circles meeting on Monday, Feb. 4. We can't do it on Friday because we will be attending our school Scripps Spelling Bee. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | 'Romeo and Juliet' has been cancelled. Money was returned to students today.
Finish your article from Wednesday and e-mail it to me at
edwinamills@aol.com by Monday, Jan. 28.
Please do readings and complete worksheets for the Book Circles meeting on Monday, February 4. We can't do it on the Friday before because I have us booked in the lab for that day.
Don't forget your treats!
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Homeroom
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Please bring in $3 to cover the cost of t-shirts that students will be wearing on January 31, our first ever MAKING CONNECTIONS day! |
| January 24, 2013 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(120) | Reading Friday is tomorrow!!
Scholastic Book orders are due Friday, Jan. 25.
Novel projects (comic strip) due on Feb. 6. Read a bit of your novel each night.
A copy of the assignment has been posted to Edmodo.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Reading Friday is tomorrow!!
Scholastic Book orders are due Friday, Jan. 25.
Novel projects (comic strip) due on Feb. 6. Read a bit of your novel each night.
A copy of the assignment has been posted to Edmodo.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(224) | Finish your article from today and e-mail it to me at
edwinamills@aol.com
Please do readings and complete worksheets for the Book Circles meeting on Friday, Jan. 25.
Don't forget your treats!
Scholastic Book orders are due Friday, Jan. 25
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Due to an unfortunate series of circumstances, the production of 'Romeo and Juliet' has been cancelled. Money will be returned to students tomorrow.
Finish your article from today and e-mail it to me at
edwinamills@aol.com by Friday or Monday.
Please do readings and complete worksheets for the Book Circles meeting on Friday, Jan. 25.
Don't forget your treats!
Scholastic Book orders are due Friday, Jan. 25
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Homeroom
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Please bring in $3 to cover the cost of t-shirts that students will be wearing on January 31, our first ever MAKING CONNECTIONS day! |
| January 23, 2013 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(120) | Scholastic Book orders are due Friday, Jan. 25.
Novel projects (comic strip) due on Feb. 6. Read a bit of your novel each night.
A copy of the assignment has been posted to Edmodo. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Scholastic Book orders are due Friday, Jan. 25.
Novel projects (comic strip) due on Feb. 6. Read a bit of your novel each night.
A copy of the assignment has been posted to Edmodo. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(224) | Finish your article from today and e-mail it to me at
edwinamills@aol.com
Please do readings and complete worksheets for the Book Circles meeting on Friday, Jan. 25.
Don't forget your treats!
Scholastic Book orders are due Friday, Jan. 25
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Finish your article from today and e-mail it to me at
edwinamills@aol.com by Friday or Monday.
Please do readings and complete worksheets for the Book Circles meeting on Friday, Jan. 25.
Don't forget your treats!
Scholastic Book orders are due Friday, Jan. 25
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Homeroom
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Please bring in $3 for t-shirts for the 'Making Connections' Day on Jan. 31. |
| January 22, 2013 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(120) | Scholastic Book orders are due Friday, Jan. 25.
Novel projects (comic strip) due on Feb. 6. Read a bit of your novel each night. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Scholastic Book orders are due Friday, Jan. 25.
Novel projects (comic strip) due on Feb. 6. Read a bit of your novel each night. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(224) | Please do readings and complete worksheets for the Book Circles meeting on Friday, Jan. 25.
Don't forget your treats!
Scholastic Book orders are due Friday, Jan. 25. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Please do readings and complete worksheets for the Book Circles meeting on Friday, Jan. 25.
Don't forget your treats!
Scholastic Book orders are due Friday, Jan. 25. |
Homeroom
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Please bring in $3 for t-shirts for the 'Making Connections' Day on Jan. 31. |
| January 17, 2013 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(120) | Reading Friday tomorrow!! Please bring your novel. Remember that the comic strip project based on your novel is due on February 6. A copy of the assignment is located on Edmodo. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Reading Friday tomorrow!! Please bring your novel. Remember that the comic strip project based on your novel is due on February 6. A copy of the assignment is located on Edmodo. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(224) | Book Circles meet tomorrow. Don't forget your worksheet or your treats! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Continue work on your persuasive essays. We are in the computer lab again on January 23. |
| January 14, 2013 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(120) | Bring a novel on 'Reading Friday' to read for an independent novel study. The comic strip assignment associated with the novel study was distributed today. Due: Feb. 6
A copy of the assignment can be found on Edmodo as well. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Bring a novel on 'Reading Friday' to read for an independent novel study. The comic strip assignment associated with the novel study was distributed today. Due: Feb. 6
A copy of the assignment can be found on Edmodo as well. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(224) | Please prepare the second portion of work for Book Circles for Fri., Jan. 18. Don't forget to bring your treats!
Those who did not submit today's work need to do so tomorrow.
Please bring Literacy 8 books to class tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Continue researching on your topic for your persuasive essay. Don't forget to record the IP address for any web page you use. |
| January 9, 2013 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(224) | Please prepare work for Book Circles for Mon., Jan. 14. Don't forget to bring your treats! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Please check my latest blog on NING and complete research from three sources on your chosen topic for January 14.
http://www.englishcomesalive4.ning.com
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Bring a novel on 'Reading Friday' to read for an independent novel study. Assignment will be distributed that day. Due: Feb. 5 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(120) | Bring a novel on 'Reading Friday' to read for an independent novel study. Assignment will be distributed that day. Due: Feb. 5 |
| January 8, 2013 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(224) | If you have not already done so, please finish the WORDLE assignment from Edmodo and print a copy of it from home to submit. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Please check my latest blog on NING and complete research from three sources on your chosen topic for January 14.
http://www.englishcomesalive4.ning.com
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | We are currently working on a process writing piece concerning a 'Turning Point' in each child's life, a point at which a child's view of the world changes for some reason. Each student is asked to discuss this at home so that memories and ideas can be shared before we start the essay. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(120) | We are currently working on a process writing piece concerning a 'Turning Point' in each child's life, a point at which a child's view of the world changes for some reason. Each student is asked to discuss this at home so that memories and ideas can be shared before we start the essay. |
| December 17, 2012 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-10(216) | Please finish the practice essay on conflict on the novel CATCH ME ONCE...for tomorrow. We will work on an answer for character development in class. The test is Wednesday, Dec. 19. |
| December 12, 2012 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(120) | There is a test on the novel UNDERGROUND TO CANADA on Monday, December 17. Students have been given a chapter-by-chapter plot list for review. We wrote notes on theme yesterday and composed an essay based on an outline. Printed copies of the answer were distributed. Today, we wrote notes on conflict. Students were asked to answer the following question:
What was the main conflict in UNDERGROUND TO CANADA? Provide examples from text to show the conflict and tell how it was resolved. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | There is a test on the novel UNDERGROUND TO CANADA on Monday, December 17. Students have been given a chapter-by-chapter plot list for review. We wrote notes on theme yesterday and composed an essay based on an outline. Printed copies of the answer were distributed. Today, we wrote notes on conflict. Students were asked to answer the following question:
What was the main conflict in UNDERGROUND TO CANADA? Provide examples from text to show the conflict and tell how it was resolved. |
| December 4, 2012 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(120) | There will be a test on the novel UNDERGROUND TO CANADA on December 18. Test preparation will be given next week. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | There will be a test on the novel UNDERGROUND TO CANADA on December 18. Test preparation will be given next week. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(224) | There will be a test on the novel CATCH ME ONCE, CATCH ME TWICE on December 19. Test preparation will be given next week. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Test on AFTER THE WAR December 11.
Content questions are posted on NING. Please review. Complete graphic organizers on possible constructed response questions. Try to write one answer for practice. Finally, memorize at least five key quotations from the novel for use in your answers. |
| November 30, 2012 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(224) | Complete answers to questions on CATCH ME ONCE... chapters 2-5. Jot note format is fine for the answers.
Please read to the end of chapter 6 for Tuesday, Dec. 4. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Read to the end of the novel AFTER THE WAR for Mon., Dec. 3. |
| November 26, 2012 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(224) | Read to the end of chapter 2 in CATCH ME ONCE, CATCH ME TWICE for tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Read to the end of chapter 10 in AFTER THE WAR for tomorrow. |
| November 23, 2012 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(224) | Please finish journal entries on THE HEAVEN SHOP for Monday.
Scholastic Book Orders due Friday. Nov. 30. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Please read to the end of chapter 10 in AFTER THE WAR for Monday.
Scholastic Book Orders due Friday. Nov. 30. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(120) | Scholastic Book Orders due Friday. Nov. 30. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Scholastic Book Orders due Friday. Nov. 30. |
| November 22, 2012 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Please read to the end of chapter 10 in AFTER THE WAR for Monday, November 26. |
| November 5, 2012 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Story writing continues in the lab tomorrow. Jot notes on characters, events and conflicts if you have not already done so. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(224) | Test on the Global Citizen's Unit tomorrow. See information on Edmodo or consult handouts for review. |
| November 2, 2012 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(224) | There is a test on the 'Global Citizens' unit on Tuesday, November 6. Please complete some test review work that was given out in class today. The review sheet is also available on Edmodo. |
| October 29, 2012 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(224) | Please bring in supplies to complete your Global Issues posters tomorrow.
Please finish text messages from characters in THE HEAVEN SHOP for tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Oral presentations on independent novel studies will continue on Wednesday. |
| October 4, 2012 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Novel projects due October 10.
Reading period tomorrow. Please bring your novel.
Test on 'Step Up' unit on October 12. Review sheets will be given out tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(120) | Novel projects due October 10.
Reading period tomorrow. Please bring your novel.
Test on 'Step Up' unit on October 12. Review sheets will be given out tomorrow.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Short Story test on October 10. Please review notes pasted in my latest blog on Ning.
Answer the following question tonight: Is the use of first person point of view an effective form of narration in the story 'Lather and Nothing Else' (on p. 152 of your text)?
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How to respond:
Intro (3T's) Topic sentence
TAG (title, author, genre)
Thesis - State what you
will be proving.
Body: (2E's = examples + explanations)
Give two examples from
text to support your thesis and
then explain how the examples
support the thesis.
Conclusion: Restate thesis
or
Summarize main points
or
Make a connection
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Book Talks due October 15 (revised date).
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(224) | Novel projects due October 10.
Reading period tomorrow. Please bring your novel. |
Homeroom
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | The MDJH Food Drive for the Thanksgiving Food Drive will be starting this coming Monday September 24th and run till Oct 5th. At the annual Thanksgiving Assembly on Oct 5th the school will present the Community Food Sharing Association with collected food items. Please bring in non-perishable items as soon as possible. |
| October 3, 2012 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Novel projects due October 10.
Test on 'Step Up' unit on October 12. Review sheets will be given out one week prior.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(120) | Novel projects due October 10.
Test on 'Step Up' unit on October 12. Review sheets will be given out one week prior.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(224) | Novel projects due October 10.
Think of possible ways to help the Madagascar School Project. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Short Story test on October 10. Please review notes pasted in my latest blog on Ning.
Read the short story 'Lather and Nothing Else' on p. 152 of your text for tomorrow.
Book Talks due October 15 (revised date). |
Homeroom
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | The MDJH Food Drive for the Thanksgiving Food Drive will be starting this coming Monday September 24th and run till Oct 5th. At the annual Thanksgiving Assembly on Oct 5th the school will present the Community Food Sharing Association with collected food items. Please bring in non-perishable items as soon as possible. |
| September 28, 2012 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Novel projects due October 10.
Test on 'Step Up' unit on October 12. Review sheets will be given out one week prior.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(120) | Novel projects due October 10.
Test on 'Step Up' unit on October 12. Review sheets will be given out one week prior.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(224) | Final drafts of the letter to Mr. Harper were submitted in class. If you did not complete it today, you need to bring it on Monday.
Novel projects due October 10.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Short Story test on October 10. Please review notes pasted in my latest blog on Ning.
Book Talks due October 11. Reading period will be provided on Monday, Oct. 3. |
Homeroom
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | The MDJH Food Drive for the Thanksgiving Food Drive will be starting this coming Monday September 24th and run till Oct 5th. At the annual Thanksgiving Assembly on Oct 5th the school will present the Community Food Sharing Association with collected food items. Please bring in non-perishable items as soon as possible. |
| September 24, 2012 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(224) | Please submit a rough copy of your letter to Mr. Harper by Edmodo or through e-mail to:
edwinamills@aol.com
edwinamills@esdnl.ca |
| September 19, 2012 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(224) | Have rough draft of letter printed for editing in class on Monday, September 24.
Novel Projects due October 10.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Novel projects due October 10.
Test on 'Step Up' unit on October 12. Review sheets will be given out one week prior. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(120) | Novel projects due October 10.
Test on 'Step Up' unit on October 12. Review sheets will be given out one week prior. |
Homeroom
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Terry Fox forms are due Sept. 28.
The MDJH Food Drive for the Thanksgiving assembly will be starting this coming Monday September 24th and run till Oct 5th. At the annual Thanksgiving Assembly on Oct 5th the school will present the Community Food Sharing Association with collected food items. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Don't forget your novel for tomorrow. We're doing 'Reading Fridays' then because we'll be in the lab on Friday. |
| September 18, 2012 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5(215) | Please finish a summary of the main points in the story 'Resisting Hitler' for tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2(120) | Please finish a summary of the main points in the story 'Resisting Hitler' for tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9(212) | Please finish the questions on the story 'Never Again' (p. 10 of Literacy 9).
Don't forget to join the Ning. Check your website. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-6(224) | We will be starting our rough draft of your letter to the Prime Minister tomorrow. Bring any information you have researched on your global issue. |
| May 14, 2012 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9 | Submit rough and final drafts of your narrative essays tomorrow.
Please read to p. 44 of FLIPPED for Friday. |
| May 11, 2012 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9 | Due date for Narrative essays is Tuesday, May 15. Stories must include chosen visual and must be double spaced. Use Times New Roman font in size 12. Make sure to give your story a title and add your name. No cover is required.
Submit rough and final drafts.
Read to p. 44 of Flipped for Friday, May 18. |
| May 2, 2012 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9 | Please complete a rough draft of your narrative essay for Monday, May 7. Submit by e-mailing me at edwinamills@aol.com. All details concerning the assignment are on my latest blog on the Ning. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5 | Please submit the rough draft of your 'Three Gifts' process piece on Edmodo by Friday, May 4. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 | Please submit the rough draft of your 'Three Gifts' process piece on Edmodo by Friday, May 4. |
| May 1, 2012 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9 | The rough draft of your Narrative Assignment is due to be posted to Ning on May 7. Please see Ning for all details of the assignment. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-10 | Rough drafts of your news articles must be posted to Edmodo tonight (May 1). Click on 'Turn In' on the assignment I posted and then attach a file. |
| April 27, 2012 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5 | Students were given four READING FRIDAYS to complete their independent study of a novel. They must have their books finished by Monday, April 30 as we will be starting a process writing piece based on their novels. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 | Students were given four READING FRIDAYS to complete their independent study of a novel. They must have their books finished by Monday, April 30 as we will be starting a process writing piece based on their novels. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9 | 'Romeo and Juliet' demand writing essay is scheduled for Monday, April 30. Continue to review the plot of the play, study the quotes I distributed, and make a plan for possible answers.
Anyone with outstanding R & J journals should submit them on Monday. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-10 | Rough draft of news article is due at the end of class on May 1. Please see Edmodo for details.
The Book Mark project for your independent novel study is due May 22. |
| April 17, 2012 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5 | Continue to study poetry terms and finish the practice poetry test for homework. The test is Thursday. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 | Continue to study poetry terms and finish Section B #'s 1 & 2 on the practice poetry test for homework. The test is Thursday. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-10 | Continue reviewing the novel by orally responding to questions from the novel study posted on Edmodo. The test is Friday. Try answering a couple of the long-answer questions for homework. |
| April 16, 2012 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-10 | Please read chapters 15-18 of Catch Me Once... tonight. A test is scheduled for Friday, April 20. We will start test preparation tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5 | There will be a test on poetry on Thursday, April 19. Students should study the poetry terms that were given out today. We will do a practice test starting tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 | There will be a test on poetry on Thursday, April 19. Students should study the poetry terms that were given out today. We will do a practice test starting tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9 | There will be a test on Romeo and Juliet on Tuesday, April 23. |
| March 22, 2012 |
Health
Assigned to Class: 7-5 | There will be a test on the chapter on smoking on Thursday, March 29. Yesterday, students completed a review sheet and brought it home. That is all they need to study. |
| March 5, 2012 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9 | Students are reminded that they must finish the Ning assignment from class today for tomorrow. It involves responding to a survey and expanding on thoughts for two statements made in the survey. |
| February 22, 2012 |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned to Class: 7-5 | Please bring in your permission slip and $8 for Spirit Week activities by tomorrow.
Students who ordered a pink shirt for Anti-Bullying Day need to bring in $5. |
| February 14, 2012 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9 | The Gonzaga principal visited class today to outline course selection procedures. The white sheet is due to the office by Thursday of next week. A yellow sheet and a note for parents were also given out today.
Test on essays - February 21 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-10 | Test on Friday, Feb. 17. Review sheets and practice questions were given out today. Please finish question #1 based on the Jim Carrey article on page 337 of the Literacy 8 text. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5 | Today, we started a program called 'Turning Points'. The activities are meant to provoke more reflective thought on the part of the students. This will result in their second process piece.
Tonight, students are supposed to think about eight events in life that may have impacted who they are today. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 | Today, we started a program called 'Turning Points'. The activities are meant to provoke more reflective thought on the part of the students. This will result in their second process piece.
Tonight, students are supposed to think about eight events in life that may have impacted who they are today. |
| February 7, 2012 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-10 | Book Circles meeting tomorrow. Don't forget to bring your sheets, books and snacks. Last meeting!
Please e-mail a copy of your biography to me by February 9. My address is
edwinamills@aol.com
There will be a test on the unit 'Chasing a Dream' on February 17. The focus will be on evaluating a text. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9 | Persuasive essays are due in final draft on Thursday, February 9. Please add a cover sheet and reference list.
There will be a test on essays on February 23. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5 | The short story test will take place on Thursday, February 9. Review started in class last week. A list of terms to study was distributed today. Please become familiar with the terms.
Complete question #1 on the practice test tonight. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 | The short story test will take place on Thursday, February 9. Review started in class last week. A list of terms to study was distributed today. Please become familiar with the terms.
Complete question #1 on the practice test tonight. |
| February 6, 2012 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9 | Persuasive essays are due in final draft on Thursday, February 9. Please add a cover sheet and reference list. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-10 | Please e-mail a copy of your biography to me by February 9. My address is
edwinamills@aol.com |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 | The short story test will take place on Thursday, February 9. Review started in class last week. A list of terms to study will be distributed tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5 | The short story test will take place on Thursday, February 9. Review started in class last week. A list of terms to study will be distributed tomorrow. |
| February 3, 2012 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9 | Persuasive essays are due in final draft on Thursday, February 9. Please add a cover sheet and reference list. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-10 | Please e-mail a copy of your biography to me by February 9. My address is
edwinamills@aol.com |
| January 30, 2012 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5 | Independent Novel project due Feb. 1.
The project is to create a comic strip of at least six panels that retells the story. Use one panel for the introduction, three to tell the main events and two to conclude the story. Each panel should have a caption underneath describing the scene. Also, include colour and speech bubbles. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 | Independent Novel project due Feb. 1.
The project is to create a comic strip of at least six panels that retells the story. Use one panel for the introduction, three to tell the main events and two to conclude the story. Each panel should have a caption underneath describing the scene. Also, include colour and speech bubbles. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-10 | Have Book Circles sheets ready for the meeting on Tuesday, January 31. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9 | A first draft of your persuasive essay is due on February 1. Please e-mail it to me at edwinamills@aol.com or post it on Ning. |
| January 25, 2012 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9 | A first draft of your persuasive essay is due on January 31. Please e-mail it to me at edwinamills@aol.com. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-10 | Research information from three sources on a person of interest to you. It may be a historical figure, a political, sports, entertainment personality, etc. Copy and paste URL addresses and facts into a WORD document. Due: Thursday, Jan. 26
Have Book Circles sheets ready for the meeting on Tuesday, January 31. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5 | Independent Novel project due Feb. 1. Read your novel each night for 20 minutes and bring your book to class for 'Reading Fridays'.
The project is to create a comic strip of at least six panels that retells the story. Use one panel for the introduction, three to tell the main events and two to conclude the story. Each panel should have a caption underneath describing the scene. Also, include colour and speech bubbles. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 | Independent Novel project due Feb. 1. Read your novel each night for 20 minutes and bring your book to class for 'Reading Fridays'.
The project is to create a comic strip of at least six panels that retells the story. Use one panel for the introduction, three to tell the main events and two to conclude the story. Each panel should have a caption underneath describing the scene. Also, include colour and speech bubbles. |
| January 24, 2012 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9 | Nine people have not submitted the outline for their persuasive essays. This work was due to be posted on Ning last Thursday. It is worth 10% of the final grade. Tomorrow, we will be going to the lab to start writing. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5 | Independent Novel project due Feb. 1. Read your novel each night for 20 minutes and bring your book to class for 'Reading Fridays'. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 | Independent Novel project due Feb. 1. Read your novel each night for 20 minutes and bring your book to class for 'Reading Fridays'. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-10 | Research information from three sources on a person of interest to you. It may be a historical figure, a political, sports, entertainment personality, etc. Copy and paste URL addresses and facts into a WORD document. Due: Thursday, Jan. 26
Have Book Circles sheets ready for the meeting on Friday, January 27. |
| January 17, 2012 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9 | Please complete an outline for your persuasive essay. Post it in a blog on Ning, so I can check it. Due: Thursday, January 19, 2012. All the information you need is in my latest blog on Ning. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5 | Independent Novel project due Feb. 1. Read your novel each night for 20 minutes and bring your book to class for 'Reading Fridays'. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 | Please complete work on Edmodo if you did not finish in class.
Independent Novel project due Feb. 1. Read your novel each night for 20 minutes and bring your book to class for 'Reading Fridays'. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-10 | Research information from three sources on a person of interest to you. It may be a historical figure, a political, sports, entertainment personality, etc. Copy and paste URL addresses and facts into a WORD document. Due: Thursday, Jan. 26
Have Book Circles sheets ready for the meeting on Friday, January 20. |
| January 16, 2012 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9 | Please complete an outline for your persuasive essay. Post it in a blog on Ning, so I can check it. Due: Thursday, January 19, 2012. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-10 | Research information from three sources on a person of interest to you. It may be a historical figure, a political, sports, entertainment personality, etc. Copy and paste URL addresses and facts into a WORD document. Due: Thursday, Jan. 26
We will be reading and preparing for Book Circles in class tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5 | Please complete work on Edmodo if you did not finish in class.
Independent Novel project due Feb. 1. Read your novel each night for 20 minutes and bring your book to class for 'Reading Fridays'. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 | Independent Novel project due Feb. 1. Read your novel each night for 20 minutes and bring your book to class for 'Reading Fridays'. |
| January 4, 2012 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5 | Please bring in a novel for independent novel study by Friday, January 6. Students will receive information on the project by then. Novel project due on January 31.
We started a new unit on 'Fears and Phobias' in our Literacy 7 texts today. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 | Please bring in a novel for independent novel study by Friday, January 6. Students will receive information on the project by then. Novel project due on January 31.
We started a new unit on 'Fears and Phobias' in our Literacy 7 texts today. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-10 | Work on Book Circles starts tomorrow. Students must read one quarter of their books and complete Book Circle worksheets for Friday, January 13. A reading day will be given on Friday, January 6.
We started a new unit on 'Chasing Our Dreams' in our Literacy 8 texts today. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9 | There will be a short story test on Tuesday, January 10. Terms for review have been posted on Ning.
http://englishcomesalive3.ning.com |
| December 14, 2011 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9 | Book Circle meets for the final time tomorrow. Please do not forget your treats and Book Circle sheets. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-10 | Test on THE OUTSIDERS tomorrow. See review sheets on EDMODO. Try to write a good answer to one question tonight. Review the other answers. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5 | Test on UNDERGROUND TO CANADA tomorrow. Review your notes and finish your character sketch on Liza. The outline for that answer is posted on EDMODO. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 | Test on UNDERGROUND TO CANADA tomorrow. Review your notes and finish your character sketch on Liza. The outline for that answer is posted on EDMODO. |
| December 13, 2011 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9 | Reading Period tomorrow. Last Book Circle meeting on Thursday, Dec. 15. |
| December 12, 2011 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9 | Those who were not prepared for Book Circles today are asked to bring the work to me tomorrow. I can collect it at your Religion class. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-10 | The test on THE OUTSIDERS is on Thursday, December 15. Please read the last two chapters and look at the review questions I gave you today. You may find the link for them on EDMODO as well. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5 | Review the questions and answers I gave you last week for UNDERGROUND TO CANADA. Complete the graphic organizer for either the character of Julily or Liza for tomorrow. The test is on Thursday, December 15. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 | Review the questions and answers I gave you last week for UNDERGROUND TO CANADA. The test is on Thursday, December 15. We will start work on character development tomorrow. |
| December 9, 2011 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9 | Please be ready for Book Circles on Monday. Remember, you must have your work completed in order to participate in the circles. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-10 | Test on THE OUTSIDERS on Thursday, December 15. Please read to the end of chapter 9 for Monday. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5 | There will be a test on UNDERGROUND TO CANADA on Thursday, December 15. Please study the typed notes that were given out this week. We will be working on long-answer practice questions for the next few days. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 | There will be a test on UNDERGROUND TO CANADA on Thursday, December 15. Please study the typed notes that were given out this week. We will be working on long-answer practice questions for the next few days. |
| December 1, 2011 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9 | Book Circles on Monday. If work is not completed, you will work while others participate in the circle.
Book Fair on Monday, December 5. Bring some money! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5 | Test on Underground to Canada on December 15.
Book Fair on Monday, December 5. Bring some money! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 | Test on Underground to Canada Dec. 15.
Book Fair on Tuesday, Dec. 6. Bring some money! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-10 | Test on THE OUTSIDERS Dec. 15. Please read to the end of chapter 6 tonight.
Book Fair on Tuesday, December 6. Bring some money! |
| November 30, 2011 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-10 | Please finish reading chapter 5 from p. 74 in THE OUTSIDERS. This is due for tomorrow. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9 | Continue reading novels and completing sheets for Book Circles. Our next meeting is Monday, December 5.
Please make sure that your blogs on social justice are posted on Ning. There are still a few missing. |
| November 28, 2011 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9 | Those who were not prepared for Book Circles today are asked to have their reports in by tomorrow at the latest.
Please go to Ning to finish blogs on social justice. Due: tomorrow.
Reading class on Wednesday of this week. Our next Book Circle meeting will be on Monday, December 5. |
| November 17, 2011 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9 | Those of you who have not yet submitted a digital copy of a rough draft of your research essay, please e-mail it to me at edwinamills@aol.com tonight. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-10 | Today, we started reading aloud the first chapter of THE OUTSIDERS. Please finish reading the chapter from p. 14 for Monday. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5 | Today, we read and discussed up to the end of chapter 4 in UNDERGROUND TO CANADA. Tomorrow, we will be discussing character traits for the characters we have met so far. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 | Today, we were in the computer lab viewing a slide show from National Geographic on the underground railway. Students answered related questions online. |
Homeroom
Assigned to Class: 7-5 | Please remember to return calendar order forms and money to the school by November 25. |
| November 16, 2011 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9 | Today in class, you were supposed to finish your rough draft and post it to your p-drive and the student-shared folder under Grade 9 English - Mrs. Mills Grade 9-9 Research. If you did not do that, please e-mail your rough draft to me at edwinamills@aol.com by tomorrow. |
| November 14, 2011 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-10 | Test on 'Global Citizens' unit tomorrow. Read more articles from the chapter and review notes in preparation. Study the structure for a good response. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9 | Please have completed the introduction and the two first body paragraphs of your research essay for Tuesday, November 15. |
Homeroom
Assigned to Class: 7-5 | Please remember to return order forms and money for Ed Roche catalogues by November 25. |
| November 10, 2011 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-10 | In preparation for the 'Global Citizens' test on Tuesday,November 15, please complete the practice test that was given out on Friday. This is due Monday, November 14. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9 | Please have completed the introduction and the two first body paragraphs of your research essay for Tuesday, November 15. |
Homeroom
Assigned to Class: 7-5 | Please remember to return order forms and money for Ed Roche catalogues by November 25. |
| November 9, 2011 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9 | Please have completed the introduction and the two first body paragraphs of your research essay for Tuesday, November 15. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-10 | There will be a test on the GLOBAL CITIZENS unit on Tuesday, November 15. Students received a review sheet in class today. We will have a practice test tomorrow. |
Homeroom
Assigned to Class: 7-5 | Please bring in 25 cents for poppies tomorrow. We only have 75 cents so far!
Science field trip permission forms must be submitted to Mr. Marsh by tomorrow. |
| November 8, 2011 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9 | Students must pass in research with highlighted sections and annotations for tomorrow. They also need to submit an outline. Please see Ning for the proper format of the outline.
http://www.englishcomesalive3.ning.com
|
Homeroom
Assigned to Class: 7-5 | Please bring in 25 cents tomorrow to pay for poppies. |
| November 3, 2011 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9 | Check the Ning for details on the research paper and suggested topics. Please compile information from three Internet sites on your topic for TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8.
My suggestion is that you copy and paste URL's and only necessary information from the three sites into a Word document. Save some trees!!
Reading period tomorrow. Please bring your book! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-10 | Reading period tomorrow. Please bring your book! |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5 | Reading period tomorrow. Please bring your book!
We will also be finishing final drafts of our descriptive paragraphs at the start of class. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 | Reading period tomorrow. Please bring your book!
We will also be finishing final drafts of our descriptive paragraphs at the start of class. |
Homeroom
Assigned to Class: 7-5 | Calendar sales lists and money due on November 25. |
| October 31, 2011 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9 | Please finish the worksheet on the short story 'Mr. Blink' on pp. 41-46 of RESOURCELINES. This work is due for Thursday, November 3. I will post the worksheet on NING. |
| October 27, 2011 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-10 | Please finish journal #3 based on the short story 'The Two Islands' for Monday, October 31.
Bring in money and permission forms to attend the play 'The Outsiders' as soon as possible.
Scholastic Book Orders due on Halloween. |
| October 19, 2011 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5 | Presentations of novel projects will continue tomorrow. Also, tests will be returned. Students will review exemplars of answers as well as corrections of common errors. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 | Presentations of novel projects will continue tomorrow. Also, tests will be returned. Students will review exemplars of answers as well as corrections of common errors. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9 | Presentations of novel projects will continue tomorrow. Also, tests will be returned. Students will review exemplars of answers as well as corrections of common errors. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-10 | We will finish novel presentations tomorrow, and students will do some collective work on a script for social studies. This is a cross-curricular effort. |
| October 11, 2011 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5 | Please finish working on the practice test 'Taking Up Tools' for Thursday. The test will go ahead on Friday.
I will collect the novel projects on Thursday because tomorrow will be taken up with activities for Healthy Commotion Day. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 | Please finish working on the practice test 'Taking Up Tools' for Thursday. The test will go ahead on Friday.
I will collect the novel projects on Thursday because tomorrow will be taken up with activities for Healthy Commotion Day. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-10 | Novel projects will be due on Thursday as tomorrow will be taken up with activities for Healthy Commotion Day. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9 | Finish working on the four graphic organizers and associated questions for test review. Notes on the novel are also available on Ning. The test will go ahead on Thursday.
Novel projects are due on Oct. 18. |
Homeroom
Assigned to Class: 7-5 | Please pass in pledge forms and donations for the Terry Fox Run tomorrow. Don't forget to dress warmly for the walk in the afternoon.
You will need to dress for gym activities as you will be participating in Healthy Commotion activities all morning tomorrow. |
| October 6, 2011 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5 | Language Arts Study Guide
Grade Seven- Unit ¡§Step Up¡¨
Test Date - October 14th
Review Guide
„« Test Format: unseen text (essay/article/story/lyrics/ etc¡K.) followed by multiple choice and constructed response questions.
„« Students should be able to view the selection and make connections
(see text book pg. 2).
a. Text- to- texts (texts, movies, plays, etc¡K)
b. Text- to- self
c. Text- to- world
„« Students should be able to refer to other selections from the ¡§Step Up¡¨ Unit in the Literacy text.
They should also be able to summarize an article.
Tonight: Students should answer the question on 'Principals and Principles' as practice for their test.
***Novel projects are due October 12. See details in previous posts.
|
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 | Language Arts Study Guide
Grade Seven- Unit ¡§Step Up¡¨
Test Date - October 14th
Review Guide
„« Test Format: unseen text (essay/article/story/lyrics/ etc¡K.) followed by multiple choice and constructed response questions.
„« Students should be able to view the selection and make connections
(see text book pg. 2).
a. Text- to- texts (texts, movies, plays, etc¡K)
b. Text- to- self
c. Text- to- world
„« Students should be able to refer to other selections from the ¡§Step Up¡¨ Unit in the Literacy text.
They should also be able to summarize an article.
Tonight: Students should answer the question on 'Principals and Principles' as practice for their test.
***Novel projects are due October 12. See details in previous posts.
|
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-10 | Novel projects are due on October 12. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9 | Test on AFTER THE WAR - October 13
Notes are posted on the Ning Network at
http://www.englishcomesalive3.ning.com
Comprehension questions for further review of plot will be distributed tomorrow.
Novel projects due on October 18. |
Homeroom
Assigned to Class: 7-5 | Last day tomorrow to bring in non-perishable items for the Food Bank.
Please return money and pledge sheets for the Terry Fox Run as soon as possible. The run will take place on October 12. |
| September 29, 2011 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5 | Bring your book for READING FRIDAYS tomorrow!
Those who did not complete their 'Resisting Hitler' summary today need to have that ready for Monday, October 3/11.
Please read your novel for independent novel study tonight. Your project is due on October 12. Please scroll back through the homework pages for details.
|
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 | Bring your book for READING FRIDAYS tomorrow!
Please read your novel for independent novel study tonight. Your project is due on October 12. Please scroll back through the homework pages for details. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-10 | Bring your book for READING FRIDAYS tomorrow!
Rough drafts of opening statements for the Priscilla Roseberry trial need to be completed for Monday, October 3.
Please read your novel for independent novel study tonight. Your project is due on October 12.
|
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9 | Please read as far as the end of chapter 13 in AFTER THE WAR for Monday, October 3.
Bring your book for READING FRIDAYS tomorrow!
Please read your novel for independent novel study tonight. Your project is due on October 18.
|
Homeroom
Assigned to Class: 7-5 | Please bring in pledge forms and money for the Terry Fox run on October 12.
Please bring in donations of non-perishable food items for the Thanksgiving Food Drive.
|
| September 28, 2011 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5 | Students who did not finish taking jot notes on the article 'Resisting Hitler' need to complete that work for tomorrow.
Please read your novel for independent novel study tonight. Your project is due on October 12. Please scroll back through the homework pages for details. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 | Those who did not complete their 'Resisting Hitler' summary today need to have that ready for tomorrow.
Please read your novel for independent novel study tonight. Your project is due on October 12. Please scroll back through the homework pages for details. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-10 | Rough drafts of opening statements for the Priscilla Roseberry trial need to be completed for Monday, October 3.
Please read your novel for independent novel study tonight. Your project is due on October 12. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9 | Please read your novel for independent novel study tonight. Your project is due on October 18. |
Homeroom
Assigned to Class: 7-5 | Please bring in pledge forms and money for the Terry Fox run on October 12.
Please bring in donations of non-perishable food items for the Thanksgiving Food Drive.
|
| September 27, 2011 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5 | Please read your novel for independent novel study tonight. Your project is due on October 12. Please scroll back through the homework pages for details. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 | Please read your novel for independent novel study tonight. Your project is due on October 12. Please scroll back through the homework pages for details.
Work on the summary of the article 'Resisting Hitler' from p. 12 of our text. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-10 | Please complete jot notes on your opening statement for Priscilla Rosebery's trial.
Please read your novel for independent novel study tonight. Your project is due on October 12. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9 | Please read to the end of chapter nine in AFTER THE WAR.
Blogs are due on Ning for Friday.
http://www.englishcomesalive3.ning.com
Please read your novel for independent novel study tonight. Your project is due on October 18. |
Homeroom
Assigned to Class: 7-5 | Please bring in pledge forms and money for the Terry Fox run on October 12.
Please bring in donations of non-perishable food items for the Thanksgiving Food Drive.
|
| September 26, 2011 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5 | Today, we did some work on verbs.
Please read your novel for independent novel study tonight. Your project is due on October 12. Please scroll back through the homework pages for details. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 | Today, we did some work on verbs.
Please read your novel for independent novel study tonight. Your project is due on October 12. Please scroll back through the homework pages for details. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-10 | Today, we engaged in some vocabulary work.
Please read your novel for independent novel study tonight. Your project is due on October 12. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9 | Today, we started our social networking site called the Ning. Blogs are due on Friday. Most people finished them during the allotted time. Way to go!
Please read your novel for independent novel study tonight. Your project is due on October 18. |
Homeroom
Assigned to Class: 7-5 | Please bring in pledge forms and money for the Terry Fox run on October 12.
Please bring in donations of non-perishable food items for the Thanksgiving Food Drive. |
| September 19, 2011 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5 | 1) We completed grammar work on nouns
and pronouns today.
2) The novel project is due
October 11. Please see previous
homework postings for further details. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 | 1) We completed grammar work on nouns
and pronouns today.
2) The novel project is due
October 11. Please see previous
homework postings for further details. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-10 | We completed work on point of view for the story PRISCILLA AND THE WIMPS today. Tomorrow, we will create group poems based on that writing exercise.
Novel projects due October 11. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9 | Today, we did work based on five basic spelling rules. Students are asked to keep a copy of the rules for future reference.
Please read chapters 3-5 of AFTER THE WAR for tomorrow.
Novel project due on October 17. |
Homeroom
Assigned to Class: 7-5 | Please bring in non-perishable food items for our Thanksgiving Food Drive.
Please continue to collect pledges for the Terry Fox run which is scheduled for October 12. |
| September 16, 2011 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5 | Grade 7 Independent Novel Project 2011
As you read your novel, take note of a major scene that captures your attention and imagination.
Your job is to retell this scene in your own words. You need to write a script to follow as you will be retelling the story scene to the class. You’ll need at least one page of writing (double spaced).
Next, you need to make a detailed drawing of the scene to illustrate what you saw in your mind as you read. This drawing should be on 8.5” x 11” paper.
When you present to the class, you will be given three evaluations:
• one for content
• one for oral presentation
• one for your visual representation
Due: Oct. 11 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 | Grade 7 Independent Novel Project 2011
As you read your novel, take note of a major scene that captures your attention and imagination.
Your job is to retell this scene in your own words. You need to write a script to follow as you will be retelling the story scene to the class. You’ll need at least one page of writing (double spaced).
Next, you need to make a detailed drawing of the scene to illustrate what you saw in your mind as you read. This drawing should be on 8.5” x 11” paper.
When you present to the class, you will be given three evaluations:
• one for content
• one for oral presentation
• one for your visual representation
Due: Oct. 11 |
| September 15, 2011 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9 | Read chapters 3-5 of AFTER THE WAR for Tuesday, Sept. 20.
Bring a novel to study independently for Friday. Novel projects are due on October 11.
Scholastic Book orders due tomorrow.
Please bring in a journal exercise book. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 | Please bring in an exercise book for journal entries. You will need another exercise book and a duotang for all English classes.
Choose a novel and bring it in for 'Reading Friday'. Novel project due Oct. 11.
Scholastic Book Club orders are due on Friday, Sept. 16.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-10 | Novel projects due Oct. 11.
Scholastic Book Club orders are due on Friday, Sept. 16.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5 | Please bring in an exercise book for journal entries. You will need another exercise book and a duotang for all English classes.
Choose a novel and bring it in for 'Reading Friday'.
Scholastic Book Club orders are due on Friday, Sept. 16.
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Homeroom
Assigned to Class: 7-5 | Please return information sheets by tomorrow.
School photos will be taken on Sept. 21.
Please start collecting pledge sheets for the Terry Fox Run on October 12.
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| September 14, 2011 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5 | Please bring in an exercise book for journal entries. You will need another exercise book and a duotang for all English classes.
Choose a novel and bring it in for 'Reading Friday'.
Scholastic Book Club orders are due on Friday, Sept. 16.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 | Please bring in an exercise book for journal entries. You will need another exercise book and a duotang for all English classes.
Choose a novel and bring it in for 'Reading Friday'.
Scholastic Book Club orders are due on Friday, Sept. 16.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-10 | Please bring in an exercise book for journal entries. You will need another exercise book and a duotang for all English classes.
Choose a novel and bring it in for 'Reading Friday'.
Scholastic Book Club orders are due on Friday, Sept. 16.
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Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9 | Please bring in an exercise book for journal entries. You will need another exercise book and a duotang for all English classes.
Choose a novel and bring it in for 'Reading Friday'.
Scholastic Book Club orders are due on Friday, Sept. 16.
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Homeroom
Assigned to Class: 7-5 | Please return information sheets by tomorrow.
Please start collecting pledge sheets for the Terry Fox Run on October 12.
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| September 12, 2011 |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-5 | Please bring in an exercise book for journal entries. You will need another exercise book and a duotang for all English classes.
Choose a novel and bring it in for 'Reading Friday'.
Scholastic Book Club orders are due on Friday, Sept. 16. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 7-2 | Please bring in an exercise book for journal entries. You will need another exercise book and a duotang for all English classes.
Choose a novel and bring it in for 'Reading Friday'.
Scholastic Book Club orders are due on Friday, Sept. 16. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 8-10 | Please bring in an exercise book for journal entries. You will need another exercise book and a duotang for all English classes.
Choose a novel and bring it in for 'Reading Friday'.
Scholastic Book Club orders are due on Friday, Sept. 16. |
Language Arts
Assigned to Class: 9-9 | Please bring in an exercise book for journal entries. You will need another exercise book and a duotang for all English classes.
Choose a novel and bring it in for 'Reading Friday'.
Scholastic Book Club orders are due on Friday, Sept. 16. |
Homeroom
Assigned to Class: 7-5 | Please return information sheets by tomorrow.
Please start collecting pledge sheets for the Terry Fox Run on October 12. |