Homework Assigned For Homeroom: 9-9(213)
June 8, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Study for Math Exam (June 17th).
June 7, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Study for exam (June 17th)
June 6, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Review for exam on June 17th.
June 3, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Exam on June 17th.

Reviews have been given out. More review sheets at https://sites.google.com/site/mathdepartmentspjh/math-9
May 31, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Final Exam on June 17th (reviews have been handed out).
May 30, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: pg 440 # 3-7

Final Exam on June 17 (reviews have been given out).
May 26, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Final Exam on June 15 (start reviewing).
May 25, 2016
French
Assigned By: Krista Houlihan
Reading Evaluation - Note change of date
Friday May 27th
May 24, 2016
French
Assigned By: Krista Houlihan
Reading Evaluation Monday May 30th
May 20, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Final Exam on June 17
May 17, 2016
Science
Assigned By: Chesley West
Test - Friday May 20. Been doing review in class. See cheswest.com for further details
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Unit 8 Test tomorrow.
May 10, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
In-Class Assignment (unit 8) on Friday.

Unit Test (unit 8) on Tuesday.
May 9, 2016
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
Letter and movie critique are due!

We will continue with poetry tomorrow.
May 5, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: pg 410 # 3-6, 11; Extra Practice 3
May 4, 2016
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
We are currently reviewing poems and its terminology.

Thursday will be an independent reading day in class.
May 3, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: mid-unit review pg 403 # 1-7
May 2, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: Extra Practice 2; pg 397 # 3-7, 10
April 29, 2016
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Houlihan
Test - Aller Retour is on Monday, May 2.
April 28, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: finish pg 388 # 5-8, 9, 14; Extra Practice 1
April 27, 2016
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Houlihan
Test on Aller Retour is on Monday, May 2.
April 26, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: pg 388 #5-9, 14
April 21, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Working on Project.
April 19, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Working on Project.
April 18, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Working on Project in class.
April 14, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
In-Class Assignment on Unit 7 tomorrow.
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
Students may do one of the following during class tomorrow:

1. Independent reading.
2. Letter to Scott Linehan.
3. Critique of your movie.
April 13, 2016
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
Students are either working on their letter to Scott Lineman or their movie critique. Please remember to follow the format provided to you!
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: unit work booklet, worksheet

In-Class Assignment on Friday (unit 7)
April 12, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: pg 373 # 3, 6, 7, 8, 11, 13

In-Class Assignment (Unit 7) on Friday (April 15)
April 11, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
In-Class Assignment (unit 7) on Friday.
April 8, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: finish pg 366 # 9, 10, 13, 14; Extra Practice 6
April 7, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: pg 366 # 9, 10, 13, 14
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Houlihan
Currently working on Ch. 7-8 questions for the novel Aller Retour in class. This novel will be studied in class only. There will be a test at the end.
April 6, 2016
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
Students will be given an opportunity to read independently OR complete their letter to Scott Linehan. Please remember that the letter should be four or five paragraphs long. Please use the business letter outline provided to you. This letter is due on Friday April 15.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: pg 365 # 4, 5, 6, 8
April 5, 2016
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
We looked at, In The Heat of the Night today and students critiqued what they saw. We are 50 minutes into the movie.

Please read your independent novel. You must write a letter stating your approval or disapproval of it for curriculum for your novel study.

Reading Friday this Friday!
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: finish pg 358 # 5, 9, 10; 7.5 worksheet
April 4, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: pg 358 # 5, 9, 10
March 21, 2016
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
We continued to watch the Leonardo Dicaprio Romeo and Juliet version of the play today. Students should observe set design, props, camera angles, background music, acting, accuracy of screenplay, etc.

Please continue to read your independent novel. All students received a novel study assignment sheet.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Review for Unit 7 Test on Wednesday (March 23)
March 18, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: pg 352 # 1-7, pg 377 # 1-11

Unit 7 test on Wednesday (March 23)
March 17, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: pg 352 # 1-7, pg 377 # 1-11

Unit 7 test on Wednesday (March 23)
March 16, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: Extra Practice 4 worksheet

Unit 7 test on Wednesday (March 23)
March 15, 2016
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Houlihan
Have your essay (texte d'opinion) ready to present tomorrow!
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: pg 349 # 5, 6, 7, 9, 12

Unit Test: March 23
March 14, 2016
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Houlihan
Finish up your texte d'opinion for next class. We will begin presentations.
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Houlihan
Finish up your texte d'opinion for next class. We will begin presentations.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: 341 # 4, 5, 6, 7, 10; Extra Practice 3

Unit 7 Test on March 23rd
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
We will begin term three work tomorrow. Lots of handouts!

Please pick out an independent novel to read for Friday's class.
March 11, 2016
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Houlihan
Your essay (texte d'opinion) needs to be completed for next day. If you are just finishing up your rough draft, make sure you have me edit it on Monday. We will be doing presentations next week.
March 10, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: Extra Practice 1 and 2

Unit 7 Test: March 23

If you have not passed in any of your portfolios , please bring them in for tomorrow!
March 9, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: pg 329 # 5, 6, 11

Any portfolios need to be handed in by Friday.
March 8, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: pg 323 # 5, 6, 11, 12
March 4, 2016
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
Students should have their four Romeo and Juliet journals completed. Monday is the last day I can accept them as marks need to submitted to the office very soon.

R & J test will take place on Monday March 15.
March 3, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: unit review; pg 308 # 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 15,16

Unit 6 Test on Monday (March 7)
March 2, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: pg 305 # 7, 9, 13, 11, 16, 17; extra practice sheet 4 and 5

Unit 6 Test is on Monday (March 7)
March 1, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: pg 305 # 7, 9, 13

Unit 6 Test on Monday (March 7)
February 29, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: pg 298 # 7, 9, 13, 14

Unit 6 Test is March 7
February 25, 2016
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Houlihan
Next class we will have the reading test for this unit. You will get the same questions that we have been working on in class with a different article.
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
Students worked on their R and J journals that are due March 4.
February 23, 2016
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
We have one more page to read in Romeo and Juliet.
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Houlihan
There are notes on the conditional tense on my blog. Please review and do the examples in the second website.
February 22, 2016
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
We are on Act 5 Scene 1 Line of the play.

Students will receive R and J journal booklets tomorrow. You will be responsible for completing any four journals in the booklet.

Test on March 9
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Quiz on 6.1-6.2 is tomorrow (Feb. 23)
February 18, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: unit review on page 286 and extra practice worksheets

Unit 5 portfolio was due today, if you didn't bring it in please bring it in on Monday (Feb. 22)

Quiz on 6.1-6.2 on Tuesday (Feb. 23)
February 17, 2016
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
We are on Act 5 Scene 1 of ROMEO and JULIET (page 115). The audio of R & J can be found on YouTube.

Students will have a presentation from Gonzaga related to course selection in this class on Thursday.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: pg 273# 15, 16, 17, 21; pg 281# 14, 18; pg 286 # 3, 8

Quiz on 6.1-6.2 on Tuesday (Feb. 23)

Unit 5 portfolios are due tomorrow (Feb. 18)
February 16, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: pg 286 # 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7

Quiz 6.1 and 6.2 on Tuesday, Feb. 23

Unit 5 portfolio due Thursday, Feb. 18
February 15, 2016
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
We are on Act 3 Scene 5 Line 69 of ROMEO and JULIET (page 89). The audio of R & J can be found on YouTube.

The short story students began last month is due tomorrow.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: worksheet

Unit 5 Portfolio due Thursday (Feb. 18)

Quiz on 6.1-6.2 moved to Tuesday, Feb. 23
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
We are on Act 4 Scene 4 Line ROMEO and JULIET (page 106). The audio of R & J can be found on YouTube. We are up to 2 hours 20 minutes 42 seconds.

The short story students began last month is due tomorrow.
February 12, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: Extra Practice 2
February 11, 2016
Science
Assigned By: Chesley West
Chem Test Feb 18...review ongoing in school info available @ cheswest.com
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: pg 281 # 17, 19, 21

Unit 5 portfolio is due Wed. Feb 17
February 10, 2016
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
Short stories are due on Tuesday February 16.

The independent novel study should be passed in by now.

Please use the audio found on YouTube if you have missed any Romeo and Juliet classes.

We are on page 70 of R 7 J (1 hour 22 mins of audio).
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: pg 280 # 4, 6, 8, 10, 11
February 5, 2016
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Houlihan
Review the past tense (PC and Imparfait). There are several posts on my blog with notes and activities.
www.kristahoulihan.blogspot.ca
February 3, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Review for unit 5 test tomorrow (Feb. 4)
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
We are continuing ROMEO AND JULIET in class. Please ensure that you are listening to hints I provide in class.

Don't forget to complete your independent novel assignment for Monday.

The short story you are writing is due on February 15.
February 2, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: Extra Practice 5 and 6; pg 259 # 2, 6, 9, 12, 15, 19, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28

Unit 4 Test: Feb. 4
February 1, 2016
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Chesley West
Reminder of Ch 4 Quiz Thursday Feb 4.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: pg 246 # 13, 16, 23; pg 255 # 16, 21

Unit 5 test: Feb. 4
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
Independent novel study is due on Monday February 8.

We introduced ROMEO AND JULIET today.
January 29, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: pg 257 # 19, Extra Practice 5 (#1, 3, 4), Extra Practice 6 (#1, 3, 5)

Unit 5 Test: Feb. 4
January 28, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: pg 247 #9, 11, 15 and pg 255 # 4, 12, 20

Unit 5 test: Feb. 5
January 27, 2016
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
Test tomorrow!

Friday will be READING FRIDAY so please bring your novel to class. The independent novel study is due on February 8.

We will begin Romeo and Juliet on Monday February 1.
January 26, 2016
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
Don't forget to read nightly as you have an independent novel study due in early February.

Test on Thursday related to an unseen narrative. The standard five multiple choice questions and two constructed response questions will be the format.

We will begin Romeo and Juliet on Friday.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Review for In-class Assignment tomorrow (Jan. 27)
January 25, 2016
Science
Assigned By: Chesley West
Should be working on Science Fair. Feuille Idee and Feuille plan due Thursday January 28th. We are using class time for this as well. See website for further details.
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
Students were in the technology room today to type their short story narrative.

Test on Thursday.

Please read your independent novel and don't forget to complete the novel study due the first week of February.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: pg 237 # 1, 2, 6, 9, 10, 11

Quiz (5.1-5.4): Jan. 27
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Houlihan
Review IMPARFAIT. There is post on my blog about this verb tense.
www.kristahoulihan.blogspot.ca
January 22, 2016
Science
Assigned By: Chesley West
Science Fair Due Feb 22, 2016.
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
Students will type their short story in the technology lab on Monday.

Please read independently at home as the independent novel assignment is due early February.

Test on Wednesday or Thursday. This will consist of an unseen short story, five multiple choice questions and two constructed response questions.
January 21, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: pg 235 # 7, 8, 15

Portfolios were due today, if you haven't already handed it in please bring in tomorrow.
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Houlihan
The calligramme project is due tomorrow.
January 20, 2016
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Chesley West
Students should be doing research for Term Paper / interview.
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
Narrative test next Wednesday or Thursday. Students will read a narrative, answer five multiple choice questions and two constructed response questions.

We will continue to write our short story tomorrow. Students who are finished may work on the next journal entry. We are in the technology lab on Monday.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: pg 229 # 8 (every 2nd one), 9(every 2nd one), 10, 17

Portfolios are due tomorrow.
January 18, 2016
Science
Assigned By: Chesley West
Science Fair info has been given and reviewed - students should be figuring out what they are going to be doing in preparation for research / experiments / models.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: Extra Practice 1 and 2

Unit 4 portfolios are due Wednesday (Jan. 21)
January 15, 2016
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
Students had the option to continue writing their short story or read their independent novel.
Science
Assigned By: Chesley West
Reminder of Quiz on Wednesday Jan 20. Review has been completed and answer guide on my website.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: pg 222 # 8, 11, 12, 13 (Every 2nd question)

Portfolio on unit 4 due Wednesday
January 14, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: pg 241 # 5, 9, 11, 12, 14
January 12, 2016
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
Students have been writing their own short story. They have a number of guides to use to assist them in this process. We will be working on the stories all this week. This assignment is due February 15.

Students have a guide for their independent novel assignment that is due early next month.
January 11, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Recovery Assessment part 2 is tomorrow (constructed response).
January 8, 2016
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
Independent reading today. Students were given their independent reading assignment and rubric that they should go by. Due date: February 8.

Students have now officially began writing their own short story which is due on February 15. They were given handouts on this procedure and we will continue with this all next week. Please use your class time wisely.
January 6, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Recovery Assessment (units 1-4) is on January 11 and 12.

Review/homework: unit 3 booklet, pg 148 #19 - 23
January 5, 2016
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
Students went to the resource room to get a novel for their independent novel study. We will have independent reading on Friday.

Students assessed their work in their portfolios looking at the strengths and challenges they have encountered.

I passed out five pages of notes dealing with the short story. Students will begin writing their own short story tomorrow.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Recovery Assessment (units 1-4) is on January 11 and 12.

Review/homework: unit 2 booklet, pg 148 #11-18 (not 13)
January 4, 2016
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Recovery Assessment (units 1-4) is on January 11 and 12.

Review/homework: unit 1 booklet, pg 148 #1-10
December 21, 2015
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Houlihan
Tour du monde will be finished the first day back after Christmas break.
Please review the P.C. on Quizlet.
December 16, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: pg 201 # 1, 2, 4, 5, 6a, 8, 9a, 10, 13, 15, 17

Unit 4 Test is Friday, Dec. 18
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
We read, 'Doing Time' in class and discussed various aspects of this text.
December 15, 2015
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
We read and discussed a number of short stories over the past two days including: CURRENTS, KATH AND THE MOUSE, DOWNLOADING MUSIC: RIGHT OR WRONG ans DAREDEVIL: LEARNING NEW TRICKS IN THE HOSPITAL.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: Extra Practice sheets 4 and 5, review booklet

Unit 4 test: Friday, Dec. 18
December 14, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: pg 196 # 5, 8-11

Unit 4 Test is Fri. (Dec. 18)
December 9, 2015
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
I briefly talked about protecting online reputations in class.

We read the LITERACY story, 'Kath and the Mouse' pages 46- 51.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: pg 188 # 3-6, 8, 9

Unit 4 test on Dec. 18
December 8, 2015
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
Students listened to, 'Panic at Playland' from the LITERACY textbook.

Please bring your LITERACY text to class daily.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Unit 4 Test on Dec. 18

Unit 3 Portfolios are due tomorrow (Dec. 9)
December 7, 2015
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
Today we finished the video, 'Life is Beautiful' which concludes our novel study section.

We will be reading and interpreting short stories tomorrow so please bring your LITERACY textbooks to class.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Quiz on 4.1-4.3 tomorrow (Dec. 8)

Unit 4 test on Dec. 18
December 4, 2015
Science
Assigned By: Chesley West
Quiz Wed Dec 9
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Chesley West
Test Ch 14 Monday Dec 7. All review questions AND answers are on my website www.cheswest.com
December 3, 2015
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Houlihan
Quiz on past tense with ETRE on Wednesday, Dec. 9.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: homework from last night, Extra Practice sheets 1, 2, 3

Quiz (4.1-4.3): Dec. 8

Test (Unit 4): Dec. 18

Portfolio (unit 3): Dec. 9
December 2, 2015
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
We are watching, 'Life is Beautiful' as a conclusion to the novel study unit.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: pg 178 # 5, 6, 7, 10, 11ab

Quiz on 4.1-4.3: Dec. 8

Unit 4 Test: Dec. 18

Unit 3 portfolio: Dec. 9
December 1, 2015
Science
Assigned By: Chesley West
Reminder of Chapter 1 quiz...Wednesday December 9. https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B2oTQPg2zya6Ykk4WkswbHNpNDg/edit
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
We looked at some videos to assist in story writing. Students finished off their alternate book cover.

tomorrow we will view a movie as a conclusion to the novel, AFTER THE WAR.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: pg 172 # 13, 14, 15
November 30, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: pg 171 # 7, 9, 10ace
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
Today I showed four videos on the narrative essay. Students will begin writing this essay tomorrow.
November 27, 2015
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Houlihan
Be sure to join the class on Quizlet and do the activities that are there.
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
Students saw their language marks and comments today.
November 26, 2015
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
We had a test today.
November 25, 2015
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Houlihan
Quiz on past tense with Avoir on Friday. See my blog for more details.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: pg 160 # 11, 12, 13, 14
November 24, 2015
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Houlihan
You should be studying the past tense at home. Please join your class on Quizlet. See my blog for the link.
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
Students should continue to write out the three questions from the novel I previously posted. One of these questions will be on the test on Thursday. Ask them how they are doing.
November 20, 2015
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
Please continue with you three essay questions for the AFTER THE WAR test.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Test on unit 3 is Nov. 24 (Tuesday)

Homework: pg 144 # 2, 5ac, 7, 8ac, 10, 14, 19, 23ace
November 19, 2015
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Houlihan
Please study the past tense using information on my blog. There are lots notes, videos, and activities. Be sure to join our class on Quizlet.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Test: Unit 3 test Nov. 24

Homework: Extra Practice 4, 5, 6
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
Students worked on three questions in which one will be on the test next Thursday.
November 18, 2015
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Houlihan
Study the past tense using Quizlet on my blog.
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
Prepare answers and/or jot notes for the following constructed response questions. One of these will appear on your test. Be sure to provide examples from the beginning, middle and end of the novel. Don't forget to TAG your answer.

1. Throughout the novel, Ruth struggles to understand what value there is to life after the Holocaust. Discuss three events in the plot and show how they helped to develop Ruth's struggle. Tell how the conflict is resolved.

2. Discuss how the changes in the main character, Ruth, helped to develop the theme 'In life, you have to take the bad with the good.'

3. Discuss the setting of the novel (time, place and circumstance). Analyze how the setting helps the author create suspense throughout the novel.

Students are expected to work on these answers both at home and during language arts time. The test is Thursday November 26.
Science
Assigned By: Chesley West
Started Chem Unit - all of the foundation work is covered and we are starting to explore how to draw B-R Models of Atoms.
November 17, 2015
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Houlihan
Please check my blog for some new postings.
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
We have finished reading AFTER THE WAR orally in class.

The test for AFTER THE WAR is Thursday November 26.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: pg 143 # 4, 5, 8, 12

Unit 3 Test: November 24
November 16, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
homework: pg 127 # 4,5,6,7,12
November 13, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Portfolios for unit 2 were due Thursday (Nov. 12), please bring them in on Monday if you haven't already.
November 12, 2015
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
We have finished chapter 10 (page 88) of AFTER THE WAR.

The test is on Thursday November 26.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Unit 2 Portfolios were due today, bring them in tomorrow if you haven't already.'

In-class Assignment tomorrow (Nov. 13)ady.
November 10, 2015
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
We are on page 60 (chapter 8) of the novel, AFTER THE WAR.

Please work on any assignments or journals that have not been passed in.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Unit 2 Portfolio is due Nov. 12

Homework: pg 121 #1-10

In-class Assignment is Fri., Nov. 13
November 9, 2015
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
We read up to page 37 of AFTER THE WAR.We also looked at a short video on antisemitism.

Please bring you book to class tomorrow.

The test is on November 26.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Unit 2 Portfolios are due Nov. 12 (Thursday)

In-class Assignment is Friday, Nov. 13
November 5, 2015
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
Book talk written marks were given out today.

We began the novel, After The War and are on page 21. If you were not in class today, it's your responsibility to catch up on this reading.

In-Class assignment sheets were passed out in class (three pages).

Persuasive written work must be passed in on Monday.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Unit 2 Portfolio due Thurs., Nov. 12
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Houlihan
Some students have not passed in their Nous reviendrons en Acadie project. Please have this done by next class. Draw and label 8 important events in the book.
November 4, 2015
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Houlihan
Review present tense of regular verbs:
https://quizlet.com/_1phirg

Please submit your project for Nous reviendrons en Acadie as soon as possible.
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
Today we had sixteen students absent from class as it was 'Take your child to work day.' Students present caught up on assignments.

Please ensure that you have read the first two chapters of the novel, After The War. we will continue orally reading this on Thursday.

Test on After The War will take place on November 26.

Please finish the third journal entry and pass it in by Monday.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Unit 2 Portfoloio due Nov. 12
November 2, 2015
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
Please bring your novel to class tomorrow.
October 30, 2015
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
Students worked on an alternate visual for the novel, 'After The War'. Title, full use of the sheet, sketch authenticity and colour should be considered.

We also listened to Halloween music during class.

We will begin orally reading the novel next class.
October 29, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: pg 101 # 8, 12 (every 2nd), 23 (ac), 24 (ac)
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
We began a PowerPoint presentation on what life was like during and after World War Two. We then watched a short film on this topic.


Please bring your novels to class daily.
October 28, 2015
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Houlihan
Reminder of novel test tomorrow (Thursday)
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
We had an introduction to background information on the novel, After The War. We listened to Elie Wiesel's account of this time. We will continue this tomorrow. Please bring your novels daily!

PowerSchool has been updated!
October 27, 2015
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Houlihan
Novel test on Thursday, Oct. 29. Please see my blog for notes - www.kristahoulihan.blogspot.com
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
Students were given the novel 'After the War' today. Please bring this to class daily.

Students worked on their third journal entry today. We also had a few students completing their book talk.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Review for Unit 2 Test tomorrow
October 26, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: pg 88 # 14, 17, 22, 23, 26, 27

Test: Unit 2 Test on Wednesday (Oct. 28)
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
We continued with the book talk oral presentations. Students who were not presenting reviewed their persuasive essay.
October 23, 2015
Science
Assigned By: Chesley West
Test on Space Unit on Nov 5th. Please return Martian Form and money.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Unit 2 Test is next Wednesday (Oct. 28)

Homework: Review booklet
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
Persuasive essays are due on Monday.
October 22, 2015
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Houlihan
Novel content test next Thursday. Please study your question booklet.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: extra practice worksheets 1,2,3

Unit 2 test is next Wednesday (Oct. 28)
October 21, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: 2.5 worksheet (extra practice)

Test: Unit 1 test next Wednesday (Oct. 28)
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
We continued with the book talk presentations today. we will continue this tomorrow.

I have some journal entries not passed in. Please get them to me before Friday!
October 20, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Test next Wednesday (Oct. 28)

Homework: pg 84 # 10, 14, 16 (only every second one for each)
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
We heard from five student presenters for the BOOK TALK today. All marks (oral and written) will be given to the students once everyone has presented.

Persuasive essay is due on Monday October 26.
October 19, 2015
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
The majority of students had one-on-one consultations with me regarding their test. I will post the grades on PowerSchool very shortly.

Book talk takes place tomorrow.
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
The majority of students had one-on-one consultations with me regarding their test. I will post the grades on PowerSchool very shortly.

Book talk takes place tomorrow.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: Extra Practice 4 (on 2.4)

Test: Next Wednesday (Oct. 28)
October 16, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: pg 77 #4, 5, 8, 10

Portfolios were due Monday, please bring them in if you haven't already

Unit 2 Test: Wednesday, October 28
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
Students worked on one of the following today:

1. Independent reading.
2. Book talk.
3. Persuasive essay.

Book talk is due on Monday.

I have been giving out marks to students so please ask them how they are doing in language. I will upload the marks into PowerSchool once the changes are made for the new classes as the marks may be lost otherwise.
October 15, 2015
Science
Assigned By: Chesley West
Reminder in-class assignment tmo. Thursday Oct 16th.
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
Today was test day.

Tomorrow you can do one of the following in class:

1. Silent reading
2. Work on your book talk that's due on Monday.
3. Work on your persuasive/research essay due later next week.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Portfolios for Unit 1 were due on Tuesday, bring them in if you haven't already.
October 14, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Review for quiz tomorrow (October 15).

Portfolios were due Tuesday, bring them in
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
Test tomorrow!
October 13, 2015
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Chesley West
Quiz re positioned due to schedule change from Wednesday to Thursday 15th.
Science
Assigned By: Chesley West
In - class assignment evaluation moved due to schedule change to Friday October 16th.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework:
pg 66 # 5, 8, 10

Quiz (2.1 - 2.3) on Thursday, October 15

Portfolios were due today, bring them in if you haven't already

You will need a calculator for your quiz - one will not be provided
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
PowerSchool is down in the school due to the added grade seven unit. It should be up later this week. Expect to see student marks posted when it's back in operation.

Test on Thursday!

Today we went through last year's language test.Please remember to answer ALL multiple choice questions and the two long answer questions.

- TAG your first sentence.
- Provide the CONNECTION if asked.
- Explain your answer fully.
- A paragraph is generally five to seven sentences.
- Provide details in connections and relate it to the text you have read.
- Use the entire class to review your answers.

Independent novel assignment is due Monday October 19. We will spend time on this on Friday as an option to 'Reading Friday' if you require clarification on this.
October 10, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Unit 1 portfolios are due Tuesday, October 13
October 7, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: pg 61 # 5, 6, 8, 9, 10

Portfolio Due Tuesday, October 13

Quiz (2.1, 2.2, 2.3) Thursday, October 15
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: Caleb Thorne
Please bring a loonie tomorrow morning, in support of our Breakfast Program. Each dollar is matched by our Kids Eat Smart foundation.
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
Reminders for the language test next week:

- Use TAG in both constructed response answers.

- A paragraph has five or more sentences. Remember this when you answer the questions.

- There are three types of connections which are to self, text and world. Use this in the answer if asked.

- Review your answers if you finish early as you might find mistakes.

- Answer all of the questions.
October 6, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Unit 1 portfolio due Tuesday, October 13
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
Today I gave students a review sheet for next week's test. We reviewed this sheet and read, 'What is Courage?' on page 40 of the LITERACY textbook.

Students were asked to identify the thesis statement of the text. Tomorrow, we will look at the various connections to the text. Please bring your LITERACY text to class!! We will be working on our persuasive essay after this writing.
October 5, 2015
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Chesley West
Sciences Humaines - Quiz Chapitre 1. 10 Fill-ins - 2 short answers. Wednesday October 14. Refer to notes on cheswest.com for study materials.
Science
Assigned By: Chesley West
Science Quiz on Carnet 1 Espace. Friday October 16th.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Started chapter 2

Homework: pg 55 # 9, 13, 14
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
Please bring your LITERACY text to class tomorrow.

Tomorrow we will review for next week's language test. Please take note of important hints provided!

Remember that you can research and/or add to your in-class persuasive research essay at home. The deadline for this piece of writing is coming to a close.

It's a good idea to bring a thesaurus to class especially since we cannot get WiFi service in the classroom.

I have corrected all journal entries and will pass them back tomorrow.
October 2, 2015
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
Monday is the Reading Friday make-up day. Bring your independent novel to class. Remember that you should be working on your independent novel study.

LITERACY test Wednesday October 14.

Today we were in the computer lab to research the persuasive/research essay.
October 1, 2015
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Chesley West
Quiz Postponed until October 14th - Wednesday - Day 4.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Review for unit 1 test tomorrow.
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
We will be going to the computer lab tomorrow AFTER I take attendance in room 109A.

Today I talked to all students about written work that is passed in and the criteria necessary for junior high. Here are the expectations:

1. Quality writing always wins over quantity. Please ensure that what you write has substance.

2. Vary your word choice. When you use the same words multiple times, it means you need to use a thesaurus.

3. Please use a dark pencil that has an eraser. I correct around 200 pages of work a week and would like to keep my eyes.

4. Please do not list in a journal or writing piece. I'm listing because of the constricted space of this posting. This information is like a grocery list. In language arts writing, the paragraph indicates a new idea and thus a number is not necessary (i.e., the first thing that I, the second point I want, the third point).

5. Stick to the topic sentence. Provide evidence with what you are writing using text to self, text to text or text to world.

6. If you are given class time to work on an assignment, utilize the time. You will have limited written work to do at home if you do this.
September 30, 2015
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Chesley West
Doing Ch 1 review, Quiz October 8th...Thursday.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Test on Friday, October 2 (Unit 1)

Homework: unit review
pg 45# 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 16 (only a or b), 19 (only a or b)
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
We will continue to write the persuasive research essay tomorrow.

This is the third class so you should be close to having a first draft completed.

Please read your independent novel at home.
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Houlihan
We are reading the novel Nous reviendrons en Acadie in class.
September 29, 2015
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
Students worked on their persuasive research essay today. This is an in-class piece of work that will be collected and passed out daily.

Some students were unsure of a topic to write on even though this was assigned homework on Friday.

Students can research their topic at home. They can also write ideas down to bring to class.

We will work on this persuasive research essay again tomorrow.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Test on Chapter 1 is on Friday, October 2

Homework: Extra Practice 4 (only # 1 and 2)
September 28, 2015
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
We had a fire drill today in class.

Today students read a David Suzuki article and answered questions pertaining to this piece of writing. We will finish this off tomorrow orally.

We will begin the persuasive/research piece of writing in class tomorrow. Please ensure that you have your topic picked out. Make it a topic you enjoy!

Journal entry is due on Wednesday.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: pg 41 # 3ace, 4
September 25, 2015
Science
Assigned By: Chesley West
Quiz Lab Safety done. Continuing Space unit.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Reviewed more of 1.3/1.4

Homework: pg 31 #10, 1.3 worksheet (omit #1 and 2)

Test: October 1 (Thursday) - Unit 1
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
My homework page glitch has been resolved.

Test on Wednesday October 19

Journal entry #2 Due this Wednesday

Your choice of a topic or write about the following, 'Teenagers Are Trouble'.

Last week we discussed the 'Three T's' which consist of transitional words and phrases, topic sentence and thesis. Here are the definitions the students have:

Topic Sentence: It expresses the main idea of the paragraph. It generally states what the paragraph will be about, and comes at the beginning of the body paragraph.

Thesis: A statement that presents the writer's point of view clearly and concisely. It is usually (but not always near the beginning of the piece of writing.

Transitional words and phrases: Words that show clearly how ideas are connected with one another (e.g. therefore, as well, thus, in addition).

Please read your independent novel on a regular basis. We will have the book talk after the text on October 14. The format has been posted previously on this homework page.

This week I gave out the persuasive essay outline and scoring guide. Please refer to these sheets while you write your essay. I have also passed out papers on how to create a bibliography on Microsoft Word.

Persuasive topics should be confirmed by Monday.

This week we viewed a video on character, setting and plot (including the elements of a plot). Here is the video link:

youtube.com/watch?v=cvDNJK1Gpc4
September 24, 2015
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Homework: pg 31 #8
September 23, 2015
Science
Assigned By: Chesley West
Started Space Unit...Lab quiz Friday
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Houlihan
Continue to review the PRESENT tense of verbs.
September 22, 2015
Religion
Assigned By: Chesley West
Having a great discussion on morals, ethics, justice....tying it to the current debate an MUN around the hearing impaired student and prof...students have great insight.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Quiz today on 1.1 and 1.2
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: Chesley West
School Photos on September 24th.
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
Please bring your LITERACY text to class daily.

We completed the first magazine article, 'Over The Edge' in class today. Students have looked at the importance of the title, photos and imagery in the article.

Please read your independent novel at home.

Today we looked at a presentation dealing with persuasive essays. We will continue with this tomorrow. Please consider a topic for your persuasive five paragraph essay that will be due in October. I will pass out information on this over the next few days.
September 21, 2015
Science
Assigned By: Chesley West
Lab Safety sheets and Variables info returned today. Quiz on Friday September 25th.
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
We reviewed pages 4 and 5 in the Literacy textbook.

The magazine article, Over The Edge was read in class (pages 6 - 9). Students identified words and phrases that created imagery in their minds from the story.

Student were asked to complete the following question found on page 9 under 'Making Inferences'. How does Corey feel about his experience? What evidence in the text supports your answer? Please use TAG - title, author, genre for your topic sentence.

Literacy books are needed every day except Friday. Please bring them to class.
Mathematics
Assigned By: Christina Peddle
Quiz tomorrow (Tuesday, September 22) on 1.1 and 1.2

Review.
September 18, 2015
Language Arts
Assigned By: David Dyer
Today students went to the LRC to take out a novel for 'Reading Friday'. The language department has designated every Friday as a time where students can enjoy reading a book for the joy of reading. They can read this book at home and during times in class when they have leisure time.

Students will be asked to do an ORAL BOOK TALK of the novel they are independently reading. Here is the format:

Students, you are asked to read your independent novels over a one-month period. You will then present information on your book by way of a three-minute book talk. The presentation should include:

1. Author and title of the book.

2. Synopsis of the book: Tell who, what, when, where, why and how.

3.Read one excerpt from the book to show one of the following: theme or character development. Page #:
Paragraph #:

4. Connection: Compare your book to a movie, TV show, another book, or a life experience. Be sure to tell exactly how your example connects with the novel.

5. Message: Describe what you learned as a result of reading your book.

6. Strengths: List two aspects of the book you enjoyed and explain why you enjoyed them.

7. Weakness: Describe one area in the book in which you think the author could have done better. What would you suggest?

Please bring your LITERACY TEXTBOOKS to class on Monday.

Enjoy your weekend!

September 17, 2015
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Houlihan
Quiz on the present tense is tomorrow. Study regular verbs only. See blog:
www.kristahoulihan.blogspot.ca
Science
Assigned By: Chesley West
Finished lab safety and variables review...prepping for intro to space unit. Lab quiz on the horizon.
September 16, 2015
Francais
Assigned By: Krista Houlihan
Quiz - Friday
Review the PRESENT tense of regular verbs. See blog for notes -
www.kristahoulihan.blogspot.com

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