English 9: Blocks 1/2

Over the past few days, I've given students a lot of time to work on their independent novel studies. They were given a portfolio assignment to complete as they read their novel.

Yesterday, we read the section "Emaline" in The Crazy Man, discussed stereotypes of 'crazy', and worked on a poetic devices chart.

Today, we read the section "Angus" and students filled out an 'Active Listening' worksheet for the chapter.

Reminders:

• "Angus" Active Listening sheet- due Monday, Jan. 9, 2017  if it wasn't completed in class

English 8

Today I handed back all the questions for The Giver to use as study notes. We then spent the rest of the period in the library working on projects. I'll give the class another 20 minutes on Monday to tie up loose ends.

Reminders:

• Conflict foldables: due Monday, Jan. 9, 2017
• Giver Test: Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017

English 9: Blocks 5/6

Today we finished the last few minutes of The Hunt for the Wilderpeople and students were given time to finished the chart. The chart had to be submitted in class.

After that, we read up to page 103 in My Name is Seepeetza and worked on reflective questions.

Reminders:

• Seepeetza reflective questions (p.85-105): due Monday!!!

English 9: Blocks 5/6

Welcome back!!!

On Tuesday's class, we reviewed Poetry Terms; don't loose the notes - they are good for final exam review. Students also completed questions for the novel My Name is Seepeetza.

Today, students completed a grammar quiz and we read up to p.84 in Seepeetza. We also watched Hunt for the Wilderpeople; there is a viewing activity associated with the movie, which we'll continue next class.

Reminders:

• Seepeetza questions!!!
• Marks are updated- make sure to catch up on missing assignments

Planning 10

Three more weeks to go!!!

This week, we have been continuing our unit on Healthy Relationships. During Tuesday and Wednesday's class we worked through a package of notes and activities. We discussed Maslow's hierarchy of needs, self-esteem, types of relationships, families, and parenting styles.  We also finished the movie Juno, which we started before the break.

In addition, we looked at relationship dynamics in media, including Family Guy, Friends, and 1950's propaganda.

Later in the class, students worked in groups and discussed responsibilities and consequences of technology in relation to our friends, partners, school, and workplace.

Reminders:

• Juno worksheet: due
• Healthy Relationship Booklet #1: due

English 9: Blocks 1/2

Welcome back!

On Tuesday, students were given time to read their independent novel studies. We also got copies of The Crazy Man from the library, and reviewed poetry terms. Don't loose these notes! They are good review for the final exam.

Reminders:

• Open-book grammar quiz: Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017

English 8

Welcome back English 8!

On Tuesday, students started a creative assignment for The Giver unit. We will continue working on this this week.

Reminders:

• Open-book grammar quiz: Thursday, January 5, 2017