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January 24th, 2018
We played jeopardy and then looked at student samples for the synthesis essay.
We played jeopardy and then looked at student samples for the synthesis essay.
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January 23rd, 2018
We played kahoot, then answered some practice questions and finally looked at student samples for the stand alone.
We played kahoot, then answered some practice questions and finally looked at student samples for the stand alone.
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January 22, 2018
We played kahoot, then brainstormed responses for the composition prompts, and then looked at some student samples for the composition.
We played kahoot, then brainstormed responses for the composition prompts, and then looked at some student samples for the composition.
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January 19th, 2018
We talked about study strategies, etc, and what activities were wanted for studying. Then we looked at some poems and practiced breaking them down.
January 18th, 2018
We continued with the mock provincial.
January 17th, 2018
We continued with the mock provincial.
January 16th, 2018
We began our second mock provincial.
January 15th, 2018
We did our quiz on the 1984 vocabulary. Then we had some catch up time.
January 12th, 2018
We continued to work on the essay comparing 1984 and The Circle today.
January 11th, 2018
We began writing our essay comparing 1984 and The Circle today.
January 10th, 2018
We finished watching The Circle today, and had some time to discuss/compile our notes on it.
January 9th, 2018
We began to watch The Circle today, and will be comparing it to 1984 in a synthesis essay format later in the week.
December 21st, 2017
We finished the book today.
December 20th, 2017
We read from 256 to the end of chapter three.
December 19th, 2017
We read the last chapter of part two, 10, and then the first chapter of part three, 1, and part of chapter two, up to page 256.
December 18th, 2017
We read part 2, chapter 8 and part of 9, the rest being for homework and worked on the questions. Chapter 3/4 (2) were due today.
December 15th, 2017
We read part 2, chapters 5/6/7. Then we worked on the questions. Chapter 1/2 (2) were due today.
December 14th, 2017
We read chapter 3/4 of part two. Then we continued to work on the questions. Chapter 8 were due today, 2 Ch 1/2 are due tomorrow. 2 Ch 3/4 will be due on Monday.
December 13th, 2017
We began part two of the book by reading chapters one and two of it. Then we worked on the questions. Part 1 chapter 6/7 questions were due today. Part 1 chapter 8 questions due tomorrow. Part 2 chapter 1/2 questions will be due on Friday.
December 12th, 2017
We read chapter 8th finishing part one. We worked on the questions. Ch 4/5 were due today. Ch 6/7 due tomorrow. Ch 8 due Thursday.
December 11th, 2017
We read chapters 6-7. The questions for chapter 2/3 are due today. Chapter 4/5 questions are due tomorrow. Chapter 6/7 questions due on Wednesday.
December 8th, 2017
We read chapters 4 and part of 5, but the homework is to finish chapter 5. The chapter 1 questions were due today, chapter 2/3 due on Monday and chapter 4/5 will be due on Tuesday.
December 7th, 2017
We read chapters 2 and 3 of 1984. The questions on chapter 1 are due Friday. The questions on chapters 2 and 3 are due Monday.
December 6th, 2017
We continued the notes and picked up our copies of 1984. We started reading the book and got to part way through chapter 1. The homework is to finish chapter 1.
December 5th, 2017
We learned about George Orwell, 1984, totalitarianism and some of the themes of the book. We wrote some responses to prompts.
We talked about study strategies, etc, and what activities were wanted for studying. Then we looked at some poems and practiced breaking them down.
January 18th, 2018
We continued with the mock provincial.
January 17th, 2018
We continued with the mock provincial.
January 16th, 2018
We began our second mock provincial.
January 15th, 2018
We did our quiz on the 1984 vocabulary. Then we had some catch up time.
January 12th, 2018
We continued to work on the essay comparing 1984 and The Circle today.
January 11th, 2018
We began writing our essay comparing 1984 and The Circle today.
January 10th, 2018
We finished watching The Circle today, and had some time to discuss/compile our notes on it.
January 9th, 2018
We began to watch The Circle today, and will be comparing it to 1984 in a synthesis essay format later in the week.
December 21st, 2017
We finished the book today.
December 20th, 2017
We read from 256 to the end of chapter three.
December 19th, 2017
We read the last chapter of part two, 10, and then the first chapter of part three, 1, and part of chapter two, up to page 256.
December 18th, 2017
We read part 2, chapter 8 and part of 9, the rest being for homework and worked on the questions. Chapter 3/4 (2) were due today.
December 15th, 2017
We read part 2, chapters 5/6/7. Then we worked on the questions. Chapter 1/2 (2) were due today.
December 14th, 2017
We read chapter 3/4 of part two. Then we continued to work on the questions. Chapter 8 were due today, 2 Ch 1/2 are due tomorrow. 2 Ch 3/4 will be due on Monday.
December 13th, 2017
We began part two of the book by reading chapters one and two of it. Then we worked on the questions. Part 1 chapter 6/7 questions were due today. Part 1 chapter 8 questions due tomorrow. Part 2 chapter 1/2 questions will be due on Friday.
December 12th, 2017
We read chapter 8th finishing part one. We worked on the questions. Ch 4/5 were due today. Ch 6/7 due tomorrow. Ch 8 due Thursday.
December 11th, 2017
We read chapters 6-7. The questions for chapter 2/3 are due today. Chapter 4/5 questions are due tomorrow. Chapter 6/7 questions due on Wednesday.
December 8th, 2017
We read chapters 4 and part of 5, but the homework is to finish chapter 5. The chapter 1 questions were due today, chapter 2/3 due on Monday and chapter 4/5 will be due on Tuesday.
December 7th, 2017
We read chapters 2 and 3 of 1984. The questions on chapter 1 are due Friday. The questions on chapters 2 and 3 are due Monday.
December 6th, 2017
We continued the notes and picked up our copies of 1984. We started reading the book and got to part way through chapter 1. The homework is to finish chapter 1.
December 5th, 2017
We learned about George Orwell, 1984, totalitarianism and some of the themes of the book. We wrote some responses to prompts.
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December 4th, 2017
We went to see the Pirate Play.
December 1st, 2017
We finished watching Lion King. Then we compared it with Hamlet in a synthesis essay.
We went to see the Pirate Play.
December 1st, 2017
We finished watching Lion King. Then we compared it with Hamlet in a synthesis essay.
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November 30th, 2017
We continued to watch Lion King.
November 29th, 2017
We finished watching Hamlet and began to watch Lion King.
November 28th, 2017
No class today in favour of CAPP.
November 24th, 2017
We continued to watch the Hamlet movie.
November 23rd, 2017
We watched the Hamlet movie and some had time to finish up their tests.
November 22nd, 2017
We continued with the Hamlet test today.
November 21st, 2017
We had our Hamlet test today.
November 20th, 2017
We had more review time, including time to go over the key for the Hamlet study guide.
We continued to watch Lion King.
November 29th, 2017
We finished watching Hamlet and began to watch Lion King.
November 28th, 2017
No class today in favour of CAPP.
November 24th, 2017
We continued to watch the Hamlet movie.
November 23rd, 2017
We watched the Hamlet movie and some had time to finish up their tests.
November 22nd, 2017
We continued with the Hamlet test today.
November 21st, 2017
We had our Hamlet test today.
November 20th, 2017
We had more review time, including time to go over the key for the Hamlet study guide.
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November 17th, 2017
We had time to work on the text message assignment, the review booklet, and to catch up on questions.
November 16th, 2017
Today was a catch up day. There was time to finish up the text translation assignment. We also went over the format of the test and had time to work on the study guide. There was also time to catch up on questions. The Hamlet test is on Tuesday, November 21st.
We had time to work on the text message assignment, the review booklet, and to catch up on questions.
November 16th, 2017
Today was a catch up day. There was time to finish up the text translation assignment. We also went over the format of the test and had time to work on the study guide. There was also time to catch up on questions. The Hamlet test is on Tuesday, November 21st.
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November 15th, 2017
We read Act V, sc ii and finished the play. Then we worked on questions.
November 14th, 2017
We read Act V, sc i. Then we worked on questions.
November 10th, 2017
We read Act IV, sc v-vii of Hamlet. Then we worked on questions.
November 9th, 2017
We read Act IV, sc i-iv of Hamlet. Then we worked on questions.
November 8th, 2017
We did a text translation assignment, and had time to catch up.
We read Act V, sc ii and finished the play. Then we worked on questions.
November 14th, 2017
We read Act V, sc i. Then we worked on questions.
November 10th, 2017
We read Act IV, sc v-vii of Hamlet. Then we worked on questions.
November 9th, 2017
We read Act IV, sc i-iv of Hamlet. Then we worked on questions.
November 8th, 2017
We did a text translation assignment, and had time to catch up.
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November 7th, 2017
We read Act III, sc iii-iv and answered questions.
November 6th, 2017
We read Act III, sc ii of Hamlet. Then we answered questions on the scene.
November 3rd, 2017
We read Act III, sc i of Hamlet. Then we answered some questions on the scene.
November 2nd, 2017
We read Act II, sc ii of Hamlet. We answered some questions on the scene.
November 1st, 2017
We read Act II, sc i of Hamlet. Then we answered some questions on the scene. There was also some catch up time.
October 31st, 2017
We read Act I, sc v of Hamlet. Then we answered some questions on the scene. There was also some catch up time.
October 30th, 2017
We read Act I, sc iii-iv of Hamlet. Then we answered some questions on the scene.
October 27th, 2017
We read Act I, sc ii of Hamlet. Then we answered some questions on the scene.
October 26th, 2017
We read Act I, sc i of Hamlet. Then we answered some questions on the scene.
We read Act III, sc iii-iv and answered questions.
November 6th, 2017
We read Act III, sc ii of Hamlet. Then we answered questions on the scene.
November 3rd, 2017
We read Act III, sc i of Hamlet. Then we answered some questions on the scene.
November 2nd, 2017
We read Act II, sc ii of Hamlet. We answered some questions on the scene.
November 1st, 2017
We read Act II, sc i of Hamlet. Then we answered some questions on the scene. There was also some catch up time.
October 31st, 2017
We read Act I, sc v of Hamlet. Then we answered some questions on the scene. There was also some catch up time.
October 30th, 2017
We read Act I, sc iii-iv of Hamlet. Then we answered some questions on the scene.
October 27th, 2017
We read Act I, sc ii of Hamlet. Then we answered some questions on the scene.
October 26th, 2017
We read Act I, sc i of Hamlet. Then we answered some questions on the scene.
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October 25th, 2017
We went to the library to get our copies of Hamlet. Then we had our insult battle.
October 24th, 2017
We finished our notes on Hamlet. Then we went over two handouts, a bonus assignment and a cast of characters. Then we prepared for our insult battle.
We went to the library to get our copies of Hamlet. Then we had our insult battle.
October 24th, 2017
We finished our notes on Hamlet. Then we went over two handouts, a bonus assignment and a cast of characters. Then we prepared for our insult battle.
October 23rd, 2017
We began working on our Hamlet unit. We did some free writes and then answered some pre-assessment questions. Then we started some notes.
We began working on our Hamlet unit. We did some free writes and then answered some pre-assessment questions. Then we started some notes.
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October 19th, 2017
We had our last work period for the short stories today. They are due on Monday, October 23rd.
October 18th, 2017
We worked on our scary short stories today. The due date on October 23rd now.
October 17th, 2017
We worked on our scary short stories today. They are due October 18th.
October 16th, 2017
We worked on our scary short stories today. They are due October 18th, tentatively.
October 13th, 2017
We worked on our scary short stories today. They are due October 18th, tentatively.
October 12th, 2017
We worked on our scary short stories today. They are due October 18th, tentatively.
October 11th, 2017
We worked on our scary short stories today. They are due October 18th, tentatively.
October 10th, 2017
No class today. Post Secondary conference at Elphi.
October 6th, 2017
We continued working on our story mountains and began drafting the story.
October 5th, 2017
We learned about story mountain and worked on creating our own.
October 4th, 2017
We did some notes on ending and then some grammar sheets.
We had our last work period for the short stories today. They are due on Monday, October 23rd.
October 18th, 2017
We worked on our scary short stories today. The due date on October 23rd now.
October 17th, 2017
We worked on our scary short stories today. They are due October 18th.
October 16th, 2017
We worked on our scary short stories today. They are due October 18th, tentatively.
October 13th, 2017
We worked on our scary short stories today. They are due October 18th, tentatively.
October 12th, 2017
We worked on our scary short stories today. They are due October 18th, tentatively.
October 11th, 2017
We worked on our scary short stories today. They are due October 18th, tentatively.
October 10th, 2017
No class today. Post Secondary conference at Elphi.
October 6th, 2017
We continued working on our story mountains and began drafting the story.
October 5th, 2017
We learned about story mountain and worked on creating our own.
October 4th, 2017
We did some notes on ending and then some grammar sheets.
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October 3rd, 2017
We learned about how to hook your reader. Then we looked at some examples of hooks.
We learned about how to hook your reader. Then we looked at some examples of hooks.
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October 2nd, 2017
We did some notes on point of view and tense. Then we learned when to start a new paragraph. We also did some paragraph practice.
We did some notes on point of view and tense. Then we learned when to start a new paragraph. We also did some paragraph practice.
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September 28th, 2017
Today you had grad transitions with Mr. Biel.
September 27th, 2017
We created a character and learned about dialogue. We also practiced correct dialogue punctuation.
Today you had grad transitions with Mr. Biel.
September 27th, 2017
We created a character and learned about dialogue. We also practiced correct dialogue punctuation.
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September 26th, 2017
We learned about different types of characters and wrote some examples. Then we wrote a character sketch about a person we know. Then we began to create a character.
September 25th, 2017
We went over the handout for our next big assignment. We did a fears brainstorm. Then we did some notes on how to write a scary story.
We learned about different types of characters and wrote some examples. Then we wrote a character sketch about a person we know. Then we began to create a character.
September 25th, 2017
We went over the handout for our next big assignment. We did a fears brainstorm. Then we did some notes on how to write a scary story.
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September 22nd, 2017
We looked at the provincial resources page on my website, did a follow the directions quiz, and then looked at the terms we're supposed to know for the provincial.
We looked at the provincial resources page on my website, did a follow the directions quiz, and then looked at the terms we're supposed to know for the provincial.
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September 21st, 2017
We had a catch up block to finish all of the essay outlines and make sure everyone is on the same page.
September 20th, 2017
We finished up the synthesis essay outlines. Then we learned about expository essays and wrote an outline for one.
We had a catch up block to finish all of the essay outlines and make sure everyone is on the same page.
September 20th, 2017
We finished up the synthesis essay outlines. Then we learned about expository essays and wrote an outline for one.
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September 19th, 2017
We finished up the paragraph outlines. Then we learned about synthesis essays and wrote an outline for one.
We finished up the paragraph outlines. Then we learned about synthesis essays and wrote an outline for one.
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September 18th, 2017
We went over the mock provincial in class and talked through the rubrics and the multiple choice. Then we wrote an outline of the first paragraph.
September 15th, 2017
We continued on our mock provincial.
September 14th, 2017
We continued on our mock provincial.
September 13th, 2017
The timeline was due today. We began our mock provincial.
September 12th, 2017
We marked yesterday's grammar sheet. Additionally, it was our last class to work on the timeline/paragraph as it due tomorrow.
September 11th, 2017
The silent reading assignment due dates have been assigned. November 7th for Term 1 and January 17th for Term 2. We worked on a commas grammar sheet. Then we worked on the timeline assignment.
September 8th, 2017
We went to the library to pick out a book for silent reading. We also learned about our silent reading assignment. Then we had time to work on our timelines.
We went over the mock provincial in class and talked through the rubrics and the multiple choice. Then we wrote an outline of the first paragraph.
September 15th, 2017
We continued on our mock provincial.
September 14th, 2017
We continued on our mock provincial.
September 13th, 2017
The timeline was due today. We began our mock provincial.
September 12th, 2017
We marked yesterday's grammar sheet. Additionally, it was our last class to work on the timeline/paragraph as it due tomorrow.
September 11th, 2017
The silent reading assignment due dates have been assigned. November 7th for Term 1 and January 17th for Term 2. We worked on a commas grammar sheet. Then we worked on the timeline assignment.
September 8th, 2017
We went to the library to pick out a book for silent reading. We also learned about our silent reading assignment. Then we had time to work on our timelines.
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September 7th, 2017
Today we were given our first major assignment of the year. This is the timeline assignment and we began to work on it.
Today we were given our first major assignment of the year. This is the timeline assignment and we began to work on it.
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September 6th, 2017
In our first full length block, we went over the course outline (see above). We also did a student survey to help me get to know you. Then we played some ice breaker games.
September 5th, 2017
We met briefly to discuss school supplies on our first day of school.
In our first full length block, we went over the course outline (see above). We also did a student survey to help me get to know you. Then we played some ice breaker games.
September 5th, 2017
We met briefly to discuss school supplies on our first day of school.