English 11
Today in class you wrote the Act II Quiz. Then we watched the first half of a film adaptation of Macbeth.
Your homework is to read Act III, Scenes i-iii and answer the questions that were handed out in class.
Socials 9
Today in class you answered some questions based on the Plains Buffalo mind map. We also watched a short video on the First Nations of BC's coast. Next day we will continue discussing the First Nations of BC.
Your homework is to complete the Plateau on your cultural comparison chart, and to finish the questions on the buffalo that you worked on in class today.
Remember to begin preparing for your Current Events presentations!! If you have any questions or concerns about this assignment, please come see me as soon as possible!
Monday, April 12, 2010
Friday, April 9, 2010
Socials 9
Today in class we went over the answers to the homework questions about the Inuit, Squamish and Iroquois mythology.
We then examined the culture of the Peoples of the Plains, particularly the Buffalo Hunt. We looked specifically at the culture of the Blackfoot Tribes. You had class time to finish the Plains section of the chart, plus to complete a Mind Map about the influence of the Buffalo on Plains culture.
Your homework is to complete the Plains on your chart and to finish the Buffalo Mind Map.
English 11
Today you wrote the Act I Quiz and they were marked in class. We then read all of Act II. You had the end of class to begin working on your next assignment that involves a character sketch of either Lady Macbeth or Macbeth in the form of a fake, on paper Facebook profile page.
English 8
Today in class we were examining the genre of Travel Writing, or writing about journeys, trips and vacations away from home. This type of writing combines the narrative writing skills you have been building with descriptive writing (writing that describes something using adjectives that appeal to the senses).
Your homework is to finish reading the travel writing article that was handed out in class, and answer the Travel Writing Analysis questions, as well as to underline desriptive passages in the text.
Next day we will be writing our own travel writing pieces based on a trip that you have been on.
Grade 8s - next week is the last week that I will be your teacher. It is important that you continue handing assignments in on time!
Today in class we went over the answers to the homework questions about the Inuit, Squamish and Iroquois mythology.
We then examined the culture of the Peoples of the Plains, particularly the Buffalo Hunt. We looked specifically at the culture of the Blackfoot Tribes. You had class time to finish the Plains section of the chart, plus to complete a Mind Map about the influence of the Buffalo on Plains culture.
Your homework is to complete the Plains on your chart and to finish the Buffalo Mind Map.
English 11
Today you wrote the Act I Quiz and they were marked in class. We then read all of Act II. You had the end of class to begin working on your next assignment that involves a character sketch of either Lady Macbeth or Macbeth in the form of a fake, on paper Facebook profile page.
English 8
Today in class we were examining the genre of Travel Writing, or writing about journeys, trips and vacations away from home. This type of writing combines the narrative writing skills you have been building with descriptive writing (writing that describes something using adjectives that appeal to the senses).
Your homework is to finish reading the travel writing article that was handed out in class, and answer the Travel Writing Analysis questions, as well as to underline desriptive passages in the text.
Next day we will be writing our own travel writing pieces based on a trip that you have been on.
Grade 8s - next week is the last week that I will be your teacher. It is important that you continue handing assignments in on time!
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Thursday, April 9th
English 11
Today you wrote the Act I Quiz and they were marked in class. We then read all of Act II. You had the end of class to begin working on your next assignment that involves a character sketch of either Lady Macbeth or Macbeth in the form of a fake, on paper Facebook profile page.
Next day you will write the Act II Quiz. Remember to use No Fear Shakespeare to translate the language of the quiz!
Socials 9
Today in class we went over the answers to the homework questions about the Inuit, Squamish and Iroquois mythology.
We then examined the culture of the Peoples of the Plains, particularly the Buffalo Hunt. We looked specifically at the culture of the Blackfoot Tribes. You had class time to finish the Plains section of the chart, plus to complete a Mind Map about the influence of the Buffalo on Plains culture.
Your homework is to complete the Plains on your chart and to finish the Buffalo Mind Map.
Today you wrote the Act I Quiz and they were marked in class. We then read all of Act II. You had the end of class to begin working on your next assignment that involves a character sketch of either Lady Macbeth or Macbeth in the form of a fake, on paper Facebook profile page.
Next day you will write the Act II Quiz. Remember to use No Fear Shakespeare to translate the language of the quiz!
Socials 9
Today in class we went over the answers to the homework questions about the Inuit, Squamish and Iroquois mythology.
We then examined the culture of the Peoples of the Plains, particularly the Buffalo Hunt. We looked specifically at the culture of the Blackfoot Tribes. You had class time to finish the Plains section of the chart, plus to complete a Mind Map about the influence of the Buffalo on Plains culture.
Your homework is to complete the Plains on your chart and to finish the Buffalo Mind Map.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Tuesday, April 6th
English 11
Today in class we finished Reading Act I, and then in small groups you answered questions about the Act. For homework you are to complete the "Lady Macbeth's Equivocation" worksheet. Next day will be your Act I Quiz.
Socials 9
Today in class we discussed the Iroquois and Inuit cultures. We examined how Myths and Legends can teach us about cultures, and we did an activity examining myths and legends from Iroquois, Inuit and Squamish cultures.
For homework you are to answer the following questions:
1. Compare and contrast the Squamish and Inuit stories. What is similar? What is different?
2. How did the resources available to the people influence the stories that their cultures tell and believe?
3. Compare and contrast the Inuit and Iroquois stories. What do the similarities and differences teach us about these cultures?
Today in class we finished Reading Act I, and then in small groups you answered questions about the Act. For homework you are to complete the "Lady Macbeth's Equivocation" worksheet. Next day will be your Act I Quiz.
Socials 9
Today in class we discussed the Iroquois and Inuit cultures. We examined how Myths and Legends can teach us about cultures, and we did an activity examining myths and legends from Iroquois, Inuit and Squamish cultures.
For homework you are to answer the following questions:
1. Compare and contrast the Squamish and Inuit stories. What is similar? What is different?
2. How did the resources available to the people influence the stories that their cultures tell and believe?
3. Compare and contrast the Inuit and Iroquois stories. What do the similarities and differences teach us about these cultures?
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Thursday, April 1st
Socials 9
Today in class we discussed the meaning of the word "Culture", and examined the Inuit culture.
Your homework is to complete the Inuit and Iroquois section of your Cultures charts.
In class today everyone signed up for a time slot to do the Current Events presentation. If you have not yet signed up you need to speak to me as soon as possible. If you do not yet have a group, please let me know or join a group and sign up on the sheet.
English 11
Today in English we began reading Act I Scenes i - iii of Macbeth. We watched the witches scenes on video, and you began thinking about your assignment, which is to re-write Act I Scene iii of the play in a contemporary style.
You may use this link to help you decipher the language in the play for your assignment.
http://nfs.sparknotes.com/macbeth
English 8
Today in class we looked at the stories that are told by photographs. You were given time to share your photos with the class, and you then wrote a narrative style story describing the events leading up to and after the photograph.
Have a great long weekend!!
Today in class we discussed the meaning of the word "Culture", and examined the Inuit culture.
Your homework is to complete the Inuit and Iroquois section of your Cultures charts.
In class today everyone signed up for a time slot to do the Current Events presentation. If you have not yet signed up you need to speak to me as soon as possible. If you do not yet have a group, please let me know or join a group and sign up on the sheet.
English 11
Today in English we began reading Act I Scenes i - iii of Macbeth. We watched the witches scenes on video, and you began thinking about your assignment, which is to re-write Act I Scene iii of the play in a contemporary style.
You may use this link to help you decipher the language in the play for your assignment.
http://nfs.sparknotes.com/macbeth
English 8
Today in class we looked at the stories that are told by photographs. You were given time to share your photos with the class, and you then wrote a narrative style story describing the events leading up to and after the photograph.
Have a great long weekend!!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Wednesday, March 31st
English 11
Today in class we began reading Macbeth. We read Act I Scenes i-iii and discussed the question: Are the events of Macbeth fueled by FATE or FREE WILL? We also watched a video clip of Act I Scene iii.
Your homework assignment is as follows:
Pretend you are a director that has been asked to direct a movie adaptation of Act I Scene iii of Macbeth. Using your own interpretation of the events, re-write the scene. Include a description of the setting and the characters as well as a re-write of the dialogue. Choose one song to 'soundtrack' this scene of your movie.
You will be marked for including the above elements as well as for creativity, and correct translation of the dialogue between characters.
Socials 9
Today in class we discussed CULTURES, and began looking at the Inuit culture. Your homework for next class is to complete the Inuit and Iroquois sections of your Cultures Chart. Use Chapter 7 of your textbook.
In class today you should have also signed up for a day to present your Current Events assignment with your partner(s). If you do not yet have a partner, let me know as soon as possible and I will match you up and choose a date with you.
Today in class we began reading Macbeth. We read Act I Scenes i-iii and discussed the question: Are the events of Macbeth fueled by FATE or FREE WILL? We also watched a video clip of Act I Scene iii.
Your homework assignment is as follows:
Pretend you are a director that has been asked to direct a movie adaptation of Act I Scene iii of Macbeth. Using your own interpretation of the events, re-write the scene. Include a description of the setting and the characters as well as a re-write of the dialogue. Choose one song to 'soundtrack' this scene of your movie.
You will be marked for including the above elements as well as for creativity, and correct translation of the dialogue between characters.
Socials 9
Today in class we discussed CULTURES, and began looking at the Inuit culture. Your homework for next class is to complete the Inuit and Iroquois sections of your Cultures Chart. Use Chapter 7 of your textbook.
In class today you should have also signed up for a day to present your Current Events assignment with your partner(s). If you do not yet have a partner, let me know as soon as possible and I will match you up and choose a date with you.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Wednesday, March 17th
Socials 9
Today was the last day to work in class on your final projects. The rest is due the first day back after Spring Break.
The Geography Test for Block B is tomorrow Thursday, March 18th and for Block G is on Friday, March 19th.
The written questions on the test will be:
1. Compare and contrast two geographic regions of North America. Discuss the topography, climate, vegetation and human activities in the regions. Give at least two similarities and two differences.
2. The aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in New Orlean's was entirely the result of natural forces. Challenge or defend this statement. Give two examples to support your argument. Give two examples that oppose your argument.
3. Forestry in British Columbia is a controversial industry. Describe the three perspectives on forestry. Which perspective do you agree with most? Explain.
4. To what extent is the natural environment changed by human beings? To what extent is human life changed by the environment? Give two examples of each.
English 11
In class today we read excerpts from memoirs written from two different perspectives. We discussed how time passing can give us a new outlook on experiences in our lives.
Your autobiography assignment is due the first day back after Spring Break. You will have some class time to work on it next day. If you want to you may bring laptops to type the assignment in class.
English 8
Today was the last in-class day to work on the final project. It is due at the beginning of next class.
Please remember to bring your novel to class next day so that I can collect them.
Also, late work must be submitted to me ASAP in Portable 5!!
Today was the last day to work in class on your final projects. The rest is due the first day back after Spring Break.
The Geography Test for Block B is tomorrow Thursday, March 18th and for Block G is on Friday, March 19th.
The written questions on the test will be:
1. Compare and contrast two geographic regions of North America. Discuss the topography, climate, vegetation and human activities in the regions. Give at least two similarities and two differences.
2. The aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in New Orlean's was entirely the result of natural forces. Challenge or defend this statement. Give two examples to support your argument. Give two examples that oppose your argument.
3. Forestry in British Columbia is a controversial industry. Describe the three perspectives on forestry. Which perspective do you agree with most? Explain.
4. To what extent is the natural environment changed by human beings? To what extent is human life changed by the environment? Give two examples of each.
English 11
In class today we read excerpts from memoirs written from two different perspectives. We discussed how time passing can give us a new outlook on experiences in our lives.
Your autobiography assignment is due the first day back after Spring Break. You will have some class time to work on it next day. If you want to you may bring laptops to type the assignment in class.
English 8
Today was the last in-class day to work on the final project. It is due at the beginning of next class.
Please remember to bring your novel to class next day so that I can collect them.
Also, late work must be submitted to me ASAP in Portable 5!!
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