Apologies for no post yesterday...away sick.
Period One -- ELA 10
We continued to work on our assignments based on "The Cage". These are due on Monday, January 5th
Period Two -- ELA 20
We read the novel "Far From Shore" Assignments are due on Friday, January 9th.
I suggest that some of you take the novel home to read over the holidays. It will save some time racing to get things done the first week back.
Period Three -- ELA 10
Same as Period One
Period Four -- Social 30
We took some notes on the economic developments that have historically taken place in Canada, with a bit of an emphasis on its impacts on the west.
Period Five -- ELA 20
Same as Period Two
Period Six/Seven -- ELA 9
We corrected quite a bit of Grammar. We were given time to finish up two things:
A) Santa Letters
B) The Leaving
Have a good night...two more days till Break!
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Monday, December 15, 2008
Monday, December 15th -- Day One
SNOW DAY!!!!
I am sure that the hearts of many students were broken to hear that due to the cold weather, the buses would not be running today. Let's cross our fingers for tomorrow.
In terms of homework in various classes:
Social 20 -- handout on population changes with questions is due next class.
ELA 20 -- Persuasive Essay was due today...we'll collect them the first day back after the cold snap.
ELA 9 -- Grammar from Friday is due. Also, be sure to read the short story that was assigned.
ELA 10 -- Continue to work on your project based on the novel "The Cage"
Congratulations to the Senior Girls Basketball team for their 2nd place finish in Esterhazy this weekend.
Have a good day and stay warm!!!
I am sure that the hearts of many students were broken to hear that due to the cold weather, the buses would not be running today. Let's cross our fingers for tomorrow.
In terms of homework in various classes:
Social 20 -- handout on population changes with questions is due next class.
ELA 20 -- Persuasive Essay was due today...we'll collect them the first day back after the cold snap.
ELA 9 -- Grammar from Friday is due. Also, be sure to read the short story that was assigned.
ELA 10 -- Continue to work on your project based on the novel "The Cage"
Congratulations to the Senior Girls Basketball team for their 2nd place finish in Esterhazy this weekend.
Have a good day and stay warm!!!
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Tuesday, December 9th -- Day Three
Period One -- ELA 10
Assignments were collected from the assignment we did relating to the poem "The Road not Taken". After that we read a poem entitled "Ex - Basketball Player" and did the following activities: 1) Write a brief summary -- what is the poem about? 2) In your opinion, what is the most important line(s) in the poem? Why? 3) Is Flick Webb a winner or a loser? Explain.
Period Two -- ELA 20
We read a short story entitled "The Moose and the Sparrow" and answered the following questions: 1) What is the source of the feud between Moose and Cecil? 2) Do you think that Cecil is brave or stupid for choosing to stay? Explain. 3) What has happened in the end? Is this justice? Explain. HOMEWORK: The Moose and the Sparrow
Period Three -- ELA 10
After some silent reading, we defined the term chivalry. We then took some time to make a list of actions/behaviors that we consider to be chivalrous in nature. We also tried to come up with a personal definition of the terms 'hero' and 'honorable'. This will make more sense tomorrow as the story we are going to read deals with thest concepts. HOMEWORK: None
Period Four -- Social 30
Reminder that the research assignment is due Thursday by no later than 2:30 (early dismissal). If not in by Friday at the latest, it will be zero. Handout on the standard of living in Canada was given with eleven questions that needed to be completed. Homework: Questions
Period Five -- ELA 20
After s few minutes to finish up questions for "The Moose and the Sparrow", the novel "Far from Shore" was distributed. This will be the independent novel study that students are to comlpete on their own given only a few classes to read, no assignments other than the culminating assignment which will presumably be due shortly after Christmas holidays.
Periods Six & Seven -- ELA 9
Assignments were returned (short stories & Movie posters). From this point, the assignment based on "G. Trueheart: Man's Best Friend" were collected. Letters were then given to be read and a response needs to be completed by each student. Homework: None
Congrats to the Jr. Basketball teams for great efforts yesterday vs. Canora.
Good luck to the Sr. Basketball teams today as they host Canora.
Have a great night.
Assignments were collected from the assignment we did relating to the poem "The Road not Taken". After that we read a poem entitled "Ex - Basketball Player" and did the following activities: 1) Write a brief summary -- what is the poem about? 2) In your opinion, what is the most important line(s) in the poem? Why? 3) Is Flick Webb a winner or a loser? Explain.
Period Two -- ELA 20
We read a short story entitled "The Moose and the Sparrow" and answered the following questions: 1) What is the source of the feud between Moose and Cecil? 2) Do you think that Cecil is brave or stupid for choosing to stay? Explain. 3) What has happened in the end? Is this justice? Explain. HOMEWORK: The Moose and the Sparrow
Period Three -- ELA 10
After some silent reading, we defined the term chivalry. We then took some time to make a list of actions/behaviors that we consider to be chivalrous in nature. We also tried to come up with a personal definition of the terms 'hero' and 'honorable'. This will make more sense tomorrow as the story we are going to read deals with thest concepts. HOMEWORK: None
Period Four -- Social 30
Reminder that the research assignment is due Thursday by no later than 2:30 (early dismissal). If not in by Friday at the latest, it will be zero. Handout on the standard of living in Canada was given with eleven questions that needed to be completed. Homework: Questions
Period Five -- ELA 20
After s few minutes to finish up questions for "The Moose and the Sparrow", the novel "Far from Shore" was distributed. This will be the independent novel study that students are to comlpete on their own given only a few classes to read, no assignments other than the culminating assignment which will presumably be due shortly after Christmas holidays.
Periods Six & Seven -- ELA 9
Assignments were returned (short stories & Movie posters). From this point, the assignment based on "G. Trueheart: Man's Best Friend" were collected. Letters were then given to be read and a response needs to be completed by each student. Homework: None
Congrats to the Jr. Basketball teams for great efforts yesterday vs. Canora.
Good luck to the Sr. Basketball teams today as they host Canora.
Have a great night.
Monday, December 8, 2008
Monday, December 8th -- Day Two
Period One -- ELA 20
We continued working on our persuasive writing piece. Very few, if any, cases will be given after today. It is due on Monday, December 15th.
Period Three -- ELA 10
Assignments for the short story "Test" were collected. After that, the poem "The Road not Taken" by Robert Frost was read and discussed. An assignment was given in which you are to determine which path you would choose to take and explain why. You are also to speak to how that path may or may not make you a better person. HOMEWORK: The Road not Taken Assignment
Period Four & Five -- ELA 9
Assignment was given out of Crossroads. Students were to read "G. Trueheart: Man's Best Friend" and complete questions 1, abcd, and 2. This is due tomorrow. We also corrected Lessons 31, 32 & 33 of Language Power. Homework: G. Trueheart: Man's Best Friend
Period Six -- ELA 20
Some assignments were returned....Collage and Similarities and Differences between "Shinny Game Melted the Ice" and "I Lost my Talk". Discussion of class divisions within High School was had. Following this, they read the essay "Memoirs of a Non - Prom Queen". Once read, further discussion on the topic of how we will be remembered was had. Homework: None
Period Seven -- Social 20
Current Events discussion brought up nothing relevant. Discussion of the factors effecting fertility and death rates was had. Notes were then taken on changes in human behavior regarding fertility rates, and the reasons for these changes. Homework: None
Congratulations to the Sr. Girls basketball team on their 3rd place finish in Central Butte this weekend.
Good luck to the Jr. Girls and Boys who host Canora today after school.
We continued working on our persuasive writing piece. Very few, if any, cases will be given after today. It is due on Monday, December 15th.
Period Three -- ELA 10
Assignments for the short story "Test" were collected. After that, the poem "The Road not Taken" by Robert Frost was read and discussed. An assignment was given in which you are to determine which path you would choose to take and explain why. You are also to speak to how that path may or may not make you a better person. HOMEWORK: The Road not Taken Assignment
Period Four & Five -- ELA 9
Assignment was given out of Crossroads. Students were to read "G. Trueheart: Man's Best Friend" and complete questions 1, abcd, and 2. This is due tomorrow. We also corrected Lessons 31, 32 & 33 of Language Power. Homework: G. Trueheart: Man's Best Friend
Period Six -- ELA 20
Some assignments were returned....Collage and Similarities and Differences between "Shinny Game Melted the Ice" and "I Lost my Talk". Discussion of class divisions within High School was had. Following this, they read the essay "Memoirs of a Non - Prom Queen". Once read, further discussion on the topic of how we will be remembered was had. Homework: None
Period Seven -- Social 20
Current Events discussion brought up nothing relevant. Discussion of the factors effecting fertility and death rates was had. Notes were then taken on changes in human behavior regarding fertility rates, and the reasons for these changes. Homework: None
Congratulations to the Sr. Girls basketball team on their 3rd place finish in Central Butte this weekend.
Good luck to the Jr. Girls and Boys who host Canora today after school.
Friday, December 5, 2008
Friday, December 5th -- Day One
Period One -- Social 20
Current Events discussion...we are getting fewer and fewer each day.
We discussed the factors that have effected death and fertility rates over the course of time starting in the Middle Ages. We had a good discussion about how birth and death rates have an uncanny ability to offset themselves over time.
Homework: NONE
Period Two -- Social 30
I broke down and gave the kids one more period to get some work done on their research paper. There will be absolutely NO more class time given. They are due Thursday, December 11th.
Period Three -- Social 10
We looked at some of the reasons why immigrants would have chosen to leave their home country for another country. We then looked at two economic systems that exist, capitalism and marxism. Class consensus was that Capitalism was far more preferential than Marxism. We then used this reality to discuss if the automakers seeking bailouts fit appropriately with the realities of capitalism.
Homework: None
Period Four -- ELA 20
We went to the library to get some background information on our topics for Persuasive Essays.
Period Five -- ELA 20
We used our research from period four to start putting these papers together.
Period Six -- ELA 10
A class used to read ahead in the novel "The Cage"
Period Seven -- ELA 9
After silent reading, movie posters were collected. After that, Lessons 31, 32 & 33 were assigned in Language Power. Homework: Grammar Assignment.
Thanks to Brittany and Alyssa for all their help in sorting and distributing school clothing.
Good luck to the Sr. Girls Basketball team in Central Butte this weekend!!!
Period Four --
Current Events discussion...we are getting fewer and fewer each day.
We discussed the factors that have effected death and fertility rates over the course of time starting in the Middle Ages. We had a good discussion about how birth and death rates have an uncanny ability to offset themselves over time.
Homework: NONE
Period Two -- Social 30
I broke down and gave the kids one more period to get some work done on their research paper. There will be absolutely NO more class time given. They are due Thursday, December 11th.
Period Three -- Social 10
We looked at some of the reasons why immigrants would have chosen to leave their home country for another country. We then looked at two economic systems that exist, capitalism and marxism. Class consensus was that Capitalism was far more preferential than Marxism. We then used this reality to discuss if the automakers seeking bailouts fit appropriately with the realities of capitalism.
Homework: None
Period Four -- ELA 20
We went to the library to get some background information on our topics for Persuasive Essays.
Period Five -- ELA 20
We used our research from period four to start putting these papers together.
Period Six -- ELA 10
A class used to read ahead in the novel "The Cage"
Period Seven -- ELA 9
After silent reading, movie posters were collected. After that, Lessons 31, 32 & 33 were assigned in Language Power. Homework: Grammar Assignment.
Thanks to Brittany and Alyssa for all their help in sorting and distributing school clothing.
Good luck to the Sr. Girls Basketball team in Central Butte this weekend!!!
Period Four --
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Tuesday, December 2nd -- Day Four
Period One -- ELA 10
We read a collection of letters entitled "Letters from Vietnam" which deal with a soldiers experiences and letters home during the Vietnam conflict. We tried to discuss the challenges this individual, and others like him would experience. Homework: NONE
Period Two -- Social 30
We researched for our research assignment. One more period will probably be given. Homework: NONE
Period Five -- Social 30
Current Events discussion brought up the potential coalition gaining interest in Parliament. We returned to our large groups from last day and completed our large concept webs which should be done for tomorrow.
Period Six -- ELA 9
After some silent reading, we collected the homework related to the story "Coffee, Snacks, Worms". We then started an assignment in which we are making the poster for a movie given the assumption that one of the stories we have read is being turned into a film. Homework: NONE
Period Seven -- ELA 20
Getting ready for the final stages of the debate which is set for tomorrow.
We read a collection of letters entitled "Letters from Vietnam" which deal with a soldiers experiences and letters home during the Vietnam conflict. We tried to discuss the challenges this individual, and others like him would experience. Homework: NONE
Period Two -- Social 30
We researched for our research assignment. One more period will probably be given. Homework: NONE
Period Five -- Social 30
Current Events discussion brought up the potential coalition gaining interest in Parliament. We returned to our large groups from last day and completed our large concept webs which should be done for tomorrow.
Period Six -- ELA 9
After some silent reading, we collected the homework related to the story "Coffee, Snacks, Worms". We then started an assignment in which we are making the poster for a movie given the assumption that one of the stories we have read is being turned into a film. Homework: NONE
Period Seven -- ELA 20
Getting ready for the final stages of the debate which is set for tomorrow.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Monday, December 1st -- Day Three
Period One -- ELA 10
We were given the period to ensure that the details of our reality programs were together and ready to be put together into a presentable manner. If done, students were allowed to read ahead in "The Cage"
Period Two -- ELA 20
We started our debate in which each side had an opportunity to present their side of the argument. The remainder of class time was used to get their rebuttal's together.
Period Three -- ELA 10
We were given time to go to the library to work on our Power Points or whatever presentable manner we are choosing to put our Reality Program into. The due date for these assignments is yet to be determined but I am looking at the last week prior to Christmas to be used for presentations. Also, you can expect your assignment possibilites regarding "The Cage" to be given later this week or early next week.
Period Four -- Social 30
The class was given to research our assignments. One more period will be given for sure and possibly more pending on work ethic in the time given. No homework.
Period Five -- ELA 20
Work continued on the debate. No homework.
Period's Six & Seven -- ELA 9
The first class was silent reading. Period Seven saw a discussion on Turning Points and an assignment in which the short story "Coffee, Snacks, Worms" is to be read along with questions 1, a,b,c. This is homework for tomorrow.
We were given the period to ensure that the details of our reality programs were together and ready to be put together into a presentable manner. If done, students were allowed to read ahead in "The Cage"
Period Two -- ELA 20
We started our debate in which each side had an opportunity to present their side of the argument. The remainder of class time was used to get their rebuttal's together.
Period Three -- ELA 10
We were given time to go to the library to work on our Power Points or whatever presentable manner we are choosing to put our Reality Program into. The due date for these assignments is yet to be determined but I am looking at the last week prior to Christmas to be used for presentations. Also, you can expect your assignment possibilites regarding "The Cage" to be given later this week or early next week.
Period Four -- Social 30
The class was given to research our assignments. One more period will be given for sure and possibly more pending on work ethic in the time given. No homework.
Period Five -- ELA 20
Work continued on the debate. No homework.
Period's Six & Seven -- ELA 9
The first class was silent reading. Period Seven saw a discussion on Turning Points and an assignment in which the short story "Coffee, Snacks, Worms" is to be read along with questions 1, a,b,c. This is homework for tomorrow.
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