Period One -- ELA 9
After some silent reading, we corrected the Grammar Assignment that was given on Friday in my absence. Look forward to continuing with "Romeo & Juliet" tomorrow.
Periods Two/Three -- ELA 10
Seeing as we are currently in the midst of three assignments, both periods were given to work on these activities. Tomorrow will mark a new day and the introduction of the theme of "Decisions -- Action or Apathy?"
Period Four -- Social Studies 10
We collected our indiviudal 'propoganda' assignments. We also took some notes on Pressure Groups. After that an activity was given which involved Current Events from this past weekend.
Period Five -- Social Studies 20
A review of last class was had in which we looked back at the differences between wealth and poverty. After establishing the fact that some aspects of culture, namely advertising, work to perpetuate the myth that the more you have the wealthier and better your life will be, we took a quick look at some practices advertisers use.
An activity similar to Social 10 was given relating to Current Events.
Period Six -- Social Studies 30
Assignments from Friday on Political Systems were collected. Notes were taken regarding Political Discourse, or the language of politics. The Current Events assignment was also given to this group.
Period Seven -- ELA 20
Speeches were the topic of the day. Introductory paragraphs were worked on. These will be handed in, and tinkered with to ensure they serve their purpose of capturing the attention of the audience.
Later, Mr. Morin
Monday, March 30, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Tuesday, March 25th -- Day One
My apologies for the lack of 'blogging' lately. It's been busy as I'm sure most can understand. Anyhow, I plan to put forth an honest effort to ensure each day is posted for the remainder of the year. Although it may seem like a long time, June is just around the corner.
Period One -- Social 20
We reviewed for the examination which has been set for Tuesday, April 1st (no foolin')
After that the choice of having a study period or initiate Unit Four was given, the study period one. Tomorrow will mark the beginning of Unit Four -- Wealth & Poverty.
Period Four -- ELA 20
The Creative Writing was given an assignment in which they are to write a story under the premise that a wealthy businesswoman has died; she has been granted one day to return and tie and 'loose strings'.....the rest is up to you.
Media Studies students took their answers from our Television Viewing Questionnaire and started to create a pie graph for each of the three demographics. Hopefully once completed, these graphs will show some sort of tendencies amongst different demographics in terms of the programming they choose to view.
Period Five -- ELA 20
Being the nice guy that I am, and since they have been begging incessantly we went to the gym and played Basketball.
Period Seven -- ELA 9
After some silent reading, students handed in their assignment based on Act III; Scenes IV/V of Romeo & Juliet.
A grammar assignment was then given. It is due tomorrow.
Have a good night....Mr. Morin
Period One -- Social 20
We reviewed for the examination which has been set for Tuesday, April 1st (no foolin')
After that the choice of having a study period or initiate Unit Four was given, the study period one. Tomorrow will mark the beginning of Unit Four -- Wealth & Poverty.
Period Four -- ELA 20
The Creative Writing was given an assignment in which they are to write a story under the premise that a wealthy businesswoman has died; she has been granted one day to return and tie and 'loose strings'.....the rest is up to you.
Media Studies students took their answers from our Television Viewing Questionnaire and started to create a pie graph for each of the three demographics. Hopefully once completed, these graphs will show some sort of tendencies amongst different demographics in terms of the programming they choose to view.
Period Five -- ELA 20
Being the nice guy that I am, and since they have been begging incessantly we went to the gym and played Basketball.
Period Seven -- ELA 9
After some silent reading, students handed in their assignment based on Act III; Scenes IV/V of Romeo & Juliet.
A grammar assignment was then given. It is due tomorrow.
Have a good night....Mr. Morin
Monday, March 16, 2009
Monday, March 16th -- Day Two
Period One -- ELA 20
Students continued working on their TV programs. They were expected to be finished, or nearly finished with the template or 'blueprint' for their programs.
Period Three -- ELA 10
Students were given the class to finish up their persuasive essay on whether or not our environment truly is in trouble like some believe. The idea of proofreading was HIGHLY recommended.
Period Four -- ELA 9
Students were given a Grammar Assignment (Lesson's 61, 62 & 63 -- colons, semi - colons and hyphens). These are due tomorrow.
Period Five -- ELA 9
The questions based on Act III; Scenes I - III of 'Romeo and Juliet' were discussed and corrected. Students were then given an extending activity in which they were to look at Juliet's extended oxymoron about Romeo and point out what she is actually saying about him, both positively and negatively.
Period Six -- ELA 20
Work Period
Period Seven -- Social 20
Notes of the differing perspectives used to deal with problems were completed. After that, we started to look at methods of evaluating the different approaches to solving a problem.
Congrats to both the Senior Boys and Girls Basketball teams for good performances this weekend at Regional Play - Off's. Unfortunately no representation from Norquay at Hoopla this year...but there's always next year...
Have a good night.
Students continued working on their TV programs. They were expected to be finished, or nearly finished with the template or 'blueprint' for their programs.
Period Three -- ELA 10
Students were given the class to finish up their persuasive essay on whether or not our environment truly is in trouble like some believe. The idea of proofreading was HIGHLY recommended.
Period Four -- ELA 9
Students were given a Grammar Assignment (Lesson's 61, 62 & 63 -- colons, semi - colons and hyphens). These are due tomorrow.
Period Five -- ELA 9
The questions based on Act III; Scenes I - III of 'Romeo and Juliet' were discussed and corrected. Students were then given an extending activity in which they were to look at Juliet's extended oxymoron about Romeo and point out what she is actually saying about him, both positively and negatively.
Period Six -- ELA 20
Work Period
Period Seven -- Social 20
Notes of the differing perspectives used to deal with problems were completed. After that, we started to look at methods of evaluating the different approaches to solving a problem.
Congrats to both the Senior Boys and Girls Basketball teams for good performances this weekend at Regional Play - Off's. Unfortunately no representation from Norquay at Hoopla this year...but there's always next year...
Have a good night.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Monday, March 9th -- Day Three
Period One -- ELA 10
Time was given to students to finish up the Writing Assignment that was given on Friday. Once completed students were to read the novel they are currently studying as part of our independent novel study.
Period Two -- ELA 20
Creative Writing students were to pick any random picture from a magazine. Based on this image, they were to write a short story which included some sort of conflict taking place within that image. They are to ensure that each of the five elements of a short story (Introduction, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action and Conclusion) are included.
Media Studies students are to analyze and program on television. They are to analyze based on the elements of language, characterization, visuals, cultural groups and values. Essentially they are to analyze what is positive about this program and what is negative. In the end they are to make a conclusion as to whether or not they find that show to be of a positive or negative viewing experience.
Period Three -- ELA 10
In sticking with the theme of "Environment and Technology" students were given two poems to read -- "Big Yellow Taxi" and "If a Tree Falls". They were then to answer some questions based on their understanding of these pieces. The questions are due tomorrow.
Period Four -- Social Studies 30
Questions from Thursday were collected. They were then allowed time to finish up typing their research papers which are due tomorrow.
Period Five -- ELA 20
Students were given time to work on the assignments that they were given in Period Two
Period's Six and Seven -- ELA 9
The Grammar Assignment from Friday was corrected. After that we orally read Act II, Scenes V & VI of Romeo and Juliet. Questions and two extending activities were assigned following the reading. The questions need to be completed for tomorrow while some time will be given to work on the extending activities.
Congratulations to both the Sr. Boys and Girls Basketball teams for advancing to Regional Play - offs this coming weekend. The Knights are off to Rose Valley while the Nikes make the cross - province trip to Turtleford. Good Luck!!!
Time was given to students to finish up the Writing Assignment that was given on Friday. Once completed students were to read the novel they are currently studying as part of our independent novel study.
Period Two -- ELA 20
Creative Writing students were to pick any random picture from a magazine. Based on this image, they were to write a short story which included some sort of conflict taking place within that image. They are to ensure that each of the five elements of a short story (Introduction, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action and Conclusion) are included.
Media Studies students are to analyze and program on television. They are to analyze based on the elements of language, characterization, visuals, cultural groups and values. Essentially they are to analyze what is positive about this program and what is negative. In the end they are to make a conclusion as to whether or not they find that show to be of a positive or negative viewing experience.
Period Three -- ELA 10
In sticking with the theme of "Environment and Technology" students were given two poems to read -- "Big Yellow Taxi" and "If a Tree Falls". They were then to answer some questions based on their understanding of these pieces. The questions are due tomorrow.
Period Four -- Social Studies 30
Questions from Thursday were collected. They were then allowed time to finish up typing their research papers which are due tomorrow.
Period Five -- ELA 20
Students were given time to work on the assignments that they were given in Period Two
Period's Six and Seven -- ELA 9
The Grammar Assignment from Friday was corrected. After that we orally read Act II, Scenes V & VI of Romeo and Juliet. Questions and two extending activities were assigned following the reading. The questions need to be completed for tomorrow while some time will be given to work on the extending activities.
Congratulations to both the Sr. Boys and Girls Basketball teams for advancing to Regional Play - offs this coming weekend. The Knights are off to Rose Valley while the Nikes make the cross - province trip to Turtleford. Good Luck!!!
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Thursday, March 5th -- Day One
Period One -- Social Studies 20
Students were given the period to meet in their groups and come up with arguments and ideas to help them with the upcoming debate on whether or not trees and forest should continued to be cleared to create more farmland.
Period Two -- Social Studies 30
A reading and questions were given on the topic of Canada as a culturally diverse nation, and some of the issues and policies that this reality has created both in the past, present and into the future. These questions are due on Monday.
Period Three -- Social Studies 10
Students discussed the legitimization of the election process and the role of political parties. They were then split into groups and sought to come up with arguments that would make their group appear more trustworthy and legitimate than the others based on their involvement both in and out of school.
Period Four -- ELA 20
Creative Writing students were given a handout and assignment on descriptive writing.
Media Studies students were given an open book examination on Advertising.
Period Five -- ELA 20
Same as above.
Period Six -- ELA 10
Students were given the period to work on their one page composition on the novel they are currently studying independently....Obasan or April Raintree. These assignments are due tomorrow.
Period Seven -- ELA 9
Continued reading Romeo and Juliet. We reached the end of Act II, Scene IV. Looks like the plans are in place for Romeo and Juliet to be married...what will happen next?????
Students were given the period to meet in their groups and come up with arguments and ideas to help them with the upcoming debate on whether or not trees and forest should continued to be cleared to create more farmland.
Period Two -- Social Studies 30
A reading and questions were given on the topic of Canada as a culturally diverse nation, and some of the issues and policies that this reality has created both in the past, present and into the future. These questions are due on Monday.
Period Three -- Social Studies 10
Students discussed the legitimization of the election process and the role of political parties. They were then split into groups and sought to come up with arguments that would make their group appear more trustworthy and legitimate than the others based on their involvement both in and out of school.
Period Four -- ELA 20
Creative Writing students were given a handout and assignment on descriptive writing.
Media Studies students were given an open book examination on Advertising.
Period Five -- ELA 20
Same as above.
Period Six -- ELA 10
Students were given the period to work on their one page composition on the novel they are currently studying independently....Obasan or April Raintree. These assignments are due tomorrow.
Period Seven -- ELA 9
Continued reading Romeo and Juliet. We reached the end of Act II, Scene IV. Looks like the plans are in place for Romeo and Juliet to be married...what will happen next?????
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Tuesday, March 3rd -- Day Five
Period One -- ELA 9
Questions and extension activity were assigned based on Act I, Scenes IV & V of "Romeo & Juliet". The extension is to read the excerpt of "West Side Story" on P. 142 and point out the similarities and differences between that story and Romeo and Juliet's encounter at the Capulet Ball.
Period's Three & Four -- ELA 10
Discussed a poem entitled "Iceberg" and read a short story entitled "What if Humans Lived as Long as Trees". With the story you were to respond to whether or not you would take a pill that would allow you to live until the age of 200 at the expense of being able to have only one child, or would you refuse the pill and have a larger family.
Period Four -- Social Studies 10
We looked at the specifics association with the different realsm of the Political Spectrum -- Communism, Socialism, Liberalism, Conservatism and Fascism.
Period Five -- Social Studies 30
Absolute last period to work on research assignment. They are due next Monday.
Period Six -- Social Studies 20
We initiated a debate. The topic will be: Should we continue to cut down and clear trees and forests in order to create more agricultural land?
Period Seven -- ELA 20
Creative Writing students were given a new assignment dealing with writing short fiction. Today's assignment involved writing in "Stream of Consciousness" in which there is no speaking, only the inner thoughts and actions of the main character in the story.
Media Studies students examined two advertisements for MILK and Levi's and answered questions pertaining to the use of elements within the ad. They were also to start reading Pgs. 42 - 46 of the Textbook.
Have a good night!
Questions and extension activity were assigned based on Act I, Scenes IV & V of "Romeo & Juliet". The extension is to read the excerpt of "West Side Story" on P. 142 and point out the similarities and differences between that story and Romeo and Juliet's encounter at the Capulet Ball.
Period's Three & Four -- ELA 10
Discussed a poem entitled "Iceberg" and read a short story entitled "What if Humans Lived as Long as Trees". With the story you were to respond to whether or not you would take a pill that would allow you to live until the age of 200 at the expense of being able to have only one child, or would you refuse the pill and have a larger family.
Period Four -- Social Studies 10
We looked at the specifics association with the different realsm of the Political Spectrum -- Communism, Socialism, Liberalism, Conservatism and Fascism.
Period Five -- Social Studies 30
Absolute last period to work on research assignment. They are due next Monday.
Period Six -- Social Studies 20
We initiated a debate. The topic will be: Should we continue to cut down and clear trees and forests in order to create more agricultural land?
Period Seven -- ELA 20
Creative Writing students were given a new assignment dealing with writing short fiction. Today's assignment involved writing in "Stream of Consciousness" in which there is no speaking, only the inner thoughts and actions of the main character in the story.
Media Studies students examined two advertisements for MILK and Levi's and answered questions pertaining to the use of elements within the ad. They were also to start reading Pgs. 42 - 46 of the Textbook.
Have a good night!
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