Period One -- ELA 20
Students were given work periods to continue with some major assignment. Creative Writing is working on Trilogy. Media Studies continue to work on their newspapers.
Period Three -- ELA 10
Discussed the concepts of Ego and Integrity. After reaching a general conclusion as to what is meant by each term. Students were then asked to read the short stories "The Emperor's New Clothes" & "The Invisible Silk Robe". Following reading they were asked to think as to how the concepts of integrity and egotistical relate to these stories.
Period Four -- ELA 9
Students were asked to create their own ten question quiz based on Romeo and Juliet. An exam date of May 6th was set for an exam on this book.
Period Five -- ELA 9
A homework check was done to ensure all students were done the questions based on "The Gift of Breath, The Gift of Stories". They were then asked to free - write a story of whatever comes to mind with little emphasis on spelling, grammar or coherence. They were assigned to read the short story "The White Canoe" on P. 176 of Crossroads.
Period Six -- ELA 20
Creative Writing: Two drafted stories need to be completed by tomorrow.
Media Studies: Story two of the Trilogy must be done for Thursday.
Period Seven -- Social 20
Students were given the period to complete the handout dealing with varying types of conflict and the methods that will and should be used in each scenario.
Have a good night, Mr. Morin
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Monday, April 27, 2009
Monday, April 27th -- Day One
Perid One -- Social 20
Concluded taking notes on the concept of conflict and conflict resolution. From that point, started an assignment based on how certain groups might/should act under different types of conflict. Time will be given to complete this assignment tomorrow.
Period Two -- Social 30
Tried to evaluate the success and problems that arose with Confederation. A handout with six questions was given. This assignment is due for Wednesday.
Period Three -- Social 10
Identified needs and wants that each individual has. Took it a step further to see how many of these items are readily available in Canada. This all lead up to an introduction to trading between nations; what is it and why does it take place.
Period Four & Five -- ELA 20
Discussed the pro's and con's of the recently completed speeches. Creative Writing students continue to work on their Trilogy. Media Studies working on the creation of their own, unique newspaper.
Period Six -- ELA 10
Those students yet to complete the reading assessment finished up. The remainder of the class worked on compiling a list of fifty things they would like to do before they die.
Period Seven -- ELA 9
Listened to the two remaining speeches. Talked about the pro's and con's of the speeches. Introduced a new topic: Myths. Students were asked to try to define what a myth is and provided examples if possible. Assigned students to read the short story "The Gift of Stories, The Gift of Breath". Once completed reading, they are to complete 1a,b,c on P. 175 of Crossroads. This is due tomorrow.
Have a good night, Mr. Morin
Concluded taking notes on the concept of conflict and conflict resolution. From that point, started an assignment based on how certain groups might/should act under different types of conflict. Time will be given to complete this assignment tomorrow.
Period Two -- Social 30
Tried to evaluate the success and problems that arose with Confederation. A handout with six questions was given. This assignment is due for Wednesday.
Period Three -- Social 10
Identified needs and wants that each individual has. Took it a step further to see how many of these items are readily available in Canada. This all lead up to an introduction to trading between nations; what is it and why does it take place.
Period Four & Five -- ELA 20
Discussed the pro's and con's of the recently completed speeches. Creative Writing students continue to work on their Trilogy. Media Studies working on the creation of their own, unique newspaper.
Period Six -- ELA 10
Those students yet to complete the reading assessment finished up. The remainder of the class worked on compiling a list of fifty things they would like to do before they die.
Period Seven -- ELA 9
Listened to the two remaining speeches. Talked about the pro's and con's of the speeches. Introduced a new topic: Myths. Students were asked to try to define what a myth is and provided examples if possible. Assigned students to read the short story "The Gift of Stories, The Gift of Breath". Once completed reading, they are to complete 1a,b,c on P. 175 of Crossroads. This is due tomorrow.
Have a good night, Mr. Morin
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Wednesday, April 22nd -- Day Four
Period One -- ELA 10
Finished up the Reading Assessment by completing Booklet # 2
Period Two -- Social 30
Continued our look into the events and circumstances leading up to Canadian Confederation.
Period Five -- Social 10
Our look at groups of people who have had their sovereignty taken away from them in the history of Canada continued with a look at the rights of women in Canada over time. What rights were taken away from them? Why was this the case? What was society's rationale for feeling justified in these actions?
Period Six -- EL A 9
Worked on our Romeo and Juliet projects. Those groups who are doing the documentary must provide me with a template or blueprint that demonstrates planning and preparation prior to taping.
Period Seven -- ELA 20
Kicked off Speeches 2009!
Have a good night, Mr. Morin
Finished up the Reading Assessment by completing Booklet # 2
Period Two -- Social 30
Continued our look into the events and circumstances leading up to Canadian Confederation.
Period Five -- Social 10
Our look at groups of people who have had their sovereignty taken away from them in the history of Canada continued with a look at the rights of women in Canada over time. What rights were taken away from them? Why was this the case? What was society's rationale for feeling justified in these actions?
Period Six -- EL A 9
Worked on our Romeo and Juliet projects. Those groups who are doing the documentary must provide me with a template or blueprint that demonstrates planning and preparation prior to taping.
Period Seven -- ELA 20
Kicked off Speeches 2009!
Have a good night, Mr. Morin
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Tuesday, April 21st -- Day Three
Period One -- ELA 10
Completed Booklet One of a Reading Assessment.
Period Two -- ELA 20
Work Period for students to work on Trilogy (Creative Writing) or Newspaper Stories (Media Studies)
Period Three -- ELA 10
Students who weren't finished the booklet of the reading assessment completed in the first few minutes. After that, the period was given to polish up speeches which will commence on Thursday.
Period Four -- Social 30
Started to look at the circumstances and events (Quebec and Charlottetown Conferences) which led up to Confederation.
Period Five -- ELA 20
Polished up our speeches which will commence tomorrow.
Periods Six & Seven -- ELA 9
One period was given to finish up speeches which are to start on Thursday. After that, Grammar Lessons 70 & 71 were corrected from yesterday. Culminating Activities for Romeo & Juliet were given. Students spent the remainder of the period working to get things in order for this activity.
Have a good night, Mr. Morin
Completed Booklet One of a Reading Assessment.
Period Two -- ELA 20
Work Period for students to work on Trilogy (Creative Writing) or Newspaper Stories (Media Studies)
Period Three -- ELA 10
Students who weren't finished the booklet of the reading assessment completed in the first few minutes. After that, the period was given to polish up speeches which will commence on Thursday.
Period Four -- Social 30
Started to look at the circumstances and events (Quebec and Charlottetown Conferences) which led up to Confederation.
Period Five -- ELA 20
Polished up our speeches which will commence tomorrow.
Periods Six & Seven -- ELA 9
One period was given to finish up speeches which are to start on Thursday. After that, Grammar Lessons 70 & 71 were corrected from yesterday. Culminating Activities for Romeo & Juliet were given. Students spent the remainder of the period working to get things in order for this activity.
Have a good night, Mr. Morin
Monday, April 20, 2009
Monday, April 20th -- Day Two
Welcome Back... it's all downhill to summer holidays.
Period One -- ELA 20
Creative Writing students were given the period to work on their short story Trilogy. A due date is yet to be determined, but will be in the near future.
Media Studies students were asked to write three newspaper type stories given only the Five W's (Who, What, When, Where and Why). These are not due for tomorrow.
Period Three -- ELA 10
We finished reading Earle Birney's play "Court Martial" aloud. While there is no assignment on this, an exam question will involve you determining Gunner Davis' future.
Period Four & Five -- ELA 9
We worked on Grammar (Lessons 70 & 71) which are due tomorrow. We were given Period Five to work on speeches. They will start on Wednesday.
Period Six -- ELA 20
Students were given the period to put the finishing touches on their Speech (start Wednesday)
Period Seven -- Social 20
We took a look at some countries which we believe to be wealthy or poor and provided reasons (aside from simply economics) to explain. A handout which pointed out some of the major differences between developed and non - developed nations was looked at, along with a handout that discussed the disparity that exists within the distribution of wealth in nations.
Lastly we started to look at the notion of conflict. This will continue next class.
Have a good night, Mr. Morin
Period One -- ELA 20
Creative Writing students were given the period to work on their short story Trilogy. A due date is yet to be determined, but will be in the near future.
Media Studies students were asked to write three newspaper type stories given only the Five W's (Who, What, When, Where and Why). These are not due for tomorrow.
Period Three -- ELA 10
We finished reading Earle Birney's play "Court Martial" aloud. While there is no assignment on this, an exam question will involve you determining Gunner Davis' future.
Period Four & Five -- ELA 9
We worked on Grammar (Lessons 70 & 71) which are due tomorrow. We were given Period Five to work on speeches. They will start on Wednesday.
Period Six -- ELA 20
Students were given the period to put the finishing touches on their Speech (start Wednesday)
Period Seven -- Social 20
We took a look at some countries which we believe to be wealthy or poor and provided reasons (aside from simply economics) to explain. A handout which pointed out some of the major differences between developed and non - developed nations was looked at, along with a handout that discussed the disparity that exists within the distribution of wealth in nations.
Lastly we started to look at the notion of conflict. This will continue next class.
Have a good night, Mr. Morin
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Thursday, April 8th -- Day One
I am too nice....no homework over the break.
Just keep in mind that speeches will be presented shortly after we return.
Have a great Easter!
Mr. Morin
Just keep in mind that speeches will be presented shortly after we return.
Have a great Easter!
Mr. Morin
Monday, April 6, 2009
Monday, April 6th -- Day Four
Period One -- ELA 10
After some silent reading, assignments based on the short story "Stains" (read Friday) was collected.
Seeing as book reports are due tomorrow and speeches are coming up soon, a work period was given to work towards these assignments. BOOK REPORTS DUE TOMORROW!!!
Period Two -- Social Studies 30
After some Current Events, we continued our look at the political system. We then started to take a look at the events leading up to the establishment of Canada as a country. A forewarning that an extensive assignment is in the works.
Period Five -- Social Studies 10
A real good effort in Current Events, easily ten newsworthy items brought up.
An assignment was given to the students based on articles in this mornings Leader - Post which is due tomorrow.
Students were then given a written scenario that they were to read and respond to. Some time will be given tomorrow to work on this but not much.
Period Six -- ELA 9
Activities and questions were collected from Act IV.
We orally read the Act V, Scene's I & II.
Period Seven -- ELA 20
The second to last period given to work on speeches. Give some thought to the potential for creating a documentary. I think it could be an interesting assignment to undertake.
Have a good night, Mr. Morin
After some silent reading, assignments based on the short story "Stains" (read Friday) was collected.
Seeing as book reports are due tomorrow and speeches are coming up soon, a work period was given to work towards these assignments. BOOK REPORTS DUE TOMORROW!!!
Period Two -- Social Studies 30
After some Current Events, we continued our look at the political system. We then started to take a look at the events leading up to the establishment of Canada as a country. A forewarning that an extensive assignment is in the works.
Period Five -- Social Studies 10
A real good effort in Current Events, easily ten newsworthy items brought up.
An assignment was given to the students based on articles in this mornings Leader - Post which is due tomorrow.
Students were then given a written scenario that they were to read and respond to. Some time will be given tomorrow to work on this but not much.
Period Six -- ELA 9
Activities and questions were collected from Act IV.
We orally read the Act V, Scene's I & II.
Period Seven -- ELA 20
The second to last period given to work on speeches. Give some thought to the potential for creating a documentary. I think it could be an interesting assignment to undertake.
Have a good night, Mr. Morin
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Thursday, April 2nd -- Day Two
Period One -- ELA 20
Creative Writing students were given one last period to work on their 'What If......' short story.
Media Studies handed in their paragraph responses to some hot button topics regarding TV and a brief discussion was had. After this, students were asked to read three articles from the textbook on the topic of "Violence".
Period Three -- ELA 10
Research Papers were collected. There are still a couple of outstanding; these need to be handed in ASAP!
Questions were then given to the students pertaining to the short story "Stains" that was given out yesterday. These questions need to be done for Monday.
Period Four -- ELA 9
A pop quiz was given on the events of "Romeo and Juliet". Congrats to Dustin Newberg for this highest mark.
After this we finished reading Act IV orally and were assigned a series of questions and activities related to the material. These activities are due for Monday.
Period Five -- ELA 9
The period was given to work on the assignment given in Period Four.
Period Six -- ELA 20
Seeing as the Social exam is a little longer than I intened it to be, students were given this period as well as Period Seven to complete the exam. When done, they either worked on their speech or their Social assignment that was given yesterday.
Creative Writing students were given one last period to work on their 'What If......' short story.
Media Studies handed in their paragraph responses to some hot button topics regarding TV and a brief discussion was had. After this, students were asked to read three articles from the textbook on the topic of "Violence".
Period Three -- ELA 10
Research Papers were collected. There are still a couple of outstanding; these need to be handed in ASAP!
Questions were then given to the students pertaining to the short story "Stains" that was given out yesterday. These questions need to be done for Monday.
Period Four -- ELA 9
A pop quiz was given on the events of "Romeo and Juliet". Congrats to Dustin Newberg for this highest mark.
After this we finished reading Act IV orally and were assigned a series of questions and activities related to the material. These activities are due for Monday.
Period Five -- ELA 9
The period was given to work on the assignment given in Period Four.
Period Six -- ELA 20
Seeing as the Social exam is a little longer than I intened it to be, students were given this period as well as Period Seven to complete the exam. When done, they either worked on their speech or their Social assignment that was given yesterday.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Wednesday, April 1, 2009 -- Day One
Period One -- Social 20
Off to the library to research whether or not certain countries around the world provide enough in terms of school, religion, recreation and so on which would make someone enjoy a life there regardless of whether or not they were 'wealthy'.
Reminder: UNIT THREE EXAM TOMORROW!!!
Period Two -- Social 30
We reviewed the concept of political discourse which is the language of politics and discussed the differences between political discourse and regular language amongst friends using education as the topic.
We then looked at the concept of political systems.
Period Three -- Social 10
We finished up our look at pressure groups and special interest groups.
Started looking at sovereignty by defining the term and glancing at specific examples of issues with sovereignty in Canada's history.
Period Four -- ELA 20
I am far too nice....study period for tomorrow's social exam.
Period Five -- ELA 20
Creative Writing students worked on their "What If......" story.
Media Studies students finished their personal opinion paragraphs dealing with violence on TV, along with sex, drugs and stereotyping in music videos and the benefits or lack of that come from watching TV.
Period Six -- ELA 10
We discussed the story "Accident Up Ahead" as a class.
We then read the first two paragraphs of the shory story "Stains" aloud. After engaging the students in the plot of the story, they were distributed the rest of the story and asked to read it for tomorrow.
REMINDER: RESEARCH PAPER ON ENVIRONMENTAL DISASTERS DUE TOMORROW!!!
Period Seven -- ELA 9
I wanted to finish up Act IV of "Romeo & Juliet" but with so many kids absent we worked on writing introductory paragraphs for their speeches. The key to a good introductory paragraph is using information and talk to captivate your audience, peak their interest and engage them in wanting to listen to the remainder of the speech.
Have a good night!
Off to the library to research whether or not certain countries around the world provide enough in terms of school, religion, recreation and so on which would make someone enjoy a life there regardless of whether or not they were 'wealthy'.
Reminder: UNIT THREE EXAM TOMORROW!!!
Period Two -- Social 30
We reviewed the concept of political discourse which is the language of politics and discussed the differences between political discourse and regular language amongst friends using education as the topic.
We then looked at the concept of political systems.
Period Three -- Social 10
We finished up our look at pressure groups and special interest groups.
Started looking at sovereignty by defining the term and glancing at specific examples of issues with sovereignty in Canada's history.
Period Four -- ELA 20
I am far too nice....study period for tomorrow's social exam.
Period Five -- ELA 20
Creative Writing students worked on their "What If......" story.
Media Studies students finished their personal opinion paragraphs dealing with violence on TV, along with sex, drugs and stereotyping in music videos and the benefits or lack of that come from watching TV.
Period Six -- ELA 10
We discussed the story "Accident Up Ahead" as a class.
We then read the first two paragraphs of the shory story "Stains" aloud. After engaging the students in the plot of the story, they were distributed the rest of the story and asked to read it for tomorrow.
REMINDER: RESEARCH PAPER ON ENVIRONMENTAL DISASTERS DUE TOMORROW!!!
Period Seven -- ELA 9
I wanted to finish up Act IV of "Romeo & Juliet" but with so many kids absent we worked on writing introductory paragraphs for their speeches. The key to a good introductory paragraph is using information and talk to captivate your audience, peak their interest and engage them in wanting to listen to the remainder of the speech.
Have a good night!
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