Period One: History 30
We started by reviewing the collision of worldviews between the reformers and oligarchies in both Upper and Lower Canada in the early twentieth century. We then looked at some of the specific problems that existed in each of the colonies. An assignment based on this information was given out as well. Also the propoganda assignments were collected. Those still yet to hand theirs in should do so no later than tomorrow. The handout if needed is available on my Wiki.
Period Two: ELA 9
After some silent reading, students were given one last class to work on their Remembrance Day Writing. This is due for Monday.
Period Three/Four: ELA 20
We started be returning the exams based on Part One of "To Kill a Mockingbird". I would just like to say that these exams were done very well by all as a 79% class average would attest. We then talked about some of the reasons why youth disagree with their parents, and some strategies they presently use or have used in the past as a means of getting their way. This lead into a reading of James Collier's essay "How to Do Battle with Grown - Ups" which needs to be read for tomorrow. Students were also asked to pick out Collier's four main points from the essay.
Period Five: Math 7
We corrected the assignment based on Lesson 1.8 as a class. To ensure all is well, an additional two questions, #15 and 16 were assigned for tomorrow.
Period Six: ELA 20
This was our once a cycle read/homework/catch up period.
Period Seven: ELA 10
We discussed Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The Tell Tale Heart" and watched short animated version of the story. We then discussed the events of chapters 8, 9, and 10 of "The Chrysalids". The Venn diagram which compares/contrasts Uncle Axel with Joseph Strorm is due for tomorrow.
OTHER NEWS:
A big thank you to all students who brought in magazine sales today. The total sales exceeds $12, 000 which means it looks like my legs will be waxed at some point in the near future. Teachers Mr. Chapman and Mr. Rostotski can also expect a pie in the face soon.
School clothing will continue to be sold this week. It is available to try on and purchase on Thursday and Friday at lunch in Mr. Morins room.
Have a great night,
Mr. Morin
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Monday, October 25, 2010
Monday, October 25th -- Day Three
Period One: ELA 9
After some silent reading, we corrected the Lanuage Power that was assigned on Friday. The students then went to the library for a short presentation.
Period Three: ELA 20
The students wrote an examination on Part One of "To Kill a Mockingbird".
Period Four: ELA 10
The students were given this class to read on in the novel "The Chrysalids"
Period Five: History 20
Students not completed the exam from this morning were given this time to complete. Those done were given a handout on Weapons of War along with a series of questions. These are to be done for next class. This handout is available on my wiki (top left corner)
Period Six: ELA 10
Assignments were collected based on "The Tell - Tale Heart" from Friday. An assignment was then given on Chapters 8, 9 and 10 of "The Chyrsalids". These questions are due tomorrow.
Period Seven: Math 7
We reviewed the assignment from yesterday which was 1 a, b, c, d, e and f on P.41. We then assigned the remainder of Pages 41/42 up to #9. These are due for next class.
OTHER NEWS:
Congrats to the Junior Girls Volleyball team on their third place finish at a tournament in Kamsack tomorrow.
Tomorrow is the last day to hand in magazine subscriptions. We are currently well short of our goal so let's hope for a big day tomorrow.
The deadline to order school pictures is Thursday. Those students wishing for re - takes, that date is set for the afternoon of November 2nd.
Have a good night,
Mr. Morin
After some silent reading, we corrected the Lanuage Power that was assigned on Friday. The students then went to the library for a short presentation.
Period Three: ELA 20
The students wrote an examination on Part One of "To Kill a Mockingbird".
Period Four: ELA 10
The students were given this class to read on in the novel "The Chrysalids"
Period Five: History 20
Students not completed the exam from this morning were given this time to complete. Those done were given a handout on Weapons of War along with a series of questions. These are to be done for next class. This handout is available on my wiki (top left corner)
Period Six: ELA 10
Assignments were collected based on "The Tell - Tale Heart" from Friday. An assignment was then given on Chapters 8, 9 and 10 of "The Chyrsalids". These questions are due tomorrow.
Period Seven: Math 7
We reviewed the assignment from yesterday which was 1 a, b, c, d, e and f on P.41. We then assigned the remainder of Pages 41/42 up to #9. These are due for next class.
OTHER NEWS:
Congrats to the Junior Girls Volleyball team on their third place finish at a tournament in Kamsack tomorrow.
Tomorrow is the last day to hand in magazine subscriptions. We are currently well short of our goal so let's hope for a big day tomorrow.
The deadline to order school pictures is Thursday. Those students wishing for re - takes, that date is set for the afternoon of November 2nd.
Have a good night,
Mr. Morin
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Wednesday, October 20th -- Day Six
Period One:
Grade Seven to Twelve's watched a video in the gymnasium entitled "Do You Really Know Me?" This was a video focusing on getting to know people prior to making judgements about that individual. It is my hope that our students got something from this rather powerful video.
Period Two: ELA 10
We started by discussing the questions based on Chapter's Six and Seven of 'The Chrysalids'. From this point the extensions based on these chapters were collected. Students were given the remainder of class time to work on their Remembrance Day Literature.
Period Three: ELA 9
After some silent reading, the Remembrance Day Literature was introduced. They students have been assigned an essay ranging between 250 and 500 words. They can write a poem for extra credit if they choose bu the essay is an assigned activity. Students were given the choice of working on their Portrait or Remembrance Day.
Period Four: ELA 20
Work Period.
Period Five: History 20
We started by reviewing the material of last class; that being realities of life in the trenches which included trench foot, rats, and lice. We looked at another issue with this type of life, that being food which was far from appealing in nature. We then started our investigation of weapons in the war by looking at the machine gun. After a short interactive activity in which we sought to demonstrate the power of the machine gun as compared to the individual gun, we looked in particular at what made the machine gun so powerful and the effect that it had on trench warfare. We will continur this investigation tomorrow with a look at artillery and other modern technologies in terms of 1914.
Period Six: ELA 10
Work /Reading /Catch - Up period.
Period Seven: History 30
After a less than exciting Current Events discussion the students spent the remainder of the period working on their propoganda assignment.
OTHER NEWS:
A job well done by the Grade 4 - 6 Volleyball team yesterdy in Kamsack. They played four, fifteen minute sets and won all four. The same team is hosting Preeceville today after school.
The Senior Girls Volleyball team is on the road today as they are travelling to Sturgis to play Sturgis and K.C.I. in a mini tournament.
Education Week continues tomorrow. The Spirit Day is School Color Day. An open house will be set up in the gym in the afternoon which will display tables for each of the extra - curricular groups in the school. Stop by for coffee and a visit between 12: 30 and 3:30.
Have a great night,
Mr. Morin
Grade Seven to Twelve's watched a video in the gymnasium entitled "Do You Really Know Me?" This was a video focusing on getting to know people prior to making judgements about that individual. It is my hope that our students got something from this rather powerful video.
Period Two: ELA 10
We started by discussing the questions based on Chapter's Six and Seven of 'The Chrysalids'. From this point the extensions based on these chapters were collected. Students were given the remainder of class time to work on their Remembrance Day Literature.
Period Three: ELA 9
After some silent reading, the Remembrance Day Literature was introduced. They students have been assigned an essay ranging between 250 and 500 words. They can write a poem for extra credit if they choose bu the essay is an assigned activity. Students were given the choice of working on their Portrait or Remembrance Day.
Period Four: ELA 20
Work Period.
Period Five: History 20
We started by reviewing the material of last class; that being realities of life in the trenches which included trench foot, rats, and lice. We looked at another issue with this type of life, that being food which was far from appealing in nature. We then started our investigation of weapons in the war by looking at the machine gun. After a short interactive activity in which we sought to demonstrate the power of the machine gun as compared to the individual gun, we looked in particular at what made the machine gun so powerful and the effect that it had on trench warfare. We will continur this investigation tomorrow with a look at artillery and other modern technologies in terms of 1914.
Period Six: ELA 10
Work /Reading /Catch - Up period.
Period Seven: History 30
After a less than exciting Current Events discussion the students spent the remainder of the period working on their propoganda assignment.
OTHER NEWS:
A job well done by the Grade 4 - 6 Volleyball team yesterdy in Kamsack. They played four, fifteen minute sets and won all four. The same team is hosting Preeceville today after school.
The Senior Girls Volleyball team is on the road today as they are travelling to Sturgis to play Sturgis and K.C.I. in a mini tournament.
Education Week continues tomorrow. The Spirit Day is School Color Day. An open house will be set up in the gym in the afternoon which will display tables for each of the extra - curricular groups in the school. Stop by for coffee and a visit between 12: 30 and 3:30.
Have a great night,
Mr. Morin
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Tuesday, October 19th -- Day Five
Period One: History 30
We started the class by discussing the questions from yesterday's discussion on the differences between the Reformers and Oligarchies and their view of how the political process should be carried out. We then moved onto look at some of the factors that helped to ensure the Oligarchy maintain most of the control and power which included electoral practices and and restrictions on certain portions of the population from equal access to involvement in the decision making process. Notes are available on my Wiki.
Period Two: ELA 9
We started with some silent reading. Students were then given some paper on which they are to create their personal essay in pictures and images as opposed to words. This is not due for tomorrow.
Period Three/Four: ELA 20
Period Three started with the distribution of questions and activities based on yesterday's short story "Penny in the Dust" by Ernest Buckler. These questions are due tomorrow. At the onset of Period Four, Remembrance Day writing was introduced. Students were assigned the writing of an essay on this topic which neds ot be no less than 500 words in length and no more than 800.
Penny in the Dust activities are due tomorrow.
Period Five: Math 7
We spent this period correcting Lesson 1.6.
Period Six: ELA 10
Students were given the option of either reading ahead in `The Chrysalids`or starting on their Remembrance Day literature.
Period Seven: Math 7
This period started with the use of manipulatives (tiles) to solve algebraic equations. After a couple of examples done together as a class, Page 41, #1 a,b,c,d,e,f were assigned for Thursday.
OTHER NEWS:
The Junior Boys Volleyball team travelled to Kamsack yesterday and won fours sets against their opponents from K.C.I.
Education Week continues tomorrow. Our spirit day is Anti - Bully Day. Staff and students are encouraged to wear pink or white to show their support against bullying. The Grade 7 - 12 students will also watch a video in the gym on bullying.
Have a great night,
Mr. Morin
We started the class by discussing the questions from yesterday's discussion on the differences between the Reformers and Oligarchies and their view of how the political process should be carried out. We then moved onto look at some of the factors that helped to ensure the Oligarchy maintain most of the control and power which included electoral practices and and restrictions on certain portions of the population from equal access to involvement in the decision making process. Notes are available on my Wiki.
Period Two: ELA 9
We started with some silent reading. Students were then given some paper on which they are to create their personal essay in pictures and images as opposed to words. This is not due for tomorrow.
Period Three/Four: ELA 20
Period Three started with the distribution of questions and activities based on yesterday's short story "Penny in the Dust" by Ernest Buckler. These questions are due tomorrow. At the onset of Period Four, Remembrance Day writing was introduced. Students were assigned the writing of an essay on this topic which neds ot be no less than 500 words in length and no more than 800.
Penny in the Dust activities are due tomorrow.
Period Five: Math 7
We spent this period correcting Lesson 1.6.
Period Six: ELA 10
Students were given the option of either reading ahead in `The Chrysalids`or starting on their Remembrance Day literature.
Period Seven: Math 7
This period started with the use of manipulatives (tiles) to solve algebraic equations. After a couple of examples done together as a class, Page 41, #1 a,b,c,d,e,f were assigned for Thursday.
OTHER NEWS:
The Junior Boys Volleyball team travelled to Kamsack yesterday and won fours sets against their opponents from K.C.I.
Education Week continues tomorrow. Our spirit day is Anti - Bully Day. Staff and students are encouraged to wear pink or white to show their support against bullying. The Grade 7 - 12 students will also watch a video in the gym on bullying.
Have a great night,
Mr. Morin
Monday, October 18, 2010
Monday, October 18th -- Day Four
Period One: History 30
A pretty good Current Events discussion started the class. We then took the time to ensure we all had the necessary handouts required for this class as an exam has been set for next Friday. From there we looked at the collision of the worldviews between the oligarchies (elite) and reformers (common man) in terms of decision making and day to day running of British North America. Students were given a short assignment to complete on this topic that is due for tomorrow. The handout with this information is available on my Wiki.
Period Two: ELA 9
Following some silent reading, assignments based on the short story "Borders" was collected. We then took the time to look at some pictures that are being used as Self - Portraits. Further investigation and discussion led us to identify a great deal more about the artist than originally thought; ideas such as culture, famliy history, personal attributes, etc. As such students were asked to start thinking about how they would share this type of information through art. They are to begin their own self portrait tomorrow.
Period Three/Four: ELA 20
Period Three was set aside for students to work on their Autobiography assignment. While it is not due until January, it is my strong recommendation to be working on this assignment between now and then as leaving an assignment of this size to the last minute will make it that much more difficult.
Period Four saw us orally correct the questions related to Chapters Nine & Ten of "To Kill a Mockingbird". We then discussed the events of Chapter Eleven which brought us to the conclusion of Part One of the novel. As such an exam for Part One and othet literature was set for this Friday. A review and outline will come tomorrow.
Period Five: Math 7
The assignment based on 1.6 was collected. We looked at reading and writing equations. After some drill and practice as a class, Pages. 36/37 were assigned for tomorrow.
Period Six: ELA 20
This is our once in a six day cycle class to read/catch up/do homework.
Period Seven: ELA 10
We collected the Research Assignments that were due today. Some are still outstanding and need to be handed in as soon as possible. Chapter Six/Seven questions and the extending activity are due for tomorrow.
OTHER NEWS:
A very good weekend for the Norquay School Athletics. Our Senior Girls placed second at a tournament in Canora; the Junior Boys lost in the Semi - Final's in Kamsack. Tyrell Newcombe placed 32nd in Midget Boys at Provincial Cross Country. Edward Altman placed 46th in the same race. Congratulations to all of our sporting programs on a vey succesful weekend.
The Junior Boys will look to continue with their good luck today as they travel to Kamsack to take on K.C.I.
Tomorrow is the second of four magazine collection dates. Any orders can be handed into your homeroom teacher tomorrow.
This is Education Week throughout the province. A spirit week is taking place in conjunction with the week's activities. Tomorrow is Celebrity Day; dress as your favorite celebrity but please keep it school appropriate.
A yearbook meeting will take place tomorrow at 12:30 in the Home Ec. Lab.
Today and tomorrow will see the second round of Drama auditions take place. See the schedule outside of the I.A. shop to see when you are scheduled in.
Lastly, a depressing weekend to be a Rider Fan but let's not lose faith........
Have a great night,
Mr. Morin
A pretty good Current Events discussion started the class. We then took the time to ensure we all had the necessary handouts required for this class as an exam has been set for next Friday. From there we looked at the collision of the worldviews between the oligarchies (elite) and reformers (common man) in terms of decision making and day to day running of British North America. Students were given a short assignment to complete on this topic that is due for tomorrow. The handout with this information is available on my Wiki.
Period Two: ELA 9
Following some silent reading, assignments based on the short story "Borders" was collected. We then took the time to look at some pictures that are being used as Self - Portraits. Further investigation and discussion led us to identify a great deal more about the artist than originally thought; ideas such as culture, famliy history, personal attributes, etc. As such students were asked to start thinking about how they would share this type of information through art. They are to begin their own self portrait tomorrow.
Period Three/Four: ELA 20
Period Three was set aside for students to work on their Autobiography assignment. While it is not due until January, it is my strong recommendation to be working on this assignment between now and then as leaving an assignment of this size to the last minute will make it that much more difficult.
Period Four saw us orally correct the questions related to Chapters Nine & Ten of "To Kill a Mockingbird". We then discussed the events of Chapter Eleven which brought us to the conclusion of Part One of the novel. As such an exam for Part One and othet literature was set for this Friday. A review and outline will come tomorrow.
Period Five: Math 7
The assignment based on 1.6 was collected. We looked at reading and writing equations. After some drill and practice as a class, Pages. 36/37 were assigned for tomorrow.
Period Six: ELA 20
This is our once in a six day cycle class to read/catch up/do homework.
Period Seven: ELA 10
We collected the Research Assignments that were due today. Some are still outstanding and need to be handed in as soon as possible. Chapter Six/Seven questions and the extending activity are due for tomorrow.
OTHER NEWS:
A very good weekend for the Norquay School Athletics. Our Senior Girls placed second at a tournament in Canora; the Junior Boys lost in the Semi - Final's in Kamsack. Tyrell Newcombe placed 32nd in Midget Boys at Provincial Cross Country. Edward Altman placed 46th in the same race. Congratulations to all of our sporting programs on a vey succesful weekend.
The Junior Boys will look to continue with their good luck today as they travel to Kamsack to take on K.C.I.
Tomorrow is the second of four magazine collection dates. Any orders can be handed into your homeroom teacher tomorrow.
This is Education Week throughout the province. A spirit week is taking place in conjunction with the week's activities. Tomorrow is Celebrity Day; dress as your favorite celebrity but please keep it school appropriate.
A yearbook meeting will take place tomorrow at 12:30 in the Home Ec. Lab.
Today and tomorrow will see the second round of Drama auditions take place. See the schedule outside of the I.A. shop to see when you are scheduled in.
Lastly, a depressing weekend to be a Rider Fan but let's not lose faith........
Have a great night,
Mr. Morin
Friday, October 15, 2010
Friday, October 15th -- Day Three
Period One: ELA 9
Following some silent reading, we corrected the Language Power assignment from yesterday. The "I Am..." poems were then returned; a good job by all on this assignment. Students were to have read the short story entitled "Borders" by Thomas King. Students were to complete Questions 1, a, b and Write a decsriptive paragraph of Latetia's mother. These assignments are due for Monday.
Period Three: ELA 20
Students were given an assignment based on Chapters Nine and Ten of 'To Kill a Mockingbird'. These assignments are to be done for Monday, as well as have read to the conclusion of Part One of the novel which is to the end of Chapter Eleven.
Period Four: ELA 10
Students were given the period to read ahead in 'The Chrysalids.
Period Five: History 20
Following a Current Events discussion we reviewed the concepts of 'total war' and 'attrition'. We then continued on with our look at the trenches with an illustrated side view of the trenches. We then investigated some of the issues associated with life in the trenches, namely trench foot, rats and lice. A handout is available at my Homework Wiki.
Period Six: ELA 1o
Students were given an assignment based on Chapters Six and Seven of 'The Chrysalids'. This assignment is due for Tuesday.
Period Seven: Math 7
We started by collecting all assignment yet to be handed in. Students were given the remainder of the time to complete the assignment on P. 33/34 which is due for Monday.
OTHER NEWS:
Good luck to the Senior Girls Volleyball team who will be participating at a tournament in Canora this weekend. The Junior Boys are also on the road to Kamsack for a tournament at K.C.I.
The second collection day for magazines is coming up on Tuesday, October 19th. After this week, our magazine sales sit at close to $4500.00. Well done!!
Monday is Bus Driver Appreciation Day; be sure to thank these individuals for the work they do not only Monday, but everyday.
Last but not least Good Luck to Tyrell Newcombe adn Edward Altman who will be attending Cross Country Provincials at Regina tomorrow.
Go Riders, have a Great Weekend!!!!
Mr. Morin
Following some silent reading, we corrected the Language Power assignment from yesterday. The "I Am..." poems were then returned; a good job by all on this assignment. Students were to have read the short story entitled "Borders" by Thomas King. Students were to complete Questions 1, a, b and Write a decsriptive paragraph of Latetia's mother. These assignments are due for Monday.
Period Three: ELA 20
Students were given an assignment based on Chapters Nine and Ten of 'To Kill a Mockingbird'. These assignments are to be done for Monday, as well as have read to the conclusion of Part One of the novel which is to the end of Chapter Eleven.
Period Four: ELA 10
Students were given the period to read ahead in 'The Chrysalids.
Period Five: History 20
Following a Current Events discussion we reviewed the concepts of 'total war' and 'attrition'. We then continued on with our look at the trenches with an illustrated side view of the trenches. We then investigated some of the issues associated with life in the trenches, namely trench foot, rats and lice. A handout is available at my Homework Wiki.
Period Six: ELA 1o
Students were given an assignment based on Chapters Six and Seven of 'The Chrysalids'. This assignment is due for Tuesday.
Period Seven: Math 7
We started by collecting all assignment yet to be handed in. Students were given the remainder of the time to complete the assignment on P. 33/34 which is due for Monday.
OTHER NEWS:
Good luck to the Senior Girls Volleyball team who will be participating at a tournament in Canora this weekend. The Junior Boys are also on the road to Kamsack for a tournament at K.C.I.
The second collection day for magazines is coming up on Tuesday, October 19th. After this week, our magazine sales sit at close to $4500.00. Well done!!
Monday is Bus Driver Appreciation Day; be sure to thank these individuals for the work they do not only Monday, but everyday.
Last but not least Good Luck to Tyrell Newcombe adn Edward Altman who will be attending Cross Country Provincials at Regina tomorrow.
Go Riders, have a Great Weekend!!!!
Mr. Morin
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Thursday, October 14th -- Day Two
Period One: ELA 10
The research assignments are due on Monday. With this in mind the students were given one last class to work on it. No more class time will be given so if you are not completed this assignment, make sure to set time aside between now and Monday to complete.
Period Two: History 20
We quickly reviewed the theatres of war that existed during World War I. We then discussed what the terms 'total war' and 'attrition' meant, and how they were related to the events of World War I. This led into a handout that discussed these ideas, along with providing a little more information about the trenches to the students. This handout entitled "Total War and Attrition" can be found at mrhmorin.wikispaces.com, or by clicking on the assignment link in the top left hand corner. We also looked at two of three diagrams of the trenches, one of how the trenches were set up to allow for "No Man's Land' in between them, and the second was on overhead view of the first two lines of a trench; those being the front line, and support line.
Period Three/Four: ELA 9
We kept busy as the students worked towards completing several things; all of which are due tomorrow. They are in order:
a) Personal Anecdote
b) Language Power -- Lessons 14, 15, 16
c) Read short story entitled "Borders" on p. 46 of Crossroads.
OTHER NEWS:
Congratulations to both the Grade 9 and Grade 7/8 Girls Volleyball teams on their victories over Preeceville yesterday.
Sign up for Intramural Volleyball in Henderson's Corner if you are interested.
Magazine sales continue; next collection day is Tuesday, October 19th
Have a great afternoon and evening,
Mr. Morin
The research assignments are due on Monday. With this in mind the students were given one last class to work on it. No more class time will be given so if you are not completed this assignment, make sure to set time aside between now and Monday to complete.
Period Two: History 20
We quickly reviewed the theatres of war that existed during World War I. We then discussed what the terms 'total war' and 'attrition' meant, and how they were related to the events of World War I. This led into a handout that discussed these ideas, along with providing a little more information about the trenches to the students. This handout entitled "Total War and Attrition" can be found at mrhmorin.wikispaces.com, or by clicking on the assignment link in the top left hand corner. We also looked at two of three diagrams of the trenches, one of how the trenches were set up to allow for "No Man's Land' in between them, and the second was on overhead view of the first two lines of a trench; those being the front line, and support line.
Period Three/Four: ELA 9
We kept busy as the students worked towards completing several things; all of which are due tomorrow. They are in order:
a) Personal Anecdote
b) Language Power -- Lessons 14, 15, 16
c) Read short story entitled "Borders" on p. 46 of Crossroads.
OTHER NEWS:
Congratulations to both the Grade 9 and Grade 7/8 Girls Volleyball teams on their victories over Preeceville yesterday.
Sign up for Intramural Volleyball in Henderson's Corner if you are interested.
Magazine sales continue; next collection day is Tuesday, October 19th
Have a great afternoon and evening,
Mr. Morin
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Wednesday, October 13th -- Day Five
Period One: History 20
After a Current Events discussion, we reviewed the idea of the Allied Naval Blockade and then discussed the ways in which these activities impacted Germany at the time. We then took a look at the theatre's of war from World War I, those being the Western Front, Eastern Front, Italian Front and Gallipoli. The War at Sea was another theatre but this will be looked at more closely in the weeks to come.
Period Two: ELA 9
We started with some silent reading. Assignments were then collected based on yesterday's reading of the short story "The Jade Peony". A surprising number of students did not complete the assignment as it was given. It is imperative to keep up with the remainder of class as falling behind will only hurt the individual student. Students were asked to read Robery Fulghum's anecdote "The Mystery of Mysteries" for Period Seven.
Period Three: History 30
We reviewed the timeline that was to be completed for today that looked at important events starting with the Seven Years' War and ending with the War of 1812. The idea of responsible and representative governments was discussed that focused on the idea of more people lead to more worldviews, and greater tension and competition for power which allowed their voice to be heard. Today's handout entitled "Reformers and Oligarchies" can be found at mrhmorin.wikispaces.com, or by clicking on the assignment link in the top left hand corner.
Period Five: Math 7
The assignment from last class, P.29 Mid Unit Review was collected. We then looked at the use of graphing as a means of explaining and determining further information. A couple of examples were done as a class at which point Pg. 33/34 #'s 1 - 7 were assigned.
Period Six: ELA 10
Realizing we need to start making greater headway in terms of completing the novel "The Chrysalids" students were given the period to read ahead with no set limit as to how far they could or needed to read.
Period Seven: ELA 9
Following some silent reading we reviewed Fulghum's anecdote from this morning not so much for content, but rather they style in which it was written. Students were then asked to complete an anecdote of their own which is based on an experience from their life that has helped to shape them into the person they are today.
OTHER NEWS:
Congratulations to the Junior Girls Volleyball teams, both Grades 7 & 8 as well as Grade 9 teams who were victorious in Preeceville yesterday. The same teams will battle today after school here in Norquay.
Sign up for Intramural Volleyball is posted in Henderson's Corner
Drama Auditions start today.
Today was the first collection day for Magazine Sales. Thanks to all who sold or bought over the weekend. An extra special salute to Miss Grey's Grade Two room who brought in nearly $1500.00 alone this morning.
Reminder that tomorrow is Early Dismissal.
Have a great night,
Mr. Morin
After a Current Events discussion, we reviewed the idea of the Allied Naval Blockade and then discussed the ways in which these activities impacted Germany at the time. We then took a look at the theatre's of war from World War I, those being the Western Front, Eastern Front, Italian Front and Gallipoli. The War at Sea was another theatre but this will be looked at more closely in the weeks to come.
Period Two: ELA 9
We started with some silent reading. Assignments were then collected based on yesterday's reading of the short story "The Jade Peony". A surprising number of students did not complete the assignment as it was given. It is imperative to keep up with the remainder of class as falling behind will only hurt the individual student. Students were asked to read Robery Fulghum's anecdote "The Mystery of Mysteries" for Period Seven.
Period Three: History 30
We reviewed the timeline that was to be completed for today that looked at important events starting with the Seven Years' War and ending with the War of 1812. The idea of responsible and representative governments was discussed that focused on the idea of more people lead to more worldviews, and greater tension and competition for power which allowed their voice to be heard. Today's handout entitled "Reformers and Oligarchies" can be found at mrhmorin.wikispaces.com, or by clicking on the assignment link in the top left hand corner.
Period Five: Math 7
The assignment from last class, P.29 Mid Unit Review was collected. We then looked at the use of graphing as a means of explaining and determining further information. A couple of examples were done as a class at which point Pg. 33/34 #'s 1 - 7 were assigned.
Period Six: ELA 10
Realizing we need to start making greater headway in terms of completing the novel "The Chrysalids" students were given the period to read ahead with no set limit as to how far they could or needed to read.
Period Seven: ELA 9
Following some silent reading we reviewed Fulghum's anecdote from this morning not so much for content, but rather they style in which it was written. Students were then asked to complete an anecdote of their own which is based on an experience from their life that has helped to shape them into the person they are today.
OTHER NEWS:
Congratulations to the Junior Girls Volleyball teams, both Grades 7 & 8 as well as Grade 9 teams who were victorious in Preeceville yesterday. The same teams will battle today after school here in Norquay.
Sign up for Intramural Volleyball is posted in Henderson's Corner
Drama Auditions start today.
Today was the first collection day for Magazine Sales. Thanks to all who sold or bought over the weekend. An extra special salute to Miss Grey's Grade Two room who brought in nearly $1500.00 alone this morning.
Reminder that tomorrow is Early Dismissal.
Have a great night,
Mr. Morin
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Tuesday, October 12th -- Day Six
A good weekend of turkey offset by a horrible weekend of Rider football...Anyway, on to important matters....
Period One/Two: ELA 10
After some silent reading, we talked about the premise of the novel, "The Chrysalids", that being the notion of the world coming to an end following a nuclear war. This led to the reading of a short story that alse uses this premise as the background information. Students were to read the story and complete the assignment that went with it. They were also to read up to the end of Chapter Seven in "The Chrysalids"
Period Three: ELA 9
Following some silent reading we moved on to collect the "I Am...." poems. Some are still outstanding and should be handed in ASAP. We then assigned reading of the short story "The Jade Peony" out of the Crossroads anthology. Students are to read the story as well as complete questions/activites 1 and 2 on P. 21.
Period Four: ELA 20
We started by collecting the acitvities associated with Tennessee William's essay "The Catastrophe of Success". Students were then given time to read Chapters 9 & 10 of "To Kill a Mockingbird" for tomorrow. If done they were allowed time to work on their autobiography assignment.
Period Five: History 20
Following a brief Current Events discussion, we moved on and allowed the students some time to work on their journal entry on life in the trenches. This is due for tomorrow for those who did not hand it in already. We then reviewed the concept of 'The Race to the Sea" and its impact on Europe. We wrapped up the class by looking at Christmas, 1914 and the Allied Naval Blockade. Students were asked to think, and write the manner in which they believe Germany would have been effected by the Blockade.
Period Six: ELA 10
This was the once in a cycle period for homework, reading, catching up, etc.
Period Seven: History 30
Current Events discussion kicked off the class. We then looked at and discussed the assignment based on The Constitutional Act of 1791. Students were then asked to make a timeline of important events and acts starting with the Seven Years' War and moving up to the Constitutional Act. They are to discuss the how and why these acts came to be, their impact on British North American society as well as the manner in which it has impacted Canada up to the present. A few minutes will be allotted to finish this tomorrow.
OTHER NEWS:
Good Luck to the Junior Volleyball teams who are off to Preeceville after school. Preeceville will be here tomorrow.
Sign up sheets for Intramural Volleyball are now available in Henderson's Corner.
Tomorrow is the first magazine collection day. Remember you can earn double the points tomorrow to a maximum of ten which means if you bring in eight subscriptions tomorrow you will recieve credit for sixteen.
Drama auditions are quickly approaching. See the sheet outside Mr. Chorneyko's shop for more information.
Have a great night,
Mr. Morin
Period One/Two: ELA 10
After some silent reading, we talked about the premise of the novel, "The Chrysalids", that being the notion of the world coming to an end following a nuclear war. This led to the reading of a short story that alse uses this premise as the background information. Students were to read the story and complete the assignment that went with it. They were also to read up to the end of Chapter Seven in "The Chrysalids"
Period Three: ELA 9
Following some silent reading we moved on to collect the "I Am...." poems. Some are still outstanding and should be handed in ASAP. We then assigned reading of the short story "The Jade Peony" out of the Crossroads anthology. Students are to read the story as well as complete questions/activites 1 and 2 on P. 21.
Period Four: ELA 20
We started by collecting the acitvities associated with Tennessee William's essay "The Catastrophe of Success". Students were then given time to read Chapters 9 & 10 of "To Kill a Mockingbird" for tomorrow. If done they were allowed time to work on their autobiography assignment.
Period Five: History 20
Following a brief Current Events discussion, we moved on and allowed the students some time to work on their journal entry on life in the trenches. This is due for tomorrow for those who did not hand it in already. We then reviewed the concept of 'The Race to the Sea" and its impact on Europe. We wrapped up the class by looking at Christmas, 1914 and the Allied Naval Blockade. Students were asked to think, and write the manner in which they believe Germany would have been effected by the Blockade.
Period Six: ELA 10
This was the once in a cycle period for homework, reading, catching up, etc.
Period Seven: History 30
Current Events discussion kicked off the class. We then looked at and discussed the assignment based on The Constitutional Act of 1791. Students were then asked to make a timeline of important events and acts starting with the Seven Years' War and moving up to the Constitutional Act. They are to discuss the how and why these acts came to be, their impact on British North American society as well as the manner in which it has impacted Canada up to the present. A few minutes will be allotted to finish this tomorrow.
OTHER NEWS:
Good Luck to the Junior Volleyball teams who are off to Preeceville after school. Preeceville will be here tomorrow.
Sign up sheets for Intramural Volleyball are now available in Henderson's Corner.
Tomorrow is the first magazine collection day. Remember you can earn double the points tomorrow to a maximum of ten which means if you bring in eight subscriptions tomorrow you will recieve credit for sixteen.
Drama auditions are quickly approaching. See the sheet outside Mr. Chorneyko's shop for more information.
Have a great night,
Mr. Morin
Friday, October 8, 2010
Friday, October 8th -- Day Five
Period One: ELA 9
After some silent reading, students were given the remaider of the period to work on their "I Am....." poems. These are to be completed and handed in Tuesday.
Period Two/Three: ELA 20
Students were to have read Tennessee William's essay "The Catastrophe of Success". They used their understanding of this essay to answer the following questions in paragraph form: What were Williams problems/issues with success?
Do you believe you would have similar issues with success? Explain.
Period Four: History 30
While students finished an assignment on The Constitutional Act, we started to watch Episode #5 of Canada: A People's History entitled "A Question of Loyalites" which talks about the American Revolution and the Loyalists. The assignment is due for next class.
Period Five: Math 7
As a group we corrected P. 27/28. Students were then assigned the Mid - Unit Review on P. 29. This is due for Wednesday.
Period Six: ELA 10
After some silent reading we looked at two writing pieces to determine where a new paragraph should be started. This was a follow up to a previous assignment in which the proper use of paragraphs was not evident. We then went to the library to work on our research assignments. No date is set for this assignment as of yet.
Period Seven: Math 7
The students were given the period to work on Mid - Unit Review on P. 29.
OTHER NEWS:
Magazine sales will start this weekend..let's work together to meet our goal of $14, 000. The money raised through this fundraiser goes a long way in helping to provide the students with opportunities and experiences throughout the year.
The Trip Club is now selling Hockey Pools. They are available for $10/team or 3/$20. If you are interested see a member of the trip club. Some great prizes have been donated; thanks to Hudye Soil Services, Viterra and Norquay Co - op.
Cheer for the Riders, and enjoy the turkey and pumpkin pie.
Have a great long weekend and see you on Tuesday,
Mr. Morin
After some silent reading, students were given the remaider of the period to work on their "I Am....." poems. These are to be completed and handed in Tuesday.
Period Two/Three: ELA 20
Students were to have read Tennessee William's essay "The Catastrophe of Success". They used their understanding of this essay to answer the following questions in paragraph form: What were Williams problems/issues with success?
Do you believe you would have similar issues with success? Explain.
Period Four: History 30
While students finished an assignment on The Constitutional Act, we started to watch Episode #5 of Canada: A People's History entitled "A Question of Loyalites" which talks about the American Revolution and the Loyalists. The assignment is due for next class.
Period Five: Math 7
As a group we corrected P. 27/28. Students were then assigned the Mid - Unit Review on P. 29. This is due for Wednesday.
Period Six: ELA 10
After some silent reading we looked at two writing pieces to determine where a new paragraph should be started. This was a follow up to a previous assignment in which the proper use of paragraphs was not evident. We then went to the library to work on our research assignments. No date is set for this assignment as of yet.
Period Seven: Math 7
The students were given the period to work on Mid - Unit Review on P. 29.
OTHER NEWS:
Magazine sales will start this weekend..let's work together to meet our goal of $14, 000. The money raised through this fundraiser goes a long way in helping to provide the students with opportunities and experiences throughout the year.
The Trip Club is now selling Hockey Pools. They are available for $10/team or 3/$20. If you are interested see a member of the trip club. Some great prizes have been donated; thanks to Hudye Soil Services, Viterra and Norquay Co - op.
Cheer for the Riders, and enjoy the turkey and pumpkin pie.
Have a great long weekend and see you on Tuesday,
Mr. Morin
NEW!!!
I have added a link to the blog. It can be found in the upper left hand corner and it titled "Handout Wiki". Clicking on this link will take you to my 'wiki' which is basically a site where I am able to post handouts that have been distributed in class. Should you be absent, all you need to do is access this site and open the necessary handouts.
OTHER NEWS:
A very strong showing by the Cross Country team yesterday at Districts in Melville. Congratulaitons to all runners on a great season. Best of luck to Tyrell Newcombe and Edward Altman who both qualified for Provincials which will take place next Saturday in Regina.
OTHER NEWS:
A very strong showing by the Cross Country team yesterday at Districts in Melville. Congratulaitons to all runners on a great season. Best of luck to Tyrell Newcombe and Edward Altman who both qualified for Provincials which will take place next Saturday in Regina.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Thursday, October 7th -- Day Four
Period One: History 30
After a very uneventful Current Events discussion, we moved on to a discussion and review of the Quebec Act. We then had an oral quiz on the Loyalitsts which was followed by introduction adn discussion on The Constitutional Act of 1791. A small assignment was included on the Constitutional Act but some time will be given to complete this tomorrow.
Peroid Two: ELA 9
After some silent reading, students were given class time to work on their "I Am...." poem. They should all be near or close to the publishing stage. This poem will be due on Tuesday, October 12th.
Period Three: ELA 20
The day started with a discussion on the students ideas/beliefs on the topic of success and how it is achieved/ This led to the reading of Tennessee Williams' essay "The Catastrophe of Success". Students were asked to read this for tomorrow which will lead to a discussion of his thoughts/opinions on this matter.
Period Four: History 20
A review of last days content, the loss of mobility and the onset of stalemate was discussed. This led to further discussion and introduction on the 'race to the sea' which led to a series of trenches stretching from the English Channel to the Swiss border. Students were then shown a series of images of life in the trenches and asked to think about what this life might be like. They were to express their opinoins/beliefs in a journal format as if they are a soldier in the trenches along the Western Front in 1914. This is not due for tomorrow.
Period Five: Math 7
Students were given more time to complete the assignment from yesterday. This assignment will be due tomorrow. Any students requiring additional help with Math, I will be available for tutoring tomorrow at 12:30.
Period Six: ELA 20
This was our once a cycle work/read/catch up period.
Period Seven: ELA 10
After some silent reading, we moved on to a discussion of the events and occurences of Chapter Five of "The Chrysalids". The chapter ends with David being very angry, upset and frustrated. Students were asked to take the persona of David and write a journal entry which discusses these feeling and the reason(s) he is experiencing them. This is not due tomorrow.
OTHER NEWS:
Job well done by our Junior Volleyball teams. Both the Junior Boys and Girls represented our school well in Sturgis, while our Grade Six team hosted Sturgis.
The Cross Country team is in Melville today for districts. Results will be available on this blog tomorrow.
Magazine sales information went out today. There are a lot of great prizes and incentives this year as we seek to sell $14, 000 worth of magazines.
The Grade Twelve's continue to sell Mom's Pantry as a Grad fundraiser. Time is running out so if you are interested, see a Grade Twelve student.
Lastly, I don't want to see any sad, long faces tomorrow amongst our Calgary Flames fans. They are going to lose to Edmonton all year long so rather than be saddened by this event, get used to it...
Have a great night,
Mr. Morin
After a very uneventful Current Events discussion, we moved on to a discussion and review of the Quebec Act. We then had an oral quiz on the Loyalitsts which was followed by introduction adn discussion on The Constitutional Act of 1791. A small assignment was included on the Constitutional Act but some time will be given to complete this tomorrow.
Peroid Two: ELA 9
After some silent reading, students were given class time to work on their "I Am...." poem. They should all be near or close to the publishing stage. This poem will be due on Tuesday, October 12th.
Period Three: ELA 20
The day started with a discussion on the students ideas/beliefs on the topic of success and how it is achieved/ This led to the reading of Tennessee Williams' essay "The Catastrophe of Success". Students were asked to read this for tomorrow which will lead to a discussion of his thoughts/opinions on this matter.
Period Four: History 20
A review of last days content, the loss of mobility and the onset of stalemate was discussed. This led to further discussion and introduction on the 'race to the sea' which led to a series of trenches stretching from the English Channel to the Swiss border. Students were then shown a series of images of life in the trenches and asked to think about what this life might be like. They were to express their opinoins/beliefs in a journal format as if they are a soldier in the trenches along the Western Front in 1914. This is not due for tomorrow.
Period Five: Math 7
Students were given more time to complete the assignment from yesterday. This assignment will be due tomorrow. Any students requiring additional help with Math, I will be available for tutoring tomorrow at 12:30.
Period Six: ELA 20
This was our once a cycle work/read/catch up period.
Period Seven: ELA 10
After some silent reading, we moved on to a discussion of the events and occurences of Chapter Five of "The Chrysalids". The chapter ends with David being very angry, upset and frustrated. Students were asked to take the persona of David and write a journal entry which discusses these feeling and the reason(s) he is experiencing them. This is not due tomorrow.
OTHER NEWS:
Job well done by our Junior Volleyball teams. Both the Junior Boys and Girls represented our school well in Sturgis, while our Grade Six team hosted Sturgis.
The Cross Country team is in Melville today for districts. Results will be available on this blog tomorrow.
Magazine sales information went out today. There are a lot of great prizes and incentives this year as we seek to sell $14, 000 worth of magazines.
The Grade Twelve's continue to sell Mom's Pantry as a Grad fundraiser. Time is running out so if you are interested, see a Grade Twelve student.
Lastly, I don't want to see any sad, long faces tomorrow amongst our Calgary Flames fans. They are going to lose to Edmonton all year long so rather than be saddened by this event, get used to it...
Have a great night,
Mr. Morin
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Wednesday, October 6th -- Day Three
Period One: ELA 9
After some silent reading, we corrected the Language Power lessons that were assigned yesterday. With the remainder of time left in class students were asked to complete the rought drafts of their "I Am...." poem. The draft is due for tomorrow so we can start working our way towards the publishing stage.
Period Three: ELA 20
Students and I discussed the questions that were given based on Chapter's Seven & Eight of "To Kill a Mockingbird". The extensions were then collected. Students were asked to take some time to think of attributes, characteristics and behaviours they think make up a good father. Once they were given some time to brainstrom on their own, we shared our ideas as a class to create a large scale concept web. From here we discussed Atticus Finch as a father. We were all in agreement that he has a differning father style, but does this make him a bad father??? More to come in this area as we work our way through the novel.
Period Four: ELA 10
Things were planned but with school pictures taking place today, it seemed that either I or the class was out of the room so they were asked to read while they were here.
Period Five: History 20
Similar to Period Four, School Pictures conflicted with getting a whole lot accomplished so today's plan will carry over to tomorrow.
Period Six: ELA 10
After some silent reading, the legends the students wrote in seeking to explain the story behind the Monkey's Paw. The biggest issue jumping out was that several wrote the legend in one paragraph. As such, we reviewed the concept of a paragraph and were given two compositions to read, each of which appears as if it is one paragraph but there are clearly more. Students were asked to review these compositions and determine where the new paragraph should start. This assignment is due for tomorrow.
Period Seven: Math 7
We reviewed part of the assignment from Monday which I neglected to take the time to cover at that time. This should have been done then. We then added # 3, 4, & 5 of P. 28 to go along with the #1 & 2 that was due for today. Extra Math help will be available on Friday @ 12:30.
OTHER NEWS
Good Luck to the Junior Volleyball teams, both boys and girls who are travelling to Preeceville today. Also good luck to the Grade 4 - 6 Volleyball team who will be hosting Sturgis after school.
Good Luck to all Cross - Country Runners who are travelling to Melville tomorrow for Districts. Those students from Grades 9 - 12 will be running for a spot in the Provincial Meet next weekend in Regina.
Have a good night,
Mr. Morin
After some silent reading, we corrected the Language Power lessons that were assigned yesterday. With the remainder of time left in class students were asked to complete the rought drafts of their "I Am...." poem. The draft is due for tomorrow so we can start working our way towards the publishing stage.
Period Three: ELA 20
Students and I discussed the questions that were given based on Chapter's Seven & Eight of "To Kill a Mockingbird". The extensions were then collected. Students were asked to take some time to think of attributes, characteristics and behaviours they think make up a good father. Once they were given some time to brainstrom on their own, we shared our ideas as a class to create a large scale concept web. From here we discussed Atticus Finch as a father. We were all in agreement that he has a differning father style, but does this make him a bad father??? More to come in this area as we work our way through the novel.
Period Four: ELA 10
Things were planned but with school pictures taking place today, it seemed that either I or the class was out of the room so they were asked to read while they were here.
Period Five: History 20
Similar to Period Four, School Pictures conflicted with getting a whole lot accomplished so today's plan will carry over to tomorrow.
Period Six: ELA 10
After some silent reading, the legends the students wrote in seeking to explain the story behind the Monkey's Paw. The biggest issue jumping out was that several wrote the legend in one paragraph. As such, we reviewed the concept of a paragraph and were given two compositions to read, each of which appears as if it is one paragraph but there are clearly more. Students were asked to review these compositions and determine where the new paragraph should start. This assignment is due for tomorrow.
Period Seven: Math 7
We reviewed part of the assignment from Monday which I neglected to take the time to cover at that time. This should have been done then. We then added # 3, 4, & 5 of P. 28 to go along with the #1 & 2 that was due for today. Extra Math help will be available on Friday @ 12:30.
OTHER NEWS
Good Luck to the Junior Volleyball teams, both boys and girls who are travelling to Preeceville today. Also good luck to the Grade 4 - 6 Volleyball team who will be hosting Sturgis after school.
Good Luck to all Cross - Country Runners who are travelling to Melville tomorrow for Districts. Those students from Grades 9 - 12 will be running for a spot in the Provincial Meet next weekend in Regina.
Have a good night,
Mr. Morin
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Tuesday, October 5th -- Day Two
Period One: ELA 10
After some silent reading, we talked further about the research assignment and how to properly research. Stressed was the fact that a research paper is not copying and pasting directly from a website, and it was also not done straight from the research stage to the published stage. A rough draft is required. As such, students were informed that prior to any typing of the good copy, a suitable rough draft needs to be done. From there we discussed the questions and activities related to Chapters Three & Four of 'The Chrysalids'. Chapter Five of the novel must be read for tomorrow.
Period Two: History 20
We started with a quick review of both the Schlieffen Plan and the French Counter Plan. What did each involve, how did these plans work out? Why? We then reviewed as a class the factors that all helped to contribute to the failure of the Schlieffen Plan. A handout was then discussed on the ending of mobility and the beginning of stalement on the Western Front. This handout included eight questions that are due for tomorrow.
Period Three/Four: ELA 9
We started by concluding the CAT - 4 Exam. Students were then assigned Lessons #11, 12 and 13 of Language Power. These lessons are to be due for tomorrow. Secondly the concept of an "I Am...." poem was introduced. When they completed the Language Power they were to start drafting their poem which needs to be no less than twenty lines in length. The Langauge Power is due tomorrow, the poem is not.
Period Five: ELA 20
The questions were discussed in relation to the short story "The Rink". The extension activites based on this story were then collected. As Chapters Seven & Eight of "To Kill a Mockingbird" were to be read for today, questions and activities based on these chapters were assigned for tomorrow.
Period Six: History 30
Work Period
Period Seven: ELA 20
Work Period.
OTHER NEWS
The Superbowl of the Norquay Flag Football League was played today, and in a very close game the Selects defeated the Special K's 16 - 14 to earn bragging rights.
Congratulations to the Junior Girls Volleyball teams who participated very well yesterday in Kamsack. Tomorrow both Junior Boys and Girls teams will travel to Preeceville.
Watch this week for Information and packages for Magazine Sales to come home. Further information as to incentives will be provided in the days to come.
Reminder to comb your hair and iron that favorite shirt because tomorrow is Picture Day.
Have a great night,
Mr. Morin
After some silent reading, we talked further about the research assignment and how to properly research. Stressed was the fact that a research paper is not copying and pasting directly from a website, and it was also not done straight from the research stage to the published stage. A rough draft is required. As such, students were informed that prior to any typing of the good copy, a suitable rough draft needs to be done. From there we discussed the questions and activities related to Chapters Three & Four of 'The Chrysalids'. Chapter Five of the novel must be read for tomorrow.
Period Two: History 20
We started with a quick review of both the Schlieffen Plan and the French Counter Plan. What did each involve, how did these plans work out? Why? We then reviewed as a class the factors that all helped to contribute to the failure of the Schlieffen Plan. A handout was then discussed on the ending of mobility and the beginning of stalement on the Western Front. This handout included eight questions that are due for tomorrow.
Period Three/Four: ELA 9
We started by concluding the CAT - 4 Exam. Students were then assigned Lessons #11, 12 and 13 of Language Power. These lessons are to be due for tomorrow. Secondly the concept of an "I Am...." poem was introduced. When they completed the Language Power they were to start drafting their poem which needs to be no less than twenty lines in length. The Langauge Power is due tomorrow, the poem is not.
Period Five: ELA 20
The questions were discussed in relation to the short story "The Rink". The extension activites based on this story were then collected. As Chapters Seven & Eight of "To Kill a Mockingbird" were to be read for today, questions and activities based on these chapters were assigned for tomorrow.
Period Six: History 30
Work Period
Period Seven: ELA 20
Work Period.
OTHER NEWS
The Superbowl of the Norquay Flag Football League was played today, and in a very close game the Selects defeated the Special K's 16 - 14 to earn bragging rights.
Congratulations to the Junior Girls Volleyball teams who participated very well yesterday in Kamsack. Tomorrow both Junior Boys and Girls teams will travel to Preeceville.
Watch this week for Information and packages for Magazine Sales to come home. Further information as to incentives will be provided in the days to come.
Reminder to comb your hair and iron that favorite shirt because tomorrow is Picture Day.
Have a great night,
Mr. Morin
Monday, October 4, 2010
Monday, October 4th -- Day One
Another Monday, another celebrated win by the Green and White over the weekend.
Period One: History 20
We started with a Current Events discussion. Following that we reviewed the "Schlieffen Plan" and discussed any problems that the students see with this plan and its goals. We then looked at the French Plan for the early days of World War I, and using this knowledge had a small discussion as to who's plan is more likely to be succesful and why. We then looked at a handout which discussed reasons why the Schlieffen Plan was not succesful in the end. For tomorrow students are to identify the four greatest factors that attributed to the failure of the Schlieffen Plan.
Period Two: ELA 9
We started the final section of the CAT - 4 exam; Mathematics.
Period Three: History 30
After a Current Events discusion we looked at some questions based on the issues that helped lead to the American Revolution. The assignment based on the Quebec Act was not completed by all so it was decided that this MUST be done for tomorrow so we can discuss it and move on. We ended the day by looking at the end of the American Revolution and the actions of the Loyalists as they effected present day Canada.
Period Five: Math 7
The assignment from last class was collected. We then moved on looking at charts and the use of simple algebra to complete these charts. After some examples were completed as a class, Pg. 27, #1 a,b,c and #2 a, b, c were assigned for next class which is Wednesday.
Period Six: ELA 10
After a few minutes of reading, we went to the library to research for our research assignments.
Period Seven: ELA 9
We completed the final section of the CAT - 4 exam. Once it was done, most of the girls had left for Volleyball so the remainder of the period was a reading/homework period.
OTHER NEWS
Congratulations to both the Junior Boys and Girls Volleyball teams who participated in a tournament in Sturgis. Both the girls and boys found themselves in the final of the tournament, each earning second place. Great Job!
Congratulations to James Cherewyk and his Preeceville Panther teammates who defeated Watson 36 - 12 on Friday. Next action for James and the Panthers is Friday at Canora.
A big round of applause is necessary for all those who receieved pledges for the Terry Fox walk last week. Not including the total brought in by the Penny Wars, Norquay School (mostly the elementary students) collected over $1, 900. Super Effort.
The 'Superbowl' of the Norquay Flag Football League goes tomorrow at noon as the Selects take on the Special K's. The last time these two met they battled to a draw which should make for a great final.
Good luck to the Junior Girls Volleyball team who is off to K.C.I. after school today.
Have a great night,
Mr. Morin
Period One: History 20
We started with a Current Events discussion. Following that we reviewed the "Schlieffen Plan" and discussed any problems that the students see with this plan and its goals. We then looked at the French Plan for the early days of World War I, and using this knowledge had a small discussion as to who's plan is more likely to be succesful and why. We then looked at a handout which discussed reasons why the Schlieffen Plan was not succesful in the end. For tomorrow students are to identify the four greatest factors that attributed to the failure of the Schlieffen Plan.
Period Two: ELA 9
We started the final section of the CAT - 4 exam; Mathematics.
Period Three: History 30
After a Current Events discusion we looked at some questions based on the issues that helped lead to the American Revolution. The assignment based on the Quebec Act was not completed by all so it was decided that this MUST be done for tomorrow so we can discuss it and move on. We ended the day by looking at the end of the American Revolution and the actions of the Loyalists as they effected present day Canada.
Period Five: Math 7
The assignment from last class was collected. We then moved on looking at charts and the use of simple algebra to complete these charts. After some examples were completed as a class, Pg. 27, #1 a,b,c and #2 a, b, c were assigned for next class which is Wednesday.
Period Six: ELA 10
After a few minutes of reading, we went to the library to research for our research assignments.
Period Seven: ELA 9
We completed the final section of the CAT - 4 exam. Once it was done, most of the girls had left for Volleyball so the remainder of the period was a reading/homework period.
OTHER NEWS
Congratulations to both the Junior Boys and Girls Volleyball teams who participated in a tournament in Sturgis. Both the girls and boys found themselves in the final of the tournament, each earning second place. Great Job!
Congratulations to James Cherewyk and his Preeceville Panther teammates who defeated Watson 36 - 12 on Friday. Next action for James and the Panthers is Friday at Canora.
A big round of applause is necessary for all those who receieved pledges for the Terry Fox walk last week. Not including the total brought in by the Penny Wars, Norquay School (mostly the elementary students) collected over $1, 900. Super Effort.
The 'Superbowl' of the Norquay Flag Football League goes tomorrow at noon as the Selects take on the Special K's. The last time these two met they battled to a draw which should make for a great final.
Good luck to the Junior Girls Volleyball team who is off to K.C.I. after school today.
Have a great night,
Mr. Morin
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