Period One: Creative Writing 20
The students continue to work on their short story trilogy's. These are due on Tuesday, October 11th.
Period Two: ELA 9
Students continued with the CAT - 4 test by starting the Reading section.
Period Three: History 30
A review of last class in terms of the importance of the Conquest, Treaty of Paris and Royal Proclamation. We then started to look at events taking place within the thirteen colonies (present day United States) which could have an impact on events with Quebec. Amongst these issues was a look at the Boston Tea Party and general dissention between the colonists and Britain.
Period Four: ELA B10
We read orally to the end of Part One in 'The Cage'. An exam on Part One of the novel, as well as other literature read to this point will be given next Friday, October. 14th.
Period Five: History 10
We reviewed last class, namely Machiavelli's idea as to why society struggled and the impact this had on the position of women and their role. We then moved on to discuss the way society reorganized, in particular Cardinal Richeliu and his restructuring and centralization of power within France. Thinking this was to eliminate any future problems, we looked at the tensions that took place between the Catholics and Protestants and the ensuin war between them. This was done as an example to show that the restructuring of society was ineffective as the ruling monarchy was unable to stop this from taking place.
Period Six: ELA B10
The studens were asked to write a sixth journal entry based on 'The Cage'. This one is to be done following the decision by Riva and her brothers to leave the ghetto and go to the labour camp on their own fruition. They were also assigned to read the short story "After You, My Dear Alphonse" by Shirley Jackson. While reading, they were to highlight, or identify passages which deal with racism, stereotyping, prejudice, etc.
Period Seven: ELA 9
Students were given this class to complete the reading section of the CAT - 4
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Tuesday, October 4th -- Day Five
Period One: ELA 9
After the collection of some assignments that were due, we worked our way through the practice exam of the CAT - 4 exam. This is a standardized test the Grade Nine's will be working on over the next few days.
Period Two: Creative Writing 20
Students continue to work on their short story trilogy. It is due on Tuesday, October 11th.
Period Three: History 20
We started by discussing what we thought the overwheming feeling/emotions were amongst society in the hours leading up to war. We then discussed and demonstrated (to the best of our abilities) the battle plans of both Germany and France in the early days of World War I.
Period Four: History 30
We reviewed "The Conquest" which was the British defeat of the French at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham in 1759. After talking about the differences between the terms assimilation and accomodation, we looked at Britain's policy in North America after they were granted control of present day Quebec in 1763. After pointing out some of the realities, students were asked to get into groups and discuss some of the key questions in relation to British/French relations during this time. These answers will be shared on Thursday.
Period Six: ELA B10
After students read to the end of Chapter 18 in "The Cage" they were assigned a small acitivity on the events of novel to this point. This assignment in due tomorrow.
Period Seven: ELA 9
Students completed the Computation and Estimation section of the CAT - 4.
After the collection of some assignments that were due, we worked our way through the practice exam of the CAT - 4 exam. This is a standardized test the Grade Nine's will be working on over the next few days.
Period Two: Creative Writing 20
Students continue to work on their short story trilogy. It is due on Tuesday, October 11th.
Period Three: History 20
We started by discussing what we thought the overwheming feeling/emotions were amongst society in the hours leading up to war. We then discussed and demonstrated (to the best of our abilities) the battle plans of both Germany and France in the early days of World War I.
Period Four: History 30
We reviewed "The Conquest" which was the British defeat of the French at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham in 1759. After talking about the differences between the terms assimilation and accomodation, we looked at Britain's policy in North America after they were granted control of present day Quebec in 1763. After pointing out some of the realities, students were asked to get into groups and discuss some of the key questions in relation to British/French relations during this time. These answers will be shared on Thursday.
Period Six: ELA B10
After students read to the end of Chapter 18 in "The Cage" they were assigned a small acitivity on the events of novel to this point. This assignment in due tomorrow.
Period Seven: ELA 9
Students completed the Computation and Estimation section of the CAT - 4.
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