Period One: ELA 9
We started with some silent reading for ten minutes. Paragraphs that were handed in last week were returned, along with a discussion on the strengths and weaknesses of this work. The forms were then filled out in order to start CAT - 4 (Canadian Achievement Tests). These will start tomorrow. Lesson 10 of Language Power was then assigned for tomorrow.
Period Two/Three: ELA 20
The illustrations of the Radley House were collected as they were due today. We discussed the questions that were assigned for today. Chapter Five of To Kill a Mockingbird was assigned to be read for tomorrow. At the beginning of Pd. 3, we moved onto a discussion as to what we believe we will forever remember about Norquay and 'home'. This led to a reading of Wallace Stegner's essay "Back to Wolf Willow". Once completed students were to complete questions #1, 2, 3 & 4. Time will be allowed tomorrow.
Period Four: History 30
Students were asked to share their finding on the Seven Years' War and the Conquest. This led to a handotu that discussed the Seven Years' War and its impacts on Canadian history along with the Conquest. This led to an assignment where students are to think of issues and problems that the British had to deal with following the Conquest. Also if we were in charge at the time, how would we work to solve these issues? There will be a discussion on this matter tomorrow.
Period Five: Math 7
We wrote our exam on divisibility.
Period Six: ELA 10
The last of the oral Saskatchewan Ghost Stories were told. A due date of Friday was set for the collection of "The Legend of the Monkey's Paw" assignment. Students were then given the period to work on this assignment; there will be no more class time given to complete this assignment.
Period Seven: Math 7
We finished the divisibility exam.
OTHER NEWS:
Congratulations to Kalyna Livingston who captured the Bronze Medal yesterday at East Central Junior Golf at Crystal Lake.
Have a good night, Mr. Morin
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Tuesday, September 21st -- Day Four
Period One: History 30
For the first time on record, our Current Events discussion brought up a grand total of zero newsworthy items; as one student put it "it's been a slow week". Anyhow, from there were moved on to a quick review of the Staples Paradigm and the problems that it presents to a nations economy. We then started to move from contact between First Nations and Europeans to actual colonization and settlements in Canada and looked at some of the realities of life in New France that was established in 1663. From there the question was asked of the class: Do you know why we are an English and not French majority within Canada? In order to start to answer this question, we took some time to research the following in order to determine what they are and their historical signifigance to Canada: The Conquest, The Seven Years' War and the Royal Proclamation. The findings will be shared and elaborated on in the days to come.
Period Two: ELA 9
After ten minutes of silent reading, students were given one final period to work on their paragraph assignment. The published, hopefully error - free paragraphs are due on or before Thursday.
Period Three/Four: ELA 20
We started by collecting the extension activities from Chapter Two of "To Kill a Mockingbird". An assignment was then given that included questions and activities on Chapters Three & Four of the novel. Students were given this time to complete this assignment, as well as the illustrations of the Radley House. Each of these assignments are due tomorrow.
Period Five: Math 7
With our quiz on divisibility taking place tomorrow, a review was given to help students prepare for tomorrow. As additional incentive to complete the review, students were told that if they return a completed review to me tomorrow and need some 'extra' marks after their exam, the completed review can help in this area.
Period Six: ELA 20
This was our 'once a six - day cycle' work/read/homework/catch - up period.
Period Seven: ELA 10
A few minutes of silent reading started the period. We then orally presented our Saskatchewan Ghost Stories. Once this was completed, we were given time to complete the 'Legend of the Monkey's Paw..."
OTHER NEWS
A quiet start to the week; look for more as the week draws to a close..
Have a good night, Mr. Morin
For the first time on record, our Current Events discussion brought up a grand total of zero newsworthy items; as one student put it "it's been a slow week". Anyhow, from there were moved on to a quick review of the Staples Paradigm and the problems that it presents to a nations economy. We then started to move from contact between First Nations and Europeans to actual colonization and settlements in Canada and looked at some of the realities of life in New France that was established in 1663. From there the question was asked of the class: Do you know why we are an English and not French majority within Canada? In order to start to answer this question, we took some time to research the following in order to determine what they are and their historical signifigance to Canada: The Conquest, The Seven Years' War and the Royal Proclamation. The findings will be shared and elaborated on in the days to come.
Period Two: ELA 9
After ten minutes of silent reading, students were given one final period to work on their paragraph assignment. The published, hopefully error - free paragraphs are due on or before Thursday.
Period Three/Four: ELA 20
We started by collecting the extension activities from Chapter Two of "To Kill a Mockingbird". An assignment was then given that included questions and activities on Chapters Three & Four of the novel. Students were given this time to complete this assignment, as well as the illustrations of the Radley House. Each of these assignments are due tomorrow.
Period Five: Math 7
With our quiz on divisibility taking place tomorrow, a review was given to help students prepare for tomorrow. As additional incentive to complete the review, students were told that if they return a completed review to me tomorrow and need some 'extra' marks after their exam, the completed review can help in this area.
Period Six: ELA 20
This was our 'once a six - day cycle' work/read/homework/catch - up period.
Period Seven: ELA 10
A few minutes of silent reading started the period. We then orally presented our Saskatchewan Ghost Stories. Once this was completed, we were given time to complete the 'Legend of the Monkey's Paw..."
OTHER NEWS
A quiet start to the week; look for more as the week draws to a close..
Have a good night, Mr. Morin
Monday, September 20, 2010
Monday, September 20th -- Day Three
Before we start, what a game on Friday night...Go Riders. Now on to what`s important
Period One: ELA 9
The usual ten minutes of silent reading was done at the beginning of the period. The Writing Quizzes that were completed on Friday were returned; for the most part very well done, four students with 98% or better. Students were then asked to work through steps #3 & 4 of the Writing Process (revising and sharing). It is the intention to begin publishing the good copies of these paragraphs tomorrow.
Period Three: ELA 20
The questions that were given in relation to Chapter Two of To Kill a Mockingbird were discussed; these were not for marks but rather just to spark conversation and share ideas and thoughts about the chapter. Time was then given to work towards completing some unfinished assignments, namely the extension activities from Chapter Two, the illustration of the Radley House based on descriptive language from the novel and the reading of Chapters 3 & 4. Everything but the illustration is due for tomorrow.
Period Four: ELA 10
The ten minutes of reading took place in the beginning. We then had a short discussion about the supernatural; what does it mean? What does it make us think of? Do we believe in it? We then began to read W.W. Jacobs play "The Monkey's Paw" as a class. We only managed to read Scene I.
Period Five: History 20
After a short discussion about newsworthy events in and around the world, we corrected the questions from Friday pertaining to the Balkans and the issues in that region of Europe in the early 1900's. We then took the time to make some predictions as to what role we believe this area will play in the outbreak of World War I. We then looked at arguably the incident that started the war, that being the assassination of Franz Ferdinand (the heir to the Austrian throne) by a Serbian terrorist group known as the Black Hand. We also looked at the formation of this group; their goals, their aims, etc.
Period Six: ELA 10
We finished reading "The Monkey's Paw" aloud. We then discussed what the author chose not to tell us, or leave unknown. From here students were given a writing assignment in which they are to make up the legend of the paw from the play. Where did it come from? When? Why? Who is/was responsible? What is the story behind it? How did it attain its powers? etc. This is not due for tomorrow but students will be orally presenting their ghost stories tomorrow.
Period Seven: Math 7
We collected the assignments from last day. We then set Wednesday, September 22nd as our exam date for the divisibility exam. We then took the time to review the divisibility rules and our use of them prior to the exam. Students can expect one more short review tomorrow.
OTHER NEWS:
Congratulations to the Senior Girls Volleyball team who captured first place at their tournament in Invermay on the weekend. Well done girls!
The Senior's were not to be outdone by the Juniors who took home third place at a tournament in Canora on the weekend!
Good luck to Kalyna Livingston who will be taking part in East Central Junior Golf Districts tomorrow at Crystal Lake.
The scheduled game in the Norquay Flag Football League was postponed today due to weather and will be made up on Wednesday.
Have a great night, Mr. Morin
Period One: ELA 9
The usual ten minutes of silent reading was done at the beginning of the period. The Writing Quizzes that were completed on Friday were returned; for the most part very well done, four students with 98% or better. Students were then asked to work through steps #3 & 4 of the Writing Process (revising and sharing). It is the intention to begin publishing the good copies of these paragraphs tomorrow.
Period Three: ELA 20
The questions that were given in relation to Chapter Two of To Kill a Mockingbird were discussed; these were not for marks but rather just to spark conversation and share ideas and thoughts about the chapter. Time was then given to work towards completing some unfinished assignments, namely the extension activities from Chapter Two, the illustration of the Radley House based on descriptive language from the novel and the reading of Chapters 3 & 4. Everything but the illustration is due for tomorrow.
Period Four: ELA 10
The ten minutes of reading took place in the beginning. We then had a short discussion about the supernatural; what does it mean? What does it make us think of? Do we believe in it? We then began to read W.W. Jacobs play "The Monkey's Paw" as a class. We only managed to read Scene I.
Period Five: History 20
After a short discussion about newsworthy events in and around the world, we corrected the questions from Friday pertaining to the Balkans and the issues in that region of Europe in the early 1900's. We then took the time to make some predictions as to what role we believe this area will play in the outbreak of World War I. We then looked at arguably the incident that started the war, that being the assassination of Franz Ferdinand (the heir to the Austrian throne) by a Serbian terrorist group known as the Black Hand. We also looked at the formation of this group; their goals, their aims, etc.
Period Six: ELA 10
We finished reading "The Monkey's Paw" aloud. We then discussed what the author chose not to tell us, or leave unknown. From here students were given a writing assignment in which they are to make up the legend of the paw from the play. Where did it come from? When? Why? Who is/was responsible? What is the story behind it? How did it attain its powers? etc. This is not due for tomorrow but students will be orally presenting their ghost stories tomorrow.
Period Seven: Math 7
We collected the assignments from last day. We then set Wednesday, September 22nd as our exam date for the divisibility exam. We then took the time to review the divisibility rules and our use of them prior to the exam. Students can expect one more short review tomorrow.
OTHER NEWS:
Congratulations to the Senior Girls Volleyball team who captured first place at their tournament in Invermay on the weekend. Well done girls!
The Senior's were not to be outdone by the Juniors who took home third place at a tournament in Canora on the weekend!
Good luck to Kalyna Livingston who will be taking part in East Central Junior Golf Districts tomorrow at Crystal Lake.
The scheduled game in the Norquay Flag Football League was postponed today due to weather and will be made up on Wednesday.
Have a great night, Mr. Morin
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Thursday, September 17 -- Day Two
Period One: History 20
After a short Current Events discussion, we shared our ideas on how Germany could avoid having to fight a two - front war with Russia and France. A lot of good ideas came up; well done. From here we looked at the last of the major alliances leading up to World War I with the England joining France and Russia in the Triple Alliance in 1907.
Period Two: ELA 9
We started with some silent reading, and then moved onto working on our culminating activity as a part of the paragraph writing unit. Each student is to choose a topic, or theme and write a descriptive, narrative, informative and persuasive paragraph on that topic. This morning we worked on Step One of the Writing Process.
Period Three: History 3o
We had a brief Current Events discussion followed by a look at some of the issues that arose with the fur trade as a business, those being the idea of the staples paradigm, the boom and bust markets and resource depletion. These economic realities have their roots in Canada in the fur trade but continue to exist today. We then watched some more of Episode #1 of Canada: A People's History; this time it talked heavily about the actions of Henry Hudson, his discovery of the Bay named for him as well as the mutiny that followed.
Period Five: Math 7
We took one last whirl through the rules of divisibility to ensure all students are familar and comfortable with these rules. A quiz may be coming soon..wink wink.. Secondly we looked at writing to explain our thinking when it comes to mathematics. As such, three problems were assigned where I am looking not only for the correct answer but also a written explanation of how they reached that point.
Period Six: ELA 10
After some silent reading, we collected and discussed at length the mystery that played out in Agatha Christie's murder mystery "The Third Floor Flat". A lot of good detective work done, as many of the students had most of the importance details figured out, if not all of them.
Period Seven: ELA 9
After some silent reading, students were asked to complete Step 1 of the Writing Process. If they chose they were allowed to study for tomorrow's quiz on writing.
I will be out of the building tomorrow, so no posting until Monday.
OTHER NEWS:
A busy weekend for the Girls Volleyball program as the Senior's are off to Invermay on Friday and Saturday while the Junior's will be in Canora on Saturday. Good Luck to both teams.
Information on the Terry Fox Run was distributed today; look for pledge forms to come home soon as well. The Terry Fox Run will take place on Thursday, September 30th. 2010 will be the 30th Annual Terry Fox Run.
Have a great weekend, cheer for the Riders and see you on Monday
Mr. Morin
After a short Current Events discussion, we shared our ideas on how Germany could avoid having to fight a two - front war with Russia and France. A lot of good ideas came up; well done. From here we looked at the last of the major alliances leading up to World War I with the England joining France and Russia in the Triple Alliance in 1907.
Period Two: ELA 9
We started with some silent reading, and then moved onto working on our culminating activity as a part of the paragraph writing unit. Each student is to choose a topic, or theme and write a descriptive, narrative, informative and persuasive paragraph on that topic. This morning we worked on Step One of the Writing Process.
Period Three: History 3o
We had a brief Current Events discussion followed by a look at some of the issues that arose with the fur trade as a business, those being the idea of the staples paradigm, the boom and bust markets and resource depletion. These economic realities have their roots in Canada in the fur trade but continue to exist today. We then watched some more of Episode #1 of Canada: A People's History; this time it talked heavily about the actions of Henry Hudson, his discovery of the Bay named for him as well as the mutiny that followed.
Period Five: Math 7
We took one last whirl through the rules of divisibility to ensure all students are familar and comfortable with these rules. A quiz may be coming soon..wink wink.. Secondly we looked at writing to explain our thinking when it comes to mathematics. As such, three problems were assigned where I am looking not only for the correct answer but also a written explanation of how they reached that point.
Period Six: ELA 10
After some silent reading, we collected and discussed at length the mystery that played out in Agatha Christie's murder mystery "The Third Floor Flat". A lot of good detective work done, as many of the students had most of the importance details figured out, if not all of them.
Period Seven: ELA 9
After some silent reading, students were asked to complete Step 1 of the Writing Process. If they chose they were allowed to study for tomorrow's quiz on writing.
I will be out of the building tomorrow, so no posting until Monday.
OTHER NEWS:
A busy weekend for the Girls Volleyball program as the Senior's are off to Invermay on Friday and Saturday while the Junior's will be in Canora on Saturday. Good Luck to both teams.
Information on the Terry Fox Run was distributed today; look for pledge forms to come home soon as well. The Terry Fox Run will take place on Thursday, September 30th. 2010 will be the 30th Annual Terry Fox Run.
Have a great weekend, cheer for the Riders and see you on Monday
Mr. Morin
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Wednesday, September 15th -- Day Six
Period One/Two: ELA 10
After some silent reading, we discussed the first half of the short story "The Third Floor Flat" which was to be done for today. Students had an opportunity to share their ideas as to who might be the killer in the story. From this point, students were asked to read the remainder of the story as well as complete some questions and activities related to the story. Students should also be working to know the details of their chosen ghost story as they will be told orally on Monday.
Period Three: ELA 9
We started with some silent reading. From there, a quiz date was set for a short exam on what has been studied thus far in terms of writing; namely the Writing Process, Elements of an Effective Paragraph, Strategies for effective topic sentences, purposes for writing, as well as RAFTS (prompting). We then took a closer look at what the acronym RAFTS (Role, Audience, Format, Topic, Strong Verb) was all about.
Period Four: ELA 20
A discussion was had in regards to Budge Wilson's short story "The Metaphor" and a writing assignment assigned earlier in the year was collected. An assignment was then given that involved some questions and extension activities associated with Chapters One & Two of To Kill a Mockingbird.
Period Five: History 20
We looked back on the realities that made fighting a two - front war a realistic possibility for Germany. We then started an assignment in which each student is to create their own military strategy that they think would help eliminate Germany having to fight this two - front war. Students were asked to not only create a plan but also to explain why their plan would be successful.
Period Six: ELA 10
A class to complete any English homework, get caught up in other classes or read quietly.
Period Seven: History 30
After a Current Events discussion, we finished watching the first episode of Canda: A People's History, "When the World Began".
OTHER NEWS:
Good luck to the Senior Girls Volleyball team who is off to Invermay this weekend.
Have a good night, Mr. Morin
After some silent reading, we discussed the first half of the short story "The Third Floor Flat" which was to be done for today. Students had an opportunity to share their ideas as to who might be the killer in the story. From this point, students were asked to read the remainder of the story as well as complete some questions and activities related to the story. Students should also be working to know the details of their chosen ghost story as they will be told orally on Monday.
Period Three: ELA 9
We started with some silent reading. From there, a quiz date was set for a short exam on what has been studied thus far in terms of writing; namely the Writing Process, Elements of an Effective Paragraph, Strategies for effective topic sentences, purposes for writing, as well as RAFTS (prompting). We then took a closer look at what the acronym RAFTS (Role, Audience, Format, Topic, Strong Verb) was all about.
Period Four: ELA 20
A discussion was had in regards to Budge Wilson's short story "The Metaphor" and a writing assignment assigned earlier in the year was collected. An assignment was then given that involved some questions and extension activities associated with Chapters One & Two of To Kill a Mockingbird.
Period Five: History 20
We looked back on the realities that made fighting a two - front war a realistic possibility for Germany. We then started an assignment in which each student is to create their own military strategy that they think would help eliminate Germany having to fight this two - front war. Students were asked to not only create a plan but also to explain why their plan would be successful.
Period Six: ELA 10
A class to complete any English homework, get caught up in other classes or read quietly.
Period Seven: History 30
After a Current Events discussion, we finished watching the first episode of Canda: A People's History, "When the World Began".
OTHER NEWS:
Good luck to the Senior Girls Volleyball team who is off to Invermay this weekend.
Have a good night, Mr. Morin
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Tuesday, September 14th -- Day Five
It has been a couple of days since my last posting...I apologize
Period One: ELA 9
After some silent reading, the descriptive and narrative paragraphs that were assigned on Friday were collected. From that point, Lessons 7, 8 and 9 of Language Power were corrected as a group.
Period Two/Three: ELA 20
Time was given to complete Part B of the activities for the short story "The Metaphor" by Budge Wilson. After this, a short quiz was given on Chapter One of "To Kill a Mockingbird". This was not recorded as it was moreless a way for me to check who actually completed the reading as assigned. Chapter Two of "To Kill a Mockingbird" needs to be completed by tomorrow.
Period Four: History 30
After a short Current Events discussion, we talked about our responses to questions posed last day in regard to the fur trade in Canada. We then took down some notes that discussed the exploitation of both the land and people that came about as a result of the fur trade. Maps were then looked at to help illustrate and explain the manner in which the fur trade expanded which increased contact between First Nations and Europeans in what would become Canada.
Period Five: Math 7
A quick homework check was done to make sure that pages 8 & 9 were done as was assigned yesterday. Time was then given to complete Pages 12 & 13 of MathSense, #'s 1, 3, 8, 9, & 10.
Period Six: ELA 10
After ten minutes reading, those students who were absent yesterday (there were a few) were given Part One of "The Third Floor Flat" to read and complete some questions associated with it. Those that were here yesterday and completely finsihed the reading and stories were free to read or complete other homework.
Period Seven: Math 7
Some time was given towards completing the assignment given in Period Five. The use of Venn Diagrams was used to illustrate how some numbers are divisible by more than one number, but also some are not. The assigment given in Period Five and the Venn Diagrams are due for Thursday. Also a division quiz will be given on Monday, September 20th.
OTHER NEWS:
Congratulations to Jorden Cherewyk who represented our school well yesterday at East Central District Golf. Jorden finished in the middle of the 38 player field but presented himself in such a way that another coach at the event was quick to tell me how respectful and mature Jorden handled himself...well done.
The Norquay Flag Football League kicked off today as the Selects shut out the Nukem's 26 - 0.
The First SRC meeting of the year was held today, look to hear more about events taking place in and around the school in the days to come.
Have a great night, Mr. Morin
Period One: ELA 9
After some silent reading, the descriptive and narrative paragraphs that were assigned on Friday were collected. From that point, Lessons 7, 8 and 9 of Language Power were corrected as a group.
Period Two/Three: ELA 20
Time was given to complete Part B of the activities for the short story "The Metaphor" by Budge Wilson. After this, a short quiz was given on Chapter One of "To Kill a Mockingbird". This was not recorded as it was moreless a way for me to check who actually completed the reading as assigned. Chapter Two of "To Kill a Mockingbird" needs to be completed by tomorrow.
Period Four: History 30
After a short Current Events discussion, we talked about our responses to questions posed last day in regard to the fur trade in Canada. We then took down some notes that discussed the exploitation of both the land and people that came about as a result of the fur trade. Maps were then looked at to help illustrate and explain the manner in which the fur trade expanded which increased contact between First Nations and Europeans in what would become Canada.
Period Five: Math 7
A quick homework check was done to make sure that pages 8 & 9 were done as was assigned yesterday. Time was then given to complete Pages 12 & 13 of MathSense, #'s 1, 3, 8, 9, & 10.
Period Six: ELA 10
After ten minutes reading, those students who were absent yesterday (there were a few) were given Part One of "The Third Floor Flat" to read and complete some questions associated with it. Those that were here yesterday and completely finsihed the reading and stories were free to read or complete other homework.
Period Seven: Math 7
Some time was given towards completing the assignment given in Period Five. The use of Venn Diagrams was used to illustrate how some numbers are divisible by more than one number, but also some are not. The assigment given in Period Five and the Venn Diagrams are due for Thursday. Also a division quiz will be given on Monday, September 20th.
OTHER NEWS:
Congratulations to Jorden Cherewyk who represented our school well yesterday at East Central District Golf. Jorden finished in the middle of the 38 player field but presented himself in such a way that another coach at the event was quick to tell me how respectful and mature Jorden handled himself...well done.
The Norquay Flag Football League kicked off today as the Selects shut out the Nukem's 26 - 0.
The First SRC meeting of the year was held today, look to hear more about events taking place in and around the school in the days to come.
Have a great night, Mr. Morin
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Thursday, September 9th -- Day Two
Period One: ELA 10
The "Bucket List" assignment was collected. Students were given the period to complete "The Legend of...." which is due tomorrow.
Period Two: History 20
After a Current Events discussion, a review of yesterday's class took place where students were asked to explain why Russia sought an alliance with Germany and why Germany accepted. We then discussed our personal thoughts on the issues with a two - front war where a lot of good ideas were expressed. We then looked at Bismarck's last few actions, namely the establishement of the Triple Alliance. A small assignment on today's handout was given. Students were asked to continue working towards completion of their timeline of Bismarck's activities.
Period Three/Four: ELA 9
Students informative paragraphs were collected, and the second purpose for writing, narrative was introduced. Students were asked to work through the Writing Process, ultimately ending in the publishing of a narrative paragraph.
OTHER NEWS:
Good luck to our student athletes tomorrow: Jorden Cherewyk at a Senior Golf Tournament at Crystal Lake and the Cross Country Team at the Run for Peace at Cherrydale Golf Course.
Anyone interested in auditioning for drama, sign up outside of Mr. Chorneyko's room.
Happy Birthday to our fearless leader Mr. Olson..
Have a great night, Mr. Morin
The "Bucket List" assignment was collected. Students were given the period to complete "The Legend of...." which is due tomorrow.
Period Two: History 20
After a Current Events discussion, a review of yesterday's class took place where students were asked to explain why Russia sought an alliance with Germany and why Germany accepted. We then discussed our personal thoughts on the issues with a two - front war where a lot of good ideas were expressed. We then looked at Bismarck's last few actions, namely the establishement of the Triple Alliance. A small assignment on today's handout was given. Students were asked to continue working towards completion of their timeline of Bismarck's activities.
Period Three/Four: ELA 9
Students informative paragraphs were collected, and the second purpose for writing, narrative was introduced. Students were asked to work through the Writing Process, ultimately ending in the publishing of a narrative paragraph.
OTHER NEWS:
Good luck to our student athletes tomorrow: Jorden Cherewyk at a Senior Golf Tournament at Crystal Lake and the Cross Country Team at the Run for Peace at Cherrydale Golf Course.
Anyone interested in auditioning for drama, sign up outside of Mr. Chorneyko's room.
Happy Birthday to our fearless leader Mr. Olson..
Have a great night, Mr. Morin
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