Monday, September 27th -- Day Two

Again, before we get started....how about them Riders!

Period One: ELA 10
We started with some silent reading. From there we discussed the first chapter of John Wyndham's novel "The Chrysalids" and what we Know based on the reading of that chapter. We then moved on to talk about what we Want to know. A lot of good ideas came up in the conversation. From there, Chapter Two was assigned to be read and a sheet of associated activities was given. For tomorrow students need to be done up to question #7 and Chapter Two needs to be read.

Period Two: History 20
After a short Current Events discussion, we reviewed what was discussed last class. We then talked about War Plans taking place amongst the leaders of all nations involved in the war and also the idea that no matter how much training had taken place, nobody could adequatley prepare for what was in store for them. We then discussed the German War Plan in particular, a plan better known as the "Schlieffen Plan". Students were given the remainder of the period to study for the test which is tomorrow.

Period Three/Four: ELA 9
We worked towards completing the CAT - 4 Exam by completing the Reading section which gave the students an hour to complete. When done, students were asked to read silently. With any luck this test should be done by the end of the week and we can move on to more ELA related material.

Period Five: ELA 20
Assignments based on Wallace Stegner's assignment "Back to Wolf Willow" were collected. Students had been asked to imagine returning home in twenty to thirty years, and in a paragraph discuss what smell or sight they would encounter that would instantly remind them that they were indeed 'home'.

Period Six: History 30
Following a Current Events discussion, we reviewed last weeks material, in particular the Seven Years' War and the Conquest. We then discussed the difference between the terms assimilation and accomodation. From there we were introduced to the Treaty of Paris and ensuing Royal Proclamation and its impact on North America. We discussed some of the factors behind the British attempts at assimilation and steps taken in hopes of a successful assimilation. From that point on, students were asked to think about why the British might move away from a policy of assimilation and towards one of accomodation in the future (it will happen by the way). They were also asked to think about which policy they might have chosen had they been in charge at the time and explain why. These ideas/explanations are due for Wednesday.

Period Seven: ELA 20
Students were given the period to work towards completion of the activities given in Period Five. For tomorrow, all questions up to #7 are due as these are the ones dealing with Chapter Five which was to be read for today.

OTHER NEWS:

Congratulations to the Cross Country team who represented our school so well at the Autumn Summit in Saltcoats on Friday.

Good Luck to the Junior Girls Volleyball team who will host K.C.I. after school.

Have a great night,

Mr. Morin