Period One: ELA 10
Following some silent reading, we discussed the poem read yesterday entitled "Fast Break". A lot of good ideas came up in what was a pretty good discussion. We then moved onto the poem "Ex - Basketball Player". Students were asked to read the poem silently, and then as a group we discussed what we know about the poem. Students were then asked to use evidence from the poem, as well as their own thoughts/ideas to determine whether or not they find Flick Webb, the man who the poem is about, to be a winner or loser. They were to provide their opion and explanation in no less than a paragraph. It is due tomorrow.
Period Two: History 20
After a Current Events discussion, we moved onto a quick review of yesterday's class in which we introduced Joseph Stalin. Students were asked to write their thoughts/ideas on how they would ensure they become the leader of the Communisty Party if they were Stalin. These were collected and discussed before moving onto a discussion that revolved around the steps Stalin took to not only gain power, but slowly solidify his position and eliminate any and all threats to his leadership.
Period Three/Four: ELA 9
Following some silent reading, we moved onto correct Lessons #32, and 33 of Language Power. Students were also asked to have read Chapter Nine of 'The Outsiders'. An assignment was given based on this chapter. The questions, as well as the first of the two extending activities are due tomorrow.
Period Five: ELA 20
Students were given the period to work on their Autobiography assignment. We set a date of January 7th for these assignments to be handed in by.
Period Six: History 30
After a short review of previous classes, we moved onto discuss the Charlottetown and Quebec Conferences. One of the issues at the time was Macdonalds idea of 'one government' for all nations. The French and Maritimes were obviously in opposition to this. Students were asked to take on the role of Macdonald: How would you be willing to shift your philosophy in order to get those opposed to join in a potential union. Students were to create solutions to the problem and outline this information in a letter to one of the delegates from either Quebec or the Maritimes.
Period Seven: ELA 20
We collected and discussed the material based on Feldsen's essay "When Does a Boy Become a Man?" We then had a discussion about our parents and our thoughts on both mom and dad at the age of five. This led to a reading of the short story entitled "The Day the Old Man Melted".
OTHER NEWS:
First Drama practice today after school. For more details, see Mr. Chorneyko.
Good luck to the Junior Boys and Girls Basketball teams who play in Canora today.
Reminder that tomorrow is Early Dismissal.
Have a great night,
Mr. Morin
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- Mr.Morin
- Originally from Weyburn, SK, I was born with a passion for sports. Unfortunately a lack of talent has lead me to make a fantastic career choice, that being teaching History and English which I currently do at Norquay School in Norquay, SK. I am married to a wonderful woman, Breanna, who not only allows me to watch sports on a seemingly endless basis, but she has even started to take a general interest in most major sports. While her preference for teams leaves a little to be desired, I still think its pretty awesome that I can spend Sunday afternoons watching NFL football WITH my wife! We are also fortunate to have two fantastic children, Kylie, born in December of 2009 and Kruze, born in August of 2011.
