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Period One/Two -- Homeroom with Grade Eight.
Note to students/parents: Please return signed forms ASAP! These include Registration, School Fees, Technology Use Agreement, Field Trip Consent, Publication Forms and Student Planner.
Period Three -- History 30
A short quiz on general Canadian history revealed we have a lot of ground to make up this year. We introduced the unit, discussing some of the theories behind the arrival on Europeans to North America and the reasons for their desire to 'colonize' the land and peoples. In conjunction with this sheet, a few questions are due for Wednesday.
Period Five -- ELA 20
We will start the year off with a writing assignment. Students were posed the following question: If you could have dinner with any three or four people (dead or alive) who you find to be an inspiration or a tribute to society, who would they be? Students are to think of people they would want to have dinner with, and complete a concept web with reasons for why they would want to spend a couple of hours with those people. These webs are due tomorrow.
Period Six -- ELA 10
Similar to Grade 11, we will start with writing. Students were given the following prompt: You are a Grade Ten student. Write two informative paragraphs; one on your favorite aspect of school and one on your least favorite aspect of school. These paragraphs are due tomorrow.
Period Seven -- ELA 9
Introduced a paragraph writing unit, defining a paragraph and discussing their length. Students were then asked to write a paragraph on a topic of their choice for tomorrow.
Have a good night.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
Monday, May 11th -- Day Five
Period One -- ELA 9
Assignments 74 & 75 of Language Power were assigned. They are to be done for tomorrow. In my haste, I forgot to collect the homework assignment that was given on Friday....this will be collected tomorrow.
Period Two & 3-- ELA 10
We started with a pop quiz on the first three acts of Shakespeare's Macbeth. We then orally completed reading Act One.
A timeline of events will need to be completed by each student act by act for the duration of our study. The Act One portion was assigned today. Don't worry about putting down every little thing that takes place, rather focus on the important events that you feel have had, or will have an important role in the eventual outcome of the play.
Period Four -- Social 10
After a Current Events discussion, we started our mock trade activity where the students representing a nation are responsible to trade their goods with other nations in their best effort to fulfill the needs and wants of their population. This activity will continue tomorrow.
Period Five -- Social 30
After a Current Events discussion which was based primarily on the weekends sporting results, students were asked to think about and respond to the following questions:
1) What is meant by the term 'globalization'?
2) What is meant by the term 'international trade'?
2b) Why does international trade occur?
3) What is meant by the term 'defence'?
4) What is meant by the term 'foreign policy'?
These will be discussed tomorrow where they will make sense as we embark on our fifth and final unit of study.
Period Six -- Social 20
Bad weather on Friday cost this group a free class which was earned. Today was that day.
Period Seven -- ELA 20
Students continued to work on their newspaper assignments in the Computer Lab. These are due Wednesday of this week...THursday at the absolute latest...
Have a good night, Mr. Morin
Assignments 74 & 75 of Language Power were assigned. They are to be done for tomorrow. In my haste, I forgot to collect the homework assignment that was given on Friday....this will be collected tomorrow.
Period Two & 3-- ELA 10
We started with a pop quiz on the first three acts of Shakespeare's Macbeth. We then orally completed reading Act One.
A timeline of events will need to be completed by each student act by act for the duration of our study. The Act One portion was assigned today. Don't worry about putting down every little thing that takes place, rather focus on the important events that you feel have had, or will have an important role in the eventual outcome of the play.
Period Four -- Social 10
After a Current Events discussion, we started our mock trade activity where the students representing a nation are responsible to trade their goods with other nations in their best effort to fulfill the needs and wants of their population. This activity will continue tomorrow.
Period Five -- Social 30
After a Current Events discussion which was based primarily on the weekends sporting results, students were asked to think about and respond to the following questions:
1) What is meant by the term 'globalization'?
2) What is meant by the term 'international trade'?
2b) Why does international trade occur?
3) What is meant by the term 'defence'?
4) What is meant by the term 'foreign policy'?
These will be discussed tomorrow where they will make sense as we embark on our fifth and final unit of study.
Period Six -- Social 20
Bad weather on Friday cost this group a free class which was earned. Today was that day.
Period Seven -- ELA 20
Students continued to work on their newspaper assignments in the Computer Lab. These are due Wednesday of this week...THursday at the absolute latest...
Have a good night, Mr. Morin
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Tuesday, May 5th -- Day One
Period One -- Social 20
Corrected the newspaper activity from yesterday. After looking over assumptions about Aboriginal worldviews, we sought to compare the differences between Aboriginal and modern day societies in terms of both labour and wealth. This assignment should be done for tomorrow.
Period Two -- Social 30
We discussed the questions students were to answer in regards to the Quebec and Charlottetown Conferences. We then discussed some of the problems experienced by both women and First Nations peoples in the years following Confederation
Period 3 & 4 -- Public Speaking
Congratulations to everyone who gave their speeches today. A big thank you to Cst. Paul Jones of the RCMP and Melissa Johnson for taking time from their busy schedules to help us as judges for the day. A Newberg family sweep as Dustin won the Division III competition while sister Jamie won Division IV.
Period Five -- ELA 20
Work period
Period Six -- ELA 10
We returned some assignments that have been on the desk for a few days. Seeing as there is a Social exam tomorrow but no class today we were given the remainder of the period to study for this exam.
Period Seven -- ELA 9
Collected student myths that were due for tomorrow. Students were then given an outline for the Romeo and Juliet exam on Thursday. The remainder of class time was given to look over their notes and assignments on the play.
Have a good night...Mr. Morin
Corrected the newspaper activity from yesterday. After looking over assumptions about Aboriginal worldviews, we sought to compare the differences between Aboriginal and modern day societies in terms of both labour and wealth. This assignment should be done for tomorrow.
Period Two -- Social 30
We discussed the questions students were to answer in regards to the Quebec and Charlottetown Conferences. We then discussed some of the problems experienced by both women and First Nations peoples in the years following Confederation
Period 3 & 4 -- Public Speaking
Congratulations to everyone who gave their speeches today. A big thank you to Cst. Paul Jones of the RCMP and Melissa Johnson for taking time from their busy schedules to help us as judges for the day. A Newberg family sweep as Dustin won the Division III competition while sister Jamie won Division IV.
Period Five -- ELA 20
Work period
Period Six -- ELA 10
We returned some assignments that have been on the desk for a few days. Seeing as there is a Social exam tomorrow but no class today we were given the remainder of the period to study for this exam.
Period Seven -- ELA 9
Collected student myths that were due for tomorrow. Students were then given an outline for the Romeo and Juliet exam on Thursday. The remainder of class time was given to look over their notes and assignments on the play.
Have a good night...Mr. Morin
Monday, May 4, 2009
Monday, May 4th -- Day Six
Period One -- Social 20
Students were asked a series of questions of which the answers come from this morning's Leader Post. They were also given a handout to be read for tomorrow relating to assumptions made about Aboriginal populations. This should be read as an understanding of this material is critical to completion of tomorrow's assignment.
Period Two -- ELA 10
Collected activity related to the short story "A Kind of Murder". We made a diagram relating to the use of the word discrimination. From that the short story "The Fan Club" was assigned to be read.
Period Three -- ELA 20
Work period for Trilogy and Newspapers
Period Four -- ELA 9
Students were asked to retell the myth of "Savitri and Satyavan" in no more than seven sentences. From there, students were asked to write their own myths explaing the presence of any two of the following:
How the skunk got its scent? How the elephant got its trunk? How the zebra got its stripes? How the beaver got its tail? How the porcupine got its quills? How the raccoon got its darkened eyes? These are due tomorrow.
Period Five -- ELA 10
Students were asked to complete their reading of "The Fan Club". Once finished they are to complete questions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 for tomorrow.
Period Six -- ELA 20
Work period
Period Seven -- Social 10
They were given a newspaper assignment based on this mornings Leader Post. Once done they were given the remainder of class to study for Wednesdays exam...
Students were asked a series of questions of which the answers come from this morning's Leader Post. They were also given a handout to be read for tomorrow relating to assumptions made about Aboriginal populations. This should be read as an understanding of this material is critical to completion of tomorrow's assignment.
Period Two -- ELA 10
Collected activity related to the short story "A Kind of Murder". We made a diagram relating to the use of the word discrimination. From that the short story "The Fan Club" was assigned to be read.
Period Three -- ELA 20
Work period for Trilogy and Newspapers
Period Four -- ELA 9
Students were asked to retell the myth of "Savitri and Satyavan" in no more than seven sentences. From there, students were asked to write their own myths explaing the presence of any two of the following:
How the skunk got its scent? How the elephant got its trunk? How the zebra got its stripes? How the beaver got its tail? How the porcupine got its quills? How the raccoon got its darkened eyes? These are due tomorrow.
Period Five -- ELA 10
Students were asked to complete their reading of "The Fan Club". Once finished they are to complete questions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 for tomorrow.
Period Six -- ELA 20
Work period
Period Seven -- Social 10
They were given a newspaper assignment based on this mornings Leader Post. Once done they were given the remainder of class to study for Wednesdays exam...
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Tuesday, April 28th -- Day Two
Period One -- ELA 20
Students were given work periods to continue with some major assignment. Creative Writing is working on Trilogy. Media Studies continue to work on their newspapers.
Period Three -- ELA 10
Discussed the concepts of Ego and Integrity. After reaching a general conclusion as to what is meant by each term. Students were then asked to read the short stories "The Emperor's New Clothes" & "The Invisible Silk Robe". Following reading they were asked to think as to how the concepts of integrity and egotistical relate to these stories.
Period Four -- ELA 9
Students were asked to create their own ten question quiz based on Romeo and Juliet. An exam date of May 6th was set for an exam on this book.
Period Five -- ELA 9
A homework check was done to ensure all students were done the questions based on "The Gift of Breath, The Gift of Stories". They were then asked to free - write a story of whatever comes to mind with little emphasis on spelling, grammar or coherence. They were assigned to read the short story "The White Canoe" on P. 176 of Crossroads.
Period Six -- ELA 20
Creative Writing: Two drafted stories need to be completed by tomorrow.
Media Studies: Story two of the Trilogy must be done for Thursday.
Period Seven -- Social 20
Students were given the period to complete the handout dealing with varying types of conflict and the methods that will and should be used in each scenario.
Have a good night, Mr. Morin
Students were given work periods to continue with some major assignment. Creative Writing is working on Trilogy. Media Studies continue to work on their newspapers.
Period Three -- ELA 10
Discussed the concepts of Ego and Integrity. After reaching a general conclusion as to what is meant by each term. Students were then asked to read the short stories "The Emperor's New Clothes" & "The Invisible Silk Robe". Following reading they were asked to think as to how the concepts of integrity and egotistical relate to these stories.
Period Four -- ELA 9
Students were asked to create their own ten question quiz based on Romeo and Juliet. An exam date of May 6th was set for an exam on this book.
Period Five -- ELA 9
A homework check was done to ensure all students were done the questions based on "The Gift of Breath, The Gift of Stories". They were then asked to free - write a story of whatever comes to mind with little emphasis on spelling, grammar or coherence. They were assigned to read the short story "The White Canoe" on P. 176 of Crossroads.
Period Six -- ELA 20
Creative Writing: Two drafted stories need to be completed by tomorrow.
Media Studies: Story two of the Trilogy must be done for Thursday.
Period Seven -- Social 20
Students were given the period to complete the handout dealing with varying types of conflict and the methods that will and should be used in each scenario.
Have a good night, Mr. Morin
Monday, April 27, 2009
Monday, April 27th -- Day One
Perid One -- Social 20
Concluded taking notes on the concept of conflict and conflict resolution. From that point, started an assignment based on how certain groups might/should act under different types of conflict. Time will be given to complete this assignment tomorrow.
Period Two -- Social 30
Tried to evaluate the success and problems that arose with Confederation. A handout with six questions was given. This assignment is due for Wednesday.
Period Three -- Social 10
Identified needs and wants that each individual has. Took it a step further to see how many of these items are readily available in Canada. This all lead up to an introduction to trading between nations; what is it and why does it take place.
Period Four & Five -- ELA 20
Discussed the pro's and con's of the recently completed speeches. Creative Writing students continue to work on their Trilogy. Media Studies working on the creation of their own, unique newspaper.
Period Six -- ELA 10
Those students yet to complete the reading assessment finished up. The remainder of the class worked on compiling a list of fifty things they would like to do before they die.
Period Seven -- ELA 9
Listened to the two remaining speeches. Talked about the pro's and con's of the speeches. Introduced a new topic: Myths. Students were asked to try to define what a myth is and provided examples if possible. Assigned students to read the short story "The Gift of Stories, The Gift of Breath". Once completed reading, they are to complete 1a,b,c on P. 175 of Crossroads. This is due tomorrow.
Have a good night, Mr. Morin
Concluded taking notes on the concept of conflict and conflict resolution. From that point, started an assignment based on how certain groups might/should act under different types of conflict. Time will be given to complete this assignment tomorrow.
Period Two -- Social 30
Tried to evaluate the success and problems that arose with Confederation. A handout with six questions was given. This assignment is due for Wednesday.
Period Three -- Social 10
Identified needs and wants that each individual has. Took it a step further to see how many of these items are readily available in Canada. This all lead up to an introduction to trading between nations; what is it and why does it take place.
Period Four & Five -- ELA 20
Discussed the pro's and con's of the recently completed speeches. Creative Writing students continue to work on their Trilogy. Media Studies working on the creation of their own, unique newspaper.
Period Six -- ELA 10
Those students yet to complete the reading assessment finished up. The remainder of the class worked on compiling a list of fifty things they would like to do before they die.
Period Seven -- ELA 9
Listened to the two remaining speeches. Talked about the pro's and con's of the speeches. Introduced a new topic: Myths. Students were asked to try to define what a myth is and provided examples if possible. Assigned students to read the short story "The Gift of Stories, The Gift of Breath". Once completed reading, they are to complete 1a,b,c on P. 175 of Crossroads. This is due tomorrow.
Have a good night, Mr. Morin
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Wednesday, April 22nd -- Day Four
Period One -- ELA 10
Finished up the Reading Assessment by completing Booklet # 2
Period Two -- Social 30
Continued our look into the events and circumstances leading up to Canadian Confederation.
Period Five -- Social 10
Our look at groups of people who have had their sovereignty taken away from them in the history of Canada continued with a look at the rights of women in Canada over time. What rights were taken away from them? Why was this the case? What was society's rationale for feeling justified in these actions?
Period Six -- EL A 9
Worked on our Romeo and Juliet projects. Those groups who are doing the documentary must provide me with a template or blueprint that demonstrates planning and preparation prior to taping.
Period Seven -- ELA 20
Kicked off Speeches 2009!
Have a good night, Mr. Morin
Finished up the Reading Assessment by completing Booklet # 2
Period Two -- Social 30
Continued our look into the events and circumstances leading up to Canadian Confederation.
Period Five -- Social 10
Our look at groups of people who have had their sovereignty taken away from them in the history of Canada continued with a look at the rights of women in Canada over time. What rights were taken away from them? Why was this the case? What was society's rationale for feeling justified in these actions?
Period Six -- EL A 9
Worked on our Romeo and Juliet projects. Those groups who are doing the documentary must provide me with a template or blueprint that demonstrates planning and preparation prior to taping.
Period Seven -- ELA 20
Kicked off Speeches 2009!
Have a good night, Mr. Morin
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