ENG1P: This class is writing a test for "Crabbe" and will follow up the week with a movie that tells a similar coming of age story and the themes that are identifiable in the novel, are in the movie. We are going to work on writing an essay and our next novel this week as well.
CHC2P: This class is going to review the Second World War information as there is a great deal to learn. The class will view the movie "The Pianist", which takes place in Poland during the 1940's and chronicles what was done to the Jewish people during the war. The movie won awards and is very moving. Thursday is the Museum Display the class has been working on for their unit Summative.
ENG2P: This class will do a test review at the start of the week, write the test and then view a movie with accompanying questions. The movie has similar themes to the novel "Stones". In addition, the class will be given time to work in the library on their essay. Either persuasive or expository on the topic related to the novel. They will have two full periods and a half a period in the library for research and typing.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
Week of November 21st - 24th
This week is a short week due to a Professional Development Day on Friday November 25th
ENG1P: This class will be working on completing their summative project for the novel "Crabbe". The class will have had four computer lab periods, three and half weeks and three weekends from start to finish for this assignment. In addition to the project, the class will finish the novel together by Wednesday, we will work to complete all questions and the chart by Thursday and then mark all questions and the chart prior to the weekend to allow the weekend to study for the "Crabbe" test. The test will look not only at content but the themes covered as well, alcoholism, dysfunction and isolation to name a few. The class will have their test early the following week.
CHC2P: This class is exploring the global impact the Second World War had. We have looked at the fighting in main land Europe, highlighting France and Germany; we also looked at the Italian campaingn, with a look at Sicily up to Ortona. This week we will continue to look at other locales such as Japan with the fighting and prisoners there. We will come back to Nazi fascination with executing peoples not of German descent.
ENG2P: This class is working on an essay. They have the choice of Persuasive or Expository as their essay styles and five different topics for their thesis. We are also going to finish the novel "Stones" this week, which means the questions and the chart or the novel will also be completed and marked by weeks end to ensure that studying can take place on the weekend.
ENG1P: This class will be working on completing their summative project for the novel "Crabbe". The class will have had four computer lab periods, three and half weeks and three weekends from start to finish for this assignment. In addition to the project, the class will finish the novel together by Wednesday, we will work to complete all questions and the chart by Thursday and then mark all questions and the chart prior to the weekend to allow the weekend to study for the "Crabbe" test. The test will look not only at content but the themes covered as well, alcoholism, dysfunction and isolation to name a few. The class will have their test early the following week.
CHC2P: This class is exploring the global impact the Second World War had. We have looked at the fighting in main land Europe, highlighting France and Germany; we also looked at the Italian campaingn, with a look at Sicily up to Ortona. This week we will continue to look at other locales such as Japan with the fighting and prisoners there. We will come back to Nazi fascination with executing peoples not of German descent.
ENG2P: This class is working on an essay. They have the choice of Persuasive or Expository as their essay styles and five different topics for their thesis. We are also going to finish the novel "Stones" this week, which means the questions and the chart or the novel will also be completed and marked by weeks end to ensure that studying can take place on the weekend.
Monday, November 14, 2011
Week of November 14th - 18th
ENG1P: This class will be finishing the novel "Crabbe" this week!! That means that all content questions will need to be completed and submitted as well as their charts from the novel. In addition there will be another response journal on the novel at its conclusion. The class will be writing a quiz based on the notes taken throughout the novel study, the content of the novel with emphasis on character(s), setting and plot occurances. We are hoping to view a movie with a similar theme following the novel for those students who are more visual.
CHC2P: This class is looking at the Second World War, we had a Remembrance week filled with Poppy lessons, guest speakers and "Saving Private Ryan" and now we are back to the effects of WWII on Canada and Canadians. We will look at how Hitler was able to convince much of Europe to follow his ways, how Canada stepped up to fight and how we were affected at home.
ENG2P: This class is continuing to read "Stones". The class is answering questions for each of the chapters and are getting supplemental material as well about the novel, Orillia (the setting of the story) and different beliefs of the world. The class is keeping track of the novel with a chart on each chapter so they will be able to study for the novel test rather easily.
CHC2P: This class is looking at the Second World War, we had a Remembrance week filled with Poppy lessons, guest speakers and "Saving Private Ryan" and now we are back to the effects of WWII on Canada and Canadians. We will look at how Hitler was able to convince much of Europe to follow his ways, how Canada stepped up to fight and how we were affected at home.
ENG2P: This class is continuing to read "Stones". The class is answering questions for each of the chapters and are getting supplemental material as well about the novel, Orillia (the setting of the story) and different beliefs of the world. The class is keeping track of the novel with a chart on each chapter so they will be able to study for the novel test rather easily.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
November 7th - 11th
ENG1P: This class is continuing to read "Crabbe". At the half-way point the students are writing a response journal to the novel. They will demonstrate their ability to express an opinion of a work they are reading, make references between their life and the novel and follow English conventions. The novel is nearing it's emotional climax and we will be discussing how events and people can shape who we are as people.
CHC2P: This class is going to experience "Remembrance Week". Monday we will have a lesson on the origins of the Poppy and it's use for commemorating our veterans. Tuesday the history classes will enjoy a guest speaker to the school who will share with us, letters family recieved from her father when he fought in the First World War. Wednesday, the class will look at the Veterans Paper and answer some questions on the different articles about Canadians and their service in International fights. Thursday, the class will view a movie about the war - one of the more realistic ones that are out there. Saving Private Ryan. Finally, on Friday, the school will be attending our Remembrance Day service. We are back to the Second World War next week.
ENG2P: This class is going to start their second class novel, another novel by William Bell entitled "Stones". The class will be keeping track of the novel in two different ways - Firstly with a chart that records Plot, character, setting and Literary Devices and Secondly, by answering questions on the plot. The novel is about a high school boy and his relationships with his parents, a new girl and his community and his hunt for the truth behind a mystery. The novel is suspenseful and the class will examine how an author is able to raise a readers suspense when writing.
CHC2P: This class is going to experience "Remembrance Week". Monday we will have a lesson on the origins of the Poppy and it's use for commemorating our veterans. Tuesday the history classes will enjoy a guest speaker to the school who will share with us, letters family recieved from her father when he fought in the First World War. Wednesday, the class will look at the Veterans Paper and answer some questions on the different articles about Canadians and their service in International fights. Thursday, the class will view a movie about the war - one of the more realistic ones that are out there. Saving Private Ryan. Finally, on Friday, the school will be attending our Remembrance Day service. We are back to the Second World War next week.
ENG2P: This class is going to start their second class novel, another novel by William Bell entitled "Stones". The class will be keeping track of the novel in two different ways - Firstly with a chart that records Plot, character, setting and Literary Devices and Secondly, by answering questions on the plot. The novel is about a high school boy and his relationships with his parents, a new girl and his community and his hunt for the truth behind a mystery. The novel is suspenseful and the class will examine how an author is able to raise a readers suspense when writing.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Week of October 31st - November 4th
ENG1P: This class is continuing to read about Franklin Crabbe. We have looked at the theme of "being an outsider" and of "dysfunction" both within a family and with a person. The character is reaching a severe crisis and we will take some time to examine how Crabbe will respond. The class will be writing a response journal to the novel at the midpoint. We continue to answer questions and complete a chart to keep the novel organized and easy to study for the test.
CHC2P: This class is starting the beginnings of WWII this week. We will re-cap the Treaty of Versailles from the First World War and look at how it led to angry feelings within Germany and the need for a leader like Hitler to emerge in order to bring Germany out of economic failure. We will also examine some of the other European leaders and the dictators at the time. Of course the impact of Canada will be foremost in the unit. How we Canadians responded, how the government responded and our participation in the Second World War.
ENG2P: This class completed a test last week for "Speak to the Earth". We will finish the novel off with a quick re-cap/question period and hand back and correct the test. We are then moving on to the next novel in the course. The themes will be related and the class will be able to keep track of the novel fairly easily with questions and a novel chart. This will help for the next novel test to keep them organized and help the class prepare and study in a more efficient manner.
CHC2P: This class is starting the beginnings of WWII this week. We will re-cap the Treaty of Versailles from the First World War and look at how it led to angry feelings within Germany and the need for a leader like Hitler to emerge in order to bring Germany out of economic failure. We will also examine some of the other European leaders and the dictators at the time. Of course the impact of Canada will be foremost in the unit. How we Canadians responded, how the government responded and our participation in the Second World War.
ENG2P: This class completed a test last week for "Speak to the Earth". We will finish the novel off with a quick re-cap/question period and hand back and correct the test. We are then moving on to the next novel in the course. The themes will be related and the class will be able to keep track of the novel fairly easily with questions and a novel chart. This will help for the next novel test to keep them organized and help the class prepare and study in a more efficient manner.
Monday, October 24, 2011
Week of October 24th - 28th
ENG1P: This class is following the character of Franklin Crabbe and his misadventures. The novel is called "Crabbe" and the class is keeping track of some familiar terms; setting, plot, character and other literary devices, as well as answering some questions on the events of the novel. This week the class will have a look at some of the themes in the novel and how they are being revealed by the author to the reader. We continue to look at/read the novel this week as well as related subjects.
CHC2P: The 20's and 30's are coming to a close. The class will be demonstrating their knowledge of why we don't stock pile our goods or rely on one country for our imports/exports. The class can also explain why we don't purchase items 'on margin' any longer. A review of technologies, people, events and occurences from those two decades will happen this week followed by some time to complete their time capsule and a small quiz before preparing the class for what was happening in Europe at the end of the 1930's (Germany).
ENG2P: This class is finishing "Speak to the Earth". Environmental issues are in the media constantly these days but this wasn't the case in 1993 and Clayoquot Sound was relatively new to the media for this type of protest. The students will look at how well or poorly the novel mirrored the actual events of 1993. The class will review the questions they have answered, preparing them for submission and making sure all vocabulary words have been completed as well. The class will be having a test on "Speak to the Earth" at the end of the week - they will decide on the better day (Thurs/Fri).
CHC2P: The 20's and 30's are coming to a close. The class will be demonstrating their knowledge of why we don't stock pile our goods or rely on one country for our imports/exports. The class can also explain why we don't purchase items 'on margin' any longer. A review of technologies, people, events and occurences from those two decades will happen this week followed by some time to complete their time capsule and a small quiz before preparing the class for what was happening in Europe at the end of the 1930's (Germany).
ENG2P: This class is finishing "Speak to the Earth". Environmental issues are in the media constantly these days but this wasn't the case in 1993 and Clayoquot Sound was relatively new to the media for this type of protest. The students will look at how well or poorly the novel mirrored the actual events of 1993. The class will review the questions they have answered, preparing them for submission and making sure all vocabulary words have been completed as well. The class will be having a test on "Speak to the Earth" at the end of the week - they will decide on the better day (Thurs/Fri).
Friday, October 14, 2011
Week of October 17th - 21st
ENG1P: This class has finished all parts of a Narrative by exploring short stories, myths, fairy tales and poetry. The class will finally be able to look at a long narrative (novel) and will begin with "Crabbe" an adventure novel with a teen boy as the central character. The class will put their knowledge of narrative to use in this longer version and will also be able to explore character, setting and plot development very thoroughly. In addition we will look at the content, geography and author of the novel. The class will be writing response journals as they read and exploring the teenage phenomenon and the different stereotypes that come with being a teen.
CHC2P: The class will continue to explore the 1920's and 1930's by looking at over-view video's and further exploring the economy and government and how these two came together during the depression. The class will see how the Roaring 20's got it's name and the new technology and leisure activities that began during the decade followed by the things that were then missed during the depression and the toll that took on the people and the nation.
ENG2P: This class will continue to read "Speak to the Earth" while answering questions and expanding their vocabulary. We will also be watching a series of video's related to Clayoquot Sound. The class will learn a little about the environment (cross curricular), the impact of protesting and how people can make a difference. The class will then take their knowledge of persuasive writing (previous assignment) and create a persuasive essay for the fictional Orca Sound area from the novel.
CHC2P: The class will continue to explore the 1920's and 1930's by looking at over-view video's and further exploring the economy and government and how these two came together during the depression. The class will see how the Roaring 20's got it's name and the new technology and leisure activities that began during the decade followed by the things that were then missed during the depression and the toll that took on the people and the nation.
ENG2P: This class will continue to read "Speak to the Earth" while answering questions and expanding their vocabulary. We will also be watching a series of video's related to Clayoquot Sound. The class will learn a little about the environment (cross curricular), the impact of protesting and how people can make a difference. The class will then take their knowledge of persuasive writing (previous assignment) and create a persuasive essay for the fictional Orca Sound area from the novel.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Week of October 3rd - 6th
This is a short week as there is a P.D. Day on the Friday. Next week is short as well for Thanksgiving is on the Monday.
ENG1P: This class continues to work on the narrative in another form; the poem. We are both reading existing poetry from the textbook and analyzing them and creating our own poems in class. The class is learning the definition of their created poetry and understanding how to create each one. This will continue into next week and when the class has completed betweeen 8- 10 poems they will bind the best 6 and submit their anthology for grading.
CHC2P: This class finished aspects of the first World War with a viewing of the Halifax Harbour Explosion and are moving on to the 1920's and 1930's. Or the Roaring 20's and Dirty 30's as some like to refer to them. This will take a few weeks to get through and while the class works away on these two decades they will also be completing a Time Capsule for the unit summative.
ENG2P: This class is ready to begin their first class novel. We start "Speak to the Earth" by William Bell. There are accompanying questions and vocabulary to learn as well as historical data (this was a real event that was fictionalized), movie's from the time, news coverage and articles on what was happening. The novel itself will be tracked according to the structure of character and plot development and the setting and mood changes.
ENG1P: This class continues to work on the narrative in another form; the poem. We are both reading existing poetry from the textbook and analyzing them and creating our own poems in class. The class is learning the definition of their created poetry and understanding how to create each one. This will continue into next week and when the class has completed betweeen 8- 10 poems they will bind the best 6 and submit their anthology for grading.
CHC2P: This class finished aspects of the first World War with a viewing of the Halifax Harbour Explosion and are moving on to the 1920's and 1930's. Or the Roaring 20's and Dirty 30's as some like to refer to them. This will take a few weeks to get through and while the class works away on these two decades they will also be completing a Time Capsule for the unit summative.
ENG2P: This class is ready to begin their first class novel. We start "Speak to the Earth" by William Bell. There are accompanying questions and vocabulary to learn as well as historical data (this was a real event that was fictionalized), movie's from the time, news coverage and articles on what was happening. The novel itself will be tracked according to the structure of character and plot development and the setting and mood changes.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Week of September 26th
ENG1P: This class is learning that the parts of a Narrative structure can be seen in many forms; short stories, myths, movies and poetry. The class will be charting a movie at the beginning of the week, "Wild America" and ending the week with a quiz where they will chart a sight story, answer questions on parts of speech, confused words and all parts of a Narrative; Plot, Character, Setting, Point of View, Theme, Conflict etc.... Study, study, study.
CHC2P: This class is reviewing the events of WWI, the impact the war had on Europe but more importantly how the war shaped our nation. The class is working on their Unit Summative Newspaper this week and will end the week with a quiz on the war. The students will be expected to bring all material for their newspaper to class and not take the work home.
ENG2P: This class will review speeches and the need for public speaking, whether it be via intercom or face to face. On Tuesday the speeches will begin, the topics were student choice, a two minute minimum and will be graded on a mark sheet previously handed out to the class. On Wednesday the written speeches will be expected and we will likely have finished all oral speeches by then as well. We will end the week with some work from the text/questions.
CHC2P: This class is reviewing the events of WWI, the impact the war had on Europe but more importantly how the war shaped our nation. The class is working on their Unit Summative Newspaper this week and will end the week with a quiz on the war. The students will be expected to bring all material for their newspaper to class and not take the work home.
ENG2P: This class will review speeches and the need for public speaking, whether it be via intercom or face to face. On Tuesday the speeches will begin, the topics were student choice, a two minute minimum and will be graded on a mark sheet previously handed out to the class. On Wednesday the written speeches will be expected and we will likely have finished all oral speeches by then as well. We will end the week with some work from the text/questions.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Week of September 19th
ENG1P: This class is working towards creating their own personal narrative. We examined how to develop a character, decide on a point of view, how to move the plot along and finally where our story will take place. At the same time the class will be finishing their look at short stories via the textbook. At the end of this week, the class will hand in FOUR stories they have identified the Plot, Characters, Setting, Point of View and Theme, 3 Literary terms and idenification of the plot structure. There are 96 marks to be had with this assignment and they will be given time this week to finish it up. The personal narrative is not due until the end of next week.
CHC2P: This class is looking at the ending of the war, the effect it had on Canada and Canadians and specific groups. We will have a look at the role of women, unions and war veterans and how these people affected change in our nation. The class will learn about the Treaty of Versailles and some of the details that Germany had to agree to and we will keep these things in mind as we move forward as that agreement led to WWII.
ENG2P: This class is having a look at some essays within the textbook. The class will be reading for knowledge of the subject, answering questions from the text and being able to identify reasons for the essay being written. The class will also be having a look and listen at some other speeches that have been delivered in the past in an effort to prepare them for their own speech. The speeches will begin Sept. 27th and should last two full days.
CHC2P: This class is looking at the ending of the war, the effect it had on Canada and Canadians and specific groups. We will have a look at the role of women, unions and war veterans and how these people affected change in our nation. The class will learn about the Treaty of Versailles and some of the details that Germany had to agree to and we will keep these things in mind as we move forward as that agreement led to WWII.
ENG2P: This class is having a look at some essays within the textbook. The class will be reading for knowledge of the subject, answering questions from the text and being able to identify reasons for the essay being written. The class will also be having a look and listen at some other speeches that have been delivered in the past in an effort to prepare them for their own speech. The speeches will begin Sept. 27th and should last two full days.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Week of September 12th - 16th
ENG1P: This class is working on Short Stories. We are reading 5 selections from the textbook in an effort to develop an understanding of Elements of a Narrative, Parts of a Narrative and Literary Terms. The class will also move towards the creation of their own narrative and will begin that process this week with a due date of completion at the end of the month (September 30th). We are off to a good start and after reviewing the parts of speech, confused words and punctuation we are right into the curriculum.
CHC2P: After reviewing some significant events prior to the 1900's in Canada to understand what is to come and to make sure the entire class has the same learning we are into the War this week, WWI to be exact. Between the textbook, some handouts and notes we are learning what extrodinary efforts were made by Canadians in Europe and at home during the war. The class took a Heritage Quiz to see how 'Canadian' smart they were and the class did pretty well, even knowing 1867 was our Confederation and that Newfoundland was the last province to join Canada - with a class as smart as this group, expect great things.
ENG2P: This class is developing an understanding of the Power of words. How words can hurt, heal, sway, and humour people. We are going to put words to the test over the next couple weeks. The class is preparing for a speech, 2 minutes of length, with a list of words at their calling. The class was given a list of 20 words, they will choose 5 in which to incorporate into their speech. We are developing a speech with Attention Getters, Examples, The Point and So What?? . The speech will be graded both orally and written as a 60/40 split and the date for Speeches will begin on the 27th of September.
Enjoy September and all the events that the school offers. Please feel free to ask for help academically or otherwise.
CHC2P: After reviewing some significant events prior to the 1900's in Canada to understand what is to come and to make sure the entire class has the same learning we are into the War this week, WWI to be exact. Between the textbook, some handouts and notes we are learning what extrodinary efforts were made by Canadians in Europe and at home during the war. The class took a Heritage Quiz to see how 'Canadian' smart they were and the class did pretty well, even knowing 1867 was our Confederation and that Newfoundland was the last province to join Canada - with a class as smart as this group, expect great things.
ENG2P: This class is developing an understanding of the Power of words. How words can hurt, heal, sway, and humour people. We are going to put words to the test over the next couple weeks. The class is preparing for a speech, 2 minutes of length, with a list of words at their calling. The class was given a list of 20 words, they will choose 5 in which to incorporate into their speech. We are developing a speech with Attention Getters, Examples, The Point and So What?? . The speech will be graded both orally and written as a 60/40 split and the date for Speeches will begin on the 27th of September.
Enjoy September and all the events that the school offers. Please feel free to ask for help academically or otherwise.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Welcome Back
Hello Everyone!
Welcome Back to School for the 2011/2012 school year.
I will be posting a week by week update of the courses for semester one.
Simply follow your (or your child's) course by looking at the course titles and
find out what is happening in the class, due for the course or coming up for the
following week.
I am looking forward to a great school year.
Welcome Back to School for the 2011/2012 school year.
I will be posting a week by week update of the courses for semester one.
Simply follow your (or your child's) course by looking at the course titles and
find out what is happening in the class, due for the course or coming up for the
following week.
I am looking forward to a great school year.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
January 2011
It is the end of the semester and therefore a very busy time for the students.
ENG1D: This class is finishing Romeo and Juliet. They are working on speaking/performing a selection from the play on Friday. The next two weeks have been scheduled for the class to be either working on their Summative Assignment in the Library (5 days have been booked for them) OR they will be in the class viewing the movie Romeo and Juliet to help them visualize what they have just read. They last 3 - 5 days of class will be for the oral portion of their Summative Assignment and Exam review as well as addressing any questions the class may have for either part of their final 30%
HFN2O: This class is preparing for their final Summative Assignment. The class just finished their trip to the Grocery Store and is looking at how the stores market their wares to get the most money from consumers. They will continue to look at marketing in the media and begin their Summative by completing questions related to food and menu planning and preparing their in class exam meal and preparation.
ENG1P: The next few weeks have been planned out for the class. They are finishing the Outsiders this week, have been given their Summative Assignment and have four days booked into the library next week for working on filling their Portfolio's with finished pieces for the Summative Assignment and researching their essay. They will view the movie Outsiders to visually understand the novel. We will spend some time explaining how to write an essay, create a Works Cited page and answer questions they may have for their final exam during the review.
ENG1D: This class is finishing Romeo and Juliet. They are working on speaking/performing a selection from the play on Friday. The next two weeks have been scheduled for the class to be either working on their Summative Assignment in the Library (5 days have been booked for them) OR they will be in the class viewing the movie Romeo and Juliet to help them visualize what they have just read. They last 3 - 5 days of class will be for the oral portion of their Summative Assignment and Exam review as well as addressing any questions the class may have for either part of their final 30%
HFN2O: This class is preparing for their final Summative Assignment. The class just finished their trip to the Grocery Store and is looking at how the stores market their wares to get the most money from consumers. They will continue to look at marketing in the media and begin their Summative by completing questions related to food and menu planning and preparing their in class exam meal and preparation.
ENG1P: The next few weeks have been planned out for the class. They are finishing the Outsiders this week, have been given their Summative Assignment and have four days booked into the library next week for working on filling their Portfolio's with finished pieces for the Summative Assignment and researching their essay. They will view the movie Outsiders to visually understand the novel. We will spend some time explaining how to write an essay, create a Works Cited page and answer questions they may have for their final exam during the review.
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