Wallowing Wednesday!

Block B: Poetry Stations are done! There will be some time tomorrow to share more poetry if you feel so inclined. There is no homework tonight!

Block C: 11s - Memory Books are done and handed in! 12s - You are welcome to come on Friday for some more Provincial Exam Prep. Your exam is Wednesday June 27 at 9:00. Be here by 8:45 or else I will be phoning you personally!!!

Take That, Tuesday!

Block B: I hope you had fun with poetry stations today! We will continue tomorrow to the stations you didn't get to - no homework tonight!

Block C: 11s - tomorrow is the LAST day to get in any missed work or assignments. Your Memory Book is due by the end of the day tomorrow! 12s - We will be using the laptops for an online practice exam tomorrow so that you will be able to see what it looks like!

Most-of-all Monday!

Block B: I hope you enjoyed your text-to-text connections lesson! If you didn't finish your 2 C.S.I's. 1 for the poem and 1 for the song, please do so for homework tonight!

Block C: 11s - you're almost done! Get your projects finished for the end of block Wednesday. 12s - we're on to essays tomorrow! Get your business letter/visual design assignments in ASAP. 

Filled up Friday!

Block B: Thanks for the super fun class today! Please complete the text-to-text connections part of the handout today. We'll discuss both the lyrics and your responses on Monday!

Block C: 11s - Memory Books are almost due - make sure you are on track to hand it in on Wednesday! 12s - I will collect your assignment on Monday - make sure you are following the guidelines for what a proper business letter and visual design should look like!

Thrifty Thursday!

Block B: We'll continue the work we started at the end of class tomorrow. The good copy of your Hero poem is due tomorrow - make sure it is in good copy. That means typed or in pen - no need for fancy decorations! Make sure you hand in the rough draft and the pink planning sheet.

Block C: 11s - Memory Book continued. 12s - there will be an assignment tomorrow to demonstrate everything you've learned about making super awesome visual designs!

Wherefore Wednesday?

Block B: Keep plugging away at the rough draft of your Hero poem. We'll work on revision tomorrow. Study all of the terminology related to poetry for the quiz tomorrow!

Block C: 11s - Memory Book cont. 12s - We'll have another day of practice for visual designs and then an assignment on Friday!

Talking Tuesday!

Block B: If you didn't get a chance to finish your pink planning sheet for "Heroes Are All Around Us" poetry assignment - please do so tonight. Please keep studying for the CLS #6 Attempt #2 tomorrow and the poetry/figurative devices quiz on Thursday!

Block C: 11s - keep working on your memory book project! 12s - if you didn't finish your assignment today on complaint and cover letters, please do so tonight!

Make it your Monday!

Block B: Today I gave you a little more time to finish off your group work from Friday. You then completed the individual response to the poem on the boxes handout. We then started talking about Heroes All Around Us - did some brainstorming on the topic and got inspired to write. If you did not have a chance to finish your personal response to one of the 4 poems - please do so tonight. Keep studying your grammar and poetic and figurative devices as we've got a couple of quizzes coming up. CLS 6 Attempt #2 is Wednesday, and CLS #4 - a quiz on poetry will be Thursday June 14th.

Block C: 11s - keep working on your Memory Book Project. 12s - there will be an assignment tomorrow on Business Letters so make sure you're on track with all of the aspects of writing a formal business letter.

Full-on Friday!

Block B: I overheard some really great discussions today! Thank you for being super supportive and awesome group members.

Block C: We're hitting our stride with end of year stuff. 11s - keep pugging away at your Memory Book and 12s - it's the best of the business letters still to come!

Thoughts on Thursday!

Block B: If you did not complete your limerick or haiku in class today - please do so tonight!

Block C: The 12s will continue working on business letters and the 11s will continue with their memory books.

Tracking Tuesday!

Block B: Great start to poetry today! Keep your handout of notes and terms as you'll need to know them for this unit. I did not assign the song lyrics handout for homework. You will get some time in class tomorrow to complete it.

Block C: Today we finished off the rest of the presentations - thank you all for your hard work and patience!

Marvellous Monday!

Block B: Bravo actors! Congratulations on a job well done today actors! I'm so proud of all of you! Thank you for handing in your novels, peer assessments, and project scripts today. If you are missing any of those components could you please get those in as soon as you can?

Block C: Wow. Ms. Henrickson and I are SO PROUD of you and all that you accomplished with your Ultimate Top 5 projects! The ones that we viewed today were fantastic. We're excited to finish them all off tomorrow!

Fun-times Friday!

Block B: I hope that you all enjoyed the music concert today! It was certainly an impressive show! Speaking of shows... You are going to be performing your Outsiders role plays on Monday. Make sure you are ready to go when the bell rings!

Block C: Thank you all for your hard work this week! We can't wait to see your final finished projects on Monday!

Thoughtful Thursday!

Block B: Today was your LAST work block before the presentations on Monday. Tomorrow we are going to go to the Year End Music Assembly put on by our wonderful school band and choir. Please come to class first for attendance, we will go down to the gym together.

Block C: You have 1 more block to complete your project in class tomorrow. Just a reminder that we will be showing our projects - in whatever state of "readiness" they are in Monday!

Talk about Tuesday!

Block B: Today you started working on your Outsiders role plays. You will have 2 more work blocks (Wednesday and Thursday) before we present on Monday. Tomorrow you should try to work on your script so that you are ready to start practicing on Thursday.

Block C: I hope you found the project check in helpful - so that you can see exactly what is required of you for the project. Keep up the good work - we will show our projects - in whatever state of "readiness" they are in on Monday!

Merrily on Monday!

Block B: Phew! Most of you were able to complete the grammar test and the good copy of your character analysis in class today - nice work! There is no homework tonight!

Block C: We will have a mini project check-in to start class tomorrow. We're curious about how much you've done and what still needs to get done for our Monday showcase. Make sure you're asking questions if you're stuck!

Fun-Times Friday!

Block B: Many people were struggling to get their good copies done in class today. I will give you some time on Monday to finish up - 25 mins or so. Come prepared to silent read if necessary. We will still have our grammar test on Monday - so make sure you study! Have a great weekend!

Block C: Top 5 projects are really taking shape! We'll continue working on them in class on Monday. Keep up the good work!

Thoughts on Thursday

Block B: You will have a full block tomorrow to complete the draft and good copy of your formal character analysis paragraph. If you need extra time we can arrange tomorrow.

Block C: It is full steam ahead on our Top 5 project! Topics are chosen, criteria and items are being ranked and judged against the criteria. Keep researching images and we'll start putting together projects tomorrow!

Wondering about Wednesday?

Block B: There is no homework tonight! There will be a public health nurse in class tomorrow to conduct a survey with you. You will have a full class of writing on Friday to complete your character analysis.

Block C: There are a lot of great ideas out there for your Ultimate Top 5 projects! We will be working on these for the next week or so. Manage your time and ask for help when you need it. The finished project is due at the end of class June 1st. We will present our finished projects on Monday June 4th!

Tasks for Tuesday!

Block B: If you didn't finish your book vs movie comparison - please do so for homework tonight. We will continue working on your formal character analysis in class tomorrow! Think about which character you think you have a lot to interpret about their character, but this is an in-class assignment - so don't work ahead and do any planning outside of class time.

Block C: Good work today on the discussion of criteria and the Top 10 books! If you are missing work - please make sure you get it in as soon as you can!

Thoughtful Thursday!

Block B: So, didn't I tell you that the movie was super cheesy?!!! We'll have time on Tuesday for the movie to book comparison - no homework this weekend!

Block C: Thank you so much to all the students who got their projects done and finished on time today! Ms. Henrickson and I are SO proud of you! We're starting some new work on Tuesday - enjoy the weekend!

Walk-off Wednesday

Block B: Hope you're all enjoying the movie! We'll finish it and the comparison to the book in class tomorrow. If you didn't finish the plot diagram, character chart, and conflict sheet - make sure you get on it - as I'm collecting them tomorrow!

Block C: Tomorrow will be the last in-class work block for the project! Clean it up and set your goals!

Terrific Tuesday!

Block B: We did it! We made it through the novel! Your homework tonight is to complete the whole novel CSI and hand it in tomorrow. We'll work on the plot diagram, yellow character chart, and conflict sheet together in class.

Block C: The novel project is due at the end of class on Thursday - make sure you are on track! Manage your time and set goals for yourself!

Make this Your Monday!

Block B: Homework tonight is to finish off your responses to chapters 10 and 11 of the novel - we'll discuss tomorrow. Just a reminder that the text-codes (chapters 1-12), character chart (yellow), and the conflicts sheet (purple) are all due on Thursday. You will have time to work on them this week - but make sure you are on track to get them done!

Block C: Work continues on our final project - all instructions are clearly organized in the assignment sheet - you choose how much you are going to do, depending on the grade you want to get. The good copy of your project is due at the end of class on Thursday May 17th. Keep up the good work!

Fresh Friday!

Block B: Today in class you tackled the making connections assignment and most of you handed it in. If you needed a little extra time for it - you can hand it in on Monday. Homework for the weekend, is to keep feeling the feels and read and text-code chapters 10&11.

Block C: Work continues with the project on Monday. Today you were to complete the C Level work for the first 2 sections; quotes and character. You are more than welcome to keep working ahead - this project is only going to be as good as what you choose to make of it!

Thornless Thursday!

Block B: If you did not finish your CSI and personal response to chapter 8 please do so tonight. Also you will need to read and text-code chapter 9 for discussion tomorrow: 😭

Block C: The final project for our novel is now in your hands! The real work starts tomorrow!

Working on Wednesday!

Block B: If you need to take a little extra time to complete your chapter 7 responses - please finish them at home tonight - along with your chapter 8 reading and text-codes!

Block C: Our conversation took an interesting turn today... Back to the novel and finishing chapters 23 and 24 tomorrow.

Tell us about Tuesday!

Block B: If you didn't finish your chapter 6 responses - you are welcome to take them home and finish them tonight. The good copy of your symbols and rhyming couplet poem is due tomorrow. Make sure your good is typed or written in pen and double-spaced.

Block C: We ended with a good discussion on theme statements today and we'll tackle chapters 23&24 tomorrow.

Masterful Monday!

Block B: Your Kahoot was a great success today! Nice work with the interesting questions! In class today we did some work on symbolism, as you are going to have to incorporate your use of symbolism into the poem. Homework tonight is to read and text-code chapter 6. The good copy of your poem is due on Wednesday!

Block C: We'll finish our work on chapter 22 tomorrow - no homework tonight!

Fully Friday!

Block B: Can't wait to play your Kahoot on Monday! Please complete your responses to chapter 5 for homework this weekend - we'll discuss on Monday!

Block C: Fun with the novel continues Monday!

Thoughtful Thursday!

Block B: Hope you enjoyed the Kahoot today! There is no homework tonight!

Block C: Please complete the 4 C's from the news clip we watched today in class. We will continue with the novel tomorrow!

Wonderful Wednesday!

Block B: If you didn't get a chance to finish your responses to chapters 2&3 in class, please do so for homework tonight! You also need to read chapter 4 and complete your text-codes. Keep up the great thinking!

Block C: Today we read chapters 18&19 together and had a bit of time to catch up on missed work. We're starting to mark 1-15 this week. So get your responses in!

Melodious Monday!

Block B: Today in class we completed responses to chapter 1 as a group and started to read chapter 2. For homework tonight, please read and complete your text-codes for chapter 2 as there will be an assignment that you will be working on in class and you will not be able to do the assignment if you don't do the reading!

Block C: Time to put all of your hard work together. Tomorrow we are going to collect your responses for chapters 1-15. Please make sure that you have completed all components and hand them in as a package. We will be moving on to chapter 16 tomorrow!

Temperature Rising on Thursday!

Block B: Hope you all enjoyed your time at Grade 8 Social Responsibility Day! Just a reminder, that your homework for Monday is to read and text-code chapter 1 of The Outsiders. We will discuss on Monday.

Block C: If you finished off the first 3 pages for the chapters 13, 14, and 15 package, please check through your past worksheets to make sure they are all finished as we are going to start marking them next week!

What about Wednesday?

Block B: Thank you for your thoughtful discussion on stereotypes today. Your perspectives really show your open-mindedness. For homework tonight - please finish reading chapter 1 and completing your text-codes on the chart provided. We will discuss on Monday. Have a great social responsibility day tomorrow!

Block C: Great work on chapter 12 today! On to the next tomorrow.

Tall Tales Tuesday!

Block B: If you did not finish the story elements and making connections for "The Decision" please do so for homework tonight!

Block C: Hopefully you got all of your work done for 9, 10, & 11! We're moving on to chapter 12 tomorrow.

Merrily Monday!

Block B: In class today we talked about making connections - text-to-text, text-to-self, and text-to-world. We also made a big list of text-codes that could apply to reading fiction. As practice, you are to read the short story "The Decision" for homework tonight and text-code along side of it. I'm only asking that you complete the text-codes, you do not have to go back and summarize your thinking for each one.

Block C: Great work on the Chapter 11 work! You were able to show many aspects of your interpretation of character. We'll focus on main idea tomorrow.

Festal Friday!

Block B: I will be collecting your CLS assignment on Monday - make sure you've read the criteria and ensured that all aspects of your assignment are complete and ready to be handed in!

Block C: Today in class we read chapters 9&10 and completed the responses to those chapters. We will move along to chapter 11 on Monday.

Thoughts on Thursday!

Block B: Great work debriefing your text-codes today during our pairs discussion. I handed out a 3 part assignment today where you will now demonstrate your ability to use 3 of the skills and strategies that we have been working on in class. THIEVES, Text-coding, and Linear Notes. Use the pink sheet to help guide you through the process. If you would like more clarity on the good copy which is due on Monday - here is the slide from class today.

Block C: We are now up to the end of chapter 8 - see you tomorrow!

Washed in Sunshine Wednesday!

Block B: Great job on the text-coding lesson today! I love that the article created such controversy!!! Can't wait to debrief it tomorrow. Homework tonight is to finish your text codes (and explanations of your thinking for each one) then choose the 3 text codes (and summaries) that you think helped you understand the text - we'll do the partner work tomorrow.

Block C: We'll continue our novel study in class tomorrow! No homework tonight :)

Terrific Tuesday!

Block B: your odes were SO fun today! Great work finding main ideas and supporting details. No homework tonight!

Block C: please finish up chapter 3 work tonight - if you’re not done. We’ll continue working on chapters 4-5 in class tomorrow.

Make It Rain Monday!

Block B: I am so proud of your hard work today on our Making Meaning Challenge! An ode can be a tricky poem to write - and an ode that you can't use the name of the subject?! Even tougher. I will give you about 10 minutes at the beginning of class tomorrow to finish off your poems and then have you present them to the class. No homework tonight!

Block C: If you are missing assignments - make sure you are making appointments to come and get them done - report cards are coming up next week!

Fortunate Friday!

Block B: Great work transcribing to linear notes today! No homework over the weekend!!!

Block C: If you didn't finish your journal reflection - please do so over the weekend - it is due on Monday!

Thrilling Thursday!

Block B: All of your in-class work is done! No homework tonight 😁

Block C: You guys were total rock stars! You worked SO hard today. No homework tonight!

Wonderful Wednesday!

Block B: If you did not finish the THIEVES or CSI work on the article from class today. I'll collect first thing.

Block C: Everyone got their charts done today - nice work crew!

Tell us about Tuesday!

Block B: The good copy of your Wish Explanatory Paragraph is due tomorrow. Make sure it is double-spaced, typed or written in pen. You will also need to hand in all components: rough draft, outline, self reflection, peer editing and the pink criteria sheet.

Block C: It's Kind of a Funny Story continues tomorrow!

Memorable Monday!

Block B: Today in class we worked on self and peer editing of our explanatory paragraphs. The double-spaced, good copy is due on Wednesday with all components - outline, rough draft, self and peer feedback.

Block C: We're moving on to a new topic tomorrow in class tomorrow - those of you who are not yet done presentations will need to set up appointments with Ms. Henrickson and myself ASAP!

Think About Thursday!

Block B: Please complete the point form outline of your explanatory paragraph based on one wish. We will move on to the rough draft in class tomorrow.

Block C: We will continue both the movie and the presentations in class tomorrow.

Washout Wednesday!

Block B: If you didn't finish the Wish Carefully sheet - please do so for tomorrow. We'll start on the outline in class together.

Block C: Today was the last day with the laptops - so if you need to finish up some work before your interview time-slot that will need to be done at home!

Today Was Tuesday?!

Welcome back Sharks! I hope you all had a restful holiday! I hope you're all ready to gear up for the drive to summer!

Block B: If you didn't finish in class, could you please finish the your responses to the movie Hugo? I will collect first thing tomorrow.

Block C: You will get one more block with the laptops tomorrow and then we are on to the interviews in an official capacity starting on Thursday.

Thinking Spring Thursday!

Have a wonderful Spring Break Sharks!

Block B: No homework over the break!

Block C: No homework over the break - we'll have time on Tuesday to continue the Artist projects.

Wonderful Wednesday!

Block B: If you didn't finish the work on theme and plot today - please do so tomorrow. We'll continue watching Hugo as well!

Block C: Great work again today! We're so close to the end of our Artist projects. You should be working on labelling the devices and your 2 pop-ups tomorrow.

Tenebrous Tuesday

Block B: Your quiz on short story terms is done - you will see your marks tomorrow. We had a great discussion today about your reactions post-reading. You have such creative and engaging responses! For homework tonight - you have the choice. You need to complete 1 side of the sheet - either plot OR foreshadowing. You will eventually need to do both - but I'll give you time in class for whatever side you didn't finish.

Block C: Great work on your Artist projects! You will have another work block tomorrow - you should be at the CSI stage at this point.

Mostly-Monday!

Block B: Just a couple of reminders from class today - if you didn't finish the post-reading and anticipation guide questions - please do them tonight. Also - you need to study for the quiz on short story terminology - everything on the green sheet!

Block C: We're starting a new project on an Artist who Inspires You - today you chose your artist and tomorrow you will continue working on your research and song selection.

Sun-shiny Friday!

Block B: If you did not finish the anticipation questions for "The Monkey's Paw" please do those for Monday. In addition - the good copy of your mind map is due. Please bring the good copy and the planning sheet, with the rubric on it, for Monday's class!

Block C: If your essay is not in today - it is now overdue and you will be getting an interim. Please complete the three mandatory questions about "The Child Who Walks Backwards" for Monday.

Thwarted Thursday!

Block B: You will get a slight reprieve where your mind map is concerned. You will have some extra time outside of class to complete your good copy. I will not be collecting the mind map on MONDAY. We will be moving on to something else tomorrow - so don't count on any class time to get it finished!

Block C: If you have not yet handed in your essay as of tomorrow by 3:00 - you will be getting an academic alert interim. Blackout Poems are now LATE. Make sure you get yours in!

Wondering about Wednesday?

Block B: We will continue working on the rough drafts / good copies of your mind maps in class tomorrow. The finished good copy is due on Friday.

Block C: If you didn’t finish the blackout poetry task from class today - it is homework for tonight! Don’t forget about your essays - your last day to hand it in is Friday!

Totally Tuesday!

Block B: Today in class we worked some more on the planning page for our mind map. If you were not able to complete all the parts - please do so for homework tonight. For those that I didn't provide feedback for today - I'll be sure to catch you tomorrow!

Mega-Monday!

Block B: Today in class we talked about Mind Mapping - CLS #1 - a note-taking strategy. For homework tonight, you are to complete 3 of the Main categories for either Mrs. Jones or Roger - your choice. It does NOT have to be the same character you did for your STEAL graphic organizer. We'll continue working on it in class tomorrow.

Block C: Today was the last day with the laptop cart - so if you are not done your essay at this point - you need to complete it on your own time!

Favourable Friday!

Block B: If you didn't finish the questions and STEAL graphic organizer for "Thank-you Ma'am" please do so for Monday!

Block C: Monday is the LAST day we will have the laptops - so if you're not done on Monday it's on your own time!

Thoughtful Thursday!

Block B: We have just started our pre-reading work for "Thank-you Ma'am" before we read the story together in class tomorrow. There is a practice quiz on Verbs tomorrow - so study all parts of the yellow handout!

Block C: This essay will eventually come to an end - I promise!!! Tomorrow our goal is to finish all parts of the body paragraph graphic organizer, get those conclusions done and start typing up the rough draft. Fingers crossed that we make it through!

Weather-filled Wednesday!

Block B: Today, you were given a new assignment for English. Based on the feedback you received from the previous practice opportunity, complete a plot line and CSI for "The Gentleman of Rio en Medio." Use the blue rubric to help ensure you are on the right track. I will be collecting it tomorrow.

Block C: We will have a lesson on writing conclusions tomorrow to start the class then we will try and finish off our body paragraph graphic organizers. We are going to aim to have all of our graphic organizers done by the end of Friday's class. Good work so far!

Toasty Tuesday!

Block B: If you did not finish the questions for the short story we read in class today; "Gentleman of Rio en Medio", please do so for homework tonight!

Block C: We will continue working on our body paragraph graphic organizers in class tomorrow. It is on to conclusions this Thursday!

Meticulous Monday!

Block B: If you did not finish the CSI (colour, symbol, image) and the plot line for "The Landlady" in class today - please do so for homework tonight!

Block C: We will continue working on the outline of your informative essays in class tomorrow. No homework tonight!

Thermostatic Thursday!

Block B: Great discussion of the foreshadowing present in "The Landlady" today - no homework this weekend! Enjoy the snow!

Block C: We will continue our essays in class on Monday by taking a closer look at body paragraphs. No homework this weekend!

Weather-filled Wednesday!

Block B: There will be a practice quiz on pronouns tomorrow - so study your blue sheet! There is no formal homework tonight.

Block C: We will continue working on the thesis and introduction graphic organizers in class tomorrow - no homework tonight!

Tangled Tuesday!

Block B: Great work on the plot diagrams today! If you didn't get a chance to finish the plot diagram for "Paperman" please do so tonight - as we will be discussing it tomorrow.

Block C: We will continue our lesson on thesis statements and introductions tomorrow. Keep thinking of how to narrow and focus your topic to make a manageable essay!

Melodic Monday

Block B: If you didn't finish the double-sided inference chart for "They're Made Out of Meat" please do so for homework tonight - we'll discuss tomorrow.

Block C: Research for your social movement essay continues tomorrow. Try to narrow down your research to be as specific as you can.

Fun-Time Friday!

Block B: Great work on the picture inferences today - no homework this weekend!

Block C: We will continue watching He Named Me Malala on Monday - have a great weekend!

Thoughtful Thursday!

Block B: Good work on the Google Inference stories today! I'm curious about what you've created for your "What is it?" exercise. Homework tonight is to finish the worksheet on nouns if you didn't have a chance to complete it in class. There will be a practice quiz on all types of nouns (not for marks) tomorrow!

Block C: Thanks for completing the self-reflection on your protest stories today. If you're still working on the good copy - that's fine. Just make sure you hand in all parts to indicate to us that you are finished. We will continue discussing the rights of women, girls, and access to education tomorrow.

Talking Tuesday!

Block B: Please make sure you complete your double-spaced good copy of your Zoo paragraph for tomorrow. The good copy should be written in pen or typed. Please hand in
1. Purple Criteria
2. Good Copy
3. Rough draft (with evidence of revision)
4. Blue peer editing sheet
5. Graphic Organizer

Block C: We are on to the rough drafts in class tomorrow!

Fun-Times Friday!

Block B: If you didn't finish the double-spaced rough draft of your Zoo paragraph - please complete it for homework. We will finish the peer editing on Tuesday and the good copy will be due on Wednesday. When you hand in your good copy on Wednesday make sure you have a double-spaced good copy typed or in written in pen, the rough draft, the peer editing report (blue), and the graphic organizer.

Block C: Great class today! Your visual interpretations are on point! We will finish the planning pages in class on Tuesday - no homework for the long weekend!

Thoughts on Thursday

Block B: If you did not finish the graphic organizer for your Zoo paragraph - please do so tonight!

Block C: We'll continue with Idle No More logos tomorrow! No homework tonight!

Weathered Wednesday!

Block B: If you did not finish Part 3 of the TSC (topic-support-conclusion) worksheet - please do so for homework tonight! You can choose either topic - smoking or physical activity. Use the topic sentence, and the supporting details you chose in class to write the paragraph. All you need to do is to add transition words and a concluding sentence.

Block C: We will continue working on the Venn Diagram of "Take the Knee" and "1968 Olympic Protest" in class tomorrow - no homework tonight!

Take on your Tuesday!

Block B: Thank you all for handing in your Bio Poem assignments today! I look forward to learning more about you through your poems. Homework for tonight is to complete both sides of the Zoo Revolution hand out. If you need to watch the documentary again here is the link!

Block C: Great discussion today on taking a stand on political issues! No homework tonight!

Maurading Monday

Block B: Today we started the first step towards a writing assignment by watching Zoo Revolution in class and watching for specific information for and against zoos. I did not assign it as homework tonight as you will be working to finish the good copy of your Bio Poem. Tomorrow - you need to hand in the good copy (typed or written in pen) that shows creativity in the decoration, the brainstorm/planning pages along with the green criteria sheet.

Block C: We collected the finished Coat of Arms assignment today - most of you were able to get them in and done, we're just waiting for a couple of late stragglers. We will continue our exploration of current events and their impacts tomorrow.

Fantastic Friday!

Block B: Hopefully you were able to finish your Bio Poem Planning page in class today. Your good copy is going to be due on Tuesday - but you will not be getting any more time in class. The good copy should be typed or hand-written in pen. You are also to add decorations to represent a little more about you, along with a small picture of yourself.

Block C: If you did not finish the Coat of Arms assignment with the mind map - you will need to get it done on your own time! Both are to be handed in on Monday.

Thinking of your Thursday?

Block B: Please complete your Bio Poem brainstorm tonight - I’ll give you time tomorrow for the planning and rough draft.

Comm: Your Coat of Arms is due tomorrow - you’ll get 20 minutes at the beginning of class to get it done and handed in. If you don’t finish it within the 20 mins - it’ll be homework!

Wondering about Wednesday?

Block B: If you didn't finish your letter and/or the 21 Questions Survey - please do so tonight!

Block C: A good start to your Mind Maps - we'll continue with the rest of the assignment tomorrow. No homework tonight!

Terrific Tuesday:

Block B: Your book selfie is due tomorrow. Fill out your form and have it ready to hand in tomorrow. Use this link to our class Padlet to post your selfie!

Block C: Great first class today Comm! No homework tonight :)

Most of all Monday!

Blocks A&D: Planning for your essay is all done - now we're on to the real thing tomorrow! You will find your planning sheets on your desk in the Legends gym tomorrow at 12:55. Bring pens (blue or black), water and white out (optional). Do not bring your phone or any other outside sources. You will have 2 hours to complete this assessment.

Block B: I'll be here for extra practice during B blocks this week! Your Provincial Exam is Thursday at 9:00 am- make sure you have a good night's sleep and are here early! Bring your ID, pens, pencils and an old school watch. You've worked really hard this semester and you deserve to do well. Good luck!

Final Friday of the Semester!

Blocks A&D: There is no homework over the weekend - we will start to prepare for the final on Monday!

Block B: We will look over some exemplars of Part D comps on Monday and get into some further discussion about synthesis writing. Study your terminology and glossary of terms that might be on the Provincial over the weekend!

Thrilling Thursday!

Blocks A&D: If you did not finish the worksheet connecting The Princess Bride with Andrew Stanton's TED Talk - please do so for homework tonight.

Block B: We will continue with our synthesis review tomorrow. If you are wondering about the different command words that might be on the exam here's the chart that I showed you in class.

Working on a Wednesday!

Blocks A&D: We'll continue The Princess Bride tomorrow in order to analyze aspects of storytelling in class tomorrow - no homework tonight!

Block B: Provincial Exam practice continues tomorrow - we're on to synthesis!

Talking about Tuesday!

Blocks A&D: If you didn't have a chance to finish the plot diagram for "Charlie" please do so tonight! We will work on the inferences chart tomorrow.

Block B: Provincial Exam prep continues tomorrow!

Maximum Monday!

Blocks A&D: Homework tonight is to finish the exposition part of the plot diagram - which is just the basics of character and setting. You will have time in class tomorrow to complete the rest of it.

Block B: Synthesis Essays are done! There is no homework tonight - Provincial Prep starts for real, tomorrow!

Fantastical Friday!

Blocks A&D: Great discussion today about the All American Boys excerpt! If you didn't finish the chart on Rashad and Paul please do that for homework. For block D - if you didn't finish your own examples on the plot notes please complete them for Monday. If you are in my block A class - don't worry about it - we'll get to that on Monday.

Block B: Your second (and last) writing block is Monday! If you would like to get an early jump on things - come to my room at 7:30 in the morning on Monday and you can get in some extra time. Otherwise you can come in after school.

Thoughtful Thursday!

Blocks A&D: There is no homework tonight :)

Block B: Day one of synthesis essay writing starts tomorrow!

Windswept Wednesday!

Blocks A&D: If you did not finish the research on the historic injustices from class today - please do so for homework tonight. You should have 6 completed graphic organizers for tomorrow.

Block B: You will have one more class tomorrow to work on your point form outline. Your first essay writing day is Friday!

Tell us about Tuesday!

Blocks A&D: If you did not have enough time in class today to finish the research on the 2 historic injustices; the Chinese Canadian experience and the Jewish Canadian experience, please finish them at home tonight - use the password provided on the green sheet to access the library databases at home!

Block B: There is no homework tonight - you will have class time tomorrow to annotate your poem and complete 2 analysis charts before moving on to the outline. You will have Wednesday, Thursday for the outline and Essay writing days will be Friday and Monday.

Back to work on a Monday!

Blocks A&D: We will finish up the worksheet on Fairness and Justice in class tomorrow - no homework tonight!

Block B: Please complete the questions for "A Small, Good Thing" tonight. We will discuss them tomorrow!