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!