Have a wonderful summer vacation!! :)
Thursday, June 11th:
- Congratulations on completing your written exam!
- Tomorrow is the reading comprehension section.
Tuesday, June 10th:
- Today we reviewed important vocabulary and literary terms for our exam.
- Congrats to Zac and Austin for winning the review game and the grand prize of a bonus point!!!
Monday, June 9th:
- We reviewed a story excerpt that will be similar to our exam today.
- I handed out exam review sheet.
Friday, June 6th:
- We finished watching the film, answered questions and had a class discussion.
Thursday, June 5th:
- We watched a film on advertising called "The Greatest Movie Ever Sold"
- Second block was used as a catch up for students missing assignments.
Wednesday, June 4th:
- We completed an analysis of a magazine ad today in class. It's due for homework if you did not complete it in class.
Tuesday, June 3rd:
- We continued our media unit today and discussed different advertising strategies used and found examples. We also analyzed TV commercials.
Monday, June 2nd:
- Today we began a new unit on media and advertising. We did a survey on how much time we spend on social media everyday and watched a film on advertising. For homework, students are to examine the advertisements and commercials they see on TV and online. What type of advertisements are cool? What type of advertisements appeal to you? What type do you dislike?
- Remember, your persuasive essay is due!
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday:
- Students worked on their persuasive essays. Due: Monday, June 2nd.
Tuesday, May 27th:
- In class, we worked through a persuasive essay outline together. Afterwards, we began our own persuasive essay. All details for that essay can be found here.
Monday, May 26th:
- Today we began a unit on persuasive essays. We took notes from the powerpoint on this sheet and read through a sample essay.
Friday, May 23rd:
-Today we practiced a reading comprehension test that will be a similar format to the final exam.
- We also learned about the book and website, 1000 Awesome Things, and wrote our own 'awesome thing'.
Thursday, May 22nd:
- Students worked on a grammar booklet and on their short stories today. Please see Ms. Fraser if you did not receive a booklet.
Wednesday, May 21st:
- Today we read the short story, On the Bridge, and discussed the characters. We also worked on developing persuasive paragraphs.
Tuesday, May 20th:
- We worked on our short story assignments today. They are due Thursday, April 22nd. If you need an extension, please see Ms. Fraser.
Friday, May 16th:
- Today in class we worked in groups reading and analyzing different short stories.
- Have a great long weekend!
Thursday, May 15th:
-Today we read a story called 'School Slave' and discussed and wrote about human rights.
- During second block, we went to the computer lab and worked on our short story assignments.
Wednesday, May 14th:
- Today we worked on our short stories. Please remember they are due on May 22nd!
Tuesday, May 13th:
- Today we read the short story The Bet and had a short debate over capital punishment.
- For homework, you selected 2 questions from the envelope. Please post and respond to those questions on Edmodo.
Monday, May 12th:
- Today we reviewed characters we always see on television or on movies.
- We then worked on our short- story assignment.
Thursday, May 8th:
- Today in class we had a surprise quiz on literary terms.
- Students were also handed out a short-story assignment that is due May 22nd.
Wednesday, May 7th:
- Today we responded to a question on the Edmodo site.
- We also worked on our good copies of the compare and contrast essay.
Tuesday, May 6th:
- We began class by reviewing literary terms
- Then we read the short story "A Warm Safe Bed"
- For homework, you are to complete a character sketch on Naoka.
Monday, May 5th:
- Today we reviewed literary terms and played Jeopardy.
- We also worked on answering questions from Edmodo.
- Please complete for homework and don't forget your essay good copy is due tomorrow!
Friday, May 2nd:
- We read the short story, "On the Sidewalk, Bleeding"
- We joined Edmodo site and responded to the questions posted.
Thursday, May 1st:
- Today was the beginning of a short story unit. We watched a video on A Lamb to the Slaughter and read the story. We had a discussion on the story in literature circles.
- We also worked on the 1st draft of our compare and contrast essay.
- The good copy is due Tuesday, May 6th!
Wednesday, April 30th:
- We worked on the first draft of our compare and contrast essays. You can find all the information for your essay here.
Tuesday, April 29th:
- We discussed compare and contrast essays in class.
- Students worked on completing compare and contrast essay outlines which are due tomorrow.
Monday, April 28th:
- We reviewed introduction paragraphs and hooks.
- We practiced writing introduction paragraphs about ourselves.
Friday, April 23rd:
- Today, we discussed the 'hook' of a story or essay. Students went to the library to complete a worksheet.
- Don't forget, your poetry book is due on Monday!
Tuesday, April 22nd:
- Today, we watched video clips and discussed tone and mood.
- We then wrote paragraphs in different tones.
- Remember, your poetry book is due Monday, April.28th.
Wednesday, April 14th:
- Today, we worked on three different types of poetry. Found poetry, Sound poetry, and credo.
- The class broke into stations and created one piece of work for each type of poetry.
- Please include this in your poetry booklet.
-Credo outline
Tuesday, April 13th:
- We played name that tune and worked on literary elements found in our songs.
Monday, April 12th:
- Today, we examined literary elements found in poetry.
- We also looked for literary terms in our favourite songs which will be added to our poetry book.
Friday, April 11th:
-Today, we talked about haikus, tankas and cinquains. Don't forget to add a cinquain or tanka poem to your poetry book!
Thursday, April 10th:
- Today, we watched and learned about slam poetry and started working on our own.
Wednesday, April 9th:
- Review and worksheet on Sonnet 130
- Write your own sonnet. Due tomorrow.
Tuesday, April 8th:
- Sonnet slideshow
- Due Thursday, April 10th: Write your own sonnet.
Monday, April 7th:
- First day of our poetry unit!
- First assignment
Friday, April 4th:
- Great job on presentations today!
- Good copy of The Hobbit essay is due on Monday.
Thursday, April 3rd:
- The Hobbit presentations tomorrow (Friday)
- The Hobbit Essay rough draft is due!
Wednesday, April 2nd:
- If you did not finish in class, please complete your rough draft for your Hobbit essay.
Tuesday, April 1st:
- Introduction to Thesis Statements
- Thesis statement worksheet *To be completed for homework*
- Essay Outline for The Hobbit
Monday, March 31st:
Essay Topic: Explain or describe how the main character, Bilbo Baggins, changed over time.
* Please continue working on your essay outline by completing the three paragraphs. *
**The Hobbit- Final Projects are due April 4th**
Wednesday, March 12th:
* Final projects are due April.4th!!*
Please complete reading the The Hobbit over March Break and complete Chapter Questions up to Chapter 15. The questions can be found here:
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Tuesday, March 11th:
- The Hobbit: Chapter 12 questions.
- Continue working on Final Projects
Thursday, June 11th:
- Congratulations on completing your written exam!
- Tomorrow is the reading comprehension section.
Tuesday, June 10th:
- Today we reviewed important vocabulary and literary terms for our exam.
- Congrats to Zac and Austin for winning the review game and the grand prize of a bonus point!!!
Monday, June 9th:
- We reviewed a story excerpt that will be similar to our exam today.
- I handed out exam review sheet.
Friday, June 6th:
- We finished watching the film, answered questions and had a class discussion.
Thursday, June 5th:
- We watched a film on advertising called "The Greatest Movie Ever Sold"
- Second block was used as a catch up for students missing assignments.
Wednesday, June 4th:
- We completed an analysis of a magazine ad today in class. It's due for homework if you did not complete it in class.
Tuesday, June 3rd:
- We continued our media unit today and discussed different advertising strategies used and found examples. We also analyzed TV commercials.
Monday, June 2nd:
- Today we began a new unit on media and advertising. We did a survey on how much time we spend on social media everyday and watched a film on advertising. For homework, students are to examine the advertisements and commercials they see on TV and online. What type of advertisements are cool? What type of advertisements appeal to you? What type do you dislike?
- Remember, your persuasive essay is due!
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday:
- Students worked on their persuasive essays. Due: Monday, June 2nd.
Tuesday, May 27th:
- In class, we worked through a persuasive essay outline together. Afterwards, we began our own persuasive essay. All details for that essay can be found here.
Monday, May 26th:
- Today we began a unit on persuasive essays. We took notes from the powerpoint on this sheet and read through a sample essay.
Friday, May 23rd:
-Today we practiced a reading comprehension test that will be a similar format to the final exam.
- We also learned about the book and website, 1000 Awesome Things, and wrote our own 'awesome thing'.
- Students were to pick one thing they thought was awesome and explain why.
- Must include an introduction sentence, 3 supporting sentences and a conclusion
- Decorate and submit good copy!
Thursday, May 22nd:
- Students worked on a grammar booklet and on their short stories today. Please see Ms. Fraser if you did not receive a booklet.
Wednesday, May 21st:
- Today we read the short story, On the Bridge, and discussed the characters. We also worked on developing persuasive paragraphs.
Tuesday, May 20th:
- We worked on our short story assignments today. They are due Thursday, April 22nd. If you need an extension, please see Ms. Fraser.
Friday, May 16th:
- Today in class we worked in groups reading and analyzing different short stories.
- Have a great long weekend!
Thursday, May 15th:
-Today we read a story called 'School Slave' and discussed and wrote about human rights.
- During second block, we went to the computer lab and worked on our short story assignments.
Wednesday, May 14th:
- Today we worked on our short stories. Please remember they are due on May 22nd!
Tuesday, May 13th:
- Today we read the short story The Bet and had a short debate over capital punishment.
- For homework, you selected 2 questions from the envelope. Please post and respond to those questions on Edmodo.
Monday, May 12th:
- Today we reviewed characters we always see on television or on movies.
- We then worked on our short- story assignment.
Thursday, May 8th:
- Today in class we had a surprise quiz on literary terms.
- Students were also handed out a short-story assignment that is due May 22nd.
Wednesday, May 7th:
- Today we responded to a question on the Edmodo site.
- We also worked on our good copies of the compare and contrast essay.
Tuesday, May 6th:
- We began class by reviewing literary terms
- Then we read the short story "A Warm Safe Bed"
- For homework, you are to complete a character sketch on Naoka.
Monday, May 5th:
- Today we reviewed literary terms and played Jeopardy.
- We also worked on answering questions from Edmodo.
- Please complete for homework and don't forget your essay good copy is due tomorrow!
Friday, May 2nd:
- We read the short story, "On the Sidewalk, Bleeding"
- We joined Edmodo site and responded to the questions posted.
Thursday, May 1st:
- Today was the beginning of a short story unit. We watched a video on A Lamb to the Slaughter and read the story. We had a discussion on the story in literature circles.
- We also worked on the 1st draft of our compare and contrast essay.
- The good copy is due Tuesday, May 6th!
Wednesday, April 30th:
- We worked on the first draft of our compare and contrast essays. You can find all the information for your essay here.
Tuesday, April 29th:
- We discussed compare and contrast essays in class.
- Students worked on completing compare and contrast essay outlines which are due tomorrow.
Monday, April 28th:
- We reviewed introduction paragraphs and hooks.
- We practiced writing introduction paragraphs about ourselves.
Friday, April 23rd:
- Today, we discussed the 'hook' of a story or essay. Students went to the library to complete a worksheet.
- Don't forget, your poetry book is due on Monday!
Tuesday, April 22nd:
- Today, we watched video clips and discussed tone and mood.
- We then wrote paragraphs in different tones.
- Remember, your poetry book is due Monday, April.28th.
Wednesday, April 14th:
- Today, we worked on three different types of poetry. Found poetry, Sound poetry, and credo.
- The class broke into stations and created one piece of work for each type of poetry.
- Please include this in your poetry booklet.
-Credo outline
Tuesday, April 13th:
- We played name that tune and worked on literary elements found in our songs.
Monday, April 12th:
- Today, we examined literary elements found in poetry.
- We also looked for literary terms in our favourite songs which will be added to our poetry book.
Friday, April 11th:
-Today, we talked about haikus, tankas and cinquains. Don't forget to add a cinquain or tanka poem to your poetry book!
Thursday, April 10th:
- Today, we watched and learned about slam poetry and started working on our own.
Wednesday, April 9th:
- Review and worksheet on Sonnet 130
- Write your own sonnet. Due tomorrow.
Tuesday, April 8th:
- Sonnet slideshow
- Due Thursday, April 10th: Write your own sonnet.
Monday, April 7th:
- First day of our poetry unit!
- First assignment
Friday, April 4th:
- Great job on presentations today!
- Good copy of The Hobbit essay is due on Monday.
Thursday, April 3rd:
- The Hobbit presentations tomorrow (Friday)
- The Hobbit Essay rough draft is due!
Wednesday, April 2nd:
- If you did not finish in class, please complete your rough draft for your Hobbit essay.
Tuesday, April 1st:
- Introduction to Thesis Statements
- Thesis statement worksheet *To be completed for homework*
- Essay Outline for The Hobbit
Monday, March 31st:
Essay Topic: Explain or describe how the main character, Bilbo Baggins, changed over time.
* Please continue working on your essay outline by completing the three paragraphs. *
**The Hobbit- Final Projects are due April 4th**
Wednesday, March 12th:
* Final projects are due April.4th!!*
Please complete reading the The Hobbit over March Break and complete Chapter Questions up to Chapter 15. The questions can be found here:
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Tuesday, March 11th:
- The Hobbit: Chapter 12 questions.
- Continue working on Final Projects