Have a wonderful summer vacation!! :)
Thursday, June 12th:
- Congratulations on completing the written part of your exam!
- Tomorrow is the reading comprehension section.
- Good Luck!!
Wednesday, June 11th:
- We continued reviewing today. Make sure to study for your Written Exam tomorrow!
Tuesday, June 10th:
- I handed out a review sheet that should be completed for homework.
- We watched the film, Elizabeth- The Golden Age
Monday, June 9th:
- We completed grammar worksheets while reviewing commas, colons and apostrophe's.
- We also began making review cue cards for our final exam.
Friday, June 6th:
- Students worked on their 5 paragraph essay. It is due on Monday, June 6th.
Thursday, June 5th:
- Congratulations to all students on their awards at Colour Day!
Wednesday, June 4th:
- We practiced a reading comprehension and question worksheet that will be similar to our exams.
Tuesday, June 3rd:
- Today we worked on essay writing, we studied thesis sentences and practiced using an essay outline. The essay is due Friday, June 6th. It can be on any topic you choose.
Monday, June 2nd:
- Today we watched a short video clip on Samuel de Chaplain, filled in a worksheet on European Explorers and played a review game.
Friday, May 30th:
- We began a unit on Explorers and students completed a worksheet and began filling in an Explorer chart.
Wednesday and Thursday:
- Students completed worksheets finishing up the Renaissance Unit and practiced reading comprehension.
Tuesday, May 27th:
- We worked on our Modern Day Mona Lisa during first class. That is due on Thursday, May 29th.
- During second class, we each studied a person from the Renaissance to make a Time Person of the Year. That is due on Friday, May 30th.
Monday, May 26th:
- We reviewed the answers to our Renaissance web quest.
- We read pages 217-220 of our textbooks #1, #2, #4a.
Friday, May 23rd:
- Today we studied Leonardo da Vinci and the Mona Lisa.
- We began an assignment to draw a 'Modern Mona Lisa'
Thursday, May 22nd:
- We finished our Renaissance webquest today.
Wednesday, May 21st:
- Today we studied the Geography of the Renaissance and why it occurred in Italy. We took notes from a video and Powerpoint.
Tuesday, May 20th:
- We learned about the Black Death and imagined what it would be like if we lived during that time.
- We also began a unit on the Renaissance and began working on a web quest.
- The webquest is due on Thursday, May 22nd.
Friday, May 16th:
- Today we finished out Japan worksheets and learned about samurai.
Thursday, May 15th:
- Today we worked on finishing our worksheets on Japan.
Wednesday, May 14th:
-Today we went on a field trip to the Yukon College to learn about the Boreal Forest. You all did an excellent job and made Porter Creek very proud!
Tuesday, May 13th:
- Today we made sushi in class!
- Don't forget we are going on a field trip tomorrow. We will be departing at 9:15.
Monday, May 12th:
- Today we learned about religion in Japan and made Ema prayer boards.
- Please complete your board for homework if you did not finish it in class.
Thursday, May 8th:
- Today we studied the Geography of Japan by completing a web-quest. Please finish for homework if you did not complete it in class.
Wednesday, May 7th:
-Today we finished our station activity. Students still need to work on completing their Japan worksheets.
Tuesday, May 6th:
- Today we worked in various stations all relating to Japan. We made samurai's, cranes, watched a video and answered a worksheet. We will finish the stations on Wednesday.
- We also started a webquest on Japan.
Monday, May 5th:
- Today we began a new unit on Japan.
- Please complete the worksheet handed out in class for homework.
Friday, May 2nd:
- Today we worked on our writing and peer editing.
- Don't forget to get your permission letter signed for our field trip on May 14th!
- Bring your Pathways book to class on Monday!
Thursday, May 1st:
- Today in class we played a game called "Name that Tune" based on your theme songs.
- Remember to hand in your paragraph if you have not done so!
Wednesday, April 30th:
- Today we did a really fun creative writing activity in class. Everyone did an awesome job!!
- Please remember to hand in your theme song paragraph.
Tuesday, April 29th:
- The class completed a creative writing assignment on our 5 senses and popcorn!
- Second block we went into the computer lab where we researched our theme song and wrote a paragraph.
-Please complete any assignments that you did not finish in class, at home.
Monday, April 28th:
- We worked on completing Grammar Booklets.
-Please complete for homework if you did not finish in class!
- There will be a homework check. :)
Friday, April 25th:
- Today, we did an exercise on Reading Comprehension.
- Enjoy your weekend!
Thursday, April 24th:
- Great job on your test today!
- Keep working on Good Copy of short story.
Wednesday, April 23rd:
-Today, we reviewed literary terms for our test tomorrow.
- Don't forget: Short Story test: Thursday, April. 24th Study Guide
Good Copies of Short Story due: Monday, April. 28th
Tuesday, April 22nd:
- Today, we worked on our short story good copies which are due on Monday, April. 28th
- We also went outside and did a creative writing exercise.
Thursday, April 17th:
- Have a great long weekend!!
Wednesday, April 16th:
-We continued to work on our short story rough draft.
- Short stories are due tomorrow!! Thursday, April. 17th
Tuesday, April 15th:
- Today, we worked on our short stories and finished questions relating to The Lottery.
Monday, April 14th:
- Today, we worked on our short story outline.
- Tomorrow we will be in the computer lab. You must use your time wisely in order to complete the rough draft by Thursday!
Friday, April 11th:
-I hope everyone enjoyed the Grey Cup!
- Have a great weekend, don't forget to work on short stories!
Thursday, April 10th:
- We compared the short story, The Lottery to The Hunger Games
*Short story assignment is due Thursday, April 17th*
Wednesday, April 9th:
- We continued to work on our short stories today.
Tuesday, April 8th:
- Today, we began our short story assignment!
Monday, April 7th:
- Today, we played a review game of important short story terms.
- We also read a short story called, The Stolen Party
* Short Story test on Friday, April.11*
Friday, April 4th:
- Today, we listened and read a First Nation short story.
- Please complete any assignments that are overdue by Monday, April. 7th.
Thursday, April 3rd:
- Please complete the questions on A Lamb to Slaughter.
Wednesday, April 2nd:
- Remember to hand in your paragraph and short story assignment if you did not finish in class.
- Tomorrow we will continue working on Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl
Tuesday, April 1st:
- Short Story Comic Book Assignment is due.
- Completed in class: Glee Character Sketch Worksheet
Monday, March 31st:
- Short Story Comic Book Assignment
Thursday, March 13th:
* Don't forget to hand in book reviews! *
Have a great break!
Thursday, June 12th:
- Congratulations on completing the written part of your exam!
- Tomorrow is the reading comprehension section.
- Good Luck!!
Wednesday, June 11th:
- We continued reviewing today. Make sure to study for your Written Exam tomorrow!
Tuesday, June 10th:
- I handed out a review sheet that should be completed for homework.
- We watched the film, Elizabeth- The Golden Age
Monday, June 9th:
- We completed grammar worksheets while reviewing commas, colons and apostrophe's.
- We also began making review cue cards for our final exam.
Friday, June 6th:
- Students worked on their 5 paragraph essay. It is due on Monday, June 6th.
Thursday, June 5th:
- Congratulations to all students on their awards at Colour Day!
Wednesday, June 4th:
- We practiced a reading comprehension and question worksheet that will be similar to our exams.
Tuesday, June 3rd:
- Today we worked on essay writing, we studied thesis sentences and practiced using an essay outline. The essay is due Friday, June 6th. It can be on any topic you choose.
Monday, June 2nd:
- Today we watched a short video clip on Samuel de Chaplain, filled in a worksheet on European Explorers and played a review game.
Friday, May 30th:
- We began a unit on Explorers and students completed a worksheet and began filling in an Explorer chart.
Wednesday and Thursday:
- Students completed worksheets finishing up the Renaissance Unit and practiced reading comprehension.
Tuesday, May 27th:
- We worked on our Modern Day Mona Lisa during first class. That is due on Thursday, May 29th.
- During second class, we each studied a person from the Renaissance to make a Time Person of the Year. That is due on Friday, May 30th.
Monday, May 26th:
- We reviewed the answers to our Renaissance web quest.
- We read pages 217-220 of our textbooks #1, #2, #4a.
Friday, May 23rd:
- Today we studied Leonardo da Vinci and the Mona Lisa.
- We began an assignment to draw a 'Modern Mona Lisa'
Thursday, May 22nd:
- We finished our Renaissance webquest today.
Wednesday, May 21st:
- Today we studied the Geography of the Renaissance and why it occurred in Italy. We took notes from a video and Powerpoint.
Tuesday, May 20th:
- We learned about the Black Death and imagined what it would be like if we lived during that time.
- We also began a unit on the Renaissance and began working on a web quest.
- The webquest is due on Thursday, May 22nd.
Friday, May 16th:
- Today we finished out Japan worksheets and learned about samurai.
Thursday, May 15th:
- Today we worked on finishing our worksheets on Japan.
Wednesday, May 14th:
-Today we went on a field trip to the Yukon College to learn about the Boreal Forest. You all did an excellent job and made Porter Creek very proud!
Tuesday, May 13th:
- Today we made sushi in class!
- Don't forget we are going on a field trip tomorrow. We will be departing at 9:15.
Monday, May 12th:
- Today we learned about religion in Japan and made Ema prayer boards.
- Please complete your board for homework if you did not finish it in class.
Thursday, May 8th:
- Today we studied the Geography of Japan by completing a web-quest. Please finish for homework if you did not complete it in class.
Wednesday, May 7th:
-Today we finished our station activity. Students still need to work on completing their Japan worksheets.
Tuesday, May 6th:
- Today we worked in various stations all relating to Japan. We made samurai's, cranes, watched a video and answered a worksheet. We will finish the stations on Wednesday.
- We also started a webquest on Japan.
Monday, May 5th:
- Today we began a new unit on Japan.
- Please complete the worksheet handed out in class for homework.
Friday, May 2nd:
- Today we worked on our writing and peer editing.
- Don't forget to get your permission letter signed for our field trip on May 14th!
- Bring your Pathways book to class on Monday!
Thursday, May 1st:
- Today in class we played a game called "Name that Tune" based on your theme songs.
- Remember to hand in your paragraph if you have not done so!
Wednesday, April 30th:
- Today we did a really fun creative writing activity in class. Everyone did an awesome job!!
- Please remember to hand in your theme song paragraph.
Tuesday, April 29th:
- The class completed a creative writing assignment on our 5 senses and popcorn!
- Second block we went into the computer lab where we researched our theme song and wrote a paragraph.
-Please complete any assignments that you did not finish in class, at home.
Monday, April 28th:
- We worked on completing Grammar Booklets.
-Please complete for homework if you did not finish in class!
- There will be a homework check. :)
Friday, April 25th:
- Today, we did an exercise on Reading Comprehension.
- Enjoy your weekend!
Thursday, April 24th:
- Great job on your test today!
- Keep working on Good Copy of short story.
Wednesday, April 23rd:
-Today, we reviewed literary terms for our test tomorrow.
- Don't forget: Short Story test: Thursday, April. 24th Study Guide
Good Copies of Short Story due: Monday, April. 28th
Tuesday, April 22nd:
- Today, we worked on our short story good copies which are due on Monday, April. 28th
- We also went outside and did a creative writing exercise.
Thursday, April 17th:
- Have a great long weekend!!
Wednesday, April 16th:
-We continued to work on our short story rough draft.
- Short stories are due tomorrow!! Thursday, April. 17th
Tuesday, April 15th:
- Today, we worked on our short stories and finished questions relating to The Lottery.
Monday, April 14th:
- Today, we worked on our short story outline.
- Tomorrow we will be in the computer lab. You must use your time wisely in order to complete the rough draft by Thursday!
Friday, April 11th:
-I hope everyone enjoyed the Grey Cup!
- Have a great weekend, don't forget to work on short stories!
Thursday, April 10th:
- We compared the short story, The Lottery to The Hunger Games
*Short story assignment is due Thursday, April 17th*
Wednesday, April 9th:
- We continued to work on our short stories today.
Tuesday, April 8th:
- Today, we began our short story assignment!
Monday, April 7th:
- Today, we played a review game of important short story terms.
- We also read a short story called, The Stolen Party
* Short Story test on Friday, April.11*
Friday, April 4th:
- Today, we listened and read a First Nation short story.
- Please complete any assignments that are overdue by Monday, April. 7th.
Thursday, April 3rd:
- Please complete the questions on A Lamb to Slaughter.
Wednesday, April 2nd:
- Remember to hand in your paragraph and short story assignment if you did not finish in class.
- Tomorrow we will continue working on Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl
Tuesday, April 1st:
- Short Story Comic Book Assignment is due.
- Completed in class: Glee Character Sketch Worksheet
Monday, March 31st:
- Short Story Comic Book Assignment
Thursday, March 13th:
* Don't forget to hand in book reviews! *
Have a great break!