O Come all Ye Faithful

English
B block no hw
C block finish up last scene and complete final question.


CS
no hw

Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire

Christmas Song

English 
B block
Finish reading Act 4.1 + questions.
C block
Finish reading Act 4.5 + questions.

Christian Studies 
Complete journal #3 on John 3 from Max Lucado. Write for 10 minutes on your response to the text presented.

Ill be home for Christmas

English

Read Paul's Case, answer #3,5,9.

Christian Studies

Read The Gospel of John

I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas

English
Narrative Essay due tomorrow. Two copies of final, and rough draft expected.

Christian Studies
Journal #2 (on Nicodemus) due tomorrow. Write for 10 minutes in pen. Hand in tomorrow.

It's Beginning to Look a lot like Christmas

English

You are finishing the two sample Provincial Exam handouts for homework if you did not complete them in class and C block you have a quiz on Act 3 tomorrow.

Christian Studies

You are writing a 10 minute timed response to the handout written by Max Lucado on John 2.
In your journal you can engage, wrestle, or respond to the text in any way you like as long as it is engaging, honest, and insightful. Please write in pen, and be prepared to hand it in tomorrow.

The Gospel of John Movie

Carol of the Bells

Pentatonix: you either love 'em or hate 'em!

English
B block, you have a quiz tomorrow on all of Act 3, it is NOT a quotes quiz. I will also be checking for a Journal entry for this Act.

C block, you need to finish all questions for scene 4 and complete a Journal entry for this Act. You will have a quiz on Thursday, it WILL be a quotes quiz.

Both classes have Narrative Essays due this Friday: rough draft + two final drafts = complete.

Christian Studies
Welcome to the study of John. Please finish reading John 1 for discussion tomorrow.

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel and Ransom Captive Israel!

Christian Studies

Don't forget that your final essays are due anytime up to the 17th.


English

B block, nothing for today's class.
C block, answer the questions for Act 3, scene 4.

Joy to the World, The Lord is Come!

English

Write a paragraph response to #10 for Young Goodman Brown.
I will be looking particularly close at your topic and concluding sentences, your transition word, phrase, clause (have at least one), and be sure to incorporate one quote.


Christian Studies

Quiz on "The Great Divorce of ?" tomorrow.

Hark, the Herald Angels Sing: "Glory to the New Born King!"

25 Rules for Christmas If you have time or inclination, above is a copy of this morning's devo with the Christian Studies class.

Christian Studies

Reach chapter 9 (it's long) and complete all requisite questions.

English

Read the Chapter 6 intro on Symbol, Allegory, and Fantasy and answer all questions save for #3.


Projects and rough draft essays are due this Friday.

'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.'

English

Finish reading "The Rocking Horse Winner". Answer 2, 3,  5,6, 9.


Christian Studies.

Read chapter 8 and complete all relevant questions tomorrow.



************upcoming due dates************

Tomorrow: early submission for C.S. project
Friday: rough draft narrative essays Eng
Friday: final due date for project C.S. project
Dec  17: final essay for C.S.

Thunder today (Imagine Dragons)

English

Both classes have a quiz on Monday. Quotes quiz for B block, short answer for A block.
Both classes also need to complete their questions for  the last scene of act 2 and complete their fourth journal entry (record your thoughts and feelings to the events and characters as they have unfolded in Act 2). Ensure you put yourself on a 10 minute timer to write your entry.

Christian Studies

Read and answer all appropriate questions for chapters 6 & 7.

Shakespeare + Lewis = Teacher Heaven

English:

Hamet: Finish reading the rest of Act 2 and answer the questions for scene 2.
Othello:

Christian Studies:

I'm sure most, if not all of you, finished your work in class, but if not please answer # 3, and 4 for chapters 1-4 and answer #2 that comes after the chart. You will also need to fill in the chart for the Big Man.
Lastly, there is a quiz tomorrow on the essays outlined in yesterday's blog post.



Carpe Diem!!

2 WEEKS TILL COFFEE AND ALL THAT JAZZ!

English

Othello readers are reading Act 2, scene 1 up until Othello enters. Answer 1 and 2 of your questions.
Hamlet readers are completing Act 2, scene 1 and all questions.

Christian Studies

Finish reading C.S. Lewis' discussion on praising and write 5 main points on/things learned from the essay.
Reminder quiz on Friday: We have no right to happiness, The grand miracle, the poison of subjectivism, after priggery, what, and a word about praising.

G.I.V.E. (Giving Is Very Edifying)

Christian Studies
Complete your questions for "After Priggery, What?"


English
Read Coming of Age in Putnok plus one other essay from Chapter 1: Narration in "The Act of Writing" Textbook.

Last November Week

English

B and C both have quizzes to prepare for tomorrow.
Study your Act 1 plays well.

Christian Studies

Answer all the questions for We have No Right to Happiness.

Time to meet Mum and Dad

English 

B block: Finish reading Act 1 scene 3, the remainder of the scene is a discussion between Iago and Rodrigo once again, so in a way we end the Act how it begins.
Answer all questions pertaining to scene 3 and do a 10 minute timed journal response to everything you have seen in this introductory act of Othello.
There will be a quiz on Act 1 on Monday.

C block: Read Act 1 scene 4 and answer the questions follow.

Christian Studies

Please read this article: United States Drowning in an Ocean of Subjectivism.
There are no questions for it so you may feel free to get an early start on your project.

Enter the Deluge!

A block,

You are asked to re-read the first two pages of "Subjectivism" as review to the CSDoodle we watched today in class.
Remember also you are to pick a final project.

B block,

You are to continue reading in Act 1, scene 3 until Desdemona enters the scene.

C block,

You are to complete a Code of Conduct on any topic you choose. Remember you need ten precepts in all with the last one starting with 'This above all'.  I am going to change the perimeters a little: I asked that you hand in a paper copy, which you may still do but I am going to designate it as a journal topic--topic number two.

Friday is so dope!!!!!!

Christian Studies
Have another look at The Grand Miracle. Either read it, or watch the CSdoodle, or do both. Then answer all 8 questions for this reading.


English
Othello readers finish A.1, s.1 and answer the questions.
Hamlet readers finish A.1, s.2 and answer the questions.

Enjoy the weekend and see you Tuesday.

Reports are in!

English

C block, read Hamlet up to the entrance of the Ghost. No questions to be completed.
B block, do journal entry #2.

CS

No homework.

Guess what day it is?!

Mike, Mike, Mike, Mike, Mike, Mike...



English
Finish reading The Guest and read the Section called 'Humor and Irony' in "The Brick". Answer 1-4 for this section.

Christian Studies
Read Work and Prayer and answer the questions that follow.

Tues(Mon)day

English

You are listening to a podcast: Should Shakespeare still be taught in schools?
After you have listened to the podcast, write your first journal entry on the question/title.
Write for 10 minutes.

Christian Studies

Complete the questions for today's in class reading and read Man or Rabbit. Answer the questions that follow that reading in today's handout.


Enjoy your evening!

New Modules and Old Remembrances.

English,

You are free to be this weekend. BUT if you never read the "Omelas" story, first of all shame on you, and second of all, you will have to read it for Tuesday's class.

Christian Studies,

One question to answer this weekend after you read ch.8 of Coleson's book, Born Again:
How did C.S. Lewis chapter on Pride affect Coleson's life?
That's it.
Answer it however you see fit.

It's been a busy week for us all!

English students

Please read the short story handout I gave you today in class.
It's called The Ones who Walk away from Omelas. If you left your copy at school, I know you can find it online. Go searching.
Also, remember that if you are reciting a poem, tomorrow is the day to do it. Awesome delivery only.
Go to PoetryinVoice.com  and go to the heading Poems to pick a poem of at least 16 lines.

The end is near (of the term)

English

1984 test tomorrow, bring in your essays.

Christian Studies

You are free...unless you have work yet to submit!

with only a minute to spare

english students have essays due tomorrow and c.s. students have a quiz tomorrow on terms tomorrow.

Eff-Are-Eye-Day! Yea!

English

B block
2 supporting paragraphs. Make em good.

C block you are all revising you supporting paragraphs.

Due Dates
Tuesday: Persuasive essay
Wednesday: 1984 Test/Project
Thursday: Poetry recitation

Social Justice

Project due Monday.
Quiz Tuesday.
Final reflection/newspaper article Wednesday.

God's Plan

Hi!

English
So C block, get your proposal spruced up and submitted tonight.
Journals are also due tomorrow.

B block, proposals for projects are due tomorrow, as is your intro paragraph and chapter 4 of '84.

Christian Studies
Just get your research project signed and complete your brainstorming paper if you haven't yet.


Trick or Treat!

You Ready to Sync your Lips?

English

B block: Read chapters 2 (started in class) and, further, chapter 3. Complete the questions for both. Update all journal entries as we have one more topic to complete before you turn it in---which will be soon.
Note, too, the upcoming due dates we discussed today in class: proposal for project--Thursday, Test/Project--next Wednesday, Poem recitation--next Thursday.

C block: finish chapter 6 tonight and questions. Update your journals, we hand them in on Thursday. Proposal for a end of novel project is tomorrow.


Social Justice

Get your parents to sign your project assignment and complete your brainstorming portion of it for tomorrow; it is due Thursday latest.


Remember tomorrow is a casual day and half day of classes.

English

Your weekend homework is to listen to the following podcast. I am offering you an option to do bonus work. Once you listen to this podcast IN ITS ENTIRETY, it will become quite clear to you what what the bonus work will be. Mastery of this bonus assignment will allow you to bump up any previously completed assignment to an A. I hope you will take me up on this bonus assignment. If all of you will, I will too.

Podcast, first link 54 min.

Social Justice 

Again, a STRONG ENCOURAGEMENT to complete your brainstorming assignment this weekend. You'll thank me later. No other homework remains.

"It's a Marvelous Night for a Moondance"

Social Justice
Tonight you are writing a paragraph on Feminism/Sexism and the Bible.
Please spend some time working on this piece as I want to have something good to read (and mark).


English
C block: Finish chapter 1 of part 3 in '1984' and complete the questions for this section.
Finish/Start your intro paragraph for your persuasive essay.
B block: Read Theme in your textbook and answer all questions that follow.

Wednesday, two down, two to go

English
B: Harrison Bergeron. Read it. 1984 quiz tomorrow also.
C: Paragraph 1 of the expository essay.

Socials Justice
Starting from page 41 onward, read all of the package and answer all the questions that we started in the class today.

Mon Day!

Social Justice
Please write a well written paragraph to the topic we discussed today in class, namely what are the main points of the article "Only Christians Understand True Justice" and  write to what extent you agree with said points.

Also read do the informal questionnaire on how how much water it takes to make various things.
Lastly, let's start talking about Human Trafficking. Read pages 23-26 in preparation of that conversation.


English
B blockers are finishing part 2 of 1984: chapter 10 with questions.
C blockers are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to read chapter 4 in the textbook entitled Theme. Read only.

Dana, Erin, and Kimmortal spoke words of poetry. Your turn!

English Students

Write a response to Thursday's field trip. It must NOT be an essay. It is NOT something like "My favorite writer was __________ because ___________". Instead, I want you to take what you saw and heard and present something that reflects your mind state or perception of the trip. It can be on a writer, him/herself, on a poem/story you heard, the ideas of a Writer's Festival, the moderator, or whatever resonated with you.
You could do a poem, a narrative, a song, a word collage or anything else in written/visual form. Be CREATive.
Bottom line: You need to hand in something that shows me you were present and engaged on today's field trip.

Social Justice

Don't forget to read the article on Christians and Social Justice for Monday.
Research papers due Monday.
Be sure to include a title page and include a works cited page with at least 3 sources.
citing from a website
research paper title page

Field Trip Tomorrow for all 11s and 12s

Bring in your forms!


English

Block A, no hw
Block B, chapter 10 for tonight.

Social Justice

Research essays are due Monday and so if reading the article Only Christians can understand True Social Justice.

Choose Joy

English

Block C: a few of you have to do "Coddling/Mind" paragraph. Be sure to get that in ASAP and check the Oct 1 blog for the instructions.
No other homework remains.

Block B: finish reading chapter 8 and complete the questions for 1984.


Social Justice

Don't forget that tomorrow we are researching on a problem of our choice that we want to make a change in. Bring laptops or be prepared to research on your own for tomorrow's class.
That research paper will be due October 22.
Also, we are reading the handout Only Christians Understand True Social Justice. We will discuss this next week and wrap up our discussion on Clean Water.

The scenery outside? Fall-bulous, dahling!

Social Justice

Continue to think about what kind of final project you want. We will in class researching on Wednesday and the paper will be due the following Monday: October 22.

Tonight you are reading 61-63, which is field note 3 on unclean water: Water is Life.

English

Chapter 7 for block B

and 5 questions at each poetry level for block C.

*****************Also, field trips are (over)due********************

Friday, Glorious, Friday

Don't forget your forms!



English

Both classes are reading the next TWO chapters of 1984 and both classes have their expository essays due on Monday.


Social Justice

Read the chapter on Unclean Water pages 51-55.
Read only.

A week from today...count down!!!

English

Both classes are working on expository essays.
We will workshop them tomorrow paying special attention to 'conclusions' and 'secondary sources'.

Social Justice

Tonight's homework is only to listen to a PODCAST.
This podcast may seem unrelated to social justice but it will become clear once you hear the end of the talk. You must listen to the whole thing. It's light homework. Go for a run, walk your dog, do some chores for your family and plug in tonight's listening work.
You must respond to this podcast by writing a paragraph response on the following topic.
"How is what can and cannot be accepted as tolerable discussion on campus fall in the category of social justice?

Auritro, where were you at chapel today?

English

Both classes are bringing in their expository essays tomorrow as we will be paying special attention to our leads.
Both classes are reading the next chapter for homework tonight as well (+ questions).


Worship

In class essays tomorrow and they are due Thursday by A block.

Gobble Gobble: Happy Thanksgiving!!

English

Everybody is reading two chapters this weekend. Either 1 and 2 (block b) or 3 and 4 (block c) and it goes without saying that you complete the questions.

Also, this is a good time to get cracking on your lit circles and spending a little time crafting your expository essays. We will be looking at those again next week.


Christian Studies

 You are finishing our chapter on "family and work as worship". Please write 5 things you learned about work and vocation from this last section of our reading.
Point form is fine but please elaborate on each response.

Palestine? Israel? "Pal"Is?

English

B block, again read yesterdays blog post for tonight's homework. This involves reading the handout "The Coddling of the American Mind" first and then doing the well-written paragraph response.

C block, read chapter 2 of 1984 and answer all the questions for the first 2 chapters.

Christian Studies

Your questions for tonight's reading can be found in our class Google slides. Please complete the questions on slide 48.

I am the captain of my soul, I am the master of my fate!

Christian Studies

Begin reading out last chapter this module: Chapter 5 up to page 113. There will be discussion questions tomorrow based on this reading.

English B

You are finishing your photo essays tonight to be handed in tomorrow and preparing for your part 1 quiz of 1984.

English C

Answer the following question in a well-written paragraph. Do not write more than a page.

How are we to spread the gospel (Matthew 28:18-19) that is to say, SPEAK THE TRUTH, while being mindful not to offend anyone (2 Corinthians 6:3). It seems the Lord calls us to do both; therefore, both are possible, but how?

If you are interested in reading the articles I mentioned in class, see below:
1
2
3
4

Friday arrived? Now, I can thrive. And feel alive. Into the depths of the weekend I dive!

English
B block, we will work on photo essays on Monday and review questions for chapter 8.
'84 quiz on Tuesday.

C block, '84 quiz on Monday.
Read The Coddling of the American Mind.

Christian Studies
Quiz on Monday.
powerpoint

Say Cheese!

Hello beautiful people!

Here is your homework tonight:

English C block
You are finishing your photo-essays to be handed in tomorrow.

English B block
Read chapter 8 + questions

***both classes: expect a quiz on Part 1 of 1984 on Monday***

Christian Studies

You are reading the rest of chapter 4 and answering the questions below:

Page 100-107 (A closer look at Deuteronomy)
 1. What was the purpose of The Shema (Deut. 6:4-5) for the Israelites?
2. How does Block help us understand what it means to love God with our Heart (leb), Soul (nepes), and Strength (meod)?

3.  Reduce the message of the book of Deuteronomy down to Moses 5 points.
4. What does Moses mean when he tells the Israelites to circumcise their hearts? 
5.  How are what Moses said in Deuteronomy; Jesus said to his disciples, Paul said to the Romans and James said to his audience all essentially the same thing?
 *6. FYI: what’s a vassal as it applies in this last section?

Minor Details

English 
Finish your class's chapter of 1984 if you have not yet done so. Don't forget the questions.

Christian Studies
In class essays are happening tomorrow, so please be prepared for that!

Advisory #1

Christian Studies:

1 question: please sum up in your own words the most important points of tonight's reading, pages 84-90. One paragraph response will suffice (include page refs.)

English:

C block is reading up to page 97 of chapter 8 in 1984 and B block is reading chapter 6 of 1984. Both classes are doing journal #3 which asks "What is an ideology and on what principles would you say your ideology is based?" Explain in a 10 minute timed writing exercise.

What is Happiness?

English (B)

Read chapter 6 and answer  the questions...you've almost caught up to the other class.

English (C)
Read chapter 7 and answer the questions

***both expository essays due October 15th*** remember to be objective and not subjective.

Christian Studies

Begin chapter 4: Daily Life as Worship. Read up to page 84.

Today

Christian Studies

Due to our extended conversation today during class, please finish chapter 3 on your own.
Also, feel free to go back and (re)read sections you missed/didn't understand.
We will be having a quiz after chapter 4.

And p.s. in case you wanted to look at Old Testament Law again in the context of the Bible as a whole, here is the image I had on the powerpoint.

Great discussion guys. Keep it up!



English

You are reading the next chapter of 1984, (chapter 6 and 4, respectively) and doing the questions.
Good work in class today, students (both grades)! See you Monday!

So it feels like Fall...

English
Block B- read chapter 3 + questions.
Block C- read chapter 5 + questions.

Christian Studies
Remember that your imago dei or image of God representations with accompanying paragraphs are due tomorrow.
You are also to read up to page 73.
Questions in class tomorrow.

Short and Sweet Cuz I'm Getting Out into that Sun!

English

1. Chapter 2 + questions
2. Chapter 4 + questions

Christian Studies

1. Read (only) up to the middle of page 62

Gregorian Chants, Communism, and Apartheid

Christian Studies

We are working on "Images of God" so come prepared to work on your project. It is due Friday.
For Thursday please read up to page 62.

English

B block read chapter 1 and answer all questions in your review package for chapter 1.
C block read chapter 3 and answer all questions for chapter 3.
Both classes will be journalling tomorrow so come prepared with a journal.

Monday and the sun decides to make up for the weekend

Christian Studies

Bring creative materials for tomorrow's in class assignment.
Here are your homework questions.
1. Page 47 notes that we begin to see God the Father increasingly more prevalent in the New Testament. Why do you suppose this is?
2. Are we to worship Jesus in the same way that we worship God? Explain your answer.
3. If our God is a "Triune" God, why are we not called to worship the Holy Spirit?
4. How do you understand the statement "The Holy Spirit Helps us in Prayer"?

English

B block: Complete the questions on Miss Brill to be handed in tomorrow.
C block: Read chapter 2 of 1984 and answer all questions for chapters 1 & 2.

Friday. Glo-ooooo-ooooo-ooooo-rius!

Fridays be like...


Christian Studies

1. Although there are many titles for God, what is his name?
2. Why do we rarely call God by his name?
3.  Why is it great that God has revealed his name to us?
4. Provide several reasons why God was worthy of worship by the Israelite's.
5. See figure 2.3 and thoughtfully consider the following: why does there seem to be two views of God (depending on which testament one reads) ?

English

B block, you are reading Chapter 3: characterization.
C block, you are reading Chapter 1 of 1984.

Un-bard-lievable performances yesterday!

>>>>>>>> If anybody has any interest in writing a short piece for the newsletter about our experience at Bard on the Beach yesterday, I humbly beseech you to get in contact with me<<<<<<



Christian Studies

1. Why was the first commandment so revolutionary?

2. Briefly, explain the process of an idol becoming a thing worthy of worship.

3. Prayer to Every God:

a. Based on the this prayer , how much did Ninevites understand about their gods.

b. What does one have to do to gain mercy?

c. What is the relationship between these people and their gods?

d. What does this prayer tell us about sacrifices that occurred from these people to their gods?

Stop reading at the section heading of page 35.

English 

Block C, finish the take home questions for Miss Brill.

Block B, finish reading The Destructors and answer 1,2,4.

A chapel of changes

CHRISTIAN STUDIES

*ATTENTION all grade 10s :as you will be the only students in class tomorrow, you will go up to Mr. Rose's room and join the other grade 10s. Please do these questions together tomorrow in class. Free time will follow once you finish your questions. Grade 11s, you will need to complete these questions for Thusday:

1. Look at the places in the Bible that our book (pages 12-14) shows us examples of 'bowing down'. Select two of those references, one from the First/Old Testament and one from the New, and summarize the story/context associated with bowing down.

2. Does Block believe that Paul in the New Testament still wants believers to prostrate themselves in worship? Support your answer.

3. The word 'genuflection' means to bow down. While we have established that this is to be associated with worship, what other words does the book mention are loosely associated with worship (note: liturgical simply means public worship) and, please, don't worry about the Hebrew or Greek.

4. How is Romans 12:1 perfectly encapsulate what it means to worship?

5.  Try to put into your own words what Block is saying about 'priests'/'priesthood' at the end of this section.


I will do a homework check on Thursday and we will finish this first chapter on Thursday.
See you then, 10s.

ENGLISH

B BLOCK,  You are reading Plot and Structure for Thusday's class. No questions.
C BLOCK,  You are one day ahead (you have already read The Destructors) so there is no homework.

******RETURN YOUR BARD PERMISSION FORMS TOMORROW*****

CHRISTIAN STUDIES:

Read up to page 12 and complete the following pages in your notebook or on your computer.

1. Explain the idea that worship has moved from animism to divinity to (perhaps eventually) secularism.

2. What are the three ways that churches attempt to fix the problem of worship, primarily around music, and what effect does this have on the church?

3. When looking at the Bible for proper ways to worship what two ways can be found and what are the problems of each?

4. Why do you think Block calls the Old Testament the First Testament?

5. Explain the two root words meaning in worship: worth and ship.

6. Why is fear related to worship?

ENGLISH:

B BLOCK

We are looking at our first poem, The Man He Killed tomorrow. Please familiarize yourself with this work.
Don't forget you should also look at each lit circle book to see which one you are most interested in reading:
The Kite Runner; The Book Thief; The Poisonwood Bible; The Good Earth

C BLOCK
We are looking at Chapter Two: Plot and Structure tomorrow so please read that in your textbook.

One more for the road!!!

Tips for writing the Final Exam:

1. Watch the time
2. Bring a pencil for the ZipGrade bubble sheet and a pen for the written portion of the exam
3. Proofread
4. Outline your essay before you write
5. Make sure you have all parts of the exam
6. Put up your hand if you need extra paper


English 10

Here is the WRITING RUBRIC I wanted to share with you. Please notice all the elements of your writing that I will be looking at when I assign a mark. Note, it is the second rubric I will be applying to your essay in the link.

Lastly, here is THE REST OF THE POWER POINT ON FAHRHENHEIT 451


Socials 11

Past Provincial Exam Essay Topics Social Studies 11

1.      “Senate reform must be top priority for the federal government of Canada to address.” Evaluate this statement.

2.      “Canada will never truly be a democratic country unless we have revolutionary electoral reform.” To what extent is this statement accurate?

3.      “The Supreme court of Canada had a critical role in shaping Canadian society.” Justify this statement.

4.      Describe the Canadian electoral system from the time an election is call until the end of the Election Day.

5.      To what extent do the media, pressure groups, and lobbyists who pressure government have too much power to determine government policy?

6.      Describe how the Charter of Rights and Freedoms has had an impact on Canadian Society.

7.      Evaluate the following statement: “Reinstating the death penalty in Canada would be a violation of basic human rights in addition to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.”

8.      Discuss how Canada’s diverse region makes it difficult to govern the country.

9.      Explain why the “Roaring Twenties” was such an appropriate title for the 1920’s in Canada.

10.   To what extent has Canada helped the United Nations achieve its purposes during the past sixty years?

11.   To what extent has intolerance been an issue in Canada since 1914

12.   To what extent have women become more prominent in Canadian society since 1914

13.   Discuss the impact of humans on the global environment

14.   Discuss how Canada has changed since World War One

15.   To what extent was the Canadian Government successful in its attempts to deal with the depression? Your answer should consider both sides of the statement.

16.   To what extent has the United Nations been successful in fulfilling its mandate? Your answer should consider both the successes and failures of the United Nations.

17.   Describe realistic strategies that Canadians could take to reduce their negative impact on land, water, and the atmosphere.

18.   Evaluate the development of French Canadian and English Canadian relations from throughout the period 1914 to 2000

19.   Evaluate the impact of World War One on the Canadian home front. Use examples from between 1914-1918.

20.   Explain the difficulties that developing nations experience as they try to break the poverty cycle.

21.   Describe the steps that led to Canada achieving autonomy from Britain. Use examples from the period 1914 to 2000

22.   Explain the challenges facing Canadians as they attempt to reduce the impact of global warming.

23.   Explain how minority groups have been disadvantaged in Canadian society. Use examples from 1914 to 2000.

24.   Explain the social, economic and political challenges faced by Canadians as they attempt to maintain their standard of living.

25.   To what extent has the Canadian government been successful in protecting Canada from American influence? Use examples from 1914-2000.

26.   To what extent did Canada play a significant role in the Cold War events? Use examples from the period 1945-1990

27.   Explain the key factors that allowed Canada to enjoy such a high standard of living compared to nations in the developing world. Your answer must refer to both Canada and the developing world.

28.   To what extent did World War One and World War Two have a negative impact on the Canadian home front? Use examples from between 1914-1918 and 1939-1945. Both sides of the argument must be addressed.

29.   Explain the political, social, and economic challenges in finding solutions to environmental threats that affect Canadians. All three aspects of the question must be addressed.

H.A.GS.

Anybody still check this thing?

And just like that a perfectly good beach day is ruined!



Socials

We do not have homework because we are fabulous.

English
We do have a bit of homework. It is as follows:
Complete Short Answer Study Guide Questions- 7-13.
Vocabulary for Reading Assignment #4.
Also, we will do our third and final "Snippit" in class on Monday so be prepared to hand in all 3.

Drama
Grade 12s only hand in your reflection on Monday

Field trip!

English

Hello, we are almost done our novel and will be finished tomorrow. Please read up to page 155 (page break).

Socials

Marble party tomorrow: bring your share.

Monday. Wind day like...

Socials: complete questions 1 and 3 on page 331.
English: poetry project due tomorrow.

Friday:

need I say more?

English
Read up to page 131 and answer all related questions to this section.
Poetry Project due Tuesday.

Socials
Read up to page 326 and answer 1-5.
Chapter 9 test on Tuesday.

Drama
nuthin'

Knowing that there is officially 7 days of class got me like...

English

Your Haiku or Limerick is due tomorrow.
Finish reading to the end of Part Two and answer the rest of practice questions for Part 3 Questions.

Socials

No homework but, again, as a reminder, you are giving a brief section on your pamphlet.

Drama

Please try to find meaning in your life again.

Life after Drama

English
Read up page 102 and complete your snippet.

Socials
Complete all questions on page 311.

Drama
At ease, soldier!

You Can't Take it With You

English

Read up to page 93. There are no questions to complete at this time.


Socials

There is no homework tonight.

Drama 

Start catching up on your other school work now : )

1 down, 2 to go

English

No homework was assigned

Socials

No homework was assigned

Drama

Review your lines and remember


and also...


and in case you are unclear...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahvSgFHzJIc ....Defines this Moment

English

Tonight we are reading up to page 80. You should be able to answer #1 for part 3 of the reading questions.
Also, you will complete the second set of new vocab words from the book. Remember that is the sheet where you try to match the words with their meaning.
Lastly, I have assigned the option of either a HAIKU or a LIMMERICK as our last poem. Please complete this poem by last next Friday.

Socials

Finish the questions that were assigned in class on page 204.

Drama
...

Today's Blog

Socials

Read pages 304-307 and answer 2-5.

English

Three word form poem due tomorrow.

Drama

Need I say it?!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=355Fk8drgZE = Tonight!

English
Finish reading the rest of part 1 in Fahrenheit 451 and answer all the rest of Part 2 questions so you can be this person:











Remember that '3 word form poems' are due on Friday.
To answer some of your questions: the poetry project is due JUNE 11th.

Socials
The presentations continue tomorrow. Intense! (Hey, did you hear about the fire at the circus? It was in tents 😆)

Drama
FYI two more days until...

"Acting is Behaving Truthfully under Imaginary Circumstances"

English

We have a quiz tomorrow on all vocab up to #9.
Don't be this person

Also, read up to page 50 in our novel.

Socials
Presentations begin tomorrow.

Drama
Act 3 tomorrow.

One Week Until....

Drama students, this means you. Say your lines in reply to everybody who speaks to you from now until then.

English students, read up to the end of page 40 and answer #1-6  in Reading Assignment #2.

Socials students, tomorrow is the last day to work on your presentations.

Good bye, Carver; Hello, Ceremony!

Hiiiee!

Drama

Review, review, review. Cues and simple lined we learned back months ago are being forgotten. Get into your scripts please for 30 minutes a day.


English

You are reading to the page break on page 31. Please answer the rest of the questions on the Study Guide hand out (up to #11).
Remember your 3 word form poems will be due next Friday.

Socials

No homework, per se, but presentations will happen on Wednesday. Please be prepared to speak for 5 minutes and answer any questions that may happen for 2.

May Life

Drama

Now that's it's memorized work on all the little details to really make this play memorable.
It's the little things, people!

English

Read pages 3- 14 (the page break) and answer #1-5 in the handout.
Remember that your concrete poem is due this Friday!


Socials

Look at you having no homework?! Isn't that special? Final quiz for chapter 8 on Friday so...

Badmonton Galore

English
In class essay tomorrow come prepared and be ready to hand in your Julius Caesar book tomorrow.

Socials
Read the case study of chapter 8 and answer #1.

Drama
Pages 79-83 need to be memorized by tomorrow.

Megan and Harry sitting in a tree...

English

In class essay is due Wednesday.
Prepareth thy mind to pour forth greatness!
Aaaad finish the in-class handout on Shakespeare (the loyalty one--both sides).


Socials

Whelp, we're nearing the end, my friends...so tonight, answer 2,3,4 on page 273 and rest up.


Drama

We are so close! Keep memorizing and don't forget to bring in costuming and forms for the field trip.

When Costco Fries become Addictive...

Hiiiiieee,

Okay, so here's the rundown:

Socials
Quiz tomorrow, know yer stuff up to page 267.

English
Finish those JC questions and complete your final journal entry, no summaries, I know what happens in this play! Hand that in tomorrow.

Drama
 Lines are to memorized by next Wednesday.

Mrs Loconte is Late!

English

Read Act 5.3 and answer the one question that follows it. We will review all questions tomorrow.

Socials

Nothing for tomorrow.

Drama

We got to finish knowing our lines for the rest of the play.

Ring a ding ding!

Briefly,

Socials
Quiz tomorrow up to page 259.

English
Sonnets due tomorrow.

Drama
Quiz up to page 78 tomorrow.

Cash me outside, how 'bout dat?

No seriously, this weather is too nice for indoor life!!!

Okay so Socials students, you know you got a little quizicle tomorrow, everything up to page 249 to be exact.
Bring your A game.

Alrightee, English students, I didn't actually assign any homework, per se, but you best be reading your classic novel...and be working on your sonnet, which, btdubs, is due Wednesday. So, yeah, you have homework(ish).

And, lastly, Drama students, bring the drama for your mama, who will be seating in a seat come Tuesday night (the 5th). Know your lines: let them be the last things you say when you fall asleep and the first thing you say, after giving a big "Good Morning" to God.

I appreciate you, too!

Socials

You will read the rest of today's section (the part you didn't write a poem on)
and answer #1-7 on pages 264.

English

No hw tonight but you have sonnets that are due next Wednesday and you will have an Act 4 quiz on Monday.
Don't forget next Friday your Classic Fiction is due.

Drama

Lines need to be memorized by the following date:
72-78 next Wedesnday
79-83 last Wednesday

Twos-day!

English

Upcoming due dates: May 16th Sonnet due
                                    May 18th Historical Fiction due
Tonight read Act 4.2 and answer questions

Socials 

Read up to page 256 # 1, 2, 4, 6

Drama

Lines test tomorrow!

The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. ~James 5:16

English 10

Last year, after I had shared many videos on powerful speeches, a student shared one with me that showed the lighter side of great speeches. If you need a comedy break before your homework, have a watch.
Once your ready to get back to work grade 10s, you are reading Act 4, scene 1 and answering the 3 questions that follow.

Socials 11

You are answering the questions on page 249 #1-3, 6, 8. You may have to look at page 247 for ideas to answer #8.
Signed tests and current events quiz for tomorrow.


Drama 10-12

We have work to do and you know what it is!!!

Friday's are Magical!

English

Bring  the handout Life with Cerebral Palsy for discussion on Monday.
We will take the Act 3 quiz and hear the remaining speeches.
Make sure your I am poem is finished for a homework check
and be sure to read Shakespeare's poem in your poetry package and answer the questions that follow for Monday. We didn't get a chance to read this poem in class today.

Socials

Essay topics were given today in class for Monday's in-class essay. I want you to be so prepared that you will feel like THIS GUY when you see me marking your essay.


Drama

Know your lines up to page 71 for Wednesday.

A Speech, A War, A Play

English

Cinna the Poet 50 word response.
I Am poem due Friday and speeches.
Act 3 quiz Monday.

Socials

Get your test signed.
Complete 1-4 on page 231.
Essay on Monday for chapter 7.

Drama

Your HW:

Pen.

Socials

Hi. How are you? Good? Okay, make sure you read up to page 127 and answer 1-3.


English

'Sup? You good? Alright complete the two handouts you worked on today in class and finish 3.2.

Drama

How you doin'? Everything cool? K, learn your lines for Act 3 (and everything else as needed)

Last full week of April!

English

Complete questions 1-5 for Act 3 scene 1. Read until Marc Antony enters the scene.
Due next Tuesday, your speech.
Due next Friday, the fourth poem called "I Am" (handed out in class today).
Due May 18th, historical fiction project.
Due June 11th, Poetry Project.

Socials

Complete 1, 2a on page 216.

Drama

All lines of Act 2 NEED TO BE MEMORIZED BY MONDAY!!!!

Hump Day

English

Read My Life with Cerebral Palsy. Answer 1-3; 1; 3

Socials

Complete 1-4 on page 214.

Drama

Bring the drama for your mama!
Also, head shots will be Tuesday.
Costumes due Tomorrow.

tuesday homework

socials: chapter 6 test tomorrow and page 210 1-3.
english: answer all questions from act 1 scenes 2-4
drama: bring in costuming and memorize your lines.

Sun-ny Days...Chasing the...Clouds away!!

English
Catch up night?
Act 2 Journal response is now due (10 minutes reflections on your thoughts about the events and characters of Act 2).
Complete your third poem: a diamante... due tomorrow.
Read the poem No Man is an Island by John Donne (my favorite poet). I believe it is the 24th selection.
Begin (continue) working on your speech. I am setting the due date as May 1st (Next Tuesday).

Socials
The test has been moved to Wednesday so tonight finish all questions in the last set of Practice Questions (page 201).


Drama
You already know!!!!!!!

Whistler’s Mother

Hello 👋

Homework 📚

English
10 minutes of 📓 for your initial thoughts on Act 1 of Julius Caesar.

Socials
Page 189- all nine questions.  Horrible 😒

Ultimate Frizz (with rain)

Socials 
Read up to page 173 in chapter 6 and answer 1-3.


English 
Read up to line approximately (enter conspirators) and answer all the relevant questions.
Complete vocab #6

Drama
MEMORIZE, MEMORIZE, MEMORIZE YOUR LINES AND CUES!!

Hail, Rain, Sunshine...Vancouver

English

Complete your Grafitti Poem for Monday.
Complete 21 and 22 (first two poems in your poetry package) for Monday as well.

Socials

We will have a quiz on everything after the Italian Campaign until the end of the chapter on Monday.
Sarah April 23 presentation.
Last day for Dunkirk review will be Monday.

Drama 

Lines memorized up to page 54 for Monday.

Homework for tonight (cool post topic not included)

Socials

Pages 156 all questions
and 159 1, 2, 4.

English

Quiz on Act 1 tomorrow.
Be sure to finish reading all of scene 3. No questions

Drama

Self and cast reflection due tomorrow

Crazy Rain and Crazy Sun (in a few hours)

English

Finish Vocab Sheet 5.

Socials

Complete all questions on page 159.


Drama

Due tomorrow: costume inventory.

4-Day Weeks Make me feel like

English

You need to read Act 1 scene 2 of Julius Caesar and complete all the questions for that scene. Try your best, as we'll review it tomorrow if you missed something. Be sure to read the side margins as they are quite helpful.
Don't forget your graffiti poem is due next Monday.

Socials

You have only a few remaining hours to complete your project for WWII. Don't forget I want you to submit your presentation slides to me via email but I want a paper copy of your 'works cited' handed in to me TOMORROW.
Don't forget you can watch Dunkirk and do a one page review for bonus marks on your chapter 6 test but if you do this, it should come in to me by next Monday latest.


Drama

See Friday's post

Fridays Be Like

Hello Kiddies,

Gather round. It's time to talk HOMEWORK.

If you are a grade 10er, well you have a quiz on Monday. It's on all the vocab we've learned so far, but fret not, you could be

a grade 11ite and have a big ol' project on Monday all about WWII.


If you are in Drama, well, you're work will look like the following:





Prepare well, my little gum drops and g'nite.