Thursday, February 5, 2015

Rain for the foreseeable future!

English 10

In The Metaphor, Charlotte is certainly a complex, round, dynamic character. Your task for tonight is to write a half page response to define Charlotte.
Remember your topic sentence will be the main point you are making about Charlotte. The rest of your paragraph(s) will provide proof for your opinion of her. Proper quote integration will have the page reference at the end of each sentence is parenthesis ( ). Aim to have approximately 5 references in your paragraph(s). Your last sentence will be a concluding one.

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Have you seen the blooms?

Drama
Quiz tomorrow on movement, voice, character, theater games and improv.


English
Quiz on Tuesday of vocab word two (rupt)
Tonight: complete your t-chart one for Mrs Hancock and Charlotte's mother.
You want to do a thorough character analysis so use quotes and references of things each woman says and does (character traits) to show how each of Charlotte's metaphor is true.


Socials
Finish reading chapter 2.
No questions, we will review tomorrow.
Get your ch. 1 test signed.
Chapter 2 test Friday.
Bonus assignment: watch this movie. then write a one page, single spaced write up about how accurately this movie reflects the real events during WWI. Discuss also why you like the movie and give your reasons. Bonus marks will be awarded on the ch. 2 test.

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

"War and Rumours of War"

English

Actually READ The Metaphor from pages 65 to 75.
Continue to brainstorm about short story ideas.

Socials

Read up to page 51 (we will be reviewing in class)
Complete #1-4 on page 47.


Sunday, February 1, 2015

Sunday Night Superbowl, I mean Blog

English

Bring in a newspaper if you can find it.
Finalize your classic book selection.


Socials

Complete the questions on page 34.


Drama

Be ready for presentations on Monday.

Thursday, January 29, 2015

C'MON Friday!!

Socials

You now have your first project due: reading a Historical Fiction novel.
There is an extensive list to pick from but if you want to go off the list, please check with me first.
Also, if you prefer to have an audio version, Here is a list of some novels that are centered on the World Wars at the Burnaby Public Library. Ask your local librarian for others.
Sign up as soon as you can and get started.
>>Practice Questions p 34 #1-5.

English

Answer either #5 or 8 in a well-written paragraph response for submission tomorrow.
Study for the vocabulary quiz tomorrow.

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

And then the sun came out!

English 10

Finish reading the Tell-Tale Heart by Poe and complete the Organizer handout for both this story and The Possiblity of Evil.

Continue to search for a classic fiction book. The sign up sheet is now available. First come first served.

Socials 11

Test tomorow on Ch. 1. Know your vocab and guiding questions.

Drama 10-12

Continue to memorize your Easter lines
Presentation on "What is Acting" due Monday.

History

Why you still here?

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Things could always be Worse!

English

Finish reading the possibility of EVIL (mwah-hah-hah)
Answer #1 only.
Choose a 'classic' piece of fiction- Sign up sheet next Monday.
Read "Theme and Interpretation" that precedes the story.
Vocabulary Test: Friday

Socials

Chapter 1 test Thursday.


History

You are on the wrong page carverhistory.blogspot.com

chapel april 16

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