Feb 29

Humanities 8

Today after our check-in after the long weekend, we read for 15 minutes.  Students were given the remainder of the class to work on finishing off their webs which is due on Wednesday, March 2. 

English 10

Today we skipped silent reading and focused on prepping for our poetry test.  We looked at an example of the poetry multiple-choice section of the test and we discussed.  This led to another intense discussion about the education system. We did not accomplish everything we needed to do to prepare for the test.  So, the test has been moved to Monday March 7. 

February 24

Humanities 8

Today after silent reading we had a discussion about pink shirt day.  For the rest of the class, students worked on their rough draft of their Viking webs (due Wed March 2).

English 10 (C & D block)

Today after silent reading, we watched "To This Day" by Shane Koyzan and we discussed the theme of bullying. Finally, students were notified that they are going to have a  poetry test next Wednesday. Terms, examples of terms, sorting of terms, glossing and analysis will be on the test.  

February 23

English 10 (H block)

Today we discussed an info-graphic on reading.   Next we did some silent reading and wrote a reader response.  We also self-assessed our best poem using the rubric on the assignment sheet.  Students also read out a poem to the class and handed in their poetry package.  

Humanities 8

Today we viewed a Horrible Histories about the Vikings.  We also did some free writing, but the suggestion was to write about something to do with the Vikings.  Next we went over the rubric for the Viking web.  Finally,  students worked on finishing off their notes and starting the rough drafts of the webs.  The webs are due on: March 2 (note: new date!!). 

February 22

Humanities 8

Today we discussed an info-graphic on reading.   Next we did some silent reading.  Finally, we reviewed the exemplar for our Vikings project.  Students spent the remainder of the time writing notes on the Vikings.  The project will be due on March 1.

English 10

Today we discussed an info-graphic on reading.   Next we did some silent reading and wrote a reader response.  We also self-assessed our best poem using the rubric on the assignment sheet.  Students also read out a poem to the class and handed in their poetry package.  

February 19

English 10 (H block)

Today instead of silent reading we watched a couple of spoken word videos. The remainder of the class was spent working on the poetry package which is due next class (February 23).  

Humanities 8

Today after silent reading, we finished off our mind-map/web for the Franks.  Next students were introduced to their next assignment - producing a web about the Vikings.  An exemplar was shown and students were able to see some features that help with communicating information.  At the end of class, students read about the Vikings. 

February 18

English 10 (H block)

Today after silent reading, we watched the Vanier video for Shane Koyczan's poem "Instructions for a Bad Day."  We discussed and then students were reminded they need to hand in their picture that inspired one of their poems, prepare a poem to read out, use figurative language as much as possible and to be careful with line breaks.  The remainder of the class was a work period.  The package is due on Tuesday February 23.  

Humanities 8

Today we started off with sacred writing.  Next we went over the Rome test, Rome units and the crosswords.  Finally, we started to work on sorting information about the Franks into a mind-map/web.

February 17

Humanities 8

Today after silent reading, we did a quick review of the what we learned about the Franks yesterday.  Next we read about Charlemagne and we categorized the information using the PMI strategy (Plus, Minus and Interesting).  

English 10

Today we went over the importance of line breaks, taking out words and putting in figurative language in our poems.  Students were reminded to prepare to read one of their poems to the class as well.  The remainder of the class was focused on finishing off the poetry package which is due next class (February 22).