Mrs Dubé

English 9H: 

Poetry terms quiz at the start of class.

Lit Circle #2.

Remaining class time to read/prep for LC#3 which is on Apr 23. Please note that other than silent reading, there will be no class time provided on Thurs to work on lit circles.

English 11CW (Pd 2 & 4): 

Read Act I, sc 4-7 in Macbeth.

Review Shakespearian quote integration and citation; note taking to keep for student reference.

Remaining class time to work on/finish hero journal reflection from last day.

English 12: 

Poetry terms quiz at the start of class. If you missed today’s class and your absence is EXCUSED, you need to email me ASAP to confirm you will be attending flex at 8:45am Thurs to make up an alternate quiz. Unexcused absences earn a zero for today’s assessment.

Psychological poetry lesson (for creative portfolio).

Reminder that Lit Circle #3 is next day (Thurs).

English 9H: 

Silent reading.

Hand out poetry terms and review as a class. QUIZ on these terms at the start of class Tues (Apr 15). If you missed today’s class, click the following link to access the sheet to study on your own: http://sd41blogs.ca/dubes/files/2025/04/English-9H-Poetry-Terms-Booklet.docx

If you have any issues with the link (it is being finicky today for some reason), paste it into a new search and it will open that way. 

Poetry assignment. I only have this as a hard copy so if you missed today’s class, please get from me next day to complete.

Remaining class time to read/prep for Lit Circle #2 which is on Tues (Apr 15) right after the poetry terms quiz.

English 11CW (Pd 2 & 4): 

Silent reading.

Read Act 1, sc ii-iii in Macbeth.

Journal reflection (for portfolio):

“Everyone has an idea of what makes a hero. What is yours? In a reflection of at least 10-15 sentences, note the qualities of a person you particularly admire. Do you think people’s concepts of heroes ever change over the course of our lives? Why or why not?”

English 12:

Lit Circle #2.

Hand out poetry and literary terms booklet for English 12 and review as a class. There is a QUIZ at the start of class Tues (Apr 15) on the POETRY terms only. If you missed today’s class, you can use the following link to access the specific  terms that will be on the quiz: http://sd41blogs.ca/dubes/files/2025/04/Eng-12-Poetry-Terms-for-Quiz.docx

If you have any issues with the link (it is being finicky today for some reason), paste it into a new search and it will open that way. 

Remaining class time to read/prep for Lit Circle #3 which is on Thurs, Apr 17th.

 

English 9H: 

Lit Circle #1.

Students can use remaining class time, if any, to read/prep for LC #2 (Apr 15).

Students will be given some time in class Friday to also read/prepare so please bring necessary materials to class.

English 11CW (Pd 2): 

Finish oral presentations.

Collect novels and update book cards.

Self and peer assessments for oral presentation component of the lit circle unit.

Read Act 1, Sc i in Macbeth.

English 12: 

Grammar worksheet – fun! If you missed today’s class, you need to come to flex Fri AM to make this up; if you do not attend flex to make this up, you will earn a zero on this assignment.

Remaining class time = work block for Lit Circle #2 which is Friday (Apr 11).

English 11CW (Pd 4): 

Finish oral presentations.

Collect novels and update book cards.

Self and peer assessments for oral presentation component of the lit circle unit.

Read Act 1, Sc i in Macbeth.

 

 

English 9H: 

Work period to read/prep for Lit Circle #1 which happens on Weds (Apr 9).

English 11CW (Pd 2 & 4): 

Oral presentations.

English 12: 

Lit Circle #1. Prep for LC #2 when finished.

Students will be given some time in class on Weds to read/prep for LC #2 which is Fri (Apr 11); please ensure you bring your novels and necessary materials.

Thank you to Mr Amenta to coming in as a TTOC for me on Thursday!

English 9H: 

Work block for legend writing assignment. If this piece is not completed, you will need to attend flex sessions until it is done.

Reminder: students have a work block Monday to do their readings and prep portfolio materials for Lit Circle #1 which happens on Weds, Apr 9th. Please ensure you bring your novel and necessary materials to take full advantage of this period.

English 11CW (Pd 2 & 4): 

Work block to finalize/rehearse group presentations. Presentations are on Mon and Weds.

English 12: 

Work block for Lit Circle #1 (happening Mon, Apr 7th).

English 9H: 

** the legend writing work block has been shifted to Thurs, Apr 3rd ***

Lit Circle unit!

Groups :

Group #1: Shania, Alisa, William, Daisy and Zoey

Group #2: Kian, Isabella, Heisha, Mia and Mary

Group #3: Karissa, Marcus, Esther, Mina and Muskan

Group #4: Ian, Cynthia, Daniel, Christina and Emily

Group #5: Lily, Afifa, Hasti, Brandon and Maddie

Group #6: Alex, Miguel, Avery and Bella

 

Lottery to choose text; update book cards.

In groups, decide on roles and reading schedule. Group members must ensure they have exchanged contact information in the event someone is absent that they can get their work to your group to avoid lost marks.

Students will have a work block for Lit Circle #1 on Mon, Apr 7th. Lit Circle #1 is on Weds, Apr 9th.

English 11CW (Pd 2 & 4): 

*** oral presentations have been shifted! Students will have a work block for presentations on Thurs, Apr 3rd. If your group was originally presenting Apr 3, you are now presenting Mon, Apr 7th. If you were presenting Mon, Apr 7th, you are now presenting Weds, Apr 9th. ****

Hand out Macbeth texts and update book cards.

Character reference sheet and ambition case study. If you missed today’s class, I only have these as hard copies so please get from me next day with your text.

English 12: 

Lit Cirle unit!

Groups:

#1:

1.Sherry

2.Mikayla

3.Diego

4.Sakura

#2:

1.Tiffany

2.Bryce

3.Avneet

4.Jack

#3:

1.Cameron

2.Mimi

3.Scott

4.Deshaan

#4:

1.Suzan

2.Ness

3.Carlo

#5:

1.Amber

2.Marcus

3.Jessica

#6:

1.Kristine

2.Justin

3.Camille

Lottery to choose text; update book cards.

In groups, decide on roles and reading schedule. Group members must ensure they have exchanged contact information in the event someone is absent that they can get their work to your group to avoid lost marks.

Students will have a work block on Thurs, Apr 3 to do reading and prep portfolio materials. Lit Circle #1 is Mon, Apr 7th. 

 

English 9H: 

Silent reading.

Collect short story textbooks and update book cards.

Remaining class time to plan/draft legend writing assignment (for portfolio).

English 11CW (Pd 2 & 4): 

Lottery for choice of time slot for oral presentations the week back after the break.

Work block for Lit Circle group oral presentations. Reminder that students will also have all class on Apr 1 to polish their presentations. Presentations begin Apr 3rd.

English 12: 

Short story unit final exam. If you missed today’s class and your absence is not officially excused in MyEd, you have earned a zero for this assessment. If you were away and your absence has been officially excused, you must come to flex at 8:30am on Tues, April 1 and 8:30am on Thurs, Apr 3 to write an alternate exam which is divided into two sections (due to time constraint as our class is starting our new unit on Apr 1).

WISHING ALL OF MY STUDENTS A WONDERFUL SPRING BREAK! SEE YOU ON APRIL 1ST.

English 9H: 

Short story unit final exam.

Students have all period to write; if they finish early, hand in exam and silent read until the end of the class.

Please bring textbooks to class Friday for collection.

English 11CW (Pd 2 &4): 

Class time provided for Lit Circle groups to begin planning their group oral presentation (happening after the break). Students will also be given all of Friday’s class to work on, prepare, and practice their oral presentations. Please bring necessary items including props, laptops, tablets etc.

Student learning survey completed in B119.

English 12: 

Review sheet for short story unit final exam (on Fri, Mar 14) in class. If you missed today’s class, use the following link to access the review sheet to support your studying: Eng 12 SS Final Exam Review

*** ensure you come to flex Friday morning if you have questions about your studying if you are unsure of something ***

Student learning survey completed in B119.

English 9H: 

Study block for short story unit final exam which is on Weds (Mar 12).

If students feel prepared for the exam, begin legend planning sheet (you get a writing period on Fri the 14th and the first class back after break on Apr 1) to work on your legend pieces (for portfolio for Term 3).

English 11CW (Pd 2 & 4): 

Lit Circle #8.

Self and peer assessments.

Hand out criteria for group oral presentation. Students get time in class on Weds and Fri this week to work on their presentations with their groups. Please bring all necessary supplies, including lap tops/tablets. Oral presentations take place the first week back after Spring Break.

English 12: 

Review analysis for “The Shining Houses.”

Read “Masque of the Red Death” on p. 197; analysis sheet. Please note that this story will also be included on the final exam on Fri.

Students will get an exam review next day and the short story unit final exam is on Fri (Mar 14).

REMINDER TO ALL CLASSES: THE TERM 2 CUT OFF IS TODAY AT 3:03PM. ANY WORK NOT RECEIVED BEFORE THIS TIME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IN THE GRADING FOR YOUR TERM 2 REPORT CARD. 

English 9H: 

Silent reading.

Hand out short story unit exam review sheet. The final exam is on Weds, March 12th. Students will be given a study block on Monday, March 10th to help prepare for the assessment. If you missed today’s class, please click the following link to access the sheet so you can begin reviewing at home: http://sd41blogs.ca/dubes/files/2025/03/Eng-9H-Short-Story-Unit-Exam-Review-Sheet.docx

Exploring Indigenous legends: read “The Two Sisters” by Pauline Johnson and “Raven Steals the Light.” If you missed today’s class, you can use the following links to access copies of the legends: https://www.pipekeepers.org/uploads/3/1/3/0/31306445/raven_steals_the_light.pdf and https://digital.library.upenn.edu/women/johnson/vancouver/vancouver-01.html. I can provide you with a hard copy of both legends next day.

Begin legend writing project. This is for your TERM 3 portfolio. You will be given a work block for your legends on Mar 14th and Apr 1st.

English 11CW (Pd 2 & 4): 

Silent reading. Students are encouraged to read their lit circle novels to finish their books. Reminder that the final lit circle is Mon, March 10th.

Poetry lesson. If you missed today’s class, you can get this from me when I see you on Monday.

English 12: 

Analysis quiz. If you missed today’s class and your absence is not excused, you have earned a zero for this assessment. If you missed class and your absence is excused in MyEd, you need to email me ASAP to arrange to make the quiz up in flex on Monday. 

Reminder: short story unit final exam is Fri, Mar 14th.