English 8:
- finish reading The Outsiders
- review criteria for final writing assessment for this unit: http://sd41blogs.ca/dubes/files/2023/10/English-8-Outsiders-Final-Assignment-2.docx
- this assessment package is due at the start of class on Oct 24/23
- remaining class time to work on brainstorms
- students will be given the entire period next day (Thurs) to work on their writing packages; students are welcome to bring laptops or tablets if they wish to use them
English 11FP:
- collect short story textbooks and update book cards
- Creative writing prompt (for portfolio) #3 (10 mins):Describe a moment when you felt betrayed by someone close to you.
- overview film “We Were Children”
- begin watching film
English 12:
- read “The Rocking-horse Winner” (p. 220); complete analysis sheet
- analysis assignment (for portfolio): character analysis assignment in paragraph format:At which point during your reading of the story were you most dissatisfied with the mother’s actions? When did she act most irresponsibly? What was the resulting consequence of her actions?