Holy snow days, Batman! That was pretty wild missing both Jan 17 and 18 due to the snow! Welcome back.
A reminder that we have an assessment week next week at South and regular classes will NOT be in session. Students are expected to be attending their grade level workshops and sessions. Regular classes resume on Monday, January 29/24 and it will be a DAY 2.
English 8:
“The Veldt” analysis assignment due at the start of class.
Spelling test.
Read “The Hockey Sweater” (p. 44); complete analysis sheet.
Watch the short film, “The Hockey Sweater” to compare with the literature: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgydkfnUEi8
English 11FP:
Read the poem, “Coyote Goes to Toronto” by Thomas King; annotation for literary devices and discussion for meaning.
Analysis assignment (due Jan 30th) on the poem handout: #1, 3A and 4.
** if you missed today’s class, I only have this as a hard copy so please get it from me when I see you next.
English 12:
Part 9 & 10 journal assignment collected at the start of class.
Read Part 11 together as a class; focus on Wagamese’s use of flashback and the evolution of Eldon’s story.
Students need to read Parts 12-15 (p 99 – 151) on their own.
Reader’s response journal for p. 99-151 due at the start of class Jan 30th.