February 24, 2026 – Day 1

English 9 (Pd 1 & 3): 

Silent reading.

Haiku Extravaganza writing assignment:

Assignment #1:

Write a MINIMUM of THREE haikus using the traditional subject of NATURE.

Assignment #2:

Write a minimum of THREE haikus based on EITHER your most favourite food or your most hated food.

Assignment #3:

Write a minimum of THREE haikus on ANY subject(s) you’d like.

CW 12 (Pd 2): 

One Act Play unit projects due at the start of class. If you were absent from today’s class, you need to ensure your absence is excused in the computer to avoid late marks. Unexcused absences on the day projects are due equate to a skip and late marks are assessed as a result.

Overview new unit: personal journalling (due Apr 16).

Remaining class time to work on Lit Café presentations which happen in class on Mar 3 and 5. Students will have a work block for these presentations on Thurs and are reminded to bring necessary materials to ensure they are planning adequately.

English 11CW (Pd 4): 

Act 4, sc 1-2 reading quiz. If you missed today’s class and your absence is EXCUSED, email me ASAP to confirm your attendance to make up this quiz during flex Thurs (Feb 26). If your absence is not excused, you have earned a zero for this assessment.

Overview Act 4, sc 1-2 together as a class.

Read Act 4, Sc 3 in Macbeth.

Written reflection (due by the end of class): In your opinion, which qualities are essential in a political leader? Which qualities are unacceptable?