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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. 

English 9H: 

Venn diagram assignment collected at the start of class.

Silent reading.

Review analysis for both Poe stories from last week.

Read, “How to Tell Renata” (p. 119) and complete analysis sheet.

Short story unit FINAL EXAM will be on Weds, March 12th. I will do a review class on Mon, March 10th. 

English 11CW (Pd 2 & 4):

Lit Circle # 7.

Remaining class time to read/prep for final lit circle (Mar 10) and/or ensure portfolio is up to date.

English 12: 

Read, “The Rocking-Horse Winner” (p. 220) and complete analysis sheet.

Short answer comprehension assignment: p. 235 #2, 3 and 5 (collected at the end of class). If you missed today’s class, you must read this story and complete the questions to bring with you to next class. Please ensure you copy the analysis sheet information off a classmate so you have correct study materials.’

REMINDER: analysis quiz on Thurs (Mar 6). You will need your textbook. Students will be permitted to have the short story terms handbook to support them while completing this quiz; no other notes will be alllowed.

The short story unit FINAL EXAM will be written in class on Fri, Mar 14th. If you are absent from this class with an unexcused absence, you will earn a zero for this assessment.

English 9H: 

End of term self-evaluation. If you missed today’s class, please get this from me on Tues.

Read “The Black Cat” by Edgar Allan Poe. If you missed today’s class, google this title and you can find a copy to read online.

Complete analysis sheet for both “The Tell-Tale Heart” and “The Black Cat” at home; we will review in class Tues.

Venn diagram assignment to compare/contrast “The Black Cat” and “The Tell-Tale Heart”; 6-8 points per section; students wishing extending will also include one quote in each of the three Venn sections that is properly punctuated and cited. Due at the start of class Tues.

English 11CW (Pd 2 & 4):

End of term self-evaluation. If you missed today’s class, please get this from me on Tues.

Silent reading (students can read their Lit Circle novel to prep for LC #7 which is Tues, Mar 4).

Poetry lesson c’ont.

Watch “Broken English” by Rupi Kaur (spoken word poetry). If you missed today’s class, a google search will allow you to find one of many videos she has made for this piece.

Journal reflection (for portfolio):

Write your thoughts, feelings, observations, or even ideas you have about the genre of spoken word poetry now that we have watched the work of Francisco, Koyczan and Kaur.

-What do you like or not like about it?

-How does it challenge what you might believe a traditional study of poetry might be like?

-Be specific – what feelings/emotions came to mind/heart for you when watching the pieces we have in class?

English 9H: 

Assignment for TTTH collected at the start of class.

Silent reading.

Watch/listen to  spoken word poem, “To This Day” by Shane Koyczan. Pink shirt day is tomorrow – Feb 26th. Please wear pink to show your solidarity with the movement to make not only our school, but our society, more tolerant, kind and inclusive of everyone.

Creative writing prompt #5 (for portfolio): if you missed today’s class, please complete this prompt at home and add to your portfolio when you’re back; don’t forget to update your TOC!

5) Describe an area in your life where you feel like an outsider, and how you’ve learned to navigate this.

English 11CW (Pd 2 & 4):

Lit Circle #6.

Remaining class time to finish/correct poetry analysis from Friday’s class and/or read/prep for LC #7 which is on Tues, Mar 4th.

REMINDER TO STUDENTS I HAVE REACHED OUT TO PERSONALLY WHO NEED TO RE-TAKE THE POETRY TERMS QUIZ DUE TO FAILING GRADE FEB 21: you must attend flex with me on Thurs (Feb 27) at 8:45am to do an alternate quiz. Failure to show up for this make up session will have your original grade stand in your Term 2 marks.

English 12: 

Go over analysis for “Because My Father…”

Hand out reference sheet for writing a synthesis paper.

Class time to begin planning outline for synthesis write during class on Thurs. If you missed today’s class, you must plan your outline at home (be careful not to over write it or it will be confiscated at the start of the next class) so you are prepared to write the synthesis paper with the class on Thurs (Feb 27). Use the following link to access the outline, print it off yourself and complete: http://sd41blogs.ca/dubes/files/2025/02/Eng-12-Synthesis-Essay-Outline.docx

PROMPT:

The short stories written by Thomas King and Sherman Alexie, who are both Indigenous authors, are more valid pieces of writing about issues facing Indigenous people than, “One, Two, Three Little Indians” by Hugh Garner, who was white and of British descent. Agree or disagree.

A minimum of two quotes are required in this paper to support your points. Ensure you cite the author and page #. Example: (King, 386).

Use of first person is acceptable for this paper.

No contractions are to be used in formal writing.