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English 8:

New seating plan for Term 2!

Also, in order to work to minimize the distraction of phones during class time, my classes will have a new expectation for Terms 2 and 3 that if a student asks to leave my room for any reason (washroom, locker, getting water etc), you will be asked to leave your phone on my desk until you return.  Phones can be retrieved after your return and then placed back into your bag or backpack (unless we’re doing an assessment and I’ve asked you to have it face down on your desk).

Journal #6 check.

Read p. 143-195 in HKL.

Journal #7 (p. 143-195) due Thurs.

English 11FP: 

New for Term 2! In order to work to minimize the distraction of phones during class time, my classes will have a new expectation for Terms 2 and 3 that if a student asks to leave my room for any reason (washroom, locker, getting water etc), you will be asked to leave your phone on my desk until you return.  Phones can be retrieved after your return and then placed back into your bag or backpack (unless we’re doing an assessment and I’ve asked you to have it face down on your desk).

Poetry assignments collected at the start of class.

Ch 28-31 reading quiz at the start of class. If you missed today’s class, providing your absence has been officially excused by a parent/guardian, you can write an alternate Ch 28-31 reading quiz upon your return.

Ch 23-31 review questions: complete each question in a paragraph response.

1) What does being on the Manitouwadge Moose hockey team mean to Saul? How does he become connected to the other players? Why do they make him prove himself?

2) Discuss the experience of the team in the café in Chapleau. How are the boys treated? Why does this happen? What do you think it would be like to experience this kind of racism?

HOMEWORK: read Ch 32-35 before the next class on Thursday.

English 12: 

New for Term 2! In order to work to minimize the distraction of phones during class time, my classes will have a new expectation for Terms 2 and 3 that if a student asks to leave my room for any reason (washroom, locker, getting water etc), you will be asked to leave your phone on my desk until you return.  Phones can be retrieved after your return and then placed back into your bag or backpack (unless we’re doing an assessment and I’ve asked you to have it face down on your desk).

Act 4 Othello reading quiz at the start of class (15 mins timed). If you missed today’s class, providing your absence has been officially excused by a parent/guardian, you can write an alternate Act 4 reading quiz upon your return.

Note taking: common composition errors.

Grammar sheet #2 (assignment mark – 10 mins timed). If you missed today’s class, I only have this as a hard copy so remind me on Thurs so you can. make this up then.

English 12: 

In order to work to minimize the distraction of phones during class time, my classes will have a new expectation for Terms 2 and 3 that if a student asks to leave my room for any reason (washroom, locker, getting water etc), you will be asked to leave your phone on my desk until you return.  Phones can be retrieved after your return and then placed back into your bag or backpack (unless we’re doing an assessment and I’ve asked you to have it face down on your desk).

Read Act 4, Sc 2 & 3.

Comma worksheet; if you missed today’s class, please get this from me on Wednesday as I only have it as a hard copy.

Class time to study for Act 4 QUIZ at the start of class Wednesday. Students will be able to have the text for the quiz not no devices will be permitted and it will be time limited.

English 8:

New seating plan for Term 2!

Also, in order to work to minimize the distraction of phones during class time, my classes will have a new expectation for Terms 2 and 3 that if a student asks to leave my room for any reason (washroom, locker, getting water etc), you will be asked to leave your phone on my desk until you return.  Phones can be retrieved after your return and then placed back into your bag or backpack (unless we’re doing an assessment and I’ve asked you to have it face down on your desk).

Copy spelling words. Quiz at the start of class Friday:

1. opportunity
2. original
3. parallel
4. peculiar
5. permanent
6. persuade
7. possess
8. probably
9. realize
10. receipt

Check Journal #6 for completion.

Read p. 143-195 in HKL.

Journal #7 (p.143-195) is homework and needs to be done before the start of class Weds.

English 11FP:

In order to work to minimize the distraction of phones during class time, my classes will have a new expectation for Terms 2 and 3 that if a student asks to leave my room for any reason (washroom, locker, getting water etc), you will be asked to leave your phone on my desk until you return.  Phones can be retrieved after your return and then placed back into your bag or backpack (unless we’re doing an assessment and I’ve asked you to have it face down on your desk).

Read Ch 23-26 in Indian Horse as a class. Read Ch 26-27 on your own.

Poetry Assignment (due Weds):

Recall the time when you first became aware that you were different from a majority for any reason (culture, race, religion, gender identity, sexuality, short, tall, skinny, fat etc). Think of how that moment felt and how such moments factor into the creation of one’s sense of personal identity.

1) Create a list of AT LEAST TWELVE adjectives that relate to this experience for you.

2) Create a poem that is 15-25 lines in length which expands on your experience and also incorporates your adjective list from #1 (above).

3) Hand in both the adjective list and your poem.

HOMEWORK: Read Ch 28-31 in Indian Horse. There will be a reading quiz on THESE CHAPTERS ONLY at the start of class on Wednesday. The quiz will be closed book with no access to devices so please ensure you have done the readings. 

English 8:

Spelling quiz at the start of class.

S/R

Class time to finish Journal #6. If students did not complete it during class time, it is homework to be done over the weekend before our next class on Tuesday.

English 11FP:

Read Ch 23-27 in Indian Horse.

Poetry Assignment

Recall the time when you first became aware that you were different from a majority for any reason (culture, race, religion, gender identity, sexuality, short, tall, skinny, fat etc). Think of how that moment felt and how such moments factor into the creation of one’s sense of personal identity.

1) Create a list of AT LEAST TWELVE adjectives that relate to this experience for you.

2) Create a poem that is 15-25 lines in length which expands on your experience and also incorporates your adjective list from #1 (above).

3) Hand in both the adjective list and your poem.

HOMEWORK: Read Ch 28-31 in Indian Horse. There will be a reading quiz on THESE CHAPTERS ONLY at the start of class on Tuesday. The quiz will be closed book with no access to devices so please ensure you have done the readings. 

English 12: 

Read Act 4, Sc 2 & 3.

Comma worksheet; if you missed today’s class, please get this from me on Tuesday as I only have it as a hard copy.

Class time to study for Act 4 QUIZ at the start of class Tuesday. Students will be able to have the text for the quiz not no devices will be permitted and it will be time limited.

THE TERM 1 CUT OFF IS TODAY, FRI, DEC 1/23 AT 3:03PM. NO WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS TIME FOR THE TERM 1 REPORT CARD GRADING. TERM 2 BEGINS FOR ALL MY STUDENTS ON MONDAY, DEC 4/23. 

English 12: 

Mark Act 3 review and grammar worksheet together as a class.

Read Act 4, sc 1 in Othello.

Text modernization assignment (due Mon):

AREA OF FOCUS: Act IV, sc i lines 173-220

Rewrite this section of dialogue between Iago and Othello in modern English as a series of texts (yes, imagine they both have iphones – haha!). Each text must have at least one hashtag (#) to convey your deeper understanding of the conversation between the men, their characters and their relationship dynamic.

• Othello must have thirteen texts and Iago must have twelve in order to keep true to the exchange between the men in Shakespeare’s play.
• You are encouraged to be creative in your paraphrasing to show your understanding of each character at this point in the play while also accurately depicting the plot to be progressed through this section of the script.

English 8:

Check Journal #5 as was to have been completed for homework.

End of term self-reflection.

Read p. 122-143 in HKL.

Portfolio organization in advance of Term 1 cut off tomorrow.

Journal #6 (p. 122-143) – must be completed for homework if not finished in today’s class.

English 11FP:

Read Ch 19-22 in Indian Horse.

Ch 11-22 analysis questions (due in class):

1) Discuss what the game of hockey means to Saul. How does it help him survive at residential school?

2) What does “Zhaunagush” mean? Why do the other children at the residential school call Saul a “Zhaunagush”? What impact does this name have on him?

3) Describe the relationship between Saul and Father Leboutelier. How does the priest help Saul?

For all classes: The Term 1 cut off is tomorrow at 3:03pm. All outstanding work must be submitted by this time or it will not be considered in the grading of your Term 1 report card. Incomplete portfolios will not be graded so students must ensure their portfolio has all required work in it by the end of the day tomorrow.

English 8:

End of term self-reflection.

Journal #5 check (was to have been finished for homework after Monday’s class).

Read p. 122-143 in HKL.

Portfolio organization in advance of the Term 1 cut off on Friday.

Reminder: spelling quiz at the start of class Friday.

English 11FP: 

End of term self-reflection.

Portfolio organization block in advance of term 1 cut off on Friday.

Portfolio contents for Term 1: all seven pieces need to be in your portfolio by the cut off!

Prompt #1: How are girls treated differently from boys in your family? Write about how it feels from your identity perspective to watch how the other gender is treated.

If you perceive no difference, why do you think that’s how your family is?

Prompt #2: You have three years to achieve full-fledged mastery in something. Write about the skill you choose, and how you’d go about it.

HINT: Focus on detail in each step to your achievement over the three-year period.

Prompt #3: Describe a moment when you felt betrayed by someone close to you.

Prompt #4: Write your thoughts and feelings about what you saw and learned in the film, “We Were Children.”

Prompt #5: What does truth and reconciliation mean to you?

After watching the film, “We Were Children,” how do you think Canadians can promote reconciliation after all the harm that has been done to Indigenous people?

Journal #1 assignment (on ch 6, 7 & 8 only)

Prompt #6: Can a person die of a broken heart? Explain.

You may choose to respond in either poetry (min 20-25 lines) or prose (min 2 paragraphs).

English 12: 

Text modernization assignment from Monday collected at the start of class.

End of term self-reflection.

Portfolio organization block in advance of term 1 cut off on Friday.

Portfolio contents for Term 1:

1. “The Lottery” x 2 analysis
2. “Invitations” analysis
3. “The Painted Door” film notes
4. “The Rocking-horse Winner” analysis
5. Act 1, Sc i Othello paragraph (on elopement)
6. Act 1, sc 3 Iago analysis paragraph
7. Act 2 jealousy paragraphs x 2

A REMINDER TO ALL STUDENTS THAT THE TERM 1 CUT OFF IS FRIDAY, DEC 1/23 AT 3:03PM. ALL WORK MUST BE RECEIVED BY THIS TIME, INCLUDING PORTFOLIO SUBMISSIONS, OR IT WILL NOT BE COUNTED FOR YOUR TERM 1 REPORT CARD.  STUDENTS MISSING ANY FORMAL ASSESSMENTS FROM TERM 1 MUST HAVE MADE ARRANGEMENTS TO MAKE THESE UP PRIOR TO THE CUT OFF OR A GRADE OF ZERO/INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE WILL BE APPLIED FOR THEM IN YOUR MARKS’ BANK.

English 12: 

End of term self-reflection.

Portfolio organization block in advance of term 1 cut off on Friday.

Portfolio contents for Term 1:

1. “The Lottery” x 2 analysis
2. “Invitations” analysis
3. “The Painted Door” film notes
4. “The Rocking-horse Winner” analysis
5. Act 1, Sc i Othello paragraph
6. Act 1 overview analysis
7. Act 2 jealousy paragraphs x 2

English 8:

Read p. 98-122 in HKL.

Journal #5 (p. 98-122) – due at the start of class Thurs.

English 11FP: 

End of term self-reflection.

Portfolio organization block in advance of term 1 cut off on Friday.

Portfolio contents for Term 1: all seven pieces need to be in your portfolio by the cut off!

Prompt #1: How are girls treated differently from boys in your family? Write about how it feels from your identity perspective to watch how the other gender is treated.

If you perceive no difference, why do you think that’s how your family is?

Prompt #2: You have three years to achieve full-fledged mastery in something. Write about the skill you choose, and how you’d go about it.

HINT: Focus on detail in each step to your achievement over the three-year period.

Prompt #3: Describe a moment when you felt betrayed by someone close to you.

Prompt #4: Write your thoughts and feelings about what you saw and learned in the film, “We Were Children.”

Prompt #5: What does truth and reconciliation mean to you?

After watching the film, “We Were Children,” how do you think Canadians can promote reconciliation after all the harm that has been done to Indigenous people?

Journal #1 assignment (on ch 6, 7 & 8 only)

Prompt #6: Can a person die of a broken heart? Explain.

You may choose to respond in either poetry (min 20-25 lines) or prose (min 2 paragraphs).

A REMINDER TO ALL STUDENTS THAT THE TERM 1 CUT OFF IS FRIDAY, DEC 1/23 AT 3:03PM. ALL WORK MUST BE RECEIVED BY THIS TIME, INCLUDING PORTFOLIO SUBMISSIONS, OR IT WILL NOT BE COUNTED FOR YOUR TERM 1 REPORT CARD.  STUDENTS MISSING ANY FORMAL ASSESSMENTS FROM TERM 1 MUST HAVE MADE ARRANGEMENTS TO MAKE THESE UP PRIOR TO THE CUT OFF OR A GRADE OF ZERO/INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE WILL BE APPLIED FOR THEM IN YOUR MARKS’ BANK.

English 8:

Copy spelling words – quiz at the start of class Friday:

1. opportunity
2. original
3. parallel
4. peculiar
5. permanent
6. persuade
7. possess
8. probably
9. realize
10. receipt

Read p. 98-122 in HKL.

Journal #5 (p. 98-122) – must be complete for the start of Wednesday’s class.

English 11FP: 

Read Ch 19-22 in Indian Horse.

Ch 11-22 Analysis Questions: (paragraph responses)

1) Discuss what the game of hockey means to Saul. How does it help him survive at residential school?

2) What does “Zhaunagush” mean? Why do the other children at the residential school call Saul a “Zhaunagush”? What impact does this name have on him?

3) Describe the relationship between Saul and Father Leboutelier. How does the priest help Saul?

English 12: 

Read Act 4, Sc 1 in Othello.

Text modernization assignment (due at the start of class Weds):

AREA OF FOCUS: Act IV, sc i lines 161-203

Rewrite this section of dialogue between Iago and Othello in modern English as a series of texts (yes, imagine they both have iphones – haha!). Each text must have at least one hashtag (#) to convey your deeper understanding of the conversation between the men, their characters and their relationship dynamic.

• Othello must have thirteen texts and Iago must have twelve in order to keep true to the exchange between the men in Shakespeare’s play.
• You are encouraged to be creative in your paraphrasing to show your understanding of each character at this point in the play while also accurately depicting the plot to be progressed through this section of the script.

A REMINDER TO ALL STUDENTS THAT THE TERM 1 CUT OFF IS FRIDAY, DEC 1/23 AT 3:03PM. ALL WORK MUST BE RECEIVED BY THIS TIME, INCLUDING PORTFOLIO SUBMISSIONS, OR IT WILL NOT BE COUNTED FOR YOUR TERM 1 REPORT CARD.  STUDENTS MISSING ANY FORMAL ASSESSMENTS FROM TERM 1 MUST HAVE MADE ARRANGEMENTS TO MAKE THESE UP PRIOR TO THE CUT OFF OR A GRADE OF ZERO/INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE WILL BE APPLIED FOR THEM IN YOUR MARKS’ BANK.

Thank you to Ms Blossom for coming in for me as a TTOC. 

English 12: 

Grammar sheet #2 (10 mins). Collected as an assignment in class. If you missed today’s class, I only have a hard copy of the sheet so please get it from me on Tuesday.

Read Act 3, Sc 4 in Othello.

Act 3 review sheet (due Tues). If you missed today’s class, click the following link to access the sheet to complete and bring with you to class next day: http://sd41blogs.ca/dubes/files/2023/11/Eng-12-Othello-Act-3-Review-Sheet.docx

English 8:

In class writing assignment for end of Term 1. If you missed today’s class, please email me asap to arrange a time to make this up in flex next week. shelley.dube@burnabyschools.ca

English 11FP:

In class writing assessment for end of Term 1. If you missed today’s class, please email me asap to arrange a time to make this up in flex next week. shelley.dube@burnabyschools.ca

English 8:

In class writing assignment for end of Term 1. If you missed today’s class, please email me asap to arrange a time to make this up in flex next week. shelley.dube@burnabyschools.ca

English 11FP:

In class writing assessment for end of Term 1. If you missed today’s class, please email me asap to arrange a time to make this up in flex next week. shelley.dube@burnabyschools.ca

English 12: 

Grammar sheet #2 (10 mins). Collected as an assignment in class. If you missed today’s class, I only have a hard copy of the sheet so please get it from me on Monday.

Read Act 3, Sc 4 in Othello.

Act 3 review sheet (due Mon). If you missed today’s class, click the following link to access the sheet to complete and bring with you to class next day: http://sd41blogs.ca/dubes/files/2023/11/Eng-12-Othello-Act-3-Review-Sheet.docx

English 12:

In class writing assessment on Othello. If you missed today’s class, you need to email me ASAP to set up a time to make this up in flex. shelley.dube@burnabyschools.ca

English 8:

Students have the entire class to complete Journal #4 (p. 72-98) in HKL. Students who did not finish in class, need to complete this for homework.

** in class writing assessment next day; you will need your novel for this so please don’t forget to bring it to class with you Thursday **

English 11FP:

Expression of Grief projects due at the start of class.

Watch “Maurice Richard: The Rocket’s Legend” docu-vid clip (4 mins) off hockeywriters.com.

Read Ch 15-18 in Indian Horse.

Language analysis assignment: due Thurs.

On p. 59, Wagamese describes Saul’s experience of seeing TV for the first time. Imagine what this experience would be like for you.

1) create a list of FIVE adjectives that you think would describe this experience (remember to try to consider increasing the level of vocabulary you use).

2) using some of the adjectives from above, create THREE similes that describe your experience.

3) using the similes above, turn them into THREE metaphors; not that you are not creating new metaphors – you are simply demonstrating your ability to convert your similes into metaphors.

Example (students can reference this but not use it as their own):

1) amazing

2) Simile: Seeing TV for the first time ever would be amazing like a visual circus in front of your eyes.

3) Metaphor: Seeing TV for the first time ever would be an amazing visual circus in front of your eyes.

** in class writing assessment next day **