A homework site for students in my classes.
Thank you to Mr Terpening for coming in as a TTOC for me today!
English 9H:
“Gore” worksheet and writing extension (in portfolio).
Reminder: terms quiz at the start of class Fri.
English 11CW (Pd 2):
Work block for Lit Circle #1 which happens on Fri (Jan 31).
English 12:
Final block for Chekhov writing packages. All work submitted at the end of the period.
English 11CW (Pd 4):
Fire drill 2pm.
Work block for Lit Circle #1 which happens on Fri (Jan 31).
English 9H:
Hand out short story textbooks and update book cards.
Hand out short story terminology handbook and review as a class. If you missed today’s class, use this link to access a copy to print off for yourself: http://sd41blogs.ca/dubes/files/2025/01/English-9-Short-Story-Unit-terms.docx
***** there will be a QUIZ at the start of class Fri (Jan 31) on the “Literary Terms” section of this handbook only (NOT the whole thing) ******
Read “Gore” (p.3) together as a class.
Analysis sheet – complete together as a class to serve as an exemplar moving forwards in the unit.
English 11CW (Pd 2 &4):
Review Lit Circle Unit roles and portfolio criteria together as a class.
Lit Circle groups formed (by me).
Text selection in your lit circle groups; sign books out and update book cards.
Establish group roles, reading schedule and exchange contact information (in the event you miss a Lit Circle class, you will need to send your materials to one of your group members to present on your behalf).
Students will have a work block on Weds to do their reading AND prepare their lesson materials for their group’s portfolio. Lit Circle #1 is on Fri, Jan 31 at the beginning of the class.
English 12:
Peer editing class – students will read and edit someone else’s Chekhov essay.
Remainder class time to continue working on updated draft.
Students will have all class on Weds to complete the entire package for the process of writing project. Projects will be collected at the end of class on Weds. If you have an unexcused absence on Wednesday and you do not hand your work in on time, you will lose 10% per day 1 that your project is late.
English 9H:
Finish watching “A Christmas Carol” while taking notes comparing with Dickens’ text.
Overview course selection for English 10 and expectations for Gr 9s during assessment week next week.
In class paragraph (for portfolio): which version of the text did you prefer and why? Film notes and paragraph go into your portfolio; please ensure they are added to your table of contents.
English 11CW (Pd 2 & 4):
Reminder: course selection.
Library period to finish wind chimes. If you didn’t finish your wind chime, you can come in on Tues (Jan 21) to get it finished. Please bring whatever supplies you will need as the library will be closed for exams.
English 12:
Draft completion check at the end of the class. If you have NOT completed your full five paragraph draft, including quotes, you need to come to my class on Tues (Jan 21) to finish it.
Jan 27 – peer editing session (counts towards your grade)
Jan 29 – rewriting second draft with edits; entire package collected at the end of this period: brainstorm, outline, draft 1 w editing and draft 2.
Jan 31 – begin short story unit
English 9H:
Review note taking strategies for film to lit compare/contrast.
Begin watching “A Christmas Carol” while taking notes; notes are kept in your portfolio as we will finish the film (and your notes) next class.
English 11CW (Pd 2 & 4):
Collect remaining novels if you forgot yours last day. If you forgot again today, please bring on Thurs for collection.
Library period to begin wind chime construction! We will finish the chimes (and a written reflection) in the library next day.
English 12:
One on one conferences c’ont from Fri.
Students have the entire period to compose the draft for the “Process of Writing” project. Complete drafts are due by the end of class on Thurs (Jan 16).
English 9H:
Silent reading.
Remaining class time to catch up with all outstanding work including: character and vocab lists for ACC, ACC reflection from Dec 19th, grammar booklet from Jan 8th, creative writing prompts 1 & 2.
English 11CW (Pd 2 & 4):
Collect wind chime items. If you forgot your items today, please bring to flex on Tues AM. We will be in the library next Tues and Thurs creating our wind chimes and writing the reflection that will accompany your project.
Finish reading TJP together as a class; discuss ending. Collect novels. If you missed today’s class, please finish reading the novel at home and bring your novel for collection Tues.
English 12:
Class time provided to finish brainstorm and add quotes for planning of draft for “The Bet” process of writing assignment.
One on one conferences for Term 2 goal setting; we will continue these conferences in class on Tues. Students have class Tues and Thurs to complete the draft. Please come to flex time on Tues and/or Thurs if you need more time to get your work done.
FULL draft of your essay is due at the end of class Jan 16th (this is change from the original document which says it’s due at the end of the class on the 14th)****.
Thank you to Mr Terpening for coming in as a TTOC for me when I was home with my daughter Jan 6 and 8 while she was recovering from her recent surgery. 
English 9H:
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Jan 8:
English 11CW (Pd 2):
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English 12:
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English 11CW (Pd 4):
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Jan 8:
English 9H:
Silent reading.
Finish Stave 5 in ACC and discuss developments in Scrooge’s character throughout the text.
Journal reflection (for portfolio entry #3): What are your thoughts on the novella as a whole? What did you like/not like? How are you feeling as we head into our own break to spend time with friends and family?
English 11CW (Pd 2):
Ch 10-12 reading quiz. If you missed today’s class and your absence is unexcused, you have earned a zero for this assessment.
Silent reading.
Wind chime project criteria. If you missed today’s class, use the following link to access: http://sd41blogs.ca/dubes/files/2024/12/Eng-11-CW-Wind-Chime-Project.docx
Read p. 185-191 in TJP.
English 12:
Collect Othello texts and update book cards. If you forgot your text today, please bring it for collection on Jan 6/25.
Hand out sheet on using qualifiers in academic writing; please keep for your future reference.
Grammar worksheet. If you missed today’s class, I only have this on actual paper so we’ll get you caught up in the new year.
English 11CW (Pd 4):
Ch 10-12 reading quiz. If you missed today’s class and your absence is unexcused, you have earned a zero for this assessment.
Silent reading.
Wind chime project criteria. If you missed today’s class, use the following link to access: http://sd41blogs.ca/dubes/files/2024/12/Eng-11-CW-Wind-Chime-Project.docx
Read p. 185-187 (larger, older book)/p. 213-215 in TJP.
Wishing all my students and their families a restful and healthy winter break.
English 9H:
Work block – students have the entire period to catch up with their vocab and character lists for their portfolios. Beginning with Stave Four, students are encouraged to find a quote or quotes that use Dickens’ words to support their character descriptions. Don’t forget page numbers for your citations!
English 11CW (Pd 2 & 4):
Students who indicated Friday that they need extra time with their essay have this period to complete their composition. If you missed today’s class, and you need to finish off your essay, your last opportunity will be flex on Thursday (Dec 19). No class time will be given for this paper moving forwards. Incomplete essays will also be assessed at this time ,and your grade will reflect the work you put into this process to date.
HOMEWORK: All students, even if you were finishing your essay today, must read Ch 10, 11 and 12 in The Jade Peony before class on Thurs. *** there will be a reading quiz on these three chapters so ensure you have done the reading ***
English 12:
Othello final exam; students have all period to write. If you missed today’s class and your absence is not excused, you will earn a zero for this assessment. If you missed today’s class and your absence is excused in the computer, email me ASAP to set up a time for you to make up an alternate assessment during the long flex on Jan 10/25.
English 9H:
Silent reading.
Begin Stave Four in A Christmas Carol.
English 11CW (Pd 2 & 4):
In-class essay for The Jade Peony.
English 12:
Mark Act 4 review sheet together as a class.
Hand out Othello exam review and discuss. OTHELLO FINAL EXAM IS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17TH! Unexcused absences for this assessment will result in a zero.
If you missed today’s class, use the following link to access the review sheet: http://sd41blogs.ca/dubes/files/2024/12/Eng-12-Othello-Exam-Review-1.docx
Act 5 review sheet completed in class. http://sd41blogs.ca/dubes/files/2024/12/Eng-12-Act-5-Othello-Review-Sheet.docx
Remaining class time to S/R or study for the exam.
English 9H:
Finish reading Stave Three in ACC.
Remaining class time to update character and vocab lists.
English 11CW (Pd 2 & 4):
Lesson on proper essay structure with focus on how to write functional intro and concluding paragraphs; students were encouraged to take notes during this section of the lesson to keep for future reference. If you missed today’s class, you would benefit from copying notes from someone in the class.
Hand back outlines from Monday; students can update/finish/polish and outlines re-collected at the end of today’s class.
*** students will be writing in-class essays Fri, Dec 13th. You can have your outline and novel to support you while writing. Please bring a blue or black ink pen to write with for this composition.
English 12:
Read Act 5, sc i & ii in Othello. Discuss over view of structure and outcome of the play.
*** there will be a final exam on Othello in class on Tues, Dec 17th. I will do a review class on Fri, Dec 13th. Exam will be closed book so reviewing this weekend will be beneficial. ****
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