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English 12:

Overview American literature of the 1930’s. This includes an important discussion on language in period pieces of writing. If you missed today’s class, ensure you touch base with me to go over these key points.

Hand out novels and update book cards.

Read p.  1-10 in Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck; if you missed today’s class for ultimate (or any other reason), you need to come see me in Flex on Monday morning to get a copy of the book to ensure you are caught up with the readings PRIOR to class on Tuesday. ********

English 8:

Journal #3 check at the beginning of class.

Read p. 109-139 in Word Nerd.

Time to begin working on Journal #4. Students do NOT have to complete Journal #4 for homework; I’ll give you time in class next day.

English 11FP:

Finish in-class essays. Students have the entirety of  today’s class to complete, proofread and revise the in-class essay on “Reservation Dogs” that we started last week. All essays collected at 1:51pm.

English 8:

Work block to complete Journal #3 for Word Nerd (p. 64-108).

English 11FP:

Legend synthesis assignment. If you were absent today, please read both legends by E. Pauline Johnson and complete the synthesis Venn diagram assignment before the start of Monday’s class.

Reading: http://sd41blogs.ca/dubes/files/2024/05/The-Siwash-Rock-by-E.docx

and: http://sd41blogs.ca/dubes/files/2024/05/The-Lure-in-Stanley-Park-by-E.docx

Venn diagram assignment (due Mon): http://sd41blogs.ca/dubes/files/2024/05/Eng11FP-Legend-Synth-Assignment-Criteria.docx

English 12: 

Grammar booklet.

Remaining class time to complete creative writing prompts and black out poem for portfolios.

Thank you to Ms. Mcgarry who came in as a TTOC for me today.

English 12:

Grammar booklet. If you missed today’s class, get this from me when I see you next as I only have it on paper.

Remaining class time to work on creative writing in portfolios.

English 8:

Journal #3 (p. 64-108); if students did not complete in class today, it is homework and due for the start of class Fri.

English 11FP:

Legend synthesis assignment. If you were absent today, please read both legends by E. Pauline Johnson and complete the synthesis Venn diagram assignment befor the start of Friday’s class.

Reading: http://sd41blogs.ca/dubes/files/2024/05/The-Siwash-Rock-by-E.docx

and: http://sd41blogs.ca/dubes/files/2024/05/The-Lure-in-Stanley-Park-by-E.docx

Venn diagram assignment (due Fri): http://sd41blogs.ca/dubes/files/2024/05/Eng11FP-Legend-Synth-Assignment-Criteria.docx

English 8:

Read p. 64 – 108 in Word Nerd. Students who missed today’s class for the field trip must ensure they have this section of the text read before Thursday’s class.

English 11FP:

Finish in class essays on “Reservation Dogs.” If you missed today’s class and your absence is excused, please contact me ASAP to arrange a time to complete your paper. If your absence is not excused, there is no further time available for your essay.

English 12: 

In class essay. If you missed today’s class, providing your absence is excused by a parent or guardian, please contact me ASAP to arrange a time to make up this assessment in flex.

English 12: 

In class essay.

If you missed today’s class and your absence is excused, you need to contact me ASAP to sort a time to make up this assessment in flex.

English 8:

Silent reading.

Reading in Word Nerd.

English 11FP:

Period ONE for in class essay. All work collected at the end of the class and you will have the entire class on May 24th (Fri) next week to complete the paper.

English 8:

Timed, in class writing assessment related to our study of Word Nerd. If you missed today’s class, you need to make arrangements with me ASAP to make this assessment up in flex.

Remaining class time to complete Journal #2 (p. 27-64).

Grammar booklet once journal is complete.

English 11FP:

In class essay. Students have the entire period to work on their essay. All work collected at the end of the period and will be handed back for students to complete/proof read on Tuesday, May 21. A reminder that any student who misses either today’s class or Tuesday’s with an UNEXCUSED absence will not get any extra time for the essay.

English 12:

Grad rehearsal and gown distribution.

REMINDER: in-class essay on Tues, May 21. Ensure your outline is complete (and not over written!); if you have missed a class or classes and do not have an outline, ensure you come to flex tomorrow to get caught up.  Any student who is absent May 21 with an UNEXCUSED absence will take zero on this assessment. No extra time will be given to complete the essay outside of the full period on May 21 unless a student has an IEP file for this.

English 12: 

Students have the entire period to complete their research essay outline. If done early, work on creative writing prompts and/or black out poem for portfolio.

MLA8 works cited must be emailed to me before Thursday’s class. https://www.easybib.com/

IN CLASS ESSAY on Thurs, May 16. Please ensure you are on time to class as no extra time will be given to complete this essay. Any outline that demonstrates evidence of pre-writing will be confiscated at the start of class. Any unexcused absences Thurs will result in a ZERO for this paper.

REMINDER: grad rehearsal and gown distribution in Pds 3 & 4 tomorrow afternoon.

English 8:

In class writing assessment. If you missed today’s class, you will have to arrange a time with me to make this up in flex.

Remaining class time to finish Journal #2 (p. 27-64).

Grammar booklet (for portfolio).

English 11FP:

Fire drill 12:40pm.

Students have today’s class to complete their essay outline for “Reservation Dogs” and outlines are being collected at the end of the period. If you were absent from today’s class, it is your responsibility to print off an outline from the link below, and complete it to have for Thursday’s class.  You are welcome to come to flex tomorrow AM if you need to finish working on your outline.

Link to access a copy of essay criteria:

http://sd41blogs.ca/dubes/files/2024/05/English-11FP-Reservation-Dogs-Essay-Criteria.docx

Link to essay outline to print one off:

http://sd41blogs.ca/dubes/files/2024/05/Essay-Outline.docx

Essay will be written IN CLASS starting on May 16th and finishing on May 24. Work will be collected by me in between the two periods. Students are not permitted to use devices whilst writing their essay but you are welcome to use a copy of a dictionary if it’s helpful. Only students with an IEP on file will be given extra time beyond the two writing periods if it’s necessary. Students who miss class May 16 and/or May 24 with an UNEXCUSED absence will not be given further opportunity to work on the essay. 

English 8: 

Journal #1 check at the start of class.

Read p. 27-64 in Word Nerd.

Remaining class time to work on Journal #2 (p. 27-64).

FYI: Students will be writing an in-class paragraph next day; please ensure you have your novel with you. You will have the remaining class time after the in class write to work on Journal #2.

English 11FP:

Students have today’s class to complete their essay outline for “Reservation Dogs” and outlines are being collected at the end of the period. If you were absent from today’s class, it is your responsibility to print off an outline from the link below, and complete it to have for Wednesday’s class.  You are welcome to come to flex tomorrow AM if you need to finish working on your outline.

Link to access a copy of essay criteria:

http://sd41blogs.ca/dubes/files/2024/05/English-11FP-Reservation-Dogs-Essay-Criteria.docx

Link to essay outline to print one off:

http://sd41blogs.ca/dubes/files/2024/05/Essay-Outline.docx

Essay will be written IN CLASS starting on May 15th and finishing on May 21. Work will be collected by me in between the two periods. Students are not permitted to use devices whilst writing their essay but you are welcome to use a copy of a dictionary if it’s helpful. Only students with an IEP on file will be given extra time beyond the two writing periods if it’s necessary. Students who miss class May 15 and/or May 21 with an UNEXCUSED absence will not be given further opportunity to work on the essay. 

English 12: 

Review of technical writing techniques including hedging, qualifiers and proper quote integration and citation.

Remaining class time to begin research on the Great Depression and filling in essay outline. Due to the grad rehearsal on Weds in pd 3 & 4, your outline will need to be completed for homework and you must bring it  for the in class essay on Tues, May 21.  Please email me your MLA8 formatted works cited in advance of this class. If you missed today’s class, use this link to access an essay outline: http://sd41blogs.ca/dubes/files/2024/05/Essay-Outline-1.docx

Research essay will be written IN CLASS on Tues, May 21. Only students with an IEP on file will be given extra time if it’s necessary. Students who miss class on May 21 with an UNEXCUSED absence will take a zero on this paper. 

Thesis –  you can copy this verbatim:

The Great Depression was a multi-faceted crisis that impacted people and economies globally for more than a decade.

If you want to create your own thesis, you’re welcome to do so but please run it by me to ensure its validity and workability for your essay. ***

English 12: 

Review of technical writing techniques including hedging, qualifiers and proper quote integration and citation.

Remaining class time to begin research on the Great Depression and filling in essay outline. Students will be given time in class on May 14 to finish the outlines and to email me their MLA8 formatted works cited. If you missed today’s class, use this link to access an essay outline: http://sd41blogs.ca/dubes/files/2024/05/Essay-Outline-1.docx

Research essay will be written IN CLASS on Thurs, May 16th.

Thesis –  you can copy this verbatim:

The Great Depression was a multi-faceted crisis that impacted people and economies globally for more than a decade.

If you want to create your own thesis, you’re welcome to do so but please run it by me to ensure its validity and workability for your essay. ***

English 8: 

Journal #1 check at the start of class.

Spelling quiz.

Read p. 27-64 in Word Nerd.

Remaining class time to work on Journal #2.

FYI: Students will be writing an in-class paragraph next day; please ensure you have your novel with you. You will have the remaining class time after the in class write to work on Journal #2.

English 11FP:

Organizing notes from “Reservation Dogs” into thematic categories for the 21 themes and topics for the course; decide which theme is most commonly represented in your notes as this will form the basis of your essay’s thesis statement.

Hand out essay criteria; if you missed today’s class, use this link to access a copy:

http://sd41blogs.ca/dubes/files/2024/05/English-11FP-Reservation-Dogs-Essay-Criteria.docx

Begin working on essay outline; if you missed today’s class, use this link to print one off:

http://sd41blogs.ca/dubes/files/2024/05/Essay-Outline.docx

You will be given time in class on Tues, May 14 to finish your outline. Essay will be written IN CLASS starting on May 16th and finishing on May 22. Work will be collected by me in between the two periods. Students are not permitted to use devices whilst writing their essay but you are welcome to use a copy of a dictionary if it’s helpful. Only students with an IEP on file will be given extra time beyond the two writing periods if it’s necessary. Students who miss class May 16 and/or May 22 with an UNEXCUSED absence will not be given further opportunity to work on the essay. 

English 8:

40 mins of class time to work on Journal #1 for Word Nerd (p. 1-26). Students who finish early = silent reading; if students are not finished at the end of this time, it will need to be completed for homework as there will be a Journal #1 check at the beginning of class on Monday.

Read p. 27-49  in Word Nerd.

So long as your Journal #1 is complete, there is no homework as we will not be starting Journal #2 until Monday’s class after we do a bit more reading in the novel. If you missed today’s class, please ensure you have done the readings in full and that you bring Journal #1 with you for the journal check on Monday.

English 11FP:

Organizing notes from “Reservation Dogs” into thematic categories for the 21 themes and topics for the course; decide which theme is most commonly represented in your notes as this will form the basis of your essay’s thesis statement.

Hand out essay criteria; if you missed today’s class, use this link to access a copy:

http://sd41blogs.ca/dubes/files/2024/05/English-11FP-Reservation-Dogs-Essay-Criteria.docx

Begin working on essay outline; if you missed today’s class, use this link to print one off:

http://sd41blogs.ca/dubes/files/2024/05/Essay-Outline.docx

You will be given time in class on Mon, May 13 to finish your outline. Essay will be written IN CLASS starting on May 15th and finishing on May 21. Work will be collected by me in between the two periods. Students are not permitted to use devices whilst writing their essay but you are welcome to use a copy of a dictionary if it’s helpful. Only students with an IEP on file will be given extra time beyond the two writing periods if it’s necessary. Students who miss class May 15 and/or May 21 with an UNEXCUSED absence will not be given further opportunity to work on the essay. 

English 12: 

15 mins to work on creative writing prompts from last day (for portfolios).

Protest poetry tradition – discuss and annotate. If you missed today’s class, please get this booklet of poetry from me when you’re back.

Hand out Great Depression essay criteria; if you missed today’s class, use this link:

http://sd41blogs.ca/dubes/files/2024/05/English-12-Pd-3-Essay-Criteria.docx

Students are reminded to bring laptops/tablets next day to begin their research.

Essay will be written IN CLASS on May 21st. Students who are absent without being excused on this day will take a zero on this essay.