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Thank you so much to Ms. Blossom who came in as a TTOC for me today!  🙂

English 9H:

• s/r
• read Act I, sc iii-iv in TN

English 11CW (Pd 2 and 4):

• students have the entire period to work on their draft of their first creative writing assignment of the year! If you missed today’s class, please refer to the following criteria so you can prepare a DRAFT to bring to next class (please note, do NOT do a good copy as only a draft is being assessed at this point and the good copy is not currently needed):“Two Fishermen” – Creative Extension Writing Assignment

  Having read the short story, “Two Fishermen” by Morley Callaghan, it is your turn to write an alternative ending for this story.

  You can either change the end of the story completely OR you can choose to continue the story on from where Callaghan’s text ends. Writing needs to be coherent and in keeping with the tone and general events in the original story.

  Grading Criteria – 12 marks

  • Multi paragraph format.
  • Utilize vocabulary, diction and sentence structure that are in keeping with Callaghan’s voice and narrative.
  • Proper punctuation and line spacing, especially with dialogue.
  • 250-400 words in length.
  • Your draft will be collected at the end of the period, even if you aren’t fully finished; there will be an opportunity for you to revise and polish this piece later in the term to improve your grade (if necessary)English 12: 
• students have a work period to complete Reader’s Response Journal #1 (p. 1-17) for Medicine Walk.

A reminder for all students of the revised bell schedule at South on Weds, Sept 18th for the Terry Fox run. There will be NO flex on Weds and Pd 1 will begin at 8:40am. You will be completing the Terry Fox run/walk with your PD 2 class that day.

English 9H: 

• s/r
• character map and synopsis
• read Act I, sc i-ii in Twelfth Night (TN)

English 11 (Pd2):

• literary terms quiz (first 10 mins of the period)
• silent reading (s/r)
• read “Two Fishermen” (p.89); discuss and complete analysis sheet together

English 12: 

• hand out copies of novel and update book cards
• hand out reader’s response journal assignment and review as a class; if you missed today’s class, you can use the following link to access a copy to print off for yourself: http://sd41blogs.ca/dubes/files/2024/09/Eng-12-MW-Readers-Response-Journal-Prompts.docx
• read p. 1-17 in Medicine Walk
• remaining class time to work on journal prompts. Students will have a work block to finish these prompts on Weds and journals will be collected at the end of class Weds ******

English 11CW (Pd 4):

• literary terms quiz (first 10 mins of the period)
• silent reading (s/r)
• read “Two Fishermen” (p.89); discuss and complete analysis sheet together

English 9H: 

• s/r
• hand out texts and update book cards
• discussion activity: exploration of gender stereotypes
• paragraph assignment (8-10 sentences) regarding DISGUISES:How do people use disguise today?

  Think about your social media presence (if you have one) or even what ringtones you choose on your cell phone. What do you want to show others? What do you want to hide?

  What do you want people to think of you?

  Can people use just words (in texting, talking or email) to disguise themselves? How do they do this?

English 11CW (Pd 2):

• s/r
• life boat ethics group discussion activity
• read “Gentlemen, Your Verdict”  (p. 21) by Michael Bruce together as a class
• complete analysis sheet together as a class (remember to keep these sheets as they are invaluable study tools for the cumulative final exam we will be writing at the end of this unit); if you missed today’s class, please get a sheet from me on Monday and copy the responses from a classmate.
• REMINDER: short story literary terms QUIZ at the start of class Monday. Please remember to review your terms and don’t be late to class!

English 12: 

• finish watching docu-film, “We Were Children.”
• unpacking the weight of the film with group discussion questions

English 11CW (pd 4): 

• hand out texts and update book cards
• read “Gentlemen, Your Verdict”  (p. 21) by Michael Bruce together as a class
• complete analysis sheet together as a class (remember to keep these sheets as they are invaluable study tools for the cumulative final exam we will be writing at the end of this unit); if you missed today’s class, read the story at home (you can source it online) and then please get a sheet from me on Monday and copy the responses from a classmate.
• REMINDER: short story literary terms QUIZ at the start of class Monday. Please remember to review your terms and don’t be late to class! Also, silent reading will begin on Monday after the quiz so please bring a book to read (remember, this contributes to your overall grade in the course)

English 9H:

• silent reading
• overview of Shakespeare’s England
• school photos

English 11CW (PD 2):

• hand out short story terminology booklet and review as a class.  QUIZ on the literary terms section ONLY (not the whole booklet) at the START of class on Mon, Sept 16th. Don’t be late! If you missed today’s class, you can use this link to access the booklet and print off for yourself: http://sd41blogs.ca/dubes/files/2024/09/Eng-11-Short-Story-Terminology-Handbook.docx
• school pictures
• please remember to bring a book for silent reading which begins next class

English 12:

• begin watching documentary, “We Were Children.” We will finish this film on Thursday.

English 11CW (PD 4):

• hand out short story terminology booklet and review as a class.  QUIZ on the literary terms section ONLY (not the whole booklet) at the START of class on Mon, Sept 16th. Don’t be late! If you missed today’s class, you can use this link to access the booklet and print off for yourself: http://sd41blogs.ca/dubes/files/2024/09/Eng-11-Short-Story-Terminology-Handbook.docx
• group discussion activity: morality and ethics
• please remember to bring a book for silent reading which begins next class

English 9H: 

• library visit to choose a silent reading book
• attendance and seating plan
• students have remaining class time to complete their writing sample (which does NOT count towards your mark)
• intro ice breaker activity

English 11CW (Pd 2):

• attendance and seating plan
• students have remaining class time to complete their writing sample (which does NOT count towards your mark); if you missed today’s class, we will make this up during flex on an upcoming DAY 1.
• intro ice breaker activity

English 12:

• attendance and seating plan
• students have remaining class time to complete their writing sample (which does NOT count towards your mark); if you missed today’s class, we will make this up during flex on an upcoming DAY 1.
• intro ice breaker activity

English 11CW (Pd 4):

• attendance and seating plan
• students have remaining class time to complete their writing sample (which does NOT count towards your mark); if you missed today’s class, we will make this up during flex on an upcoming DAY 1.
• intro ice breaker activity

Hello! Welcome to all my students for the 2024-25 school year. I’m looking forward to getting to work with you! Please ensure you refer to my homework site regularly to ensure you don’t fall behind in coursework. This is especially important if you are absent for any reason – it’s your responsibility to check this site BEFORE you come back to class.

Pd 1: Eng 9H – introductions, course outline, surveys.

Pd 2: Eng 11CW – introductions, course outline, surveys.

Pd 3: Eng 12 – introductions, course outline, surveys.

Pd 4: Eng 11CW – introductions, course outline, surveys.