English 8:

Read Ch 4 in The Outsiders together as a class.

Read Ch 5, 6 and 7 in The Outsiders on your own. *** there will be a reading quiz at the start of class Fri on Ch 5, 6 and 7 so please ensure you have completed the readings ***

English 11FP:

• note taking c’ont on themes and topics related to Indigenous literature
• read “Take Us To Your Chief” (p. 136 – 146) in your short story text book; if you missed today’s class, ensure you read this story before next day so you don’t fall behind in the class

English 12: 

• finish reading “The Painted Door” together as a class; discuss
• analysis sheet
• note taking: lit to film compare criteria for assignment next day

English 12: 

• finish reading “The Painted Door” together as a class (p. 238-244)
• analysis sheet
• note taking for lit to film compare we will be doing in class on Thurs.

English 8:

• Ch 2 questions collected at the start of class from students who took the sheet home for homework
• Read Ch 3 and 4 in The Outsiders
• HOMEWORK: Read Ch 5-7 (p. 68-118) for next day. There will be a reading quiz at the start of class Thursday so please ensure you have done the readings!

English 11FP:

• Stories of Who I Am presentations in class today – presentation of 4 artifacts in small groups then presentation of 1 artifact in class sharing circle

Orange Shirt Day – thank you to those students who wore orange today in support of the survivors of Canada’s residential school system and for truth and reconciliation in our country.

English 8:

• Ch 2 questions collected at the start of class for those people who took them home for homework
• spelling quiz at the beginning of class
• silent reading
• read Ch 3 in The Outsiders
• GoCard distribution at the end of the period

English 11FP:

• Stories of Who I Am – presentation of your four artifacts in small groups and of one item in our first class sharing circle

English 12:

• pre-reading group discussion activity
• begin reading “The Painted Door” by Sinclair Ross (p. 366 – to half way through p. 379) – you do NOT have to finish the whole story but please ensure you’ve read up to this point. We will pick the story up together as a class on Weds.

English 12: 

• pre-reading group discussion activity
• macrocosm vs microcosm
• start reading “The Painted Door” by Sinclair Ross (p. 225- to the bottom of p. 237) *** we will finish the story together as a class next day but you need to have read to the bottom of p. 237 to stay on track w the class**

English 8: 

• finish reading Ch 2 in The Outsiders
• Ch 2 worksheet – if this isn’t completed in class today, students need to finish it at home and bring it with them to the next class on Tues, Oct 3rd. If you missed today’s class, please click this link to download and print off the assignment yourself to hand in on Tues: http://sd41blogs.ca/dubes/files/2023/09/Outsiders-Ch-2-Questions-1.docx

English 11FP:

• read article “Turtle Island” by Amanda Robinson and discuss; if you missed today’s class, please click this link to download and read at home: http://sd41blogs.ca/dubes/files/2023/09/Eng-11FP-Turtle-Island-Article.docx
• Prompt #2  (for your portfolio): *** if you missed today’s class, please complete this prompt at home and bring it to add to your folder on Tuesday *****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.

REMINDER: ensure you bring your 4 artifacts for the Stories of Who I Am presentations in class on Tues (Oct 3) *********

Thank you to Ms. Penner for coming in as a TTOC for my classes on Sept 27/23. She said all my classes were lovely; that’s fabulous to hear! 🙂

English 8:

• finish reading Ch 2 in The Outsiders
• Chapter 2 worksheet – students were given remaining class time to work on this sheet; if students didn’t finish, they took it home for homework and it’s due at the start of Friday’s class
• reminder: spelling quiz at the start of class Fri! Don’t forget to study your words.

English 11FP:

• class time to work on 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?

  and #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.

***** reminder: students must bring their 4 artifacts to class for the Stories of Who I Am presentations happening on Fri, Sept 29th

English 12: 

• Grade 12 graduation presentation with Ms Siska

A REMINDER TO ALL CLASSES: ORANGE SHIRT DAY IS FRIDAY, SEPT 29TH; IF YOU HAVE AN ITEM OF ORANGE CLOTHING, PLEASE CONSIDER WEARING IT FRIDAY TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR SURVIVORS OF THE CANADIAN RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL SYSTEM AND FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION  IN OUR COUNTRY.

English 12: 

• Grade 12 graduation presentation with Ms Fenn
• Orange Shirt Day is on Fri, Sept 29th – please wear orange to show your support for survivors of Canada’s residential school system and for the process of truth and reconciliation in our country.

English 8:

• revisiting classroom expectations: a reminder to students not to spray perfumes or deodorants in my classroom; I think it’s fine and lovely if you wear both but the place to apply products such as this is in the washroom, not in a classroom
• silent reading
• video “On Orange Shirt Day” by Phyllis Webstad (7 mins, 7 secs): please remember to wear orange on Friday to recognize the importance of truth and reconciliation in Canada
• reading in The Outsiders p. 19 – 33.

English 11FP:

• video “On Orange Shirt Day” by Phyllis Webstad (7 mins, 7 secs): please remember to wear orange on Friday to recognize the importance of truth and reconciliation in Canada
• reminder if you have not submitted your two photos for the fall equinox project, they are now overdue. Email me ASAP: shelley.dube@burnabyschools.ca
• review portfolio process for coursework
• creative writing prompt #1 (to be kept in your portfolio) – this piece of writing can take many shapes but the importance is focusing on your storytelling AND your sentence structure. This prompt can be addressed in multi-paragraph format or poetry; it could even be written as an interview or as a script, if you’re into that: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?

***** if you missed today’s class, you must complete this piece at home and bring it with you to the next class so we can add it to your portfolio so you don’t fall behind *****

REMINDER: ensure you are sourcing your FOUR artifacts for your Stories of Who I Am assignment presentations which will take place in class on Tuesday, Oct 3.

English 8:

• collect any remaining Gr 8 Letters to Self for folx who took them home to finish
• copy spelling words into your book – REMINDER: there will be a QUIZ on these words at the start of class on Friday (Sept 29)****

1. beginning
2. believe
3. conscience
4. definitely
5. description
6. experience
7. February
8. grammar
9. immediately
10. necessary

• video “On Orange Shirt Day” by Phyllis Webstad (7 mins, 7 secs): please remember to wear orange on Friday to recognize the importance of truth and reconciliation in Canada
• reading in The Outsiders

English 11FP:

• video “On Orange Shirt Day” by Phyllis Webstad (7 mins, 7 secs): please remember to wear orange on Friday to recognize the importance of truth and reconciliation in Canada
• reminder if you have not submitted your two photos for the fall equinox project, they are now overdue. Email me ASAP: shelley.dube@burnabyschools.ca
• review portfolio process for coursework
• creative writing prompt #1 (to be kept in your portfolio) – this piece of writing can take many shapes but the importance is focusing on your storytelling AND your sentence structure. This prompt can be addressed in multi-paragraph format or poetry; it could even be written as an interview or as a script, if you’re into that: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?

***** if you missed today’s class, you must complete this piece at home and bring it with you to the next class so we can add it to your portfolio so you don’t fall behind *****

Reminder: Stories of Who I Am assignment due in class on Fri (Sept 29): make sure you are sourcing the four tangible artifacts that meet the criteria for this assignment and that you are prepared for sharing in class (small group and whole class) orally during class Friday********

English 12:

• video “On Orange Shirt Day” by Phyllis Webstad (7 mins, 7 secs): please remember to wear orange on Friday to recognize the importance of truth and reconciliation in Canada
• “Invitations” analysis assignment; if you missed today’s class, you must complete this analysis for homework and hand in next day:There is a turn in the story that occurs shortly after the final invitation is received: “She discovered she was trembling not with excitement but with fear.”In the way this is presented, do you believe this turn is realistic? Offer your response in a paragraph with reference to the story.
• review portfolio process we’ll be using for coursework this year and set up Table of Contents
• remaining class time to either finish/touch up analysis from “The Lottery” or to silent read

English 12: 

Analysis assignment for “Invitations”:

Part A: The central character rationalizes her initial acceptance and subsequent rejection of each invitation. In chart form, identify and plot her reasons for accepting each invitation, followed by her reasons for rejecting each.

Part B: What generality can be drawn about the influences that appear to be the motivation for her decisions?

Hand out portfolios and organize “Table of Contents”.

Work time to complete/add to analysis from last day for “The Lottery”.

English 8:

Ch 1 Outsiders questions collected at the start of class. If you forgot to hand these in to me today, please do so before next class.

Grade 8 Letters to Self.

English 11FP:

Review criteria sheet for “Stories of Who I Am” assignment (due in class on Oct 3/23).

Overview for Equinox + Solstice year long photo essay project.

15 mins outdoor exploration to source first two photos for the photo essay – 1) the end/death of summer and 2) the beginning/birth of fall. Select your best photo for each and email to me at shelley.dube@burnabyschools.ca by 5pm today to avoid late marks.

Remaining class time to edit images, select and email to me.

English 8:

Grade 8 letters to self.

English 11FP:

Hand out criteria for “Stories of Who I Am” assignment (due Sept 29).

Review criteria for Equinox + Solstice year long project.

Outdoor exploration (15 mins) to get photos for project. Your two photos you will use for your project must be emailed to me (shelley.dube@burnabyschools.ca) by 5pm today to avoid late marks.

English 12:

Read “Invitations” by Carol Shields (p. 174).

Complete analysis sheet together as a class.

English 12: 

• short story terms quiz
• read “Invitations” by Carol Shields (p. 27)
• complete analysis sheet together as a class

English 8:

• finish reading Ch 1 in The Outsiders
• Ch 1 comprehension and analysis questions (due at the start of class Thurs): ** answer in full sentences **
• 1) What do you know about Ponyboy, Sodapop and Darry? Make a list for each character’s traits and qualities.
• 2) Who are the Socs? Who are the Greasers?
• 3) How do Ponyboy’s relationships with Darry and Sodapop differ? Explain.
• 4) Why is the gang important to Johnny?
• 5) How does Ponyboy react to what Sodapop tells him about Darry?
• 6) What does Ponyboy mean on page 18 when he says, “I lie to myself all the time”? Do you ever lie to yourself? Why or why not?
• we will be writing Letters to Self on Thursday! If you would like to bring special pens for your letter or stickers etc, please bring to class Thurs.

English 11FP:

• short story terms quiz
• note taking: themes and topics in First Peoples texts c’ont…
• watch “Storm” by Otyken and “Skoden” by Snotty Nose Rez Kids; discuss in groups which themes and topics are reflected in these two pieces