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   Feb 14

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed Notebook: p. 22 – Geraldine Moore Character Paragraph – if you didn’t finish writing your paragraph, make sure you have it done! Character Pkg – Read and analyze the lyrics “I Have a Dream” – by Will.I.Am and Common Do the questions the best you can Watch and use these video to help […]

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   Feb 14

ENGLISH 11 – 1.1/2.4

HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed Socratic Circle discussion – have your handout prepared and be ready to discuss Here are some videos that connect with the article “The Other Hell”. You can use these for your Socratic Circle as well. “Shake Hands with the Devil” Full movie Lionel Desmond – The PTSD Factor Canadian Soldier Brothers & […]

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   Feb 11

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed Notebook: p. 21 – finish filling in the outline with your topic sentences (traits) and supporting details (quotes) p. 22 – Geraldine Moore Character Paragraph – Pen, double-spaced, own title, 10-18 sentences. Take the info from your outline (p.21) and write a proper paragraph. Here are a couple of videos to help with […]

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   Feb 08

ENGLISH 9 – 1.3

HOMEWORK: Due Fri/Mon BLOCK 1.2 – LP #66 Notebook: p. 21 – Geraldine Traits Paragraph Outline – write a TOPIC SENTENCES for each of your points (3 Topic Sentences) AND write in SUPPORTING DETAILS – at least 1 quote for each point (3 quotes total) BLOCK 2.1 –  Notebook: p. 20 – Traits and Evidence-  […]

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   Feb 01

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Mon/Tues Notebook:  p. 16 – Characterization Practice sheets p. 17 – STEAL Geraldine Moore p. 18 – Brainstorm & Reason – Character Traits for Geraldine Moore POTLUCK!! – Tuesday at lunch – bring something (food/drink/utensils/plates) to share, and come join us at our Gr.8 English Potluck!  

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   Jan 19

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Mon/Tues Grammar pkg – finish ALL  LP Unit #2 Test – Thurs/Fri & workbook check Notebook: p. 16– Characterization Practice Flip sheets Video link —> STEAL Characterization

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   Jan 16

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs/Fri Grammar Worksheets – #22-24 Block 1.2 Notebook: p. 14 Plot Graph “Geraldine Moore the Poet”  Finish Qs #1-3 Block 2.1 Notebook: P. 14 Plot Graph “Geraldine Moore the Poet”; p. 15 – STEAL info sheet; p. 16 – STEAL Practice Sheets

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   Jan 14

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.1

HOMEWORK: Due TUES/WED PLEASE bring your NOTEBOOK to class because we will be adding sheets to it Sentence/grammar worksheets – Lesson #17-19 Character Pkg– “Geraldine Moore the Poet” Qs #6-11 (block 1.2) AND Qs #7-11 & # 1-3 (block 2.1)

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   Jan 10

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Fri/Mon PLEASE bring your NOTEBOOK to class because we will be adding sheets to it Sentence/grammar worksheets – complete ALL Character Pkg– “Geraldine Moore the Poet” Qs #1-5 (block 1.2) AND Qs #1-8 (block 2.1)

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   Jan 08

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Thurs 1. LP #22-23 (start to review the unit because you will be doing the test soon) 2. Character Pkg – read & highlight -“Geraldine Moore the Poet” 3. “Southpaw” Qs will be collected

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