HOMEWORK: Due Jan 7/8th
- LP #21 – 2 pages
- Character Pkg – “Southpaw” – finish ALL the questions
- Here’s the link to the short animated film about Chanie Wenjack —-> The Secret Path — Full movie
ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.1
ENGLISH 9 – 1.3
HOMEWORK: Due Jan. 7th
- Notebook: Why is critical thinking important- provide 3 reasons and examples.
- p. 39 – Journal #5- Outline– Critical Thinking
- p. 40-41 – Journal #5 – 1st Draft – Critical Thinking
ENGLISH 10 -1.4/2.2
HOMEWORK: Due Jan 7/8th
- LP Unit #2 Test AND Workbook check
- Lit Circle sheet for “I Am Here Today Because I Am Gay” – Kaila you are in group 4 with Mikaela, Hersh, Xyrus, Simran, and Michael and you are doing sheet/Role #5. Simran– same group, sheet/role #5.
ENGLISH 11 -1.1/2.4
HOMEWORK: Due Fri/Mon
- Essay Book – Read p. 119 – “In the Trenches” – Do Qs Structure 2, 3; Style 2, 4, 5; Discussion #1
- Essay Book Journal – You’ll be writing a list for each of the essays we read, so make sure you bring your journal NOTEBOOK to class. I will not be accepting random pieces of paper stapled (or loose) together.
- Lit Circle Groups & Novel – First Lit Circle meeting date: Jan 7/8th – So make sure you know what you’re supposed to read by then and what 1 sheet you’re supposed to have completed. Jacob – get in contact with Amrit, Angelo, or Katrina for Maus; Gurveer & Yael get in contact with Raphael or Shawn for Lord of the Flies. Cristian talk to Ryan, Matthew, or Jonelle for The Things They Carried.
- Block 2.4 – for all of you who were away on our last day of 2018, we changed a couple of our Lit Circle dates. Whoops! That’s what happens when you SKIP class!
- Sheldon & Yael – you need to see me ASAP regarding your NIGHT test.
ENGLISH 10 -1.4/2.2
HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Thurs
- LP – Do the 2 Review pages in 2 steps: 1. using one colour, do all the questions you know 2. using a different colour, go back and complete all the questions you skipped by looking back to the exercise pages
- LP Unit #2 Test – Jan 7/8th
- Good copy – typed – “Where I’m From” poem
- “I Am Here Today…” – questions
ENGLISH 8- 1.2/2.1
HOMEWORK: Wed/Thurs
- LP #19-20
- Character Pkg – “Southpaw” –
- Prepare for your oral reading – voice: loudness, clarity and expression.
- Do Qs #10 & 1-3.
ENGLISH 9 – 1.3
HOMEWORK: Due Thurs
- LP – Unit #2 Test AND Workbook collect
- Notebook: p. 38 – Jrnl #5 – Brainstorm – What is Critical Thinking and Why is it Important? ADD to your brainstorm. Bring your notebook because we will be adding to it.
ENGLISH 9 – 1.3
HOMEWORK: Due Tuesday
- LP – Complete the Using What You’ve Learned pages
- LP – Unit #2 Test – Thurs- see me if you’re confused about anything. Make sure you know the parts of sentences.
- Critical Thinking & Advertising – email me your ad (haulakh@vsb.bc.ca) AND bring your notebooks to class
GREATER VANCOUVER FOOD BANK
CANLEY CUP IS ON! 
Show your JOKER SPIRIT and PRIDE. Show that you have COURAGE! Bring your money 
or food donations 
to school and help a person or family in need. 
Watch the following videos to learn more about what the Greater Vancouver Food Bank does! —— >>>>>>>>GVFood Bank AND GV Food Bank behind the scenes
ENGLISH 11 – 1.1/2.4
HOMEWORK: Due Mon/Tues
- Congratulations and good job! You all donated more than $300 ($328 so far) for the Food Bank.
- You will have your NIGHT Essay Test next class. Bring a pen (blue/black) and several sheets of paper. Be prepared to write a multi-paragraph, well-organized essay (3+paragraphs) that references the novel (or movie).
- Essay topics: Click on the Eng 11 tab above. Scroll to NIGHT – Essay Test Questions. Click & open.
- Essay Test Preparation: I recommend you brainstorm ideas for more than 1 topic. Then choose the one you have the strongest/best ideas for. Focus on the one topic – come up with examples and evidence. Write your THESIS STATEMENT. This will help you immensely during class. Scroll down on the ENGLISH 11 tab & find the DETAILED OUTLINE links. Use the outlines to prepare your essay.
- DETAILED OUTLINES: I will have some printed out. If you would like one, come by any time on Fri/Mon.