HOMEWORK: Due Tuesday Notebook: p. 50 – Journal #3 – “The Veldt” – story & songs – Discuss how the song lyrics connect with the story – give specific examples. How does the video add to your understanding of the story – consider mood, tone, meaning. Deadmau5 – “The Veldt” song lyrics “The Veldt” Video
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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 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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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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ENGLISH 9 – 1.3
HOMEWORK: Due Friday “Lenses“ Qs #7-11 – will be collected Story Summary Map – finish Reading Quiz Notebook: p. 48 – Journal #2 – Discuss AND explain: Would you get they eye surgery? Would you change a part of yourself (body) for a job you really enjoyed? Narrative Terms Quiz corrections – will be collected
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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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ENGLISH 9 – 1.3
HOMEWORK: Due Mon Notebook: p. 47 – Journal #1 – Modern tech have more pros or more cons. List: pros & cons. Journals should be double spaced, in pen, in proper paragraph form, and about 1 page long.
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ENGLISH 9 – 1.3
HOMEWORK: Due Friday Notebook: p. 46 – Brainstorm Utopia/Dystopia ideas Utopia/Dystopia worksheet – Good copy – pen, boxes labelled, consider using some colour to express mood or ideas Here are some videos to give you some inspiration for your worksheet Dystopia: Common Characteristics & Examples Dystopian Utopias Movie Clips (long) 65 Dystopian Movies Mashup- showed […]
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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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