HOMEWORK: Due Thurs/Fri “Totem” – Reading Quiz, Story Notes, Qs #3-6, 8, 11 AND 7a) List out what the totem could symbolize. 7b) List out what the noises could symbolize. 7c) & 9 – Socratic Circle Discussion – prepare notes for the discussion using the 4 readings & the story “Totem”. You shouldn’t be writing […]
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Oct 27
ENGLISH 11 – 1.2/2.2
HOMEWORK: Due Mon/Tues Handout – Chief Dan George – read, mark up — note techniques used (metaphors, imagery, repetition, etc.) and meaning AND any Qs & reactions you have Handout – “I Am Graffiti” & “Apology Day” – read, highlight, notes/reactions/comments, do Qs – ALL ON THE HANDOUTS What is satire? — WATCH —click here […]
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ENGLISH 10 – 1.3/1.4
HOMEWORK: Due Thurs “Through the Tunnel” – read, highlight, Qs, Lit Circle – this is the LAST story we’ll be reading in this unit, so make sure you’re up-to-date on everything “Everyday Use” – next class we’ll do the Lit Circle for this story & you’ll have class time to start Journal # 8, peer […]
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ENGLISH 11 – 1.2/2.1
HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed Watch the following short ads BEFORE you read the story & jot down what the idea/title “lottery” makes you think of/feel — Click here —> Lotto 6/49 AND BC Lotto 649 p. 43- 53 – “The Lottery” – Read, do Qs #3, 5-9 – Any Qs that ask you to work in a […]
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ENGLISH 10 – 1.3/1.4
HOMEWORK: Due Thurs Read, highlight, Qs, reading quiz – “I Am Here Today Because I Am Gay” speech AND Lit Circle sheet Journal #6 – Discuss how society impacts your identity. (stereotypes, expectations, etc.) Terms Corrections Story Maps for “Indian Education” and “From Behind the Veil” Watch Ellen Page’s speech – Click here —> Ellen Page Speech
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ENGLISH 8 – 1.1/2.1
HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed LP #5-6 “Zlateh the Goat”- Qs. #1-9 AND #1-3 AND Story Map Setting Pkg – Poetry Worksheets – “Speak to the Senses” & “Similarities” 5 Flashcards – Imagery, Simile & 3 Point of View terms Life Beliefs Systems handout – Know/Understand/Do. You don’t have to do the Venn Diagram handout yet. Watch […]
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ENGLISH 11- 1.2/2.2
HOMEWORK: Due Friday/Monday “Jade Peony” p. 107-117 – Qs #4-9 AND Story Notes sheet News Article on multiculturalism – read, highlight, answer 3 questions on back of sheet Study terms Identity Poems sheet
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ENGLISH 8 – 1.1/2.1
HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed ** please note the differences between blocks** Block 2.1 – Tues LP #1-2 “Zlateh the Goat” – Read & highlight & reading quiz- do Qs #1-9 – leave a space after each answer to add to your ideas — watch & listen a mini movie of the story– click here —> https://youtu.be/kwXCHebQ_mE […]
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ENGLISH 10 – 1.3/1.4
HOMEWORK: Due Wed “Behind the Veil” – read, highlight, Qs, reading Quiz Lit Circle Sheet #5 Story Maps – “The Friday Everything Changed” AND “So What Are You, Anyway?” Pre-test Corrections — Watch this video to help understand some Narrative Elements — Click here —> Plot explained using Aladdin
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ENGLISH 11 – 1.2/2.2
HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed ** please note the differences between blocks** Block 2.2 – Read “Jade Peony” – p. 107-117 – Read the intro too! Watch this short animated movie –note some of the dialogue that illustrates key conflicts and themes —Click here —> “Jade Peony” Block 1.2 – “Jade Peony” Qs. #4-9 AND Story Notes sheet Both […]
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