March 27 2013 Tell Tale Heart

Today we had a very busy double block.

We completed the following;

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1. Silent Reading 

2. RSS Student Satistfaction Survey - in the computer lab

3. Word of the day

Mendacious

Mendacious (men·da·cious) adj Not telling the truth; lying: “A mendacious politician;” “A mendacious defendant.”

4. Read – ‘Tell Tale Heart’ pg. 22 Sightlines

5. Question sheet on ‘Tell Tale Heart’ – Individual. Click HERE for question sheet.

For those that did not finish in class today, this sheet is due for Tuesday, April 2nd.  

6. We viewed the video for 'Tell Tale Heart' 

6. Green Sheet – Group Work on ‘Tell Tale Heart.’. Click HERE for answers which we reviewed in class after completion of group work.

7. Notes on ‘Tell Tale Heart.' Click HERE for presentation. Reminder: You will need to download the presentation in order to view. 

8.  Journals

See you next class on Tuesday.

Reminder: Short story test on Wednesday April 3rd on all of your short stories to date. 
If you would like to get ahead feel free to read "The Street That Got Mislaid"   

Tuesday Mar 26 2013 'Thank You Ma'am'

Great class everyone.

Today we completed the following;

1. Silent Reading

2. Word of the day

3. Thank you Ma’am – Questions – Check off for homework check. Review Questions.  

Click HERE for answers. 

4. Time to complete Green Sheet on ‘Thank You Ma’am’ in groups. We also reviewed & discussed answers as a class. Click HERE for answers. 

5.  Journals- Possible Topic: What did you do during Spring Break?

Monday Mar 25 2012 - First Day Back from Spring Break - Short Stories Unit Continued . . .

Today we completed the following;

1. Silent Reading – 15 min

2. Wordof the day – 5 min

3. Discussion of Test on your Short Stories Unit – April 3 - Wed

Double Block - Min 50 Questions - MC, Short Answer, min 2 paragraphs. 

Review all your questions and green sheets for; 

'The Hockey Sweater'

'Catch'

'The Monkey's Paw' - No questions only green sheet

'Ambush'

    

4. Reviewed Editing Sheets from before break. Click HERE for worksheet and HERE for answers.

5.  You read 'Thank you Ma’am' today and were assigned 6 Questions. These are due for tomorrow's class. Click HERE for questions if you were not here today.

We will complete the Green Sheet on 'Thank you Ma'am' tomorrow.

This week we will also complete Green Sheets and Questions on the following remaining stories in your Short Story Unit via your Sightlines 8 Text Books.

'The Street that got Mislaid'

'The Tell-Tale Heart'

* Remember - if you were are are away for any days of class it is your responsibility to check the blog and get caught up. All information, worksheets and in many cases, answers, are located on the blog. 

  

   

Mar 15 2013 - Review of Week - Short Stories Answers

Great class today everyone.

Today we completed the following;

1. Silent Reading – 15 min

2. Wordof the day – 5 min

3. The Hockey Sweater Quiz

 
 4.  Dice Roll – Danielle # 2 - this week I will be marking your 'Monkey's Paw' alternate endings. 

5. We then reviewed answers to all other assignments this week 

See below for information:

a) Monkey Paw - Green Assessment Sheet Answers - we reviewed these as a class.

b) Hockey Sweater - Story Questions & Terms

c) Hockey Sweater - Green Assessment Sheet Answers 

6. We ended class by viewing a short episode of Mr. D

Have a great Spring Break everyone! No homework! Have fun and enjoy the last of the snow!    

March 13 2013 - Drama Presentations & The Hockey Sweater

During today's double block we completed the following;

1. Silent Reading – 20 min

2. Wordof the day – 5 min

3. Hand out parent forms re: Survey April 8 to those that were not here Mon or Tues. – anyone one have them?

4. Last rehearsal time – 15 min

5. Group Work – ALL Drama Performances for alternate endings of 'Monkey's Paw'

Great work everyone.

6. We viewed 'The Hockey Sweater'

7. We then filled out an Analysis Sheet on 'The Hockey Sweater' & completed a 'Hockey Sweater' question sheet.

8. We completed the class with Journals

Be ready for tomorrows dice roll! 

Ms. H (G) 

March 12 Tuesday - 2013 Skit Prep

Today we completed the following;

1. Silent Reading – 20 min

2. Word of the day – 5 min

3. Hand out parent forms re: Survey April 8 to those that were not here yesterday.

4. Group Work – Drama Assignment

40 min class to work on/rehearse play (last class time)– These were handed out last day. Extra copies at the front of the room.

·     Remind groups – one good copy will be handed in, however, all group members will need their own copies.

·     All performances to occur on Thursday

5. Finished 'Simpson's Monkey's Paw'

Ms. H (G)

Monday Mar 11th 2013 - Monkey's Paw Skit Work

1. Silent Reading – 15 min

2. Word of the day – 5 min

3. Hand out parent forms re: Provincial Health Survey April 8. Be sure to show these to your parents. Should they not wish you to participate in the survey they will need to contact the school. 

4. Collect remainder of signed Interims – from students who have not handed them in as of yet (as of Mar 6)– Theo, Kylia. then be mailed home and calls made to parents.  – 5 min

5. Group Work – Drama Assignment

Rest of class to work on/rehearse play (last class time)– These were handed out last day. Extra copies at the front of the room.

·     Remind groups – one good copy will be handed in, however, all group members will need their own copies.

·     Performances to occur on Tuesday

SSee you next class. Ms. G

Mar 8 Friday - TOC Info - Monkey's Paw Assignment Continued

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1. Silent Reading – 20 min

2. Wordof the day – 5 min

3. Collect remainder of signed Interims – from students who have not handed them in as of yet (as of Mar 6)– Simon, Spencer, Madison, Nick, Jerry, Theo, Kees (Kace), Kylia. Please make note of any students still missing them. Last chance is today Friday – they will then be mailed home and calls made to parents.  – 5 min

4. Group Work – Drama Assignment

Rest of class to work on play (last class time)– These were handed out on Tuesday. Extra copies at the front of the room.

·     Remind groups – one good copy will be handed in, however, all group members will need their own copies.

·     Performances to occur on Monday. 

5    5. Journals last 10 min of class. These are in the right hand bottom drawer or teachers desk as are the gummies. 

Mar 7 2013 - TOC - Info 'Monkey's Paw'

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1. Silent Reading – 20 min

2. Wordof the Day – 5 min

3. Collect signed Interims – from students who have not handed them in as of yet – Simon, Spencer, Madison, Nick, Jerry, Theo, Kees (Kace), Kylia. Please make note of any students still missing them. Last chance is Friday – they will then be mailed home and calls made to parents.  – 5 min

4. GreenSheet – Independent Work on Monkey’s Paw (pg 33 Sightlines). We read the story last day. Till break to complete Green Sheet. These are located at the front of the room.

After Break.

5. GroupWork – Drama Assignment

Rest of class to work on play –Assignment sheets were handed out last day. Extra copies at the front of the room. Last day to work on play creation will be tomorrow Friday.

6. Last 21 Min of class – Show ‘Simpsons Monkey’s Paw' – this video is on the stick – which is already in the back of teacher computer. The video is in the folder entitled ‘Mar 7 2013 TOC’

Mar 5 2013 Tuesday - Continue Short Story Unit

Today we completed the following;

1. Silent Reading – 15 min

2. Wordof the day

3. Collect signed Interims –

4.We completed our 'Editing Sheets'

5. We read & discussed 'Monkey’s Paw' – Pg 33 – Sightlines

6. I Assigned your Group Work – Drama Assignment on 'Monkey's Paw'

You will have time to work with your groups on Thursday.

See you next class. 

Ms. H 

Monday Mar 4 2013 - Course Selection

Today we headed to the library for most of class to select your Grade 9 courses with our counselors.
Remember; you have all week to make changes.
Ensure you keep your slips of paper with your codes and discuss your selections with your parents over the course of the week.

We ended the day with 'Silent Reading' from our independent novels.

See you tomorrow morning.

Ms. H.

Mar 1 - Friday 2013 Wrap up of work to - Interm Reports

Great Friday class all!

Today we completed the following;

1. Silent Reading – 15 min

2. Wordof the day

3. Hand back of work thus far.

4. Hand back of Interim Marks – must be signed and brought back on Monday. No signing – this will be noted and Interims mailed. This will count for marks.

5. Roll Dice for marking. - Rolled on 1 - Pop Quiz on Irony & Short Story Structure :)

6. If not marking assignment - Story Analysis – Green Sheet on ‘Catch’ review.

7. If not marking assignment - ‘Catch’ Questions – take in & review.

8. Review of Types of Conflict – Powerpoint

9. Journals – freewriting – Topic – What are you going to do this weekend?

No Homework :) Enjoy all the new snow!