November 22, 2011

Sorry, but I am away all week with a broken elbow, I have a lovely sub Debbie who will be starting a non-fiction unit with the students and going over Chpt 6 in SS11. Cold War assignment to be completed for homework.

November 17, 2011

Eng 11 - Today in English we spent time in the computer lab completing our song / poem analysis assignments.

SS11 - Today in SS11 we completed the module two test (chpts 2-5).

I will be available all day tomorrow for catch-up and help.

November 15, 2011

Eng 11 - Today in English class we started our poem / lyric assignment (find a song, print off the lyrics, tell me the meaning and theme and then find two figurative devices and explain them).

SS11 - In socials we finished WWII and then watched a video on the holocaust. Thursday we will do the module two test Chpts 2-5.

November 14, 2011

Today in Eng 11 class we wrote a poetry quiz, then wrote a couple of fun poems. This will be the final week for poetry.

Then in SS11 we went through Chpt5 "Dieppe" and "D Day". No new assignment this week as we are finishing Chpt 5 WWII and then having our module 2 test on Thursday.

* It would be good if people came in this Friday for catch-up, I will be availabel from 9-3pm.

November 8, 2011

Today in Eng 11 we went through a poetry handout on"types" of poetry and "devices" found in poetry. Then we wrote two poems: colour poem and autobiographical poem.

Today in SS11 we went through the first few pages of chapter 5 WWII.

Reminder - Friday is off due to Rememberance day.

November 7, 2011

Eng 11 - Today we started our poetry unit, we reviewed three poems and started on a lyrical poem with a partner.

SS11 - Today we finished Chapter 4 which was about how Hitler came to power (lecture and notes). Students then receieved the chapter 5 assignment - annotated timeline.

November 3, 2011

Eng 11 - Today in English we completed our book reports, Monday we will begin our poetry unit. I will be at school from 9-3 tomorrow if anyone wants to come in and complete their book report with me.

SS 11 - Today in SS we finished chapter 4 - The Depression. On Monday we will start with WWII and Hitlers rise to power. Chapter 4 work is due on Monday and chapter 3 work is LATE, please come in tomorrow and catch-up.

**I have sent home class interims - parents please review and sign for me, then have your child return it to me.

November 1, 2011

Eng 11 - In English class today we started our book reports. I have a detailed outline that you will follow in order to complete the report. I gave you time today and I will give you the class on Thursday as well.

SS11 - Today in SS we went through about half of chapter 4. We will conclude chapter 4 on Thursday, and I hope most students come in on Friday to complete their chapter 3 and 4 assignments.