ELA 20
All project for Mockingbird are now overdue and will be zero unless you participate in noonhour catch-up classes. We are currently reading Night by Elie Wiesel. It is not a partularly festive book but it is an interesting story and one that needs to be told.

ELA B10
Macbeth is almost over. Thanks for working hard to complete those final projects. We will be reading some poem, essays, and short stories until Christmas. After Christmas we will begin The Black Donnellys.

ELA A10
Alive projects are almost complete and we have moved on to Night of the Twister and The Highwayman. Tomorrow we will read an essay and answer questions.

ELA A30
The multicultural essay is a major slugfest but well worth the effort when you see your finished
product.

ELA 20
Final projects for To Kill a Mockingbird. Goal sheet is worth 15 marks - should be in the box today. 2 days in class for projects - they are due next Monday.

ELA A10
We finished reading Macbeth today. Tomorrow we will complete the questions and hand them in, Wednesday is Jeopardy, Thursday the final exam, and Friday we start the final projects. One week from Friday - December 10, the projects are due.

ELA A10
We w0rked on writing an essay together. Tomorrow we will practice writing our own essay. Wednesday we will be doing some Real Reading, Thursday is the final quiz. Friday will be another day to work on your final projects (if you need the time )

ELA A30
We read The Hooch Bird. Thank you to all our actors - you did very well. Tomorrow we will be working on a critque of a Robert Service Poem.

ELA 20
We finished the final exam on To Kill a Mockingbird. Quotes 1-5 are now due as well as Part 2 questions. Final projects next week.

ELA B10
Macbeth Act 4 quiz today. Questions are now due. We will be finished Macbeth next week so the final exam will be at that time. We will also start final projects.

ELA A10
Final projects for Alive are due next week at the latest. Try to get it done for Monday. On Monday, we will be starting the essay writing process. Tuesday is the final exam.

ELA A30
Final exam for Sgt. John Wilson today. Final projects were due today with the exception of the boys filming. Monday is the last day to hand and students will not receive full marks for late assignments. Monday we continue on with "The Hooch Bird". Students who are willing to work with grade 5 will be out of class.

Have a good weekend. Drive carefully.

Tomorrow is an altered day due to the assembly.

ELA 20
You should have completed reading To Kill a Mockingbird. Quote 4 and 5 is now due as well as the questions on part 2. We need to speed up. The final exam is on Thursday and final projects are due one week after the exam. You have homework in ELA!

ELA B10
Good job on the Act 3 quiz for Macbeth. Act 4 questions can be completed anytime as we are writing the quiz on Thursday.

ELA A10
Final projects for Alive started today. The final quiz is tomorrow.

ELA B30
This was the final day for final projects. They are due Thursday. Quiz is on Thursday. Tomorrow we move on to a new unit - the Northern Voice.

MARKS ARE DUE ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29. IF YOU HAVE ASSIGNMENTS THAT ARE NOT COMPLETED BY THURSDAY, THE MARK IS ZERO.... I am available at noon hour.
Graduates...pay attention!!

ELA 20
Lots of discussion on critical thinking and how to analyze literature. On Friday we will be typing quote #1 so please have your draft copy ready to go. Tomorrow we will continue to discuss ch. 1-4. Don't forget the questions.

ELA B10
Macbeth quiz results were good. More studying will result in a better mark for some of you.

ELA A10
Alive novel reading to the end of part one for tomorrow. Questions are due.

ELA A30
Quiz on the Voices of the Past.

ELA 20
Reading class for To Kill a Mockingbird. Tomorrow we will be typing your two best paragraphs.

ELA B10
Macbeth - Reading Scene 2,3 and 4. Quiz tomorrow on those scenes for everyone!

ELA A10
Assessment for reading - "Catharine of Crow's Nest"

ELA A30
Last author for the Voices of the Past - Duncan Scott.

ELA 20
The Basement Room paragraphs ( 5 drafts) are due on Thursday. On Thursday, we will type your two best paragraphs to hand in for marks. On to the new novel To Kill a Mockingbird.

ELA B10
Read two poems and completed the poem critiques.

ELA A10
Final projects are due today. Read $50.00 Bride.

ELA A30
We read January Morning by Lampman and did a viewing activity. Tomorrow we will listen to your representation choices and work on a poem critique.

ELA 20
The next story is "The Basement Room" and we are working on developing our critical thinking skills. Your paragraph is due tomorrow for Part 1.

ELA B10
Final projects are due on Friday. Please do some homework.

ELA A10
Final projects are due on Friday. Please do some homework.

ELA A30
Voices from the Past - Early Canadian voices can teach us about our bias and our prejudice as Canadians.

ELA 20
Working on Portfolios - more effort please!

ELA B10
Final projects are starting tomorrow. Make sure you are ready.

ELA A10
Final Projects are starting tomorrow. Make sure you are ready.

ELA A30
Precis quiz tomorrow.

ELA 20
We are drafting The Glass Menagerie essay.

ELA B10
Quiz today on Warriors Don't Cry. Tomorrow we start the final projects.

ELA A10
Quiz today on The Chrysalids. Tomorrow we start the final projects

ELA A30
Precis Writing -Practice 1-10. Tomorrow we will work on practice # 11

ELA 20
We are starting to write the essay on The Glass Menagerie - illusion v. reality. Thank you to the people who did their homework on the weekend.

ELA B10
Quiz on Ch. 13-19. Discussed studying for a test. Tomorrow is Jeopardy

ELA A10
Quiz on Ch. 13-17.
Made questions for tomorrow's class.

ELA A30
Quiz on Death on the Ice.
Precis Writing.

Ok, we are now into October and it is time to get down to business. I am very pleased with your work ethic and your responsiblity to the task at hand.

ELA 20
Talked about symbolism in The Glass Menagerie. You have a paragraph to write for tomorrow. It is a homework check. Thanks

ELA B10
YOU WON THE PIZZA PARTY FOR 92% ATTENDANCE. NICELY DONE. Quiz on Ch. 13-end of book on Monday. Jeopardy (study guide for the test) on Tuesday and the final quiz is on Wednesday.

ELA A10
Quiz on Ch. 13-end of novel on Monday. Jeopardy on Tuesday, final quiz on Wednesday. Projects start on Thursday. Make sure you have an idea by then so you are not sitting idle.

ELA A30
Watched Death on the Ice video. Discussed the novel. Continued on with Precis Writing.

Have a good weeekend especially the "Unlegit"

ELA 20
We are finished reading The Glass Menagerie. Tomorrow we will work on symbols inside the play.

ELA B10
TERRY FOX RUN! THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING.
Keep reading Warriors Don't Cry

ELA A10
Keep reading. Quiz on Ch. 13-16 is Monday. The final quiz is next Wednesday.

ELA A30
Precis Writing Unit continues tomorrow. Monday is the essay quiz on Death on the Ice.

I apologize for not keeping up with my blog. I hope you will trust that I will do better in the future and keep checking your class.

ELA 20
One more scene of "The Glass Menagerie" and we are finished reading the classic. The question tomorrow is "What makes this play a classic?" The answer is: 1. The theme is timeless. 2. We can relate to the characters. 3. Setting is irrelevant, it could happen anywhere, anytime.

ELA B10
Next to last chapters for Warriors Don't Cry. Keep reading and summarizing and doing the group work.

ELA A10
Last chapters to be read by Monday. Quiz on ch. 13-end of novel. Jeopardy on Tuesday and final quiz on Wednesday. Continue to do your chapter summaries.

ELA A30
Better class today - more focus is needed when you have a reading task before you.
Moving on tomorrow.

Thank you to the students who came at noon hour and finished assignments. Your maturity and responsibility are noted.

ELA 20
I don't think The Glass Menagerie will be your favourite book but we will learn about symbols in literature from its content and...there will be a few laughs along the way. Good job on the essays.

ELA B10
Assignments are coming in slowly and you are working hard to get caught up. Tomorrow is the quiz on Ch. 5-8 and the group work is also due.

ELA A10
Working on assginments today and reading.

ELA A30
Finished vocabulary from article...good discussion on our school system and teachers. Reading Death on the Ice - charting Ch. 1-9 due on Monday...for marks.

Sorry for the late post...it has been a long day. All the marking is in and I have a marksheet for you tomorrow. The first class to have all assignments in from all students will receive a free reading class with treats. Pass this info to your classmates as I will not say it in class until YOU say it first. Hee Hee.

TOMORROW AT NOON...STUDY HALL IN MY CLASSROOM IF YOU HAVE ASSIGNMENTS NOT HANDED IN...

ELA 20
Essay are very good. I am impressed with your diligence to do the best you can. Tomorrow we start The Glass Menagerie.

ELA B10
Binder check tomorrow and an assignment binder check.

ELA A10
Lots of make up quizzes tomorrow. Keep reading at night and doing the summary sheets.

ELA A30
Good reading today. Tomorrow we will present the "cup" to our speech winner. Great effort on the speeches. You make my life more fun.

Have a good sleep and good for you if you are reading my blog at this late hour!!

ELA 20
"Pencil Crayons" essay typing - last day tomorrow. Also, you can work on the allusions assignment for The Glass Menagerie.

ELA B10
We had a clean up day for assignments. You have homework in ELA every night so let's get moving.

ELA A10
Corrected quiz on The Chrysalids. Tomorrow is the quiz on Chapters 4-8. Make sure you do the cheat sheet. We will discuss the first eight chapters tomorrow.

ELA A30
Worst library class ever! You must learn to focus grade 12. We are going to speed up and the dust may choke some of you. You have homework every night.

TA TA FOR NOW. SEE YOU TOMORROW.

Thank you in advance for your punctuality and attention when the substitute is in the classroom.

ELA 20
Please work on your first draft of your pencil crayons essay and if time permits, type the first draft so we can start revising on Monday. Don't hand anything in yet. Work on the Inventory of Being in non-typed format.

ELA B10
Read Warriors Don't Cry. You must have chapters 1-4 read by Monday - quiz day. Also, the memoir and RAFTS for Beer at Cochin is due Monday. Thanks.

ELA A10
Read The Chrysalids. Chapters 1-4 quiz is on Monday.

ELA A30
Excellent speeches!! We will do a final vote for the winner on Monday. I will have the prize with me. Please stay working when the sub is here. I really don't want to increase your work load.

Cookies on Monday for the groups that the substitute says worked well. I know...you are not in grade 3 but...you like cookies don't you??

EVERYONE NEEDS AN ASSIGNMENT BINDER BY MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20.

ELA 20
We worked in jigsaw groups to research the story for the proof needed for the essay outline. We will work on the essay tomorrow. Feel free to work on the outline so we can move ahead.

ELA B10
Read "Beer at Cochin" and defined the figures of speech. Began work on the RAFTS for the poem. Tomorrow we are revising and typing the memoir - have your draft completed for tomorrow.

ELA A10
Read "The Knife Sharpener" and did the SSC together. Signed out The Chrysalids. Please read chapters 1-4 by Monday.

ELA A30
Worked on essay outline for "The Painted Door". If you are behind with assignments, you will be asked to stay in at noon or take a zero.

Hello out there...is anyone reading this blog?

ELA 20
We completed the Critical Thinking Wheel and started the reading of "Pencil Crayons". Please finish reading the story for tomorrow and be prepared to discuss the ending.

ELA B10
Good job getting your assignments in. I appreciate the effort. We started the memoir and I expect the draft copy to be done for tomorrow.

ELA A10
The newspaper report draft is due Wednesday when we will revise and type final copy.

ELA A30
I was surprised how many essays were completed. Thank you. I will mark tonight and then you can rehearse for the presentation of the speeches on Wednesday.

Let's go!

ELA 20
We started the Critical Thinking Wheel (CTW) on the song lyrics "Never Again" by Nickelback.

ELA B10
Clean- up class for the assigments. Everything is due on Monday or zero is the mark. Call me if something comes up and you are unable to finish your homework.

ELA A10
Working on the Short Story Criterion (SSC) for "The Open Window".

ELA A30
Pop quiz on "The Painted Door". Working on storm references and beginning of essay outline. Bloodflowers speech (final copy is due Monday)

GOOD WORK THIS WEEK. KEEP IT UP!! NO LATES NEXT WEEK.

ELA 20
Charting comparing and contrasting ideas turned out to be a disaster! We will move on tomorrow. "At the Wedding" is now overdue and will result in a noon hour in my classroom if you want a mark.

ELA B10
The library is a difficult place in which to stayed focused. But, it is a change of rooms and gives me a look at your ability to work independently. Final copy of the homeless essay is due tomorrow.

ELA A10
Paragraph writing from "The Open Window" is worth 10 marks. The SSC is worth 20 marks and we will complet it tomorrow.

ELA A30
Remember the pop quiz tomorrow.

ELA 20
Worked on final copy for "At the Wedding". It is due tomorrow. Thank you. Your PORTFOLIO pages should be started so you don't fall behind. Tomorrow we will continue with the short stories.

ELA B10
Assignments due on Friday:
1. Prefixes and Suffixes - 50 marks
2. Homeless essay - final copy - 15 marks
3. Ads - connotation and denotation - 25 marks
4. Questions on "Blue Against White"
-Do any three in paragraphy format. (#2- no paragraph)
- 15 marks
I will extend the deadline for the essay as there are no computers available tomorrow! :(

ELA A10
Movie critique is due tomorrow at the beginning of class.
Read the"The Open Window" for tomorrow. Be prepared to talk or write about the story.

ELA A30
What is happening on Friday? 1. Hand in storm words chart .
2. Pop quiz on "The Painted Door" - You may bring in a cheat
sheet or outline of events to use during the quiz.
3. The draft of your speech must be completed and ready to type
or revise.
4. The outline of the speech must be completed by the end of
class. (10 marks)

Remember: Tomorrow is early dismissal so there are no afternoon classes. Enjoy you time away from here to get caught up.

I hope everyone had a good weekend and is ready to go. The curriculum is large in ELA and the time is limited. I will try to accomodate your needs but...if I give you a work period the expectation is that YOU will work. Keep you mind on the task before you.

ELA 20
Draft copy of "At the Wedding" is due tomorrow. Two students will be making their anecdote presentations. We will finish reading the stories as well.

ELA B10
You worked very well today. Suffixes and prefixes is now overdue and will result in a noonhour if you do not have it handed in. The homeless essay draft is due tomorrow. Thank you for the work you do tonight on that assignment. The Ads assignment will be due on Friday.

ELA A10
Some students did not have the homework done. Boo! There is no excuse when you can phone me at home and let me know your homework will not be done. Come on you guys!

ELA A30
The Canadian paragraphs needed some tweeking but overall, the first attempts were a good start to your assignments. Many students need the best possible mark in this class to get into post secondary. Please do not be the student who interrupts the class with inappropriate behaviour. Thank you. The draft for the speech is due at the beginning of tomorrow's class.

ELA 20
Your mini-portfolio is now due. We are working on the RAFTS from the poem At the Wedding. Remember also, if you did not present your anecdote this week you are up for presenting on Tuesday.

ELA B10
We will work on the denotation and connotation assignment on Tuesday. If you have magazines that you don't want please bring them in to the class. Thank you. Draft copy of the homeless essay is due on Tuesday or I will see you at noonhour. Nobody falls behind!! Suffixes and prefixes are due early next week (probably Wednesday) so you can work on that assignment.

ELA A10
Worked on irony in The Tell Tale Heart. Discussed proof for questions. Please have that assignment done for Tuesday.

ELA A30
"Bloodflowers" discussion. Writing the speech which is due on Wednesday - final copy.

Have a good weekend...we had a great week.

ELA 20
Working on the theme of RECOLLECTIONS, we are constructing a mini-portfolio to get us thinking about our lives so far. Tomorrrow we will share a quick anecdote of our lives. The mini-portfolio is due tomorrow if you can - Friday for sure.

ELA B10
"The Open Heart" essay draft is now due. Tomorrow we will revise and set to a final copy.

ELA A10
Feral children reports were interesting. We are reading the Tell Tale Heart and getting freaked out by Edgar Alan Poe.

ELA B30
The Canadian paragraph draft is now due and I am expecting the final copy within the next two days.

WELCOME BACK EVERYONE AND A SPECIAL WELCOME TO OUR EXCHANGE STUDENT! :)

I hope you have a good year and do well in your classes. I look forward to a strong reading and writing year as we explore some new literature.

ELA 20
No class today due to homeroom. See you tomorrow and yes, it will be coffee day for you!

ELA B10
We read "An Open Heart" and will discuss the essay tomorrow. Remember your assignment binder.

ELA A10
Started with a short discussion of feral children. Continue with this "mystery" tomorrow. Remember you assignment binder.

ELA A30
Large class so stay focussed. Canadianisms are fun. Try some on your parents.

It was a good first day...have a good sleep.

ELA B10
Tomorrow is the test on Act 1 of Macbeth. Please study for the test so you know the people, places and events of this play. You have made flash cards so use them tonight. As well, I have allowed the question sheet to go home so you can complete Act 1 questions. They are worth marks and must be handed in before the exam tomorrow.

ELA A30
Quiz on SJW today and then discussion of the first 13 chapters.

Drama 10, 20
Working on our trickster poster. Tomorrow we start "clowning".

ELA B30
Hamlet quiz on Act 4. No surprise here grade 12. Some of you didn't study. At the end of every act there will be a quiz.

ELA 20
All assignments must be in by Easter which is Thursday 3:30. YOU have homework!

My apologies for not keeping the blog up to date. Drama is over now so things will be more organized.

ELA B10
We are reading Macbeth and answering questions. You must keep up in class as I do not want the questions to go home.

ELA A30
The reading class is going well. You seem to be enjoying your books. We will continue with the Voices from the Past tomorrow.

ELA B30
Hamlet is a melancholy personality. He over thinks everything and is slow to action. How about you? Did the test suit your personality?

ELA 20
Assignments are outstanding and I don't mean very good! I mean GET THEM IN. Thanks...

ELA B10
Final quiz on Farewell to Manzanar today. Monday we will work on the final projects and Tuesday we start on a new story. Your final projects are due on Friday, March 19 but you can hand them in anytime next week.

ELA A30
Voices from the Past is the new unit. Marie Guyart's letter is the first piece of literature. In this unit you will learn a slanted rendition of Canadian history via the writing of Canada's early authors.

DRAMA 10
Shakespeare's insults and love words lend themselves to the stage as was witnessed in drama this morning!

ELA B30
Hamlet's famous soliloquy has been the parody of many a great author including you guys.

ELA 20
Assignments:
1. The Glass Menagerie vocabulary
2. Final copy of the relationship essay (and the draft)
3. Basement Room paragraphs and vocabulary
4. Inventory of Being - draft copy

Have a good weekend.

ELA B10
Last reading day for Farewell to Manzanar. Monday is the final chapter quiz on chapters 17-22.
After the quiz on Monday, we will be reviewing the novel and starting the assignments. The final exam for the novel will be on Friday, March 12.

ELA A30

ELA B10
We have been reading Farewell to Manzanar all week. Tomorrow is the quiz on chapters 13-16. There are 10 marks for your study guide so make sure you have one made for those chapters. Monday is the quiz on Chapters 17-22 (end of book). Final projects will begin next week.

ELA A30
Final projects for Death on the Ice are due today.
Precis Writing - Exercise 8, 9 and 10 today.

Drama
We are finishing the costume design for the play.

ELA A30
Hamlet - we begin reading out loud today.

ELA 20
Watching The Glass Menagerie and starting the personal essay.

ELA B10
Quiz on chapters 5-8, Farewell to Manzanar. Quiz on chapters 9-12 will be on TUESDAY. Please make a study guide to assure you get the highest possible mark.

ELA A30
Quiz on Death n the Ice. Anyone who is not in school today, you will be writing the test on Monday. Final projects are due Thursday.

Drama
Complining a binder of warm up games for Junior Drama.

ELA B30
Nomination speeches were sincere and well spoken. Thank you for writing from the heart. It is not ever easy to present such a speech but certainly a tribute.

ELA 20
Well...how much fun can you have in one ELA class? Thanks to everyone who read today.

Have a good weekend. See you on Monday!.

ELA B10
Most of you are finished the APA documentation report. Tomorrow is the quiz on chapters 5-8 on Farewell to Manzanar.

ELA A30
Working on precis writing. Tomorrow is the open book essay exam on Death on the Ice.

Drama 10, 20
Hope the class went well. See you tomorrow.

ELA B30
25 cent date and mate?? It's interesting to realize our morals and values are such a large part of who we are as individuals. "The Nose" is a story about a man who "cannot see past his nose". Ha Ha!

ELA 20
The Glass Menagerie is a classic - not because it is old but because it is still revlevant to today's audience.

ELA B10
Good job on the research documentation. Tomorrow we will finish this assignment and continue reading Farewell to Manzanar. You must keep up with the reading. Quiz on Thursday on chapters 5-8. Everyone writes!

ELA B30
Continue reading Death on the Ice. The final exam is on Friday and is an open book essay exam. Today we are working on the final project for the novel - due next Thursday (March 4).

ELA B10
Farewell to Manzanar is a novel connected to the internment of Japanese Americans in WW2. Today we started a research project connected to a topic from the novel. The objective of the assignment is to learn APA documentation style and referencing procedure. Tomorrow is the quiz on chapters 1-4 inclusive. You may bring in a study guide (cheat sheet) :)

ELA A30
Final projects for Death on the Ice are due next week. Your presentations may be written or oral but should reflect a creative expression of the novel. NO written essays or reports as such but you may give an oral report with charts etc.

Drama 10, 20
We are studying the actor's tools - objectives and obstacles. Did you find the candies yet?

ELA B10
"Counterparts" representations are due on Thursday. As well, we will be presenting the nomination speeches on Thursday.

ELA 20
"When I was Small" - critical thinking wheel - last day to work on it is today for half a class. Moving on to The Glass Menagerie.

ELA B10
Please complete and hand in the following assignments by Friday.
1) "An Open Heart" essay
2) prefixes and suffixes assignment
3) roaches questions
4) denotation and connotation ads

ELA A30
Please complete the following assignments by Friday:
1) What does it mean to be Canadian? - paragraph (final copy and a graphic)
2) "Bloodflowers" speech written final copy - Wednesday at the end of class
3) "Bloodflowers" speech spoken - Friday in class
4) Death on the Ice - charting chapters 1-8

DRAMA 10, 20, 30
Journals please!!!!
Journal #1 - Trust
Journal #2 - Emotional Response - 3 parts
Journal #3 - Status and Conflict
Journal #4 - Improvisation

ELA B30
The following assignments are due this week:
1) "Who am I?" - summary
2) "The Enemy" - paraphrase
3) Weed or Flower - final copy with graphic
4) Nomination Speech written- final copy - Wednesday at the end of class
5) Nomination Speech spoken - Friday in class

ELA 20
These assignments are due on Friday:
1) "At the Wedding" - monologue
2) "Pencil Crayons" essay - final copy and the draft

ELA B10
We are drafting the personal essay from "An Open Heart". Please remember to work on the prefix and suffix handout as well. Both are due Monday for sure. Tomorrow we will type the final copy and hand in the essay by the end of class. Make sure you have the draft completed.

ELA A30
The Canadian paragraph is due tomorrow at the end of class. If you are skiing, Monday is the due date. It must include a graphic. Death on the Ice chapters 1-4 - please have this read by Monday.

DRAMA 10, 20. 30
We worked on status and conflict. Status play presentations will be tomorrow for those students who did not present today.

ELA A30
Biographies of Elie Wiesel and Pablo Neruda were presented today. As well, we have begun reading the short novel Night. "The Enemy" paraphrase is due Friday.

ELA 20
"At the Wedding" drafting done in class. Began reading "Pencil Crayons".

ELA B10
Prefixes and suffixes for vocabulary words are important to understand as it will give you the meaning of the word very quickly if you know the definition of the prefix or suffix. Open Heart frame and essay outline were discussed today. Tomorrow we start writing. Prefix assignment is due Wednesday.

ELA A30
What is a Canadian? Your draft copy is in the hand in box, I hope. Final copy will be typed on Friday. Tomorrow we start Death on the Ice.

DRAMA 10, 20, 30
Sorry I wasn't in class today. I had a PLC meeting. Work on your journal responses. They are all due on Friday.

ELA B30
Weed or flower? Still deciding? Draft copy done tomorrow. Final copy typed on Friday (and handed in)

ELA 20
Worked on mini-portfolio. Due at 3:15 today. Thanks for getting it done!

Welcome to the second semester. I am excited to teach some new students and to welcome back the comforting faces from last semester and last year. IF YOU FIND A MECHANICAL ERROR IN THIS BLOG AND ARE THE FIRST TO REPORT IT TO ME, YOU WILL RECEIVE A BONUS MARK OF 1 %.

ELA B10
You are a very quiet group but I am sure you will get more comfortable as time goes on. We are dealing with the issue of charity. Should you give to the panhandlers or not? Tomorrow you will get a chance to become a person living on the street and you will tell us your story.

ELA A30
Canadian literature is full of interesting trivia that you may not be aware of at this time. What does it mean to be Canadian? - the paragraph topic for tomorrow.

Drama 10, 20, 30
Trust me?? Ha Ha!

ELA B30
World issues like identity. Whether you come from the Bronx or you come from Kamsack, everyone has to find their identity.

ELA 20
Welcome to my classroom those of you who have not been here before. I look forward to getting to know you better. The mini portfolio will be our starting point tomorrow. You will have all class to work on it and then it will be due at 3:15.

Have a good evening. See you tomorrow.

ELA 20
We are watching "Schindler's List"- a movie created to show the life of Jewish people in WWII

ELA B30
Lord of the Flies - 1) murder charge assignment
2) literary essay (work on in class)
3) Final test on Friday

ELA A30
Definition of Metis and metis. Looked at "Metis National Anthem" and "O Canada"

ELA B10
"Hit and Run"- read story and completed questions.

ELA 20
A disappointing class today. The assignment was a very quick write of a letter to the editor and after 1/2 hour very little was accomplished. A more mature attitude would be a sign of respect.

ELA B30
Test on Chapters 9-12 Lord of the Flies tomorrow. This week we will be discussing various themes and motifs presented in the novel and will write the final quiz on Friday.

ELA A30
The Aboriginal Contemporary Voice authors are Rita Joe and Drew Hayden Taylor (The Special Occasion). Obviously, you appreciate the humour of Taylor!! Questions are due tomorrow.

ELA B10
Read the short story - Luke Baldwin's Vow. The short story criterion is due tomorrow.

Two weeks today exams start. Make sure you are here every day!