Thursday, December 20, 2018 (Day 1)

SENIOR FRENCH

The students finished up working on their Animal Comparison posters today.  Tomorrow everyone, who is participating, needs to bring their Secret Santa gifts.  Reece, Adam, and Jared please submit your travel videos ASAP.

ELA 9A

The students read for ten minutes.  We corrected the chapter 11 & 12 questions for "The Outsiders" and then started to watch the video.

FRENCH 7A

Three students were in our Chaise Chaud today, discussing L'Hiver (winter).  Then we practiced using ER verbs with various sports.  If you were absent please have your sheet done for the new year.  We also played a Kahoot to practice.

ELA 9B

The students read for ten minutes.  Then we continued watching "The Outsiders" movie.

FRENCH 7B

Three students were in our Chaise Chaud today, discussing L'Hiver (winter).  Then we introduced using ER verbs with various sports.  We also played a Kahoot to practice.

*Tomorrow is Cozy & Hat Day.  Bring $1 to wear a hat unless it is a Christmas one and $5 for the Telemiracle Movie.

Wednesday, December 19, 2018 (Day 6)

SENIOR FRENCH  

The students had time to work on their posters about Animal Comparisons.  They will be due at the start of class on Friday. Don't forget your Secret Santa gift for Friday.

FRENCH 8B

The students received a new set of Chaise Chaud questions on music.  They also did an interview about their favourite types of music.  They interviewed a partner and will be interviewing an adult over the break. We also went over some vocabulary for instruments.

ELA 9B

The students read for 10 minutes.  We corrected chapter 11 & 12 questions for "The Outsiders."  Then we started watching the movie.

CAREERS 8A

The students finished discussing technological changes that may affect work in the future.  They also predicted what they will do, like, be good at, and value when they are 30 years old.  Finally they got ready to do an interview activity.  They are going to interview someone over 60 about changes they have experienced in their careers and lives.  Interviews will be due next class - Thursday, January 10th.

ELA 9A

The students read for 10 minutes.  We finished reading chapter 12 (from page 169).  The students than had time to complete the qyestions from Chpaters 11 & 12.  We'll correct tomorrow in period 2.  On Friday in period 3 you will go skating for PE with Mr. Melnyk.

*Thursday is ORNAMENT DAY! There will be a Human Christmas tree activity in the foyer at lunch.

Tuesday, December 18, 2018 (Day 5)

SENIOR FRENCH

We went through our Pronoun Object Quizzes.  There is a re-assessment Thursday at noon for those who feel they need to re-assess.  We also discussed using "le pire" for the worst.

Example:  Fred est le pire chanteur du monde.  (Fred is the worst singer in the world.)

Then the students had time to plan out their final poster project. The final project is a poster comparing animals.  It will include:

*3 comparisons using plus 

*3 comparisons using moins

*3 comparisons using aussi

*1 bon/meilleur/le meilleur

*1 bien/mieux/le mieux

Include pictures to illustrate your sentences.

FRENCH 7A

Three students were in the Chaise Chaud.  Then we corrected a cross-word on sports.  Finally we introduced the ER verb family.

ER VERBS

1. Remove the ER  parler--> parl (this is your root)

2. Look at the pronoun

3. Add the correct ending.

PARLER (to talk)

Je parle (I talk)

Tu parles (You (s) talk)

Il parle (He talks)

Elle parle (She talks)

On parle (One talks)

Nous parlons (We talk)

Vous parlez (You (pl) talk)

Ils parlent (They (m) talk)

Elles parlent (They (f) talk)

ELA 9B

The students read for ten minutes.  We finished reading "The Outsiders."  The students had time to complete the last set of questions.  We will correct tomorrow.

ELA 9A

The students read for ten minutes.  They had ten minutes to finish the questions for Chapter 9 & 10 before we corrected. Answers are posted on Google Classroom if you were absent.  Then we read to page 169.  We'll finish reading chapter 12 tomorrow.

Tomorrow is Christmas Sweater Day and the staff is hosting our 2nd annual Christmas Kindness lunch. Bring your appetite!

Monday, December 17, 2018 (Day 4)

SENIOR FRENCH

The students continued working with some vocabulary to describe animals as we are starting a poster project tomorrow.  Thanks to those who helped return the Carol Festival Christmas decorations to the storage area.  I really appreciate your assistance.

ELA 9A

The students read for ten minutes. Then we read chapters 9 and 10 of "The Outsiders."  Please read the chapters if you were absent.  The students had a few minutes to work on the questions and will have some class time to finish them tomorrow before we correct.

ELA 9B

The students read for ten minutes.  They had ten minutes to finish up the questions from Friday for Chapters 9 and 10.  We corrected Chapter 9 and 10. You can find the answers posted in Google Classroom if you were absent.  We read to page 173 of chapter 12.  Please read if you were absent.

FRENCH 7B

The class started a new Chaise Chaud on l'hiver (winter).  Then they worked on a sports crossword, which we corrected.  We finished up with a number game.

*Tomorrow's Spirit Day is Christmas Spirit. Show yours!

Friday, December 14, 2018 (Day 3)

SENIOR FRENCH

The students helped move the decorations down to the gym for Sunday's Carol Festival.  Merci beaucoup!  Then we finished correcting our bon, meilleur, le meilleur and bien, mieux, le mieux sheet.  Finally the students completed some animal crosswords to develop some vocabulary for their upcoming project.

CAREERS 8B

The students finished discussing technological changes that may affect work in the future.  They also predicted what they will do, like, be good at, and value when they are 30 years old.  Finally they got ready to do an interview activity.  They are going to interview someone over 60 about changes they have experienced in their careers and lives.  Interviews will be due next class - Monday, January 7th.

ELA 9B

The students read silently for ten minutes and then we finished reading chapters 9 and 10 of "The Outsiders." The students received questions for chapters 9 and 10 and had some time to work on them.  We'll finish up on Monday and correct.

FRENCH 8A

Six students were in the Chaise Chaud.  Then the students worked in partners to survey each other about the role music pays in their lives.  They also had a word-find to complete.

ELA 9A

The students read for ten minutes, worked on finishing up their chapter 7&8 questions, which we then corrected.  We'll read chapter 9 & 10 next week.

Next week's Spirit Days are:

Monday - Santa Day
Tuesday - Christmas Spirit Day
Wednesday - Ugly Christmas Sweater Day
Thursday - Ornament Day
Friday - Cozy and Hat Day
Dress up and get points for your house!

Wednesday, December 12 & Thursday, Dec 13, 2018 (Day 1 & 2)

SENIOR FRENCH

We are practicing using bon, meilleur, le meilleur (good, better, best) to compare people or items, and  bien, mieux, le mieux (well, better, best) to compare actions/verbs.

Le bonbon est bon. (The candy is good.)

La crème glacée est meilleure. (The ice cream is better.)

Le chocolat est le meilleur. (The chocolate is the best.)

Blake Shelton chante bien.  (Blake Shelton sings well.)

Carrie Underwood chante mieux.  (Carrie Underwood sings better.)

Kelly Clarkson chant le mieux.  (Kelly Clarkson sings the best.)

FRENCH 7A

The class started a new Chaise Chaud on l'hiver (winter).  Then they worked on a sports crossword.

FRENCH 8A

Four students were in the Chaise Chaud.  They had the rest of the class to finish their French cartoons.  Cartoons must include: a story, 2 x ER verbs, 2 x IR verbs, 2 x RE verbs, and should be coloured.  You may add avoir, être, faire or aller to make your story better but these are bonus verbs. Cartoons will be due at the start of next class.

ELA 9A

The students read for ten minutes.  Then we finished reading chapter 7 and did a Summative activity.  We read chapter 8 and students received questions for chapters 7 & 8, which they started.

ELA 9B

The students read for ten minutes.  They had ten minutes to finish up the chapter 7&8 questions, which we corrected.  We read chapter 9 to page 139.

FRENCH 8B

Seven people were in the Chaise Chaud.  Then the students did a partner interview activity about the role music plays in their lives.

*Tomorrow is REINDEER SPIRIT DAY!

Tuesday, December 11, 2018 (Day 6)

SENIOR FRENCH

We continued working with comparison and superlatives.

Elles sont plus actives.  They (f) are more active.

Elles sont les plus actives.  They (f) are the most active.

Ce pain est moins délicieux.  This bread is less delicious.

Ce pain est le moins délicieux.  This bread is the least delicious.

Ma soeur est aussi grande que moi.  My sister is as tall as me.

L'auto le plus vite du Canada.  The car is the fastest in Canada.

FRENCH 8B

Three students were in the Chaise Chaud.  Then the students continued work on their cartoons.

Cartoons must have:

a) a story

b) 2 x ER verbs, 2 x IR verbs, and 2 x RE verbs

c) may use avoir, être, faire and aller (as bonus)

d) draw pictures

e) colour

*Posters are due at the start of next class - Thursday, December 13th.

ELA 9B

The students read for ten minutes.  They did a Summative activity on chapter 7.  We read chapter 8 and then they started the questions for chapter 7 & 8. 

CAREERS 8A

The students did some thinking about change of technologies and changes in themselves over time.  They then looked at how this applies to the world of work.  We will finish this activity next class.  If you were absent please see Miss Riddell for the sheets.

ELA 9A

The students read for ten minutes.  Then we corrected chapter 6 and read chapter 7 to page 114.  Thursday there will be a Summative activity on chapter 7 so make sure you have read it (to the bottom paragraph of page 114) before then if you were absent.

Monday, December 10, 2018 (Day 5)

SENIOR FRENCH

Today we started working on comparisons and superlatives.

grand  -  plus grand  - le plus grand

tall      -  taller           - tallest

              (more tall)

petit     - moins petit  - le moins petit

small   - less small     - smallest

              

bon      - meilleur       - le meilleur

good    - better           - best

Tristan est plus grand que Monica.  (Tristan is taller than Monica.)

Kylie est moins fatiguée que Sarina.

Kylie is less tired than Sarina.

Adam est aussi content qu'Emma.

Adam is as happy as Emma.

   

FRENCH 7A

Three students were in the Chaise Chaud.  Then we watched a video - Chez Mimi - Episode 1 and did some questions.  If you were absent there is a link to the video and the questions are posted on Google Classroom.  At the end of class and over lunch the grade 7's had the task of unloading the Fruit Sale products.  Good work!

ELA 9B

The students read for ten minutes.  Then we corrected the chapter 6 questions and read chapter 7.  If you were absent read chapter 7 for tomorrow (we are doing a summative on that chapter) and do the corrections for chapter 6 (there is a link of Google Classroom).

You can read the book here if your novel is at school:The Outsiders online

ELA 9A

The students read for ten minutes.  Then we read chapter six and started the questions. You can read chapter 6 here if you were absent: The Outsiders online

Friday, December 7, 2018 (Day 4)

SENIOR FRENCH

The class made a lovely Christmas mural. We also listened to some Christmas Carols and shared some Christmas plans.

ELA 9A

The students read for ten minutes.  They had twenty minutes to finish up their chapter five questions and then we corrected.  The answers to the questions are posted on Google Classroom if you missed them.

ELA 9B

The students read for ten minutes.  We read chapter six of "The Outsiders" and the class did questions on the chapter.  We will correct on Monday.  

FRENCH 7B

Four students were in the Chaise Chaud.  We then watched Chez Mimi (episode one). You can watch below if you were absent or want to review.  The questions are posted on Google Classroom.

*Monday is a COZY Spirit Day!

Thursday, December 6, 2018 (Day 3)

SENIOR FRENCH

The students wrote an open book quiz on using the Pronoun Objects "y" and "en."  Remember colouring implements for tomorrow.

CAREERS 8B

The students did some thinking about change of technologies and changes in themselves over time.  They then looked at how this applies to the world of work.  We will finish this activity next class.  If you were absent please see Miss Riddell for the sheets.

ELA 9B

The students read for ten minutes.  They had time to finish the Chapter 5 questions, which we then corrected.

FRENCH 8A

Three students were in the Chaise Chaud.  We reviewed the basic verb families or ER, IR, and RE verbs.  Then they used their knowledge to create a cartoon using ER verbs x2, IR verbs x2, and RE verbs x2.  They could also use the irregular verbs they know:  avoir, être, faire or aller.

PRONOUNS   ER         IR         RE

Je                      e           is            s

Tu                     es         is            s

Il/Elle/On       e           it            _

Nous                ons       issons    ons

Vous                ez          issez       ez

Ils/Elles           ent       issent     ent

ELA 9A

The students read for ten minutes, Then we finished reading Chapter 5 of "The Outsiders."  The students completed an activity on the poem from the chapter and then started working on Chapter 5 questions. 

*Tomorrow is HAT DAY.  It costs $1 unless you have a Christmas Hat and then it is free.

Wednesday, December 5, 2018 (Day 2)

SENIOR FRENCH

The students finished correcting yesterday's EN sentences.  Then they did one sheet, which combined using Y and EN to replace places and items, respectively.

Marie travaille en ville. --> Marie y travaille.

Marie works in the city.  --> Marie works there.

On veut fumer des cigarettes.  --> On veut y fumer.

On wants to smoke cigarettes.  --> One wants to smoke (some).

We will be having an open book quiz tomorrow.

FRENCH 8A

Three students were in the Chaise Chaud.  The students ER and IR sentences were due.  Then we reviewed RE verbs and did a practice sheet.

ELA 9A

The students read for ten minutes.   Then we corrected chapter 4 of "The Outsiders."  If you were absent the answers can be found on Google Classroom.  We started to read Chapter 5 and made it to page 80.

ELA 9B

The students read for ten minutes, Then we finished reading Chapter 5 of "The Outsiders."  The students completed an activity on the poem from the chapter and then started working on Chapter 5 questions. 

FRENCH 8B

Three students were in the Chaise Chaud.  Then we reviewed all three verb families:

PRONOUNS   ER         IR         RE

Je                      e            is            s

Tu                     es          is            s

Il/Elle/On         e            it            _

Nous                ons        issons     ons

Vous                 ez          issez       ez

Ils/Elles            ent         issent     ent

The students then started to create a cartoon using verbs from each of the three families and avoir and être (if they fit.)

*Tomorrow is RED & GREEN Day!

Tuesday, December 4, 2018 (Day 1)

SENIOR FRENCH

The class finished up using "y" to replace a location.  Then we practiced using "en" to replace a thing or an amount of a thing with some or any.

Examples:

Il mange du chocolat. --> Il en mange.

He eats some chocolate. -->  He eats some. (of it)

Il achète cinq autos.  --> Il en achète cinq.

He buys five cars. -->  He buys five. (of them)

Elle mange trop de bonbons.  -->  Elle en mange trop.

She eats too much candy. -->  She eats too much (of it)

Louis n'en boit pas. (In front of present tense verb.)

Jim en a vu.  (In front of avoir or être in passé composé.)

Paul va en manger.  (In front of the infinitive verb when there are two verbs.)

En avez-vous bu? (In front of inverted passé composé avoir or être.)

FRENCH 7A & 7B

Three students were in the Chaise Chaud.  Then we reviewed the irregular verbs: avoir, être, faire, and aller.  Together we placed them in sentences.  Then the students wrote 2 sentences, using each verb, about themselves.

ELA 9B

The students read for ten minutes Then they completed parts A, B & C for Lesson 5 of their vocabulary.

*Tomorrow's Spirit Day is Santa's Workshop Day!

Monday, December 3, 2018 (Day 6)

SENIOR FRENCH

The students started practicing using "y" a pronoun (meaning there) used to replace a location or place in a sentence.

Example:

Je vais à Saskatoon.  --> J'y vais.

I go to Saskatoon.  --> I go there.

Je suis allé dans la salle de classe.  --> J'y suis allé.

I went in the classroom.  -->  I wen there.

Je vais aller en France.  --> Je vais y aller.

I am going to go to France. --> I am going to go there.

FRENCH 8B

The students practiced their Chaise Chaud.  Then they reviewed RE verbs with a video and a practice sheet. They ended the class with a game of Fruit Basket Upset.

ELA 9B

The students read for ten minutes.  We corrected the questions about Chapter 4 of "The Outsiders"  before reading to the letter in Chapter 5.

CAREERS 8A

The class added items to the many areas that are part of a person's career.  A career is more than a job but rather the sum and total of a person's life events.  The origin of the word career comes from the Latin word carrus, meaning cart. Over time, the word also came to mean “the track the cart follows.”  So your career is both the cart carrying the events of your life and the track you’re following. William Bridges said, “Think of your career as a journey that includes all the events in your life.”

We also discussed how many events in your career start from an early age.  The students listed 5 things they like, 5 things they do well, and 5 things that are important to them.  They began to think of how these items might affect their futures.  They finished by listing up to 5 credentials, experiences and accomplishments that they already have and will make them better qualified to do a job in the future.

ELA 9A

The students read for ten minutes.  We read Chapter 4 of "The Outsiders"  and the students had time to work on the questions, which we'll correct next class.

*Tomorrow is Candy Cane Spirit Day!

Friday, November 30th, 2018 (Day 5)

SENIOR FRENCH

We did our exchange of names for Secret Santa.  The maximum amount to spend is $15.  Then we watched the various travel videos that the students made for countries where French is spoken.  

FRENCH 7A

Three students were in the Chaise Chaud.  We reviewed the 4 irregular verbs we've covered:  être, avoir, aller, and faire. Including videos, a chart, and some Kahoots.

ELA 9B

The students read for 10 minutes.  Then we read chapter 4 of "The Outsiders" and students had time to work on the questions.  They are due next class.  They are posted on Google Classroom if you were absent.

Missing Character Paragraphs (due yesterday):  John Paul, Kaylee, Ethan, Jarret, Denim, James, and Liam.

ELA 9A

The students read for ten minutes.  They watched 3 videos on: character types, point of view for narration, and characterization.  If you missed them they are posted on Google Classroom and I have notes for you.   The students then had time to finish typing their good copy.  They also did a self-assessment on the rubric provided and handed in:

• rough draft
• good copy
• rubric

This is due today.

Thursday, November 29, 2018 (Day 4)

SENIOR FRENCH

The students had a last class to assemble their iMovie on their trip to a country where French is spoken.  Final copies need to be uploaded to YouTube, made public, and then post the link in Google Classroom.

ELA 9A

The students read for ten minutes.  They then had time to edit their character paragraph using the Editing Workshop information.  This is posted on Google Classroom if you lost your sheet. They then had time to type their good copy.  If they did not get finished they will have some class time to finish up tomorrow but it will be due at the end of class tomorrow.

ELA 9B

The students read for ten minutes.  They watched 3 videos on: character types, point of view for narration, and characterization.  If you missed them they are posted on Google Classroom and I have notes for you.   The students then had time to finish typing their good copy.  They also did a self-assessment on the rubric provided and handed in:

• rough draft
• good copy
• rubric

This is due today.

FRENCH 7B

Three students were in the Chaise Chaud.  We reviewed the 4 irregular verbs we've covered:  être, avoir, aller, and faire. Including videos, a chart, and some Kahoots.

Tuesday & Wednesday, November 27 & 28, 2018 (Day 2 & 3)

SENIOR FRENCH

The students continued working on green screening their trips to a foreign country where French is spoken. They will have one last class to finish up on Thursday and completed movies will need to be uploaded to YouTube and the links turned in on Google Classroom.  Remember to set your video to public.

FRENCH 8A & 8B

Three members of this class did their first Chaise Chauds for the new theme of numbers. They finished correcting and reviewing ER verbs and finished correcting and reviewed IR verbs.  They also watched the first episode of Extra en Français.  You can watch it below if you missed it:

*French 8A has 3 sentences using an ER verb and 3 sentences using an IR verb due next class. Sentences should be about you.

ELA 9B

The students read for ten minutes and then had time to write a rough draft of a paragraph about one of the characters from "The Outsiders" yesterday.  Using their character web from the chapter 2 questions as a starting point they were to come up with an interesting beginning, information about the character, and a conclusion.  Today they had time to edit with a partner before typing our a good copy.  On Thursday, it will be due, and they will finish typing out their good copy.  Then they will assess it using the rubric and turn in their rough draft, good copy, and rubric. 

CAREERS 8B

The class added items to the many areas that are part of a person's career.  A career is more than a job but rather the sum and total of a person's life events.  The origin of the word career comes from the Latin word carrus, meaning cart. Over time, the word also came to mean “the track the cart follows.”  So your career is both the cart carrying the events of your life and the track you’re following. William Bridges said, “Think of your career as a journey that includes all the events in your life.”

We also discussed how many events in your career start from an early age.  The students listed 5 things they like, 5 things they do well, and 5 things that are important to them.  They began to think of how these items might affect their futures.  They finished by listing up to 5 credentials, experiences and accomplishments that they already have and will make them better qualified to do a job in the future.

ELA 9A

The students had their last Driver's Ed class on Tuesday.  Today they read for ten minutes.  We corrected chapter 3 questions about "The Outsiders."  Then they started to write a paragraph on one of the characters from "The Outsiders." They used their character web from the chapter 2 questions as a starting point and were to come up with an interesting beginning, information about the character, and a conclusion. Rough drafts are due for tomorrow's class.

Monday, November 19 - Friday, November 23, 2018 (Day 3-1)

SENIOR FRENCH

The students all received a country where French is spoken and were given time to research various information about that country, its history, its people, and its culture.  Then they had to plan a trip they would take there in the future.  They then collected pictures to use and created a green screen video of their trip in French using the future tense.

CAREERS 8A & 8B

The students completed a summative assignment on how their well-being is affected by various jobs, activities, and roles they currently hold.  If you were absent you will need to see Miss Riddell during a Warrior Time to complete this.

*Remember to complete your Young Workers Readiness Certificate Course and get your certificate printed, saved and signed.  Then please turn in to Miss Riddell.

FRENCH 7A & 7B

The students studied for their Chaise Chaud.  They also learned about the irregular verb FAIRE, which is used to describe doing many activities and non-team sports.

Ex: Je fais de la natation.  (I do swimming,)  Je fais de la cuisine. (I do cooking.)

ELA 9A & 9B

The students had Drivers Ed classes during some ELA time but for the next class they should all have read to the end of Chapter 3 of "The Outsiders" and completed the questions for chapter 3.  We will be correcting on Tuesday for ELA 9B and on Wednesday for ELA 9A.

*Thanks to Mr. Herrick for filling in for me this past week.

Friday, November 16, 2018 (Day 2)

SENIOR FRENCH

The students continued practicing using future tense by combining aller and the infinitive of a verb.

Example:

Je vais aller au parc.  I am going to go to the park.

Tu ne vas pas finir tes devoirs. You(s) are not going to finish your homework.

Va-t-il avoir un livre?  Is he going to have a book?

FRENCH 8A

The students received their new Chaise Chaud sheets, which are about numbers.  Then they finished up their pen pal letters.  Finally, we reviewed how to conjugate ER verbs. 

a) Drop the ending (er) to get the root, parler --> parl

b) Look at the pronoun

c) Add the correct ending

JE parlE (I talk)

TU parlES (You (s) talk)

IL parlE (He talks)

ELLE parlE (She talks)

ON parlE (One talks)

NOUS parlONS (We talk)

VOUS parlEZ (You (pl) talk)

ILS parlENT (They (m) talk)

ELLES parlENT (They (f) talk)

ELA 9A

The students read for 10 minutes.  Then we finished reading chapter 2.  The students received questions to work on for Chapter 2.  These questions are due for the start of class on Tuesday.  If you were absent make sure you get the sheets on Monday and get prepared for class on Tuesday.  Remember there are links to a paper copy and a recorded copy of "The Outsiders" on Google Classroom.  I'll also post the Chapter 2 questions there and the answers to Chapter 1's questions.

ELA 9B 

They had Driver's Ed instead of ELA today.

WARRIOR TIME

We met for Creative Writing but then went to the gym to hear the Rock Band perform.

FRENCH 8B

The students started their new Chaise Chaud sheets, which are about numbers.  Then they finished up their pen pal letters.  Finally, we reviewed how to conjugate ER verbs. 

a) Drop the ending (er) to get the root, parler --> parl

b) Look at the pronoun

c) Add the correct ending

JE parlE (I talk)

TU parlES (You (s) talk)

IL parlE (He talks)

ELLE parlE (She talks)

ON parlE (One talks)

NOUS parlONS (We talk)

VOUS parlEZ (You (pl) talk)

ILS parlENT (They (m) talk)

ELLES parlENT (They (f) talk)

Then we corrected the sheet they had started last day.

*Next week is a SPIRIT WEEK - Monday is Cozy Day!

Thursday, November 15, 2018 (Day 1)

SENIOR FRENCH

The students are working on future tense, which involves using the verb ALLER and an INFINITIVE. 

Examples:

Demain, je vais chanter.  (Tomorrow, I am going to sing.)

Ce semaine, tu vas choisir.  (This week, you (s) are going to choose.)

Cet après-midi, il va perdre.  (This afternoon, he is going to lose.)

Mardi, elle va aller à Saskatoon.  (Tuesday, she is going to go to Saskatoon.)

L'année prochaine, nous allons voyager à Paris. (Next year, we are going to travel to Paris.)

Ce fin de semaine, vous allez écouter de la musique. (This weekend, you (pl) are going to listen to music.)

Est-ce qu'ils vont être des joueurs d'hockey?  (Are they (m) going to be hockey players?)

Elles ne vont pas avoir les cheveux blonds.  (They (f) don't have blond hair.)

FRENCH 7A & 7B

Three students from each class were in the Chaise Chaud.  The students were introduced to the verb ALLER (to go).

Je vais (I go)

Tu vas (You (s) go)

Il va (He goes)

Elle va (She goes)

Nous allons (We go)

Vous allez (You (pl) go)

Ils vont (They (m) go)

Elles vont (They (f) go)

They also had time to finish their avoir/être sentences poster from last day.  Any unfinished posters are now homework for Shawn, Kaden, Jared, Christian, Jayce, Madison, Nic, Mikael, Camara, and Seth.

ELA 9B

The students read for 10 minutes.  Then we correct Lesson 4 vocabulary definitions.  The students completed part B & C and we corrected those as well.  We also finished reading Chapter 2 of "The Outsiders" to  page 31.

WARRIOR TIME

We have two more classes of our Creative Writing session.  The students are busy working on poems and short stories.  We've entered a couple of finished poems into a contest.

Wednesday, November 14, 2108 (Day 6)

SENIOR FRENCH

The students began using future tense, which involves using the verb aller and an infinitive.  Example: Demain, je vais manger de la pizza.  (Tomorrow, I am going to eat some pizza.)

They also played a board game based on all the Remembrance Day stories we've read over the last week.

FRENCH 8B

The students received a new Chaise Chaud on numbers.  We went through the answers to the questions and they had time to practice.  Next day three students will be in the Chaise Chaud.  Please have your envelope and any thing you wish to send ready for next French class for your pen pal.  

The students  also reviewed ER verbs.

a) remove the ER to get the root parler--> parl

b) look at the pronoun

c) add the correct ending

PARLER

Je parle

Tu parles

Il/Elle/On parle

Nous parlons   *remember manger --> mangeons  & commencer --> commençons

Vous parlez

Ils/Elles parlent

ELA 9A & 9B

The students read for 10 minutes then we corrected the questions on Chapter One of "The Outsiders." We started to read Chapter 2.

CAREERS 8A

The students discussed the term well-being, which is the state of being happy, healthy, and prosperous.  The students brainstormed basic needs such as:  food, water, shelter, clothing, health care, education, feelings of belonging.  Then the students did a jigsaw activity where they recorded how different roles and activities effected their Emotional, Mental, Physical, and Economic Well-being.  Then we discussed as a whole group.

Tuesday, November 13, 2018 (Day 5)

SENIOR FRENCH

The class did their reading Summative Assessment on a final article about women's roles during wartime.  Tomorrow we're going to play a board game based on all the articles they have read.

FRENCH 7A

Three students were in the Chaise Chaud today.  The students then had time to put the sentences they wrote last class (3 using avoir and 3 using être) into a poster using Pic Collage on the iPads.

ELA 9A & 9B

The students read for 10 minutes and then they got ready for tomorrow's SLC's.  They typed out paragraphs on their learning strengths and weaknesses and prepared their binders.  If you were absent you can do your typing on Google Classroom and be prepared.  They also had time to finish their questions on chapter one of "The Outsiders"  which we will be correcting tomorrow.

*SLC's are being held Wednesday from 4:30 - 7:00 pm with a Cannabis presentation from 7:00 - 8:00 pm  and Thursday from 4:30 -7:30 pm.  Please take this opportunity to see your child's locker and some of the work they have completed this year.   It is also a chance to discuss your child's learning with them and their teachers.

Friday, November 9, 2018 (Day 4)

SENIOR FRENCH

We read through our last practice article about the Heritage Fair being put on by the Animals of the War.  On Monday we will do one last article as a summative piece.  Please bring your phones so that you can use Word Reference.  Look over your notes on Imparfait and Passé Composé as you will also be asked to identify these tenses and explain why they are used in each situation. 

ELA 9A & 9B

The students read on their own for ten minutes.  Then we finished reading Chapter One of "The Outsiders" together.  The students received a sheet of questions and we started them.  I will give a bit of time to finish up during Tuesday's class.  If you were absent please either read the chapter here:

http://nisbah.com/summer_reading/the-outsiders_se_hinton.pdf

or listen to it here:

The questions can be found on Google Classroom.

FRENCH 7B

Three students were in the Chaise Chaud.  We went through their Être tests. Then the students had time to start a poster of the 6 sentences they wrote last day using Avoir and Être.  We'll have a bit of time next day to finish up.

*No school on Monday due to Remembrance Day!

Thursday, November 8, 2018 (Day 3)

SENIOR FRENCH

The students had a chance to look over their Past Tense exams.  Then we finished discussing Simone the Cat's story from yesterday and the students read and discussed Ghandi the Dog's story about a hockey game in Korea.

CAREERS 8B

The students discussed the term well-being, which is the state of being happy, healthy, and prosperous.  The students brainstormed basic needs such as:  food, water, shelter, clothing, health care, education, feelings of belonging.  Then the students did a jigsaw activity where they recorded how different roles and activities effected their Emotional, Mental, Physical, and Economic Well-being.  Then we discussed as a whole group.

ELA 9A & 9B

The students read for ten minutes.  Then we did an introduction and started to read "The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton.

FRENCH 8A

The students finished typing their pen pal letters.  They also decorated envelopes for them.  If they did not already bring a small, flat item to enclose please do that by Tuesday next week.

*Remember tomorrow is Formal Day.  Wear your poppy!

Wednesday, November 7, 2018 (Day 2)

SENIOR FRENCH

The students discussed the story they read yesterday about horses, mules, and donkeys who helped deliver supplies to Canadian troops in Italy during the Second World War.  They read Simone the Cat's story, which we'll discuss tomorrow. 

FRENCH 8A

The students worked on the good copy of their Pen pal letters.  We'll finish these up next class. Remember to bring a small flat item to enclose with your letter.

ELA 9A & 9B

The students read for ten minutes.  Then they thought about what they would include, the mood, the actors, and the message of a video if they were to make one based on the story "on the Sidewalk Bleeding."  Then we watched three versions of the story made by other students.  They analysed those videos for their elements and style and chose their favourite explaining why.  If you were absent you can find this assignment on Google Classroom.

VIDEO #1

VIDEO #2

VIDEO #3

We need 2 volunteers from each ELA 9 class to read their poems on Friday.  Please see Miss Riddell if interested.

FRENCH 8B

The students finished their Pen pal letters and decorated an envelope for their letter.  Remember to bring a small, flat item to enclose.

Tuesday, November 6, 2018 (Day 1)

SENIOR FRENCH

The students reviewed Imparfait and Passé Composé by watching the video below.  Then they read an article " Une Lourde Charge à Porter" about the use of animals during the second World War.  The students used the following strategies to decipher the article:

a) look for words you already know

b) look for words that are similar to English

c) look at the pictures

d) use your dictionary

e) use common sense

*They also focused on the use of the two past tenses and why they were used.

FRENCH 7A & 7B

The students wrote their quiz on the verb Être.  Then they read or studied for Chaise Chaud. Three students were in the Chaise Chaud.  We also started planning a poster about a character or person, which will have 3 Avoir sentences and 3 Être sentences.

ELA 9B

The students read for ten minutes and then started to work on Vocabulary Lesson 4 finding definitions for the words on dictionary.com. New articles are now overdue.  I am missing them from:  John Paul, Jax, Ashton, Ethan, Dallan, Jarret, Danae, Sharri, Denim, and Liam.

*Due to Friday’s Remembrance Day Service it will be a formal day at school. Remember to abide by the dress code.

Monday, November 5, 2018 (Day 6)

SENIOR FRENCH

The students reviewed Impartfait verbs.  Then we continued reading the Animal Stories about Remembrance Day.  We finished the introduction and the story about poppies by Bonfire Jr.  We discussed where they used imparfait and passé composé.  We also saw the use of future tense.

FRENCH 8B

We finished our pen pal letter rough drafts and started to type our good copies.  We'll finish up next class.

ELA 9B & 9A

The students read for 10 minutes.  They then had the class to finish editing their news article rough drafts and then type a good copy on Google Classroom.  The rough draft, rubric and a good copy must be done for the start of class tomorrow. Students also had an opportunity to sign out "The Outsiders" as well.

CAREERS 8A

The students had their last class to  complete the Young Workers Readiness Course and take the test for their certificate.  They must receive 75% to pass.  The test can be re-taken until they achieve this mark or higher.  Students must print a copy of their certificate and then have it signed by a parent before turning it in.  When students completed the course they had time to work on a poster about what they learned.

WARRIOR TIME

The students continued work on a poem or a short story to enter in a contest.

Friday, November 2, 2018 (Day 5)

SENIOR FRENCH

The students did a final quick oral presentation of their activities yesterday.  Then we introduced/reviewed Imparfait, when it is used and how to conjugate it.

Passé Compose - Occasional events, completed actions, interruptions

Imparfait - habitual, ongoing actions, background actions

To conjugate Imparfait:

1. take the present form using nous :  nous allons

2.  drop the ons : all

3. add the correct ending :  j'allais

Je --ais

Tu --ais

Il/Elle --ait

Nous -- ions

Vous -- iez

Ils/Elles --aient

Then we started to read an article about Remembrance Day using the following strategies:

1.  Look for words you already know  --> aller (to go)

2.  Look for words that are similar to English  --> voyager (to travel/ take a voyage)

3.  Look at the pictures

4.  Use your dictionary

5.  Use common sense to have it make sense

FRENCH 7B

Three students were in our first Chaise Chaud.  Then we reviewed être for our quiz next class (Tuesday, November 6th.)

ELA 9A & 9B

The students had time to edit the rough draft of their news article about "On the Sidewalk Bleeding."  The good copy will be due at the end of class on Monday.

Thursday, November 1, 2018 (Day 4)

SENIOR FRENCH

The students wrote their Past Tense exams today.

ELA 9A & 9B

The students read for ten minutes.  Then we discussed how to write a news article.  We read the attached example and then students started on their own news article based on the story "On the Sidewalk Bleeding."  Rough drafts should be done for tomorrow when we'll edit and type a good copy on Google Classroom.  Final copies are due Monday, November 5th.  You will need to hand in your rough draft, rubric, and a printed good copy.

Write a news article based on the story. 

Remember most articles are short, factual reports about people and events. 
The first line is called the lead and includes: who, where, when, and what. 
Then the next paragraphs explain the how and why. 
As your article continues Include three quotes from other characters involved in the story (the drunk, Angela, Freddy, the old lady, Laura, the cop) to bring the article to life for your readers. 
Remember quotes should be written with quotation marks: Freddy Brown stated, "I was walking home with my girlfriend Angela when we entered the alley off 33rd Ave."
Make sure to write a conclusion for your article.
Make sure to include a catchy headline.
You will have to think of names or last names for the characters. We know the story is set in New York City. You decide what street.

If you need it for reference the story can be found at:on-the-sidewalk-bleeding.pdf

FRENCH 7B

Three students were in our first Chaise Chaud.  Then we reviewed être for our quiz next class (Tuesday, November 6th.)

Wednesday, October 31, 2018 (Day 3)

SENIOR FRENCH

The students shared activities from yesterday.  We did one final review sheet in preparation for our test on past tense tomorrow.  This test will also allow a re-write opportunity for avoir verbs,

CAREERS 8B

This was the student's last class to work on their Young Worker Readiness Certificate.  If they did not get done the test they will now need to complete it on their own time.  Once finished they need to get it signed by a parent and return it to me. Many also started or finished their poster assignment on the YWRCC.  

ELA 9B

The students read for 10 minutes.  They watched videos on irony and the story plot diagram.  These videos are posted on Google Classroom if you missed them. We also corrected the questions about "On the Sidewalk Bleeding."  We are starting to write a news story based on this story tomorrow.  If you are absent have your rough draft done for Friday. Look at tomorrow's post for more information.

FRENCH 8A

The students all received a letter from a class in Normandy, France.  Today we started to write back, doing our rough draft in French.

WARRIOR TIME

The students were assigned to their new session, which will start tomorrow.

ELA 9A

The students read for 10 minutes.  They watched videos on irony and the story plot diagram.  These videos are posted on Google Classroom if you missed them. We also corrected the questions about "On the Sidewalk Bleeding."  We are starting to write a news story based on this story tomorrow.  If you are absent have your rough draft done for Friday. Look at tomorrow's post for more information.

Tuesday, October 30, 2018 (Day 2)

SENIOR FRENCH

The students continued to share, today what they did last night, using past tense.  Then we did a verb practice sheet for our test, which will be on Thursday, Nov. 1st for all past tense verbs (both avoir and être).

FRENCH 8A

The final two people were in the Chaise Chaud for this round.  Then the students all received a letter from a class in Normandy, France.  They all read and shared their letters with the class.  Next day we will start to write back.

ELA 9A

The students read for 10 minutes.  Then they did some pre-reading activities before we read the story "On the Sidewalk Bleeding" by Evan Hunter.  If you were absent you may read the story here:

On the Sidewalk Bleeding

ELA 9B

The students read for 10 minutes.  Then we finished reading  "On the Sidewalk Bleeding" by Evan Hunter.  If you were absent you may read the story here:  On the Sidewalk Bleeding

Next they started to do questions about the story.

WARRIOR TIME

This was our last workday for drama sets.  We have almost completed 6 trees and a piano.  Good work team!

FRENCH 8B

The final two people were in the Chaise Chaud for this round.  The students all received a letter from a class in Normandy, France.  Today we started to write back, doing our rough draft in French.

*Tomorrow's Spirit Day is HALLOWEEN!

Monday, October 29, 2018 (Day 1)

SENIOR FRENCH

The students told about their weekends orally in past tense in French.  Then we practiced using avoir and être in passé composé.

PE 9A

I covered for Mr. Melnyk today and the students warmed up with running, dynamic exercises and strength exercises and then they played two types of dodgeball.

FRENCH 7A & 7B

We went through the questions for the Chaise Chaud (hot seat), which will be starting next class.  We also reviewed être and the students received an adjective dictionary.  They then used être and the adjectives to write 3 sentences as a formative activity.

ELA 9B

The students had their open-book vocabulary test on lessons 1-3.  Many had extra time to read.

*Tomorrow's Spirit Day is ANIMAL DAY!

Friday, October 26, 2018 (Day 6)

SENIOR FRENCH

We watched the last holiday presentation.  The students had ten minutes to make corrections to their slideshows (using the formative assessment given during presentaions) before turning them in.  Then they students completed and corrected a sheet for past tense, which used both avoir and être with the past participles.

FRENCH 8B

Five people were in the Chaise Chaud.  We went through their Avoir/Être exams.  We sang "Bonne Fête" to Kaden.  Then everyone received a penpal letter from a class in Normandy, France.  We shared our letters.  Next class we'll start writing out responses.

ELA 9B

The students read for ten minutes.  Then we corrected Vocabulary Lesson 3. On Monday the students will be having an open book exam on the first 3 lessons.  If you were absent today you need to get your work done before period 4 (use your lunch hour),  We also read most of the story "On the Sidewalk Bleeding" by Evan Hunter.  You may read it here is you were absent: On the Sidewalk Bleeding

CAREERS 8A

The students worked on their Young Workers Readiness Certificate Course.  We'll have one more class to complete these.

ELA 9A

The students read for 10 minutes.  We watched the conclusion of "Storming Juno" and the students finished a analysis of the film as a viewing summative.  

*Monday is an Early Dismissal Day at 2:15 pm and Orange & Black Day!

Thursday, October 25, 2018 (Day 5)

FRENCH SENIOR

The students finished presenting except for Josh, who will be ready tomorrow.  They received some formative feedback as presentations occurred.  Then we went through their Avoir Past Tense exams.  There will be a re-write on Wednesday, October 31st at lunch in Miss Riddell's room.

FRENCH 7A

The students reviewed conjugating the verb Être and then practiced using a worksheet, which we corrected.

ELA 9B

The students read for ten minutes.  Then we finished correcting Lesson 2 in the vocabulary notebooks and they continued to work on Lesson 3.  We will finish and correct this lesson tomorrow.  The students will have an open book quiz on Monday.  If they are missing any corrections they will need to get caught up over the weekend.

Missing assignments: Storming Juno (due Oct 15) Ethan, Liam

Remembrance Day Poems (due Oct. 19) Liam

Poetry Summative (due Oct. 23) Ethan, Jarret, Denim, Aiden, Liam

ELA 9A

The students read for ten minutes.  Then they had time to complete their Poetry Summatives, which are due first thing tomorrow.  

Missing assignments: Sonnets (due Sept 28) Quinn, Braden

Remembrance Day Poems (due Oct 24) Kyra, Colbey, Xander

*Tomorrow's Spirit Day is Funky Sock Day & it is Hat Day for a Loonie!

Wednesday, October 24, 2018 (Day 4)

SENIOR FRENCH

The class started to present their Holiday Past Tense slideshows.  They received formative feedback after each presentation.  We'll finish presentation tomorrow.  So be ready!

ELA 9A

The students read for ten minutes.  They then had time to do the following:

a) Edit their poem (most were done)

b) Type out a good copy on Google Classroom 

c) Hand in one printed copy for the Legion (they are picking them up tomorrow)

d) Hand in one printed copy, a rough draft, and your rubric (for Miss Riddell)

e) Start choosing your 15 lines of poetry for your Poetry Summative assignment

f) type out and print one copy to turn in with your poetry notebook  

g) this will be due Friday, October 26th

*I am missing Legion poems from:  Kyra, Braedon, Jesse, Colbey, Quinn, Zya, Zander, Braden, and Jenna

ELA 9B

The students read for ten minutes.  They had 20 minutes to finish up their Poetry Summative, print it, turn it and their poetry notebook in. This is now due.  Poems for the Legion were due Friday and the Legion is picking them up tomorrow.  I am still missing a copy from Liam

FRENCH 7B

The students went through their Avoir quizzes and are now looking at the verb Être.  They watched the following video to review.  Then they worked on a sheet to conjugate the verb for various sentences.  We corrected the sheet and played French hangman.

*Tomorrow's Spirit Day is Tropical Day!

Tuesday, October 23, 2018 (Day 3)

SENIOR FRENCH

The students continued work on their holiday presentations using past tense and Google Slides.  Presentations start tomorrow.

CAREERS 8B

The students continued work on their Young Workers Readiness Certificates.  We'll have one more class to work on these.

http://ywrcc.ca

ELA 9A

The students read for 10 minutes.  They then had time to work on the following:

a) Good copy of poem for the Legion (due Friday, October 19th)

    (They need to hand in 1 printed copy with a title page (for the Legion) and 1 good copy, rough            draft and rubric to me)  As of today I do not have from: Ethan, Jarret, and Liam.

b) Poetry Summative (choose 15 lines of poetry they have written and type out on Google Classroom      identifying  types of poems) Hand in 1 good copy to me and poetry notebook - Due today

c) Work on Vocabulary by first finishing Lesson 2 (definitions, and parts B & C)

FRENCH 8A

Six students were in the Chaise Chaud.  We finished a cloze song activity. Then they did a survey about the music they listen to and how they listen to it in preparation for our next unit.

WARRIOR TIME

More trees were cut out and painted for the Magical Land of Oz.

ELA 9A

The students read for ten minutes.  Today they had time to:

a) edit the rough copies of their poems for the Legion

b) type out a good copy

c) hand in 1 printed copy for the Legion (this is due tomorrow)

d) hand in 1 printed copy, their rough draft, and the rubric to me

c) start on their Poetry Summative

Friday, October 19, 2018 (Day 2)

SENIOR FRENCH

The students worked on a presentation about a past holiday, which they enjoyed (ie:  Christmas, Easter, Canada Day, and so on).  They worked in Google Slides and did the entire presentation using passé composé.  Presentations will be due next Wednesday.

FRENCH 8A

The students reviewed their Chaise Chaud questions and the 2 vertbs for their exam.  Then they wrote their Être and Avoir quiz.  Next they listened to a French song "Toi et Moi" and did a cloze activity.

ELA 9A

The students read for ten minutes and then worked on the rough drafts of their Remembrance Day poems for the Legion.  Rough drafts must be done for class on Tuesday.

ELA 9B

The students read for ten minutes and then finished up the good copies of their Remembrance Day poems for the Legion.  Kaylee, Ethan, JArret, Aiden and Liam need to get their poems turned in as soon as possible.

FRENCH 8B

The students reviewed their Chaise Chaud.  Then they listened to a French song "Toi et Moi" and did a cloze activity.  After that they completed a survey on the Music they listen to and how they listen to it.

*Next week there is NO SCHOOL Monday and it is a Spirit Day starting with Cozy Day on Tuesday.

Thursday, October 18, 2018 (Day 1)

SENIOR FRENCH

We practiced orally telling three things everyone did yesterday.  Then we reviewed past tense using être and the Vandertramp verbs.  Students were given the outline and an example of the Google Slideshow they will be creating on a holiday, which they have celebrated.

FRENCH 7A & 7B

The students reviewed the verb avoir and then wrote their first summative quiz.  Then we introduced our next verb être.

ELA 9B

The students read for ten minutes.  Then they had time to finish typing their good copy of their Remembrance Day poem.  Finished poems must be printed and 2 copies of the poem and title sheet, the rough draft, and the planning sheet , must be turned into Miss Riddell by the end of the day tomorrow.

WARRIOR TIME

The drama set crew was busy cutting out and painting trees.  We also constructed a cardboard piano for Mr. Bick's saloon.

*Tomorrow please wear your house colour or sport's uniform (if you play this weekend) to earn a point for your house.

Wednesday, October 17, 2018 (Day 6)

SENIOR FRENCH

We finished reviewing the verbs used with Être:

Devenu (became)

Revenu (came back)

&

Monté (climbed up)

Rentré (came back / rentered)

Sorti (exited)

.

Venu (came)

Allé (went)

Né (born)

Descendu (went down)

Entré (entered)

Retourné (returned)

Tombé (fell)

Resté (stayed)

Arrivé (arrived)

Mort (died)

Parti (left)

Then we did a practice with PARTIR and played a rousing game of  FRUIT BASKET UPSET.

FRENCH 8B

Three students were in the Chaise Chaud.  Then they had time to finish writing and posting 3 avoir sentences and 3 être sentences on Google Classroom. They also had time to either finish overdue Colour Poems, use DuoLingo, and win some Free Rice.

OVERDUES:  Colour Poem - Shea  

                         Avoir/Être sentences - Tristin

ELA 9B

The students read for ten minutes.  Then we discussed plagiarism.  Unfortunately several students copied Sonnets directly off the Internet and will be facing further consequences.  The students then had time to complete the rough drafts of their Remembrance Day poems.  Poems need to be edited by 4 people before being typed out on Google Classroom  and handed in for the Legion to pick up.  They are due by the end of class tomorrow.

CAREERS 8A

The students had this class to continue working through the Young Workers Readiness Certificate Course.  We should be finishing up in the next two classes.  When they are done and have passed with at least 70% they will be bringing a certificate home to be signed by a parent or guardian.

WARRIOR TIME

The students received their Fruit Sale order forms today.  Sales will run until November 2nd.  Each student should sell 5 items at least.  Current sessions for Warrior time will continue for an extra week.  So next Wednesday we will be signing up for new sessions.

ELA 9A

The students read for ten minutes.  Then we discussed plagiarism.  Unfortunately several students copied Sonnets directly off the Internet and will be facing further consequences.  We read through several examples of poetry from the wars.  Students were given their rubric and time to brainstorm.  On Friday they will be writing a rough draft, which must be finished for class on Tuesday. These poems will be submitted to the Legion contest.