Welcome Back for the 2011-2012 School Year. Schoolnotes is a site I use to occasionally update information for parents and students concerning courses that I teach.
Helpful links for History Classes are:
Both of these sites contain course information and presentations in powerpoint which can be downloaded by students.
Course Schedule for Fall 2011:
Period 1 -- English 112: Intro and Outline today
Period 2 -- History 10: Intro and Outline today
Period 3 -- History 112: Intro and Outline today
Period 5 -- English 112: Intro and Outline today
September 22nd, 2010 --- Welcome Back to Schoolnotes for 2010-2011!
Work that has occurred in my classes thus far:
English 112
1. Students have selected a personal novel for Silent Reading, and are working through these almost daily.
2. Journal Entries are being done on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Topics range from Current events, to school policies, and creative writing.
3. Students are beginning to examine Critical Theory. Specifically, students are looking at literature through various critical lenses. Students are, in groups, creating brief presentations and notes for their classmates concerning a specific Critical Theory.
History 10
1. Students have completed an introductory unit examining Early Humans. An Evidence-based assignment asked students whether or not there was enough working evidence to prove evolutionary links between various groups of early hominids.
2. Students are currently examining Unit 2: Early Civilizations in Mesopotamia and Egypt.
History 11
1. Students have examined early Philosophers, such as John Locke and Thomas Hobbes, to develop an understanding of Rights, tyranny, absolutist governments, and the Social Contract.
2. Students are currently looking at the initial Stages of the French Revolution. The essential outcome asking, what are causes of Revolutions?
March 30th, 2010
*Homeroom breakfast is tomorrow morning. Hopefully students will remember to bring in something to contribute!
** I will be unable to attend Parent-teacher Interviews Wednesday Evening due to a conflict with teaching at UNB that evening. However, I will be here Thursday afternoon for Parent-teacher Interviews. Please feel free to email me if you have any questions.
February 18th, 2010 --- We are roughly 2 weeks in to semester 2. Here is a brief update:
Period 1 Writing 110 --- Students are given a writing assignment on Monday, given time during the week to work on it, and asked to pass it in on Friday. Our first weekly assignment (last week) was a Persona piece -- students were asked to put themselves in the postion of another person, animal or thing and write. This week, the assignment is a Persuasive piece, where students are creating a persuasive argument. On Fridays students pass in 1.Rough Copy 2. Peer Editing Sheet 3. Formal Copy. Students will be given time in a Computer Lab on Fridays to complete good copies if needed.
Period 3 History 10 --- Students have completed their February Assignment -- An analysis of Evidence related to arguments surrounding evolution and Early Humans.
There will be a Quiz on class work to date NEXT Monday or Tuesday.
Period 4 History 112 --- Students are working through a unit examining the Enlightenment, Philosphes, Absolutism, Rights and Revolution, all connected to the French Revolution. Period 4 will have a test next Wednesday, February 24th. This class is piloting a potential new History Text for the Dept. of Education, and has spent time analyzing the textbook and reflecting on the content and presentation of the book.
Period 5 History 112 --- Similar to period 4, however, this class is currently completing it's February Assignment -- creating a Timeline of Significant Events for the French Revolution. This group should also expect a test next Wednesday, February 24th, 2010.
December 17th, 2009
***UPDATED marks will be given out to students on Friday, December 18th. A full print-out of all assignments/tests/work will be provided to ALL classes on this Day.****
Have a Great Break! Rest Up! :)
November 27th, 2009
English 112 --- Read to page 88 in Oliver Twist (to chapter 9). Create a brief test for chapter 6 -- it is up to you to decide what the test should be! Continue working on chapter review questions :)
History 112 period 5 --- 1. Be sure to bring ALL essay work for Monday. 2. Complete questions related to German Historian Account of the Somme.
November 13th, 2009
History 10 --- Please remember to complete the take-homw TEST you were given on Tuesday, due next MONDAY. Answer 6 of 12 questions.
English 11 --- Here are simple review questions for chapters 1-4 in Oliver Twist:
Chapter 1
1. Where was Oliver born?
2. What are the circumstances surrounding his birth?
Chapter 2
1. How was Oliver cared for?
2. How did Oliver flourish under the circumstances?
3. Who was the beadle?
4. What kind of temperament did he have?
5. How were nameless foundlings given names?
6. When Oliver was nine years old, where was he placed?
7. What was the daily fare?
8. What was the result of Oliver's request for more food?
Chapter 3
1. Who bargained with the board for Oliver?
2. Did the board sanction Mr. Gamfield's apprenticing Oliver?
Chapter 4
1. To whom was Oliver apprenticed?
2. What were the terms of the contract?
Periods 4 and 5, History 11 -- -Please consider working on your research papers!!!!!!!!!!!1
November 3rd, 2009
History 10 Period 1 --- Students are working on an assignment called: "Who is the Real Roman?" ---they are taking on roles of a particular person in Roman Society and are required to respond to questions from the class about their role. The best presentation/response will be the "Real Roman".
By FRIDAY: It is expected that ALL students will have passed in #1. Their Reflection questions related to work last week on the Greek Eras. #2 the Precis of the Alexander the Great Article.
English 10 Period 2 --- Students will be having a final Horror Short Story Test on FRIDAY.
History 11 Period 4 --- Students are beginning to examine World War 1. Continuing work with Historical Benchmarks: Cause & Consequence and Moral Judgment.
History 11 Period 5 --- Students are completing a project surrounding a photo from World War 1. Students must construct the history of the photo and find a song that relates well to the image. This will be presented on MONDAY, NOV. 9th
Oct. 16th, 2009
History 10 PLC -- Students will be beginning a two-week project examining different aspects of Ancient Greek History. The class will be divided in to three large grous -- Group 1 will examine The Trojan War Era. Group 2 will examine The Persian War Era. Group 3 will examine The Peloponnesian War Era. We will be focusing the class towards three key benchmarks: Significance, Evidence, and Historical Perspective-taking. Updated marks will be given out MONDAY.
English 11 -- Updated marks were given out TODAY. Homework for the weekend -- group activity to be handed in as an assignment MONDAY. We will be reading The Cask of Amontillado on MONDAY.
History 11 -- Updated marks were given out TODAY. Continue working on FIRST DRAFT of essay for MONDAY.
History 11 PLC --- Students are completing a Writing Assignment today centered around the ideas of: Democracy, Rights, revolution, French Revolution, Iraq, Afghanistan. Updated marks will be given out MONDAY.
Oct 7th, 2009
Period 1 History 10 PLC --- Prepare for test on Tuesday, October 13th. We have given you the questions, which were decided by you as a class....NOW, study and prepare your responses!
Period 2 English 11 --- Short Story Test on Tuesday. Here are the written response questions:
1.Choosing 1 of the 5 short stories we read, complete a timeline for the events of the story, and then, write a brief plot summary, focusing on the events. (The summary must be minimum 3 paragraphs, one page.)
2.Choosing any 2 of the Short Stories, write a Compare & Contrast style essay, where you discuss the short story elements, such as, plot, character, theme, conflict, etc. Make sure you do both comparison and contrast between the two selected stories. (must be minimum 3 paragraphs, one page.)
3.Discuss Conflict in either the short story The Moose and the Sparrow or The MonkeyÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂs Paw. (must be minimum 3 paragraphs, one page.)
4.Discuss all of the following related to the short story, The Old Man ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂ perspective, foreshadowing, word choice. Why are these literary elements important for this story?(must be minimum 3 paragraphs, one page.)
Period 4 History 11 --- Take some time to review/prepare your notes for a quiz; which will be towards the end of next week.
Period 5 History 11 PLC --- Prepare for Socratic Circle questions for Tuesday.
ENJOY THE LONG BREAK :)
Oct. 1st, 2009
Period 1 History 10 PLC--- Assignment #2 is due Friday, Oct. 2nd. One copy per group. Remember you are arguing in favour of either Egypt or Mesopotamia as the greatest contributor to science. Friday we will be in the Library to work on Research Essays.
Period 2 English 11 --- We will be examining the short story, "The Lottery Ticket". Expect a quiz next Wednesday covering the first five short stories. We will then move on to Horror stories :)
Period 4 History 11 --- Finishing up our discussion of Rights (relating the content of the French Revolution), then moving on to Napoleon. Expect a quiz next week covering: Benchmarks: Significance and Continuity and Change and aspects of Absolutism, the Enlightenment and Revolution.
Period 5 History 11 PLC --- Finishing up our discussion of Rights (relating the content of the French Revolution), then moving on to Napoleon.
Sept. 21, 2009
History 10 --- We will be working on the following content questions Tuesday:
Unit 1 Questions -- Early Middle Eastern Civilizations
1. Who were the Assyrians?
2. What was the Assyrian Empire noted for?
3. What were the Hittites noted for?
4. Where were the Phoenicians from? And, what were they noted for?
5. Who were the Chaldeans?
6. Who was Nebuchadnezzar? Identify five things he is known for.
7. Who was Cyrus the Great?
8. What were the Hanging Gardens of Babylon?
English 11 --- Working on Autobiography in class Tuesday. Remember to bring Journals!
Sept. 17th, 2009
Welcome back to another year of schoolnotes -- a site where you can keep up with your school work! :)
Here is what is going on/coming up!
Period 1 History 10 --- Assignment #1 (Early Humans) is due tomorrow. Sept 18th. We will be with Mr. Peters' class in C54. We will also begin examining what constitutes a "civilization". Again, the Historical Benchmark of "Evidence" will be used and discussed. Next week, we will primarily be working within our own room (C112), however, we will meet with Mr. Peters' class by the end of the week.
Period 2 English 11 --- We will continue working with the short story "The Moose and the Sparrow". As well, time will be given to work on your Autobiography.
Period 4 History 11 --- Assignment #1 is due at the end of class, Friday, Sept. 18th. You have all of class Friday to work on it. Sources include: 2 textbooks, emailed powerpoints, and ANY info. you have complied on you own. The key Historical benchmark to be discussed is "Significance".
Period 5 History 11 --- Assignment #1 (Significance of Absolutism/Enlightenment) is due. You will have 20-30 minutes to review with your group. We will begin examining the idea of what a "Revolution" is as well.
The first part of next week will be spent in C112 with Rutledge, however, we will meet with Peters' class by the end on the week!
May 15th, 2009
English 11 --- Independent Novel Project due Tuesday. You have had the ENTIRE semester to think/work on this. Quality, thoughtfulness, and time put in to the assignment are key indicators of success with this Project.
History 11 --- Please read two Articles, "And then came the Crash" and "Prohibition sets off a Spree"...please answer questions.
***Updated Marks were given out TODAY***
May 12th, 2009
History 11 --- World War One test Wednesday. This is an essay test, you have the three possible essay questions and associated thesis statements. You choose ONE to write about. You are allowed ONE piece of Loose-leaf, with any pertinent information you believe you could use for your essay. The loose-leaf MUST be your hand-writing, and you cannot "pre-write" an essay on the sheet.
**Note on Attendance --- if you are missing time now, you are missing a great deal of work, specifically considering there is only 18 days of classes left! It is YOUR responsibilty to catch up on work, hand-outs, etc. etc. **
May 10th, 2009
History 11 --- WW1 Essay test this Wednesday. You have the three questions, choose 1!
English 11 --- Please bring a copy of ONE poem that appeals to you for MONDAY,
April 29th, 2009
History 11 --- For Tuesday, examine the Four WW1 Battles we are looking at: Gallipoli, Verdun, the Somme, and Vimy Ridge. For each, simply complete the "5 W's"
English 11 --- This is a good weekend to work on your Independent Novel Project. This project is due May 19th, 2009.
Have a restful weekend, and behave yourself :)
April 28th, 2009
History 11 --- Finish ALL WW1 Study Guide questions.
English 11 --- Act 4 Romeo and Juliet Test on WEDNESDAY.
April 26th, 2009
Here are examples for Footnotes and/or using In-line quotations (MLA)
This is the source I will use, and the proper way to credit it (think Bibliography)
Source:
Bohjalian, Chris. Skeletons at the Feast. Shaye Areheart Books; New York, 2008.
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This second time I quote this exact source, all I have to do is this.
Example In-line reference:
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1 Chris Bohjalian. Skeletons at the Feast.(Shaye Areheart Books, New York, 2008) p. 39
2 Bohjalian, p. 41
April 7th, 2009
History 11 --- Complete section review questions for article entitled, "German Unification"
English 11 --- Complete Romeo & Juliet Act 3, scene 2 vocabulary and review questions.
April 3rd, 2009
History 11 --- Reminder: Research Essays due MONDAY, APRIL 6th. The class has spent 10 classes in the Library working on these, no excuses :)
English 11 --- Complete Act 3, scene 1 vocabulary and review questions for R&J. Reminder: English Literary Essays will be due April 20th.....
***Thank you to Homeroom students' parents! We had a very successful Homeroom Breakfast this past Tuesday. Students had a full breakfast of eggs, bacon, chocolate-chip pancakes, muffins, bagels, fruit trays, etc. etc. A very Successful Event :)
March 30th, 2009
History 11 --- French Revolution & Napoleonic Europe Quiz RE-WRITE, Tuesday at Lunch.
Period 2 --- Complete Section Review question for Industrial Revolution article.
English 112 --- Romeo & Juliet Act 2 Quiz Tuesday.
Literary terms, vocabulary, short answer, quotation + Secret part......
March 20th, 2009
English 11 --- Finish Act 2, scene 3 vocabulary and review questions for Monday homework check.
History 11 --- Period 2 Napoleonic Europe Timeline will be completed.
Library Period Monday.
Period 3 -- One more day to work on Timeline assignment.
*** History Essays due APRIL 6th, 2009. We have spent many periods in the Library -- NO EXCUSES! ***
March 18, 2009
History 11 --- Working on Napoleonic Timeline Group Projects.
English 11 --- Partner assignments on Act 2, scene 2 Balcony Scene...
*** Updated Markbook marks will be given out on FRIDAY. As well, coinciding with this mark, a Class Performance mark will be given out***
March 13th, 2009
English 112 --- For MONDAY, complete Act 2 Prologue and Scene 1 Questions and Vocabulary. Will be checking for marks.
March 9, 2009
English 11 --- Act 1 Romeo and Juliet Test on Tuesday. Remember 4 Important quotations, vocabulary, true and false.
February 25th, 2009
English 11 --- Due to continued whining from students, Romeo and Juliet Act 1 Quiz/Test will be on FRIDAY. If you DO NOT have a legitimate excuse for missing Friday, then expect to receive a ZERO!
February 24th, 2008
History 11 --- We will be having a brief 20 point, fill-in-the-blank quiz covering the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment on WEDNESDAY. There will be a word bank to help you.
English 11 --- We will be having a Quiz on Act 1 of Romeo and Juliet on Thursday. Study review questions and vocabulary.
February 18th, 2009
History 11 --- We will be in the Library tomorrow. Please bring any research materials and library books you have collected thus far for your Research Papers.
English 11 --- Complete vocabulary and review questions for Act 1, Scene 3 in Romeo and Juliet.
February 13th, 2009
History 11 --- Complete ALL questions, section review, crosswords related to the Enlightenment and the Scientific Revolution.
We will re-write the SAME Quiz from last week with minor exceptions.
English 11 --- Complete Vocabulary and Review for R&J ACT 1, Scene 2.
February 10th, 2009
History 11 --- Complete "The Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment" reading. Answer "Section Review" questions 1-6.
English 11 --- Complete Review questions for Act 1, Scene 1 in R&J
February 5th, 2009
Now that classes are settled, and there will be minimal student movement, I can start dishing out the homework :)
History 11 --- Examine and select the topic you would like to use for your Research Paper. Think about a HOW or WHY question related to the topic -- the answer to this question is your THESIS statement.
English 11 --- Complete the vocabulary and questions for the Prologue for Romeo & Juliet.
January 28, 2009
History 112 --- Read Gwynne Dyer article and answer the following: 1.)What is the thesis of the article? 2.)What is your opinion of the article?
January 6th, 2009!!!!
English 11 --- Students are responsible to have read to the end of chapter 39 p. 355 in Oliver Twist. Please complete review questions as you read.
December 19th, 2008
Updated Marks were given to students who took the responsibility to attend class today.
Have a Happy and Safe Holiday Break! :)
December 11th, 2008
English 112 --- By MONDAY you must: Be finished reading and have completed ALL review questions to the end of chapter 29 in Oliver Twist! We will be reading chapter 30 on MONDAY.
History 112 --- MUST finish Timeline project on Friday. To be presented by end of class, Friday.
History 10 --- MUST finish Timeline project on Friday. To be presented by end of class, Friday.
December 10th, 2008
English 112 -- Chapter 25 Review Questions. Read and complete Chapter 26 review also.
History 112 -- Bring Materials for World War II Timeline Project.
History 10 -- Bring materials for Roman Empire Timeline Project.
December 9th, 2008
English 11 --- Oliver Twist Chps. 23 and 24 Review Questions for Wednesday.
History 10 --- Group Project; Timeline of the Roman Empire, Significance. Group members need to decide who is responsible for specific parts of their project
History 11 --- Opening Stages of WW2 continued.
December 8th, 2008
English 112 --- Oliver Twist Chapter 22 Review Questions for Tuesday.
December 5th, 2008
History 112 --- Complete World War 11 questions for Monday.
December 4th, 2008
English 11 --- Test on Chps. 1-21 of Oliver Twist.
Outline: 25 m/c. 20 Matching and 4 short essays. Essays are YOUR choice: 1. Character 2. Plot points
3. Themes 4. Compare & Contrast
History 10 --- Consider possible Visual Projects for Enrichment Assignment.
History 11 --- Consider possible Visual Projects for Enrichment Assignment.
November 28th, 2008
History 10 --- 10% Formal Essay due Monday, Dec. 1st.
Marks will be lost per day....
History 11 --- 10% Formal Essay due Monday, Dec. 1st.
English 11 --- Read to the end of chapter 20, p. 192 in Oliver Twist. We will have a Quiz on chps 1-21 on Wednesday, Dec. 3rd.
Have a Restful Weekend :)
November 24th, 2008
History 10 --- Continue to exam Ancient Rome. Essays due MONDAY, Dec. 1/08
History 11 --- Examining three things this week: the Russian Revolution & Impact of Communism on the 20th century, the 1920s, the Great Depression. Essays due MONDAY, Dec 1st, 2008.
English 11 --- Complete Oliver Twist, Chapter 16 review questions tonight!
November 7th, 2008
History 10 --- Complete all of the questions related to the Hellenistic period following Alexander the Great's Death. We will begin studying the Ancient Romans on Wednesday, Nov 12.
History 11 --- Complete all of the study questions related to World War One. To be checked on Wednesday, value 30 marks.
English 11 --- Read to page 94, end of chapter 9 in Oliver Twist, complete chapter review questions to chapter 9.
Have a good long weekend :)
October 27th, 2008
History 10 --- Please complete ALL Identify and Explain questions and read pgs 162-168 in Prologue to the Present. Expect a Quizzie on Ancient Greece on Wednesday.
History 11 --- Starting World War One tomorrow. Please finish any readings related to Imperialism, Colonialism and Nationalism. Expect a quiz towards the end of the week.
English 11 -- Please re-read Poe's "Murders in the Rue Morgue" again .....very difficult short story to get through in one reading. Horror Short Story test next Monday.
Expect an Updated Mark by the end of the week.
October 1st, 2008
History 10 --- Quiz next MONDAY on Ancient Egypt. Work on study questions for articles.
History 11 --- Quiz on FRIDAY covering Absolutism and the French Revolution.
English 11 --- Working on Edgar Allan Poe short stories. October is "Horror Month"...expect some chills and scares. :) Short Story test on Monday.
September 10th, 2008
History 10 --- Read the 2 articles given out in class today; "Matters of Record" and "Battle in the Ancient World"
History 112 --- Read and respond to article about "The Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment" first 6 questions.
English 112 --- Spend some time working on your Autobiography and your partner Biography.
September 5th, 2008
History 10 --- Read pages 15-21 in Prologue to the Present and write down 3-4 points about each type of Early Human. We will be examining the Early types of Humans on Monday.
History 112 --- Read the 3 articles passed out related to Navigation and Exploration, be prepared to know them for Monday.
English 112 --- Begin rough draft of your Autobiography, relate the Ice Breaker Questions to this. We will work on the partner Biographies more on Monday.
September 3rd, 2008
WELCOME BACK TO FHS :)
Homeroom --- Please remember Student fee, agenda pages and information forms signed!
History 10 --- Read article, "Afghan Children eager to learn and Canadians willing to help".
History 112 --- Read article, "Afghan Children eager to learn and Canadians willing to help".
English 112 --- Read article, "Afghan Children eager to learn and Canadians willing to help".
April 21st, 2008
Science 9 --- Review Questions, p. 150-151. (5.5)
1. Approx. how many cells are there in the human body?
2. How did cells in your body start?
3. What is the sequence of events from one division to another called?
4. What is the stage between cell divisions called?
5. What is the first thing that the cell must do to prepare for cell division?
6.The "mother cell" divides into two what?
7. What does cell division involve?
8. What is the process of dividing nuclear material called?
9. The separation of cytoplasm and its contents into equal parts is called......?
10. What process begins just before mitosis is complete?
11. How does cytokinesis differ in plant and animal cells?
12. What are two components of cell division?
13. How do the new cells formed during cell division compare with the initial cell?
14. List and describe the four phases of mitosis.
15. A normal human cell has 46 chromosomes. After the cell has undergone mitosis, how many chromosomes would you expect to find in each cell?
April 17th, 2008
Grade 9 English --- Booktalks for SSR novels start on Monday...same format as last semester. You need to include the following: Novel Title, author, genre, plot outline/details, personal analysis, Excerpt to read, recommendations. AS well, "I want to work for you, Will" good copy should be done for Monday.
History 11 --- Finish open-book quiz covering German Unification, Nationalism, Imperialism.
April 3rd, 2008
English 9 --- Cue For Treason Review questions Chapters 18, 20.
Science 9 --- Text pages 108-109, complete 1-5 for Friday.
March 18th, 2008
English 9 ---- Any remaining postcard assignments MUST be passed in tomorrow if you want marks. Please complete chapter review questions for chapter 14 in Cue For Treason.
Science 9 --- Please complete the Chapter 3 open-book quiz on Atomic Theory tonight -- we will mark it together first thing Wednesday.
Writing 110 -- This week we are working on How to write Reviews. Specific topice this time: The CD review.
History 112 --- Please print off the French Revolution powerpoint that I sent to the class!
March 12th, 2008
English 9 --- Postcard Assignments due NOW!
Elizabethan Era presentations start Thursday!
Science 9 --- National Geographic Posters due Friday.
Writing 110 --- This week the writing style is the Short Story. Due Friday, 1000 words, 2 copies, and edit sheet.
History 112 --- Identify and Explain the list of terms, events, items from French Revolution.
February 29th, 2008
English --- Postcard Assignment due Wednesday following March Break. As well, we will start Elizabethan Era Presentations following the break.
February 26th, 2008
English 9 --- Please make a list of the key places that Peter has travelled in the first 10 Chapters of Cue For Treason.....this will be used for you Postcard Assignment.
Science 9 --- Complete the practice quiz covering Elements, Compounds and Mixtures. We will have the actual quiz tomorrow.
Writing 110 --- Please complete your journal entry #7. Topic centered around the Human "footprint" on planet Earth and how we are preparing for future problems (ie, the sample was the Doomsday Seed Vault in Norway)
History 112 --- Essay thesis and Outline due at end of class Friday. "Historical Characters" presentations continue.
February 2oth, 2008
English 9 --- Please read to the end of chapter 9 of Cue for Treason. Answer review questions to end of chapter 9. We will continue our Elizabethan Age projects next week.
Science 9 --- Chapter 2 Particle Theory of Matter p. 47
#'s 1-4.
Writing 110 --- Journal Entry #6 due for Monday. Your choice of topic.
History 112 --- Partner Presentations due next Tuesday. Please work on this with your partner over the weekend.
February 18th, 2008
Quite the weather! THERE WILL BE LOTS OF HOMEWORK TO CATCH-UP...HAHA
Science 9 -- Test on chapter 1 will be Tuesday, Feb 19.
History 112 -- We will have a Quiz on Wednesday covering the Age of Reason, Scientific Revolution, Enlightenment. etc .etc.
February 12, 2008
English 9 --- In the Library Wednesday to work on Elizabethan Era projects.
Science 9 --- Test Thursday covering all of Chapter 1 --Physical and Chemical Changes.
Writing 110 --- The Writing Style this week: The Compare and Contrast Essay. Due Friday end of class: Rough Copy, Peer edit form, Good Copy.
History 112 --- We will continue to work on Partner Presentation of a Historical Figure from 1600-1800.
February 6th, 2008
Science 9 --- Please get Lab Safety form signed. Finish the Chemical and Physical Properties crossword.
Writing 110 --- Continue working on Autobiography and Biography of a classmate.
History 112 --- Homework. Read "The Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment" and complete #1-6 in Section review.
February 5th, 2008
English 9 --- Movie Evaluation for Nicholas Nickleby is due Wednesday, covering characters, plot, setting. Refer to the Outline for this assignment. This was "Step #1" in getting back to "olde" english.
Science 9 --- Please get Lab Safety Rules signed. As well try p.19 #1, #2 in the text.
Writing 110 --- Due Friday, end of class: Autobiography and Biography of a classmate, including Editing Checklists. As well, reminder to have a Journal and an SSR novel.
History 112 --- Finishing up Section #1, covering Absolutism, Enlightenment, and various connections leading up to the French Revolution.
January 31st, 2008
Science 9 --- Question #5 a,b, c page 15 in the text due Friday.
Writing 110 --- Autbiography due Monday. Please get a Silent Reading book for Friday.
January 10th, 2008
English 9 --- 2 page Formal Plot Summary of Silent Reading Novel is due Monday, January 14th. We will continue working on these on Friday --- A rough copy should be done, as you will be working with the Peer Editing Sheet and a partner on Friday. When passed in Monday, the essay should include: Title Page, the written essay (2-3 pages typed), Bibliography, and the Peer Editor Checklist and Editor's Checklist.
History 10 --- Internet Research on the Middle Ages in the Library Today!
History 113 --- Finishing Open-Book test on the End of World War 2, the United Nations, and the Cold War.
1.We will be having a test on chapters 7-12 of The Outsiders. The test will be Multiple choice (based on review questions), a Timeline of events from chapters 7-12, true or false questions, and 2 short answer questions. (paragraphs)
2. Newspaper project -- we will finish the week working on this. It needs to be done by Thursday or Friday at the latest.
History 10 --- Final Test on the Roman Empire next TUESDAY. Study the review sheets for Power & Glory parts 3-6.
History 11 -- Still looking for projects to be handed in.......
December 5, 2007
English 9 --- Booktalks start next Monday, December 10th/. We will continue working on The Outsiders Newspaper project until it is due Monday, December 17th. As well, once we are finished reading the novel, expect a test on chapters 6-12 before Christmas break.
History 10 --- Visual Projects due next Wednesday. December 12th/07.
History 113 --- National Geographic projects are passed due...... :O
November 23rd/2007
English 9 --- Finish reading Chapter 7 of The Outsiders and complete chapter review questions:
http://hrsbstaff.ednet.ns.ca/engramja/outsideQ.html
History 10 --- Complete Punic Wars review questions from hand-outs. VERY GOOD WEEKEND to be working on the Visual Project! DUE December 12th/2007
History 113 --- VERY GOOD weekend to work on the National Geographic Project DUE December 3rd/07
November 16/2007
English 9 --- The Outsiders Chapters 1-6 TEST on Monday. Study review questions and Vocabulary.
History 10 --- Finish all questions related to "Early Civilizations in Italy" and "The Origins of Rome"
*** During next Thursday night's parent-teacher interviews I will be absent due to the FHS Production of "Hello Dolly" (I am 1/2 of the stage managers)I am still available Friday, and by appointment at anther time*** (I will leave a sign-up on the door Thursday night)
Nov. 9/2007
English 9 --- Students should be finished to the end of chapter 4 of THE OUTSIDERS for Tuesday, Nov. 13th.
Spelling quiz next Tuesday, words "justify to oblivious"
History 10 --- We will have the final test on the Ancient Greeks next Wednesday. Review Tuesday. Start thinking about the "Visual Project"
History 113 --- You should be working on the National Geographic poster project....... :)
Nov. 2nd/2007
English 9 --- We have started our class novel. The Outsiders .. here is the link to review questions for the book:
If you did not pass in the Silent Reading Novel test you are creating for your novel, I need it for Monday.
History 10 --- Expect a test mid-week next week on the Ancient Greek work we have done thus far (The Trojan Wars, Greek Religion, Athens vs. Sparta, The Persian Wars)*** FIRST COPY OF RESEARCH PAPER DUE MONDAY NOVEMBER 5th, 2007***
History 113 --- National Geopgraphic Poster project due next Friday, November 9th/07.
Oct. 16th/2007
English 9 -- We are finishing our Short Story Unit. There will be a test c
overing ALL the short stories and myths/legends we have read on Friday. Expect another little spelling quiz as well. REMEMBER to bring in your "Take our kids to Work" forms!!!!
History 10 -- Working on our Ancient Greece Unit. We will examine aspects of the Trojan War today and Wednesday. Continue working on the Research papers.
History 113 -- Finishing up World War 1 unit. Open-book test on Wednesday -- you need to have all photocopied sheets that I have given you!
Oct. 3rd/2007
English 9 --- Spelling quiz Friday, Oct. 5th. Expect a Short Story test next week at some point.
History 10 --- We will have a Ancient Egypt Unit test on Friday, Oct 5th. Review sheets were given out today.
History 113 --- Test on Thursday covering Intro. to 20th C., Colonialism, World War 1, part 1.
Sept 28/2007
English 9 --- Finish paragraph responses to part 1 Reader Response of "Paris and the Golden Apple" for our short story/Myths unit.
History 10 --- There will be a quizzie on Ancient Egypt work late next week. We will continue working on research essays for 1-2 periods next week.
History 113 --- Expect a quiz next Tuesday, Oct. 2!
Sept 25th/2007
English 9 --- Spelling quiz #3 tomorrow. We will continue our Short Story Unit -- looking at Myths and Legends.
History 10 -- If you did not finish your Egypt Study Questions -- they must be completed tonight and passed in first thing Wednesday!
Sept. 20th/2007
English 9 --- Spelling Quiz #2 on Friday. Your spelling mark will be the best 7 out of 10 quizzes, therefore, if you miss one or do horribly, relax!
History 10 --- Continue working on the thesis statement for your major essay. We will be spending time in the Library throguhout the semester to work on this. Re-test for Ancient Civilizations on Monday at 12:30.
History 11 --- Please find a Current Event for Friday, Sept. 21/07.
Sept. 14th/2007
English 9 --- Continuing short stories on Monday. No Homework this time.!!!!!
History 10 --- Quiz on MONDAY covering Early Humans, and Mesopotamian civilzation. Review questions given out Friday.
History 113 --- Current Events: start collecting these! Remember, attempt to find events that have a large/global impact.
Sept. 10th/2007
English 9 -- Please remember to bring a Silent Reading novel of your choice for Tuesday...
Get info. letter signed by parents...
Sept. 7th/07
Hist. 113 --- Finish questions for 2 articles about the beginning of the 20th C. Value 15 marks, hand in beginning of class on Monday.
Sept. 6/2007
WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL! HAVE FUN! BRING A SOLID SMILE.... (according Seamus Bowen)
JUNE 8/2007
History 10 ---- Exam Outline is as follows:
Part 1 Multiple Choice (50 questions) 25% /25
Part 2 Fill in the Blank (20 questions) 20% /20
Part 3 Map Study (20 questions) 10% /10
Part 4 Short Answer (4 of 6) 20% /20
Part 5 Reading Comprehension (article) 15% /15
Part 6 Long Answer (1 of 3) 10% /10
TOTAL 100% /100
English 10 : Exam Outline:
Section 1
Objective
Part A Multiple Choice /30
Part B Matching /5
Part C Matching /5
Section 2
Subjective
Part D Short Answer /10
Part E Reading Comprehension /20
Part F Short Answer ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂ Poetry /10
Part G Essay Question /20
TOTAL /100
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!! STUDY STUDY STUDY
JUNE 5/2007
History 10 --- Exam Review sheets were passed out today. I will review Thursday and Friday. As well, if you want to know your mark going in to the exam, they will be ready on Friday, NOT Thursday or Wednesday.
English 10 --- Essay topics for the exam have been given out. Prepare yourself by writing a practice essay ahead of time. This is what Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, will be for. Again, marks will be ready Friday, if you wish to know heading in to your exam.
May 25th/2007
History 10 --- Due to the vast amount of students who have been out this week due to field trips, Math competitions, etc, etc. The final Rome test is rescheduled for Monday, May 28th. If you miss that date, it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to see me to complete the test at noon hour -- I am not chasing students around anymore!
English 10 --- Visual Anthologies are looking great! Well Done! We will finish up with some more poems, and one more Poetry quiz next week covering metaphorical poetry.
May 22nd/2007
History 10 --- Rome test date changed until end of week. Test will cover all parts of Power and Glory Series, the Punic Wars, historical accuracies of Gladiator, Roman Emperors. Study a little bit each night this week!
English 10 --- Visual Anthology due on Wednesday, May 23rd!
May 16th/2007
History 10 --- Class is finishing up a Six-part series we have been examining called ROME: POWER AND GLORY. There will be a test covering ALL the worksheets that have been completed for this: this includes the following:
Part 1 : The Rise
Part 3: Seduction of Power
Part 4: Grasp of Empire
Part 5: Cult of Order
Part 6: The Fall
Expect this test next Tuesday, May 22nd.
English 10 --- Poetry unit is in full-swing. Students are working on a Visual Anthology (using 5 chosen images/pictures/photos) This will be due next Wednesday, May 23rd. It is valued highly at 100 marks. With poetry, simply DO THE WORK!
May 1st/2007
History 10 -- RE-TEST for Greek Quizzie #2 is Thursday (May 3) at lunch. Judging by the poor scores, I would expect most students to be re-writing then. If your mark was below 40/60, this should be no question, but it is your responsibility to show up at lunch on that date.
English 10 -- Poetry in progress. Two poems, The Bull Moose and My Papa's Waltz have been analyzed and discussed. Students passed in one poem today. Work, work, work, and you will get marks, marks , marks :)
April 26th/2007
History 10 --- Last Test on the Ancient Greeks will be MONDAY, APRIL 30th/07. The test will cover the following: The Olympic Games, The Persian Wars, The Golden Age of Athens, The Peloponnesian Wars, Alexander the Great, and The Legacy of the Greeks.
English 10 --- Starting Poetry,.....
April 20th/2007
History 10 --- We will finish the Ancient Greece Unit this week, looking at: Peloponnesian Wars, Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic period. Expect a final Test on Greece Unit the following Monday.
English 10 --- Acts 4 and 5 Quiz on A Midsummer Night's Dream on Monday, April 23rd/2007. Study Review Questions (multiple choice) Three important quotations from Act 5 you were told about, "Character Committee" character traits notes that were taught by you for you!
Enjoy!
April 16th/2007
HAPPY REPORT CARD DAY :)
History 10 --- Ancient Greece Quiz this Thursday, covering: Mediterranean Map, Early Greeks (Minoans & Myceneans), The Trojan War (Achilles, Hector, etc...) and Greek Gods and Goddesses.
English 10 --- Quiz on Acts 4 and 5 of A Midsummer Night's Dream on Thursday. Study Review questions!
April 12th/2007
History 10 -- Still waiting on students to hand in FIRST COPY of Research Essay..... This is not your FINAL Copy of the essay --- I will be editing these and handing them back for improvements. Never assume that because the worked has been typed and presented formally that it is done --- any type of writing can ALWAYS be improved!!! This will still be worked on during the semester.
English 10 -- Still waiting on some to hand in FIRST DRAFT of FORMAL ESSAY --- It needs to be in TWO days ago....... The next step will be Peer Editing, so this has to be done.......
April 10th/2007
Up to date marks were given out today. If any work is missing, I will accept it tomorrow, otherwise, this is the mark that will appear on your report card next Monday.
History 10 -- First Copy of REsearch Essay due today --those that handed them in -- they look great, very professional!
English 10 -- Draft #1 of Formal Essay should be in today........
MARCH 30/2007
HISTORY 10 --- Research Essays are due the 10th of April. We have been to the Library multiple times -- there should be no problem getting this done for that date at this point.........
Expect a Quizzie on the info. we have studied about Ancient Greece thus far, mid-week next week.
ENGLISH 10 --- A Midsummer Night's Dream Act 3 Quiz NEXT MONDAY..... study review questions.....
We will continue to work on our Formal Essays for your SSR novels --- A mostly complete draft should be ready for Tuesday, April 10th.
March 19th/2007
English 10 --- Tuesday we will be going to the Library to begin work on our Formal Essays for your Silent Reading Novels. On Wednesday, we will have a QUIZ on ACT 2 of A Midsummer Night's Dream.
History 10 --- To the Library on Tuesday for Research Essay work. Research Essays will be due APRIL 10th/2007 --- Right after Easter Break.
March 14/2007
History 10 : If you have not completed the Valley of the Kings worksheets: the website is at the following:
www.thebanmappingproject.com
March 13th/2007
History 10: Final Test on Ancient Egypt Unit on FRIDAY, MARCH 16th/2007. Review sheets will be handed out Wednesday.
English 10: Working on Act 2 of A Midsummer Night's Dream -- expect Act 2 Quiz on Monday or Tuesday of Next week. Due next Monday: Act 1 Writing Assignment concerning Shakespearean characters.
March 1st/2007
All of the following work is planned for the week back from March Break. There is nothing "new" to complete over the break. However, several students are behind in work.
History 10 ---- We will finish Egypt Unit (March 12-16). You may owe me one of the following: Egypt Adventure Postcard, 2nd Set of Study questions concerning Pyramids.
10% Research Essay work will continue in the Library after March break, 1-2 times a week. We will be looking at the second week in April for a due date.
English 10 ---- Expect a Quizzie on Act 1 of A Midsummer Night's Dream on Tuesday, March 13th. The quiz will cover characters and review questions from Scene 1 & 2
Enjoy Next Week!
February 22nd, 2007
History 10 --- Post cards from Egypt are past due, as of Friday the 22nd. Please hand in on Monday. Expect a quiz on Ancient Egypt before March Break.
English 10 --- Please finish Journal Entries concerning the "Strange Creature" as seen in the image from Friday's class.
February 20th, 2007
English 10 --- Spelling quiz on Wednesday, the 21st.
Following words: abandon, abundance, adjacent, advocate, aggressive, agile, ambitious, anecdote, arduous, assimilation.
February 16th/07
History 10 --- Finish "Study Notes" questions about Egyptian Daily Life, mummies, Pharaohs, etc. To be passed in Monday.
English 10 --- Finish ALL Grammar sheets given out this week (I've already reviewed most...) To be completed for Monday.
February 2nd/2007
Good Start to Semester 2 so far...
Grade 10 History ---- Get Info. Letter Signed ASAP please.
Grade 10 English ---- NEW Silent Reading book for MONDAY. If you don't have one then = 2 noon hour detentions on Tuesday and Wednesday. Please, find a book you are interested in! I know if you have at least ONE interest in life, you WILL find a book you can read!
January 12.2007
History 10 --- Good opportunity to start reviewing your work on The Romans. REMEMBER: IF you have not given me final copies of essays, I need them ASAP!
History 12 --- 2 sets of Readings and identify and explains to complete: 1. Raise of Nationalism, 2. Protestant Reformation Impact.
English 10 --- Booktalks are starting Monday! Be prepared!!!!
Friday Rant : Leave your CELL PHONES and IPODS/MP3 players home for the next week! I absolutely DO NOT want to see either of these things! Next week is important for EXAM preperation. Yes, it is nice that you received new phones/ipods for Xmas, I as well have a cell phone and mp3 player, but DO NOT need it 24/7!!
IF I see these devices, I will take them for the remainder of the week. THIS IS FOR YOUR OWN GOOD!
January 9.2007
History 10 --- We will be in the Computer Lab on Wednesday to work on an internet search assignment about Charlemagne.
English 10 --- Complete TKAM chapter 29 tonight. Tomorrow -- homework check of chps 28, 29 Questions and Vocabulary.
December 22nd/2006
Last post for 2006!
Here is what will happen in the new year in my classes:
History 10 --- We will be covering the Medieval Period in Europe by examining the following topics:
1. Charlemagne and the Carolingian Rulers of Europe
2. The Feudal Order + Life in a Medieval Castle
3. Church vs. State --- Monarchs vs. the Clergy
4. The Bubonic Plage + effects on population
5. Protestant Reformation
*** FINAL COPIES of research papers MUST come in to me up until January 18th/07
*** Exam will cover the last two units: ROME and THE MIDDLE AGES
World History 121 --- Following topics will be covered:
1. The Mongols and Genghis Khan
2. Cultures of the Early Modern Age in Europe
3. Colonization and Imperialism
4. The Impact of Nationalism --- WW1 + WW2
5. Revolutions
6. Heading into the 21st Century... The Global Village?
English 10 --- We will finish the following before exams:
1. Complete To Kill a Mockingbird chps. 28-31
2. Finish part 2 of TKAM film
3. TKAM Test part 2 --- probably Thursday, January 11th/07
4. BOOK TALKS --- Be ready to discuss your SSR novel with the class!
Have a great holiday everyone!
December 18th/2006
History 10 --- We have been watching a series about Rome entitle Rome : Power and Glory. For each 50 minute part we have watched, there have been charts and fill-in-the-bank notes to complete. On WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20th/06 we will have an open-book test covering the sheets you have completed for each film section (should be parts iii, iv, v, and vi.) Basically, if you have followed along, answered the worksheets, then there should be no problems.
History 121 --- Seminars will finish this Wednesday. GREAT JOB everyone! We had some very well done and insightful presentations!
English 10 --- You should be read up to p. 238 in To Kill a Mockingbird for Tuesday. As well, IF you have been doing your work, there should be no reason not to have questions/vocabulary done up to that point. WE NEED TO FINISH READING THE NOVEL BEFORE XMAS!!
December 14th/2006
History 10 --- Marked first copies of essays have been passed back for corrections. Final Copies can be passed in by January 12, 2007.
History 121 --- Seminars continuing...... All Final copies of research essays should be in.
English 10 --- "Mapping Maycomb" project for TKAM is due on MONDAY, Dec. 18th/2006. I would like everyone to continue reading the novel as much as possible on your own. We will aim to have the novel finished by next Tuesday/Wednesday.
December 11th/2006
History 10 --- Finishing up Ancient Rome Unit. This week we will look at a DVD series called Rome: Power and Glory that is very well done. There will be worksheets for each 52 min. episode that we examine. Look for a test on Rome early next week.
History 12 --- Should be the last week for student'led seminars. This will be a busy week to get these done!
English 10 --- WHOA! Time flies when you're having fun.... I guess! We need to get the novel, TO Kill a Mockingbird done before Xmas -- that means, only about 1.5 weeks to do it! Expect homework every night this week, to get the reading done!
December 1st/2006
History 10 --- Most rough copies for essays have been edited. Those passed in Friday, will be done for Monday. Good job thus far children!
History 12 --- Seminars continuing....Remember, if you need photocopies, other media, let me know ahead of time!
English 10 ---Work on Mapping Maycomb for TKAM should be continuing!
November 23rd/06
History 10 --- This is a good weekend to get work done on your history papers! There should be NO excuses for these NOT being done! We spent 2 days in the library this week!
History 12 --- Good weekend to get Seminars done. We will start them next Tuesday. Also, I have marked/edited most of your Research Essays. Consider revisions as well.........
English 10 --- To Kill a Mockingbird Chapter 10 questions and Vocabulary. Plus, don't forget about the "Mapping Maycomb" project. We will spend two days in-class working on these. Due Date: December 11th/06
Have a good long weekend!
November 20th/06
History 10 --- We will be going to the Library on Tuesday and Wednesday to work on our history essays.
History 12 --- Rough copy editing of papers in process. Starting next week, we wil lbe having Seminars as per the pre-selected dates!
English 10 --- TKAM chapter 6 questions and vocabulary for homework.
NOVEMBER 17th/2006
History 10 --- We have started our unit on Ancient Rome. For the weekend: Mapping Assignment, 20 questions, DUE MONDAY.
History 12 --- YOU MUST: Complete Rough copy of Research Essay for MONDAY. NO EXCUSES!!!! We spent 4 periods in the library to work on these, and I've given you an extra weekend! If not done, you will spend time in the classroom at lunch to complete, or perhaps, clean desks........ :)
English 10 --- To Kill A Mockingbird, chapter 5 for weekend reading; plus, Questions and Vocabulary.
November 10th/2006
History 10 -- NEXT TUESDAY "BBBBBIIIGGGGG" test on Ancient Greece Unit. Stick to the Review sheet we have been working on in class -- the test will be Outlined exactly in the same order. Expect many multiple choice and mix/match type questions.
History 12 -- First Draft of Research Essay due next FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17th/2006. Good Job with the test this past week --- your efforts will pay off for University next year!
English 10 -- Starting To Kill a Mockingbird on Tuesday. Expect a little more homework with this Novel unit, (ie. chapter summaries and questions)
ENJOY THE LONG WEEKEND!
November 7th/2006
History 10 -- Final Test on Ancient Greece Unit on THURSDAY, NOV.9th. Review sheets all day Wednesday.
History 12 -- Library for research on essays on Tuesday and Thursday. Mid-term #2 on Wednesday.
English 10 -- Edgar Allan Poe Short stories test on Thursday, November 9th. We will be starting our novel unit this week -- To Kill a Mockingbird
October 24th/2006
History 10 --- Finish up work on Greek Gods/Goddesses this Wednesday. Expect to get an updated markbook mark on WEDNESDAY --- this will have to be signed by a parent!!!!
History 12 --- Finishing up "Empires" unit. Hopefully, an updated mark will come your way Thursday or Friday....
English 10 --- Vocabulary Quiz this Wednesday on "The Cask of Amontillado" Expect a markbook mark by the end of the week!
October 20th/2006
History 10 --- Review characters from Troy, plus outline key points concerning the Illiad (the story of the Trojan War)
History 12 --- Good work on the quizzies.... :) On Monday, we will look at details about writing History Essays. Maybe a trip to Chapters mid-week!
English 10 --- Vocabulary Quiz on Monday, concerning the 30 words from Poe's, "The Masque of the Red Death". Expect to start "The Cask of Amontillado" on Monday.
Oct 13th/2006 Happy Friday
History 10 --- Start thinking about your Essay topics. You have the topic list to examine.
History 121 --- For Monday: 2 things
1. A "working" Bibliography for your Research paper. Not a final bibliogpaphy!
2. A Current Event concerning a World Event. Answer the 5 W's
English 10 --- We will be having a quiz next Tuesday, Oct. 17th on Short Stories and Myths & Legends, and Literary terms -- start studying!
Oct 11th/2006
History 10 --- Final Test on Egypt Unit this Friday, Oct 13th/2006 (Don't let the date scare you :)
More review Thursday if needed, otherwise we are starting the Greek period.
History 12 --- Seminar topics due this Friday.Bibliography for essay next Monday.
We will have a little, tiny quiz next week.
English 10 --- Expect a test early next week on short stories and myths & legends!
Sept. 29th/06
History 10 --- Weekend assignment: Complete the "Postcard from Ancient Egypt" assignment for Monday. Remember the 4 areas you are being marked on/ Review the assignment hand-out
History 121 --- Complete your "Compare and Contrast" 500 word essay on 2 of 4 World Religions that we looked at this week. DUE MONDAY: include Formal Title page, typed if possible. And, if you use any other sources besides what I gave you, a bibliography please.
English 10 --- Complete your 5 paragraph essay or short story on "The Old Man". Remember you only have to choose 1 of 2!!!!
ENJOY :)
Sept. 28th/06
History 10 --- Finish questions regarding The Egyptian Pyramids.
History 12 --- Review Early Vedic Age in India Notes.
Weekend writing assignment will be on comparing three early religions: Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity.
Sept. 21st/2006
History 10 --- Lucky you!!! No Homework this time!
History 121 --- Complete the Old Testament Readings, and follow-up discussion questions. This is a university level reading, and is quite tough -- do your best! Hopefully I will find a good reading concerning original script from Islam to compare.
English 10 --- Finish Reading "The Old Man" and complete the questions concerning setting, theme, characters, and the twist at the ending. Get a family member to read it too.
Have a good long weekend!
Sept. 15th/2006
History 10 --- Quiz on Early Humans, and Early Human Civilizations on MONDAY. SEPT. 18th!!
History 121 --- History Research Essay proposal Topics for Monday, Sept. 18th.
English 10 --- Still looking for $6.00 viewing fees...
Sept. 7th/2006
History 10 --- letter home to parents signed ASAP
History 121 --- Think and suggest 1-2 topics you would like to see covered this semester in class.
English 10 --- Bring in: Signed Letter, Silent Reading Novels, $6.00 Viewing fee for plays in the TMT during the year.
Sept. 5th/06
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