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Friday, September 25th, 2026
After participating in the raising of the Francophone flag, we were back to class for the grammar quiz. Then, you had some time to work on your own assignments.
Homework: For Tuesday, please read to the end of p. 176 (I Am the Cheese) and answer the questions for section 7.
Have a great long weekend!
Thursday, September 24th, 2026
So productive, yet again! Click on the links below to access the documents handed out in class:
1. Grammar Answers - We corrected the exercise from earlier this week.
2. Grammar Challenge - You completed the challenge in preparation for tomorrow's quiz.
3. Personal Essay Assignment - Start thinking about a topic for your essay!
Finally, you completed the second novel quiz, and we read up to the end of p. 160 (I Am the Cheese) together.
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026
Another productive day! First, you completed the homonyms quiz, and I handed out the next set of homonyms notes; click HERE to view this document. Please complete this sheet for next Wednesday. Your next homonyms quiz will be on Thursday, October 1st.
After that, we corrected the questions for section 5 of the novel (I Am the Cheese); click HERE for the answers. Finally, we read up to p. 144 together.
Homework: For tomorrow, in preparation for the second novel quiz, read to the end of p. 150 and answer the questions for section 6.
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026
Busy day! First, we went over a few more examples of appositives before you completed the grammar quiz. Then, I handed out some notes relating to subject-verb agreement; click HERE to view them. Please complete the exercise for Thursday in preparation for the grammar challenge. Your next grammar quiz is on Friday, September 25th.
After that, we corrected the second set of homonyms; click HERE for the definitions. Reminder - Your next homonyms quiz is tomorrow! Then, we corrected the questions for section 4 of I Am the Cheese; click HERE to view the answers. Finally, you had a little bit of time to work on your own.
Homework: For tomorrow, please read to the end of p. 127 and answer the questions for section 5.
Monday, September 21st, 2026
I hope everyone enjoyed the Fall Fair! Today, we corrected the grammar exercises; click HERE to view the answers. Then, you completed the grammar challenge; click HERE to view it. Reminder - Your grammar quiz is tomorrow!
After that, we recapped p. 77 to 95 (I Am the Cheese), and we read up to p. 115 together.
Homework: For tomorrow, answer the questions for section 4 of the novel.
Friday, September 18th, 2026
After my absence yesterday, I was looking forward to getting back to work... But almost everyone was absent! Subsequently, we will have to pick up from here on Monday.
Enjoy the Fall Fair weekend!
Wednesday, September 16th, 2026
To start the day, you completed the first homonyms quiz. Then, I handed out the second homonyms sheet; click HERE to view it. Please complete this for next Tuesday; you next quiz will be on Wednesday, September 23rd.
After that, you completed the first quiz for I Am the Cheese. Finally, you had some time to work on your own.
Reminder - I will not be in class tomorrow. You will have the entire period to work on your many assignments. You must also read to the end of p. 95 (I Am the Cheese) for Friday. Be good and be productive!
Tuesday, September 15th, 2026
First up, we had a little chat about proper behaviour in a classroom. Whether it is in my class or any other class, I expect everyone to act appropriately and to be respectful of everyone.
We went over the definitions for the first homonyms sheet; click HERE to view this document. Reminder - Your first homonyms quiz is tomorrow.
Then, I handed back the first grammar quiz, and we went over it together; click HERE to view the answers.
After that, we corrected the questions for sections 1 and 2 of I Am the Cheese. We also read up to the end of p. 76 together and corrected the questions for section 3. Click on the links below to view the answers:
Section 1 (p. 1 to 34)
Section 2 (p. 35 to 53)
Section 3 (p. 54 to 76)
Reminder - Your first novel quiz for I Am the Cheese is also tomorrow.
Monday, September 14th, 2026
To kick things off, I handed out some grammar notes relating to appositives; click HERE to view this document. We also watch a short video together; click HERE to view it. Please complete the exercises for Thursday in preparation for the grammar challenge. Your next quiz will be on Friday.
After that, we read up to p. 65 (I Am the Cheese) together.
Homework: For tomorrow, please answer the questions for sections 1 and 2 of the novel.
Friday, September 11th, 2026
To start, you completed the grammar quiz. Then, I showed you an example of a proper draft for the paragraph we composed together yesterday; click HERE to view it. Finally, we continued reading I Am the Cheese together; up to p. 48.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Thursday, September 10th, 2026
First off, we corrected the grammar exercises from Tuesday; click HERE for the answers. Then, you completed the grammar challenge; click HERE for the answers. Reminder - Your first grammar quiz will be tomorrow.
After that, we continued to work on the proper paragraph format. We composed an example together and included the brainstorm; click HERE to view this document. Tomorrow, we will go over the draft.
Finally, we read up to p. 30 (I Am the Cheese) together.
Homework: For tomorrow, please read to the end of p. 34 and answer the corresponding questions.
Wednesday, September 9th, 2026
To start, I presented the proper paragraph format and handed out some notes; click HERE to view this document. We will revisit this tomorrow and Friday.
After that, we started reading the novel (I Am the Cheese); up to p. 21.
Reminder - Your grammar exercises must be completed for tomorrow.
Tuesday, September 8th, 2026
Back to school after a long weekend! I handed out the following documents:
2. Homonyms #1 - Please complete this sheet for next Tuesday; your first quiz will be on Wednesday, September 16th.
3. Grammar (Sentence Types) - Please complete the exercises for this Thursday in preparation for the grammar challenge. Your first grammar quiz will be on Friday, September 11th.
4. Novel Questions for I Am the Cheese
Finally, we had a little class discussion about certain key themes from the novel.
See you tomorrow!
Friday, September 4th, 2026
To finish up the week, I asked you a series of questions to dig deep into each of you... This questionnaire was quite revealing! You also had a little bit of time to get started on your Independent Reading Assignment.
Have a great long weekend!
Thursday, September 3rd, 2026
Today, I handed out the class code of conduct; click HERE to view this document. I also presented the Independent Reading Assignment; click HERE to view the assignment and the list of novels/books chosen. As mentioned in class, do not wait to start! January 13th will come quicker than you may think.
I also handed out some forms from the office. Please bring them home to your parents.
See you tomorrow!
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026
Welcome to EAE 4C! This semester will undoubtedly be challenging. If you are an engaged, organized, and hard-working student, you will do just fine!
Please consult this website throughout the semester, and do not hesitate to come and see me if you have any questions. Today, I handed out the class syllabus; click HERE to view it.
See you tomorrow!