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Friday, April 19th, 2024
After the grammar quiz, Emma presented her Say It Assignment; well done, Emma! Then, we finished reading Gabby. Reminder - Your unit evaluation for Gabby is next Tuesday, while the chapter summaries are due next Friday.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, April 18th, 2024
First up, we corrected the grammar exercises from earlier this week; click HERE to view this document. Then, you completed the grammar challenge; click HERE to view it. Reminder - Your next grammar quiz is tomorrow.
After that, we continued reading Gabby.
Homework: For tomorrow, please read up to p. 382.
Wednesday, April 17th, 2024
After Regan's revealing Say It Assignment about the size of my head, we continued reading Gabby.
Homework: Please finish reading chapter 18 for tomorrow.
Tuesday, April 16th, 2024
To start, I handed out some grammar notes on mixed constructions; click HERE to view them. Please complete the exercise for Thursday. We'll correct it together in preparation for the grammar challenge. Your next grammar quiz is on Friday.
After that, we read most of chapter 17 (Gabby) together.
Homework: For tomorrow, please finish reading chapter 17.
Monday, April 15th, 2024
To begin, you wrote the grammar quiz. After that, we recapped chapters 14 and 15 (Gabby) together. Finally, we read most of chapter 16 together.
Homework: For tomorrow, please finish chapter 16.
Friday, April 12th, 2024
Well... You did it again! You tricked me into talking the whole period. We did, however, correct the grammar exercise (click HERE to view this document), and you completed the grammar challenge (click HERE to view it) in preparation for Monday's grammar quiz.
Homework: For Monday, please read chapters 14 and 15 (Gabby).
Have an awesome weekend!
Thursday, April 11th, 2024
Thanks to Patrick and his Say It Assignment, we spent the entire period talking about cellphones and social media. That was a great chat! Tomorrow, we'll continue with Gabby.
Please note: Due to our long conversation today, we will correct the grammar work tomorrow which means that your quiz will be moved to Monday.
Wednesday, April 10th, 2024
We continued reading Gabby today, and you had some time to work on your other course material.
Homework: For tomorrow, please read to the end of chapter 13.
Tuesday, April 9th, 2024
After yesterday's PD Day and solar eclipse, we were back to work with two quizzes. Then, we recapped the reading (Gabby) you had to do for today. Finally, we read together, and you had time to work on the grammar (click HERE to view these notes) and read on your own. Please note: Complete the grammar exercise for Thursday; your next grammar quiz is on Friday.
Homework: For tomorrow, please read to the end of chapter 12.
Friday, April 5th, 2024
Back to work! First, we corrected the homonyms sheet; click HERE for the definitions. Then, we corrected the grammar exercises (click HERE to view them), and you completed the grammar challenge (click HERE to view it). Reminder - Your homonyms quiz and your grammar quiz are both on Tuesday, April 9th.
After that, Skylar presented her Say It Assignment. Finally, we read (Gabby) together.
Homework: For Tuesday, please read up to the end of p. 189.
Thursday, April 4th, 2024
Snow day #2. Please refer to the email I sent you this morning. Enjoy your day!
Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024
Happy snow day! Please refer to the email I sent you this morning. See you tomorrow.
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024
We kicked off this short week with the next batch of homonyms; click HERE to view it. Please complete this work for Thursday; your quiz will be on Friday. Then, I handed out two sets of grammar notes on subject-verb agreement; click HERE to view them. Please complete the exercises for Thursday; the grammar quiz will also be on Friday.
After that, we recapped the reading (Gabby) you had to do for today. Then, we read to the end of chapter 9 together.
Thursday, March 28th, 2024
After the grammar quiz, Hudson presented his Say It Assignment. Then, we read a little together (Gabby). Finally, you had some time to work on your own.
Homework: For Tuesday, please read to the end of chapter 8.
Happy Easter!
Wednesday, March 27th, 2024
After the last three Research Presentations, we corrected the grammar exercise from Monday; click HERE for the answers. Then, you completed the grammar challenge; click HERE to view it. Reminder - Your next grammar quiz is tomorrow.
After that, we read up to p. 89 (Gabby) together.
Homework: For tomorrow, please read up to p. 99 (end of chapter 5).
Tuesday, March 26th, 2024
To begin, three more groups presented their Research Assignments; well done Ava, Skylar, Emma, Marilou, Kamrynn, and Megan. Click on the following links to view other handouts:
1. The Montreal Wanderers, the Toronto Blue Shirts, and the 228th Northern Fusiliers
2. Famous Canadian Painters who Served in WWI
3. The Ottawa Senators, the Montreal Canadians, and the Quebec Bulldogs
4. Valour Road
After the presentations, we recapped the reading you had to do. Then, we read most of chapter 4 (Gabby) together.
Homework: For tomorrow, please finish reading chapter 4.
Monday, March 25th, 2024
Your Research Assignments were due today! Three groups presented: Regan/Patrick, Bobbie-Jo/Mathew, and Jayden/Hudson. Well done! Click on the following links to view the handouts submitted today:
2. The NHA
4. The 15th Battalion - 48th Highlander
Then, I handed out some grammar notes; click HERE to view them. Please complete the exercise for Wednesday. Your grammar quiz is on Thursday, March 28th.
After that, we continued reading Gabby together.
Homework: For tomorrow, please read up to the end of p. 60. Don't forget about your three important events per chapter!
Friday, March 22nd, 2024
First up, you completed the grammar quiz. Then, you wrote the homonyms quiz which we corrected together. After that, William presented his Say It Assignment; well done, William!
Finally, we read up to p. 29 (Gabby) together, and you had some time to work on your assignment.
Reminder - Presentations begin next Monday and conclude on Wednesday.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, March 21st, 2024
We were truly fortunate today to receive local author of the novel Gabby, André Maheu! Tomorrow, we will continue reading the novel together.
Wednesday, March 20th, 2024
To start, we corrected the grammar exercise from Monday; click HERE to view it. Then, you completed the grammar challenge (click HERE to view it) in preparation for Friday's quiz. After that, we corrected the homonyms sheet; click HERE for the definitions. Your next homonyms quiz will also be on Friday.
Finally, we started reading Gabby together; we read up to p. 16 in class.
Tomorrow, author André Maheu will be with us to talk about his book! See you then.
Tuesday, March 19th, 2024
You had the period to work on your research assignment. Tomorrow, we start reading Gabby!
Monday, March 18th, 2024
Welcome back, everyone! To start, I handed out the next list of homonyms; click HERE to view it. Please complete this sheet for Wednesday, in preparation for Thursday's quiz.
After that, I handed out the next set of grammar notes; click HERE to view it. Please complete the exercise for Thursday. Your next grammar quiz is on Friday. Finally, we established the order for next week's presentations; see below:
Monday, March 25th - Regan & Patrick, Matthew & Bobbie-Jo, Jayden & Hudson
Tuesday, March 26th - Emma & Marilou, Ava & Skylar, Kamrynn & Megan
Wednesday, March 27th - Isabelle & Madison, William & Brayden, Pacey & Logan
See you tomorrow!
Thursday, March 7th, and Friday, March 8th, 2024
Today, you wrote the evaluation for Death of a Salesman. Then, you had time to work on your Research Assignment (Gabby). Speaking of your Research Assignment, click HERE to view some examples of Information Sheets. These might help you to organize your own assignment.
As for tomorrow, remember to use your time in class wisely. Be productive and be good!
Have an incredible March Break! Get some rest, recharge, and I'll see you all on March 18th.
Wednesday, March 6th, 2024
To start, we finished reading the play, Death of a Salesman. We also discussed certain key ideas in preparation for tomorrow's evaluation. After that, you had a bit of time to work on the Research Assignment (Gabby).
Tuesday, March 5th, 2024
We almost finished reading the play (Death of a Salesman) today. We just have to read the last little part tomorrow. This means that the evaluation scheduled for tomorrow will be moved to Thursday.
Reminder - Your Opinion Piece is due tomorrow by 9 a.m.
Monday, March 4th, 2024
First up, the grammar quiz from last week. Then, Matthew presented his Say It Assignment.
After that, I presented the Research Assignment for the novel Gabby which we will start after the March Break. Click HERE to view the assignment. You will have some time this week to start working on this; then, you will have time when we return from the break. As mentioned in class, the order for the presentations will be determined after the March Break. See below for the topics chosen and the pairings:
15th Battalion - 48th Highlanders: Jayden & Hudson
The history of the NHA: Marilou & Emma
Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, and the Quebec Bulldogs: Pacey & Logan
Montreal Wanderers, Toronto Blueshirts, and the 228th Northern Fusiliers: Skylar & Ava
The history of mascots in WWI: Bobbie-Jo & Matthew
The history of the Ross Rifle: Isabelle & Madison
The S.S. Lusitania: Regan & Patrick
Famous Canadian painters (3) who served in WWI: Kamrynn & Megan
Valour Road in Winnipeg: William & Braden
Finally, we recapped the reading you had to do for today (Death of a Salesman). Tomorrow, we will finish reading the play together.
Friday, March 1st, 2024
To start, after two days off, 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 will be on Monday.
After that, we recapped all the reading you had to do for today. Finally, Madison presented her Say It Assignment.
Homework: For Monday, please read up to p. 96 (Death of a Salesman).
Thursday, February 29th, 2024
Please keep an eye on your school email. I will send out instructions this morning.
Enjoy this second beautiful snow day!
Wednesday, February 28th, 2024
Rain day! Please check the email that I sent out this morning for instructions. If you have any questions, please email me.
See you tomorrow.
Tuesday, February 27th, 2024
We started Death of a Salesman today... and Emma snorted in class!!! What a day!
Click HERE to view the questions that you will have to answer as you read the play. We read up to p. 12 together. For tomorrow, please read to the end of p. 20.
If there is a snow day tomorrow, keep an eye on your email. I will be assigning more reading!
Monday, February 26th, 2024
After a quick grammar lesson (click HERE to view it), you had time to work on your opinion piece. Please complete the grammar exercises for Thursday in preparation for your grammar challenge. Your next grammar quiz will be on Friday, March 1st.
Friday, February 23rd, 2024
After an interesting Say It Assignment from Braden, you had time to work on your opinion piece.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, February 22nd, 2024
After completing the evaluation for Dreamspeaker, you had time to work on your opinion piece.
Wednesday, February 21st, 2024
First up was the homonyms quiz. Then, we recapped chapter 6 of Dreamspeaker before finishing the novel together. As mentioned earlier, what a happy ending! After this, we analyzed an example of an opinion piece; click HERE to view it.
Reminder - Your evaluation for Dreamspeaker is tomorrow. Then, you will have time tomorrow, Friday, and Monday to work on your opinion piece. This assignment is due on Wednesday, March 6th, by 9 a.m.
Tuesday, February 20th, 2024
What a lovely, extra long Family Weekend! We started class by correcting the grammar challenge from last Thursday; click HERE to view it. Then, you wrote the grammar quiz. After that, we corrected the homonyms list in preparation for tomorrow's quiz; click HERE for the definitions.
Then, we read most of chapter 6 (Dreamspeaker), and Bobbie-Jo presented her Say It Assignment.
Homework: For tomorrow, please finish reading chapter 6.
Friday, February 16th, 2024
Another beautiful snow day! What better way to start the long weekend, eh. Please consult the email I sent out this morning. Enjoy your day off and have an awesome Family Weekend!
Thursday, February 15th, 2024
To begin class, we corrected the grammar exercises from earlier this week; click HERE to view them. Then, you only had time to complete the grammar challenge before the Valentine's Day Bingo started. Subsequently, we'll correct the grammar challenge tomorrow before you write your quiz.
Wednesday, February 14th, 2024
To start, I handed out the notes relating to the opinion piece; click HERE to view them. Tomorrow, we'll analyze the example together.
After that, we read to the end of chapter 5 (Dreamspeaker). Finally, you had time to work on the following writing exercise: Write a paragraph about a place that makes you happy. Make sure to use the proper paragraph format as seen in class. This is due tomorrow.
Tuesday, February 13th, 2024
First up, I handed out the next batch of homonyms; click HERE to view it. Please complete this exercise for next Tuesday, February 20th. We will correct it together in preparation for your quiz which will be on Wednesday, February 21st.
After that, we analyzed a few more paragraphs. Finally, we read up to p. 83 of Dreamspeaker.
Monday, February 12th, 2024
To kick off the week, I handed out some grammar notes relating to parallelism; click HERE to view them. We also watched a short video on this topic: Parallel Structure by Shmoop - YouTube. Please complete the exercises for Thursday. We will correct them together before you complete the grammar challenge. Your next grammar quiz is on Friday, February 16th.
After that, we read up to p. 71 (new copy) of Dreamspeaker. We also analyzed another one of your paragraphs, as we continue to better our writing skills.
Friday, February 9th, 2024
To start, you completed the grammar quiz. Then, we analyzed two paragraphs together; click HERE and HERE to view them. We will continue to go through these next week.
Finally, we read another part of chapter 3 (Dreamspeaker). We'll continue with Peter's story next week.
Have an awesome weekend!
Thursday, February 8th, 2024
To start, you completed the homonyms quiz. Then, we corrected the grammar exercise from last week; click HERE to view the answers. After that, you completed the grammar challenge; click HERE to see it. Reminder - Your grammar quiz is tomorrow!
Finally, we read a handful of pages from Dreamspeaker.
Have a wonderful day!
Wednesday, February 7th, 2024
Snow day! Please refer to the email that I sent out this morning. Enjoy!
Tuesday, February 6th, 2024
To begin, we corrected the homonyms sheet (batch #1) in preparation for tomorrow's quiz. Click HERE to view the definitions.
After that, we read part of chapter 3 (Dreamspeaker). Then, you had time to work on a writing exercise.
Homework: For tomorrow, please finish the writing exercise assigned today.
Monday, February 5th, 2024
We had a shortened class today due to your grad meeting, but we had time to read to the end of chapter 2 (Dreamspeaker).
We will continue with chapter 3 tomorrow.
Friday, February 2nd, 2024
After watching a video together, we had a class discussion about various topics. Don't forget to start working on your Say It Assignments as soon as possible.
After that, we read part of chapter 2 (Dreamspeaker) together; up to p. 31 (new copy) and p. 18 (old copy).
Enjoy your weekend! I'll see you on Monday.
Thursday, February 1st, 2024
We started Dreamspeaker today by reading chapter 1. Reminder - Take notes as you read! This will help when it comes the time to review for the evaluation.
Also, click HERE to see the updated list of presentation dates for the Say It Assignments.
Have an amazing day!
Wednesday, January 31st, 2024
Big day! We started by going over the proper paragraph format; click HERE to view this document. Also, this document can be found in the "Resources" section of this website. Remember that this lesson will be very important all semester, so if there's anything you don't understand, come and see me!
After that, we learned about sentence types; click HERE to view the notes handed out in class. Please complete these exercises for next Wednesday. Your first grammar quiz will be next Thursday, February 8th.
Have an amazing day!
Tuesday, January 30th, 2024
First up, I explained the Say It Assignment, and you all chose your presentation dates; click HERE to view this document, along with the presentation dates.
After that, I asked you a series of questions which revealed some interesting information... especially about Logan!
Tomorrow, we start working on the proper paragraph format.
Monday, January 29th, 2024
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!
We went over quite a few things today; click on the following links to view the documents I handed out:
Homework: For next Tuesday (February 6th), please complete the homonyms sheet. We will correct it together in preparation for the quiz on February 7th.
Please consult this website throughout the semester, and do not hesitate to come and see me if you have any questions.