DISCLAIMER: The following posts are meant to inform students and parents of any and all in-class assignments, homework, and evaluations. Having said that, in order to make my students' education more enjoyable, I often employ the use of jokes, tomfoolery, sarcasm, one-liners, pranks, puns, stunts, buffoonery, and wisecracks, not to mention drollery, jests, larks, mischief, shenanigans, and witticisms which, if taken out of context or if misunderstood, could result in a person being offended. This, of course, is not my intent. I'm just a teacher trying to make class fun! For further information or if you'd like to meet with me to discuss my teaching strategies, feel free to contact me at 705-647-7376.
Friday, February 21st, 2025
After Gift of Gab presentations from Sebastien, Violet, Jayden, and Leah, you had time to work on your various assignments.
Enjoy the weekend!
Thursday, February 20th, 2025
Due to my absence today, all oral presentations and quizzes will be moved to tomorrow. You have the period to work on your various assignments.
I expect all of you to be on your best behaviour! Thank you.
Wednesday, February 19th, 2025
Some of you had to finish your evaluation (Girl Who Owned a City) from yesterday. Then, Reece and Mikel presented their Gift of Gab assignments. After that, you wrote this week's dictation; click HERE for the words from today. Finally, you had a little time to work on your assignments.
Reminder - If you have any questions about your assignments, please come and see me or email me.
Tuesday, February 18th, 2025
Today, you wrote the evaluation for Girl Who Owned a City. If you did not have time to finish because of the meeting with Mr. Breault, you will be able to finish the evaluation tomorrow.
I also gave you the information needed for your next journal entry; see below:
Journal #4 - Definition: Life is about...
Tomorrow, after the Gift of Gab presentations, you'll have time to work on the Critical Response tied to the novel.
Friday, February 14th, 2025
After completing the grammar quiz, we recapped chapters 13 to 14 (Girl Who Owned a City). Then, we finished reading the novel together and reviewed for next Tuesday's evaluation.
Enjoy the long weekend!
Thursday, February 13th, 2025
Quickly, we corrected the grammar exercises from Monday; click HERE for the answers. Then, you completed your grammar challenge (click HERE to view it) in preparation for tomorrow's quiz.
After that, we all participated in a workshop on the important values that we promote here at ESCSM. Thank you for your active participation!
Homework: For tomorrow, please read to the end of chapter 14 (Girl Who Owned a City).
Wednesday, February 12th, 2025
To begin, I explained what will happen tomorrow if we have class (workshop on TEAMS) or if we have a snow day. Either way, make sure to bring your copy of Girl Who Owned a City home so that you may read to the end of chapter 14 for Friday.
Also, you wrote this week's dictation; click HERE for today's words. Finally, we watched a bit of volleyball at the gym, and you had some time to work on your assignments.
Homework: Again, please read to the end of chapter 14 for Friday.
Tuesday, February 11th, 2025
After recapping chapter 10 (Girl Who Owned a City), we read most of chapter 11 together. Then, I gave you the information for this week's journal entry:
Journal #3 - Comparing and contrasting: The person you are today to the person you hope to be in 15 years.
Homework: For tomorrow, please finish reading chapter 11.
Monday, February 10th, 2025
To begin, I handed out the grammar notes for this week relating to verbs; click HERE to view them. Please complete the exercises for Thursday in preparation for the grammar challenge. Your next quiz is on Friday.
Then, we recapped chapter 9 (Girl Who Owned a City) before reading chapter 10 together. Finally, you had a bit of time to work on your own.
Friday, February 7th, 2025
After completing the grammar quiz, you had the period to work on your various assignments.
Homework: For Monday, please read to the end of chapter 9 (Girl Who Owned a City).
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, February 6th, 2025
First, you wrote this week's dictation; click HERE to see the words from today. Then, we corrected the grammar exercise (click HERE for the answers) before you completed the grammar challenge (click HERE to view it). Reminder - Your grammar quiz is tomorrow.
After that, we recapped chapters 6 and 7 before reading chapter 8 (Girl Who Owned a City) together.
As mentioned in class today, you will have the period tomorrow (after you complete the grammar quiz) to work on your various assignments.
Wednesday, February 5th, 2025
To start, we went over the Gift of Gab checklist to help you prepare for your first presentation; click HERE to view this document. Then, we recapped chapters 3 and 4 (Girl Who Owned a City) before reading together.
Homework: For tomorrow, please read to the end of chapter 7.
Tuesday, February 4th, 2025
To start, I handed out an introductory activity relating to Girl Who Owned a City; click HERE to view this document. Then, you had time to complete it before we discussed the results as a group. After that, I gave you time to work on your second journal entry and to read your novel.
Journal #2 - Argument: The use of cellphones in class.
Homework: For tomorrow, please read to the end of chapter 4.
Monday, February 3rd, 2025
First up, I handed out some grammar notes relating to nouns; click HERE to view this document. Please complete the grammar exercise by Thursday in preparation for the grammar challenge. Your first grammar quiz will be on Friday.
Then, we started the novel unit: Girl Who Owned a City. Suggestion: As we read, write down 2-3 important events for every chapter. You will be able to study these notes later on in preparation for the evaluation, not to mention the final exam in June.
I also handed out the Critical Response Assignment; click HERE to view it. This assignment is due on Thursday, February 27th. Finally, we read chapters 1 and 2 together.
Friday, January 31st, 2025
To begin, we completed and discussed the questionnaire of interesting questions! Then, I explained the Journal Assignment; click HERE to view it. Please see the information below:
Journal #1 - Process: How to prepare the best social media post.
Finally, you had time to work on your various assignments.
Have a lovely weekend!
Thursday, January 30th, 2025
We went through quite a few documents today. Click on the following links to view what we did.
2. Independent Reading Assignment (The Pigman)
3. Gift of Gab Assignments & Presentation Dates
We also started an interesting questionnaire which we will finish tomorrow.
Wednesday, January 29th, 2025
Welcome to EAE 1W-02! 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 following documents:
1. Syllabus