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Thursday, December 19th, 2024
What a lovely potluck/Secret Santa today. Thanks everyone! Tomorrow, of course, is the Bye Bye!
Wednesday, December 18th, 2024
You wrote the evaluation for Pygmalion today. Reminder - Tomorrow is the potluck/Secret Santa!
Tuesday, December 17th, 2024
Snow Day! Unfortunately, I was planning a live spelling bee (Christmas Edition) for today... With the evaluation tomorrow, the spelling bee might have to wait until the new year... We'll see! Anyway, enjoy your day off, and I'll see you all tomorrow.
Monday, December 16th, 2024
We finished reading Pygmalion today and reviewed for Wednesday's evaluation. FOUR days left til the Christmas break!!!
Friday, December 13th, 2024
After recapping Act 4 (Pygmalion), we started reading Act 5; up to p. 105. On Monday, we will finish the play together.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, December 12th, 2024
First up, Kiera and Hailey presented their Problem assignments; well done! Then, you wrote this week's dictation; click HERE to view the words from today. Finally, we continued reading Pygmalion.
Homework: For tomorrow, please finish Act 4.
Wednesday, December 11th, 2024
After Kaylee's Problem presentation, we continued reading Pygmalion; we finished Act 3 together. Then, you had some time to work on your assignments.
Reminder - Your independent reading assignment is due this Friday!
Tuesday, December 10th, 2024
First up, you completed the grammar quiz. Then, Moriah presented her assignment; well done! Finally, we continued reading Pygmalion (up to p. 62 in Act 3).
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Monday, December 9th, 2024
After a few days off, I was back today! To start, we corrected the grammar exercise from last week; 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, Fabienne, Josée, and aj presented their assignments. Well done! Tomorrow, we will continue with Pygmalion.
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024
After completing this week's dictation (click HERE to see the words from today), aj attempted The Poem again. Then, we finished reading Act 1 of Pygmalion together. You also had some time to work on your assignments.
Homework: For Thursday, please read up to p. 32 (Pygmalion).
Monday, December 2nd, 2024
We started with the 15 Year Letter Project. For those interested, please submit your handwritten letter, sealed in an envelope with your mailing address on the front and your email address on the back, by the end of the semester.
Then, I handed out some grammar notes on the pronoun; click HERE to view this document. Please complete the exercise by Thursday in preparation for Friday's quiz. After that, I handed out two documents relating to the Pygmalion unit:
1. George Bernard Shaw & Feminism
Finally, we started reading the play together.
Friday, November 29th, 2024
We finished up the last seminar today with Fabienne and Tyler. Then, you had time to work! On Monday, we start Pygmalion!
Monday, November 25th, 2024
You had the period to work on your assignments. I'll see you all again on Friday!
Friday, November 22nd, 2024
We continued with the seminars today. Well done, Linden, Jayda, Abby, and Jena!
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, November 21st, 2024
We were privy to more wonderful seminars and presentations today. Well done, Maria, Anneli, Paige, Zynia, Jayda, and Lacey!
Wednesday, November 20th, 2024
We continued the seminars and What's Your Problem assignments.
Tuesday, November 19th, 2024
We contiued with the seminars and What's Your Problem assignments; well done, everyone!
Friday, November 15th, 2024
The seminars continued today with Moriah, Josée, Kiera, and Hannah. Well done!
Have a great long weekend!
Thursday, November 14th, 2024
The sociology assignments were due today, and we started the seminars. Well done, aj, Anne-Marie, and Avery! We will continue tomorrow.
Wednesday, November 13th, 2024
We had four excellent presentations today (What's Your Problem?). Well done, everyone!
Reminder - Your sociology assignments are due tomorrow!
Tuesday, November 12th, 2024
After two presentations (What's Your Problem?) from Tina and Olyvier, you had time to work on your assignments.
Monday, November 11th, 2024
We finished reading The Lovely Bones today. Then, I handed out the take-home evaluation which is due next Friday, November 22nd, by 9 a.m. Click HERE to view this document.
Friday, November 8th, 2024
A day of evaluations! You wrote the evaluation for Life of Pi, as well as the grammar quiz. Well done!
Enjoy the weekend!
Thursday, November 7th, 2024
To start, we corrected the grammar exercise; click HERE to view it. Then, you completed the grammar challenge. Reminder - Your grammar quiz is tomorrow.
After that, we passionately discussed our views of the novel Life of Pi! We also reviewed for tomorrow's evaluation. Finally, you had some time to work.
Wednesday, November 6th, 2024
After the third quiz for Life of Pi and presentations (What's Your Problem?) from Maria, Miranda, and Tyler, you had time to work on your assignments.
Tuesday, November 5th, 2024
Two "What's Your Problem" assignments from Avery and Zynia sparked a discussion which lasted for most of the period. What a surprise eh!
Since tomorrow and Thursday are lab days and since your Life of Pi evaluation is on Friday, I will ask that you read to the end of chapter 22 (The Lovely Bones) for Monday.
Monday, November 4th, 2024
We kicked off the week with some grammar; click HERE to view this document. Please complete te exercise for Thursday in preparation for the grammar challenge. Your next quiz is on Friday.
After that, we recapped the reading due for today, and we read chapter 17 (The Lovely Bones) together.
Friday, November 1st, 2024
After writing this week's grammar quiz, you had time to work on your assignments.
Reminder - The perspective essay was due today... Just saying!
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, October 31st, 2024
With the Halloween Bingo, we didn't have much time to correct the grammar exercise and complete the grammar challenge. Reminder - Your grammar quiz is tomorrow!
Also, don't forget that your Perspective Essay is due by tomorrow at 12:30 p.m.
Happy Halloween!!!
Wednesday, October 30th, 2024
To start, we went to the gym to watch our junior boys volleyball team play. Then, we came back to class to read part of chapter 13 (The Lovely Bones).
Homework: For Monday, please read to the end of the chapter entitled ''Snapshots''. Remember that tomorrow, we won't have much class time due to the Halloween Bingo activity. Then, on Friday, you will have the period to work on your assignments.
Tuesday, October 29th, 2024
After another attempt from aj at reading The Poem, you had the period to work on your various assignments.
Homework: For tomorrow, please read to the end of chapter 12 (The Lovely Bones).
Monday, October 28th, 2024
First up, we read some grammar notes relating to verbal phrases; click HERE to view this document. Please complete the exercises for Thursday in preparation for the grammar challenge. Your next quiz will be on Friday.
After that, we recapped chapters 5 to 9 (The Lovely Bones). Finally, we read chapter 10 together.
Homework: Since tomorrow is a lab day, please read to the end of chapter 12 for Wednesday.
Friday, October 25th, 2024
Today was a productive lab day!
Homework: For Monday, please read to the end of chapter 9 (The Lovely Bones).
Thursday, October 24th, 2024
We recapped chapters 2 to 4 before reading part of chapter 5 (The Lovely Bones) together.
Homework: Since tomorrow is a lab day, please read to the end of chapter 9 for Monday.
Bonne Guerre Intergalactique!!!
Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024
After completing the second quiz for Life of Pi, you had the period to work on your many assignments.
Homework: For tomorrow, please read to the end of chapter 4 (The Lovely Bones).
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024
To start, I handed out an example of a perspective essay which we went over together; click HERE to view it. Then, I handed out some tips relating to your seminar (sociology oral presentation); click HERE to view this document. After that, you wrote this week's dictation; click HERE to see the words from today.
Finally, we started reading The Lovely Bones: Chapter 1.
Homework: For Thursday, since tomorrow is a lab day, please read to the end of chapter 4.
Monday, October 21st, 2024
We finished up the panel discussions today. Well done! I also handed out copies of The Lovely Bones. We begin reading tomorrow.
Friday, October 18th, 2024
Day #1 of the panel discussions. Well done to those who went today! We will finish these up on Monday. After that: The Lovely Bones.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, October 17th, 2024
First up, this week's dictation; click HERE for today's words. Then, we established the order for the seminar presentations; please see the dates below:
November 14th - aj, Avery/Anne-Marie
November 15th - Jayda/Linden, Hannah/Kiera
November 19th - Miranda/Kamdyn
November 20th - Kaylee/Olyvier
November 21st - Maria/Anneli, Paige/Zynia
November 22nd - Moriah/Josée, Lacey/Hailey
November 25th - Tyler/Fabienne, Jena/Abby
Finally, you had more time to prepare your talking points for the panel discussions.
Wednesday, October 16th, 2024
After discussing the end of the novel, you wrote the final quiz for The Handmaid's Tale. Then, I handed out the questions relating to your upcoming panel discussions; click HERE to view this document. Finally, you had time to work on your various assignments.
Tuesday, October 15th, 2024
Due to the Beat Box show today, we do not have class. Tomorrow and Thursday, you will have time to prepare your talking points for the panel discussion evaluation coming up on Friday and next Monday.
Please see the groups and presentation dates below:
Friday, October 18th
Group #1 - Anne-Marie, Tyler, Abby, Josée, Jayda, and Lacey
Group #2 - Avery, Moriah, Kaylee, Paige, Fabienne, and Zynia
Monday, October 21st
Group #3 - Olyvier, Kiera, Kamdyn, Hannah, and Anneli
Group #4 - aj, Hailey, Jena, Maria, Miranda, and Linden
Please note: The third quiz for The Handmaid's Tale scheduled for today has been moved to tomorrow.
Friday, October 11th, 2024
To start, I showed one more example of a panel discussion. Then, we continued reading The Handmaid's Tale together.
Homework: For next Tuesday, please finish reading the novel.
Have a wonderful long weekend! Happy Thanksgiving!
Thursday, October 10th, 2024
Lots to do today! To begin, you wrote the first quiz for Life of Pi. Then, we corrected the grammar exercises; click HERE to view the answers. Then, I handed out the following documents relating to the perspective essay:
1. The Perspective Essay - Notes
Finally, we recapped the reading you had to do for today before reading together.
Homework: For tomorrow, please read to the end of chapter 43 (The Handmaid's Tale).
Wednesday, October 9th, 2024
We had a newcomer to the ring today, but The Poem was victorious once again! Nice try, Hannah. Today was a LAB DAY, so you had time to work on your many assignments.
Homework: For tomorrow, please read to the end of chapter 39 (The Handmaid's Tale).
Tuesday, October 8th, 2024
The Poem keeps raking in the wins (6-0). Don't give up, aj! We completed this week's dictation; click HERE to view the words from today. Then, we continued reading The Handmaid's Tale together. We also had quite the conversation about the differences between men and women. Great talk!
Homework: Since tomorrow is a lab day, please read to the end of chapter 39 (The Handmaid's Tale) for Thursday.
Monday, October 7th, 2024
To start, we recapped the reading due for today. Then, you wrote the second quiz for The Handmaid's Tale. After that, I provided some details relating to the Panel Discussion Evaluation coming up next week; click HERE for the evaluation criteria. I also showed an example (video clip) of a panel discussion.
After that, I handed out some grammar notes relating to gerunds and infinitives; click HERE to view this document. Please complete the exercises for Thursday. As mentioned, there is no grammar quiz this week. Today's lesson will tie in to next week's lesson on verbal phrases.
Finally, we continued reading the novel together.
Homework: For tomorrow, please read to the end of chapter 33 (The Handmaid's Tale).
Friday, October 4th, 2024
Lab Day #3. For Monday, please read to the end of chapter 30 (The Handmaid's Tale).
Have a lovely weekend!
Thursday, October 3rd, 2024
We continued reading The Handmaid's Tale together; chapter 27 and part of chapter 28.
Homework: For Monday (since tomorrow is a Lab Day), please read to the end of chapter 30.
Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024
Lab Day #2. For tomorrow, please read to the end of chapter 26 (The Handmaid's Tale).
Tuesday, October 1st, 2024
First up, this week's dictation; click HERE for the words from today. Then, aj attempted to read The Poem again... After that, we went over the sociology essay format. Finally, we read some of The Handmaid's Tale together.
Homework: Since tomorrow is a LAB day, please read to the end of chapter 26 for Thursday.
Monday, September 30th, 2024
I handed out copies of Life of Pi today. Get started! Your first quiz is next week. We also recapped the reading you had to do for today (The Handmaid's Tale). Finally, we read together.
Homework: For tomorrow, please read to the end of chapter 20 (The Handmaid's Tale).
Thursday, September 26th, 2024
As mentioned in my email, I am absent today. Use this time to get ahead with your various assignments. Also, for Monday, please read to the end of chapter 17 (The Handmaid's Tale) in preparation for your first quiz.
Have a great weekend!
Wednesday, September 25th, 2024
For today's LAB day, you chose to watch volleyball at the gym. Good call!
Homework: For tomorrow, please read to the end of chapter 7 (The Handmaid's Tale).
Tuesday, September 24th, 2024
To start, we did this week's dictation; click HERE for today's words. Then, aj attempted The Poem again... Don't quit! It'll happen...
After that, we started reading The Handmaid's Tale.
Homework: Since tomorrow is a LAB day, please read to the end of chapter 7 for Thursday.
Monday, September 23rd, 2024
Today, we begin the journey that is the MEGA UNIT! I explained what the next 9 weeks would look like and handed out a schedule which will hopefully help to keep you on track; click HERE to view it. Then, I explained the Sociology Assignment; click HERE to view it. You also had a little time to get started.
Reminder - As difficult as the MEGA UNIT will be, please do not hesitate to come and see me if you need anything. I'm here to help!
Friday, September 20th, 2024
After writing the grammar quiz, you had the rest of the period to work on your various assignments.
Thursday, September 19th, 2024
Today was test day for Tuesdays with Morrie.
Reminder - Tomorrow, after you complete the grammar quiz, you will have the entire period to work on your assignments.
Wednesday, September 18th, 2024
To start, we corrected the grammar exercises; click HERE for the answers. Then, you completed the grammar challenge; click HERE to view it. Reminder - Your next grammar quiz is on Friday.
Finally, you had time to work on your various assignments.
Tuesday, September 17th, 2024
First up, dictation #3; click HERE to view the words from today. Then, aj attempted a third reading of The Poem... Keep at it! Next, we got the opportunity to celebrate two birthdays: Big Darrell and Dave. Unfortunately, there was a little tension in the room when the subject of paternity came up... Let's hope everything works out for Tina and Darrell! Either way, we got to eat cake!
Finally, we finished reading Tuesdays with Morrie, and we reviewed for Thursday's evaluation.
Monday, September 16th, 2024
First up, you wrote the grammar quiz from last Friday. Then, I handed out some notes on prepositions; click HERE to view them. Please complete the exercises for Wednesday in preparation for the grammar challenge. Your next grammar quiz will be on Friday.
After that, we recapped the reading from the weekend, and we read up to p. 180 (Tuesdays with Morrie) together.
Friday, September 13th, 2024
Class was cancelled today because NO ONE showed up... Well, Lacey and Hailey stuck around! Consequently, the grammar quiz scheduled for today has been moved to Monday.
Homework: For Monday, please read to the end of p. 159 (Tuesdays with Morrie).
Enjoy the Fall Fair!
Thursday, September 12th, 2024
To start, we corrected the grammar exercise; click HERE for the answers. Then, you completed this week's grammar challenge; click HERE for the answers. Reminder - Your next grammar quiz is tomorrow!
After that, we up to p. 134 (Tuesdays with Morrie) together.
Homework: For tomorrow, please read up to the end of p. 141.
Wednesday, September 11th, 2024
Surprisingly, we were able to read the pages targeted today! We read up to the end of p. 121 (Tuesdays with Morrie). Then, you had some time to work on your assignments.
Tuesday, September 10th, 2024
First up, aj attempted The Poem again... It's a tough egg to crack! Then, you wrote this week's dictation; click HERE to view today's words. After that, we read up to p. 99 of our novel, Tuesdays with Morrie.
Have a lovely day!
Monday, September 9th, 2024
To start, we went over this week's grammar lesson; click HERE for this document. Please complete the exercise for Thursday in preparation for the grammar challenge. Your next grammar quiz will be on Friday, September 13th.
After that, we read up to p. 79 (Tuesdays with Morrie) together, and you had time to work on your assignments.
Friday, September 6th, 2024
To begin, you wrote the grammar quiz. Then, we revisited the quotation mentioned in yesterday's reading which, of course, led to an extensive conversation. Finally, we read a little together.
Homework: For Monday, please read up to the end of p. 61 (Tuesdays with Morrie).
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, September 5th, 2024
We started class by correcting the grammar exercises from earlier this week; click HERE to view the answers. After that, you completed the grammar challenge in preparation for tomorrow's quiz.
Then, we recapped the reading you had to do for today. Finally, we read up to the end of p. 45 (Tuesdays with Morrie).
Have an incredible day!
Wednesday, September 4th, 2024
We kicked things off with our first attempt at The Poem. Unfortunately, it was unsuccessful. After that, we completed the first dictation; click HERE to view the words from today. Then, we recapped the reading from yesterday and discussed our views on ''living funerals''.
Homework: For tomorrow, please read up to p. 31.
Have an awesome day!
Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024
First up, I showed you my class website to refresh your memories; please consult this site throughout the semester to stay up to date with your work. Then, we corrected the dictionary exercise that you started last week. After that, I handed out some notes relating to sentence structures; click HERE to view this document. Please complete the exercises for Thursday in preparation for your first quiz on Friday.
After that, we started the first novel: Tuesdays with Morrie.
Homework: For tomorrow, please read to the end of p. 13.
Have a great day!
Thursday, August 29th, 2024 & Friday, August 30th, 2024
Welcome to EAE 4U! 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. Click on the following links to access the documents handed out on the first two days:
1. Syllabus
4. The Poem
6. Independent Reading Assignment
7. What's Your Problem Assignment