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Thursday, September 11th, 2025
After a quick discussion on politics, we corrected the grammar exercises from Monday; click HERE for the answers. Then, you completed the grammar challenge; click HERE to view it. Due to the Fall Fair, tomorrow's grammar quiz will be moved to Monday.
I also handed out the following document which outlines the rules and regulations for the upcoming Scrabble tournament. Click HERE to view this document.
Homework: For Monday, please read to the end of chapter 13 (The Handmaid's Tale).
Have a lovely Fall Fair weekend!
Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
We continued reading The Handmaid's Tale today; up to the end of chapter 6. Reminder: Your grammar exercises must be completed for tomorrow in preparation for the grammar challenge.
Have a lovely afternoon!
Tuesday, September 9th, 2025
We kicked things off with the first dictation. Then, we started reading The Handmaid's Tale; we read to the end of chapter 3 together.
Monday, September 8th, 2025
To start, I handed out some grammar notes on sentence types; click HERE to view this document. Please complete the exercises by Thursday in preparation for the grammar challenge. Your first grammar quiz will be on Friday.
After that, I explained the evaluations you can expect in the novel unit: The Handmaid's Tale. Finally, you had a meeting with Mr. Breault at the amphi, so we had to cut class short.
See you tomorrow!
Friday, September 5th, 2025
First, I presented the Say It Assignment; click HERE for the details and the presentation dates. Then, you completed an activity relating to new words in the Oxford Dictionary; click HERE for the answers. Finally, I handed out the following article which we will read together at a later date: The Strange & Curious Tale of the Last True Hermit.
Enjoy the weekend!
Thursday, September 4th, 2025
Today, we continued with the introductory material. You also chose your text(s) for the Independent Reading Assignment. As mentioned in class, don't delay in beginning this assignment!
Click on the following links to view the documents handed out in class:
3. The Poem
5. Spelling Bee Rules & Regulations
6. Independent Reading Assignment
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025
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!
We went to the amphi for the general assembly, but we had some time in class to go over the class syllabus (click HERE to view it).
Please consult this website throughout the semester, and do not hesitate to come and see me if you have any questions.