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, April 25th, 2025
To begin, you completed the grammar quiz. Then, I handed out the following documents relating to the next unit (Forbidden City) which we will start on Monday:
1. Schedule
After that, you had time to work on your many assignments. Have a great weekend!
Thursday, April 24th, 2025
To start, we corrected the grammar exercise; click HERE for the answers. Then, you completed the grammar challenge; click HERE to view it. Reminder - Your next quiz is tomorrow.
After that, I went through a slideshow with you relating to China. This background/historical information will help make the events of the novel (Forbidden City) more clear once we start reading.
Finally, you had time to work on this week's journal entry; see the details below:
Journal #10 - Definition: School is...
Reminder - Your opinion piece is due on Friday, April 25th. Again, click HERE for the format you need to follow.
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025
We started with a dictation; click HERE for the words from today. Then, we started the next unit (Forbidden City) with a group activity. Finally, you had some time to work on your assignments.
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025
After a lovely long weekend, we began with a grammar lesson; click HERE for the notes. Please complete the exercises for Thursday in preparation for the grammar challenge. Reminder - Your grammar quiz will be on Friday.
After that, you had time to work on your assignments.
Monday, April 14th, 2025
To start, you completed the third novel quiz for The Pearl. Then, I handed out the details for the Opinion Piece; click HERE to see this document. Finally, you had time to work on your own.
Reminder - I am away the rest of the week. Please work on the following tasks:
1. The Opinion Piece
2. The Pigman
3. Gift of Gab Presentation #3
4. Journal Entries – Please see the details below for this week's journal entry:
Writing Style – Comparing & Contrasting.
Topic – You and a friend.
5. Other Class Material – You may also work on assignments from other classes.
Please email me if you have any questions.
Be good and be productive! Happy Easter! I'll see you next Tuesday.
Friday, April 11th, 2025
As mentioned yesterday, no class today due to the LGS concert at Northern College.
Enjoy your weekend! See you on Monday!
Thursday, April 10th, 2025
First up, a memorable presentation from Rock...! Then, we finished reading The Pearl together. After that, we completed our group Opinion Piece together; click HERE to view it. Finally, you had some time to work on your own.
Reminder - Tomorrow, we don't have class because of the concert at Northern College. On Monday, you will complete the last quiz for The Pearl.
Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
To start, you completed the grammar quiz. Then, we started reading chapter 6 (The Pearl) together; we read up to p. 104. Tomorrow, we will finish the novel.
Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
First, we corrected the grammar exercises from last week; click HERE for the answers. Then, you completed the grammar challenge in preparation for tomorrow's quiz; click HERE to view the answers for the grammar challenge. Finally, I gave you time to work on this week's journal entry; see details below:
Journal #8 - Argument: Teens should not be allowed to open any social media accounts until the age of 18.
Tomorrow, we will get back to reading chapter 6, the final chapter, of The Pearl.
Monday, April 7th, 2025
To start, we recapped chapter 5 of The Pearl before you completed the quiz. After that, we continued working on the group opinion piece; click HERE to view our progress from today.
Tomorrow, we'll continue reading the novel. We have one chapter to go!
Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
Mon Dieu, another snow day! What a tough week it’s been… For today, please note the following:
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The second novel quiz (The Pearl) scheduled for today will be moved to Monday.
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Read to the end of chapter 5 (The Pearl) for Monday. You may also use the audio version if that helps!
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Continue working on your Independent Reading Unit (The Pigman) and your next Gift of Gab presentation.
If you have any questions, please let me know. Have a lovely day and a great long weekend!
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
To start, you wrote this week's dictation; click HERE for today's words. You also chose your presentation dates for the next Gift of Gab assignment; click HERE to view the schedule. Then, I handed out some notes on conjunctions; click HERE to view this document. Please complete the exercises for next Tuesday in preparation for the grammar challenge. Your next grammar quiz will be on Wednesday, April 9th.
After that, we recapped chapter 4 of The Pearl, and we read a large part of chapter 5.
Homework: For tomorrow, please finish reading chapter 5. We will recap this chapter together before you complete the second quiz.
See you tomorrow!
Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
After yesterday's snow day, we had some catching up to do. We got through many Gift of Gab presentations, and you also worked on your journal entry; see the details below:
Journal #7 - Process: How to survive your first year of high school.
Homework: For tomorrow, finish reading chapter 4 (The Pearl).
Monday, March 31st, 2025
What a way to start the week! Please read the following points regarding the work I’d like you to complete today:
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All Gift of Gab presentations scheduled for today will be moved to tomorrow. If you haven’t sent me your slideshow yet, please do so by 3 p.m. TODAY.
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Please read chapter 4 of The Pearl for tomorrow. Click HERE for a copy of this chapter. Also, you can use the audio version that I emailed you last week.
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Anyone who missed a quiz last week (or multiple quizzes!), be prepared to complete them tomorrow.
If you have any questions, please email me. Have a great day!
Friday, March 28th, 2025
To begin, you completed the grammar quiz. Then, James and Adri-Ann presented their Gift of Gab assignments. Finally, we continued to work on our group opinion piece. We composed the draft of our introduction; click HERE to view what we did in class today.
Please note: The second novel quiz for The Pearl scheduled for Monday will be moved to a later date next week. Stay tuned!
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, March 27th, 2025
We started by recapping chapter 3 of The Pearl. Then, you completed the first quiz.
After that, we corrected the grammar exercises; click HERE for the answers. Then, you completed the grammar challenge in preparation for tomorrow's quiz.
Finally, Olivia, Maxiane, and Isabelle presented their Gift of Gab assignments; well done!
Monday, March 24th, to Wednesday, March 26th
To start, you completed the grammar quiz. Then, I handed out some notes on clauses; click HERE to view this document. Please complete the exercises for Thursday in preparation for Friday's quiz.
After that, Celia and Hailey presented their Gift of Gab assignments; well done! Then, we started composing our group opinion piece together; click HERE to see what we did today.
Finally, I explained the work that you have to do in the next two days during my absence. Be good and be productive. See you on Thursday!
Friday, March 21st, 2025
To begin, we corrected the grammar exercises from Monday; click HERE to view the answers. Then, you completed the grammar challenge; click HERE to see this document. Reminder - Your grammar quiz will be on Monday. Then, many of you presented your Gift of Gab assignment. Well done, Violet, Leah, Jayden, Sébastien, Reece, Ella, and Antoine!
Homework: If you haven't already read chapter 2 of The Pearl, please do so for Monday.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, March 20th, 2025
Snow Day #2. As mentioned in my email, please note the following:
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We will correct the grammar exercises and complete the grammar challenge tomorrow. Your grammar quiz will be moved to Monday.
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All Gift of Gab presentations scheduled for today will be moved to tomorrow.
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Please read chapter 2 of The Pearl for tomorrow. If you don’t have a copy of the novel at home, don’t worry! Click HERE for a copy of chapter 2.
Have a lovely day!
Wednesday, March 19th, 2025
Snow Day!!! As per my instructions via email, get ahead with your various assignments. If you have any questions, please reach out.
See you tomorrow!
Tuesday, March 18th, 2025
After you did a little work on your own, we moved on to this week's dictation; click HERE for today's words. Then, we finished reading chapter 10 (The Pearl) together.
Monday, March 17th, 2025
After a nice break, we got back to work! First up, you completed the grammar quiz on adjectives and adverbs. Then, I handed out some grammar notes on fragments; click HERE to view them. Please complete the exercises for Thursday in preparation for Friday's quiz.
Finally, we started The Pearl, our next novel. We read up to p. 10 together.
Tomorrow, I will be absent for part of the class. Use that time to get ahead with your Independent Reading Unit (The Pigman) or to prepare your second Gift of Gab presentation.
As mentioned in class today, the second half of the semester goes by fast and is always very busy. If you aren't already, get organized and get ahead when possible with your assignments! As always, if you have any questions, please come and see me.
Wednesday, March 5th, 2025
Snow Day!!! Please refer to the instructions sent via email. Have a lovely day!
Tuesday, March 4th, 2025
First up, we corrected the grammar exercises from last week; click HERE for the answers. Then, you completed the grammar challenge in preparation for tomorrow's quiz. After that, you wrote this week's dictation; click HERE for today's words. Finally, I gave you time to work on the 6th journal entry; see the details below:
Journal #6 - Description: The perfect day.
Monday, March 3rd, 2025
We began the week by finishing up the last Gift of Gab presentations; well done Olivia, James, and Émilie! After that, we booked the next presentation; click HERE to view all the Gift of Gab dates.
Finally, we composed a paragraph together to continue improving our writing skills. Click HERE to view what we composed together.
Thursday, February 27th, 2025
First up, you completed the grammar quiz. Then, I handed out some notes on adjectives and adverbs; click HERE to view this document. Please complete the exercises for next Tuesday. Your next grammar quiz will be on Wednesday.
After that, Brianna and Hayden presented their Gift of Gab assignments. Finally, Maxiane presented her Critical Response.
Wednesday, February 26th, 2025
To start, we corrected the grammar exercises from Monday; click HERE for the answers. After that, you completed the grammar challenge; click HERE to view it. Reminder - Your next grammar quiz is tomorrow.
Finally, Antoine, Trysta, Adri-Ann, and Rock presented their Gift of Gab assignments.
Tuesday, February 25th, 2025
We kicked things off with two great Gift of Gab presentations from Hailey and Lukas! Then, you wrote this week's dictation; click HERE for the words from today. After that, I gave you the information for this week's journal entry:
Journal #5 - Classifying: Different forms of social media.
Finally, you had time to work on your many assignments.
Monday, February 24th, 2025
To begin, I handed out some grammar notes on pronouns; 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, Ella, Isabelle, Celia, and Maxiane presented their Gift of Gab assignments. Finally, I returned some evaluations and you had time to work on your assignments.
Reminder - You have until Thursday to resubmit the paragraph for The Girl Who Owned a City evaluation.
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