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Tuesday, October 20th, 2026
We started class with another writing prompt for The Teen Manifesto Assignment; see the details below:
Writing Prompt #6 - What is your greatest fear?
Then, due to technical difficulties, Kenna wasn't able to present. I will try to fix this for tomorrow. After that, we started the next novel unit: Cue for Treason. I handed out some chapter questions; click HERE to view this document.
Please note: As explained in class, we will only correct the questions if everyone completes them and if every single question is answered. Also, when it comes to the quizzes, you may have your chapter questions with you but only if you have the document printed (on paper). You may not use your laptop during the quizzes.
Finally, we read chapter 1 (Cue for Treason) together.
Monday, October 19th, 2026
We kicked off this week with a grammar lesson; click HERE for the notes. Please complete the exercises for Thursday in preparation for the gammar challenge. Your next grammar quiz will be on Friday.
After that, you had the rest of the period to work on your Literary Essay. Tomorrow, we start the next unit: Cue for Treason.
Friday, October 16th, 2026
Once again, you had the period to work on your Literary Essay. As mentioned in class, you will also have Monday to work on this assignment. The final deadline: Tuesday, October 27th, by 10:10 a.m.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, October 15th, 2026
After Leo's Philosopher Presentation, you had time to work on your Literary Essay.
Wednesday, October 14th, 2026
You had the entire period to work on your Literary Essay. Reminder - If you have any questions, please come and see me!
Tuesday, October 13th, 2026
After a lovely long weekend, we were back to work. We finished analyzing the Literary Essay from last week; click HERE to view it. We also finished looking at the notes/plan (click HERE to view that document). I also handed out an example of a draft; click HERE to view it.
Afterwards, William presented his Philosophy Assignment. Well done, William! Finally, you had some time to work on your own.
Friday, October 9th, 2026
First, you completed the grammar quiz. Then, we participated in the Thanksgiving ceremony on TEAMS. After that, I handed out some notes and an example relating to the Literary Essay; click on the links below:
We started analyzing the essay; we will finish doing this on Tuesday. You also had some time to discuss your Teen Manifesto with a partner; click HERE to view a checklist which will come in handy while you prepare your final assignment.
Finally, I gave you the details for the fifth writing prompt; see below:
Writing Prompt #5 - Is rebellion a phase that every teenager goes through?
Have a lovely Thanksgiving weekend! See you next Tuesday.
Thursday, October 8th, 2026
To start, you completed the evaluation for The Chrysalids, as well as the homonyms quiz. Then, Roch presented his Philosophy Assignment. Well done, Roch! After that, we corrected the grammar exercise (click HERE to view it), and you completed the grammar challenge (click HERE to view it). Reminder - Your next grammar quiz is tomorrow.
Finally, I handed out some notes on the proper paragraph format; click HERE to view this document. This will be important throughout the semester. Also, this will come in handy when we look at the literary essay tomorrow.
Wednesday, October 7th, 2026
We kicked things off with Kylie's Philosophy Presentation; well done, Kylie! Then, we corrected the homonyms sheet; click HERE for the definitions. Reminder - Your next homonyms quiz is tomorrow.
Finally, you completed the third and final oral quiz for The Chrysalids.
Tuesday, October 6th, 2026
Today, we finished reading The Chrysalids together. Here are the answers for the chapter questions that we didn't have time to complete together in class:
Jeremiah also presented his Philosophy Assignment; well done, Jeremiah!
Reminder - Tomorrow, we will have the third and final oral quiz. Be ready!
Monday, October 5th, 2026
First, I handed out some grammar notes on dangling modifiers; click HERE to view this document. Please complete the exercises for Thursday in preparation for the grammar challenge. Your next grammar quiz will be on Friday, October 9th.
After that, we read the rest of the notes on biblical references in the novel. Finally, we read part of chapter 16 (The Chrysalids) together.
Homework: For tomorrow, please finish reading chapter 16 and answer the questions.
Friday, October 2nd, 2026
To begin, you completed the grammar quiz. Then, we quickly recapped chapter 13 since some had not completed the questions. We also read some of our class notes on the biblical story of Sodom and Gomorrah. Finally, we read part of chapter 14 (The Chrysalids) together.
Homework: For Monday, please read to the end of chapter 15 and answer the questions.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, October 1st, 2026
October is already upon us which means that Christmas is only 85 days away! To start class, you completed the homonyms quiz. Then, I handed out the next homonyms sheet; click HERE to view it. Please complete this work for next Wednesday. Your next homonyms quiz will be on Thursday, October 8th.
After that, we corrected the grammar exercises; click HERE to view the answers. You also completed the grammar challenge; click HERE to view it. Reminder - Your next grammar quiz is tomorrow!
Finally, we read part of chapter 13 (The Chrysalids) together.
Homework: For tomorrow, please finish reading chapter 13 and answer the questions.
Tuesday, September 29th, 2026
To start, we corrected the homonyms sheet; click HERE to view the definitions. Please note: Your next homonyms quiz will be on Thursday. After that, I handed out some grammar notes relating to run-on sentences; click HERE to view this document. Please complete the grammar exercises for Thursday in preparation for the grammar challenge. Your next quiz will be on Friday.
After that, we corrected the questions for chapter 11 of The Chrysalids; click HERE for the answers. Finally, I gave you the fourth writing prompt for The Teen Manifesto, and you had time to work on your own. See the details below:
Writing Prompt #4 - What or who is the greatest love of your life?
Reminder - I will be absent tomorrow, so you will have the entire period to work on your own. Be productive and be good!
Friday, September 25th, 2026
Leading into the long weekend, you completed the grammar quiz first. Then, we corrected the questions for chapter 10 (The Chrysalids); click HERE for the answers. After that, you completed the second oral quiz for the novel.
Homework: For Tuesday (since Monday is a PD Day), please read to the end of chapter 11 and answer the corresponding questions.
Thursday, September 24th, 2026
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. Reminder - Your next grammar quiz is tomorrow!
After that, we read almost all of chapter 10 (The Chrysalids) together.
Homework: For tomorrow, in preparation for the second oral quiz, please finish reading chapter 10 and answer the corresponding questions. If the questions are done, we will correct them together before you complete the oral quiz.
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026
First up, we read another page from our notes on biblical references in The Chrysalids. Then, we read chapter 9 together.
Homework: For tomorrow, please answer the questions for chapter 9.
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026
To start, you completed the homonyms quiz. Then, I handed out the next set of homonyms; click HERE to view this document. Please complete this sheet for next Tuesday; your next homonyms quiz will be on Wednesday, September 30th.
After that, you completed the Old School quiz. After that, we read part of chapter 7 (The Chrysalids) together. You also had some time to work on your Teen Manifesto writing prompt; see the details below:
Writing Prompt #3 - What are the two qualities you most admire and the two flaws you most despise in people?
Homework: For tomorrow, please read to the end of chapter 8 (The Chrysalids) and answer the corresponding questions.
Monday, September 21st, 2026
I hope everyone enjoyed the Fall Fair! We started the day with the grammar quiz. Then, I handed out the next series of notes relating to the comma splice; 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 corrected the first batch of homonyms; click HERE for the definitions. Reminder - Your quiz will be tomorrow. Finally, we corrected the questions for chapters 4 to 6 (The Chrysalids); see the links below for the answers:
The Chrysalids - Chapter 4, Chapter 5, Chapter 6.
Homework: This evening, please watch the movie Old School starring Will Ferrell in preparation for tomorrow's quiz. This is serious business!
Friday, September 18th, 2026
After my absence yesterday, we were back to work. We corrected the grammar exercises from Monday (click HERE to view the answers), and you completed the grammar challenge (click HERE to view it). Reminder - Your grammar quiz will be on Monday.
After that, you completed the first oral quiz for The Chrysalids.
Enjoy the Fall Fair weekend!
Wednesday, September 16th, 2026
Today, we quickly recapped chapter 4 (The Chrysalids) before reading chapter 5 together. Then, you had some time to work on your own.
Reminder - As mentioned in class, I will be absent tomorrow. You will have the entire period to work on your many assignments. Be good and be productive!
Tuesday, September 15th, 2026
First, I returned your first grammar quiz, and we went over it together. Click HERE for the answers. Then, I explained the criteria for the upcoming oral quiz on Thursday relating to the novel (The Chrysalids). Click HERE to view this document.
After that, I handed out some notes relating to biblical references in the novel; click HERE to view them. We read the first page together. Then, we read a few pages from chapter 4 together. Finally, you had time to work on your second writing prompt for The Teen Manifesto; see below:
Writing Prompt #2 - What is you life motto? (Words you live by)
Homework: For tomorrow, please finish reading chapter 4 (The Chrysalids) and answer the corresponding questions.
Monday, September 14th, 2026
To start the week, I handed out the first set of homonyms; click HERE to view this document. Please complete this work for next Monday. We will correct it together in preparation for your first homonyms quiz on Tuesday, September 22nd.
After that, I handed out some grammar notes on fragments; click HERE to view them. Please complete the exercises for Thursday in preparation for the grammar challenge. Your next grammar quiz will be on Friday.
Then, we corrected the questions for chapters 1 to 3 of The Chrysalids:
Finally, we read part of chapter 4 together; up to p. 35. We will continue from here tomorrow.
Friday, September 11th, 2026
We kicked off the day with the grammar quiz. Then, sadly, we could not correct the questions for chapter 1 of The Chrysalids since not all had answered them. Maybe next week! Instead, we read chapter 2 together.
Homework: For Monday, please read to the end of chapter 3 and answer all the questions for the first three chapters.
Have a lovely weekend!
Thursday, September 10th, 2026
First up, we corrected the grammar exercises from Tuesday; click HERE to view this document. Then, we completed the grammar challenge; click HERE to view it. Reminder - Your first grammar quiz is tomorrow.
After that, I handed out some notes relating to the novel (click HERE to view this document), as well as chapter questions (click HERE to view this document) which you must answer as we read the book. Finally, we read up to p. 10 (The Chrysalids) together.
Homework: For tomorrow, finish reading chapter 1 and answer the corresponding questions.
See you tomorrow!
Wednesday, September 9th, 2026
To start, we revisited the introductory activity from yesterday... which led to a 75-minute discussion about religion! Amazing!
Tomorrow, we will start reading the novel (The Chrysalids).
Reminder - Please complete your grammar exercises for tomorrow in preparation for the grammar challenge.
Tuesday, September 8th, 2026
After a lovely long weekend, we were back to work. We started with our first grammar lesson (Sentence Types); click HERE to view this document. Please complete the exercises for Thursday in preparation for the grammar challenge. Your first grammar quiz will be on Friday, September 11th.
After that, you had 15 minutes to work on your first writing prompt for The Teen Manifesto; see the details below:
Writing Prompt #1 - What is it like being a teenager today?
Finally, we began our novel unit (The Chrysalids) with a little introductory activity; click HERE to view this document. We will finish this activity together tomorrow.
Friday, September 4th, 2026
After we went over the school code of conduct with Mme Roberge, I presented The Teen Manifesto Assignment which will potentially count for 10% of your final grade. Click HERE to view this document.
Reminder - Get started on your many assignments as soon as possible. The future YOU will be thankful!
Have a great long weekend!
Thursday, September 3rd, 2026
Today, we went over the class code of conduct; click HERE to view it. I also handed out another document that I will use to correct your assignments (Proofreader's Marks); click HERE to view it. Finally, I explained the Philosophy Assignment, you chose your subjects, and you picked your presentation dates. Click HERE to view this information.
Reminder - Already, after the first two days, you've got the Independent Reading Assignment and the Philosophy Assignment on the agenda. Do not wait to get started!
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026
Welcome to EAE 2D! 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. I handed out the following documents today:
1. Syllabus
2. Independent Reading Unit - The Outsiders
3. Creative Writing Assignment
5. Semester Calendar - Template
See you tomorrow!