Friday, March 13th, 2026

 

Today, you completed the evaluation for The Girl Who Owned a City.

 

Enjoy the March Break!  Take advantage of the time to rest and to recharge.  I'll see you on March 23rd.

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Thursday, March 12th, 2026

 

Please click on the following link to join our TEAMS meeting at 2:00 p.m. to give your attendance:

 

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/23631713997176?p=tIZNq9Fikm0VgQy7Aa

 

For class today, here are some important points:

 

1. Review for the evaluation (The Girl Who Owned a City) which has now been moved to tomorrow.

2. Any Gift of Gab presentations scheduled for today will be moved to Monday, March 23rd.  Don’t forget to send me your slideshow ahead of time!

3. Reminder – If you have any late assignments to submit, you must do so by Monday, March 23rd.  If not, you will receive a mark of 0% for each late assignment.

 

If you have any questions, you can ask me during our TEAMS meeting at 2:00 p.m.

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Wednesday, March 11th, 2026

 

We’re lucky to have another lovely snow day to ease us into the March Break!  Please click on the following link to join our TEAMS meeting at 1:00 p.m. to give your attendance:

 

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/23631713997176?p=tIZNq9Fikm0VgQy7Aa

 

For class today, here are some important points:

 

1. Review for tomorrow’s evaluation (The Girl Who Owned a City).

2. Any Gift of Gab presentations scheduled for today will be moved to tomorrow (if we have time after the test) or Friday.  Don’t forget to send me your slideshow ahead of time!

3. Reminder – If you have any late assignments to submit, you must do so by Monday, March 23rd.  If not, you will receive a mark of 0% for each late assignment.

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See you at 1:00 p.m. on TEAMS!

 

 

Tuesday, March 10th, 2026

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After yesterday's beautiful snow day, we were back to work today!  We finished reading The Girl Who Owned a City and discussed the ending of the book.  Then, we quickly reviewed for Thursday's evaluation.  Finally, we got through a few more Gift of Gab presentations; well done, Bella, Elouise, Benjamin, and Frédéryk!

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As mentioned in class today, if we have a snow day tomorrow, all the Gift of Gab presentations will be moved to Thursday (after the test) and Friday.

 

Please note:  Any late assignments that are not submitted by Monday, March 23rd, will not be accepted, and you will receive a mark of 0% for each.

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Monday, March 9th, 2026

 

Please click on the following link to join our TEAMS meeting at 10:00 a.m. to give your attendance:

 

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/23631713997176?p=tIZNq9Fikm0VgQy7Aa

 

For class today, here are some important points:

 

1. There will be no grammar lesson this week.  We will continue with our grammar lessons after the March Break.

2. Remember that your third Olympic writing assignment is due today, so please email it to me.  You can hand in your draft tomorrow in class.

3. There will be no fourth Olympic writing assignment.  I’ve decided to cut that one out.  You’re welcome!

4. Any Gift of Gab presentations scheduled for today will be moved to tomorrow.  Don’t forget to send me your slideshow ahead of time!

5. The Girl Who Owned a City:  You must read chapters 15 and 16 for tomorrow.  If you don’t have your book at home, don’t worry!  Click on the following link to see copies of both chapters: Chapters 15 & 16.

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See you at 10:00 a.m. on TEAMS!

 

 

Friday, March 6th, 2026

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To kick things off, you completed the grammar quiz.  Then, Cameron, Justin, and Zackary presented their Gift of Gab assignments; well done!  After that, you had some time to work on your own.

 

Homework:  For Monday, please read to the end of chapter 14 (The Girl Who Owned a City).

 

Reminder - Your third Olympic writing assignment is due on Monday!

 

Have a wonderful weekend!

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Thursday, March 5th, 2026

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First, we corrected the grammar exercises from Monday; click HERE for the answers.  Then, you completed the grammar challenge; click HERE to view it.  Reminder - Your next grammar quiz is tomorrow!

 

After that, Jessy presented his Gift of Gab assignment.  Good work, Jessy!  Finally, we read chapter 13 (The Girl Who Owned a City) together.

 

 

Wednesday, March 4th, 2026

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After the dictation (click HERE for today's words), Ashton and Spencer presented their Gift of Gab assignments.  Well done, fellas!  Then, we recapped chapter 11 (The Girl Who Owned a City) before reading chapter 12 together.  Finally, you had some time to work on your own.

 

 

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026

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We used half the period to complete the school board survey.  Then, Connor, Stéphanie, and Maria presented their Gift of Gab assignments.  Good work!  Finally, you had some time to work.

 

Homework:  For tomorrow, please read to the end of chapter 11 (The Girl Who Owned a City).

 

 

Monday, March 2nd, 2026

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To start, I handed out the third Olympic Writing Assignment (click HERE to view it) which is due on Monday, March 9th.  After that, I handed out some grammar notes on adjectives and adverbs; 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, March 6th.

 

After that, you had some time to work on your assignments.

 

 

Friday, February 27th, 2026

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After completing the grammar quiz, we were treated to David's quick Gift of Gab presentation.  Then, you had the rest of the period to catch up or get ahead with your assignments.

 

Reminder - The second Olympic Writing Assignment is due on Monday.

 

Have a great weekend!

 

 

Thursday, February 26th, 2026

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To start, we corrected the grammar exercises from Monday; click HERE for the answers.  Then, you completed the grammar challenge in preparation for tomorrow's quiz.

 

After that, we read chapter 10 (The Girl Who Owned a City) together.

 

 

Wednesday, February 25th, 2026

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First up, we recapped the end of chapter 8 (The Girl Who Owned a City).  Great recap, Calem!  Then, we read chapter 9 together.  After that, Roch presented his Gift of Gab assignment.  Well done, Roch!  Finally, you had some time to work on your assignments.

 

 

Tuesday, February 24th, 2026

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To start, you completed this week's dictation; click HERE for today's words.  Then, we read part of chapter 8 (The Girl Who Owned a City) together.  After that, we went to the amphitheatre for the presentation on your grade 10 courses for next year.

 

Homework:  For tomorrow, please finish reading chapter 8.

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Monday, February 23rd, 2026

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Reminder - Your first Olympic writing assignment was due today.

 

We started class by talking about organization and the use of dividers!  Then, I handed out the next Olympic writing assignment; click HERE to view it.  This assignment must be submitted (along with the draft) by Monday, March 2nd, at 1:45 p.m.

 

Then, I handed out some grammar notes on pronouns; click HERE to view them.  Please complete the exercises by Thursday in preparation for the grammar challenge.  Your next quiz will be on Friday.  After that, we read chapter 7 (The Girl Who Owned a City) together.

 

 

Friday, February 20th, 2026

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After the grammar quiz, you worked on your many assignments until 10:30.  Then, we went to the cafeteria to watch Team Canada play Finland.

 

Reminder - Your first Olympic writing assignment is due on Monday, February 23rd.

 

 

Thursday, February 19th, 2026

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First, we corrected the grammar exercises; click HERE to view the answers.  Then, you completed the grammar challenge; click HERE to view it.  Reminder - Your next grammar quiz is tomorrow.

 

After that, we read chapters 5 and 6 (The Girl Who Owned a City) together.  Finally, you had a little time to work on your own.

 

Reminder - After the grammar quiz tomorrow, you will have the rest of the period to catch up on any late assignments or to get ahead with your work.

 

 

Wednesday, February 18th, 2026

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To start, I handed out a calendar for the next 6 weeks; click HERE to view it.  Again, a strategy for getting organized can be to use a similar calendar to keep track of all your assignments and tasks.

 

After that, we read the rest of chapter 3 and all of chapter 4 (The Girl Who Owned a City) together.  Finally, you had some time to work on your own.

 

 

Tuesday, February 17th, 2026

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Back to work after the long weekend, we started with this week's dictation; click HERE for the words from today.  Then, I handed out the next set of grammar notes (verbs); 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.

 

After that, I handed out the first of four writing assignments related to the Winter Olympics; click HERE to view it.  You must complete this writing assignment by Monday, February 23rd.

 

Finally, we recapped chapter 2 (The Girl Who Owned a City) and read part of chapter 3 together.  You then had some time to work on your own.

 

Reminder - If you did not hand in your paragraph today, please do so as soon as possible!

 

 

Friday, February 13th, 2026

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First up, you completed the grammar quiz.  Then, I handed out the assignment (click HERE to view it) for the novel The Girl Who Owned a City. You will have to complete this assignment for Friday, March 27th.  Finally, we started reading the novel together.  Remember to write down 2-3 events per chapter!

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Homework:  For Tuesday, please read up to the end of chapter 2.

 

Reminder - Your final paragraph, along with the draft, is due next Tuesday.

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Thursday, February 12th, 2026

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To start, we corrected the grammar exercise from Monday; click HERE for the answers.  Then, you completed the grammar challenge; click HERE for the answers.  Reminder - Your first grammar quiz is tomorrow.

 

After that, you had time to work on your paragraph.

 

Reminder - Your final paragraph, along with the draft, is due next Tuesday.

 

 

Wednesday, February 11th, 2026

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First up, I handed out an introductory activity related to the novel that we will be starting tomorrow (The Girl Who Owned a City); click HERE to view them.  Then, we discussed your opinions afterwards.

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Finally, I handed out a checklist that will come in handy when you correct your paragraph.  Click HERE to view the checklist handed out in class.  Then, you had time to work on the draft of your paragraph.

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Reminder - Complete the grammar exercise relating to nouns for tomorrow.

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Tuesday, February 10th, 2026

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We started with a dictation; click HERE for the list of words from today.  Then, I went over the oral presentation checklist with you; click HERE for this document.  Finally, you had time to work on your paragraph while I went over your plans for the Wolf Pack reading unit.

 

 

Monday, February 9th, 2026

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Lots to do today!  We started with some notes on proofreader's marks; click HERE to view this document.  I will use these codes whenever I correct your work.  Then, I handed out some grammar notes on nouns; click HERE to view this document.  Please complete the exercise for Thursday in preparation for the grammar challenge.  Your first grammar quiz will be on Friday.

 

After that, we had an interesting conversation about stupidity vs. bravery.  Great chat, everyone!  Finally, we went over an example of a paragraph and I showed you how I want you to work your draft.  Click HERE to view the example.  Then, you had time to work on your own paragraph.

 

Reminder - Make sure to have your plan for The Pigman ready for tomorrow!

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Friday, February 6th, 2026

 

After yesterday's basketball game, you should have a few notes to use in your paragraph.  You had the period today to work on the following tasks:

 

1. Paragraph (Basketball game) - Complete a first draft for Monday.

2. Wolf Pack plan - Complete for Tuesday.

3. Independent Reading Unit (Wolf Pack)

4. Gift of Gab - Presentation #1

 

Have an awesome weekend!

 

 

Thursday, February 5th, 2026

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First, I mentioned the group email that I sent out to all of you.  Please reply in the next day or so.  I want to make sure that everyone received it.

 

After that, we talked about the proper paragraph format; click HERE for the notes from today.  As mentioned in class, if you have any questions about this, please come to see me!  Finally, we went to the basketball game to write down some information/facts to be used in a paragraph tomorrow.

 

Have a lovely afternoon!

 

 

Wednesday, February 4th, 2026

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To start, we revisited the questionnaire from yesterday.  Then, I presented the Gift of Gab Assignments; click HERE to see the details and the dates for the first presentations.  After that, we talked about organization strategies.  You filled out a calendar for the month of February; click HERE to view it.

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Tomorrow, we start working on the proper paragraph format.

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Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026

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Today, we finished reading the Code of Conduct which I handed out yesterday.  Then, I explained the Independent Reading Unit (Wolf Pack), as well how to type up your chapter summaries for this novel.  I handed out the following documents; see below:

 

1. List of Assignments

2. Chapter Summaries - Model

 

After that, I showed you a potential plan to ensure that you complete the entire reading unit by the deadline of Wednesday, June 10th.  Reminder - For next Tuesday, you must put together your own plan which lists your deadlines for this independent unit.

 

Finally, I asked you a series of questions.  We will go over your answers together tomorrow.

 

 

Monday, February 2nd, 2026

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Welcome to EAE 1W-01!  This semester will undoubtedly be challenging.  If you are an engaged, organized, and hard-working student, you will do just fine!

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​Please consult this website throughout the semester, and do not hesitate to come and see me if you have any questions.​

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Today, I handed out the following documents:

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1. Syllabus

2. Spelling Bee List

3. Code of Conduct

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