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Wednesday, October 15th, 2025
First up, you completed this week's dictation; click HERE for the words from today. Then, we recapped chapter 9 (The Outsiders) which you had to finish reading. After that, you completed the third novel quiz.
Finally, we read chapter 10 together, and you had some time to work on your own.
Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
After a long weekend, we were back to work. I handed out some grammar notes on sentence types; click HERE to view this document. Keep these notes with you because you will be allowed to use them during any grammar quiz, from now to the end of the semester! Please complete the exercises for Thursday in preparation for the grammar challenge. Your next grammar quiz is on Friday.
After that, we recapped chapters 7 and 8 (The Outsiders) and read most of chapter 9.
Homework: For tomorrow, please finish reading chapter 9. Your next novel quiz is tomorrow!
Friday, October 10th, 2025
After my absence yesterday and some disappointing comments from the supply teacher, it was a sombre class. We went to the Thanksgiving celebration at the cafeteria. Then, you completed the two quizzes scheduled for today: the grammar quiz and the second novel quiz.
After that, you read on your own.
Homework: For next Tuesday, please read to the end of chapter 8 (The Outsiders).
Happy Thanksgiving!
Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
To begin, we corrected the grammar exercise from earlier this week; click HERE for the answers. Then, you completed the grammar challenge; click HERE to view it. Reminder - Your next grammar quiz is on Friday.
After that, I outlined my expectations in regards to your behaviour in class when I am absent tomorrow. I sincerely hope that I was clear with everyone. If not, the consequences will be quite serious.
Finally, you had time to work on your own.
Homework: For Friday, in preparation for the second novel quiz, please read to the end of chapter 6 (The Outsiders).
Tuesday, October 7th, 2025
First up, you completed the first quiz for The Outsiders. Then, you wrote this week's dictation; click HERE to view the words from today. Finally, we read chapter 4 together and updated our character notes; click HERE to view this document.
Monday, October 6th, 2025
To start, I handed out some grammar notes on commas; click HERE to view this document. Please complete the exercise for Wednesday in preparation for the grammar challenge. Your next grammar quiz will be on Friday.
After that, we read most of chapter 3 (The Outsiders) together and updated our novel notes on the characters (click HERE to view this document).
Homework: For tomorrow, please finish reading chapter 3. Reminder - Your first novel quiz is tomorrow and covers chapters 1 to 3.
Friday, October 3rd, 2025
After completing the grammar quiz, we finished reading chapter 2 (The Outsiders) together. Then, you had time to work on your own assignments.
Enjoy the weekend!
Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
To start, we corrected the grammar exercises from Tuesday; 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, Cyanna presented her assignment for Catch a Killer. Finally, we started reading chapter 2 (The Outsiders) and added a few points to our character notes (click HERE to view this document).
See you tomorrow!
Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
We continued reading chapter 1 of The Outsiders together. We met all the members of the Greaser group; click HERE to view the character notes we took together. Remember to take notes as you read the novel!
Homework: Finish reading chapter 1 for tomorrow.
Tuesday, September 30th, 2025
After a long weekend, we were back to work today. We started with a dictation; click HERE to view the words from today. Then, I handed out some grammar notes on capitalization; 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 started the next novel unit: The Outsiders. As mentioned, here are the evaluations associated with this unit:
Quiz #1 (Chapters1 to 3)
Quiz #2 (Chapters 4 to 6)
Quiz #3 (Chapters 7 to 9)
Unit Evaluation
Opinion Piece
Finally, we started reading chapter 1 together in class. Click HERE to view some notes taken in class relating to the characters.
Friday, September 26th, 2025
Evaluation day! You completed the grammar quiz, as well as the test for No Signature. Then, you had time to work on your assignments.
Reminder - Your chapter summaries for No Signature are due on Tuesday.
Thursday, September 25th, 2025
After correcting the grammar exercises (click HERE for the answers), you completed the grammar challenge (click HERE to view it). Reminder - Your next grammar quiz is tomorrow.
Then, you had time to read your novel and to work on your assignments.
Homework: Finish reading the novel for tomorrow.
Reminder - Your evaluation for No Signature is tomorrow.
Wednesday, September 24th, 2025
First up, you completed this week's dictation; click HERE for today's words. Then, you read/worked on your own.
Homework: For tomorrow, please read to the end of chapter 36 (No Signature).
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025
I presented a new seating plan today in hopes that this will refocus everyone.
After that, you completed the third novel quiz (No Signature). Then, Reece presented his assignment for Catch a Killer. Finally, you read on your own.
Homework: For tomorrow, please read to the end of chapter 32 (No Signature).
Monday, September 22nd, 2025
To start, I handed out some grammar notes on fragments; 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 read chapters 25 to 28 (No Signature) together. Don't forget to continue writing your summaries as we read the novel. Finally, you had time to work on your assignments.
Friday, September 19th, 2025
After completing the grammar quiz, you had time to work on your many assignments.
Reminder - Your paragraph is due on Monday.
Homework: For Monday, please read to the end of chapter 24 (No Signature).
Thursday, September 18th, 2025
First up, we corrected the grammar exercise from Monday; click HERE for the answers. Then, you completed the grammar challenge; click HERE to view this document. Reminder - Your next grammar quiz is tomorrow!
After that, we read chapters 20 and 21 (No Signature) together. Finally, you had some time to work on your many assignments.
Wednesday, September 17th, 2025
To begin, I handed out some notes on literary devices; click HERE to view this document. We will identify various devices as we continue reading No Signature. Then, we recapped chapters 16 and 17, before reading chapters 18 and 19 together.
Finally, before giving you time to work, I assigned the following writing activity which is due on Monday, September 22nd:
Write a paragraph explaining how you deal with problems, stress, or anger. Be sure to use the proper paragraph structure as seen in class.
Have a great afternoon!
Tuesday, September 16th, 2025
First up, you wrote this week's dictation; click HERE for the words from today. Then, I handed out the first grammar quiz, as well as the first novel quiz, and we reviewed them together. Reminder - It is extremely important that you come and see me if you have any questions. I can't help you if you don't ask!
Finally, you completed the second novel quiz (No Signature). After that, you had time to read and to work on your own.
Homework: For tomorrow, please read to the end of chapter 17.
Monday, September 15th, 2025
To start, I handed out some grammar notes on compound subjects; click HERE to view this document. Please complete the exercise for Thursday in preparation for the grammar challenge. Your next quiz will be on Friday.
After that, we recapped chapters 12 to 14 (No Signature) before reading chapter 15 together. Finally, you had some time to work on your assignments.
Reminder: Your second novel quiz will be tomorrow and will cover chapters 9 to 13.
Friday, September 12th, 2025
First, you completed the grammar quiz. Then, we recapped chapters 9 to 11 (No Signature) together. Finally, I gave you some time to work on your assignments.
Homework: For Monday, please read to the end of chapter 14 (No Signature). Don't forget to write down three important events for each chapter.
Enjoy the Fall Fair weekend!
Thursday, September 11th, 2025
To begin, we corrected the grammar exercises from Monday; click HERE for the answers. Then, you completed the grammar challenge; click HERE to view that document. Reminder: Your grammar quiz is tomorrow.
Finally, you completed the first novel quiz for No Signature.
Homework: For tomorrow, please read to the end of chapter 11. Don't forget to write down three important events for each chapter.
Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
We read to the end of chapter 8 together (No Signature). Please note: Your first quiz for No Signature will be tomorrow. After that, you had some time to work on your assignments.
Tuesday, September 9th, 2025
To begin, you completed the first dictation; click HERE to view the words from today. Then, we read to the end of chapter 6 (No Signature) together. Reminder: Write down three important events for each chapter.
Monday, September 8th, 2025
To start the week, I handed out the first set of grammar notes relating to parts of speech (click HERE to view this document). Please complete the exercises for Thursday in preparation for the grammar challenge. Your first quiz will be on Friday.
After that, we started the novel unit: No Signature. I explained the evaluations you'll have which include three quizzes, a final evaluation, and chapter summaries. We read the first two chapters, and we completed the summary for chapter 1 together:
Chapter 1 (p. 7-10):
- The main character files his memories away in his mind in the form of postcards.
- The main character's father has been gone most of his life.
- The main character decdies that he will track down his father who is living in Quebec City.
Finally, you had some time to work on your assignments.
Friday, September 5th, 2025
Today, I presented the proper paragraph format in class; click HERE to view the document handed out. We will be using this format all semester long, so make sure to ask questions if there is anything you don't understand.
Finally, you had quite a bit of time to get started on your Independent Reading Assignment (Catch a Killer).
Enjoy the weekend!
Thursday, September 4th, 2025
We finished up the questionnaire from yesterday. Then, I presented the Independent Reading Assignment related to Catch a Killer. Click HERE for the document handed out in class today. Remember to start working on this assignment right away! The earlier you start, the more time you'll have.
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025
Welcome to EAE 2P! 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