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.
Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
To start, you completed this week's dictation; click HERE for today's words. Then, Kylie and Kelsey presented their Gift of Gab assignments. Well done! Finally, you had time to work on your own.
Homework: For tomorrow, please read to the end of p. 85 (Forbidden City) and answer the corresponding questions.
Monday, February 23rd, 2026
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 12:30 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 corrected the questions for Forbidden City; click HERE for the answers. Finally, we read p. 66 to 75 together.
Friday, February 20th, 2026
After completing the grammar quiz, you had the rest of the period to work.
Homework: For Monday, read to the end of p. 65 (Forbidden City) and answer the questions (p. 43 to 65).
Reminder: Your first Olympic Writing Assignment is due on Monday, February 23rd.
Thursday, February 19th, 2026
First up, we corrected the grammar exercises; click HERE to view them. Then, you completed the grammar challenge; click HERE to view it. Reminder - Your grammar quiz is tomorrow.
After that, we corrected the questions for p. 21 to 41 of Forbidden City; click HERE to view the answers. Finally, we read to the end of p. 54 together.
Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
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 watched the exciting 3rd period and overtime of the Canada vs. Czechia game. Go Canada Go!!! Finally, we read a little bit together (Forbidden City).
Homework: For tomorrow, please read to the end of p. 43 and answer the questions for p. 21 to 41.
Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
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.
Then, we corrected the questions for Forbidden City (p. 1-20); click HERE for the answers. Finally, we read up to the end of p. 33 together.
Reminder - If you did not hand in your paragraph today, please do so as soon as possible!
Friday, February 13th, 2026
First up, you completed the grammar quiz. Then, I handed out the writing activities for Forbidden City that you will have to complete for Friday, March 27th; click HERE to view this document. Finally, we started reading the novel together. Remember to answer the questions as you read!
Homework: For Tuesday, please read up to the end of p. 24 and answer the corresponding questions.
Reminder - Your final paragraph, along with the draft, is due next Tuesday.
Thursday, February 12th, 2026
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
First up, I handed out some questions for the novel that we will be starting tomorrow (Forbidden City); click HERE to view them. Please answer the questions as we read the book. After that, we did an introductory activity in groups and discussed your opinions afterwards.
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.
Reminder - Complete the grammar exercise relating to nouns for tomorrow.
Tuesday, February 10th, 2026
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 independent reading unit (The Pigman).
Monday, February 9th, 2026
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 Wolf Pack plan ready for tomorrow!
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. The Pigman plan - Complete for Tuesday.
3. Independent Reading Unit (The Pigman)
4. Gift of Gab - Presentation #1
Have an awesome weekend!
Thursday, February 5th, 2026
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
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.
Tomorrow, we start working on the proper paragraph format.
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026
Today, we finished reading the Code of Conduct which I handed out yesterday. Then, I explained the Independent Reading Unit (The Pigman). I handed out two documents; see below:
2. Creative Writing Assignment
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
Welcome to EAE 1W-03! 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