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Wednesday, April 24th, 2024
To start, we corrected the questions and vocabulary for chapters 6 and 7 (Juvie); click HERE to view the answers. Then, we read chapters 8 and 9 together. You also had time to work on your own.
Reminder - The evaluation for Juvie will be on Monday, April 29th.
Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024
First up, you wrote this week's dictation. Then, we corrected the questions relating to the article we read together yesterday; click HERE to view the answers. Finally, we corrected the work for chapters 4 and 5 of Juvie (click HERE to view the answers), and we read chapters 6 and 7 together.
Homework: For tomorrow, please finish the questions and vocabulary for chapters 6 and 7.
Monday, April 22nd, 2024
To start, we corrected the vocabulary and questions for chapters 2 and 3 of Juvie; click HERE to view the answers. Then, we read chapters 4 and 5 together. Please complete the vocabulary and questions for tomorrow.
After that, I handed out an article on the effects of second-hand smoke; click HERE to view it. You had some time to answer the questions relating to this article.
Friday, April 19th, 2024
After completing the grammar quiz, we corrected the questions and vocabulary for chapter 1 of Juvie. Click HERE to view the answers. Then, we read chapters 2 and 3 together. Finally, you had time to work on the questions and vocabulary for these two chapters.
Have a lovely weekend!
Thursday, April 18th, 2024
To start, you wrote this week's dictation. Then, you completed the grammar challenge in preparation for tomorrow's quiz; click HERE to view it. After that, we finished the latest packet for unit 2 by reading another advice column and discussing how to solve problems; click HERE to view that.
Finally, we started reading the next novel: Juvie. You had some time to work on the questions and vocabulary for chapter 1; click HERE to view that document.
Reminder - This novel unit will have two evaluations: 1. You must answer all the chapter questions, type up your answers, and submit them at the end of the unit. 2. You will complete an in-class evaluation.
Have a lovely day!
Wednesday, April 17th, 2024
You wrote the evaluation for Terror 9/11 today. Tomorrow, we will start the next unit.
Tuesday, April 16th, 2024
First up, you completed an exercise relating to subject/verb agreement; click HERE to view it. On Thursday, you will complete a grammar challenge in preparation for the quiz which will be on Friday.
After that, we corrected the questions and vocabulary for chapter 10 (Terror 9/11); click HERE to view the answers. Then, we finished reading the novel together. Click HERE to view the answers for chapter 11. We also reviewed for tomorrow's evaluation. Here is the list of words which will be important for tomorrow's test:
stubborn antsy faith grim trusting
protect selfish powerless heap powerless
Finally, we completed p. 229-229 in your latest packet; click HERE to view this work.
Have a lovely afternoon!
Monday, April 15th, 2024
To start, we corrected exercises 1 and 2 in part C; click HERE to view the answers. Then, we corrected the questions and vocabulary for chapter 9; click HERE to view this document. Finally, we read chapter 10 together, and you had time to work on the questions and vocabulary. We will correct this together tomorrow.
Friday, April 12th, 2024
First, we corrected the exercises from yesterday relating to verbs; click HERE to view the answers. Then, I assigned exercises 1 and 2 in part C; please complete these for Monday. After that, we corrected the questions and vocabulary for chapter 8 (Terror 9/11); click HERE to view the answers and definitions. Then, we read chapter 9 together.
Homework: For Monday, please complete the questions and vocabulary for chapter 9.
Thursday, April 11th, 2024
To begin, we corrected the exercises (singular vs. plural) from yesterday; click HERE to view the answers. Then, we continued reading the notes on subject-verb agreement. Please finish exercise 1 for tomorrow.
After that, we corrected the vocabulary and questions (Terror 9/11) for chapters 6 and 7; click HERE and HERE to view the answers. We also read chapter 8 together, and I gave you time to work on the questions and vocabulary for that chapter. Please finish this for tomorrow.
Wednesday, April 10th, 2024
First, we corrected the questions and vocabulary for chapters 4 and 5; click HERE and HERE to view the answers. Then, we read chapters 6 and 7 together. Please answer the questions and complete the vocabulary for tomorrow.
After that, I handed out some notes and exercises relating to singular vs. plural nouns; click HERE to view them. Finally, you had time to complete exercises 1 and 2.
We will continue from here tomorrow.
Tuesday, April 9th, 2024
To start, you wrote the grammar quiz on fragments. Then, you wrote this week's dictation. After that, we corrected the questions and vocabulary for chapter 3 of Terror 9/11; click HERE to view this document. After that, we read chapters 4 and 5 together. Finally, you had time to work on the questions and vocabulary.
Homework: For tomorrow, please finish the work for chapters 4 and 5.
Friday, April 5th, 2024
We started class with this week's dictation. Then, we corrected the grammar exercises from Tuesday; click HERE to view the answers. After that, you completed this week's grammar challenge; click HERE to view it. Reminder - Your grammar quiz has been moved to next Tuesday.
After that, we corrected the questions and vocabulary for chapter 2 (Terror 9/11); click HERE to view the answers. Finally, we read chapter 3 together.
Homework: For next Tuesday, please answer the questions and complete the vocabulary for chapter 3.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, April 4th, 2024
Snow day #2. Please refer to the email I sent you this morning. Enjoy your day!
Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024
Happy snow day! Please refer to the email I sent you this morning. See you tomorrow.
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024
To start, I handed out some grammar notes relating to fragments; click HERE to view them. Please complete the exercises by Thursday in preparation for the grammar quiz on Friday.
After that, we read chapter 2 of Terror 9/11. Finally, you had some time to work on the following tasks:
1. Chapter 2 questions & vocabulary
2. Grammar exercises
3. Independent assignment
See you tomorrow!
Thursday, March 28th, 2024
We started the novel Terror 9/11 today. I handed out some chapter questions which you must answer as we read. Click HERE to view them. Remember that part of your evaluation is to submit your answers (typed) at the end of the unit. Also, remember to write down the vocabulary words and definitions as we read. There will be a section on the evaluation which relates to these words.
Finally, you had time to work on your independent assignment.
Have a lovely Easter weekend!
Wednesday, March 27th, 2024
Today, you composed a paragraph as part of an evaluation. Then, you had time to work on your independent assignment.
Tuesday, March 26th, 2024
To start, you wrote this week's dictation. Then, we reviewed the paragraph format while composing an example together; click HERE to view the paragraph we wrote together in class.
Reminder - Your paragraph evaluation is tomorrow.
Monday, March 25th, 2024
You had some time to finish the sheets handed out on Friday. Then, we corrected them together; click HERE to view them.
Tomorrow, we will review the paragraph format in preparation for Wednesday's evaluation.
Friday, March 22nd, 2024
To start, you completed the grammar quiz. Then, you did a quick survey for Mr. Grzela. After that, I handed out some worksheets relating to possession; click HERE to view them. We corrected this together. Finally, I handed out some other worksheets relating to spelling; click HERE to view them. We will revisit these sheets on Monday.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, March 21st, 2024
First up, we reviewed the notes on pronouns. Then, you completed this week's grammar challenge; click HERE to view it. Reminder - Your next grammar quiz is tomorrow.
After that, I handed out some notes and exercises on verbs; click HERE to view them. You completed this and we corrected together. Finally, we read an article together and discussed our opinons; click HERE to view the article.
Have a wonderful day!
Wednesday, March 20th, 2024
To start, we corrected p. 191-193 from yesterday; click HERE for the answers. Then, I handed out another sheet relating to transitions; click HERE to view it. You completed it, and we corrected it together. Finally, you had some time to work on your independent assignment.
Tuesday, March 19th, 2024
We started off the class with this week's dictation. Then, I handed out some worksheets; click HERE to view them. Then, you had time to work on these sheets and your independent assignment.
See you tomorrow!
Monday, March 18th, 2024
Welcome back, everyone! We had a shorter class today due to the presentation in the cafeteria. We had time to go over some grammar notes though; click HERE to view them. On Thursday, you will complete your grammar challenge in preparation for your quiz on Friday.
Have a great day!
Thursday, March 7th, and Friday, March 8th, 2024
First, we corrected exercises 1 to 3 from yesterday; click HERE for the answers. Then, I handed out another sheet; click HERE to view it. Finally, we corrected it, and you had time to work on other assignments.
Reminder - Tomorrow, I am absent. You will have the period to work on your Independent Assignment. Also, the supply teacher will be handing out some sheets to work on.
Have an incredible March Break!
Wednesday, March 6th, 2024
To start, we corrected exercises 3 to 5 from the other day; click HERE for the answers. Then, I handed out the next packet; click HERE to view it. Please complete the three exercises for tomorrow.
After that, you had time to work on your various assignments.
Tuesday, March 5th, 2024
To begin, you wrote this week's dictation. Then, we corrected exercises 1 and 2 from the packet I handed out last week; click HERE for the answers. After that, I assigned exercises 3 to 5. Please finish these for tomorrow.
Have a great day!
Monday, March 4th, 2024
After completing the grammar quiz, you had time to finish the paragraph evaluation that you started last Friday. Tomorrow, we will continue working on Unit 1.
Friday, March 1st, 2024
To start, we corrected the grammar exercises from Monday; click HERE to view the answers. Then, you completed the grammar challenge; click HERE to view it. Reminder - Your next grammar quiz is on Monday.
Finally, you had time to start working on your paragraph evaluation. You will complete this on Monday.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, February 29th, 2024
Please keep an eye on your school email. I will send out instructions this morning.
Enjoy this second beautiful snow day!
Wednesday, February 28th, 2024
Rain day! Please check the email that I sent out this morning for instructions. If you have any questions, please email me.
See you tomorrow.
Tuesday, February 25th, 2024
To begin, we analyzed the paragraphs that you wrote last week. We improved them, and I emailed them back to you. Hold on to these paragraphs in case you need to refer to them during the semester.
After that, you wrote this week's dictation. Finally, I handed out the next packet for Unit 1; click HERE to view it. You also had time to work on two exercises.
Monday, February 24th, 2024
To start, I handed out some grammar notes; click HERE to view them. Please finish the exercises for Thursday in preparation for the grammar challenge. Your next quiz will be on Friday, March 1st. I also handed out some notes relating to the paragraph; click HERE to view them.
After that, you had some time to work on your paragraphs in preparation for the evaluation on Thursday and Friday.
Friday, February 23rd, 2024
Today was your last day to finish up your paragraph. On Monday, we will analyze your work so that you are better prepared for your paragraph task which you will complete next Thursday and Friday.
Enjoy your weekend!
Thursday, February 22nd, 2024
You had time to continue working on your paragraph. Tomorrow, we'll finish this up and move on with unit 1.
Wednesday, February 21st, 2024
To begin, you wrote this week's dictation. After that, we corrected the exercises from last Thursday; click HERE to view the answers. Finally, you had time in class to work on writing a paragraph. We'll continue this tomorrow.
Tuesday, February 20th, 2024
After writing your grammar quiz, you worked on the exercises from last week, as well as your Independent Assignment.
Friday, February 16th, 2024
Another beautiful snow day! What better way to start the long weekend, eh. Please consult the email I sent out this morning. Enjoy your day off and have an awesome Family Weekend!
Thursday, February 15th, 2024
First up, we went to the cafeteria for the Ash Wednesday ceremony. Then, we corrected the grammar exercises from earlier in the week. After that, you completed the grammar challege in preparation for tomorrow's quiz; click HERE to view the grammar challenge.
Finally, we continued working on our latest packet for Unit 1. See you tomorrow!
Wednesday, February 14th, 2024
To start, we corrected the capitalization exercises from yesterday. Then, we read about writing a proper paragraph. You completed two exercises which we corrected together. Finally, we went to the gym to cheer on our senior girls volleyball team!
Tuesday, February 13th, 2024
We began with this week's dictation. Then, we read about capitalization rules in our Unit 1 packet. Finally, I gave you time to complete exercises 1 and 2 on capitalization. Please complete this for tomorrow.
Monday, February 12th, 2024
We kicked off the week with some grammar notes on nouns; click HERE to view them. Please complete the exercise for Thursday in preparation for your grammar challenge. Your next grammar quiz is on Friday.
After that, I handed out the next packet for Unit 1; click HERE to view it. We completed the first exercise relating to simple sentences and sentence types.
Finally, you went to the amphitheatre to discuss your course choices with Mr. Breault for next year.
Friday, February 9th, 2024
To start, you wrote this week's grammar quiz. Then, we corrected the exercises from yesterday; click HERE to view the answers. After that, you had some time to complete the next exercises on fragments; click HERE for the answers.
Have a lovely weekend! See you on Monday.
Thursday, February 8th, 2024
First up, we corrected the grammar exercises relating to adjectives and adverbs from last week; click HERE to view the answers. Then, you completed the grammar challenge; click HERE to view it. Reminder - Your first grammar quiz is tomorrow.
After that, we continued working in our latest packet: p. 30 - ''Express Yourself''. Finally, I assigned some homework for tomorrow.
Have a great day!
Wednesday, February 7th, 2024
Snow day! Please refer to the email I sent you this morning. Enjoy your day off!
Tuesday, February 6th, 2024
To begin, you wrote this week's dictation. Then, we corrected the exercise from yesterday; click HERE for the answers. After that, you completed the next exercise which we corrected together; click HERE for the answers. Finally, you had some time to work on your Independent Assignment.
Monday, February 5th, 2024
We continued working on unit 1. I handed out some more notes and exercises; click HERE to view them. We read more about adjectives and adverbs, as well as how to figure out the meaning of a word without using a dictionary. Finally, you had some time to work.
Reminder - Your first grammar quiz is coming up on Thursday!
Have a lovely day!
Friday, February 2nd, 2024
Today, we corrected the exercise from yesterday. Then, we continued with exercises relating to responsibility and grammar (adjectives and adverbs).
Homework: For next Wednesday, please complete p. 19-20 of the documents I handed out yesterday.
Please note: Your first grammar quiz will be next Thursday, February 8th.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, February 1st, 2024
We started class with a presentation from Mme Plante. Then, I handed out some sheets to start Unit 1; click HERE to view these sheets. Finally, we completed some of the exercises. We will continue working on this tomorrow.
Have a wonderful day!
Wednesday, January 31st, 2024
You had about 20 minutes to work on your Independent Assignment. Then, we went to the gym to cheer on our junior girls volleyball team!
Tuesday, January 30th, 2024
We started with our first dictation. Then, we completed a questionnaire together and discussed your answers. Finally, you had some time to work on your Independent Assignment.
See you tomorrow!
Monday, January 29th, 2024
Welcome to EAE 1L! This semester will undoubtedly be challenging. If you are an engaged, organized, and hard-working student, you will do just fine!
We covered quite a bit of information today; click on the following links to view the documents I handed out:
Please consult this website throughout the semester, and do not hesitate to come and see me if you have any questions.