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.
Thursday, December 19th, 2024
We went to the gym to watch the juniors play basketball. One final reminder - All late assignments must be submitted by tomorrow at 2:55 p.m.
Wednesday, December 18th, 2024
Today, you wrote the evaluation for That Was Then, This Is Now.
Reminder - You have until Friday, December 20th, at 2:55 p.m. to submit any late assignments. That is the absolute final deadline!
Tuesday, December 17th, 2024
Snow Day!!! Because of this, the evaluation for That Was Then, This Is Now will be moved to tomorrow. Enjoy your day off. I'll see you tomorrow.
Monday, December 16th, 2024
To start, you wrote this week's dictation; click HERE for the words from today. Then, we reviewed for tomorrow's test (That Was Then, This Is Now). Finally, Justin and Keyan presented their Gang Assignment before you worked individually on your assignments.
Friday, December 13th, 2024
You presented your Gang Assignments today. Well done, everyone!
Have a lovely weekend!
Thursday, December 12th, 2024
You finished reading That Was Then, This Is Now with Mme Boileau. Then, you had time to work on your assignments. Please note: The evaluation for this novel is next Tuesday, December 17th.
Wednesday, Decemer 11th, 2024
You continued reading That Was Then, This Is Now with Mme Boileau. Tomorrow, you will finish the novel, and on Friday you will present your gang assignments.
Please note: The evaluation for the novel will be next Tuesday.
Tuesday, December 10th, 2024
To start, you completed this week's dictation; click HERE to view the words. Then, you continued reading That Was Then, This Is Now. You read part of chapter 9 together with Mme Boileau. Finally, Mme Boileau explained the gang assignment, and you had time to work on it.
Homework: For tomorrow, finish reading chapter 9.
Monday, December 9th, 2024
You continued reading That Was Then, This Is Now. After that, you had time to work on your independent reading unit. Reminder - The due date for all Catch a Killer assignments is this Friday.
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024
First up, you wrote this week's dictation; click HERE for today's words. After that, you recapped the first two chapters of That Was Then, This Is Now before reading part of chapter 3. Then, you had some time to work.
In case you missed the grammar that was handed out last Tuesday, click HERE to view it.
Homework: For Thursday, you must read to the end of chapter 4 (That Was Then, This Is Now).
Monday, December 2nd, 2024
Today, you started the next unit: That Was Then, This Is Now.
Homework: For tomorrow, read up to p. 41 and take note of the important information.
Friday, November 29th, 2024
You wrote the evaluation for Shattered today. On Monday, we start That Was Then, This Is Now.
Monday, November 23rd, 2024
We finished up Shattered by correcting the questions and vocabulary for chapters 18-21; click HERE for the answers. I also explained the work you'll have to do this week in my absence; see below:
1. Finish reading Shattered if you haven't already.
2. Complete any writing assignments for Shattered that you haven't done yet. The last one is due on Friday.
3. Review for Friday's evaluation.
4. Continue working on Catch a Killer.
5. Grammar - The supply teacher will hand these pages out. They can also be viewed by clicking HERE.
I expect everyone to behave and to be productive. I will see you all on Friday!
Friday, November 22nd, 2024
After the grammar quiz, you had the period to work on your assignments and reading.
Homework: For Monday, you must finish reading Shattered. You must also complete the vocabulary and answer the questions. Don't forget that your third writing assignment is due on Monday as well.
Thursday, November 21st, 2024
To start, we corrected the grammar exercise from earlier in the week; click HERE to view it. Then, you completed the grammar challenge; click HERE to view that. Reminder - Your next grammar quiz is tomorrow!
After that, we corrected the vocabulary and questions for chapters 16 and 17 (Shattered); click HERE to view that document. Finally, we read chapters 18 and 19 together.
Wednesday, November 20th, 2024
First up, we corrected the questions and went over the definitions for chapter 15 (Shattered); click HERE to view this document. Then, we read chapters 16 & 17 together.
Homework: For tomorrow, please complete the vocabulary and answer the questions for chapters 16 & 17.
Tuesday, November 19th, 2024
After a long weekend, we were back to work. First, I handed out some grammar notes on the comma; click HERE to view them. Please complete the exercise for Thursday in preparation for the grammar challenge. Your next quiz is on Friday!
After that, we corrected the vocabulary and questions for chapters 11 to 14 (Shattered); click HERE for the answers. Finally, we read chapter 15 together.
Homework: For tomorrow, please complete the vocabulary and answer the questions for chapter 15.
Friday, November 15th, 2024
Your second writing assignment for Shattered was due today. You also completed the grammar quiz. Then, you had time to work and to read.
Homework: For Tuesday, please read to the end of chapter 14, complete the vocabulary, and answer the questions.
Thursday, November 14th, 2024
First, we corrected the grammar exercise (click HERE to view the answers) and you completed the grammar challenge (click HERE to view it). Reminder - Your next grammar quiz is tomorrow.
Then, we corrected the vocabulary and questions for chapter 10 (Shattered); click HERE to view the answers. Finally, we read most of chapter 11 together.
Homework: For tomorrow, finish chapter 11, complete the vocabulary, and answer the questions.
Wednesday, November 13th, 2024
After correcting the vocabulary and questions for chapter 9 of Shattered (click HERE to view the answers), you had some time to work on your assignments.
Homework: For tomorrow, please complete the vocabulary and answer the questions for chapter 10.
Tuesday, November 12th, 2024
We started class with this week's dictation; click HERE for the words. Then, we corrected the vocabulary and questions for chapter 8 (Shattered); click HERE for the answers. Finally, we read chapter 9 together.
Reminder - Writing Assignment #2 (Shattered) is due this Friday.
Monday, November 11th, 2024
Your first writing assignment for Shattered was due today. If you did not submit, please do so ASAP!
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 grammar quiz is on Friday.
After that, we corrected the vocabulary and questions for chapters 5 to 7; click HERE for the answers. Then, we read chapter 8 together.
Homework: For tomorrow, please complete the vocabulary and answer the questions for chapter 8.
Friday, November 8th, 2024
Not a very long class today due to the Remembrance Day ceremony. You did, however, complete the grammar quiz and work a little on your assignments.
Reminder - Your first writing assignment for Shattered is due on Monday, November 11th.
Homework: For Monday, please read to the end of chapter 7, complete the vocabulary, and answer the questions.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, November 7th, 2024
We got lots done today! First, we corrected the grammar exercise; click HERE to view the answers. Then, you completed the grammar challenge in preparation for tomorrow's quiz; click HERE to view that.
After that, we corrected the questions and vocabulary for chapters 3 and 4 (Shattered); click HERE for the answers. Then, we read chapter 5 together. Finally, you had some time to work.
Reminder - The first writing assignment for Shattered is due on Monday, November 11th.
Tomorrow, due to the Remembrance Day ceremony, you will only have time to complete the grammar quiz and work a little. We'll head down to the cafeteria at 2 p.m.
Homework: For next Monday, you must read to the end of chapter 7, complete the vocabulary, and answer the questions.
Wednesday, November 6th, 2024
To begin, we corrected the vocabulary and questions for chapter 2 (Shattered); click HERE to view this document. Then, we read chapters 3 and 4 before going to the gym to watch a little volleyball.
Please note: Your first writing assignment for Shattered is due on Monday, November 11th.
Homework: For tomorrow, please complete the vocabulary and answer the questions for chapters 3 and 4.
Tuesday, November 5th, 2024
First up, you wrote this week's dictation; click HERE to see the words from today. Then, we corrected the vocabulary from the foreword and chapter 1 (Shattered); click HERE to view that document. We also corrected the questions; click HERE to view this. Finally, we read chapter 2 together.
Homework: For tomorrow, please complete the vocabulary and the questions for chapter 2.
Monday, November 4th, 2024
Your opinion piece was due today. If you didn't hand it in, please do so ASAP.
I handed out some grammar notes; 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, I handed out the chapter questions and writing assignments for Shattered; click HERE to view this. I also handed out the vocabulary list; click HERE to see it. Finally, we read the foreword and most of chapter 1 together.
Homework: For tomorrow, finish reading chapter 1, complete the vocabulary, and answer the questions.
Friday, November 1st, 2024
We finished watching The Outsiders today, and you worked on the opinion piece. On Monday, we start Shattered.
Thursday, October 31st, 2024
We started watching The Outsiders today! We will finish the movie tomorrow, and you will also have some time to finish up your opinion piece.
Happy Halloween!!!
Wednesday, October 30th, 2024
As previously planned, you worked on your opinion piece for about 25 minutes. Then, we went to the gym to cheer on the junior boys' volleyball team (and the professional flaggers!).
Tomorrow, we start the movie (The Outsiders).
Tuesday, October 29th, 2024
Today was a work period. Tomorrow, you will have a little more time to work before we go to the gym to cheer on the volleyball team!
Monday, October 28th, 2024
To start class, you wrote the grammar quiz. Then, we went to the gym to cheer on our girls' junior basketball team!
Tomorrow, you'll have the period to work on your opinion piece. We will then watch the movie (The Outsiders) on Wednesday and Thursday. On Friday, we start the next unit: Shattered.
Friday, October 24th, 2024
Back to class today after La Guerre Intergalactique yesterday! We corrected the grammar exercise first; click HERE to view the answers. Then, you completed the grammar challenge; click HERE to view it. Reminder - Your next grammar quiz will be on Monday.
After that, you had time to work on your opinion piece.
Have a lovely weekend!
Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024
Today, you wrote the evaluation for The Outsiders. Then, you had time to work on your assignments.
Tomorrow, we don't have class due to La Guerre Intergalactique! Have fun, everyone! I'll see you on Friday.
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024
To begin, you wrote this week's dictation; click HERE for the words from today. Then, we went through the review for tomorrow's evaluation (The Outsiders). Reminder - Please review the proper paragraph format as well in preparation for the test.
After that, I handed out another example of an outline and opinion piece. I also handed out an activity relating to composing your opinion piece's ''dropkick ending''; click HERE to view these documents.
Finally, you had time to work on your opinion piece.
Monday, October 21st, 2024
To start, I handed out some grammar notes to continue studying subject/verb agreement; click HERE to view this document. Please complete the exercise for Friday in preparation for the grammar challenge. Your grammar quiz will be next Monday.
Then, we finished reading the novel together. Tomorrow, we will review for Wednesday's evaluation. Finally, I handed out an example of an opinion piece (click HERE to view it), and we analyzed it together.
Reminder - Your evaluation for The Outsiders is coming up on Wednesday!
Friday, October 18th, 2024
You wrote two quizzes today: the grammar quiz and the third quiz for The Outsiders. Then, we read chapter 10 together. Finally, you had some time to work on your own.
Thursday, October 17th, 2024
After quickly correcting the grammar exercise, you wrote this week's grammar challenge. Reminder - Your next grammar quiz is tomorrow!
Then, we went to the gym to watch the basketball game.
Since your third quiz for The Outsiders is tomorrow, click HERE for the answers to the chapter questions (Chapters 7 to 9).
Wednesday, October 16th, 2024
To start, I handed out some documents relating to the opinion piece; click on the following links:
We will continue to work on this leading up to the text that you will have to write. Then, we read chapter 8 and part of chapter 9 (The Outsiders) together.
Homework: For tomorrow, please finish reading chapter 9 and answer the corresponding questions.
Tuesday, October 15th, 2024
First up, you wrote the second quiz for The Outsiders. In case you wanted to double-check your answers to the questions for chapters 4 to 6, HERE they are. After that, I handed out some grammar notes relating to subject/verb agreement; click HERE to view this document. Please complete the exercise for Thursday in preparation for the grammar challenge. Your next grammar quiz will be on Friday.
After that, I handed out a document (click HERE) relating to the opinion piece; more to come in the next week. Finally, we read most of chapter 7 together.
Homework: For tomorrow, please finish reading chapter 7 and answer the questions.
Friday, October 11th, 2024
We continued the mythology presentations today; well done Rosaly, Brett, Jake, Lexi, Kayne, Ryan, and Philip! After that, we read chapter 6 (The Outsiders) together, and you had some time to answer the questions.
Reminder - Your next novel quiz is on Tuesday, October 15th.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thursday, October 10th, 2024
Your mythology assignments were due today, so we started the presentations. Well done Justin, Karianne, Zoë, Carly, Nicolas, Wesley, Mya, and Keyan!
Then, we read chapter 5 (The Outsiders) together. Please answer the questions for tomorrow if you'd like to correct them in class.
Wednesday, October 9th, 2024
Unfortunately, since not all of you had completed the questions for chapters 1 to 3, we did not correct them before you wrote the quiz this morning. Nonetheless, click HERE for the answers if you want to double-check.
After that, you completed this week's dictation; click HERE for the words from today. Finally, we read chapter 4 together.
Homework: For tomorrow, answer the questions for chapter 4.
Tuesday, October 8th, 2024
We went to the cafeteria for the Thanksgiving celebration. Well done, everyone! You behaved yourselves very well. Then, we went back to class to finish reading chapter 3 (The Outsiders) in preparation for tomorrow's quiz.
Please note: If everyone answers all the questions for chapters 1 to 3 by tomorrow, we will correct them together before you complete the quiz. If the questions are not answered, we will proceed directly to the quiz.
See you tomorrow!
Monday, October 7th, 2024
To start, we went over your paragraphs on Knightly Virtues; more specifically, you read your introductions and conclusions. Please make sure to come and see me if you have any questions about this.
Then, I handed out some grammar notes on sentence types; click HERE to view this document. Today's lesson is the most important one all semester. Subsequently, you must ask questions if there is anything you don't understand! Please complete the exercises for Thursday in preparation for the grammar challenge. Your next quiz will be on Friday.
Finally, since some of you did not complete the questions for chapters 1 and 2, we jumped right into reading chapter 3. We will finish this chapter tomorrow.
Please note: The first novel quiz scheduled for tomorrow has been moved to Wednesday.
Friday, October 4th, 2024
Since the paragraphs due today were not done, you have until Monday to finish them. Remember that I can't help you improve if you don't do the work!
We read to the end of chapter 2 (The Outsiders) together, and I gave you time to answer the questions.
Homework: For Monday, finish correcting the paragraphs on Knightly Virtues and answer the questions for chapters 1 and 2 (The Outsiders).
Thursday, October 3rd, 2024
To start, we went over a few more paragraphs together in hopes of improving our writing. Remember to come and see me if you have any questions about the proper paragraph format.
Then, we started the next unit: The Outsiders. I handed out chapters questions (click HERE to view them) and copies of the novel. Finally, we read part of chapter 1 together.
Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024
Today, you had the period to work on your various assignments. Tomorrow, we start The Outsiders!
Tuesday, October 1st, 2024
To begin, you wrote this week's dictation; click HERE for today's words. Then, you wrote the grammar quiz. After that, we finished up our mythology unit by reading some notes (click HERE to view them) and watching a couple of video clips.
Tomorrow, you will have the entire period to work on your assignments. We will then start the next unit on Thursday.
Monday, September 30th, 2024
To start, we corrected the grammar exercises from last week; 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 some notes relating to the legend of the Lake Temiskaming Mugwump; click HERE to view it. Finally, you had some time to work on your assignments.
Thursday, September 26th, 2024
As mentioned in my email, I am absent today. Please work on your various assignments. The grammar exercises we were supposed to correct today will have to wait until next Monday. You will then complete the grammar challenge. Your grammar quiz will be next Tuesday.
Be good and be productive! I'll see you next Monday.
Wednesday, September 25th, 2024
You had most of the period to work on your various assignments. Then, we went to the gym to cheer on our boys senior volleyball team!
Tuesday, September 24th, 2024
To begin, you wrote this week's dictation; click HERE to view the words from today. Then, I went through the oral presentation checklist; click HERE to view it. Consult this list before your Mythology presentation!
Then, we read some notes about knights during the Middle Ages; click HERE to view this document. Finally, I assigned a writing exercise; click HERE to view it. Please complete this paragraph by next Monday (September 30th).
Monday, September 23rd, 2024
First up, we corrected the fill-in-the-blanks activity from last week; click HERE for the answers. Then, we established the order for the Mythology Research Presentations coming up on October 10th and 11th; see the order below:
October 10th - Justin, Karianne, Zoë, Carly, Nicolas, Wesley, Mya, Keyan
October 11th - Rosaly, Brett, Jake, Lexi, Kayne, Rhéa, Ryan, Philip
After that, I handed out some grammar notes relating to sentence fragments; click HERE to view this document. Please complete the exercises for Thursday in preparation for the grammar challenge. Due to the PD Day on Friday, your next grammar quiz will be on Monday, September 30th.
Finally, we analyzed a few more of your paragraphs on the SmartBoard, and you had time to work on your assignments.
Friday, September 20th, 2024
To kick off this Friday morning, you completed the grammar quiz. Then, I handed out some notes on mythology and its influence on today's world; click HERE to view this document.
Finally, you had time to work on your assignments. Reminder - For Monday, please complete the fill-in-the-blanks handed out yesterday.
Thursday, September 19th, 2024
To start, we corrected the grammar exercises; click HERE to view them. Then, you wrote this week's grammar challenge; click HERE to view that. Reminder - Your next grammar quiz is tomorrow!
After that, I handed out two documents: Various myths & Fill in the blanks. We completed a few together, but you must finish the rest for next Monday (September 23rd). Finally, you had time to work on your own.
Wednesday, September 18th, 2024
First up, I handed out a chart which explains the world of the Greek Gods; click HERE to view it. Then, I explained the Mythology Research Assignment; click HERE to view it. After that, you had time to work on your various assignments.
Tuesday, September 17th, 2024
To begin, you wrote this week's dictation; click HERE to view the words from today. Then, I handed out some grammar notes relating to adjectives and adverbs; click HERE to view them. Please complete the grammar exercises for Thursday, in preparation for your next grammar challenge. The next quiz will be on Friday, September 20th.
After that, we started the mythology unit; click HERE for the document handed out in class today. Finally, you had some time to work on your Independent Reading Assignment.
Monday, September 16th, 2024
You wrote the evaluation for the short story unit today. Tomorrow, we start mythology!
Friday, September 13th, 2024
We started with the grammar quiz. Then, you had some time to finish up the review for the short story evaluation coming up on Monday. After that, we corrected the review together; click HERE for the answers.
As mentioned in class, in preparation for Monday's short story evaluation, if you'd like to read the story that will be used for the test, click HERE to view it.
Have a fantastic Fall Fair weekend!
Thursday, September 12th, 2024
First up, 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 the short story "Borders", and you started to identify the elements. Tomorrow, you will have time to finish this, and we will correct this work together in preparation for Monday's evaluation.
Wednesday, September 11th, 2024
We read the last section of the notes on elements of a short story: plot line. Then, we read the story "The Fall of a City" and identified the plot line; click HERE for the answers. Finally, we analyzed two of your paragraphs and worked on improving the format.
Tomorrow, we will read one last story, and you'll begin the evaluation review.
Tuesday, September 10th, 2024
First up, you wrote this week's dictation; click HERE to see the words from today. Then, we corrected the homework relating to ''Lessons of Love''; click HERE to view this document. Please note: Your short story evaluation will be on Monday, September 16th.
After that, I assigned a writing exercise: Write a paragraph in which you compare the person you are today to the person you were 5 years ago.
Homework: Please finish this paragraph for tomorrow.
Monday, September 9th, 2024
We began with this week's grammar lesson on verbs and pronouns; click HERE to view the documents handed out in class. Please complete the exercises for Thursday in preparation for the grammar challenge. Your next quiz will be this Friday.
After that, we read some notes on theme. We also read about literary devices; click HERE for those notes. Finally, we read the short story "Lessons of Love", and you had time to identify the literary devices in the text. We will correct this together tomorrow.
Have a great day!
Friday, September 6th, 2024
We started with the grammar quiz. Then, we finished reading ''The Possibility of Evil''; we also identified the setting, point of view, and conflict. Finally, we composed a paragraph together, following the format seen in class yesterday. Click HERE to view the example we composed today.
Have a lovely weekend!
Thursday, September 5th, 2024
First up, we corrected the grammar exercise. Then, you completed the grammar challenge in preparation for tomorrow's quiz.
After that, we read through some notes and an example on the proper paragraph format; click HERE to view this document. We will revisit this tomorrow. Finally, we read the notes on conflict (Elements of a Short Story) and started reading "The Possibility of Evil". We will finish this together tomorrow.
Have a lovely day!
Wednesday, September 4th, 2024
We kicked things off with our first spelling bee; click HERE to view the words from today. Then, we reviewed the characterization exercise relating to the short story ''Just Lather, That's All'' that we read yesterday. Click HERE to view the answers. Finally, we read the notes on setting and point of view. Tomorrow, we'll read another story and identify those elements.
Have an incredible day!
Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024
Today, we checked out the class website. Remember to access this website throughout the semester when needed. Then, I handed out some grammar notes relating to nouns; click HERE to view this document. Please complete the exercise by Thursday. Your first grammar quiz will be on Friday.
After that, I handed out some notes relating to elements of a short story; click HERE to view this document. We read the section on characterization together. Finally, we read the short story "Just Lather, That's All".
Homework: For tomorrow, please identify 5 character traits for both the barber and Captain Torres.
Have a lovely day!
Thursday, August 29th, 2024 & Friday, August 30th, 2024
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. Click on the following links to view the documents handed out in class during the first two days:
1. Syllabus
5. Independent Reading Assignment