Friday, March 13th, 2026

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You completed the evaluation for Forbidden City today.

 

Have a wonderful March Break, and take advantage of this time off to rest and recharge!

 

 

Thursday, March 12th, 2026

 

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/25421563389301?p=1RcdU6yb7kH3YXRS6g

 

For class today, here are some important points:

 

1. Review your chapter questions/notes in preparation for the evaluation (Forbidden 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 – You have until Monday, March 23rd, to submit any late assignments.  After that deadline, 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 1:00 p.m.

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Wednesday, March 11th, 2026

 

We’re lucky to have another beautiful snow day to ease us into the March Break!  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/25421563389301?p=1RcdU6yb7kH3YXRS6g

 

For class today, here are some important points:

 

1. Review your chapter questions/notes in preparation for tomorrow’s evaluation (Forbidden City).

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

3. Reminder – You have until Monday, March 23rd, to submit any late assignments.  After that deadline, 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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Tuesday, March 10th, 2026

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Back from a lovely snow day, we took the time to correct the questions for Forbidden City; click HERE to view the answers (p. 152 to 187).  Then, we finished reading the novel, answered the remaining questions (click HERE to view the answers for p. 188 to 199), and reviewed for Thursday's evaluation.

 

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.

 

 

Monday, March 9th, 2026

 

Please click on the following link to join our TEAMS meeting at 11:00 a.m. to give your attendance:

 

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/25421563389301?p=1RcdU6yb7kH3YXRS6g

 

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. Forbidden City:  You must read p. 168 to 187 for tomorrow.  If you don’t have your book at home, don’t worry!  I included a copy of the pages that you need to read in the email I sent out this morning.

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See you on TEAMS at 11:00 a.m.

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Friday, March 6th, 2026

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To kick things off, you completed the grammar quiz.  Then, Maverick and Oceann presented their Gift of Gab assignments; well done, you two!  After that, we corrected the questions for Forbidden City; click HERE, Keera, to view the answers.  Finally, you had some time to work on your own.

 

Homework:  For Monday, please read to the end of p. 167 and answer the corresponding questions.

 

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

 

Have a wonderful weekend!

 

 

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, Daxon and Tristan presented their Gift of Gab assignments.  Good work!  Finally, you had time to work on your assignments.

 

Homework:  For tomorrow, please read to the end of p. 151 (Forbidden City) and answer the questions that cover p. 132 to 151.

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Wednesday, March 4th, 2026

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We corrected the questions for p. 106 to 131 (Forbidden City); click HERE to view the answers.  After that, we read p. 132 to 141 together.  Finally, you had some time to work on your own.

 

 

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026

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First up, you wrote this week's dictation; click HERE for the words from today.  Then, Jemma and Leo presented their Gift of Gab assignments.  Good work!  Finally, we read up to the end of p. 131 (Forbidden City), and you had a little time to work on your own.

 

Homework:  For tomorrow, please answer the questions which cover p. 106 to 131.

 

 

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, Emma and Payton B. presented their Gift of Gab assignments.  Well done!  Finally, we read p. 106 to 119 (Forbidden City) together.

 

 

Friday, February 27th, 2026

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After completing the grammar quiz, we corrected the questions for p. 86 to 105 (Forbidden City); click HERE for the answers.  Then, you had time to work on 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, Megan and Chloé presented their Gift of Gab assignments; well done!  Finally, we read Forbidden City together.

 

Homework:  For tomorrow, read to the end of p. 105 and answer the corresponding questions.

 

 

Wednesday, February 25th, 2026

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We started with two Gift of Gab presentations from Brièle and Owen.  Well done, you two!  Then, we corrected the questions for p. 66 to 85 (Forbidden City); click HERE for the answers.

 

After that, we had a little discussion about brushing knots out of hair, raising children, hoping my daughters don't end up like Bristol, and not calling my kids "chungus" or "big back".  It was quite informative!

 

Finally, we read p. 86 to 95 together, and you had a little 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, 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

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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 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.

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Friday, February 20th, 2026

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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

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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

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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 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

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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.

 

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!

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Friday, February 13th, 2026

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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!

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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.

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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.

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Wednesday, February 11th, 2026

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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.

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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.

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

 

 

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 independent reading unit (The Pigman).

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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 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!

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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!

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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.

 

 

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 (The Pigman).  I handed out two documents; see below:

 

1. List of Assignments

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

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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!

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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