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Friday, April 25th, 2025
After the grammar quiz, we started an introductory activity for The Girl Who Owned a City; click HERE to view it. Sadly, a cellphone went off and, since no one took responsibility, I was forced to end the activity and ban cellphones from the classroom for the rest of the semester. Not a great way to end the week, eh!
See you on Monday. Have a good weekend!
Thursday, April 24th, 2025
To start, Mr. Coutu returned your evaluations for The Merchant of Venice and went over them with you. Then, you wrote this week's dictation; click HERE for today's words. After, we corrected the grammar exercise; click HERE for the answers. Then, you completed the grammar challenge; click HERE to view it. Reminder - Your next quiz is tomorrow.
Finally, you had time to work on this week's journal entry; see the details below:
Journal #10 - Definition: School is...
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025
Today, you completed the evaluation for The Merchant of Venice.
Reminder - Your group assignments are due on Monday, April 28th, which will bring an end to this unit.
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025
We kicked things off with a grammar lesson; click HERE for the notes. Please complete the exercises for Thursday in preparation for the grammar challenge. Reminder - Your grammar quiz will be on Friday.
After that, we had quite the religious discussion! Finally, you reviewed with Mr. Coutu for tomorrow's evaluation (The Merchant of Venice). Remember to also review the class notes handed out throughout this unit. There will be some questions on the evaluation which relate to this information.
Monday, April 14th, 2025
To start, I went over everything that you'll be working on this week in my absence. Please see the details below:
1. The Merchant of Venice - Group Assignment; click HERE to view it.
2. Tex - Continue this independent unit.
3. Gift of Gab Presentation #3
4. Journal Entries – Please see the details below for this week's journal entry:
Writing Style – Comparing & Contrasting.
Topic – You and a friend.
5. Other Class Material – You may also work on assignments from other classes.
After that, Mr. Coutu continued reading The Merchant of Venice with you. He will finish the play with you this week while I'm gone.
If you have any questions this week while you're working on your assignments, please email me.
Be good and be productive! Happy Easter! I'll see you next Tuesday.
Friday, April 11th, 2025
As mentioned yesterday, no class today due to the LGS concert at Northern College.
Enjoy your weekend! See you on Monday!
Thursday, April 10th, 2025
We did not have much of a class today because of the Lionel Groove show! Tomorrow, we get to see another show at Northern College.
Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
To start, we watched a clip starring the musical group LGS to get ready for the BIG show on Friday! Then, you wrote the grammar quiz. Finally, you started reading Act 4, Scene 1 (The Merchant of Venice) with Mr. Coutu.
Reminder - We won't have class tomorrow and Friday because of the two shows we're going to see, so you will continue reading the play next Monday.
Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
First, we had quite a chat about my upcoming class rule for next September: No cellphones will be allowed in any of my classes, at all! Thanks for sharing your opinions, everyone.
Then, we corrected the grammar exercises from last week; click HERE for the answers. Then, you completed the grammar challenge in preparation for tomorrow's quiz; click HERE to view the answers for the grammar challenge. After that, I summarized the rest of Act 3 (The Merchant of Venice); click HERE for the summary. Finally, I gave you time to work on this week's journal entry; see details below:
Journal #8 - Argument: Teens should not be allowed to open any social media accounts until the age of 18.
Monday, April 7th, 2025
Today, Mr. Coutu led the class, starting with a dictation; click HERE for the words. Then, he handed out some notes on numbers during Shakespeare's time; click HERE for this document. Remember to keep the notes handed out in class; they will be important for the final evaluation.
Finally, you read Act 3, Scene 2 (The Merchant of Venice) together.
Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
Mon Dieu, another snow day! What a tough week it’s been… For today, please note the following:
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Take this time to review anything we’ve done thus far for The Merchant of Venice. If there are any parts of the play that you do not understand, either look online for a summary or email me directly with your questions.
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Continue working on your Independent Reading Unit (Tex) and your next Gift of Gab presentation.
If you have any questions, please let me know. Have a lovely day and a great long weekend!
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
To start, we finished off the last two Gift of Gab presentations. You also chose your presentation dates for the next Gift of Gab assignment; click HERE to view the schedule. Then, Mr. Coutu handed out some notes on conjunctions and went through the lesson with you; click HERE to view this document. Please complete the exercises for next Tuesday in preparation for the grammar challenge. Your next grammar quiz will be on Wednesday, April 9th.
After that, we read Act 3, Scene 1, of The Merchant of Venice together.
See you tomorrow!
Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
After yesterday's snow day, we had some catching up to do. We got through many Gift of Gab presentations, and you also worked on your journal entry; see the details below:
Journal #7 - Process: How to survive your first year of high school.
Homework: For tomorrow, make sure that you're all caught up with the summary of Act 2 (The Merchant of Venice).
Monday, March 31st, 2025
Another lovely snow day to kick off the week! Please note the following when it comes to tasks for English class:
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All Gift of Gab presentations scheduled for today will be moved to tomorrow. If you haven’t sent me a copy of your slideshow, please do so by 3 p.m. TODAY.
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Click HERE for a summary of Act 2 of The Merchant of Venice. You must read this summary (and understand it!) by tomorrow.
If you have any questions, please email me. Enjoy your day!
Friday, March 28th, 2025
First up, you completed the grammar quiz. After that, we got through a few Gift of Gab presentations; well done, Laura, Dylan, and Jacob.
Finally, I handed out some notes about money during Shakespeare's time (click HERE to view this document), and we summarized Act 2, Scenes 1 to 5 (The Merchant of Venice). We'll finish summarizing Act 2 together on Monday.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, March 27th, 2025
We started with your translation exercises to recap Act 1, Scenes 2 and 3. Then, we discussed the dramatic presentation assignment related to The Merchant of Venice; get to work on this as soon as you can! Also, in case you didn't get the notes on "Swords & Daggers" or "Ships", click HERE and HERE.
After that, we corrected the grammar exercises; click HERE for the answers. Then, you completed the grammar challenge in preparation for tomorrow's quiz.
Finally, as mentioned, the Gift of Gab presentations scheduled for today will be done tomorrow.
Monday, March 24th, to Wednesday, March 26th
To start, you completed the grammar quiz. Then, I handed out some notes on clauses; click HERE to view this document. Please complete the exercises for Thursday in preparation for Friday's quiz.
After that, Samuel, Ethan, Audreyanne, Michael, and Noah presented their Gift of Gab assignments; well done! Finally, I explained the work that you have to do in the next two days during my absence.
Be good and be productive. See you on Thursday!
Friday, March 21st, 2025
After two days off, we jumped right in to Gift of Gab presentations; well done, Abigail and Hayden. Then, we corrected the grammar exercises; click HERE to view them. After that, you completed the grammar challenge; click HERE to view it. Reminder - Your grammar quiz will be on Monday.
Then, some of you chose your groups and assignments relating to The Merchant of Venice; click HERE to see what was selected today. If you have not chosen your assignment or group yet, please do so as soon as possible. Finally, we recapped Act 1, Scene 1, which you read yesterday during the snow day.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, March 20th, 2025
Snow Day #2! As mentioned in my email this morning, please note the following:
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We will correct the grammar exercises and complete the grammar challenge tomorrow. Your grammar quiz will be moved to Monday.
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All Gift of Gab presentations scheduled for today will be moved to tomorrow.
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Attempt to read Act 1, Scene 1 (The Merchant of Venice) for tomorrow. If you don’t have a copy of the play at home, don’t worry! Click HERE. Also, don't forget to use the translation supplied if the original text is too complicated!
Have a lovely day!
Wednesday, March 19th, 2025
Snow Day!!! As per my instructions via email, get ahead with your various assignments. If you have any questions, please reach out.
See you tomorrow!
Tuesday, March 18th, 2025
After Kaleb's Gift of Gab presentation, you wrote this week's dictation; click HERE for today's words. Then, I handed out a character map for the play (click HERE to view it). I also explained the group assignment that you'll have to do; click HERE to view this document. We will revisit this on Thursday, at which time you will pick your groups and your assignment.
Finally, we started reading Act 1, Scene 1 (The Merchant of Venice).
Monday, March 17th, 2025
After a nice break, we got back to work! First up, you completed the grammar quiz on adjectives and adverbs. Then, I handed out some grammar notes on fragments; click HERE to view them. Please complete the exercises for Thursday in preparation for Friday's quiz.
After that, Lauryn presented her Gift of Gab assignment. Finally, we started The Merchant of Venice with an introductory activity; click HERE to view it.
As mentioned in class today, the second half of the semester goes by fast and is always very busy. If you aren't already, get organized and get ahead when possible with your assignments! As always, if you have any questions, please come and see me.
Wednesday, March 5th, 2025
Snow Day!!! Please refer to the instructions sent via email. Have a lovely day!
Tuesday, March 4th, 2025
To begin, we corrected the grammar exercises from last week (click HERE to view them) before you completed the grammar challenge. Reminder - Your next grammar quiz is tomorrow.
After that, we revisited the worksheet from last week (Fixing Sentences); click HERE for the answers. Finally, you had time to work on your 6th journal entry; see the details below:
Journal #6 - Description: The perfect day.
Monday, March 3rd, 2025
After a lovely visit from Mme. Anne, we finished up the Gift of Gab presentations with Noah and Samuel. Then, you chose your presentation date for the next assignment. Click HERE to view the schedule.
Thursday, February 27th, 2025
First up, you completed the grammar quiz. Then, I handed out some notes on adjectives and adverbs; click HERE to view this document. Please complete the exercises for next Tuesday. Your next grammar quiz will be on Wednesday.
After that, Laura, Kaleb, and Trenton presented their Gift of Gab assignments. Then, I handed out a worksheet relating to sentence structure; click HERE to view it. Please complete this for next Tuesday.
Wednesday, February 26th, 2025
To start, we corrected the grammar exercises from Monday; click HERE for the answers. After that, you completed the grammar challenge; click HERE to view it. Reminder - Your next grammar quiz is tomorrow.
Finally, Layla, Caressa, and Kelsey presented their Gift of Gab assignments.
Tuesday, February 25th, 2025
We kicked things off with three Gift of Gab presentations from Robby, Kloé, and Mia. We even had two special guests come to class! Then, you wrote this week's dictation; click HERE for the words from today. After that, I gave you the information for this week's journal entry:
Journal #5 - Classifying: Different forms of social media.
Finally, you had time to work on your many assignments.
Monday, February 24th, 2025
To begin, I handed out some grammar notes on pronouns; click HERE to view them. Please complete the exercises for Wednesday in preparation for the grammar challenge. Your next grammar quiz will be on Friday.
After that, Jacob, Félix, and Ethan presented their Gift of Gab assignments. Finally, I returned some evaluations and you had time to work on your assignments.
Reminder - You have until Thursday to resubmit the paragraph for the Forbidden City evaluation.
Friday, February 21st, 2025
After some Gift of Gab presentations from Vienna, Kyle, Hayden, Michael, Dylan, and Audreyanne, you had time to work on your assignments.
Enjoy the weekend!
Thursday, February 20th, 2025
Due to my absence today, all oral presentations and quizzes will be moved to tomorrow. You have the period to work on your various assignments.
I expect all of you to be on your best behaviour! Thank you.
Wednesday, February 19th, 2025
Abigail and Lauryn kicked things off with their Gift of Gab presentations. Then, you wrote this week's dictation; click HERE to view today's words. Finally, you had some time to work on your assignments.
Tuesday, February 18th, 2025
Today, you wrote the evaluation for Forbidden City. I also gave you the information needed for your next journal entry; see below:
Journal #4 - Definition: Life is about...
Tomorrow, after the Gift of Gab presentations, you'll have time to work on the writing activities related to Forbidden City.
Friday, February 14th, 2025
After the grammar quiz, we finished reading Forbidden City together. In case you wanted to check the answers for any of the questions, click HERE. We also spent half the class playing Valentine's Day Bingo. Congratulations, Dylan, on the big win!
Reminder - Your novel evaluation is on Tuesday, February 18th.
Enjoy the long weekend!
Thursday, February 13th, 2025
First up, we corrected the grammar exercises from Monday; click HERE to view that document. Then, you completed the grammar challenge; click HERE to view it. Reminder - Your grammar quiz is tomorrow.
After that, we read up to p. 184 (Forbidden City) together. Finally, you had a little time to work on your own.
Homework: For tomorrow, please answer the questions which cover p. 168 to 184. If done, we will correct together tomorrow.
Wednesday, February 12th, 2025
To start, you wrote this week's dictation; click HERE for today's words. Then, we happily corrected the questions covering p. 132 to 151 (Forbidden City) since everyone answered them; click HERE for the answers. Sadly, we could not correct the other questions from before since those are still not done... Perhaps tomorrow! After that, we continued reading together. Finally, I gave you some time to work on your journal entry for this week; see the details below:
Journal #3 - Comparing & Contrasting: The person you are today to the person you hope to be in 15 years.
Homework: For tomorrow, please read to the end of p. 167 and answer the corresponding questions.
PLEASE NOTE - The forecast is not looking good for tomorrow, so bring your book home in case we have a snow day. If there is no school tomorrow, you would have to read to the end of p. 187 and answer the questions for Friday.
See you tomorrow... maybe!
Tuesday, February 11th, 2025
What a lovely class! We chatted the whole time. Unfortunately, that means you'll have to get your reading done at home.
Homework: For tomorrow, please read to the end of p. 151 (Forbidden City) and answer the corresponding questions.
Monday, February 10th, 2025
First up, I handed out the grammar notes on verbs; click HERE to view them. Please complete the exercises for Thursday in preparation for the grammar challenge. Your next quiz is on Friday.
After that, we corrected the questions (Forbidden City, p. 85 to 105); click HERE for the answers. Finally, we read a little before going to the gym for the basketball game.
Homework: For tomorrow, read to the end of p. 131 and answer the corresponding questions.
Friday, February 7th, 2025
After completing the grammar quiz, you had the rest of the period to work on your various assignments.
Homework: For Monday, please read up to the end of p. 105 (Forbidden City).
Thursday, February 6th, 2025
First up, we corrected the grammar exercise; click HERE to view it. Then, you completed the grammar challenge; click HERE to view this document. Reminder - Your grammar quiz is tomorrow.
After that, we corrected the questions for p. 21 to 65 (click HERE) of Forbidden City. Finally, we read a little together.
Tomorrow, you will have the period to work on your various assignments, so come prepared!
Wednesday, February 5th, 2025
To begin, we did our first dictation; click HERE to view the words from today. Then, I went through the Gift of Gab checklist to help you prepare for your first presentation; click HERE to view it.
After that, we corrected the novel questions for p. 1 to 20; click HERE for the answers. Finally, we read together.
Homework: For tomorrow, please read up to the end of p. 65 and answer the corresponding questions.
Tuesday, February 4th, 2025
To start, we read quite a bit of Forbidden City together. After that, I gave you time to work on your second journal entry and to read your novel.
Journal #2 - Argument: The use of cellphones in class.
Homework: For tomorrow, please read to the end of p. 36 and answer the first set of questions (p. 1 to 20).
Monday, February 3rd, 2025
To start, I handed out some grammar notes relating to nouns; click HERE to view them. Please complete the exercise by Thursday in preparation for the grammar challenge. Your first grammar quiz will be on Friday.
Then, we started the novel unit: Forbidden City. I went through a slideshow with you; click HERE to view it. I also handed out the novel questions and writing activities; click HERE to view this document. Finally, we read up to p. 9 together.
Friday, January 31st, 2025
To begin, we completed and discussed the questionnaire of interesting questions! Then, I explained the Journal Assignment; click HERE to view it. Please see the information below:
Journal #1 - Process: How to prepare the best social media post.
Finally, you had time to work on your various assignments.
Have a lovely weekend!
Thursday, January 30th, 2025
We went through quite a few documents today. Click on the following links to view what we did.
2. Independent Reading Assignment (Tex)
3. Gift of Gab Assignments & Presentation Dates
We also started an interesting questionnaire which we will finish tomorrow.
Wednesday, January 29th, 2025
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