Socials 10-4

Thank you for all your hard work this past six weeks. Be sure to have your assignments in tonight.

Socials 8-3

Today we watched some short clips on the Vikings and we finished our sketchnotes. We ended with a good spirited quiz.

Make sure any overdue work gets in to me by Monday.

English 10 Friday

Thank you all for the wonderful send off!

Please get your finals into me tonight!

Socials 8-1 8-2

Today in Socials we copied a Vikings sketchnote from the board as I told you the story of the Vikings.  We were then assigned the  final project, a Vikings sketchnote.  It is due on Monday Please use the websites on the Vikings handout and my Sketchnote to help you with your subject. The assignment requires; 3 different texts, doodles and text-boxes.

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Thursday, November 13 Socials 10-2

  Today in Socials we had a chance at the end of the class to work on our final Journal Assignments.  We had a sketchnote on Durham and Elgin and a power point on the path to Confederation.

English 10 Thursday, November 13

Today was a work day on our final assignments. For many of you it was a focussed work time. Tomorrow we are having a guest speaker, Aunty Val, to talk with us about her experience at Residental school.

Socials 10-4 Wednesday Nov 12

  Today in Socials we had a chance at the end of the class to work on our final Journal Assignments.  We had a sketchnote on Durham and Elgin and a power point on the path to Confederation.

Socials 8-3 Wednesday, Nov 12

Today in Socials we received our grade out of 12 for the in class paragraphs. There are comments on the google documents, please read them and respond.

We copied a Vikings sketchnote from the board as I told you the story of the Vikings.  We were then assigned the  final project, a Vikings sketchnote.  It is due this Friday.  Please use the websites on the Vikings handout and my Sketchnote to help you with your subject. The assignment requires; 3 different texts, doodles and text-boxes.

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English 10 Wednesday, Nov 12

Today in English we listened to three of your classmate's Cautionary Tales. Each was very different from the other, but each with a great message: beware of over using technology!  We read further in our novel and spent some time discussing chapter 16 questions. I have assigned you your final assignment, see below:

English 10 Monday Nov 10

Today we started out with a discussion about nature versus nurture. I was surprised that most of you felt that an athlete ,who appears to have a sixth sense about their sport, was a combination of nature ( inherent skill) and hard training( nurture). I noted that for me, certain athletes seemed to be born with such skill, which is what drives them to train so hard. An interesting discussion. We discussed this in light  of Saul's character, who recognized that he had a special connection to the game of hockey.

After the discussion we reviewed the questions from Indian Horse chapters 10- 12. I was very much pleased with your insights into Saul's character and life.  I handed out a photo release form and asked that students return them  if their parents do not want them in my teaching video that will be filmed on Wednesday. 

Monday, Nov 10 8-1,8-2

Today we wrote an in-class paragraph on the Franks.  Students used their prepared topic sentences and 2nd sentences. Everyone worked quietly and respectfully. Thank you!

When you were finished, I asked you to do a viking's research sheet and gave you three websites to find the answers. (The links are here, here and here) Please finish the sheet over the weekend, so you are prepared for Wednesday's class.

Homework: finish vikings worksheet. 

Monday, November 10, Socials 10-2

Today we wrote an in-class paragraph. Our topic was to describe the factors leading up to the Rebellion  in Upper and/or Lower Canada.  For the most part, everyone worked quietly and respectfully on their paragraph. Thank you! 

After the test students received the outline of their final project. I suggested to begin research by watching, My Peoples History (link here)  checking in the Canadian encyclopedia (link here).

Your project is due Nov 17. There will only be some time in class allotted for this project. Please do it as homework and manage your time well. No late work can be accepted. 

Friday, Nov 7, Socials 10-4

Today we wrote an in-class paragraph. Our topic was to describe the factors leading up to the Rebellion  in Upper and/or Lower Canada.  Everyone worked quietly and respectfully on their paragraph. Thank you!

After the test students received the outline of their final project. I suggested to begin research by watching, My Peoples History (link here) and checking in the Canadian encyclopedia (link here).

Your project is due Nov 14. There will only be some time in class allotted to this project. Please do it as homework and manage your time well. No late work can be accepted. 

Thursday, Nov 6 Social Studies 10-4

Today we discussed the Need for Reform in  Upper and Lower Canada. We reviewed some of the issues settlers faced in the Canadas.  We discussed some of the people who spearheaded the rebels.

We then took notes on the tensions of Upper and Lower Canada and the Factors that caused the Rebellion to occur.  Here are the Power  Point frames:

Be sure to work on your paragraph so you are ready for Friday's class.

Friday, Nov 7 Social Studies 8 -3

Today we wrote an in-class paragraph on the Franks.  Students used their prepared topic sentences and 2nd sentences. Everyone worked quietly and respectfully. Thank you!

When you were finished, I asked you to do a viking's research sheet and gave you three websites to find the answers. (The links are here, here and here) Please finish the sheet over the weekend, so you are prepared for Wednesday's class.

Homework: finish vikings worksheet. 

Thursday, Nov 6 Social 8-3

Today we reviewed the Franks and discussed the paragraph assignment for Friday. We all worked on a topic sentence and 2nd sentence. I encourage all students to write out what they plan to say so they are ready for Monday. If any students wish to talk to me about their topic sentences, I am available in room 123 at lunch.

We then learned about another great Emperor, Charles the Great or Charlemagne. We watched a film (link is here) and discussed some of the " big ideas." For example, that he brought education back to Gaul. 

I encouraged any students who did poorly on the Rome test to come for an in class tutorial at lunch and re-write the test. As no one did come I will reschedule for Wednesday, Nov 12. Parents can reach me at kwagner@sd46.bc.ca if they wish to know their child's mark.

English 10 Friday, Nov 7

Today we talked about when to be somber. We noted that when we hear of terrible events or when we are asked to behave seriously, that we often feel the urge to laugh or make jokes.  We then discussed why it is important to focus on respectful and honouring behaviour when confronted with suffering and tragedy.  In light of the chapters we just read, I asked that we be reflective of the lives that were lost or of those that endured unending pain in the residential schools.

We then did silent reading and worked on our chapter questions. In the novel we learn that  a degree of respite arrives for Saul in the form of Father Leboutilier. He introduces Saul to hockey. Saul develops a passion for the game and an uncanny, almost supernatural gift.

Please finish the chapter questions up to chapter 15 for Mondays class. 

English 10 - Thursday, Nov 6th

In English on Thursday, instead of working in our Lit circles, we did chapter questions on the novel, Indian Horse.  I read from chapter 11-14.  In these chapters, Saul ends up in St Jerome's Residential school where "education" describes a perpetual cycle of abuse.  The story bleakly corroborates the catalogue of horrors that occurred in residential schools across Canada: a nun viciously beats a boy: another routinely has his hands tied behind his back to prevent him from wiping his nose on his sleeve; a six year old child hangs from the rafters and another dies in the iron sister and the list goes on.

Chapter questions for 10 and 11 are homework.

Socials 10-2

Socials today we discussed the paragraph assignment. I encourage students to write a topic and second sentence in preparation for their paragraph assignment Monday. The topic is to describe the factors that caused tension and need for reform in Upper and/ or Lower Canada.

We the took notes on the tensions of Upper and Lower Canada and the Factors that caused the Rebellion to occur.  Here are the Power  Point frames:

Socials 8-1 and 8-2 Wednesday Nov 5

Today we reviewed the Franks and discussed the paragraph assignment for Monday. We all worked on a topic sentence and 2nd sentence. I encourage all students to write out what they plan to say so they are ready for Monday. If any students wish to talk to me about their topic sentences, I am available in room 123 at lunch.

We then learned about another great Emperor, Charles the Great or Charlemagne. We watched a film (link is here) and discussed some of the " big ideas." For example, that he brought education back to Gaul. Also, he divided his land among counts that answered only to him and so forth.

English 10, Nov 5

In English today we had a discussion around stereotypes. We discussed how teenagers are viewed by adults and also how teenagers stereotype each other. It was an enthusiastic discussion. We then looked at a short clip called, I'm not the Indian you had in mind (link is here), and discussed how First Nations have been stereotyped. This lead into a discussion on empathy and the importance of being empathetic as we listen to this novel and hear the atrocities that took place at residential school.

We then read chapters 8-10. Chapter 10 ended with the death of, Naomi, Saul's grandmother and the beginning of his residential school experience.

We ended with discussion questions on the chapters 7.

There is no homework.

Socials 10-4,Tuesday, Nov 4

Today in Socials, a handful of you handed in your sketchnote and were involved in assessing your own work and that of your peer. I very much appreciate those of you who adhered to the due date.

After that, we reviewed two previous lessons: Upper and Lower Canada and the Great Migration. Last class you watched 10 minutes of our peoples history (link is here) . We debriefed what we heard and took some notes. We then had a lesson on Paragraph writing, Here are the notes. I asked you to write a topic sentence and 2nd sentence  and finish of the summary sentences for homework, We are practicing our paragraph writing for an in class paragraph on Friday, Nov 7. 

Socials 8-3 Tuesday, Nov 4th

Today in Socials 8 we talked about two up coming assignments.  An in-class paragraph on the Franks on  Fri, Nov 7th  and a sketchnote on the Vikings. The sketchnote will be due the following week.

We then discussed the Franks and I demonstrated sketchnoting. We had watched a short clip on Clovis a Frankish warrior King (see link here)last class. We then got into groups and worked on a project to help us better experience Frankish Society. We  presented our finding in the last 20 minutes of class.

Students were given their Rome test scores today. For those Students wanting to do a re- write there will be an in class tutorial at lunch tomorrow. First 15minutes. 

English 10 Tuesday Nov 4

Today in English we began the class in our lit circles. First we shared some of our findings and then we discussed three quotes from the novel. I very much appreciated the in-depth thinking and responses to the questions.

We continued to read on. First together chapters 4 and 5 and then in our lit groups 6 and 7. We learned that Saul's ancestors collected wild rice. His family decided to harvest the traditional rice to survive the winter on and to trade for goods. If you are interested in what the rice farming may have looked like follow this link here. The chapter ended with the death of Benjamin, Saul's brother.  He died of an infectious disease called tuberculosis or TB. Follow the link here if you wish to learn more.

For homework I asked you to complete the lit sheet you are responsible for.

Socials 8-1 and 8-2: Monday, Nov 3

Today in Socials 8 we talked about two up coming assignments.  An in-class paragraph on the Franks on Monday, Nov 10th and a sketchnote on the Vikings. The sketchnote will be due the following week.

We then discussed the Franks and I demonstrated sketchnoting. We watched a short clip on Clovis a Frankish warrior King (see link here).We then got into groups and worked on a project to help us better experience Frankish Society. We will present our findings next class.

Socials 10-2: Monday, Nov 3

 Today in Socials, a handful of you handed in your sketchnote and were involved in assessing your own work and that of your peer. I very much appreciate those of you who adhered to the due date.

After that, we reviewed two previous lessons: Upper and Lower Canada and the Great Migration. We watched a 10 minutes of our peoples history (link is here) . We debriefed what we heard and took some notes. We then had a lesson on Paragraph writing, Here are the notes. I asked you to write a topic sentence and 2nd sentence  and finish of the summary sentences for homework, We are practicing our paragraph writing for an in class paragraph on Monday, Nov 10.

English, Monday November 3.

In English today we were introduced to our novel - finally! We learned a little about the author, Richard Wagamese, who is from the Ojibway First Nation in Northern Ontario. He now lives in Kamloops, BC.  He was once a journalist for the Calgary Herald and is now a novelist and public speaker. He comes regularly to our local writer's festival.

We read the first three chapters of, Indian Horse. We were introduced to Saul Indian-Horse our protagonist. We then broke into our Lit. circles and had a chance to discuss the novel on our own. Tomorrow each group will share their findings.

Finish Cautionary Tales and your lit circle sheets.