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Tuesday, 30 September 2014

Grade 10 NB HW Extra Help

One G10 student e-mailed for advice for the HW, so to be fair here is the advice I gave him/her.

For the first question, briefly talk about how death is shown, ambiguously or clearly? Then, have a paragraph which focuses on how the reality of death is made clear to the protagonist. Finally, find four quotes that you could use to highlight the gruesome descriptions of death in war.

Write three paragraphs that deal with the issues raised in the questions.
I think Henry is a coward because... left his friends to fight... an immoral decision... However, if I was in the same position... easy to judge from a desk in my home... hard to know the real 'me' when it comes to something like this.
As long as your three paragraphs deal with the topics from the questions, you'll be okay; you don't need to address them directly.

Five short paragraphs giving the perspective of A-E on Henry's desertion. Simple! (Tip - You can be 'E')

I hope this helps.

Mr. Johnson

Grade 7 HW

Read up to and including Chapter 20.

Also, complete the first entry in your Prison Diary.

Grade 6 HW

Read and summarise up to 50. Nearly finished!

Monday, 29 September 2014

Grade 10 Very Important HW / Quiz Reminder

This is due on Wednesday, the same day as the next RBoC vocab quiz.
It must be printed, Times New Roman 12, Double Spaced, 'Narrow' margins.

If you have any questions, e-mail me, or come to see me tomorrow.


Grade 7 HW

Read up to and including Chapter 15.

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YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE.
Don't forget about the one page explanation of why you didn't do the weekend's reading.

Grade 6 HW

Read and summarise up to 45. Nearly finished!

Sunday, 28 September 2014

Grade 10 HW

Here is the homework you'll be getting tomorrow.


Friday, 26 September 2014

Thursday, 25 September 2014

Grade 9 Poem

James Shirley - Death the Leveller

Read it and weep!

fin

Grade 7 Reminder/Announcement

Don't forget about the poems, and we are going to start a new novel tomorrow!

Grade 6 Summary HW

After our review of summarizing today, kindly summarize up to Chapter 35.

Wednesday, 24 September 2014

Grade 7 Narrative Poetry HW

Read the poem assigned to you. That's it, simply read it (and of course try and understand it).

1. The Magical Blue Ball
Tsiory, Sabika, Willis, Kaveen

2. My Humble Acceptance Speech
Lena, Keishin, Truman, Naomi, Thomas

3. Dragonfly-the miracle insect
Eva, Zach, Samana, Najat

Tuesday, 23 September 2014

Grade 7 Big Question

A certain little birdy told me I forgot to give you all the Big Question.

It is, "Who can you rely on?"

Grade 7 'Sitting Down for Rights' Homework

Do Qs 1, 2, 3, 5, & 6. If you wish to do independent research on Q5, then go for it!

I've also added a picture of the bus!





Grade 6 Hurricane Homework


Read the article, and do Qs 1, 2, 3, 4, & 6. I've added page 170 to help with summarizing.





Monday, 22 September 2014

Grade 6 Essay Reminder

I'm collecting the essays tomorrow!

Grade 7 Discrimination

Write a minimum of half a page on a time when you experienced racism.

Thursday, 18 September 2014

Grade 10 RBoC Vocab

Test 1  - Monday, 21st of September
 Words 'Abash' to 'Contrivance'

Wednesday, 17 September 2014

Grade 10 PSAT

Here is a link to help you practise - Hi!

Grade 6 Hero Essay

One page. Here is the handout I gave you in  class. It is due on Monday.


Tuesday, 16 September 2014

Grade 9 Horror Short Story

500 words, TNR 12, Narrow Margin.


Peace Day

Yesterday, someone asked me, "What is Peace Day?"

Here is a link.

Monday, 15 September 2014

Grade 10 Red Badge of Courage Vocabulary


















Yep, only 19 pages.

Week 1 - Contrivance
Week 2 - Exultant
Week 3 - Lamentation
Week 4 - Pestilential
Week 5 - Sardonic
Week 6 -Wrath

First test on Monday!

Grade 10 - War Is Here!

Well, more accurately it is here. Go on, click it, if you dare.
You can find out about the radio drama here, or if you want a completely different version of history, look here.

Anyway, all of these can give you some more context for today's reading, which... you guessed it, can be found here.

So, finally, your homework is to respond to the reading. You can either respond to  a big idea, or a microscopic one; the choice is yours.

Grade 6 Crispin Chapters 1-30 Summary Reminder

This is your reminder!

Grade 7 Proverb Story Homework

Write a short story that captures the essence of the proverb that Truman assigned to you.

Here are the breakdown of points, with a total of 15.

5pts - Appropriately captures the meaning of the proverb
5pts - Creates a (relatively) original story
5pts - Grammar & Spelling

Friday, 12 September 2014

Grade 6 Homework

Read up to 30, and summarize up to 25.

Also, don't forget the Tuesday check of all summaries up to 30.

See you Monday.

Grade 9 Lamb to the Slaughter Play

Get your 'Lamb to the Slaughter' play ready, your discussion questions, and of course read up to 'Hips' by Tuesday!

Enjoy your weekend

Grade 7 Proverb Homework

Ask someone to tell you three proverbs, and then write them down. If you can, try and translate a proverb from another language; many cultures have different proverbs but they often have the same message!

You will present your chosen proverb to the class on Monday for 6 points - 1 point for each proverb and 1 point for the correct explanation.

Have a great weekend.

Thursday, 11 September 2014

Grade 10... Wow!

Great job to everyone today, especially our Master of Ceremonies, Cyrielle.

Speaking of Cyrielle, she and Audrey will complete the G10 speeches on Monday. See you then.


Grade 7 HW - Thursday, 11/9/14

On the page I gave you, write a 1st-person narrative of a time you helped (or chose not to help) someone.

Make sure the first 4 lines give the setting of the story,. Also, explain your motive (reason) for your actions.

Grade 6 Quiz Reminder - Thursday, 11/9/14

Tomorrow is our Crispin Quiz on Chapters 13-24. So no lazing about - review!


Wednesday, 10 September 2014

Grade 10 Reminder

Speeches tomorrow!

Grade 6 No HW!

No homework tonight, so take a rest!

 


Grade 7 HW - Wednesday, 10/9/14

It's not really homework, it's reading! Yet another chance to exercise the most important muscle in your body.










Tuesday, 9 September 2014

Grade 9 Reminder - Tuesday, 9/9/14

This week you are going to write a Sppoookkkyyy Short Story. So, spare a few thoughts for the plot of your story. Also, don't forget the vocabulary from 'Lamb to the Slaughter.'

Grade 6 HW - Tuesday, 9/9/14

Hello Grade 6

Step 1 - Finish this sentence, "The boy is a hero because..."
If you forget the story the boy  was in, here it is - Vietnamese Short Story

Step 2 - Ask someone in your family, or your nanny, to tell you a folktale. Then, I want you to write the story down.

Why?
You will be a storyteller tomorrow!

Grade 7 HW - Tuesday, 9/9/14

No HW!

Just make sure you study for your Maths and Science tests tomorrow.

Monday, 8 September 2014

Grade 10 Speech Reminder

This is to serve as a reminder of your speeches on Thursday. It needs to be 3-5 minutes.
Also, the new rubric is here too.


Grade 7 HW - Monday, 8/9/14

Read the poem and summarize the events.
Here is the poem - The Highwayman

Have a good evening.


Grade 7 News - Monday, 8/9/14

Welcome to our new student, Keishin!


Grade 6 HW - Monday, 8/9/14

Read up to Chapter 25.
Summarize up to Chapter 20.

Have a wonderful day.