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Silent Read - 20 min Halloween Fun Times! 

Silent Read 20 min. Reminder - Quiz - Friday Nov 1 2024 - Round 2 Grammar! Review - Ch 27-31 NFA Vocab. Defined. Pg 207-228  Chapter 27 Vocabulary Prevaricating : Definition : To speak or act in an evasive way; to avoid giving a direct answer or to lie. Compadre : Definition : A close friend or buddy; often used in a cultural context to refer to a godparent or a close companion. Evasive : Definition : Tending to avoid giving a clear or direct answer; intentionally vague or ambiguous. Chapter 28 Vocabulary Flora : Definition : The plants of a particular region, habitat, or geological period. Fauna : Definition : The animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period. Forged : Definition : To create or form something with effort; in a different context, it can also mean to produce a fake document or item with the intent to deceive. Chapter 29 Defined: Gaped  - To stare with an open mouth, often in surprise or wonder. Chapter 30 Defined Ravenous  - Extremely hungr...

Silent Read 20 min No Fixed Address Cont . . .Ch 28 onwards pg 207 - (-5:36 Audio Book) to end of Chapter 31 - next class start at Chapter 32 forwards.  Vocab Ch 27-31 Ch 27 Vocab Prevaricating Compadre - friend in Spanish.  Evasive Ch 28 Vocab Flora Fauna Forged Ch 29 Vocab Gaped Ch 30 Vocab Ravenous  Ch 31 Vocab  Riddance  Defined: Chapter 27 Vocabulary Prevaricating : Definition : To speak or act in an evasive way; to avoid giving a direct answer or to lie. Compadre : Definition : A close friend or buddy; often used in a cultural context to refer to a godparent or a close companion. Evasive : Definition : Tending to avoid giving a clear or direct answer; intentionally vague or ambiguous. Chapter 28 Vocabulary Flora : Definition : The plants of a particular region, habitat, or geological period. Fauna : Definition : The animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period. Forged : Definition : To create or form something with effort; in a different c...

Attendance. Cst. Tiberius Dobni will be coming in on October 23rd and doing a short presentation for Halloween Safety, 10-15 minutes. One for the junior classes, 8:50-9:05ish Silent Read 20 min Review of last day's character sketches - pair work.  Task: #1 Character Trait Page Each group to create a character trait page that includes: Character name Physical description Key personality traits Notable relationships between characters - note - all relate to Felix of course.  A quote that captures the character's essence with page # *Lined paper at the top of my bookshelf - behind teacher desk. Task #2 Drawing  Groups create a character drawing that represents their character. Distinctive features (hair color, clothing, etc.) Items or symbols that represent the character’s personality or experiences (e.g., a beret for Winnie, a karate gee for Dylan etc).  If time: No Fixed Address Cont . . .Ch 27 onwards pg 196-207 Reminder - October and November Quiz - next Friday Nov ...

Attendance - located in the brown binder bottom left of teacher desk - please return to drawer once attendance is complete. Please send your EA and or student to the office with any absences (post it note)  NOTE: Please send ALL class notes to me post class completion via email so that I am aware of how much was completed of the lesson below. Thanks in advance. ahathorn@sd19.bc.ca First - Self Guided Reading Personal Novels 25 min.  Next - Character sketches re: No Fixed Address characters - novel on teacher desk.  Students have already completed a character sketch on Felix. Project below info onto the white board.  Next task. Assign students to - Groups of 2 Assign each group a character -  Astrid Daniel Winnie Dylan Monsieur Thibault  Mr. Ahmadi  Horatio Task: #1 Character Trait Page Each group to create a character trait page that includes: Character name Physical description Key personality traits Notable relationships between characters - note - a...

Attendance - located in the brown binder bottom left of teacher desk - please return to drawer once attendance is complete. Please send your EA and or student to the office with any absences (post it note)  NOTE: Please send ALL class notes to me post class completion via email so that I am aware of how much was completed of the lesson below. Thanks in advance. ahathorn@sd19.bc.ca Self Guided Reading 25 min.  Current Events: Review. Class Discussion. How do Indigenous Peoples in Canada View Thanksgiving - View Video:  6 min. As per the recent Canadian 'Thanksgiving'  Holiday - review the below article with the class - project onto the whiteboard. Thanksgiving's roots in Canada can be found in Indigenous cultures and food, chef says TTOC: Host class discussion after reviewing the piece.  Sample Questions: Understanding History : How does the history of Thanksgiving, as shared by Iserhoff and Romanow, change the way we usually think about the holiday? What does th...

Silent Read 20 min. - to 9:11 am Study 5 ish min - to 9:20 Laptops & Quiz - 9:20-9:30  Grammar Quiz - Teams. Teacher Check In & Review Marks re: all Teams Assignments to date.  *Last laptop time to complete - Ted Talk Assignment. 9:30-10am 

Silent Read Review of - last day's vocab - Ch 22-25 Defined: Emphysema : A chronic lung condition characterized by the destruction of the alveoli (air sacs) in the lungs, leading to difficulty in breathing. It's often caused by cigarette smoke. Carrel : This could refer to a type of small, enclosed space or a religious or sacred area.  Roiled : To disturb or agitate (often used to describe liquids). It can also mean to make someone confused or troubled. Errant : Straying from the proper course or standards; often used to describe someone who is behaving wrongly or misbehaving. Chastened : To be subdued or made more humble, often as a result of a reprimand or a realization of one's mistakes. Continuation of November No Fixed Address Start at Ch 26 - pg 178 - 196 Ch 27 Ch 26 Vocab:   Ablutions refer to the act of washing or cleansing oneself, often for religious or ritual purposes. In a broader sense, it can also mean any sort of washing or cleaning, such as handwashing or b...

Silent Read 20 min. Completion of October - Page 150-157 No Fixed Address.  Vocab Ch 22 Moving forwards to November - Pg 161-177 Ch 22-24 Ch 22-24 Vocab Emphysema  Carrel -  This could refer to a type of small, enclosed space or a religious or sacred area.  Roiled Errant  Chastened  Above Vocab Defined: Emphysema : A chronic lung condition characterized by the destruction of the alveoli (air sacs) in the lungs, leading to difficulty in breathing. It's often caused by cigarette smoke. Carrel : This could refer to a type of small, enclosed space or a religious or sacred area.  Roiled : To disturb or agitate (often used to describe liquids). It can also mean to make someone confused or troubled. Errant : Straying from the proper course or standards; often used to describe someone who is behaving wrongly or misbehaving. Chastened : To be subdued or made more humble, often as a result of a reprimand or a realization of one's mistakes. *Next class - start at...

Silent Read 20 min Marks Check - Teams. - Time for Ted Talk Selection if you have not located a talk as of yet from last class. Movie/Games Day!

Silent Read 20 min Review of individual work: from last week's double block:  Intro to Ted Talk Project - more info for next week. Intro to project below. Sample: Ted Talk. - View Video below. The Art of Letting Go | The Minimalists | TEDxFargo Your past work - Create a summary paragraph re: piece above. Review of  Individual Ted Talk 2 Paragraph Assignment  - in Teams -  Sample:  Your Name: [Your Name] Title of Ted Talk: The Art of Letting Go Ted Talk is located at: https://www.ted.com/talks/the_art_of_letting_go The presenter is: Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus, known as The Minimalists. They are authors and speakers who promote minimalism, which is about living with less in order to find more meaning and happiness in life. Their work has reached many people through books, podcasts, and films, encouraging others to clear out not just physical clutter, but also emotional baggage. Paragraph:  I find the topic of letting go really interesting b...

Silent Read 20 min Defined: Ch 16-18 Review Exposé Definition : A revealing report, often critical, about a character's situation. Corsage Definition : A small bouquet worn at formal events, symbolizing celebration. Perimeter Definition : The boundaries of the gym where the dance takes place, representing feelings of confinement. Scathing Definition : Harsh criticism, possibly referring to a severe judgment or critique of a character or situation. * Moving forwards: Ch 19 - Pg 129 onwards  to Pg 150 Ch 22 Audio

Continue with No Fixed Address.  Note: Audible Ch 13-Ch 15 - start at Ch 16 next class.  Page 106 onwards. October Ch 16-18  TBD - Continuation of - No Fixed Address. S tart at Ch 16 next class. Pg 106 to 128  *Next class start at 129 - Ch 19  Vocab Ch 16-18 Expose Corsage  Perimeter Scathing Defined:  Exposé Definition : A revealing report, often critical, about a character's situation. Corsage Definition : A small bouquet worn at formal events, symbolizing celebration. Perimeter Definition : The boundaries of the gym where the dance takes place, representing feelings of confinement. Scathing Definition : Harsh criticism, possibly referring to a severe judgment or critique of a character or situation.

Attendance Enter Marks & Hand back grammar booklets Lesson 30-39. Quiz - Page 81-106 > Teams Vocab: Sept 25 2024 Blog Post. Meet with the Teacher - marks to date.  Games

Attendance - located in binder - brown - left hand bottom desk drawer.  Reminder - Quiz tomorrow - on Friday Vocab Page 81-106 - Sept 25 Blog Post - 12 MC Questions Reminder - Hamish to leave just before 2pm - Volleyball. Class Tasks: 1. Students - start of class - Self Guided Reading 20 min. Personal Novels. Should a student not have their personal novel with them there are short stories at the side of the room under the windows.  2. Technological Art Review! Lesson Introduction: Exploring Tech Art Objective: Today, we will delve into the intersection of technology and art, examining how artists use digital media to comment on our society and personal experiences. Hook (5 minutes): Visual Stimulus: Begin by projecting a thought-provoking piece of digital art related to technology. (Below image) Prompt: Ask students to take a moment to observe the artwork. Give them a minute of silence to gather their thoughts. Discussion Starter: Pose an open-ended question: “What emotions...