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PJ Day               Candy Canes and Hot Chocolate               Fun Activities by grade Grade 9 12:40             Walk to Rec Center 1:00-2:45     Swimming/Games                        Pool/MacPherson Room 2:45               Walk back to RSS/Dismissal

Silent Read 20 min Into the viewing piece: Day 1: Setting the Stage and Film Viewing  Introduction (10 minutes) Brief overview of Jessica Watson’s journey as the youngest person to solo sail around the world. Discuss what students know about the concept of resilience and overcoming challenges. Provide background on the real-life event and key elements to look for during the movie: What motivated Jessica Watson? What challenges did she face physically and emotionally? How does the film use storytelling techniques to convey her journey? Film Viewing  Begin streaming True Spirit . Ask students to jot down notable scenes, quotes, or moments that stand out to them and why. Post Film Completion - Analysis and Reflection  Discussion  Break the students into pairs to discuss: What themes stood out in the film? How does the movie portray perseverance? What role did Jessica’s support system play in her success? Were there moments of doubt or failure, and how were they addresse...

Silent Read 20 min. Intro to next Short Story:  Exploring What Happened During the Ice Storm Learning Objectives Analyze the themes, tone, and literary devices used in What Happened During the Ice Storm . Reflect on the moral and emotional implications of the boys’ actions in the story. Objective: Set the context for the story  Prompt Discussion: Video last major ice storm Canada - 1998 - Ontario and Quebec “What feelings or memories come to mind when you think about extreme weather events?” Encourage a few students to share their responses. Brief Context: Highlight that the story explores themes of innocence, morality, and the relationship between humans and animals. Jim Heynen: story’s focus on the rural Midwest during a harsh ice storm. 2. Guided Reading & Initial Reactions (15 minutes) Objective: Read and comprehend the text. Read Aloud: Read the story aloud - vocabulary, imagery. First Impressions: Ask students to write down their initial reactions to the story. Sug...

Silent Read 20 min.   Check in re: Interloper's Work Pg 33 from last day - Sightlines.  From Dec 9th Prep Work - Gender Pay Gap debate! 

Attendance. Attendance binder located in the bottom left drawer. Send any absence names to the office - EA Ms. Evans (half time)  Silent Read 20 min - personal books. 1. Sightlines 9 - To read aloud 'The Interlopers' - Saki Pg. 33  Learning Objectives: Analyze the key elements of The Interlopers (characters, setting, plot, conflict, and theme). Understand the use of irony and its impact on the story. Identify the story's climax and discuss its implications. Develop a personal response to the story's ending. Lesson Outline 1. Warm-Up: Setting the Scene (10 minutes) Objective: Engage students and activate prior knowledge. Discussion Prompt: "Have you ever been in a long-standing disagreement with someone? What happened, and how did it resolve?" Relate this idea to family feuds or rivalries. Introduce the Author: Briefly discuss Saki (H.H. Munro) and his style of writing: sharp wit, satire, and unexpected endings. Predictive Question: "What might happen if...

TTOC. Attendance - brown binder lower left drawer - send absences to the office. EA Ms. Evans.  Students to silent read personal books while you set up online learning - ZOOM. Lesson - ONLINE - Establishing Safe, Caring, & Respectful Digital Communities  in 1st period December 10 (F Block) 9:05-10:05. Presentation. Zoom. Ticket in email inbox Dec 9th 2024 for Dec 10 2024 presentation. Will forward. Also- Greg will have link to forward as well.  Students will learn: Digital media habits, oversharing, and digital addiction The permanence of online posts/activity The significance of your digital tattoo in how others perceive you (e.g., sports teams, college admissions, and potential employers) The importance of caring for peers both online and offline Geo-locational settings and the dangers of social media and cell phone misuse The social and legal consequences of cyberbullying behavior as well as possession and distribution of intimate images (sexting and sextortion) An...

Silent Read 20 min. Explained - Netflix - 2021  Why Women Are Paid Less - Season 1 Ep. 3 Discussion Questions: Pair Work.  What will you do to support women/(if a woman) yourself in your current/future workplace?  Will the gender pay gap ever reach 0%? Why or why not?  Provide specific examples from the piece as to how the gender gap can be lessened? (E.g. Rwanda/Iceland)  Debate Prep:  The gender pay gap will reach 0% in the future.  (Next 10-20 years)  Affirmative and Negative.  PREP:  Intro Rebuttal (Evidence - 3-5 examples) Concluding Statement!  Debate to occur - Friday Dec 13 2024. 

Silent Read 15 min.  Quiz - re: Paragraph Structure!!!  Fun Friday IF you have all missing work on Teams handed in!!!!!! 

Silent Read 20 min.  This Town Was Paradise, Then Everyone Started Working From Home Review Video From Last Day: Tuesday Dec 3 2024 Questions: Group Work. 2-3 MAX - Paragraph Responses.  Use the writing techniques we reviewed on Monday & Tuesday. Topic Sentences : A strong topic sentence introduces the main idea of the paragraph, clearly stating what the paragraph will be about. Body Paragraph Transitions : Transitions help connect ideas, ensuring the writing flows logically. Conclusion Transitions : Conclusion should restate the main point and tie everything together while guiding the reader to a final thought. Different types of transition words and phrases : For Adding Information : furthermore, additionally, also For Contrast : however, on the other hand, nevertheless For Example : for instance, for example, such as For Cause and Effect : therefore, as a result, consequently For Summarizing : in conclusion, overall, to sum up Students will use a  transition word/p...

Silent Read 20 min  Presentations:  1. Teams > Students to present their artwork to the class, explaining the hidden messages and symbols they used, just like how Banksy’s work is often interpreted. 2. Review Paragraph Teams Assign  3. Practice - Topic Sentence Creation, Body & Conclusion Transition Wording - Group Work. Grade 9 English Lesson: Practice with Topic Sentences, Body Paragraphs, and Conclusion Transitions Lesson Duration : 60 minutes Learning Objective : By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: Craft clear and focused topic sentences. Effectively use transition words to connect ideas within body paragraphs. Utilize appropriate transition words to conclude their work and link back to the thesis Lesson Outline : 1. Introduction & Warm-up (10 minutes) Objective: Activate prior knowledge and introduce lesson goals. Engage students : Ask students to quickly brainstorm what they know about writing an paragraph or essay, especially focusing o...