Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Shattered Chapter 1 Questions

Read Chapter 1 for Thursday. You will have 10-15 minutes to work on these questions in class on Thursday. If they are not done you will need to go to study hall to finish.

Chapter 1

1. What is your first impression of the main character Ian? Describe what he is like. (5 marks)
2. Near the end of chapter 1 the man said “You better get going. The street is safer than the park but that doesn’t make it safe. Keep your eyes open and your head up, understand?” Explain what the man means by this comment? Do you agree or disagree? Explain. (3 marks)
3. Why did Ian say the man was his guardian angel? (2 marks)

Total 10 marks
Due on Thursday by the end of class

Volleyball Tournament

This is a notice to anyone who plays on the Middle Years Volleyball Teams. Please get your Parent Consent Form signed and sent back to the school. Also note that there will be a bus that takes the players only to Walter Murray (leaving at 1:50). You will need to get picked up just after 5:00. A schedule will be sent home tomorrow!

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Personal Narrative Good Copy

Due Monday
Use your blue "rubric" (or marking grid) to go over your work.

Please type--double space, size 12 (11-13 size acceptable) font

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Particle Theory Quiz-Monday

Particle Theory Quiz on Monday!

You will have to state the 5 points of the particle theory and draw a picture of the solid, liquid and gas particles.

Middle Years Volleyball Tournament

This is a notice to anyone who played on the girls or boys volleyball team this year. There will be a year-end tournament played on Thursday, November 4th from 2:20-5:10 at Walter Murray Collegiate.

The students will need to leave the school around 1:45 to be ready for their games. We will need help providing rides for everyone. Parents please let your son/daughter know if you can provide a ride for them and/or others.

Come and cheer us on!

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Declare and Surrender Change of Date

FYI: Declare and Surrender will be THIS WEDNESDAY (at 7:30) instead of Thursday as previously stated. The day has been changed due to High School Parent Teacher Interviews.

Personal Narrative Rough Drafts

Finish typing #2 rough copy of your personal narrative (LA) for Thursday.
-Print and bring to class
-Save on a flash drive and ALSO bring to class.

(we are going to edit rough copy #2 for spelling and mechanics)

Note to parents: Please have your son or daughter type up their own assingment (don't do it for them). They need the typing practice. Make sure they are using proper fingering and not the 'chicken pecking' method.