October 4-6, 2010

Grade 9 English
We shall be continuing with the short story. First we shall read the short story "Kath and Mouse." There are three vocabulary words students have chosen to learn with this story: conjecture--guess; oboe--a wood-wind instrument; accompany--to go with someone as an escort or companion. We shall also read the next segment of Letters to D, September 2nd. Novel book reports are due October 16th, so students should be working on them by now. Remember that setting has three parts: time, place and atmosphere. To get full marks, information must be referenced with quotes from the novel. The character sketch is only about one character--the main character. Each characteristic for the character should be supported by a quote from the novel. The theme(s) are the lessons learned by the reader from having read the novel, or the discussion the author wants to create among the readers. Again, support the themes with quotes from the novel. The plot is a retelling of the novel in only two pages. Again, quotes to support what is said is good--at least one quote for each of introduction, developoment (conflict) climax and conclusion.

Grade 9 Social Studies
We are continuing with our unit on geology of Canada. Students have notes to study for this unit, on geological terms, and the Land formation of Canada.

12 English:
A practise quiz is on-line for Literary Periods I-III. Students may take the quiz as many times as they wish, in preparation for the test next week. Students are presenting a Canterbury Tale to the class, beginniong on Wednesday, and continuing next week.