Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Grade 9's

9B - Finish reading 'Forbidden City'. Homework assignment due Friday.

Monday, November 29, 2010

Grade 9's

Homework assignment due Friday, December 3rd. Link for China Daily: http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/

9B - Read to pg.178 for Tuesday, November 30.

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Grade 9's

Sketch to Stretch(poster) due Monday.

9B - Read to page 158 for Monday.

Monday, November 22, 2010

Grade 9's

There will be no homework assignment this week.

Both classes should have any printed pictures for 'Sketch to Stretch' poster ready for class on Tuesday.

9B - Finish reading from today's class - pages: 132-142.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Grade 8's

Please finish rough draft of historical narrative tonight(Wed).

Grade 9's

Homework assignment due tomorrow(Thursday). Remember answers need to be in full sentences.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

9B - Homework

Read the rest of Block 3 and complete Block 3 assignment.

Grade 9's

Homework Assignment due Thursday, November 18th.

Assignment: Read the Maclean's article "Getting the lead out of executions". Then answer the questions(found on sheet) in full sentences on a separate sheet of paper.

Monday, November 8, 2010

Grade 9's

Homework assignment due Monday, November 15th. Extra copies are available.

9A: Finish Block 2 Assignment(letter from Alex)

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Grade 8's


The grade 8 classes are at the begginning stages of writing a historical narrative based on the Halifax explosion. They have taken notes, researched and are now in the pre-writing stage. Writing will take place in class unless a student is not using class wisely.

Grade 9's - 'Take Our Kids to Work' Assignment

'Take Our Kids to Work' assignment is DUE Monday, November 8th.

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Grade 9's



The grade 9's have begun reading the novel 'Forbidden City' by William Bell.

Each student has their own copy of the book. Students are reminded to please take care of the books and bring their book to class daily.


Students are expected to read the assigned readings and complete Block assignments & be prepared for pop quizzes.


Students are expected to check this blog if they miss class(sick, band, leadership, etc). Students are aware what class they are in(9A or 9B)


Both Classes: 9A & 9B

Homework for Thursday, November 4th - Read Block 1 & complete Block 1 Assignment.


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or call 888-8470(ext 112).