Posted: October 5, 2015
Ambitious Guest assignment - due date is Wednesday, October 14.*Must be typed with a formal title page.**Be as creative as you can.
Ms. J. Underhill - Archived - 09/2016 Notes
Courses: English 9, English 112, History 112 and 113
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Posted: October 5, 2015
Hello students and parents, I (Mrs. Underhill) am back!We discussed some of the important aspects of grade 9 English today, especially the importance of preparing for the Literary Assessment in January.We talked about the importance of reading and therefore, the students now know that they are expected to read at least 20-30 minutes every night. This is a daily homework activity and WILL help with their reading comprehension.HOMEWORK - 20-30 minutes of reading time.
Posted: October 5, 2015
I'm BACK!! (Mrs. Underhill)I handed back some of the marked work done to date. Please get these signed at home tonight. WORDS OF WISDOM - Some students are showing signs of having some difficulty with the material and/or not apply themselves to the best of their ability. THIS is the time to make some changes. Please do some self reflection and think about where you want to go when you leave high school and make the necessary changes for your successful futures. In the very near future, I will be making some contact with some parents of the students who are showing some "red flags" thus far.
Posted: October 2, 2015
Worked on test outline in class. Homework: Please have #1-4 complete for Monday. Test on The French Revolution will be next week.
Posted: October 2, 2015
Read "The Ambitious Guest" to the class today and discussed. Homework: Questions #1-9
Posted: September 30, 2015
Today in class students worked on the in class assignment from "Lamb to the Slaughter." Gave author information about our upcoming author, Nathaniel Hawthorne. If you were not here, please get these notes from a classmate as they are important. Homework: Read the short story "The Ambitious Guest".Complete the following vocabulary (definition and sentence in the story)1. precipice2. wayfarer3. despondency4. refuge5. pertinacious6. mien7. cataract
Posted: September 28, 2015
Went over answers to homework from Friday. Highlighted notes that were handed out on Friday. If you missed class, please borrow a classmate's notes and highlight what you need. Started watching video on The French Revolution.
Posted: September 28, 2015
Completed journal entry #6. Checked over reading comprehension from last week and started working on another reading comprehension packet.
Posted: September 28, 2015
Worked on an in-class assignment on "Lamb to the Slaughter". No homework as the assignment is to be completed in class.
Posted: September 25, 2015
Today in class we read over the notes that were passed out yesterday and continued highlighting the important points. If you have been absent, please make sure you get the notes and borrow a classmate's notes to get the highlighting complete. Homework: Read p 586-593 Explain the following/write a few points about:Danton, Marat,Jacobins, Robespierre Also complete questions #1-4 on the packet of notes that were handed out in class today.
Posted: September 25, 2015
We are working on reading comprehension in class. This will prepare students for the Grade 9 English Assessment that will be written in January. It is very important for students to be here as the work is all being done in class. Please be reading your novel at home.
Posted: September 25, 2015
Today in class we went over the homework questions for "Lamb to the Slaughter" and finished up the remaining questions. We also watched the video version of "Lamb to the Slaughter" which is posted below: http://www.schooltube.com/video/b4ffb2ed2146057eda1d/ Homework: After you watch the video, please make comparisons (similarities/differences) between the video version and the reading of "Lamb to the Slaughter." This is to be at least half a page. Due Monday.
Posted: September 24, 2015
Consent forms were sent home with all grade 9s for the upcoming immunization clinic being offered. The grade 9 students will receive the Meningococcal vaccine (Menveo) and the Chickenpox vaccine (Varilrix). Please return your consent forms by Friday September 25, 2015
Posted: September 23, 2015
Handed back the Age of Reason test and went over in class. Finished movie, "Catherine the Great" Homework- Please read p 576-583 in the textbook and complete the following: Vocabulary:-estate-taille-bourgeoisie-sans-culottes-exclusion Explain: -Tennis Court Oath-Declaration of the Rights of Man... -List the reasons for the near collapse of the government finances in France (5). (You will find this under Financial Crisis on p 578)
Posted: September 23, 2015
Completed a journal entry today and then worked on reading comprehension. Please make sure that you bring your journal duotang and novel with you to each class. If you do not have a duotang for your journal entries yet, you should get one!