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Posted: May 25, 2020

(May 25th - 29th) Home Learning Language Arts 8C

Language Arts 8C 

 

Mon. May 25th  – Fri. May 29th  

1.     Read 20 minutes silently everyday.

 2.     Read and respond to this week’s Common Lit assignments. They are all poems and thus shorter in length. However, they require the same amount of attention as they will require multiple reads to truly understand the meaning/theme. As such, there are no writing activities this week. 

  • a.      “Annabel Lee” by Edgar Allan Poe
  • b.     “If” by Rudyard Kipling
  • c.      “In Flanders Fields” by Lt. Col. John McRae  

3.     Complete ANY 2 of the attached options for Quickwrites this week (I have one listed for every day and while you are free to do it every day for 5 minutes (go for longer if you wish…but don’t go past 15minutes), aim for 2.  Feel free to share these with me via email, Microsoft Teams or on our weekly call. I encourage you to share your writing with somebody at home too.

4.     Quickwrites

Monday

Narrative Monday:

You are on your way home when zombies begin to take over your town. You've never believed in zombies, but now you see them with your own eyes. Write a science fiction story telling what the zombies do, what happens to everyone you know, and what you do about it. Make sure you create and describe characters, conflict, and the setting.

Tuesday

Persuasive Prompt Tuesday:

Some day, you and your classmates will be the adults in charge of running the world. Is that thought exciting or terrifying? Which of your classmates would make the best Premier of New Brunswick or Prime Minister of Canada? Write an editorial announcing a bid for Prime Minister or Premier by a classmate of yours (or yourself). Tell why the person would make an excellent Premier/Prime Minister, provide the person’s qualifications, and urge readers to vote for the candidate.

Wednesday

Explanatory Wednesday:

Pets are not people. After all, dogs don’t go to school and cats don’t hold down jobs. But pet owners often consider their dogs and cats to be members of their families. In what ways are pets like people and in what ways are they not? Write a comparison-contrast essay explaining the similarities and differences between pets and people.

Thursday

Picture Prompt Thursday: http://visualprompts.weebly.com/uploads/2/5/2/2/25222088/_1511428_orig.png

http://visualprompts.weebly.com/uploads/2/5/2/2/25222088/_1511428.png

Friday

Descriptive Friday:

Write a story about how you and your best friend originally became friends.

 

 

 

 

Posted: May 25, 2020

(May 25th - 29th) Home Learning Language Arts 6J

Language Arts 6J

Mon. May 25th  – Fri. May 29th  

1.     Read 20 minutes silently everyday.

2.     Read and respond to this week’s Common Lit assignment “Teacher Tamer” by Avi (pen name of author Edward Irving Wortis).  I have only given you one reading because it is a long one but please take your time with this.

3.     Writing Activites: Do the following ONLY after you finished the CommonLit reading this week. Please respond to this in a paragraph and submit to me via email

a.      Watch this video to see everything teachers do for their students. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=147&v=L2LNK2MW_xQ&feature=emb_logo

                                                    i.     Compare the reasons given in the video to thanks teachers with the reason that Gregory thanks Mrs. Wessex in "Teacher Tamer." AND

                                                  ii.     What is something you would like to thank your teacher for? 

4.     Complete ANY 2 of the attached options for Quickwrites this week (I have one listed for every day and while you are free to do it every. NO TIME LIMIT ANYMORE.  Try to write until you feel the quickwrite is finished.

Quickwrites

Monday

Narrative Monday:

You are on your way home when zombies begin to take over your town. You've never believed in zombies, but now you see them with your own eyes. Write a science fiction story telling what the zombies do, what happens to everyone you know, and what you do about it. Make sure you create and describe characters, conflict, and the setting.

Tuesday

Persuasive Prompt Tuesday:

Some day, you and your classmates will be the adults in charge of running the world. Is that thought exciting or terrifying? Which of your classmates would make the best Premier of New Brunswick or Prime Minister of Canada? Write an editorial announcing a bid for Prime Minister or Premier by a classmate of yours (or yourself). Tell why the person would make an excellent Premier/Prime Minister, provide the person’s qualifications, and urge readers to vote for the candidate.

Wednesday

Explanatory Wednesday:

Pets are not people. After all, dogs don’t go to school and cats don’t hold down jobs. But pet owners often consider their dogs and cats to be members of their families. In what ways are pets like people and in what ways are they not? Write a comparison-contrast essay explaining the similarities and differences between pets and people.

Thursday

Picture Prompt Thursday: http://visualprompts.weebly.com/uploads/2/5/2/2/25222088/_1511428_orig.png

 

Friday

Descriptive Friday:

Write a story about how you and your best friend originally became friends.

 

Posted: May 19, 2020

(May 19th - May 22nd) Home Learning Canadian Identity 9U

Canadian Identity 9U

This week's lesson will have you looking at Canada's involvement in World War II. It is video-based and is testimonials and accounts from World War II veterans. This is an important Social Studies skill, being able to listen to, and get information from a primary source.

There is also an opportunity, if this interests you, to take it further and look at other stories and accounts from this time period. These have been provided as extra if you so wish.

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Posted: May 19, 2020

(May 19th - May 22nd) Home Learning Law 120

This week's assignments will deal with Trial and Judicial Proceedings including an examination of juries. We will also look at the rules of evidence, the types, and what may be used in court.

Part 7a is a lengthy read with a short Check Your Understanding and an assignment at the end with 3 small mini-essays.

Part 7b is a shorter read with an assignment at the end. Gauge your time accordingly. 

I have also included the "Try Judging" resource which has relevant passages pertaining to each of this week's topics.

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Posted: May 19, 2020

(May 19th - May 22nd) Home Learning Language Arts 8C

Language Arts 8C

Tues. May 19th  – Fri. May 22nd  

1.     Read 20 minutes silently everyday.

2.     Read and respond to this week’s Common Lit assignments. 

  • a.      “Examination day” (science fiction)
  • b.     “Someone Might Be Watching – An Introduction to Dystopian Fiction” (informational text). 

3.     Writing Activites: Please respond to this in a paragraph each and submit to me via emaila.      After having read the 2nd CommonLit assignment:

  • watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTyyKROkC3E and then,
  • respond to the following writing assignment: Which dystopian themes identified by Ostergaard in the text are also explored in the movie clip? Think about how the characters dress and the political system that is in place.

4.     Complete ANY 2 of the attached options for Quickwrites this week (I have one listed for every day and while you are free to do it every day for 5 minutes (go for longer if you wish…but don’t go past 15minutes), aim for 2.  Feel free to share these with me via email, Microsoft Teams or on our weekly call. I encourage you to share your writing with somebody at home too.

 

Quickwrites

Monday

Narrative Monday:

Write a story about a kid who is moving to a new school. How do you think they might feel?

Tuesday

Persuasive Prompt Tuesday:

The first lesson of school every day should be exercise. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Argue one way or the other.

Wednesday

Explanatory Wednesday:

The Chinese celebrate New Year with a dragon dance. How do you celebrate New Year? What other special days do you observe? In an essay, explain a celebration or ritual that you know about. Tell what is usually done and why. Explain it to a reader who is new to the event.

Thursday

Old Fashioned Office Interior Stock Photo: 184289762 - Alamy

 Picture Prompt Thursday: Write what comes to mind seeing this image. https://www.alamy.com/old-fashioned-office-interior-image184289762.html

Friday

Descriptive Friday:

Imagine that the appliances in a family’s kitchen could talk when the family was not present.  Write a story about what they would have to say to each other.

 

Posted: May 19, 2020

(May 19th - May 22nd) Home Learning Language Arts 6J

Language Arts 6J

Tues. May 19th  – Fri. May 22nd

1.     Read 20 minutes silently everyday.

2.     Read and respond to this week’s Common Lit assignments (one fiction, one non-fiction) in this order. “Columbus & the Egg” (historical fiction) & “Clash of /Cultures” (informational text).

3.     Writing Activites: Do the following ONLY after you finished both CommonLit readings this week. Please respond to this in a paragraph and submit to me via email

  • a.      Watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aF_unlvjccA This animated educational video discusses Christopher Columbus’ journeys to the Americas and what his journeys meant for native people living there and for the world. Be advised that the video discusses some of Columbus and his men’s brutal treatment of native populations. Writing Activity: How does this video affect your view of Columbus as an influential and creative leader? Do you believe that he deserves to be remembered as a leader and a hero? 

4.     Complete ANY 2 of the attached options for Quickwrites this week (I have one listed for every day and while you are free to do it every day for 5 minutes (go for longer if you wish…but don’t go past 15minutes), aim for 2.  Feel free to share these with me via email, Microsoft Teams or on our weekly call. I encourage you to share your writing with somebody at home too.

 

Quickwrites

Monday

Narrative Monday:

Write a story about a kid who is moving to a new school. How do you think they might feel?

Tuesday

Persuasive Prompt Tuesday:

The first lesson of school every day should be exercise. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Argue one way or the other.

Wednesday

Explanatory Wednesday:

The Chinese celebrate New Year with a dragon dance. How do you celebrate New Year? What other special days do you observe? In an essay, explain a celebration or ritual that you know about. Tell what is usually done and why. Explain it to a reader who is new to the event.

Thursday

Old Fashioned Office Interior Stock Photo: 184289762 - Alamy

 Picture Prompt Thursday: Write what comes to mind seeing this image.  https://www.alamy.com/old-fashioned-office-interior-image184289762.html

Friday

Descriptive Friday:

Imagine that the appliances in a family’s kitchen could talk when the family was not present.  Write a story about what they would have to say to each other.

 

Posted: May 11, 2020

(May 10th - 15th) Home Learning Law 120

Law 120

This week's home learning topics include:

  • Search & Arrest Warrants
  • The Legal Process
  • Court Procedure - Officers of the Court
  1. I might suggest that you start with Week 6b - Legal Process & Court Procedure; it is a reasonable amount of reading and the only work for you to do is complete 2 small 'Check Your Understanding' matching exercises.
  2. Week 6a - Search & Arrest Warrants has a fair amount of reading and an activity that IS NOT FOR SUBMISSION called 'Legal Process: Case Studies.'  These Case studies all have questions associated that I would like you to think about and attempt to answer; you may check your answers against the last document I've attached, "Week 6a - Search & Arrest Warrants - expert opinion"
  3. There IS an assignment to hand in, however for Week 6a about Search & Arrest Procedures.
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Posted: May 11, 2020

(May 10th - 15th) Home Learning Social Studies 9U

Canadian Identity 9U

Home Learning this week takes a big leap in history from last week's look at Confederation (1867) up to World War I. There seems to be a lot of reading, but if you break it up into 6 small half hour sessions as I suggest, it is very easy and will serve to give you a great overview of this time period in history.  

The chart to complete is included with the package below; you can just type into the boxes to make the notes as you read. Its a ready made graphic organizer.

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Posted: May 10, 2020

(May 10th - 15th) Home Learning Language Arts 8C

LANGUAGE ARTS 8C

Mon. May 11th – Fri. May 15th

1.     Read 20 minutes silently everyday.

2.     Read and respond to this week’s Common Lit assignments. 

a.      “Thank You Ma’am” (short story) DO NOT ANSWER THE QUESTIONS UNITL YOU’VE COMPLETED WRITING ACTIVITY   \

b.     “Middle School: Prologue & Act Two” (podcast transcript).  For the second CommonLit reading, you can read along with the actual Podcast audio at the following two Youtube links: https://www.thisamericanlife.org/449/middle-school/prologue  AND https://www.thisamericanlife.org/449/middle-school/act-two

 3.     Writing Activites: Please respond to this in a paragraph and submit to me via email.     

  • Watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHyhYa9CQcQ and then respond to the following writing assignment: After watching this clip from the film adaptation of Langston Hughes’ “Thank You, M’am,” discuss how the characters interact in the video and how this compares to the text. Is the clip from the film adaptation an accurate representation of the text? Why or why not? (aim for a paragraph in length; 5-8 sentences)

4.     Complete ANY 2 of the attached options for Quickwrites this week (I have one listed for every day and while you are free to do it every day for 5 minutes (go for longer if you wish…but don’t go past 15minutes), aim for 2.  Feel free to share these with me via email, Microsoft Teams or on our weekly call. I encourage you to share your writing with somebody at home too.

 

Quickwrites

Monday

Write a letter to someone you miss. It should have a greeting, a few paragraphs, and a closing.

Tuesday

John Lennon once observed, “Life is what happens to you while you are busy making other plans.” If that is true, is it better to live life without a plan, to carefully follow a precise plan, or to somehow balance planning and spontaneity? Write an essay arguing for how a person should plan (or not plan) life. Support your claim using examples from your life and the lives of other students.

Wednesday

Write a story about what it would be like to climb to the very top of the highest mountain in the world.

Thursday

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Friday

Describe what it is like when trees lose all of their leaves in the autumn season. (good opportunity to write in 1st person AS the tree)

 

Posted: May 10, 2020

(May 10th - 15th) Home Learning Language Arts 6J

 

LANGUAGE ARTS – Gr.6

Mon. May 11th – Fri. May 15th

1.     Read 20 minutes silently everyday.

2.     Read and respond to this week’s Common Lit assignments (one fiction, one non-fiction). “The House Dog & the Wolf” (fable) & “The Wild Horses of Assateague” (informational text).

3.     Writing Activites x 2: Do the following ONLY after you finished both CommonLit readings this week. Please respond to these in a paragraph each and submit to me via email together

  • a.      Watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouvC-pZBKew  and then respond to the following writing assignment: This video, created by students, depicts Aesop’s fable through Claymation. Compare the video with the original story. How do the visual elements help underscore(bring out) the fable’s themes?
  • b.     After reading “The Wild Horses of Assateague,” discuss in a paragraph the following: In the text, the author discusses how people leave the wild horses alone. Do you think that humans should be more involved with keeping the horses alive and healthy? Why or why not?

4.     Complete ANY 2 of the attached options for Quickwrites this week (I have one listed for every day and while you are free to do it every day for 5 minutes (go for longer if you wish…but don’t go past 15minutes), aim for 2.  Feel free to share these with me via email, Microsoft Teams or on our weekly call. I encourage you to share your writing with somebody at home too.

 

Quickwrites

Monday

Write a letter to someone you miss. It should have a greeting, a few paragraphs, and a closing.

Tuesday

John Lennon once observed, “Life is what happens to you while you are busy making other plans.” If that is true, is it better to live life without a plan, to carefully follow a precise plan, or to somehow balance planning and spontaneity? Write an essay arguing for how a person should plan (or not plan) life. Support your claim using examples from your life and the lives of other students.

Wednesday

Write a story about what it would be like to climb to the very top of the highest mountain in the world.

Thursday

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Friday

Describe what it is like when trees lose all of their leaves in the autumn season. (good opportunity to write in 1st person AS the tree)

 

 

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