It’s been so busy that I haven’t been able to provide updates here. My apologies! There has been lots of stuff going on in class in the last few weeks. We’re down to just 2.5 weeks until the Christmas Break. We can make it!

Here’s what’s going on in class:

ENG3U Grade 11 English students are wrapping up “Macbeth” literary essays. Final copies are due on Monday, December 8. Late essays will be deducted 10% per day so strive to be on time! Students are also studying Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”. So far, we’ve been doing independent annotated reading, (taking notes to build understanding), but we’ll move to more enlightening stuff soon!

ALC1O Grade 9 Art students completed their introductory projects and have been spending time learning how to draw in perspective – both one point and two point. Students spent a few days developing skills and are now completing a series of tasks that lead up to the culminating project for the unit. Students are using drawing skills, measurement, and problem-solving to complete these tasks and almost everyone has it all figured out. Students who are missing work or haven’t completed old assignments are invited to come in during the Activity Period to make up work.

ENG2P Grade 10 English students have finished studying The Lord of the Flies. Several students did not complete multiple unit assignments and this has effected some marks. Students have also been working on developing essay skills. The rough copy is due on Monday, December 8. In the meantime, the class has begun studying Shakespeare’s “Romeo & Juliet” and so far, this has proven to be challenging. We’ll see where it goes!

Here’s hoping everyone has a great week!

There are only 3.5 weeks left until the Christmas Break. Most students have realized that crunch time is imminently near. Midterm report cards should be received by parents/guardians this week. For now, here’s what’s happening in the classroom:

ENG3U Grade 11 English students will be developing “Macbeth” literary essays. They will be guided by conferencing and the descriptive feedback provided on their Frankenstein essays. The rough copy for this essay is due on Monday, December 1.

ALC1O Grade 9 Art students have finished their first unit culminating project – a demonstration of their knowledge of the elements and principles of art and design. I will post pictures soon. Students will spend a day or two learning about value/shading techniques before moving on to a unit on perspective drawing. Thanks to this group for their hard work and excellent classroom skills!

ENG2P Grade 10 English students have completed the study of Lord of the Flies. Students will now begin focusing on the process of writing a literary essay. Topics have been distributed, (a copy of the assignment is available by clicking here) and students will be expected to complete organizers by Friday, November 28. It is important for students to meet deadlines. We will also be transitioning to our new unit, which will be a challenge for some: Shakespeare’s “Romeo & Juliet”…

Students, especially those in ENG2P, are reminded of deadlines and missing work. I am available this week on Wednesday and Friday during 12:05PM Activity Period for extra assistance. Enjoy your week!

Grade 9 art students start their first unit culminating project today. It involves creating a design involving as many of the elements of art as possible using a variety of media. Here’s the project: