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Our grade nine boys in The Outsiders

Posted: March 2, 2012

English 10: The following assignment was given today.  It is due the Wednesday after March Break.  Choose to do ONE of the following: VISUALIZATION ASSIGNMENT - One of the themes of this story is that war is unnecessary, especially when we are fighting our own countrymen - our brothers.  The key scene that expresses this message is the end.  Think about this scene and create a visual representation of the scene.  This can be hand drawn, pencil sketch or in colour.  If  you prefer not to draw, you can create the scene using programs such as Microsoft Paint, photoshop, or picnik.  The key is that it must be created by you.   OR   EXPOSITORY WRITING Watch the short film on the following link:  http://holykaw.alltop.com/short-film-recounts-a-soldiers-lasting-regret Imagine that the soldier from the film you just watched, could write a letter to the sniper.  What advice would he give him on how to deal with his brother's death?   English 112: Today we wrote an in-class demand piece on "The Lottery".  Read the following instructions: Theme Layers Follow-Up: Yesterday you completed a theme layers chart.  This chart helped you to make connections between the text and your world.  Today you will write an in-class demand essay using the chart you have created as your brainstorm. Your essay will answer the following question: In the short story "The Lottery", what is Shirley Jackson's message regarding human nature and society? Be sure to have an introduction and conclusion, and two to three significant body paragraphs.  You may use your chart to assist you with writing the body of the essay.  Include at least two quotes from the story in your essay.  This essay is due in a legible copy at the end of the class.  Please staple your chart to the essay and try to remember to double space.

Posted: March 2, 2012

"The Sniper" by Liam O'Flaherty

Full text of the short story "The Sniper".

Posted: March 2, 2012

"The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson

Full text of the short story "The Lottery".

Posted: February 27, 2012

It's great to be back! English 10: Today I collected the homework on "Charles".  Be sure to get that into me as soon as possible.  Progress reports are going out on Thursday.  Writers notebooks are being collected on Thursday as well. English 112: "The Lottery Ticket" questions were collected.  We also read the short story "The Lottery".  We will be working with this story for the remainder of the week.

Posted: February 25, 2012

Hello girls! First of all, Mrs. Mac and I want to thank all of you for trying out this year.  You demonstrated dedication and determination to improve your skill.  We were only able to take twelve players on the team, but for the grade nines, don't be discouraged...we would love for you to try out again next year. We discussed this team in a lot of detail and we struggled with some of the final decision making (which is why this has taken so long to post).  The following girls are on the JV team: Sydney MacDonald Alyssa Dickinson Sarah Lynch Megan Lynch Allison Hare Sam Joe Kelsey English Mykayla Hallihan Rebekah Dube Lindsay Gallant Haley Doak Kendra Hamilton   For those girls who did not make the team, please feel free to come and see us.  We would love to sit down with you and explain how we came  to the decision. Our first practice as a team is on Monday after school.  Be on the court and ready to go at 3:45 sharp.  Practice should be done by 5:15pm. Thanks again! Mrs. Cabel and Mrs.MacDonnell

Posted: February 17, 2012

REMINDER: I will not be here next week because I will be marking the ELPA.  If you need to get in touch with me, I will be checking my email - krista.cabel@nbed.nb.ca   English 10: Personal Narratives were collected today.  Narratives that are handed in next week will be deducted 10% per day.  No homework for the weekend!!   English 112: We had a discussion today regarding the ads and disads of technology with regards to the article "Home Smart Home".  Students also completed a demand writing activity today.  Our next two short stories will focus on "lotteries" so students are asked to complete the following for Monday as a pre-reading activity: Imagine that you have won the lottery. Write a piece in the genre of your choice- 1. narrative - a story that centers on this topic (this can be written in first person or third person - it can include you or fictional characters) 2. expository - a step by step piece that states what you should do with the lottery winnings. 3. persuasive - argument piece that focuses on what winners should do with the money. 4. poem/song

Posted: February 16, 2012

Congratulations to the Wheels in Motion team for winning the CUTE Award for 21st Century Learning (High School) at last night's awards ceremony.

Posted: February 16, 2012

English 10: Remember that your personal narratives are due tomorrow! English 112: Finish your close reading of the article "Home Smart Home".  Your focus for reading is "Does technology makes lives harder or easier for humans?" 

Posted: February 10, 2012

English 10: Work on your narrative drafts over the weekend.  I will be doing a homework check on Monday! English 112: Finish your "Twins" assignments for Monday.

Posted: February 9, 2012

English 10: Complete your voice assignment for tomorrow (letter to Donald Mills). English 112: "Twins" assignments are due on Monday.  I have the computer lab booked for tomorrow, so rough drafts should be completed for that time.
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