February Week 4 Update

This week in humanities, students began their novel studies within literacy groups. Students were given a choice among select novels, based on their individual reading levels. Each book is broken up into sections. Students are expected to read and complete assignments for section 1 by the end of this week. Assignments for each section include: chapter questions, vocabulary, "Fakebook" character development posts, and either a summary or visual sketch of the section.  There is also a final group project which is to be completed once the group has finished reading their book and has completed all other assignments. Here is a link to all resources for each book: Literacy Circle Resources

February Week 3 Update

This past week in humanities, students finished their economic island proposals, poster maps, and presentations. Marks have been updated on Powerschool. Students in 9-5 finished the economics unit with a 20 question multiple choice test. We will mark the tests together on Monday. Students in 9-4 will do the test Monday and mark it on Tuesday. Next week, all students will begin their novel studies as part of a literacy circle: a small group of students who are reading the same book and working on the same assignments as each other. Some assignments will be individual based, whereas others will be group based. Resources for each book will be uploaded to the blog next week.

February Week 2 Update

This week, students continued working on their Island Economics proposals and maps/posters. They will present their work to their peers next week when school resumes. Please see last weeks post for links to all assignment resources. Students have an extended break from this Thursday until next Monday. Classes resume on Tuesday, February 18th.

February Week 1 Update

This past week, students worked on an "Island Economy" project, as part of the economics unit. Here is a link to all of the resources required for the project: Island Economics. Next week, students will be finishing their project and presenting their islands to classmates.

Next week, students will be in school from Monday to Wednesday. There will be no school on the Thursday and Friday due to Teacher Convention. The school will also be closed on the following Monday for Family Day, making it a 5 day break for students.