"What does is mean to be Canadian" assignment is due Wednesday, October 7, 2020. A copy of it and a planning sheet can be found here: Poster assignment

Below are some videos that may help inspire some ideas for your poster assignment:

"In Canada" music video
"We Are More" poem by Shane Koyczan
Top 10 Symbols of Canada
​What does it mean to be Canadian?
101 Facts about Canada

​*Keep in mind that your Letter Essay is also due by Monday, October 5th. Books should be fully read by Monday, September 28th.
A copy of the assignment can be found here: Letter Essay

OVERDUE ASSIGNMENTS: Geography booklet
**Timelines will not be accepted after Monday, September 28th (a grade of zero will be given)

Please read and complete the four questions included on the handout. Also, review the videos to consider different perspectives about the similarities and differences between Canadians and Americans.

The handout: Canadians vs. Americans

Video links:
Infographics video
USA vs. Canada
What's the difference...?

*Remember that the Letter Essay is due on October 5th!

~ Know your map of Canada and the physical regions. Know basic facts about each region.

~ Geography booklets are due!

~ Timelines are OVERDUE!

~ Get your Literary Terms tests signed by a parent/guardian.

The Geography chapter can be found in Crossroads: A Meeting of Nations on pages 160-179. A copy can be found here: Geography text

The assignment booklet is due on Monday, September 21st. A copy of it can be found here: Geography Assignment

The Geography Quiz will be on Tuesday, September 22nd.

Complete your rough plans and outline tonight. Be ready to begin your School Wide Write immediately at the beginning of class! Laptops will be provided for students who prefer to type SWW submissions.

Here are extra copies of the planning sheets: SWW info and Essay templates (choose one template)

*Timelines will be due on Friday, September 11th

*Please get your Literary Terms tests signed by a parent/guardian
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*Start thinking about the School Wide Write topic below (brainstorming and rough planning starts tomorrow):
Since coming to high school, how have you grown to feel that you belong here, and how have you (or others) helped others feel that they belong at Vanier? What more could be done to help students feel that they belong here?

Complete the "My Personal History" handout. It will help you to brainstorm 10 big events from your life to enter on your rough outline for your Timeline. Have your rough Timeline completed before Tuesday, September 8th so that you can start your good copy.

The notes are here: Personal History

For Monday: Look through the Ray Bradbury story that we read (The Veldt) for examples of figurative language/literary devices. Underline and label them when you find some.

The Veldt by Ray Bradbury 
*If you were absent, we discussed these questions in class: Comprehension Questions  
  If you'd like to listen while reading, here's the links to the audio version: Part 1   Part 2   Part 3

​For Tuesday, September 1st: Literary Terms Test
Know your literary terms! Here are extra copies of the figurative language handouts that you need to know for the quiz: Student Handout and Answer Key

Also, if you've been absent, here are the notes on Irony: Irony is Fundamental in Storytelling

Here is the handout for your Reading Section: Making Connections

Here is the handout for your reading assignment due on Monday, October 5th: Letter Essay

*Bring your library books to EVERY class for DEAR time

~ start reviewing your Literary Terms for your test next Tuesday, September 1st

Hi 901s and 903s!

Today, you should have already finished your "Misspelled Words" handout. It belongs in your Language section of your binder.

For tomorrow: finish your Literary Terms definitions

*Tuesday, September 1st: Quiz on Literary Terms