September 30th

English 113
We have read to page 84 of this terms novel, Hunter in the Dark. Along with questions and discussions for each chapter, the class will be working on a movie trailer as a group project.

All students have their independent novel chosen for their term project. Although this project is not due until January, there is an expectation that research and presentation quality is topnotch to fulfill a 15% mark. I am very proud of the students for their participation each day in class and expect no less for the quality of this project.

We had our first test on September 19th. Students were offered the opportunity to improve their mark with a re-write at noon, September 24th.

TODAY: we were in the computer lab and completed the following to be handed in following class on Wedensday:

Hunter in the Dark
Research and answer the questions below. Don’t forget to write down the website you find the information on! Hand in at the end of class. VALUE 30
1. Search Monica Hughes. Who is she? Where was she born? What did she win for writing this book? What are three other facts about her?
2. Where is Swan Hills? Write a brief description about the place, Swan Hills. What is the main industry, the population, and three facts about surrounding areas.
3. Beginning in Swan Hills, draw a map of the area to include Fort Assiniboine, Freeman Hills and the river where Mike is camping (reference is on page 2).
4. What is Vincristine (reference is on page 74)? Research and explain what it is.
5. We know from the novel, Mike has acute lymphocytic leukemia (reference is on page 74). Describe what leukemia is using the term white blood cells in your explanation.
6. Mike’s class went to Jasper on a ski trip. Where is Jasper located and what is the name of the ski hill? What is the highest peak on this mountain?
7. Research Canadian Hunting Safety Tips and discuss two of them. What website did you find the Hunting Safety tips on?Research and draw a Weatherby Mark V de luxe bolt action .257 with a 24-inch barrel gun (description on page 17). What year was this gun introduced? Note: You may have to try a couple of websites to get this information.Extension:Reflecting on what you have learned about leukemia, write an account of how you would feel if you were told you had the sickness. Do you know anyone who has this? Explain.

English 123
We have read to page 83 of The Chrysalids. As a group, we read and do group work to answer chapter questions for The Chrysalids. There are many class discussions to ensure students understand the terminology and sequence of the novel. As a result of each students participation, I nominated the entire class for a WAY TO GO award last Friday held in the Great Hall. It is wonderful to hear this class read to each other.

We had our first test on September 19th on Chapters 1 - 5 of The Chrysalids. Students were offered the opportunity to improve their mark with a re-write at noon, September 24th.

Independent novels for their individual projects should be confirmed with me. Although the deadline for this project is not until January, this is an extensive project worth 15% and is expected to be of high quality in research and presentation. Every student has the Rubric and outline for this project.

TODAY: in the computer lab, we worked on the following questions due following class on Wednesday:

The Chrysalids
Research and answer the questions below. Don’t forget to write down the website you find the information on! Hand in at the end of class. VALUE 30
1. Search John Wyndham. Who is he? What is his full name? What are three other facts about him (such as, where did he live?).
2. What year was John Wyndham born? What year did he pass away?
3. What does chrysalid mean in scientific terms? Explain.
4. In the novel, David has telepathic powers. What is telepathy? After researching, explain in your own words. Have you ever had a “telepathic experience?” Explain.
5. The Chrysalids has been compared to the movie The XMen. In what two ways are they comparable? In what two ways are they different?
6. As you know, Waknuk is a setting of the story. What does your research say about Waknuk in relation to the story? Are you surprised?What is nuclear war? Have we experienced nuclear war? When? What happens to people and vegetation?

Math 9
This is an important week in our math class, as the Unit Test is on Friday, October 3rd. This unit test will cover all material studied since the first day of school. Material covered includes: divisibility rules, order of operations, integers, rational and irrational numbers (whole numbers, mixed fractions, integers), multiplication and division.

Extra help is offered every Wednesday at lunch.