English 113

In class today, we reviewed and discussed numerous quotes from Hunter in the Dark and answered Multiple Choice questions in preparation for the mid-term on Friday. Students were given a sheet with 5 essay choices; the choices are mini-essay topics from Hunter in the Dark where personal expression and novel examples are expected. This "essay" format is similar to two previous tests given. Students will choose and write about one of the topics.

Sample question: In this novel, the word "cataract" means: a type of tree, an eye problem, a waterfall, a bird

English 123

In class today, we read Chapter 16 of The Chrysalids. There is one chapter remaining of which we will read tomorrow. Monday is our exam; for which the format will be similar to what we have done in previous tests.

True or False: David's Aunt Emily was turned away by his parents.

Due Dates

Math 9 - to be completed for Wednesday, October 29th up to the end of question 9 on page 348. As noted from class today, the in-class experiment and all questions on page 346 - 348 (8.3) up to the end of question 9 will be collected.

You should be working on your math projects due November 28th. Parents will be invited to our class early in December for presentations (coffee and cookies too!).

English 123 - we have read up to the end of Chapter 15. There are two chapters to go!
Chapter 13 questions are due at the beginning of class on Wednesday (tomorrow).

The Chrysalids project is due November 14th. Choose one project from the hand-out given in class.

English 113 - the Romeo and Juliet assignment is due tomorrow (Wednesday). All three pages, complete with answers, should be handed in at the beginning of class.

The Hunter in the Dark project is due November 14th. Choose one project from each of the three categories.

Week of Halloween!

English 113 - Your mid-term is this Friday, October 31st during class. We will review Hunter in the Dark this week and discuss Romeo and Juliet too! If you look over chapter questions, listen to discussion in class and make notes during review; you will have no problem with the mid-term. Good luck! Please come see me if you need help with anything.

Computer questions on Romeo and Juliet (Sheet 1) is due Monday, October 27th in class. Sheet 2 and 3 are due on Tuesday, October 28th.

Here are some questions for you to try:

1. What drug did Mike look up in a book at the library when he discovered he had lukemia?

2. What school trip was Mike not allowed to go on? Who did not let him go?

English 123 - We will finish The Chrysalids this week in class. Presently, we are reading Chapter 14. Due on Monday, October 27th is the Chapter 12 question sheet we did in the computer lab. Chapter 13 questions will be done during Monday's class, due on Wednesday, October 29th.

Here are some questions for you to try:

1. Sophie had six toes on each foot. How is this significant to the story?

2. David is the main character in the book. What is Rosalind's role?

Math 9 - Monday's class, October 27th, you will begin review for the mid-term (mid-term is November 6th during first block of our double-block). You will have a number of work-sheets to complete at your own pace during class this week along with continued work on probability. Once you have completed all work-sheets, you should be prepared for the mid-term! I will offer extra help any day this week, up to Halloween, October 31st.

Here is a mini-review for SLOPE

Slope = m

Slope = Y/X

Slope = delta Y/delta X (subtract two Y points and two X points)

y = mx + b is equation of the line

y = y point

m = slope

x = x point

b = y-intercept

We will look at equation of a line (beginning page 106) on Tuesday.

Keep Up To Date!

If any of my students miss time, it is expected you will come and inquire about missing work. This week, in English 113, we watched the Romeo and Juliet movie (starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes). This week in English 123 we watched XMen 2000 (starring Hugh Jackman and Patrick Stewart etc). The XMen is a comparible theme to the novel The Chrysalids we continue to study.

Math 9 worksheets have been handed out and we are working on pages 100, 101 to 104 in the textbook. The topic is slope, m, delta Y over delta X.

Please contact me if you have any questions.
Ms. Norman

Mid-terms begin October 31st

English 113
The mid-term for English 113 is on Friday, October 31st, first block. This mid-term will include two topics: Hunter in the Dark novel and Romeo and Juliet movie. Within the exam, students will be expected to write short and long essay answers, do multiple choice and fill in the blank questions, and fully answer personal opinion questions. As in every assignment, students are graded on full sentence structure and proper paragraph form, thoroughness of thought, and comprehension (whether or not the QUESTION is answered!). Please bring your novel project book to read in case you finish early.

English 123
The mid-term for English 123 is on Monday, November 3rd during 2nd block. This mid-term will be weighted in two areas. The majority of the mid-term will be on The Chrysalids novel and on a more minimal scale the XMen movie. Students are expected to write short and long essay answers, answer multiple-choice questions, and relate themes to excerpts from the novel. Every question is graded on thoroughness of thought, proper sentence structure and paragraph structure, and most importantly COMPREHENSION! Ensure you read the question TWICE before you answer to ensure you have answered the question asked. Please bring your novel project book to read in case you finish early.

Math 9
The mid-term for Math is on Thursday, November 6th. This mid-term will include all work completed to date including: integers, fractions, scatter plots, order of operations. We will review everything in class before the mid-term and I am available to help before school, at lunch or after school most days up to Friday BEFORE the mid-term. The most important thing to remember for the mid-term: CHECK OVER YOUR WORK. There will be plenty of time to complete the mid-term. Please bring a ruler, two pencils, an eraser and a book with you to the mid-term. Calculators will not be necessary.

Thanksgiving and next week

Math 9
If you were not in class on Friday, October 10th: as per our conversation in class on the 9th, remember to bring in a one page outline of your Enrichment Math Project. This is due the first math class back following holidays. You should choose your project to incorporate math operations and equations as we discussed in class. Some ideas are: Rubik Cube, The Golden Ratio, Pythagoras Theorem, Stock Market, Aerodynamics etc.

I wish all my students a pleasant and safe holiday. See you on the 16th.

Today's Recap

English 113
Tomorrow is your test. I will provide the paper and the questions. You only need a pen or pencil and your novel. For those who miss the test, it will be written after school on Thursday, October 16th at 3pm sharp.

Numerous students in this class have over-do assignment for Computer lab and Chapter 4. Students are aware they owe assignments. These students are on home-work lunch to complete assignments.

We have finished reading the novel - Hunter in the Dark

English 123
Tomorrow is your test. I will provide the paper and the questions. You only need a pen or pencil. For those who miss the test, it will be written after school on Thursday, October 16th at 3pm sharp.

We have read up to the end of Chapter 11.

Extra Help, Homework and Hints

Math 9 - if you did not complete the math assignment today in class, due at the first of class on Thursday is:
Page 334/335 questions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Page 341 questions 1, 2, 3

It may be helpful for your graphs to bring a ruler, graph paper, a couple of pen colours and a calculator to each class.

Hint: English 123 - The website noted below is an excellent resource to supplement class discussion on The Chrysalids. There are chapter summaries and commentary to deepen themes, discuss characterization etc.

http://www.lowensteyn.com/litunits/chrysalids/intro.html


ALL SUBJECTS (MATH AND ENGLISH)
November and Mid-term Exams will quickly fall upon our laps. For those looking for extra help, I am available on Monday and Wednesday after school or Tuesday to Thursday at lunch. Please let me know you require help and I will do my best to accommodate you.

Ms. Norman

English Tests on Friday, October 10th

English 123
These are your questions for Friday's test, October 10th.
The Chrysalids - Chapters 1 - 11
1. What are the two recurring dreams that David has? How are they both foreshadowing?
2. What is ironic about the following comment by the inspector: “Loyalty is a great virtue, but there is such a thing as misplaced loyalty. One day you will understand the importance of a greater loyalty. The Purity of the Race.” (pg. 58)
3. The characterization of a character is the creation of the image of persons in drama, narrative poetry, the novel, and the short story. Characterization generates plot and is revealed by actions, speech, thoughts, physical appearance, and the other characters’ thoughts or words about him. Write about the characterization of Uncle Axel. Use at least two quotes from the book to support your answer.
4. Write an outline for the next chapter of the novel. This should be done in point form. Then, write a paragraph of this outline summarizing the chapter. This should include what characters are involved, the setting, sequence of events etc.

English 113
These are your questions for the test on Friday, October 10th.
Hunter in the Dark
1. Imagine that you are Mike and you are back in the hospital for the fourth time. Write a properly formed letter to Doug, whom you haven’t seen before the hunting trip. In your letter summarize your hunt for the trophy buck. Be sure to include challenging moments for Mike. (value 7)
2. Chapter 8 takes us back to March, the month in which Mike first gets the idea to go hunting. “At first daydreaming about it was only a game to keep the dark at bay. But it was Doug who make it real.” (page 110). “Ever since Doug had taken over his dream and started to make it real, the darkness had retreated,” (page 113) (value 7)
a) State three specific ways Doug helps Mike’s dream come true.
b) Do you think Mike is right to become “crafty” and deceptive in order to reach his goal? Give reasons for your opinion.
3. Write a new ending to the book. This should be a (minimum of one) properly formed paragraph. Include details of the ending, who in involved and the setting etc. (value 6)

Next Week - October 6 - 10

Next week is the last week before a break in classes for Thanksgiving. Students will not be in class again until Thursday, October 16th. With this break in school, my English class students (113 and 123) should be working on their Independent Novel project. For both classes, this project is worth 15% of the student term mark thus, expectation is high for a high quality project.

English quizzes are given every Friday and Math quizzes are given every Wednesday. This will continue until exams in January. Mid terms will be written the week of November 3rd. Parent teacher meetings will be on the 19th and 20th of November (times to be posted at a later date). My expectation is for students to accompany their parents to the interview if possible.

Take Your Child to Work Day is on Monday, November 10th. More details to follow regarding this. Students in high school will not be in class this day, or the next day, Remembrance Day.


Ms. Norman