Math 9 - (the following was assigned on Thursday, November 26).
Plotting Points
1. Plot the following points and join the two points plotted.
A (1, 1) and A1 (4, -4)
B (1, 2) and B1 (4, 6)
C (1, 4) and C1 (-6, 2)
D (1, 6) and D1 (-6, 3)
E (2, 4) and E1 (5, 2)
F (-2, 1) and F1 (6, 3)
G (2, -2) and G1 (5, 2)
H (3, 3) and H1 (3, -7)
2. Find the slope of each line using slope = Y-Y1 divided by X-X1
Science 9
Each student was given an element from the periodic table. For Monday, research what other element(s) your assigned element reacts with to create a molecule.
Friday, November 27, 2009
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
a Star is born .......... my constellation project
Constellation Project
Science 9
This project should be hand written, double spaced with titles of each section. The drawing should be on a separate sheet of paper from the report with each star named.
1. Name of constellation
2. Position of constellation in the sky
3. Names of stars in the constellation
4. Mythological Background of the constellation and/or facts about the constellation
5. Draw the constellation as it is in the sky
Ms. Norman
Science 9
This project should be hand written, double spaced with titles of each section. The drawing should be on a separate sheet of paper from the report with each star named.
1. Name of constellation
2. Position of constellation in the sky
3. Names of stars in the constellation
4. Mythological Background of the constellation and/or facts about the constellation
5. Draw the constellation as it is in the sky
Ms. Norman
Monday, November 23, 2009
Math 9
We have begun our new math unit, chapter 2.
Each student should have completed the following:
page 368 questions 1 - 4
page 369 questions 6 - 10
TODAY to be complete for Tuesday:
page 57 questions 1 - 4
Each student should have completed the following:
page 368 questions 1 - 4
page 369 questions 6 - 10
TODAY to be complete for Tuesday:
page 57 questions 1 - 4
Friday, November 13, 2009
Update, Friday, November 13th
Marks are into the office for reports cards, which will be given to students next week. Parent/Teacher interviews are Wednesday evening from 6 - 8pm and on Thursday from 9 - 11am. I look forward to meeting with parents and students together.
Monday - November 16th, Science 9 will write a quiz on Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 inclusive. There is a counting atoms component to the quiz. We have been counting atoms in the class for the past two days.
Monday - November 16th, Math 9 will have a probability quiz. Study your notes and use the example handed to you in class today. If you visit my wiki, you can get other examples there.
Students do not have classes on November 19th or 20th.
Have a great weekend.
Ms. Norman
Monday - November 16th, Science 9 will write a quiz on Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 inclusive. There is a counting atoms component to the quiz. We have been counting atoms in the class for the past two days.
Monday - November 16th, Math 9 will have a probability quiz. Study your notes and use the example handed to you in class today. If you visit my wiki, you can get other examples there.
Students do not have classes on November 19th or 20th.
Have a great weekend.
Ms. Norman
Friday, November 6, 2009
Science and Math and English
Science 9
Read pages 44, 45,46 and 47
Write definitions of bolded words in your notebook.
Copy over: Table 1 page 44
Figure 1 page 45
Table 2 page 46
See my wiki for the notes.
Math 9
We worked on probability. See my wiki for the notes.
English
All students have a list of what is owed to me. Friday (today) was the deadline. After Monday, you will get an incomplete on your report card until I receive the work.
Read pages 44, 45,46 and 47
Write definitions of bolded words in your notebook.
Copy over: Table 1 page 44
Figure 1 page 45
Table 2 page 46
See my wiki for the notes.
Math 9
We worked on probability. See my wiki for the notes.
English
All students have a list of what is owed to me. Friday (today) was the deadline. After Monday, you will get an incomplete on your report card until I receive the work.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
English 123 Midterm Review
English 123
Mid-term Review
The majority of the exam will be multiple choice with some short answers.
* be able to compare the similarities and differences of the movie the X-men to the plot of The Chrysalids
* vocabulary list (as seen on Wiki site) from The Chrysalids: be able to identify words in multiple choice and match word for the completed chapters.
* review the Crown of Creation lyrics and be able to interpret them in relation to the novel. You will have an interpretation exercise on the mid-term.
* Similar to the short stories, One of These Days, Fear and The Pose, you will be given a short story to read and questions to answer.
* Multiple choice questions on The Chrysalids
* Refer to your notes (or look at the Wiki) for Elements of a Story. This includes: setting, character and character development
* Be prepared to read an excerpt and summarize the information into one concise paragraph.
Mid-term Review
The majority of the exam will be multiple choice with some short answers.
* be able to compare the similarities and differences of the movie the X-men to the plot of The Chrysalids
* vocabulary list (as seen on Wiki site) from The Chrysalids: be able to identify words in multiple choice and match word for the completed chapters.
* review the Crown of Creation lyrics and be able to interpret them in relation to the novel. You will have an interpretation exercise on the mid-term.
* Similar to the short stories, One of These Days, Fear and The Pose, you will be given a short story to read and questions to answer.
* Multiple choice questions on The Chrysalids
* Refer to your notes (or look at the Wiki) for Elements of a Story. This includes: setting, character and character development
* Be prepared to read an excerpt and summarize the information into one concise paragraph.
English 112/113 Midterm Review
The English 113 MIDTERM will be expected to apply skills we have covered to now. The majority of questions are multiple choice.
You should review:
1. Freedom Writers - we watched the movie and read the Freedom Writers Diary. There are questions on the movie and the book.
2. Be able to use vocabulary such as: uniqueness, acceptance, tolerance, racism, change, belief, trust, self-discovery, segregation, boycott, integrated, barricaded, outcast, dignity, degrading, humiliating, injustice,
3. Be able to relate to characters we have discussed such as: Martin Luther King, Freedom Writers, Freedom Riders, Anne Frank, Zleta
4. Be able to interpret lyrics such as: Freedom Writers theme song "I Gotta Dream," students own favorite song.
5. Be able to write (using the 5-traits of writing) on a number of themes from the term: Idea, Organization, Voice, Word choice, Sentence Fluency, Conventions. These things include: sentence structure, paragraphs, appropriate writing, answering question in full, reading comprehension etc.
6. Be able to map out work before beginning: central idea with development ideas from the central idea (or main theme).
9. Construct a written mini-response journal incorporating a distinctive introduction, body and conclusion; use a minimum of 3 sentences per paragraph, neatness and readers appeal
10. Be able to express personal opinion on a given diary from The Freedom Writers Diary
11. Be able to reflect on a personal experience
12. Summarize (in shorter form without losing the original content or message), opinion (your own ideas)
13. Be able to discuss themes such as: Don't judge a book by it's cover, Being labelled, Speaking up for something you believe, victims of undeclared war
You should review:
1. Freedom Writers - we watched the movie and read the Freedom Writers Diary. There are questions on the movie and the book.
2. Be able to use vocabulary such as: uniqueness, acceptance, tolerance, racism, change, belief, trust, self-discovery, segregation, boycott, integrated, barricaded, outcast, dignity, degrading, humiliating, injustice,
3. Be able to relate to characters we have discussed such as: Martin Luther King, Freedom Writers, Freedom Riders, Anne Frank, Zleta
4. Be able to interpret lyrics such as: Freedom Writers theme song "I Gotta Dream," students own favorite song.
5. Be able to write (using the 5-traits of writing) on a number of themes from the term: Idea, Organization, Voice, Word choice, Sentence Fluency, Conventions. These things include: sentence structure, paragraphs, appropriate writing, answering question in full, reading comprehension etc.
6. Be able to map out work before beginning: central idea with development ideas from the central idea (or main theme).
9. Construct a written mini-response journal incorporating a distinctive introduction, body and conclusion; use a minimum of 3 sentences per paragraph, neatness and readers appeal
10. Be able to express personal opinion on a given diary from The Freedom Writers Diary
11. Be able to reflect on a personal experience
12. Summarize (in shorter form without losing the original content or message), opinion (your own ideas)
13. Be able to discuss themes such as: Don't judge a book by it's cover, Being labelled, Speaking up for something you believe, victims of undeclared war
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