At the beginning of this week, one of my grade twelve students came up to me and said, "Mrs. B, I ventured to your blog on the weekend to confirm what our assignment was, and it hasn't been updated since the first day of school!" This was a wake-up call, realizing that I needed to make sure I set time aside to keep this blog updated, especially since my students and parents are actually using it!
And here it is Thursday night already... Alas, I have made time, am sitting down, and will give a brief update on all the happenings in Mrs. B's classroom this month!
Grade 12 English - Tomorrow will mark the end of a four-week study of William Golding's The Lord of the Flies. The students have done an excellent job analysing this gripping text by way of our 8-part literature circle. We have discussed the many different themes that arise in the novel, such as: leadership, power, hope, civilization, and the heart of man. Tomorrow we will discuss expectations for the culminating essay in which each student will devise a thesis based on a topic discussed in class.
Homework: Chapter 12 Lit. Circle Roles
Study for Vocab/Grammar Quiz (List 3 Vocab, Parts of Speech Grammar)
Brainstorm LOTF Essay Topics
Grade 10 Math - The grade tens have worked diligently through their first unit: Trigonometry of Right Triangles. On Monday the students wrote their unit test with most responding that the test was "was easier than they thought it would be". This was encouraging to know that their hard work during the unit had paid off! We have begun the second unit where the students are using the Sine and Cosine Laws to solve for side lengths and angles in acute triangles. The students are encouraged to use the skills they now have to solve more challenging problems.
Homework: Pg. 409 #1, 3-5
Grade Nine English - The grade nines have been exploring many literary elements found in the short stories we have been studying. Their love for reading has been evident as I have even had to ask some to "join us back in this world!" I am encouraged to see them so excited about reading! Today a few students were able to read the most recent short stories they had written, and I was blown away by their sense of imagination and high level of writing ability.
Homework: Study for Spelling/Vocab Quiz (List 3 & 4)
Grade Eleven/Twelve Bible - My seniors have been quite the energetic group and it has been a pleasure getting to know them over the past four weeks. We have been discussing post-secondary decisions (mainly focusing on career), and discerning what the Word of God say in regards to these choices. The students have shared their thoughts in many different forms, most recently being in mini-scenarios. The drama teacher in me loved seeing my students step a little out of their comfort zone (some more than others) to demonstrate their understanding of this week's topic. I look forward to growing with them as we continue to study God's Word.
**A big thank you to all the parents who have given their time to be interviewed for various class assignments. Your participation is greatly appreciated!
Homework: None for tonight!!
