Weekly Homework!

Just a reminder that you should be reading everynight - using RAZ Kids, or Newsela, as well as practicing your grammar on IXL.

Here are the Newsela codes for those who are having difficulty getting on:

Period 2 - 967ENA
Period 3 - 8R57UR
Period 4 - QXMGHX

Keep up the amazing reading and grammar practice!   I am amazed with what some of you have done!!  

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day! The History of Valentines. Video Listening Activity!

Tomorrow is Valentine's Day!   A day to tell the people close to us that we love them.  This week is also Kindness Week - we will be focusing on this theme all week. 

Listen to the History of Valentine's and try the quiz.  Let Mrs. B. know how you do!


http://www.eslvideo.com/esl_video_quiz_high_intermediate.php?id=10436


http://www.eslvideo.com/esl_video_quiz_high_intermediate.php?id=4114


http://www.esolcourses.com/content/topics/valentinesday/listening/history-of-valentines-day.html

Brighten someone's day - send an animal ecard! We will also be writing a letter telling someone special how much you appreciate them.  That means a lot!

http://online.nwf.org/site/PageNavigator/ecards?id=52

Figurative Language:  We talked about Similes comparing love to an object at home.  Can't wait to see what you come up with!   Can you find a song that compares love to another object?

Kindness Week is Coming Up!

Weekend Homework: Do Something KIND!

 

Find an article in Newsela about Kindness or Caring.

 

Period 2: IXL: 1- A.1, A.2, A.3, A.4, C.1, C.2,C.3

2- A.1, B.1, C.1, C.3, C.4

Period 3 and 4 - 4- I.1, I.2, I.3, I.4, J.1, J.2, J.3

6-N.1, O.1, O.2

 

 

Homework!

Remember to finish your rough copy of your short answer question - using the ROPEs technique. 

Also, try to read a Newsela article.   Period 2 - RAZ kids or Newsela.

Have a good night.  Safe driving!  

Superbowl 2019

In class today we talked a little bit about football.  For many of you, your sport of "football" is kicking the soccer ball.  Here in North America, football is used with this kind of ball:


This weekend is the Superbowl - a huge football game in the United States,  which millions of people watch.   It is also the biggest day of the year for advertising!  The Superbowl is famous for the incredible commercials!   Whether you watch the football or not, take a look at some of these very famous ads. (They are the part that I like!)   They are great for ESL.  Some use very little language, but still get across a very effective message.   We will talk about them on Monday.  Who is the intended audience?  What advertising techniques are used to sell the product?  Which one do you like best?  Why?

Homework:  Find a commercial from this year's Super Bowl that you like!

2017 KIA Commercial

Here are some of the BEST Super Bowl Commercials EVER!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fghG7zF5GK8



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRpPAibi_ck

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=xffOCZYX6F8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8ZnwjTxLnw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDb-7DY3CjU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_Ep0O5fWN4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFxzDwjsj-A

Super Bowl Weekend!

Hi Everyone - hope you had a good week!  I enjoyed getting to know you!

Homework:   Period 2 - read an article and do a quiz on Newsela.   Make sure your pink sheet is signed and have your binder organized with three dividers.

Period 3 and 4 - read a Newsela article and do a quiz.  Complete your essay assignment.   Make sure your pink sheet is signed and have your binder organized with three dividers.\

Try to watch the Super Bowl or at least a couple of commercials (and maybe the half-time show with Lady Gaga!)

Have a wonderful weekend.  Check out Winterlude!  

Welcome to Semester 2!

It was so nice to meet everyone today - new students and returning students.  I hope you had a good day!

Remember to:
-have your pink sheet signed by your parents and guardians
-organize your binder with paper and 3 dividers
-finish your Selfie/All About Me sheet

Chinese New Year!

Happy Chinese New Year!  The Lunar New Year, beginning January 28th, is best known as the Chinese New Year and is celebrated by many cultures around the globe. Its origin has to do with harvest and since this special time follows the lunar calendar, it falls on a different day every year. 

Here is a little video about Chinese New Year:
Learn about the traditions and customs:
History Channel - Chinese New Year


The Chinese Zodiac:  What does Year of the Rooster mean?

http://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/chinese-zodiac/rooster.htm

50 Unbelievable Facts about Chinese New Year!
https://www.giraffe.ie/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/50-unbelievable-facts-about-chinese-new-year.jpg

Visual Essay! RST

Could everyone remember to wear their Titans around the World shirts tomorrow so I can take photos?

Also, period 3 and 4 - I have put a slide deck for the visual essay into your ESL folder, with some notes written underneath each slide, that might get you on the right track. You could try it... If you follow this and the example I gave you, it should be no problem! Don't work on it at home - I will give you time in class!

Remember to bring your novel, quotes and notes to the next few classes. It is important that you have them.

Happy Snow Day!

Hope you are enjoying your day!  

What recent idiom does this remind you of?

Wow!  I just went through IXL and some of you have been working SO hard!  Congratulations!

Only a couple more weeks left until Christmas.  Here is what we are working on:
Period 2:  We will be looking at Christmas and Winter traditions and reading special stories.
IXL:
2- T.1, T.2, U.1, KK.1, M.1, M.2, M.3
3- M.1, M.2, R.R.1, K.K.1

Period 3 and 4 - We are busy!  Finish your independent novel and notes to be prepared for the Conference next week.
Finish your short story slide show.  To be presented this week.
IXL:
8- R.R.1, R.R.2, R.R.4, R.R.5

Plus you could go over this vocabulary for A Christmas Carol:
A Christmas Carol - quizlet

Short Story Unit

Periods 3 and 4: Are you ready to be blown away by some AMAZING short stories?

I have posted the Slide Template for your short story presentation in Hapara in your ESL folder.  

Here is a link to the template.  Slide Template for Short Story Presentation

Make sure you go over the list of literary terms so you can include some of them in your presentation.

Here is a list of links for some of the best short stories ever written!  These stories are often dense with meaning and are carefully crafted to fit a lot of emotion, symbolism, characterization, and other literary elements into just a few pages. 
We will begin presentations next week:  Good luck and have fun!   Remember to print off your stories so you can annotate! 

The Sniper

The Quinceanera Text

The Open Window

The Lottery
Charles by Shirley Jackson
All Summer in a Day

Thank You Ma'am
Lather and Nothing Else
Roses Sing on New Snow - Film - I will show you the textbook at school - Classics Canada for ESL Students - Book 1  - see the back bookshelf by the comfy chairs or try this: http://www.tuninst.net/CATE-Canada/CLAS5/Clas5.htm
Amigo Brothers

Also, Remember to Go Over your Literary Terms Sheet and keep working on your Independent Novel Study - I also posted the Conference plan in your file!  

The Sound of Thunder

Period 3 and 4 - Complete these questions:

Please find the Sound of Thunder online.  Read the short story.  You can also find an old movie version and comic book version.  Then answer the following questions:

1.  What is the name of the company that takes people back in time? What is the cost of time travel?

2.  Who are the members of the exhibition?  What year do they live in?

3.  Name some of the preventative measures they take in order to not disrupt future events.

4. Describe the character of Eckels.  Is he likeable? Why or why not?

5.  How is foreshadowing used in this story?

Find two examples of metaphor, simile and personification.  Why do you think Bradbury uses so many literary devices in this story?

6.  What do you think is the significance of the title of the story?

7.  Discuss the mood and tone of the story.  Mood is what the reader feels. Tone is the author's attitude about the subject as shown by his writing style.

You could also watch the old movie, or as Sergei pointed out, there is a new adaptation out there - based on the short story, but different.  It looks interesting!  Also, check out the old comic book version- I put the link in a post below.  Study your vocabulary and be prepared for the quiz on Tuesday.

Also, remember to complete your IXL homework (in post below)  I am giving a mark this weekend!
Have a great weekend!  

Here are a couple of photos from our Eric Walters visit:

Canadians Love Hockey!

This week we are also talking about winter sports in Canada.  The Period 2 group will be reading The Hockey Sweater.  

This famous song pretty well sums up Canadian's feelings about hockey.  It is often played at hockey games.   Listen to the words and fill in the worksheet. 

The Good Old Hockey Game 

Here is the video of the story that was made by the National Film Board of Canada.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgydkfnUEi8

 

The Hockey Sweater by Roch Carrier 

This is one of my favourite short stories!  It not only tells us a lot about how hockey was such an important part of small town life but also a lot about Canada many years ago.  

 An extract from Roch Carrier’s “The Hockey Sweater” on the Canadian $5 bill.

 Maurice Richard was a well-loved hockey player in Canada.  Here are a couple little videos about him. 

Maurice Richard 

Who is your hero?  Why?

 

 

Eric Walters is coming on Thursday!

I hope you enjoyed your Snow Day today!   The Eric Walters presentation has been postponed until Thursday morning.  If you have ESL in the afternoon, but would still like to see him, come and see me for an invitation.

 IXL Homework:

Period 2: 
1 - Q.1, Q.2, Q.3
2- M.1, M.2, L.1, L.2, W.1, W.2




Period 3 and 4: Figurative Language
5 - UU.1, UU.2, VV.1, VV.2
6 - DDD.1, DDD2

We will be reading another short story - The Sound of Thunder and writing a descriptive paragraph.  
Practice the vocabulary on this website:

https://quizlet.com/61635420/a-sound-of-thunder-ray-bradbury-flash-cards/

Here is the comic book version of the story: 

Comic version of A Sound of Thunder Click here...

The guys at EC Comics loved Sound of Thunder so much they adapted it for comics. But, they didn’t credit Bradbury at all. Legend has it that Ray saw the story and sent them a nice note about what a great adaptation it was – a diplomatic way to get credit, for sure!   His name is at the bottom of this one...

Welcome to Winter!!

Welcome to Ottawa Winter!  

Here is a little video about winter in Ottawa and what to look forward to!

Winter in Ottawa

Snow Days - Listen to the radio in the morning or check this link to see if buses are running:
Are School Buses Running?

If buses are not running, SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION will not come to your house to pick you up.  Unless roads are safe, do not have someone drive you in - that could be dangerous.

Here is an article about things to do in Canada during the winter
What to do in the winter!

This is what my family likes to do during the winter.  What are  you looking forward to?

Here is an article about the winter we could expect.  What is the Farmer's Almanac predicting?
Farmer's Almanac Winter Predictions

Period 2:  We will be learning new Winter Vocabulary and reading Winter short stories.
English Vocabulary for Winter!
Try these short quizzes about Winter!
easy - Winter Clothing quiz
Winter weather quiz
Winter sports - word jumble
Period 3 and 4:  We will be finishing the short story The Monkey's Paw, answering comprehension questions and writing an alternate ending.

IXL:

Period 2:  
2- J.2, BB. 1, BB. 2
3- I.2, J.3, M.1, M.2, M.3

Period 3 and 4:
7- Z. 1, Z.2, W.1, W.2, W.3, X.1, S.1