Social Studies: Latimer Paragraph

Due: Wed., December 6th. Students have had class time to work on this, but may need to finish it up at home.

Social Studies: Unit Test

Date: Tuesday, December 11th.

All Classes: November Marks Statement

A November marks statement will be distributed Monday, December 5th. Be sure to discuss this with your students. Late assingments will still be accepted for Unit 2 in both English and Social Studies.

English: Unit Test

The unit test will be held on December 5th.

English: The Outisiders Final Project

The bookcover project is due Wednesday, December 5th. See handout for details.

Social Studies: Discrimination in High School Hockey?

Article summary and review due on Tuesday, November 27th. See handout for rubric and assingment details.

English: Comprehension Quiz

A comprehension quiz on chapters 1-6 of The Outsiders will be held on Monday, November 19th.

English: Independent Reading

Last day for term two interviews is January 23rd. Four books equals 100%. Remember book three must be from Mr. Giesbrecht's list of classics, award winners, and bestsellers. See handout for details.

Social Studies: Freedom of Religion Article Summary

Due: November 14th. See handout and checklist for details.

Term One Ends: October 31

Report cards are on the way. Students have received two progress reports to date. Please see these reports if you are interested in the marks breakdown.

English: Short Story Improvements

Take my feedback and improve your story. Improvements due Friday, Novemeber 2nd.

English: Short Stories

Due: October 19th

Social Studies: Diversity and Pluralism Unit Test

Test date: Tuesday, October 23rd. See the review sheet for details.

ALL STUDENTS: LAST DAY FOR LATE ASSINGMENTS

October 26th will be the last day for late assignments. Term one assingments that have not been handed in by this date will count as zero.

English: Short Stories Unit Test

To prepare for this test, focus on the review sheet provided in class. Test date: October 16.

Social Studies: Presenting Our Learning (Family History)

Choose one of several ways to present what you learned in your interviews and research. See handout for options and corresponding rubrics. Due: October 18th.

English: Independent Reading

Please remember that the marks cut off date for first term is October 31st. Plan to have your books read before the deadline. Remember one book equals 50%, two books 80%, and four books 100%.

Social Studies: Family History Project Research Notes

This is the third part of the Family History Project. Students much find at least one book to help fill in the gaps of their family story. Notes should be taken using the "Note Taking Framework" handout provided in class, according to the guildelines set out in the "Research Component" rubric, also provided in class. Due: Monday, October 1st.

English: And the Point Is?

The "And the Point of the Story Is?" assignment is due Friday, September 21st. Please see Mr. Giesbrecht at lunch or in class if you are having difficulties.

Social Studies: Family History Project Interview

You first interview is due Monday, September 17th. Follow the guidelines in the "Family History Project Interview" handout. Don't forget to hand in a map and a family tree. Again, do the best you can with this. The gaps will be filled later.

Social Studies Block 2: Map Quiz

Map Quiz: Friday, September 14th
Canadian provinces, territories, and capital cities.
Spelling counts.

Social Studies: Family History Project

Family History Project Due: Monday, October 1st.

English: Book List Assignment

Book List Assignment Due: Monday, Sept. 17.

Spelling Test Every Friday Morning.