Category: Resources

See the PDFs for the samples for the materials that go in the Mid Term Prep Packet (start of course to Feb 14). We will have time in class to catch up on this work on Feb 12, Feb 13, and Feb 14. Going forward, the sample format must be followed for all work.

PDF of Packet 1

PDF of Packet 2

PDF of Packet 3

See the PDF below for samples of the homework and quizzes from the start of the course to Feb 14. We will spend Feb 12, Feb 13, and Feb 14 helping students get caught up with missing work. Going forward, be sure to use the format (see the examples).

PDF of Homework and Quiz Samples

View samples of all the speed writes done from start of class to Feb 14. We will work on catching up on Feb 12, Feb 13, and Feb 14 during class so students who do have these already can complete them. Going forward, the format must be following.

PDF of Samples

• Monday 1/29
  • Term 1 Make Up Day
• Tuesday 1/30 – First Day of Term 2
  • Speed Write
  • Start novel study (Keeper’n Me)
  • View SGaawaay K‘uuna film
  • 5-minute break (at approx 11:00 AM or 2:30 PM)
  • Discussion on the theme “place and language”
  • Go over the criteria for the novel study (check out your book from the school library in time for Friday’s class) and go over the expository essay (due March 1)
• Wednesday 1/31
  • Speed write
  • Read Keeper’n Me as class (start the novel)
  • Lesson: Read One Good Man (theme: place/language)
  • 5-min Break
  • Lesson: Poetry study: Leonard and Mister Mandela (theme: place/language) + discuss homework format
  • Pack up
  • Letter – Why are you taking this class and what are hoping to achieve by doing this?
• Thursday 2/1
  • Speed Write
  • Start novel study (Keeper’n Me)
  • View SGaawaay K‘uuna film
  • 5-minute break (at some point during the film we will break for 5 minutes)
  • Discussion on the theme “place and language”
  • Go over the criteria for the novel study (check out your book from the school library in time for Friday’s class) and go over the expository essay (due March 1)
• Friday 2/2
  • Routine continues (speed write, novel study, lesson, break, lesson, pack up, silent reading)
  • Lesson: Focusing questions (Levels of Analysis – LOAs)
  • Lesson: Start short story readings
  • Homework is due: Leonard and Mister Mandela
  • Start next week’s homework – due most Fridays (see course calendar)

Next Week

• We will go over the course outline, rules and routines, grading, and seat assignment on Monday
• There is a quiz on “how to ask a research question” on Monday
• We will watch another film (Daughters of the Dust) on Tues/Thur (to help prepare for the expository essay)
• Be sure to read ahead: The Laundry Basket (Lee Maracle), Haida Gwaii (Thomas King), and One Good Man (Sherman Alexie)
• Other readings for next week are: The Raven Steals the Light (Bill Reid and Robert Bringhurst), “You’ll Believe What Happened” Is Always a Good Way to Start a Story (Thomas King), and Celebrating One More Time (Sara Florence Davidson and Robert Davidson) (good idea to pre-read over the weekend)

• Monday 1/29
  • Term 1 Make Up Day
• Tuesday 1/30 – First Day of Term 2
  • Speed Write
  • Start novel study (The Outsiders)
  • View Romeo and Juliet film
  • 5-minute break (at approx 11:00 AM or 2:30 PM)
  • Discussion on the theme “the power of love”
• Wednesday 1/31
  • Speed write
  • Novel study
  • Lesson: One Good Man (pdf – password)
  • 5-min Break
  • Lesson: Start expository essay (due March 1), start silent reading (a daily activity), go over homework (due this Friday)
  • Pack up
  • Silent reading
• Thursday 2/1
  • Speed Write
  • Start novel study (The Outsiders)
  • View Romeo and Juliet film
  • 5-minute break (at approx 11:00 AM or 2:30 PM)
  • Discussion on the theme “the power of love”
• Friday 2/2
  • Routine continues (speed write, novel study, lesson, break, lesson, pack up, silent reading)
  • Lesson: Writing as a system part 1
  • Homework is due: Doesn’t Every Poet Write a Poem about Unrequited Love?
  • Start next week’s homework – due most Fridays (see course calendar)

Next Week

• We will go over the course outline, rules and routines, grading, and seat assignment on Monday
• There is a quiz on the Five Fs and the Levels of Analysis (LOAs) on Monday
• We will watch a film about the life of William Shakespeare on Tues/Thur (to help prepare for the expository essay)
• Be sure to read ahead: The Laundry Basket (Lee Maracle), Haida Gwaii (Thomas King), and The Promise (Richard Van Camp) – all relate to the theme “the power of love” and will all be part of a later assignment (Textual Analysis Essay)

Open Discourse Strategies

Open inquiry	Asking questions and sharing ideas without the risk of censure.
Viewpoint diversity	Allowing diverse peoples with diverse perspectives to come together and challenge claims, deepen understanding, and engage in dialogue.
Constructive disagreement	Discussing ideas and perspectives across lines of difference that help us better understand our own viewpoints and those of others.
Compassion for others	Keeping in mind that conversations happen in relation to one other. Demonstrating respect for one another in how we talk and listen to each other strengthens these relationships and helps build community for all.

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