English 30/20-2

Your task today:


English 20-2
https://lethsd51-my.sharepoint.com/:p:/g/personal/taryn_rodzinyak_lethsd_ab_ca/EcwBhGaDkUNOn7q3mmOx1DUB59A6N1pLFr2f1zR0jvXo8w?e=wSsp0x


English 30-2

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lPVLmTD0eZdC1vbkVyCy816MS79Y1jovwVtfEjAZ_lQ/edit

Typing test:
https://sense-lang.org/typing/tutor/sttest.php?lesson=2


Learn to Type:
https://sense-lang.org/typing/tutor/keylessons.php

Newsela

Grade 9: Visit this site: https://newsela.com/quickjoin/#/E7J6BE
 Sign up for Newsela
Start your first assignment

English 30/20-2

1. Finish Essay
2. Letter
3. Reading: https://www.commonlit.org/en/assignments/elie-wiesel-1903454/student_assignment

English 30-4

1. Finish your resume
2. Look for some jobs you are interested in on:
https://ca.indeed.com/jobs-in-Lethbridge,-AB or elsewhere
3. Practice applications
4. Read 180
5. Newsela- https://newsela.com/quickjoin/#/9TJ5FE
6. Work on some Vocab! vocabulary.com

English 30/20

English 30:
1. Finish your persuasive assignment
2. See me!

English 20:
1. Fahrenheit 451 Alphabet book!

Choose a letter and element here:
You can talk about characters, setting, theme, plot elements etc.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kT0VtUMHI2BWhfd_tQCQ99oZJFzU0m8pRn_hd0uBrZs/edit?usp=sharing

English 20-2/ 30-2

Wednesday Nov. 28th

20-2

1. Read the article and answer the questions that follow: 

Why Do People Follow the Crowd?

2. Work on your independent novel study

30-2

1. Complete your persuasive writing outline

2. Write your persuasive speech or letter using the tips provided

3. See me for feedback

Flipgrid!

Please visit this link:

Grade 9:

Introduce yourself to the class: https://flipgrid.com/498ae9e6

Record your personal experience speech: https://flipgrid.com/taryn9

Grade 12: https://flipgrid.com/7df8e993

Fantastic Beasts!

Assignment Link: Click here

Which Hogwarts house? Click here

Fancy Quiz- Requires sign-up: Click here

ELL 9

Good morning!

Here is your reading assignment for the day!

Reading Assignment- November 13th

Next, visit this website and create an account!

www.commonlit.org

Use our course code:

https://www.commonlit.org/en/register/student?class_code=KEBY4Y

Then, try this activity:
https://www.commonlit.org/en/assignments/malala-yousafzai-a-normal-yet-powerful-girl-1435301/student_assignment

Vocabulary Fun!

http://vocab.com/join/MS3ACD

Career Research Project

Good afternoon!

Today you will have a chance to research a career of interest to you. You will use the link below to open a document. You will then answer a number of questions about your career. You can use the ALIS Career Insite website and other sites to gather information.

Once your research is complete, you will create a presentation using Google Slides, PowerPoint, Prezi, or any other presentation format, to share with the class.

Career Research Project Assignment

https://alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/occupations-in-alberta/

PowerPoint Template - Use this template or create your own presentation. Click the link and download a copy to edit the information. Be sure to use your own design, information, pictures.

Employment Unit- Day One

Good afternoon!

Today we are starting our new unit on employment. Our first step is thinking about what kinds of jobs we may be interested in. Click here to begin. We will go through the workbook as a class, and you will complete several pages on paper. Your goal for the day is to think about what kinds of jobs you might like to do.

Other great resources:

Preparing to Work: 

• ALIS Career Planning Tool

Looking for work:

• Alberta Job Bank
• Indeed Jobs

Current Events

Open this document to get started!!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Wh76ah6vxoKAo4zqSdJEH90ze7xa_0MPY6Yv9Wkso_w/edit?usp=sharing

Assignment #1

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MlxLhhcPqEyUJQvd4o9N_hEG1tNVP2h8O9e56VJIp8E/edit?usp=sharing

English 30-2

Welcome to class! Please try this link on your device to practice Short Story Vocabulary List #1.

https://quizlet.com/_56z6k3

English 30-4 Survey

Good morning!

Please follow the link to complete the survey!

https://goo.gl/forms/KJyr9C8R4vYbKq5X2

Next, visit this website and create an account!

www.commonlit.org

Use our course code: KEBY4Y

Then, try this activity:
https://www.commonlit.org/en/assignments/malala-yousafzai-a-normal-yet-powerful-girl-1435301/student_assignment

Welcome Back!

Good morning!

Welcome back to a new semester! I'm so excited to be working with you this semester. Today we are going to be thinking about identity. This mini-unit will involve thinking about the forces which have shaped our personalities and values. Today we will look at a poem and a non-fiction article. We will be using the site, CommonLit.

Please create an account at https://www.commonlit.org/code and use the class code: 4NZJEN

Complete each reading and the associated questions. You may choose to work with the class or work independently today. Please complete your journal entry when you have finished the two readings.

The image below from Universe as Text, is one I'd like you to keep in mind all semester long!

Typing Practice

Here are some great sites for typing practice:

https://sense-lang.org/typing/

https://www.typing.com/student

Reading Comprehension Practice

Here is a link to some reading comprehension practice:

https://lethsd51-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/taryn_rodzinyak_lethsd_ab_ca/Ef4akiKKzCpDql2VszycNvsBhYUB2ZI90EyGRHYNcQQoQg

English 30-2

Shawshank Redemption Film Analysis

Today we are going to dig deeper into the themes of the film by working through the following assignment. You may choose to work alone or in a pair. You may work online or on paper.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AubAlIMEYVIY99sBf9SOoX_Uz72ERqmTttNx2cA6RfE/edit?usp=sharing

Vocabulary of the Week- May 28th

https://quizlet.com/_4yhszl

Vocabulary of the Week- May 22

https://quizlet.com/_4xelfg

Vocabulary of the Week- May 14th

https://quizlet.com/_4vv265

Wellness Activity Assignment

Yesterday we began talking about mindfulness by watching this TED talk by Andy Puddicombe:

Mini-Lesson Assignment
You are going to teach the class a skill/lesson. Today you are going to have the option to research a wellness strategy that you think may be useful in your own life in helping you be more mindful. After researching, you will then teach the strategy to the class! Your other option is to choose a topic of your own to teach to the class.

1. For the health and wellness presentation: Your presentation to the group should include:
1. A detailed explanation of the strategy and why it is effective
2. An example of the strategy in practice: you can show a video, demonstrate yourself, or describe how the strategy is implemented.
3.Time for the class to practice the strategy

Remember, your job is to teach the group your strategy! Wellness presentations will take place every Monday until the end of the school year.

Some ideas include:

• Guided meditation
• Meditation
• Yoga
• Art activity
• Journaling activity
• Physical activity
• A mindful application
• Your choice

2. For your own lesson:
Choose a topic you are passionate about and use the following template: 

https://lethsd51-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/taryn_rodzinyak_lethsd_ab_ca/EfnMuirgv01Jtz9wDx1DDbkBpJUVwd0wKeNEythKPyc8xA

Vocabulary of the Week- May 8th

https://quizlet.com/_4v4ng8

Ingenious Inventions

This week, we have looked at several ingenious inventions. Now you will have a chance to research one of your own! Here is your assignment for the next two days:

Google Docs Link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19wsUtQXFKOMStYLYRh7nJGr1_vlRppEnkhTW6VqQP0c/edit?usp=sharing

Microsoft Link:
https://lethsd51-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/taryn_rodzinyak_lethsd_ab_ca/Ecp4ju5Kii9IlNtisGPINX4Br7CrDxwGhRWNR2u6P2L6KA


Here are a few examples to get you started:
https://ardoohoists.com/news/9-ingenious-inventions-challenged-worlds-biggest-problems-october/


https://mashable.com/2016/10/17/poverty-innovations/#oW.ACkxvRkqG

https://mashable.com/2014/01/13/solar-energy-developing-world/#1rA.vPtCKiq3

http://www.literoflightusa.org/

https://www.ted.com/talks/andrew_pelling_this_scientist_makes_ears_out_of_apples

https://www.ted.com/playlists/528/kids_teens_and_their_great_big_ideas

https://www.ted.com/playlists/248/innovations_that_made_expensiv

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/features/liter-of-lights-solar-powered-diy-lamp-made-from-a-plastic-bottle-is-transforming-lives-9993728.html

Thailand Presentation

https://lethsd51-my.sharepoint.com/:p:/g/personal/taryn_rodzinyak_lethsd_ab_ca/EXGxg6alCfdIoZeIIzCAMlYBqOIwD31RGHh8kJx2MPigtA

Vocabulary- Week of April 30th

https://quizlet.com/_4tejt9

Thailand Presentation

You will be creating a presentation about Thailand to share with another class! You will work with a partner on a section of the presentation. We will all complete one document together! Click this link to access the file.
https://lethsd51-my.sharepoint.com/:p:/g/personal/taryn_rodzinyak_lethsd_ab_ca/EQEin9jQ1lpBtF312-VsveoB5m5dZRmfRDHvRkC5kLpU8w

 On the first slide, you will sign up for a topic. Please record your names and topic on slide 1.

Some tips:
-Only use POINT FORM on the slides
-Include photos
-Only edit your own group's slides

We will also be working on our bulletin board. :)

Good morning, Yamama!

This week, follow the schedule below:

1. Typing https://sense-lang.org/typing/tutor/keyboarding.php  (10)
2. Watch this TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/jane_mcgonigal_gaming_can_make_a_better_world
3. Read this article: https://globalnews.ca/news/4122290/video-game-addiction-mental-health/

You have just heard two opinions on video games and their effect on individuals. Search for one more article or video. Read the article or watch the video. Provide a link to your article and a summary of the information.

4. Now that you have learned a bit about the topic. Choose a position. Do you think video games are good for you? Start a document in Microsoft Word online. State your position and brainstorm reasons to support your position.

5. Choose your three strongest reasons and begin writing an essay on this topic. Each of your strongest reasons should make up one paragraph of your essay. Continue writing in the document you started earlier.

6. Come and see me at Flex to discuss! :)

Extra time or stuck? You can work on homework/ Read 180

Have a great week! :)

Independent Study- ELL

Good morning, Yamama!

Follow the schedule below:


1. Typing https://sense-lang.org/typing/tutor/keyboarding.php  (10)
2. Dictation Practice https://www.englishclub.com/listening/dictation.htm (10)
3. Journal Writing (30)
 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nCtE9mtdSLcg_VpD1Gx6vESmfnPT8yhfR0pcf5JYALI/edit?usp=sharing 
For the journal:

• Open the link
• Make a copy of the file in Google Docs or download to Microsoft Word Online
• Respond to the daily prompt (only 1 per day)
• E-mail me the link to your file.

4. Homework/ Read 180

Have a great week! :)

Kite Runner Chapter 1-5 Questions

Kite Runner Questions:

Chapter 1-5 questions:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OiJ-Ox6C58LapTVbAZVsCCp1rVdtTmmdpUg1qk4-D-0/edit?usp=sharing

Vocabulary Practice

Sharpen up your vocabulary skills by visiting this website:

http://vocab.com/join/1VDZE8D

Dictation Practice

https://www.englishclub.com/listening/dictation.htm

Worst-Case Scenario Assignment

1. Choose one of the following topics with your group:

https://www.curezone.org/upload/Members/ChazTheMeatHe/Books/Survival/6_21_10/Survival/The_Worst_Case_Scenario_Survival_Handbook_Extreme_Edition.pdf

2. Record your choice on the back board

3. In your group, plan and script a presentation to share your strategy with the class.

4. Practice Presentation

5. Record

6. Edit

Comic Book Creator Site

1. Choose one of the stories from 'Extreme Survivor Stories'
2. Create a summary of the story by drawing or creating a short comic strip.
3. You can draw your own using one of my templates or create a comic strip online using one of the programs below,


Pixton.com/a/HONE-BA

https://www.storyboardthat.com/storyboard-creator

http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/comic/

February Practice

Dictation: https://www.englishclub.com/listening/dictation.htm

Reading:

Go to: www.readworks.org/student

2. Enter class code U73ER7

3. Default password is 1234

Note: You can change their passwords when they log in or see me if you need it reset.

Manoj:
http://pbskids.org/lab/games/

Adventurers!

1. The Road Trippers Adventures:

 http://adventure.nationalgeographic.com/2009/12/best-of-adventure/bouey-shoppman-photography?_ga=2.201535511.789563491.1518543687-1619160436.1504033040

Extremes of Nature

Hi everyone! I'm sorry not to be there today. I hope I will be feeling better tomorrow! Please be amazing to our guest teacher.

Today we are starting our new unit: Extremes of Nature. We are going to be talking about extreme weather/natural events, as well as people and animals that are able to survive under extreme circumstances.

A. In your small group, Discuss:

1. Have you experienced extremes of nature before? Share a story if you are comfortable doing so.
2. Do you remember what your first blizzard experience was like? Describe it!
3. Share some of the most extreme places you've been: hottest, coldest, windiest, saltiest, etc.
4. What do you think we can learn from the extremes of nature?

B. Now, for 15 minutes, try to write in your journal about the topic above. Try to write constantly and for the whole time frame! Please provide a lot of detail. Think about the 5 senses when describing events. What did you see, hear, feel, taste, smell, etc.

C. Research a recent news article on an extreme of nature. Scan the article and use this link to take some notes about the article.  Remember that with scanning, you don't have to read the entire article!

Inspiring Girls Expeditions

http://www.inspiringgirls.org/about-applying/

Independent Study

Over the next week you will have class time to finish assignments and study for your final exams. I strongly suggest you use class time to do those two thigns. However, if you don't have course exams or need a break from studying, please visit the sties below for independent practice. 

Listening:
1. Listenwise: 
Sign up at:https://listenwise.com/students/sign_up
Class code:bumpy-trout-1482

Reading:

Go to: www.readworks.org/student

2. Enter class code U73ER7

3. Default password is 1234

Note: You can change their passwords when they log in or see me if you need it reset.

Vocabulary:

Join the class by visiting this pre-approved invitation URL:

When students visit the URL above, they will automatically be enrolled in this class. If they do not have a Vocabulary.com account, they will be able to easily create one.

Grammar:
1. http://www.chompchomp.com/exercises.htm
2. https://elt.oup.com/student/practicegrammar/?cc=ca&selLanguage=en
3. http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/grammar.htm

Looking at Rights and Responsibilities

Please click on this link: https://media.curio.ca/filer_public/69/28/6928929f-b538-415a-8825-825676d38707/sfcguidehsc.pdf
1. Go to page 9 of the document
2. Each group will read 3-4 articles
Instructions are here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tAj7cauuyFrmrCMMeQDZavH_4nVQh89c1fsmvoQAsA8/edit?usp=sharing


Alternate links:
1. http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/citizenship-oath-indigenous-treaties-1.3963508
2. http://metronews.ca/news/ottawa/2017/02/14/young-canadians-want-diverse-parliament-and-day-off-to-vote-.html
3.http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-anti-islamophobia-vote-1.3996785
4. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/conservation-groups-urge-increased-protection-for-boreal-caribou-habitat/article34093631/
5. https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/pm-apologizes-for-answering-english-speaker-in-french-at-quebec-town-hall-1.3293561
6. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/united-nations-report-urges-canada-to-address-gender-equality-barriers/article32952539/
7. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/syrian-refugee-family-starting-over-winnipeg-1.3999018