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.
Monday 16 December 2019
Monday 9 December 2019
Driver Training Resources
1. Easy Reading Driver's Guide:
http://en.copian.ca/library/learning/literacy_alberta/clear_lang_driver_guide/clear_lang_driver_guide.pdf
2. Driver's Guide:
https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/ddca813d-5463-4daa-afc9-093807a1bb6a/resource/575eaa0b-51ec-4f22-ad96-37169497014b/download/trans-goa-drivers-guide-2019-10.pdf
3. Practice Tests
http://en.copian.ca/library/learning/literacy_alberta/clear_lang_driver_guide/clear_lang_driver_guide.pdf
2. Driver's Guide:
https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/ddca813d-5463-4daa-afc9-093807a1bb6a/resource/575eaa0b-51ec-4f22-ad96-37169497014b/download/trans-goa-drivers-guide-2019-10.pdf
3. Practice Tests
Thursday 21 November 2019
Flipgrid Sign-up
Please use this link to sign up for Flipgrid!
ELL 9: flipgrid.com/rodzinyak
English 30-4: flipgrid.com/rodzinyak30
Here is your first assignment:
ELL 9: https://flipgrid.com/f3c719bc
Wednesday 20 November 2019
Spelling Week 2
Here is the link for Spelling Week #2 Practice- https://quizlet.com/_7jnmmu?x=1qqt&i=ickut
Thursday 14 November 2019
Friday Nov. 15th
Good morning, class! I hope you have a great day today while I am at home sick! Be nice to the guest teacher!
ELL 9:
1. Work on homework
2. Study
3. Practice your spelling words (test on Monday!)
4. If you do not have homework or studying, or you finish your homework, you MUST do #5:
5. Article Summary Assignment: choose any news article of interest to you!
a. Click the link below
b. Make a copy of the file or download the file as a Word Doc:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Wh76ah6vxoKAo4zqSdJEH90ze7xa_0MPY6Yv9Wkso_w/edit?usp=sharingc. Follow the directions in the file!
2. Study
3. Practice your spelling words (test on Monday!)
4. If you do not have homework or studying, or you finish your homework, you MUST do #5:
5. Article Summary Assignment: choose any news article of interest to you!
a. Click the link below
b. Make a copy of the file or download the file as a Word Doc:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Wh76ah6vxoKAo4zqSdJEH90ze7xa_0MPY6Yv9Wkso_w/edit?usp=sharingc. Follow the directions in the file!
English 30-4
1. go to www.readworks.org/student2. Enter class code ANUQP2
3. Your default password is 1234Note: You can change your passwords when you log in
Wednesday 13 November 2019
Wednesday 23 October 2019
Resume Writing
1. Sign up for an ALIS account: https://alis.alberta.ca/
2. Click this link to access the templates: https://alis.alberta.ca/look-for-work/resumes-and-references/choose-a-type-of-resume/
3. Click this link for resume tips: https://alis.alberta.ca/look-for-work/resumes-and-references/tips-for-writing-a-great-resume/
2. Click this link to access the templates: https://alis.alberta.ca/look-for-work/resumes-and-references/choose-a-type-of-resume/
3. Click this link for resume tips: https://alis.alberta.ca/look-for-work/resumes-and-references/tips-for-writing-a-great-resume/
Tuesday 22 October 2019
Heritage Minute Listening
Heritage Minute Listening:
- Visit this site Heritage Minutes website to learn a bit more about some important moments in Canadian history.
- You will watch 4 different clips, then choose one to summarize.
- Use this form: (Summary Assignment. ) to complete your summary. You can type or write it by hand.
- At the end of the activity, you will share your summary with a partner.
- I will collect the summaries for marks on Thursday.
Monday 21 October 2019
English 30-4
1. Class Survey: Please click this link and answer the questions.
2. Open this website and download the PDF.
1. Class Survey: Please click this link and answer the questions.
2. Open this website and download the PDF.
Tuesday 15 October 2019
Canadian Studies
1. Federal Elections in Canada: Video
2. Political Party Research Project:
Working in pairs, you are going to create a presentation informing the class about your assigned political party. Click here for what you need to include and to find out your assigned party and group.
3. You will also brainstorm one or two important questions to ask your representative
4. On Tuesday at flex, make the time to ask your candidate your question. **BONUS MARKS**
3. Today, you will start researching your political party and gathering information. Do not start creating your presentation today! Take notes on what you find. Create a shared document, so everyone has access to the notes you take today!
Research Sites:
Wednesday 9 October 2019
Canadian Government Visual
Canadian Studies Class:
You are going create a visual to represent your understanding of Canadian government. Your visual should include:1. The three levels of government
2. Responsibilities of each level
3. Leaders at each level (Title and current leader)
4. Pictures and Words!
Canadian Government Review:
1. Video on Levels of Government
2. Our Country, Our Parliament
3. Levels of Government
4. Canadian Government Reading
English 30-4
1. Continue working on your 'Worst Case Scenario' Presentation2. Click here for the assignment link
3. Use the 'Worst-Case Scenario Handbook to choose a topic. Write your name and topic on the board.
4. Create your presentation in PowerPoint online or Google Slides. You can also choose to create a video presentation.
5. When your presentation is finished, please work on reading comprehension. Choose a book from the side counter. Select a story and answer the comprehension questions in your notebook.
Tuesday 8 October 2019
Monday 7 October 2019
Political Party Research Project
You are going to be researching a political party and creating a presentation about them.
https://lethsd51-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/taryn_rodzinyak_lethsd_ab_ca/EVW-TfRqrzJJgcv4sP3t6SABrP1XcS41vSRyX9fCMMwRtw?e=wlsvj2
https://lethsd51-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/taryn_rodzinyak_lethsd_ab_ca/EVW-TfRqrzJJgcv4sP3t6SABrP1XcS41vSRyX9fCMMwRtw?e=wlsvj2
Wednesday 2 October 2019
Thursday, Oct. 2nd
Good afternoon! Please click on the link below to access today's activity.
1. https://newsliteracy.ca/feedforthought?classid=1573
2. Media literacy activity: Media Literacy Activity
1. https://newsliteracy.ca/feedforthought?classid=1573
2. Media literacy activity: Media Literacy Activity
Tuesday 1 October 2019
Candidate Research
1. Candidate Research Activity: Shared PPT link: https://lethsd51-my.sharepoint.com/:p:/g/personal/taryn_rodzinyak_lethsd_ab_ca/EdE5n9HzdexPj3IlxzxVc1QBL8M5bcnaD4k_4df4P60VDg?e=bG3HOc
2. Media literacy activity: Media Literacy Activity
2. Media literacy activity: Media Literacy Activity
Monday 30 September 2019
Vote Compass
Today, we are going to take a survey called 'Vote Compass' as a class. The link you will need is here: https://youth.votecompass.com/canada/
Tuesday 24 September 2019
Digital Journal
You can type your responses to your journal. Follow these steps:
1. Sign-in to your Outlook account
2. Click the link
3. Make a copy of the file
4. Share the file with me (e-mail on the board.)
https://lethsd51-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/taryn_rodzinyak_lethsd_ab_ca/EX_k3G5885VOsOrooLBYqV8B-5-wKB88mu2se1EeOsrmGQ?e=hb7Se9
1. Sign-in to your Outlook account
2. Click the link
3. Make a copy of the file
4. Share the file with me (e-mail on the board.)
https://lethsd51-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/taryn_rodzinyak_lethsd_ab_ca/EX_k3G5885VOsOrooLBYqV8B-5-wKB88mu2se1EeOsrmGQ?e=hb7Se9
Sunday 22 September 2019
Into the Spider Verse Project
In order for your project to be complete, you need to have everything in this file finished.
Into the Spider Verse Project
Into the Spider Verse Project
Tuesday 17 September 2019
Good afternoon, Canadian Studies!
Today, you are going to learn about being an "Upstander." Please visit this site: https://humanrights.ca/upstander/#/
Today, you are going to learn about being an "Upstander." Please visit this site: https://humanrights.ca/upstander/#/
Wednesday 11 September 2019
Welcome to Class!
Please visit this website:
https://www.bankofcanada.ca/banknotes/vertical10/banknoteable-woman/nominations/
Your Project:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xnBNsl5w0xowpta_YsS9XiICp4QD7y5IAHZp-hAuNqE/edit?usp=sharing
Please visit this website:
https://www.bankofcanada.ca/banknotes/vertical10/banknoteable-woman/nominations/
Your Project:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xnBNsl5w0xowpta_YsS9XiICp4QD7y5IAHZp-hAuNqE/edit?usp=sharing
Monday 10 June 2019
Monday 27 May 2019
May 28th
1. Make sure you choose 15 new words based on watching 'This is Us' Episode 10!
2. Homework and Study time- Use it wisely!
3. No homework?
a. Read silently
b. Practice your grammar: https://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/grammar.htm
c. Draw Taryn a dragon and write a story about the dragon.
2. Homework and Study time- Use it wisely!
3. No homework?
a. Read silently
b. Practice your grammar: https://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/grammar.htm
c. Draw Taryn a dragon and write a story about the dragon.
Tuesday 14 May 2019
Tuesday May 14th
1. Finish your brochure assignment
- You must have at least 3 sources: 2 web and one book
- Check your work for spelling/grammar
- Ensure your brochure contains all important information
- Ensure your brochure is colourful and contains pictures
2. Reading: Use this link to go to Newsela. Choose an article to read and complete the quiz
3. Vocabulary Practice!
https://quizlet.com/_6ogdyt
https://quizlet.com/_6ogdyt
4. Practice how you will present your brochure tomorrow
Tuesday 16 April 2019
Alberta Votes- Webquest
Today you will be researching to find out more about the candidates and parties involved in the election today!
Use this site to get started:
http://studentvote.ca/ab2019/the-leaders/
Happy researching!
Use this site to get started:
http://studentvote.ca/ab2019/the-leaders/
Happy researching!
Monday 15 April 2019
Tuesday 9 April 2019
Bank Note Research Project
This class, we will be working on creating our $5.00 bank note. Use your planning sheet to help you brainstorm about what you'd like to include on your bill.
Guiding Questions:
• What should our bank notes say about us today and for years to come?
• How can we show our values, culture, history, traditions, achievements and heritage?
• What symbols and images best represent Canada?
Websites for Inspiration:
The Canadian Encyclopedia
Heritage Minutes
Official Symbols of Canada
Indigenous Heroes
A site of your choosing! Be sure to evaluate your sources!
Guiding Questions:
• What should our bank notes say about us today and for years to come?
• How can we show our values, culture, history, traditions, achievements and heritage?
• What symbols and images best represent Canada?
Websites for Inspiration:
The Canadian Encyclopedia
Heritage Minutes
Official Symbols of Canada
Indigenous Heroes
A site of your choosing! Be sure to evaluate your sources!
Wednesday 3 April 2019
Thursday 28 March 2019
March 28th
Good morning!
Today we are going to choose groups for our newspaper project! Click here for the link to the newspaper template:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pg25VV5n-9-hfyaYJD8mqZvnRF8FZATtp8LZOpf2arU/edit?usp=sharing
Next, we are going to read a few articles from this document:
https://issuu.com/chinookcountry2013/docs/2018watertonguide-compressed
We will read about the Kenow Fire.
Today we are going to choose groups for our newspaper project! Click here for the link to the newspaper template:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pg25VV5n-9-hfyaYJD8mqZvnRF8FZATtp8LZOpf2arU/edit?usp=sharing
Next, we are going to read a few articles from this document:
https://issuu.com/chinookcountry2013/docs/2018watertonguide-compressed
We will read about the Kenow Fire.
Wednesday 20 March 2019
Article Summary Assignment
Article Summary Assignment- You may choose the article you read while researching your letter or another article of interest to you!
1. Click the link below
2. Make a copy of the file or download the file as a Word Doc.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Wh76ah6vxoKAo4zqSdJEH90ze7xa_0MPY6Yv9Wkso_w/edit?usp=sharing
1. Click the link below
2. Make a copy of the file or download the file as a Word Doc.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Wh76ah6vxoKAo4zqSdJEH90ze7xa_0MPY6Yv9Wkso_w/edit?usp=sharing
Monday 18 March 2019
Tuesday 12 March 2019
Daylight Saving Time
1. Read this article on the pros and cons of daylight saving time: https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/11/daylight-saving-time-2016-why-change-clocks/
*Add to this week's vocabulary list on the board!*
2. Choose an article of your own to read. Take additional notes on the pros or cons of DST
3. Use the outline template to plan your letter. Use the articles we have read and your own thoughts to make your argument.
4. Start your letter draft.
5. Meet with a peer to get feedback on your letter
6. Adjust and work on your good copy.
7. Hand in your letter to be checked before mailing!
Extra time:
1. Homework or studying
2. Article Summary Assignment- You may choose the article you read while researching your letter or another article of interest to you!
*Add to this week's vocabulary list on the board!*
2. Choose an article of your own to read. Take additional notes on the pros or cons of DST
3. Use the outline template to plan your letter. Use the articles we have read and your own thoughts to make your argument.
4. Start your letter draft.
5. Meet with a peer to get feedback on your letter
6. Adjust and work on your good copy.
7. Hand in your letter to be checked before mailing!
Extra time:
1. Homework or studying
2. Article Summary Assignment- You may choose the article you read while researching your letter or another article of interest to you!
Monday 4 March 2019
Canadian History Timeline
Please open this file:
https://lethsd51-my.sharepoint.com/:p:/g/personal/taryn_rodzinyak_lethsd_ab_ca/EV5Ijure1vJIrhO2UWE1Bk8BOTVY4iHwI1y-SDcT2HbMUg?e=tb5eyc
Add your event to the timeline! Include the following:
When did the event occur?
Why was the event important?
What happened?
https://lethsd51-my.sharepoint.com/:p:/g/personal/taryn_rodzinyak_lethsd_ab_ca/EV5Ijure1vJIrhO2UWE1Bk8BOTVY4iHwI1y-SDcT2HbMUg?e=tb5eyc
Add your event to the timeline! Include the following:
When did the event occur?
Why was the event important?
What happened?
Tuesday 26 February 2019
Flipgrid!
1. Please sign-up for Flipgrid:
https://flipgrid.com/canstud
2. Record yourself giving your presentation
3. Watch your presentation
https://flipgrid.com/canstud
2. Record yourself giving your presentation
3. Watch your presentation
Monday 25 February 2019
Citizenship Challenge Link
Please visit this link to sign up for the challenge: http://citizenshipchallenge.ca/student/register?class_id=21439
Use this Class ID: 21439
Use this Class ID: 21439
Canada map Confidence Survey:
Tuesday 12 February 2019
Wednesday 6 February 2019
Tuesday 15 January 2019
English 30-2
Congratulations on finishing part A of your diploma exam! Today you have a few choices:
1. If you have not completed your Shawshank Redemption/Night Essay, please do this first.
2. If you have not completed your Night project, please do this next.
After this, you have several options:
1. Reading comprehension practice for diploma: http://alberta.exambank.com/grade12.html#en302
(See me for login)
or
2. Learn some amazing life advice: https://www.ted.com/talks/drew_dudley_everyday_leadership
Watch and write a journal entry about the video
or
3. Write a letter to an incoming grade 9 students with some sage wisdom for succeeding in high school.
1. If you have not completed your Shawshank Redemption/Night Essay, please do this first.
2. If you have not completed your Night project, please do this next.
After this, you have several options:
1. Reading comprehension practice for diploma: http://alberta.exambank.com/grade12.html#en302
(See me for login)
or
2. Learn some amazing life advice: https://www.ted.com/talks/drew_dudley_everyday_leadership
Watch and write a journal entry about the video
or
3. Write a letter to an incoming grade 9 students with some sage wisdom for succeeding in high school.
Sunday 13 January 2019
Adulting
You are all going to graduate this year, so I have compiled a list of some of the most common adult tasks you may need to conquer in the coming years, and have provided some links to help you crush adult life!
1. In order to register to vote, you will need to have a piece of government ID. If you do not have a driver's license, you can get an Alberta Identification Card at a registry agent. For more information, click here: https://servicealberta.ca/id-cards.cfm
2. For more information about the election:
https://www.elections.ab.ca/
3. Start here to find out more about you and the voting process:
https://www.elections.ab.ca/education-and-outreach/election-readiness-toolkit/
1. City Transit:
https://myride.lethbridge.ca/
2. Getting an Alberta Driver's License:
The process: https://www.alberta.ca/class-7-learners-licence.aspx
Study Guide: http://www.transportation.alberta.ca/531.htm
Practice Tests #1- http://www.transportation.alberta.ca/Content/doctype47/production/quiz/PracTestOne/quizmaker.html
#2- http://www.transportation.alberta.ca/Content/doctype47/production/quiz/PracTestTwo/quizmaker.html
#3- More practice with AMA- https://ama.ab.ca/auto-and-driving/learners-practice-exam
Lesson 1- Making your Voice Heard
If you would like to vote in the upcoming election, are 18 years old, and a Canadian citizen this post is for you.1. In order to register to vote, you will need to have a piece of government ID. If you do not have a driver's license, you can get an Alberta Identification Card at a registry agent. For more information, click here: https://servicealberta.ca/id-cards.cfm
2. For more information about the election:
https://www.elections.ab.ca/
3. Start here to find out more about you and the voting process:
https://www.elections.ab.ca/education-and-outreach/election-readiness-toolkit/
Lesson 2- Getting Places
1. City Transit:
https://myride.lethbridge.ca/
2. Getting an Alberta Driver's License:
The process: https://www.alberta.ca/class-7-learners-licence.aspx
Study Guide: http://www.transportation.alberta.ca/531.htm
Practice Tests #1- http://www.transportation.alberta.ca/Content/doctype47/production/quiz/PracTestOne/quizmaker.html
#2- http://www.transportation.alberta.ca/Content/doctype47/production/quiz/PracTestTwo/quizmaker.html
#3- More practice with AMA- https://ama.ab.ca/auto-and-driving/learners-practice-exam
Lesson 3- Doing your Taxes
If you need some help doing your taxes: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/community-volunteer-income-tax-program/need-a-hand-complete-your-tax-return.html
The first time you do your taxes, you could try to find a Free Tax Clinic: Use this link to find a clinic near you:
Filing online is pretty easy, and there are many legitimate online sources you can use for help. Make sure to check them out carefully before you enter any personal information! In addition, read very carefully to make sure you don't miss anything. Some examples are services are H&R Block online or Ufile.
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