Here you will find a general description of what is for homework. If you need a copy of the handouts, they will be uploaded to my link on the side bar. Once in the file, select the correct folder for what we are currently studying. Most handouts are there, however some may need to be picked up in class as I do not have a digital version.

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Sept 29,09

English 11

Please read a short story of your choice from the folders.
Please fill out the forms if you have not already done so and hand them in on THursday.
Please returned your signed letters.


HUM  8

Field trip to the Richmond Oval on THursday.
Please bring a bag lunch as we will be eating in clas prior to departure. Also wear suitable clothing as you will be participating in various activities. Please wear running shoes. It can be cool in the Oval so bring a sweater or a jacket.

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Sept 24,09

Eng 11

On your personal blog write something that stood out about today's class. I t can be something that you noticed, a comment, a reflection or something that you might have learned.

HUM 8

Please  bring back your signed field trip form ASAP. We are going on THURSDAY OCT. 1!!!!!!!!!! (cost. $5)


"The Road Not Taken"


Write a response to our poem in class today. It can be one or more paragraphs.

You Want to explain your visual.

How does this poem answer or connect to the essential question; How do the decisions and actions of characters reveal their personalities?

Why do you think s/he chose the path s/he did?

What have you learned about the character? Why? find evidence from  the poem.

(You want to back up what you are saying).

How do you see this fitting in with 'journey' or personal journey'? Please explain your thinking.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Sept23,09

Hum 8

Please sign your field trip form and bring it back on Thurs.

If you have not already done so, bring in your post it notes.
Remember it is Meet the teacher on Thursday.

Eng 11

Please post to your blog and put me on as an author and as a reader.

Prepare a group presetnation (visual) on your word. Ambition, Power, Humanity etc due Thursday

Friday, September 18, 2009

Sept.18,09

Eng.11

Please remember to sign your internet user policy in your agenda.

Please bring back your forms signed for Tuesday. Thank you.

Have a good weekend!

HUM 8

If anyone has a copy of Tangerine or Hoot, we are short 4 copies. That way everyone would be able to have their first choice  for your novel study.

Let's see what we can dig up!!!!

Have a good weekend!

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Sept. 10/09

Hum 8 Homework

1. For Monday, please complete your I Am poem with the collage about you underneath it. Remember to include at least one picture of you.

2. Get the letter signed by your parents. IF you have misplaced it you can see it under September 8ths date.

3. Tell me what I posted on the blog.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Welcome Back

Welcome Back or Welcome to McMath!

I am uploading a letter I have sent home with the grade 8's. If you have misplaced it you can print it off the blog.


Dear Humanities 8 Parents and Students:




Welcome To McMath! We are off to a new and exciting year! This year, I would like to try and set up a monthly newsletter via email to you and your parents letting everyone know what is going on in the classroom. I think it’s important for your family to be informed about what’s happening in this class. To do so I need to set up an optional group email. If you would like to be on it, please fill out the form below, and send it back to me. I hope to have my first newsletter up and running by the end of September.



Here is a brief overview of how Humanities 8 is run:



 I will ask you to read a book of your choice for 30 minutes a day outside of class.

 I won’t assign much homework beyond the reading, but you will work hard during class.

 The work you do in my class will be purposeful and meaningful, and connected to the big ideas of a unit; if you don’t think it is, please talk to me about it.

 I try my best to be fair to all students, and I need you to understand that being fair sometimes means treating people differently depending on their unique situation.

 I don’t have a lot of class rules. We’ll discuss them as we go and they may change as I get to know what works best for the class and for individuals in the class (see “fair” point above).

 For now, until I get to know you, my classroom will be an “electronics-free zone” as well as a “food-free zone” (water is okay).

 I’m friendly and approachable, so if you have questions/concerns, please come and see me.

 I work part-time, and I’m here on the days you have class with me. Usually I am here before the bell by 7:45am or you can leave me a note in the office or come by the class at lunch.

 You can also email me any questions at dcaldwell@sd38.bc.ca .



Here is an indication of some things we are beginning to do this month. Our first focus is “Us and our personal journeys/geographies”. We are going to look at building community as we are introduced to some reading and writing strategies. Please try and discuss with you son/daughter what they write down on their exit slips in class each day to hear about their learning journey. (These are slips of paper they give me with the three most important points about something they learned in class today.)



I will also post any homework or readings on my blog at www. caldwellshomework.blogspot.com Please feel free to check it regularly.







For now, please review this letter with your parent(s)/guardian(s) and sign below. Return the signed slip to me.



Sincerely,







Mrs. Danielle Caldwell





Student Name: _______________________________



Parent/Guardian Signature: ________________________________________________________



Optional: Parents, if you would like to be on a group email list for Humanities 8 please PRINT your email address CLEARLY (note: your email address can be seen by others on the group email list):



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