Humanities 8

Happy Monday,

Great job with your Code Orange work. Part A of student's independent work, which includes a cover page, plot summary, and character descriptions, was due last Friday. If you have not completed this work, or had trouble with our school computers, please see me. Part B (core work) work is ongoing. Students are to choose assignments from each of the four categories: vocabulary (1), writing (2), character(2), and drama/speaking/listening (2). This is independent work with a deadline of December 13th.

During class this week, students will be studying the Fall of the Roman Empire. We have completed notes on facts and have read pages 26-31 in Across the Centuries. Students were given a mapping assignment on Friday and will have time to complete their work in class today. Unfinished maps are due this coming Wednesday. We have also completed notes on Roman accomplishments and will be making a poster focusing on those accomplishments. Students must have six accomplishments listed and at least two drawings that depict the accomplishment.

Have a great week!

Humanities 8

Good afternoon, 

We had a bit of a change of plan in class. We will be getting to the Fall of the Roman Empire soon, but before we do, students will be reading the novel Code Orange by Caroline B. Cooney. Our novel study will be based on independent learning, with some class activities as well.

Our first class activity is below:

Students were given a "word map" template. The template includes the following information: synonym, antonym, pronunciation, part of speech, definition, and using their chosen vocab. word in a sentence. 

Students were asked to choose five words from the list below, and complete a "word map" for each of their five words. These are due on Thursday, November 14th. 

Vocabulary words:

Use the “Word Map” format and complete five words in your binder.

Biology                      Infectious                 Epidemics                 Application

Bioterrorism               Anthrax                    Immunization             Debris

Pinnacle                     Dilute                       Venue                        Inverted

Virus                         Concierge                Conspiracy                Preliminary

Eradicate                    Scourge                   Confluent    

Hockey Academy

A reminder to parents and academy students that we will be travelling to the Comox Fire Training Center this Thursday, Nov. 7th. Meet outside the bus loop after lunch.

Humanities 8

Good morning,

Just a reminder that our term ends on November 7th. All short story projects are due on Nov. 6th. Three journal entries and all focus assignments should be submitted for marking by that date.

Our next unit will be the fall of the Roman Empire for those of you who wish to read ahead.

Enjoy your week.