Social 10
Government
1. Finish "The Sterilization of Leilani Muir" documentary. Discuss.
2. Review & discuss the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (handout from yesterday).
3. Prepare outline for Documentary Paragraph (written in-class tomorrow; due at the end of class).
4. Reminders: Your formal Current Events (filled out work sheet or typed + attached article) are due Monday, September 19th (be prepared to present!) and your Unit Test is on Thursday, September 22nd (this covers everything we've studied/discussed up to Wednesday, September 21st so ensure you are reviewing daily!).

English 11
Short Stories
1. Hand in WAQ if you haven't already done so (before the second bell!).
2. Literary Device and Short Story elements review quiz.
3. "The Possibility of Evil" by Shirley Jackson (p. 163).
- WAQ topic: Using textual evidence, describe irony and symbolism in "The Possibility of Evil".
4. Tomorrow: WAQ outline:
- theme statement - thesis statement - 5 quotations (to be I, I, C, E) - transitions - conclusion - mechanics - WAQ format
*If you want me to check your examples, send me a brief email this weekend.*
5. Monday: In-Class: Write good draft of "The Possibility of Evil" WAQ (due at the end of Monday's class).

Socials 11 
Government
1. Textbooks distributed.*You may want to skim through Chapter 10 to prepare for your paragraph tomorrow. You will also be reviewing Chapter 9 ((Test Review/Prep)).
2. Review & discuss the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (handout from yesterday).
3. Prepare outline for Documentary Paragraph (written in-class tomorrow; due at the end of class).
4. Reminders: Your formal Current Events (filled out work sheet or typed + attached article) are due Monday, September 19th (be prepared to present!) and your Unit Test is on Thursday, September 22nd (this covers everything we've studied/discussed up to Wednesday, September 21st so ensure you are reviewing daily!).

Volleyball

- Get forms signed, completed, hand in to me in B113.

- Pick up uniforms Monday at lunch from Mr. Tagle in the gym (with your fees paid receipt).

- Games will be on Wednesdays; if you work, book Wednesdays 3-530pm off for the season.

Socials 10
Government
1. Current events (informal)
- Formal Current Events due Monday, September 19th (presenting Monday/Tuesday).
2. Notes: "Charter of Rights and Freedoms."
- Handout (appendix of Charter).
3. Watch: "The Sterilization of Leilani Muir"
 - Paragraph Topic: Describe the rights violated by the Canadian government in the Leilani Muir case.
- 8-12 complete sentences; thesis statement; causes, effects, solutions
- vocabulary (ex. xenophobia, eugenics, Social Darwinism, Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms) - mechanics
*Due: Friday, September 16th*
4. Tomorrow: Discussion of documentary & Charter.
5. Study notes (test Thursday, September 22nd).

English 11
Short Stories
1. Complete "Harrison Bergeron" WAQ (due at the end of class).
2. Study literary devices (quiz tomorrow).

Socials 11
Government
1. Current events (informal)
- Formal Current Events due Monday, September 19th (presenting Monday/Tuesday).
2. Handout (appendix of Charter).
3. Watch: "The Sterilization of Leilani Muir"
- Paragraph Topic: Describe the rights violated by the Canadian government in the Leilani Muir case.
- 8-12 complete sentences; thesis statement; causes, effects, solutions
- vocabulary (ex. xenophobia, eugenics, Social Darwinism, Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms) - mechanics
*Due: Friday, September 16th*
4. Tomorrow: Discussion of documentary & Charter, debate prep,
5. Study notes (test Thursday, September 22nd).

Volleyball
- Practice today 3-430
- Bring forms
- Uniforms Monday at lunch with Mr. Tagle in the gym (you must bring your paid fees receipt)

Socials 10
Review
1. Current Events?
2. Government notes continued.
3. Homework: Review (test on Thursday, September 15th).

English 11
Short Stories
1. In-Class writing assignment: "Harrison Bergeron" WAQ ROUGH DRAFT
Criteria:
- theme statement - thesis statement - transitions (phrases and words) - 3-5 quotations (I,I,C,E)
- conclusion - WAQ format (write in present tense, write objectively, proper grammar, punctuation, etc.)
***Edit your draft for homework. You will have the first half of tomorrow's class to write your good draft.*** Good draft due TOMORROW, HALF-WAY THROUGH CLASS.
2. Review literary devices, short story elements (quiz tomorrow).

Socials 11
Review
1. Government notes continued.
2. Current Events (informal).
3. Homework: review notes (test Thursday, Sept. 22nd), formal current events (due Monday, 19th-Tuesday, 20th).
4. Tomorrow: textbooks, Charter of Rights and Freedoms (presentation Wednesday, 21st).

Volleyball
- get forms signed, pay fees (bring receipt)
- practice Wednesday, September 14th 3-430pm
- Uniforms: Monday, September 19th LUNCH - See Mr. Tagle with your fee receipt.

Socials 10
Review & Current Events
1. Current Events:
- class example
- class practice
- discuss
2. Notes: continued (government).
3. Homework: review notes (upcoming quiz), informal current events.

English 11
Short Stories
1. Discuss: fairness vs. equality.
2. Read: "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut, determine theme, identify lit devices
3. Complete: questions 1, 4, 9.
4. Homework (due tomorrow): Prepare outline for WAQ topic: Citing textual evidence, describe the theme(s) of Vonnegut's "Harrison Bergeron"
- theme and thesis statements
ex. theme statement: A truly equal society is not ideal.
ex. thesis statement: Vonnegut's "Harrison Bergeron" proves that an equal society is not ideal as it necessitates the sacrifice of individual freedom, beauty, and intellect.
- 3-5 quotations (I, I, C, E)
- 7-10 full sentences
- transitions, grammar, WAQ format
4b. Homework: Review/define/provide examples for:
- irony - utopia - dystopia - hyperbole - allusion - denotative - connotative - simile
5. Tomorrow: Write "Harrison Bergeron" WAQ as a class.

Socials 11
Review & Current Events
1. In-Class Essay: Respond to the prompt "Canada is a democracy" by agreeing, disagreeing, or arguing that it's both.
2. Criteria:
- 5 paragraphs: Introduction (strong thesis statement, introduction of main points), 3 Body Paragraphs (topic sentence, main ideas, examples/evidence), and a Conclusion (summarize main points, re-state thesis in different words).
- paragraphs: should be 5-12 full sentences, grammatically correct, error free, clear, well-supported and accurate points, use of transitional words and phrases to increase flow and clarity.
- please double-space, write objectively, and write in blue or black ink.
*due at the end of class
3. Homework: Review Thursday's notes (for upcoming quiz), collect (informal) current events.
4. Tomorrow: Current Events, government notes continued.

Volleyball
1. Today: Practice 430-6, forms handed out
2. Wednesday: Practice 3-430, forms due

Socials 10
Government/Review
1. Discussion: Current Events seminar.
2. Homework: Review Thursday's notes, find more (informal) current events.

English 11
Short Stories
1. Discussion: Curriculum theme(s) seminar (good vs. evil, the nature of competition, community vs. isolation).
2. Review short story elements, literary devices.
3. Homework: Define the words "fairness" and "equality" and provide examples that illuminate each concept (discuss Monday).

Socials 11
Government/Review
1. Discussion: Current Events seminar.
2. Homework: Review Thursday's notes, find more (informal) current events.
3. Your in-class essay is on Monday - ensure you have a complete essay outline (including a strong thesis statement) for reference.

Volleyball
1. Tryouts #2 today: 3-430pm.
2. Team list posted Monday, 8am (calendar in the gym).
3. Next week practices: Monday: 430-6, Wednesday 3-430

Have a great weekend!

Socials 10
Government/Review
1. Notes: Governments/Ideologies (continued tomorrow).
2. Handout: Current Events (for use next week).
3. Homework: Review/re-write/study notes from today, write summary sentences of today's lesson, bring a current event with you tomorrow (for discussion, not to be handed in).

Tag (Grade 11s pay fees. Fees due Friday, September 16)

English 11
Review/Writing Reminders
1. Notes: Theme, thesis statements, Well Answered Question (WAQ) format, quotation integration.
2. Review literary devices: define and provide examples for the following:
- metaphor, simile, juxtaposition, analogy, symbolism, irony (situation, dramatic, verbal), apostrophe (not the punctuation meaning).
2b. Jot down ideas/examples for the following themes (for tomorrow's discussion):
- Good vs. Evil
- The nature of competition
- Community vs. Isolation
*Paradox example: In order to establish a strong community, it is necessary to exclude some.
*Paradox definition: Seemingly contradictory ideas that illuminate a universal truth.
3. Tomorrow: Review short story elements, discussion of English 11 themes.

Socials 11
Government/Review 
1. Notes: Governments/Ideologies (continued tomorrow).
2. Handout: Current Events (for use next week).
3. Homework: Review/re-write/study notes from today, write summary sentences of today's lesson, bring a current event with you tomorrow (for discussion, not to be handed in).

Volleyball
- Tryout #2 tomorrow 3-430

WELCOME BACK!

Socials 10
1. Introductions, syllabus.
2. Warm-up activity (Map of Canada).
3. Homework: review course outline with parent/guardian.
- Ensure you come to class tomorrow (on-time) with loose-leaf/lined paper and a blue or black pen.
*Keep your eye out for current events!*

English 11
1. Introductions, syllabus.
2. Warm-up activity (grammar, theme & thesis statements).
3. Homework: review course outline with parent/guardian.
- Ensure you come to class tomorrow (on-time) with loose-leaf/lined paper and a blue or black pen.

Socials 11
1. Introductions, syllabus.
1b. Cornell notes/study techniques
2. Warm-up activity:
- Address/discuss the following prompt:
Canada is a democracy.
- Agree? Disagree? Your opinion builds your thesis statement.
3. Homework: Work on a rough-draft essay outline (should NOT be a full essay, just a breakdown of your body paragraphs/brief points). Practice essay tomorrow in-class.
- Tonight: review course outline with parent/guardian.
- Ensure you come to class tomorrow (on-time) with loose-leaf/lined paper and a blue or black pen.
*Keep your eye out for current events!*

Volleyball (Junior Girls')
- Tryout #2 this Friday at 3pm!
- Practice schedule to be announced (plan for Monday and Wednesday next week).