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  Review from last day - Notes: New Piece - Page 10 Sightlines 9- Lambs to the Slaughter by Ronald Dahl. Video of reading of the piece - HERE  Short Story Structure - Review * Initial Incident > Rising Action > Climax > Falling Action > Conclusion. DRAW! Short Story STRUCTURE Re: An omniscient narrator: is a type of narrator in fiction who has an all-knowing perspective.  This narrator has access to the thoughts, feelings, and experiences of all characters in the story. The omniscient narrator is not limited by any one character's view. They can provide insight into multiple characters' internal worlds, their motivations, and even future or past events. Key characteristics of an omniscient narrator include: Unlimited Knowledge: The narrator knows everything about the characters, settings, and events. This includes things the characters themselves don't know. Multiple Perspectives: The narrator can shift between different characters’ viewpoints or provide an ...

Carmen, Gael, Luna - NFA Test first half. When The Atlantic Ripped Open A Supercontinent  PBS Review - *Complete Q 2 - Page 159  Class review (Answer Key) - Review of Homework - Literary Devices - NOTE TAKING: summary of assignment pg 159 # 2.  In Sally Ito’s poem Pangaea , the poet employs metaphors to explore themes of unity, separation, and collective memory. The title itself, Pangaea , refers to the supercontinent that existed before the landmasses drifted apart—a powerful metaphor for a time of wholeness and connection. NOTES: One notable metaphor in the poem is: “We are all from the same continent, from the same void of disturbed memories.” How a Supervolcano Ignited an Evolutionary Debate  PBS Next Task: Notes: New Piece - Page 10 Sightlines 9- Lambs to the Slaughter by Ronald Dahl. Video of reading of the piece - HERE 

1. Reminder - Last Grade 9 Career Day - on Thursday May 28. 2. Videos -  Pangaea Pangea for Kids - Learn Bright -  6min AND When The Atlantic Ripped Open A Supercontinent PBS 12 min Learn all about the supercontinent of long ago! 3. Class Reading of Pangaea - Page 158/159 Sightlines 9  * Class Review - Pangaea - Prezi . - Student Notes.  Review - *Complete Q 2 - Page 159  Class review (Answer Key) - NOTE TAKING: summary of assignment pg 159 # 2.  In Sally Ito’s poem Pangaea , the poet employs metaphors to explore themes of unity, separation, and collective memory. The title itself, Pangaea , refers to the supercontinent that existed before the landmasses drifted apart—a powerful metaphor for a time of wholeness and connection. One notable metaphor in the poem is: “We are all from the same continent, from the same void of disturbed memories.”

1. Attendance & Chairs 2. Library - Return Your NFA Book and Personal Novel Read Book - THEN - Sit 2 per table - some students with Ms. Campbell separate table. ALL facing windows. 3. You will be called up for your laptop.  4. Login to Teams - complete 100 MC Test - NFA Novel Test > Assignments. Test will auto mark.  5. Once you are done. QUIETLY - Sign out your Sightlines 9 Text Book - Read the 1st Poem - Page 159.  - Pangaea - Pg. 159.  Sightlines 9 Students -  Answer question 1 on page 159 individually.  TASK: Draw 2 images Sally brings up in the poem.  * Still time? You may practice your typing - Teams > Home Page > Typing Practice.  

Laptop # 1  May 22 - NFA Kahoot - Moved test to May 25th. MONDAY! Part 1 NFA Kahoot Intro to Page 81 HERE Part 2 NFA Kahoot No Fixed Address Page 81-106 HERE Part 3 NFA Kahoot No Fixed Address NFA Page 106 to end HERE Finish NFA Book - Audio Review of Novel Themes: 1. Homelessness and Poverty The central theme is hidden homelessness . Felix and his mother are not stereotypically “visible” homeless people; they try to blend in, showing how many homeless individuals go unnoticed. The story challenges assumptions about what poverty looks like. Felix still goes to school, tries to act “normal,” and hides his situation. It emphasizes how quickly life can change due to financial hardship. Message: Homelessness can affect anyone, and it is often invisible. 2. Identity and Self-Worth Felix struggles with how he sees himself versus how others might see him if they knew the truth. He fears being labeled or judged. He lies to protect his identity and sense of normalcy. Despite hardship, he ...

Affordable Housing Options & Lit Assessment Prep *Squamish - Co Living Video - Pre Viewing/Mid Viewing and Post Viewing Question Creation Assignment. Meet the Founders Using Co-Living to Revolutionize Renting in Canada | Home Redefined Ep. 3 To 16 min in. We reviewed - How to create - pre-viewing/mid-viewing and end of viewing questions re: a video piece or a new article.  May 21 - We will complete - text to self or text to text connection & overall connection paragraphs. x 2 May 21 - Finish NFA  May 22 - NFA Kahoot - Moved test to May 25th. MONDAY! Part 1 NFA Kahoot Intro to Page 81 HERE Part 2 NFA Kahoot No Fixed Address Page 81-106 HERE Part 3 NFA Kahoot No Fixed Address NFA Page 106 to end HERE

May 13 2026 *Any Personal Novel & NFA Theme Packages to come in? Hand in. Jack Daniel Carmen Kali Etc? NEXT: Affordable Housing Options & Lit Assessment Prep *Squamish - Co Living Video - Pre Viewing/Mid Viewing and Post Viewing Question Creation Assignment. Meet the Founders Using Co-Living to Revolutionize Renting in Canada | Home Redefined Ep. 3 To 16 min in. We reviewed - How to create - pre-viewing/mid-viewing and end of viewing questions re: a video piece or a new article.  Next class - we will complete - text to self or text to text connection & overall connection paragraphs. 

Silent Read Time - Personal Novels  Theme - what is a theme?  NFA Themes comparison - to Personal Novel Themes Vocab - NFA - from last day. From Friday - To Complete >Listen to page 196- page 209 Vocab: To Define: List Below Ablutions : Duodenum : Prevaricating : Review Vocab Ablutions : This refers to the act of washing or cleaning oneself.  Duodenum : The duodenum is the first section of the small intestine in the human digestive system. In the novel, the term could be used metaphorically or literally in relation to Felix's health or situations involving food and digestion. Prevaricating : To prevaricate means to speak or act in an evasive way, often to avoid telling the truth or to mislead.  Part 1:  What message or lesson does your personal novel seem to be teaching so far? Part 2:  What is a Theme? A theme is a big idea or message about life that a story communicates. Important points: A theme is not just one word It is a complete idea or statement ...

Silent Read 20 min  *Question Prep - Lit Assessment 15 min Video Re: Co-Living Option Squamish -  NFA - Moving forwards to November - Pg 169  Start at Ch 25 ->  page 209 Vocab: To Define: Dictionaries. Ablutions : Duodenum : Prevaricating : Review Vocab Ablutions : This refers to the act of washing or cleaning oneself.  Duodenum : The duodenum is the first section of the small intestine in the human digestive system. In the novel, the term could be used metaphorically or literally in relation to Felix's health or situations involving food and digestion. Prevaricating : To prevaricate means to speak or act in an evasive way, often to avoid telling the truth or to mislead. 

Silent Read 20 min. N.F.A. > Moving forwards:  May 5- Page 129-Page 141 - Ch 20 with 5 min left - audio - start here re: May 6.  Ch 19 - Pg 129 onwards to Pg 150 Ch 22 Audio Completion of October - Page 150-157 No Fixed Address.  Vocab Ch 22 Moving forwards to November - Pg 161-169 Ch 22-24 Ch 22-24 Vocab Emphysema  Carrel -  This could refer to a type of small, enclosed space or a religious or sacred area.  Roiled Errant  Chastened  Outdoor Task – “Van Life Scene” Students will work in groups of up to 3 . Your group will create a “van life” scene on the sidewalk using your bodies. You should be lying down to create the design. Think about: Side view of a van Where people/things would be positioned The teacher will take a photo from above or side angle once your group is ready. Be creative, but stay appropriate and respectful. Students  - include at least 5 items you would have in your van that are MUST haves and 5 additional - would l...

Silent Read 20 min *Some students will need to hand in their lessons 72-74 Grammar Booklets - spot at the front for these.  Students below - were going to have make up tests today - these will happen tomorrow instead - Tuesday May 5  *Liam NFA Test  *Quiz - Kali, Alba, Lux, Max, Jack Page 81-106 NFA Quiz TTOC - Task Today - You can re-aloud OR have students read: Ms. Campbell can take some students out - check in with her. Pg 106 to 128  Once completed students can write down the following vocab and independently (and quietly) complete the vocab below. Dictionaries at the side of the room under the windows.  Vocab: Expose Corsage  Perimeter Scathing *Extension Activity - if students are done - they can work on their Van Design - blank paper under kettle behind teacher desk - if you had to design the interior of a Van you needed to live in for 3-4 months - what would you have in it? What would it look like? Draw it out - top view? side view? Up to you. Penci...

10 min quiet reflection & reminders. Outside QE Park - Grounders OR Personal Novel Read  Bench Meetings - Grammar Booklet Lesson 72-74 marking & review with Ms. H