English9Hathorn2026S2

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Attendance  You have laptop Cart 2 for both blocks :)  First Block - Kahoot Exam Practice - 2nd Block - TTOC's call - possible board game fun - based on class behaviours and focus during 1st half. * Boardgames for 2nd block - if students have worked well - can be signed out by EA at break or end of 1st half from the library - e.g. UNO, Heads (one of the kids fav), Catan, Battleship etc.  First Block - Cart 2 - from library - solo Kahoot Exam Prep Time - students.   2nd Half - if students worked well first half - Boardgame FUN! Re: Exam Practice - Students - go to today's blog post- click on READ MORE - practice each Kahoot as linked below.  Reminder - Students - also check TEAMS > Grades. Are you missing any work to date? Click on Grades for any missing work overview.  Reminder - For June 17th Final Exam - Review 160 MC Questions Part 1 - Short Story/Poetry = 40 marks Part 2 - General - NFA, Paragraph Structure, Short Story/Poetry, Digital Liter...

June 15 - Re-Review of 'To This Day' - by:  Shane Koyczan -Re-Read and review  Poem & Handout Overview & Discussion - from Friday June 12.  *If students do not have their copies a few extra labelled at the front. Students viewed the performance of the poem and worked to complete a work package on Friday June 12 - thus - questions below are a review.  First Task - Any students who DID NOT finish their To This Day Poem Package from Friday - they need to do so first and foremost once laptops are handed out - Task 2. Jace has his at the front. Further Class Discussion Questions - For Monday - June 15 - by TTOC -  What lines or moments in the poem stood out to you? Why? How does Shane Koyczan use tone, rhythm, and imagery to emphasize his message? What emotions did you feel while watching the video? What is the poem’s message/theme? Student’ lives, school culture, and broader societal issues? NEXT - More - final exam prep time will be provided tomorrow Jun...

Note: Ms. H to theatre for 12:45/12:50 - library for final task - supervision by Mr. Wilson.  Library tables booked.  Back to Poetry!~ Spoken Word Poetry Review & Sample    Shane Koyczan as a Canadian spoken word poet. We reviewed his work - 'We Are More' - on Wednesday. Review this work if you missed Wednesday's class.   “Bullying”  Shane Koyczan as a Canadian spoken word poet who shares his own story of overcoming childhood bullying through poetry. Set the Purpose: We will watch and analyze To This Day Project , a spoken word poem that explores the lasting impact of bullying and celebrates resilience. 2. Viewing & Discussion  Activity: Video of To This Day Project . 8 min - Ask students to pay attention to: The emotions conveyed. Specific words, images, or phrases that stand out. The overall message or theme. Provide and Review - Handout - Re: Activity handout - refer complete handout out of the FULL - To This Day - Poem.   *Provid...

Intro - Poetry Unit Bones of Poetry, Spoken Word Poetry, Types of Poetry & History of  TASK 1 Examples of Poetry Review – Review package - with presentation. 1. The Bones of Poetry - Notes Presentation  - for Teacher to project and present. *Student version - HERE.  - printed copies are already ready for students - located at the front of the room - labelled - there are lines/spaces for students to fill in missing words while teacher goes through FULL Notes Presentation for teacher - linked # 1 above.    Task 2 - We Are More: POEM SSpoken Word Poetry Review & Sample -     Shane Koyczan as a Canadian spoken word poet. Ask students: "Have you ever heard of spoken word poetry? What makes it different from traditional poetry?"     Briefly explain that spoken word poetry is meant to be performed aloud and often addresses social and emotional themes.    Introduce Shane Koyczan: A Canadian poet, borninYellowknife, Northw...

Attendance  Students will need their Sightlines 9 text and paper & pencil for notes. Exploring What Happened During the Ice Storm Pg 66 Sightlines Objectives Analyze the themes, tone, and literary devices used in What Happened During the Ice Storm . Reflect on the moral and emotional implications of the boys’ actions in the story. Objective: Set the context for the story  Discussion: Video last major ice storm Canada - 1998 - Ontario and Quebec “What feelings or memories come to mind when you think about extreme weather events?” Brief Context: Jim Heynen: story’s focus on the rural Midwest during a harsh ice storm. 2. Guided Reading & Initial Reactions (15 minutes) Objective: Read and comprehend the text.  Read Aloud: Read the story aloud - vocabulary, imagery. First Impressions: Ask students to provide their initial reactions to the story. Suggested prompts: What emotions did the story evoke? How did you feel about the boys’ actions? 3. Pair Analysis (20 ...

Review of 'The Interlopers' review from June 5 Kahoot Review & Quiz Lit Devices/Short Story Structure  - TEAMS Laptop Cart 1 KAHOOT REVIEW -  Lit Devices/ omniscient narrator /Irony - Short Story Structure - CLICK HERE  & complete Quiz 20 Q FYI - For those who want to start prepping for next week's final exam - Wed - June 17 AM - please review the below info with all associated Kahoots.  Some info is still to be covered this week e.g. Poetry. Final Exam - Review 160 MC Questions Part 1 - Short Story/Poetry = 40 marks Part 2 - General - NFA, Paragraph Structure, Short Story/Poetry, Digital Literacy = 100 marks Part 3 - Grammar Review = 20 marks Review all EXAM PREP Kahoots below. Short Story/Poetry Unit Short Story and Poetry Prep Kahoot Lit Device Quiz Prep 2026 Short Story Short Story Lamb to the Slaughter & Interlopers Paragraph Structure/Grammar Paragraph Structure & Transitionary Words Grammar Practice No Fixed Address Part 1 No Fixed Address C...

*Note: If EA Ms. C in attendance - she can take Luna, Kali, Alba and Jack to complete/work on their Grade 9 English Assessments - info in her box - staff room.  Lesson - Sightlines 9 -  The Interlopers - Saki Page 33 Attendance - students to get their Sightlines 9 Textbooks and a piece of paper for notes + pencil Learning Objectives: Analyze the key elements of The Interlopers (characters, setting, plot, conflict, and theme). Understand the use of irony and its impact on the story. Identify the story's climax and discuss its implications. Develop a personal response to the story's ending. Lesson Outline Discussion. "Have you ever been in a long-standing disagreement with someone? What happened, and how did it resolve?" Relate this idea to family feuds or rivalries. Introduce the Author: Saki (H.H. Munro): his style of writing: sharp wit, satire, and unexpected endings. Who is Saki (H.H. Munro)? Saki is the pen name of Hector Hugh Munro , a British writer born in 187...

Reminder - Quiz Lit Devices & Short Story Structure - Monday June 8 FYI. We will do the Kahoot Practice BEFORE the 20 Q Quiz. MC.  2nd Grade 9 Lit Assessment - Double Blocks PM  *When you are done - you can quietly read - one of many options via Ms. Hathorn

Finish - FALL Ep. 3 - From last day - Katie B - Irony. Next: Review of Lit Assessment Structure.  Markers - Looking at Questioning & Connecting. Part 1 - Creating Critical Thinking Questions - Pre and Post Creating Connection & Reflection - Series of critical questions which FORCE the reader to think. Creative, thoughtful - connected to identified literary devices?  Part 2 - 2 paragraphs -  1 - Text to Self OR Text to Text Connection 2 - HOW your selected connection helps you to better understanding the story, characters, plot, theme etc.  Reminder Notes For Paragraph Structure & Transition Words: For The Quiz. Topic Sentences : A strong topic sentence introduces the main idea of the paragraph, clearly stating what the paragraph will be about. Body Paragraph Transitions : Transitions help connect ideas, ensuring the writing flows logically. (2-3 examples). Conclusion Transitions : Conclusion should restate the main point and tie everything together whi...