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NFA Test TEAMS 1st Half  - once done - please read. 2nd Half - Fav Scene Of NFA Group Art Project - Outside! 📚 Instructions: Choose a Scene from No Fixed Address : Pick the scene that stuck with you the most. Maybe it made you laugh, cry, think, or feel connected to Felix in a new way. Possible ideas: Felix and his mom moving into the van The scene at the library or when Felix meets Dylan and Winnie The moment Felix is discovered The final scene or the moment of resolution Any interaction that reveals themes like poverty, resilience, or friendship Plan Your Visual Design: On scrap paper, sketch out how you will bring the scene to life. Think about: Characters (Felix, Astrid, Winnie, etc.) Setting (van, library, school, etc.) Important objects or symbols (e.g., van, books, quiz show buzzer) Emotions, colours, and tone of the scene Add a Quote: Choose one short, powerful line or piece of dialogue from the scene. Include it somewhere in your ...

Silent Read 15 min Discussion Guide Work - Pairs - NFA - back of novel. Assign each group 2 Questions. 15 min to complete. Last Half -  Kahoot Reviews x 3 For NFA Test  NFA Intro and August Part 1 Page 81-106 Kahoot Part 3 Final Kahoot Page 106 to the end

  Silent Read 20 min.  Review the Themes In  No Fixed Address , several important themes are explored, including: NOTES: If you are in band and did not get these last week! Homelessness and Displacement : The challenges of living without a permanent home. Family and Belonging : The importance of family relationships, but also the ways in which they can be complicated or fractured. Friendship and Loyalty : How true friends help and support each other, especially during difficult times. Identity and Self-Discovery : How Felix, struggles with his identity and his place in the world. Social Inequality : The divide between those with wealth and stability and those who are struggling or living on the margins. Reflection Task - Independent Work: Due in class. Choose  one  of the themes listed above and answer the following questions in  2-3 sentences  each. a. Why do you think this theme is important in the story? b. Give an example from the book th...

  Silent Read 20 min personal books. Review Ch 32-34 Vocab Complete No Fixed Address Ch 34 to the End Pg 245-271  WE FINISHED! Review the Themes In  No Fixed Address , several important themes are explored, including: NOTES! THEMES Homelessness and Displacement : The challenges of living without a permanent home, and the emotional and physical toll it takes on people. Family and Belonging : The importance of family relationships, but also the ways in which they can be complicated or fractured. Friendship and Loyalty : How true friends help and support each other, especially during difficult times. Identity and Self-Discovery : How the main character, Felix, struggles with his identity and his place in the world. Social Inequality : The divide between those with wealth and stability and those who are struggling or living on the margins.

Silent Read 20 min Chapter 32 to 34 Next: Ch 32 - Ch 34 - Page 228 - 248  Vocab: Ch 32-34 Thwarted  Tenterhooks:   refers to a state of anxiety, suspense, or nervous anticipation.  Subdued  Defined: Thwarted  means prevented from achieving a goal or having plans obstructed. Tenterhooks  refers to a state of anxious anticipation or suspense. Subdued  means quiet, restrained, or softened in intensity. Ashen:  Pale or gray in color  – Typically referring to someone's complexion when they are very sick, shocked, or frightened.

Silent Read 20 min. Chapter 29 onwards - page 210 to . . .228 pg 210 - (Pg 29 Audio Book) to end of Chapter 31 - next class start at Chapter 32 forwards. (229) Vocab Ch 28-31 Ch 28 Vocab Flora Fauna Forged Ch 29 Vocab Gaped Ch 30 Vocab Ravenous  Ch 31 Vocab  Riddance  Defined: Chapter 27 Vocabulary Prevaricating : Definition : To speak or act in an evasive way; to avoid giving a direct answer or to lie. Compadre : Definition : A close friend or buddy; often used in a cultural context to refer to a godparent or a close companion. Evasive : Definition : Tending to avoid giving a clear or direct answer; intentionally vague or ambiguous. Chapter 28 Vocabulary Flora : Definition : The plants of a particular region, habitat, or geological period. Fauna : Definition : The animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period. Forged : Definition : To create or form something with effort; in a different context, it can also mean to produce a fake document or item with the...

20 min silent read Finish Group Character Sketches & Present!  Character Groups Daniel Dylan Monsieur Thibault  Mr. Ahmadi  Horatio Task: #1 Character Trait Page Each group to create a character trait page that includes: Character name Physical description Key personality traits Notable relationships between characters - note - all relate to Felix of course.  A quote that captures the character's essence with page # *Lined paper. Task #2 Drawing  Groups create a character drawing that represents their character. Distinctive features (hair color, clothing, etc.) Items or symbols that represent the character’s personality or experiences (e.g., a beret for Winnie, a karate gee for Dylan etc).  *Blank paper at the top of my bookshelf - behind teacher desk. *Pencil crayons at the front of the room in pencil kits. 1st Half TBD & 2nd Half Book Review Time > Teams

Silent Read 20 min  Review of the rest of the week - review of next week TBD plan.  Start at Ch 25 - pg 178> 209 Tuesday - finish 208 & 209 Book. Review to current. 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.  Assign students to - Groups of 3 Assign each group a character -  Daniel Dylan Monsieur Thibault  Mr. Ahmadi  Horatio Task: #1 Character Trait Page Each group to create a character trait page that includes: Character name Physical description Key personality traits Notable rel...

Silent Read 20 min.  Friday Fun Day - Teacher One To One Meetings re: Teams Marks Term 3 Laptops & Board Game Options

  Debate Day!!! 1st Half Last half of block April 10th - Book review > Teams Time.

Silent Read 20 min Gender Pay Gap - individual paragraph writing assignment -  Will the gender pay gap ever reach 0% in Canada?  Why or why not?  Requirements - min 5 sentences - with introduction, 3 body statements (evidence/examples) and concluding statement. Ensure you use transitionary wording.  E.g. Firstly, Secondly, In Addition, Also, Further, In Conclusion, In summary, Overall etc. Remember - intro is your restatement of the question - with your view.  Gender Pay Gap Debate Prep  Topic: The gender pay gap will reach 0% in the future in Canada.  (Next 10-20 years)  Affirmative and Negative & Media Viewing: By Global: New study provides clearer look at Canada's gender pay gap Macleans:  Canadian women on the gender pay gap, and how we can fix it

Silent Read 20 min. Finish No Fixed Address - Homework Check - Winnie Character Sketch -  Then: Gender Pay Gap Debate Prep  Explained - Netflix - 2021  Why Women Are Paid Less - Season 1 Ep. 3 Discussion Questions: Pair Work.  What will you do to support women/(if a woman) yourself in your current/future workplace?  Will the gender pay gap ever reach 0%? Why or why not?  Provide specific examples from the piece as to how the gender gap can be lessened? (E.g. Rwanda/Iceland)  Debate Prep:  The gender pay gap will reach 0% in the future.  (Next 10-20 years)  Affirmative and Negative. 

As students walk through the Forestry Museum trail system students will engage in five stations that explore elements of the Medicine Wheel. Station 1 is an introduction to the basic foundations of the Medicine Wheel. Stations 2 – 5 explore the Medicine Wheel components (Mental, Spiritual, Physical, Social) through independent and collaborative group activities. TRIP 1: April 2 2025 AM  Grade 9 English Hathorn - Students 23 + 1 teacher  Pick up at RSS - 8:55AM.  Drop off to  BC Forestry Museum  lower parking lot/trailhead at the Forestry Museum - estimated 9:10/9:15am.  Pick up: BC Forestry Museum lower parking lot/trailhead at the Forestry Museum - 10:20AM  Drop off back to RSS - estimated 10:35/10:40AM Return to class for activity wrap up. Medicine Wheel Field Trip Wrap-Up Mini Activity Activity Name: "Medicine Wheel Reflection & Connection" Objective: To help students reflect on their learning from the Medicine Wheel field trip a...