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Kahoot Review - Grade 9 Kahoot Folder. Part 1 NFA  Part 2 NFA Part 3 NFA Grammar Review Paragraph Structure Review Short Story & Poetry Review Part 1 Short Story & Poetry Review Part 2 & Teacher Meetings re: Assignments Teams - Updated Marks. 

Silent Read 20 min to 9:05 Return of text books to library 9:10-9:20 am Teacher one-on-one meetings & Fun Monday!  Reminders:  Mon June 16 Final week block schedule begins PM Tues June 17 Morning schedule begins 8:45-11:00—no break                              --Linear classes switch (quietly!) 9:50-9:55                             Afternoon classes 12:25-3:10 as per normal                              Wed June 18 Morning schedule begins 8:45-11:00—no break                              --Line...

Reminders: Reminders:  Mon June 16 Final week block schedule begins PM Tues June 17 Morning schedule begins 8:45-11:00—no break                              --Linear classes switch (quietly!) 9:50-9:55                             Afternoon classes 12:25-3:10 as per normal                              Wed June 18 Morning schedule begins 8:45-11:00—no break                              --Linear classes switch (quietly!) 9:50-9:55             ...

Short Story & Poetry Test > Teams Post test completion - please read your personal novels.  Reminders:  Mon June 16 Final week block schedule begins PM Tues June 17 Morning schedule begins 8:45-11:00—no break                              --Linear classes switch (quietly!) 9:50-9:55                             Afternoon classes 12:25-3:10 as per normal                              Wed June 18 Morning schedule begins 8:45-11:00—no break                              --Linear classes switch (q...

Kahoot Prep Short Story & Poetry Test set for June 12 2025

District Reading Assessment  Topic: Fortnite - might be free to play, but it still earns billions of dollars.  The Inference Formula  Inference =  What the text says (clues) + What I know (my brain) = Smart guess Q 1: Inference - 4-5 sentences. Paragraph. Steps To Assessing Inference: (Question 1 on your Assessment)  The author gives  clues  in the text. You use your own  experience and thinking . You  combine both  to figure out what’s really going on. Q 2: Evidence - 2-3 sentences. A  quote or detail  from the text that supports your inference. You can use sentence starters like: “This shows…” “We can tell because the text says…” “A clue is when the author writes…” Q 3: Open Ended Question . 1-2 sentences.   Open-ended questions: Don’t have a simple yes/no answer Begin with  Why, How, Should, What if, To what extent… Invite  discussion or deeper thinking Often connect the  specific situation  in ...

Attendance Silent Read 20 min  Prep for District Reading Assessment on Monday June 9 -  1. Introduction: What Is an Inference?  A key reading skill you’ll need on your assessment. An inference is when you read between the lines to figure something out that the author doesn’t say directly. 2. The Inference Formula  Inference = What the text says (clues) + What I know (my brain) = Smart guess Steps To Assessing Inference: (Question 1 on your Assessment)  The author gives clues in the text. You use your own experience and thinking . You combine both to figure out what’s really going on. 📚 3. Example  “Jason slammed his locker and stormed out of the school without saying goodbye.” Questions:  What does the text say? What do you know about people who act this way? We can infer that Jason is angry or upset , even though the text never says those words directly. 4. Guided Practice  “Maria stared out the window d...

June 3  Silent Read 20 min Examples of Poetry Review – Review package - The Bones of Poetry -  Notes Presentation *To print student version -  HERE.     We Are More: 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, born in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.     Known for his powerful spoken word performances that address bullying, mental health, self-acceptance, and love.          Has performed at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics and TED conferences. Here is is Olympic Performace! Thoughts? DQ: Does Shane capture and present what it means to be Canadian? We Are More Shane ...

Silent Read 20 min. Intro to next Short Story:  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. Click HERE for audio of the story.  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. ...