History 12: Tuesday, 5 June

Today we had the Vietnam PPT discussion (but we only got to slide 25/40 due to the grad presentation).  The rest of the PPT is available on SlideShare via the link on the blog.  I also asked that you read DeMarco pp. 214-223 AND answer the questions.  I also issued ex. # 11 and 26 which are the summary sheets for the Cold War Unit - you should chip away at them as we study each component.

English 8: Tuesday, 5 June

Today we read U is Part of Us and had a discussion about "balance' in our lives.  We also talked about the things we do at home and the things that our caregivers do.  For homework, please complete the letter to one of your caregivers as per the notes.

Law 12: Monday, 4 June

Today we did the Chapter 17 and 18 quizzes.  We also debriefed Chapter 18.  We did not have a chance to review for the Chapter 16-18 Contracts Test, so we will have the test on Wednesday.

History 12: Monday, 4 June

Today we discussed the detente treaties of the 1960s, 70s, and 80s.  We also debriefed Ex. # 17 - 18.  Tomorrow we'll study the the war years in Vietnam (nee French Indo China).  Please complete Ex. # 1-2 for homework.

We will also be reading DeMarco 214 - 223.

Eng 12: Monday, 4 June

Today we read Munro's The Shining Houses (pp. 26-35).  Please complete question 1 a-e for homework.  Also, please read O. Henry's Transients in Arcadia (pp. 37-42) for homework.

The other stories we'll read this week are:

The Return (p. 44)

On the Rainy River (p. 70)

The Chrysanthemums (p. 112)

Touching Bottom (p. 124)

For each you'll do the "response questions."  We'll also write one or two paragraphs as part of your exam preparation.

Hist 12: Friday, 1 June

Today we had a detailed debrief of the DeMarco chapter on China (p. 179).  I also assigned Ex. 17-18 as a pre-reading activity to discuss detente. I have a PPT to share with you on Monday.  Enjoy your weekend.

Law 12: Thursday, 31 May

Today we worked on Chapter 17.  In the last 25 minutes we discussed #1-10 and #14.  Tomorrow we'll begin with a Chapter 16 vocab terms quiz and then complete Chapter 17.  Chapter 18 will be for homework.  On Monday we will do the Chapter 17 AND 18 quiz.  On Monday we'll also review for Tuesday's Chapter 16-18 contracts exam.  Depending on your schedule, you may like to get a head start on some of this upcoming work.