BLAST from the past by Priya Mohan https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps Our Daily Adventures en-us 2017-09-02 23:01:03 UTC 2025-11-01 14:58:37 UTC hello@padlet.com Tuesday September 5th, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/184377420
  • Timetable Check and Introductions 
  • Computers and cell phones
  • Course Overview
  • School Scavenger Hunt
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    1. School Life Questions - snowball game
    2. Bookmark this site to find out what we are doing each day.
    3. Go to andoidify and create an avatar of yourself.
      • Download your Android 
      • Add your avatar to our class slideshow with an interesting bit of information about yourself
      • Answer the questions from me in the notes below your slide
    4. Fill out this Google Form to tell me a little about you
    5. Your timetable: Add your classes to this google doc
    ]]>     2017-09-03 03:42:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/184384362     mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/184844854 2017-09-05 17:08:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/184844854 Friday September 8th, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/185511125
  • Class dojo - Text a pic of the sign-up sheet to your parents
  • Class Dojo- Bookmark the site, Create an avatar of Yourself  
  • Using Technology - Signing in to Classflow, bookmark the site
    • What are the Most Important Rules
  • Grade 9 Assembly 8:45 - 9:05
  • Google Calendar / STUDENT AGENDAS
    • Bookmark the site, 
    • Add three events, 
    • share your calendar with Priya Mohan

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  • Beach Ball Game
  • Shared History - Join and add your story when you can make a connection
    • ]]>     2017-09-10 21:32:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/186187465     Tuesday, September 12, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/186363734
  • Class dojo - Text a pic of the sign-up sheet to your parents Bookmark the site, Create an avatar of Yourself 
  • Download this Mindomo extension to Google Chrome

    • ]]>     2017-09-11 13:42:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/186363734     Wednesday September 13, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/186786706
  • Continue with "What are a Teacher's Responsibilities to Her Class?" 
    • Visit Mindomo and use this code to add your ideas: MEVP6
  • How great are these teachers? Watch these videos and add to the class mindmap about what these teachers do wrong.
    • Mrs. Gray, 
    • Anyone, 
    • Mr. Garvey 
    • As a class, try to categorize their mistakes. 
    • Based on what these teachers do wrong , what are three main responsibilities teachers have to their students?
  • A-Z Classroom Rules Brainstorming


    • ]]>     2017-09-12 14:04:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/186786706     Thursday September 14, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/187171372
  • Go to this link for EdPuzzle. Sign up using your HDSB account. Enter this class code when prompted: mibwiti
  • Watch this video about Power Poses and answer the questions along the way.
  • Join this Padlet and add a meme to your assigned classroom rule. You can search memes here.  
  • Add 3 events to your google calendar your calendar should be bookmarked.
  • Organize your notebook for all your classes and/or Organize your google drive by course. Add sub-folders and colour code each course.
    • ]]>     2017-09-13 13:55:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/187171372     The Thinker mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/187429135 REMEMBER:
    Before you share, T.H.I.N.K.!   Is your contribution:
    1. True?
    2. Helpful?
    3. Inclusive?
    4. Necessary?
    5. Kind?

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  • Add 3 events to your google calendar. (Your calendar should be bookmarked.)
  • Organize your notebook for all your classes and/or Organize your google drive by course. Add sub-folders and colour code each course.
  • Here are some letters to you from previous BLAST students for your reading pleasure. 
  • Explore Read and Write 

    1. Read and Write: 
    2. Go to Google Classroom, 
      • bookmark the site and 
      • enter this class code: p9ttduw
      • add your parents' email addresses
    3. Do the letter to your teachers 
    4. Do the "Beyonce" Activity using Google Read and Write
    ]]>     2017-09-14 13:31:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/187550494     Remember to S.Q.U.A.T. mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/187590047
  • Sit 
  • Quietly 
  • Until 
  • Asked 
  • to Talk
    • ]]>     2017-09-14 14:41:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/187590047     Monday September 18, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/188420027
  • Explore Read and Write 
  • Read and Write: 
    • What is it and how can it make your life easier? 
  • Contribute to a Classroom Read and Write Slideshow.
  • Go to Google Classroom, 
    • bookmark the site and 
    • enter this class code: p9ttduw
    • add your parents' email addresses
  • Do the letter to your teachers 
  • Do the "Beyonce" Activity using Google Read and Write

    • ]]>     2017-09-18 12:22:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/188420027     Tuesday September 19, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/188465540
  • Add a comment to each page of the Classroom Read and Write Slideshow explaining how this button could be useful for you personally
  • Go to Google Classroom, 
    • bookmark the site and 
    • enter this class code: p9ttduw
    • add your parents' email addresses
  • Do the letter to your teachers activity
    • ]]>     2017-09-18 13:50:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/188465540     Wednesday September 20, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/188890807
  • If you were away yesterday, go to Google Classroom, 
    • bookmark the site and 
    • enter this class code: p9ttduw
    • add your parents' email addresses
  • Do the letter to your teachers activity
  • The Japan Pen pal project in Google Classroom - what things could you write to your penpal about? Complete the mindmap.
  • Watch these three videos. 
  • Do the "Beyonce" Activity in Google Classroom using Google Read and Write where you look for a connection between the Power Poses video and Sasha Fierce. Explain your ideas as clearly as possible--this is your chance to show me how you write!

    • ]]>     2017-09-19 13:50:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/188890807     Thursday September 21, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/189326309
  • Do the "Beyonce" Activity in Google Classroom using Google Read and Write where you look for a connection between the Power Poses video and Sasha Fierce.
  • Frank's Time Management Activity (In Google Classroom: )
    • Everyone has lots to keep track of both in and out of school. Help our imaginary friend Frank figure out when he has free time by creating a new calendar in google calendar called "Frank" and adding his April events. 
    • Be sure to share this calendar with Priya Mohan. 
    • When you have added everything to the calendar, answer the questions at the bottom of the assignment sheet and turn it in.

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  • Do the "Beyonce" Activity in Google Classroom using Google Read and Write where you look for a connection between the Power Poses video and Sasha Fierce.
  • Frank's Time Management Activity (In Google Classroom: )
    • Everyone has lots to keep track of both in and out of school. Help our imaginary friend Frank figure out when he has free time by creating a new calendar in google calendar called "Frank" and adding his April events. 
    • Be sure to share this calendar with Priya Mohan. 
    • When you have added everything to the calendar, answer the questions at the bottom of the assignment sheet and turn it in.
    ]]>     2017-09-22 12:23:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/190089403     Tuesday September 26, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/190318392 Police Presentation]]> 2017-09-22 23:55:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/190318392 Wednesday September 27 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/191460356
  • Orange Shirt Day
  • Mundialization - what does it mean?
  • Police Presentation--THINK, PAIR 
    • What did you already know from yesterday's police presentation?
    • What new information did you find out?
    • What questions did the presentation leave you with?
    • SHARE--individually, add your ideas to this Padlet
  • A procrastinator is someone who keeps delaying doing things he or she needs to do. Are you a procrastinator? Take this quiz and find out! 
  • When you are done, have a look at this video. 
    • Think-pair-share--When could you use a 5-second count-down to help you get things done?

    • ]]>     2017-09-26 20:41:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/191460356     Thursday September 28, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/191666185
  • Mundialization Presentation
  • Purposeful walk to think about Japan Penpal Project
  • Add to this KWL chart about Japan\
  • Notebook check
    • ]]>     2017-09-27 13:52:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/191666185     Friday September 29, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/192067611
  • What is Orange Shirt Day?
  • Watch this Amanda Bynes video "The Procrastinator"
  • WHY do people procrastinate? Click on your group's Padlet. Each group member must add three sticky notes, each with a reason why people procrastinate. BUT FIRST...let's do this practice padlet as a class. 
  • Now try to group your reasons into categories. Let's do this as a class on our sample padlet first :-)
  • Compare your category of reasons to the categories on this page. If you need to, make changes to your sticky note categories based on what you just read. Be prepared to explain your group's decisions to the class


    • ]]>     2017-09-28 13:44:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/192067611     Monday October 22, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/192693933
  • Categories Game
  • Add 6 nouns to this Mindomo chart as floating topics. N2ILp
  • SOAR Reading Inventory -- Do the placement activity
  • Go into google classroom and do the categorizing nouns activity

    • ]]>     2017-09-30 17:40:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/192693933     We need to be uncomfortable to grow mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/192774628 https://www.facebook.com/goalcast/videos/1579866695423848/]]> 2017-10-01 15:51:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/192774628 Monday October 2, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/192796252
  • Complete the questionnaire about how you learn best in google classroom.

    • ]]>     2017-10-01 18:54:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/192796252     Tuesday October 3, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/192989293
  • Go to Google Classroom and do the Tara's Vanishing Day activity.
  • Do you have a time management problem? Do the time management activity in Google Classroom.
  • Done everything? Explore this website and watch some videos to help you learn more about residential schools and Orange Shirt Day.

    • ]]>     2017-10-02 13:41:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/192989293     Wednesday October 3, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/193678763
  • Homeowork Catch up
  • Japanese Pen Pal Assignment
    • Share your Japanese Penpal mind map with someone in the class
    • Have them add questions into your mind map next to the ideas you've already added. Answer their questions on the mind map.
    • Make sure you have added enough detail to write 50 words about each topic.
    • Begin writing your draft penpal letter on Google Classroom

    • ]]>     2017-10-04 00:44:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/193678763     Thursday, October 5, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/194115240
  • Watch George Ella Lyon's Video Poem "I am from"
  • "I am From" Poetry Assignment in Google Classroom - 
    • Part 1: Begin brainstorming
  • Finish any incomplete work from yesterday

    • ]]>     2017-10-04 23:43:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/194115240     Tuesday, October 10, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/195547380
  • "I am From" Poetry Assignment in Google Classroom - 
    • Part 1: Begin brainstorming
    • Part 2: Writing
  • Finish any incomplete work
    • ]]>     2017-10-10 12:25:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/195547380     Grammarly.com mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/195583024
  • Use this app to proofread your work. 
  • Create an account here using your hdsb google login
  • Paste your draft work into the "new" page
  • Correct errors
  • Copy your corrected version and paste into the polished work section of your assignment

    • ]]>     2017-10-10 13:31:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/195583024     Animoto mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/195587577
  • Log in to animoto using your hdsb email and your password twice (for example, if your hdsb password is abcd, use abcdabcd for animoto)
  • Purpose is "educational"
  • Create a new slideshow video 
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  • "I am From" Poetry Assignment in Google Classroom - 
    • Part 1: Begin brainstorming + add adjectives
    • Part 2: Planner
    • Part 3: Draft + Grammarly
    • Part 4: Polished and Animoto Slideshow 
    • Paste the link to your Video Slideshow in the class comments under the assignment in Google Classroom
  • Japanese Penpal mindmap
  • Japanese Pen pal Draft
  • Finish any other incomplete work

    • ]]>     2017-10-11 12:06:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/195974486     How to Make Stress your Friend mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/195977595 Watch this Ted Talk]]> 2017-10-11 12:17:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/195977595 Thursday October 12, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/196382496
  • Add to the Study Strategies for Math Padlet
  • "I am From" Poetry Assignment in Google Classroom - 
    • Part 1: Begin brainstorming + add adjectives
    • Part 2: Planner
    • Part 3: Draft + Grammarly
    • Part 4: Polished and Animoto Slideshow 
    • Paste the link to your Video Slideshow in the class comments under the assignment in Google Classroom
  • Japanese Penpal mindmap
  • Japanese Pen pal Draft
  • Finish any other incomplete work

    • ]]>     2017-10-12 12:40:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/196382496     Friday, October 12, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/196550915
  • Library Orientation
    • ]]>     2017-10-12 17:31:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/196550915     Monday October 15, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/197176300
  • "I am From" Poetry Assignment in Google Classroom - 
    • Part 1: Begin brainstorming + add adjectives
    • Part 2: Planner
    • Part 3: Draft + Grammarly
    • Part 4: Polished and Animoto Slideshow 
    • Paste the link to your Video Slideshow in the class comments under the assignment in Google Classroom
  • Delete your name from this list to let me know what parts you are finished.

    • ]]>     2017-10-15 23:23:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/197176300     Tuesday October 16, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/197625190
  • "I am From" Poetry Assignment in Google Classroom - 
    • Part 1: Begin brainstorming + add adjectives
    • Part 2: Planner
    • Part 3: Draft + Grammarly
    • Part 4: Polished and Animoto Slideshow 
    • Paste the link to your Video Slideshow in the class comments under the assignment in Google Classroom
  • Delete your name from this list to let me know what parts you are finished.
    • ]]>     2017-10-17 02:15:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/197625190     Wednesday October 18, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/198190747
  • I am From" Poetry Assignment in Google Classroom - 
    • Part 1: Begin brainstorming + add adjectives
    • Part 2: Planner
    • Part 3: Draft + Grammarly
    • Part 4: Polished and Animoto Slideshow 
    • Paste the link to your Video Slideshow in the class comments under the assignment in Google Classroom
  • Delete your name from this list to let me know what parts you are finished.

    • ]]>     2017-10-18 12:43:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/198190747     Thursday October 19, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/198620955
  • Japanese Penpal Letter Google Classroom - 
    • Brainstorm
    • Add details (questions and answers)
    • Draft
    • Polished

  • Have me delete your name from this list to keep track of what parts you are finished.

    • ]]>     2017-10-19 12:34:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/198620955     Friday October 20, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/199019686
  • Japanese Penpal Letter Google Classroom - 
    • Brainstorm
    • Add details (questions and answers)
    • Draft
    • Polished
  • Have me delete your name from this list to keep track of what parts you are finished.

    • ]]>     2017-10-20 12:29:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/199019686     Tuesday October 23, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/199839340
  • SOAR Reading Inventory -- Do the placement activity
  • Once you are done, complete this google form.
  • Go into google classroom and do the categorizing nouns activity
  • Do the Categorizing Ideas: Killer Bees activity in Google Classroom
  • Correct or complete your Polished Penpal letter

    • ]]>     2017-10-24 03:09:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/199839340     Wednesday, October 25, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/200267116
  • SOAR Reading Inventory -- Do the placement activity
  • Once you are done, complete this google form.
  • Go into google classroom and do the categorizing nouns activity
  • Do the Categorizing Ideas: Killer Bees activity in Google Classroom
  • Correct or complete your Polished Penpal letter

    • ]]>     2017-10-25 04:05:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/200267116     Thursday October 26, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/200779631
  • Log into myBlueprint using a school account. Select Halton District School Board and Log in with your HDSB email and password
    • Select "Who Am I"
    Do the following surveys:
    • Learning Style
    • Personality
    • Interests
    • Knowledge
    • Motivations
    Paste your results into the document "myBlueprint Results"  in Google Classroom

    ]]>     2017-10-26 12:52:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/200779631     Friday October 27, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/201192903 Science/ Math Field Trip]]> 2017-10-27 13:45:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/201192903 Monday October 30, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/201193193 Letter to Teachers
    1. Watch this video called Animal School. Class discussion Who is the intended audience for this video? What is the purpose of the video?
    2. Do this Multiple Intelligences quiz and paste your results into your myBlueprint Results document under the heading "Multiple Intelligences"
    3. Watch this video to learn more about your intelligence strengths
    4. Copy and paste the information from the myBlueprint Who Am I surveys into your myBlueprint Results sheet in google classroom.
    5. Start filling in your Letter to Teachers (in google classroom) using the information from your myBlueprint results sheet



    ]]>     2017-10-27 13:45:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/201193193     Tuesday October 31, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/202374425 Do the Animal School Learning Styles Activity in Google Classroom]]> 2017-11-01 03:23:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/202374425 Thursday November 2nd, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/202374469
  • Do you think the Blast Program is worth keeping? Please add your thoughts to this document.
  • Take this survey. 
  • Complete this Padlet on Growth Mindsets.
  • Go to google classroom and complete the Learning Skills and Growth Mindset worksheet.
  • Take this survey again.
  • Complete the Success Mindset Student Reflection in Google Classroom. Add your answers to your myBlueprint Results sheet.

    • ]]>     2017-11-01 03:24:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/202374469     Wednesday November 1st, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/202942238 Take Your Kids to Work Day]]> 2017-11-02 14:59:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/202942238 Friday, November 3rd, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/202942591
  • Take this survey. 
  • Complete this Padlet on Growth Mindsets.
  • Go to google classroom and complete the Learning Skills and Growth Mindset worksheet.
  • Take this survey again.
  • Complete the Success Mindset Student Reflection in Google Classroom. Add your answers to your myBlueprint Results sheet.
  • Make this shape activity
  • Research how to make a paper airplane - watch youtube videos

    • ]]>     2017-11-02 14:59:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/202942591     Monday November 6, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/203709355
  • 100 Days of Rejection
  • Make this shape activity - growth mindset discussion
  • Take this survey. 
  • Complete this Padlet on Growth Mindsets.
  • Go to google classroom and complete the Learning Skills and Growth Mindset worksheet.
  • Take this survey again.
  • Complete the Success Mindset Student Reflection in Google Classroom. Add your answers to your myBlueprint Results sheet.
  • Research how to make a paper airplane - watch youtube videos and practice in preparation for "limitations on learning"

    • ]]>     2017-11-06 01:10:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/203709355     Tuesday, November 7, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/203907315
  • Learning Skills mark
  • Midterm Letter to teachers asking if you have any missing work--Send a letter to all your teachers including Mrs. Mohan using gmail
  • Set your SMART goal for today
  • Complete this Padlet on Growth Mindsets.
  • Go to google classroom and complete the Learning Skills and Growth Mindset worksheet.
  • Take this survey again. Did any of your answers change? 
  • Complete the Success Mindset Student Reflection in Google Classroom. Add your answers to your myBlueprint Results sheet.
  • Complete outstanding work for this and other classes.
  • Research how to make a paper airplane - watch youtube videos and practice in preparation for "limitations on learning"

    • ]]>     2017-11-06 14:54:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/203907315     Wednesday November 8, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/204378241
  • Set your SMART goal for today
  • Complete this Padlet on Growth Mindsets.
  • Go to google classroom and complete the Learning Skills and Growth Mindset worksheet.
  • Take this survey again. Did any of your answers change? 
  • Complete the Success Mindset Student Reflection in Google Classroom. Add your answers to your myBlueprint Results sheet.
  • Complete outstanding work for this and other classes.
  • Research how to make a paper airplane - watch youtube videos and practice in preparation for "limitations on learning"
  • Bookmark and Complete this Learning Skills Self Evaluation
  • Do page two of your SMART goal form and submit it.
    • ]]>     2017-11-07 14:58:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/204378241     Thursday, November 9, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/205250588
  • Set your SMART goal for today
  • Learning Skills and Growth Mindset Worksheet
  • Success Mindset Student Reflection
  • What does the Growth Mindset and 100 Days of Rejection have in common?
  • Log into myBlueprint using a school account. Select Halton District School Board and Log in with your HDSB email and password and do 5 surveys
  • Complete outstanding work for this and other classes.
  • Research how to make a paper airplane - watch youtube videos and practice in preparation for "limitations on learning"
  • Letter to Teachers about How I learn Best 
  • Bookmark and Complete this Learning Skills Self Evaluation
  • Do page two of your SMART goal form and submit it.

    • ]]>     2017-11-09 13:28:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/205250588     Friday, November 10, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/205562117 Limitations on Learning]]> 2017-11-10 02:27:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/205562117 Monday November 13, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/205746012
  • You have mail!
  • 2nd Pen pal Letter
    • ]]>     2017-11-10 16:23:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/205746012     Tuesday November 14, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/206493634 1. Jokes for Henna in classroom
    2. check your email for Overall assignment advice. Apply this advice to your 2nd Penpal Letter which must be 15 SENTENCES LONG
    3. Look at your polished version of your last Polished Japanese Penpal Letter penpal letter. Compare it to the list of errors in your email. Can you find and highlight the errors?
     3. Grammarly--AGAIN
    4. Listening for mistakes
    • Strategy: using text to voice to listen for mistakes
    5. Is THAT a sentence? 
    • fragments, 
    • run-ons, 
    • comma splices, 
    • Strategy: reading from bottom to top
    6. Sentences are not complex enough
    • Strategy: Sentence combining 
    • The caterpillar is big+The caterpillar is hungry+The caterpillar ate a leaf=The big, hungry caterpillar ate a leaf.
    7. Look at your polished version of your first Polished Japanese Penpal Letter AGAIN. Compare it to the list of errors in your email. NOW, can you find and highlight the errors?
    8. Animoto Slideshow Carousel
    Equatio - what is it? When could you use it?



    ]]>     2017-11-13 21:10:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/206493634     Wednesday November 15, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/206886962
  • Get ready for Animoto BINGO at this link
  • Explore That Quiz
  •  Equatio - what is it? When could you use it?
  • Is that a sentence?
  • Look at your polished version of your last Polished Japanese Penpal Letter penpal letter. HIGHLIGHT 3 SENTENCES THAT ARE NOT REALLY SENTENCES. TURN IT IN.
    • ]]>     2017-11-14 18:27:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/206886962     Thursday, November 16, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/207211838
  • The Big Blue Cupcake: Sentence Combining
  • Lame Joke Kahoot - "Is this a sentence" review

    • ]]>     2017-11-15 14:40:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/207211838     Friday, November 17, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/207696438 1a. Semester 1 Midterm Reflection
    1b. Cupcakes and Animoto Bingo using the video links in the class comments at this link: "I am From" Poetry Assignment
    2. Sentence combining quiz - stickies on a chart
    3. Learn how to create a DRAFT VERSION of your 2nd Penpal Letter  
    3. Combine sentences within your letter where you can.
    4. Correct any sentences that aren't really sentences. 
    • Do all sentences start with a capital?
    • Do all sentences end with punctuation?
    • Have you gotten rid of any comma splices?
    5. Run your letter through Grammarly and paste the polished copy back into your document.
    6. Listen to your letter using text-to-voice to for any missing words and grammar agreement errors.
    7. TURN IT IN!
    ]]>     2017-11-16 14:59:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/207696438     Monday, November 20, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/208142740 1. a) Which one are you? Is that a good thing? Who would you rather be?
    1. b)Sentence combining quiz - stickies on a chart
    2. Learn how to create a DRAFT VERSION of your 2nd Penpal Letter  
    3. Combine sentences within your letter where you can.
    4. Correct any sentences that aren't really sentences. 
    • Do all sentences start with a capital?
    • Do all sentences end with punctuation?
    • Have you gotten rid of any comma splices, fused sentences or sentence fragments?
    5. Run your letter through Grammarly and paste the polished copy back into your document.
    6. Listen to your letter using text-to-voice to for any missing words and grammar agreement errors.
    7. TURN IT IN!
    ]]>     2017-11-17 15:16:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/208142740     Thursday, November 23, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/208773898 1. 2nd Penpal Letter
    • What does a perfect letter look like? Write out the suggestions I made to you about areas for improvement. How would you like to be evaluated? Highlight the areas you would like to be marked on. Fix your penpal letter and turn it in.
    2. Here are some examples of Types of Errors to help you fix your mistakes

    ]]>     2017-11-20 16:05:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/208773898     Tuesday November 21, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/208968570
  • Attach one of the chromebooks to the data projector and speakers to watch "School of Rock" at this link as a class.
    • Search "School of Rock"
    • Username:  95430
    • Password:  mmROBINSON

    2. Complete the School of Rock APE Paragraph Planner as you watch the movie. 
    ]]>     2017-11-21 06:18:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/208968570     Wednesday, November 21, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/209452792
  • Attach one of the chromebooks to the data projector and speakers to watch "School of Rock" at this link as a class.
    • Search "School of Rock"
    • Username:  95430
    • Password:  mmROBINSON

    2. Complete the School of Rock APE Paragraph Planner as you watch the movie. 

    ]]>     2017-11-22 14:10:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/209452792     Monday November 27, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/209722892  Infographic About Me Assignment]]> 2017-11-23 14:32:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/209722892 Tuesday, November 28, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/210439014
  • Make a copy of this padlet. Delete the post-its that you completely know and understand. Sort the rest into two columns headed "I don't know this" and "I sort of know this" SAMPLE Make the share settings of the padlet "Public". Share the link to your new padlet with me via email.
  • If you are using this period to study for math, fill out this survey at the end of the period.
  • Complete the Infographic Organizer using the activities in the Infographic About Me topic in Google Classroom. 
  •  Infographic About Me Assignment
  • Then go to Venngage, create a free account and create a graphic organizer that features at least 5 categories of information from your organizer.

    • ]]>     2017-11-27 15:05:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/210439014     Wednesday November 29, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/210926910
  •  Complete the Infographic Organizer using the activities in the Infographic About Me topic in Google Classroom. 
  •  Infographic About Me Assignment
  • Then go to Venngage, create a free account and create a graphic organizer that features at least 5 categories of information from your organizer.

    • ]]>     2017-11-28 14:52:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/210926910     Thursday, November 30, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/211435103
  • Complete the Infographic Organizer using the activities in the Infographic About Me topic in Google Classroom. 
  •  Infographic About Me Assignment
  • Then go to Venngage, create a free account and create a graphic organizer that features at least 5 categories of information from your organizer.

    • ]]>     2017-11-29 15:13:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/211435103     Friday, December 1, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/212252423
  • Do this activity in google classroom: A lot can happen in 24 hours
  • Complete the Infographic Organizer using the activities in the Infographic About Me topic in Google Classroom. 
  •  Infographic About Me Assignment
  • Then go to Venngage, create a free account and create a graphic organizer that features at least 5 categories of information from your organizer.
  • Edit your 2nd Penpal Letter again and resubmit


    • ]]>     2017-12-01 13:51:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/212252423     Monday, December 4, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/212327709
  • Take up A lot can happen in 24 hours
  • Edit your 2nd Penpal Letter again and resubmit
  • Complete the Infographic Organizer using the activities in the Infographic About Me topic in Google Classroom. 
  •  Infographic About Me Assignment
  • Then go to Venngage, create a free account and create a graphic organizer that features at least 5 categories of information from your organizer.

    • ]]>     2017-12-01 16:10:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/212327709     Tuesday, December 5, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/212931956
  • Fact vs Opinion
    • Text Detective 
    • The BlobFish
    2. What is a Response?
    3. Americanish - Fact or Opinion?
    4. If you're done, read through this powerpoint: Comma Rules. Was there anything in it that you didn't already know?
    ]]>     2017-12-04 16:18:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/212931956     Wednesday, December 6 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/213567130
  • Review apples, bananas and responses
  • Americanish - Fact or Opinion?
  • Do this activity in google classroom: Single Language Response. POST YOUR FINAL RESPONSE TO THE CLASS COMMENTS. 
  • Work through the School of Rock assignments in the "APE Responses"topic in Google Classroom
    • ]]>     2017-12-06 03:18:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/213567130     Thursday December 7, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/213761560
  • Do this activity in google classroom: What is the best season in Canada.
  • Work through the School of Rock assignments in the "APE Responses" topic in Google Classroom

    • ]]>     2017-12-06 15:58:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/213761560     mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/214092799 2017-12-07 13:33:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/214092799 Monday, December 11, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/214524969 1. Work through the School of Rock assignments in the "APE Responses" topic in Google Classroom--Open #3 to help you do #4
    2.  If you're done, read through this powerpoint: Comma Rules. Was there anything in it that you didn't already know?

    ]]>     2017-12-08 15:22:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/214524969     Tuesday, December 12, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/215075828 1. Work through the School of Rock assignments in the "APE Responses" topic in Google Classroom--Open 4. School of Rock: Writing Responses to help you do 5. School of Rock Polished Responses
    2. Have you completed your Infographic About Me Assignment?
    3. Have you completed your Infographic About Me Reflection?
    4.  If you're done, read through this powerpoint: Comma Rules. Was there anything in it that you didn't already know?

    ]]>     2017-12-11 15:55:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/215075828     Wednesday, December 12, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/215643028 1. Read this story about graffiti
    2. Make a copy of this padlet for yourself. Sort the sample APE Responses into the right columns. Share the link to your work with Mrs. Mohan here.
    3. Work through the School of Rock assignments in the "APE Responses" topic in Google Classroom--Open 4. School of Rock: Writing Responses to help you do 5. School of Rock Polished Responses
    4. Have you completed your Infographic About Me Assignment?
    5. Have you completed your Infographic About Me Reflection?
    6.  If you're done, read through this powerpoint: Comma Rules. Was there anything in it that you didn't already know?]]>     2017-12-12 23:21:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/215643028     Thursday December 13, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/216036165 1Work through the School of Rock assignments in the "APE Responses" topic in Google Classroom--Open 4. School of Rock: Writing Responses to help you do 5. School of Rock Polished Responses
    2. Have you completed your Infographic About Me Assignment?
    3. Have you completed your Infographic About Me Reflection?
    4.  If you're done, read through this powerpoint: Comma Rules. Was there anything in it that you didn't already know?]]>     2017-12-14 03:57:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/216036165     My Blueprint mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/216135904 REQUIRED
    English
    • ENG 2P1 - applied 1 semester only
    Math
    • MFM 2P1 - applied
    • MFM 2D1 - Yaman
    Science
    • SNC 2P1 - applied
    • SNC 2D1 - Yaman
    History
    • CHC 2P1 - applied
    • CHC 2D1 - academic
    Civics (1/2 credit)
    • CHV 201 (Canada and the world)
    Careers (1/2 credit)
    • GLC 201 (Guidance)
    OPTIONAL
    If you are thinking of BLAST, select GLE 201 (Guidance)

    ]]>     2017-12-14 13:28:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/216135904     Friday, December 15, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/216475186 1Work through the School of Rock assignments in the "APE Responses" topic in Google Classroom--Open 4. School of Rock: Writing Responses to help you do 5. School of Rock Polished Responses
    2. Have you completed your Infographic About Me Assignment?
    3. Have you completed your Infographic About Me Reflection?
    4. Do this:     6. School of Rock APE Response Reflection
    4.  If you're done, read through this powerpoint: Comma Rules. Was there anything in it that you didn't already know?]]>     2017-12-15 13:50:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/216475186     Monday, December 18, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/216798511 Make sure you have completed the following:
    Infographic About Me Assignment
    Infographic About Me Reflection
    3: School of Rock APE Response Planner
    4. School of Rock: Writing Responses
    5. School of Rock Polished Responses
    6. School of Rock APE Response Reflection


    If you're done, see how many times you can fill out this form. Run through all the stickies in this padlet to help you remember the apps we have used.]]>     2017-12-17 19:37:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/216798511     Monday January 8th, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/216814301 Making Inferences
    1. Read this
    2. Watch this powerpoint about inferences with a partner. Answer the questions in the last three slides orally to each other.
    3. Complete this google form about making inferences independently.
    4. Use your new skills about making inferences to complete Making Inferences while reading

    ]]>     2017-12-17 22:00:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/216814301     Tuesday thru Friday, December 19 - 22, 2017 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/216989248 Make sure you have completed the following:
    Infographic About Me Assignment
    Infographic About Me Reflection
    3: School of Rock APE Response Planner
    4. School of Rock: Writing Responses
    5. School of Rock Polished Responses
    6. School of Rock APE Response Reflection


    If you're done, see how many times you can fill out this form5 times Run through all the stickies in this padlet to help you remember the apps we have used.]]>     2017-12-18 15:43:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/216989248     Tuesday January 9, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/219804343 1. How would you commit the perfect murder?
    2. Function of Titles:
    There is a story called "Lamb to the Slaughter". What do you think the story will be about? Class vote: What is the function of a title?
    3. Inferencing Review: An inference is a good guess
    4. Do this activity in google classroom: Making Inferences - Thank you Ma'am
    5. Read your latest Japanese Pen Pal Letter]]>     2018-01-09 16:02:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/219804343     Wednesday January 10, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/219821835
  • Letter to Teachers re: missing assignments
  • Talk about exams
  • What are the three functions of a title? 
    • ]]>     2018-01-09 16:27:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/219821835     Thursday January 11, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/220175334 Asking Questions> Asking Questions: Lamb to the Slaughter
    Making Inferences> Making Inferences: Key Lines in Lamb to the Slaughter
    Up next - learning about character]]>     2018-01-10 14:32:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/220175334     Friday January 12, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/220606902 Making Inferences> Making Inferences: Key Lines in Lamb to the Slaughter
    Read Lamb to the Slaughter
    Correct your Inferences and submit.

    Up next - learning about character]]>     2018-01-11 14:56:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/220606902     Monday, January 15, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/220985334 Review Making Connectiuons
    Complete: L2S story - Making Connections]]>     2018-01-12 14:47:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/220985334     Tuesday January 16, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/221710562 Now that you have read the story, do this assignment again, this time with the correct answers: Making Inferences: Key Lines in Lamb to the Slaughter]]> 2018-01-16 14:21:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/221710562 Wednesday, January 17, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/222053063
  • Thriller Lyrics - Setting consists of time (era), place and mood. Highlight words that give you information about setting
  • Highlight words on this list of mood words that reflect the mood of the Thriller video
  • Select a word in the story Lamb to the Slaughter that you think help creates the mood. Write the mood that the word creates in a comment.
  • What is Setting?  
    • ]]>     2018-01-17 13:40:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/222053063     Thursday, January 18, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/222402466
  • Finish work for other classes
  • What is Setting?  
    • ]]>     2018-01-18 13:20:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/222402466     Monday January 22, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/223184028
  • Themes and Theme Topics Slideshow
  • Identifying Theme in Mr. W. (Here is a list of theme-topics)
  • What is a symbol?
  • Figuring out Mrs. Mohan's Troy Brooks Painting 
  • Symbols vs. Themes
  • Assignment: Symbols and Theme: Figuring Out Troy Brooks

    • ]]>     2018-01-22 02:45:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/223184028     Tuesday January 23, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/223759116
  • Assignment: Symbols and Theme: Figuring Out Troy Brooks

    • ]]>     2018-01-23 13:38:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/223759116     Monday February 5, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/228086601 Semester 2 Startup - Questions and Answers
    Symbolism in Troy Brooks "Merry Go Round"
    Notebook check
    Find your classroom

    ]]>     2018-02-05 13:23:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/228086601     Wednesday February 7, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/229085353 myBlueprint
    • review your course selections
    • make changes if necessary
    • get parent approval (if it's via text, get Mrs. M. to check the approval)
    Plot Graphs
    (Hint: Find the Inciting incident, climax and denouement first.)
    ]]>     2018-02-07 13:49:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/229085353     Thursday February 8, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/229551912 1. Report Card Review

    2. Plot Graphs
    (Hint: Find the Inciting incident, climax, and denouement first.)

    3. Final Japanese Pen Pal Letter
    • have a look at the last letter you received and write a reply to it here

    4. myBlueprint
    • review your course selections
    • make changes if necessary
    • get parent approval (if it's via text, get Mrs. M. to check the approval)
    • SUBMIT YOUR SIGNED FORM

    ]]>     2018-02-08 13:42:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/229551912     Friday February 9, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/229893261 1. Final Japanese Pen Pal Letter
    • have a look at the last letter you received  (these are in a red bag on my desk) and write a reply to it here
    • Your reply letter should be a minimum of 15 sentences long. 

    2. Plot Graphs
    (Hint: Find the Inciting incident, climax, and denouement first.)

    3. Report Card Review
    • If you weren't at school yesterday you will find your report card on my desk.
    • Highlight your midterm and final marks for your single semester courses
    • Complete this reflection sheet Semester 1 Report Card Reflection

    4. myBlueprint
    • review your course selections
    • make changes if necessary
    • get parent approval (if it's via text, get Mrs. M. to check the approval)
    • SUBMIT YOUR SIGNED FORM
    ]]>     2018-02-09 03:47:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/229893261     Monday, February 12, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/230458031
  • Valentines Supported Opinion Paragraph
  • Types of Narration
  • Everything you need to know about Characterization
  • Characterization and Narration in "Lamb to the Slaughter"
  • Charles
    • ]]>     2018-02-12 03:02:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/230458031     Tuesday, February 13, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/231018502 DO THIS SURVEY: http://www.haveyoursayhdsb.ca/

    1. Valentines Supported Opinion Paragraph
    2. Types of Narration
    3. Everything you need to know about Characterization
    4. Characterization and Narration in "Lamb to the Slaughter"
    5. Charles
    ]]>     2018-02-13 13:45:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/231018502     Wednesday February 14, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/231099093 First Half

    1.     Work on Sorting Lamb to Slaughter Plot Events under Plot Graph In Google Classroom. There are paper copies on my desk for those who would rather approach the task in a more concrete way. There are scissors and glue in the classroom cupboard. If you have already submitted online in google classroom, please ensure that you got a mark of 1/1 otherwise you should edit and re-submit. 

    2. Work on Complete your final Japanese Penpal Letter in Google Classroom. If you can’t find your letter to respond to in the red bag on my desk,  just write 15 sentences about your life. The letter will be evaluated for grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure. Refer to two emails just re-sent to you from me entitled: 
    • “penpal letter, areas for improvement” 
    • “Overall assignment advice”

    3. If you are done both of the above, you should work on Characterization in Lamb to the Slaughter. There is a Google slideshow attached to the assignment that should help you find the answers.


    Second Half
    • About halfway through the period the class will be called down to room 223 or 225 for course selections
    • Please take your signed consent form from the red folder on my desk if you gave it to me to take care of.
    ]]>     2018-02-13 15:49:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/231099093     Thursday February 15, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/231910526 identifying Point of View/Narration

    1st person  Narration
    • they writer uses I, we, me, my, us, our 
    • shows a biased, untrustworthy point of view
    • example: The Telltale Heart


    3rd person  Narration
    Omniscient - the narrator knows everything
    Limited - then narrator knows most things

    he/she/one, they, their, his, hers
    • makes the writing seem factual and unbiased
    • example: a news report

    Complete your final Japanese Penpal Letter
    ]]>     2018-02-15 14:29:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/231910526     Tuesday February 20, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/233238598 As a class Characterization in Lamb to the Slaughter
    Hallway Group Valentines Supported Opinion Paragraph
    With Julia Sorting Lamb to Slaughter Plot Events under Plot Graph
    Complete your final Japanese Penpal Letter

    Charles]]>     2018-02-20 13:23:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/233238598     Wednesday February 21, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/233723596 Science Homework
    Hallway Group Valentines Supported Opinion Paragraph
    Complete your final Japanese Penpal Letter - be sure you know how you are getting evaluated
    Lamb to the Slaughter Story
    Charles]]>     2018-02-21 13:47:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/233723596     Thursday, February 22, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/234192021
    1. Hallway Group Valentines Supported Opinion Paragraph
    2. Complete your final Japanese Penpal Letter - be sure you know how you are getting evaluated
    3. Charles
    ]]>     2018-02-22 13:23:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/234192021     Friday February 23, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/234285214 Infographic About Me Assignment - Send a letter to all your teachers (including me) sharing the link to your infographic (it's in the comments of the assignment). Let them know that you can finish work for them during BLAST period 1 with Mrs. Mohan.

    Valentines Supported Opinion Paragraph

    Complete your final Japanese Penpal Letter - be sure you know how you are getting evaluated

    Charles
    ]]>     2018-02-22 15:41:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/234285214     Monday, February 26, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/235322232 Infographic About Me Assignment - Send a letter to all your teachers (including me) sharing the link to your infographic (it's in the comments of the assignment). Let them know that you can finish work for them during BLAST period 1 with Mrs. Mohan.
    EBa
    DBo

    Valentines Supported Opinion Paragraph
    SS

    Complete your final Japanese Penpal Letter - be sure you know how you are getting evaluated
    QA
    EBA
    DBM
    DB
    KC
    DCR
    TC
    KG
    YH
    BJ
    DN
    COB
    SS
    ReS
    RYS
    TT
    LT
    JW

    Charles
    ]]>     2018-02-26 13:17:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/235322232     Tuesday, February 27, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/235854743 Humans of New York Assignment
    1. Find (or take a picture) of two people and send it to Mrs. Mohan. (you can use two pictures if you want.)
    The picture must have the following characteristics:
    • it must focus on a person so that it is a portrait of who they are as a human
    • it must tell a story
    • it must be interesting
    • it must be in colour
    Bonus: Even better if it seems to have a theme topic!

    2. Find a picture of a location that captures a mood. Send it to Mrs. Mohan


    ]]>     2018-02-27 13:46:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/235854743     Wednesday and Thursday February 28/March 9, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/236881900 IEP Meetings and Japanese Penpal Meetings with Teacher
    Priscilla and The Wimps- Short Story Unit Culminating Activity
    Complete your final Japanese Penpal Letter
    Humans of New York Assignment - write "Done" in the class comments if you are done]]>     2018-03-01 13:29:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/236881900     March 19-23 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/243630727 Choosing a Book to Read - Interest Survey 
    • How to edit a PDF in Google Drive using Read and Write
    Short Story Unit Culminating Activity Part 2 - Create a Short Story Outline

    ]]>     2018-03-19 17:01:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/243630727     March 26-29, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/245900725 Book Flood Reading Log
    Independent Novel Study Bingo]]>     2018-03-25 23:36:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/245900725     April 3, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/248105480
    The Challenge:
    In groups of 4…. Using only what is in this classroom and things you could find at Fortinos, detail out a step-by-step plan to send one of your group members into the atmosphere, higher than the CN tower.

    Book Flood Reading Log: After reading, do only question 2 on the reading log--no spelling, grammar or capitalization mistakes!!
    ]]>     2018-04-03 13:27:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/248105480     April 4, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/248225096 Atmosphere Challenge Debrief
    Don't Get Bean Boozled!
    Categories of Comparison
    Two Stories about Larry: What makes them different?
    Read Independent Novel 
    Sticky Mixed-up Fairy Tales]]>     2018-04-03 17:29:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/248225096     April 5, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/248833209 Categories of Comparison
    Two Stories about Larry: What makes them different?
    Sticky Mixed-up Fairy Tales
    Read Independent Novel 

    ]]>     2018-04-05 12:18:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/248833209     April 6, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/249216062 Two Stories about Larry: What makes them different?
    Book Flood Reading Log

    ]]>     2018-04-06 13:33:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/249216062     April 9, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/249758907 Two Stories about Larry: What makes them different?
    Independent Novel Reading
    Book Flood Reading Log
    Independent Novel Study Bingo]]>     2018-04-09 12:42:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/249758907     Thursday April 12, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/251102344 Pen Pal Keep it Change it
    Independent Novel Study Bingo
    Study for Science Test]]>     2018-04-12 12:24:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/251102344     Friday, April 13, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/251523387 Notebook Check
    Independent Reading
    Who, what, when where, why, how game
    News Report Think Aloud Video


    ]]>     2018-04-13 12:53:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/251523387     Tuesday - Friday, April 17-20, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/252529968 Reading
    Book Flood Reading Log
    Independent Novel Study Bingo
    Learning Skills Self Assessment]]>     2018-04-17 12:27:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/252529968     Friday April 20, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/253789460 Learning Skills Self Assessment
    Lean on Me Debrief]]>     2018-04-20 12:33:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/253789460     Monday Tuesday, April 23, 24, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/255200188 Earth Day Series of Paragraphs Outline]]> 2018-04-25 12:53:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/255200188 Wednesday April 25, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/255200678 Reading Logs, Book Bingo, Reading
    Media Techniques Slideshow
    (Who is doing what)
    (bEARTHday video)]]>     2018-04-25 12:54:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/255200678     Thursday April 26, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/255618120
  • Report Card Reflection
  • Media Techniques Slideshow
  • Earth Day Series of Paragraphs Outline
  • Learning Skills Self Assessment
  • Book Flood Reading Log
  • Independent Novel Study Bingo
    • ]]>     2018-04-26 13:03:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/255618120     Monday April 30, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/256394052 8:30 - 9 am - Independent Novel Study time to either read or work on BINGO

    1.  Media Techniques Slideshow
    • EBA, EBE, DCR, TC, ZH, BJ, SS, RYS, TT, LT 
    • (See this doc for slide assignments)

    2. Learning Skills Self Assessment
    • EBA, EBE, DB, KC, TC, DG, KG, YH, ZH, BJ, DN, SS, TT, LT

    3. Earth Day Series of Paragraphs Outline
    • Everyone should review the ideas in their outlines and make sure that they have used at least one media technique from the media techniques slideshow. Turn it in when you are done.

    4. Book Flood Reading Log 
    • today is the LAST DAY with in-class time, last day to submit is Friday

    5. Independent Novel Study Bingo
    • today is the LAST DAY with in-class time, last day to submit is Friday

    6. Newsela Assignment
    • For students who are done everything: Have these students go to www.newsela.com, log in with HDSB name and password and find a news story (use the "news" tab in the menu) that has the answers to the questions who, what, when, where and why in the first paragraph of the news story. Copy the link to the news story into the class comments in google classroom.  

    ]]>     2018-04-30 04:03:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/256394052     Tuesday May 1- Thursday May 3, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/256760895
    1. What is the Series of Paragraphs Expressing an Opinion?
    2. Learn about how to write a series of paragraphs expressing an opinion using edpuzzle.
    3. Earth Day Series of Paragraphs Outline
    • Everyone should review the ideas in their outlines and make sure that they have used at least one media technique from the media techniques slideshow. 
    • Turn it in when you are done. 
    • Write your intro paragraph as a class comment. (Opinion statement+There are several reasons why I hold this opinion.+three sentences, each with one reason)


    Tomorrow
    4. Use the ideas from the edpuzzle video to create a BODY PARAGRAPH ORGANIZER to help you plan your draft of your body paragraphs for your SPEO.

    5. Fill in your organizer using full sentences and the ideas from your outline. Submit your completed organizer here as an attachment to the bEARTHday assignment



    ]]>     2018-05-01 04:16:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/256760895     Friday, May 4, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/258013646 In your opinion, did the producers of this video make choices in order to manipulate how you think about saving the planet? Be sure to reference at least one Media Technique in your reasons in your outline.

    Watch     this video and create an organizer to help you create a draft of your SPEO. Submit your organizer here.


    ]]>     2018-05-04 13:09:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/258013646     Monday, May 28, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/258486324 OVERDUE
    Work on the four steps involved in writing your SPEO
    2. Earth Day Series of Paragraphs Outline 
    (Remember: each of your three reasons must contain a CHOICE made by the producers that MANIPULATES you.)
    DB

    3. Series Of Paragraphs Draft Organizer
    EBA
    DB
    TC
    YH
    SS
    LT

    4. Polished Series of Paragraphs Expressing an Opinion
    EBA
    DB
    TC
    YH
    SS
    LT

    ]]>     2018-05-07 12:21:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/258486324     How to write a series of paragraphs expressing an opinion. mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/259255096 Here are the steps involved in writing a Series of Paragraphs Expressing an Opinion (SPEO)]]> 2018-05-09 13:02:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/259255096 Monday, May 14, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/260465764 Most Likely to Succeed
    Share your strengths round robin]]>     2018-05-14 13:46:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/260465764     Tuesday, May 15, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/260471610 Small Group Sentence Error Workshops
    Finish polished copies of SPEO on bEARTHday video]]>     2018-05-14 13:58:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/260471610     Wednesday May 16, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/261218680 Passion Project Brainstorm: use this code to access your mind map zvDiV]]> 2018-05-16 13:54:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/261218680 Thursday May 17, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/261568396 Passion Project Brainstorm: use this code to access your mind map zvDiV
    Create your project proposal]]>     2018-05-17 13:14:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/261568396     Tuesday May 22, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/262653324 Passion Project Brainstorm: use this code to access your mind map zvDiV
    Create your project proposal with interim due dates
    June 12 Presentations for investors including sample item, business card and advertisement in three weeks
    (* if you include an APE style paragraph somewhere in you presentation, you will not need to do an English Summative)
    Mini Lesson Business Cards and Taglines
    Daily Self-Assessment

    ]]>     2018-05-22 12:14:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/262653324     Wednesday May 23, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/262849230 Passion Project Brainstorm: use this code to access your mind map zvDiV
    Create your project proposal with interim due dates
    June 12 Presentations for investors including sample item, business card and advertisement in three weeks
    (* if you include an APE style paragraph somewhere in you presentation, you will not need to do an English Summative)
    Designing a Business Card with a Tagline or Logo
    Daily Self-Assessment

    ]]>     2018-05-22 21:32:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/262849230     Thursday May 24, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/263320179 Keep track of Passion Project Expectations here.

    Asking a Critical Question
    Find another group that is done their proposal. Have them share their proposal with you in comment mode. You must review their proposal and use the comments feature to ask a REALLY GOOD question about their proposal. The question must demonstrate that you have thought about potential issues with the group's plan. Each person is responsible for one good question or concern.
    Evaluation: Comment demonstrates a sound understanding of the group's proposal and shows depth of thought 5 marks

    ]]>     2018-05-24 12:21:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/263320179     Friday, June 1, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/263346148 1. Each student who is working in a group should complete the "What am I doing" form (group links below)
    Ben, Dawson, Yaman and Ryan S
    Katelyn, Colin, Trinity, Sam
    Reese and David
    Tylor, Evan Be, Jon
    Leo and Caleb
    Dinenthi and Daniela

    2. Students should work in small groups on their passion project.
    3. At 9:30 each student should complete the Daily Self-Assessment


    ]]>     2018-05-24 13:35:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/263346148     Monday May 28, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/264018679 Keep track of Passion Project Expectations here.

    Asking a Critical Question
    Find another group that is done their proposal. Have them share their proposal with you in comment mode. You must review their proposal and use the comments feature to ask a REALLY GOOD question about their proposal. The question must demonstrate that you have thought about potential issues with the group's plan. Each person is responsible for one good question or concern.
    Evaluation: Comment demonstrates a sound understanding of the group's proposal and shows depth of thought 5 marks

    Teacher/Group Meetings - See updates here

    ]]>     2018-05-28 12:22:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/264018679     Tuesday, May 29, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/264052159 Characteristics of a Great Investor Pitch: Watch this
    Google it with your group and add your ideas to this list]]>     2018-05-28 15:16:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/264052159     Wednesday, May 30, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/264259645 Sales Pitch Practice!
    Reflect on sales techniques here. ]]>     2018-05-29 13:56:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/264259645     Monday, June 4, 2018 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/265364163 1. Each student who is working in a group should complete the "What am I doing" form (group links below)
    Ben, Dawson, Yaman and Ryan S
    Katelyn, Colin, Trinity, Sam
    Reese and David
    Tylor, Evan Be, Jon
    Leo and Caleb
    Dinenthi and Daniela

    2. Have a look at the Passion Project Expectations and then each group needs to complete this form: Final Week Plans

    3. Students should work in small groups on their passion project.

    4. Reflection on problems and solutions around creating the tangible item

    5. At 9:30 each student should complete the Daily Self-Assessment


    ]]>     2018-06-04 12:07:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/265364163     ENGLISH EXAM Thursday, June 21st, 9am, Room 306 mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/265900030 Study Notes
    Exam Prep

    ]]>     2018-06-06 15:04:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/265900030     Presentation Schedule mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/265900211 Monday: Submit all work and practice presenting
    Tuesday: QA,DD, YBDRyS, ZH
    Thursday: CKTS, ReSD, CL, JEBeT, EBa, DBo,]]>     2018-06-06 15:05:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/265900211     mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/266093285 2018-06-07 12:14:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/266093285 Overdue work mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/266119509 Polished Series of Paragraphs Expressing an Opinion
    EBA
    DB
    TC
    YH
    SS
    LT
    ]]>     2018-06-07 14:08:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/266119509     Needs to be Submitted mohanp https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/266609499
  • Proposal
    • EBa
    DB

    4 - Business Card
    EBa
    DB

    5 Critical Question
    EBA
    DB
    KC
    TC
    BJ
    SS
    RYS
    JW

    1. Sales Pitch
    EBA
    DB

    Reflection on tangible item
    EBA
    DB

    Plan for getting customers:
    EBA
    DB
    LT
    CW

    9 APE Response
    EBA
    EBE
    DB
    TC
    LT
    JW
    CW

    ]]>     2018-06-11 13:22:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mohanp/6b3os3n1hbps/wish/266609499