https://padlet.com/19493/vka7leob0ckk2tac Each class is invited to add a post to reflect their participation! en-us 2021-02-15 23:08:50 UTC 2026-02-11 12:51:56 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f1e8-1f1e6.png 19493 https://padlet.com/19493/vka7leob0ckk2tac/wish/1206499581 We read and watched The Hockey Sweater by Roch Carrier. ]]> 2021-02-16 11:15:58 UTC https://padlet.com/19493/vka7leob0ckk2tac/wish/1206499581 19493 https://padlet.com/19493/vka7leob0ckk2tac/wish/1206648276 Our class performed several poems, including 2 by Toronto-based poet Greg Frankson, for a gracious audience from Pauline Vanier Elementary School ]]> 2021-02-16 12:18:56 UTC https://padlet.com/19493/vka7leob0ckk2tac/wish/1206648276 23721 https://padlet.com/19493/vka7leob0ckk2tac/wish/1213526446 Lawrence Hill is best known for his award winning novel, The Book of Negroes. He is also the brother of Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter and artist, Dan Hill. ]]> 2021-02-18 01:51:49 UTC https://padlet.com/19493/vka7leob0ckk2tac/wish/1213526446 https://padlet.com/19493/vka7leob0ckk2tac/wish/1223915427 We read, discussed, & blogged our thoughts about this Canadian story and the power of first-hand stories told by survivors

]]> 2021-02-21 18:51:19 UTC https://padlet.com/19493/vka7leob0ckk2tac/wish/1223915427 https://padlet.com/19493/vka7leob0ckk2tac/wish/1223928425 Written by a half-Mohawk half-English Canadian, this poem is an especially exciting backdrop to today's Governor General debate

]]> 2021-02-21 18:58:13 UTC https://padlet.com/19493/vka7leob0ckk2tac/wish/1223928425 https://padlet.com/19493/vka7leob0ckk2tac/wish/1226903219 An emotionally charged narrative of COVID-19's effect on our landscape and people, this Canadian collection inspired the class to share their own photo essays and personal stories]]> 2021-02-22 15:15:03 UTC https://padlet.com/19493/vka7leob0ckk2tac/wish/1226903219 https://padlet.com/19493/vka7leob0ckk2tac/wish/1238061163
One of my favorite people that I learned about was Oscar Peterson, because the way he played the piano was very beautiful.  We learned about Madame Jean Augustine because she is a role model to us and she is still involved in politics to this day. She contributed to Black History month in February.  We also learned about Angelique, because she is one of my role model because her voice and the things that she did for black people today. 

Thank you Ms. Whittaker for sharing the series of poems with us today. ]]> 2021-02-24 19:13:58 UTC https://padlet.com/19493/vka7leob0ckk2tac/wish/1238061163 https://padlet.com/19493/vka7leob0ckk2tac/wish/1240927527 Short Stories - Robert Munsch
The goal is for students to find enjoyment, meaning, and an appreciation for the art of narrative in Canadian literature. Through the work of Mr. Munsch, we are able to bring characters to life by learning to weave creativity, passion, and interpretation into the act of reading. "Mortimer" is one of our great favorites!!!]]> 2021-02-25 13:38:06 UTC https://padlet.com/19493/vka7leob0ckk2tac/wish/1240927527 https://padlet.com/19493/vka7leob0ckk2tac/wish/1241348791 How to Pronounce Knife - Souvankham Thammavongsa

The students read the first short story and they got to discuss how it feels to be picked on for being different. ]]> 2021-02-25 14:52:56 UTC https://padlet.com/19493/vka7leob0ckk2tac/wish/1241348791 https://padlet.com/19493/vka7leob0ckk2tac/wish/1252698835 2021-03-01 12:23:57 UTC https://padlet.com/19493/vka7leob0ckk2tac/wish/1252698835