Monthly Archives: December 2008

Precious Gifts: The Consequences of Reading in Grade 10

A student asked me today, “When are we going to start that Poetry unit?” I have more than once looked at the cardboard box of Grade 10 poetry textbooks and asked the same question. The box sits neglected in an … Continue reading

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Precious Gifts: The Consequences of Reading in Grade 10

A student asked me today, “When are we going to start that Poetry unit?” I have more than once looked at the cardboard box of Grade 10 poetry textbooks and asked the same question. The box sits neglected in an … Continue reading

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English 20 go into the dark to see the light

We’ve been asking questions about the world. Some have read Plato’s Cave Allegory. Our discussions have tried to be more philosophical. Kierkegaard’s leap into faith and nihilism a bit. We seem to return always to our four postulates: Something can … Continue reading

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70 Books read and so far in English 10

The “tens” have been focused on “Decisions – Action or Apathy“. They have read over 70 books and published reviews at Mrs. Worobec’s STJ Library blog. They have library cards and had the opportunity to go to The Vermilion Public … Continue reading

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What have the “Niners” to Show?

We asked ourselves these questions. We watched this film. We made many connections to the world here. We used this software. We wrote these. ©2008 Pingo Lingo. All Rights Reserved. . Related posts: “Is it bigger than a breadbox?” I … Continue reading

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What have the “Niners” to Show?

We asked ourselves these questions. We watched this film. We made many connections to the world here. We used this software. We wrote these. ©2008 Pingo Lingo. All Rights Reserved. . Related posts: “Is it bigger than a breadbox?” I … Continue reading

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English 20 go into the dark to see the light

We’ve been asking questions about the world. Some have read Plato’s Cave Allegory. Our discussions have tried to be more philosophical. Kierkegaard’s leap into faith and nihilism a bit. We seem to return always to our four postulates: Something can … Continue reading

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70 Books read and so far in English 10

The “tens” have been focused on “Decisions – Action or Apathy“. They have read over 70 books and published reviews at Mrs. Worobec’s STJ Library blog. They have library cards and had the opportunity to go to The Vermilion Public … Continue reading

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What have the “Niners” to Show?

We asked ourselves these questions. We watched this film. We made many connections to the world here. We used this software. We wrote these.

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