Friday, December 5, 2014

English 10

English research paper due on Thursday, Dec. 11.  This paper has to have a title page and bibliography and will need to also have 3 - 5 pages of research, typed, double spaced.  Students need to cite their sources and use the manage sources section in Word.  We have been working on this at school in the access centre.

Ask your child about their research topic.

R. Leslie

Friday, November 28, 2014

English and Music 10

Monday, December 1st we will be having a test in music.  This is on intervals, tonic chords, arpeggios and key signatures.  Students should have their completed review sheets and theory books to study from.

Monday, December 1st we will begin working on research projects.  We have the week scheduled in the access center.  Students will write a minimum of three pages and will also include a bibliography and citations.  Students can choose the topics for this, although the topic must be teacher approved.

Research project is due Tuesday, Dec. 9th.  Any late projects will have 10% deducted each day up to 30%.

English 10 students should also be working on reading novels and writing in their journals at home.

Please email me if you have any questions.

Thanks,

R. Leslie

Monday, October 20, 2014

English 10 and Music 10

Hello,

We are fast approaching the end of term one.  Students in 10 English need to have all assignments completed by Nov. 3.  As well as essays that I have posted on the blog each student needs to complete 3 reading responses each term and 2500 words in their journal.  You should see your child reading at home.  If you have any questions please email me at school.  We are now beginning a unit on short stories.  We will also have a short story assignment in the coming weeks.


Music:

Students will have one more performance, journal and quiz before the end of the term.  Also up to page 23 should be completed in their theory booklets.

Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you,

R. Leslie

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

English Assignments

Hello,

On Oct. 8th grade 10 has an essay due, this is something that they have had time in class to work on but should also be working on this at home.  We do have the computer lab booked for Wed. to finish this up.

Oct. 15 - English Essay test.  Elements of the essay.

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

English/Music

Hello,

In music class we have performances this week for students who were away with the exchange trip.  Essays were due last week, again if students were away they need to hand these in this week. 

English questions 1 - 5 p.30 are due on Friday.  I will have after school help on Thursday this week. (Sept. 25th.)

Please email me if you have any questions or concerns.

R. Leslie

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Music Quiz

Music Quiz - Friday, Sept. 12th

Students have a theory book, the quiz will cover the first 10 pages of this book.

Thank you,

R. Leslie

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

English and Music 10

Hello,

I will be teaching English 10 and Music 10.  The easiest way to contact me is through the school email if you have any questions.

Homework:

English 10

Personal narrative essay - due Sept. 17th.  I would like to have draft copies in sometime during the week of the 8th.  We have been working on the plans during class.

Students also have a novel that they should be reading on a regular basis at home as well as at school.

Music 10

Journal  - due Sept. 11

Please check the outlines of these courses to see topics covered and also expectations and other due dates for each term.

Thanks,

R. Leslie