We will use this link in Computer tomorrow.
http://www.museevirtuel-virtualmuseum.ca/edu/ViewLoitDa.do;jsessionid=FC176C7D171FD36DE8AB415BBB6EC994?method=preview&lang=EN&id=1700
http://www.museevirtuel-virtualmuseum.ca/edu/ViewLoitDa.do;jsessionid=FC176C7D171FD36DE8AB415BBB6EC994?method=preview&lang=EN&id=1700
by Mr. Barr
Monday
Monday
6
6
May
Monday
Monday
29
29
Apr
Math - Probability Problems
Attached: Probability Problems.pdf
Attached: ws Tree Diagrams.pdf
by Mr. Barr
Friday
Friday
26
26
Apr
Math - Business Presentation
Presentations Thursday May 2
Presentations Thursday May 2
Attached: Project - Dragons Den.pdf
by Mr. Barr
Thursday
Thursday
25
25
Apr
Thursday
Thursday
25
25
Apr
Wednesday
Wednesday
24
24
Apr
ELA Marks are up to date and Math marks are up to date as of Apr 23 2pm.
by Mr. Barr
Tuesday
Tuesday
23
23
Apr
Breadwinner Ch. 11 & Ch. 12 copy attached for those that missed it in class
ps - there will be no more journal questions past chapter 11.
ps - there will be no more journal questions past chapter 11.
by Mr. Barr
Tuesday
Tuesday
23
23
Apr
Tuesday
Tuesday
23
23
Apr
Breadwinner Ch. 11 - Journal Questions
1. How does Parvana explain her lateness to her terrified mother? Why was her mother upset? Why does Parvana cry?
2. On page 116, a different Parvana emerges. In what way does she show her maturity and sense of responsibility? In what way does the wise Mrs. Weera support here?
3. Explain Parvana’s new plan for making money. Do you think it will work? Why or why not?
4. How are thieves punished under the Taliban regime?
1. How does Parvana explain her lateness to her terrified mother? Why was her mother upset? Why does Parvana cry?
2. On page 116, a different Parvana emerges. In what way does she show her maturity and sense of responsibility? In what way does the wise Mrs. Weera support here?
3. Explain Parvana’s new plan for making money. Do you think it will work? Why or why not?
4. How are thieves punished under the Taliban regime?
by Mr. Barr
Monday
Monday
22
22
Apr
Breadwinner Ch. 10 - Journal Questions
Vocabulary: relented
1. What is a better way to make money for Parvana and Shauzia?
2. Do they turn all their money to their families? Why or why not?
Vocabulary: relented
1. What is a better way to make money for Parvana and Shauzia?
2. Do they turn all their money to their families? Why or why not?
by Mr. Barr
Thursday
Thursday
18
18
Apr
Surveys are online (look at green tabs at the top). If you haven't sent me your survey, send it to dsuban15@gmail.com
by Mr. Barr
Wednesday
Wednesday
17
17
Apr
Breadwinner Ch.8 - Journal Questions
1. What project are Mrs. Weera and Parvana’s mother working on? Why is it dangerous?
2. What does Parvana do for Maryam that could not be done before Parvana became Kaseem?
3. Why does Maryam need her feet wrapped?
4. How does Parvana earn money as the breadwinner?
5. Parvana mistakes a man for her father. What does this tell about her feelings for her father?
6. What gifts are on the blanket and from where do they seem to come from?
1. What project are Mrs. Weera and Parvana’s mother working on? Why is it dangerous?
2. What does Parvana do for Maryam that could not be done before Parvana became Kaseem?
3. Why does Maryam need her feet wrapped?
4. How does Parvana earn money as the breadwinner?
5. Parvana mistakes a man for her father. What does this tell about her feelings for her father?
6. What gifts are on the blanket and from where do they seem to come from?
by Mr. Barr
Tuesday
Tuesday
16
16
Apr
Monday
Monday
15
15
Apr
Breadwinner: Vocabulary Test
> 219 - Mon Apr 22 ... 217 - Wed Apr 24
1. You will be given a list of approximately 16 words.
2. You will choose 7 of these words and write a brief definition AND use it in a sentence.
> 219 - Mon Apr 22 ... 217 - Wed Apr 24
1. You will be given a list of approximately 16 words.
2. You will choose 7 of these words and write a brief definition AND use it in a sentence.
by Mr. Barr
Monday
Monday
15
15
Apr
Breadwinner Ch. 7 - Journal Reflections
Vocabulary: sprawled
1. Who is Kaseem? How does he earn money?
2. Parvana encounters a Taliban who wants her to read a letter in Pashtu. What does the Taliban’s reaction to the letter reveal about human nature? Why is this an important scene for the author to include? (p. 80)
3. Why was going to the bathroom a problem for Parvana/Kaseem?
4. At the end of the chapter, Parvana thinks she sees a flicker of movement from the blacked out window. What might this foreshadow? Can you make a prediction?
Reflection
Write a simulated journal entry, pretending you are Parvana. How did it feel to think you saw your father from across the market? Write a few paragraphs about what that experience was like. How do you cope? How do you make yourself feel better?
Vocabulary: sprawled
1. Who is Kaseem? How does he earn money?
2. Parvana encounters a Taliban who wants her to read a letter in Pashtu. What does the Taliban’s reaction to the letter reveal about human nature? Why is this an important scene for the author to include? (p. 80)
3. Why was going to the bathroom a problem for Parvana/Kaseem?
4. At the end of the chapter, Parvana thinks she sees a flicker of movement from the blacked out window. What might this foreshadow? Can you make a prediction?
Reflection
Write a simulated journal entry, pretending you are Parvana. How did it feel to think you saw your father from across the market? Write a few paragraphs about what that experience was like. How do you cope? How do you make yourself feel better?
by Mr. Barr
Monday
Monday
15
15
Apr
Student Led conferences.
April 18th 3:45pm - 8:00pm
April 19th 9:00am - 11:30am
April 18th 3:45pm - 8:00pm
April 19th 9:00am - 11:30am
by Mr. Barr
Thursday
Thursday
11
11
Apr
Thursday
Thursday
11
11
Apr
Breadwinner: Ch.6 - Ad Poster: Poster for Parvana (see attached)
Due Monday, April 22
Due Monday, April 22
Attached: Ad Poster.pdf
by Mr. Barr
Thursday
Thursday
11
11
Apr
Breadwinner - Ch.5
Vocabulary: sulk, pakul
1. Many chapters deal with oppression, not allowing freedom. What groups of people were being oppressed by the Taliban? What were some of the oppressive laws?
2. When the Taliban chases Parvana, who does Parvana run into? Why was this meeting good for Parvana and her family?
3. What does Mrs. Weera have in common with Parvana? How does she help Parvana’s family?
Vocabulary: sulk, pakul
1. Many chapters deal with oppression, not allowing freedom. What groups of people were being oppressed by the Taliban? What were some of the oppressive laws?
2. When the Taliban chases Parvana, who does Parvana run into? Why was this meeting good for Parvana and her family?
3. What does Mrs. Weera have in common with Parvana? How does she help Parvana’s family?
Attached: A Day in the life Ch5.pdf
by Mr. Barr
Wednesday
Wednesday
10
10
Apr
Breadwinner - Chapter 4
Vocabulary: basin, sensible
1. If you were an Afghani, would you stay in your country to try to change the laws you disagreed with or would you leave? Why or why not?
Reflection
Write about a time that you have had to do something for your family that you did not want to do. Why did you not want to do it? What was the outcome? How did you feel in the end? If you cannot come up with something write about something you did want to do and how that made you proud.
Vocabulary: basin, sensible
1. If you were an Afghani, would you stay in your country to try to change the laws you disagreed with or would you leave? Why or why not?
Reflection
Write about a time that you have had to do something for your family that you did not want to do. Why did you not want to do it? What was the outcome? How did you feel in the end? If you cannot come up with something write about something you did want to do and how that made you proud.
by Mr. Barr
Monday
Monday
8
8
Apr
Math - Drawing Bar Graphs
Due Wed 219/Thur 217
Complete worksheet + Create 3 Bar Graphs from survey (1 your own, 2 other classmates)
Due Wed 219/Thur 217
Complete worksheet + Create 3 Bar Graphs from survey (1 your own, 2 other classmates)
Attached: ws Bar Graph Draw.pdf
Attached: Stats - Winnipeg Jets 2012-2013.pdf
Attached: Reading Groups.pdf
by Mr. Barr
Monday
Monday
8
8
Apr
Sunday
Sunday
7
7
Apr
Breadwinner - Chapter 3 Journal Questions
Vocabulary: distinguish, militia
1. Do you think Parvana’s father will return? Why or why not?
2. Why is the only window painted black? What do you think about this? Explain your reaction to this decree.
3. What dangerous mission does Parvana’s mother undertake? What laws does she break? What is her motivation? Why does Parvana go with her?
4. The mother’s attacker...”shook her off as if she were a fly.” By comparing her to a fly, what does this quote reflect about the Taliban’s regard for women?
Vocabulary: distinguish, militia
1. Do you think Parvana’s father will return? Why or why not?
2. Why is the only window painted black? What do you think about this? Explain your reaction to this decree.
3. What dangerous mission does Parvana’s mother undertake? What laws does she break? What is her motivation? Why does Parvana go with her?
4. The mother’s attacker...”shook her off as if she were a fly.” By comparing her to a fly, what does this quote reflect about the Taliban’s regard for women?
by Mr. Barr
Friday
Friday
5
5
Apr
Afghan Traditional Games
1. Learn the game
2. Demonstrate the game
3. (if possible) Play the game
219 Tuesday / 217 Wednesday
1. Learn the game
2. Demonstrate the game
3. (if possible) Play the game
219 Tuesday / 217 Wednesday
Attached: Afghan Traditional Games.pdf
by Mr. Barr
Thursday
Thursday
4
4
Apr
The Breadwinner - Chapter 2: "A Day in the Life..."
Due Tuesday
Due Tuesday
Attached: A Day In the life - Ch 2.pdf
by Mr. Barr
Thursday
Thursday
4
4
Apr
Wednesday
Wednesday
3
3
Apr
Tuesday
Tuesday
2
2
Apr
Breadwinner Chapter 1 - Journal Questions
Chapter One
1. Why does Parvana have to hide her face and voice when she goest to the marketplace with her father? What will happen if she doesn’t?
2. How old is Parvana? How is age significant for a girl living in a society governed by the Taliban?
3. How does Parvana’s father currently make a living for the family? Why has he chosen this as his occupation?
4. Describe the living conditions Parvana and her family currently exists in. Compare this to your own living conditions.
5. What is the Taliban? Describe the restrictions they place on the people of Kabul
Chapter One
1. Why does Parvana have to hide her face and voice when she goest to the marketplace with her father? What will happen if she doesn’t?
2. How old is Parvana? How is age significant for a girl living in a society governed by the Taliban?
3. How does Parvana’s father currently make a living for the family? Why has he chosen this as his occupation?
4. Describe the living conditions Parvana and her family currently exists in. Compare this to your own living conditions.
5. What is the Taliban? Describe the restrictions they place on the people of Kabul
by Mr. Barr
Tuesday
Tuesday
2
2
Apr
Please bring a large square cloth or scarf if possible.
ELA - Novel Study
Please make sure to finish your story prediction (beginning, middle, end) before we start reading chapter 1.
ELA - Novel Study
Please make sure to finish your story prediction (beginning, middle, end) before we start reading chapter 1.
by Mr. Barr
Tuesday
Tuesday
2
2
Apr