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Hello,
Students have been working in class for the last few weeks reading and writing articles. This project is due tomorrow. We have also been working on writing a poem for the Christmas concert. Students will present this on Tuesday, Dec. 20th in the high school Christmas concert.
Students also have signed up for book recommendations. They will present a recommendation to the class on one of the following days: Dec. 16, 19, 20, and 21st.

We are over half way through this term. Students will need to have 4 books completed with reading responses and 2500 words in their journals by the end of the term. Ask your child what they are reading.

During the next couple of weeks we will be working on short stories and completing a pamphlet, this will be due before the Christmas vacation.

Please email me if you have any questions.

Thanks,
R. Leslie

Parent Teacher Interviews

Hello,
I will be in room 7 for parent teacher interviews, Thursday 6 - 8 and Friday 9 - 11. This is in the elementary wing. I hope to see you there. If you would like to email me with a specific time that works for you, I can schedule you in for then.
Ms. Leslie

Research Essay Due

Hello,
Students have been working the last couple of weeks on a research paper. This is due on Monday, Nov. 14th. Students are using the research tools on the student portal to gather information as well as books. The essay must have a title page and a bibliography.
We have started the new term, again there will be a 2500 word journal requirement and four novels to read of your child's choice. We do work on this in class however, to meet the requirements your child may need to work on this at home has well. Ask your child what they are reading and researching.
If you have any questions please email me. See you at parent teacher interviews!
Ms. Leslie

Due Dates

Hello,
Just a reminder of a few due dates:

Monday, Oct. 24th - Midterm
Wednesday, Oct. 26th - Journal - 2500 words
Friday, Oct. 28th - Reading responses (four in total this term)

In class we are working on an essay (improving content, organization and word choice), reading and working on journals.

If you have any questions please email me.

Thanks,
Ms. Leslie

Assignments

Hello,

We are approaching the end of the first term. Many assignments are coming due. On October 14th there is a short story due, students are working on this in class with a group.
October 24th the journal is due, this is 2500 words, students do have time in class to work on this. October 24th is also the midterm for English. There will be reading comprehension questions and a writing piece. We have also discussed the elements of a short story and different genres of literature.
Students should be reading novels, some need to do this nightly to complete the requirements for the term. Reading responses are due the week of the 24th.
Students do work on these in class, but some need to spend some extra time on this at home. If you have any questions please email me.
Ms. Leslie

Essay due

Grade 10 has a personal narrative that is due on Tuesday, Sept. 27th. This should include an introduction, body and conclusion. Students should also be reading a novel some nights at home, they do read daily at school.
If you have any concerns please email me.
R. Leslie

Hello

Hello,
On Friday, Sept. 16th I collected the Top Ten assignment. I also collected journals which is an ongoing assignment. Today in class we looked at some writing samples and discussed the introduction, body and conclusion in essay writing. Students need to narrow down a topic for writing in class tomorrow. They will have a personal narrative due by the end of this week. Most of our assignments are completed in class. If your child is away from class then they will need to do some work at home. Some students may need to write in their journals or read at home in order to meet the requirement for each term. Please email me if you have specific questions or concerns. You can find my address on the homepage, email a teacher section. I want to hear from you.
Ms. Leslie

Welcome to 10 English

Hello,

I would like to welcome the grade 10 students to English class. This year the focus will be primarily on reading, writing and speaking skills. Students all have a novel that they have chosen, each day there will be time to read in class. Some students who need extra time should also be reading at home to meet the requirements of four novels each term. I will be working hard to be sure that students find books that are of interest to them and that are just right in terms of reading ability. Please ask your child about what they are reading. Please email me if you have any questions or concerns. I would like to keep in touch with parents throughout the year.

Thanks,

Ms. Leslie