Blog 52: Wednesday, May 8, 2019

As the school year approaches its end and you have almost completed your first year as a senior, what was your biggest accomplishment as a grade 9 student? What was something challenging that you were faced with but overcame?

 

Blog 51: Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Since we are reading the novella Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck in class, we see a unique example of friendship. George and Lennie have an atypical relationship to say the least. Discuss a friendship that you've had that maybe wasn't exactly traditional. Discuss if maybe one person was more dependent on the other (like George and Lennie) or any other reason why your friendship was unique.

Blog 50 - Monday, April 29, 2019

Avengers: Endgame came out this weekend. Their opening weekend generated $1.2 billion in sales worldwide. Are super hero movies something you enjoy watching? If so, did you see Avengers this weekend? If you don't follow Marvel movies, do you follow DC movies such as Batman?

Blog 49 - Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Since we read the short story "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson in class together, discuss a time that you were treated unfairly for absolutely no reason. How did that make you feel?

Blog 48 - Monday, April 15, 2019

As the holiday weekend is quickly approaching, what do you and your family do for Easter or Passover? What are some of your favourite traditions? If you do not celebrate either, what are some activities you enjoy doing over a long weekend?

       

Blog 47 - April 10, 2019

Even though the Montreal Canadiens are not in the Stanley Cup playoffs, will you still be following the playoffs? If so, which team do you think will win the Stanley Cup? Explain why.
If you are not following the playoffs, did you follow the regular NHL season? Why or why not?

Blog 46 - Monday, April 8, 2019

Sadly, Ms. Carbray's time with you will be coming to an end this week.
Ms. Carbray will soon be graduating from McGill, and becoming a teacher.

What advice would you give to a new teacher? Explain.