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.

Blog 45 - Monday, April 1, 2019

There will only be ONE blog this week.

The Board of Directors of the Canadian Women’s Hockey League (CWHL) has recently made the decision to discontinue operations as of May 1, 2019. The league is being shut down due to lack of funding. 

Do you believe it is important to have a Women's hockey league in Canada? 
What could be done to save the league? 
Do you think that funding should be split evenly between men and women sports teams?
Explain.

Blog 44 - Wednesday, March 27, 2019

On Monday and Tuesday night, the Toronto Blue Jays were in Montreal playing exhibition games at the Olympic Stadium. Montreal hasn't had it's own baseball team for the past 15 years.
There is a project in the works with the goal of bringing Major League Baseball back to Montreal.

Do you think baseball should come back to Montreal? Would this project be successful?
If baseball came back to Montreal, would you attend a game? Explain.

Blog 43 - Monday, March 25, 2019

Rex and Rose Mary Walls have done some embarrassing things throughout The Glass Castle.
Write about a time you were really embarrassed by your parents. Explain.

Blog 42 - Wednesday, March 20, 2019

BLOG 42 is FREE CHOICE!  You could blog about whatever it is you want, except what you've already blogged about!  You could go on a rant or you could simply blog about something important to you.

Be creative and write about something you feel important or something you would like to tell your audience. Write about something you are passionate about.

You must remember your audience. It is not simply me (Ms. Carbray) reading this blog!  If you will be ranting about a certain individual, you need to leave their name out of this. You could give them a pseudonym (example: Mr. Ed) or simply leave their name as anonymous. Make sure your language is appropriate. Do not go on swearing tangents

Blog 41 - Monday, March 18, 2019

Last Friday's shooting in two New Zealand mosques left 50 people dead and 50 others injured. 

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern promised to change gun laws. 

How can we prevent mass shootings in the future?

Do you believe changing gun laws will prevent mass shootings? 

Explain.

Blog 40 - Wednesday, March 13, 2019

St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner!
Pretend that you have found a four-leaf clover that will bring you extraordinary good luck for exactly one day.
Write about your lucky day.
What would you do with your extraordinary good luck?
Explain.

Blog 39 - Monday, March 11, 2019

Based off of the new documentary Leaving Neverland, should Michael Jackson songs be played?
Should we support someone who is a confirmed pedophile?
Explain.

Blog 38 - Wednesday, February 27, 2019

March break is around the corner!

Tell me about your favourite March break memory or experience! Explain.

Blog 37 - Monday, February 25, 2019

The 2019 Oscars aired on Sunday night.
Some of the best celebrities walk the red carpet upon arrival at the Oscars.
If you could interview anyone on the red carpet, who would you interview and why?
What would you ask them?

Blog 36 - Monday, February 18, 2019

There will only be ONE (1) blog this week! (No school Friday)

Some people believe that THE POLICE take advantage of their status.
They feel that THE POLICE are aggressive towards others because they are THE POLICE!

Should THE POLICE have to wear BODY CAMERAS on their uniform while on duty.

Explain.

Blog 35 - Wednesday, February 13, 2019

VALENTINE'S DAY!

What is your opinion of Valentine's Day?
Do you think there should be ONE day where you show your love towards someone?

Do you have any good/bad Valentine's Day memories?

Explain.

Blog 34 - Monday, February 11, 2019

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK!!! (I am NOT joking!)

Tell me about a memory (good/bad) you have with a teacher.

Explain.

Blog 33 - Monday, February 4, 2019

There will only be ONE (1) blog this week! (No school Friday).

However, this blog will be worth DOUBLE (10 marks).

Do you remember your BEST FRIEND when you were 4 or 5 years old?

What do you remember about him/her?

Are you still in contact with them?

Why do you think your friendship lasted/ended?

PLUS - CAN YOU SEND ME A PICTURE OF YOU AND YOUR BEST FRIEND FROM WHEN YOU WERE 4 OR 5 YEARS OLD?
(Email it to gkatz@lbpearson.ca)

Blog 32 - Wednesday, January 30, 2019

This weekend is SUPER BOWL weekend.

Many people have SUPER BOWL parties and watch the game.

Do you have any interest in watching the SUPER BOWL game?
Do you like to watch the commercials?
How about the half time show featuring Maroon 5?

If you don't watch SUPER BOWL, what do you do on SUPER SUNDAY?

Explain.

Blog 31 - Monday, January 28, 2019

After a full month of shutting down US federal employees, President Donald Trump has re-opened the United States and workers will go back to work and will be paid ($$$) again!

Tell me about a store, restaurant, place you visit that you would LOVE or HATE to see shut down!

Why would you LOVE or HATE to see this place shut down?

Explain.

Blog 30 - Wednesday, January 23, 2019

The following Gillette Ad has sparked much criticism.

https://youtu.be/koPmuEyP3a0

What are your thoughts on this advertisement?
Why do you think people are criticizing it so much?
Should it be banned?

Explain.

Blog 29 - Monday, January 21, 2019

On Tuesday, we will be meeting an author.  

If you were able to write a book about yourself, what would the TITLE be?

Why would you choose that title?

What features in your book would make it a BEST-SELLER?

Explain.

Blog 28 - Wednesday, January 16, 2019

Birdbox is a new Netflix series.

Lately, many TEENAGERS have been competing in the BirdBox Challenge.

A recent news story discusses a teenager crashing due to this challenge!

https://www.citynews1130.com/2019/01/11/police-driver-crashes-trying-bird-box-blindfold-challenge/

What is your opinion of this challenge?

Why do you think teenagers take these challenges?

Explain.

Blog 27 - Monday, January 14, 2019

At some point this week, it will be my birthday!

What is your BEST/WORST birthday memory?

Explain.

Blog 26 - Wednesday, January 9, 2019

We had a really good discussion about the role ADULTS play in our lives.

How do you see yourself as an ADULT?
What kind of ADULT do you aspire to become?

Explain.

Blog 25 - Monday, January 7, 2019

Happy New Year!
Welcome back to school.

In 2019, my goal is going to be about focusing on ME, MYSELF & I!
I will definitely lean on my wife to help me achieve some of my personal goals.

What goal(s) do you have for 2019?
How will you make sure you achieve your goal(s)?
Who will help you achieve your goal(s)?

Explain.