May 31st

Playland...$80 and permission forms...get them in.

Math: We were learning about the algebraic method when...the fire bell rang. Continued tomorrow.

S.S. Div 3: We compared the benefits of living in a urban versus a rural setting.

English Div 4 and 5: We reviewed how to construct a 5 paragraph essay. This is the link to that lesson.

I Forms go out on Friday. You have been informed of what you are missing. Friday your families will be. You will have until June 9th to rectify that I.

Today's word is: Josh...ha ha :-)

Tuesday May 30th

A reminder that my tutorial hours are: Monday and Wednesday 3 to 4, Tuesday and Thursday 8 to 8:30, and lunches upon request. These hours are also posted on this blog.

Today, you went to EMCS. You got to see a Chemistry demonstration and had a tour of the facilities. For those of you going on to other secondary schools, you can arrange your own tour with their counselors. The leadership students communicated a message that applies to all high schools: responsible use of time, seeking out help when you need it and getting involved in extracurriculars will spell into success at this next level of schooling.

English: Today you did an in class assignment and activity to start off our survival unit. Here is the link, if you were away. This was a marked assignment.


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May 29th

English Div 4: You were given time to develop your scripts. You can find the link to this assignment on the English link (Unit 5).

Math: You did three pages of Graphing Linear Relations. You can find those on the Math link, if you were away.

Social Studies Div 3: We listened to a fantastic presentation by three students on three different warrior groups, The Vikings, The Normans, and The Japanese Samurai.

English Div 5: You read an article and viewed a news segment on a cougar attack. We revisited the 20 word GIST to summarize the information into a paragraph. This was an in class marked assignment.

Thanks EL for this meme...today's word is: cougar.

Friday and the Weekend

PLAYLAND MONEY and permission slips are due ASAP (last day is June 9th)
If you sold one box of chocolates, you owe $32
If you sold two, you owe nothing.

Math: You worked on the graphing assignment. The details of that assignment are on the math link. Scroll down, read the instructions. The graph "stained glass" is due on Monday, May 29th for Term 3.

English Div 5: You worked on your scripts. These are due on Monday, May 29th for Term 3.

S.S. Div 3: You viewed information about the Black Plague and took notes on a page. You can find that information and the links on the Social Studies page under Unit 5.

English Div 4: Your scripts are due on Monday, May 29th for Term 3.

May 25th

Math: We reviewed graphing linear equations and you did graphing practice. Here is the page. If you were away, you should review the Math link and do the page.

English: You were given a grammar exercise around quotes. Then, you were given time to do your scripts. Scripts are due on Monday, May 29th.

Wednesday, May 24th

Math: You reviewed and learned key vocabulary around linear equations. You should be able to identify the rise/run and the y intercept in those equations. You should be able to create a table of values to graph a line. If none of this is familiar to you, look at the Math site.

English Div 4 and 5: You reviewed how to use quotations in dialogue. We are beginning a new unit on "How to Survive in the Wilderness".\

Social Studies Div 3: After a week of no S.S. because of scheduling conflicts, you reviewed the Magna Carta and then did a critical thinking challenge around it. If you were not here, please see me at lunch to write it.

Friday, May 19th

Math: We worked on 9 Tables of Values. There is a worksheet generator attached to the math link, if you want further practice. I showed you how to construct your own practice sheet in class. There will be a Table of Values Comprehension Check on Wednesday next week.

English Div 4 and 5: You wrote a comprehension test on The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. If you were away, you need to come in at lunch to write that test. This is your responsibility...as is reading this blog.

Have a great long weekend.

Thursday, May 18th

Math: We reviewed and practiced working with tables of value. For a basic primer go to the Math link.

English: We finished viewing Benjamin Button. You will be given a "Reflection" to do tomorrow which will contribute to your English mark.


Screenplay by Eric Roth

Today's word: change

Wednesday May 17th

Math: You worked out your mid term percents and grades. The grand total is 105 points. You will get 20 marks for your mark sheet. You will be able to improve your mark as we have a number of assessments coming up. On the flip side, you can also drop your mark if you get distracted by...summer. We are exploring tables of values.

Social Studies Div 4: You took the Magna Carta Think About It Test. Then, some of you were given time to work on your resumes which are past due. Those finished documents can be "shared" with me through google docs. I am at gbridal@sd62learns.org.

English Div 5: You worked on your scripts and viewed Benjamin Button.

And today's word is CUUUUTTTTEEEE:

May 16th

Thanks so much to Mr. V for working on call. He indicated that everything went fine. That is always a good thing.

This is what you were planned to do today (I will see what you go to when I get back tomorrow):

Math: You should have reviewed what a table of values is and looked at how to create one using a two step algebraic equation. You did practice in class. The link to this lesson is on the Math link.

English Div 4 and 5: You were given time to develop your scripts.

Social Studies Div 4: You were given a note sheet to complete on the effects of the Black Plague. Many of you did inquiries about the plague, but you looked at the disease itself. The history of Western Europe was shaped by this catastrophic pandemic. You focused on those consequences.

If you were good, you got to play some Plague Tag. What fun!

Monday, May 15th

Thanks to Mr. V for coming in and teaching while Ms Bridal recovers from this particularly nasty virus that seems to be making its rounds in Sooke.

Social Studies: You viewed a video on the Magna Carta and created a timeline to show the events that led to its creation (cause/effect thinking). There is a test on this historically significant document this coming Wednesday. You will be allowed to use your notes in the quiz as it is a critical thinking question that will be asked.

English: You were assigned a script. Here is a link to the task. You should know who you are working with, if anyone. Also, you should have an idea in mind for the script.

You spent the afternoon being entertained at the Sooke Community Hall. What an excellent cultural experience.

If this is you, you need to study your notes for Wednesday's quiz:

No word until tomorrow J.L.. I will be back on Wednesday.

Wednesday, May 10th

Math: You wrote a test. If you weren't here, you have to take it at lunch. It is your responsibility to follow through on that.

English Div 5: You had a work block to develop your script.

Social Studies Div 4: You read and viewed information on Controlling Leaders. We focused on King John and the Magna Carta. You took Cornell Notes on the topic. I will test you on that information on Wednesday next week. Here is the link to that information.

Social Studies Div 3: You added to your information on the Magna Carta and its historical ripples by viewing a video on the subject. You will be tested on the Magna Carta next Wednesday. Use your Cornell Notes to review.

English Div 4: You viewed and took notes on the movie version of BB. If you were away, copy another student's notes or come in at lunch to view the portion you missed.

Today's word is: rights

May 9th

Math: We reviewed how to multiply, divide, add, and subtract integers. We also reviewed how to write algebraic equations and how to solve one step equations. You were given two pages of practice.

Birthday Party Talk - Corporal Scott talked to us about underage drinking at parties. He shared some of his experiences with Sooke RCMP;they were cautionary tales to say the least.

English Div 4: You viewed the screenplay adaptation of the Curious Case of Benjamin Button by Eric Roth. You took notes on story elements that were changed and pondered the reasons behind the changes.

May 8th ( Late post - DUE to Student VOTE)

Math - We reviewed how to multiply and divide integers. We introduced how to solve one step algebraic equations involving integers. Practice was in class and on the board. There are similar practice sets available on the course link.

Social Studies Div 4: You were given time to work on your notes on the Crusades (8 strip foldable). This was due at the end of class for a note-taking mark.

Social Studies Div 3: You took Cornell notes on "Controlling Leaders" and the Magna Carta

English Div 5: You watched Benjamin Button and took notes on Eric Roth's screen play. This is viewing for analysis, not entertainment.

May 5th

Math: We reviewed multiplying negative and positive integers and then did an introductory lesson on dividing negative and positive integers. Most of you can now do all the operations. There will be a test on these skills Wednesday.

COPS FOR CANCER at EMCS for the afternoon. What a great cause.

English: Your resumes are due on Monday, May 8th. Printed and submitted to the in box. I will be in early, if you need a printer.

May 4th

Math Double Block Div 4: You were given an introduction lesson on multiplying negative integers. For those of you who weren't here, you should review the page on the math link and see me if you still don't understand. There is a test on operations with negative integers and algebraic equations on Wednesday next week. I showed you how to review this using a deck of cards. Choose one colour to represent positive and the other to show negative numbers. Then, lift two from the deck to add, subtract, multiply or divide. This is your homework. If you don't practice, don't expect to be good at anything; math is no exception.

Bwa ha ha...is the word today because that is what you will say when you see this...

May 3rd

Tomorrow is the 4th. STAR WARS THEME...GEEK OUT EVERYONE ;-)

Math Div 4: We added and subtracted sets of negative and positive numbers. Most of you mastered the skill, so we will be learning how to multiply negative and positive numbers tomorrow. My goal is to have you learn how to operate with negative integers so that we can solve some algebra problems that use them.

English Div 4 and 5: You were given one block of computer lab time to compose your resume. It is due on Monday (dual credit assignment for Career and English (technical writing).  I have the lab open at lunch, if you don't have a computer or internet at home. Here is the link to that assignment. Refer to the resume guide that we reviewed in class and follow the criteria and format.

S.S. Div 3: You started a foldable summary of the 8 crusades. You had to identify cause and effect. I collected what you got done at the end of class.

Tuesday, May 2nd

Math - We reviewed how to model subtracting negative integers using algebra tiles. You can find reference materials on the math page under the topic.

English Div 5 and 4- You took the DART assessment today which aims to assess how well you comprehend grade level texts.

S.S. Div 4: We reviewed the candidates for our riding in preparation for the student vote on May 8th.

For more information go to this site, STUDENT VOTE.
This is our riding.
This is a tool to find out who speaks to your values, beliefs and needs.

Today's word is: buy more chocolate Mrs Bridal :-)

Monday, May 1st

English Div 4 and 5: Today you got your short story marks back. For those of you who didn't, there is a big blank in my mark book and it is your responsibility to fill it. We did a reading comprehension activity in preparation for viewing the screen play by Eric Roth. It is for marks and if you weren't here, that blank does not go away. Lucky for you, I am available before school tomorrow to make it up.

Math Div 4: You took an algebra quiz; I just marked them and you did great. If you don't get the concepts yet, come see me and we can clear that up. You viewed a video on adding negative integers. Tomorrow we will looking at subtracting negative integers and practice using algebra tiles to model adding and subtracting them. If you were away, look to the Math link for the lesson supplement.

S.S. Div 3: We looked at the STUDENT VOTE candidates for Langford-Juan de Fuca. Our Student Vote is May 8th; for more information, you can visit: http://studentvote.ca/bc2017/

Today's word is: May