Ms. Kassam's Humanities Blog

As 2019 comes to a close, I want to tell you how much I appreciate all the hard work and laughs we've had in Grade 8. Take these two weeks to wind down, play, eat lots of good food, and enjoy time with your family - yup, there is NO homework. I look forward to continuing our work together on January 6th. A special thank you to all the families who provided our community with such delicious treats for the Winter Solstice Potluck yesterday. A delicious time was had by all. And finally, your contributions towards the Women's Emergency Shelter allowed us to donate $2400 to them. What a great day for all of Langevin! Have a wonderful break, enjoy all your celebrations, and we will see you in the new year.

Update: 1. Renaissance Faire - Thank you so very much for all your hard work for the Renaissance Faire. We have received so much positive feedback about your work and your understanding of the Renaissance. You should be really proud of yourselves. 2. Renaissance Folders - Looking forward to reading your reflections about your artifact and Faire presentations. 3. Narrative Writing - we will be going full speed on those next week. Not sure yet if they will be due before the break. Let's see how next week goes. 4. Field Studies - Skating and climbing (104)...we are so lucky. Seeing the smiles on your faces made me so happy. 5. Dare to Care - Remember to be the positive in the space. Tell your families about what you learned. This was, indeed, a very busy week. But, it was also a very productive one. Here's what's coming up: Monday - Telus Spark field study in the morning. We will likely split the afternoon between Smath and Hum. Thursday - Winter Solstice: Be

Update Renaissance Faire presentations were completed this week. So much learning about the various elements of the Renaissance! Next week is the Faire. Please make sure you have all your display and costume materials in on Monday. We will work on, and finalize, displays and costumes on Monday and Tuesday. Narrative Writing - please complete your Freytag's pyramid for your short story outline. We will have meetings next week about your storyline. Thank you so very much to everyone who has handed in their field study forms. The return rate has much improved compared to the start of the year. Monday Have your completed Freytag's pyramid and your costume/display items Tuesday Be dressed for skating; 108 in the am and 104 in the pm. Wednesday Renaissance Faire - looking forward to seeing all the families there. We will be cleaning up the gym at the end of the night, so let you parents know. Thursday Dare to Care - assembly in the pm. Friday Climbing fiel

It's just about December - hard to believe! Renaissance Class Presentations - finish presentations about your research, keeping in mind what you learned from the two youtube videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8eLdbKXGzk  (Good vs. Bad Presentation) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iwpi1Lm6dFo  (How to Avoid Death by Powerpoint) - presentations begin Monday, six students per day, until the end of the week. Freytag's Pyramid (Plot Diagram) - come to class on Monday with a definite theme and/or problem in mind for your character(s). Field Study Forms - return your forms for skating as soon as you can but by Friday, at the latest. Winter Solstice - speak with your family about your cultural contribution to the pot luck, and about the Women's Emergency Shelter. Have a great weekend!