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Hey folks! Welcome to the home of Mr. Ferguson's classes. Here you'll be able to see important calendar dates, upcoming assignments, current projects, subject and individual class details.
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Social Studies 8	English Language Arts 8	Social Studies 9	English Language Arts 9
Unit 1	Unit 1 -- Letter Assignment Unit 1 -- Review sheet for test	Chapter Task 1 Essay How-To	Unit 1 Unit 2

Unit 2 "Short Stories"

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October 27

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Daily Lesson Outline

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Unit 1 "All that I Am"

JohnFerg — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:00:03 CDT

Notes for the Review

Unit 1 Test

JohnFerg — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:03:48 CDT

Terms -- Be prepared to state the definition and provide an example from one of our readings.

Readings --Know:

How the readings, relate to the theme of the unit. As always give specific examples!
Titles and Authors
How the readings relate to characterization
Be prepared to analyze a poem

Language Masters

Adverbs -- definition and examples
Adjectives -- definition and examples
Synonyms -- definition and example
Punctuating Dialogue -- Know the RULES!!! You'll have to punctuate dialogue.

Remember -- if you have questions ------ ASK ------- Start a Discussion Thread ---------

Personal Letter Assignments

JohnFerg — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:52:08 CDT

Unit 1 Assessment - Letter to a Character
Remember to use proper form <-- click the link for more...

Personal Letter Form

JohnFerg — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:50:09 CDT

Format for a Friendly or Personal Letter

The following picture shows what a one-page friendly or personal letter should look like.

Unit 1 -- Renaissance

JohnFerg — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:32:59 CDT

Chapter 1 -- Times of Change
Chapter 2 -- The Expansion of Trade

Social Studies 8

JohnFerg — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:30:10 CDT

Course Outline

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"This outline will roughly tell you where we are and where we'll be going. Make sure you follow the links to see what we are or have been doing."

Mr. Ferguson

English Langage Arts 9

JohnFerg — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:08:38 CDT

Course Outline

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"This is great reading (sarcasm), but it lets you see roughly where we are and what we will be doing..."

Mr. Ferguson

Chapter Task 1

JohnFerg — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:57:38 CDT

In completing the Chapter 1 task, students will demonstrate their understanding and appreciation of governance in Canada and how effectively the political system responds to issues. They will research, develop and communicate speeches in response to the chapter task question,

“As Canada’s Prime Minister, how would you respond to what you believe is the most important issue about government today?”

Possible Government Issues

Media Bias
Senate Reform
Lobbyists
1st Past the post and other election strategies
Monarchy? should it stay or should it go?
Minority Representation
Minority Government vs. Majority Government

"This is not a comprehensive list. If you want to do something different just ask to ensure it fits the criteria."

Mr. Ferguson

Study Skills

JohnFerg — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:12:59 CDT

Study Skills Strategies

STUDY YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Psychologists tell us that most people do not develop more than 10% of their potential for learning and self-development. Doubtless many persons never learn the secrets of successful study.

ANYONE CAN BE A BETTER STUDENT, IF HE OR SHE REALLY TRIES. One can realize the satisfactions and rewards of success in school. These satisfactions as well as the rewards which accompany them can be yours throughout life.

These tips may help:
1. Remember that self-discipline is an important key.
2. Do your studying now. Procrastination will lead to failure.
3. Ask your teachers for help. Teachers want to help and like for students to ask questions.
4. Sometimes your parents or a friend can help. Ask them to help you with vocabulary words and test review after you have studied.
5. Strive to develop a love of learning. The person who loves to learn always moves ahead.
6. Set standards for performance in terms of yourself rather than by what others can do.
7. Strive for a balanced schedule of study, rest, and recreation.

STUDY YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS--IT CAN BE DONE!!!

HOW TO STUDY

1. Have a really good place to study that is your own.
2. Have a regular place and time to study.
3. Get all your materials ready.
4. Have a good light.
5. Let fresh air in.
6. Have enough table space.
7. Sit in a comfortable space.
8. Clear away unneeded materials.
9. Turn off radio and television.
10. Face away from all disturbances.
11. Develop a personal bookshelf.
12. Make a bulletin board.
13. Study the hardest subject last.
14. Concentrate!!!

NOTE-TAKING

Note-taking is an important key to success in studying and learning

ALWAYS TAKE NOTES WHEN...
The teacher is giving a lecture. Note-taking helps you pay attention and keep alert.

You are reading from a class assignment. Note-taking helps increase your retention of information.

ADVANTAGES TO NOTE-TAKING....
Notes are your personal diary of what you want to know

Notes help keep you awake in class

Notes bring to bear 2 senses in the learning process--Seeing AND Hearing

Notes are an AID to recall when you want to review

HOW TO TAKE NOTES:

READ (or listen) with a PURPOSE for plot, ideas, facts, and what it is that you want to know

Make an OUTLINE for review purposes--cover all of the essential points so you can get them "at a glance"

Make sure you understand the WORDS--if not, look them up in a dictionary

SUMMARIZE the main points--the answers to the "so what" THINK--does it make sense

and also understand "WHY"--the relationship of the ideas and facts

Finally--if possible try to EXPLAIN to someone else--if it is not possible try explaining the subject to yourself.

TEST TAKING SKILLS

BEFORE THE TEST....
-Consider it a contest with you vs. the test maker
-Try to guess the questions. Can you answer them?
- Review your notes
-Look up points not clear

DURING THE TEST...
-Relax and forget other people
-Read directions carefully
-Look over the whole test first to budget you time and to avoid duplication
-Read each question twice before answering
-Cover all points asked for--not the points not asked
-Think before you write
-Leave time to check your paper before you turn it in for spelling and grammatical errors
Did you answer each question fully?
Did you follow directions?

AFTER THE TEST...
-When the test is returned, read the teacher's comments carefully so you understand any mistakes you made and won't repeat them.

STUDYING FOR EXAMS
1. Arrange your study schedule so that cramming will not be necessary.
2. Take a calm view of what you need to study. Do not waste time going over material you already know.
3. Plan for your final intensive reviewing in the weeks prior to test week and relax the night before.
4. If you study the night before an exam, go to sleep immediately afterward.
5. Develop speed in answering questions.
6. If you do not know the format of the exam, prepare for it as if it were an essay exam.
7. Do something besides reviewing during exam week.
8. Keep yourself in good physical and mental condition during exam week.
9. Arrive for the test on time, making sure you have adequate materials to take the test.
10. Approach the test methodically:
a) read and follow all directions carefully
b) look through the entire exam, noting parts that seem difficult
c) do essay portions first, as well as the parts that count the most, unless you are instructed to answer the questions in order.
d) before you answer a question, read it again to make sure you know its meaning and implications.
e) reject the temptations to guess the answer unless you have an honest basis for believing it to be correct.
f) whenever you can do so quickly, associate questions with each other and with as many important ideas as you can develop.
g) write legibly; waste no time; waste no words
11. Reread your paper before you hand it in, making corrections, additions, and any changes you find necessary.
12. Remember--it is not what you know that earns your grade--it is what you let the instructor know that you know.

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