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Distance Learning Week 7

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​Let me know of any issues, questions, or concerns via email at Email me at craig.beckett@ucdsb.on.ca
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Assignment!

Assignment: Analysing Chapters in Life of Pi
Suggested timeline: April 24 - May15
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Friday, May 15, 2020

Short Story Friday

Our last magic realism short story Americca by Aimee Bender 
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For Fun: Lateral Thinking Question

 Y​esterday's answer:
All animals can jump higher than a house because houses can't jump!

Today:  What can you add to a bucket to make it weigh less?

The first person to email me the correct answer at craig.beckett@ucdsb.on.ca wins three points. Each subsequent correct answer gets one point.
Please let me know if I miss any of your points!
Leaderboard
Jasmine F-Y - 33 Points 
Juilia C - 23 Points
​Nik H - 26 Point​s
Ireland B - 5 Points​​
Abby S - 9 Points
Lauren L  - 6  Points
Andy H - 3 Points
James M - 3 Points
Eowyn  D - 2 Points
Trista S - 1 Point
​Tiana B - 1 Point

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Essay Wednesay: Thesis statements

Write a thesis statement for the following question:
How is Life of Pi an example of magic realism.


email me your thesis statement when you have a chance!

​Sorry this went up so late in the day!!!

Monday, May 11, 2020

Grammar Monday: Active and Passive Voice

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