Remembrance Day Ceremony

Mr Wong is looking for students that are interested in helping out with the Remembrance Day ceremony.  Please see him asp if you are interested.

SS 11 Government Unit Exam November 5

What to expect;
35 multiple choice questions
Key Topics:
Ideologies
How a Bill becomes a Law
Key political vocab
Duties and Responsibilities of Government officials
Elections
Charter of Rights and Freedoms


1 essay - You will be asked to write a "to what extent" essay on the Pros and Cons of our political system


Tips:
- Address both sides
- 3-5 body paragraphs
- ideally a "for and against" ratio of 4:1
- introduction should have key vocabulary "overwhelming" and  "however"
- top marks will have plenty of factual detail
- top marks will have a well developed "voice" and or point of view

Reading:
Ch 9,10 and the Charter section of Ch 11

Hi 12 Russia Unit Exam

Thursday Nov 8

What to expect:
20 mc questions
10 fill in the blanks
4/5 short answers

Major Topics:
*1905 Revolution
*1917 Revolutions
*Civil War
*Stalin (cult of personality, 5 year plans etc)

Reading:
Chapter 5 - Russia section 

PE 12

Please remember to bring yoga mats to class tomorrow

SS11 Homemwork Due Next Class

1-5 p253
1-4 p258
1-3 p267
1-4 p268 (develop an understanding)

Questions from Election Results hand-out

Hi 12 Questions on March Revolution

Due next class

SS 11 S.I.G. project and self-evaluation

Due Monday Oct 22nd

Hi 12 Questions on Marxist Theory

Due next class

SS11 - Bring Art Supplies for S.I.G. Project Next Class

SS 11 Canadian Senate assignment - Due next class

Canadian Senate

I page

Front side:

Keep it?

Abolish it?

Reform it?

Back side:

Your opinion

PE11/12 Upcoming Off-Campus Dates

Oct 16 -  North Van Brazilian  Jujitsu Address: 250 Esplanade E #5b, North Vancouver, BC

Oct 22 - Griffins Boxing  Address: 326 Esplanade E, North Vancouver, BC 

Oct 30 - Yoga - Delbrook Address 851 W Queens Rd, North Vancouver, BC 
Please note - you must bring your own yoga mat

All times are 2-3 pm.  You are responsible for your own transportation.

Paris Peace Treaty Practice essay

Due Oct  9

Question - To what extent did the Paris Peace Treaty effectively deal with the aftermath of the Great War? (your class may have question that is slightly different)

Tips:
- Address both sides
- 3-5 body paragraphs
- ideally a "for and against" ratio of 4:1
- introduction should have key vocabulary "overwhelming" and  "however"
- top marks will have plenty of factual detail
- top marks will have a well developed "voice" and or point of view

You must have the following ready for next class:
Full introduction
Topic sentence for each body paragraph
Full conclusion

Note - Although this is the minimum for next class I recommend that that you write a full essay as this will serve as helpful preparation for your unit exam