Thursday, November 22

Today we started class by looking at some key concepts related to "divine right" and the "social contract." It is important to understand these as you research your absolutist monarch. We then went to the library to continue our research in preparation for Monday's presentations.

Mrs. T.

Wednesday, November 22nd

Today we had a guest speaker - Scott. He explained to the class how Renaissance art has influenced the current advertising campaign for Renaissance Hotels. As our resident Botticelli expert, Scott did an excellent job of critiquing the advertisement. Thank you Scott.

We spent the period in the library researching our absolutist monarchs. There sure were some nasty rulers in this time period!

Remember, your assignment is due on Monday.

Mrs. T.

Tuesday, November 20th

Today we wrote the Reformation Test. At the end of the period, we divided into teams of two for an upcoming activity on absolutist monarchs. We then held a draw and each team received the name of an absolutist monarch - Henry VIII, Louis XIV, Ivan the Terrible ... and so on. By Monday, each team will devise a presentation (dramatic) to educate the class about their monarch. Props are permitted. Remember that in this time period (1500-1700) monarchs felt free to rule as they chose. They did not have to answer to the people. Indeed, they maintained that their power came directly from God.

Looking forward to Scott and Mark who will assume the role of Catherine the Great!

Mrs. T.

Monday, November 19th

Last day of review for The Reformation. We did a crossword puzzle that covered many of the main concepts for this unit.
The test tomorrow will consist of a matching section (15), a short answer section (20) and essay question (10).

Be sure to study hard tonight. This has been a relatively short unit so this is your chance to garner some great marks!

Mrs. T.

Friday, November 14th

We took up the last assignment on the Reformation. Then we played "Reformation Jeopardy." Kudos to Brayden our scoremaster and rule enforcer!

Study hard this weekend,
Mrs. T.

Thursday, November 15th

Today we viewed a DVD about Martin Luther. The assignment about the Catholic Reformation is due for tomorrow. There will be a homework check. Then we will do a review exercise (game) for The Reformation. Remember the test for this unit is on Tuesday. Be sure your notes are complete and thorough.

Mrs. T.

Wednesday, November 14th

More about Luther ... today we did a simulation and pretended to be the Pope and his advisors. We role-played what might have happened when the church officials responded to the challenges posed by Martin Luther. Interesting, interesting ... once we got past the notion of assassinating Luther, groups came up with very effective strategies to deal with the Protestant challenge. Good job!

I distributed the final assignment on the Reformation which will be due for Friday's class. This assignment will show how the church actually responded to Luther ... the Catholic Reformation or "counter-Reformation."

Mrs. T.

Tuesday, November 13th

This morning we took up the first assignment about the Reformation. We watched a clip from a movie about Martin Luther. We continued on with the next assignment - which is due for tomorrow. Remember, we'll be meeting in Room 208 for tomorrow's class only.

Mrs. T.

Monday, November 12th

Today we began the Reformation. Students began working on the assignments for this unit. The first assignment is due for tomorrow and there will be a homework check.

Tests from the Middle Ages unit were handed back as were the marking sheets on the presentations for the Renaissance.

Anyone who did not hand in their Renaissance project today should do so tomorrow - unless they have made provisions with Mrs. T. to hand them in at another time.

Mrs. T.

Friday, November 9th

We took up the 2nd assignment on the Renaissance. For those students who did not finish this assignment, please take the time to catch up and ensure that you have a complete set of notes. Part way through the period, we were called to the gymnasium for the Remembrance Day service.

The student council is to be commended for the service that was held. It was informative and treated the topic of remembrance with great dignity. Well done.

The Renaissance projects are due on Monday. Please work hard this weekend and if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me.

Mrs. T

Thursday, November 8th

Today we went to the library. Students were able to either work on Renaissance Assignment #2 or to work on their Renaissance projects.

I will do a homework check tomorrow on the Renaissance assignment and we will take it up in class. Our class will be cut short by the Remembrance Day assembly.



Mrs. T.
(Image from Veterans Affairs Canada)

Wednesday, November 7th

It was a pretty quiet class today. Tomorrow we're going to work on the 2nd assignment for The Renaissance so please bring your text to class. If the assignment is done, you're welcome to work on the Renaissance project.
Remember to bring your texts to class tomorrow,
Mrs. T.

Tuesday, November 6th

Today we took up the first assignment on the Renaissance. We reviewed the ideas/concepts that are key to the Renaissance. In addition, we viewed sections of the DVD on the Renaissance in order to better understand these key aspects of Renaissance art - perspective, classicism and humanism.

Be sure to keep working on the second assignment.

Mrs. T.

Monday, November 5th

Today we viewed the "Introduction" of a DVD about the Renaissance. It provided an overview of art of the Renaissance period. Then we went to the library where we began research on the papers that were assigned last week. It is important that students understand the values and ideas associated with the Renaissance - in order to analyze their subject's work.
We'll be taking up Assignment #1 tomorrow in class.

Mrs. T.

Friday, November 2

We wrote the Middle Ages Test today. I handed out the Renaissance research topics as well. We'll begin research on Monday, but feel free to start reading this weekend.

Mrs. T.

Thursday, November 1st

I was away yesterday and while I was gone Mr. Arnason assigned the first Renaissance assignment to the class. Well done!
Today, we reviewed major concepts from the Middle Ages unit. We did a crossword puzzle and took it up. (I emailed the students who missed this class and sent them the crossword puzzle and answer key.)
Tomorrow is the test.

Study hard,
Mrs. T.