Bell Ringer Response Sheet: Week
Monday Mistakes
Tuesday Terms
Correct the errors in the following paragraph.
Guess what these words mean based on how they are
used. Afterwards, copy down the correct definition.
Wednesday Wise Words
Discuss the following quote. Consider if you
agree, or how it could relate to your life.
Bell Ringer Response Sheet: Week One
Monday Mistakes
Correct the errors in the following paragraph.
Nanaimo file # 2017-41111: If you dont want to attract the attention of the police,
don't walk down the street with a sword hung from your hip. This is what happened
on wednesday morning around 10 am when officers were alerted to a male brandishing a sword, wearing a santa hat, sauntering along a Nananaimo street. Officers
relying on their extensive training in sword detection were able to locate the
wanna be Santa with a sword on his hip as it turns out the "sword" was actually a 2foot piece of doorway trim with a handl attached to it, creating the allusion of a
quasi-sword. The officer took a few moments to instruct the fellow on proper sword
etiquette and storage then sent him on his way
Tuesday Terms
While my friend said she completely understood the author’s painting, I was
baffled by the dark images on the canvas.
I think “baffled” means : __________________________________________________
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Wednesday Wise Words
Discuss the following quote. Consider if you
agree, or how it could relate to your life.
“Bullies are almost always outnumbered by the bullied. We just need to organize.” - Ivan Coyote
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Bell Ringer Response Sheet: Week Two
Monday Mistakes
Correct the errors in the following paragraph.
They call him the Zamboni man, He’s smoothing out the ice on island roads with
his Tim Hortons coveffe in hand. Central saanich resident Marko Kardum just
wanted too help clean the snow off a street in his neybourhood last winter, when
The Police issued a warning for using a Zamboni to do the job. Police were
woried that the machine would leaf flattened layers of snow that could turn in to
ice. But Kardum insisted he was only gonna use the vehicle to pic the snow up off
the ground and drop it in a bucket.
Tuesday Terms
Parents are often annoyed when their children bicker over silly things, mostly because
the problems of the adults are much more serious.
I think “bickered” means:_________________________________________________
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Wednesday Wise Words
Discuss the following quote. Consider if you
agree, or how it could relate to your life.
“Without a function, we cease to be. So, I will write till I die.” —Farley Mowat
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Bell Ringer Response Sheet: Week Three
Monday Mistakes
Correct the errors in the following paragraph.
Everyones favrite vegitable-based butter substitute, margarine, has been around for longer
then you might think. Fearful of the product's impact on butter sale’s, the BC Dairy Industry lobbied the provincial government too have it declared illegal in 1886. It remained a banned substance for the next 70 years. Following the conclusion of the second world war, the debate
once again spread across the province. In the pages of local newspapers, pro-butter and promargarine forces began to rattle their sabres.) Margarine was finally legalized on march 24
1949, though not without restrictions Among the restrictions: margarine had to be clearly labelled couldn't be used in any Provincial institution and was forbidden from resembling butter in
shape or colour.
Tuesday Terms
The teacher was aghast at the large number of students who failed the easy test.
I think “aghast” means:___________________________________________________
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Wednesday Wise Words
Discuss the following quote. Consider if you
agree, or how it could relate to your life.
“Everybody's creative. We create our songs and our paintings, our families, and our children.
Every one of us is on the cutting edge of the future.” —Buffy St. Marie
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Bell Ringer Response Sheet: Week Four
Monday Mistakes
Correct the errors in the following paragraph.
Do you no were the most romantic city in Canada is. Victoria was named the countries
most romantic city for the sixth sexy year in a row, according to the latest ranking by
amazon Canada. The annual list is compiled by looking at the e-commerce giant’s
sales data for romance-related products such as books movies and wellness products.
In 2017, Victoria residents ordered the greatest number of relationship books romance
novels and romantic comedies on a per capita basis. Second place went to Abbotsford
B.C., while Nanaimo made the list for the first time, taking tenth place. western Canada
seems particularly attuned to romance, with nine of the top 10 citie’s hailing from B.C.
and Alberta
Tuesday Terms
The young girls were apprehensive about walking home alone in the late evening.
I think “apprehensive” means:_____________________________________________
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Wednesday Wise Words
Discuss the following quote. Consider if you
agree, or how it could relate to your life.
“Let people begin where they are rather than pretending that they’re something else, or
feeling that they should be something else." - Margaret Atwood
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Bell Ringer Response Sheet: Week Five
Correct the errors in the following paragraph.
Monday
Mistakes
Sometimes plain travel really stinks. A flight from dubai to amsterdam had to make an emergency
landing in Vienna after a fight broke out because one of the passengers wouldnt stop breaking wind.
The fart-induced fracas happened Feb 11 aboard an Transavia Airlines Flight when two men sitting
next to an apparently very flatulent man raised a stink about his repeated gas attacks, according to
fox News, when the alleged perpetrator didn’t stop, his disgusted seatmates complained to the airline crew, who apparantly did nothing. Instead, the captain issued a warning to the two complainants, accusing them of noisy and aggressive behavior and making threats. When the freedom-fromflatulence fighters wouldn’t stop griping about their fellow passenger, a fight broke out on the
plane,The pilots than made an emergency stop to remove the complainants, but not the farting man.
Tuesday Terms
I feign sleep when Mom checks up on me after bedtime, then I go back to playing video
games when she leaves.
I think “feign” means:_____________________________________________________
Feign definition:_________________________________________________________
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Wednesday Wise Words
Discuss the following quote. Consider if you
agree, or how it could relate to your life.
“Sometimes I think that the one thing I love most about being an adult is the right to buy candy
whenever and wherever I want.”—Ryan Gosling
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Bell Ringer Response Sheet: Week Six
Monday Mistakes
Correct the errors in the following paragraph.
On Saturday November 25th officers responded to a report of a mail yelling and
screaming near the Social Centre in Bowen Park. Apparently he was not happy with
the Universe and was letting anyone within ear shot know of his displeasure with it.
He apparenti was frustrated with recent events in his life and had ben yelling for
sometime. When officers arrived, the up set male had departed. Following there
training the officers attempted to follow up with the universe to let it know of the
male’s concerns however the universe didnot respond to they’re inquiries.
Tuesday Terms
After they were told the school was closing, there was an onslaught of angry parents
demanding answers.
I think “onslaught” means:_________________________________________________
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Wednesday Wise Words
Discuss the following quote. Consider if you
agree, or how it could relate to your life.
“I can say going through different things that passion is the most important part. It’s not skills
or talent, or any of that stuff.”—Sidney Crosby
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Bell Ringer Response Sheet: Week Seven
Monday Mistakes
Correct the errors in the following paragraph.
Sum people will almost do anything to spend time as a guest of the Nanaimo RCMP Detachment. No
truer was this when, on November 27th officers came across an adult female who was adamant that
she wanted to be arrested. Officers were unable to concede to her request as they were very busy
keeping a lid on the hundreds of patrons spilling out of local night clubs, so his request was momentarily denied. This didn’t set well with her so, in a moment of lucidity, she decided to squirt water in the
faces of the attending officers. Officers suddenly had a changed of heart and conseded to her request. Her male companion, who was longing for her companionship, then decided to urinate on
nearby wall. He too had his wish granted and both were unceremonious whisked off to the local de-
tachment for the remainder of the evening.
Tuesday Terms
During a west coast snowstorm, it is crucial wear a jacket that is warm and waterproof.
I think “crucial” means:___________________________________________________
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Wednesday Wise Words
Discuss the following quote. Consider if you
agree, or how it could relate to your life.
“Think of discomfort as currency- it's the price you pay to learn some pretty crucial things.”
—Lily Singh
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Bell Ringer Response Sheet: Week Eight
Monday Mistakes
Correct the errors in the following paragraph.
Raccoons have adapted very well city life in the southern Canada. To begin with, the chimneys, garages, attics and porches eveywhere provide home for raccoons. Because of it’s nocturnal nature,
raccoons are most active at night, so they have less encounters with humans which helps them survive. Human habits actually help the raccoon alot to survive. In addition to providing easily accesable
sheds to hide in, raccoons found much of their food supply in hour garbage cans and composts.
Finally, humans spaces help raccoons because few of there natural predators (like red foxs and bobcats) are living in the city. With plentiful living spaces, nearby food supplies and a safe environment
from predators, raccoons will continued to live comfortable in southern Canadian cities like Nanaimo,
Vancouver and Victoria
Tuesday Terms
After a day of searching, the plumber was able to find the faulty pipe and replace it with
a functioning one.
I think “faulty” means:_____________________________________________________
Faulty definition:_________________________________________________________
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Wednesday Wise Words
Discuss the following quote. Consider if you
agree, or how it could relate to your life.
“ I found that, just as in real life, imagination sometimes has to stand in for experience.”—Steve Martin
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Bell Ringer Response Sheet: Week Nine
Monday Mistakes
Correct the errors in the following paragraph.
The beaver has long been considered an emblem of Canada. One of the worlds largest rodents,
the beaver has a flat tail that makes a loud noise when it slaps the water. Practically super
powered Beavers can make trees fall just by chewing through them! In 1975 the beaver officially
became a Canadian emblem when it received royal assent from queen Elizabeth. Additionaly, it
appearred on Canada’s first postage stamp in 1851. It is also pictured on the back of Canada’s
five-cent coin. Furthermore, Canadians love beavers so much there is , a sugar-coated flat
pastrys named the “beaver tail.” Clearly, Canadians embrace the beaver as a national symbol.
Tuesday Terms
Because my husband is a zealous supporter of the high school football team, he
donates money to their organization every year.
I think “zealous” means:___________________________________________________
Zealous definition:_______________________________________________________
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Wednesday Wise Words
Discuss the following quote. Consider if you
agree, or how it could relate to your life.
“The heart never knows the colour of the skin” —Chief Dan George
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Bell Ringer Response Sheet: Week Ten
Monday Mistakes
Correct the errors in the following paragraph.
Did you know that the world’s most famous superhero, Superman, is Canadian? In 1938, when the
great Depression had everyone struggling to find enjoyment in life, Canadian icon Joe Shuster paired
up with Jerry Siegel to create a charactor that would later be haled as one of the most prolific super
heroes of all time. In a fanzine Jerry wrote a short story called The Reign of Superman for which Joe
did all the illustrations. Only in this story the “Superman” was a villan. Over time Joe and Jerry began
adapting the Superman concept into the character we know today, including Superman’s alter ego
Clark Kent, who worked for the Daily Star newspaper, named after the Toronto daily star – Shusters old
employer. Eventually they got it featured as the cover for
National’s Action Comics No.1. One year
later Shuster and Siegel initiated the syndicated Superman comic strip and the rest is history.
Tuesday Terms
When Margaret desperately needed money, she seemed to have no qualm about robbing others.
I think “qualm” means:____________________________________________________
Qualm definition:________________________________________________________
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Wednesday Wise Words
Discuss the following quote. Consider if you
agree, or how it could relate to your life.
“They [my family] are endlessly entertaining; they have given me so much. They’ve given me a
chance to ‘see’ things again.” —Gord Downie
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Bell Ringer Response Sheet: Week Eleven
Monday Mistakes
Correct the errors in the following paragraph.
At approximately 3 am on Friday February 2nd officers attended to the ATM foyer at a local chartered bank in downtown Nanaimo, for a report of a mail causing a disturbance. It appear’s the
subject of the complaint, who was well known to local police, was taking exception to people using the ATM as it was interfering with his REM sleep. The attending officer suggested alternative
locations which might may be more conducive to him achieving the desired dream state. The
male took the officer’s suggestions to heart packed up his belongings and moved on.
Tuesday Terms
Jane hoped to establish a rapport with her adopted daughter that would allow them to
build a loving relationship.
I think “rapport” means:__________________________________________________
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Wednesday Wise Words
Discuss the following quote. Consider if you
agree, or how it could relate to your life.
“Character, like a photograph, develops in darkness.”—Yousuf Karsh
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Bell Ringer Response Sheet: Week Twelve
Monday Mistakes
Correct the errors in the following paragraph.
If you don't want to attract attention to your self may be you shouldn't walk down the middle of the
street wearing a Santa hat carrying a very large knife for all the world to see. Well this is exactly what
happened on Monday February 5th, just before 8 am when police were alerted to a male walking
along 7th St, doing just that. When the 34-year male was located he told the officers that his backpack had broken and so he was forced to carry his knife. The wisdom of his decision, or lack thereof,
was pointed out to him. Before the officers departed the knife was tucked safely away and he went on
his Merry way. Officers couldn’t forgot out the significance of the Santa hat.
Tuesday Terms
Since student safety is paramount, school bus drivers will not move their vehicles if all
children are not seated.
I think “paramount” means:_________________________________________________
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Wednesday Wise Words
Discuss the following quote. Consider if you
agree, or how it could relate to your life.
“Next to trying and winning, the best thing is trying and failing.” — LM Montgomery
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Bell Ringer Response Sheet: Week Thirteen
Monday Mistakes
Correct the errors in the following paragraph.
On Thursday February 8th, at approximately 4 pm, officers responded too the 100
block of Townsite Rd for a report of a highly intoxicated male casually walking along
the rode way with his pants down around his knees the officers, highly trained in detecting signs of impairment, including the classic sign of pants around knees, were unable to fined any one matching that description. Officers would like to remind all the
people of nanaimo that properly worn pants are both more comfortable and practical
Tuesday Terms
Because John loves to party, he is only visiting universities that have a notorious history
of throwing wild parties.
I think “notorious” means:__________________________________________________
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Wednesday Wise Words
Discuss the following quote. Consider if you
agree, or how it could relate to your life.
“When writing the story of your life, don’t let anyone else hold the pen.” —Drake
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Bell Ringer Response Sheet: Week Fourteen
Monday Mistakes
Correct the errors in the following paragraph.
Have you heard of the movie Tusk? Not surprised if you haven't because some consider it to be
the worst film made by a Canadian ever? Wallace Bryton, an aggressively obnixious podcaster
spends his time visiting wild and wacky people and places before going back to the studio and
telling his travel-phobic co-host, all about it. Unfortunately for Wallace a trip to Canada results
in a de tour to a creepie mansion owned by the eccentric Howard Howe who proceeds to drug
Wallace, amputate his legs, and filet him into a human walrus using his femur bones as tusks.
Tusk sells itself as a stoner movie , but stoner’s deserve better. Amusingly, Tusk is rated for
“mature audiences”, which suggests you need a brain capacity above that of a 15-year-old to
watch, witch you dont. Even if you are under fifteen, it would be beneficial if you didn’t see it.
Tuesday Terms
Even after several diagnostic tests, the physician could not identify the cause of Lance’s
ailment.
I think “ailment” means:___________________________________________________
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Wednesday Wise Words
Discuss the following quote. Consider if you
agree, or how it could relate to your life.
“You become what you think about and focus on the most. See yourself attracting the things you want to
accomplish. Thoughts and desires in your mind can become a reality.” —Jonathon Toews
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Bell Ringer Response Sheet: Week Fifteen
Monday Mistakes
Correct the errors in the following paragraph.
Christopher Hiscock, broke into a ranch in the community of Little Fort, B.C last week and made himself
comfortable. The homeowners returned late one night to find Hiscock had basicly moved in. The owner’s
came come and found the suspect behaving as though he belonged in the home. The owner found the
accused in her home watching TV. Hiscock had also used there toothbrushes done laundry fed the livestock and even written in a dairy he found at the house about his new life. He broke into the ranch out of
despiration, his lawyer said. "He was hungry and he needed a roof over his head at the time," the lawyer
told buzzFeed Canada. He said his client new the house was occupied when he broke in, "which is why he
put out hay for the horses, feeded the pigs, he did some chores around the house."
Tuesday Terms
If you are a transient person, you never remain in one place for too long.
I think “transient” means:__________________________________________________
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Wednesday Wise Words
Discuss the following quote. Consider if you
agree, or how it could relate to your life.
“The tiniest dream that you make happen is worth more than the biggest dream you never
attempt.”— Shane Koyczan
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Bell Ringer Response Sheet: Week Sixteen
Monday Mistakes
Correct the errors in the following paragraph.
The Noble Prise is one off the greatest honours in the werld today. Once a year peeps win this prize
for their work in science, liturature economics, or world piece. Each winner recieves a gold metal, a
diploma, and about $1 million dollars, they also earn respect of people around the world. In 2013,
Alice Munro won the Nobel Prize in Literature, becoming the first Canadian woman to take the
award. Of the award Munro said, “I’m particularly glad that winning this award will please so many
Canadians. I’m happy to that this will bring more attention to Canadian writing.” Her longtime
publisher says that Munro’s gift is to weave writing into stories about ordinary people. Munro hopes
this win will make people see the shortstory as an important art, not something you play around with
until you got a novel written.
Tuesday Terms
Although this highway is a beautiful drive, you have to stay vigilant for deer and other
animals in the road.
I think “vigilant” means:___________________________________________________
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Wednesday Wise Words
Discuss the following quote. Consider if you
agree, or how it could relate to your life.
Please, dear grandchildren, be ever vigilant—if others lose their rights or are treated unfairly,
speak up. —David Suzuki
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Bell Ringer Response Sheet: Week Seventeen
Monday Mistakes
Correct the errors in the following paragraph.
On November 24th a break and enter was reported to an RV parked at Westwood Lake.
The owner told police two other RV’s parked nearby was also broken into. The owner
said the only item missing were his keys. The owner then pointed out that his toilet seat
had been left down and their was also a distinctive boutique of woman’s perfume wafting through his man cave. Both were very odd and noted by the officers. It seams as
though a women must have needed to take a potty break no matter what the cost to her
freedom.
Tuesday Terms
As the girl looked toward her captors, there was challenge and defiance in her gaze.
I think “defiance” means:_________________________________________________
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Wednesday Wise Words
Discuss the following quote. Consider if you
agree, or how it could relate to your life.
“Never let success go to your head; never let failures go to your heart.”— Andre deGrasse
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Bell Ringer Response Sheet: Week Eighteen
Monday Mistakes
Correct the errors in the following paragraph.
Few politicians in Nanaimo are as well known as Frank Ney. A mayor of the city for 21 years, He was known for
his outgoing personality, his habit of attending civic events dressed up like a pirate and for playing a central
role in initiating the bathtub races across Georgia Straight. While mayor, after spending one day in a wheelchair in order to experience for himself the difficulties in getting around experienced by those in wheel chairs,
he initiated the creation of cut-away corners of sidewalk curbs in down town Nanaimo . A larger than life
figure, Ney has been immortalized in novels, documentaries, and even a musical. He also appears as a
character in Season One of the television series Bones,. You need only to visit the bronze statue of Ney sited
at Swy-a-Lana Lagoon in downtown Nanaimo to see what an impact he made on his beloved city.
Tuesday Terms
Needless to say, mastering a foreign language is an arduous challenge for most.
I think “arduous” means:__________________________________________________
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Wednesday Wise Words
“Loneliness
Discuss the following quote. Consider if you
agree, or how it could relate to your life.
is a sign you are in desperate need of yourself.” —Rupi Kaur
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Bell Ringer Response Sheet: Week Nineteen
Monday Mistakes
Correct the errors in the following paragraph.
When people think of Canadian cuisine, sometimes its hard to get past the stereotypes of crispy bacon and
sweet maple syrup — believe it or not, weve even seen the two go hand in hand. We're so fiercely proud of
our quirky culinary tradisions that even the clichés are whole heartedly embraced. Still, that doesn't mean
we lack imagination, or an endless variety of ingredients. From Montreal's smoked deli meat to Prince
Edward Island's world-famous potatoes, Canadians have a huge choice of local foods to experiment with, and
there often available year-round. So now that we know what we like to eat, what are the most popular
so-called Canadian foods. While poutine is number one, it is no surprise to the locals that Nanaimo bars are
in the top ten most popular uniquely Canadian foods.
Tuesday Terms
True and insightful perception requires a person to make a second, third , and even
fourth look before making a judgement.
I think “perception” means:________________________________________________
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Wednesday Wise Words
Discuss the following quote. Consider if you
agree, or how it could relate to your life.
“I believe that the measure of a person's life is the affect they have on others.” - Steve Nash
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Bell Ringer Response Sheet: Week Twenty
Monday Mistakes
Correct the errors in the following paragraph.
Sunday evening February 4th officers arrested a 28-year-old male on Lambert St who appeared to
have consumed, ingested or smoked way too much illegal substances. The male was reportedly walking up to front doors of homes and asking the home owner if Rob, Joe, Pete or whoever leaved there.
When officers located him, he proceeded to bellow out his own name, the best he could, at the top of
his lungs, so all the world could here. To prevent the continuing bellowing, he was arrested for Causing
a Disturbance and Breach of Peace. Kids- Once again, Don't do Drugs because you to could end up
being a random Bellower.
Tuesday Terms
When my intelligent daughter announced she was going to marry a prison inmate, I was
dumbfounded by her choice.
I think “dumbfounded” means:_____________________________________________
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Wednesday Wise Words
Discuss the following quote. Consider if you
agree, or how it could relate to your life.
“Every single day, you're the result of what you did on the days prior.” - Col. Chris Hadfield
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Bell Ringer Response Sheet: Week Twenty-one
Monday Mistakes
Correct the errors in the following paragraph.
Tuesday Terms
Governments must ban or otherwise prevent the sale of illicit liquor to minors.
I think “otherwise” means:________________________________________________
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Wednesday Wise Words
Discuss the following quote. Consider if you
agree, or how it could relate to your life.
“As human beings, though many people would have us believe otherwise, there’s far more that
unites us than divides us” —Jagmeet Singh
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Thursday Thoughts
Video Link: Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses the difference between thinking and knowledge
Write about a time when you had to figure something out using only your pre-existing knowledge. Be sure
to tell about where your knowledge had come from and how it helped you figure out another situation.
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Friday Figurative Language
Simile
Personification
Metaphor
Underline and identify the
poetic devices
1) Many of the people in the North know that the Arctic
Trails have their secret tales.
Hyperbole
Allusion
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Alliteration
Assonance
Onomatopoeia
Cliché
Imagery
Oxymoron
2) Melissa is sure she’s going to die of embarrassment
because her new haircut is so bad.
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Thursday Thoughts
Video Link: Artist Liu Bolin blends in everywhere he goes
Where do find that you “blend in” best? Where do find it harder to “blend in”? Why?
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Friday Figurative Language
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Personification
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3) Recently, shopping online for sneakers had become
almost a sport for Devante.
Hyperbole
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4) As the soda foamed out of the can, the sweet bitter
cranberry juice coated my nose and lips .
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Thursday Thoughts
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICRSwBG8NUw
As Will Smith points out, failure plays an important role in our lives. Discuss a time you
experienced a failure and what it taught you.
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Friday Figurative Language
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Metaphor
Hyperbole
Allusion
Alliteration
Assonance
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Oxymoron
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poetic devices
5) The giant tree was ablaze with the orange, red, and yellow
leaves that were beginning to make their descent to the ground.
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6) Silence your cellphone so that it doesn't beep during the movie.
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Thursday Thoughts
Stand Up, Stand Strong Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYYSFpFGRBE
If there were words on your skin to describe how you feel at school, what would they be and
why? How can you help people who aren’t feeling safe and happy at school have a better
time?
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Friday Figurative Language
Simile
Personification
Metaphor
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poetic devices
7) The night, black as coal, was in stark contrast to the
bright of the stars.
Hyperbole
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8) Holly put on a beautiful charcoal gown and placed the
cap on her head like a crown.
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Thursday Thoughts
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZmlDzkuDyk
Discuss an embarrassing photo you have been in, or one you have seen and were glad you
were not in.
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Friday Figurative Language
Simile
Personification
Metaphor
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poetic devices
9) They whistled and tapped a tune at the doorway.
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Hyperbole
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10) The skies of his future began to darken with the bleak
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news.
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Thursday Thoughts
Video Link: http://video.foxnews.com/v/1655121167001/?#sp=show-clips
If you could have any job in the world, even if it doesn’t exist, what would it be and why?
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Friday Figurative Language
Simile
Personification
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Allusion
Alliteration
Assonance
Onomatopoeia
Cliché
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Oxymoron
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poetic devices
11) The golden yellow sunlight filtered down through the
pale new leaves on the oak trees, coming to rest on
Jessica's brown toes that were splayed in the red mud.
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12) A paramedic pulled me from my parked Pontiac and
placed me on the gurney.
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Thursday Thoughts
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uG1PWYOnMto
What’s your favorite thing or fact about Canada? Why?
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Friday Figurative Language
Simile
Personification
Metaphor
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poetic devices
13) The road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple
moor.
Hyperbole
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14) Farshad was no chef, but he thought the meal looked
awfully good.
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Thursday Thoughts
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fzn_AKN67oI
Have you ever felt judged by someone else? Explore a time that you were judged or that you
judged someone else and what that taught you.
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Friday Figurative Language
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Personification
Metaphor
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poetic devices
15) The rescue went so well that he felt he’d become
Superman to the people after the accident.
Hyperbole
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16) A flea and a fly got stuck in a flue.
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Thursday Thoughts
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnKdvavzmrU
Are there any foods that you enjoy that other people might find strange? If not, have you
ever tried a food that might be considered strange?
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Friday Figurative Language
Simile
Personification
Metaphor
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poetic devices
17) The clinking of the instruments on the metal tray only
heightened her anxiety.
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18) It was clearly Mel. She has a smile you can see from a
mile away.
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Thursday Thoughts
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYviM5xevC8
Sometimes politics are wild enough to make an impression on everyone. What’s something
from recent politics that has caught your attention?
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Friday Figurative Language
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poetic devices
Simile
Personification
Metaphor
19) The ball zoomed as it flew over the goaltender’s head.
Hyperbole
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20) His teeth were crooked as a long neglected fence and his
hair was like mouldy hay.
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Thursday Thoughts
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJ6lzWBrFOA
We all wish we had the chance to tell ourselves things when we were younger to improve our
experiences. If you could write to your younger self, what advice would you give?
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Friday Figurative Language
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poetic devices
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Metaphor
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21) Nothing but the muddy ruts were up the cut of the trail
that I could see.
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22) I have a problem with what they call helmet hair.
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Thursday Thoughts
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNRR4MydWYc
The totems at VIU help Indigenous students to feel welcomed on campus and invite people to
come together. What makes you feel welcome in a space?
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Friday Figurative Language
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poetic devices
Simile
Personification
23) That anger of hers is a loaded pistol of problems.
Metaphor
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24) Parfaits may be the most delicious thing on the whole
planet.
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Thursday Thoughts
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMxmnIGtz58
When you work in a group, what do you find challenging? What role do you play when
working in a group?
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Friday Figurative Language
Simile
Personification
Metaphor
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poetic devices
25) The golden plains so long ago lost, seemed like a distant
memory only.
Hyperbole
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26) Once upon a time, in a far away land lived a prince who
wished to meet his true love.
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Thursday Thoughts
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naj6zZakgEg
Even when we feel small, we can inspire great changes and great deeds. What is something
that others may consider small that you do to help inspire big change?
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Friday Figurative Language
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Metaphor
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poetic devices
27) The crowd’s cheering rocked the earth in support for the
home team.
Hyperbole
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28) I heard them explain that it rains in Spain mainly on the
plains.
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Thursday Thoughts
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhkFCt1HekQ
While many of us were not born here, we get to call a very special place home. What are
some of your favourite Vancouver Island places and activities?
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Friday Figurative Language
Simile
Personification
Metaphor
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poetic devices
29) You are clearly confused by the instructions from that
math problem.
Hyperbole
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30) Although his stomach was begging for food, he wanted
to keep reading.
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Thursday Thoughts
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoB8t0B4jx4
What scares you? Have you ever had to come face to face with that fear? What was it like? If
you haven’t, what might it be like?
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Friday Figurative Language
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Metaphor
Hyperbole
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31) The northern lights have seen some strange sights. (2
devices)
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32) Each night, the light of the fire is a sight .
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Thursday Thoughts
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-gQLqv9f4o
What does the world need a pep talk about right now? Write one and explore an important
idea.
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Friday Figurative Language
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Metaphor
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33) The cat and the dog? Oh, the two of them have a real
love hate relationship going on.
Hyperbole
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34) Blake’s fellow students call him Einstein because he’s
such a talented and intelligent student.
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Thursday Thoughts
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0tEcxLDDd4
Why do you think the adults wanted to change their bodies in such different ways than the
children? What makes their self-esteem change? How do you keep your self-esteem up and
feel comfortable in your own skin?
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Friday Figurative Language
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Metaphor
Hyperbole
35) Lily, you’ve got a smile that lights up the whole town.
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36) After the beautiful wedding, they lived happily ever
after.
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Thursday Thoughts
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PT-HBl2TVtI
This video shows the idea of paying it forward and how kindness is contagious. When has the
kindness of others inspired you to be kind?
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Friday Figurative Language
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37) His eyes are alive like gems.
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38) The brook whispering and gurgling in its knotted bed.
(2 devices)
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Thursday Thoughts
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QE6uvdckDaU
Now that you have some high school experience under your belt, what is the “realest advice”
you can offer to students coming here next year?
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Friday Figurative Language
Simile
Personification
Metaphor
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poetic devices
39) Love is a bird in a fist that you hold lightly for fear of
doing harm.
Hyperbole
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40) Death’s call finally answered by the fleeting light of day.
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