Law120: House of Shafia case, Preparation for discussion of case tomorrow. Case is attached  Reading Tutor: Students teach this class. Kathleen has class today. Theatre Arts: Students should be ready for presentations today, however there is one more detail that they need to get ready for tomorrow's presentations. Students will do three more activities:  First of all students will research to find out the reviews of their show. What did audiences think. What was good and what was bad. - This should take 20 minutes. Secondly they will go and share the details of their show with another group. (10 minutes) show them your set and your PowerPoint as well as share with them why your show is good. Tell them what audiences are saying. Finally each group member will prepare to give to me tomorrow a review of the show that they were presented. Here are some questions to help guide your write up:   What is the show about? Discuss what you have learned about the main characters. Discuss the plot and themes What are your personal concerns about the show? Problems doing it here at the JMH stage, or other problem factors. Based on interest- who would come see the show- estimate an audience and explain why. What are suggestions you can give to sell it better. What ideas could you put into the show to make it more appealing to an audience? Finally rate the presentation out of 10.   Economics: Students are to do the Speaker reflection and finish their previous assignment. Remember test tomorrow.        

Law 120: Please be reminded that your Quiz is tomorrow.Thursday April 2nd 2015 Reading tutor: The power of words that mean the same thing. Theatre Arts: Drawings are due Thursday April 2nd 2015 Economics: Gross Domestic Product questions: Take 20  minutes to answer these questions. . Find 3 definitions of GDP.  (3) How are GDP and economic growth related? (2) What is the difference between GDP and GDP/capita? (2)  List the G-8 countries.   Go to www.cia.gov and locate The World Fact Book.  Find the GDP per capita (2012) for each of the G-8 countries and list them in order from greatest  to least. (4) Choose one nation (does not have to be a G-8 country). Summarize what you perceive is that nation’s “standard of living,” according to its per capita GDP and other measures of social welfare. (2)  

Law 120- Students are presenting their forensics topics. On Monday we will finish presentations and students will get their definitions list for the next chapter. The quiz will be on Thursday. Students are reminded that we go to the courthouse on Tuesday March 31st, 2015.   Reading Tutor: Students are engaged in a unit on music this week and we will switch over to Easter theme before the end of the week.   Theatre Arts: Students begin their large show production Unit. Please follow the guidelines for the show.   Research the show to include the following in your presentation:    ·         Summary- include themes, plot, Character, setting etc. ·         Writer of the show- Bio on his accomplishments- where did the concept come from ·         Awards ·         Special effects ·         WOW factors/ Unique qualities of the show ·         What kind of audience is this show for? ·         Director- Casting ·         Costume ·         Music/ Dance ·         Set design- Your drawings will be Due Thursday April 2nd 2015 ·         Use visuals The goal is to present a persuasive argument as to how one can and should produce your choice. Remember to cater all you decisions to the JMH Theatre.  Economics 120: Students will start to investigate Penny Stocks. Answer these questions to gain a background of understanding: ·         What is a Penny Stock? ·         How is a Penny stock created? ·         How do these stocks differ from other stocks? ·         What is their risk level and what determines that level? What makes them risky? ·         What are Penny Baited traps? ·         Offer 5 Penny Stocks that are worth investing in and why? (include your sources) ·         Can Penny Stocks offer a great return? Is there evidence of anyone who has become successful from Penny Stocks? If so tell me their story. (You should be able to find someone.) ·         Finally explain the Boiler room operation.  

Law 120: Students are working on the elements of crime. The powerpoint provides all the infomation need. Our follow-up assessment will be the fairytale crime project. Reading tutor students have been working on demonstrative speeches. Tomorrows class the students will work on their reading materials with comprehension worksheets. Theatre Arts: Students will present their soundscapes tomorrow and we will discuss the play that they have seen that morning. Students will now write a critique of the play that they have just seen. Students who did not attend should write their critique based on another play that they have seen. If they have never witnessed live stage performance, then they may write it on a movie. Economics: Students are working on the stock questions. These will help them understand some of the terms in regarding the stock market and trading.  For cute submission info:2015 CUTE Awards Deadline Extended The 2015 CUTE Awards deadline for submissions has been extended to Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at 4:00pm. More details on submitting your entry can be found at the following link: http://asd-n.nbed.nb.ca/cute-awards-2015 Additional Prize Details Several organizations have come on board as prize sponsors for this year’s CUTE Awards. All finalists in the 21st Century Learning Categories will be entered into a draw for a 3D printer provided by Brilliant Labs. All Schools that have at least one CUTE Award entry will be entered into a draw for an Oculus Rift, virtual reality 3D headset provided by Brilliant Labs. All finalists in the School Spirit Video contest will be entered into a draw for a iPad Mini Videography Kit donated by The Kinsmen Club of Miramichi. All CUTE Award entries will be entered into a random draw for one of ten prize packages.Prize package contents:       -Headphones (Donated by the Northeastern Branch of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick)       -SMART Pointers and T-Shirts (Donated by SMART Technologies)       -Brilliant Labs T-Shirts (Donated by Brilliant Labs) If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact me or any member of the Technology Team by e-mail at cute@nbed.nb.ca

Law: Students have just finished discussing the Ashley Smith Case. Today we will discuss the Penal system and what suggestions students have for "fixing it" as to not have the Ashley Smith incident repeated. Students will also be asked to study definitions for a quiz next week. Reading tutor: students are preparing for international syudents on Monday. Theatre Arts: Students are song writing. Eacvh group will first of all devise an idea for a musical. What would the top five track titles be and then list words that are common for you the songs. For example if I was writing a show about a boy who was in love with the moon and he wants to go to the moon (His super objective) Then titles of the soundtrack could include: Fly me to the moon, defying gravity, you take my breath away, Floating on Love ECT. So now students will try song writing. A simple excercise, choose an appropriate style, a track and rewrite the words. Presenting is Key. Due on Tuesday of next week. Economics 120-

Law 120: Students will finish their law paper on the Charter of Rights and Freedoms as it is due tomorrow. Reading Tutor 120: Students will work on their lesson plans for international students. Attached is a copy of one day of my lesson plan. prepare for 60 minutes with a mix of activities focused on reading, writing, speaking and listening. Lesson plans will be due on Monday 16th, February 2015. Theatre Arts 120: Students will present their creative projects. Economics 120: Presentations on solving Miramichi on Economic Crisis.

Law 120: Students will finish notes on Historical Roots of Law Reading tutor: Bucket List and comprehension today with visiting Chinese students. Theatre arts: Students will work in pairs to present your top 5 worst and best movies. What makes these great what makes them awful. (use pictures and write up) Economics: Today students and teacher will discuss the economic state of New Brunswick. How can we or should use resources to balance our economic situation. We will debate controversial topic of Fracking. Students will then work in groups to build a proposal for economic growth in Miramichi.