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Quiet Read Personal Lit Novels 20 min Review Chapter 5 - 'Haunted in the Bush' pg 42-51 Vocab:  Stilted: pg 43 -  Stilted  means  awkward, stiff, or unnatural , especially in the way someone moves, speaks, or behaves. Latrine: pg 44 -  A  latrine  is a simple toilet, often just a pit dug in the ground, used when proper indoor plumbing isn’t available. Synchroncity pg 46 -  you may find under  synchronous Synchronicity  refers to meaningful coincidences—events that happen at the same time in a way that feels connected or significant, even if there’s no obvious cause. Chapter 6 - pg 52-55 'A Plaque Of Madness'  Group Work: Chapter 6 - Max Three Be prepped to present your discussion findings. 

Welcome Check In Personal Novel Circle Read Time - 20 min Moving onwards to Chapter 5 - Marrow Thieves - 'Haunted in the Bush' pg 42-51 Review of prior chapter Vocab - Chapter 4 - Magic Words Vocab - Magic Words - Marrow Thieves pages 32-41 - we read last day. Apocalyptic  -  Apocalyptic  - refers to a setting or narrative that depicts the collapse of society due to a catastrophic event, often showing widespread destruction, loss of order, and a struggle for survival. Juxtaposition  -  deliberate placement of contrasting ideas or situations Chapter 5 -  'Haunted in the Bush' pg 42-51 Vocab:  Stilted: pg 43 -  Stilted means awkward, stiff, or unnatural , especially in the way someone moves, speaks, or behaves. Latrine: pg 44 -  A latrine is a simple toilet, often just a pit dug in the ground, used when proper indoor plumbing isn’t available. Synchroncity pg 46 - you may find under  synchronous Synchronicity refers to meaningf...

Silent Read 20 min Vocab - Magic Words - Marrow Thieves pages 32-41 - we read last day. Complete Vocab Below.  Apocalyptic -  Apocalyptic  - refers to a setting or narrative that depicts the collapse of society due to a catastrophic event, often showing widespread destruction, loss of order, and a struggle for survival. Juxtaposition -  deliberate placement of contrasting ideas or situations Review March 11 2026 Vocab as well - Dictionary Terms.  To Do: Complete any and all Lit Circle Work - Part 1 & 3 in Teams - Hand In Part 2 - Lit Circle Questions.  Also - be sure your 'Family Tree' project is up to date Marrow Thieves - Page 1-41 If Done. Remainder - Fun Friday. 

1st Block: Silent Read 20  Intro - Part 3 - Teams - Lit Circle Reflection Assignment - First Block - To Complete. In class. Cart 3. 2nd Half: Marrow Thieves - Story - Part 1 - Page 23-31 - Audio Book.  Miig - Storyteller - earlier colonist history & Frenchie reviewed past - however, our future e.g. climate change increased rains - disease. We learned people cannot dream & not have babies without Dr assistance in this time.  New member: Rose Terms: Dictionary:  Perpetuity:  The state or quality of lasting forever , or for an indefinitely long time ; something that continues without end. Imperative:  Definition:  Absolutely necessary , essential, or of vital importance. Additional Terms: Anishnaabe:  Anishinaabe is a self‑identifying term meaning “the original people” or “the people from whom all people descended” (interpretations vary by dialect and teaching). Who it includes The Anishinaabe are a cultural‑linguistic group that includes ...

Prep - Personal Lit Circle Novels Questions.  Library Tables. Lit Circle Time - Library - each group to a table re: working through Part 2 - Group Questions.  Prior link - Student Worksheet - to be completed with your group - each person - and then submitted at the end of the block.  Time to complete Part 1 Teams - last in class day.

Silent Read 15 min Personal Lit Circle Books. Marrow Thieves - Class Read - Page 18-22 The Fire Update Family Tree Page - Click Here - review - Family Tree to date Page 1-22  Terms: Dictionary: Marrow Keloid Trapline Not in dictionary:  Smudge:  A ceremonial practice used by many Indigenous cultures where sacred plants (such as sage, sweetgrass, cedar, or tobacco) are burned and the smoke is used for cleansing, prayer, or spiritual protection. Old-Timey:  Definition: Something that seems from the past or old-fashioned in style or feeling. Redass (playground game)  Definition:  A rough playground game played with a ball against a wall. Players throw the ball; if someone fails to catch it cleanly, they must run and touch the wall before another player hits the wall with the ball. If they don’t make it in time, they may get hit by the ball. Final day to complete Part 1 Lit Circle Assignment > Teams.  Prep for Part 2 - Lit Circle Group Hosting. Tu...

Silent Read 20 min Final Day - To Work On - Complete - Lit Circle Assignment Parts 1 (3 sections)  Teams  Page 1-17 - Frenchie's Coming To Story - Family Tree Map - complete. 

Silent Read 15 min Review - Page 1-17 Vocab- Frenchie's Coming To Story 1. Oneirology Definition: The scientific study of dreams 2. Road Allowance People Definition: Indigenous people who were displaced from reserves and forced to live on unused strips of land beside roads (road allowances). Historical context: ? In Canada, some Métis and First Nations families were pushed off their land. With nowhere to go, they built makeshift homes along road allowances. They were often extremely poor and marginalized. 3. Zheegwan Definition: An Anishinaabe word meaning spring . In the book: Dimaline uses Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe language) throughout the novel. The use of the language reinforces cultural survival. Seasons are referred to using Anishinaabe words rather than English. It’s a subtle but strong act of resistance and reclamation. 4. Miigwans Definition: A main character in the novel — a leader of the group traveling north. Next - Who's land are we on? ...

Silent Read 20.  Egan and Henri - Kahoot Practice Grammar Marrow Thieves Intro  Intro: Journal Assignment - Family Chart Map - ongoing Intro - Audio Book. Chapter - Frenchie's Coming-To-Story - page 1 Terms: Oneirology Road Allowance People Zheegwan  Miigwans  If Time:  Time to complete - Lit Circle Part 1 Assignment > Teams  Egan & Henri - Grammar Quiz.  Reminder - Walk The Land Activity TBD March 5 - Thurs - Dress For The Weather - double - but half day. 10:15-11:30 am. 

Silent Read 20 min - Personal Novels - Lit Circle. Watch the following video - Intro to new novels -students are picking up today Reclaiming Dreams  - Interview with Cherie Demaline about the 'Marrow Thieves' - 26 min Class Discussion Questions Below -  Next - Pick up class Novel from library - Marrow Thieves. (Students - please ensure green tape over the bar code and add your name in sharpy please) - These can be stored in the classroom - under the windows in the yellow book bin - EFP 10. Only if enough time (post discussion) - Pick up Cart 1 - Laptops - Library Students - continue with 'Lit Circle Work' Assignment  - Teams Assignment - to end of class.