Link for Degrassi episode

http://www.ctv.ca/mini/degrassi2006/Video5.html
Go to the above site and click on the episode titled, "We Got the Beat".There are three parts, so make sure you watch all three.

Relationships – Degrassi episode 707 - “We’ve Got The Beat”

1. List all of the different relationships and in the episode.
2. What is Manny’s problem and why is she struggling?
3. What are Jimmy’s problems and why is he struggling?
4. What did Ashley do to disrespect Jimmy? Why did she do this?
5. How did Manny’s “Master Plan” backfire? What did she do to change it?
6. What did Ashley mean when she said, “Our music is more important”?
7. Why did Manny ask her Dad to dance?
8. Would Jimmy and Trina be good for each other? Why or why not?

Progress Reports

Just a reminder that progress reports were sent home this week. Please review this with your parents, have them sign it, and return it to me as soon as possible. If you have a mark with the comment "absent" beside it, you are responsible to finish the work, but were not given a mark for that item. You will receive a mark once I have received it. If you have a mark with "incomplete" beside it, you are responsible to finish the work, but you have been given a zero until I receive it and mark it. If it is marked as incomplete, it is because you were present when it was assigned, but you have chosen to not hand it in on time. Please remember that late work is graded as such, and you are responsible for you. If you are absent you are still responsible to `catch up`on any missed work. If you have any concerns or need any help with completing an assignment, you know I am available each and every day.

Types of Families

Families may be classified into a number of different types. Some of the types that we have discussed in class are:
Nuclear/Traditional family – includes a mother, father and children. The children can be biological or adopted.
Single-parent family – includes one parent and children. The children can be biological or adopted.
Extended family – includes two or more adults, from different generations, and their children living in the same household.
Childless family – includes two adults and no children (voluntarily).
Blended family – two or more families joining together to make one.
Gay or lesbian parent family - includes two fathers or two mothera and their children. Grandparent family – includes the grandparents who are raising their grandchildren.

Family Tree

This week we have been talking about our family history. We are doing this as an introduction to the unit about relationships. I am requiring all students to trace their personal family tree back as far as Great-grandparents. Each family tree should include names (first, last and maiden), DOB and DOD, occupation, and picture/creative representation. I am aware that all of this information may not be available. You should try your best to research this information, but if it is unavailable you should put a question mark in it's place. You may also add the place of birth, similarities and differences to you, coat of arms, background history, include pictures, how they died etc.

There is also a presentation involved with this assignment. This has been explained in class.

The following video is a good introduction.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_cfGoOaXR8

Review

We have been reviewing the 7 habits. We are currently on habit 5. Our classes have been very interactive over the past week and a half, so if you are missing time you will be missing out on some fun activities. I hope all of you are understanding the concepts. If you are questioning anything that takes place in class, please come and see me.

This weeks challenge - Seek first to understand, and then to be understood.

Progress Reports

Progress reports went out today. Usually I would email them, but I still have not received an email address from everyone. I sent home paper copies to be signed by parents/guardians. They are to be returned on Tuesday, Oct 13th. Please email me if you have any questions or concerns. laura.kendall@nbed.nb.ca