February 17, 2022

 Tomorrow is a PD day. Kwok has to do interviews. No class

Monday is Family Day. Spend valuable time with your family. No school on Monday.

Homework

- complete the two examples of Underground to Canada essay. (please submit by Friday night)

- Transformational geometry: two sheets. The second page is difficult

- work with a partner on the March announcement Slides

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1fa_AoawDFoWfMDKLxe9G9Rn-5pfPsil04Mp2WH-SR6c/edit?usp=sharing

- National food day

https://foodimentary.com/today-in-national-food-holidays/march-food-holidays/

- Pick one monologue and learn it. Presentation will start next week

 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qh5pb_Ap-VnR0upP1_6f2xpL-AouKAGC/view

Examples for Underground essay

During that time, many slaves tried to escape to Canada to gain their freedom. Many were captured or died during their escape, and a few managed to come to Canada successfully.

Justify why it took courage and determination to fight against all odds to gain their freedom. Use two examples from Underground to Canada to prove your points.

 

In the wise words of Alexander Ross, “It takes a lot of courage and determination and a good deal of wit. . . to escape to Canada.” (Chapter 9, Underground to Canada by Barbara Smucker, Penguin Group, 1977, pp. 59)

 

Example#1 

(Your words and opinion) The distance between the Deep South and Canada is about 2200km, and it takes a long time to travel between both places. It would be much harder to walk through the night across the mountain to stay safe from the slave hunters. (example, write in your own words) During their escape, the bloodhounds sniffed the scent of the slaves and both Lester and Adam were captured. Julilly and Liza were terrified when they heard the cry from the boys and they packed up all the bundles immediately and went north through the bushes. (Chapter 12, Underground to Canada by Barbara Smucker, Penguin Group, 1977, pp. 79). (concluding statement)Even though they were scared and exhausted, both Julilly and Liza were determined to go to Canada and get their freedom no matter how difficult the journey was. This proved their courage and determination earned their freedom in the story.