Mr. O'Neill's History website
Announcements
April 12th, 2020
As mentioned in the email sent by Mr. O'Neill, please see the "Independent Learning" page. This page will include the activities provided by the Quebec Ministry of Education for independent learning at home AND some additional materials provided by Mr. O'Neill. Please keep in mind that these materials ARE NOT being evaluated by the teacher.
March 12th, 2020
1) QUIZ TODAY!!! As always, if you are absent, you must email me within 24 hours to schedule makeup day/time. Otherwise, you earn a grade of ZERO on the quiz.
March 11th, 2020
1) Quiz tomorrow!
The quiz will include:
-Notes 2.5
- Section 3.1 (there were no notes, just an in class activity that we corrected and is found in the Downloads section of the website)
- Notes 3.2
2) Answer keys for both review packages are posted:
Review questions for notes 3.2 (answer key found in notes section)
Document review (answer key found in downloads)
March 10th, 2020
1) The answer keys will be added to the website for both the 3.2 review questions and the document review questions tomorrow after period 1.
2) 1) Quiz this Thursday for both 05 and 06 groups.
The quiz will include:
-Notes 2.5
- Section 3.1 (there were no notes, just an in class activity that we corrected and is found in the Downloads section of the website)
- Notes 3.2
March 9th, 2020
1) Quiz this Thursday for both 05 and 06 groups.
The quiz will include:
-Notes 2.5
- Section 3.1 (there were no notes, just an in class activity that we corrected and is found in the Downloads section of the website)
- Notes 3.2
2) I gave an extension on the homework that was assigned: review questions for 3.2 and the document review package). Both are due for next class!
3) Notes 3.3 are up on the website (these notes are NOT on the upcoming quiz).
February 28th, 2020
1) When we return from Spring Break, we will have the next quiz on Thursday March 12th.
The quiz will include:
-Notes 2.5
- Section 3.1 (there were no notes, just an in class activity that we corrected and is found in the Downloads section of the website)
- Notes 3.2
2) the Review questions for notes 3.2 AND the document review package for the next quiz are due when we come back from Spring Break.
February 27th, 2020
1) When we return from Spring Break, we will have the next quiz on Thursday March 12th.
The quiz will include:
-Notes 2.5
- Section 3.1 (there were no notes, just an in class activity that we corrected and is found in the Downloads section of the website)
- Notes 3.2
February 26th, 2020
1) No quiz this week due to the assembly yesterday and the Shakespeare play. We missed too much time in class to review material. We will have the quiz late in the week once we get back from Spring Break.
2) All notes and activities have been updated.
February 3rd, 2020
1) As mentioned in my email, I am offering an additional quiz (not mandatory) this Thursday, February 6th, at lunch. In order to sign up for the quiz, students must email me before 10PM today to confirm they will attend. If you score higher on this quiz than one of the quizzes during the term, this quiz will replace the lower scoring quiz.
2) Notes 2.4-Part 2 are available for download in the notes section.
January 27th, 2020
1) History Midyear Exam is tomorrow. I will be in my classroom in the library today before the exam starts and after 12:30 pm (until about 2 pm) for anyone who wants to ask questions. I will also be in this class tomorrow before the exam (starting around 8 am) for anyone who has questions the day of the exam.
2) Your exam room will be posted on the Fishbowl window across from the main office. Please check it when you arrive to school tomorrow.
January 24th, 2020
1) REMEMBER: Your midyear exam is on Tuesday January 28th. See the "Frequently Asked Questions" document above. We went over this in class and you were given a copy.
2) If you have any questions while studying, email me! I will also be at school early on Monday and Tuesday to meet any students with questions. Just email me to let me know you will be there.
January 21st, 2020
1) Chapter test:
Today: 05 and 06 groups- short answer questions (8 questions)
Tomorrow, January 22nd: 05 group- either the 'diagram style' or 'essay style' question (I will not tell you which)
Thursday, January 23rd: 06 group- either the 'diagram style' or 'essay style' question (I will not tell you which)
***I you know you will be absent for any of these days, you must let me know ASAP. If you are absent the day of for any unseen circumstances, you must email me within 24 hours to set up a makeup day/time. Otherwise, you will earn a grade of zero.
****Please bring review for other classes to the evaluations. Once you are finished the evaluation, you can work on review.
January 20th, 2020
1) Chapter test this week:
Tomorrow, January 21st: 05 and 06 groups- short answer questions (8 questions)
Wednesday, January 22nd: 05 group- either the 'diagram style' or 'essay style' question (I will not tell you which)
Thursday, January 23rd: 06 group- either the 'diagram style' or 'essay style' question (I will not tell you which)
***I you know you will be absent for any of these days, you must let me know ASAP. If you are absent the day of for any unseen circumstances, you must email me within 24 hours to set up a makeup day/time. Otherwise, you will earn a grade of zero.
****Please bring review for other classes to the evaluations. Once you are finished the evaluation, you can work on review.
January 17th, 2020
1) Remember- Chapter test next week (chapter 2 notes only):
Tuesday January 21st: 05 and 06 groups- short answer questions (8 questions)
Wednesday January 22nd: 05 group - either the 'diagram style' or 'essay style' question (I will not tell you which!)
Thursday January 23rd: 06 group - either the 'diagram style' or 'essay style' question (I will not tell you which!)
2) Answer key for latest review package is available in the Downloads section.
January 16th, 2020
1) We finished practicing the 'diagram style' question yesterday or the day before. If you were absent for any of the time that we worked on this question, I suggest you come see me to go over what was missed.
2) Both the 05/06 groups: We will continue to practice the 'essay style' question today in class. If you absent, I also suggest you come see me to discuss what you missed.
3) Review package due today. We are going over it in class.
4) Remember- Chapter test next week (chapter 2 notes only):
Tuesday January 21st: 05 and 06 groups- short answer questions (8 questions)
Wednesday January 22nd: 05 group - either the 'diagram style' or 'essay style' question (I will not tell you which!)
Thursday January 23rd: 06 group - either the 'diagram style' or 'essay style' question (I will not tell you which!)
5) Tomorrow (05 group)/Monday (06 group): Study period! You can use this time to study for the chapter test/midyear exam. Bring your textbook, notes, review package, 'Focus Questions', etc. This is a perfect time to ask me any questions on topics you are struggling with!
6) Apparently, I forgot to add notes 2.2-Part 3 to the website. It is now done!
7) The practice we did for both the 'diagram style' and 'essay style' questions is now available in the downloads section.
January 15th, 2020
1) After today, both the 05 and 06 groups will have practiced the 'diagram style' question that may be on the chapter test next week and WILL be on the midyear exam.
2) In addition, by the end of the week, we will also have practiced the 'essay style' question which may also be found on the chapter test next week and WILL be on the midyear exam.
3) Remember- Chapter test next week (chapter 2 notes only):
Tuesday January 21st: 05 and 06 groups- short answer questions (8 questions)
Wednesday January 22nd: 05 group - either the 'diagram style' or 'essay style' question (I will not tell you which!)
Thursday January 23rd: 06 group - either the 'diagram style' or 'essay style' question (I will not tell you which!)
4) The grade 9 Midyear exam FAQs document we went over yesterday/today is available in the downloads section of the website.
5) Review package handed out on Monday is due tomorrow!
January 13th, 2020
1) We will be finishing off Notes 2.4-Part 1. These are the last notes for term 2.
2) The focus will shift to the chapter test and the midyear exam.
3) Part 1 of the chapter test will take place on Tuesday January 21st for both the 05/06 groups (8 short answer questions). Part 2 will take place on Wednesday January 22nd (05 group) and Thursday January 23rd (06 group). Part 2 will consist of a long answer question (we will be practicing them this week).
4) You will get review questions today for the remaining notes. they are due on Thursday of this week.
5) The 'Focus Questions' for both chapter 1 (you were already given them in term 1) and chapter 2 (new) are up in the downloads section of the website.
January 6th, 2020
1) Welcome back. I know that it will be tough getting back into the routine of school. However, we have a midyear exam coming up during the last week of January. In addition, we still have quizzes and chapter test still to do. You should be studying on your own (reviewing notes and powerpoints, answering the review questions at the back of each notes package, looking over review we have done for each quiz/chapter test, looking over the 'focus questions' for chapter 1, etc.). You should also be emailing me with questions or asking to meet with me if you want me to go over concepts with you in person.
2) New notes packages are available for download in the 'Notes' section of the website.
December 17th, 2019
1) Quiz today. Any student who is absent must email me within 24 hours to setup a makeup day/time.
December 13th, 2019
1) Quiz postponed to Tuesday December 17th.
2) Document review package answer key will be available on he website by the end of the day.
3) Notes 2.3-Part 1 are available in the notes section.
December 10th, 2019
1) Quiz has been postponed. I will inform you with the new dates this evening.
2) Document review package is available for download in the Downloads section.
3) Answer key for the review package for notes 2.1-Part 2 / 2.2-Parts 1 & 2
December 4th, 2019
1) Next quiz: Thursday December 12th, 2019 for both 05 and 06 groups
2) 05 group: Review package is due Monday December 9th.
3) All notes are available to see on the website.
November 29th, 2019
1) If you missed the quiz yesterday and you have yet to email me to set up a makeup day/time, you need to do so by 6PM today (Friday November 28th). Otherwise, you will earn a grade of 0% on the quiz.
November 28th, 2019
1) If you missed the quiz today and you have yet to email me to set up a makeup day/time, you need to do so by 6PM tomorrow (Friday November 28th). Otherwise, you will earn a grade of 0% on the quiz.
November 25th, 2019
1)The next quiz: Thursday November 28th for both the 05 & 06 group. The quiz will be on notes 1.4-Part 2 & notes 2.1-Part 1.
2) Notes all the way up to 2.2-Part 1 are available for download.
3) All answer keys for review of the upcoming quiz are available in the downloads section.
November 21st, 2019
1)The next quiz: Thursday November 28th for both the 05 & 06 group. The quiz will be on notes 1.4-Part 2 & notes 2.1-Part 1.
2) 05 group: the document review package is due Monday for notes 1.4-part 1/2.1-part 1
3) The answer key for the review package is available in the downloads section. The document review package answer key will be up by Monday after school.
November 20th, 2019
1) 06 group: the review package is due tomorrow, November 21st. It was due yesterday, but we did not correct it because there was the assembly yesterday.
2) Both answer keys will be placed in the downloads section once the 06 group has gone over them in class.
3) The next quiz: Thursday November 28th for both the 05 & 06 group. The quiz will be on notes 1.4-Part 2 & notes 2.1-Part 1.
4) Notes 2.1- Part 2 are available in the notes section.
November 18th, 2019
1) 05 & 06 groups: the review package for notes 1.4-Part 2 AND 2.1-Part 1 is due tomorrow November 19th. It is available for download in the downloads section.
November 14th, 2019
1) Notes 2.1-Part 1 is available in the notes section-THERE IS A NEW DROP DOWN in the notes section!
2) 05 group: the review package for notes 1.4-Part 2 AND 2.1-Part 1 is due on Tuesday November 19th. It is available for download in the downloads section.
November 12th, 2019
1) Notes 1.4-Part 2 is available in the notes section.
November 7th, 2019
1) Chapter test tomorrow for both 05 & 06 groups. If you are absent, you must email me to set up a makeup day/time.
2) The answer key for the document review package for 1.4-Part 1 is available in the downloads section.
3) YOU are responsible for studying for the chapter test on November 8th. As mentioned in class, there is a 'focus questions' document you can use to help guide your studying. I gave you a paper copy and there is a Google Docs version in the downloads section of the website. I will not provide an answer key, but I can answer any questions you may while working on it. Just email me or come see me!
4) I will be available before school tomorrow for any last minute questions! In my classroom in the library.
November 6th, 2019
1) 05 & 06 groups: Chapter test for all the notes we have done so far will be on Friday November 8th.
2) YOU are responsible for studying for the chapter test on November 8th. As mentioned in class, there is a 'focus questions' document you can use to help guide your studying. I gave you a paper copy and there is a Google Docs version in the downloads section of the website. I will not provide an answer key, but I can answer any questions you may while working on it. Just email me or come see me!
November 5th, 2019
1) 05 & 06 groups: Document review package for notes 1.4-Part 1 is due tomorrow, Wednesday November 6th. It is also available in the downloads section if you were not in class today.
2) Some students have confirmed they want extra help tomorrow at lunch in my classroom located in the library. You can show up, even if you did not email me. Please bring any questions you may have. You can also bring your lunch if you would like to eat.
3) 05 & 06 groups: Chapter test for all the notes we have done so far will be on Friday November 8th.
4) YOU are responsible for studying for the chapter test on November 8th. As mentioned in class, there is a 'focus questions' document you can use to help guide your studying. I gave you a paper copy and there is a Google Docs version in the downloads section of the website. I will not provide an answer key, but I can answer any questions you may while working on it. Just email me or come see me!
5) The review package answer key for notes 1.4-Part A is available in the downloads section.
November 4th, 2019
1) 05 & 06 groups: review package for notes 1.4-Part 1 is due tomorrow, Tuesday November 5th.
2) 05 & 06 groups: Chapter test for all the notes we have done so far will be on Friday November 8th.
3) YOU are responsible for studying for the chapter test on November 8th. As mentioned in class, there is a 'focus questions' document you can use to help guide your studying. I gave you a paper copy and there is a Google Docs version in the downloads section of the website. I will not provide an answer key, but I can answer any questions you may while working on it. Just email me or come see me!
November 1st, 2019
1) 05 & 06 groups: Chapter test for all the notes we have done so far will be on Friday November 8th.
2) 05 group: review package for notes 1.4-Part 1 is due Tuesday November 5th.
3) YOU are responsible for studying for the chapter test on November 8th. As mentioned in class, there is a 'focus questions' document you can use to help guide your studying. I gave you a paper copy and there is a Google Docs version in the downloads section of the website. I will not provide an answer key, but I can answer any questions you may while working on it. Just email me or come see me!
October 31st, 2019 (Happy Halloween!)
Both 05 & 06 groups:
October 30th, 2019
Both 05 & 06 groups: You will be getting back your quizzes tomorrow, so we can go over them. We will also finish notes 1.4-Part 1 tomorrow.
***If you were absent during the quiz, you must email me within 24 hours in order to set up a make up day/time.
October 28th, 2019
1) Quiz for notes 1.3 has been moved:
05 group: Tuesday, October 29th (tomorrow)
06 group: Wednesday, October 30th
2) We will be going over the homework in class today and the pop quiz from last week.
3) We will begin notes 1.4-Part 1 today in class. these notes will be up in the Notes section of the website.
October 23rd, 2019
1) Next quiz on notes 1.3- both 05 & 06 group: Monday October 28th.
2) Answer keys for both the review package and the document review package are available in the Downloads section
3) The notes for the special lesson on short answer questions is available in the notes section of the website.
October 22nd, 2019
1) Next quiz on notes 1.3- both 05 & 06 group: Monday October 28th.
2) 05 group: The document review package for notes 1.3 is due on Wednesday, October 23rd. A copy of the activity is available in the downloads section.
3) 06 group: Questions 6 to 11 in the notes 1.3 review package and the document review package for notes 1.3 are dues tomorrow, October 23rd.
October 18th, 2019
1) 05 group: The document review package for notes 1.3 is due on Wednesday, October 23rd. A copy of the activity is available in the downloads section.
2) 06 group: The review package for notes 1.3 (Questions 1 to 5 only) is due for Tuesday October 22nd.
October 16th, 2019
1) 05 group: If you have yet to email me to decide on a make-up day/time for the missed quiz (from yesterday), you have until midnight tonight to do so. Otherwise, you will earn a grade of ZERO.
2) 05 & 06 group: please bring the notes 1.3 review package to class AND your textbook to class tomorrow.
October 15th, 2019
1) 05 group: If you were absent for today's quiz, you must email me within 24 hours to find a make-up day and time. If you do not do this, you will earn a grade of ZERO.
2) 06 group: your quiz is tomorrow! Email me with questions. If you have a reader, expect an invitation today, in order to be placed in the Google classroom to access the digital copies of the quiz.
October 11th, 2019
1) First official history quiz:
05 group: October 15th
06 group: October 16th
2) Answer keys for our Special lesson on documents AND the document activity are available in the downloads section.
3) Notes 3.1 are available for download in the notes section.
October 10th, 2019
1) First official history quiz:
05 group: October 15th
06 group: October 16th
2) 06 group: Document review package is due tomorrow, October 9th. There is a copy in the downloads section of the website in case you forget it at school! We already worked on questions 1-4 together in class.
October 8th, 2019
1) First official history quiz:
05 group: October 15th
06 group: October 16th
2) 06 group: Activity attached to the special lesson on documents is due on Thursday October 10th.
3) 05 group: Document review package is due tomorrow, October 9th. There is a copy in the downloads section of the website in case you forget it at school! We already worked on questions 1-3 together in class.
October 7th, 2019
1) 06 group: We will continue the special lesson we started last week. There is an activity attached to this lesson that we will work on in class as well.
2) 05 group: the activity attached to the special lesson on documents is due (tomorrow) Tuesday October 8th.
3) 05 & 06 group: By mid-week-we will start a new document activity that will help us review for our first quiz on notes 1.1 and 1.2. This is for homework if not finished in class.
4) First official history quiz:
05 group: October 15th
06 group: October 16th
October 3rd, 2019
1) The answer key for the review package is available in the downloads section of the website.
2) We will be continuing the special lesson on documents AND working on the activity that goes along with it. Please bring your textbook to class for the next 2 classes.
3) 05 group: the activity that is attached to the special documents lesson is due for TUESDAY October 8th. This is enough time to complete the activity. Please email me if you have any questions or are struggling to answer any of the questions.
October 2nd, 2019
1) Students who have yet to write the geography quiz: I mentioned in class that if you have not emailed me, that you email me TODAY. Otherwise, you may earn a grade of ZERO.
September 21st, 2019
1) 05 & 06 groups- REMINDER: geography quiz this Monday, September 23rd. The quiz is 37 minutes long and extra time students get an extra 13 minutes.
2) 05 group: You will be in class on Tuesday September 24 (period 1) AND Thursday September 26th (period 3). You will be given a review package for notes 1.1 & 1.2. You will need your textbook, notes and laptop (if you have one). You are to work on this both days. these will be a paper copy and a digital copy (both PDF and Google DOC) in the DOWNLOADS section of the website.
3) 06 group: You will be in class on Thursday September 26th (period 6). You will be given a review package for notes 1.1 & 1.2. You will need your textbook, notes and laptop (if you have one). You are to work on this both days. these will be a paper copy and a digital copy (both PDF and Google DOC) in the DOWNLOADS section of the website.
September 20th, 2019
1) REMINDER: geography quiz this Monday, September 23rd for both the 05 & 06 groups. The quiz is 37 minutes long and extra time students get an extra 13 minutes.
2) 05 group: Tuesday, September 24th-period 1 & Thursday, September 26- period 3---Please bring your textbook to class to work on the review package activity.
3) 06 group: Thursday, September 26- period 3---Please bring your textbook to class to work on the review package activity.
September 16th, 2019
1) The geography quiz will take place MONDAY SEPTEMBER 23rd for both the 05 & 06 groups.
2) Notes 1.2 are now available in the downloads section of the website.
September 12th, 2019
1) The geography activity answer key is available in the Downloads section of the website.
2) We will continue the notes 1.1 tomorrow in class.
3) I have yet to decide on a date for the geography quiz. I will keep you posted.
4) For parents: If you will be missing the 'Meet the Teacher Evening', I've posted the presentation I plan on using in the Downloads section of the website for you to see.
September 10th, 2019
1) 05 Group- Correct geography assignment at the start of class, then we will begin the history notes.
2) 06 Group- We will begin notes right away. The geography assignment is due Wednesday.
September 9th, 2019
1) Students must return page 7 of the course outline-signed by students and parents/guardians.
2) Geography activity: 05 group-due tomorrow, 06 group- due Wednesday
September 5th, 2019
1) Make sure to return the signed page from the outline (page 7). Both parents/guardians and students must sign it.
2) We are beginning the geography activity today in class. It is available for download in the downloads section of the website.
As mentioned in the email sent by Mr. O'Neill, please see the "Independent Learning" page. This page will include the activities provided by the Quebec Ministry of Education for independent learning at home AND some additional materials provided by Mr. O'Neill. Please keep in mind that these materials ARE NOT being evaluated by the teacher.
March 12th, 2020
1) QUIZ TODAY!!! As always, if you are absent, you must email me within 24 hours to schedule makeup day/time. Otherwise, you earn a grade of ZERO on the quiz.
March 11th, 2020
1) Quiz tomorrow!
The quiz will include:
-Notes 2.5
- Section 3.1 (there were no notes, just an in class activity that we corrected and is found in the Downloads section of the website)
- Notes 3.2
2) Answer keys for both review packages are posted:
Review questions for notes 3.2 (answer key found in notes section)
Document review (answer key found in downloads)
March 10th, 2020
1) The answer keys will be added to the website for both the 3.2 review questions and the document review questions tomorrow after period 1.
2) 1) Quiz this Thursday for both 05 and 06 groups.
The quiz will include:
-Notes 2.5
- Section 3.1 (there were no notes, just an in class activity that we corrected and is found in the Downloads section of the website)
- Notes 3.2
March 9th, 2020
1) Quiz this Thursday for both 05 and 06 groups.
The quiz will include:
-Notes 2.5
- Section 3.1 (there were no notes, just an in class activity that we corrected and is found in the Downloads section of the website)
- Notes 3.2
2) I gave an extension on the homework that was assigned: review questions for 3.2 and the document review package). Both are due for next class!
3) Notes 3.3 are up on the website (these notes are NOT on the upcoming quiz).
February 28th, 2020
1) When we return from Spring Break, we will have the next quiz on Thursday March 12th.
The quiz will include:
-Notes 2.5
- Section 3.1 (there were no notes, just an in class activity that we corrected and is found in the Downloads section of the website)
- Notes 3.2
2) the Review questions for notes 3.2 AND the document review package for the next quiz are due when we come back from Spring Break.
February 27th, 2020
1) When we return from Spring Break, we will have the next quiz on Thursday March 12th.
The quiz will include:
-Notes 2.5
- Section 3.1 (there were no notes, just an in class activity that we corrected and is found in the Downloads section of the website)
- Notes 3.2
February 26th, 2020
1) No quiz this week due to the assembly yesterday and the Shakespeare play. We missed too much time in class to review material. We will have the quiz late in the week once we get back from Spring Break.
2) All notes and activities have been updated.
February 3rd, 2020
1) As mentioned in my email, I am offering an additional quiz (not mandatory) this Thursday, February 6th, at lunch. In order to sign up for the quiz, students must email me before 10PM today to confirm they will attend. If you score higher on this quiz than one of the quizzes during the term, this quiz will replace the lower scoring quiz.
2) Notes 2.4-Part 2 are available for download in the notes section.
January 27th, 2020
1) History Midyear Exam is tomorrow. I will be in my classroom in the library today before the exam starts and after 12:30 pm (until about 2 pm) for anyone who wants to ask questions. I will also be in this class tomorrow before the exam (starting around 8 am) for anyone who has questions the day of the exam.
2) Your exam room will be posted on the Fishbowl window across from the main office. Please check it when you arrive to school tomorrow.
January 24th, 2020
1) REMEMBER: Your midyear exam is on Tuesday January 28th. See the "Frequently Asked Questions" document above. We went over this in class and you were given a copy.
2) If you have any questions while studying, email me! I will also be at school early on Monday and Tuesday to meet any students with questions. Just email me to let me know you will be there.
January 21st, 2020
1) Chapter test:
Today: 05 and 06 groups- short answer questions (8 questions)
Tomorrow, January 22nd: 05 group- either the 'diagram style' or 'essay style' question (I will not tell you which)
Thursday, January 23rd: 06 group- either the 'diagram style' or 'essay style' question (I will not tell you which)
***I you know you will be absent for any of these days, you must let me know ASAP. If you are absent the day of for any unseen circumstances, you must email me within 24 hours to set up a makeup day/time. Otherwise, you will earn a grade of zero.
****Please bring review for other classes to the evaluations. Once you are finished the evaluation, you can work on review.
January 20th, 2020
1) Chapter test this week:
Tomorrow, January 21st: 05 and 06 groups- short answer questions (8 questions)
Wednesday, January 22nd: 05 group- either the 'diagram style' or 'essay style' question (I will not tell you which)
Thursday, January 23rd: 06 group- either the 'diagram style' or 'essay style' question (I will not tell you which)
***I you know you will be absent for any of these days, you must let me know ASAP. If you are absent the day of for any unseen circumstances, you must email me within 24 hours to set up a makeup day/time. Otherwise, you will earn a grade of zero.
****Please bring review for other classes to the evaluations. Once you are finished the evaluation, you can work on review.
January 17th, 2020
1) Remember- Chapter test next week (chapter 2 notes only):
Tuesday January 21st: 05 and 06 groups- short answer questions (8 questions)
Wednesday January 22nd: 05 group - either the 'diagram style' or 'essay style' question (I will not tell you which!)
Thursday January 23rd: 06 group - either the 'diagram style' or 'essay style' question (I will not tell you which!)
2) Answer key for latest review package is available in the Downloads section.
January 16th, 2020
1) We finished practicing the 'diagram style' question yesterday or the day before. If you were absent for any of the time that we worked on this question, I suggest you come see me to go over what was missed.
2) Both the 05/06 groups: We will continue to practice the 'essay style' question today in class. If you absent, I also suggest you come see me to discuss what you missed.
3) Review package due today. We are going over it in class.
4) Remember- Chapter test next week (chapter 2 notes only):
Tuesday January 21st: 05 and 06 groups- short answer questions (8 questions)
Wednesday January 22nd: 05 group - either the 'diagram style' or 'essay style' question (I will not tell you which!)
Thursday January 23rd: 06 group - either the 'diagram style' or 'essay style' question (I will not tell you which!)
5) Tomorrow (05 group)/Monday (06 group): Study period! You can use this time to study for the chapter test/midyear exam. Bring your textbook, notes, review package, 'Focus Questions', etc. This is a perfect time to ask me any questions on topics you are struggling with!
6) Apparently, I forgot to add notes 2.2-Part 3 to the website. It is now done!
7) The practice we did for both the 'diagram style' and 'essay style' questions is now available in the downloads section.
January 15th, 2020
1) After today, both the 05 and 06 groups will have practiced the 'diagram style' question that may be on the chapter test next week and WILL be on the midyear exam.
2) In addition, by the end of the week, we will also have practiced the 'essay style' question which may also be found on the chapter test next week and WILL be on the midyear exam.
3) Remember- Chapter test next week (chapter 2 notes only):
Tuesday January 21st: 05 and 06 groups- short answer questions (8 questions)
Wednesday January 22nd: 05 group - either the 'diagram style' or 'essay style' question (I will not tell you which!)
Thursday January 23rd: 06 group - either the 'diagram style' or 'essay style' question (I will not tell you which!)
4) The grade 9 Midyear exam FAQs document we went over yesterday/today is available in the downloads section of the website.
5) Review package handed out on Monday is due tomorrow!
January 13th, 2020
1) We will be finishing off Notes 2.4-Part 1. These are the last notes for term 2.
2) The focus will shift to the chapter test and the midyear exam.
3) Part 1 of the chapter test will take place on Tuesday January 21st for both the 05/06 groups (8 short answer questions). Part 2 will take place on Wednesday January 22nd (05 group) and Thursday January 23rd (06 group). Part 2 will consist of a long answer question (we will be practicing them this week).
4) You will get review questions today for the remaining notes. they are due on Thursday of this week.
5) The 'Focus Questions' for both chapter 1 (you were already given them in term 1) and chapter 2 (new) are up in the downloads section of the website.
January 6th, 2020
1) Welcome back. I know that it will be tough getting back into the routine of school. However, we have a midyear exam coming up during the last week of January. In addition, we still have quizzes and chapter test still to do. You should be studying on your own (reviewing notes and powerpoints, answering the review questions at the back of each notes package, looking over review we have done for each quiz/chapter test, looking over the 'focus questions' for chapter 1, etc.). You should also be emailing me with questions or asking to meet with me if you want me to go over concepts with you in person.
2) New notes packages are available for download in the 'Notes' section of the website.
December 17th, 2019
1) Quiz today. Any student who is absent must email me within 24 hours to setup a makeup day/time.
December 13th, 2019
1) Quiz postponed to Tuesday December 17th.
2) Document review package answer key will be available on he website by the end of the day.
3) Notes 2.3-Part 1 are available in the notes section.
December 10th, 2019
1) Quiz has been postponed. I will inform you with the new dates this evening.
2) Document review package is available for download in the Downloads section.
3) Answer key for the review package for notes 2.1-Part 2 / 2.2-Parts 1 & 2
December 4th, 2019
1) Next quiz: Thursday December 12th, 2019 for both 05 and 06 groups
2) 05 group: Review package is due Monday December 9th.
3) All notes are available to see on the website.
November 29th, 2019
1) If you missed the quiz yesterday and you have yet to email me to set up a makeup day/time, you need to do so by 6PM today (Friday November 28th). Otherwise, you will earn a grade of 0% on the quiz.
November 28th, 2019
1) If you missed the quiz today and you have yet to email me to set up a makeup day/time, you need to do so by 6PM tomorrow (Friday November 28th). Otherwise, you will earn a grade of 0% on the quiz.
November 25th, 2019
1)The next quiz: Thursday November 28th for both the 05 & 06 group. The quiz will be on notes 1.4-Part 2 & notes 2.1-Part 1.
2) Notes all the way up to 2.2-Part 1 are available for download.
3) All answer keys for review of the upcoming quiz are available in the downloads section.
November 21st, 2019
1)The next quiz: Thursday November 28th for both the 05 & 06 group. The quiz will be on notes 1.4-Part 2 & notes 2.1-Part 1.
2) 05 group: the document review package is due Monday for notes 1.4-part 1/2.1-part 1
3) The answer key for the review package is available in the downloads section. The document review package answer key will be up by Monday after school.
November 20th, 2019
1) 06 group: the review package is due tomorrow, November 21st. It was due yesterday, but we did not correct it because there was the assembly yesterday.
2) Both answer keys will be placed in the downloads section once the 06 group has gone over them in class.
3) The next quiz: Thursday November 28th for both the 05 & 06 group. The quiz will be on notes 1.4-Part 2 & notes 2.1-Part 1.
4) Notes 2.1- Part 2 are available in the notes section.
November 18th, 2019
1) 05 & 06 groups: the review package for notes 1.4-Part 2 AND 2.1-Part 1 is due tomorrow November 19th. It is available for download in the downloads section.
November 14th, 2019
1) Notes 2.1-Part 1 is available in the notes section-THERE IS A NEW DROP DOWN in the notes section!
2) 05 group: the review package for notes 1.4-Part 2 AND 2.1-Part 1 is due on Tuesday November 19th. It is available for download in the downloads section.
November 12th, 2019
1) Notes 1.4-Part 2 is available in the notes section.
November 7th, 2019
1) Chapter test tomorrow for both 05 & 06 groups. If you are absent, you must email me to set up a makeup day/time.
2) The answer key for the document review package for 1.4-Part 1 is available in the downloads section.
3) YOU are responsible for studying for the chapter test on November 8th. As mentioned in class, there is a 'focus questions' document you can use to help guide your studying. I gave you a paper copy and there is a Google Docs version in the downloads section of the website. I will not provide an answer key, but I can answer any questions you may while working on it. Just email me or come see me!
4) I will be available before school tomorrow for any last minute questions! In my classroom in the library.
November 6th, 2019
1) 05 & 06 groups: Chapter test for all the notes we have done so far will be on Friday November 8th.
2) YOU are responsible for studying for the chapter test on November 8th. As mentioned in class, there is a 'focus questions' document you can use to help guide your studying. I gave you a paper copy and there is a Google Docs version in the downloads section of the website. I will not provide an answer key, but I can answer any questions you may while working on it. Just email me or come see me!
November 5th, 2019
1) 05 & 06 groups: Document review package for notes 1.4-Part 1 is due tomorrow, Wednesday November 6th. It is also available in the downloads section if you were not in class today.
2) Some students have confirmed they want extra help tomorrow at lunch in my classroom located in the library. You can show up, even if you did not email me. Please bring any questions you may have. You can also bring your lunch if you would like to eat.
3) 05 & 06 groups: Chapter test for all the notes we have done so far will be on Friday November 8th.
4) YOU are responsible for studying for the chapter test on November 8th. As mentioned in class, there is a 'focus questions' document you can use to help guide your studying. I gave you a paper copy and there is a Google Docs version in the downloads section of the website. I will not provide an answer key, but I can answer any questions you may while working on it. Just email me or come see me!
5) The review package answer key for notes 1.4-Part A is available in the downloads section.
November 4th, 2019
1) 05 & 06 groups: review package for notes 1.4-Part 1 is due tomorrow, Tuesday November 5th.
2) 05 & 06 groups: Chapter test for all the notes we have done so far will be on Friday November 8th.
3) YOU are responsible for studying for the chapter test on November 8th. As mentioned in class, there is a 'focus questions' document you can use to help guide your studying. I gave you a paper copy and there is a Google Docs version in the downloads section of the website. I will not provide an answer key, but I can answer any questions you may while working on it. Just email me or come see me!
November 1st, 2019
1) 05 & 06 groups: Chapter test for all the notes we have done so far will be on Friday November 8th.
2) 05 group: review package for notes 1.4-Part 1 is due Tuesday November 5th.
3) YOU are responsible for studying for the chapter test on November 8th. As mentioned in class, there is a 'focus questions' document you can use to help guide your studying. I gave you a paper copy and there is a Google Docs version in the downloads section of the website. I will not provide an answer key, but I can answer any questions you may while working on it. Just email me or come see me!
October 31st, 2019 (Happy Halloween!)
Both 05 & 06 groups:
- You will get your quizzes back today
- We will hopefully finish notes 1.4-Part 1
- You will get the "Focus Questions" for the chapter 1 test on Friday November 8th. The test will cover notes 1.1, 1.2, 13. and 1.4-Part 1.
- The "Focus Questions" are also available in the Downloads section of the website.
October 30th, 2019
Both 05 & 06 groups: You will be getting back your quizzes tomorrow, so we can go over them. We will also finish notes 1.4-Part 1 tomorrow.
***If you were absent during the quiz, you must email me within 24 hours in order to set up a make up day/time.
October 28th, 2019
1) Quiz for notes 1.3 has been moved:
05 group: Tuesday, October 29th (tomorrow)
06 group: Wednesday, October 30th
2) We will be going over the homework in class today and the pop quiz from last week.
3) We will begin notes 1.4-Part 1 today in class. these notes will be up in the Notes section of the website.
October 23rd, 2019
1) Next quiz on notes 1.3- both 05 & 06 group: Monday October 28th.
2) Answer keys for both the review package and the document review package are available in the Downloads section
3) The notes for the special lesson on short answer questions is available in the notes section of the website.
October 22nd, 2019
1) Next quiz on notes 1.3- both 05 & 06 group: Monday October 28th.
2) 05 group: The document review package for notes 1.3 is due on Wednesday, October 23rd. A copy of the activity is available in the downloads section.
3) 06 group: Questions 6 to 11 in the notes 1.3 review package and the document review package for notes 1.3 are dues tomorrow, October 23rd.
October 18th, 2019
1) 05 group: The document review package for notes 1.3 is due on Wednesday, October 23rd. A copy of the activity is available in the downloads section.
2) 06 group: The review package for notes 1.3 (Questions 1 to 5 only) is due for Tuesday October 22nd.
October 16th, 2019
1) 05 group: If you have yet to email me to decide on a make-up day/time for the missed quiz (from yesterday), you have until midnight tonight to do so. Otherwise, you will earn a grade of ZERO.
2) 05 & 06 group: please bring the notes 1.3 review package to class AND your textbook to class tomorrow.
October 15th, 2019
1) 05 group: If you were absent for today's quiz, you must email me within 24 hours to find a make-up day and time. If you do not do this, you will earn a grade of ZERO.
2) 06 group: your quiz is tomorrow! Email me with questions. If you have a reader, expect an invitation today, in order to be placed in the Google classroom to access the digital copies of the quiz.
October 11th, 2019
1) First official history quiz:
05 group: October 15th
06 group: October 16th
2) Answer keys for our Special lesson on documents AND the document activity are available in the downloads section.
3) Notes 3.1 are available for download in the notes section.
October 10th, 2019
1) First official history quiz:
05 group: October 15th
06 group: October 16th
2) 06 group: Document review package is due tomorrow, October 9th. There is a copy in the downloads section of the website in case you forget it at school! We already worked on questions 1-4 together in class.
October 8th, 2019
1) First official history quiz:
05 group: October 15th
06 group: October 16th
2) 06 group: Activity attached to the special lesson on documents is due on Thursday October 10th.
3) 05 group: Document review package is due tomorrow, October 9th. There is a copy in the downloads section of the website in case you forget it at school! We already worked on questions 1-3 together in class.
October 7th, 2019
1) 06 group: We will continue the special lesson we started last week. There is an activity attached to this lesson that we will work on in class as well.
2) 05 group: the activity attached to the special lesson on documents is due (tomorrow) Tuesday October 8th.
3) 05 & 06 group: By mid-week-we will start a new document activity that will help us review for our first quiz on notes 1.1 and 1.2. This is for homework if not finished in class.
4) First official history quiz:
05 group: October 15th
06 group: October 16th
October 3rd, 2019
1) The answer key for the review package is available in the downloads section of the website.
2) We will be continuing the special lesson on documents AND working on the activity that goes along with it. Please bring your textbook to class for the next 2 classes.
3) 05 group: the activity that is attached to the special documents lesson is due for TUESDAY October 8th. This is enough time to complete the activity. Please email me if you have any questions or are struggling to answer any of the questions.
October 2nd, 2019
1) Students who have yet to write the geography quiz: I mentioned in class that if you have not emailed me, that you email me TODAY. Otherwise, you may earn a grade of ZERO.
September 21st, 2019
1) 05 & 06 groups- REMINDER: geography quiz this Monday, September 23rd. The quiz is 37 minutes long and extra time students get an extra 13 minutes.
2) 05 group: You will be in class on Tuesday September 24 (period 1) AND Thursday September 26th (period 3). You will be given a review package for notes 1.1 & 1.2. You will need your textbook, notes and laptop (if you have one). You are to work on this both days. these will be a paper copy and a digital copy (both PDF and Google DOC) in the DOWNLOADS section of the website.
3) 06 group: You will be in class on Thursday September 26th (period 6). You will be given a review package for notes 1.1 & 1.2. You will need your textbook, notes and laptop (if you have one). You are to work on this both days. these will be a paper copy and a digital copy (both PDF and Google DOC) in the DOWNLOADS section of the website.
September 20th, 2019
1) REMINDER: geography quiz this Monday, September 23rd for both the 05 & 06 groups. The quiz is 37 minutes long and extra time students get an extra 13 minutes.
2) 05 group: Tuesday, September 24th-period 1 & Thursday, September 26- period 3---Please bring your textbook to class to work on the review package activity.
3) 06 group: Thursday, September 26- period 3---Please bring your textbook to class to work on the review package activity.
September 16th, 2019
1) The geography quiz will take place MONDAY SEPTEMBER 23rd for both the 05 & 06 groups.
2) Notes 1.2 are now available in the downloads section of the website.
September 12th, 2019
1) The geography activity answer key is available in the Downloads section of the website.
2) We will continue the notes 1.1 tomorrow in class.
3) I have yet to decide on a date for the geography quiz. I will keep you posted.
4) For parents: If you will be missing the 'Meet the Teacher Evening', I've posted the presentation I plan on using in the Downloads section of the website for you to see.
September 10th, 2019
1) 05 Group- Correct geography assignment at the start of class, then we will begin the history notes.
2) 06 Group- We will begin notes right away. The geography assignment is due Wednesday.
September 9th, 2019
1) Students must return page 7 of the course outline-signed by students and parents/guardians.
2) Geography activity: 05 group-due tomorrow, 06 group- due Wednesday
September 5th, 2019
1) Make sure to return the signed page from the outline (page 7). Both parents/guardians and students must sign it.
2) We are beginning the geography activity today in class. It is available for download in the downloads section of the website.
The Goal of Mr. O'Neill's class website
Hello and welcome back!
The goal of this website is to support all of Mr. O'Neill's history students throughout the school year. Any class announcements will be posted on the home page of the website. You will find that the website is broken up into several sections: downloadable class presentations & notes and other downloadable content to help students throughout the year. There is also a section with my contact information.
This site should be visited by students (and parents) on a daily basis in order to stay updated and informed (which notes were worked on in class, when is the next upcoming quiz, test, information on projects, etc.). In addition, our class will use the website when working on the Ethics & Religious Culture sections of the course.
Parents and students: please see the course outline in the 'Downloads' section of the website. (paper copy given to students on the first day of school)
I hope to have a fun and successful school year!
Thank you,
Mr. O'Neill
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