Writing Tip (Brad):
Nevertheless: Be Careful with
However
Brad explains the correct usage of "however" and clears up some common
misunderstandings. November 22, 2009
Weekly Feature (Patricia): November
Rains
Louise shares a number of resources we can use to help make better food
choices in our lives.
November 22, 2009
Communications 12 Assignments (Louise):
November 24;
November 26
Weekly assignments for Louise's daytime Communications 12
class. November 22, 2009
Science 10 Assignments (Louise):
November 24;
November 26
Weekly assignments for Louise's daytime Science 10 class.
November 22, 2009
Weekly Feature (Louise):
Eating Well
with Canada's Food Guide
Louise shares a number of resources we can use to help make better food
choices in our lives.
November 15, 2009
Communications 12 Assignments (Louise):
November 17;
November 19
Weekly assignments for Louise's daytime Communications 12
class. November 8, 2009
Science 10 Assignments (Louise):
November 17;
November 19
Weekly assignments for Louise's daytime Science 10 class.
November 8, 2009
Writing Tip (Brad):
"At the end of the day": Irritating Expressions
Brad cautions students not to imitate the world of business in their
writing. November 8, 2009
Weekly Feature (Brad):
H1N1: The
Swine Flu
Brad goes over some
important information on this year's
unusual pandemic influenza.
November 8, 2009
Communications 12 Assignments (Louise):
November 10;
November 12
Weekly assignments for Louise's daytime Communications 12
class. November 8, 2009
Science 10 Assignments (Louise):
November 10;
November 12
Weekly assignments for Louise's daytime Science 10 class.
November 8, 2009
Weekly Feature (Helen):
Daylight
Saving Time
Helen is enthusiastic about today's
extra hour! Includes a number of interesting facts about daylight saving
time.
November 1, 2009
Writing Tip (Brad):
I Wish I Was; I Wish I Were
Brad goes over the subjunctive case and argues for its continued use. October
22, 2009
Weekly Feature (Tazim): Annual Food
Bank Drive
Tazim launches her annual food bank
drive. Although her goals are modest this year—five boxes—last year we
collected seven!
October 22, 2009
Weekly Feature (Dina):
October:
Power Smart Month
Want to save some money? Then read Dina's
feature this week!.
October 18, 2009
Writing Tip (Brad):
The Short Clause Comma
Brad goes over the short clause comma and encourages students to
experiment. October 11, 2009
Weekly Feature (Cheryl):
October:
Positive Thinking Month
Cheryl reminds us to stay positive.
October 11, 2009
Weekly Feature (Brad): To Park or
Not to Park
Brad reminds all students to respect teachers'
parking spaces.
October 4, 2009
Writing Tip (Brad): Go with the Flow
Brad explains how writers can improve the "flow" of sentences in their
writing. September 27, 2009
Weekly Feature (Trudi):
Household
Budgets for Challenging Times
Trudi brings us important information on how families can meet the
challenges brought on by the recession. September 27, 2009
Weekly Feature (Tazim):
Work
Smarter, Not Harder!
Tazim introduces us to the idea of
different learning styles and provides a link where you can find out
your own. September 20, 2009
ALL STUDENTS:
Course Schedule for September to January
View courses and times for our entire program. Will help students select
courses that fit into their personal schedules. September 13, 2009
Writing Tip (Brad):
Using a Style Guide
Brad recommends an excellent online resource to answer tricky questions
of English usage. September 13, 2009
Weekly Feature (Renuka): What is ICT?
Renuka answers the question and
introduces a brand new PALC course. September 13, 2009
ALL STUDENTS: Calendar for the
2009/2010 School Year
Make your plans now! Includes all
important dates through June, 2010. September 7, 2009
Weekly Feature (Rick): Cancer: A
Personal Story
Paul outlines the many resources and
services available for students at our computer lab. September 7, 2009
Weekly Feature (Paul):
Making Our
Computer Lab Work for You
Paul outlines the many resources and
services available for students at our computer lab. September 1, 2009
Weekly Feature (Patricia):
Writing
Process Paragraphs
Patricia provides us with three sample process paragraphs.
Includes questions and answers on the various parts of a successful
paragraph.
August 20, 2009
Weekly Feature (Louise):
Cycling in
Metro Vancouver
Louise advocates for cycling to take advantage of Vancouver's wonderful
summer weather.
August 16, 2009
Weekly Feature (L): Summer
Activities in Vancouver
L suggests a number of links to help you have more fun this summer in
Vancouver.
August 9, 2009
Weekly Feature (Jennifer): A Day at
the Beach; Summer Articles Practice
Jennifer goes over article use in
English and provides us with a cloze exercise for practice.
August 2, 2009
Weekly Feature (Helen):
Accounting
Courses at the PALC
Helen goes over two key courses for accounting students: Accounting 11
and 12. Includes links to business programs in B.C. July
25, 2009
Weekly Feature (Dina):
Summer Safety
2009
Dina provides us with a timely
reminder to take care of ourselves this sunny and warm summer. July 19, 2009
Weekly Feature (Cheryl):
Canadian
Citizenship Test Information
Cheryl provides good links to help you
prepare for your citizenship test. Includes information on her course
offerings this school year. July 12, 2009
Weekly Feature (Tazim):
The Class of
2009: PALC Graduates
Tazim profiles some of our graduates and their
responses to questions about their graduation. July 4, 2009
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