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Tuesday 24 September 2013

Sept.24

Seedfolks: Curtis monologue chp.9
  • What is your impression of Curtis?  Did it change at all throughout his monologue?
  • What lesson did Curtis learn?
  • How did his focus shift?  Do you think he is genuine?

Wrap-up your Family Life self-concept task ready to post up tomorrow.  If you need it printed, simply email it to stsimongr7@gmail.com or bring in your usb.

Continue working on your Geography district/cultural neighborhood task.
Below is a sample:


Bloor West Village

One unique district/cultural neighborhood in our city of Toronto is Bloor West Village located on Bloor Street between Jane, Annette and Runnymede roads in the community of Swansea.

Below is a relative map of its location:


















Bloor West Village is a shopping district/commercial area and cultural communal place. This district offers a mix of bakeries, delicatessins, specialty food shops, clothing stores, boutiques, book stores, restaurants, cafes, and services.  

Bloor West Village's first residents were immigrants of Eastern European background i.e. Polish, Ukranian, Slavic.  Every September this district hosts the Ukranian Festival showcasing typical Ukranian food, music and crafts and other goods.  Every July it hosts a local fair of cultural amusements and entertainment.

2 landmarks are the Alex Ling Fountain & Runnymede Library, as shown below:






Success Criteria Checklist:

  • write complete sentences
  • identify district/cultural neighborhood of choice
  • location w/boundaries north-south-west-east
  • relative map, major roads that enclose the district 
  • description: commercial, industrial, recreational, tourist destination etc.
  • identify what makes it unique to the city of Toronto
  • identify any landmarks and/or festivities that showcase the district