Homework Assigned By: Donna Mills June 17, 2019 Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Please email or send a note re/ absent during study hall and following week. Please return locks to teacher. We also need your combo taped to it. Return any text books not used for review. No cafeteria service after tmr. Busses run same hours. See school web page/ Google classroom for more exam details. Good luck with exams! June 15, 2019 Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Please note that students are required to stay for study hall during exam week unless a note or email is provided. Also cafeteria services end after Tuesday. Bus times stay the same. Students should return locks by this Wednesday and text books on the day of the exam for exam courses. Thank you. June 12, 2019 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Please ensure your part of group project is complete. All students should have a}the summary of topic from text book and b} the individual article- jot notes on additional info submitted & placed in the folder. Leaders can ensure the student work is stapled together. If your work is not submitted, I can not grade it. The photo essay (3 slides with visuals and captions per person plus a title slide and reference list should be submitted by Friday latest. Each students should add his/her URL address to the last reference slide. Class time was provided for work so this work should be completed or near completion. If a single student has not completed the three slides, the group can go ahead and submit by Friday and let me know whose work is missing rather than be held up. Thanks. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-10(208) Please ensure your part of group project is complete. All students should have a}the summary of topic from text book and b} the individual article- jot notes on additional info submitted & placed in the folder. Leaders can ensure the student work is stapled together. If your work is not submitted, I can not grade it. The photo essay (3 slides with visuals and captions per person plus a title slide and reference list should be submitted by Friday latest. Each students should add his/her URL address to the last reference slide. Class time was provided for work so this work should be completed or near completion. If a single student has not completed the three slides, the group can go ahead and submit by Friday and let me know whose work is missing rather than be held up. Thanks. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) The school bus keeps regular hours during exam week. Cafeteria and breakfast club will not run during exams. Please submit an email or note if you will be leaving the building when you exams are complete as well as for June 25 & 26th. Final assembly is Thursday June 27th. If you will not be picking up your report card, please let me know your updated address for mailing. TKS Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) See Google classroom for story writing tips & exam review. Book report on Kaz should be completed and submitted. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) See Google classroom for story writing tips & exam review. Book report on Kaz should be completed and submitted. June 11, 2019 Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Remember to send a note regarding your plans for exams. June 8, 2019 Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 225 If a student plans to study at home during exam week instead of attending study hall, please submit a note or email to me as soon as possible. If students do not plan to attend school the following week post exams (Tuesday/ Wednesday), you may also indicate that in your note. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-10(208) See review Google Classroom. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Review on Google classroom. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) See Google classroom for review. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) See Google classroom for review. June 3, 2019 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Poetry presentations continue. Practice and be ready with your poem.See Google classroom for exam review. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Practice your poem! Exam documents on Google Class Room. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Bring your article to class. Exam material on Google classroom. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-10(208) Bring your article to class. Exam material is on Google Classroom. May 30, 2019 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Remember to bring in an article on your topic for tmr. If you can not print it, try to email me and I can help you. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-10(208) Remember to bring in an article on your topic for tmr. If you can not print it, try to email me and I can help you. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Practice your poem for Monday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Practice your poem for Monday. May 28, 2019 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Submit the poem or lyrics you are presenting for teacher approval (Google Classroom). Practice! Try your best to memorize the text - now extended to MONDAY. Expression/pacing/ eye contact/volume etc...Be prepared to explain to the class - in four or five sentences why you selected the poem/ what part of the text caught your interest. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Submit the poem or lyrics you are presenting for teacher approval (Google Classroom). Practice! Try your best to memorize the text - now extended to MONDAY. Expression/pacing/ eye contact/volume etc...Be prepared to explain to the class - in four or five sentences why you selected the poem/ what part of the text caught your interest. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Research- Mystery unit: Please find an article for your new topic- outside of the text book. Ideally - each member of the group should have a different article, if possible. Originally, I asked for this article by Thursday- however, Friday will be fine. If you do not have a printer at home- email it and we can print it at school. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-10(208) Research- Mystery unit: Please find an article for your new topic- outside of the text book. Ideally - each member of the group should have a different article, if possible. Originally, I asked for this article by Thursday- however, Friday will be fine. If you do not have a printer at home- email it and we can print it at school. May 26, 2019 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Poetry presentations begin Friday. Be prepared to explain your choice of poem or song. Submit by Tuesday for approval. Rubric for oral evaluations will be posted on Google Classroom.Practice so you know the text! Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Oral presentations begin Friday. Submit your poem/lyrics by Tuesday for approval. 4 stanzas minimum. Practice so you know the text. Rubric will be available on Google classroom. Be prepared to explain why you like the poem. May 7, 2019 Health Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Smoking Quiz tmr. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Submit bios by tomorrow. May 6, 2019 Health Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Quiz on Wednesday. See 2 review sheets. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Bios should now be complete. Submit with a cover pg., reference pg., final draft by Wednesday. Electronic copy or hard copy....either will suffice....Google classroom. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Please submit bios on Google Classroom. Due in today. May 4, 2019 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Please submit your essay, cover page, & references on Google Classroom by Monday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) In-class essays should now be completed. Please submit on Google Classroom. Tks. April 29, 2019 Health Assigned to Class: 7-7(220) Smoking quiz tmr...review notes were provided a few weeks ago. April 16, 2019 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-10(208) Book report due tomorrow - see Google classroom. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Book report due tomorrow - see Google classroom. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Book report due tomorrow - see Google classroom. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Book reports were due in yesterday. Some people have not yet submitted. Late policy is to place 0 as a place holder until submitted.See Google classroom for instructions. Thank you. April 15, 2019 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-10(208) Reminder to finish novel project due Wednesday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Reminder novel project is due Wednesday. Students are currently working on bios. Today students read articles on the person selected for research. Also, they started an outline. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Reminder: novel project due Wednesday. Started research/ outlines for biographical essays. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Reminder to submit novel assignment due today. April 11, 2019 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) The Outsiders Creative Project is due on the 17th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) The Among the Hidden Assignment is due on the 15th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-10(208) The Among the Hidden Assignment is due on the 17th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) The Outsiders Creative Project is due on the 17th. Health Assigned to Class: 7-7(220) There will be a smoking quiz on April 30th. A review guide was completed today. Class notes can be used for the section on e-cigarettes. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) 50-50 tickets are due back tmr. Thanks! April 8, 2019 Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) 50/50Tickets due back this Friday! Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-10(208) Reminder to work on novel assignment. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Reminder to work on assignment re/ novel. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Reminder to work on novel assignment. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Reminder to work on novel assignment. April 7, 2019 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Quiz tmr multiple choice. Also, continue to work on theme assignments.Next week we will begin biographies. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Students should now be working on theme assignment. It should be completed on their own time. We will be moving on to biographies. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Assignment is due on 15th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-10(208) Assignment is due on the 17th. April 4, 2019 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Quiz has been rescheduled to Monday- multiple choice- content. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Quiz tomorrow on novel- multiple choice/content Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) ATH- content quiz tmr- multiple choice Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-10(208) ATH- content quiz tmr- multiple choice April 3, 2019 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-10(208) Multiple Choice quiz on novel Friday- chapter summary review is on Google classroom. Creative assignment due on April 17th. Select one option. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Multiple Choice quiz on novel Friday- chapter summary review is on Google classroom. Creative assignment due on April 15th. Select one option. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Assessment for novel will consist of a creative them response- it will be due in a few days before Easter break. Standard content quiz- multiple choice- will also be scheduled soon. April 1, 2019 Health Assigned to Class: 7-10(208) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2myg-4zkE8 Fifth estate - e cigarettes. Welcome back big tobacco. We will complete this next class. There will be a listening check on the documentary should you like to review the section covered today. Health Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2myg-4zkE8 Documentary on e- cigarettes covered last week. We will finish it next class and then have a listening check. In case you missed Friday- please review over the next week. March 25, 2019 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-10(208) Finish today's chapter of novel. Pass in poster. March 19, 2019 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-10(208) Read the next chapter of novel. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Read the next chapter of novel. March 6, 2019 Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) School fundraiser 50/50 (technology) tickets were distributed yesterday. If you would like to participate, please obtain from your child. Unsold tickets may be returned to office.Thank you. February 25, 2019 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-10(208) Some students did not complete the Lit Circle work over the 4 sessions. Those particular students have an alternate assignment - BOOK in a Bag due tmr ( using the same novel). Congratulations to Tanish for representing our school in the Spelling Bee! Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) War letters due in tmr! Ensure you have completed the journal from last week on 'The Outsiders'. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Ensure you have completed the journal from last week on 'The Outsiders'. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Tomorrow is TWIN-MULTIPLE Day!!! Wednesday is pink day & I have the shirts for the people who ordered. Some students have not submitted the 4$ for Friday. February 24, 2019 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Remember your journal on 'The Outsiders' Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Remember your journal on 'The Outsiders'. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 225 P.j day is tmr! 4$ for show. February 21, 2019 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Reminder about letters due tmr. Also please return consent form tmr for survey. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Reminder re/ letters due Tuesday. Please return consent form tmr. February 20, 2019 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Final draft War Letters due this Friday. Envelopes not required but letters will be given a representing mark as well Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) War letters due on the 26th. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-5(224) $4 for show! February 19, 2019 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Ensure you have submitted book report on Google classroom. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Remember 4$ for Spirit Week Show. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) War Letters due Friday. Remember consent form. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) War letters due 26th. One last class on Thursday. Remember consent form. February 14, 2019 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Lit Circles tmr- bring your work. Last class to work on on letters- Tuesday. Be prepared to edit. Final product due Tuesday Feb. 26th. Please # letters 1 to 6 and place in baggie/large envelope (if you have one). One grade will also be given for the effort of making the product look like a letter ( i.e. font 14 at least/ old fashioned paper/ letter formatting etc...). Individual envelopes not required. W W 1 Letters should tell a little story. Ensure to use voice and dialect as appropriate. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Students finished up book reports today. February 13, 2019 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Today students worked on the book review assignment. We will have one more period to work on this. The summary should be approx 10 sentences and the commentary...about 5 or so. Please edit as I will post these reviews on our Language Arts website. Don't worry if you need to resubmit it again next class. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-10(208) Keep reading for Lit Circle schedule. Homeroom Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Remember 4$ for hyponotist show. Special thanks for the kind gestures this week! February 12, 2019 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Complete novel for tmr's book report. It will be helpful to have it with you if possible. February 11, 2019 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Finish novel by Wednesday! Remember4$ for hypnotist please...fun show! February 9, 2019 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Remember Lit Circles on Monday. Students should have at least 3 letters rough draft completed by now.We will spend more time on this week. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Novels should now be completed and Lit Circle work submitted. Please return book if borrowed. Students should have about 3 letters completed by now. More time allotted to letters this week. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-10(208) Please stay on top of Lit Circle reading and work for Monday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Students should be finishing up novel for Wednesday's in-class book report. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) 4$ cost for hypnotist show. February 6, 2019 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Narrative Unit test tmr- see Google Classroom for details. Please continue to complete your novel for Friday as scheduled. I will provide the first 10 mins of class to complete the assigned one side of Lit Circle sheet. No food this week as we are cluing up.You should have about three letters- rough draft completed so far. Coming back to that next week. Some letters may be a single paragraph or possibly more- depending on your story line. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-5(118) Test tmr- Narrative Unit. See Google classroom for details.Continue to stay on schedule for your Lit Circle novel. War letters continue next week. Please have about rough draft of three completed. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Should be completing novel soon. In-class assignment Wednesday next week. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-10(208) Please stay on the reading schedule for Lit Circles and work. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Please bring 4$ for upcoming hypnotist event.Thanks! February 5, 2019 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Unseen short story test Thursday- review notes on Google Classroom. People should be completing their novels this week. On Friday, time will be provided to complete the final side of sheet. Also, time will be provided to work on War letters- students should have rough drafts of three completed. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Unseen short story test Thursday- review notes on Google Classroom. People should be reading their novels every night & filling out one side of the sheet as discussed. Also, time will be provided to work on War letters next week - students should have rough drafts of three completed to stay on top of that assignment. February 4, 2019 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Aim to have two more draft war letters finished by Wednesday. That should make 3. This week's focus is the short story review for test.Continue to read novel as usual. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Aim to have 2 more letters- rough draft only....completed by Wednesday.That will make 3 to date. Reviewing short stoies this week for test. Continue to read novel as usual. February 1, 2019 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Narrative test on the 7th. Please continue to read your novel as discussed. Homework for Wednesday- work of a rough draft of two more war letters. You should have one completed from the day in the LRC. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Continue with Lit Circle novel and sheet. Narrative test on the 7th- main focus for next week. Update on process writing- you should have completed at least one letter from last week. For homework: Please aim to have two more written by Wednesday- rough draft only. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-10(208) Book Circles Monday! Be prepared- info is on Google classroom. One side of the sheet- and 1/4 book. Sensible snacks are optional (no popcorn or 2 liters of pop please). Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Read the novel by the 13th. Monday will be a reading day. We will be filling in an online book review template (for our school website) on the 13th in class as well as a movie poster. January 27, 2019 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Continue to read your novel every night. Should be completed by next weekend. Test on Feb. 1. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-10(208) Students are reading every evening as part of Friday Lit Circles. Test on 1st Feb. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Continue to read your novel and complete Lit Circle sheet.New sheet tmr. Currently working on process War letters as in- class assignment. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Read novel every evening for Lit Circles and complete one side of sheet for Fridays. New sheet tmr. Currently working on in-class WW 1 letters. January 23, 2019 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Continue to read novel. Friday is extra reading time. Narrative Test on Feb. 1. Check Google classroom for notes. Today we discussed conflict. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-10(208) Prepare for Friday's lit circles. Google classroom has the sheet should you misplace it. It is a requirement....one side each week. Continue reading.Sensible snacks are fine.Also, test on Feb.1. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Lit circles start...please read the novel and complete one side of sheet as discussed.Sensible snacks. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Students should be reading novel regularly to meet the Lit Circle schedule. Approx. 1/2 way through. Please bring completed sheet this Friday. Spelling bee took place today! January 17, 2019 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Book Circles start tmr. Ensure you have read the 1/4th section of novel & completed one half of sheet as discussed in class. The question section should be open-ended examples to facilitate discussion ( e.g. Why do you think....? ). The highlighted passages should be a paragraph you found interesting and the reason explaining your thoughts. If you are doing the back section- the drawings should reflect effort, detail, and color. Snacks should be sensible please & are optional. Attached is the assigned task - do one side this week and the other side for session 2. If you misplaced this sheet- just copy out the info and do on your own paper for tmr. Hope you are enjoying the book. Optional spelling bee Tuesday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Bring your novel for reading. Optional spelling bee Tuesday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-10(208) Bring your novel for reading- we will be organizing book circles for later. Book circles officially start next Friday so no need to worry about snacks tomorrow.Optional spelling bee Tuesday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Bring your novel for reading- we will be organizing book circles.Optional spelling bee Tuesday. January 14, 2019 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Reading novel this month...each night - including time on Reading Fridays. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Reading novel this month...each night - and associated task. 1/4 the book each week over a month. Snacks should be basic(i.e. not fast food or messy like popcorn). Snacks are the responsibility of students, not parents. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Reading novel this month...each night - and associated Lit Circle task.1/4 the book each week over a month. Snacks for Lit Circles, typically Fridays, should be basic(i.e. not fast food or messy like popcorn). Snacks are the responsibility of students, not parents. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-10(208) Reading novel this month...each night - 1/4 of Lit Circle novel and associated task. Snacks should be basic(i.e. not fast food or messy like popcorn). Snacks are the responsibility of students, not parents. January 10, 2019 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Reading Friday! Do you have a book? I have some if required. January 7, 2019 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Finish journal entry over the next two days. Please have a journal exercice. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-10(208) Finish journal entry over next two days. Please have a journal exercise. Please bring paper/ exercise and pencil daily. December 13, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) In-class essay test tme- see Google classroom for outline and notes. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) In-class essay test tme- see Google classroom for outline and notes. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Reminder to return fund raising tickets tmr. Tks December 11, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) In- class essay test Thursday- review Declan and follow structure. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-10(208) In- class essay test Thursday- review Declan and follow structure. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Finishing up oral presentations tmr. Please review class notes on Katniss for in-class essay Friday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Finishing up oral presentations tmr. Please review class notes on Katniss for in-class essay Friday. December 10, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Quiz tmr. I will take some time for review questions and answers before the quiz. See Google classroom. Content only. In- class essay later....Be prepared to complete any remaining oral presentations as of tmr. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Quiz tmr. Content only.See Google classroom. In-class essay later in the week. Be prepared to complete in-class presentations. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-10(208) Reminder of character sketch on Thursday. Declan Doyle Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Character Sketch on Thursday...Declan Doyle. December 9, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) In-class essay: character sketch on Declan. Dec. 13 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-10(208) Dec. 13 in-class essay: character sketch on Declan. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Content quiz on Hunger Games scheduled for 11th. Oral presentations continue. Please be prepared. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Content quiz on Hunger Games scheduled for 11th. Also, any outstanding tribute presentations need to be clued up. December 4, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-10(208) Work on practice essay re/ Matthew Character Sketch (intro paragraph/ 1st trait paragraph: explained with examples from novel. Possible traits e.g altruism or patience....or your own choice. We will continue tmr as well. Book Fair visit- tmr Content Quiz- Thursday morning Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Work on practice essay re/ Matthew Character Sketch (intro paragraph/ 1st trait paragraph: explained with examples from novel. Possible traits e.g altruism or patience....or your own choice. We will continue tmr as well. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Be prepared to do oral presentation.Test on 13th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Be prepared to do oral presentation.Test on 13th. November 30, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Oral presentation Monday...see Google classroom Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Oral presentation due Monday...see Google classroom. November 28, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Finish chp 21 Project due Monday. Multiple choice quiz following completion of novel followed by in-class essay on Dec. 11. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Project due Monday. Multiple choice quiz following completion of novel followed by in-class essay on Dec. 11. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) WE event tmr! If you are attending, try to wear a bright color shirt without an obvious logo if possible. Also, remember- snacks should be nut-free. Parent interviews Dec. 6/Dec. 7 P.D. Day. November 27, 2018 Homeroom Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Students participating in the WE Day Connect event on Thursday, Nov 29 are asked to wear bright bold colours and to please avoid branded logos on their clothes. Permission slips found on the school website must be submitted in order to attend. Students can also bring snacks. Please respect other students' food allergies. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Tribute assignment due Monday. Will be presented orally as well. Should have at least chp. 20 completed by now. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Chp 18 tonight Tribute assignment due Monday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Read chp. 24 November 26, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Hunger Games Project- due one week from today. Oral presentation- see Google classroom for details. Finish Chp. 18 tonight. Test on Dec. 11th Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Hunger Games Project- due one week from today. Oral presentation- see Google classroom for details. Read 19 tonight. Test on Dec. 11th Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Novel - read chp. 21 Test on Dec. 13th Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-10(208) Novel - read chp. 21 Test on Dec. 13th Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) WE event Thursday for those who can stay! Parent interviews - Dec. 6 P.D. Day - Dec. 7 November 25, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Read next chp in novel. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-10(208) Read next chp in novel. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Read next chp in novel. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Read next chp...novel. November 21, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-10(208) chp. 14 in novel Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) chp. 18 in novel tonight Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Read up to chp 14 tonight - novel Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Read chp. 14 tonight - novel. November 15, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-10(208) Read novel next chp. Test scheduled for Dec. 13 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Read novel chp.10 & 11 Test scheduled for Dec. 13 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Read novel finish chp.6 & 7 Test scheduled for Dec. 11 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Read novel chp.8 Test scheduled for Dec. 11 Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Reminder to wear purple. Please return consent form re/ WE November event $2 suggested contribution to Education in Africa. Two WE events this month. November 14, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Read chapter six tonight - novel. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-10(208) Read novel tonight- chapter 6. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Ensure you are up to date in reading of novel. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Read chapter 6 novel. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Memo distributed re/ WE are silent - supporting education in WE villages Nov 20th period 3. Suggesting 2$ contribution, if possible. November 13, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Finish 6 in 'Torn Away' Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-10(208) Starting chp. 3 tmr - novel. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Read chp.3 of novel Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Read chp.5 novel November 6, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Please edit your letters if you have not had time...for homework and submit on Google classroom by Thursday. Also, a hardcopy is appreciated! My printer works if you are stuck.Add a simple cover page: title in middle, your name/ my name/date in right corner. November 2, 2018 Religion Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Two journals should now be complete ( Prince of Egypt - scene and drawing/ Golden Rules for Young People). Place in journals. Class time was provided. October 24, 2018 Religion Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Students should now have classwork completed- two journals. The first one:illustration and summary of favorite scene re/ 'The Prince of Egypt'. Secondly, a journal entry listing 10 Golden Rules Rules to Live By... (from a young person's perspective). Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Reminder- Unit test tmr. See Google Classroom. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Reminder- Unit test tmr. See Google Classroom. October 19, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) See Google Classroom re/ test next week.There is a sample for your review. We will work on it Tuesday and Wednesday. Global poem due Tuesday- some class time was provided.Include a visual/picture/ drawing of yourself as discussed. We will be coming back to in-class essay post test review. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) See Google Classroom re/ test next week.There is a sample for your review. We will work on it Tuesday and Wednesday.Please read in advance. Global poem due Tuesday- some class time was provided.Include a visual/picture/ drawing of yourself as discussed. In-class essays should now be complete. Hit submit on Google classroom or let me know if there are issues. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Oct 22 is a P.D. Day. Oct. 24 - picture retakes. Thanks for the support re/ Walk to Breakfast and Pajamarama Day. October 17, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Finish the Global Citizen Poem for Monday. Must follow the 6 line template. Include an illustration of yourself i.e (who you are) with it. If you prefer to use a photo of your head as part of the drawing...that will also work. Test later next week. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Test later next week. Currently finishing drafts of letters as the in-class assignment. We will review answers to the video tomorrow as a class- in case you are missing any answers. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Pajamarama Day Friday- 2$ for those wearing pjs for Janeway. Walk for the Breakfast Program- breakfast is served and students walk Kenny's Pond. Suggested donation 2$. Picture retakes 24th. P.D. Day - 22nd October 10, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Students were given the code for Google Classroom today. There is a study guide and article available therere/ test Monday. Should a hard copy be required, let me know. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-10(208) Test Monday - Step Up Unit. See Google classroom for details. October 9, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) As we did not have ELA today, I will collect the book reports tmr. If you plan to submit electronically, my email is donnamillskilfoil@nlesd.ca. These reports were originally due in last week. I have placed the instructions on Google classroom. Students logged on Friday past. Also, any student who was not here on Friday past- we worked in lab on Global letter. Students should have the outlines complete and ready to start the first draft of letter for the next class booked in lab. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Unit test Oct. 15th. I placed a sample of test/guide on Google classroom. I will give out the code tmr. Presentations continue tmr. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-10(208) Unit test Oct. 15th. I placed a sample of test/guide on Google classroom. I will give out the code tmr. Presentations continue tmr. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Pictures went home last week. Funds are due on 17th if ordering. Retakes- hand in the order on that day if this applies to you. Oct. 22nd- next p.d. day. October 5, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Today students should have completed outlines in class. Moving on to the 1st draft of letter on Google classroom. Also- book reports due Tuesday either electronically to donnamillskilfoil@nlesd.ca or on bristol bd. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Also- book reports due Tuesday either electronically to donnamillskilfoil@nlesd.ca or on bristol bd. October 4, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-10(208) Book report due tmr! Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Report due tmr! Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Report due Tuesday! Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Report due Tuesday. October 3, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Book report due Friday - poster & paragraph presentation (i.e. oral formal reading). Unit test(unseen story or essay) scheduled for Monday 15th. Focus on summary and making a connection to text. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-10(208) Book report due Friday - poster & paragraph presentation(i.e. oral formal presentation). Unit test(unseen story or essay) scheduled for Monday 15th. Focus on summary and making a connection to text. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Book report due in on Tuesday 9th. Students are currently working on an in-class essay/letter to P.M. Trudeau re/ global issue. Should have completed basic topic research & currently working on outline. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Students are currently working on an in-class essay/letter to P.M. Trudeau re/ global issue. Should have completed basic topic research & currently working on outline. Book report due in on Tuesday 9th. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Remember food drive! October 1, 2018 Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Collecting food items this week for Friday's Thanks Giving donations. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Book report paragraph (follow bullets on instructions) & Wanted Poster due Friday. Students will present orally. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-10(208) Book report paragraph (follow bullets on instructions) & Wanted Poster due Friday. Students will present orally. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Book report plot line (see instructions) due on the 9th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Book report Plot Line (follow instructions) due on the 9th. September 25, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Finish journal re Gandhi quote...last week. Complete home reading of novel. Report due on the 8th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-10(208) Finish class work...question on making a text connection. Continue to read at home. Report due on 5th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Complete novel by the end of month. Report is due 5th. Product and paragraph will be presented in class. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Students should be almost completed novel. Report due 8th. September 24, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) If you did not finish the class work today (four questions on 'Two Islands'), please do so for tomorrow. The journal on the Gandhi quote should now be submitted. The book report instructions were distributed today and it is due in on October 8th. Students should be almost completed their novels as we approach the end of the month. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) The book report instructions were distributed today and it is due in on October 8th. Students should be almost completed their novels as we approach the end of the month. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) The book report instructions were distributed today and it is due in on October 8th. Students should be almost completed their novels as we approach the end of the month. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-10(208) Please finish up your novel this month ( by the weekend) as the report it due in on the 5th of October. Instructions will be distributed tmr. September 20, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) One week to complete novel. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) 1 week to complete novel. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) 1 week to complete novel. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-10(208) One week to clue up novel! Continue reading at home. September 17, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Continue to read novel at home this month and once a week during class time. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Continue to read novel at home this month and once a week during class time. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Continue to read novel at home this month and once a week during class time. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Curriculum Night starts at 7 p.m., Wednesday evening. Picture Day is Thursday. Friday is a P.D. day. September 13, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Bring your novel for reading Friday! Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Bring your novel tmr! All journals should be submitted by now. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Bring novel tmr! Submit the journal on Essential Questions from the other day if you have not done so already. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Power School form re/ password will be distributed tmr. Curriculum Night on 19th. School pics on 20th. September 11, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Essential Questions Journal Writing #1 - Journal entry should be about 3/4 page for this particular entry - in total. Select between 2- 4 questions below. Class time was provided but some students may not be quite finished. All entries should be place or written in the journal exercise. 1. What do I need to know about you? 2.What do you need from me more than anything else? 3.What does success in the classroom mean to you? 4.What do teachers sometimes misunderstand about you as a learner? 5.What are you good at that nobody knows? Also, continue to read your novel at home and in school on Fridays this month. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Ensure your journal is complete. Also, continue to read your novel at home and in school on Fridays this month. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Ensure the class journal is complete. Also, continue to read your novel at home and in school on Fridays this month. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Curriculum night - Wed. Sept. 19th Picture day - Thurs., Sept.20th September 10, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Students should now have selected a novel to read this month- at home and during 'Reading Fridays'-(4 classes approx.) There will be a report due given out towards the end of the month. Students are currently working on journal questions this week. I will be passing out text books this week as well. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Please ensure forms are returned a.s.a.p- re/ media consent and power school. Tks! Curriculum Night is set for Wed. 19th & School Pictures on the 20th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Students should now have selected a novel to read this month- at home and during 'Reading Fridays'-(4 classes approx.) There will be a report due given out towards the end of the month. Students are currently working on journal questions this week. I will be passing out text books this week as well. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Students should now have selected a novel to read this month- at home and during 'Reading Fridays'-(4 classes approx.) There will be a report due given out towards the end of the month. Students are currently working on journal questions this week. I will be passing out text books this week as well. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-1(206) September 6, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Bring your novel for tmr! Homeroom Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Remember to return forms! Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Bring a novel if you have one. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Bring a novel if you have one! September 5, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Reading Fridays- have a novel to read for Friday. If you need one - the library has a collection available. I will work with Ms. Power to help you sign one out. It should be one you are just starting vs. halfway through....- we will spend about a month doing reading Fridays and students should be reading the novel at home as well. Should we not have class on a Friday- the reading period will go to Monday. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Welcome to 7-6! My email is donnamillskilfoil@nlesd.ca - please let me know if you have any questions! looking forward to a wonderful year. June 19, 2018 Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Please send an email if your child will be leaving after exams or staying for study hall. Please return text books. Exams begin tomorrow - see schedule on website. Bus runs the usual hours. No cafeteria service or breakfast club. June 4, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(220) All essays were due today. Please know that a 0% is the place holder for those missing work. Part b- the poster is due Wednesday. Book report template due Friday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) All essays were due today. Please know that a 0% is the place holder for those missing work. Part b- the poster is due Wednesday. Book report template due Friday.See instructions on Google classroom. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Book report template due Friday.See instructions on Google classroom. June 1, 2018 Health Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Ensure you submit or pass in the questions on the Drug Free Video. Questions are posted on Google Classroom and were due in today. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Please submit your work for the essay: How to Survive Junior High. Google classroom. I will be checking on Monday as today was our last class. Also, complete the poster on the same topic for Wednesday. Book report template is now on Google Classroom- due Friday, June 8th. Please read directions carefully. There are two paragraphs required for long answers and the rest are short answers. Please edit before submitting. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(220) Please submit your work for the essay: 'How to Survive Junior High'. Google classroom. I will be checking on Monday as today was our last class. Also, complete the poster on the same topic for Wednesday. Instructions available on Google Classroom. Book report template is now on Google Classroom- due Friday, June 8th. Please read directions carefully. There are two paragraphs required for long answers and the rest are short answers. Please edit before submitting. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Speeches continue. Book report due Friday, June 8th. See online template Google Classroom. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Speeches continue Monday. Students are presenting movie trailers on PigBoy. May 30, 2018 Health Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Today we did a viewing activity on 'Drug Free World' videos. Please ensure you have the questions completed by the next health class. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Continue to read your novel as we are finished with Reading Fridays. There will be an online book review to complete by June 8th. I will post the template soon. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(220) Continue to read your novel as we are finished with Reading Fridays. There will be an online book review to complete by June 8th. I will post the template soon. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Continue to read your novel as we are finished with Reading Fridays. There will be an online book review to complete by June 8th. I will post the template soon. Speeches continue this week: Practice! Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Speeches continue this week: Practice! May 28, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(220) Continue to read novel each night. Aim to finish by the end of the month. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Continue to read novel each night. Aim to finish by the end of the month. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Continue to read novel each night. Aim to finish by the end of the month. Speeches continue- practice! Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Practice speech for class - if yours has been passed back and graded. May 23, 2018 Health Assigned to Class: 7-3(208) Health quiz- know how to label reproductive systems. Fill- in-the blanks for class notes provided. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Be prepared to give your speech if it has been returned to you. Reading Fridays continue. Read every evening at home. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Be prepared to give your speech if it has been returned to you. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(220) Ensure your outline is completed on Google classroom. Please continue to read every evening and on Fridays at school. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Ensure your outline is complete. Please continue to read every evening and on Fridays at school. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) PJ Day on Friday and donations go towards Children Wish Foundation. May 22, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(220) Continue reading novel- reading Friday again this week. Aim to complete by the end of the month. Complete your outline for your essay over the next two days. Google classroom has a partial sample. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Continue to read your novel over teh next two weeks. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Continue to read your novel each night. Speeches begin Thursday - only for those whose essays have been graded and returned. Health Assigned to Class: 7-3(208) Quiz on Thursday. Be able to label the three charts- 2 female and 1 male reproductive systemsp. 197-199. There will be a word bank for fill-in-the blanks & charts.p.187 - 211. See notes provided last class. May 14, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Extended deadline on Bio Essay. Tuesday's class is in lab. Submit a hard copy by Wednesday's class. Also submit on Google classroom. Include a cover page, essay,outline, and reference page. 500- 600 words for the actual essay ( not the outline etc...). 5-7 paragraphs. Bring a novel for reading Friday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Extended deadline on Bio Essay. Submit a hard copy by Thursday's class. Also submit on Google classroom. Include a cover page, essay,outline, and reference page. 500- 600 words for the actual essay ( not the outline etc...). 5-7 paragraphs. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(220) Students had to finish the 3 questions on Google classroom on 'The Big Fellow' by E.j. Pratt. See notes on Google class. I will be checking that work tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Review today's notes on Google classroom 'The Big Fellow' by E.J. Pratt. Bring a novel to read this week in class. Home reading - own novel for book report. Health Assigned to Class: 7-3(208) One more review class before quiz. Students have the option to sign out a text for review: Changing Body/ reproductive systems/miracle of life. May 8, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(220) Ensure you finish the class work on poem' The Big Fellow' by E.J. Pratt. Three questions are also on Google Classroom. The literal meaning should be a developed paragraph. All answers should be in full sentences. Also- Bring your fictional novel of choice for Thursday. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) PD Day May 11th. May 2, 2018 Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Documentary tomorrow- Rise Up.Returning to school for lunch is 4th period. Class is 5th period. Students should not expect to go to the concession stands as an option- we did not select that option. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Finish the limerick unless you were absent for that class. Today we reviewed figurative language: similes/ metaphors/ and personification. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(220) Finish the limerick unless you were absent for that class. Today we reviewed figurative language: similes/ metaphors/ and personification. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Currently finishing outline for bio- ensure you have 2 sources of info. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Currently finishing outline for bio- ensure you have 2 sources of info. April 30, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Limericks due Friday with a colored image and title. 5 lines- 1,2, & 5 rhyme as does 3 & 4. 1,2, & 5 have about 8-9 counts whereas 3 & 4 have about 5-6. Reading Friday this week. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Limericks due Friday with a colored image and title. 5 lines- 1,2, & 5 rhyme as does 3 & 4. 1,2, & 5 have about 8-9 counts whereas 3 & 4 have about 5-6. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Ensure you have 2 sources of info for topic. Currently working on outline. Journals have been collected- ensure you have not fallen behind. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Ensure you have 2 sources of info for topic. Currently working on outline. Journals have been collected- ensure you have not fallen behind- 4 entries for L. Arts and one for health. April 24, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Editing paragraph #2 Select a novel for Reading Friday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Editing - paragraph #5 Starting Reading Friday again! Art Assigned to Class: 7-7(220) Editing paragraph #5 on sheet-' Every Day Edits'. Starting reading Friday (but will switch to Monday due to the 'We Walk' for this week). Search for a book - lrc has lots. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Starting Reading Fridays- select a novel of your choice. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) We Walk - this Friday for Equador. Collecting 2$ donation if possible. April 23, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Select a book for Reading Fridays. Think about a person for the research essay- a person who made a difference. I will approve topics over the next few days. Editing practice - assigned work. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Select a book for Reading Fridays. Think about a person for the research essay- a person who made a difference. I will approve topics over the next few days. Editing practice - assigned work. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(220) Edit #4 paragraph tonight. For extra practice - try 'Every Day Edits' online. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Currently working on editing. For extra practice - try 'Every Day Edits' online. Homeroom Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Currently collecting 2$ for Friday's 'We Walk for Clean Water in Equador'. April 27 - Kenny's Pond. April 11, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Editing practice this week. Please complete the paragraph assigned. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(220) Book report due Friday - see Google classroom. The first section is the FlipGrid response. Should you have any tech issues, I have signed out the Chrome books for tomorrow. You could also present it orally if you can not access the technology at home (recorder and camera on phone).You go to the plus sign when you click on the link. Ignore the phrase' residential Schools]. The second section should be 1 pg or so. Imagine you are in Luke's shoes.... and complete questions.I can accpet either Google doc or hard copy for part B. I do not need the notes you used for the video section. If you can not do 5 reasons in 90 seconds - 4 will do. Intended as a guideline. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Book report due Friday - see Google classroom. The first section is the FlipGrid response. You could also present it orally if you can not access the technology at home (recorder and camera on phone).You go to the plus sign when you click on the link. Ignore the phrase' residential Schools]. The second section should be 1 pg or so. Imagine you are in Luke's shoes.... and complete questions.I can accpet either Google doc or hard copy for part B. I do not need the notes you used for the video section. If you can not do 5 reasons in 90 seconds - 4 will do. Intended as a guideline. March 27, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Tomorrow, we will use one more class on book reports re/ 'The Outsiders'. If it is not completed during class, please submit the novel assignment at home....due Thursday. Details are on Google Classroom. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Tomorrow, we will use one more class on book reports re/ 'The Outsiders'. If it is not completed during class, please submit the novel assignment at home....due Thursday. Details are on Google Classroom. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Students are completing the Turning Points Essay - an in-class narrative. We will spend a final class on it tomorrow. Students should hit the submit button on Google Classroom to indicate its completion. As well, the novel book report for 'Among the Hidden' was assigned last week. See details on Google Classroom. It is due April 13th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(220) Students are completing the Turning Points Essay - an in-class narrative. We will spend a final class on it tomorrow. Students should hit the submit button on Google Classroom to indicate its completion. As well, the novel book report for 'Among the Hidden' was assigned last week. See details on Google Classroom. It is due April 13th. Homeroom Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Please confirm that your child is (or is not) attending the May 3 documentary ASAP as tickets need to be booked for Cineplex. A permission form was sent out- subsidized cost for bus and movie is 10$.An email is fine indicating your permission should the form be misplaced for this week. TKS! March 20, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) If you would like more time for today's journal on the play:'Kindness', please see Google Classroom. Four questions are posted. Due Monday. Approx. 1 page in journal.Assignment on 'The Outsiders' coming soon! Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) If you would like more time for today's journal on the play:'Kindness', please see Google Classroom. Four questions are posted. Due Thursday. Approx. 1 page in journal. Assignment on 'The Outsiders' coming soon! Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Currently concluding in-class essay: Turning Points. Assignment on novel coming soon! Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(220) Currently concluding in-class essay: Turning Points. Assignment on novel coming soon! Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Remember to return permission form and fee 10$ for documentary in May. March 13, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Please complete reading your novel by Thursday. There will be an upcoming assignment. As well, students should have selected a topic for Turning Points esssay. Today we started jot notes. This is an in-class essay. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(220) The novel is now complete and there will be an upcoming assignment. We are now starting the Turning Points essay and it will be completed during class time. Health Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Students completed an in-class journal on the topic: Tell Me What you Know About Mental Health. If you were absent, please complete by Monday in your journal. Either bullets or paragraphs - About 3/4 to 1 page). Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) The breakfast program is currently accepting donations: Cornflakes/ cheese strings/ Mini-Wheats Originals! Also-fees/ permission forms for the May trip to Cineplex- Canadian documentary on Bullying. Subsidized opportunity. Cost includin bus is 10$. See memo. February 22, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(220) Remember to return both lit circle sheets! Talk to your parents about a time in your life when you had a turning point i.e.: when you saw something from a new perspective, learned a lesson, or gleamed an insight. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) WW1 letters and Lit Circles sheets should now be submitted. Starting chp 4 tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) ABC book reports are due! A word/ phrase/ sentence per letter relating to your novel. Add images or pics and have a cover with your name -book title on it. Students were provided with exemplars. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-1(206) Remember to submit your WW 1 letters and your lit. circle responses (two sheets). Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Remember 3$ for the hypnotist ASAP! Next week is spirit week. February 8, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Test on Monday War letters- one more class and due on 21 Lit circles rescheduled to Tuesday- have reading and work sheet- 1 side completed. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Lit circles tomorrow Test on Monday War letters- two more classes & next week due on 22nd February 7, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Test on Monday- see Google classroom. Currently working on last year's for practice. War Letters due in 21st. Two more classes tomorrow and Tuesday next week. Then finish the product at home- six letters telling a story from WW1. Place final copy in a baggie marked with your name. # the letters of back please. Book circles rescheduled to Tuesday next week and completing on Tuesday 20th- book should be completed with both sides of sheet finished for submission. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Test on Monday- see Google classroom. Currently working on last year's for practice. War Letters due in 22nd. Two more classes tomorrow and Tuesday next week. Then finish the product at home- six letters telling a story from WW1. Place final copy in a baggie marked with your name. # the letters of back please. Old fashioned paper is not a requirement but should reflect effort. Book circles this Friday. As next Friday is a holiday- the last day will be and completing on Wednesday 21st - book should be completed with both sides of sheet finished for submission. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Book report due in the 21st. Instructions: complete the reading of the novel. Create an alphabet book inspired by your novel. Each letter of the alphabet should have a phrase or sentence connected to characters/ setting/ theme /symbols etc... Add an a small image to each letter as well. Either computer generated or drawn. Consider color! There should also be cover with your name/ title and an illustration. Optional book report- Jack Daw bag see me for instructions. February 6, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Unit test tomorrow- unseen story see Google classroom.Focus on conflict. Continue with reading at home. Book report format- alphabet book or Jackdaw bag. Due Friday Feb 20th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(220) Unit test- unseen story see Google Classroom.Focus on conflict. Continue with Lit circles work for Monday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Continue Lit circle work for Friday. Test on Monday - unseen story. Focus on theme and conflict. See Google classroom. WW1 letters continue next week. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Test on Monday - unseen story. Focus on theme and conflict. See Google classroom, Continue Lit circle work for Friday. WW1 letters continue next week. Religion Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) religion is now over- please submit cration work asap! February 1, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Lit Circles tomorrow! Ensure you are half way through the novel with the other side of sheet completed. Snacks are optional.Test scheduled for Wednesday next week. See Google Classroom. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Reading Fridays- snacks are optional. Test scheduled for Wednesday next week. See Google Classroom. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Lit Circles tomorrow! Ensure you are half way through the novel with the other side of sheet completed. Snacks are optional. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Lit Circles tomorrow! Ensure you are half way through the novel with the other side of sheet completed. Snacks are optional. Religion Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Finish up creation project asap! January 31, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Test has been rescheduled to Wednesday next week- unseen story. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(220) Test has been rescheduled to Wednesday next week- unseen story. If you did not complete the question on conflict regarding 'You Are In Bear Country', please do so following the outline we discussed ( Google Classroom). Religion Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Remember to conclude the Creation assignment and submit. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Continue to do Lit Circle work/reading for Friday. Snacks if you planned that...All members of the group must have book read and sheet filled out in order to participate. Please be prepared this week. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Continue to do Lit Circle work/reading for Friday. Snacks if you planned that...All members of the group must have book read and sheet filled out in order to participate. Please be prepared this week. January 30, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Currently working on short stories. Unit test Feb. 5th- see Google classroom. Please continue to read novel- book report to follow shortly. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Currently working on short stories. Unit test Feb. 5th- see Google classroom. Please continue to read novel-book circles and sheet assigned for homework. By Monday- you should be 1/2 way through novel with one full sheet completed for homework. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Please continue to read novel-book circles and sheet assigned for homework. By Friday- you should be 1/2 way through novel with one full sheet completed for homework. Continue to think about your story line for 6 letters process writing. Starting Thursday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Please continue to read novel-book circles and sheet assigned for homework. By Friday- you should be 1/2 way through novel with one full sheet completed for homework. Continue to think about your story line for 6 letters process writing. Starting tomorrow. January 28, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(220) Lit. Circles tomorrow. Remember to bring your snack and completed sheet(1 side) tomorrow. Should have the 1/4 th novel completed. January 25, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(220) Book circles on Monday. Read 1/4 of the novel and the one (assigned) side of your sheet.Snacks as discussed. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Book circles tomorrow. Read 1/4 of the novel and the one (assigned) side of your sheet. Snacks as discussed. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Book circles tomorrow. Read 1/4 of the novel and the one (assigned) side of your sheet.Snacks as discussed. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Continue to read novel. January 22, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(220) Book circles/club: continue to read novel - assigned section (1/4 th) & complete one side of the sheet as discussed. Snacks are permitted - but are your responsibility...not your parents. Please no peanuts or large pops. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Book circles/club: continue to read novel - assigned section (1/4 th) & complete one side of the sheet as discussed. Snacks are permitted - but are your responsibility...not your parents. Please no peanuts or large pops. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Book circles/club: continue to read novel - assigned section (1/4 th) & complete one side of the sheet as discussed. Snacks are permitted - but are your responsibility...not your parents. Please no peanuts or large pops. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Continue to read your novel at home. January 17, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Complete journal on WWI picture books by Friday. Bring novels for Friday- planning Book circles/club for next week. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Complete journal on WWI picture books. Bring novels for Friday- planning Book circles/club for next week. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Continue to read your novel at home as well as on Reading Fridays. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(220) Students have selected a novel for Lit. Circles/ Club. This Friday they will do the planning in groups re/ schedule/roles and snacks for the month. January 16, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Please complete journal entry by Thursday re/ picture book preference WWI January 15, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Bring your novel to class tomorrow for reading period January 10, 2018 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) We will start Reading Friday for this month. Bring a novel from home or check the LRC tomorrow. I also have some novels for loan. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(220) We will be starting a reading period once a week for January. Feel free to check out the LRC if you don't have one at home. December 19, 2017 Religion Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Remember to finish journal entry - on ethics & morality in text. Religion Assigned to Class: 7-3(208) Remember to complete Grenfell trifold brochure for Thursday. December 15, 2017 Religion Assigned to Class: 7-3(208) Please finish the trifold brochure on Sir Wilfred Grenfell by the next religion class- Thursday next week - day 4. December 14, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Be prepared to write a character sketch on Declan. I will provide the standard outline. See sample on Google classroom re/ Matthew. Intro- TAG/ 1-2 line summary/ physical description/ any relevant background history/ provide 2 character traits ( approx 6-7 sentences total) Body: Trait 1 - 2 examples & provide explanations Trait 2 - repeat pattern Closing: Restate main point. Tell how the character has changed and what his future might be (approx. 3 sentences) Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-1(206) Be prepared to write a character sketch on Declan. I will provide the standard outline. See sample on Google classroom re/ Matthew. Intro- TAG/ 1-2 line summary/ physical description/ any relevant background history/ provide 2 character traits ( approx 6-7 sentences total) Body: Trait 1 - 2 examples & provide explanations Trait 2 - repeat pattern Closing: Restate main point. Tell how the character has changed and what his future might be (approx. 3 sentences) Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Be prepared to write an constructed response on the theme of the novel (as discussed in class). See class notes on Google Classroom. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Be prepared to write an constructed response on the theme of the novel (as discussed in class). See class notes on Google Classroom. December 13, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Finish The Following Questions For Tomorrow The 14 Of Dec. 21,24,25,26,28,29,30,33,34,35,36,37,39,40. December 12, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Multiple choice and identify the speaker quiz tomorrow. Also know the Figurative language examples on Google classroom - simile/metaphor/ personification. Essay section is scheduled for Monday. Currently practicing a character sketch on Matthew Doyle. Be familiar with the traits and examples for Declan as well. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(220) Multiple choice and identify the speaker quiz tomorrow. Also know the Figurative language examples on Google classroom - simile/metaphor/ personification. Essay section is scheduled for Monday. Currently practicing a character sketch on Matthew Doyle. Be familiar with the traits and examples for Declan as well. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7(224) Quiz on Thursday for CMO,CMT. Content only. Constructed response essay later. Be prepared to discuss the theme or character dev. of Ev Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Quiz on Thursday for CMO,CMT. Content only. Constructed response essay later. Be prepared to discuss the theme or character dev. of Ev December 11, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Quiz on Wednesday- multiple choice and identify the character. Constructed response (long answer) will be during the following class or possibly the next day if required.Focus on character sketch of a main character. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(220) Quiz on Wednesday- multiple choice and identify the character. Constructed response (long answer) will be Thursday (or possible Friday).Focus on character sketch of a main character. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Multiple choice quiz on Thursday - constructed response to follow Friday or Monday.Focus on theme or character of Ev. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Multiple choice quiz on Thursday - constructed response to follow on Monday. Focus on theme/ character of Ev. December 7, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Test on 13th. Notes on Google classroom. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(220) Finishing up the novel. Test on 13th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Test on Thursday. Notes on Google classroom. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Test on Thursday. Review notes on Google Classroom. Homeroom Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Still collecting for Senior Charity. $5 suggested donation if possible. December 5, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Will be finishing the novel this week. Be up to chp. 13 tomorrow. Test Thursday next week. Some chapter questions have been assigned - please submit them next Thursday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Will be finishing the novel this week. Be up to chp. 15 tomorrow. Test Thursday next week. Some chapter questions have been assigned - please submit them next Thursday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Finishing up Torn Away novel. Test is scheduled for Wednesday, 13th.Be up to 23 by tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(220) Finishing up Torn Away novel. Test is scheduled for Wednesday, 13th. Be up to 22 by tomorrow. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Currently collecting for Christmas charity - Gift for a senior. We are collecting 5$ to buy for a particular senior. November 29, 2017 Religion Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Remember to submit video response on Flipgrid for 'Secret Path' by Monday at the latest. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(220) Please ensure you are up to date - read up to chp 17 by tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Please ensure you are up to date on novel- read up to chp 19 at least. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Continue to read novel- have it completed by Wednesday next week and content questions by Thursday (on loose leaf and legible) Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Continue to read novel- have it completed by Wednesday next week and content questions by Thursday (on loose leaf and legible) November 23, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) chp. 16 tonight Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(220) Read up to chp.13 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Read chp. 6 tonight November 22, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) chapter 4 tonight- novel. Ensure journal is completed and submit Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Starting 6 tomorrow- novel. Ensure journal is completed and submit. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Ensure you are up-to-date with novel. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(220) Ensure you are up-to-date with novel. November 21, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-5(118) Don't forget your journal! Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Novel:Read up to ch. 11 for tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(220) Novel:Read up to ch. 9 for tomorrow. Religion Assigned to Class: 7-3(208) Bring markers or leads if you have some. November 17, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Starting chp. 7 on Monday - Torn Away. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Students were assigned a journal entry today on the (3) book covers analysis. Please ensure you finish it over the next few days. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Students were assigned a journal entry today on the (3) book covers analysis. Please ensure you finish it over the next few days. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(220) Currently reading 'Torn Away' By James Heneghan. Some chapters will be assigned for homework over the next 2 weeks. November 16, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Novel study:Most students are up to chp. 4 as of today. Some read ahead and that is fine. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(220) Please be ready to start chp.3 in the novel - 'Torn Away' by tomorrow. Religion Assigned to Class: 7-3(208) Bring leads or markers for the next in-class assignment if you own some. I have a classroom set otherwise. Wednesday - day 4. November 14, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) read novel up to chp.3 for tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Letters to Prime Minister should now be complete. Please submit a hard copy - you can do this during class tomorrow if you do not have a printer. October 25, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Unit test tomorrow - see Google Classroom practice and guide. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Unit test tomorrow - see Google Classroom practice and guide. October 20, 2017 Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Picture retakes - Nov. 1 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Oral presentations of book reports - rescheduled for Wednesday and Thursday. be prepared! Next week we will also start a process descriptive paragraph. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(220) Oral presentations of book reports - begin next week.Be prepared! Next week we will also start a process descriptive paragraph. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Oral presentations continue next week- be prepared! Test on unit - Thursday, Oct. 26th. See material on Google Classroom. Let me know if you have an issues around electronic access. THKS Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Oral presentations continue next week- be prepared! Test on unit - Thursday, Oct. 26th. See material on Google Classroom. Let me know if you have an issues around electronic access. THKS October 18, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Unit test scheduled for October 26th. Unseen text: Global unit. Study guide and practice will be availailable on Google Classroom. Please let me know if a student is having issues with that. Oral presentations for book reports begin Friday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Unit test scheduled for October 26th. Unseen text: Global unit. Study guide and practice will be availailable on Google Classroom. Please let me know if a student is having issues with that. Oral presentations for book reports begin Friday. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Jamarama Day Friday- Walk to Breakfast. Suggested donation for pancake breakfast $2 towards the program. Intermediate close out tomorrow. Retakes for school pictures - Nov. 1st October 16, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Any students who need to fix book reports (did summary but missed the remainder of the instructions- please adjust and resubmit tomorrow). Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Close out - 19th Thursday Tomorrow- school pics forms due. October 11, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Test tomorrow- Step Up Unit. Focus on writing a summary ( approx. 10-12 sentences) of an article. Also, be prepared to make a connection with the text: (self/world/ text) in a paragraph format. Be sure to explain the type of connection and HOW the examples are connected ( approx. 7-8 sentences0. See Google classroom study guide and practice. Use the text for additional articles from that unit if you would like extra practice. Review selections from this term as well. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(220) Test Friday- Step Up Unit. Focus on writing a summary (approx. 10-12 sentences) of an article. Also, be prepared to make a connection with the text: (self/world/ text) in a paragraph format. Be sure to explain the type of connection and HOW the examples are connected ( approx. 7-8 sentences). See Google classroom study guide and practice.Use the text for additional articles from that unit if you would like extra practice. Review selections from this term as well: ( e.g. 'Resisting Hitler', 'The Nest', ' Principals and Principles', 'Sprinting for the Line'. October 10, 2017 Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Dates: Picture forms/funds are due in the 17th October. Retakes are scheduled for Nov. 1 (may have to return the original). Also Oct. 19th is a close-out for intermediate schools. Walk to Breakfast Oct. 20th. P/T interviews - Nov. 30th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) L.A. test on Thursday for Step Up unit. See Google classroom for practice test and guide. I can print a hard copy for any student having issues with technology at home.We are currently reviewing this document in class as well. Focus on summary and text connections- students can do extra practice by summarizing other articles in the unit. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(220) L.A. test on Friday for Step Up unit. See Google classroom for practice test and guide. I can print a hard copy for any student having issues with technology at home. We are currently reviewing this document in class as well. Focus on summary and text connections- students can do extra practice by summarizing other articles in the unit. October 5, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Test on Thursday next week. A sample test and study guide - available via Google Classroom. Students need the code: ux0pia to join English 7-6. We will be reviewing this sample test next week if you would like to see it in advance. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(220) Test on Friday next week. A sample test and study guide - available via Google Classroom. Students need the code: 6d2ajh to join English 7-7. We will be reviewing this sample test next week if you would like to see it in advance. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Food Drive for Thanks Giving assembly tomorrow. Religion Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Students worked on a journal entry today. They responded to two questions about the movie viewed this week in class. Responses should be about 3/4 to 1 pg total. Please finish for homework if not yet completed. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Remember to submit the plot line poster tomorrow! October 2, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Book report due on October 5th. Character 'Wanted' template was provided about two weeks ago. As well, students should also write a paragraph following the instructions provided. It should include: Title-Author-Genre/ brief summary of text - about five sentences. The main point here is to explain the character in the 'Wanted' poster so the summary can be a bit briefer in this case. Name and describe the chosen character. Tell why he or she is so imp. to the story. Conclude by telling why you like or dislike the the character using two examples. In total, the written component should be about 1/2 page (about ten sentences or so). The actual poster should be creative and match the written description. Add some color where applicable. It should reflect effort. It will be presented orally at a later date. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(220) Book report due on October 5th. Character 'Wanted' template was provided about two weeks ago. As well, students should also write a paragraph following the instructions provided. It should include: Title-Author-Genre/ brief summary of text - about five sentences. The main point here is to explain the character in the 'Wanted' poster so the summary can be a bit briefer in this case. Name and describe the chosen character. Tell why he or she is so imp. to the story. Conclude by telling why you like or dislike the the character using two examples. In total, the written component should be about 1/2 page (about ten sentences or so). The actual poster should be creative and match the written description. Add some color where applicable. It should reflect effort. It will be presented orally at a later date. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Book report due Oct 5th Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Book report due on Oct. 6th Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) We are currently collecting food items for the Thanks Giving Drive. Thanks for the Terry Fox donation! September 30, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Students should have novels completed by now. The book report consists of the wanted poster and the written section. See instructions. Class time was provided as well. Students should be prepared to present it orally. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Students should be working on the plotline book report due next week. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Students should be working on the plotline summary due next week. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(220) Students should have the novel completed by now and be working on the book report. Two sections: wanted poster and written component. This will be presented orally as well. See instructions. September 26, 2017 Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Terry Fox walk this Friday. If possible, please try to collect a donation. Suggested 2$ even would help. Some people collect more. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Continue to read novel at home. The book report due date has been extended until the 5th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(220) Continue to read novel at home. The book report due date has been extended until the 5th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Continue to read novel at home. The book report due date has been extended until the 5th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Continue to read novel at home. The book report due date has been extended until the 5th. September 19, 2017 Religion Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Finish up ' Who Am I' activity and submit. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Continue to read at home. Some class time for reading will be provided Thursday in lieu of Friday's P.D. day. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(220) Continue to read at home. Some class time for reading will be provided Thursday in lieu of Friday's P.D. day. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Continue to read at home. Some class time for reading will be provided Thursday in lieu of Friday's P.D. day. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Picture day is Thursday, Sept. 21! Curriculum Night on Thursday, Sept. 21! Friday, Sept. 22nd is a P.D. day. September 13, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Home reading for this month. Students should be into their fictional novels selected last week. Bring novel for this Friday! Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(220) Home reading for this month. Students should be into their fictional novels selected last week. Bring novel for this Friday! Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Home reading for this month. Students should be into their fictional novels selected last week. Bring novel for this Friday! Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Home reading for this month. Students should be into their fictional novels selected last week. Bring novel for this Friday! Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Picture day Sept. 21 Curriculum Night Sept. 21 PD day scheduled for Sept. 22nd. September 11, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Please continue to read your novel at home this month. It should be a work of fiction.There will be about four reading Fridays. A book report will be handed out next week and due in early October. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(220) Please continue to read your fictional novel at home this month. There will be about four reading Fridays. A book report will be handed out next week and due in early October. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6(124) Please continue to read your fictional novel at home this month. There will be about four reading Fridays. A book report will be handed out next week and due in early October. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-8(123) Please continue to read your fictional novel at home this month. There will be about four reading Fridays. A book report will be handed out next week and due in early October. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-6(217) Picture Day is Sept. 21! June 7, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Students should have page 4 and 5 of research booklet completed. Each student should be prepared to talk about his/her topic to the class Thursday/Friday. Exam review- see code provided Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Students should have page 4 and 5 of research booklet completed. Each student should be prepared to talk about his/her topic to the class Thursday/Friday. exam review see Google code Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-8(212) Students should have page 4 and 5 of research booklet completed. Each student should be prepared to talk about his/her topic to the class Thursday/Friday. Exam review - see Google account code Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Oral presentations concluding tomorrow. Currently working on exam review. See Google account 8-1 May 30, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Study guide was distributed today. Two practice questions for poetry were provided. We will review answers to these questions on Thursday. Also, oral presentations continue tomorrow. be ready with your bio essay or a monologue. May 29, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Please write up or type up your in-class essay on the Digital Unit and submit by Wednesday at the latest. The cover page can be basic- title/name/date. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Please write up or type up your in-class essay on the Digital Unit and submit by Wednesday at the latest. The cover page can be basic- title/name/date. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-8(212) Please write up or type up your in-class essay on the Digital Unit and submit by Wednesday at the latest. The cover page can be basic- title/name/date. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Food drive continues this week! Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Oral reports start tomorrow! Bring recent essay or monologue. May 24, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Jot notes should be completed by now. Currently working on an in-class essay for the Digital Unit. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-8(212) Jot notes should be completed by now. Currently working on an in-class essay for the Digital Unit. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Jot notes should be completed by now. Currently working on an in-class essay for the Digital Unit. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Journal Entry due tomorrow: Write a letter to Amanda Todd's parents outlining your thoughts (re/ CBC documentary). 1/2 - 3/4 page in journal. Homeroom Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) ongoing food drive this week and next. Exam schedule is available on web site. May 17, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Work on jot notes for essay. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-8(212) Work on jot notes for essay. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Ensure you have jot notes finished from class today. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Journal entry due tomorrow. Return permission slip for documentary. May 16, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Response on today's discussion- hand out provided. Due in on Thursday. There are still several individuals without bios submitted. Please return ASAP. May 15, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Please return permission for Amanda Todd documentary. Research/bios were due one week ago. Students should have hit the submit button on their Google Classroom documentary last week. These essays will be read in class later next week. We are currently working on a Digital unit. May 10, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Students were asked to submit the bios Monday past.About 10 classes were provided to research and write the essay. They will be presented over the next few weeks as oral speeches. Please practice at home. We are currently working on a Digital Citizenship Unit. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) We are currently working on a Digital Citizenship Unit. Students will complete an in-class unit following its completion. Poetry is ongoing. Class read - aloud is entitled 'PigBoy'. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) We are currently working on a Digital Citizenship Unit. Students will complete an in-class unit following its completion. Poetry is ongoing. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-8(212) We are currently working on a Digital Citizenship Unit. Students will complete an in-class unit following its completion. Poetry is ongoing. May 5, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Please submit late book reports ASAP- due today on 'Watch Me'. 9-10 classes were provided for research essay/bio (posted on Google Classroom). Please submit by Monday. A hard copy would be appreciated. You can print it off at school if you do not have a printer available. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Please return permission form for Amanda Todd documentary ASAP. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Please return permission form for Amanda Todd documentary ASAP. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-8(212) Please return permission form for Amanda Todd documentary ASAP. May 4, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Book report is due tomorrow. We have concluded the classes on the bio - research essay (9-10 total). If you have missed a class, please complete by Monday and submit via Google classroom. As well, a hard copy would be appreciated. If you do not have a printer home, you can print it from class on Monday. Please add your jot notes to the back and add a basic cover page. Don't forget to include your two references as discussed in class. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Tomorrow I will be handing out permission forms for the Amanda Todd documentary. We are working on the Digital Citizenship unit as well as poetry. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Tomorrow I will be handing out permission forms for the Amanda Todd documentary. We are working on the Digital Citizenship unit as well as poetry. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-8(212) Tomorrow I will be handing out permission forms for the Amanda Todd documentary. We are working on the Digital Citizenship unit as well as poetry. May 3, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Book report due Friday, May 5th on `Watch Me`. Please ensure you are up to date on the first draft of essay-bio. Last class is tomorrow to finish draft. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Book report due Friday, May 5th on `Watch Me`. Please ensure you are up to date on the first draft of essay-bio. Last class is tomorrow to finish draft. May 1, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Book report on `Watch Me` due in on Friday, May 5th. Instructions were handed out last week. There are five choices on the list- either an individual or group project. Also, students are working on a biographical research essay. Jot notes were completed last week on Google Docs or by hand. Two to three sources are required. If a student missed time or has fallen behind, the jot notes may be completed at home. The actual essay draft should be completed during class time. Most students are currently working on the first draft. We have two more classes to edit and revise. April 28, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Book report on 'Watch ME' due in May 5th. Currently working on biography essays. people should be have the jot notes completed on at least 2 sources. Most people are on the first draft by now. If you are not that far, please catch up. The essay itself should be written during class time. April 12, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Biography/ Research essay: Students should now have found 2-3 articles on their WW1 individual. The first stage of research is to read the articles. We will begin to make jot notes tomorrow - google classroom.This is an-class essay primarily and students will continue after Easter. April 5, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Please select a name from your list re/ WW1. Search for 2 sources of information if you have computer access at home. Review the articles. If you do not have access at home, I have computers booked for tomorrow. We can print it off at school as well. Ensure you have picked a person to research. April 4, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Students are to select a significant figure from World War 1 that they will write about in a few days. Students have a list of names that they can choose from. Find two articles on the figure and bring them in two classes from now. March 27, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) The multiple choice section of the Among the Hidden exam will be tomorrow, with the essay section to follow on Wednesday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-8(212) The Among the Hidden exam will be on Wednesday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) The multiple choice section of the Outsiders exam will be tomorrow, with the essay section to follow on Wednesday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) The Among the Hidden exam will be on Wednesday. March 24, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) The Among the Hidden test is on Wednesday March 29th. Please make sure you are all caught up with the book. We will be reviewing potential test questions in the coming classes. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) The Among the Hidden test is on Wednesday March 29th. Please make sure you are all caught up with the book. We will be reviewing potential test questions in the coming classes. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-8(212) The Among the Hidden test is on Wednesday March 29th. Please make sure you are all caught up with the book. We will be reviewing potential test questions in the coming classes. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) The Outsiders test is on Tuesday (28th) and Wednesday (29th). The multiple choice portion will be on Tuesday and the Essay portion will be on Wednesday. Please make sure you are all caught up with the book. We will be reviewing potential test questions in the coming classes. March 15, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Please read up to Chapter 22 in Among the Hidden. The test is coming up soon. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Please read up to Chapter 22 in Among the Hidden. The test is coming up soon. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-8(212) Please read up to Chapter 20 in Among the Hidden. We missed many classes last week and it would be opportune to catch up as the test is coming up soon. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Book Report was due in today and several people have yet to submit it. Please hand it in as soon as possible. March 14, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Students should be on Chapter 20 in Among the Hidden. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Students should be on Chapter 21 in Among the Hidden. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) The Book Project is due tomorrow. It should be presented on some kind of Bristol board or in a creative manner as shown multiple times in class. Be sure to include: 1. A statement of the novel's theme 2. An Introduction 3. A Visual 4. A quote(s) related to the novel's theme. 5. A Poem of your own creation about your novel/theme. March 13, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Read up to Chapter 17 in Among the Hidden. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Read up to Chapter 17 in Among the Hidden. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Finish reading The Outsiders. Book Projects are due THIS WEDNESDAY (March 15th). March 8, 2017 Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Make sure to bring in your money for the Hypnotist on Thursday as soon as possible. Tomorrow is also Crazy Hair Day. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Students should be up to Chapter 11 in Among the Hidden. If for some reason you have not passed in your Book Project, please hand it in as it is well overdue. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Students should be up to Chapter 16 in Among the Hidden. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-8(212) Students should be up to Chapter 11 in Among the Hidden. If for some reason you have not passed in your Book Project, please hand it in as it is well overdue. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Students should be up to Chapter 10 in the Outsiders. Students should also complete the Outsiders poem activity for homework. March 6, 2017 Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Please bring in your money if you wish to see the Hypnotist on Thursday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Please read up to Chapter 11 in 'Among the Hidden'. If you have yet to pass in your Book Project, please do so. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Please read up to Chapter 11 in 'Among the Hidden'. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-8(212) Please read up to Chapter 11 in 'Among the Hidden'. If you have yet to pass in your Book Project, please do so. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Please read up to Chapter 8 in 'The Outsiders'. Book Projects are due on March 15th. March 3, 2017 Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Spirit Week is next week. Money for the Hypnotist show on Thursday is due in on Monday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Students are to read up to Chapter 8 in 'Among the Hidden' for Monday, March 6th. Many Book Projects are now overdue. Please get your project in as soon as possible. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Students are to read up to Chapter 7 in 'Among the Hidden' for Monday, March 6th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-8(212) Book Projects are now overdue. A handful of students still need to pass them in. Students should be on Chapter 8 in 'Among the Hidden.' Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Book Projects are due on March 15th. Students should be on Chapter 7, Page 110 in 'The Outsiders.' March 2, 2017 Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Spirit Week is next week. Money for the Hypnotist show on Thursday is due in on Monday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Students are to read up to Chapter 8 in 'Among the Hidden' for Monday, March 6th. Many Book Projects are now overdue. Please get your project in as soon as possible. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Students are to read up to Chapter 7 in 'Among the Hidden' for Monday, March 6th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-8(212) Book Projects are due tomorrow. Students should be on Chapter 7 in 'Among the Hidden.' Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Book Projects are due on March 15th. Students should be on Chapter 7 in 'The Outsiders.' March 1, 2017 Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Reminder that next week is Spirit Week. If any student would like to go to the Hypnotist show on March 9th, please bring your $3.00 before Monday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Book Projects due tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) There was a mistake on the homework posted yesterday. To clear things up, there is no Book Project for this class. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-8(212) Book Projects due tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Book Projects due on Wednesday March 15th (2 weeks from now). February 28, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Book report due Thursday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Book report due this Thursday. February 27, 2017 Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) If students would like to see the hypnotist show on March 9th, bring in your $3.00 before that date. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Book projects due on this Thursday (March 2nd) Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) If you have yet to hand in your Literature Circle worksheets, please do so as they are overdue. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-8(212) Book projects due on this Thursday (March 2nd) Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Book projects due on March 15th. February 23, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Book Projects due on Thursday, March 2nd. Pass in Turning Points 200 years entry. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Pass in Turning Points 200 years entry. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-8(212) Book Projects due on Thursday, March 2nd. Pass in Turning Points 200 years entry. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Book Projects due on Wednesday, March 15th. February 22, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Book Projects due on March 2nd. 200 Year Journal to be finished for homework as they will be corrected. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) 200 Year Journal to be finished for homework as they will be corrected. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-8(212) Book Projects due on March 2nd. 200 Year Journal to be finished for homework as they will be corrected. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Book Projects due on March 15th. The Outsiders Journals to be finished for homework as they will be corrected. February 20, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Book reports due on March 15th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Book reports due on March 2nd. 200 years Journal Entry should be completed for next class. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-8(212) Book reports due on March 2nd. February 16, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) The book report project has been given out and will due on Thursday, March 2nd. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Beginning in-class Turning Points unit in the coming classes. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-8(212) The book report project has been given out and will due on Thursday, March 2nd. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) The book report project has been given out and will due on Wednesday, March 15th. February 13, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Students need to finish reading their books, as we will be handing out the book report assignment soon. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Students should be finished their books and Literature Circle sheets. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-8(212) Students need to finish reading their books, as we will be handing out the book report assignment soon. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Students need to finish reading their books, as we will be handing out the book report assignment soon. February 9, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-8(212) Last day for reading your novel. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Last day for book circles- finish up your novel and last side of the book circle sheet. Please submit. Snacks if you like. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Continue to read your own novel at home. Should be at least 1/2 - 3/4 way through. Tomorrow I will provide the instructions for report. Today- short story test was returned. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Please finish up novel- last reading class tomorrow. February 2, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Reading Friday is tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Literature Circles will be going ahead tomorrow. Snacks are optional. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-8(212) Reading Friday is tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Reading Friday is tomorrow. February 1, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Short Story Test Tomorrow. For extra review if you`d like, practice looking at the conflict in the story 'My Maturity in Flames' on Pg. 181 in the textbook and the Narrative Pattern Diagram on Pg. 94. Continue reading the novel for independent reading on Friday. Students should be 75% of the way through their books. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Short Story Test Tomorrow. For extra review if you`d like, practice looking at the conflict in the story 'My Maturity in Flames' on Pg. 181 in the textbook and the Narrative Pattern Diagram on Pg. 94. Continue reading the novel for Literature Circles on Friday. Students should be 75% of the way through their books. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-8(212) Short Story Test Tomorrow. practice looking at the conflict in the story 'My Maturity in Flames' on Pg. 181 in the textbook and the Narrative Pattern Diagram on Pg. 94. Continue reading the novel for independent reading on Friday. Students should be 75% of the way through their books. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Continue reading the novel for independent reading on Friday. Students should be 75% of the way through their books. January 31, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) The Short Story test will be on Thursday, February 2nd. Continue reading for independent reading on Friday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) The Short Story test will be on Thursday, February 2nd. Continue reading for Literature Circles on Friday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-8(212) The Short Story test will be on Thursday, February 2nd. Continue reading for independent reading on Friday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Journal Entry for Two Islands is still overdue. Continue reading for independent reading on Friday. January 30, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Test on Thursday, February 2nd. Journal Entry for 'Fear' still due Students should be 75% of the way through their independent novel by Friday. This Friday is a reading Friday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Test on Thursday, February 2nd. Journal Entry for 'Fear' still due Students should be 75% of the way through their novel by Friday, which is a literature circle day. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-8(212) Test on Thursday, February 2nd. Journal Entry for 'Fear' still due Students should be 75% of the way through their independent novel by Friday. This Friday is a reading Friday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Journal entry for Two Islands now overdue. Please hand in ASAP. The short story test was today. January 26, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Book circles on Monday. Test on 2nd. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Reading time on Monday- bring your novel. Test on the 2nd. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Test on 30th. Journal entry due Wed. past. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-8(212) Test on 2nd. January 25, 2017 Homeroom Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Last chance to order pink shirts for anti-bullying day ($6). Reminder that there will be no school on Friday due to a PD day. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-8(212) Bring your books for tomorrow's independent reading class. Reminder that the short story test will be on February 2nd. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Two Islands Journal Entry is due ASAP. Add a second paragraph to the theme question for 'Going it Alone' for homework. This question will be good practice for the short story test which will be on January 30th (this Monday). Continue reading independent novel at home over the next two weeks. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Due to the PD day on Friday, Literature Circles will be going ahead on Monday, January 30th. Ensure you have read half the novel by then and the 2nd half of the sheet.Bring snacks if you like! Reminder that the short story test will be on Thursday,February 2nd. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Due to the PD day on Friday,independent reading will be going ahead on Monday, January 30th. Please continue to read every evening. Reminder that the short story test will be on Thursday, February 2nd. January 20, 2017 Homeroom Assigned to Class: 7-1(218) Reminder that Pink Shirts are still available to order. Monday is the final day to order them. $6 a shirt, but students can wear an article of pink clothing they already have for Anti-Bullying Day. Another reminder that the staff will be having a PD day on Friday, January 27th and as a result there will be no classes. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Continue reading your novels. Test on January 30th. Journal entry due on Wednesday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Continue reading your novels. Test on February 2nd. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Continue reading your novels. Test on February 2nd. Spelling Bee on Monday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-8(212) Continue reading your novels. Test on February 2nd. January 19, 2017 Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-1(218) Pink Shirts available for order for Anti-Bullying day. $6 by Monday. Students can also wear pink items for Anti-Bullying day. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Bring novels tomorrow for Reading Friday. Snacks are optional. Independent reading of novels is now replacing Book Circles therefore, the worksheets are no longer required. There will be an assignment at the completion of the novel. Students can keep the same novel as before. The Short Story test is still scheduled for February 2nd. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) The Short Story test is still scheduled for February 2nd. Book circles are going ahead tomorrow. Please bring your worksheet with one half completed. Snacks are optional. Please have 1/4th of your book read for tomorrow. The optional Spelling Bee is tomorrow Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) The Short Story test is still scheduled for the end of the month. Journal entry on Two Islands should be finished by Wednesday. Students finished up their newspaper article in class today. The optional Spelling Bee is tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-8(212) The Short Story test is still scheduled for February 2nd. Independent reading is going ahead tomorrow, be sure to bring your book. Snacks are optional. People who were out of class today should read the the story Fear on page 187 of the textbook. January 18, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Optional Spelling Bee tomorrow. Book Circles- Friday. Complete the 1/4 novel( as agreed upon by your mates) and answer one side of the sheet for book circle roles. The following side will be answered for week 2. When the entire novel is complete, I will collect your work. Students are permitted to bring snack/ drinks for the Book Circles sessions. Groups decided on that plan- individuals or as a group taking turns bringing in a snack to share (should not be complicated or involve your parents). Students can bring their own drinks if they so wish. Short story test at the end of the month. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Finish test connection sheet - by doing at least 2 connections ( 4 blocks) on today's story. Friday is reading Friday- bring your own novel or sign out one of mine. LRC is open at lunch times as well. Test in early February on story unit. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Book Circles- Friday. Complete the 1/4 novel( as agreed upon by your mates) and answer one side of the sheet for book circle roles. The following side will be answered for week 2. When the entire novel is complete, I will collect your work. Students are permitted to bring snack/ drinks for the Book Circles sessions. Groups decided on that plan- individuals or as a group taking turns bringing in a snack to share (should not be complicated or involve your parents). Students can bring their own drinks if they so wish.Short story test at the end of the month. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-8(212) Bring your novel for Friday. Upcoming Spelling Bee is optional.Short story test at the end of the month. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Pink T-shirts can be ordered over the next few days at a cost of 6$ for Anti-Bullying Day next month. Students may also opt to wear their own item of pink clothing or a T-shirt from previous year. January 13, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Read novel...assigned pages.Book club is Friday....snacks are up to the group to organize. Should not be complicated or expensive. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Read novel for book club/lit circles Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-8(212) Read novel this month. January 12, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Read story ' You Are in bear Country' Email me if you want a list of spelling words for spelling quiz (optional) next week. Currently working on short story unit - test Feb. 2nd. Religion Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) In-class assessment on Buddhism (open book) Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Finishing up news article essay tomorrow (in-class). Email me if you want a list of spelling words for spelling quiz ( optional). Short story unit continues - test on 30th (unseen story). Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-8(212) Email me if you want a list of spelling words for spelling quiz ( optional). Currently working on short story unit - test Feb. 2nd. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-1(218) Email me if you want a list of spelling words for spelling quiz ( optional). Currently working on short story unit - test Feb. 2nd. January 9, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Read story assigned pg.1 'Priscilla & the Wimps' by tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Currently working on short story unit. Starting book club soon!Students select from my selection for lit circles. Further details to come. 4 week period - usually Fridays. January 4, 2017 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Answer two questions from the Prewriting sheet tonight.(One other should have been completed during the last 10 minutes of class....). We will do have a few minutes tomorrow to complete some more from the list. The information should be written in sentence format (i.e. paragraph) so your partner can find out some interesting details about you for the Feature Article on YOU! Some questions included: What is the bravest thing you have ever done?/ In what ways are you different from your friends?/ What is your greatest accomplishment so far? December 14, 2016 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Test is rescheduled until tomorrow.Focus on Declan for character sketch. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-8(212) Test is rescheduled until tomorrow. Focus on Declan for character sketch. December 12, 2016 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Test on Wednesday: Torn Away. Review: Be prepared to write a character sketch (essay outlining two traits)on a main character. We have been practicing on Matthew Doyle. Students have an outline to follow the four paragraph structure: 1. intro - t/a/g,one sentence summary/basic facts about character/introduce two traits 2. Trait 1 & 2 examples explained 3. Trait 2 & 2 examples explained 4. Closing thoughts on character Also, ensure you can recognize a simile/metaphor/personification examples. Test will also include some basic multiple choice/ fill in blanks on content as well as literary terms referenced in class. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Test on Wednesday: Torn Away. Review: Be prepared to write a character sketch (essay outlining two traits)on a main character. We have been practicing on Matthew Doyle. Students have an outline to follow the four paragraph structure: 1. intro - t/a/g,one sentence summary/basic facts about character/introduce two traits 2. Trait 1 & 2 examples explained 3. Trait 2 & 2 examples explained 4. Closing thoughts on character Also, ensure you can recognize a simile/metaphor/personification examples. Test will also include some basic multiple choice/ fill in blanks on content as well as literary terms referenced in class. Art Assigned to Class: 7-8(212) Test on Wednesday: Torn Away. Review: Be prepared to write a character sketch (essay outlining two traits)on a main character. We have been practicing on Matthew Doyle. Students have an outline to follow the four paragraph structure: 1. intro - t/a/g,one sentence summary/basic facts about character/introduce two traits 2. Trait 1 & 2 examples explained 3. Trait 2 & 2 examples explained 4. Closing thoughts on character Also, ensure you can recognize a simile/metaphor/personification examples. Test will also include some basic multiple choice/ fill in blanks on content as well as literary terms referenced in class. December 6, 2016 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Students should try to finish up the first two paragraphs of Character Sketch of Mathew - from Torn Away. Notes were provided yesterday on intro: Par #1- TAG/ 2 sentences on story/plot/ basic facts about Matthew/ Introduce 2 traits ( e.g.- kind/ patient etc...) Par #2- select one of Matthew's traits and discuss with examples from story. Remainder of essay finished tomorrow in class. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Second part of test- focus on class notes: Theme. Be prepared to write a multi-paragraph response using examples from novel. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) We are still collecting for our senior donations if you are interested in making a small donation. Also- some students were given a letter from MUN re/ participation in a study. Please return if interested. December 5, 2016 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Finish the last chapter tonight- if you have not already completed it. Test on the 14th Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Currently working on a character sketch- Matthew. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) First part of test tomorrow- content only (fill -in- blank/ t-f/ multiple choice). Constructed response (long answer on Wednesday... based on class notes) November 30, 2016 Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Collecting for Christmas Charity- Adopt - a - Senior. You may wish to bring a small donation so we can purchase a gift for this lady. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-8(212) Chapter 18 tonight. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Finish chapter from today- test on Wednesday. November 29, 2016 Religion Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Students should finish up Sir Wilfred Grenfell tri-fold. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) read chp 15. Ensure today's journal is complete ( write about the fears you face....). Test Wednesday, Dec. 7th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-8(212) Starting chp. 18 tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Read chp. 21 novel Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Reminder re/ fund raiser for school- Jumping Beans coffee/tea. 'Adopt a Senior' Christmas Charity- small donation for a senior to purchase a gift. A.S.A.P. Dec. 2nd deadline if possible. November 23, 2016 Religion Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Finish Sir Wilfred Grenfell Tri-fold by Monday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) All descriptive paragraphs should be now submitted- in-class process. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Read 12 & 13 of novel if you have not already done so. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Starting chp. 13 tomorrow of 'Torn Away' Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) There will be a novel test on Dec. 7th. There are still a few students with outstanding process letters. November 14, 2016 Religion Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Bring markers/ leads for tri- fold on Sir Wilfred Grenfell Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Should have the first few chapters on novel read. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Should have the first few chapters on novel read Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-8(212) Should have the first few chapters on novel read Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Should have the first few chapters on novel read- up to four. November 10, 2016 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-8(212) Read chp. 2 and 3 of novel by Monday. Journal entry should be complete. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Read up to chp. 2 of novel by Monday.Journal entry should be complete Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Read chp. 2 and 3 of novel by Monday.Journal entry should be complete. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) All process letters should be submitted since last week. Also, journal entry on novel cover comparison should be submitted.Currently reading 'Catch Me Once, Catch Me Twice'. November 1, 2016 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Final draft of letters due in tomorrow- originally due in today. October 31, 2016 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Students should have submitted rough drafts of letters to me last week. Once I review- they may complete the final draft. Originally due Nov. 1st, students may have an extra day due to tonight's festivities. October 27, 2016 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Unit test tomorrow. Be prepared to discuss the main message of a text and support answer with evidence. Also, be able to make connections ( self/text/ world). Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Walk for Breakfast - dress for a walk in the a.m.. Breakfast will be served throughout the a.m. as well. $2 donation if possible. Costumes on Monday are for a.m. only. Pic retakes on Nov. 7th p.m. October 24, 2016 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Dramatic frozen tableauxs and oral presentations ongoing this week. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Ongoing oral presentations this week. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-8(212) Ongoing oral presentations this week Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Rought drafts due in today re/ letters from WW 1. I will review. Final copy due Nov. 1. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Wear blue on Thursday (if possible) to support Autism Awareness at MDJH. Friday is'Walk to Breakfast' in the a.m. Drama club is Day 5 at lunch for now. It will become an after school session later in the year when rehearsals start. Halloween costumes on Monday- costumes in the a.m. for judging at lunch. Picture retakes - Nov. 7th in the p.m. Usually students are asked to return original if applicable. October 21, 2016 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Complete rough drafts of the creative process (letter writing) assignment by Monday 24. Several classes have been provided to draft six imaginary letters (one paragraph each) written by a character during WW 1. The letter writing may go back and forth between two people. The letters should aim to tell a little narrative in some way (i.e. beginning/ middle/ end). The final product will be due in on Nov. 1. Also, unit test scheduled for Friday, Oct. 28th- unseen essay. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) oral presentations continue Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-8(212) oral presentations continue Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) oral presentations continue October 19, 2016 Homeroom Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Pajamarama day- $2 fundraiser for Janeway. Wear p.j's to support the cause. School closeout- 21st. October 11, 2016 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-8(212) Test tomorrow - focus on summary ( paragraph 9-12 sentences approx) and making a text connection ( 6-9 sentences approx.) For extra practice tonight - read the article on pg.22 and complete the summary and text connection in well dev. paragraphs. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Test on Friday! Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Test tomorrow - focus on summary ( paragraph 9-12 sentences approx) and making a text connection ( 6-9 sentences approx.) For extra practice tonight - read the article on pg.22 and complete the summary and text connection in well dev. paragraphs. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Please submit your book report a.s.a.p. It is now late. If you have any problems with google account, I can give you a paper copy. October 5, 2016 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Book report tomorrow! Study guide sent home today for test next week. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-8(212) Book report tomorrow!Study guide sent home today for test next week. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Book report tomorrow!Study guide sent home today for test next week. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Today students completed an in-class book report. If you did not finish it during class time, please finish it a.s.a.p. and return to me. Thanks! October 4, 2016 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-8(212) Quiz - unseen text/ essay or story next week on the 12th. Be prepared to summarize and make a connection (paragraph format). Also - book report due this Thursday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Quiz - unseen text/ essay or story next week on the 12th. Be prepared to summarize and make a connection (paragraph format). Also- book report due this Thursday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Quiz - unseen text/ essay or story next week on the 13th. Be prepared to summarize and make a connection (paragraph format). Also - book report due this Thursday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) In-class book report tomorrow. Bring novel and notes if you like. September 29, 2016 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Bring your novel for tomorrow. It is a chance to start on the book report. It will be due in on October 6. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Bring your novel for tomorrow. It is a chance to start on the book report. It will be due in on October 6. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-8(212) Bring your novel for tomorrow. It is a chance to start on the book report. It will be due in on October 6. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Bring your novel for Reading Friday. Students will write an in-class book report on Wednesday. Please ensure you have completed the novel a.s.a.p. Possible topics: summary/ climax/resolution/ conflict/ theme/ strengths/ weaknesses. Today students wrote a journal entry on the poem ' The Identification'. Should you require more time, please complete tonight and return journal tomorrow. September 28, 2016 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Novels should be completed by the end of this month. Final 'Reading Friday' this week. Book report will be distributed next class and completed at home. Due in on the the of October. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Novels should be completed by the end of this month. Final 'Reading Friday' this week. Book report will be distributed next class and completed at home. Due in on the the of October Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-8(212) Novels should be completed by the end of this month. Final 'Reading Friday' this week. Book report will be distributed next class and completed at home. Due in on the the of October. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Novels should be completed by the end of this month. Final 'Reading Friday' this week. Currently working on a 'Secrets Unit', specifically a group assignment on the poem 'The Identification. In-class process essay begins next week. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) I will be distributing user names and passwords this week for computers and GAFE accounts. Students will be prompted to change password. We are waiting on GAFE accounts for just a few students - more to come on that. September 14, 2016 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Students should be reading a novel of their choice at home as well as during Reading Fridays for this month. Journal entry should now be complete. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Students should be reading a novel of their choice at home as well as during Reading Fridays for this month. Journal entry should now be complete. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Students should be reading a novel of their choice at home as well as during Reading Fridays for this month. Currently, students are writing a five paragraph journal entry during class time. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-8(212) Students should be reading a novel of their choice at home as well as during Reading Fridays for this month.Currently, students are writing a five paragraph journal entry during class time. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) We will be doing a Terry Fox walk - date t.b.a. as a class. A pledge form was sent home a few days ago should you like to contribute. Curriculum Night is the 21st at 7 p.m. School pictures are scheduled for Sept.22. June 8, 2016 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Work on practice exam- multiple choice and #15 story. June 7, 2016 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Presenting photo-essays tomorrow. Be prepared to read a paragraph on your topic. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(124) Presenting photo-essays tomorrow. Be prepared to read a paragraph on your topic. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Presenting photo-essays tomorrow. Be prepared to read a paragraph on your topic. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Exam guides were provided today. Currently doing exam review. May 30, 2016 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Bring materials for photo-essay! Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(124) Bring materials for photo-essay! Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Bring materials for photo-essay! May 27, 2016 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Have pictures of research topic and materials required for product (paper, markers, glue etc...) Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Have pictures and article ready for Monday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(124) Have article and pictures ready for Monday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Ensure your journal entry for today is complete: Writing similes and metaphors. Place in journal container. May 25, 2016 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Ensure you have your article for tomorrow. Also, please search for 3 plus pics to use for the product by Friday. If you are having trouble with this - let me know ASAP and you can use my printer. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Ensure you have your article as soon as possible. Also, please search for 3 plus pics to use for the product by Monday. If you are having trouble with this - let me know ASAP and you can use my printer. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(124) Ensure you have your article for tomorrow. Also, please search for 3 (at least) pics to use for the product by Friday. If you are having trouble with this - let me know ASAP and you can use my printer. May 19, 2016 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Have an article on your topic by Wed. as well as about 4 pictures for the project. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Two journal entries were due in last week. Listening quiz was given today. Poetry is the next unit. May 12, 2016 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Oral book reports begin tomorrow. Use notes to discuss: Expos/Rising Action/Climax/ Resolution - narrative test pattern. Also the strengths and weaknesses of novel. Questions and answers to follow. Two journal entries on digital unit should now be complete- class time was provided. Health Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Enusure smoking quiz is complete. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Collecting funds for Fort Mac tomorrow. May 10, 2016 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Finish your novel! Oral reports start Friday! Health Assigned to Class: 7-6(124) Ensure you have submitted quiz on smoking! May 7, 2016 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Book report oral presentations begin on Friday 13th. Directions distributed last week-students may use jot notes. Health Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Smoking Quiz should be complete. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Wanted Posters should be complete. Health Assigned to Class: 7-6(124) Quiz on smoking was completed in class today. April 29, 2016 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Continue to read novel - students are keeping a reading log to track progress. Please continue to bring novel to class next week. Complete by May 10th. Will be discussing the novel orally in class ( mini-presentation). Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Completed a poem by local poet, Mark Callanan. Completed a novel 'Pigboy' this week - no homework today. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(124) Completed a poem by local poet, Mark Callanan. Completed a novel 'Pigboy' this week - no homework today. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Currently reading novel 'Pigboy' in class. Completed a poem by local poet Mark Callanan today- no homework. April 27, 2016 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) read novel by May 10th. Short reading time tomorrow & Friday. April 26, 2016 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Read novel every night and bring for partial reading period this week. Reading Friday. All research papers should now be submitted. April 21, 2016 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Bios were due Tuesday past. Please submit a hard copy with a cover page, bibliography, jot notes and outline. If the notes are outline are written by hand, that will suffice. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Complete journal entry- there/their/they're Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Complete journal entry there/they're/they're April 14, 2016 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) research papers should be submitted by Tuesday. Nine class periods were provided. Finish bibliography following instructions on Word and copy to Google Classroom. If you already have a hand written copy of jot notes/ outline completed - that can be submitted as is. March 15, 2016 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Test tomorrow- see study guide Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(124) Test tomorrow - see study guide Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) test tomorrow - see guide Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Pick your person for biography ASAP March 11, 2016 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Complete Journals for novel Test on 16th Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(124) Test on 16th Complete Journals for novel Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Test on 16th Complete Journals for novel March 3, 2016 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Starting chp. 27 of novel tomorrow. Remember to finish 31 and 2 journal entry by Monday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(124) Starting chp. 20 of novel tomorrow Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Starting chp. 22 of novel tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Test has been rescheduled until Monday : 'The Outsiders'. March 1, 2016 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Outsiders test Monday March 7. February 26, 2016 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Test on 'The Outsiders' scheduled for Thursday. February 23, 2016 Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Please return permission sheets for Friday's trip and afternoon show tomorrow. Also- all pink cupcakes accepted for pink day tomorrow! Wear PINK! Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) starting chp. 16 of novel tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Ensure you are up to date on your novel reading. Currently working on Turning Pt.s novel. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(124) starting chp. 19 of novel tomorrow. February 22, 2016 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Read chp 12 of novel tonight. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(124) Starting chp 17 of novel tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Starting chp.10 tomorrow - novel. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Retro Day tomorrow.Pink day on Wednesday so we need two people to bring in cupcakes (with pink icing or decorations)! February 17, 2016 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(124) Read chp. 11 & 12 tonight. Ensure you have a Turning Points topic. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Ensure you have a topic for Turning Points Essay. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Ensure you have a Turning Points topic. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Currently reading chapter 9 of 'The Outsiders'. February 15, 2016 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Novel- Read chp 5 tonight. Ensure you have a topic for Turning Pts essay. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) have a topic for your Turning Pts Essay. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(124) Have a topic for Turning Pts essay. February 5, 2016 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) last day for book circles- bring a snack if you like. Complete the reading and the last task on your sheet. Starting personal essay and new novel next week. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Movie Poster book report due Monday. Beginning a novel 'Among the Hidden' as well as a personal essay for Turning Points program next week. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(124) Beginning a novel 'Among the Hidden' as well as a personal essay for Turning Points program next week. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Theme Spread Posters were due in today. Currently working on 'The Outsiders' - beginning chap. 5. February 1, 2016 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Upcoming quiz- short story on Thursday.Guide distributed last week. Book report- movie poster due in on 8th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(124) . Short story test on Feb 4 Thursday. Currently doing review. Guide distributed last week. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Short story test on Feb 4 Thursday. Currently doing review. Guide distributed last week. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Should be finishing up own novel as the Theme Spread poster is due in on Friday. Can show more examples tomorrow. Starting 'The Outsiders' tomorrow. January 28, 2016 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(124) Continue reading for Book Circles ( Friday - bring a snack). Short story test on Feb 4 Thursday. Currently doing review. Guide distributed today. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Continue reading for Book Circles ( Monday - bring a snack). Short story test on Feb 4 Thursday. Currently doing review. Guide distributed today. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Continue reading own novel - poster due Feb 8th. Some reading time provider tomorrow. Short story test on Feb 4 Thursday. Currently doing review. Guide distributed today. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Should continue to read own novel at home. Theme spread poster due in on 5th of Feb. Some reading time provided tomorrow. Starting 'The Outsiders' Monday. January 21, 2016 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Bring novel for reading Friday - book report was distributed previously. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Bring novel for reading Friday - book report was distributed previously. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Bring novel for reading Friday - book report was distributed previously. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Bring novel for reading Friday - book report was distributed previously. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(124) Book circles and snacks tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(124) Book circles and snacks tomorrow. Religion Assigned to Class: 7-6(124) Don't forget to review notes on Christianity. This quiz must be rescheduled for Monday due to snow day. Religion Assigned to Class: 7-6(124) Don't forget to review notes on Christianity. This quiz must be rescheduled for Monday due to snow day. January 18, 2016 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Short story test tomorrow. Continue to read novel. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Continue to read novel. Religion Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Quiz on Christianity - Thursday. Multiple Choice. Religion Assigned to Class: 7-6(124) Quiz on Christianity - Thursday. Multiple Choice. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Lit. Circle reading continues Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(124) Lit. Circle reading continues January 15, 2016 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Test on Tuesday. Continue to read novel at home....theme poster due in a few weeks. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Remember lit circles/book club on Monday. Bring completed work ....one side of page. Have your reading up to date. Some people may want to bring snacks! Religion Assigned to Class: 7-6(124) Quiz on Thursday. January 13, 2016 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Read novel for Lit Circles and complete 1 side of sheet as discussed. Some students have arranged to bring snacks. Lit circles will continue for four Mondays. Students should agree upon the required # of pages for the group in advance of the session. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(124) Read novel for Lit Circles and complete 1 side of sheet as discussed. Some students have arranged to bring snacks. Lit circles will continue for four fridays. Students should agree upon the required # of pages for the group in advance of the session. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Students have selected a novel to read this month. Some time has been provided in class. By next week, it should be finished for homework. Please ensure that your novel is the appropriate reading level (i.e. challenging enough and long enough to sustain you for at least a week or two....). The book report (movie poster) will be due on Feb 8th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Students are currently reading a novel for homework. We will have a limited amount of time to read in class (reading Fridays this month). A book report was provided last week (with a focus on theme)- due Feb 5th. Also, a short story-narrative test is scheduled for Tuesday next week. A study guide will be distributed tomorrow. The test will involve an unseen story. Students completed a practice test today. December 16, 2015 Religion Assigned to Class: 7-6(124) Ensure the plot diagram/narrative text pattern of the Nativity Story is complete by Friday. December 9, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(124) Students missing test today should be prepared to write it next class. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Remember to bring a donation for our senior i.e. body wash/unscented body lotion/toiletries. If you would rather bring a small cash donation, a student in the class can buy some supplies over the weekend. Thank you. December 7, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(124) Novel test on Wednesday. Multiple choice/fill in the blanks and one constructed response question. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Novel test on Wednesday. Multiple choice/fill in the blanks and one constructed response question. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Novel test on Wednesday. Multiple choice/fill in the blanks and one constructed response question. November 24, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(124) Read chp.19 Religion Assigned to Class: 7-6(124) Ensure the BUDDHA journal entry is submitted by next class. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) We have finished the novel and are currently reviewing for the test schedule: Dec.4th. Conflict/character development of Ev/ theme are topics to know. November 20, 2015 Religion Assigned to Class: 7-6(124) Finish BUDDHA journal by Day 6. November 19, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(124) Starting chp. 16 tomorrow- ensure you have read 15. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Starting ch. 16 tomorrow Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Starting chp. 16 tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Ensure you have completed both journal entries for novel this week. Please place exercise in journal box. Starting chp. 16 tomorrow of novel so ensure you reading is on track. November 18, 2015 Religion Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Finish journal- comic strip or drawing/paragraph re/'Legend of Buddha' over the next two days. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Chapter 16 of novel tonight. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(124) Read chp. 12 tonight. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Be ready to start chp 14 tomorrow. November 17, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Finish journal- Chp. 12 response. Imagine you are either Ev or Dr. McCallum & write a letter to Duncan. Outline your feelings, emotions, current events, family life etc....anything you would like to tell him. 1/2 - 1pg.Tomorrow we are starting chp. 13. November 13, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Finish the chapter of novel-10 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(124) Read the next chapter of novel. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Starting chp. 8 Monday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Ensure you are up to date on assigned reading - novel. November 10, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Read chapter 2 of novel 'Torn Away' by Thursday's class. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Read chapter 7 of novel by Thursday. There will be a test on Dec. 4th. Ensure your journal is up to date - four entries total. November 5, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Starting chp. 6 of novel on Monday. It is very important to complete assigned chapters at home when assigned. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Complete journal entry 'Anticipation Guide' for 'Torn Away' by Monday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(124) Complete journal entry 'Anticipation Guide' for 'Torn Away' by Tuesday. Art Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Complete journal entry 'Anticipation Guide' for 'Torn Away' by Tuesday. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) School Picture retakes next week. November 3, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Read chp. 3 of novel: Catch Me Once,Catch Me Twice. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) PD Close - out Nov. 6. October 28, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Please finish the journal entry on the novel. Compare the three covers and answer the questions by Friday. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Don't forget to return 50-50 tickets if you have them! October 20, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Unit test tomorrow - (unseen article) review main message and making connections. Follow the tips for writing a constructed response provided in class.Practice test sent out last week-article in text book: 'Ambush'. Answers were reviewed today. October 19, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Unit test Wednesday-practice test given Friday. Article in text 'Ambush' and 2 questions. Will correct together as a class. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Don't forget picture orders were due today! Also - the current 50-50 draw! October 16, 2015 Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) School pictures - order due Monday, Oct. 19th. Don't forget school fundraiser - 50-50 draw. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Unit test on Wednesday! - Review guide was distributed today. Unseen article- focus on main message & making a connection (text- self/world/text).Please work on the practice article in text book: 'Ambush' and answer the two questions assigned. We will review these answers in class on Tuesday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(124) Students have completed a play reading this week: 'New Canadian Kid' and performed a scene for the class. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Students have completed a play reading this week: 'New Canadian Kid' and performed a scene for the class. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Students are working on a play reading this week: 'New Canadian Kid' and will perform a scene next class. October 10, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Remember the book report due Tuesday- a retelling of one scene and a visual. Include title as well. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(124) Remember the book report due Tuesday- a retelling of one scene and a visual. Include title as well. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Students completed an in-class book report last week. This week will conclude the process business letter to the Prime Minster. Unit test on 21 st Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Students completed an in-class book report last week. This week will conclude the process business letter to the Prime Minster. Unit test on 21 st Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Please return the Student Info. sheet ASAP. It is quite important. We can give you another copy if required/ October 6, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(124) Unit test tomorrow - unseen article. Focus on summary & making a connection. Book report was rescheduled due to PD day- now due on 13th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Unit test tomorrow - unseen article. Focus on summary & making a connection. Book report was rescheduled due to PD day. Now due on 13th. Homeroom Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Food items can be accepted this week- donation for food drive. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-2(214) In-class book report was postponed until tomorrow. Lab period was lost. September 28, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Today one period was provided to complete a representing activity on Global Citizenship. If you need extra time, please complete at home over the next two nights. Be sure to add some colour! Also - continue to read novel at home. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-2(214) Today one period was provided to complete a representing activity on Global Citizenship. If you need extra time, please complete at home over the next two nights. Be sure to add some colour! Also - continue to read novel at home. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(124) Currently we are working on to how to write a constructed response. This is helpful for the upcoming unit test on October 7th. Students should also know how to summarize an article. Please continue to read novel at home. There will be an extension on the book report due to the change in PD dates. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Currently we are working on to how to write a constructed response.This is helpful for the upcoming unit test on October 7th. Students should also know how to summarize an article. Please continue to read novel at home. September 24, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(124) Bring novel tomorrow! Report due on Oct.9th. Unit test on Oct.7th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Bring novel tomorrow! Report due on Oct.9th. Unit test on Oct.7th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Bring novel tomorrow! In-class report on Oct.6th. Unit test on Oct.21st Bring leads/markers for Monday's representing activity. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-2(214) Bring novel tomorrow! In-class report due on Oct.6th. Unit test on Oct.21st. Bring leads/markers for Monday's representing activity. September 23, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Continue to read novel at home. Friday is another in-class reading session. Book report instructions distributed today- due date Oct. 9 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(124) Continue to read novel at home. Friday is another in-class reading session. Book report instructions distributed last week- due date Oct. 9 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Continue to read novel at home. Friday is another in-class reading session. Book report will be an in-class assignment on Oct. 6th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-2(214) Continue to read novel at home. Friday is another in-class reading session. Book report will be an in-class assignment on October 6th. Homeroom Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) School picture take place tomorrow. Terry Fox forms were distributed. Power school forms/passwords were distributed last week also. September 18, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(124) Continue to read novel at home. Next reading period is Friday. Book report instructions were distributed today - due October 9th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Continue to read novel at home - book report will be due in on 9th October. It will be distributed on Monday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Continue to read novel at home - book report will be distributed soon. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-2(214) You should be reading your novel at home. Next reading period is Friday. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Picture day is the 24th of this month. September 14, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Finish journal assigned in class by Wednesday:'Five Lessons Parents Should teach Their Children'. Continue to read each evening. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-2(214) Finish journal assigned in class by Wednesday:'Five Lessons Parents Should teach Their Children'. Continue to read each evening. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Read novel at home as well as in class on Fridays. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Home reading - novel. September 11, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Students will need a novel of their choice for Reading Fridays. Book reports will be due in a month or so. Students will need a novel of their choice for Reading Fridays. Book reports will be due in a month or so. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Students will need a novel of their choice for Reading Fridays. Book reports will be due in a month or so. LRC has a fine collection -open daily at lunch. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Students will need a novel of their choice for Reading Fridays. Book reports will be due in a month or so. LRC has a great selection. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-2(214) Students will need a novel of their choice for Reading Fridays. Book reports will be due in a month or so. LRC has a fine collection. June 16, 2015 Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) A reminder that exams start tomorrow. See webpage for schedule. Please note an error- the PM exams begin at 12:00. Bus service follows regular schedule. Please return permission form if you are leaving after exams. Bring appropriate material for each exam ( e.g. pens for Language Arts). Ensure your locker is cleaned out and hand in your lock. June 1, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Bring a pen for tomorrow's demand writing session. Students did a practice run-through today. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Bring a pen for tomorrow's demand writing session. Students did a practice run-through today. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Bring a pen for tomorrow's demand writing session. Students did a practice run-through today. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) Bring a pen for tomorrow's demand writing session. May 26, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Finish novel this week for homework. In-class report on Friday. You may use your novel. Be prepared to write a summary as part of the report! Exam guide provided today. June 2nd is written demand section only. It is a regular day though. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) Book report due 29th. Exam guide provided today.June 2nd is written demand section only. It is a regular day though. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Book report due 29th. June 2nd is written demand section only. It is a regular day though. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Exam Guide & terms given out today.June 2nd is written demand section only. It is a regular day though. May 22, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Finish novel for in-class report on Monday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Finish novel for in-class summary next week. May 21, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) finish novel this week. In-class assignment on May 28th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) Book report distributed yesterday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Book report distributed yesterday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Finish novel this week. In-class assignment coming up Monday. May 20, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) Book report due on May 29th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Book report due on May 29th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) *In- class book report May 25. Ensure you have completed your novel by then. Lab booked tomorrow for last day of photo story project. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Finish your novel this week! May 19, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Continue to read novel- giving out report tomorrow. Finish up this week. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) Continue to read novel- giving out report tomorrow. Due May 29. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Continue to read novel- giving out report tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Continue to read novel- giving out report tomorrow. In-class assignment on May 25th. May 15, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Continue to read novel. There will be an in-class writing assignment on May 25th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Continue to read novel at home. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) Continue to read novel at home. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Continue to read novel at home. May 13, 2015 Health Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Short Quiz tomorrow on Tobacco chapter. Use review sheet from class. Also know how a fetus is affected by a mother smoking. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Please ensure permission form is returned for Amanda Todd video. We are watching it tomorrow. Bring novel on Friday. May 12, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Continue to read novel at home. Should be finished within the next two weeks. Photostory project starts tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) Continue to read novel at home. Ensure you have returned permission form for Amanda Todd Fifth Estate documentary. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Continue to read novel at home. May 11, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Finish Journal entry about Stacey's Story- When Rumours Escalate. Bring your novel this week! May 5, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Please return permission form to watch Fifth Estate re/Amanda Todd A.S.A.P. Read your novel nightly- have about two weeks remaining. Some reading time will be provided Wednesday - Friday this week. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) Ensure you have a permission form re/ Amanda Todd Fifth Estate documentary. We will have reading Friday this week. Please find an appropriate novel (lots at LRC opened lunch 12:05- you must return any overdue books). Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) Ensure you have a permission form re/ Amanda Todd Fifth Estate documentary. We will have reading Friday this week. Please find an appropriate novel (lots at LRC opened lunch 12:05- you must return any overdue books). Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Ensure you have a permission form re/ Amanda Todd Fifth Estate documentary. We will have reading Friday this week. Please find an appropriate novel (lots at LRC opened lunch 12:05- you must return any overdue books). Health Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Please ensure the anti-smoking poster is completed with color & placed in journal. April 30, 2015 Health Assigned to Class: 7-2(208) Short Quiz on Monday - guide competed in class today. Material will come from guide only. April 28, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Students now have selected a novel. Please have the book in school this week for reading. Students will have about three weeks to read it. Also, students are reminded to return the permission form for the Digital Citizenship Unit- Fifth Estate Documentary (Amanda Todd). Finally, students should submit the journal assigned this week on TV clips. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Students are reminded to return the Digital Citizenship Unit Permission Form (Fifth Estate Documentary- Amanda Todd). The NL Poetry & Movement Unit with Lynn Panting continues until Monday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Students are reminded to return the Digital Citizenship Unit Permission Form (Fifth Estate Documentary- Amanda Todd). The NL Poetry & Movement Unit with Lynn Panting continues until Monday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) Students are reminded to return the Digital Citizenship Unit Permission Form (Fifth Estate Documentary- Amanda Todd). The NL Poetry & Movement Unit with Lynn Panting continues until Monday. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) PD day Friday. Health Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Don't forget to complete the Anti- Smoking Mini-Poster. Add color & place in journal. April 24, 2015 Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Please return permission form for digital unit & Amanda Todd documentary. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) All students should bring their novels to school this week. The novel should be fictional. Students will be given approx. three weeks to complete it. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Students are currently working on a Newfoundland poetry unit with choreographer Lynn Panting (Cultural Connections Funding). Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) Students are currently working on a Newfoundland poetry unit with choreographer Lynn Panting (Cultural Connections Funding). Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Students are currently working on a Newfoundland poetry unit with choreographer Lynn Panting (Cultural Connections Funding). April 15, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Finish free verse poem on food- in journal. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Finish free verse poem on food- in journal. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) After school help for research essay on Thursday- for any students not yet completed. This is an in-class essay. March 30, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) Students now have the summary (text book) & jot notes (own article) completed. If you did not have your article today in class, please complete jot notes at home tonight. Also, remember to have pics & supplies ready for tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) Students now have the summary (text book) & jot notes (own article) completed. If you did not have your article today in class, please complete jot notes at home tonight. Also, remember to have pics & supplies ready for tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Students now have the summary (text book) & jot notes (own article) completed. If you did not have your article today in class, please complete jot notes at home tonight. Also, remember to have pics & supplies ready for tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Students are currently working on in-class rough drafts (bios - research). March 27, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) On Monday you have to bring in the supplies for your mysteries photo essay: -1 article on your topic -3 or 4 pictures -Any materials you may need (glue, paper, scissors etc) Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) On Monday you have to bring in the supplies for your mysteries photo essay: -1 article on your topic -3 or 4 pictures -Any materials you may need (glue, paper, scissors etc) Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) On Monday you have to bring in the supplies for your mysteries photo essay: -1 article on your topic -3 or 4 pictures -Any materials you may need (glue, paper, scissors etc) Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) If you have not returned your Outsiders novel please do so by Monday. March 23, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Students have selected an inspirational person for their research bios. By now students should have read the two articles & made jot notes. March 12, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) In-class evaluation tomorrow on character development in Among the Hidden. The evaluation will consist of one multi-paragraph answer. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) In-class evaluation tomorrow on character development in Among the Hidden. The evaluation will consist of one multi-paragraph answer. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) In-class evaluation tomorrow on character development in Among the Hidden. The evaluation will consist of one multi-paragraph answer. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) In-class evaluation tomorrow on theme in The Outsiders. The evaluation will consist of one multi-paragraph answer. March 9, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) In-class written assessment on Friday. Novel question- focus on character development. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) In-class written assessment on Friday. Novel question- focus on character development. Art Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) In-class written assessment on Friday. Novel question- focus on character development. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) In-class written assessment on Friday. Novel question- focus on supporting a theme statement. March 5, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Novel: the in-class essay will be rescheduled. Ensure you complete the poster for the novel. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) Novel: the in-class essay will be rescheduled. Ensure you complete the poster for the novel. Art Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Novel: the in-class essay will be rescheduled. Ensure you complete the poster for the novel. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Novel- quiz next Friday. Please make some notes on theme discussed today: 'Things are rough all over'. Be prepared to discuss on Monday- two examples for the Socs and two for the Greasers.We will be writing sample answers next week. March 3, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) March 10 - in-class evaluation on 'Among the Hidden'. One constructed response question based on class notes- e.g. character development/ conflict etc.... Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) March 10 - in-class evaluation on 'Among the Hidden'. One constructed response question based on class notes- e.g. character development/ conflict etc.... Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) March 10 - in-class evaluation on 'Among the Hidden'. One constructed response question based on class notes- e.g. character development/ conflict etc.... Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) In-class evaluation for 'The Outsiders' scheduled for March 13th. One constructed responsequestion based on in-class notes. February 25, 2015 Homeroom Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Activity day is tomorrow. Remember helmet and skates if you are skating, and sneakers if you are going to the field house. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Complete journal entry that was assigned in class on Tuesday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) Complete journal entry that was assigned in class on Tuesday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Complete comic strip journal entry that was assigned in class on Tuesday. February 23, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Journal entry was assigned today & time provided. Please finish it up over the next 3 days if not yet completed. Chapter 6 - main plot points, approximately 6-8, repesented in comic strip format. Include text boxes & speech bubbles. Add color & tape in journal. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) Read chp. 17 for next class. February 20, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Read chapter 17 of Among the Hidden. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Read chapter 17 of Among the Hidden. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Bring in permission form and $10 for activity day on Thursday (bowling, skating, or field house) Monday is Retro Day! All students who dress up are entered into a draw for a Starbucks gift card. February 10, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) book reports were due in Monday past. Students should read chp. 4 of novel. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Book reports were due in Monday past. Students were assigned chp. 5 tonight in novel. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) Book reports should be handed in by now- due Monday past. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Please finish up journal entry. Tests were given back today. Currently reading 'The Outsiders'. February 9, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Please complete the journal entry ( time provided in class) by Wednesday. Select one or two statements from the list and share your thoughts- 1/2 - 3/4 page will be fine. Book reports should have been submitted today. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) All book reports should have been submitted today. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) All book reports should have been submitted today. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) All book reports should have been submitted today. February 5, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Book report is due on Monday, February 9. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) Book report is due on Monday, February 9. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Book report is due on Monday, February 9. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Book report is due on Monday, February 9. February 3, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Test: tomorrow on unseen text. Be prepared to discuss character traits with support from text. February 2, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Test on Wednesday - unseen text. Be prepared to discuss character & character traits. Book report (theme spread) is due on the 9th. January 29, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Reading Friday: Bring book or work on book report. Test on Wednesday: Unseen text Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) Reading Tuesday next week. Book report due on February 9th Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Reading Friday: bring book or work on book report Book report due on February 9th Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Reading Friday: bring book or work on book report Book report due on February 9th January 22, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Reading Friday Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) Reading Friday Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Reading Friday Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Reading Friday January 21, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Test tomorrow - prepare for conflict/ theme/ Pov/ 5 parts of narrative text pattern p.94 text and study guide from last week: How to construct long answer response. Continue to read novel Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) Continue to read novel at home. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Continue to read novel at home. Reading Friday! Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Continue to read novel at home. Reading Friday! January 19, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Continue to read novel this month. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) Continue to read novel this month. Test tomorrow - be prepared to focus on conflict. Ensure you know the 5 parts of narrative test pattern also. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Continue to read novel this month. Test Thursday - be prepared to focus on conflict. Ensure you know the 5 parts of narrative test pattern also Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Continue to read novel this month. I will be available tomorrow at 2:30 for students who are redoing the newspaper article(originally scheduled for today). January 14, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Quiz on Monday - unseen short story. Guide provided last week- be prepared to discuss conflict/ setting/theme in a story. Be able to identify the five sections of a narrative text pattern ( i.e. Climax, Rising action etc...). Continue to read novel at home - book report due in Feb. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) Quiz on Tuesday - unseen short story. Guide provided last week- be prepared to discuss conflict/ setting/theme in a story. Be able to identify the five sections of a narrative text pattern ( i.e. Climax, Rising action etc...). Continue to read novel at home - book report due in Feb. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Quiz on Thursday - unseen short story. Guide provided last week- be prepared to discuss conflict/ setting/theme in a story. Be able to identify the five sections of a narrative text pattern ( i.e. Climax, Rising action etc...). Continue to read novel at home - book report due in Feb. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Continue to read novel at home - book report due in Feb. Currently working on short stories. January 12, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Short story test early next week. Unseen text. Know terms on sheet & apply with examples. Read novel each evening- report will be due in February. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Read novel each evening - report will be due On Feb 9th. Distributed next week. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Read novel each evening- report will be due in February. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) Read novel each evening- report will be due in February. January 7, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Bring a novel of choice for Friday - next book report Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) Bring a novel of choice for Friday - next book report Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Bring a novel of choice for Friday - next book report Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) Starting book circles on Fridays January 6, 2015 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Bring a novel for Friday. You will have about 3 weeks to read it on Fridays & for homework. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Bring a novel for Friday - you will have about 3 weeks to read it (including the next 3 Fridays)& at home each evening. December 16, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) Ensure the FREEDOM acrostic poem is completed in journal and returned to journal box. December 8, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Test on Wed.- character sketch on a major character ( e.g. Julilly). Be able to apply literary terms to novel ( multiple choice format) e.g. similes, metaphors, climax, theme, conflict, personification etc.... Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) Test on Wed.- character sketch on a major character ( e.g. Julilly). Be able to apply literary terms to novel ( multiple choice format) e.g. similes, metaphors, climax, theme, conflict, personification etc.... Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Test on Wed.- character sketch on a major character ( e.g. Julilly). Be able to apply literary terms to novel ( multiple choice format) e.g. similes, metaphors, climax, theme, conflict, personification etc.... December 3, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) test on 10th- be prepared to write a mini- character sketch. Focus on Julilly. Be able to apply literary terms to novel eg. (simile, metaphor, theme, conflict,etc...). Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) test on 10th- be prepared to write a mini- character sketch. Focus on Julilly. Be able to apply literary terms to novel eg. (simile, metaphor, theme, conflict,etc...). Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) test on 10th- be prepared to write a mini- character sketch. Focus on Julilly. Be able to apply literary terms to novel eg. (simile, metaphor, theme, conflict,etc...). Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Constructed response to novel scheduled for Monday- be prepared to discuss ev's character development and theme. Class notes have been provided. December 1, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Ensure notes re/ Liza's traits & examples are completed (chart) by tomorrow. Test on the 10th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) Ensure notes re/ Liza's traits & examples are completed (chart) by tomorrow. Test on the 10th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Ensure notes re/ Liza's traits & examples are completed (chart) by tomorrow. Test on the 10th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Constructed response part of test scheduled for Monday ( theme/ character). November 28, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Quiz on Monday- multiple choice only. Know literary terms from sheet also: simile,metaphor,conflict,climax, suspense, theme etc.... November 27, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Read chp. 16 tonight. Quiz on Monday - know how to apply literary terms (e.g. symbol, theme, conflict, simile, metaphor etc) to examples from the novel. Constructed response section of quiz (long answer) will follow next week. November 26, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Read the next chapter tonight - If you are not completed the novel. Quiz on Monday, Dec 1. November 24, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Read chp. 12 tonight. Journal entry was due today. Test on Dec. 1. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Read chp. 12 tonight. Journal entry was due today. Test on Dec. 1. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Finished the novel today. If you missed any questions be sure to catch up. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Finished the novel today. If you missed any questions be sure to catch up. Religion Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) All students should have submitted the summary of 'The Legend of the Laughing Buddha' last week. Religion Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) All students should have submitted the summary of 'The Legend of the Laughing Buddha' last week. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Starting chp. 18 of novel tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Starting chp. 18 of novel tomorrow. November 19, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Journal entry- chapter 7 Peter's perspective on Signal Hill due Monday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Finish the last few pages of chapter 13. 14 begins tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) Ensure you have read chp. 13 of novel. November 17, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) read Chp. 6 tonight. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Read chp 12 tonight Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) Read chp. 12 tonight. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Starting chp. 10 tomorrow. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) PD Day 21st. Religion Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Ensure your summary of'The Legend of the Laughing Buddha' is complete & submitted. November 13, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Read chapter 11 tonight Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Students were given chapter questions to finish in class today: #4,5,7,9 only. Please ensure these are complete. Please come to class with novel, paper & pencil each day. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) Some people are missing recent journal entry from l last week. Currently finishing paragraph- in-class assignment. Ensure you are up to date with novel reading. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Ensure you are up to date with novel chapters. Religion Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Please ensure you complete the summary started today on 'The Legend of the Laughing Buddha'. 1/2 page maximum. November 7, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) Read chapter 2 of novel by Wednesday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Read up to chapter 9 by Wednesday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Started novel today. Covered one in class. November 6, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Finish journal on 'SKIN'- outline provided. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Starting chapter 7 of novel tomorrow if you missed class. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Read chp. 5 tonight. Most are finished the descriptive paragraph - in-class assignment. November 4, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Please finish the journal entry on the play: 'SKIN', by Dennis Foon, by Friday latest. Place journals back in box. October 29, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Ensure the senses chart is finished for topic. If you forgot it, just create your own. Jot note style. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) Ensure the senses chart is finished for topic. If you forgot it, just create your own. Jot note style. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) We will be completing oral presentations over the next few days. October 27, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Test on Wednesday- guide was distributed last week. October 20, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Finish journal entry over the next two days & return to box. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Oral book reports continue. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) Oral book reports continue. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Oral book reports continue. October 16, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Oral Presentations begin tomorrow- continue on Monday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) Oral Presentations begin tomorrow- continue on Monday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Oral Presentations begin tomorrow- continue on Monday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Ensure the Global Citizen Poem is completed in journal exercise. Book reports were submitted last week. Test scheduled for the end of the month. Homeroom Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) School Pics sent home today - due back OCT.20th if ordering. October 15, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Finish the journal on 'New Canadian Kid' by Friday and place back in journal box. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Finish 'I am a Global Citizenship' poem in journal Box by Friday. Test later in the month. October 8, 2014 Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Bring back data sheet with any corrections. If the info. is correct, return the sheet as is. Food drive ! October 6, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Unit test Wednesday - be prepared to write a summary & make a connection using the text (in well-dev. paragraphs). Be able to recognize a transitional word or phrase. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Unit test Wednesday - be prepared to write a summary & make a connection using the text (in well-dev. paragraphs). Be able to recognize a transitional word or phrase. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) Unit test Wednesday - be prepared to write a summary & make a connection using the text (in well-dev. paragraphs). Be able to recognize a transitional word or phrase. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Book reports were due in Friday past. Last class for in-class essays. October 4, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) 'Step Up' Unit test on Wednesday. Focus on writing a summary & making a text connection. Guide distributed on Friday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) 'Step Up' unit test on Wednesday. Focus on writing a summary & making a text connection. Guide distributed on Friday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) 'Step Up Unit test this Wednesday. Focus on writing a summary & making a text connection. Guide distributed. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Book report oral presentations begin this week. Currently working on in-class process letters as well. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) PLEASE DONATE TO THE FOOD DRIVE! October 2, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Summary & visual due tomorrow.Ensure you include your name & title. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) Summary & visual due tomorrow.Ensure you include your name & title. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Summary & visual due tomorrow.Ensure you include your name & title. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Book report was due in today. Please complete. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Food Drive continues. October 1, 2014 Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Food Drive! Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Book report due tomorrow. Bring text books to class & journal exercise. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) Report due Friday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Report due Friday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Report due Friday. September 30, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Report due Friday. Unit test on the 8th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) Report due Friday. Unit test on the 8th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Report due Friday. Unit test on the 8th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Report due Thursday. Five opened- ended questions to main character & answers in well-dev. paragraphs. See instructions for details. Homeroom Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Ongoing food drive! September 29, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Finish novel- summary (one section) & visual due Friday. See instructions for more detail. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) Finish novel- summary (one section) & visual due Friday. See instructions for more detail. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Finish novel- summary (one section) & visual due Friday. See instructions for more detail. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Finish novel- five questions (open ended) & answers due Thursday. See instructions for more detail. September 26, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Continue to read novel- report due on 3rd. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) Continue to read novel- report due on 3rd. Students may work on this Monday- bring novel! Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Continue to read novel- report due on 3rd. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Continue to read novel- report due on 2nd. Ensure your questions are open- ended to allow paragraph answers (i.e. well developed). September 23, 2014 Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Dress for Terry Fox walk tomorrow. Bring funds if you collected! Thursday night is Curriculum Night at MDJH- day 1 of schedule. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Read novel- report due later next week! Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) Read novel- report due later next week! Finish summary of today's article 'Resisting Hitler'. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Read novel- report due later next week! Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Read novel- report due later next week! September 22, 2014 Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Terry Fox walk scheduled for Wednesday. Curric. Night on Thursday- Day 1 of schedule Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Finish reading novel- report due 3rd. Finish #2 question from today's class: What is the main idea of article? 2-3 sentences will be fine. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) Finish reading novel- report due 3rd. Read article 'Resisting Hitler' in text. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Finish reading novel- report due 3rd. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Finish reading novel- report due 2rd. Religion Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Ensure you have completed the journal entry on 'Trust' & placed journal in box. September 18, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) bring novel tomorrow for reading- report due 3rd! Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) bring novel tomorrow for reading- report due 3rd! Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) bring novel tomorrow for reading- report due 3rd! Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) bring novel tomorrow for reading- report due 2nd of October! Instructions distributed tomorrow. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Don't forget Terry Fox collection for next week. September 17, 2014 Homeroom Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) School pics tomorrow! Curriculum night has been rescheduled to next Thursday p.m. due to feeder school conflict. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Read novel - bring for Friday. Book report instructions distributed today. Due Oct. 3rd. Ensure your bulletin bd. picture/body is complete & submitted. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) H.R.- novel for the month of September. Book report will be distributed tomorrow & due on Oct. 3. Finish up bulletin bd. visual over the next 2 days and submit please. Unit test scheduled for Oct. 8th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) H.R.- novel for the month of September. Book report will be distributed tomorrow & due on Oct. 3. Finish up bulletin bd. visual over the next 2 days and submit please. All students should now have a journal class exercise for your entries. Unit test scheduled for Oct. 8th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Ensure you read at home each evening (HR). There will be a book report due in early October. Details to follow. September 15, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Students should be reading independent novel each evening. Book report instructions will be distributed soon and due on Oct. 3. Unit test is tentatively scheduled for Oct. 7th or 8th. Religion Assigned to Class: 7-1(220) Char. Education/ Language Arts: Students completed a ' Get to Know You' bulletin board - picture and info. If you did not complete it in class time today, ensure you have complete it and submit it to me by Thursday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) Students should be reading independent novel each evening. Book report instructions will be distributed soon and due on Oct. 3. Unit test is tentatively scheduled for Oct. 7th or 8th. More info to follow later in the month. Students completed a 'Get to Know You' bulletin board - picture and info. If you did not complete it in class time today, ensure you have complete and submit to me by Thursday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Bring markers, scissors & a magazine for the bulletin bd. display tomorrow.I will have some extra magazines as well. Students should be reading independent novel each evening. Book report instructions will be distributed soon and due on Oct. 3. Unit test is tentatively scheduled for Oct. 7th or 8th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Continue to read independent novel at home each evening. A reading period will also be provided on this Friday. The report will be due in on Oct. 2nd. details to follow. September 11, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Bring novel tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) Reading Friday tomorrow! Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Reading Friday tomorrow! Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-3(209) Reading Friday tomorrow! September 10, 2014 Homeroom Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Terry Fox forms sent out today. School Pics advertisement- Sept. 18th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) All students should now have the journal entry completed and submitted in an exercise book or duotang. Students should now have selected a novel for nightly home reading. Please bring it to class on Friday for a reading period.There will be a report to follow later in the month. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-5(124) All students should have the journal entry completed by tomorrow and submitted in a regular exercise book or duotang. Students should now have selected a novel for nightly home reading. Please bring it to class on Friday for a reading period.There will be a report to follow later in the month. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(220) Students should now have selected a novel for nightly home reading. Please bring it to class on Friday for a reading period.There will be a report to follow later in the month. All students should have the journal entry completed by tomorrow and submit it in a regular exercise book or duotang. Religion Assigned to Class: 7-2(208) Please bring an exercise book (or a binder with paper to class) regularly. September 8, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Remember to complete the journal from last week: 'Get to Know You'. Place it back in the journal box. All students should have a novel selected for this month. Report to follow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-2(214) All students should have a novel selected for this month. Reading perid this Friday and allow a few minutes each night for home reading. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(124) All students should have a novel selected for reading Fridays this month. Read a few minutes each night- report will be due in October. Language Arts Assigned to Class: (7-5)118A All students should have a novel selected for reading Fridays this month. Read a few minutes each night- report will be due in October. Homeroom Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) School pics- Sept. 18th. September 5, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) 1. Students will need a journal exercise e.g.(32 pg. Hilroy style or a duotang with paper). Also, students will need an exercise or binder for class notes. Text book will be provided next week. 2. Students will need a fictional novel (of their choice) for reading Fridays this month. We will visit the library early next week should they like to sign one out. Next reading period: Friday. They will have 3-4 weeks to read the novel at home, as well as the next three Friday reading periods. 3. Students completed a journal entry today. Please ensure it is completed by Wednesday and placed in the journal box. Language Arts Assigned to Class: (7-5)118A 1. Students will need a journal exercise e.g.(32 pg. Hilroy style or a duotang with paper). Also, students will need an exercise or binder for class notes. Text book will be provided next week. 2. Students will need a fictional novel (of their choice) for reading Fridays this month. Our library is opened every lunch time should they like to sign one out. Next reading period: Friday. They will have 3-4 weeks to read the novel at home, as well as the next three Friday reading periods. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-6(124) 1. Students will need a journal exercise e.g.(32 pg. Hilroy style or a duotang with paper). Also, students will need an exercise or binder for class notes. Text book will be provided next week. 2. Students will need a fictional novel (of their choice) for reading Fridays this month. Our library is opened daily at 12:05 should they like to sign one out. Next reading period: Friday. They will have 3-4 weeks to read the novel at home, as well as the next three Friday reading periods. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-2(214) 1. Students will need a journal exercise (32 pg. Hilroy style or a duotang with paper). Also, students will need an exercise or binder for class notes. Text book will be provided next week. 2. Students will need a fictional novel (of their choice) for reading Fridays this month. Our library is opened daily should like to sign one out. Next reading period: Friday. They will have 3-4 weeks to read the novel at home, as well as the next three Friday reading periods. Religion Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Students need one exercise book for notes. June 12, 2014 Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Remember to send in an email or note/form re/ staying home during exam week when an exam is not scheduled. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) All booklets & products should be submitted. Process essays were submitted last week as well. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) All booklets & products should be submitted. Process essays were submitted last week as well. The essays were returned today. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Exam review focused on theme (in a poem. Today's poem:'Waiting for Justina in West Edmonston Mall'. June 10, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Several people have not yet submitted the research booklet. The summary (from text)& jot notes (research article)can be submitted on a regular sheet should a student have lost the booklet. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Please submit your booklet & final product tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Please submit your booklet & final product tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Currently working on exam review - poetry & prose for the 18th.Today's poem 'Mother to Son'. Focus tomorrow - writing a theme statement. June 5, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Tomorrow is the last day to finish your in-class photo essay. Ensure you have everything required for that- pics etc.... Booklet should also be complete by now. Demand writing section of exam is Monday a.m. Bring two pens ( blue or black) and a book to read ( in case you finish early). Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Tuesday is the last day to finish your in-class photo essay. Ensure you have everything required for that- pics etc.... Booklet should also be complete by now. Demand writing section of exam is Monday a.m. Bring two pens ( blue or black) and a book to read (in case you finish early). Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Everyone should now be trying to finish your in-class photo essay. Ensure you have everything required for that- pics etc.... Booklet should also be complete by now. Demand writing section of exam is Monday a.m. Bring two pens ( blue or black) and a book to read (in case you finish early). We will do a practice exam tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Today we reviewed the poem 'Out,out' by Frost. We discussed literal meaning as well as sound devices and figurative language. Tomorrow we will complete a practice demand writing question in preparation for Monday's exam (writing section only). Monday is a regular day - period 1&2 is set aside for the demand writing. Students will need two pens for this as well as a book to read (should they finish early). June 3, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Ensure the booklet is up to date- 2 pages- summary from text book article & jot notes from your own article. Bring in 3-4 pics of your topic. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Ensure the booklet is up to date- 2 pages- summary from text book article & jot notes from your own article. Bring in 3-4 pics of your topic. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Ensure the booklet is up to date- 2 pages- summary from text book article & jot notes from your own article. Bring in 3-4 pics of your topic. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Today we continued with poetry- reviewed literal meaning of ' The Shark' by E.J. Pratt. ....con't tomorrow with section b.Students passed in class work from last week: 'Land Called Labrador' poem - worksheet. June 2, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Ensure you have an article & pics for your topic. Essays from last week should be submitted. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Ensure you have an article & pics for your topic. Essays from last week should be submitted. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Ensure you have an article & pics for your topic. Essays from last week should be submitted. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Students should ensure they have the poetry 'menu' class work finished over the next day or so. May 21, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Students are working on an in-class process essay. They may wish to discuss ideas with you as they work on draft #1. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Students are working on an in-class process essay. They may wish to discuss ideas with you as they work on draft #1. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Students are working on an in-class process essay. They may wish to discuss ideas with you as they work on draft #1. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Students are developing a scene on our recent novel today & tomorrow. Speeches have been completed as well. Grammar unit continues. May 8, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Speeches begin next week. Please print off another copy tomorrow for practice. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Please pass on booklets & novel by tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Please ensure you have returned the novel and the completed booklet by tomorrow. Today we did an intro to poetry. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Please ensure you pass in your completed novel booklet and your novel 'Who is Frances Rain?' Today we covered an introduction to poetry. May 6, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) We have now concluded the booklet on our novel. If it is incomplete, please finish at home and submit by Thursday. Health Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) The journal on the anti-smoking poster should now be complete. Please ensure your journal is placed in the journal box. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Please return your novels. Students are now completing the in-class process essays (on a hero or someone you admire). These essays will be presented orally (beginning Monday). Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Please ensure your booklet (on the novel study)is completed by Friday at the latest. Please bring your text book to class now and return your novel. May 1, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Novel test tomorrow. April 30, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Novel test on Friday. Focus on a possible theme- see class notes. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Novel - we will be working on a booklet this week during class. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Novel- is now complete. We will be working on a booklet to cover related concepts. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Novel is now complete - we will be working on a novel to cover related concepts. April 28, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Test on Friday - focus on theme for contructed response question & multiple choice as well. Ensure assigned questions from booklet are completed by Wednesday. This is class work assigned before the holidays. April 15, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Test will take place Friday, May 2: 'The Outsiders'. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Read the next chapter. March 26, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Today students had a session on creating a reference list electronically. Tomorrow please have the two research articles on your topic. You will be completing the outline/ jot notes in the library. Novel: we will be beginning chapter 5 on Friday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Finish chapter 2 of novel tonight. March 20, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Students should now be up to chapter 4 in novel. Some questions have been assigned from booklet. Tonight, please complete chapter 3: #1 only. We will have some class time to work on #2-5 on Monday. Research:please have your articles in class. This week we covered how to write an outline. This is an in-class essay. It will be presented to the class orally at a later date. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Test on Tuesday. Unseen story - focus on main conflict in a story ( Define/ provide the type/be prepared to use examples from the story and explain. Give the resolution.Conclude paragraph.)Know the parts of a narrative test pattern. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Test on Tuesday. Unseen story - focus on main conflict in a story (Define/ provide the type/be prepared to use examples from the story and explain. Give the resolution.Conclude paragraph.) Also, know the parts of a narrative test pattern ( e.g. Exposition/ Rising action etc...).. March 19, 2014 Art Assigned to Class: (7-5)118A Bring the research articles to class regularly - it is an in-class assignment from this point on. You must now have a total of 2 articles. March 18, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Unit test tomorrow - unseen story: focus on types of conflict. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Test on Tuesday- unseen story. Focus on conflict. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Test on Tuesday- unseen story. Focus on conflict. March 11, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Over the next few days select a hero for your research topic. Find & print off at least two articles for Friday. Ensure you have teacher's approval first. Must be a person - who meets the hero definition discussed in class. Today we discussed some possibilities for females- tomorrow we will discuss males. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Will be a unit test - possibly Wednesday at the earliest. I will confirm the date- unseen story or article. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Will be a unit test around the 3rd week of March- around the 24th or 25th.Unseen story or article. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Will be a unit test around the 3rd week of March- around the 24th or 25th.Unseen story or article. March 4, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Test is rescheduled to Thursday - guide & review questions provided. March 3, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Test has been rescheduled to Thursday. Guide distributed today. February 28, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Unit Test originally scheduled for Wednesday has been moved to this Thursday. February 25, 2014 Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) ensure you have sent in the form for Friday's trip & 8$. Thanks. Helmet required for skating. Tomorrow is pink Day- wear pink or a pink item of clothing. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Some story maps are still outstanding. Unit test - tentative date march 5th. February 24, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Comic strip on novel due tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Book report was due today. Several students have not yet submitted. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Twin day! Don't forget $ for Friday's trip: $8 & form. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Finish #1 question - summary of story pg. 188 'Fear'. February 19, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Today we worked on summarizing the article in text as well as main message. Book report story map due 24th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Book report due 21st. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Book report comic strip due 21st. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Book report comic strip due 25th. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Don't forget yellow slip & fee for trip next week. Note error- should be grade 7 not 9. Helmets required for skating. February 18, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Article - Embracing the Unknown- text book. Ensure you completed class work up to # 2- main message of text. #1- summary should also be complete. Book report due 24th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Comic Strip due 21st. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Comic strip - due 21 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Comic Strip due 25th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) permission form went home Friday for outing. Yellow sheet- please note the error- grade 9 should read grade 7. Skating requires a helmet! February 14, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Book report due 24 Feb - distributed today. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Book report due 21 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Book report due 21 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Book report due 25 February 13, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Bring novel - either to finish reading or to begin novel report. February 12, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Read your novel at home regularly. You should be finishing up now. I will distribute the book report tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) I will be distributing book report tomorrow. Novel should be complete or almost complete by now. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) I will be distributing book report tomorrow. Novel should be complete or almost complete by now. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) I will be distributing book report tomorrow. Novel should be complete or almost complete by now. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Bring any art supplies- Markers etc... for door decorating contest - 'The Netherlands'. February 11, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Finish novel at home - report passed out tomorroe. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Finish novel at home.Report will be passed out tomorrow & due 25th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Finish novel at home.Report will be passed out tomorrow and due 21st. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Ensure you complete the novel over the next week. There will be a report distributed soon. On Friday, students can read the novel during class. For those who are completed, please bring the novel so you may begin the report. February 10, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Should be reading novel again this week. I will be handing out the report/comic assignment soon- due 21st. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Should be reading novel again this week. I will be handing out the report /comic strip assignment soon- due 21st. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Should be reading novel again this week. I will be handing out the report/comic assignment soon- due 21st. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Continue to read novel at home. I will be distributing the assignment soon. Everyone should now have submitted the in-class work: - Acceptance Poster - Mick Harte Book Report - Journal Entries on Sad Song & hockey/or-Olympics February 5, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Continue to read your novel at home. The comic strip assignment will be passed out soon. The essay is in-class work. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Continue to read your novel at home. The comic strip assignment will be passed out soon. The essay is in-class work. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Continue to read your novel at home. The comic strip assignment will be passed out soon. The essay is in-class work. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Ensure yesterday's poster on 'Acceptance' re/ I Have Down's Syndrome Poster' is complete is complete. Add colour & slogan etc... Today we covered the article on Jim Carrey. February 4, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Continue to read novel at home. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Continue to read novel at home. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Continue to read novel at home. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Today we worked on a ' Acceptance' poster as a follow-up to the text book article: 'I Have Down's Syndrome'. Please finish the poster over the next within the next two days. Ensure you have a creative & attractive poster. Color/font/logo/visual etc.... January 29, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Continue to read novel. Ensure today's journal (hockey or olympics) is completed by Monday. Spelling bee winner should start studying! Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Jot notes on 'Turning Points' idea chart due Friday.If you are stuck on an idea- discuss with me ASAP. Continue to bring novel to class as well. Spelling Bee winner should start preparing for the event next week. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Jot notes on 'Turning Points' idea chart due Friday.If you are stuck on an idea- discuss with me ASAP. Continue to bring novel to class as well. Spelling Bee winner should keep preparing for upcoming event! Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Jot notes on 'Turning Points' idea chart due Friday.If you are stuck on an idea- discuss with me ASAP. Continue to bring novel to class as well. Spelling Bee winner should keep preparing for the upcoming event! Homeroom Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) if you would like a pink T- shirt- pink day...cost is 5$. Please send ASAP. January 28, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) 'Mick Harte Was Here' book report/assignment due in tomorrow. Students should be reading a novel of their choice since last week. I will provide a book report later. Continue to bring text to class regularly. Today we finished three questions on ' Breaking Free'. Sample answers on the first two were provided (summary/ main message). Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Continue to read novel at home. Comic strip report will be provided later. Think about 'Turning Points' essay idea. Will provide a chart to fill out at home. The narrative essay should explain a turning point in your life or a time when you learned a lesson. You may want to discuss ideas with your parent(s)/guardians. The essay, however, will be written in class. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Continue to read novel at home. Comic strip report will be provided later. Think about 'Turning Points' essay idea. Will provide a chart to fill out at home. The narrative essay should explain a turning point in your life or a time when you learned a lesson. You may want to discuss ideas with your parent(s)/guardians. The essay, however, will be written in class. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Continue to read novel at home. Comic strip report will be provided later. Think about 'Turning Points' essay idea. Will provide a chart to fill out at home. The narrative essay should explain a turning point in your life or a time when you learned a lesson. You may want to discuss ideas with your parent(s)/guardians. The essay, however, will be written in class. January 23, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Finish acrostic FREEDOM poem by Tuesday. Be sure to add colour. Bring a fictional novel for Friday- next report. Upcoming spelling bee is optional. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Finish acrostic FREEDOM poem by Tuesday. Be sure to add colour. Bring a fictional novel for Friday- next report. Upcoming spelling bee is optional. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Finish acrostic FREEDOM poem. Be sure to add colour. Bring a fictional novel for Friday- next report. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Continue to read own novel. Will have a few minutes tomorrow. By next week, It will be home reading. Book report due 29th. January 22, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Finish FREEDOM acrostic poem by Monday - ensure the product has colour and looks attractive. Have a novel by Friday - fiction narrative Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Starting FREEDOM tomorrow. Bring leads. Have a novel by Friday - fiction narrative. Upcoming spelling bee if you would like to participate. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Working on FREEDOM poem - bring leads. Have a novel by Friday - fiction narrative. Upcoming spelling bee if you would like to participate. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Currently reading independent novel. Students will have another 2 weeks or so to read it. Students completed a journal entry this week on 'Mick Harte...' novel. Ensure your completed entry is placed in the journal box. Bring text book to class regularly starting tomorrow for the next unit. January 21, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Bring novel tomorrow for reading. Book report due Jan. 29th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Have a novel by Friday. Lots available in LRC - fiction/narrative. Bring leads for poem. Spelling quiz play-offs this month. More to come. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Have a novel by Friday. Lots available in LRC - fiction/narrative. Spelling quiz play-offs this month. More to come. Bring leads for next project, Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Have a novel by Friday. Lots available in LRC - fiction/narrative. Some reading time provided in class. Spelling quiz play-offs this month. More to come. Bring leads for next project. January 20, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Tomorrow we will finish the journal entry on 'Mick Harte...' & song lyrics. Please bring your lyrics. You should also bring your novel this week for some in-class reading. Book report on Mick Harte due 29th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Will need a novel( fiction) of your choice by later this week. Graphic novels will not work for this report. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Need a fiction novel (your choice exception- graphic novel)for later in the week. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Need a fiction novel (your choice exception- graphic novel)for later in the week. January 16, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) 1. Bring a novel of your choice for tomorrow's reading period. Will be reading this over the next few weeks. 2.Find song lyrics similar to songs discussed today(grief caused by death - not suicide)- by Monday for journal entry. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Test tomorrow - multiple choice & mini-character sketch. January 15, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Bring a novel for Friday- we will continue to have some reading time next week as well. You will have about 3 weeks to read it. Book report for read-aloud due on the 29th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Test tomorrow- multiple choice will be mainly content. Mini-character sketch will be on a main character other than JULILLY. Be prepared to discuss 2 traits & examples. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Test tomorrow- multiple choice will be mainly content. Mini-character sketch will be on a main character other than JULILLY. Be prepared to discuss 2 traits & examples. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Test Friday - multiple choice will be mainly content. Mini-character sketch will be on a main character other than Liza. Be prepared to discuss 2 traits & examples. January 14, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Completed read-aloud novel today. Assigned book report for home - due two weeks from tomorrow - 29th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Novel test on Thursday - be prepared to write a mini- character sketch of a main character (other than Julilly - the character completed in class). Be able to explain examples for 2 traits. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Novel test Thursday - be prepared to write a mini-character sketch of a main character other than Julilly. Aim for 2 traits & examples. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Novel test Friday - be prepared to write a mini-character sketch for a main character other than Liza (2 traits & examples). January 13, 2014 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Novel test on Thursday- multiple choice ( content mainly) and mini- character sketch on a main character. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Novel test on Friday - mini char. sketch on a main character and multiple choice ( content mainly). Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Novel test Thursday - mini char. sketch and mutiple choice. December 17, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Plan to finish novel this week - test scheduled for Jan. 14th (tentative). Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) read a chapter of novel (chp 14) if behind- plan to be finished by Friday of this week.Test scheduled for Jan. 14th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Read a chapter if behind. Plan to be finished by Friday. Test scheduled for Jan. 14th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Working on in-class process article. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Return 50-50 tickets sold or not sold. Wish to donate? Toy drive is ongoing- do not wrap but put your name on a slip when submitting.(suggested price - 10- 30 $). Friday dismissal- 12:30 Pancake breakfast at 8:30. December 11, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Starting chapter 12 tomorrow Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Starting chp 11 tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Read chp 11 tonight. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Ensure 3rd page of booklet is complete. Students started jot notes on topic today for news article. You may add to jot notes if you like - 5 w's otherwise the remainder ot the process article should be completed in class. December 10, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Some students did not finish pg. 2 of booklet re/ Feature Article. Be ready to start pg. 3 tomorrow. Think about your topic for newpaper article - beginning jot notes soon. A few people have outstanding journal entries. Return novel - CMO- if you have it in your locker or home. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Ensure you are up to date re/assigned chapters of novel. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Ensure you are up to date re/ novel reading. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Ensure you are up to date re/ novel reading. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: (7-5)118A Looking for a Christmas cause:Toy collection ongoing for charity- $20 value or so....for children up to 11 yrs. old. Please leave unwrapped. Please send in any remaining 50/50 draw asap. December 9, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) read chp. 7 tonight. December 3, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) test tomorrow - focus on Ev's character development re/ class notes. Also, multiple choice. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Bring $2 for tomorrow. Early dismissal for parent interviews Thursday. PD day Friday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Read up to Chp. 4 tomorrow. November 28, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Finsihed novel. Test is set for Wednesday. Multiple choice (content) & one constructed response E.G character dev./conflict or theme). Notes will be provided in class. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Beginning Underground to Canada tomorrow. Process paragraph is complete. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Report cards home tomorrow. November 25, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-10(123) No reading assigned tonight. We hope to finish the novel by Friday. November 21, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Novel study: Starting chp. 11 tomorrow. November 20, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Chapter 9 tonight November 19, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Read chp. 7 tonight. November 5, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Finishing up racism poster- bring leads/markers. Beginning novel 'Catch Me Once, Catch Me Twice' next week. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Short grammar review quiz Thursday- fill in blanks. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Short Grammar review quiz Thursday - fill in blanks. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Short grammar review quiz Thursday - fill in blanks. November 4, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Finish journal entry from last class by Wednesday. Imagine you are a refugee from a war torn country. Describe how ' Dr.s Without Borders' provides help re/article in text covered last week. Must be in journal exercise or taped in journal.Bring markers for Wed. poster. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Quiz on grammar rules covered in class. Scheduled for Thursday earliest. ( ajectives/adverbs/plural forms etc...). Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Quiz- grammar rules Thursday earliest. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Quiz - grammar rules Thurs. earliest. October 24, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Pronoun review sheet - fill in the blanks 1-10. October 23, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Language Arts Test on the 29th - (Global Citizens Unit). Study guide & practice questions given out today. Review tonight: Read article pg. 42 'Global Kitchen' & answer #1 on review sheet (main idea - support with details from text). October 3, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Book report due tomorrow - one scene summary & visual. Approx. 1/2 page. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Book report due tomorrow - one scene summary & visual. Approx. 1/2 page. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Book report due tomorrow - one scene summary & visual. Approx. 1/2 page. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Book report due tomorrow - 5 questions & answers (well dev. paragraphs). Will be presented orally next week. September 30, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Should have novel completed now. Report due in October 4th- visual and written description of one major incident. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Book report due Oct. 4th Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Book report due Oct. 4th Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Book report due October 4th. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Terry Fox funds if applicable. Info. forms now due. September 23, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Finish novel- book report due Oct. 4 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Finish novel- book report due Oct. 4 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Finish novel- book report due Oct. 4 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Finish novel- book report due Oct. 4 Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 118A Please return info. sheet update sent home Friday. Don't forget Terry Fox donation sheet. P.D. Day scheduled for the 30th September. September 19, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Bring your novel for tomorrow's reading period.Needs to be finished by the end of the month. Book report will be distributed tomorrow. Today we started text- unit 1 - Global Citizens. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Continue to read novel at home- complete by the end of the month. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Continue to read novel- complete by the end of the month. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Continue to read novel each evening. Finish by the end of the month. September 10, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Continue to read novel at home. There will be some reading periods in school this week as well. Aim to finish by Sept. 27th. Book report directions will be provided next week. Your journal entry on ' All Summer in a Day' should now be complete and placed in journal box. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Continue to read novel at home. There will be some reading periods in school this week as well. Aim to finish by Sept. 26th. Book report directions will be provided next week. Your journal entry on ' All Summer in a Day' should be completed by tomorrow (and placed in journal box). Art Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Continue to read novel at home. There will be some reading periods in school this week as well. Aim to finish by Sept. 27th. Book report directions will be provided next week. Your journal entry on ' All Summer in a Day' should be completed by tomorrow (and placed in journal box). Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Students should now be reading their own novel nightly. Some reading periods will be provided this week in class as well. Aim to finish by the end of the month. A book report will be assigned later next week. June 3, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) The written component of the exam will be written on Wed, June 5th - period 1 & 2 as previously indicated. We are currently practicing this component in class. Please finish today's topic at home (in your journal) if it wasn't finished. On Wednesday, please come prepared with pens and a book to read ( should you finish early). Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Please have pens for the written component of the exam ( Wed. June 5th). Also, bring a book in case you finish early. We have been practicing the written section in class - please finish today's topic at home if you did not complete in class. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Please have pens for the written component of this Wednesday's exam. We have been practicing this in class. Students should have completed the essay in class today ( journal entry). Also- bring a novel should you finish early on Wednesday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Book reports - book mark was due in today. Written component of exam is scheduled for this Wednesday- please have pens and a book to read (should you finish early).We have been practicing in class. May 27, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) read novel every night for homework - Book report due June 3rd. Students should bring novel to class tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Exam guide was reviewed today. Currently reviewing poetry. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Currently reviewing poetry. Will complete photo essay tomorrow. Ensure you have all the materials required. May 23, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Exam Guide was distributed today. Schedule is on the webpage. Please bring materials needed for photo essay (pics/ paper/markers/etc...) Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) reading period tomorrow - bring your novel for book report - due June 1. Several people need to bring writing utensils to class. Please return 'The Outsiders' novel. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Study Guide was distributed today. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Study guide was distributed today. May 21, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Photo Essay - Have an article on your topic (and three visuals) in class tomorrow. You can print it off in class if you do not have a printer at home. Read your article tonight. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Ensure you have novel for reading tomorrow. May 17, 2013 Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Continue to bring novel to class next week. Book report due June 3rd. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Research Photo Essay: Find and read an article & three pictures/visuals(online or in a magazine/book) on your topic by Wednesday.Ensure it is not the same article that the others have. You can print it off on Tuesday if you do not have a printer or computer at home. LRC is open at lunch times.Keep the url address for the reference page.You need to have the actual & visuals article in class on Wednesday.The group will work to create a photo essay next week so glue,construction paper,scissors will also be required on Thusday & Friday. May 16, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-10(216) have novel- your choice- in class tomorrow. May 13, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) test on novel tomorrow. 15 Multiple Choice ( mainly content based) and one constructed response (long answer question). Be prepared to discuss the main conflict and give examples from the novel. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) All should have oral speech (Hero)completed by now. Tomorrow is the conclusion. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Jot notes of your own article should be complete by now.Bring at least three visuals. If you need a printer- you may use the one here. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Jot notes of your own article should now be compelte. Ensure you have at least three visuals by tomorrow. You may use our printer if you have problems with that. May 6, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Read up to chapter 20 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) test tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) test tomorrow. May 1, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Test on Monday - be able to write an answer re/ theme of novel & explain a quote. Also be prepared for multiple choice. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Test on Tuesday. Ensure you finish the book by Friday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Test on Tuesday. Ensure you are finished the book by Friday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Lit. Circles - complete your next role for the chapter on Johnny's letter. Chapter 14. April 30, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-10(216) Test on Monday 'The Outsiders' - finish one more quote tonight. Explain the quote in a fully developed paragraph. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Novel test on Tuesday. Students should finish the novel by Friday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Students should finish the novel by Friday. Test on Tuesday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Lit. Circle work assigned for chapter 13. Move to the next role in booklet April 24, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Novel- read up to 12 by tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Novel - read up to chapter 14 tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Far North - Finish the last few pages of today's chapter (p.69-73). Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Ensure you have read all chapters of novel. The booklet should be passed in by Friday. April 22, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Novel- Read up to Chapter 7 by tomorrow. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Be ready to start chapter 5 tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Starting chapter 9 in the novel tomorrow - ensure you are completing assigned questions in class. April 16, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) All students have submitted the book report as well as the hero essay by now. Any outstanding work should be completed tomorrow after school. April 15, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Book reports were due in last week - following an extension. Several were outstanding and students were asked to ensure they had it complete by tomorrow.I will stay after school tomorrow for anyone not completed. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Everyone should be finished up three gifts presentation by tomorrow. Was due in Thursday past. Bring in three representations of gifts. I will stay after school tomorrow to finish up outstanding work. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Three gift presentations ends tomorrow. I will stay after school for any unstanding work. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Three gifts oral report ends tomorrow. I will stay after school for anyone with outstanding work. April 10, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Bring items to present for gifts (Thursday & Friday - an oral mark ). Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Book report by Friday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Remember to bring items/gifts to share with class for oral mark on Friday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Remember to bring three presents (or representations) from essay to share orally. April 9, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Book report due date has been extented until Friday.May submit tomorrow if you like. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Oral presentations begin Thursday- bring in your gifts/items to explain. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Oral presentations begin Thursday. Bring in your three gifts/items to share. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Oral presentations begin Thursday. Bring in your three items/gifts to share. April 8, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Book report should be passed in by Friday 12th. This allows students two extra days from hte original date. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Oral Presentations: Students will be sharing recent book report essays ('Three Gifts') in class beginning Thursday. Please bring in the three objects discussed in your essay. The presentation will allow students to explain the items rather than read the essay aloud. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Oral Presentations on Thursday: Students will be asked to share the three items (or pictures) discussed in their recent book report essays. Students should also bring in some coins for a special reward project tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Oral presentations begin Thursday: (bring in three objects /pics discussed in your recent essay. March 26, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Book report for the read-aloud( Mick Hart Was Here) due April 10th. Several options provided. Instructions were provided a few days ago. Health Assigned to Class: 7-1(208) All Anti-Smoking brochures should now be handed in - ensure you add colour and some visuals. Health Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) All Smoking brochures should be completed by now. March 25, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Students should read over essays for oral mark later in the week. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Students are finishing in-class essays: Three presents book report. Students will present orally after the break. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Finishing up in-class essays & will present orally after the break. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Finishing up in-class essays and will present orally following the break. March 13, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Novel should now be finished. Students started an in-class essay today. It is a process writing activity. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Students have started an in-class essay on their novels today. All students should now be finished their novels. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Students have started an in-class process essay based on their novel. All should have the reading completed by now. Health Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Should complete the brochure by day 5. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Caking decorating & cake auction Friday - participants bake & decorate at home- St. Patrick's theme. Must be registered by Friday 8:45. See me for rules. $100 prize. Classses can bid on cakes as well as a group. March 11, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Decide on topic for hero speech by tomorrow. Have research in class on Wed. to begin outline & jot notes. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Should be finishing up novel - aiming for Wednesday to begin in-class Wednesday.Reading time will be provided tomorrow as well. Bring novel to class. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Bring novel to finish reading and/or begin essay. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Bring novel to finish reading and/ or begin essay. Health Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Don't forget leads and images/pics/ clip art to complete brochure on day 7. March 7, 2013 Health Assigned to Class: 7-1(208) Due to the number of students absent during the last class- I will provide one final class for the brochure.Please bring leads. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Bring novel - next two classes. Finish by 13th so read each night. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) bring novel tomorrow & Monday - finish by 13th for in-class essay. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) bring novel tomorrow & Monday. Aim to finish by 13th so read nightly. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-10(216) Decide on a famous hero for essay & speech. Have research in class for 13th (two sources of info) e.g. book or website article copied etc... Will begin essay in class. March 6, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Bring a novel for reading periods - Thursday & FridAY. SHOULD HAVE NOVEL COMPLETED BY 13TH. READ FOR HOMEWORK AS WELL. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Bring a novel for the rest of this week. Should aim to have novel read by 13th. Please read this novel for homework as well. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Bring a novel for the rest of the week. read this novel for homework as well. Aim to have complete by 13th. Health Assigned to Class: 7-1(208) Finishm the brochure- most finished in class & only need to add colour or 3 visuals. If you misssed part of the last class - I will provide some time for you to finish on Friday. Bring leads or markers. Health Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Should be almost finished brochure - ensure you have leads or markers for next class. We will be moving on to the next topic. March 4, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Test on Wednesday - guide sent home previously. Continue to read next novel for book report - reading periods Thursday & Friday this week. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Test - Wednesday. Guide sent home previously. Unseen story or article. Continue to read novel at home. Reading periods this week in class - Thursday & Friday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Test Wednesday on unseen story or article - Guide sent home previously. Continue to read nove at home. Reading period Thursday and Friday this week. Health Assigned to Class: 7-1(208) Bring markers or leads to next class for brochure. Health Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) bring markers or leads for next class. February 28, 2013 Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Ensure you have returned permission slips for trip & $8. Wear your retro costume & dance in the p.m. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Test on Wednesday. Guide given out for review. Will be doing a practice test next week. Ensure you are reading a novel for the next report. Finish by the 11th.Will be given some reading time later next week but should be reading at home nightly. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Test on the 6th - guide given out in advance. Ensure you are reading nightly for next book report. Finish by the 11th for essay. Some time will be provided later next week as well. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Test on the 6th. Read novel nightly - should be completed by the 11th for essay. Two periods will be provided for reading later next week. February 26, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Ensure today's summary of story is complete. Have your novel for Friday - complete by March 11th. Unit test on March 6th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Ensure class work is completed - summary. Have your novel for Friday - complete by March 11th. Unit test on March 6th. Health Assigned to Class: 7-1(208) Quiz on tobacco will be 'open-book'.Bring leads or markers. Health Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Quiz will be open-book. Bring leads or markers. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-1(208) Have a novel for Friday. Should be appropriate for a book report. Complete by March 11th. unit test March 6th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Test tomorrow - unseen text. Review sheet provided. February 25, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-1(208) Should have a (fiction) book for reading Friday- next report will be an essay. Health Assigned to Class: 7-1(208) Students will write a short open-book quiz on 'The Truth About Tobacco'. Please bring leads/markers to the next few classes. Health Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Students will write a short open-book quiz on the tobacco chapter. Please bring leads/markers as well. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-1(208) Test on Wednesday. Questions on the 'unseen' article or story will be very similar to those covered in class. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Have a (fiction) novel for reading Fridays.Should be appropriate for the next report- essay format. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Have a (fiction) novel for reading Fridy. The next report will be an essay. Unit test in March. February 20, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Bring a novel for reading period- appropriate for book report (fiction). Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Bring a novel for reading Friday appropriate for book report essay. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Bring a novel for reading Friday - appropriate for book report essay. Health Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Bring leads for brochure. Health Assigned to Class: 7-1(208) Bring leads for Friday. February 18, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Finish journal - time was given in class. Bring a novel for reading Friday - your choice...should be fiction and appropriate for a book report essay. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Finish journal- class time was provided. Bring a novel for reading period on Thursday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Finish journal- class time was provided. Bring a novel on Friday. February 13, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Bring a novel for Friday. Health Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Bring markers for Health Brochure on Day 5. Health Assigned to Class: 7-1(208) Bring markers or leads for health brochure on day 4. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Find a novel for Friday- LRC is open at lunch usually. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Find a novel for Friday - LRC is open at lunch usually. January 31, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Book report due- story map - Feb 1 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Comic strip due- Feb 4th Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Comic strip due Feb.4 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Comic strip due Feb 4 January 29, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) poster map due Feb 1. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Comic due on the 4th Feb. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Comic due on the 4th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Comic due on the 4th. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Brochure sent home re/ Thursday 'Diversity Day'. Please send $3 for the T-shirt. January 28, 2013 Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) $3 for t-shirts - see brochure for details. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Reminder- story map poster ( book report)due Feb 1. January 21, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-10(216) Finish novel- story map poster due Feb. 1 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Finish novel- comic strip due Feb 4th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Comic strip due Feb.4th Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Comic Strip book report due Feb 4th. Religion Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Ensure you finished today's work- your section of group poster due on day 7. January 17, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Finish novel by next week. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Finish novel by next week. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Finish novel by next week. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Finish novel by next week. Religion Assigned to Class: 7-1(208) Bring markers, glue etc... to complete group poster. January 16, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Finish the novel by next week. The book report date has been set for feb 4th (comic strip).Will be distributed tomorrow. Journal was assigned during class yesterday - please ensure it is complete and passsed in. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Finish novel by next week. Assignment will be distributed tomorrow - due Feb. 4. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Finish novel - book report due Feb 4th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-10(216) Finish novel by next week - book report distribited soon. January 15, 2013 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Finish journal assigned today. Your biography - 200 years from now. Continue to read novel. Should be trying to finish it up by next week. Book report will be distributed soon- due early Feb. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Finish journal assigned today. Your biography - 200 years from now. Continue to read novel. Should be trying to finish it up by next week. Book report will be distributed soon- due early Feb. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Continue to read novel- finish by next week. Book report (comic strip) directions will be distributed soon - will be due in early Feb. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Continue to read novel- finish by next week. Book report (comic strip) directions will be distributed soon - will be due in early Feb. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Continue to read novel- report distrbuted soon- will be due early Feb. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Continue to read novel- report distrbuted soon- will be due early Feb. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Continue to read novel- finish by next week. Book report will be distributed soon. Newspaper article is an in-class assignment. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Continue to read novel- finish by next week. Book report will be distributed soon. Newspaper article is an in-class assignment. Religion Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Bring markers/glue/scissors etc... for next class - day 5. Religion Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Bring markers/glue/scissors etc... for next class - day 5. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-1(208) P.D. - Jan. 28th Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-1(208) P.D. - Jan. 28th December 17, 2012 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Be prepared to write a character sketch tomorrow. Focus on characters such as Liza, Lester, and Julilly. You will be given a choice and asked to support two traits with examples).Follow the outline provided in class. December 16, 2012 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Test on Monday will cover content only (multiple choice). Character Sketch will be given later. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Novel test on Monday.One long answer and short answers ( multiple choice etc...). Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Remeber test on Monday- one long answer *& multiple choice. December 13, 2012 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Novel test Monday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Novel test Monday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Novel test Monday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Novel test on Dec. 19th. Finish chapter questions assigned to date.Should be completed the novel by now. December 12, 2012 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Novel test on December 17th. Multiple choice and one constructed response.We will be working on character sketch essays this week. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Novel test on Dec. 17th. Multiple choice & one constructed respinse questions. Currently working on character sketch essays. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Novel test on Dec 17th. Multiple choice & one constructed response qusstion. Currently working on character sketch essays. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Novel Test next week - December 19th. All should be finishing up in the next day or so. November 28, 2012 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) starting chp. 11 tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Starting 12 tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Ensure you are up to date on reading re/ novel. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Read the next chapter in novel. November 27, 2012 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) finish today's chapter of novel. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Next chapter of novel. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Read the next chapter. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Read the next chapter of novel. November 19, 2012 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Finish journal by Wenesday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Finish journal By Wed. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Finish journal by Wed. October 24, 2012 Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) tomorrow is Healthy Commotions day and Terry Fox Walk. Dress for exercise & weather. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Bring markers for next week. Bring 'Reading Friday book' on Friday-LRC has lots of books if you have returned overdue books.Opened daily 12:05. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Should have journal submittedtoday 'Audience & Purpose' - topic- Using the Bus. Test - Nov 6th. October 22, 2012 Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Terry Fox walk on Thursday - dress for the weather. Dance in the pm. - Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Students worked on a journal today 'Writing for Audience & Purpose'. If you need a little more time - you can finish it by Wednesday. Most have the business letter finished now. October 16, 2012 Homeroom Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) memo re/ student acheive was passed out to students on Monday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Students are doing oral presentations of book reports this week. The business letter continues- this is an in-class essay and will be completed during class time only. Reading Friday - bring your choice. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Oral book reports begin tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Oral book reports begin tomorrow. October 10, 2012 Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Picture money was due in yesterday. Please return any student info. sheets. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Five Interview Questions - book report due in yesterday. Some people have not yet submitted. In-class process business letter continues - this letter must be completed in class and is not a take -home assignment. People should be finishing up drafts tomorrow. Reading day on Friday - your choice. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Book report was due in yesterday. Some people have not yet submitted. Test on Friday - study guide had some two sample questions on a text book article. The sample answers will be discussed in class tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Book reports should now be submitted. Study guide for test was sent out last Friday. There are two questions for practice - answers will be discussed in class tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Book report should now be submitted. Study guide - sent home Friday past. Will discuss answers to sample questions tomorrow. October 7, 2012 Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) school pictures- proofs went home Friday should you like to order. Please return info. sheets for updated info. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Remember to finish Book Report - summary of scene & coloured visual. Include title. Test on Friday the 12th- guide and practice questions given out Friday. Need text book for review. Questions from guide will be corrected in class on Thursday.....as review- not as an official assignment. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Book reports begin Tuesday. Be prepared to read your five answers.Business letter (process essay) work continues in lab on Wednesday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Should be working on book reports- summary of scene & coloured visual. Test on Frida 12th- guide handed out w. practice questions. Questions will be corrected during Thursday's review. Text is required for the practice test. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Should be finishing up book reports. Scene summary and coloured visual. Test on Friday 12th- guide given out last class. Practice questions( sumary & connections) will be corrected on Thursday as review . October 2, 2012 Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Food bank items now being accepted- Thanks in advance! All students were asked to bring home INFO. sheets for parent review - i.e. to see if there have been changes to phone #/address etc... Please return A.S.A.P. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Novel should be completed. Begin work on book report due next week - a. summary of a scene/incident. b. Visual w. title & colour ( may be hand drawn/computer generated/collage etc...but should reflect creativity and effort - 8.5 by 11 - see hand- out. Test on Oct. 12 - guide given out in advance. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Should be completed novel. Report due in next week - five question interview. Will be presented orally as well. In-class process assignment begins tomorrow - business letter. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Should be finishing up novel - report due in next week. Summary of a scene & visual (8.5 by 11). See hand-out. Will be presented orally as well. Test on Oct. 12th - guide provided in advance - unseen text. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Should be finishing up novel. Report due in next week - summary of scene & visual.Visual should include title & colour. See hand out for details.Will be presented orally also. Test on Oct. 12th - unseen text/review guide will go home in advance. September 26, 2012 Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Curriculum night on Thursday @ 7 pm Food items now being accepted for food drive. Terry Fox funds are now due in if you are collecting. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Finish summary of 'Resisting Hitler' if not completed in class. Should be in journal exercise - about 1/2 page. Return by Friday. Contiue to read novel each night. Aim to complete by the weekend. You will then have a week to work on the book report. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) read novel nightly- aim to finish by the weekend. This will allow you one week to do the book report. In-class process essay starts tomorrow - business letter on global issue or bullying.To be completed in class and typed in the lab next week. September 24, 2012 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Continue to read novel at home - should be finished by the end of the month. There will be an at-home assignment distributed later this week. Test on Oct. 12th - review guide distributed a week prior. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Continue to read novel each night this week. There will be a follow-up book report distributed later.Tesst scheduled for Oct. 12. A review sheet will be provided in advance. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Continue to read novel each night this week. A follow-up book report will be distrubted later. Test scheduled for Oct. 12 - review guide will be distributed in advance. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Continue to read novel each night - a follow-up book report will be distributed soon. In-class essay given out today - more discussion to follow on Wednesday. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Terry Fox money due Wednesday if collecting. Walk is scheduled for October. Thanksgiving food collection begins soon. Don't forget Curriculeum Night this Thursday. Note to Parents: Any novel donations welcome - our class could use some more (used) books/novels for girls.... or any current novels your child might be finished reading.Magazines (kid-friendly) or information texts would also be useful. September 19, 2012 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) In-class: Working on how to write a summary of the story, 'The Nest'. We will continue to write summaries over the next few weeks. Home reading - continue to read novel at home. Should be finished by the end of the month. Friday's class will be a reading period. Book report assignment will be handed out next week. Homeroom Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Terry Fox money due Sept. 27th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) Continue to read novel at home. Report will be distributed next week. Please finish reading by the end of the month. Friday will be a reading period as well. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Please ensure you have a novel ( your choice) for Friday's reading period. Read this novel at home as well this month.Should be completed by Oct. 3. The LRC has lots available - usually open at 12:05. Let me know if you are having trouble finding one. There will be a book report to follow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Please ensure you have your novel in class on Friday for reading period. Lots of books are available here at school. We will try to visit the LRC tomorrow for sign-out.Finish novel by Oct 3 - home reading will be the homework focus over the next few weeks. Book report to follow. September 17, 2012 Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) School pictures - Wed., Sept. 18. Do not send money on this day. Proofs will be sent home later. Terry Fox pledge sheets were sent home last week. The walk will take place - as a school- on our Healthy Living Day in October ( date TBA). Curriculum night takes place on Thursday the 27th of September. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3(217) Students should now be reading a novel of their own choice. Homework for this week is at-home reading. The next two Fridays will be 'Reading Fridays' as well. Please have your novel in class on those days.Novels should be read by the end of the month. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-1(211) At - home novel reading this week for homework. Finish your novel by the end of the month. Friday will also be a reading period. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7(219) Homework this week: at-home reading. Finish your novel by the end of the month Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9(210) Homework - read your novel this week for homework . Should be finished it by the end of this month. June 6, 2012 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Book mark due in today. Please return any library /class novels. Need blue/black pens for Tueday exams. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7 Need blue/or black pens for Tuesday's exam. Practice demand writingfor exam review - in your journal (or notebook) describe either your ideal vacation or ideal bedroom. One well dev. paragraph. Use some rich vocab words and figurative language. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3 Need blue/or black pens for Tuesday's exam. Practice demand writingfor exam review - in your journal (or notebook) describe either your ideal vacation or ideal bedroom. One well dev. paragraph. Use some rich vocab words and figurative language. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9 Need blue/or black pens for Tuesday's exam. Practice demand writingfor exam review - in your journal (or notebook) describe either your ideal vacation or ideal bedroom. One well dev. paragraph. Use some rich vocab words and figurative language. June 4, 2012 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Finish book report ( book mark) - due Wednesday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3 All research summary & jot notes (from two weeks ago) should be submitted by group leader ASAP. In-class journal entry - Lizzie character sketch should be finished. Exam practice - write a descriptive paragraph on 'My Ideal Vacation' or 'My Ideal Bedroom'. Place in journal by Wednesday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7 All research summary & jot notes (from two weeks ago) should be submitted by group leader ASAP. Finish in-class character sketch by Wednesday - journal entry. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9 All research summaries & jot notes should be passed into leaders - then submitted as a group ASAP. Finish in-class character sketch of Lizzie for journal by Wednesday. May 31, 2012 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3 Quiz tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7 Quiz tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9 Quiz tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Finish novel - book report due Wednesday. Ensure today's journal is complete. May 30, 2012 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7 novel quiz on Friday Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3 novel quiz on Friday Bring back permission forms re/ exam week Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9 novel quiz on Friday Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Finish own novel. Book mark due in Wednesday next week. May 24, 2012 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Continue to read novel. Finish by Friday next in advance for anyone already completed his/her book. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3 Should be cluing up novel now.Quiz later next week. All should have visuals in for group project - due in last week. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7 Should be cluing up novel now.Quiz later next week. All should have visuals in for group project - due in last week. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9 Should be cluing up novel now.Quiz later next week. All should have visuals in for group project - due in last week. May 23, 2012 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3 Home reading: Finish Frances Rain novel by end of the week. All research & visuals due in last week for group research project. Some people have not yet submitted the in-class 'Gift Essay - book report'. Was due in two weeks ago. Must be completed during class time. Art Assigned to Class: 7-7 Home reading: Finish Frances Rain novel by end of the week. All research & visuals due in last week for group research project. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9 All research & visuals due in last week for group research project. Home reading: Finish Frances Rain novel by end of the week. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Continue to read novel at home. Finish by Friday next week. May 17, 2012 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3 group work tomorrow. Ensure you have your jot notes/pics 4-5 each and anything else required for project. Will work on this project Friday & Wednesday. Continue to read novel at home. Plan to be finished by the 25th. Should be up to 19 or so by now.Reading period on Tuesday as well. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7 Continue to read novel. Finish by the 25th. Bring group project visuals & notes to class. have any other materials your group needs as well. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9 Continue to read novel- finish by 25th. Group project jot notes & visuals ( 4-6) due in yesterday. Bring whatever material you need to class. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Read novel. Continue to bring novel to class. Will complete poetry chart during class time tomorrow. May 15, 2012 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3 Jot notes & visuals due tomorrow. Should be about 1/2 through novel by now - around 13-16. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Ensure class work from today is complete- 1-9 poetry anaylsis 'Secretly'. Keep reading novel over the next two weeks. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7 Jot notes & visuals ( 4-6) for Friday. Keep reading novel at home as well. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9 Jot notes and visuals ( 4-6) for topic. Know the website address. Keep reading novel - should be about 1/2 through. May 14, 2012 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7 Jot notes will now be due in on Friday instead of tomorrow (- no class today). Keep reading novel! Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9 Jot notes fo& visuals Wednesday. Keep reading novel. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3 Jot notes extension & visuals- wednesday. Up to Chp. 13 by tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Bring novel this week. May 10, 2012 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Need a novel for tomorrow. LRC is open in the a.m. Some time was provided there yesterday for that purpose. All in-class essays should not be completed. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9 Finish summary of article if not completed in class. Begin finding one source for your research topic/pictures and do joy notes by Wednesday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3 Bring novel tomorrow for silent reading. Research: Do jot notes of one article by Tuesday - also bring in some pictures of topic (12-16 total for group)by Tuesday. Anybody with a problem printing or finding a computer- let me know. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7 Ensure you are up to date re/ novel. Find a source of research for your topic & make jot notes by Tuesday. Also search for some visuals to print off. Bring novel for silent reading by tomorrow. May 8, 2012 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Need a novel for Friday- lrc has several available- a.m. & lunch. Essays are now passed in for evaluation. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3 In-class essays should now be complete. Starting chapter nine tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7 Read the next chapter in novel.In-class esays should now be completed. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9 Ensure you are up to date re/novel reading. In-class essays/book reports should now be completed. May 7, 2012 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3 Read chapter 8 of novel. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7 Read chapter three ( for fun w. ice cream.............). Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9 Ensure you are caught up in reading - novel. Book reports are now complete. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Need a novel for Friday - your choice of narrative. Lots available in LRC- open a.m. and at lunch. Newspaper articles (in-class essay) should be almost completed. April 19, 2012 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3 Bring novel to class for essay. Should now be completed. Beginning in-class essays tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7 Should be completed novel. Beginning in-class essays tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9 Should now be completed novel. Beginning in-class essays tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Beginning in-class essays tomorrow. April 5, 2012 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Ensure novel is finished and question booklet is complete. Starting test review (long answer & mul. choice) & will be followed by a test on April 20th). Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3 Extension on the novel- Finish by the 18th. Poetry test on the 19th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7 Extension on the novel- Finish by the 18th. Poetry test on the 19th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9 Extension on the novel- Finish by the 18th. Poetry test on the 19th. April 2, 2012 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7 poem pg. 199 text- questions 1-5 finish. Novel should be read by April 15th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9 poem pg. 199 questions #1,2, & 4 finish novel by April 15th Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3 Finish novel by April 15th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 ensure you caught up on assigned questions re/ novel. Most people are up to chapter 13 or so. Will try to finish reading novel by Thurday. March 28, 2012 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 book report - Mick Harte Was Here due tomorrow. Speeches begin Thursday- ongoing. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3 Need a novel for Friday - will have until April 15th to finish.Lots available in LRC - a.m. & lunch time. All group posters should now be handed in. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7 Need a novel for Friday reading period. Lots available in LRC a.m. & lunch- second half. Please complete your part of group assignment. Will complete on Friday - will need one bristol bd. sheet per group. Bd. should be available at office Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9 Finish your section of group poster to be completed in class Thurday - Friday. Will need one sheet bristol bd. per group. Available at office ususally. Need a novel for Friday - have until April 15th to complete. March 27, 2012 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Book report due Thursday. Speeches this week. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3 Need a book for Friday March 22, 2012 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Speeches (research paper) begin next week: Tuesday-Friday. Janet McNaughton author visit (VAP) - Wednesday. Book report (Mick Harte was Here)extension - now due Thursday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3 PIGBOY- Monday is last class to compile group poster. Work on your own indivual section and have supplies to finish in school on Monday. Should not require outside time as a group.You will be mainly graded on your own section. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9 Group poster - PIGBOY- Work on your own indivual section and have supplies to finish in school for Tuesday. Should not require outside time as a group.You will be mainly graded on your own section. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7 Group poster - PIGBOY- Work on your own indivual section and have supplies to finish in school for Thursday. Should not require outside time as a group.You will be mainly graded on your own section. Lynn Panting: Text-to- Movement workshop tomorrow. Health Assigned to Class: 7-3 Review test prepartion for smoking quiz on Tuesday. February 16, 2012 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Test tomorrow- research - two sources for Monday. February 14, 2012 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Test on Friday - read article on pg. 219 tonight to prepare for practice test tomorrow.Study guide went home today. research paper - find two sources of information for your topic by Monday. Some time was provided in lab today. February 13, 2012 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Test on 17th. Unseen text - study guide and practice test go home tomorrow. Select a topic for research - two articles due Monday: Hero February 8, 2012 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3 Story test tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7 Story test tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9 Story test tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Think about a person for research. February 7, 2012 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3 Test on Thursday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7 Test on Thursday Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9 test on Thursday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Finish up book report display - now due in. Test on Feb 17th. Think about topic for research biography - will give out hand out tomorrow. February 6, 2012 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3 Test on Thursday - unseen story/essay Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-9 Test on Thursday - unseen story/essay Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7 Test on Thursday - unseen story. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 No questions tonight- consider topic for speech- ' A Hero'. Test on Feb. 17th. February 1, 2012 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Book reports due date on Feb 3rd. Some stduents have asked for an extension: (will accept assignments up to the 8th in that case). Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3 Comic strip due on the 3rd. Homeroom Assigned to Class: 7-7 Comic strip due on the 3rd. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-9 Comic strip due on the 3rd. January 26, 2012 Religion Assigned to Class: 7-3 poster due tomorrow. January 25, 2012 Religion Assigned to Class: 7-3 Poster due this Friday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Ensure monologue journal entry (class work) is finished. Finish novel - story map due on the 3rd February. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7 Finish novel - comic strip due on the 3rd - by hand or using 'bitstrip.com' Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3 Finish reading novel- comic strip due the 3rd. Bitstrip.com or by hand: 6-12 frames. Ensure recent journal entry is complete 'My Scary Pet'. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9 finish novel -comic strip due the 3rd. By hand or using bitstrip.com ( free for a month). January 24, 2012 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9 finish two questions' Brother Leon'. Comic strip - Feb. 3rd Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7 Comic strip - Feb. 3rd Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3 Comic strip - Feb. 3rd Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Finish novel - assignment instructions go out tomorrow. Journal should be completed this week. January 23, 2012 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3 finish class work- journal entry: 'My Scary Pet'over the next two days. Finish novel by Friday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Finish class work: monologue - by Wednesday, if incomplete. Finish up novel by Friday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9 Finish novel by Friday - comic due Feb. 3rd. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7 Finish novel by Friday - comic due Feb. 3rd. Religion Assigned to Class: 7-3 Poster due Friday. January 19, 2012 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3 finish novel - comic strip due Feb. 3rd. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9 finish novel - comic strip due Feb. 3rd. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7 finish novel - comic strip due Feb. 3rd. Religion Assigned to Class: 7-3 Poster due Friday - next week....day 2. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 8-7 Finish class work - questions 2 & 3 on monologues. Novel should be read at home - finish by the 27th January. January 18, 2012 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3 Finish novel by Jan. 27. Comic strip due Feb 3rd. Instructions provided on sheet( major events of novel).By hand or using internet - bitstrip.com. 6-12 frames. Include title aslo. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7 Continue to read novel.Comic strip due Feb. 3rd - by hand or using bitsrip.com. I will show examples in class. Please return Underground to Canada novel. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9 Continue to read novel at home. Comic strip due Feb 3rd - by hand or using bitstrip.com - free internet program. Instructions for assignment provided in class this week. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Please finish novel by 27th January. Religion Assigned to Class: 7-3 Last research class for assignment - tomorrow. Poster is due Friday next week. Bristol board available @ office $1. January 17, 2012 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3 sheet # 3 & 4 - 'King on Fear' Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9 sheet # 3 & 4 - 'King on Fear' Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Continue reading novel. Ensure questions are finished - from article. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7 Continue reading novel. January 10, 2012 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3 Finish Stephen King 'Fear' sheet #4, 9&10. Continue to read own novel at home and in class.Have about two weeks. Return 'Underground to Canada' a.s.a.p. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7 Continue to read own novel at home and in class. Return 'Underground to Canada' a.s.a.p. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9 Continue to read own novel at home and in class. Return 'Underground to Canada' a.s.a.p. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Finish sheet on TV show for tomorrow's discussion.Continue to read own novel at home and in class.Have about two weeks for reading time. Religion Assigned to Class: 7-3 Search for images/visuals for your topic by Wed. next week. Find on-line info. if required. Two more classes to work on poster display. January 5, 2012 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3 Bring novel tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7 Bring novel tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9 Bring novel regularly. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Bring novel to class for daily reading. January 4, 2012 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3 Need a novel for Friday- library time was provided today. Lots of books area available. Return 'Underground to Canada' if you still have it.Ensure you have enough paper and pencils for class. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7 Need a novel for Friday- library time was provided today. Lots of books area available. Return 'Underground to Canada' if you still have it. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9 Need a novel for Friday- library time was provided today. Lots of books area available. Return 'Underground to Canada' if you still have it. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Need a novel for Friday - library time was provided today. Lots of books area available. New unit from text begins today. Please bring text to class daily. December 13, 2011 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-6 read review sheets from class. Also focus on quotes from questions assigned this week. Ensure assigned questions are finished.Test on Thursday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7 Finish character sketch started in class on Liza. Imp. practice for test on Thursday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9 Finish character sketch started in class on Liza. Imp. practice for test on Thursday. Art Assigned to Class: 7-3 Finish character sketch started in class on Liza. Imp. practice for test on Thursday. December 12, 2011 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Review study question- three quotes on pg. 2ex.- Who said it? Context? Why it is significant- use paragraphs.Test on Thursday. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9 jot notes for character sketch - First two columns only of chart - Liza. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3 Test on Thursday. Review content overall for mul. choice questions. Character sketch begins tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7 Test on Thursday. Review content overall for mul. choice questions. Character sketch begins tomorrow. December 9, 2011 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Finish review questions assigned in class - first page only. Test on the 15th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3 Test on the 15th. Multiple choice and one long answer question. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7 Test on the 15th. Multiple choice and one long answer question. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9 Test on the 15th. Multiple choice and one long answer question. December 7, 2011 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Finish the post reading questions from booklet by Monday #2,4,5.Test on the 15th. Multiple Choice and one long answer. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3 Finished reading novel today. Test on the 15th.Multiple choice & one long answer. Will review the constructed response answers in class. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7 Finished reading novel today. Test on the 15th.Multiple choice & one long answer. Will review the constructed response answers in class. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9 Finished reading novel today. Test on the 15th.Multiple choice & one long answer. Will review the constructed response answers in class as well. Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 110A no p.m. classes tomorrow due to parent interviews December 6, 2011 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3 Finish 'Freedom' acrostic poem on blank paper- Add colour. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7 Finish 'Freedom' acrostic poem on blank paper- Add colour. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9 Finish 'Freedom' acrostic poem on blank paper- Add colour. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Test on novel - Dec. 15th. Ensure you are up to date on reading. Book fair is available until Thursday. December 5, 2011 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3 Acrostic 'Freedom' poem due Wednesday Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7 Acrostic 'Freedom' poem due Wednesday Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9 Acrostic 'Freedom' poem due Wednesday Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Read chapter 8 Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3 Book Fair goes tomorrow as well. December 1, 2011 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9 Read chapter 14 tonight. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Read 10 more pages in novel. November 29, 2011 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9 Starting chapter 14 tomorrow. Homeroom Assigned to Class: 7-3 Picture money due tomorrow for retakes. November 28, 2011 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9 Ensure chapter 10 in finished tonight. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Starting chp. 5 tomorrow. Homeroom Assigned to Class: 7-3 Retake picturess given back today. Please return by NOv. 30th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3 Enure you are up to date re/reading novel. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7 If you have finished the novel ahead of others, please bring alternate reading. November 23, 2011 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3 Starting Chp. 9 tomorrow in novel. Catch up if required. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7 Read chp 7 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9 Read chp 7 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Chapter three tomorrow.No class today. November 22, 2011 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-4 Novel- starting chp. 8 tomorrow.Catch up if required. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Starting chp. 3 tomorrow. Catch up if required. Tests given back today. November 17, 2011 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3 Read chp. 6 of novel for tomorrow. November 10, 2011 Homeroom Assigned to Class: 8-7 practise test distributed. Number #1 assigned in class - finish at home if behind.#2&3 will be completed Monday. November 9, 2011 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Test - Nov. 15th. Guide distributed today. Practice test tomorrow. Homework: pronoun review sheet Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3 School pictures distributed today. Treat at recess! Goodbye to one of our classmates. p.m. assembly. November 2, 2011 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 play form & money for tomorrow a.m. Homeroom Assigned to Class: 7-3 coats for kids this week. November 1, 2011 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 -play on Nov. 3 - form and money. October 27, 2011 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9 finish adjective/adverb sheets if not completed during class. October 26, 2011 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Finish questions ( 1-5) started in class. Homeroom Assigned to Class: 7-3 coats for kids - ongoing return any library books school close - out p.d.- Nov. 1 October 25, 2011 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 read article in text pg.24-27 bring permission slip & fee for play 'The Outsiders' - Nov. 3 Homeroom Assigned to Class: 7-3 collecting pennies for cancer October 20, 2011 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Do the chart assigned in class re/making connections pg. 3-7 text Homeroom Assigned to Class: 7-3 Currently collecting pennies for cancer research October 17, 2011 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3 Book report oral presentations continue Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7 Book report oral presentations continue Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9 Book report oral presentations continue Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Book reports due in tomorrow. Be prepared to present q & a. October 12, 2011 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3 Book reports due tomorrow - be prepared to read out your report and present the visual. Test on Friday ( unseen text). Focus on summary and making text connections. The practice test 'Taking Up Tools' will be given back tomorrow and reviewed. If you took it home to finish - please bring completed answers to class tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7 Book reports due tomorrow - be prepared to read out your report and present the visual. Test on Friday ( unseen text). Focus on summary and making text connections. The practice test 'Taking Up Tools' will be given back tomorrow and reviewed. If you took it home to finish - please bring completed answers to class tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9 Book reports due tomorrow - be prepared to read out your report and present the visual. Test on Friday ( unseen text). Focus on summary and making text connections. The practice test 'Taking Up Tools' will be given back tomorrow and reviewed. If you took it home to finish - please bring completed answers to class tomorrow. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Book report - due 18th. Oral presentation: Five interview questions & answers. Be creative and be 'in-role'! Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3 Great walk today- thanks for the Terry Fox support! Picture money returned on The 14th, if applicable. October 11, 2011 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3 Book report due Thursday Test (unseen text)on Friday.Focus on how to write a summary. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7 Book report due Thursday Test (unseen text)on Friday.Focus on how to write a summary. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9 Book report due Thursday Test (unseen text)on Friday.Focus on how to write a summary. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Book report due on the 18th. Homeroom Assigned to Class: 7-3 Remember picture orders, if applicable. Healthy Commotions tomorrow- dress for exercise and outside walk. Bring a coat etc....could be chilly. October 7, 2011 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3 test ( unseen text) Oct. 14th book report - October 13th Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7 test (unseen text) Oct. 14th book report - October 13th Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9 test (unseen text) Oct. 14th book report - October 13th Homeroom Announcements Assigned to Class: 7-3 Picture orders returned by Oct. 14 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Book report interview due October 18th October 5, 2011 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3 book report new date: due October 13th test - October 14th - ( unseen text e.g./article, story etc...study guide distributed. Focus on writing a summary & making text connections. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7 Book report due October 13th (new date). Test (unseen text e.g. article/story)- October 14th - study guide distributed. Focus on writing a summary & making text connections. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9 Book report - new date due October 13th. Test - October 14th. Study guide distributed. Unseen text e.g./ article or story. Focus on writing a summary and making text connections. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Book report due October 18th- five question character interview. Process essay is an in-class assignment. Homeroom Assigned to Class: 7-3 Remember food drive items. Check to see if you have enough pencils. School pics sent home today for ordering. September 29, 2011 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3 Bring reading material for silent reading. Book report is due in on Oct. 13th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9 Bring reading material for silent reading. Book report is due in on Oct. 13th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7 Bring reading material for silent reading. Book report is due in on Oct. 13th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Bring reading material for silent reading. Book report will be distributed - due date t.b.a. Process essay is in-class assignment. Homeroom Assigned to Class: 7-3 Return any Terry Fox funds. Donations for food bank. September 28, 2011 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3 Book report due Oct. 13th - home project. Distributed yesterday. Ensure novel is finished a.s.a.p. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9 Book report due Oct. 13th - home project. Distributed yesterday. Ensure novel is finished a.s.a.p. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7 Book report due Oct. 13th - home project. Distributed yesterday. Ensure novel is finished a.s.a.p. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Ensure novel is finished this week. Process essay will be an in-class activity. Homeroom Assigned to Class: 110A Food bank items. We are still collecting Terry Fox money. Thanks! September 23, 2011 Homeroom Assigned to Class: 7-3 food drive reminder Terry Fox pledges - due Sept. 28th bring any dress up stuff for celebrity pics on Monday Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3 Keep Reading! Book reports assigned next week. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7 Keep reading your novel- assignment will be passed out next week. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9 Keep reading - assignment will be distributed next week! Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Keep reading novel- assignment will be distributed soon! September 21, 2011 Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-3 Finish own novel by end of the month. Book report due in Oct. 4th. Homeroom concerns: bring any food items for drive - so far, we are one of the top classes. Also,remember Terry Fox donations please (due Sept. 28th)! Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-7 Finish novel by the end of Sept. Book report due in: Oct. 4th - will be distributed later this week. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 7-9 Finish novel by the end of month.Book report will be distributed later this week - due October 4th. Language Arts Assigned to Class: 8-7 Finish journal entry started in class (re/anger experience). Ensure novel is finished by end of this month. Book report will be due in October and distributed later this week. back