8-7- We finished presenting our commercials and talked about fast food.
8-8 We did some work on adverbs and then went to the library for Literature Circles.
8-6 We also went to the library for Lit. Circles and chose our books
8-8 We continued our Geography presentations.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
Feb 25th
8-8 We went to watch Ben's play which was very well done. I was really proud of how 8-8 behaved themselves during the show and on the TTC. Well done!
All English classes read their Reading Response books today.
Have a good weekend.
All English classes read their Reading Response books today.
Have a good weekend.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Feb 24th
8-8 We read and worked on our famous Canadian assignment
8-5 We went to the library for literacy circles.
8-8 We had a good discussion about world events and gas prices. Students worked on their commercials.
8-7 Some groups presented their commercials. They were very entertaining and 8-7 was full of energy.
A reminder to 8-8, please dress appropriately for the weather tomorrow.
8-5 You will be seeing Ms. Romberg for Reading Response tomorrow.
8-5 We went to the library for literacy circles.
8-8 We had a good discussion about world events and gas prices. Students worked on their commercials.
8-7 Some groups presented their commercials. They were very entertaining and 8-7 was full of energy.
A reminder to 8-8, please dress appropriately for the weather tomorrow.
8-5 You will be seeing Ms. Romberg for Reading Response tomorrow.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Feb. 23rd :)
8-5 Worked on their commercials
8-8 had a lot of fun in the pool using flippers!
8-7 Worked on their commercials.
8-8 We had a good discussion with Mr. Erlich about world issues and then we wrote our passé composé test. Last period, we worked on our commercials.
Students in 8-8, please bring in your permission forms and money for the play.
8-8 had a lot of fun in the pool using flippers!
8-7 Worked on their commercials.
8-8 We had a good discussion with Mr. Erlich about world issues and then we wrote our passé composé test. Last period, we worked on our commercials.
Students in 8-8, please bring in your permission forms and money for the play.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Feb 22nd
8-6 Last class for practising commercials. Presentations will start on Thursday.
8-7 We went to the library and selected books for Literature Circles.
8-8 We talked more about stereotypes and practised for our Passé Composé test tomorrow.
We are going to see a play on Friday. Please bring in your signed permission form and $5.00 as soon as possible.
If any parents want to accompany us, you are more than welcome.
8-5 worked on commercials and shared their letters.
8-8 worked on commercials
8-7 We went to the library and selected books for Literature Circles.
8-8 We talked more about stereotypes and practised for our Passé Composé test tomorrow.
We are going to see a play on Friday. Please bring in your signed permission form and $5.00 as soon as possible.
If any parents want to accompany us, you are more than welcome.
8-5 worked on commercials and shared their letters.
8-8 worked on commercials
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Feb.17th
8-7
Students got into groups and began brainstorming for their commercials.
8-8 We went to the libray to start research for their "Famous Canadian".
Students will have time in class to write their 15 sentences using passé composé and to draw a picture of their Canadian's face.
8-5 Students shared their letters to the editor.
8-8 We shared our letters to the editor.
8-6 worked on their commercials.
8-8 worked on their maps.
Keep reviewing your passé composé and enjoy your booklets :) Please check your work.
We will continue to review on Tuesday and you will have a test on Wednesday.
Students got into groups and began brainstorming for their commercials.
8-8 We went to the libray to start research for their "Famous Canadian".
Students will have time in class to write their 15 sentences using passé composé and to draw a picture of their Canadian's face.
8-5 Students shared their letters to the editor.
8-8 We shared our letters to the editor.
8-6 worked on their commercials.
8-8 worked on their maps.
Keep reviewing your passé composé and enjoy your booklets :) Please check your work.
We will continue to review on Tuesday and you will have a test on Wednesday.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Feb.16th
8-8 We worked on the imparfait and passé composé again.
Here is a good link to practise your "VANDERTRAMP" verbs.
http://www.laits.utexas.edu/tex/gr/tap3.html
Marcy came in to discuss high school selection with the students.
8-7 We worked on and shared letters to the editor.
8-5 We went to library to choose books for literature circles.
8-6 Letters to the editor.
Here is a good link to practise your "VANDERTRAMP" verbs.
http://www.laits.utexas.edu/tex/gr/tap3.html
Marcy came in to discuss high school selection with the students.
8-7 We worked on and shared letters to the editor.
8-5 We went to library to choose books for literature circles.
8-6 Letters to the editor.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Feb.15th
Report cards go home today!
Parents can sign up for an interview starting Wednesday at 9am and ending Thursday at 9am.
If your child is achieving at Grade level (70%) you do not need to come in for interview but you are welcome to if you want. If your child is achieving below grade level, I would like to meet with you to dicuss strategies to help and support your child.
8-8 worked on their letters to the editor and then we were treated to a synchronized swimming demonstration that was sure to inspire the students as they create and perform their own routines.
8-7. Kailan presented her homophones, ensure and insure, and the students worked hard on their letters too.
8-6 Rosanna presented her homophones, stare and stair, and the students worked on their letters.
8-5 Ellis presented her homophones, too, to, two and the students worked on their letters.
8-8 Some students presented their ideal communities.
Parents can sign up for an interview starting Wednesday at 9am and ending Thursday at 9am.
If your child is achieving at Grade level (70%) you do not need to come in for interview but you are welcome to if you want. If your child is achieving below grade level, I would like to meet with you to dicuss strategies to help and support your child.
8-8 worked on their letters to the editor and then we were treated to a synchronized swimming demonstration that was sure to inspire the students as they create and perform their own routines.
8-7. Kailan presented her homophones, ensure and insure, and the students worked hard on their letters too.
8-6 Rosanna presented her homophones, stare and stair, and the students worked on their letters.
8-5 Ellis presented her homophones, too, to, two and the students worked on their letters.
8-8 Some students presented their ideal communities.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Feb 14th
8-6 They went to a band rehearsal.
8-8 had a quiz on the p.c
8-5 worked on their letters to the editor
8-8 worked on their maps and we went to hear a motivational speaker, Subliminal, in the gym this afternoon.
Happy Valentine's Day!
8-8 had a quiz on the p.c
8-5 worked on their letters to the editor
8-8 worked on their maps and we went to hear a motivational speaker, Subliminal, in the gym this afternoon.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Feb 11th
8-8 Verb quiz Monday!
8-6 worked on their letters to the editor and a little bit on their commercials.
8-6 worked on their letters to the editor and a little bit on their commercials.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
February 10th
8-7 We talked about stereotypes and looked at commercials. We talked about who the commercial was directed at and if any stereotypes existed.
8-8 We took another look at some commercials and shared some letters to the editor.
8-6 Same as 8-7 and we got into groups to make our own commercials.
8-8 We took another look at some commercials and shared some letters to the editor.
8-6 Same as 8-7 and we got into groups to make our own commercials.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Feb.9th
8-8 We did some more work on the passé composé and looked at some commercials. We discussed who they were directed at and whether or not they were effective.
8-5 we talked about stereotypes and the influence of the media. We also looked at commercials.
8-6 and 8-7 Reading Response
8-5 we talked about stereotypes and the influence of the media. We also looked at commercials.
8-6 and 8-7 Reading Response
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
February 8th
8-8 We had a very interesting lesson on the Passé Composé with être verbs (DR. and MRS. VANDERTRAMP)
We also had a quiz. Some of you need to review more.
In Geography we did some review and had a good discussion about stereotypes.
In English class today, everyone worked on their letters to the editor so that they may convince the rest of us of their point of view.
I know a group of people supporting the Watoto project in Africa in March. They are building a school and a library. If you have any school supplies to spare or gently used books, please give them to me so I can send them with them.
"Watoto provides holistic care for over 1700 vulnerable children orphaned by war and AIDS in Uganda, by creating safe and enriching environments for them to flourish in. Watoto's mission is to provide care and education for these boys and girls so they can be empowered to make a positive and lasting impact on the development of their country.
Watoto villages are small communities where the children are brought up in family environments – in homes consisting of eight children and a housemother. Watoto children are educated at schools and are treated in medical centres in the villages. The facilities are built throughout the year by volunteers from all over the world."
www.watoto.com
We also had a quiz. Some of you need to review more.
In Geography we did some review and had a good discussion about stereotypes.
In English class today, everyone worked on their letters to the editor so that they may convince the rest of us of their point of view.
I know a group of people supporting the Watoto project in Africa in March. They are building a school and a library. If you have any school supplies to spare or gently used books, please give them to me so I can send them with them.
"Watoto provides holistic care for over 1700 vulnerable children orphaned by war and AIDS in Uganda, by creating safe and enriching environments for them to flourish in. Watoto's mission is to provide care and education for these boys and girls so they can be empowered to make a positive and lasting impact on the development of their country.
Watoto villages are small communities where the children are brought up in family environments – in homes consisting of eight children and a housemother. Watoto children are educated at schools and are treated in medical centres in the villages. The facilities are built throughout the year by volunteers from all over the world."
www.watoto.com
Friday, February 4, 2011
Feb 4th
8-6 Started their "letters to the editor" about something they care about.
8-7 We read some poems and picked out literary devices.
8-8 We reviewed the present, passé composé and imparfait.
8-5 Same as 8-7
8-8 Students began sharing their ideal communities.
Homework 8-8. Please complete your "DR. and MRS. VANDERTRAMP" list for Monday.
You will have a quiz on these verbs Tuesday.
Please complete the missing "Participe passé" verbs in your duotang.
8-7 We read some poems and picked out literary devices.
8-8 We reviewed the present, passé composé and imparfait.
8-5 Same as 8-7
8-8 Students began sharing their ideal communities.
Homework 8-8. Please complete your "DR. and MRS. VANDERTRAMP" list for Monday.
You will have a quiz on these verbs Tuesday.
Please complete the missing "Participe passé" verbs in your duotang.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Feb. 3rd
8-8 We spent most of our time together today tying up loose ends and trying to finish work.
8-7 Reading Response
8-5 Reading Response
8-6 Reading Response
Get your poems in please!
Ideal community is due tomorrow.
8-7 Reading Response
8-5 Reading Response
8-6 Reading Response
Get your poems in please!
Ideal community is due tomorrow.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
February 1st
8-8 French-We covered a lot of ground today learning about both "adjectifs démonstratifs" and "adjectifs posessifs"
In English class, we drew pictures to accompany our myths.
There was a Me to We assembly today and a yummy bake sale.
8-6 We had a really great discussion about stereotypes and our responsibility to challenge them.
8-5 Last work period for poems.
8-8 worked on their communities. They are due Thursday (or Friday if we end up losing tomorrow)
In English class, we drew pictures to accompany our myths.
There was a Me to We assembly today and a yummy bake sale.
8-6 We had a really great discussion about stereotypes and our responsibility to challenge them.
8-5 Last work period for poems.
8-8 worked on their communities. They are due Thursday (or Friday if we end up losing tomorrow)
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