Boo!
Today was Reading Response Day.
8-8 French- We worked in myths by reading a peer's myth.
Then we learned about Adjectifs Posessifs "mon, ma, mes", "ton, ta, tes" et "son", "sa", "ses".
We also reviewed the preposition A. A la, au, aux.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Friday, October 28, 2011
October 28th
8-5, 8-6, 8-7
Students enjoyed reading some myths from their classmates and identifying specific criteria ie; similes, alliteration
8-8 came in to say "hi" before they went off to their afternoon activities.
The costumes were awesome and spirit was running high. Have a wonderfully spooky and safe weekend.
Back to normal on Monday :)
Students enjoyed reading some myths from their classmates and identifying specific criteria ie; similes, alliteration
8-8 came in to say "hi" before they went off to their afternoon activities.
The costumes were awesome and spirit was running high. Have a wonderfully spooky and safe weekend.
Back to normal on Monday :)
Thursday, October 27, 2011
October 27th
All English classes read their Reading Repsonse books and completed their responses. Their workbooks were collected.
8-8 learned the difference between: tout, toute, tous and toutes
and à la, au, à l' and aux.
Tomorrow is our Hallowe'en for dance for those wishing to participate.
The pool and library will also be open during the dance. If you want to dress up in costume, tomorrow is the day to do it! There will be a costume contest.
Bake Sale on Monday.
8-8 learned the difference between: tout, toute, tous and toutes
and à la, au, à l' and aux.
Tomorrow is our Hallowe'en for dance for those wishing to participate.
The pool and library will also be open during the dance. If you want to dress up in costume, tomorrow is the day to do it! There will be a costume contest.
Bake Sale on Monday.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
October 25th
All English classes worked quietly on their grammar, reading comprehension or reading response.
I will be collecting students' reading response journals on Thursday after their reading response period on Day 7 (Thursday)
Many students visited E.S.A this afternoon.
In Geography, 8-8 talked about the advantages and disadvantages of densely populated areas. We also talked about rural and urban areas and how technology assists us in our daily lives.
We started learning some French Geography terms since our study of Geography is in French.
Maps are due.
I will be collecting students' reading response journals on Thursday after their reading response period on Day 7 (Thursday)
Many students visited E.S.A this afternoon.
In Geography, 8-8 talked about the advantages and disadvantages of densely populated areas. We also talked about rural and urban areas and how technology assists us in our daily lives.
We started learning some French Geography terms since our study of Geography is in French.
Maps are due.
Monday, October 24, 2011
October 24th
Students handed in their myths. I am looking forward to reading them.
English students worked on worksheets about nouns.
In the afternoon, we attended a performance by Rosedale in our gym. It was quite a show! Wow!
Students presented their 10 sentences using passé composé.
English students worked on worksheets about nouns.
In the afternoon, we attended a performance by Rosedale in our gym. It was quite a show! Wow!
Students presented their 10 sentences using passé composé.
Friday, October 21, 2011
October 21st
Looking forward to a mythical Monday! Happy typing/writing.
Please remember that your myth needs to be double-spaced.
8-8 should also be ready to present their 10 sentences in French passé composé on Monday and be working on their confederation maps.
There will be a dance on Friday afternoon. Students are welcome to wear costumes to the dance on Friday AFTERNOON.
We will be having a battery bakesale on October 31st. Bring in your old batteries etc and get a discount on your purchases :)
We are going to enjoy a presentation from Rosedale on Monday afternoon.
Please remember that your myth needs to be double-spaced.
8-8 should also be ready to present their 10 sentences in French passé composé on Monday and be working on their confederation maps.
There will be a dance on Friday afternoon. Students are welcome to wear costumes to the dance on Friday AFTERNOON.
We will be having a battery bakesale on October 31st. Bring in your old batteries etc and get a discount on your purchases :)
We are going to enjoy a presentation from Rosedale on Monday afternoon.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
October 20th
It's never too early to start thinking about high school...get your questions ready :)
ALL MYTHS ARE DUE MONDAY. Please, please, please remember to double space your good copy. I don't care if it's typed or handwritten, just please hand it in on time.
Late assignments will lose 10% a day.
8-8 Canadian Confederation Maps are due Wednesday
Oral presentations start Monday
Myths are due Monday
ALL MYTHS ARE DUE MONDAY. Please, please, please remember to double space your good copy. I don't care if it's typed or handwritten, just please hand it in on time.
Late assignments will lose 10% a day.
8-8 Canadian Confederation Maps are due Wednesday
Oral presentations start Monday
Myths are due Monday
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
October 19th
8-5-myths are due on Friday
8-6 and 8-7, your myths are due on Monday.
8-8 your behaviour will dictate the due date.
Thurs-Verb test
Mon-Oral presentation
Friday or Monday (8-8)-Myth due
8-6 and 8-7, your myths are due on Monday.
8-8 your behaviour will dictate the due date.
Thurs-Verb test
Mon-Oral presentation
Friday or Monday (8-8)-Myth due
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
October 18th
We are getting close to finishing our myths. They will likely be due on Monday of next week.
8-8 worked on J'ai peur which is due tomorrow. The verb quiz is on Thursday.
8-8 worked on J'ai peur which is due tomorrow. The verb quiz is on Thursday.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Friday, October 14, 2011
Oct 14th
All English classes worked on their myths in class. They will likely be due by the end of next week.
8-8 completed a verb test and worked on completing a variety of assignments.
There will be a test on all irregular participe passé verbs next Thursday.
J'ai Peur is due Wednesday.
Sorry this is posted so late, my computer got turned off while I was posting this :) Those students who sit near my desk know that this happens at least 3 times a day.
Have a wonderful weekend!
8-8 completed a verb test and worked on completing a variety of assignments.
There will be a test on all irregular participe passé verbs next Thursday.
J'ai Peur is due Wednesday.
Sorry this is posted so late, my computer got turned off while I was posting this :) Those students who sit near my desk know that this happens at least 3 times a day.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Thursday, October 13, 2011
October 13th
After a fun and tiring day yesterday at Camp Robin Hood, we were back to work today.
Well, yesterday was a lot of work for the students too, it was just a different kind of work. I am glad that students worked so well together but I digress.
This morning was one of our two Reading Response Days in our 10 day cycle. Students read well and seem to be enjoying their books.
Our Extended French assembly about "Choices for 9" has been postponed until next Thursday.
8-8 worked on their French comprehension this afternoon and some writing in English and French.
They have test tomorrow on the DR MRS VANDERTRAMP verbs in addition to the REGULAR participe passe verbs included in that group.
Ex:
Monter
Sortir
Descendre
etcb
Well, yesterday was a lot of work for the students too, it was just a different kind of work. I am glad that students worked so well together but I digress.
This morning was one of our two Reading Response Days in our 10 day cycle. Students read well and seem to be enjoying their books.
Our Extended French assembly about "Choices for 9" has been postponed until next Thursday.
8-8 worked on their French comprehension this afternoon and some writing in English and French.
They have test tomorrow on the DR MRS VANDERTRAMP verbs in addition to the REGULAR participe passe verbs included in that group.
Ex:
Monter
Sortir
Descendre
etcb
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
October 11th
8-8 English
In English class, students worked quietly on their myths. Now is the time to use your imagination to create your own myth. Students created a respectful working environment for the peers.
Remember what elements need to be included in your myth. Please refer to my blog post from Oct 7th.
8-6 Students were also given a work period to work on writing their own myths.
In French class, 8-8 students read quietly, worked on their "J'ai peur", read about Rick Hansen and reviewed the participe passé of vouloir and pouvoir. I collected the maps they were working on.
The good copy of "J'ai peur" is due on Tuesday October 18th. Some of you still haven't handed in your September writing.
8-7 We reviewed what makes a myth a myth and what needs to be included in a myth.
We also reviewed subject and verb agreement.
Tomorrow, all Grade 8s are going to Camp Robin Hood for the day. This is a rain or shine event so please dress appropriately. Lunch will be provided and there is a vegetarian option. It should be a fun day!
In English class, students worked quietly on their myths. Now is the time to use your imagination to create your own myth. Students created a respectful working environment for the peers.
Remember what elements need to be included in your myth. Please refer to my blog post from Oct 7th.
8-6 Students were also given a work period to work on writing their own myths.
In French class, 8-8 students read quietly, worked on their "J'ai peur", read about Rick Hansen and reviewed the participe passé of vouloir and pouvoir. I collected the maps they were working on.
The good copy of "J'ai peur" is due on Tuesday October 18th. Some of you still haven't handed in your September writing.
8-7 We reviewed what makes a myth a myth and what needs to be included in a myth.
We also reviewed subject and verb agreement.
Tomorrow, all Grade 8s are going to Camp Robin Hood for the day. This is a rain or shine event so please dress appropriately. Lunch will be provided and there is a vegetarian option. It should be a fun day!
Friday, October 7, 2011
October 7th
8-5 We had a stimulating grammar lesson and then students began writing their myths.
8-6 also enjoyed a good dose of grammar before some students left for a strings sectional and the remaining students got their creative juices flowing while working on their myths.
8-7 We reviewed 's, s and s'. We then went over what makes a myth a myth and what needs to be contained in their myths.
Your myth must contain:
1 metaphor or simile
onomatopoeia
alliteration
descriptive verbs
It is to be double spaced, hand-written or typed, 2-4 pages. No smaller than 12 pt font please.
This iS NOT homework at this point. Students will be given class time.
8-8 worked on the "Monde en Marche" booklet, their maps, reviewing for their quiz, their myth and their "J'ai peur".
There will be a quiz on the VANDERTRAMP verbs next Thursday or Friday.
Have a restful weekend and enjoy the sunshine!
8-6 also enjoyed a good dose of grammar before some students left for a strings sectional and the remaining students got their creative juices flowing while working on their myths.
8-7 We reviewed 's, s and s'. We then went over what makes a myth a myth and what needs to be contained in their myths.
Your myth must contain:
1 metaphor or simile
onomatopoeia
alliteration
descriptive verbs
It is to be double spaced, hand-written or typed, 2-4 pages. No smaller than 12 pt font please.
This iS NOT homework at this point. Students will be given class time.
8-8 worked on the "Monde en Marche" booklet, their maps, reviewing for their quiz, their myth and their "J'ai peur".
There will be a quiz on the VANDERTRAMP verbs next Thursday or Friday.
Have a restful weekend and enjoy the sunshine!
Thursday, October 6, 2011
October 6th
Election day is here! 8-8 please be ready to discuss on Tuesday.
Most English classes have started writing their myths. THERE IS NO ENLGISH HOMEWORK FOR THE WEEKEND.
We will continue our work in class next week.
Most English classes have started writing their myths. THERE IS NO ENLGISH HOMEWORK FOR THE WEEKEND.
We will continue our work in class next week.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Octotber 5th
Students worked on various English assignments and 8-8 had a great class discussion about ignorance :)
8-8 had a surprise quiz which was a *ahem* eye-opener for them. But it wasn't really a surprise since they were advised to review their passé composé stuff from class. They just claimed it was surprise :) It doesn't count but the next one will!
8-8 had a surprise quiz which was a *ahem* eye-opener for them. But it wasn't really a surprise since they were advised to review their passé composé stuff from class. They just claimed it was surprise :) It doesn't count but the next one will!
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
October 4th
8-5 Some students finished their CASI and tests while others worked on their Reading Responses.
8-8 We continued our work on the passé composé
8-6 ALMOST finished CASI and the tests
8-7 worked very hard on their English
8-8 review, review, review a test is coming! You should be reviewing nightly to ensure you don't fall behind.
8-8 We continued our work on the passé composé
8-6 ALMOST finished CASI and the tests
8-7 worked very hard on their English
8-8 review, review, review a test is coming! You should be reviewing nightly to ensure you don't fall behind.
Monday, October 3, 2011
October 3rd
STILL finishing CASI but the end is in sight. I am looking forward to resuming our regular schedule in English class and adding some variety!
8-8 has a verb quiz tomorrow on the p.c REGULAR verbs that conjugate with AVOIR.
ER and IR only. Don't stress.
Robin Hood forms are due, we'd love to have everyone attend and do some serious bonding in a fun and supportive environment. I hope the weather cooperates.
8-8 has a verb quiz tomorrow on the p.c REGULAR verbs that conjugate with AVOIR.
ER and IR only. Don't stress.
Robin Hood forms are due, we'd love to have everyone attend and do some serious bonding in a fun and supportive environment. I hope the weather cooperates.
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