Happy almost December and the end of Movember.
Today was also the "Vow of Silence" to raise awareness for those children worldwide who don't have a "voice".
Some students made it all day without talking and many more attempted to. Everyone's hearts were in the right place.
Next week in English, there will be a small test on parts of speech.
Students in 8-8 worked on a variety of work including "J'aime les fetes" and an oral presentation next week on a student's favourite song.
Today was a busy day full of work!
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Monday, November 28, 2011
November 28th
8-6 students continued to work on their persuasive arguments and grammar.
8-7 and 8-8 went to the library for Lit. Circles and got their books.
8-5 worked on their arguments and grammar.
8-8 share their amazing projects!!!! Way to go. It is obvious how much work went into these.
8-7 and 8-8 went to the library for Lit. Circles and got their books.
8-5 worked on their arguments and grammar.
8-8 share their amazing projects!!!! Way to go. It is obvious how much work went into these.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
November 24th
It's nice to be back online!
Apparently the Winona School website is experiencing some technical difficulties but they are being looked into.
I hope students and parents are starting to feel less anxious about high school and the choice of school.
English students are still working on their persuasive paragraphs and learning to sway their peers to their side :)
Tomorrow, everyone will be working on their reading responses.
Today, 8-8 had more work time for their projects and they will hae 2 more periods tomorrow.
I am looking forward to seeing your communities on Monday.
Apparently the Winona School website is experiencing some technical difficulties but they are being looked into.
I hope students and parents are starting to feel less anxious about high school and the choice of school.
English students are still working on their persuasive paragraphs and learning to sway their peers to their side :)
Tomorrow, everyone will be working on their reading responses.
Today, 8-8 had more work time for their projects and they will hae 2 more periods tomorrow.
I am looking forward to seeing your communities on Monday.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
November 22nd
Sorry for the late posting, my school computer was not cooperating with me this afternoon.
All classes have now finished watching "Life is Beautiful"
The next Lit Circle period is on Friday but for 2 classes only. 8-5 is the only class that already has their books.
8-8 we worked on adjectives and devoir, pouvoir, vouloir and the infinitive. Once students had finished their worksheets, they worked on either their Geography project or their book report.
Tomorrow afternoon, Grade 8 students will be visiting Oakwood for information and a tour. Parents are invited to an open house in the evening.
Lunch tomorrow will be from 11:40-12:20. Grade 8s will then meet their designated teacher in their classroom for attendance. We will then all walk over to OCI together. Students will be dismissed from there between 3:00 and 3:10pm.
All classes have now finished watching "Life is Beautiful"
The next Lit Circle period is on Friday but for 2 classes only. 8-5 is the only class that already has their books.
8-8 we worked on adjectives and devoir, pouvoir, vouloir and the infinitive. Once students had finished their worksheets, they worked on either their Geography project or their book report.
Tomorrow afternoon, Grade 8 students will be visiting Oakwood for information and a tour. Parents are invited to an open house in the evening.
Lunch tomorrow will be from 11:40-12:20. Grade 8s will then meet their designated teacher in their classroom for attendance. We will then all walk over to OCI together. Students will be dismissed from there between 3:00 and 3:10pm.
Monday, November 21, 2011
November 21st
8-5 We are still working our way through the movie.
8-6 We fnished the movie and Life is Beautiful!
8-8 we worked on following instructions and working together.
Students worked on their book reports or Geography projects. We continued our reading and discussed some stuff.
8-6 We fnished the movie and Life is Beautiful!
8-8 we worked on following instructions and working together.
Students worked on their book reports or Geography projects. We continued our reading and discussed some stuff.
Friday, November 18, 2011
Nov 17-18th
It was wonderful meeting with so many parents and learning more about the students I teach.
8-5 Students should be reading 1/5th of their book for Lit. circles next Friday and completing their "job". Please have your work done so that you don't let your group down.
8-8 should be finishing up the grammaire sheets we were working on in class on Friday.
Please ensure that you are doing some sort of French enrichment outside of class time daily. This can include reading, watching tv in French, listening to French radio or watching a favourite dvd in French (no subtitles please). We are going to pick up the pace so please keep reviewing what we learn in class.
Geography Project
There will be a Geography mark assigned as well as Art and French. You will be presenting your community to the class in French. (oral)
Please label your buildings and streets etc in French.
Don't get too carried away or stressed out about this. It is meant to be a bit fun and for you to be creative.
The break down of land use is as follows:
40% of your community should be residential
30% transportation
10% public buildings
8% parks/green space
6% industrial
5% commercial
*You make choose a different break down but you must be able to explain and justify this. Please don't get too caught up on exact numbers.
Is anyone interested in learning cursive writing?
High School
Grade 8 students needn't become stressed about high school. You will all make good choices and I have complete confidence in the high schools in the TDSB.
You will learn a lot wherever you go. I hope that once the choice is made and the papers are in that we can get back to enjoying Grade 8!
We will be visiting Oakwood this Wednesday, the 23rd, in the afternoon and parents are invited to attend the open house there in the evening.
My door is always open for whatever students may need.
I will posting some study tips in a separate post.
Have a great weekend.
8-5 Students should be reading 1/5th of their book for Lit. circles next Friday and completing their "job". Please have your work done so that you don't let your group down.
8-8 should be finishing up the grammaire sheets we were working on in class on Friday.
Please ensure that you are doing some sort of French enrichment outside of class time daily. This can include reading, watching tv in French, listening to French radio or watching a favourite dvd in French (no subtitles please). We are going to pick up the pace so please keep reviewing what we learn in class.
Geography Project
There will be a Geography mark assigned as well as Art and French. You will be presenting your community to the class in French. (oral)
Please label your buildings and streets etc in French.
Don't get too carried away or stressed out about this. It is meant to be a bit fun and for you to be creative.
The break down of land use is as follows:
40% of your community should be residential
30% transportation
10% public buildings
8% parks/green space
6% industrial
5% commercial
*You make choose a different break down but you must be able to explain and justify this. Please don't get too caught up on exact numbers.
Is anyone interested in learning cursive writing?
High School
Grade 8 students needn't become stressed about high school. You will all make good choices and I have complete confidence in the high schools in the TDSB.
You will learn a lot wherever you go. I hope that once the choice is made and the papers are in that we can get back to enjoying Grade 8!
We will be visiting Oakwood this Wednesday, the 23rd, in the afternoon and parents are invited to attend the open house there in the evening.
My door is always open for whatever students may need.
I will posting some study tips in a separate post.
Have a great weekend.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
November 16th
8-7 We finished the movie.
In classes 8-5 and 8-6, we continued watching the movie.
8-8 had a French test on "tout" and students read their books in English and French.
Geography project outline to be posted soon.
In classes 8-5 and 8-6, we continued watching the movie.
8-8 had a French test on "tout" and students read their books in English and French.
Geography project outline to be posted soon.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
November 15th
8-5 We went to the library to choose books for Lit. Circles
Students will sign their books in time for the weekend.
8-6, 8-7 We continued with the movie.
8-8 we did our good deed for the day and then students worked on their Geography projects/book reports.
Students will sign their books in time for the weekend.
8-6, 8-7 We continued with the movie.
8-8 we did our good deed for the day and then students worked on their Geography projects/book reports.
Monday, November 14, 2011
November 14th
8-6 we continued watching the movie.
8-5 we read reading response novels.
8-8 We finally had our class photo and individual re-takes.
Students worked on their Geography projects or book reports.
We are going to No Frills tomorrow afternoon for a Math/budgeting/caring about other people lesson
8-5 we read reading response novels.
8-8 We finally had our class photo and individual re-takes.
Students worked on their Geography projects or book reports.
We are going to No Frills tomorrow afternoon for a Math/budgeting/caring about other people lesson
Friday, November 11, 2011
November 11th
Lest we forget...
The students of Winona put on a wonderful assembly today. They should be proud of all of their hard work and the students in the audience behaved amazingly well.
We had a quiet day in class and watched the movie Life is Beautiful.
Have a good weekend.
The students of Winona put on a wonderful assembly today. They should be proud of all of their hard work and the students in the audience behaved amazingly well.
We had a quiet day in class and watched the movie Life is Beautiful.
Have a good weekend.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
November 10th
All English classes read and responded to their novels today.
8-8 worked on adverbs and adjectives in English and in French. The worksheet is due Monday.
We enjoyed two student presentations and some students continued working on our class wreath for the assembly tomorrow.
Tomorrow is Remembrance Day and there will be an assembly.
It is also 11/11/11, very interesting.
8-8 worked on adverbs and adjectives in English and in French. The worksheet is due Monday.
We enjoyed two student presentations and some students continued working on our class wreath for the assembly tomorrow.
Tomorrow is Remembrance Day and there will be an assembly.
It is also 11/11/11, very interesting.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
November 8th
8-5 and 8-7 learned how to argue persuasively and worked on their own arguments in their workbooks.
8-8 We attended a presentation put on by the Toronto Police about substance use and abuse.
During the afternoon, students worked on their Geography projects, their Nous Sommes des Auteurs, a wreath for Remembrance Day and Art.
Upcoming dates:
NSA due Nov. 11th
Photo Retakes Nov. 14th
Géographie-Nov. 28th
Compte Rendu-Dec. 5th
Test on "tout, toute, tous, toutes" Nov.16th
Visit to Oakwood Nov 23rd-PM. Students will be dismissed from there at the end of the day.
8-8 We attended a presentation put on by the Toronto Police about substance use and abuse.
During the afternoon, students worked on their Geography projects, their Nous Sommes des Auteurs, a wreath for Remembrance Day and Art.
Upcoming dates:
NSA due Nov. 11th
Photo Retakes Nov. 14th
Géographie-Nov. 28th
Compte Rendu-Dec. 5th
Test on "tout, toute, tous, toutes" Nov.16th
Visit to Oakwood Nov 23rd-PM. Students will be dismissed from there at the end of the day.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
November 8th
8-8 We continued with our Historical Narratives.
In French, students started working on their November NSA with the topic of "My Hero/someone I admire..."
8-6 We also continued our Historical Narratives and students got their myths back.
8-7 Students read their Reading Response books.
In French, students started working on their November NSA with the topic of "My Hero/someone I admire..."
8-6 We also continued our Historical Narratives and students got their myths back.
8-7 Students read their Reading Response books.
Monday, November 7, 2011
November 7th
We heard more excellent Historical Narratives in English class this morning :)
8-8 We continued our reading of "No Safe Place" and discussed the new Geography project. We are building our own communities!
8-8 We continued our reading of "No Safe Place" and discussed the new Geography project. We are building our own communities!
Friday, November 4, 2011
November 4th
Great presentations today!
Thanks for sharing so many personal stories and interesting information. You obviously put a lot of work into these narratives.
No homework, have a great weekend!
Thanks for sharing so many personal stories and interesting information. You obviously put a lot of work into these narratives.
No homework, have a great weekend!
Thursday, November 3, 2011
November 3rd
8-8 worked on their Historical Narratives we learned about "Ce, cet, cette and ce".
8-5 and 8-6 worked on their Historical Narratives.
8-7 shared their Historical Narratives. Good work everyone!
8-5 and 8-6 worked on their Historical Narratives.
8-7 shared their Historical Narratives. Good work everyone!
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
November 2nd
8-5, 8-6 and 8-7. Students worked on their Historical Narratives in class. 8-7 will start presenting tomorrow. The other classes will start presenting on Friday.
It should be at least half a page and if you are unsure of which direction to take start with: who, what, where, when, why, how? Try to make it as personal as possible but if not, just try to teach the class something interesting that they might not have known before.
8-8 We reviewed à la, à l', au, aux as a class. We started reading "Intrigue à Québec" and finally we started brainstorming ideas for our Historical Narratives.
Students should have selected a topic and completed their chart about "what they know" and "what they need to know".
It should be at least half a page and if you are unsure of which direction to take start with: who, what, where, when, why, how? Try to make it as personal as possible but if not, just try to teach the class something interesting that they might not have known before.
8-8 We reviewed à la, à l', au, aux as a class. We started reading "Intrigue à Québec" and finally we started brainstorming ideas for our Historical Narratives.
Students should have selected a topic and completed their chart about "what they know" and "what they need to know".
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
November 1st
Happy Movember everyone! No, that's not a typo :)
8-5, 8-6, 8-7-we started discussing Historical Narratives. The students spoke enthusiastically about major events that occurred at least 10 years ago.
We will be working on oral presentations shortly.
8-8 We reviewed posessive pronouns and students attended a presentation for the remainder of the afternoon.
Photo re-take day is November 14th.
8-5, 8-6, 8-7-we started discussing Historical Narratives. The students spoke enthusiastically about major events that occurred at least 10 years ago.
We will be working on oral presentations shortly.
8-8 We reviewed posessive pronouns and students attended a presentation for the remainder of the afternoon.
Photo re-take day is November 14th.
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