Happy Leap Day!
Students in 8-5, 8-6, 8-7 and 8-8 enjoyed two speakers from CDI (Child Development Insitute) who shared some insight and information about various mental illnesses.
In French class, students completed a quiz on the participe passé part of the passé composé.
Please keep reviewing.
We will continue working on this and will moving on to the "DR and MRS VANDERTRAMP" verbs.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Monday, February 27, 2012
Feb 27th
In 8-6 and 8-7, we enjoyed yet another excellent presentation.
Students then continued their work on their reading repsponses.
8-8 Students did some reading and we reviewed the passé composé again.
Verbs reviewed today include:
The present of être and avoir
Passé Composé of: parler, danser, travailler, marcher, finir, rougir, choisir, bâtir, rendre, pendre, battre.
This is homework. Continue to review these REGULAR verbs and to practise your spoken French at home by reading out loud, watching tv, dvds etc. (every night)
Students then continued their work on their reading repsponses.
8-8 Students did some reading and we reviewed the passé composé again.
Verbs reviewed today include:
The present of être and avoir
Passé Composé of: parler, danser, travailler, marcher, finir, rougir, choisir, bâtir, rendre, pendre, battre.
This is homework. Continue to review these REGULAR verbs and to practise your spoken French at home by reading out loud, watching tv, dvds etc. (every night)
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Way to go!
A special shout-out to MB who "legit booked it" to shave 5 seconds off of her personal best today at her swim meet!
Congratulations!
Anyone else do something this weekend that they are proud of? Please share.
Congratulations!
Anyone else do something this weekend that they are proud of? Please share.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Feb 24th
Monday, Day 9, will be Reading Response as usual.
Please ensure that you have a novel in class to read. It is your responsibility to sign a book out from the library on your own time.
Please ensure that you have a novel in class to read. It is your responsibility to sign a book out from the library on your own time.
Feb 23rd
8-6 Students worked on their pamphlets.
8-5 had a work period in the computer lab.
8-7 and 8-8 worked in class.
All pamphlets are due tomorrow.
Keep reviewing the passé composé...
8-5 had a work period in the computer lab.
8-7 and 8-8 worked in class.
All pamphlets are due tomorrow.
Keep reviewing the passé composé...
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
feb 22nd
8-7 Students had another work period for their pamphlet.
8-8 Students also had another work period.
All pamphlets are due Friday!
8-8 Students also had another work period.
All pamphlets are due Friday!
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Feb 21st
8-6 Students worked on their group pamphlets.
8-7 Students had a work period in the computer lab for the pamphlets.
8-8 Students started presenting their monument presentations. Way to go!
Students have been working very hard on these.
The passé composé sheets from the weekend were due today. I will collect the rest tomorrow and the ones that were *ahem* re-done.
Keep up the great work!
8-8 will be attending "Elephant Song" tomorrow afternoon.
8-7 Students had a work period in the computer lab for the pamphlets.
8-8 Students started presenting their monument presentations. Way to go!
Students have been working very hard on these.
The passé composé sheets from the weekend were due today. I will collect the rest tomorrow and the ones that were *ahem* re-done.
Keep up the great work!
8-8 will be attending "Elephant Song" tomorrow afternoon.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Feb 16th
We prepared for our upcoming viewing of "Sanctuary Song" through elephant education, facts, noises and a dramatic reading (and in 8-5 singing) of a scene!
Students in 8-8 worked a bit on various assignments, attended a mass band rehearsal and a meeting about Camp Arrowhon.
It's been a short week but a busy one!
Lots of work due next week including French homework.
Bon weekend!
Students in 8-8 worked a bit on various assignments, attended a mass band rehearsal and a meeting about Camp Arrowhon.
It's been a short week but a busy one!
Lots of work due next week including French homework.
Bon weekend!
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Feb 15th
Students continued the work on their pamphlets in English class.
Tomorrow, we will be reviewing the story of "Sanctuary Song" in preparation for our excursion next week.
8-8 worked on their "Nous Sommes Des Auteurs" in class as well as their Art. We will be filming stop motion movies next week.
Science- Science Fair Project outline is due next Wednesday, Feb 22nd and your partner choice. You may choose to work with someone in another class.
Please keep handing in your optional attendance sheets, permission forms and $10.00
Tomorrow, we will be reviewing the story of "Sanctuary Song" in preparation for our excursion next week.
8-8 worked on their "Nous Sommes Des Auteurs" in class as well as their Art. We will be filming stop motion movies next week.
Science- Science Fair Project outline is due next Wednesday, Feb 22nd and your partner choice. You may choose to work with someone in another class.
Please keep handing in your optional attendance sheets, permission forms and $10.00
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Feb 14th
The students were very excited today but were able to settle down to form groups in order to create a pamphlet about a specific mental illness. Students MUST bring their research to class tomorrow for their work period.
8-8 students worked in the computer lab on their Paris or Geography (Industry) project. Most students are done and were playing games during their work time so we will not be returning to the computer lab for these assignments.
Permission forms and $10.00 are now late. Please bring them in ASAP along with your course selection sheets.
8-8 students worked in the computer lab on their Paris or Geography (Industry) project. Most students are done and were playing games during their work time so we will not be returning to the computer lab for these assignments.
Permission forms and $10.00 are now late. Please bring them in ASAP along with your course selection sheets.
Monday, February 13, 2012
February 13th
English classes continued their exploration and discussions about mental illness. We had a good discussions about stigmas and their effect on people being ashamed and not getting the support that they need.
In French, we reviewed due dates (see below) and students presented their Famous Canadians.
We will start "Nous Sommes Des Auteurs" tomorrow and it will be due on Tuesday, the 21st of Feb.
Paris Project-Tuesday Feb 21st.
Geography Project-Thursday Feb 23rd.
In French, we reviewed due dates (see below) and students presented their Famous Canadians.
We will start "Nous Sommes Des Auteurs" tomorrow and it will be due on Tuesday, the 21st of Feb.
Paris Project-Tuesday Feb 21st.
Geography Project-Thursday Feb 23rd.
Friday, February 10, 2012
February 10th
We took up the answers to the case studies as we continued our learning about mental health.
Homework is: An example of stigma you notice on the weekend. This can be on tv, movies, internet or in real life.
Students in 8-8 also continued their Art sculptures.
Course selection sheets are due as are permission forms and $10.00 for Sanctuary Song
Homework is: An example of stigma you notice on the weekend. This can be on tv, movies, internet or in real life.
Students in 8-8 also continued their Art sculptures.
Course selection sheets are due as are permission forms and $10.00 for Sanctuary Song
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Feb 9tn
All classes continued their discussion about mental health. They studied 2 case studies and worked on some questions in groups. We explored the idea of stigmas. Students in 8-6 and 8-8 who did not finish their homework on stigmas must complete the assignment on ignorance due TOMORROW. As promised, I am not posting it since you must take responsibility for not completing the original assignment.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
February 8th
All English classes participated in an introductory lessons/discussions about myths/facts about Mental Illness.
It was a really great opportunity for students to learn about labels that sometimes get put on people and why certain people feel stigmatized.
For tomorrow, remember to be ready to talk about the idea of stigma. If you are able to bring in an example from a story/experience/book etc. , that would be great.
8-8 started a really cool Art project.
It was a really great opportunity for students to learn about labels that sometimes get put on people and why certain people feel stigmatized.
For tomorrow, remember to be ready to talk about the idea of stigma. If you are able to bring in an example from a story/experience/book etc. , that would be great.
8-8 started a really cool Art project.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
February 7th
All English classes read their Reading Response books quietly. It's nice to see students so focused and reading books that they enjoy.
8-8 worked two period in the computer lab this afternoon on their Paris projects.
8-8 worked two period in the computer lab this afternoon on their Paris projects.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Feb 7th
I collected the poetry anthologies from all English classes. They look great and I can tell that students worked very hard!
8-8 We worked on French adjectives and changing masculine to feminine.
This work is due tomorrow.
Tomorrow afternoon, 8-8 will have a double work period in the computer lab for the Paris projects.
8-8 We worked on French adjectives and changing masculine to feminine.
This work is due tomorrow.
Tomorrow afternoon, 8-8 will have a double work period in the computer lab for the Paris projects.
Friday, February 3, 2012
Feb 3rd and Poetry outline
Poetry Assignment
6 of the following 8 poems.
please choose 6 different types
-acrostic, cinquain, colour, haiku, diamante, I wish, limerick,shape (concrete)
AND
1 free verse and 1 of your choice NOT included in the above list. You must include the name of the type of poem and its characteristics as well as your original poem of this type.
You must include illustrations.
8-7 Students worked in class on their poems.
8-8 Students presented their "Famous Canadians" oral presentations en français.
8-6 We had the last of the persuasive arguments presented today.
Bon weekend à tous!
6 of the following 8 poems.
please choose 6 different types
-acrostic, cinquain, colour, haiku, diamante, I wish, limerick,shape (concrete)
AND
1 free verse and 1 of your choice NOT included in the above list. You must include the name of the type of poem and its characteristics as well as your original poem of this type.
You must include illustrations.
8-7 Students worked in class on their poems.
8-8 Students presented their "Famous Canadians" oral presentations en français.
8-6 We had the last of the persuasive arguments presented today.
Bon weekend à tous!
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Geography Project
Success Criteria
Your final project should be submitted on a bristol board.
You must:
-choose a Canadian company
-state what kind of industry it is (primary, secondary etc)
-explain what makes it that kind of company
-make timeline of the company
-write a BRIEF history
-state its Canadian importance
-research and present its reputation/social importance/eco info
-find out whether or not there are other branches/locations/franchises
You may wish to include other interesting or relevant information
Due FEBRUARY 16th
Your final project should be submitted on a bristol board.
You must:
-choose a Canadian company
-state what kind of industry it is (primary, secondary etc)
-explain what makes it that kind of company
-make timeline of the company
-write a BRIEF history
-state its Canadian importance
-research and present its reputation/social importance/eco info
-find out whether or not there are other branches/locations/franchises
You may wish to include other interesting or relevant information
Due FEBRUARY 16th
Feb 2nd
Happy Groundhog Day!
8-5 We worked on homophones and descriptive paragraphs. We talked about silly English headlines.
8-6 Students learned 2 more homophones and we reviewed the Poetry Assignment Requirements.
8-7 Students copied new homophones down and we too talked about how English doesn't make sense sometimes.
8-8 We talked about different types of governments and economies. Students have a project on a Canadian business due on Feb 16th.
Outline will be posted seperately.
8-5 We worked on homophones and descriptive paragraphs. We talked about silly English headlines.
8-6 Students learned 2 more homophones and we reviewed the Poetry Assignment Requirements.
8-7 Students copied new homophones down and we too talked about how English doesn't make sense sometimes.
8-8 We talked about different types of governments and economies. Students have a project on a Canadian business due on Feb 16th.
Outline will be posted seperately.
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