Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Housekeeping: 

- I have added a new topic to the GC called: "Rubrics".  As the name suggests, it is a storehouse for current and past rubrics should you lose yours. 

- Book talks are due before the break.  Courtney and I have now conferenced with each student.  What can you do to help your child?  As them to deliver the following: the hook, the background, their points, their context/commentary, and their text to text connection.  Students should be re-reading their novels and selecting their points.  By "points", I mean they should be deciding "reasons for reading the novel".  If they are not convincing you to read this book, it won't go well!

- We are doing Secret Santa in our class.  If you want to make a gift, go for it!  You can even make a card and write a kind message.  If you wish to purchase a gift, the maximum is $10.00.

- We will be increasing our reading at home over the second term, so start looking around for good books to read!


KUDOS: to Ava L. and Rumaisa for getting the history bonus last night.  

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English:

- Rehearse.  Rehearse.  Rehearse.  (book talks)

- Sign the "Greta Thunberg" inference writing piece (Friday is deadline) 

Math:

- Practice balancing equations: I have posted an assignment on the GC with MULTIPLE equation balance games.  After playing several of the games, try the final link (XP Math - Math Games Arcade...) as it serves as an excellent test of your knowledge.

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History:

- Grade 8: Tomorrow, we build our beautiful "found poems"

- Grade 7: finish and submit the "Expulsion of the Acadians" by Wednesday night at midnight.  

French:

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Science:

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Health/Phys-Ed:

- Practice reading your PSA aloud.  Time it to ensure it is under 20 seconds.  Finally, make sure you add a call to action. 

Art: 

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MUSIC: 

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DRAMA: 

- Present drama scripts next Friday.  Make sure it's memorized!