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Posted: September 21, 2011

September 21 Meet the Teacher Tonight!

I look forward to meeting the parents of my students tonight at 6:00 p.m. in the theatre.   Today all students were tested on the Star Reader program and they signed out novels at their reading level. This is one tool that I'll use to track their reading comprehension. Read for 30 minutes tonight and be prepared to say one thing about what you read. Examples: I really liked it when...I'm wondering...I can see a clear picture in my head...I feel sorry for... Can you believe...?  Wow! Today in my story.  This is a part of a reading response that students will begin doing on a nightly basis.    Bring a duotang and have your novel in a plastic ziploc bag for tomorrow please! :)

Posted: September 19, 2011

Attention travelling students!

I'm sorry that I  forgot to indicate where we were at in the book! We have read up to the  morning of the science fair on page 69, Katie's perspective. I hope that this helps! Do what you can.

Posted: September 17, 2011

Language Arts Class Update

  In Language Arts’ class, we are enjoying the book, Egghead.  Great  discussion this past week!     “Will Reid is a gawky kid who wears fake turtlenecks, is obsessed by his ant farm project, and is lousy at gym.  In other words, he's the perfect target for Shane, the Grade 9 bully. Katie has been Will's friend in  elementary school, but defending him in the high school environment comes at an unforeseen  cost - she dreads the rumours that link them in a boyfriend/girlfriend way she's never considered.  Devan has been part of Shane's bullyboy team until now, when he comes to realize that it's not so smart to mindlessly back up each nasty attack of Shane's. Together the three young teens are struggling  to find their way out of one of the classic dilemmas of life: how not to be a bystander to bullying, how  to stand up for your friends, and how to deal with consuming rage.” - Egghead by Caroline Pignat; Red Deer Press   I am reading Egghead aloud in class while modeling good reading strategies. The students have recorded the strategy in their scribblers. So far, we have used visualization, “somebody wanted but so”, and  connections. Most of the work has been completed in class. The book is authentic; it has hard-hitting issues.   Students’ scribblers will be returned to them next Tuesday.  

Posted: September 15, 2011

Sept.15 L.A. Homework

Tonight, students are to record a connection to the book in paragraph form.  They need an introduction, a body (explaining in detail their connection) and a conclusion.    (Intro/paragraph 1) i.e.  Today while reading Egghead, I was reminded of the old grandfather’s clock at Nanny’s when I  heard the description of Will’s house. Body/para. 2   Explain the connection in great detail. Conclusion/paragraph 3    Give a thought or realization based on the connection. i.e.  Listening to the story made me miss hearing the loud, jarring clang of the grandfather clock when I would spend weekends at my Nanny’s house. That clanging has really become a sound that I cherish because it signifies the wonderful times I had there.  

Posted: April 20, 2011

Language Arts assignments

Students are reading 30 minutes a night, recording and sharing every Monday and Friday during T-Time. Reading logs will be due on May 13.  Keep striving for 100 pages read a week.   Reading letters are due on April 29 for 8F; May 2 for 8M.  You have corrected letters in your reading log.  There are guidelines below in the image gallery on the bottom right.  (Prompts, explanation)   Daily Edit quiz will be on April 28.  This is a quiz on capitalization, spelling and punctuation. This will take 15 minutes. We will be doing a poetry exercise in the next class. The good copy of "Where I'm From" will be due on Wednesday.    Have a Happy Easter!  

Posted: April 2, 2011

Speech Update

Students have been working on their persuasive speeches.  They completed their draft last week and have had two peer edits with classmates for more information, persuasiveness, strong opinion, original details and a strong  introduction. What should they be doing now? They should be: 1) including transition words of  comparison, contrast and adding information to make their speech more persuasive. 2) varying the sentence beginnings, lengths and types( statement, exclamation, question) 3) referring to their research to support their topic (5 sources are needed) Good copy of the speech is due on April 6 for 8M and April 7 for 8F.  That's right students, you will have one more day to allow me to conference with you! Presentations of speeches will be April 11, 12, and 13.  Hopefully, parents have been well aware of these dates as all students wrote the due dates in their agendas  during class after the March Break!  

Posted: March 5, 2011

Drama song list

I hope you are all enjoying your break! Here is the songlist and page numbers.  Listen to the songs to become familiar with the tunes.  You should be  learning your words, too.  We'll put it all together when we get back!  
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Posted: February 23, 2011

Friday assignments are quickly approaching!

8F & 8M-   For the past week,  students have been revising their draft copies of their stories and peer editing.  They need to use their peer edit comments to complete the revisions.   Reminder- Finish and submit the good copy for Friday.   This should be double spaced. All drafts, revisions and peer edit forms must be passed in at this time, too.   As students have been working on this writing for a week and a half, it MUST be submitted on Friday.    First mini speech assignment will be presented on Friday.  Students were asked on Monday to find an advertisement, commercial, editorial, letter, movie review,  book review, or product review (i.e. the best cellphone available).   Each student will present the persuasive piece in front of the class and identify the types of persuasive techniques used. The time length is two minutes maximum.This assignment was passed out on Monday.  It's worth 10 marks.     7R &7L-  French quiz on verbs(left side) on Friday.  There will be a match and a dictee.   We had an awesome day enjoying winter sports today.  The students made the Dr. Losier staff very proud. :)  

Posted: February 13, 2011

Homework for Feb.14-18, 2011

8F and 8M-  1)The reading letter is due on Wednesday. This should be at least 200 words in length and respond to two  prompts. I will attach the samples and explanations in case you forgot the info at school.   It will be marked for ideas, sentence fluency, organization, voice, conventions  and format.  30 marks 2) Revised draft copy of your chosen story is due on Friday.  We will be peer editing it in class on Friday.  

Posted: February 9, 2011

February 9, 2011

8F-  Read 30 minutes and record.  Study your vocabulary words as there is a review test on Friday for -poly and - mono.   8M-   Please show your reading logs to your parents, get them signed, and return them for tomorrow. Read 30 minutes and record.  Study your vocabulary words as there is a review test on Friday for -poly and - mono.

Posted: February 3, 2011

Homework Feb.3

8F-  Quiz on -mono words tomorrow.  Submit your revised paragraph tomorrow and your semi-colon challenge. I'll collect your homework during homeroom. 8M-  Semi-colon challenge sentences are due tomorrow.  Both classes are still reading and responding each night. Check Monday's homework for more explanation.   BRING IN $2 FOR KEISHA JARDINE'S FUNDRAISER TOMORROW. THERE IS ALSO A BAKE SALE AND BASKETBALL SHOOTING CONTEST($1 a shot).

Posted: January 31, 2011

Homework Jan.31, 2011

8F-  Study your  -poly words for a quiz on Friday.  Semi-colon challenge is due Friday.  8M -  Semi-colon challenge due tomorrow.  Find five sentences containing semi-colons and write them on a sheet of paper.  Your writing should be legible as others are going to look at them!  Please double space your examples/sentences.    Quiz on  -mono words on Wednesday.     Reminder:   I am still waiting for a few of you to submit your persuasive paragraphs about animal testing.  Propostion: Scientists should be allowed to use animals to test medicine.  

Posted: January 17, 2011

January 17

8F- Read at least 30 minutes and record.  Study your grade 7 words for the quiz on Wednesday; grade 8 words for Friday. 8M-Read at least 30 minutes and record.  Study your grade 7 words for the quiz on Wednesday; grade 8 words for Friday. Grade 7-  Presentations of your camp brochures will begin on Wednesday(except for 7R who will present on Thursday).  

Posted: January 12, 2011

Welcome Back!

8F- Read 30 minutes and record.  Study your CanWest spelling words for grade 6. Quiz on Friday. Study the vocabulary words with the prefix "mono".  Multiple choice quiz on Friday.   8M- Read 30 minutes and record.  Study your CanWest spelling words for grade 6. Quiz on Friday. Study the vocabulary words with the prefix "poly".  Multiple choice quiz on Friday.   7L&7C- Work on your camp brochures as they are due next week. Use the outline as a guide.  You will have another class  period to work on them.  Extra help is available on Tuesday after school.

Posted: December 1, 2010

Homework Dec. 1

8F -  Read 30 minutes and record.  Please get your reading log signed so you can return it tomorrow. 8M-  Read 30 minutes and record.  Please get both your book review and  reading log signed so you can return it tomorrow. Weekly assignments: Vocabulary quiz  on Friday  "Bi"- 8F and "Uni"- 8M.   Reading comprehension set is due on Monday.   FYI-  24 sleeps! :)  

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