Mission Statement

My mission as a teacher is to help my students realize that through learning, they can enhance their life in a positive way. I want to help all my students believe in themselves and through that belief, take on the challenges of life and go forward.

Monday 30 November 2015

Homework

MATH
- Work on 5.4 Line Graphs p.191-192
you may complete it tomorrow in my absence if necessary

ENGLISH
- Reading
- Booktalks
- Review concepts of context and commentary

Thursday 26 November 2015

Homework

MATH
- Finish Mid-Unit Review p.184




ENGLISH
- Reading
- Continue working on booktalks
- We will no  longer be starting booktalk presentations on Monday November 30th.
- Starting next week we will continue working on the booktalks and practice presenting
one-on-one to a classmate and providing feedback.
- We will begin the presentations on Monday December 7th (unless someone would like to
present on the 3rd or 4th)


Wednesday 25 November 2015

Homework

MATH
- finish lesson 5.3 Stem and Leaf Plots (#6 needs to be done by collecting data online
for example - www.raptors.com)

ENGLISH
- Reading
- Booktalks


Dear Parents,

The intermediate division would like to inform you that the progress reports will be handed out mid-December.  As I have been regularly updating my blog, there should be no surprises to your child’s progress in my classes.  At this time we are making an effort to meet/call the parents of students who are progressing with difficulty.  If you have not been contacted, and should you still be interested in meeting/having a phone interview, please do not hesitate to contact me.  You may choose to do so now or after the first term report goes home (early February). A strong parent-teacher relationship is crucial to your child’s academic development during this transitional year – I thank you for your support.

Regards,

Mr. Mizrahi




Tuesday 24 November 2015

Homework

MATH
- Finish lesson 5.2 Recording Data p.176-178 #1-7
- The math test was handed back and taken up either Monday or Tuesday - Please review with your parents, have it signed and returned to school.

ENGLISH
- Reading
- Booktalks

Friday 20 November 2015

Homework

MATH
- Finish lesson 5.1 Collecting Data p.170-171
- Explain to your parents the difference between bias and unbiased and also primary vs secondary data

 

ENGLISH
- Reading/Re-reading
- Work on booktalk
- 5 ALIVE #2

SWAN LAKE FIELD TRIP - (HALF) Monday November 23rd and                                  (HALF) Tuesday November 24th 

***PLEASE BRING A LITTER LESS LUNCH AND DRESS APPROPRIATELY*** 

Thursday 19 November 2015

Homework

MATH
- Try to tell your parents what  you had to do on your math test today - and how you think you did.



ENGLISH
- Reading
- Booktalks (Presentations beginning on Monday November 30th - Everyone is to be ready for that day- if you have not yet finished reading your book, you need to prioritize it)
- 5 ALIVE #2
- Consult (copy and paste) this website for a list of stylistic devices that can be used or your booktalk

Wednesday 18 November 2015

Homework

MATH
- TEST tomorrow 1.1-1.4 (practice and review notes)

ENGLISH
- Reading
- Work on booktalks - summary and choosing 2 main ideas + quotes
- complete math question on GOOGLE CLASSROOM (do not post answer as a class comment)

Tuesday 17 November 2015

Homework

MATH
- Complete  Practice Test p.36
- TEST 1.2-1.4 (Factors, Multiples, Squares, Square Roots, Exponents) ***Has been  moved to THURSDAY Nov 19th***




ENGLISH
- Reading
- Working on Booktalks
-  5 ALIVE #2
- Answer Egghead question on Google Classroom

Monday 16 November 2015

Homework

MATH
- Finish Unit Review . 35-36 #1-15
- Math test Wednesday Nov 18th 1.1-1.4
- re-assessment on Friday for Geometry (those that come to review sessions and bring in signed work from home by their parents)

ENGLISH
-Reading
- Working on Booktalk (summary, finding quotes that support 2 chosen ideas - context and commentary)
- Accept my GOOGLE CLASSROOM invitation if you haven't already done  so

Friday 13 November 2015

Homework

MATH
- Complete lesson 1.4 Exponents p.25-26 #1-13
- Review Monday and Tuesday - TEST WEDNESDAY on lessons 1.1-1.4
- Review sessions at recess Monday-Thursday for Geometry - You must attend sessions or show me any extra work you have done (signed by your parents) in order to demonstrate to me your learning

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ENGLISH
- Reading/re-reading - Finish your book for your Booktalk
- 5 ALIVE presentation #2 last week before winter break
- ** ACCEPT my invitation to join GOOGLE CLASSROOM and respond to my question
(it can be found in your gapps G-mail)
- I will be  using Google Classroom for various, comprehension questions and discussions

Have a great weekend!

Thursday 12 November 2015

Homework

MATH

- Finish Mid-Unit-Review p. 22
- Math test on 7.1-7.3 was taken up on class today and handed back - Please review with your parents
- Review sessions will be available throughout next week to practice together and to answer any questions that you pay have. If you have demonstrated your efforts and shown your work, you will be given another opportunity to demonstrate your learning, and increase your mark.



ENGLISH
- Reading (and re-reading your book for booktalk)
- Working on booktalks - you should have already narrowed down your list of adjectives that describe your book and chosen 2 main ideas.  You should then begin writing a brief summary of your book in about 50-100 words.
- 2nd 5 ALIVE presentation

Wednesday 11 November 2015

Homework

MATH
- Finish 1.3 Squares and Square Roots p.21 #1-10
- You should be able to explain to your parents what both terms mean and their relationship



ENGLISH
- Reading
-Working on booktalks - Choosing 2 main ideas for your presentation as well as writing a short
50-100 word summary (catch: you must have already finished reading your book)
- Working  on your 5 ALIVE #2 presentation (to be presented before winter break)

*Please bring back your Field Trip Permission Forms ASAP*

1/2 my class will be going to Swan Lake Outdoor Education Centre  On November 23rd with 7T
the other 1/2 my class will be going on November 24th with 7B

Tuesday 10 November 2015

Homework

MATH
- Finish lesson 1.2 Factors and Multiples p. 16-17
- You should be able to explain to your parents what factors and multiples are, as well as the difference.
- You should also be able to explain the following terms: LCM and GCF

ENGLISH
- Summative summaries moved to tomorrow (Wednesday November 11th)
- Reading/Working on your booktalks

Remember that we will be having a Remembrance Day Assembly tomorrow -
Please remember to be quiet, calm and respectful throughout the entire Assembly

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Thursday 5 November 2015

Homework

MATH
- Test tomorrow on 7.1-7.3 Geometry
You should be able to describe different transformations (and draw them)
- Translations/Rotations/Reflections.
Do not forget that Rotations are always done around a point.
You should also be able to plot co-ordinates on a grid (2,4) first number is
always the X-axis (horizontal) and the second number is always the Y-axis (vertical)
 You should also be able to tell if shapes are congruent or not,   or if they are polygons,

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ENGLISH
- Continue Reading
Lesson on booktalks taking place tomorrow (friday)
- Another formative summary will take place tomorrow
- second summative summary (15/7/4 words) on tuesday

Tuesday 3 November 2015

Homework

MATH
- Review p. 282 #1-4 and Practice Test p. 283 #1-3
- TEST Friday 7.1-7.3

ENGLISH
- Reading
- start thinking of your second subtopic presentation (starting mid-December)
- practice writing summaries
- Complete colon sentences (7M)

Monday 2 November 2015

Homework

MATH
- 7.3 Transformations p.264-265
- TEST - 7.1-7.3 Friday November 6th

ENGLISH
- Reading- Booktalks information coming soon
- Finishing 5 Alive presentations
- If finished - you may begin working on your second presentation

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