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Mission Statement
Friday, 18 December 2015
Homework
- Try and do something nice for 2 or more people (without expecting something in return)
ENGLISH
- Reading
- You should be starting reading/working on your second booktalk
- Start "The Outsiders" if you have time
- HAVE A WONDERFUL, SAFE AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Thursday, 17 December 2015
Homework
MATH
- Finish working on data management project
The math test was handed back yesterday and taken up in class, please look it over with your parents
ENGLISH
- Reading
- I handed out a copy of the outsiders novel to every student - we will be doing a novel study in the new year
For 7M
- we will be having a small party tomorrow afternoon,
You may bring in your own electronics - if you would like to bring in any materials
To build gingerbread houses you may also do so. Please understand that it is completely optional
And you are not required to do it or to go out and gather the ingredients.
Tuesday, 15 December 2015
Homework
- Work on Data Management project
- Work on your survey and complete it in Google Forms
- Please respond to any of your classmates that send you their survey
ENGLISH
- Reading
- Choose your book for your next booktalk
Friday, 11 December 2015
Homework
- Start thinking of a good (meaningful) survey question that you can ask the class for our
Data Management project that we will be working on next week.
- Come up with a few different questions to bring to class.
- New unit (measurement) will begin after the winter break
- Try to think of what importance this image might have on the math project....
ENGLISH
- Reading
- I know a small number of you have not yet completed your book talk, however the 2nd (summative) book talk is only a short 6 weeks away before the end of the first term. You should start thinking about which book you want to read/present for your 2nd book talk
***Progress Reports go home today - Please read and review it with your parents***
Have a great last weekend
Monday, 7 December 2015
Math Homework Help
Click on the link for more information if you feel that you could benefit form having
this resource.
Homework
- Practice for Test on 5.1-5.6 Thursday December 10th
- Review notes
- Work on Unit Review tonight - you may finish in class tomorrow (p.209-210)
ENGLISH
- Practice for booktalks
Friday, 4 December 2015
Homework
- Review notes on lessons 5.1-5.6
- Test 5.1-5.6 Thursday December 10th
ENGLISH
- Practicing for book talks - Presentations begin on Monday December 7th
- All students are expected to be ready to present - no notes or cue cards allowed
Thursday, 3 December 2015
Homework
- finish lesson 5.6 - Data Analysis p. 204-205 #1-6
ENGLISH
-Reading
- Work on / practice for booktalk (in front of family member, friend or mirror)
Wednesday, 2 December 2015
Homework
- Finish lesson 5.5 Mean, Median, Mode and Range p.200-201 #1-7
ENGLISH
- Reading
- Booktalks (all students are expected to be ready to present on Monday December 7th)
Monday, 30 November 2015
Homework
- 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
- 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
- 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,
Tuesday, 24 November 2015
Homework
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Thursday, 5 November 2015
Homework
- 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,
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