Homework

MATH
- Test 2.4-2.5 taken up and handed back (to 7B only - 7M will take up  and get back tomorrow)
- Test 2.1-2.3 taken up and handed back to both classes
- Test Unit 10 Patterning and Algebra previously handed back -
 Both Knowledge/Thinking as well as Communication/Application -
taken up today by both classes

Chapter 4 (lesson 4.1) - We will start tomorrow




ENGLISH
- Framework #1 Due on Friday March 4th - Template has been given on google classroom
- Please ensure that you click Turn In once its complete
- You should be finishing up or already done your First essay - Dally is a tragic hero.

Essay Frameworks

If you log into your google classroom you will find the template you can fill in for the first Framework - I have assigned a due date of March 4th - Please work on the first essay in order from the list from class.

Homework

MATH
- None - Woohoo!!!
- New Unit beginning Monday - Chapter 4 - Fractions and Decimals



ENGLISH
- Work on Essay Frameworks - use the hard copy framework to help guide you
- Please type each framework on google docs and share it with me.

*TOMORROW IS OUR ELECTIVES SKI TRIP TO SNOW VALLEY
PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 7:00AM

PLEASE BE AT SCHOOL BY 4:00PM TO PICK UP YOUR CHILD
AFTER THE TRIP - THERE WILL BE NO BUS HOME

DRESS APPROPRIATELY FOR THE WEARTHER - SNOW PANTS
HATS, GLOVES ETC, - YOU MAY BRING MONEY TO BUY LUNCH
OR BRING ONE WITH YOU*

Homework

MATH
- Test tomorrow - 2.4-2.5 (as long as there are enough students - weather permitting)

ENGLISH
- The Outsders Essays

Homework

MATH
- Test #2 Thursday Feb 25th - Ratios and Rates (2.4-2.5)
- Worksheet p. 48 #1-13



ENGLISH
- Continue working on Essays - please try to stick to the due dates established in class -
although more time can/will be given to work  - ensure that you are using your class time
productively
- Dally is a tragic hero (to be completed at school in class)
- Frameworks 1,2,3 may be worked on at home


**ELECTIVES DAY - FRIDAY FEB 26th **

Homework

MATH
- Finish 2.4 Application of Ratios (if not already done) p.60-61 #1-6
- TEST Monday Feb 22  2.1-2.3



ENGLISH
- Continue working on Essays
- Dally is/isn't a tragic hero
- Finding  quotes to support all your ideas

*SKI FIELD TRIP FEB 26*

Homework

MATH
- Mid-Unit-Review (MUR) p. 57 #1-7
- TEST Ratios 2.1-2.3 MONDAY FEB 22nd



ENGLISH
Essay #1 Dally is a Tragic Hero. Comment.
Paragraph A- due - FEB 18
Paragraph B- due- FEB 19
Paragraph C- due- FEB 22
Paragraph D- due- FEB 24
Paragraph E- due- FEB 26 (*FIELD TRIP*)

Framework #1 due MAR 2 (BEFORE THE BREAK)
Framework #2 due MAR 9 (BEFORE THE BREAK)
Framework #3 due MAR 21 (AFTER THE BREAK)

Homework

MATH
- Lesson 2.3 Comparing Ratios p.55-56 #1-7
- Remember to find a common denominator



ENGLISH
- We will be continuing with our Outsiders Essay Frameworks and Tragic Hero Essay
- We will also continue reflecting and taking up our Surrounding quotes activity from today

HAPPY SHOVELING!!!

Homework

MATH
- Finish lesson 2.1 What is a ratio p. 47-48 #1-9
- Explain to your parents what a ratio is - give them a real life example



ENGLISH
- Have the Outsiders novel completed by tomorrow and be prepared to discuss the ending
and take part in class discussions .
- We will continue to work on the Tragic Hero essay together
- Outsiders seminar rubrics were handed back today - please discuss

*THERE IS NO SCHOOL MONDAY - IT'S FAMILY DAY!!!*

Homework

MATH
- We will beginning our new unit tomorrow - Chapter 2 Rates and ratios (Lesson 2.1)



ENGLISH
- We have completed all of our Outsiders quizzes and seminars (Woohoo!)
- Please have the book completed by Friday - we will discuss/reflect on the ending

The remaining 5 Character Vocabulary words (FOR TUESDAY)
- Baffoon
- Carping
- Circumspect
- Clandestine
- Articulate

Homework

ENGLISH - Cont
-- The Outsiders Character Vocabulary Part 2

6) Apprehensive
7) Contemptuous
8) Sullen
9) Callous
10) Incredulous

Homeworrk

MATH
- None
- We will be starting a new unit  on Thursday - Chapter 2 Ratios and Rates



ENGLISH
- Tomorrow will be our last batch of quizzes (#8-9) and seminars
- The  remaining 20 pages or so should be read  (hopefully not for the first time - but ok)
by  Thursday - we will be discussing the ending in class

- Contrary to my post on Friday - You are NOT required to complete your first Essay Framework
by this coming Friday  (Feb 12th)

- We will be working on Essay #1 Tragic Hero in class together - I will notify you ahead of time
for each framework - you will receive a slip of paper with all the essay dates

- You should start thinking of what quotes you might want to use in your 3 essays

Homework Part 2

ENGLISH
- Please find the definitions to the following words - We will be creating a table in order
to describe the personalities/characteristics of the characters from The  Outsiders.
1)Sage
2) Nonchalant
3) Sophisticated
4) Aloof
5) Elite

Homework

MATH
- None



ENGLISH
-Quiz #4-5 Seminars 10-15
- First framework due Friday February 12th - use the template from your course pack

- 7M Essay Questions:
-"Things are rough all over," is the theme of the novel, The outsiders. Comment
- In which ways are the Greasers and Socs actually quite similar?
- Loss is a powerful theme in the novel. Comment

7B Essay Questions:
- Is the Outsiders is a suitable novel to be read by grade 7 students?
- Johnny was better off dead than alive
- Having more money means having less problems.

Homework

MATH
- None

ENGLISH
- Continue working on the Outsiders
- Seminars
- Upcoming essay planning

*All day filming tomorrow - Down time will be spent working independently *

Homework

MATH
- Continuation of Math TEST - Communication/Application (1.5,10.1-10.2) Patterning and Algebra



ENGLISH
- Outsiders Quiz #3 and 3 seminars

* REMINDER* There are no quizzes or seminars on Friday - We will resume On Monday

- MONDAY FEB 8 - Quizzes 4-5
- TUESDAY FEB 9 - Quizzes 6-7
- WEDNESDAY FEB 10 - Quizzes 8-9 (last day)

* Please not the night before each quiz, is when you should be REREADING the appropriate pages.
NOT for the first time. *

Homework

MATH
- Knowledge and Thinking TEST for 1.5, 10.1, 10.2 TOMORROW
- Communication and Application TEST for 1.5,10.1,10.2 THURSDAY

ENGLISH
- Quiz #2 tomorrow - 2nd group of seminars
- Quiz #3 Thursday - 3rd group of seminars

- Next week - Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday there  will be  2 quizzes and 6 seminars each day.