MATH
- Complete lesson 7.2 Congruent Figures p. 257-259 #1-9
- Tell your parents the 3 cases when where two triangles are congruent
ENGLISH
- Reading
- Work on booktalks
- Booktalk template due by Wednesday November 2nd
- Booktalk presentations to begin early week
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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, 31 October 2016
Thursday, 27 October 2016
Homework
MATH
- No Math homework from the textbook
- Try to identify geometrical shapes around your house , make a list for Monday
- Explain to your parents what a polygon is and all the rules
ENGLISH
- Reading
- Continue working on Booktalks and 5ALIVE
- Once you have completed your booktalk - start timing yourself and practicing (3-5 minutes)
TOMORROW IS A PA DAY - NO SCHOOL
- No Math homework from the textbook
- Try to identify geometrical shapes around your house , make a list for Monday
- Explain to your parents what a polygon is and all the rules
ENGLISH
- Reading
- Continue working on Booktalks and 5ALIVE
- Once you have completed your booktalk - start timing yourself and practicing (3-5 minutes)
TOMORROW IS A PA DAY - NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, 26 October 2016
Homework
MATH
- Complete lesson 7.1 Classifying Figures p. 252-254 #1-10
- Our Measurement Test was taken up and handed back today - Please review the test with your parents - As is often the trend, Students were more successful with the Knowledge and Understanding questions - There is often more difficulty with the Communication and Application questions -
- As a result, I will be allowing students to redo the part in which they may need more support (most likely late next week)
- Tomorrow will be the Algebra redo test for those who attended review sessions or demonstrated further practice
ENGLISH
- Reading
- Work on booktalks and 5ALIVE Research Project (2 templates)
House challenge scheduled for tomorrow morning (weather permitted) - If you are participating in an outdoor activity please dress warmly.
Friday is a PA DAY - NO SCHOOL
- Complete lesson 7.1 Classifying Figures p. 252-254 #1-10
- Our Measurement Test was taken up and handed back today - Please review the test with your parents - As is often the trend, Students were more successful with the Knowledge and Understanding questions - There is often more difficulty with the Communication and Application questions -
- As a result, I will be allowing students to redo the part in which they may need more support (most likely late next week)
- Tomorrow will be the Algebra redo test for those who attended review sessions or demonstrated further practice
ENGLISH
- Reading
- Work on booktalks and 5ALIVE Research Project (2 templates)
House challenge scheduled for tomorrow morning (weather permitted) - If you are participating in an outdoor activity please dress warmly.
Friday is a PA DAY - NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, 25 October 2016
Homework
MATH
- No math homework today
-Tomorrow we will begin lesson 7.1 (Geometry)
- The Measurement test will be taken up and handed back this week
ENGLISH
- Reading
- Working on booktalk and research project (5ALIVE)
- FIAT Quiz #3 (ch13-18) tomorrow
- We will also be having out next house challenge Thursday morning
-Those students that will be playing football outside remember to dress warmly
A big shout out goes to the approximate 17 out of 47 responsible students that knew my favourite colour!!!
- No math homework today
-Tomorrow we will begin lesson 7.1 (Geometry)
- The Measurement test will be taken up and handed back this week
ENGLISH
- Reading
- Working on booktalk and research project (5ALIVE)
- FIAT Quiz #3 (ch13-18) tomorrow
- We will also be having out next house challenge Thursday morning
-Those students that will be playing football outside remember to dress warmly
A big shout out goes to the approximate 17 out of 47 responsible students that knew my favourite colour!!!
Monday, 24 October 2016
Homework
MATH
- Today was our Measurement Unit test (3.4-3.6)
- Tomorrow we will begin out next unit which is Geometry (7.1-7.5)
ENGLISH
- Reading, Rereading, Rerereading...
- Continue working on the outlines for the booktalk and research project
- FIAT Quiz #3 Wednesday October 26th
- Booktalk outline DUE: by or before Monday October 31st (please come see me if
you are far from completing your novel)
CONTEXT - WHO? WHERE? WHEN?
"QUOTE"
COMMENTARY - This part comes after the quote and answers the WHY? and WHAT?
(ANALYSE IN MORE DETAIL)
- Write the context AND commentary for the following quote:
CH 23 Words that breathe: "Even when I do something right, I feel like I've done something wrong. If I were a coin, I'd be a wooden nickel."
- BLOG TEST QUESTION - WHAT IS MY FAVOURITE COLOUR?
ANSWER: RED (Please write it down or tell me tomorrow IN PRIVATE so i can check off
that you are a responsible young person )
- Today was our Measurement Unit test (3.4-3.6)
- Tomorrow we will begin out next unit which is Geometry (7.1-7.5)
ENGLISH
- Reading, Rereading, Rerereading...
- Continue working on the outlines for the booktalk and research project
- FIAT Quiz #3 Wednesday October 26th
- Booktalk outline DUE: by or before Monday October 31st (please come see me if
you are far from completing your novel)
CONTEXT - WHO? WHERE? WHEN?
"QUOTE"
COMMENTARY - This part comes after the quote and answers the WHY? and WHAT?
(ANALYSE IN MORE DETAIL)
- Write the context AND commentary for the following quote:
CH 23 Words that breathe: "Even when I do something right, I feel like I've done something wrong. If I were a coin, I'd be a wooden nickel."
- BLOG TEST QUESTION - WHAT IS MY FAVOURITE COLOUR?
ANSWER: RED (Please write it down or tell me tomorrow IN PRIVATE so i can check off
that you are a responsible young person )
Friday, 21 October 2016
Homework
MATH
- Study/Review/Practice for Test Monday October 24th
REMEMBER:
Surface Area = 2 (LxW) + 2(WxH) + 2(LxH) ADD TOGETHER OR LxW + WxH + LxH ADD TOGETHER x2
EXPRESSED IN UNITS SQUARED (2)
Volume: LxW = Area of the base x H (Essentially multiplying all 3 together)
EXPRESSED IN UNITS CUBED (3)
***D'ONT FORGET SOMETIMES WE NEED TO WORK BACKWARDS***
ENGLISH
- Reading
- Review Challenge words and FIAT notes
- Everyone should have a template/outline for the booktalk and research project - Please
try to start filling out both (not due soon)
- Booktalks will begin first in about 2 weeks (Monday Nov 7)
- Media Research project presentations will begin about a week afterwards
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!!
- Study/Review/Practice for Test Monday October 24th
REMEMBER:
Surface Area = 2 (LxW) + 2(WxH) + 2(LxH) ADD TOGETHER OR LxW + WxH + LxH ADD TOGETHER x2
EXPRESSED IN UNITS SQUARED (2)
Volume: LxW = Area of the base x H (Essentially multiplying all 3 together)
EXPRESSED IN UNITS CUBED (3)
***D'ONT FORGET SOMETIMES WE NEED TO WORK BACKWARDS***
ENGLISH
- Reading
- Review Challenge words and FIAT notes
- Everyone should have a template/outline for the booktalk and research project - Please
try to start filling out both (not due soon)
- Booktalks will begin first in about 2 weeks (Monday Nov 7)
- Media Research project presentations will begin about a week afterwards
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!!
Thursday, 20 October 2016
Homework
MATH
- There are 4 review sheets posted on google classroom- the same 4 we did in class today.
Each sheet has 2 pages of questions on it. We will be using the 4 sheets today and tomorrow
for review - We will do a short quiz tomorrow on the 2 concepts - Surface Area and Volume
of a Rectangular Prism
- Measurement TEST 3.4-3.6 Surface Area and Volume of a Rectangular Prism MONDAY OCTOBER 24th
ENGLISH
- Reading
- Start researching information for your 5ALIVE project -
You need a general topic and 2 subtopics
- Write the CONTEXT (one sentence - WHO, WHERE, WHEN) for the following quotes:
1) "What about you Ally? Slime or beige?" (Ch 22 No way yo treat a queen)
2) " You'll love it when it can take us places. To the beach? Six Flags?" (Ch20 Is this a good thing?)
3) "So she thinks you grabbed a hunk of her cake for reason?" Keisha asks. (Ch 19 Not so sweet secret)
FIAT QUIZ #3 - WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 26th
- There are 4 review sheets posted on google classroom- the same 4 we did in class today.
Each sheet has 2 pages of questions on it. We will be using the 4 sheets today and tomorrow
for review - We will do a short quiz tomorrow on the 2 concepts - Surface Area and Volume
of a Rectangular Prism
- Measurement TEST 3.4-3.6 Surface Area and Volume of a Rectangular Prism MONDAY OCTOBER 24th
ENGLISH
- Reading
- Start researching information for your 5ALIVE project -
You need a general topic and 2 subtopics
- Write the CONTEXT (one sentence - WHO, WHERE, WHEN) for the following quotes:
1) "What about you Ally? Slime or beige?" (Ch 22 No way yo treat a queen)
2) " You'll love it when it can take us places. To the beach? Six Flags?" (Ch20 Is this a good thing?)
3) "So she thinks you grabbed a hunk of her cake for reason?" Keisha asks. (Ch 19 Not so sweet secret)
FIAT QUIZ #3 - WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 26th
Wednesday, 19 October 2016
Homework
MATH
- Complete Unit Review Measurement p. 107-108 #4-13
- Review Thursday and Friday - Tentative TEST date (3.4-3.6 Surface Area and Volume
of a Rectangular Prism) MONDAY OCTOBER 24th
ENGLISH
- Reading
- Begin working on Booktalk outline - Once you have completed your book - work on your
(brief) summary and select 2 main ideas why someone should read our book
- Brainstorm a list of AT LEAST 3 research topic ideas - bring to class tomorrow for 5ALIVE
***EQAO RESULTS ARE BEING SENT HOME TODAY FOR ALL GR7 STUDENTS***
UPCOMING DATES:
*OCT 20 - SPIRIT DAY- WEAR PURPLE
*OCT 21 - TERRY FOX WINNERS TUG-O-WAR
*OCT 24- GR7-8 VACCINATIONS
*OCT 27 - PHOTO RETAKE DAY
*OCT 28 - PA DAY
(*OCT 26- FIAT QUIZ #3 CH13-18)
(*OCT 27 - ALGEBRA RETEST)
- Complete Unit Review Measurement p. 107-108 #4-13
- Review Thursday and Friday - Tentative TEST date (3.4-3.6 Surface Area and Volume
of a Rectangular Prism) MONDAY OCTOBER 24th
ENGLISH
- Reading
- Begin working on Booktalk outline - Once you have completed your book - work on your
(brief) summary and select 2 main ideas why someone should read our book
- Brainstorm a list of AT LEAST 3 research topic ideas - bring to class tomorrow for 5ALIVE
***EQAO RESULTS ARE BEING SENT HOME TODAY FOR ALL GR7 STUDENTS***
UPCOMING DATES:
*OCT 20 - SPIRIT DAY- WEAR PURPLE
*OCT 21 - TERRY FOX WINNERS TUG-O-WAR
*OCT 24- GR7-8 VACCINATIONS
*OCT 27 - PHOTO RETAKE DAY
*OCT 28 - PA DAY
(*OCT 26- FIAT QUIZ #3 CH13-18)
(*OCT 27 - ALGEBRA RETEST)
Tuesday, 18 October 2016
Homework
MATH
- Finish lesson 3.6 Volume of a Rectangular prism p. 102-103 #1-8
- Both classes have now gotten their tests back - please review with your child
REMEMBER
ENGLISH
- Reading
- Both classes got back their FIAT Quiz 2
- Challenge word Quiz will be returned to 7M tomorrow
GO JAYS GO!!!
- Finish lesson 3.6 Volume of a Rectangular prism p. 102-103 #1-8
- Both classes have now gotten their tests back - please review with your child
REMEMBER
ENGLISH
- Reading
- Both classes got back their FIAT Quiz 2
- Challenge word Quiz will be returned to 7M tomorrow
GO JAYS GO!!!
Monday, 17 October 2016
Homework
MATH
- Complete lesson 3.5 Surface Area of a Rectangular Prism p. 99-100 #1-12
- The last math test (10.3-10.6) was taken up and returned today and tomorrow for 7M
Please look it over with your child
- If a mark less than 3- was obtained (in either or both sections) a REDO will be available
as long as there is evidence of practice either on your own (signed by your parents or by attending
review sessions during recesses this week
**Please note the highest mark possible on a redo is 3- (since someone who obtained a 3-
the first time is not allowed to redo)
ENGLISH
- Reading
- Continue preparing for booktalks
- We will also be beginning our 5 Alive research project soon
- Start thinking of a topic you would like to research of your choice -
- I would like it to be something more meaningful, that perhaps has a greater impact on the world
- Complete lesson 3.5 Surface Area of a Rectangular Prism p. 99-100 #1-12
- The last math test (10.3-10.6) was taken up and returned today and tomorrow for 7M
Please look it over with your child
- If a mark less than 3- was obtained (in either or both sections) a REDO will be available
as long as there is evidence of practice either on your own (signed by your parents or by attending
review sessions during recesses this week
**Please note the highest mark possible on a redo is 3- (since someone who obtained a 3-
the first time is not allowed to redo)
ENGLISH
- Reading
- Continue preparing for booktalks
- We will also be beginning our 5 Alive research project soon
- Start thinking of a topic you would like to research of your choice -
- I would like it to be something more meaningful, that perhaps has a greater impact on the world
Friday, 14 October 2016
Homework
MATH
- Complete lesson 3.4 #1-7 p. 96 Using variables in measurement formulas
- Tentative test date for 3.4-3.6 Monday October 24th
ENGLISH
- Reading (and rereading)
- Preparing for booktalks
- Challenge words Quiz monday - PART A - Matching definitions PART B matching synonyms PART C writing sentences
- Complete lesson 3.4 #1-7 p. 96 Using variables in measurement formulas
- Tentative test date for 3.4-3.6 Monday October 24th
ENGLISH
- Reading (and rereading)
- Preparing for booktalks
- Challenge words Quiz monday - PART A - Matching definitions PART B matching synonyms PART C writing sentences
Thursday, 13 October 2016
Homework
MATH
- No homework today! (WOOHOO!!!)
- We will begin our measurement unit tomorrow Chapter 3 (3.4-3.6)
ENGLISH
- Reading (EVERY NIGHT!!!)
- FIAT Quiz #2 Tomorrow
- Challenge word skits presentations tomorrow and Monday
- Challenge words Quiz #1 Monday
- Booktalks lessons are still ongoing
- Tentative start date for Booktalk presentations - The week of November 7th
- No homework today! (WOOHOO!!!)
- We will begin our measurement unit tomorrow Chapter 3 (3.4-3.6)
ENGLISH
- Reading (EVERY NIGHT!!!)
- FIAT Quiz #2 Tomorrow
- Challenge word skits presentations tomorrow and Monday
- Challenge words Quiz #1 Monday
- Booktalks lessons are still ongoing
- Tentative start date for Booktalk presentations - The week of November 7th
Wednesday, 12 October 2016
Homework
MATH
- Chapter 10 Algebra 10.3-10.6 Test tomorrow
ENGLISH
- Reading (every night!!)
- FIAT Quiz #2 Friday - review notes
- Challenge words Quiz Monday - review words
Terry Fox Run tomorrow
- Chapter 10 Algebra 10.3-10.6 Test tomorrow
ENGLISH
- Reading (every night!!)
- FIAT Quiz #2 Friday - review notes
- Challenge words Quiz Monday - review words
Terry Fox Run tomorrow
Tuesday, 11 October 2016
Homework
MATH
- Review for Test - on Thursday 10.3-10.6 Algebra - go over your notes and lessons
ENGLISH- Reading (You should be well into your book that you want to present for your booktalk)
- FIAT Quiz #2 chap 7-12 on Friday
- Challenge words - Quiz Monday
*Thursday is also our Terry Fox Run*
- Review for Test - on Thursday 10.3-10.6 Algebra - go over your notes and lessons
ENGLISH- Reading (You should be well into your book that you want to present for your booktalk)
- FIAT Quiz #2 chap 7-12 on Friday
- Challenge words - Quiz Monday
*Thursday is also our Terry Fox Run*
Friday, 7 October 2016
Homework
MATH
- Complete Review on page 399-400 #8-21
- you may also work on the additional review already provided on google classroom
ENGLISH
- Reading
- Ensure that you have chosen the book you want to present for your booktalk
- Review notes for FIAT ch7-12 and challenge words
Have a great long weekend!!!
UPCOMING DATES
- OCT 13 - Chapter 10 Algebra test
- OCT 13 - Terry Fox Run - Donations may be brought in
- OCT 14- FIAT Quiz #2
- OCT 14 Challenge word presentation
- OCT 17 Challenge word Quiz
- Complete Review on page 399-400 #8-21
- you may also work on the additional review already provided on google classroom
ENGLISH
- Reading
- Ensure that you have chosen the book you want to present for your booktalk
- Review notes for FIAT ch7-12 and challenge words
Have a great long weekend!!!
UPCOMING DATES
- OCT 13 - Chapter 10 Algebra test
- OCT 13 - Terry Fox Run - Donations may be brought in
- OCT 14- FIAT Quiz #2
- OCT 14 Challenge word presentation
- OCT 17 Challenge word Quiz
Thursday, 6 October 2016
Homework
MATH
- Please log in to GOOGLE CLASSROOM to find some practice review questions for Algebra
- Chapter 10 Algebra (10.3-10.6) Test - Thursday October 13th
ENGLISH
- Reading
- Review challenge words and FIAT notes
- Terry Fox Run - Thursday October 13th
- Please feel free to bring in any donations for the charity
- Please log in to GOOGLE CLASSROOM to find some practice review questions for Algebra
- Chapter 10 Algebra (10.3-10.6) Test - Thursday October 13th
ENGLISH
- Reading
- Review challenge words and FIAT notes
- Terry Fox Run - Thursday October 13th
- Please feel free to bring in any donations for the charity
Wednesday, 5 October 2016
Homework
MATH
- Review notes from lessons 10.3-10.6
- Unit test will be Thursday October 13th
ENGLISH
- Reading
- I will be explaining the format for the booktalks tomorrow
- FIAT Quiz #2 Friday October 14th
- Challenge word Test - Monday October 17th
- Monday October 10th is Thanksgiving there is no school
- Review notes from lessons 10.3-10.6
- Unit test will be Thursday October 13th
ENGLISH
- Reading
- I will be explaining the format for the booktalks tomorrow
- FIAT Quiz #2 Friday October 14th
- Challenge word Test - Monday October 17th
- Monday October 10th is Thanksgiving there is no school
Tuesday, 4 October 2016
Homework
MATH
- Complete lesson 10.6 Solving Equations p. 393-394 #1-11
- Review your chapter 10 notes
ENGLISH
- Reading
- Review Challenge words and FIAT Notes
*Terry Fox Run October 13th*
- Complete lesson 10.6 Solving Equations p. 393-394 #1-11
- Review your chapter 10 notes
ENGLISH
- Reading
- Review Challenge words and FIAT Notes
*Terry Fox Run October 13th*
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