Percy Jackson Chapter 5 - 7 Vocabulary Story: Due Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Please finish and share to me your story based on the 12 vocabulary words you chose from chapters 5, 6 & 7. You need to create a short story NOT SENTENCES, that weave all the words together in a logical and entertaining way. Remember you need to have at least one "Starred" word from each vocabulary list. Due Tuesday, May 12, 2015.
PErsuasive Paragraphs: Due Tuesday, APril 14, 2015
Choose one of the following 3 topics and write a persuasive paragraph and have it ready for first block on Tuesday morning.
Topics:
a) School Uniforms. Should they be mandatory?
b) Year 'round schooling. Should students attend school 12 months a year?
c) Report cards. Should they be changed?
Topics:
a) School Uniforms. Should they be mandatory?
b) Year 'round schooling. Should students attend school 12 months a year?
c) Report cards. Should they be changed?
Digital Storytelling Google DOcs exercise: Due Thursday, April 2, 2015.
With your group, please make sure one of the members logs in and types out your edited version of your Google Slide Show story. Once it is done being typed out, please make sure it is shared with your group mates, so that they can make further improvements. (Due, Thursday, April 2nd)
Hatchet final Project details. Due: March 10 / 15
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Please download the project outline, read over it and choose which option you would like. You will be given time in class to work on your chosen project, but you will need to bring all the necessary materials to complete your project. Due: March 10, 2015
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Homework: Monday, february 16th, 2015 - "Hatchet" Chapters 1 - 7 Vocabulary - Quiz on Thursday, February 19th.
Please study and review the following 40 words from chapters 1 - 7 in Hatchet.
We will review each of the words once more on Wednesday, before the quiz the following day. Here is a downloadable version for you to print off at home.
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Homework: Wednesday, February 4, 2015 - Autobiography Assignment
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Please download and read the instructions for your Autobiography Assignment. *Please remember to attach your planning notes* DUE: Tuesday, February 10th.
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Homework: Tuesday, February 3, 2015 - Hatchet Novel study Chapters 6 & 7
Please complete the questions and find the definitions for the Chapter 7 questions. I have attached audio files (below) to listen to of the Chapter 7 readings in case you can't remember what happened. Your completed work is DUE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5th.
Homework: Tuesday, january 27, 2015 - Hatchet Novel study Chapters 3 & 4
- Research and write a 200 word biography on the author of Hatchet, Gary Paulsen. Due, Friday, January 20, 2015.
- Please finish finding the dictionary definitions for the Chapter 4 vocabulary. Due Friday, January 30th, 2015.
- PLEASE FINISH YOUR HATCHET COVER PAGE IF YOU HAVEN'T FINISHED IT YET.
Homework: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 - Hatchet novel study Chapter 1
Please finish your Chapter One questions, vocabulary and Cover Page for your Hatchet Novel Study (more details below).
Genius hour: Videos and overview
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Song Closes: "Riptide" and "Love me Again"
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HOMEWORK: Story Starters: "settings" - Thursday, December 4th, 2014
Using one of these images as inspiration for the SETTING of your story, please TYPE UP a good copy of the story you started to create in class today. Please attach the notes from your original work done in class. You can finish your story if you like, but it is not necessary. DUE: Monday, December 8th.
APostrophes and Possession: Language Arts REview - December 2, 2014
class video projects: Div 10 "Mistletoe" & Div 11 "Shake up Christmas"
Students have the opportunity to create their own music video for the Christmas Concert, based on these two Holiday pop songs.
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Homework: Monday, November 24th, 2014: Vocabulary building and Comprehension
Please complete your Language Arts homework. (Details below) Due Tuesday, November 25th.
HOMEWORK: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH, 2014: Synonyms and Antonyms - Song Lyrics exercise
Please finish editing your song lyrics by using SYNONYMS or ANTONYMS to replace some of the lyrics in your chosen song. You and your partner (if you have one) will need to READ them to the rest of the class, and they will need to see if they can recognize the song. This is a marked assignment and it is due: Blocks 1 & 2 Thursday, November 20th in class.
What is ebola?
There has been a lot of misinformation about Ebola and the outbreak that has killed thousands of people worldwide. This video helps explain, in simple terms, how the virus is spread, how it affects people and what preventative measures can be taken to guard ourselves against it.
We will use this short video as an example of how we can take notes from video in class. **THIS IS NOT HOMEWORK, WE WILL WATCH, DISCUSS AND REVIEW OUR NOTES IN CLASS, FOLLOWING THE REMEMBRANCE DAY BREAK** |
Homework: Friday, November 7th, 2014.
Please complete your Week #2 Daily Language Review exercises for the Monday - Thursday lessons. We will correct and review in class on Wednesday.
Homework: Tuesday, November 4th, 2014. 'Why should we remember them?' writing your opinion.
Watch the Remembrance Day video below and take 5 - 10 minutes to write out your opinions about why and who we should remember on Remembrance Day. There is no wrong answer, I'm not worried about spelling at this point, I just want your opinion. Please bring your writing to class with you for discussion in class on Wednesday. DUE: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7th, 2014
homework: Tuesday, October 21st, 2014 - "Preposition
Finish your 10 sentences using prepositions on the first page of your Prepositions worksheet. DUE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23rd, 2014
Homework: Thursday, October 16th, 2014 - "RESpect acrostic poster."
Using the first letters the word: RESPECT, write out a word the represents the virtue or idea of respect. Then create a small art poster with each of the words that you came up with. Be artistic, be creative and create something that you can proudly display in our classroom. You can draw, paint, or create your poster using your computer. DUE MONDAY, OCTOBER 20th, 2014 .
IN the news: reading comprehension
DC Comics Introduces Cree Superhero
DC Comics recently introduced a new superhero: a 16-year-old Cree girl from Moose Factory, Ontario, who goes by the name Equinox.
The character will be part of a five-issue series featuring Justice League Canada, a team of superheroes based in Northern Ontario.
Equinox was created by Jeff Lemire, a comic book artist and writer. Lemire grew up in a small farming town in Ontario and now lives in Toronto. He has written stories for other DC Comics characters, including Green Arrow and Superboy.
When Lemire was offered the chance to write for the Justice League of America characters – the top DC superheroes – he suggested the story be set in Canada.
He chose Northern Ontario for the location because he thought a rural setting would make the story more distinctly Canadian. He also thought it would be interesting to see superheroes somewhere other than big cities.
DC Comics recently introduced a new superhero: a 16-year-old Cree girl from Moose Factory, Ontario, who goes by the name Equinox.
The character will be part of a five-issue series featuring Justice League Canada, a team of superheroes based in Northern Ontario.
Equinox was created by Jeff Lemire, a comic book artist and writer. Lemire grew up in a small farming town in Ontario and now lives in Toronto. He has written stories for other DC Comics characters, including Green Arrow and Superboy.
When Lemire was offered the chance to write for the Justice League of America characters – the top DC superheroes – he suggested the story be set in Canada.
He chose Northern Ontario for the location because he thought a rural setting would make the story more distinctly Canadian. He also thought it would be interesting to see superheroes somewhere other than big cities.
Homework: Tuesday, October 7th, 2014 "Monitor Comprehension" worksheet
Finish your Monitor Comprehension Worksheets if you didn't finish in class and please write out definitions USING YOUR OWN WORDS for the following terms: (Each completed definition will earn your class team a point!)
Div. 10 "Diamonds"
- Spookiest:
- Shrank:
- Hissed:
- Creepiest:
- Shimmering
Div. 11 "Mainiacs"
- Calculated:
- Take the plunge:
- Remarkable:
- Petrified:
- Astonishing:
Div. 10 "Diamonds"
- Spookiest:
- Shrank:
- Hissed:
- Creepiest:
- Shimmering
Div. 11 "Mainiacs"
- Calculated:
- Take the plunge:
- Remarkable:
- Petrified:
- Astonishing:
homework: Friday, October 3rd, 2014 "Story writing assignment."
Finish your good copy of your story, based on one of the three Story Starter images I showed you in class this week.
Your paper must be 1 - 2 pages double spaced, written by hand or 1 page typed. DUE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7th.
Your paper must be 1 - 2 pages double spaced, written by hand or 1 page typed. DUE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7th.
Homework: Wednesday, October 1st, 2014 "All ABout Me Assignment"
Please finish answering the questions about you on the first page of the assignment outline sheet. You will likely need to do additional research to find out the information in "The Day I was Born" portion of the page. DUE TUESDAY OCTOBER 7th.
Story Starters: Week 2
Chooose one of the three images and use it as inspiration for writing a short story.
Here are the notes we took in class earlier today, to help you with your preparation.
Here are the notes we took in class earlier today, to help you with your preparation.