Friday, June 23, 2017 - Exams

ELA 9

Both classes wrote their final today and I've been impressed with many of their answers.  Great work by most!  

Unfortunately I still have a few outstanding assignments:

Sam - Book Talk Poster, R&J Act 4 Headlines, Canada 150

Shaun - Book Talk & Poster, R&J Act 2 Paragraph

Eric - R&J Act 4 Headlines

Maddy - Book Talk & Poster, R&J Act 2 Paragraph, R&J Act 4 Headlines, Canada 150

Please get them done ASAP!

Thursday, June 22, 2017 - Day 5

ELA 9A

The students silent read and finished the novel "The Hill."  Final on Friday at 9:00 am in the Senior Gym.

ELA 9B

The students wrote a Cheer Up letter to a cancer patient. Final on Friday at 9:00 am in the Junior Gym.

French 10/20/30

Final oral presentations.  5 minutes on a topic of choice.

French 7B

We had time to play a kahoot on "Would You Rather..." before locker clean out.

Wednesday, June 21, 2017 - Day 4

Computers 8 Red

The students had one last day to write their name using Scratch programming. They also had time to study, finish up assignments, and some had a bit of free time.

French 10/20/30

Today was crepe day.  A yummy class was had by all.

ELA 9A

The students silent read and we continued on with our novel "The Hill."  We read until page 228 and will finish up tomorrow.

ELA 9B

The students silent read and we finished our novel "The Hill." 

*Tomorrow is Formal Day plus the last day of classes.  Exams start Friday.  ELA 9 will be on Friday at 9 am sharp.  9B will be in the Junior Gym and 9A will be in the Senior Gym.

Tuesday, June 20, 2017 - Day 3

Computers 8 Red

The students continued programming in Scratch to spell out their names. Some even added colours and backgrounds.

My UCHS Example

ELA 9A 

The students had 2 classes to silent read and read the novel.  We finished up on page 199 of "The Hill."

Overdue Assignments:

Book Talks - Lilleanne, Rachel, Alexis 

R&J Act 2 paragraph - Lilleanne

R&J Act 4 Headlines - Taylor

Canada 150 - Rachel

ELA 9B 

The students had time to silent read and read the novel.  We finished up on page 226, chapter 23 of "The Hill."

Overdue Assignments:

Book Talks - Shaun, Sam, Maddy

R&J Act 2 paragraph - Shaun, Maddy

R&J Act 4 Headlines - Sam, Eric, Maddy

R&J Final Essay - Sam

Canada 150 - Josh, Logan, Sam, Maddy

French 10/20/30

The students had time to prepare for their 5 minute final oral presentation on Thursday.  We are making crepes tomorrow so don't forget your ingredients.

French 8B

The students wrote their final exam in class today. We read the rest of the pen pal letters from France.

Outstanding Assignments: Micheal - Famous Francophone Google Slides and Presentation & Final Exam

*Tomorrow is "I WOKE UP LIKE THIS" Spirit Day!

*Recommend sheets were handed out to Junior High in period 6 today!

Monday, June 19, 2016 - Day 2

Computers 8 Red

The students worked on coordinates for spelling out their names using a Scratch program and some started programming.

Harry Potter Example

ELA 9B

The students silent read and then we read "The Hill"  up to page 198.  The final on Friday will contain questions on Romeo and Juliet and The Hill.  Read over your Romeo & Juliet notes and make sure you read any pages of The Hill, which you missed.

French 7B

The students had their final exam today and then time to study or work on other subjects.

French 10/20/30

The students had time to prepare a 5 minute talk on a subject of their choice.  They should have it memorized and may use props or a powerpoint to present on Thursday.  Crepes will be made on Wednesday.

Examples:  

A trip and use a suitcase, which contains what they are taking, maps, souvenirs, etc.  

Family or friends -  pictures of different members or objects special to them.  

The future - what will you do, where will you live, who will you spend time with, and so on.

ELA 9A

The students silent read and then we read "The Hill"  up to chapter 14 page 142.  The final on Friday will contain questions on Romeo and Juliet and The Hill.  Read over your Romeo & Juliet notes and make sure you read any pages of The Hill, which you missed.

Outstanding Assignments:

ELA 9A

R&J Act 2 Paragraph - Lilleanne

R&J Act 4 Summary - Taylor

Canada 150 - Rachel, Lilleanne, Sarina, Seth, Isaak

Book Talks - Khevin, Rachel, Lilly, Sarina, Alexis, Brandon

ELA 9B

R&J Act 2 Paragraph - Shaun, Maddy

R&J Act 4 Summary - Sam, Eric, Maddy

R& J Final Essay - Sam, Eric

Canada 150 - Josh, Logan, Sam, Maddy

Book Talks - Shaun, Sam, Maddy

French 8B

Micheal - Presentation

*Tomorrow is Sunglasses Day! The RED House won a free hotdog lunch today.  Congratulations!

Friday, June 16, 2017 - Day 1

Computers 8 Red

The students watched three videos they had shot from their storyboards.  Then we started working on graphing the letters in our first names to create a program in Scratch next week.

Scratch Program

French 7B

The students reviewed for their final on Monday, June 19th.  Study this weekend please.

ELA 9B

The students had a double ELA class today so they silent read twice and we made it to page 173 of "The Hill."

French 10/20/30

The students played 20 questions and worked on their questioning skills.

ELA 9A

The students silent read and we read up to page 115 of "The Hill."

The hard deadline for summative assessments is Monday, June 19th.  Students may be required to spend time during exam week on any undone assignments.

Outstanding Assignments:

ELA 9A

R&J Act 2 Paragraph - Lilleanne

R&J Act 4 Summary - Taylor

R& J Final Essay -  Seth

Canada 150 - Rachel, Lilleanne, Alexis, Sarina, Seth, Taylor, Tyson, Isaak, Luke

Book Talks - Khevin, Luke, Rachel, Lilly, Tanner, Sarina, Alexis, Brandon

ELA 9B

R&J Act 2 Paragraph - Shaun, Maddy

R&J Act 4 Summary - Sam, Eric, Maddy

R& J Final Essay - Sam, Eric

Canada 150 - Josh, Logan, Sam, Maddy

Book Talks - Shaun, Ryelee, Tristan, Sam, Maddy

French 7B

Danae - French Verb Cartoon

French 8B

Micheal - Presentation

*Next week we have a final Spirit Week:

Monday - PJ Day

Tuesday - Shades (Sunglasses) Day

Wednesday - I woke up like this! Day

Thursday - Formal Day

Thursday, June 15, 2017 - Day 6

French 8B

The students finished up our last Chaise Chaud.  We also went through what will be on the final exam and practiced using kahoot.  Our final will be in-class on Tuesday, June 20th.  

French 10/20/30

The students watched episode 12 of Extra en Francais and summarized it.

ELA 9A

The students silent read and then we read "The Hill"  up to page 93.

ELA 9B

The students silent read and then we read "The Hill"  up to page 120.

Wednesday, June 14, 2017 - Day 5

ELA 9A

The students silent read and then we continued with "The Hill."  We finished up on page 69.

French 10/20/30

The students finished presenting their interviews and worked on posters about their future lives.

ELA 9B

The students silent read and then we continued with "The Hill."  We finished up on page 95 (chapter 9).

French 7B

The students wrote an animal riddle and then finished up their pen pal letters.  They received a study outline for the final exam, which will be in class on Monday, June 19th.

Tuesday, June 13, 2017 - Day 4

Computers 8 Red

The students had time to finish their storyboards and a few groups filmed their movies.  We will watch the movies next class (Friday).

French 10/20/30

The students prepared and then interviewed each other on what would be happening in  their lives in the future, when they are 40, 60, 80 or 100.

ELA 9A

The students read silently and then continued reading "The Hill."  We read up to the end of chapter 3.

ELA 9B

The students read silently and then continued reading "The Hill."  We read from page 51 up to the end of chapter 5.

The hard deadline for summative assessments is Monday, June 19th.  Students may be required to spend time during exam week on any undone assignments.

Monday, June 12, 2017 - Day 3

Computers 8 Red

The students had time to work on their storyboards or start shooting their videos.

ELA 9A

The students silent read and then we read chapter 1 of "The Hill" and started a chart about the two main characters: Jared and Kyle.

Outstanding Assignments:

R&J Act 2 Paragraph - Lilleanne

R&J Act 4 Summary - Taylor

R& J Final Essay - Rachel, Seth

Canada 150 - Rachel, Lilleanne, Tanner, Alexis, Sarina, Seth, Taylor, Tyson, Tyrell, Isaak, Luke, Khevin, Jensen, Brandon

Book Talks - Khevin, Luke, Rachel, Lilly, Tanner, Sarina, Alexis, Brandon

ELA 9B

The students silent read and then we finished reading chapter 2, 3 and upto page 51 of chapter 4 of "The Hill." We discussed the chart about the two main characters: Jared and Kyle.

Outstanding Assignments:

R&J Act 2 Paragraph - Shaun, Maddy

R&J Act 4 Summary - Sam, Eric, Maddy

R& J Final Essay - Sam, Eric

Canada 150 - Josh, Logan, Sam, Maddy

Book Talks - Shaun, Ryelee, Tristan, Sam, Maddy

French 10/20/30

The students watched episode 11 of Extra en Francais and summarized it.  They also discussed, using future tense, their upcoming week.  Thanks to Mrs. Nett for covering this class.

French 8B

The students had this class to complete corrections on their Famous Francophone slide shows before turning them in on Google Classroom.  They also received an outline for the final exam, which will be written in-class on Tuesday, June 20th.

Thursday, June 8, 2017 - Day 1

Computers 8 Red

The students started storyboarding their shot lists.  If your shot list is not done it must be done for tomorrow.  Classes will be in room 210 until further notice.

French 7B

The students typed out their pen pal letters and worked on an animal crossword.

ELA 9B

The students silent read.  They had time to go to the library and sign out our final novel "The Hill" and reading books for classes until the end of the year.  We also finished up almost all Passion Project presentations.  Please get outstanding assignments in ASAP and blogs are due tomorrow and whatever is complete will be marked this weekend.  We also read the first chapter of "The Hill."

French 10/20/30

The students did a final drawing of a house.  This was a summative assessment so if you were absent see me when you return. We also read about timetabling a busy life.

ELA 9A

The students silent read.  We also finished up almost all Passion Project presentations.  Thanks to Lilly for the samples.  Please get outstanding assignments in ASAP and blogs are due tomorrow and whatever is complete will be marked this weekend.

*It was an alternate day, which ended with a Pep Rally.

Wednesday, June 7, 2017 - Day 6

French 8B

The students continued presenting their Famous Francophones and receiving formative feedback.  We also had time to read a few more pen pal letters.

French 10/20/30

The students drew another house from an oral description and we had the final three house presentations.  The students also discussed "Qu'est-ce tu vas faire quand tu as cinquante ans?"

ELA 9A & 9B

The students silent read and then we had more Passion Project presentations.  If students have overdue Romeo & Juliet assignments they should plan to be in the Learning Lab at lunch until they are finished.  We are finishing all Passion Projects tomorrow.  Be prepared to present.

*Congratulations to all the Awards Night winners! Remember tomorrow is Lunch on the Lawn.

Tuesday, June 6, 2017 - Day 5

ELA 9A & 9B

The students read silently and we continued Passion Project presentations.  If your presentation is not finished make sure you get it ready to go for next class. Blogs on the projects should also be finished by the end of Friday.  The following students still owe me assignments, which are now overdue:

R & J Act 2 paragraph - Lilly, Shaun, Sam, Madison

R & J Act 4 headlines & summaries - Taylor, Sam, Eric, Madison

R & J Final Essays - Rachel, Seth, Tyson, Sam, Eric

Book Talks - Khevin, Luke, Rachel, Lilly, Jillian, Tanner, Sarina, Taylor, Alexis, Brandon, Shaun, Tristan, Ryelee, Sam, Madison

Canada 150 - Rachel, Lilly, Tanner, Alexis, Sarina, Seth, Taylor, Tyson, Tyrell, Isaak, Connor, Kule, Khevin, Jensen, Brandon, Colton, Lexie, Shaun, Josh, Carlynn, Tadd, Rheanne, Morgan, Eric, Ty, Tristan, Logan, Ryelee, Sam, Kylie M, Kyle, Colby, Matthew, Madison (You need to print out a copy and hand it in to me plus turn in on Google Classroom)

French 10/20/30

The students drew a house from an orale description.  We had three more students present their House Posters.  We also discussed future plans for the weekend.  If you are not sure something will happen you can use the term "peut-etre" maybe or add an if clause.  Example:  Si il fait du soleil. (If it is sunny.)

French 7B

We went through the students exams.  Then we began a rough draft of a letter to another grade 7 student.  We ended with a rousing game of Fruit Basket Upset.

*Tonight is Awards Night.  Come help us celebrate starting at 7:00 pm.

Monday, June 5, 2017 - Day 4

Computers 8 Red

The students watched some videos reviewing shot types and introducing story boarding skills.  Then they had time to take their story from last class and turn it into a Shot List.  Next class (Thursday) we will start story boarding so get your shot list done by then please.

French 10/20/30

The students drew another house from an oral description and we started presentations for their house posters.  We also started working using future tense.

ALLER (to go)

Je vais

Tu vas

Il/elle/on va

Nous allons

Vous allez

Ils/elles vont

+ an INFINITIVE

Example:  Cet fin de semaine, je vais dormir.  Je vais travailler dans mon jardin Je vais visiter avec mes amies.  This weekend I'm going to sleep.  I'm going to work in my garden.  I'm going to visit with my friends.

ELA 9A & 9B

The students had time to silent read before we started presentations on their Passion Projects.  If you were not ready to go today please be ready for tomorrow.

*The end of the day had the added excitement of an unplanned fire drill.  Luckily it wasn't raining too much.

Friday, June 2nd, 2017 - Day 3

Computers 8 Red

The students had time to write a short story, which will be turned into a storyboard.  See Google Classroom for more information.

ELA 9A & 9B

The students had time to silent read and then time to finish up their Passion Project Visual Presentations, which will start on Monday.

French 10/20/30

The students drew a house after listening to oral directions.  Then they had the rest of the class to work on their French House posters.  Presentations will begin on Monday.

French 8B

The students started their presentations on Famous Francophones.  Formative feedback was given after each presentation and students will have a chance to make changes before the presentation is given a summative written mark.

Thursday, June 1, 2017 - Day 2

Computers 8 Red

The students went through their information on Shot Types with Mrs. Robertson.  Next day we will begin writing a short story to use in a story-boarding exercise.

ELA 9A & 9B

The students had 10 minutes of silent reading and then time to work on their Passion Project presentations.  Make sure your Google Slides are attached to the Google Classroom assignment. presentations will begin Monday.

French 7B

The students watched episode 4 of Chez Mimi and summarized it.  

French 10/20/30

The students watched episode 10 of Extra en Francais and summarized it.

*As I'm away until Friday we will do new seating arrangements then.