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 I am now putting all information into my Google Classrooms for students so will not be posting here for the foreseeable future.

Friday, November 13, 2020 (Day 1)

 ALT ELA

Today we watched the next part of Gnomeo and Juliet.  We'll finish it up on Monday.  

We also started to prepare for our SLCs, which will be on-line this year.

ELA 7C

We continued to prepare for our SLCs, which will be on-line this year.

Then we discussed the answers for yesterday's reading of "Discovering the Iceman." Then we read "Frozen Man" and discussed the timeline at the bottom of the page. We did questions #1 & 2. Do on looseleaf if your notebook is at school. FROZEN MAN First Reaction 1. Question Answer Look More Closely 2. a) Question Answer b) Question Answer c) Question Answer

*The article and questions may be found on Google Classroom.

ELA 9A

Today we finished the rough drafts of our sonnets. Then we proofread and typed out a good copy. Please use the document attached to Sonnet Good Copy. This is homework if not finished, due Monday. Next we listened to and read the poem "The Seven Ages of Man," annotated, and discussed it. We also completed the questions, which we will go through on Monday. All materials are posted on Google Classroom.

Thursday, November 12, 2020 (Day 2)

ELA 9A

Today we:

1. Edited and made a good copy of our Remembrance Day poems. See separate assignment. 2. Then we discussed Sonnets. Watch the Prezi in Google Classroom. 3. I will send you a topic (if you are absent) for your sonnet. 4. Write a sonnet using the steps below. a) Brainstorm any words or ideas, which you know about the topic.(5-7 minutes) Write them on a piece of looseleaf and spread them out. In my example (on GC) the brainstorming was in black. b) Go through your words and add as many rhyming words as you can for each word from your brainstorming. (5-10 minutes) In my example (on GC) the rhyming words are in red. c) Start to write your sonnet. Print out the sheet below if you were absent. *I always start by looking at the rhyme scheme and getting basic lines down that follow the rhyme scheme. *Then I go back and make sure I have 10 syllables or beats in each line. You can see in my example where I have crossed our words or added to a line. d) At the end you should have 14 lines that follow the rhyme scheme: ABAB CDCD EFEF GG with 10 syllables in each line. We'll finish this on Friday.

ELA 7C

Today we read the article "Discovering the Iceman" attached below. Make special note of the special information in the boxes throughout the article. After reading do questions #1, 2, 3, and 4. Copy the Headings, Sub-headings, and Questions. Don't forget your answers. Use looseleaf if your notebook is at school. DISCOVERING THE ICEMAN First Reaction 1. Question Answer Look More Closely 2. Question Answer 3. Question Answer 4. The boxes .... Answers We also watched the attached video, which gave us a better picture of what Otzi looked like.

ALT ELA

Today we finished up the pre-reading discussion and did the pre-writing activity on Google Classroom.

Choose one of the topics below and type a one page (or longer story) on Google Classroom. Write as if the story if happening to you. It can be fictional or true. Your choice.

Tomorrow we are going to start watching "Gnomeo and Juliet."

Thursday, November 5 & Friday, November 6, 2020

 All information for these classes is posted on Google Classroom.

Wednesday, November 4, 2020 (Day 1)

ELA 7C

Today we finished up our Flipgrids and questions 4. Then we read over Reading for Information before starting to read How to Make a Mummy Talk. We stopped at “How We Got the Word Mummy” and will finish up tomorrow. More information on Google Classroom. 

ELA 9A

We watched the videos for the song "Breakeven" and the poem "Sonnet 30." Then we annotated the poems and discussed them before doing the Compare and Contrast questions. We corrected the questions. After that we signed up for No Red Ink. Instructions in the post below. The students also filled out a survey on their favourite songs for a class playlist. The survey link is in the Stream. Lastly we looked at a variety of Remembrance Day poems and discussed their rhyme structure, repetition, and other styles. This is in preparation for writing your own Remembrance Day poem on Friday.

All information can be found on Google Classroom.

Tuesday, November 3, 2020 (Day 2)

 ELA 9A

1. We corrected the poetry lingo sheet from yesterday, 2. We watched videos and took notes on the following Literary Terms: Simile, Metaphor, Personification, Hyperbole, and Paradox. The videos and note taking sheets are attached below. 3. We watched the videos and listened to the words for Stereo Hearts and A Red, Red Rose. 4. Then we annotated the song and poem following the steps from yesterday in "How to Read a Poem." 5. We did the questions about Stereo Hearts and A Red, Red Rose and corrected. 6. We watched the videos for Break Even and Sonnet 30. We'll annotate tomorrow.

*All sheets and videos are posted on Google Classroom.

ELA 7C

For questions number 2 in Bodies + Bones we made a chart with information about the bones mentioned in the article.  Use the headings and set-up in the question in your blue duotang. For question number 3 the students recorded their thoughts on a Flip Grid and for question 4 they did some research one 2-3 other facts about bones, recording their source.  We'll finish up tomorrow.

 

Monday, November 2, 2020 (Day1) Block 2

ALT ELA

Today we watched the video version of  Friday's story "The Most Dangerous Game."

Then we started an introduction for "Romeo and Juliet" by learning about the writer William Shakespeare, his theatre "The Globe," and some of the language he uses in his writings. See Google Classroom for more information.

ELA 7C

We corrected the Look-Alike/Sound-Alikes for Past/Passed and Quiet/Quit/Quite.  We also went through the answers for the article we read about the Warrior.  We started to read through the next article on Bodies + Bones.  We made notes together. See Google Classroom for more information.

ELA 9A

Today we went through expectations and the plan for this Quint.  Then we got started by brainstorming about ourselves and used this information to write a Bio poem.  These are due tomorrow.  See Google Classroom for more information. We enjoyed a sunny walk outside for our break and then finished up the class by examining How to Read a Poem and some poetry vocabulary.

Thursday, October 29, 2020 (Day 1)

 ELA 7C

Today we did a survey about Block One on Google Classroom.  We handed in our pink Mystery booklets (if everything was completed) and received a blue duotang with more news stories and articles in it.  Today we looked at the introduction and read the first news story "Warrior's Remains Found."  The students copied out the questions and answered them.  More instructions are available on Google Classroom.

Anyone who wanted to reassess 1s and 2s from the summative assessment for Hauntings or Hokum?  handed in Flying Frisbees with a new rubric.  If you were absent  and want to re-assess see Miss Riddell when you return.  We also did the Look-alike/Sound-alikes for Past/Passed and Quiet/Quit/Quite.

ALT ELA

Today we watched the video for "The Monkey's Paw" and compared it to the written story. The information is all posted on Google Classroom.

We also prepared for and read "The Tell Tale Heart" by Edgar Allen Poe. We also watched the video and compared it to the written story.

Wednesday, October 28, 2020 (Day 2)

 ALT ELA

Today we finished up "The Landlady" by looking at the story plot.  It is different than most stories because it ends at the rising action.  The climax, falling actions, and resolution are all inferred but never really told in the story.  We assume young Billy realizes he has been poisoned and that the dies and the landlady stuffs him but we aren't actually told that in the story.  The video showed more of the story.  We also did the Making it Personal.  

Then we prepared for the next story "The Monkey's Paw."  We did the pre-reading discussion and then we did the vocabulary study before reading the story.  Then we answered the questions about the story and discussed the literary terms used in the story.

ELA 7C

We corrected the Fill-Ins and Antonyms from yesterday.  We then watched the video below, discussed punctuation and did several examples together.  The students completed the sections on Punctuation and Summarizing (putting paragraph two into one sentence of 15 words or less.)  Most students started on their final paragraph on one of the three topics listed in their booklets.  Students also had time to read and some had time for Typing Tutor.

Tuesday, October 27, 2020 (Day 1)

 ELA 7C

We completed the next two sections of Flying Frisbees: Fill-Ins and Antonyms. Remember to use headings and spacing and copy carefully. If you did not receive 3s or 4s on the summative for "Hauntings or Hokum?" you have a chance to re-assess with your "Flying Frisbees." Please do on loose leaf at home and we'll attach it to your notebook when you return. All information is posted on Google Classroom. Fill-Ins - choose the best word to complete each sentence. Make sure to underline the words you add and use numbers. Be careful to copy exactly and watch out for spelling mistakes and punctuation. Antonyms are opposites. You need to leave a longer line so you can fill in the letter and word for the answer. Example: ___Q __question_____ 12. answer You will not use all the words. You may use dictionary.com to help if you are not sure of the words meanings.

ALT ELA

We read the story "The Landlady" by Roald Dahl and did vocabulary and questions about the story.  Then we watched the video.  We'll finish up the Making it Personal questions tomorrow.

Friday, October 23, 2020 (Day 2)

 ALT ELA

Today we watched a video version of "The Open Window" by Saki and did a Making it Personal sheet.

Then we read the story "Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl.  We did some comprehension questions and wrote entries for Mrs. Maloney's Secret Diary.  Then we watched a video version of this story and did a comparison of the written story and the video.

ELA 7C

We started by correcting the Look-alike/Sound-alike for Mine/Mind.  Then the students put the finishing touches on their Remembrance Day poems and essays, turned them in on Google Classroom and printed out 2 copies.  Next we  read over the next article in our Mysteries booklet - "Flying Frisbees." Students worked on the Vocabulary section making sure to use headings, the date, margin, numbers, and neatness.  They also had a chance to check over all of their work from "Hauntings or Hokum?" before handing that in for marking.  We finished the class with a game of dodgeball in the gym.

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!  REMEMBER NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY!

Wednesday, October 21, 2020 (Day 2)

ALT ELA

Today we reviewed "The Hill"  one more time by playing three Kahoots.  Then one student wrote the exam and one student watched the video of yesterday's story "A Roar of Thunder."  Both students wrote descriptive paragraphs and we did a vocabulary study to get ready for tomorrow's story "The Open Window." IT is posted on Google Classroom if you were absent.

ELA 7C

Today we did Analogies and Summarizing. There are reminder videos below. For analogies remember the form is to look like this: VALENTINE'S DAY : FEBRUARY as CHRISTMAS : December. Underline your answer.

If you get stuck look up the words in dictionary.com or google them. For summarizing you will read paragraphs 2, 3, and 4 and then write the most important information in 25 words or less. Use complete sentences. Don't forget to use headings and margins, numbers and spacing. This section is a summative. If your notebook is at school use loose leaf to do your work.

We also watched this video about some of the most famous haunted houses.

Tuesday, October 20, 2020 (Day 1)

 ELA 7C

The students corrected their vocabulary words and then finished their Word Forms section.  We corrected before they started work on Understanding the Story, which is due for tomorrow.

ALT ELA 

Today we started working on the story "A Sound of Thunder" by Ray Bradbury.  It is about time travel and what might happen to the future if you mess with the past.  You can listen to the story below.  If you could go back in time "when" would you go?  Who would you want to meet? 

 There are also several questions to answer about the story in the Google Doc found on Google Classroom.  One activity is identifying similes, metaphors, and personification found in the story.  There are videos to explain those literary terms attached below.

Monday, October 19, 2020 (Day 2)

 ALT ELA

Today we did more review for the novel "The Hill" with the previous Kahoots on characters and vocabulary and a new Kahoot on the plot.

ELA 7C

We corrected the rest of the Know/No/Knew/New Look-Alike/Sound-Alike.  Then we started the next mystery article on "Hauntings or Hokum?"  This will be a summative.  We read the story together and then the students started work on the Vocabulary section (which was homework if not done) and the Word Forms (which we'll finish up on Tuesday.)  Remember to use headings, watch your margins, be neat and copy accurately.

Thursday, October 15, 2020 - Day 2

ALT ELA

Today we continued working on our Powtoon Final Projects. They are due tomorrow. We also did some finish up in preparation for our exam on "The Hill" tomorrow. Plus we stuck in a couple of Minecraft breaks.

ELA 7C

Today we finished up our peer editing. Those who finished had some reading time. Then everyone received their peer edited copies. They had a chance to review the edits and ask questions of their editors before making their own final edits.

Next we had some time to start typing out a copy of the poem or essay on Google Classroom before we went on a chilly walk outside.

If you have been absent for a few days you need to send me a picture of your rough draft so I can have someone edit it. If you were absent today you'll need to finish editing tomorrow. Please don't do any typing until you have an edited rough draft.

Wednesday, October 14, 2020 (Day 1)

 ELA 7C

The students had 15 minutes to read or work on typing tutor at the start of class.

Today we finished discussing how to peer edit using the following slideshow:  https://www.slideshare.net/morag/peer-editing-oct-2020 

Then we went through the rough draft of a poem and did some editing together.  You can find an example of the rough draft and our editing notes on Google Classroom.

If you are absent you will need to have a handwritten rough draft and then when you return we will have someone peer edit and you will peer edit their work.

ALT ELA

Today the students worked on their Powtoon final projects.  They will finish these up tomorrow.  We will have our exam on the novel "The Hill" on Friday.

Tuesday, October 13, 2020 (Day 2)

 ALT ELA

The students filled out a chart about Jared and Kyle's survival techniques, including: food, water, shelter, supplies, and so on.  Then they watched the movie "Far From Home - The Adventures of Yellow Dog." Next they filled in the chart for Angus and Yellow's survival techniques and wrote a paragraph about how the novel and the film were the same and how they were different. They had a few minutes to continue work on their final project.  This Friday will be the final exam for the novel "The Hill."

ELA 7C

Today the students had time to finish their rough draft and we discussed some editing strategies.  Students must have their rough draft completed for tomorrow so they can do some peer editing. 

Below is a link to the Peer Editing Slideshow:

https://www.slideshare.net/morag/peer-editing-oct-2020

Friday, October 9, 2020 (Day 1)

 ELA 7C

The students continued work on their Canadian Achievement Tests (CATs) with Mrs. Snell.  She will try to catch up any students who were absent next week.

For Tuesday please have an idea of what you will be writing about for your Remembrance Day poem or essay.

ALT ELA

Today we chose a final project for our novel "The Hill" and started planning it out.  Students could choose from:

a) Creating a soundtrack for the characters and 6 events from the novel.

b) Creating 15 Instagram posts by one of the characters about events in the novel.

c) Creating Powtoons for 8 events in the novel.

Each project involved choosing important events from the novel and finding quotes to accompany them.

Each project is given in detail on Google Classroom.

Powtoon example:  Jared Meets a Bear

Thursday, October 8, 2020 (Day 2)

 ALT ELA

This morning we finished the novel "The Hill."  We completed vocabulary, read the chapter, answered questions and the Making it Personal section.  After a break we then made a plot diagram for the story.  See Google Classroom if you were absent.  We also discussed 3 possibilities for a final project:

a) Make a soundtrack for the book.  Include songs for 10 important events.

b) Make an Instagram page and post images for 15 important events.

c) Make a Powtoon with 8-10 important events.

ELA 7C

The students worked on the Pre-writing steps for their Remembrance Day Writing.  See Google Classroom for more information.

Wednesday, October 7, 2020 (Day 2)

 ELA 7C

Today we watched a tour of the trenches, tunnels, and memorial at Vimy Ridge with other students from across Canada.  Then we went for a walk in the sunshine before discussing the video and what we know about the First and Second World Wars.  We will be starting work on a Remembrance Day poem or essay for the Legion’s annual competition.  If you were absent you can watch this video to learn about Vimy Ridge and its importance to Canadians.

ALT ELA

Today we finished reading Chapter 22 of “The Hill” and then we did the questions and discussed them.  Next, we did the Making it Personal section, which involved writing a paragraph about a place we would like to visit.  What we’d like to see and do once there.  After a break we did the vocabulary for chapter 23 and then read the chapter.  We answered the questions and did the Making it Personal, which involved deciding on what we’d eat if we had a last meal.  We had a second break and then finished up Chapter 24 vocab, reading, and questions.  All information is posted on Google Classroom.

Tuesday, October 6, 2020 (Day 2)

 

ALT ELA

Today we did the vocabulary for chapters 20 and 21.  Then we read chapters 19-21, did the questions, did Making it Personal, and a section on Idioms.  See the videos below for what an idiom is and some examples.  We also completed the vocabulary for chapter 22 and read part of the chapter.  Please check Google Classroom for the reading and work that you missed.

ELA 7C

We started by correcting our summaries from yesterday. Then we moved onto the paragraph section.

You will need to choose either 1 or 2 (from Nessie- Nasty or Nice? in your Mysteries Booklet) and then write a persuasive paragraph to convince your reader of the side you chose. The assignment is posted on Google Classroom. Write your assignment in your mystery notebook or on a piece of loose leaf paper if you don't have your notebook. Next we corrected all of our notes about Nessie. We used the same rubric as last time. It can be found on Google Classroom as well. Miss Riddell took in the notebooks and rubrics and will mark them as well, so you can see how your marking compares to hers. The next mystery article we do will be a summative on Note Taking.

We then did one new Look-Alike/Sound-Alike for Fine and Find.  After some reading time we corrected and then went on a short walk outside before Math class.

If you were absent please check Google Classroom for all the information that you missed.

Monday, October 5, 2020 (Day 1)

ELA 7C

Today we corrected the Fill-Ins sections and reviewed synonyms using the video below:

Synonyms are words that sound and look different but have almost the same meaning.

For example:  grin and smile are synonyms that both mean a happy expression

                       warm and hot are synonyms that both mean a higher temperature

Today you will be given a word and asked to find the best synonym from a list of words.  There may be a couple that fit but you need to look for the best one.

Some strategies to decide what will work best are:

1. Make up a sentence that both words will fit in and that makes sense

2. Use www.thesaurus.com and look up the synonyms for the given word

3. Look back at the original article for clues

When you are making your notes in your book remember to use a heading, the date, and number the choices.  Make sure to include the letter and the word of the best synonym. 

We also discussed the "Construct a Paragraph" section and decided the sentences should go in the following order:  3, 6, 1, 5, 2, 4.  Students wrote a heading and copied the sentences into a paragraph, which was indented.

Students also started the Summarizing section.  They chose three of the five to do.  Then they read over the paragraph(s) and wrote the most important information down in one sentence.  This is homework for tomorrow.

ALT ELA

We started by finishing up the Making it Personal section from Chapter 17. Then we did the vocabulary words for chapter 18 before reading the chapter, answering the chapter questions, and completing the Making it Personal paragraph.  After a break we started the vocabulary for chapter 19, read chapter 19, answered the questions and did the Making it Personal on edible plants and bugs.

Friday, October 2, 2020 (Day 2)

 ALT ELA

We all took a quiz to discover our Spirit Animal.  Then we made a poster with some information about the spirit animal. 

Next we did vocabulary words for chapter seventeen, read the chapter, and did the chapter questions. Good work everyone!

Here is a link to the quiz we used:  https://www.spiritanimal.info/spirit-animal-quiz/

ELA 7C

Some students went to the library for new books. We finished up an corrected the vocabulary words.  Then we did the next section on Fill-Ins.  Everyone made sure to do a nice heading, add the date, and then neatly copy and finish the sentences in their notebooks. If you are not sure of a word you can use one of these strategies:

a) see what word(s) are left at the end

b) use your vocabulary notes (or www.dictionary.com) to check the words meanings

c) re-read the article to see how the words were used in the text

We'll correct on Monday.  Students also got some time for silent reading, typing tutor, and we went for a short walk.  We also watched the following video on the Loch Ness Monster:

HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND!

Thursday, October 1, 2020 (Day 1)

 ELA 7C

Today we finished up our Orange Shirt Day project by:

a) completing a puzzle piece

b) writing a paragraph in our Journals on what Orange Shirt Day means to me

Then we read the article :Nessie - Nasty or Nice?" aloud and discussed.  There is a recording on Google Classroom if you were absent.

Finally we started our new section of Note Taking in our Mysteries Notebook.

We put in a heading:  NESSIE - NASTY or NICE? and the date and then the sub-heading Vocabulary.

Students used www.dictionary.com to find the definitions for the vocabulary words and recorded them as notes after we did the first three together.

ALT ELA

We stared by refreshing our memory of Chapter 15.  The students answered the chapter questions and we discussed the answers.  We also learned about synonyms before having a break.

Next we did the Making it Personal for chapter 15 and then did the vocabulary and read chapter 16.  We also answered the chapter questions.

Wednesday, September 30, 2020 (Day 2)

ALT ELA

Today was Orange Shirt Day in recognition of all the First Nations, Metis and Inuit children who were removed from their families and sent to Residential School.  At these school the students were stripped of their language and culture and often abused physically, emotionally, and sexually.  This was not a proud part of Canada's past and today we, as Canadians, need to move towards reconciliation.  We cannot change the past but we can change the future.  No one can do everything but everything can do something. Everyone deserves to be shown friendship and respected.  EVERY CHILD MATTERS.  

In class we watched the video at the bottom of this post, had a break, made a puzzle piece and then we wrote a paragraph about Orange Shirt Day. We also did the vocabulary words for Chapter 15 and read Chapter 15 of "The Hill."

ELA 7C

Today was Orange Shirt Day in recognition of all the First Nations, Metis and Inuit children who were removed from their families and sent to Residential School.  At these school the students were stripped of their language and culture and often abused physically, emotionally, and sexually.  This was not a proud part of Canada's past and today we, as Canadians, need to move towards reconciliation.  We cannot change the past but we can change the future.  No one can do everything but everything can do something. Everyone deserves to be shown friendship and respected.  EVERY CHILD MATTERS.  

In class we watched the video at the bottom of this post, had a body break, and started to make a puzzle piece.

THANK-YOU to the STUDENTS who wore ORANGE today.  You are the FUTURE and will be the GENERATION that makes RECONCILIATION possible!

Tuesday, September 29, 2020 (Day 1)

 ELA 7C

The students finished up their persuasive paragraph on the Bermuda Triangle.  Is it real and you chould avoid it or is it just a big hoax?  They used the sentence given in their booklet to strt their paragraph and then used the article to add three reasons why we should believe them, followed up with a concluding sentence.  Indenting the first line five spaces, writing neatly, and using correct spelling and punctuation should have been included.

After writing the students had some time to read silently and some grabbed new books. We had a quick body stretch and then started to do a self-evaluation of their note-taking skills so far.  Everyone received a rubric and first they examined their Persuasive Paragraph for CORRECT CONTENT.  They looked at the criteria and then gave themselves the percentage they thought they deserved.  Next they looked at all the notes in their notebooks to rate themselves on ORGANIZATION, STYLE, MECHANICS, and USEFULNESS. This involved deciding on if they should receive a 4, 3.5, 3, 2.5, 2, , 1.5 or 1 overall for each topic.  These marks were strictly for the students own use.  After we finish the next section they will evaluate their work and so will I.  On the third section I will evaluate their work as a Summative mark.

If you were absent there is a rubric and a short video on Google Classroom with further instructions.  

At the end of class the students read the next article to themselves "Nessie - Nasty or Nice?" and we started to read it aloud in class.

ALT ELA 

Today we read chapter 13 and did the four questions on that short chapter.  Then we did the vocabulary for chapter 14, read chapter 14, and answered the questions.  After a break we did some work with homonyms:

and the Making it Personal questions.  We also watched a couple of videos of the Saskatchewan Rush to find out some Lacrosse facts.

If you were absent please check Google Classroom to get caught up.

Remember tomorrow is Orange Shirt Day!

Friday, September 25, 2020 (Day 2)

 ALT ELA

Today's chapter from "The Hill" covered a lot of information.  We started with vocabulary words, several of which were items of clothing.  Then we read chapter Twelve.  We completed the comprehension questions and discussed the story so far.  We finished up by making a representation and putting in order elements of a creation legend told in the novel.  It was the story of how Kisemanito, the Great Spirit, created the earth and all the creatures on it.  

ELA 7C

Today we discussed how to write a Persuasive Paragraph.  There is a slideshow with an explanation posted in Google Classroom.  Each paragraph should have:

a) a topic sentence - telling what you are trying to convince your readers to believe

b) the body - 3 sentences giving reasons to back up your belief

c) a conclusion sentence - restating your original idea in a new way

Here is my example:

      I believe it is important to be kind to everyone and you should too.  Kindness is free and does not cost you anything.  It makes someone else feel good about themselves, something they made or something they did.  If you are kind it makes you feel good as well.  Everyone should be kind and make the world a better place.

The students then chose a topic to write on and wrote a persuasive paragraph in their notebooks. We had some reading time and went for a walk. We just got started writing a second persuasive paragraph on the Bermuda Triangle when the bell rang. We'll finish this up on Tuesday. Everyone got a treat for helping to sanitize desks this week.

Have a great weekend!

Thursday, September 24, 2020 (Day 1)

 ELA 7C

Today we finished up our Misfits and the students also had time to read and finish colouring their Six Word Memoirs from last week.  Then we discussed how to make a summary of an article. We watched the video below to assist in our knowledge.  It pointed out that a good summary is like a good map that gives all the important directions but not every little detail.

Then as a class we summarized the first two paragraphs about the Bermuda Triangle into one sentence and the three theories surrounding the Bermuda Triangle into one sentence.  So we took a two page article and summarized it in two sentences.

Finally, after a stretch break the students had some time to read or work on the Typing Tutor program.

ALT ELA

Today was a productive class as we completed Chapters Ten and Eleven.  We did vocabulary word definitions, read, answered questions about the chapters, made it personal, and created an anti-bullying poster.  If you were absent everything can be found on Google Classroom. 

Wednesday, September 23, 2020 (Day 2)

 ALT ELA

Today we completed the vocabulary words for Chapter Nine.  We read Chapter Nine and did the questions.  Next we wrote a good paragraph on one of three topics provided.  You can do this on Google Classroom if you were absent.  Finally we made a dreamcatcher using the instructions in these four videos.  You do not have to make a dreamcatcher for homework, unless you'd like to.  We used branches from a weeping birch tree, yard, beads, and some leaves I had (instead of feathers).

ELA 7C

Today we started a new note taking section on analogies.  Here is a video to explain how analogies work:

Basically with analogies you have to figure out the relationship between two things that are otherwise not alike.  

Example:  VALENTINE'S DAY is to FEBRUARY as CHRISTMAS is to ____________________.

a) Santa Claus  b) snow  c)  white d) December.

If you think how Valentine's Day is related to February 

--> Valetine's Day IS IN THE MONTH of February.  

Then look at the second word using the same relationship  

--> Christmas IS IN THE MONTH of DECEMBER.

When you are writing these in your notebook make sure to start on a new page with a title and the date. Number your sentences and leave a line between each one.  You can use a : to replace is to in order to make it a bit shorter.

ANALOGIES Sept. 23

1.  SHIP : WATER as AIRPLANE : AIR.

2.  ADVANCING : STALEMATED as SAILING : BECALMED.

3.  PIRACY :  SHIP as PLAGIARISM : LANGUAGE.

Do all ten.  If you can't figure one out look up the tricky word using www.dictionary.com as the definition will usually give you a clue.

We also did some Typing Tutor and some people got new library books.

Then we stated to work on MISFITS.

If you have room you can start these below ANALOGIES in your notebook.

Misfits are reading the sentence, looking at the blanks, looking at the words provided and putting them in the blanks.  One work will be a misfit and you will NOT use it.

When you are writing these in your notebook make sure to start on a new page with a title and the date. Number your sentences and leave a line between each one.  Make sure to leave blanks that will fit the longest words you might use.  All the information in the sentences comes from the Bermuda Triangle article we read so you can re-read the article if you get stuck.

MISFITS Sept. 23

1.  The Bermuda Triangle is legendary for tales of unexplained disappearances of __people___, ______ships______, and ____planes_____.

*The misfit word is radar.  You do not have to write it anywhere.

We did the first 3 together and students were working on the last two when the bell rang.  I'll give you a few minutes tomorrow to finish up before we correct.

 

Misfits make me think of this Sesame Street song:

Tuesday, September 22, 2020 (Day 1)

ELA 7C

Today the students continued working with notetaking skills using information from the story "The Bermuda Triangle."  They copied out the Using Vocabulary sentences from their Pink Mysteries booklet.  We followed the following rules:

a) Write the title (Using Vocabulary) and the date (Sept. 22) at the top of the next new page.  Don't skip pages.

b) Then we left a line before writing the first sentence, starting with its number.  

c) Make sure to leave an underlined blank to put in the word that goes in the sentences.  Make sure the blank is as long as the longest word from the word bank.

d) Make sure to copy neatly.

e) Use the capitals and punctuation written in the original sentence.

f) Fill in the blank with the best word.  IF you don't know a word leave that sentence and go on to the next.  Keep track of the words leftover in the word bank as by elimination the choices will be narrowed down.

g) Leave a line between each new sentence.

We completed all 10 fill in the blanks.

The class took a break and we went on a nice fall walk.

The students then went onto their Chrome Books and looked at how all the homework assignments are posted in case they are absent.  

Next they went to the Typing section and the link for the Typing Tutor.  They all signed in using GOOGLE and then started to do the first lessons.

ALT ELA

Today we did the vocabulary definitions for Chapter 8, we then read the chapter, and answered the chapter questions.  We also did the Making it Personal section and finished up by doing a mini Inquiry project on Chief Dan George, which finished with making a poster about him.

Monday, September 21, 2020 (Day 2)

 ALT ELA

The students did the vocabulary words for Chapter Six, read the chapter, answered the chapter questions, and did the Making it Personal section.  We had a short break.  Then we did the vocabulary words for Chapter Seven, read the chapter, answered the chapter questions, and added to Jared's List of why he and Kyle will never be friends. If you were absent listen to the chapters on Google Classroom.  There are copies of the questions to print out and complete.  At the end of class we made a list out all the words we could think of from the letters in Wesakechak and played hangman.

ELA 7C

The students used their second notes book to start learning to take notes correctly.  Today we focused on vocabulary from "The Bermuda Triangle" story that we read on Friday.  We used dictionary.com to search up our vocabulary words.  We also looked at them in the sentences they appeared in to find the best definition, which we then wrote in our own words.

Notetaking:

a) Always start with a heading.  Today we used: The Bermuda Triangle as our top heading.  We wrote it behind the margin on the top of the page.  We also underlined it. Then we left a blank line and wrote a second heading and the date: Vocabulary - Sept. 21

b) We started our definition of the vocabulary by numbering them.  We wrote the number either right before or right after the margin.

c) Spacing is important and today we left a line between each definition.

d) Out vocabulary words looked like this:

1.  inexplicable (adjective) - unexplained

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2. derelict (adjective) - abandoned, left behind

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3. frigate (noun) - an old sailing ship with cannons

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10.  disorient (verb) - to lose one's way, to be confused

Some student had time to read their novels or just relax for a few minutes.

*Eight students borrowed notebooks and need to bring three more for their school supplies (one to replace the borrowed one).

Friday, September 18, 2020 (Day 1)

 ELA 7C

Today we discussed the notes the students made about the Hardy Boys Mystery that they watched on Thursday.  The materials for Thursday are all posted to our Google Classroom if you were absent.

Then the students received their Non-Fiction Mystery packages.  They have a pink cover and are not to b written in.  We discussed what the students knew about the Bermuda Triangle.  Then the students read an article on The Bermuda Triangle to themselves.  Next we discussed as a class what was important in the article and what we should look for in non-fiction.

Non-fiction will usually answer the 5Ws - Who? What? Where? When? Why? and sometimes How?

In The Bermuda Triangle article we discovered the following:

What? The Bermuda Triangle is a mysterious .

Why? Ships and planes disappear there and no one knows why.

Where? We discovered its location and size.

When?  First disappearances noticed in the 1800s and most attention drawing disappearance of 6 planes happened in 1945.

Who?  People who disappeared were mentioned and the people (theorists) who have ideas why they disappeared.

How?  Many different theories including:

    a) UFOs abduct them

    b) Weird magnetism affects ships/plane's controls

    c) Weird weather

    d) Atlantis (old batteries under the sea that turn on and off randomly)

We also discussed how the article was set up:

Introduction:  Told us what the puzzle/mystery was

Body:  Gave us information in historical order (1800s, 1945, to present)

            Also gave us several theories

Conclusion:  Wrapped up with a question as there is no specific answer to this puzzle

At the end of class we watched a video on The Bermuda Triangle:

*Remember if you do not have a second notebook at school to buy one this weekend.  You will need four in total this year for ELA.

ALT ELA

Today we reviewed the chapters previously read in "The Hill."  I put up vocabulary and pictures of some of the important events so far.

Then we read Chapter Five (if you were absent you can listen to it on YouTube in the Google Classroom) and answer the questions about the chapter.  We also did the Making it Personal section about the animals that scare us the most.  Here is a video that might give you some ideas:

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

Thursday, September 17, 2020 (Day 2)

 ALT ELA

The class found the meanings to vocabulary words for chapter four of "The Hill." They then read chapter four and answered the comprehension questions. They finished up with making it personal by writing about the Spirit World and if they believe in such as thing, or not, and why.

ELA 7C

The students watched a Google Slides presentation on "What is a Mystery?"  They filled in some notes as they listened.  If you were absent this information is posted on Google Classroom.  Then the students watched an episode of The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries called "The Strange Fate of Flight 608." As they watched they tried to identify some of the elements of a mystery based on the show.  You may watch the episode here:

*Tomorrow is PJ Day to wrap up our Spirit Week!

Wednesday, September 16, 2020 (Day 1)

 ELA 7C

The students corrected the Look-alike/Sound-alike pages for Been/Being (Practice #1 from 10 on) and Buy/By (Practice #1).

Next the class went through a Google Slideshow about Six Word Memoirs.

They then followed four steps to create their own Six Word Memoir:

a) Brainstorm as many words as they can about themselves.

b) Pick the top six words.

c) For the title add their name with an 'S at the end.  Example:  Miss Riddell's Six Word Memoir.

d) Put their words in the first (or second) box of the template.  (The template is available on Google Classroom if they were absent.)  Make sure your letters take up most of the space in your box.

e) In the second box on each row add an illustration, quotation, fact about the word opposite.

f) Lastly colour their memoir. 

ALT ELA

The students finished chapter two and completed the Making it Personal questions. They made a family crest for the character of either Jared Fredrickson or Kyle Badger.  They did the definitions for the chapter three vocabulary before reading chapter three.  Next they answered the questions on chapter three and then Made it Personal by writing a paragraph about what makes a good friend.  Lastly they added to Jared's List of Why He Can Never-Ever Be Friends with Kyle.

* Remember tomorrow is Jersey Day and the Terry Fox Walk.  Please bring a loonie!

Tuesday, September 15 (Day 2)

 ALT ELA

Today was a catch up day to get everyone on the same page.

ELA 7C

Today the students continued work in their Look-alikes/Sound-alikes booklets.  They completed the first two activities for Being/Been and Buy/By.  Today they did both activities (Practice 1 and 2) in their booklet. They were corrected to number 10 of Being/Been in class.  Here is a quick video about homophones.

The rest of the students got a chance to sign out library books and everyone had some silent reading time. 

Monday, September 14, 2020 (Day 1)

ELA 7C

Today the students received a copy of the Look-alikes/Sound-alikes booklet.  They completed the first two activities on A/An/And and Accept/Except.  They did Practice 1 activities in the booklet and Practice 2 activities on a piece of looseleaf. 1.     Remember to put your name, the date, and a title for each section of sentences on the looseleaf.  Example:

 

            Sydney – September 14, 2020

 

            A/An/And Sentences Practice 2

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            Accept/Except Sentences Practice 2

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 This video explains A/AN

 and AND is used to join words or ideas together.

This video explains the differences between ACCEPT/EXCEPT:

Students started to go to the library to sign out some reading books.  The rest will go tomorrow.  Students should make sure they have a reading book every class after they've visited the library.

ALT ELA

The students finished the character charts for Kyle and Jared from Friday. They made a family crest today.  Next they looked up vocabulary for  chapter two and then read chapter two of "The Hill."  They also answered some comprehension questions for chapter two.  Next class we'll work on personal connections to the chapter.

Friday, September 11, 2020 (Day 2)

ALT ELA

Today this class did an activity on identity by filling out some basic information on an identity chart.  Then they started the novel "The Hill" by Karen Bass. The students did vocabulary study for words that are in the first chapter.  Then they listened to chapter one and answered comprehension questions.  

ELA 7C

Today the students filled out an interest inventory about what they like to read, listen to, and watch.  If you were absent please get a copy upon your return.  

The students also started their writing journals for the year. The first journal entry involved naming their journal.  The students picked something that is meaningful to them to name their journal.  It could be a real person’s name, or a pet’s name or a place name and so on.  After they  picked a name they wrote a half page telling what they named their journal and why. 

Remember when writing in a notebook the following tips are important:

*start with today’s date at the margin 

*indent the first line

*write neatly on each line

*don’t skip lines

*remember to use capitals at the start of each sentence and punctuation at the end 

*print neatly

Journals were handed in when complete.  The students then had some time to work on a wordsearch, which contains all the names of the 7C class.

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

Thursday, September 10, 2020 (Day 1)

 Welcome to our first full day of classes!  Thank-you to everyone who is wearing their masks, sanitizing their hands, and physical distancing!  We've got this!

ELA 7C

Today we went through the course outline for ELA.  It is now posted on Google Classroom. Parents may see daily updates here and on Facebook. We also finished going through most of the student handbook. Please remember to bring 2 notebooks to class tomorrow in addition to your binder, pencil case, hand sanitizer, and water bottle.

ALT ELA

Today we read "If You're Not From the Prairie" by David Bouchard.  We looked at the rhyme scheme and discussed our own memories and ideas about being from the prairie.  Then together we wrote a poem called "If You're Not From Canada."  Then the students wrote one of their own.  We also did some discussion about our families and things that are important to us.  You can watch a video of David Bouchard reading his book below:

See you tomorrow!

 

Thursday, April 9, 2020 (Continued Learning)

ELA 9

It was great to see, talk, and visit with so many of you yesterday.  It is definitely a new world that we are all adjusting to right now. I'm glad everyone is staying healthy, social distancing, and washing their hands.

I created new Google Classrooms for grade 9.  The link and code to sign up can be found below.  Please sign up if you have not already done so.  On this Google Classroom you will find:

a)  a recording of yesterday's Google Hangout meeting, with your grade, if you missed it 

b)  information on how to join future ones

c) a survey about ELA

d) a writing task 

Grade 9 Continued Learning Google Classroom   class code:  mm6uyjy

As we discussed yesterday.  Teachers will either be posting things to their original Google Classroom pages (example:  Math) or to the new larger Google Classroom.  I am going to post all future ELA assignments to the the new page.  If you did not opt into ELA you are still free to complete any tasks that interest you.  Other teachers are going to make some collaborative projects, which will also be posted to these pages.  For example there might be an assignment/task that involves Science, ELA, Computers, and Art. 

Please remember we want you to take care of yourself and your family so if you decide to opt out of a task that if fine.  We realize everyone is processing the pandemic differently, plus everyone has different access to technology.  Teachers will be posting a variety of tasks on Google Classroom pages and you can decide what and how much you complete. Do not feel you must do everything posted but you definitely can if you want to. Take care and stay safe!

ELA 8

It was great to see, talk, and visit with so many of you yesterday.  It is definitely a new world that we are all adjusting to right now. I'm glad everyone is staying healthy, social distancing, and washing their hands.

I created new Google Classrooms for grade 8.  The link and code to sign up can be found below.  Please sign up if you have not already done so.  On this Google Classroom you will find:

a)  a recording of yesterday's Google Hangout meeting, with your grade, if you missed it 

b)  information on how to join future ones

c) a survey about ELA

d) a writing task 

Grade 8 Continued Learning Google Classroom   class code: qwnd4lt

As we discussed yesterday.  Teachers will either be posting things to their original Google Classroom pages (example:  Math) or to the new larger Google Classroom.  Miss Wintonyk and I are both going to post all future ELA assignments to the the new page, we are now team teaching.  If you did not opt into ELA you are still free to complete any tasks that interest you.  Other teachers are going to make some collaborative projects, which will also be posted to these pages.  For example there might be an assignment/task that involves Science, ELA, Computers, and Art. 

Please remember we want you to take care of yourself and your family so if you decide to opt out of a task that if fine.  We realize everyone is processing the pandemic differently, plus everyone has different access to technology.  Teachers will be posting a variety of tasks on Google Classroom pages and you can decide what and how much you complete. Do not feel you must do everything posted but you definitely can if you want to. Take care and stay safe!

SOCIAL & COMPUTERS 7A

It was great to see, talk, and visit with so many of you yesterday at Mrs. Orobko's meeting.  It is definitely a new world that we are all adjusting to right now. I'm glad everyone is staying healthy, social distancing, and washing their hands.

I created a new Google Classrooms for grade 7.  The link and code to sign up can be found below.  Please sign up if you have not already done so.  I will be posting some Social and some Computer tasks on this page and you will also start to see some collaborative projects.  For example there might be an assignment/task that involves Social, Science and Computers.  Other teachers will continue to  post to their own Google Classroom (example: Math, ELA) as well.

Grade 7 Continued Learning Google Classroom  class code:  ido5pvk

Please remember we want you to take care of yourself and your family so if you decide to opt out of a task that if fine.  We realize everyone is processing the pandemic differently, plus everyone has different access to technology.  Teachers will be posting a variety of tasks on Google Classroom pages and you can decide what and how much you complete. Do not feel you must do everything posted but you definitely can if you want to. Take care and stay safe!