Today we played through concert Bb, Eb, F, and Chromatic scales.
Students had a productive rehearsal. We worked The Grinch, Charlie Brown, and began Baby Its Cold Outside. I expect everyone to have looked over Baby Its Cold Outside.
Have a great weekend!
Friday 29 November 2013
English 8
Today students worked through the different meanings of two, to, and too.
We completed the following exercise on the white board:
Students were then invited to read their "Wanted" poems from last day. Students were then asked to write a new "Wanted" poem in the character of a gangster.
Once students had completed this task, they were asked to answer the following question:
Once this was finished, students could hand it in for assessment. Students finished early and were able to have some free time either working on the puzzle or completing any other unfinished work.
We completed the following exercise on the white board:
Students were then invited to read their "Wanted" poems from last day. Students were then asked to write a new "Wanted" poem in the character of a gangster.
Once students had completed this task, they were asked to answer the following question:
Once this was finished, students could hand it in for assessment. Students finished early and were able to have some free time either working on the puzzle or completing any other unfinished work.
Wednesday 27 November 2013
Socials 9
Today we began by reading an article on the French Revolution. Students were asked to create a pictograph metaphor similar to the one below:
(I apologize for my pathetic attempt at drawing)
Students then watched the following Horrible Histories video:
Students then discussed methods for which to present data in their next inquiry project:
- poster
- essay
- slide show
- booklet
- scrapbook
- newspaper
- play
- artwork
- song
- video
Students began their annotated bibliographies for this next project.
Language Arts 7
Today students began by writing a quiz on identifying there, their, and they're.
Students then were asked to read a story, from which we pulled spelling words for next week's spelling test.
We then read through our class-derived script of Gluscabi and the Wind Eagle. We will work towards a performance of this play using shadow puppets.
Students then were asked to read a story, from which we pulled spelling words for next week's spelling test.
We then read through our class-derived script of Gluscabi and the Wind Eagle. We will work towards a performance of this play using shadow puppets.
Foods 11/12
Today we prepared our lunch for tomorrow's food safe course.
We made lasagna, caesar salad, and garlic bread!
We made lasagna, caesar salad, and garlic bread!
Social Studies 7
Today we began the class with a video on Mesopotamia.
We then read through pages 66-68 in the textbook. Students were split into small groups to generate definitions of the following terms:
These were written on sticky notes and posted on the door to Mesopotamia.
Students then discussed different means to represent their learning for their next inquiry project on Mesopotamia. Students may show their work by choosing the following media:
We then read through pages 66-68 in the textbook. Students were split into small groups to generate definitions of the following terms:
- farming technology
- fertile crescent
- domesticate
- plain
- silt
- delta
These were written on sticky notes and posted on the door to Mesopotamia.
Students then discussed different means to represent their learning for their next inquiry project on Mesopotamia. Students may show their work by choosing the following media:
- poster
- essay
- slide show
- booklet
- scrapbook
- newspaper
- play
- artwork
- song
- video
We are still in the process of researching information.
Tuesday 26 November 2013
Senior Band
Today we worked through concert Bb, Eb, F, C, and Chromatic scales.
We then worked on Charlie Brown, The Grinch, and Santa Baby.
We then worked on Charlie Brown, The Grinch, and Santa Baby.
Reading 8/9
Today students completed a comprehension web while listening to Guy Gavriel Kay's novel, Ysabel.
Students then told stories from their pasts.
Students then told stories from their pasts.
English 8
Today students began with a journal write.
Students then completed their final draft gangster stories.
Finally, students worked on identifying there, their, and they're.
There will be a quiz on this content next class.
Students then completed their final draft gangster stories.
Finally, students worked on identifying there, their, and they're.
There will be a quiz on this content next class.
Monday 25 November 2013
Language Arts 7
Today students began with a journal entry.
Students were then asked to differentiate between there, their, and they're.
Students will be quizzed on this skill next class.
Finally, students read through Gluscabi and the Wind Eagle in the form of reader's theatre. We did not finish this class, but will do so next class.
Students were then asked to differentiate between there, their, and they're.
Finally, students read through Gluscabi and the Wind Eagle in the form of reader's theatre. We did not finish this class, but will do so next class.
Socials 9
Today students began by taking notes on the different regions of France.
Anyone absent should see me for the notes. Students then completed a mapping activity of the different growing regions of France. Using pages 57 and 58 of Crossroads, students were asked to look at varying areas and speculate as to the wealth of the seigneurs, middle class, and peasants. Students were refreshed on farming techniques of the time:
We then looked together at the map in detail on page 58. Students were asked to speculate as to why those living in more wealthy regions found more success than others. This was to be handed in at the end of class.
Anyone absent should see me for the notes. Students then completed a mapping activity of the different growing regions of France. Using pages 57 and 58 of Crossroads, students were asked to look at varying areas and speculate as to the wealth of the seigneurs, middle class, and peasants. Students were refreshed on farming techniques of the time:
We then looked together at the map in detail on page 58. Students were asked to speculate as to why those living in more wealthy regions found more success than others. This was to be handed in at the end of class.
Socials 7
Today Tami came in and we discussed ancient civilizations. Students came up with a web of synonyms for the word "ancient."
Students then became palaeographers. They worked through pictographs to retell stories. Students then wrote their own stories using pictographs.
Some of these were shared and retold leading up to the end of class.
Students then became palaeographers. They worked through pictographs to retell stories. Students then wrote their own stories using pictographs.
Some of these were shared and retold leading up to the end of class.
Thursday 21 November 2013
English 8
Today students finished their gang life rough drafts. These will be edited by me and I will label spelling and grammar conventions mistakes. Corrections are expected to be made by students.
Senior Band
Today we worked through Bb, Eb, F, C, and Chromatic scales.
We then rehearsed Charlie Brown's Christmas and Santa Baby.
We then rehearsed Charlie Brown's Christmas and Santa Baby.
Wednesday 20 November 2013
Foods 11/12
Students completed their journal entries today. When finished, we discussed a case study of an E Coli outbreak. Students assessed potential causes of the outbreak, using skills learned from Food Safe.
Socials 7
Today was the last call for inquiry projects. Any incomplete projects must be done for homework.
Students who had finished their inquiry projects were asked to begin research on a new topic from ancient Mesopotamia. We will continue on in our investigations of this ancient civilization over the next month.
Students who had finished their inquiry projects were asked to begin research on a new topic from ancient Mesopotamia. We will continue on in our investigations of this ancient civilization over the next month.
Socials 9
Students had one last class to complete their inquiry projects. These will be due on Monday, November 25th.
Any students who had finished their inquiry projects were provided a new list of topics from which to choose for the next inquiry project. These topics are based on events from the French Revolution.
Any students who had finished their inquiry projects were provided a new list of topics from which to choose for the next inquiry project. These topics are based on events from the French Revolution.
Language Arts 7
Today students read the an Abenaki legend called Gluscabi and the Wind Eagle.
We then turned the first paragraph into a script. Students were then asked to begin creating scripts using small sections of the story. We will continue to complete these scripts next class.
We then turned the first paragraph into a script. Students were then asked to begin creating scripts using small sections of the story. We will continue to complete these scripts next class.
Tuesday 19 November 2013
English 8
Today we began with a journal entry.
Students then read silently the story below:
http://teenink.com/nonfiction/all/article/8100/Gang-Life/
While reading, students were asked to consider the following questions:
After some class discussion, we came up with the following responses:
Students then read silently the story below:
http://teenink.com/nonfiction/all/article/8100/Gang-Life/
While reading, students were asked to consider the following questions:
After some class discussion, we came up with the following responses:
Students then began writing a story in the first person point of view and in past tense about their life in a gang. Of course, this story is meant to be make-believe!
Senior Band
Today we worked through scales Bb, Eb, F, C, and the Chromatic Scale.
We also played through The Grinch, Santa Baby, and Charlie Brown's Christmas.
We also played through The Grinch, Santa Baby, and Charlie Brown's Christmas.
Reading 8/9
This morning students began with steady reading for forty minutes.
Students then completed a mind map while I read Ysabel aloud.
Finally, students worked on a crossword puzzle.
Students then completed a mind map while I read Ysabel aloud.
Finally, students worked on a crossword puzzle.
Monday 18 November 2013
Socials 7
Today students worked to complete their inquiry projects.
We began with a short lesson on preparing a concluding paragraph:
We began with a short lesson on preparing a concluding paragraph:
Students will only have one more class to complete their project before editing begins.
Language Arts 7
Today students continued writing their moral stories. Once these were finished, we moved onto the next task.
Students were introduced to Aesop's Fables, one of which they were already very familiar with, but just didn't realize how old the fable is. We read The Tortoise and the Hare aloud.
http://childhoodreading.com/?p=3
Next, in pairs, students were given three short fables to read and conclude upon the moral. Students were mixed in their abilities to figure out the morals.
Finally, students were asked to share their moral stories aloud.
Students were introduced to Aesop's Fables, one of which they were already very familiar with, but just didn't realize how old the fable is. We read The Tortoise and the Hare aloud.
http://childhoodreading.com/?p=3
Next, in pairs, students were given three short fables to read and conclude upon the moral. Students were mixed in their abilities to figure out the morals.
Finally, students were asked to share their moral stories aloud.
Socials 9
Today we went over briefly what is expected in the second and third paragraphs of the inquiry projects.
Students were then informed in more detail what might be appropriate for a concluding paragraph:
Students were then informed in more detail what might be appropriate for a concluding paragraph:
Students then had the remainder of the class to complete their inquiry project essays. These will be due next class.
Friday 15 November 2013
Language Arts 7
Students began by finishing their skits from last day.
Students then generated a list of morals that they knew, as well as recalling some from last day.
Students then wrote a short story based on their chosen moral.
Students then generated a list of morals that they knew, as well as recalling some from last day.
Students then wrote a short story based on their chosen moral.
Socials 9
Students worked on their inquiry projects.
Students then looked at a map of Europe and tried to name the many countries in the continent.
Students then were read a passage of the life of Madame Tussaud.
Students then looked at a map of Europe and tried to name the many countries in the continent.
Students then were read a passage of the life of Madame Tussaud.
Socials 7
Students worked on their inquiry projects.
Students then refreshed themselves on world continents.
Students then refreshed themselves on world continents.
Foods 11/12
Today students completed their journal entries for the last class's head chef challenge.
Students then worked on cleaning procedures, Unit 6 of the Food Safe Program.
Students then worked on cleaning procedures, Unit 6 of the Food Safe Program.
Thursday 14 November 2013
Reading 8/9
Today students created a mind map while I read aloud from the novel, Ysabel.
Students then had steady reading and completed a journal entry.
To finish, students did a crossword puzzle.
Students then had steady reading and completed a journal entry.
To finish, students did a crossword puzzle.
Senior Band
Band Camp this weekend!!
Make sure that you have all of your overnight belongings at school tomorrow. The bus will leave here at about 3:30pm.
Fun!!
Make sure that you have all of your overnight belongings at school tomorrow. The bus will leave here at about 3:30pm.
Fun!!
English 8
Today students began with a journal entry.
Students were then asked to make comparisons using the following to tables on youth gang violence from the following website:
http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/gngs-cnd/index-eng.aspx#t1
Students then wrote two comparative sentences using the data.
Students then read A Tribute to Innocence Lost, the true story of Rachel Davis and Richard Hui, which can be found on the following website:
http://vancouver.ca/police/media/2010/report-gang_report.pdf
Finally, after much group and class discussion, students answered the following questions, to be handed in for assessment.
Students were then asked to make comparisons using the following to tables on youth gang violence from the following website:
http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/gngs-cnd/index-eng.aspx#t1
Students then wrote two comparative sentences using the data.
Students then read A Tribute to Innocence Lost, the true story of Rachel Davis and Richard Hui, which can be found on the following website:
http://vancouver.ca/police/media/2010/report-gang_report.pdf
Finally, after much group and class discussion, students answered the following questions, to be handed in for assessment.
Wednesday 13 November 2013
Language Arts 7
Students began class with a journal entry.
We then read Salmon Boy, a Sechelt legend. Students were asked to make predictions throughout, as well as wonder about the moral.
After group discussion, students wrote out the moral in their own words.
Finally, students were asked to create skits that would relay the same moral. We will perform these next day.
We then read Salmon Boy, a Sechelt legend. Students were asked to make predictions throughout, as well as wonder about the moral.
After group discussion, students wrote out the moral in their own words.
Finally, students were asked to create skits that would relay the same moral. We will perform these next day.
Socails 9
Today students worked on writing topic paragraphs for their inquiry projects:
This is a fail-proof way to ensure a strong introductory paragraph.
Students worked on their paragraphs and inquiry projects for the remainder of the class.
Socials 7
Today students worked on writing topic paragraphs for their inquiry projects:
This is a fail-proof way to ensure a strong introductory paragraph.
Students worked on their paragraphs and inquiry projects for the remainder of the class.
Friday 8 November 2013
English 8
Today students began by taking notes on some elements of fiction:
We then read the short story, "On The Sidewalk Bleeding" by Evan Hunter.
Students were able to make many comparisons between this short story and The Outsiders.
We then read the short story, "On The Sidewalk Bleeding" by Evan Hunter.
Students were able to make many comparisons between this short story and The Outsiders.
Senior Band
Today students performed in our school Remembrance Day Ceremony. The band was terrific and I was complimented numerous times on how well the group sounded.
Wendy, your Last Post and Rouse were fabulous.
Thanks for your had work!!
Please don't forget to be at the Legion for 10:15am on Monday!
Wendy, your Last Post and Rouse were fabulous.
Thanks for your had work!!
Please don't forget to be at the Legion for 10:15am on Monday!
Reading 8/9
Today we spent the better portion of the class playing Scattergories. Students made the most of their vocabularies.
Thursday 7 November 2013
English 8
Today students had their unit test for The Outsiders.
When finished, they completed a word search and crossword puzzle.
At the end of class we played Scattergories.
When finished, they completed a word search and crossword puzzle.
At the end of class we played Scattergories.
Reading 8/9
Today students had steady reading for the first 45 minutes of class. During this time, I interviewed each student, asking them for character, setting and plot information.
We then finished by playing Scattergories.
We then finished by playing Scattergories.
Senior Band
Just a reminder to everyone to wear a white top and black bottoms tomorrow for the Remembrance Day Ceremony.
Wednesday 6 November 2013
Foods 11/12
Students were asked to complete a journal entry from last day's head chef challenge.
Once complete, students worked from unit 5 of the Food Safe books to create a skit outlining appropriate and inappropriate serving behaviours.
We then had a class discussion about the skits and the content of the unit.
Once complete, students worked from unit 5 of the Food Safe books to create a skit outlining appropriate and inappropriate serving behaviours.
We then had a class discussion about the skits and the content of the unit.
Socials 7
Today students began with their Unit 1 test.
Once finished, students again took to their inquiry projects.
Once finished, students again took to their inquiry projects.
Socials 9
Students had their British Civil War tests today.
When finished, students were invited to work on their British Civil War inquiry projects. Bibliographies that had been handed in were looked at by me and I was able to suggest places of further research.
When finished, students were invited to work on their British Civil War inquiry projects. Bibliographies that had been handed in were looked at by me and I was able to suggest places of further research.
Language Arts 7
Today students were assessed for reading fluency. This was done throughout the day.
Students were handed back their edited drafts from last day and asked to write a good copy using the laptops. Students were reminded that they needed to write in the first person and in present tense.
When students finished this task, they were able to work on their inquiry projects.
Students were handed back their edited drafts from last day and asked to write a good copy using the laptops. Students were reminded that they needed to write in the first person and in present tense.
When students finished this task, they were able to work on their inquiry projects.
Tuesday 5 November 2013
English 8
Students began class by reading a passage that we would later used to individually assess students for reading accuracy. Students had the opportunity to check in and question any unfamiliar words.
Students were then asked to complete a final draft of their perspective paragraphs. While students were typing these, I called individual students to read, checking for accuracy.
Finally, students completed a journal entry.
REMINDER!!
Students have The Outsiders final test on Thursday.
Students were then asked to complete a final draft of their perspective paragraphs. While students were typing these, I called individual students to read, checking for accuracy.
Finally, students completed a journal entry.
REMINDER!!
Students have The Outsiders final test on Thursday.
Senior Band
Students rehearsed songs to be performed at the Remembrance Day Ceremony.
Please remember to wear white tops and black bottoms.
Please remember to wear white tops and black bottoms.
Reading 8/9
Today we began a new novel called Ysabel for read aloud.
Students were then individually assessed for fluency.
Students were then individually assessed for fluency.
Monday 4 November 2013
Socials 7
Today we went over our test review packages.
Then, students completed a practice test in preparation for Wednesday's Unit 1 Test.
Students can pick up their practice tests from me tomorrow so that they may use them to study.
Finally, students began their topic proposals for their individual research projects.
Happy Studying!!
Then, students completed a practice test in preparation for Wednesday's Unit 1 Test.
Students can pick up their practice tests from me tomorrow so that they may use them to study.
Finally, students began their topic proposals for their individual research projects.
Happy Studying!!
Foods 11/12
Students performed their head chef challenges today. This time it was group two's turn.
Congratulations on another successful head chef!
Please make sure to get your journal entries into me.
Congratulations on another successful head chef!
Please make sure to get your journal entries into me.
Language Arts 7
Students began by writing a 15 minute journal entry.
Students were then able to read any unfinished poems from last class.
Students had the opportunity to practice their writing skills further by creating a running thought sequence of a fight scene using either Cole or Peter's perspective from Touching Spirit Bear.
First students generated a list of emotions that both characters may have felt.
Next, the class came up with two topic sentences: one for Peter and one for Cole.
Students were then able to read any unfinished poems from last class.
Students had the opportunity to practice their writing skills further by creating a running thought sequence of a fight scene using either Cole or Peter's perspective from Touching Spirit Bear.
First students generated a list of emotions that both characters may have felt.
Next, the class came up with two topic sentences: one for Peter and one for Cole.
Students were then asked to choose one of the characters to write a paragraph using first person, present tense. Students were asked to imagine themselves in character during the fight and to provide a running record of the thoughts of the character.
Socials 9
Today students went over their study guides for this Wednesday's test on the British Civil War.
We created a story plot outlining the main points of the history:
Students were then asked to work on their inquiry projects. Both the annotated bibliography and the topic proposal were due in at the end of class.
We created a story plot outlining the main points of the history:
Students were then asked to work on their inquiry projects. Both the annotated bibliography and the topic proposal were due in at the end of class.
British Civil War Test on Wednesday, November 6th 2013!!
Friday 1 November 2013
Social Studies 9
Today students were provided with a study guide for the British Civil War. We will have our test on Wednesday, November 6th.
Students will continue on with their inquiry projects.
Students will continue on with their inquiry projects.
Foods 11/12
Today students continued with their head chef challenges by completing a journal entry. We then looked at unit two of the BC Food Safe Program.
Students will have their next head chef challenge on Monday, November 4th.
Good Luck Everyone!
Students will have their next head chef challenge on Monday, November 4th.
Good Luck Everyone!
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