Today students began by presenting their skits. Two groups focused on external conflict and two groups focused on internal conflict. These skits were well done and students clearly understood the difference between these two types of conflict.
Students then took some time to work on their character studies, which will help them complete their next dramatic presentation, a hot seat. As a selected character, students will be asked to answer questions presented by members of the class. Students are encouraged to dress and act like their characters ahead of time to really get into the role.
Finally, class ended a few minutes early so that we could take a school wide photo.
Wednesday 30 April 2014
Tuesday 29 April 2014
Socials 10
Today students began by completing a short quiz on the five factors leading to confederation.
Students then debated what factor was the most important of those five.
Finally, students were given the remainder of the class to complete their fake book pages. These are now due.
Students then debated what factor was the most important of those five.
Finally, students were given the remainder of the class to complete their fake book pages. These are now due.
Senior Band
Today we worked through songs of the eighties. We also discussed ideas for performance on the upcoming trip.
English 8
Today students began with a journal entry.
Students then worked on their "The Most Dangerous Game" story plot line graphs.
Students then worked on their "The Most Dangerous Game" story plot line graphs.
Monday 28 April 2014
Band / Language Arts 7
Today we started by playing our band instruments for 30 minutes. We warmed up with "Hard Rock Blues" and "Conquest". Students worked through the first 13 bars of a new piece called "Popcorn". We then worked on bars 13-21 of "Eye of the Tiger." Students are sounding great!!
We then set up for Language Arts. Students were asked to create a short skit that had strong conflict within it. Students then discussed what the particular conflict was about for each skit.
Students then took notes on internal and external conflict:
Finally, students have been asked to prepare another short skit that heavily deals with conflict and they must be sure enough about the conflict to ask others what the conflict is.
We then set up for Language Arts. Students were asked to create a short skit that had strong conflict within it. Students then discussed what the particular conflict was about for each skit.
Students then took notes on internal and external conflict:
Finally, students have been asked to prepare another short skit that heavily deals with conflict and they must be sure enough about the conflict to ask others what the conflict is.
Foods 8-10
Today I demonstrated how to make a cherry swirl cake.
Students then worked on their own recipes for Friday's free choice cook-off.
Students will bake their own cherry swirl cake on Wednesday.
Students then worked on their own recipes for Friday's free choice cook-off.
Students will bake their own cherry swirl cake on Wednesday.
Foods 10-11
Today I demonstrated how to make a cherry swirl cake.
Students then worked on their own recipes for Friday's free choice cook-off.
Students will bake their own cherry swirl cake on Wednesday.
Students then worked on their own recipes for Friday's free choice cook-off.
Students will bake their own cherry swirl cake on Wednesday.
Thursday 24 April 2014
English 8
Students began by working on the handout for "The Most Dangerous Game". I then introduced their next mini-project, which is a story-plot graph line for the story. The criteria is below:
I also modelled what the graph should look like:
As well, I demonstrated a possible interpretation for one character from the introduction:
Students were given the rest of class, and will have one class next week, to complete this task.
I also modelled what the graph should look like:
As well, I demonstrated a possible interpretation for one character from the introduction:
Students were given the rest of class, and will have one class next week, to complete this task.
Senior Band
Today students played through a new piece (songs of the eighties). Fun!
We also discussed possible performance ideas for our upcoming trip to Harrison Hot Springs.
Please come back with a couple of ideas!
We also discussed possible performance ideas for our upcoming trip to Harrison Hot Springs.
Please come back with a couple of ideas!
Socials 10
Today students completed a quiz on the forces leading to confederation, the fathers of confederation, and the costs and benefits of confederation. Everyone passed!
Students then worked on choosing an order indicating which factors leading to confederation were most important to their chosen father of confederation.
Finally, students had the rest of class to complete their fake book pages and their political cartoons.
Students then worked on choosing an order indicating which factors leading to confederation were most important to their chosen father of confederation.
Finally, students had the rest of class to complete their fake book pages and their political cartoons.
Language Arts 7
Today students completed a quiz on the six character traits that we have been discussing in class.
Students then began working on a character trait sheet. Students were asked to choose a character from their literature circle novels. Students then filled out information while reading their books. Students can use the sample assignment below:
Students then began working on a character trait sheet. Students were asked to choose a character from their literature circle novels. Students then filled out information while reading their books. Students can use the sample assignment below:
Wednesday 23 April 2014
Foods 10-11
Today students had a demonstration on how to make a caramel coffee cake. Students then made the cake themselves. They were delicious!
Foods 8-10
Today students had a demonstration on how to make a caramel coffee cake. Students then made the cake themselves. They were delicious!
Language Arts 7
Today students had a sex education talk with our Public Health Nurse, Carol. I encourage students and parents to discuss what was learned from the presentation.
Tuesday 22 April 2014
Senior Band
Today students played their hearts out at the Sunshine Coast Music Festival. They were fantastic!
Because our morning was spent making music, I allowed students to use band class today as a study block to make up any missed work from their classes this morning.
Thanks again, everyone, for your hard work and skilled playing!
Because our morning was spent making music, I allowed students to use band class today as a study block to make up any missed work from their classes this morning.
Thanks again, everyone, for your hard work and skilled playing!
English 8
Today Mr Bishop graciously took on the beginning of class while I was away at the music festival.
Students re-read through the first part of "The Most Dangerous Game" and then began answering questions on the question sheet provided.
Students must make sure that they have read the story thoroughly so that they can plot the story on a story plot line.
Students re-read through the first part of "The Most Dangerous Game" and then began answering questions on the question sheet provided.
Students must make sure that they have read the story thoroughly so that they can plot the story on a story plot line.
Band 7
Today the grade sevens performed in the Sunshine Coast Music Festival. They were fantastic!!
Thanks to everyone for your hard work and for making sure that we sounded great!
Thanks to everyone for your hard work and for making sure that we sounded great!
Thursday 17 April 2014
Socials 10: Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Good Morning Grade Tens!
Please read pages 61-65 in the Green Handbook. Then, complete Exercise 14. Since we are going to be having the confederation debate ourselves, it is important to understand what went on during these conferences.
Once that is complete, please check the following link:
https://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/confederation/023001-6010-e.html
The cartoons all represent the idea of an American Annexation of the British Colonies prior to Canada's Confederation. This is how people in the 1800s saw and mocked this very real possibility.
Once everyone has gone through the political cartoons, perhaps Brenna could read the following:
"Imagine that the US was about to annex Canada today. How would it affect Society, Politics, Economics, Religion, Military, and Geography? Feel free to discuss this with a group of people in the class. Once you have considered some possibilities, in partners or on your own, create your own political cartoon.
Remember that a political cartoon satirizes (or makes fun of) the event in question. In other words, consider your initial response to the idea that in a week you could become an American citizen. What would that mean to you personally. If it would mean nothing, that in itself could be the basis for the cartoon.
(for example, a kid could be sitting and playing video games and be so wrapped up in his/her own virtual world, that he/she doesn't even notice... the joke could be that Americans could take over and we wouldn't even notice)"
Thanks Brenna.
Feel free to work on this the whole class. If you do finish however, take the leftover time to work on your Fakebook Pages if incomplete.
Please read pages 61-65 in the Green Handbook. Then, complete Exercise 14. Since we are going to be having the confederation debate ourselves, it is important to understand what went on during these conferences.
Once that is complete, please check the following link:
https://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/confederation/023001-6010-e.html
The cartoons all represent the idea of an American Annexation of the British Colonies prior to Canada's Confederation. This is how people in the 1800s saw and mocked this very real possibility.
Once everyone has gone through the political cartoons, perhaps Brenna could read the following:
"Imagine that the US was about to annex Canada today. How would it affect Society, Politics, Economics, Religion, Military, and Geography? Feel free to discuss this with a group of people in the class. Once you have considered some possibilities, in partners or on your own, create your own political cartoon.
Remember that a political cartoon satirizes (or makes fun of) the event in question. In other words, consider your initial response to the idea that in a week you could become an American citizen. What would that mean to you personally. If it would mean nothing, that in itself could be the basis for the cartoon.
(for example, a kid could be sitting and playing video games and be so wrapped up in his/her own virtual world, that he/she doesn't even notice... the joke could be that Americans could take over and we wouldn't even notice)"
Thanks Brenna.
Feel free to work on this the whole class. If you do finish however, take the leftover time to work on your Fakebook Pages if incomplete.
Socials 10
Today students worked on their Fakebook pages. If finished, they were welcome to check their stocks.
We postponed the quiz for next Thursday. Please remember to review your notes on Forces Leading to Confederation, The Fathers of Confederation, Costs and Benefits of Confederation, as well as Lord Durham's influence on the fathers of Confederation and how his suggestions swayed their own political policies.
Students were then asked to read through proposals 4-6 in their debate packets.
We postponed the quiz for next Thursday. Please remember to review your notes on Forces Leading to Confederation, The Fathers of Confederation, Costs and Benefits of Confederation, as well as Lord Durham's influence on the fathers of Confederation and how his suggestions swayed their own political policies.
Students were then asked to read through proposals 4-6 in their debate packets.
Language Arts 7
Today students began the class by writing in their journals... due to the number of absences today, we post-poned the quiz on character traits until this coming Wednesday.
Students then played a few rounds of Scattergories before heading to the foods room for hot chocolate and reading.
Happy Easter Everyone!
Students then played a few rounds of Scattergories before heading to the foods room for hot chocolate and reading.
Happy Easter Everyone!
English 8
Today students wrote in their journals. We then went down to look at the grade nine science fair, hosted my Ms Mullins.
Finally, students began watching a video clip of "The Most Dangerous Game."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nhhc0whITrU
Finally, students began watching a video clip of "The Most Dangerous Game."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nhhc0whITrU
Senior Band
Today students played through their festival pieces.
Students MUST confirm their intent to participate in the Harrison Trip.
Festival is on TUESDAY, APRIL 22. Students should come dressed in white tops and black bottoms. Please come down to Chatelech to watch!
Students MUST confirm their intent to participate in the Harrison Trip.
Festival is on TUESDAY, APRIL 22. Students should come dressed in white tops and black bottoms. Please come down to Chatelech to watch!
Wednesday 16 April 2014
Band 7
Today students played through the two pieces that they will play at festival on Tuesday, April 22.
Students must wear a white top and black bottoms.
Students must bring a packed lunch.
Students must have their instruments!
Thanks so much for your support!
Students must wear a white top and black bottoms.
Students must bring a packed lunch.
Students must have their instruments!
Thanks so much for your support!
Tuesday 15 April 2014
Language Arts 7
Today students began by taking down some notes on elements of fiction. Our focus for the day was on character. Below are the notes that we will have a quiz on this coming Thursday:
Students then headed to the foods room with their literature circle books so that we could enjoy a mug of hot chocolate while reading!
Students then headed to the foods room with their literature circle books so that we could enjoy a mug of hot chocolate while reading!
Socials 10
Students began by taking notes on the Costs and Benefits of Confederation.
Students then were introduced to the first three proposals of the Confederation debate. Students finally worked on their Fakebook Pages or checked their stocks.
Students then were introduced to the first three proposals of the Confederation debate. Students finally worked on their Fakebook Pages or checked their stocks.
English 8
Today students began by writing their test on "The Lottery" and elements of fiction.
When finished, students read "Them Most Dangerous Game."
When finished, students read "Them Most Dangerous Game."
Monday 14 April 2014
Band 7
Today students began learning a new piece: Conquest.
Students made excellent progress with this song. Students have been asked to go through playing the whole thing in preparation of the music festival this coming Tuesday.
Way to go, everyone!
Students made excellent progress with this song. Students have been asked to go through playing the whole thing in preparation of the music festival this coming Tuesday.
Way to go, everyone!
Foods 8-10
Today students made master mix, which will help expedite the baking of cakes, which is our next unit.
Students then watched a demonstration on how to make a coffee cake.
Students then watched a demonstration on how to make a coffee cake.
Foods 10-11
Today students made master mix, which will help expedite the baking of cakes, which is our next unit.
Students then watched a demonstration on how to make a coffee cake.
Students then watched a demonstration on how to make a coffee cake.
Friday 11 April 2014
Band 7
Today students again had a guest conductor. Thanks so much Miss Solveig!!
Students worked through a number of exercises from the book and then were individually tested on #58.
Please practice Eye of the Tiger over the weekend!
Students worked through a number of exercises from the book and then were individually tested on #58.
Please practice Eye of the Tiger over the weekend!
Thursday 10 April 2014
English 8
Today students began with a quiz on the elements of fiction.
We then looked at the construction of a paragraph when writing about literature. Students were given the following handout to help them:
Students were given the question for the upcoming test and then came up with an appropriate topic sentence:
Next, we worked through one element of fiction together and found examples. Students then worked through another element on their own, finding examples from "The Lottery" on the way.
Below is an outline of the upcoming test on Tuesday, April 15th:
Students should make sure to go over their review packages, elements of fiction review page, "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson, and their paragraph handout to ensure success.
We then looked at the construction of a paragraph when writing about literature. Students were given the following handout to help them:
Students were given the question for the upcoming test and then came up with an appropriate topic sentence:
Next, we worked through one element of fiction together and found examples. Students then worked through another element on their own, finding examples from "The Lottery" on the way.
Below is an outline of the upcoming test on Tuesday, April 15th:
Students should make sure to go over their review packages, elements of fiction review page, "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson, and their paragraph handout to ensure success.
Senior Band
Today students were given an official district permission form and itinerary for the trip to Harrison Hot Springs. Please have this filled out ASAP!
We then worked through our pieces.
We then worked through our pieces.
Socials 10
Today students began by writing a quiz.
Students then had 15 minutes to complete Exercise 12 from the green handbook.
We then attempted to watch the video on Confederation. This may or may not be viewed again.
Students then had 15 minutes to complete Exercise 12 from the green handbook.
We then attempted to watch the video on Confederation. This may or may not be viewed again.
Language Arts 7
Today students began by having a 20 minute read through their lit circle books. Students then had 10 minutes to discuss what connections they might make in their response journals.
Finally, students had the choice of using a laptop or pencil to write their response.
Finally, students had the choice of using a laptop or pencil to write their response.
Wednesday 9 April 2014
Foods 10-11
Today students made open faced tacos.
Thanks for everyone's cautious handling of the ground beef!
Thanks for everyone's cautious handling of the ground beef!
Foods 8-10
Today students made open faced tacos.
Thanks for everyone's cautious handling of the ground beef!
Thanks for everyone's cautious handling of the ground beef!
Band 7
Today students had a guest conductor (the lovely Solveig), while students individually read their selected (and hopefully practiced) paragraphs to me.
Thanks for everyone's hard work today!
Thanks for everyone's hard work today!
Tuesday 8 April 2014
English 8
Students began the class today by taking down definitions of the final elements of fiction which we will be discussion this unit:
Students were then asked to read a selected passage from "The Lottery" (after having had time to preview) aloud. Students were assessed on their fluency.
Finally, students were asked to choose a short selection from the story "The Lottery" and in small groups highlight an element of fiction. Unfortunately, due to the actions of a couple of students, we were forced inside to work on a review package instead.
Students must remember the following:
Students were then asked to read a selected passage from "The Lottery" (after having had time to preview) aloud. Students were assessed on their fluency.
Finally, students were asked to choose a short selection from the story "The Lottery" and in small groups highlight an element of fiction. Unfortunately, due to the actions of a couple of students, we were forced inside to work on a review package instead.
Students must remember the following:
Language Arts 7
Today students read for 35 minutes. Once that was finished we talked about the upcoming journal write for Thursday.
Students were reminded to mention in their responses:
Students then had a short literature circle to discuss connections. It is important that students remember to include text to text and outside world connections in their responses.
Finally, students were informed that they need to have a passage prepared to read tomorrow individually. Students will be called out of band to read this passage.
Students were reminded to mention in their responses:
Students then had a short literature circle to discuss connections. It is important that students remember to include text to text and outside world connections in their responses.
Finally, students were informed that they need to have a passage prepared to read tomorrow individually. Students will be called out of band to read this passage.
Socials 10
Today students began by completing a quiz on the forces leading to confederation.
We then collectively, looked at a quotation from JFK and attempted to analyze its meaning:
"We would like to live as we once lived, but history will not permit it." JFK.
Students then were asked to answer the following question after having time to read p.48-52 in the green handbook:
In order to answer this question, students needed to break down what was being asked. They essentially needed to understand what Responsible Government meant, as well as Lord Durham's impact on early Canadian politics.
Students orally answered the question previously asked. Students will be expected to answer this in a couple of sentences next class on the quiz.
Finally, students worked on completing their fake book pages on their chosen Father of Confederation. We still have one Father who is outstanding:
There will be a quiz on Forces Leading to and Fathers of Confederation next class.
We then collectively, looked at a quotation from JFK and attempted to analyze its meaning:
"We would like to live as we once lived, but history will not permit it." JFK.
Students then were asked to answer the following question after having time to read p.48-52 in the green handbook:
In order to answer this question, students needed to break down what was being asked. They essentially needed to understand what Responsible Government meant, as well as Lord Durham's impact on early Canadian politics.
Students orally answered the question previously asked. Students will be expected to answer this in a couple of sentences next class on the quiz.
Finally, students worked on completing their fake book pages on their chosen Father of Confederation. We still have one Father who is outstanding:
There will be a quiz on Forces Leading to and Fathers of Confederation next class.
Monday 7 April 2014
Band 7
Today students worked through their method books up to #34.
We then looked at the first 8 bars of Eye of the Tiger.
Students are really starting to get the hand of the introduction!
We then looked at the first 8 bars of Eye of the Tiger.
Students are really starting to get the hand of the introduction!
Thursday 3 April 2014
Socials 10
Today students began with a quiz.
After the quiz, notes were taken on the Father of Confederation.
Students were then assigned roles as the Fathers and began creating a Facebook page.
After the quiz, notes were taken on the Father of Confederation.
Students were then assigned roles as the Fathers and began creating a Facebook page.
We finished with the opening of the movie, John A, The Making of a Country.
Band 7
Today students practiced Hard Rock Blues (#58). Students were also given sheet music today for the song Eye of the Tiger.
The first 8 bars of Eye of the Tiger are homework, as well as #58 in the method book.
The first 8 bars of Eye of the Tiger are homework, as well as #58 in the method book.
English 8
Today students began by completing a quiz on character traits.
Students then took notes on the following elements of fiction: Internal and External Conflict, Foreshadow, Irony, and Symbol.
Students then took notes on the following elements of fiction: Internal and External Conflict, Foreshadow, Irony, and Symbol.
Students then watched:
Students then began a review on "The Lottery", for which there will be a test on Thursday, April 10th.
Wednesday 2 April 2014
Language Arts 7
Today students had 50 minutes to read and make journal entries, focusing on text to self, text, and outside world connections.
We then played Scattergories!
We then played Scattergories!
Foods 10-11
This morning students watched a demonstration and then made quesadillas.
They were tasty!
They were tasty!
Foods 8-10
This morning students watched a demonstration and then made quesadillas.
They were tasty!
They were tasty!
Tuesday 1 April 2014
Language Arts 7
Today students began class by reading their lit circle books to come up with connections.
We then held our lit circle conversations outside in the sun. Some good connections were made!
Students were then invited back into the classroom to write a journal entry. These will be further enhanced tomorrow, as some students were distracted by our classroom visitor:
We then held our lit circle conversations outside in the sun. Some good connections were made!
Students were then invited back into the classroom to write a journal entry. These will be further enhanced tomorrow, as some students were distracted by our classroom visitor:
Socials 10
This afternoon students took down notes on the forces of confederation.
Students reviewed the 1837-38 Rebellions as well as the Act of Union and its political implications for Canada East and West.
We then read a document which was scribed while John A Macdonald was speaking in 1878. He addresses his National Policy in this speech.
Students will be quizzed on this material on Thursday.
Students reviewed the 1837-38 Rebellions as well as the Act of Union and its political implications for Canada East and West.
We then read a document which was scribed while John A Macdonald was speaking in 1878. He addresses his National Policy in this speech.
Students will be quizzed on this material on Thursday.
English 8
Today we began our unit on short stories. We looked at different aspects of character and took notes on these six traits.
Students then read the short story "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson.
http://sites.middlebury.edu/individualandthesociety/files/2010/09/jackson_lottery.pdf
Students then highlighted any part in the story that had to do with Tessie Hutchinson.
We will continue looking at other story elements next class.
Students then read the short story "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson.
http://sites.middlebury.edu/individualandthesociety/files/2010/09/jackson_lottery.pdf
Students then highlighted any part in the story that had to do with Tessie Hutchinson.
We will continue looking at other story elements next class.
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