Well done everyone!
Friday 30 May 2014
Language Arts 7
Today students presented more of their hot seat characterizations.
Well done everyone!
Well done everyone!
Wednesday 28 May 2014
Language Arts 7
Today some students presented their hot seat characters. These were very well done!!
When students were finished, we worked through our band method books and pieces.
When students were finished, we worked through our band method books and pieces.
Tuesday 27 May 2014
Language Arts 7
Today students began with some time to prepare their hot seat presentations.
Students then read quietly and got better in touch with their characters.
Students also generated a list of questions that they might ask each other during the hot seat:
I then began reading a short story by Richard Connell called "The Most Dangerous Game."
Students then read quietly and got better in touch with their characters.
Students also generated a list of questions that they might ask each other during the hot seat:
I then began reading a short story by Richard Connell called "The Most Dangerous Game."
Socials 10
Today Tami Forsythe came in to begin discussions about residential schools in Canada.
We will continue discussing this with Tami next week, so that students may come up with an inquiry project question. Students may begin considering ideas from the list below:
We will continue discussing this with Tami next week, so that students may come up with an inquiry project question. Students may begin considering ideas from the list below:
Senior Band
Today students asked many questions about our trip cancellation. I tried to answer them best I could.
We then worked through our pieces.
Thanks to everyone for your great understanding!
We then worked through our pieces.
Thanks to everyone for your great understanding!
English 8
This morning students began by completing an editing worksheet.
Students then completed a creative writing exercise. First they watched me follow the instructions on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_4a3dePRo8
This was my story:
Students then completed the same task by using these words:
Finally, students took some time to read out their stories and then began thinking about ideas for a murder mystery short story.
Students then completed a creative writing exercise. First they watched me follow the instructions on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_4a3dePRo8
This was my story:
Students then completed the same task by using these words:
Finally, students took some time to read out their stories and then began thinking about ideas for a murder mystery short story.
Monday 26 May 2014
Music and Language Arts.
Today students worked through the sections that they will be tested on this coming Friday.
Students then worked on their hot seat presentations. These will now be presented on Wednesday and Friday of this week.
Students then worked on their hot seat presentations. These will now be presented on Wednesday and Friday of this week.
Foods 10-11
Today we cooked stuffed mushroom caps and made the teriyaki sauce for our stir fry which will be cooked on Wednesday.
Thursday 22 May 2014
English 8
Today Ms Dimond came to class to discuss anxiety and career cruising. We learned a great deal about ourselves.
Senior Band
Students rehearsed today... I am looking forward to hearing these pieces in performance!
Grade 10 Socials
Grade 10s completed their confederation tests with Mr Lewis while I was away today.
Thanks everyone for your flexibility!
Thanks everyone for your flexibility!
Grade 7 Band Concert
Today students and parents made the trek down to Kinnickinnick to perform at the District Grade Seven Concert.
It was a marvellous day!
Well done everyone.
It was a marvellous day!
Well done everyone.
Wednesday 21 May 2014
Music 7
Today students had a dress rehearsal for our upcoming district concert tomorrow.
We are really looking forward to this event!!
We are really looking forward to this event!!
Tuesday 20 May 2014
Senior Band
Today students worked on their introductions for their upcoming concert in Harrison Hot Springs.
It is looking great!!
It is looking great!!
English 8
Today students read Shirley Jackson's The Witch. It can be found on page 152 in the Inside Stories anthology.
Students read on their own and then answered four out of the seven questions found on page 156.
Each question will be marked out of 4.
Below is what I am looking for, plus a sample:
Students read on their own and then answered four out of the seven questions found on page 156.
Each question will be marked out of 4.
Below is what I am looking for, plus a sample:
Socials 10
Today students completed their confederation review packages. We then watched more of John A, The Birth of a Country.
Students will have their test this coming Thursday, May 22.
Students will have their test this coming Thursday, May 22.
Friday 16 May 2014
Socials 10
Today students finished up their conference activity and then played two rounds of Confederation Jeopardy.
https://jeopardylabs.com/play/canadian-confederation-jeopardy
The test is this coming May 22nd!
https://jeopardylabs.com/play/canadian-confederation-jeopardy
The test is this coming May 22nd!
Language Arts 7
Today students began by reading and writing about their chosen characters.
Students then had some time to dress up as their characters in preparation of their hot seat exercise.
After assessing what they might need from home, students had some time to practice their instruments for out upcoming concert next week.
Students practiced "O Canada" and are fully able to play our national anthem.
Students then had some time to dress up as their characters in preparation of their hot seat exercise.
After assessing what they might need from home, students had some time to practice their instruments for out upcoming concert next week.
Students practiced "O Canada" and are fully able to play our national anthem.
English 8
Today we finished up our murder mystery. Below are the suspects and clues that we were given:
In the end, students were informed of the guilty party.
If you are interested in playing the game yourself, the link is below:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/oxford/murder/guy.shtml
In the end, students were informed of the guilty party.
If you are interested in playing the game yourself, the link is below:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/oxford/murder/guy.shtml
Senior Band
Today in band students discussed their respective introductions for our upcoming concert in Harrison Hot Springs. The order is below:
We also worked through our pieces.
We also worked through our pieces.
Wednesday 14 May 2014
Band 7
Today students practiced #86, 87, 89, and 90 in their method books.
We then practiced Eye of the Tiger and Stand By Me.
We then practiced Eye of the Tiger and Stand By Me.
Tuesday 13 May 2014
Language Arts 7
Today grade sevens worked with Coro for our third African Drumming session.
Those rhythms were really moving!
Those rhythms were really moving!
Socials 10
Today students began with their Confederation Debate. Unfortunately, despite some enthusiasm, the debate was pretty limp. Thank goodness George Brown was up to the challenge!
In the end, the Fathers of Confederation chose proposals 1, 5, 6, and 8.
Students then began an exercise reinforcing their understanding of the order of the conferences and the amount of time it genuinely took our early Canadians to come to an agreement.
In the end, the Fathers of Confederation chose proposals 1, 5, 6, and 8.
Students then began an exercise reinforcing their understanding of the order of the conferences and the amount of time it genuinely took our early Canadians to come to an agreement.
English 8
Today students began weighing through the evidence surrounding the death of Marilyn Spencer.
We were introduced to four suspects (Gemma, Rebecca, Carl, and Guy), plus two clues.
We will continue with the investigation next class!
We were introduced to four suspects (Gemma, Rebecca, Carl, and Guy), plus two clues.
We will continue with the investigation next class!
Friday, May 9 2014: Band 7
Today students played through Eye of the Tiger, Popcorn, and Stand By Me. At home practice will help to ensure that our concert on May 22nd is fabulous!
Thursday 8 May 2014
Tuesday 6 May 2014
Senior Band
Students went over the plan for the opening of our upcoming concert in Harrison.
We then worked through African Dance, The Lion King, Brown Eyed Girl, and Hallelujah.
We then worked through African Dance, The Lion King, Brown Eyed Girl, and Hallelujah.
English 8
This was the final class given to students to complete their story plot diagrams.
These are due on Thursday May 8th.
These are due on Thursday May 8th.
Language Arts 7
Today students finished their student hot seats.
We then had time to work on character studies in preparation for the upcoming character hot seat.
We then had time to work on character studies in preparation for the upcoming character hot seat.
Socials 10
Today students began by taking notes on the pros and cons of confederation.
Students then went over the last three proposals that we had not yet read together (proposals 6-8).
Students finally had the chance to work on their opening arguments for the Confederation Debate.
Students must remember that the Confederation Test is May 22nd.
Students then went over the last three proposals that we had not yet read together (proposals 6-8).
Students finally had the chance to work on their opening arguments for the Confederation Debate.
Students must remember that the Confederation Test is May 22nd.
Friday 2 May 2014
Band 7
Today students played through Popcorn, some of Eye of the Tiger, and Conquest. Way to go everyone!
Foods 8-10
Today students had free choice. Pizza pop-ups, muffins, quesadillas, cheddar and apple sandwiches, and pasta salad were on the menu! Thanks for making the lab so successful everyone!
Foods 10-11
Today students had free choice. Eggs benny, mini quiche, and macaroni and cheese were on the menu! Thanks for making the lab so successful everyone!
Thursday 1 May 2014
Socials 10
Students must hand in their Fakebook pages.
Students began class by looking at "Confederation in Pictures". Students were asked to write down everything they either know, wonder, or think about each picture.
Students then went over the proposals that will help us to understand the confederation debate more accurately.
Students began class by looking at "Confederation in Pictures". Students were asked to write down everything they either know, wonder, or think about each picture.
Students then went over the proposals that will help us to understand the confederation debate more accurately.
Language Arts 7
This afternoon students began by completing a short journal write in character. We then had the first practice hot seats, in preparation for the lit circle book hot seats.
Students read for the remainder of class and worked on their character studies.
Students read for the remainder of class and worked on their character studies.
English 8
Today students began by completing a short paragraph on the presentation by Simon James.
Students then worked on their story plot diagrams. We completed the activating circumstance and the climax together as a group up on the white board:
Students then had the rest of the class to complete their story plot diagrams.
Students then worked on their story plot diagrams. We completed the activating circumstance and the climax together as a group up on the white board:
Students then had the rest of the class to complete their story plot diagrams.
Senior Band
Today students worked through numbers 88-90 in the method book 2.
We then played through Hallelujah and Brown Eyed Girl.
We then played through Hallelujah and Brown Eyed Girl.
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