Hello Everyone,
With the cold weather this week attendance numbers have been down. Yesterday we played a Chapter 5 review game for the test today and second period students began working on their Chapter 6 B-thrild chapter overview.
Today buses were running late so students worked on their B-thrild first period and chapter 6 vocabulary. They are to write the definition, use the word in a sentence and draw a picture for each vocab word. Second period students wrote their chapter 5 test.
Due Dates:
Iwakura Mission comic is past due
Limerick is due Wednesday March 11
Chapter 6 B-thrild is due Thursday March 12
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Monday, March 2, 2009
Monday's Class
Today in class I requested interims to be returned by Wednesday March 4 due to the grade 8 ski trip happening tomorrow.
We listened to chapter 18 of Samurai Shortstop. Students were given their next citizenship log which is due April 7. We corrected the fill in the blanks activity from last week and students submitted it when they were finished being marked. We also completed a class activity on imagery and figurative language and to finish our second class students worked on a chapter 5 note-taking activity which will be due on Wednesday March 4, 2009.
The chapter 5 test will be on Monday of next week.
We listened to chapter 18 of Samurai Shortstop. Students were given their next citizenship log which is due April 7. We corrected the fill in the blanks activity from last week and students submitted it when they were finished being marked. We also completed a class activity on imagery and figurative language and to finish our second class students worked on a chapter 5 note-taking activity which will be due on Wednesday March 4, 2009.
The chapter 5 test will be on Monday of next week.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Friday's Class
Hello Everyone,
Today interim reports were sent home with students for the month of February. I have asked that they be signed by parents and returned by Tuesday March 3. Students have until Monday March 2 to complete any missing assignments.
We have been listening to Samurai Shortstop this week and ended at chapter 17 today. We will be taking up the Chapter 5 fill in the blanks that was assigned on Thursday on Monday March 2.
Have a great weekend!
Today interim reports were sent home with students for the month of February. I have asked that they be signed by parents and returned by Tuesday March 3. Students have until Monday March 2 to complete any missing assignments.
We have been listening to Samurai Shortstop this week and ended at chapter 17 today. We will be taking up the Chapter 5 fill in the blanks that was assigned on Thursday on Monday March 2.
Have a great weekend!
Monday, February 23, 2009
Monday's class
Today in class we wrote a quiz on chapter 5 vocab and the novel Samurai Shortstop. We listened to chapter 12 and 13 of the novel after the quiz and wrote chapter summaries.
For our second class students had a scavenger hunt handout to complete on Paragraphs using the Resourcelines.
Citizenship logs are due tomorrow.
For our second class students had a scavenger hunt handout to complete on Paragraphs using the Resourcelines.
Citizenship logs are due tomorrow.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Thursday's Class
Today in class we listened to Chapters 8 and 9 of Samurai Shortstop. We wrote chapter summaries for both chapters. Students were given back their Chapter 4 tests which they put in their portfolios.
For our second period students finished their Rabbit Proof Fence video questions and chapter 5 vocabulary. The video questions were due at the end of class.
For our second period students finished their Rabbit Proof Fence video questions and chapter 5 vocabulary. The video questions were due at the end of class.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Tuesday's Class
Today in class we listened to chapter 7 of Samurai Shortstop and wrote a chapter point summary. Students were asked to read the Worldview investigation assignment on page 172 and using their Isolated Islands from Chapter 4 to answer the 3 questions with their group members.
For second period we completed a PowerPoint fill in the blanks on pages 166-172. Tomorrow students have their Chapter 5 vocabulary words due. There are 11 words, they are to write the definition, draw a picture and use the word in a sentence.
For second period we completed a PowerPoint fill in the blanks on pages 166-172. Tomorrow students have their Chapter 5 vocabulary words due. There are 11 words, they are to write the definition, draw a picture and use the word in a sentence.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Tuesday and Wednesday's Classes
Yesterday in class students wrote their chapter 4 unit test. We marked the short answer part in class and I will mark the rest over the weekend. For our second class students worked on Chapter 5 B-Thrild and their Simile and Metaphor poems. The Poems were due today (Wednesday) and the B-Thrild is due on Tuesday.
Today in class we watched the Samurai Japan video- students had a listening activity to complete while they watched the video which was due when the video was over. For the rest of the class students worked on completing their B-Thrild and starting their Chapter 5 vocabulary. There is no sheet for vocabulary this time, students must write the definition for each of the 11 words, draw a picture for each, and finally use the word in a sentence. Vocab will be due on Wednesday of next week.
Have a nice long weekend everyone!
Today in class we watched the Samurai Japan video- students had a listening activity to complete while they watched the video which was due when the video was over. For the rest of the class students worked on completing their B-Thrild and starting their Chapter 5 vocabulary. There is no sheet for vocabulary this time, students must write the definition for each of the 11 words, draw a picture for each, and finally use the word in a sentence. Vocab will be due on Wednesday of next week.
Have a nice long weekend everyone!
Monday, February 9, 2009
Monday's Class
Today in class we reviewed for the Chapter 4 test which is first period tomorrow. For our second class we worked on Metaphors and began writing a poem using them. The poem is due on Wednesday. It should be illustrated and neatly copied out onto blank paper.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Thursday's Class
Today's classes were disrupted with the water main break that occurred outside our school and the grade 8 awards assembly that happened first period this morning. As a result of not have a proper review class I have decided to move the Chapter 4 test to Tuesday Feb 10, 2009.
Headline Poems are due Monday February 9. Have a nice weekend everyone!
Headline Poems are due Monday February 9. Have a nice weekend everyone!
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Tuesday's Class
Today in class we listened to Chapter 6 of Samurai Shortstop. We wrote chapter summaries for the book. Students continued working on their headline poems, they are due this Thursday.
I will be away tomorrow, students will be watching Secrets of the Samurai Sword and working on Simile poems that will be due on Monday.
Thursday period 1 is the awards assembly for second reporting period. We will be reviewing for the chapter 4 test that will be given on Monday February 9.
I will be away tomorrow, students will be watching Secrets of the Samurai Sword and working on Simile poems that will be due on Monday.
Thursday period 1 is the awards assembly for second reporting period. We will be reviewing for the chapter 4 test that will be given on Monday February 9.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Thursday's Class
Today in class students had 10 minutes to finish their Posters from yesterday.
We watched Freedom Writers for the remainder of class.
We watched Freedom Writers for the remainder of class.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Tuesday and Wednesday Class
Yesterday and today we listened to chapters 4 and 5 of Samurai Shortstop.
Students had to complete ch 4 fill in the blanks activity on Tuesday, which we took up today.
We completed a worksheet on Figurative, and literal language and also Similes. Students had to make their own picture of a figurative saying. An example is, "She is the apple of my eye!" or "He had a crush on her." These were due today.
Students are currently working on posters of Japan's culture during the Edo Period. These are due tomorrow during class.
Students had to complete ch 4 fill in the blanks activity on Tuesday, which we took up today.
We completed a worksheet on Figurative, and literal language and also Similes. Students had to make their own picture of a figurative saying. An example is, "She is the apple of my eye!" or "He had a crush on her." These were due today.
Students are currently working on posters of Japan's culture during the Edo Period. These are due tomorrow during class.
Monday, January 26, 2009
*Please Note*
REPORT CARDS WILL BE GOING HOME ON THURSDAY JANUARY 29, 2009.
THERE IS NO SCHOOL ON FRIDAY JANUARY 30 AS IT IS A PD DAY FOR STAFF.
THERE IS NO SCHOOL ON FRIDAY JANUARY 30 AS IT IS A PD DAY FOR STAFF.
Monday's Class
Today in class we listened to Chapter 3 of Samurai Shortstop by Alan Gratz and wrote chapter summaries for the first 3 chapters.
To finish off first period students evaluated their Japan maps according to the Rubric provided.
For second period today students worked on a fill in the blanks activity on Chapter 4- Edo Japan. This handout is due on Wednesday January 28.
To finish off first period students evaluated their Japan maps according to the Rubric provided.
For second period today students worked on a fill in the blanks activity on Chapter 4- Edo Japan. This handout is due on Wednesday January 28.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Thursday's Class
Today in class we watched "Spirited Away". We will finish the movie tomorrow in class.
On Friday I will be handing out interim reports that I will be requesting parent signatures and have them returned by Tuesday January 20. Students also have their Isolated Island activities due on Monday January 19.
On Friday I will be handing out interim reports that I will be requesting parent signatures and have them returned by Tuesday January 20. Students also have their Isolated Island activities due on Monday January 19.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Wednesday's Update
I apologize again for not updating my blog. Please note the following assignments have been due last week and this week. Late work is still being accepted
Assignments Due Dates
Chapter 4 B-Thrild- Thursday January 8
Japan Title Page- Monday January 12
Good Copy Haiku Poem- Monday January 12
Maps of Japan- Tuesday January 13
Chapter 4 Vocabulary- Wednesday January 14
We are currently working on the Isolated Island Activity and it will be due Monday January 19.
Monday January 19 is a regular scheduled school day and is not a Org day as listed previously.
Assignments Due Dates
Chapter 4 B-Thrild- Thursday January 8
Japan Title Page- Monday January 12
Good Copy Haiku Poem- Monday January 12
Maps of Japan- Tuesday January 13
Chapter 4 Vocabulary- Wednesday January 14
We are currently working on the Isolated Island Activity and it will be due Monday January 19.
Monday January 19 is a regular scheduled school day and is not a Org day as listed previously.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Monday's Class
Welcome back everyone! I hope you are feeling refreshed after the break. I apologize for not keeping the blog up to date for December but I was recovering from eye surgery for most of the month and wasn't able to keep the blog up to date. Please check back regularly as I will be updating on a daily basis.
Today in class we started Chapter 4 b-thrild and also started the Japan title page. Both will be due on Monday of next week. There will be no more full classes assigned to work on this.
Today in class we started Chapter 4 b-thrild and also started the Japan title page. Both will be due on Monday of next week. There will be no more full classes assigned to work on this.
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