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Wednesday 23 November 2016

Nov 23

Reading: Novel Study Hatchet
Team Task: 2-4/group


Being stranded and fending for his life changed Brian.  This harsh experience taught Brian a variety of coping strategies that anyone can use as support in the face of a daunting life challenge.  Discuss how self-motivation, self-confidence, organization, creativity (out-of-the-box thinking), and mindfulness (staying in the present, no racing negative thoughts) can help anyone deal with and overcome a challenge/obstacle in their life.
Success Criteria
Satisfactory
Competent
Proficient
Presentation Skills
·        More audience face-to-face interaction, less reading, more using ideas/key points as a prompt to begin a natural, oral conversation with supporting details



Content
·        Explaining in a real-world context how each skill below helps face any life challenge and better cope with an overwhelming problem:
·        Self-motivation (positive self-talk & encouragement, being proactive)
·        Self-confidence (belief in one’s natural ability to succeed, positive attitude)
·        Organization (strategic planning)
·        Creativity (out-of-the-box thinking)
·        Mindfulness (thoughtful, staying in the present, no panic)




Math Wall: Integers in a Real-World Context

Showcasing excellent student work as we continue to build a strong math culture and positive math mindset at St Simon:



Math corrections Knowledgehook Integers + Add Integers Principles of Math handout:











Nov 23

Reading: Novel Study Hatchet
Team Task: 2-4/group


Being stranded and fending for his life changed Brian.  This harsh experience taught Brian a variety of coping strategies that anyone can use as support in the face of a daunting life challenge.  Discuss how self-motivation, self-confidence, organization, creativity (out-of-the-box thinking), and mindfulness (staying in the present, no racing negative thoughts) can help anyone deal with and overcome a challenge/obstacle in their life.
Success Criteria
Satisfactory
Competent
Proficient
Presentation Skills
·        More audience face-to-face interaction, less reading, more using ideas/key points as a prompt to begin a natural, oral conversation with supporting details



Content
·        Explaining in a real-world context how each skill below helps face any life challenge and better cope with an overwhelming problem:
·        Self-motivation (positive self-talk & encouragement, being proactive)
·        Self-confidence (belief in one’s natural ability to succeed, positive attitude)
·        Organization (strategic planning)
·        Creativity (out-of-the-box thinking)
·        Mindfulness (thoughtful, staying in the present, no panic)




Math Wall: Integers in a Real-World Context

Showcasing excellent student work as we continue to build a strong math culture and positive math mindset at St Simon:





Tuesday 22 November 2016

Nov 22


  • complete and post integers in a real-world context on our math wall
  • begin working on science human-made vs natural structures sheet
  • begin working on addition & subtraction integers sheet
  • complete novel study resiliency graphic organizer
  • complete knowledgehook integers mission