Feb 27 2017

Out of my Mind by Sharon Draper

Reading Response Connections Chp 6/7

1.     Despite her disabilities, Melody has an insatiable appetite and an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, new vocabulary, oral communication, empathy, and understanding; she dreams of being able to do certain things successfully.  Discuss an interest or passion that occupies your daily thoughts – something you dream about, wish to pursue, develop, or just know more and more about in every way possible.

2.      Melody’s mom advocates for her daughter at all costs to ensure the best for her – she is perfectly justified in doing so.  Discuss what gets under your skin causing you to lose patience, yet feel justified in doing so.

i.e.  Just like Melody has an insatiable appetite for new learning, I too am very passionate about… (discuss with supporting details)

i.e.  Just like Melody’s mom was justified in standing up for her daughter, I too strongly felt… (discuss with supporting details)

FEB 23 2017

FEB 21 2017

• Real-Life Math Team Task: Surface Area/Volume (due by Feb 24th)
• Real-Life Science Team Task: Hot Water Tank Usage (due by Feb 24th)
• EQAO Numeracy Thinking x 5 questions (due by Feb 24th)
• History New France: A Royal Colony (presentations begin Feb 23rd)
• Personal Logo Art (due by Feb 24th)
• Any other incomplete tasks (due by Feb 24th)

Feb 15 2017

• Literacy Virtual Classroom & Txt vs Word reading responses both past due!
• Science Lab: Thermal Energy Transfer (windmill)  
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• Science Lab Success Criteria
  ·        We have read and understood the “Context”
  ·        We have read and understood the “Purpose” in relation to the “Context”
  ·        We worked together to build the windmill
  ·        We have followed the prompts on the cover sheet
  ·        We have made a prediction(s) and written them in “if…then…because” statements BEFORE conducting the experiment
  ·        We have recorded our “Observations”
  ·        We have answered the “Analysis” questions linking our ideas back to “Context”
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• Knowledgehook Measurement Mission
• History Prezi pg.2 King Louis' New France
• Math surface area/volume corrections below:
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Feb 10 2017

• come dressed appropriately for skiing on Monday with a packed lunch & beverage; we are planning to leave by 8.45am; we are planning to be back by 4pm, so make arrangements, if necessary, for drop-off and after school pick-up.
• complete surface area and volume task (see corrections below)
• complete reading responses to virtual classroom and text vs written word in complete sentences with supporting reasons
• continue working on history prezi pg2 notes king louis' new france
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Feb92017

• Math: Surface Area & Volume - show all work on separate sheet.
• Nelson Literacy: Virtual School + Txt vs Word - talk about it & reflecting questions answered on separate sheet in complete sentences expressing your personal opinions with supporting reasons.

Feb82017

continue working on Science Ergonomically Designed Structures #2