April 15

• wrap-up pg.23 ratios
• wrap-up word art
• wrap-up science real-life examples of structual supports 
• wrap-up history prezi
• tomorrow we wrap-up outstanding book talks and begin history prezis

COMPLETE #4-8 PG.23

Apr13

• complete History Prezi using notes provided
• make corrections to Rational Numbers, see below
• begin Rates/Ratio/Proportion handout pg.21-23
• begin working on Word Art

Word Art Sample:

Apr10

INCLUSION vs EXCLUSION

We welcome everyone with a smile, in our inclusive classroom

We celebrate everyone’s uniqueness, in our inclusive classroom

We accept different points of view, in our inclusive classroom

We cultivate friendships with everyone, in our inclusive classroom

We are free to make mistakes and learn from them, in our inclusive classroom

We don’t make fun of people’s different ways of learning, in our inclusive classroom

We invite everyone to join activities, in our inclusive classroom

We will respect everyone’s differences, in our inclusive classroom

We will have manners and not think about ourselves, in our inclusive classroom

We are loving and caring, in our inclusive classroom

We do not joke about other people’s insecurities, in our inclusive classroom

We give second chances, in our inclusive classroom

We are a strong and loving community, in our inclusive classroom

We treat each other nicely, in our inclusive classroom

We keep negative comments to ourselves, in our inclusive classroom

We don’t make fun of people’s OTPS, in our inclusive classroom

We don’t leave anyone out, in our inclusive classroom

We are friendly towards EVERYONE, in our inclusive classroom

We make decisions together, in our inclusive classroom

We treat each other like a family, in our inclusive classroom

We will always think about each other, in our inclusive classroom

We shall not fight but be happy and shine bright, in our inclusive classroom

We will help people when they are faced with a challenge, in our inclusive classroom

We will treat everyone with the same respect they treat us, in our inclusive classroom

We will include each person in our activities, in our inclusive classroom

We listen to everyone’s ideas, in our inclusive classroom

We appreciate everyone’s generosity, in our inclusive classroom

We will give everyone a sense of belonging, in our inclusive classroom

We make everyone feel happy and joyful, in our inclusive classroom

We all get along, in our inclusive classroom

We appreciate people and their opinions, in our inclusive classroom

We talk about others in a positive way, in our inclusive classroom

We want everyone to feel comfortable, in our inclusive classroom

We speak highly of one another, in our inclusive classroom

We are helpful and respectful, in our inclusive classroom

We make encouraging statements, in our inclusive classroom

We faces challenges and achieve them together, in our inclusive classroom

We celebrate cultural diversity, in our inclusive classroom

We all have different personalities that are to be valued, in our inclusive classroom

We are all special in our own way, in our inclusive classroom

We always have each other’s back, in our inclusive classroom

We don’t negatively judge others, in our inclusive classroom

We don’t put others down for any reason, in our inclusive classroom

We elevate everyone to great heights, in our inclusive classroom

We can congratulate the winners and the losers, in our inclusive classroom

We will laugh with each other not at each other, in our inclusive classroom

We accept everyone’s flaws, in our inclusive classroom

We only say positive things, in our inclusive classroom

EVERYONE is accepted, in our inclusive classroom

Di Croce’s Sevens

Apr7

• Book Talks conclude this week.
• Analyze Media Elements presentations this week.  See my prezi example.
• Science Task: real-life structural supports due Friday
• Linear Relationships & Rational Numbers corrections below:

to be corrected Thursday

April 2

Click link for your media literacy task
http://prezi.com/qphh3whv_nfr/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share

Enjoy your Easter weekend with famliy and friends.  
Remember Jesus is the reason for the season.

Mar 31

Principles of Math continued: fractions, integers, data management corrections below:

Mar13

Over March Break, continue working little by little on the following:

• book talk
• history prezi
• math package

Mar9

Bud, not Buddy Reading Response

Prompts

      Bud, the protagonist, is a relentless character.  With great perseverance along with his self-developed “life rules”, Bud hits the road to track down and reconnect with his long-lost biological father to re-establish his family. Nothing stops Bud – not hunger, not vampires and not even Herman E. Calloway himself, who blatantly denies the possibility of Bud being his son.  These obstacles will not hinder his quest.

Bud has taught me the importance of… 

i.e. a sense of belonging, family ties, heritage, being loved and supported in all you do, knowing where you come from, not going through life feeling “disconnected”…   I think in life…

i.e. setting goals, working diligently towards achieving them regardless of the challenges or obstacles to overcome along the way…  I think in life…

i.e. the idea of being resourceful, creative, problem-solver, observant, turning a negative situation into a positive one

Submit Friday. 

Begin brainstorming:

Oral/Visual Book Talk

·       Title

·       Author

·       Genre (drama, fantasy etc)

·       Setting/time period

·       Protagonist (main character)

·       Antagonist (opposing character)

·       Supporting character(s)

·       Conflicts & challenges characters face

·       How were problems faced and resolved?

·       What did you learn about the character?

·       What life lessons could any person learn and apply?

Mar5

Complete creative writing task: put a voice (soul) to any tv, film, fictional/non-fictional character of your choice.  Write in the 1st person point of view.

History: Struggle for Control Key Ideas

·        The French and British fought to control North America

·        The French was headed by General Montcalm

·        The British was headed by General Wolfe

·        Both struggled to control the western fur-trading area, rich farmlands and rich fishing areas of the Atlantic coast

·        Both wanted to prevent each other from expansion

·        Western areas of control: Ohio Valley to Rocky Mountains

·        Eastern areas of control: Louisbourg, Halifax, Acadia

·        British competed with French over fur-trade.  Both depended on Aboriginals to supply their furs.  British only interested in profits from area and expanding Hudson’s Bay Company.  French interested in colonization through Seigneuries.

·        Aboriginals lost key hunting/gathering/survival skills because of cultural exchange of goods from British and French