Jan 27

• work on science structures table in textbook
• complete math textbook questions table of values, algebraic expression, graphing coordinates
• novel study notes below:

Now that Bud is solo, he believes in “having the last laugh” and the upper hand in all situations – this is the result of his defensive nature; he also has a strong sense of fairness and social justice.  Bud is Bud because of his no-nonsense, strong minded Momma – she has instilled these values in him every time she squeezed his arm and got him to listen to her.  Like a flower-to-be, Momma wants Bud to reach his full potential.  

• continue working on math room surface area learning walk task

JAN 26

Continue with geometry labelled diagram of room to calculate surface area

Tomorrow morning last call for drama skits

Complete science 10.3 structures 

Novel study notes:

Bud, not Buddy by C.P. Curtis

Genre: comedy, drama, historical

Setting: USA, 1930s, Jazz Age, Great Depression (hard economic times, poverty)

Protagonist: Bud Caldwell, 10yrs of age, motherless, in search of father

Bud is all about “self-preservation” and being “on the defense”.  Being alone on the road with his suitcase, we learn Bud is bright, resourceful, creative and determined to locate his father.  His life experiences have already taught him how to “deal” with adults, overcome challenges and get out of “jams” – he has developed a set of “rules” (life skills) to ensure his survival through the journey of life and fend for himself.

Jan 21

Math Workbook

• try 8.1 and 8.2 using table of values, pattern rule into algebraic expression, graph ordered pairs on x/y axis with stairs, use equation to solve any term number/figure number

Reading

• email themes of Hatchet

Drama/Dance

• preprare for sharing Monday or video for upload to our class channel

Jan 20

math corrections & homework below.

novel study themes due friday.

continue drama/dance task.  presentations monday.

Jan 19

Novel Study: Hatchet

What specific events or scenes in Brian’s story prompt you to think about key life lessons? 

For example:

1.  When Brian first realizes that he is alone and may never be rescued, he recalls his teacher’s words that advise him to get motivated and maintain a positive attitude in the face of an obstacle.  Life involves initiative in order to fulfill any personal goals – without taking a first step and following a plan, there will be no success.

2.  Following the tornado which destroyed everything, Brian must regroup and start fresh; he decides on “food” first, “thought” second, and “action” third.  Life is full of challenges that involve problem-solving strategies which demand your sense, your planning, and your patience.

2 partners maximum.  5 key life lessons minimum.  Typed.  Emailed.

Jan 18

Get your French Test signed.

complete #3 and 4 for homework following process - draw/label faces, formula, substitution, calculation, units of measure

JAN 14

Novel Study: Hatchet Chps 13-14

Brian has undergone an extreme mental transformation.  He has become a different person now that he is officially in "survival" mode.  He has experienced depression, negative thoughts and attempted suicide.  Now he has chosen hope, self-confidence, self-motivation, and resiliency.  Through a process of trial and error, he has conditioned himself to become resourceful, creative and self-sufficient.  He evaluates and re-evaluates his survival tactics to ensure they are sound.  He has adjusted to his environment and his senses have become heightened, enabling him to better focus on his survival plans.  Brian has had to "shed" his old skin and "update" himself in order to live.  Brian has become a product of his environment and has learned to hunt, fish and gather to be successful.

Jan 13

French test tomorrow on l'imperatif.

If you want to continue working remotely on your socrative.com multiple choice diagnostic math test, log onto class GYPLPHMO and feel free to continue.

JAN 11

• begin history questions adventurers & mystics
• begin science forces real-life examples
• math corrections & review for geometry quiz

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Jan 08

Please note: initial permission forms for Quebec Trip going out Monday Jan 11

Monday submit novel study vocab, sentences & short answers chps 1-8

Complete math surface area/volume 4-6 following strategies below:

Jan 07

math: applying formulas

• attempt your homework
• attempt to complete 100% of it
• strategy, formula, substitution, calculation = success!

Novel Study: Hatchet theme

Brian recalls the words of his former teacher, Mr. Perpich.  Perpich always encouraged his students, when faced with a challenge, to “stay positive” and “get motivated” because the best “asset” they had was themselves.  Their natural talents and abilities were of value. 

In Seedfolks, Wendell was motivated to help others and transform the garden rather than dwell on the loss of his family – his positivity was of value to his overall well-being and that of others in the community.  Wendell had to think about what he had vs what he did not and make a decision.

Now that Brian is stranded alone, he has to decide whether to give up or find the strength, determination, initiative (taking responsibility & control of situation) and ingenuity within himself to survive in the face of death.  Brian has to think about what he has vs what he doesn’t and make a decision.

If we have an internal willingness and desire to succeed, then with a good plan coupled with a fierce determination and positive attitude, anything is possible.  In life we have to realize the time to “help ourselves” and “take ownership” without any prompting or direction from anyone else.

Science: complete 10.2 Forces handout

History: complete 3 questions episode 1 origins

Jan06

math:

• applying formulas to rectangles, triangles, circles, parallelograms and trapezoids
• corrections below to perimeter/circumference and remaining word problems:

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