MAR 8 2017

TCDSB Safe School Survey link for grade 6 students:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SCCSC-Gr6-2017​

MAR 8 2017

Mar 7 2017

1. continue little-by-little on novel study letter; i would suggest using Google Docs to allow for simultaneous revisions/edits from all team members.
2. begin conducting experiment for science centre of gravity/stability lab; ensure you follow the write-up as outlined on communicating sheet.
3. eqao patterning practice corrections below to be in your green book:

MAR 6 2017

Letter Writing Example:

Dear Melody,

I’m was surprised and saddened by you wondering if your mom would “return you for a refund”.  I sense you don’t want to be a bother or a burden to anyone.  I’m quite confident that your mom loves you just the way you are.  You are not an unwanted product or a mistake.  Every new born is a blessing from God and I feel your mother loves you unconditionally.  She also knows that despite your challenges, you are very bright and will bring her plenty of joy, love, and laughter in this life.  She has also provided you with a sibling that I’m sure will help you along.

Math Corrections:

MAR 3 2017

Novel Study: Letter Writing

Working collaboratively with a partner, you are to begin drafting a letter to Melody, the protagonist of Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper.  You are to add more content to the letter, little-by-little, as the story progresses.  Your task is to express your thoughts and feelings towards her directly – as a person and as a person who faces great challenges, physically and socially.  Your letter is to include empathetic thoughts – words showing a capacity to understand or feel what Melody experiences.  Your letter is to also include encouraging thoughts – words showing positive support and confidence towards her.  You are to comment on situations and challenges she has faced, interactions she has with others, what others say about her, thoughts and feelings she has wished to express, and anything else affecting her as the plot unfolds.

MAR 1 2017

Complete Science "Universal Design" table on MS Word with 5 more examples and submit.

Complete Novel Reading Response #2 and submit.

Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper Novel Study

Working collaboratively in a team no greater than 3, you are to begin drafting a letter directly to Melody, our protagonist, expressing your thoughts and feelings towards her as a person and the challenges she faces.  Your letter should include empathetic words, that is, words showing a capacity to understand or feel what another person experiences; also, encouraging words, that is, words showing positive support and confidence.

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