1 - Explain how this weeks skill is different than the quotations that we have been learning about in the last three Sentence of the Week work.
2 - Use this week's skill to write 5 sentences telling about something someone said or asked. Use your name in the first and the last sentences.
Here is an example of mine:
Raees said that he could still be Alice from Wonderland even though he was six foot four!
Monday, October 22, 2012
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Sentence of the Weeeeeek
Begin with your NAME (so I know who the work is from)!!!!
Add the appropriate punctuation and capitals to the following sentences:
if you are not quiet she warned we will be here all night
where have you been he yelled it is way past your bedtime
i couldn't answer the questions sobbed the little girl i lost my pencil
what time allann asked will the show be over
how long did your homework take questioned spencer i was done in a flash
my favourite flavour is chocolate divulged delvina what is your favourite
Write 3 of your own sentences that demonstrate this week's skill.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Sentence of the WEEEEEK!
John said, that's my coat.
Jack said, I have a coat like yours.
Grandmother asked, did you plant beans, peppers, and melons in your garden?
William exclaimed, I can't believe we're finally here!
Emma replied, blue is my favourite colour.
Owen laughed your hair looks funny!
Teagan whined my tummy hurts.
Mark quizzed, what took you so long?
Add two sentences of your own to your submission. Use your name in one and mine in the other.
Jack said, I have a coat like yours.
Grandmother asked, did you plant beans, peppers, and melons in your garden?
William exclaimed, I can't believe we're finally here!
Emma replied, blue is my favourite colour.
Owen laughed your hair looks funny!
Teagan whined my tummy hurts.
Mark quizzed, what took you so long?
Add two sentences of your own to your submission. Use your name in one and mine in the other.
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Info for Students and Parents
Tomorrow (October 5th), is photo day at Eastdale.
Grade 8 parents and students are invited to Orchard Park on November 29th at 6:30 for Grade 8 Parent Information Night. This is a fantastic chance for students to get into the school and start to become familiar with some of the faces of OP, as well as get accustomed to the layout of the building. Please do your best to keep this night available so that you can attend with your child. There are prizes to be won as well!!
If you want to check out what is going on at OP, visit their website.
The grade 8's are working on Halloween for Hunger plans and are eager to motivate the school to bring in canned goods between Oct. 11th and Nov. 1st. They will be working on a plan for students to collect non perishable food items on Halloween night instead of candy (good for the community, their sense of self and their teeth)! We appreciate your support in this endeavor.
We are starting to work on some literature discussions in class and will work together on the Hunger Games. Students will be setting reading goals in class within their groups and much of the reading will need to happen at home.
In math, we are working on squaring and square roots now. Students can log into the ILC for help with their homework questions if they are stuck. They also have the answers at the back of their textbook to check their work, and a glossary in it to use as well. They are encouraged to keep at their work and even struggle with some of the more challenging problems. If they are in this struggle, try asking them what strategies they have used in class or on similar questions before, or as them to try the question with smaller/friendlier numbers to deal with to see if they can find a pattern or a generalization for what they are working on.
To review perfect squares, students can try out this game .
To review and expand on square roots students should check out this site . This will be a good challenge for students who understood what we did in class and encourage them to take it a little further.
Grade 8 parents and students are invited to Orchard Park on November 29th at 6:30 for Grade 8 Parent Information Night. This is a fantastic chance for students to get into the school and start to become familiar with some of the faces of OP, as well as get accustomed to the layout of the building. Please do your best to keep this night available so that you can attend with your child. There are prizes to be won as well!!
If you want to check out what is going on at OP, visit their website.
The grade 8's are working on Halloween for Hunger plans and are eager to motivate the school to bring in canned goods between Oct. 11th and Nov. 1st. They will be working on a plan for students to collect non perishable food items on Halloween night instead of candy (good for the community, their sense of self and their teeth)! We appreciate your support in this endeavor.
We are starting to work on some literature discussions in class and will work together on the Hunger Games. Students will be setting reading goals in class within their groups and much of the reading will need to happen at home.
In math, we are working on squaring and square roots now. Students can log into the ILC for help with their homework questions if they are stuck. They also have the answers at the back of their textbook to check their work, and a glossary in it to use as well. They are encouraged to keep at their work and even struggle with some of the more challenging problems. If they are in this struggle, try asking them what strategies they have used in class or on similar questions before, or as them to try the question with smaller/friendlier numbers to deal with to see if they can find a pattern or a generalization for what they are working on.
To review perfect squares, students can try out this game .
To review and expand on square roots students should check out this site . This will be a good challenge for students who understood what we did in class and encourage them to take it a little further.
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Responsibility Nominations
Please give me the name of 2 students in our class that you feel have shown a commitment to September's character trait of RESPONSIBILITY.
Please include at least one reason for why in your answer. You may send it annonymously and can nominate yourself if you feel it is appropriate.
Please include at least one reason for why in your answer. You may send it annonymously and can nominate yourself if you feel it is appropriate.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Math Reflection Question
Squaring and finding square roots are inverse operations.
For example,
7 squared = 49
and
the squre root of 49 = 7
Sample Question - Find the square root of 64.
To find a square root, we can use 2 methods.
1) Think of a number that, when multiplied by itself, produces 64.
8 x 8 = 64
Or
2) Visualize a square with an area of 64 units squared.
Find it's side length.
It would have 2 sides of 8 units each.
Find a square root for each of the following numbers:
1
25
81
9
16
100
121
225
Which method do you prefer?
Remember to include your name in the post.
For example,
7 squared = 49
and
the squre root of 49 = 7
Sample Question - Find the square root of 64.
To find a square root, we can use 2 methods.
1) Think of a number that, when multiplied by itself, produces 64.
8 x 8 = 64
Or
2) Visualize a square with an area of 64 units squared.
Find it's side length.
It would have 2 sides of 8 units each.
Find a square root for each of the following numbers:
1
25
81
9
16
100
121
225
Which method do you prefer?
Remember to include your name in the post.
Camp Muskoka Tweets
Please remember to include your name in your post and include your name in the 2 feedbacks that you give to your peers.
Monday, October 1, 2012
Sentence of the Week - October
Directions: Punctuate the following sentences.
1) I got an A on my test said Ko
2) I would like to go with you Jenny said but I don’t have enough money
3) I hate you and I never want to see you again she screamed
4) Tommy told us not to tell his secret said Billy
5) Are we there yet she asked
6) I am tired the boy said and then drifted off to sleep
7) We really should be going now she said
8) Mommy can I have an apple he asked as his tummy rumbled
Now write two of your own sentences using quotation marks to repeat someone’s exact words.
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