What We Learned Today...December 4th

Hard at work during the Beep Test!

Wow! I'm still not used to writing December in these blog posts! I honestly can't believe that were already in December, it seems like just yesterday the students were walking through the doors to begin the school year.  I guess it's true what they say, "Time flies when your having fun" and that saying couldn't be more true for our school year so far.  This morning the students began with their usual AR period before moving on to ELA at 9:30.  In ELA we continued to work on inferences based on prior knowledge, questioning and clues.  The students had to complete a four-part inference chart based on the picture book, The Stranger by Chris Van Allsburg. 
In Grade 8 Math, the students worked on their assignment from last class on Pg. 148.  Some students who finished early, got a head start on the 4.4 handout that will be due on Friday, December 7th.
Note: We will have our quiz on Friday and then our Unit 4 Test next Friday, December 14th.

After lunch the students had Arts. Ed with Ms. Norris and continued to work on their Social Justice Drawing assignment.  In French the students worked on their Instruments Handout and Genre Crossword from last class. Once they finished up with those assignments, we began to learn about various French Adjectives.  The students were asked to find the English translation for a list of French Adjectives, and then apply them to their favourite Band/Artist. 
During the last hour of the day the students had Phys. Ed with Ms. Norris and got the opportunity to take part in the Beep Test.  Ms. Norris and I were quite impressed with how well our class did at this activity.  No one gave up and everyone put 100% effort into it. Well Done!

Here's some more pictures from Phys. Ed today:

They love the Beep Test!

A little tired!

Satisfied with her Beep Test Result!

The 1st place finish for group 2!

Upcoming Due Dates & Homework:


Math

Grade 8
4.4 Handout is Due Friday, December 7th

Unit 4 Quiz- Friday, December 7th

Unit 4 Exam - Friday, December 14th

Grade 7

McCulloch: 3.4 due Tomorrow, December 4th

Weber:

ELA

Killers Tale Tale Handout is overdue!

Overdue Assignments:

1) Religion Poster Assignment

2) ELA Ghost Story Good Copy

3)Trade Questions
If you are missing the handout here is a link to the document online: http://docs.plea.org/pdf/TRADE.pdf
(Please skip to page 16 for the Opportunity Cost Handout)


Reminders:
- Please bring back the signed Report Card Envelopes
- This Friday, December 7th is Backwards Day!