ELA: Students started out the day with their first half hour AR period of the new year. At 9:30 we switched gears and continued on from yesterday with important tips to help improve the quality of writing. To end the class we breifly reviewed the writing process before learning the rules to the game, "Last Writer Standing" which will test the students knowledge of the writing process.
Phys. Ed: Mr. Fuchs took the students to the gym and the students got to participate in their favourite activity...Circuit Training!!!
Genius Hour: It was our first Genius Hour period since the break and the students picked up right where they left off! We are looking at a beginning of February end date for this project, which will come rather quickly. As a result, students may have a little bit of homework if they have not completed their weekly blog posts in class.
Grade 8 Math: After lunch we finished up our 5.1 lesson from yesterday and the students began working on their textbook assignment that deals with identifying the faces of three-dimensional objects.
Social Studies: We continued using our inferencing skills today while also gaining Geography skills in preparation for our first Mystery Skype. Today the students competed against me to see who could figure out the others location first. I have to say I was quite impressed not only with how much progress I've seen in regards to asking good "thick" questions, but also the amount of class participation in this activity. Well done everyone!
Upcoming Due Dates & Homework
Genius Hour:
Blog Post #1 is overdue and needs to be submitted ASAP
Health:
Remember to email Mr. B the links to your Health e-poster.
Reminders:
-Boys Basketball try-outs after school tomorrow and Friday morning at 8:00 am
-Girls Basketball try-outs 3:30 - 5:00 on Thursday and possibly Friday after school.
-Girls Basketball try-outs 3:30 - 5:00 on Thursday and possibly Friday after school.
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