Monday, February 3, 2020

Week of February 3 - 7, 2020

Wednesday HW
6A Notes:  This is homework for the grade 6 class I teach.
1.  Test packs were handed out today.  Please have a parent sign the top page and correct where necessary.  These are due on Monday February 10.
2.  The book report will be due on Monday, February 10, as discussed in class on Tuesday.
3.  The survey with graphs is due in class on Monday, February 10.
4.  Tales:  Heroes Deeds and Wonders reading on pages 9-13, and responses in the booklet on page 2 for Monday.
5.  HDI Social Studies presentations began Monday and continue this week. 
* It is necessary to share your slideshow with me before school starts so that we can conduct the presentations.
We discussed in class what would be necessary for a good presentation:
  • "Active Slides" delivery (not reading the slide verbatim to the class).
  • Guiding questions (about 2 per slide).
  • Adding extra information that is not included on each slide.
  • Pointing out the key details on each slide.  These should be about 1-3 details per slide.
  • Eye contact and verbal expression.
Some independent rehearsal is necessary.

8F Notes: This is homework for the grade 8 class I teach.
a)  20 minutes of reading.
b)  Short Story assignment group drama presentation to plan.
c)  Test packs were handed out today, and online assignments have been returned in the Google Classroom with marks, correction, and comment.  Please have a parent sign the top page and return the test pack to class.  These are due on Monday February 10.


Tuesday HW
6A Notes:  This is homework for the grade 6 class I teach.
1.  Test packs were handed out today.  Please have a parent sign the top page and correct where necessary.  These are due on Monday February 10
2.  HDI Social Studies presentations began yesterday and continue this week. 
* It is necessary to share your slideshow with me before school starts so that we can conduct the presentations.
We discussed in class what would be necessary for a good presentation:
  • "Active Slides" delivery (not reading the slide verbatim to the class).
  • Guiding questions (about 2 per slide).
  • Adding extra information that is not included on each slide.
  • Pointing out the key details on each slide.  These should be about 1-3 details per slide.
  • Eye contact and verbal expression.
Some independent rehearsal is necessary.

8F Notes: This is homework for the grade 8 class I teach.
a)  20 minutes of reading.
b)  Short Story assignment group drama presentation to plan.
c)  Test packs were handed out today, and online assignments have been returned in the Google Classroom with marks, correction, and comment.  Please have a parent sign the top page and return the test pack to class.  These are due on Monday February 10.

Monday HW
6A Notes:  This is homework for the grade 6 class I teach.
1.  20 minutes of reading -- Hana's Suitcase pages 91- 111.  
2.  MMS pp. 46-47. 
3.  HDI Social Studies presentations began today and continue this week. 
* It is necessary to share your slideshow with me before school starts so that we can conduct the presentations.
We discussed in class what would be necessary for a good presentation:
  • "Active Slides" delivery (not reading the slide verbatim to the class).
  • Guiding questions (about 2 per slide).
  • Adding extra information that is not included on each slide.
  • Pointing out the key details on each slide.  These should be about 1-3 details per slide.
  • Eye contact and verbal expression.
Some independent rehearsal is necessary.

8F Notes: This is homework for the grade 8 class I teach.
a)  20 minutes of reading.
b)  Short Story assignment group drama presentation to plan.
c)  Ensure that the persuasive paragraph planner is complete and in class on Tuesday.