"The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you." - B. B. King
Tuesday, 28 February 2017
Monday, 27 February 2017
To do...Feb. 27
- Math - p. 66 #6-8, 9, 11
- Documentary Blogpost due Friday
- Independent reading book - ongoing
Friday, 24 February 2017
To do...Feb. 24
1. Math - be prepared to defend your answer for the "Would You Rather" question below:
2. Documentary - submit your documentary (blogpost due March 3)
3. Independent Reading Project ongoing (thinking book & book read by March 20th)
2. Documentary - submit your documentary (blogpost due March 3)
3. Independent Reading Project ongoing (thinking book & book read by March 20th)
Thursday, 23 February 2017
The Third Man - documentary
You will find the analysis page in Google Classroom. There is also a link to the documentary if you need to watch a part again. It should be turned in by the end of the period.
Tuesday, 21 February 2017
To do...Feb. 21
- Math - p. 60 #6-9
- Independent Reading Project - submit book title & complete "Before Readng" thinking book
- Documentary - submit title by Friday
Wear PINK tomorrow!!!
Documentary Blogpost
TVO
Analysis - your blogpost and presentation should include an analysis of the documentary. You should consider these questions:
- What is the topic?
- What is the central argument being made by the filmmaker?
- What evidence does the filmmaker offer in support of the argument?
- What types of shots are used?
- Are the images contemporaneous (from the actual events)? A re-enactment? Representational? Something else?
- What is the purpose of the documentary? Why did they make the documentary?
Due: Friday, March 3
Thursday, 16 February 2017
To do...Feb. 16
- "I AM" - documentary analysis (due by Tuesday)
- Documentary Blogpost - we will discuss next week, but you will need to find a documentary to watch and respond to independently
- Math - p. 50 #7, 8, 9, 12
- Literacy - choose a novel for independent reading project
Course Selection forms due to Mr. Congram by Feb. 21 (there are a few of the transfer that are experiencing technical issues)
Come prepared to be outside all day tomorrow with a lunch.
Wednesday, 15 February 2017
Friday, 10 February 2017
To do...Feb. 10
- Math test - Monday: Surface Area & Volume
The Roc - next Friday (waiver form needs to be filled out)
Wednesday, 8 February 2017
To do...Feb. 8
- Math - worksheet (2 questions)
- Checkpoint - Friday (volume)
- Math Assessment (Monday) - surface area & volume (need a calculator)
- Instructional videos (if it isn't handed in, you have all guaranteed I will get it tonight)
The Roc field trip - available on School Cash Online
- "Special Winter Excursion" form needs to be signed and returned to school (available in class)
Tuesday, 7 February 2017
Monday, 6 February 2017
To do...Feb. 6
- Math - worksheet #14 and 19abc
- Literacy - instructional videos due tomorrow
Blanket exercise - Wed., Feb. 8 (still looking for volunteers 😊)
The ROC - Feb. 17th (available on School Cash Online)
Sunday, 5 February 2017
Challenge Problem
Tennis halfpipe - estimate how much paint will be needed to cover the surface of the tennis court. Provide reasoning behind your estimate.
10 square meters/ 1 litre of paint
Last Call for Volunteers
Last call for two parent volunteers. Our class in taking part the Blanket Exercise this Wednesday afternoon from 1:30 to 3:00. An excellent activity to explore the relationship between Canada's indigenous people and non-indigenous people. If you are available please email me at timothy.congram@yrdsb.ca
http://kairosblanketexercise.org/
http://kairosblanketexercise.org/
Wednesday, 1 February 2017
To do...Feb. 1
- Math - p. 376 #6, 7ab, 13
- Instructional videos - due Tuesday, Feb. 7
- Health inquiries - be ready to present
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