To do...March 31

1. Math - p. 406 #8, 11, 12
2. Checkpoint - Tuesday
3. Literacy - Introduction to Your Blog post
4. "Remember the Titans" questions
5. "Rosa Parks"
6. Read next chapter of All American Boys

Wear Blue on Monday!

To do...March 31

1. Math - p. 406 #5
2. Literacy - be prepared to work on "Remember the Titans" & Blog tomorrow

To do...March 29

1. Math - probability worksheet
2. Literacy - read "Rosa Parks" article
3. Literacy - introduction blog post due Friday
4. Memory Book page due Friday

Verbal Visual Essays - analysis

Purpose:

• use verbal (words, phrases, quotes) and visuals to express YOUR interpretation of a text(s)

Questions to consider:

• does it show an understanding of the text?
• did they INTEGRATE the verbal and visual? arrangement?
• use of design elements? (colour? fonts? size?)
• shows insight into significant ideas?

To do...March 27

1. Math test - tomorrow
2. "Branded" blog - introduction to the world by Friday
3. Book Club - make your choices by Friday
4. Geography - p. 70 #1, 2

Book Club - Choices

Links to summaries and reviews

Emma Watson UN Speech

To do...March 21

1. Math Checkpoint- Wednesday & Friday (Test early next week, likely Tuesday)
2. Math - 3 questions (discounts, taxes, commissions)
3. Literacy - Thinking Books hand in by Friday
4. Science - p.290 #1-4 and glossary

To do...March 20

1. Math - worksheet (odd numbers)
2. Literacy - Thinking Books hand in by Friday
3. French - Dictee - Friday & Quiz on Monday
4. Math test signed

Think Pair Share

What is a good estimate for 42% of 85? Explain how you estimated it.

When do people use percents in everyday life other than in sales in stores?

Is 10% a lot? Explain why or why not.

Verbal Visual Essay examples

To do...Friday, March 3

1. Math test - Wednesday
2. Doc Presentations - next week
3. Math review - question on blog is mandatory

Review Question

In a factory, the ratio of men to women is 2:3.

The ratio of right-handed men to left-handed men is 7:3

The ratio of right-handed women to left-handed women is 11:1

What fraction of the factory workforce is right-handed?

What is the fewest number of employees possible in this building?

To do...March 2

1. Math - work on blog question
2. Documentary Post due tomorrow
3. All American Boys - padlet with reason

Review Question

Every day, Ms Fanthorpe leaves home at 8:30 and drives to work.

If she drives at an average speed of 20 miles per hour, she arrives 3 minutes late. If she drives at an average speed of 30 miles per hour, she arrives 3 minutes early.

What average speed should she drive at to arrive on time?

To do...March 1

1. Math - worksheet #14, 16, 17, 18a, 21
2. Checkpoint - Thursday (rates, unit rates)
3. Literacy - documentary blogpost & independent reading book
4. Geography - BF p. 33 #1, DR p. 34 #1, AR p. 41 #1ac, 2