This Week in Grade 7/8

Last week we had a blast!  We went curling, held our Muskoka/High School Info night, played some drama games, read with our little buddies, checked out some future potential careers for ourselves, listened to a guest speaker and more!

Here's what we are looking forward to this week:

Math:  We finish our unit on surface area and volume on Monday with our unit test.  We then begin our unit in Geometry (finding missing angle measures through a variety of strategies, studying the total angle measures inside of a shape).

English:  We have begun our Literature Circles Unit.  The kids seem to be enjoying their books, and we are delving deep into the novels by studing specific quotes, and finding their deeper meaning.
We continue to summerize articles, and our speech presentations begin on Monday!

Science:  We continue to study structures, and how to make them strong.

Religion:  We have to choose someone that inspires us, and this week we will be writing a paper, explaining how Jesus is an inspiration to us, and how this other person is an inspiration to us as well.

Phys-Ed:  We continue with fitness, basketball, and throw in some fun games of low organization.

Wednesday afternoon we will be walking to Holy Names to participate in a "Tech Fair."  

Below are some shots of this week:

Homework

Current Events Next Friday:  Matteo

Math Test:  Monday

Religion:  Who Inspires You?

Lit Circles:  Read

English:  Speeches on Monday

Tech Fair on Wed

Bring in Your High School Registration Forms!

Homework

Current Events:  Alex (tomorrow)

Inspire Dance Competition:  May 14th!

Math Test:  Monday

AFQ and Review for Math due tomorrow

Read for lit circles

Homework

Math:  Volume sheet due tomorrow

English:  Summary and Lit Circle work due tomorrow

Current Events:  Friday (Alex)

Speeches:  Next week

We went curling today!  We had a blast, great kids made for a great day!

Homework

Math:
Gr 7:  Pg 102 #1, #2
Gr 8:  Pg 119 #3 and #5, Page 255 #1 and #3

Summary:  due Thursday

Lit Circles:  Word Study due tomorrow

Current Events:  Alex (on Friday)

This Week in 7/8R

Lots of exciting things are happening this week!

Last week our Grade 8s beautified themselves, and had grad pictures taken!  Some people did not bing their forms.  You may have to contact lifetouch directly in order to place an order.  I will check it out today and get back at you.

Tonight:  Muskoka Info Session, and Holy Names High School Info Session.  Starts at 6!

Wed:  Curling!  Gr 8s:  AM, Gr 7s:  PM.  Wear comfortable clothing.

Thursday:  1 PM:  Elaine from the Diocese of London will be coming in to talk to the Seniors about the Syrian Refugee Crisis

As far as curriculum goes...

English:  We have started a unit on the Holocaust.  Students were given the calendars seen here:

January 2016

◄ December 2016	January  2016					February 2016 ►
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
					1	2
3	4	5	6	7	8	9
10	11	12	13	14	15	16
17	18	19	20	21	22	23
24 BT Read up to page 111 by Friday BSP: Page 44 BBBC: Page 80 JR:  Page 26	25 Prediction:  Read the title and back cover.  How do you think the story will end?  Why?	26 Word Study:  Locate 5 words you are unfamiliar with.  Define them, and use each in a sentence	27 Quote Analysis:  Read the quote given to you.  Analyze with your group.  Why is it significant?  What is the meaning behind it?	28 Present Response to class	29 Reading Only	30
31	Notes:

More Calendars with US Holidays: Feb 2016, Mar 2016, PDF Calendar

Current Events Moved to Friday

February 2016

◄ January 2016	February  2016					March 2016 ►
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
BT:  Pg 222 BSP:  Pg 88 BBBC:pg 160 JR: Pg 52	1 Word Study:  Find an example of symbolism in your novel.  Cite the passade, and explain the symbol and what exactly it symbolizes.	2 Quote Analysis:  Analyze the Quote.  What is its’ significance to the story?	3 Tech Fair	4 Present quote analysis to class	5 Reading Day	6
7 BT:  333 BSP: 132 BBBC:  Pg 240 JR:  78	8 Word Study:  Find an example of foreshadowing or foreboding in the text, and explain	9 Quote Analysis:  Analyze the Quote.  What is its’ significance to the story?	10 Present quote analysis to class	11 Reader Response:  Summarize the story’s events up to this point.	12 Reading Day	13
14 BT:  444 BSP:  176 BBBC:  320 JR: 104	15 Word Study:  Find an example of a metaphor, personification, and irony.  Explain each	16 Quote Analysis:  Analyze the Quote.  What is its’ significance to the story?	17 Present quote analysis to class	18 Reader Response:  Create a character sketch of the main character	19 Reading Day	20
21 Read all book to the end	22 Word Study:  Find an example of an analogy, onamatopoia, and alliteration.  Explain.	23 Quote Analysis:  Analyze the Quote.  What is its’ significance to the story?	24 Present quote analysis to class	25 Reader Response:  Create a plot diagram of the story	26 Book is Finished.  Essay Topic Given.	27
28	29	Notes: Expository Essay

More Calendars with US Holidays: Mar 2016, Apr 2016, PDF Calendar

English:  Speech Presentations will begin next week.  I gave the students this week to memorize their speeches.  Amadeo and Jacob are brave, and requested to present today!


We will continue with grammar lessons.

Math:  Finishing up Surface Area and Volume.  Expect a test on Monday!

Science:  Continuing to study structures.  Quiz on Thursday

Drama:  Lip Synch Battle

Religion:  Quotes of Jesus

Phys-Ed:  Fitness, Handball, Basketball

Have a great week!