Studying India

Curtis enjoying the Red chickpea Curry

 

JM doing an Indian Style Dance...

Chickpea curry

 

 

Class time playing their boardgames

GREAT WORK FROM THE GRADE 7s!!

Student GAMES!

Jon M

Shayne and Matt

 

Dylan and Nate

 

TOMORROW WE WILL BE PLAYING STUDENT BOARDGAMES IN CLASS! SHOULD BE FUN!!!

THIS WEEK

Coming up this week:

Grade 7 and 8 ENglish: MAKING A BOARDGAME!
Geo: China Test

History: Ancient Greece test

Monday's Chinese Stir Fry!

Here is our final product from yesterdays Geography cooking adventure!  We made a stir-fry with a few things students were less familiar with including bok-choy, sugar snap peas and water chessnuts.  It had mixed reviews but it was great for students to try new things!!

ETHICS PUBLIC ART

http://www.ted.com/talks/candy_chang_before_i_die_i_want_to.html

After watching the inspiring TED Talk by Candy Chang, students in classroom 203 created  their own public art where they are encouraging to have others come by and write their own dreams for their future! What would you write?!

Example of Book Cover

Jean-Michel's alternative book cover for The Outsiders by SE Hinton

Britneys cover

Celina Ashleys cover

Curtis' cover

Jaidens Cover

Ismaels cover

Victors cover

DATE CHANGES

The good copies of the Book covers are due tomorrow for both grade 7 and 8.

Due to this date change (They were originally due today), the comparison assignment will also be pushed back.

The geography test for grade 7 will be tomorrow.

 

TERM TWO: grade 7 and 8

GRADE 7 and 8 ENGLISH TERM TWO PROJECTS:

The Outsiders (gr 7)  and Maze Runner (gr8) Projects

Starting this week.....

1. Design a new book cover. Explain what your book cover means and why your book cover is better.  DUE NOV 19th

2.Compare the lifestyles of the characters in the novel with you or your family.  DUE: Nov 21st

3. Write a newspaper revolving around the novel. Be sure it looks like a newspaper.  Due Nov 30th

4. Create a board game using details and characters from the story. MINIMUM 15
cards w/questions and answers.    Due  DEC 7th  (tentative)

 

5. Make a sequential time chart of the most important events in the story. You can do the chart in any form (straight line, roller coaster, circle, etc.) Hand in a typed list of events along with the chart .

(Due Dec 14th)

6. Describe the happiest, saddest, and most exciting parts of the novel using the "Three Es" process from class.
(Due Dec 20th)

HAVE QUESTIONS?

If you have questions or you are looking for extra work...email me!
akevan@wqsb.qc.ca

Long Weekend work...

THE LATEST IN CLASS:

Grade 7 and 8 English: Students are working on their "How to be Me" Poem. See handouts for example. Rough Copy should be finished by Monday.

Grade 8 History: Students received their Ancient Greek Project outline. * Students could start working on this for the long weekend.  Test not yet scheduled.

Grade 7 Geography: Students are receiving their Asia at a Glance study package tomorrow. *Students could start working on this for the long weekend. Test not yet scheduled.

Ethics: No homework.

THIS WEEK IN ROOM 203....

GRADE 7 ETHICS: Students finished their collage about the 30 UN Human Rights
GRADE 7 ENGLISH: Reading chapter 4-5 of the Outsiders
GRADE 7 Geography: Starting to look at ASIA!

GRADE 8 English: Reading the Maze Runner and starting "How to be a Good Citizen" Assignment
GRADE 8 History: Past and present Greece

ADVISORY: Fitness and Health.

Curtis' colage

Fahad's colage

* Reminder: This week, term one wraps up. Students can stay for Wednesday afternoon if they are missing any major assignments or want extra help.

Pumpkin carving creations :)

Here are some of the finished pumpkins. Prizes will be given out tomorrow for "most original" "best carved" and "Best team work"

Great job everyone! WOOHOO!

"My Bedroom Project" Completed! WAY TO GO! These were incredible!

Dylans room

GEOGRAPHY TEST IS TOMORROW about the 3 types of government.

HISTORY TEST IS TOMORROW about Ancient Egypt.

GOOD LUCK!!

PUMPKIN CARVING!!!

GRADE 7:
ENGLISH: Tomorrow we will be doing pumpkin carving for those that have the work in: You must have completed your description of your favourite place in order to do the activity. I am currently missing 6 assignments.....
You may NOT bring knives onto the bus...but as discussed, if students have the plastic dollar-store carving tools, please bring them in.

GEO:  Review the different types of government (Federal, Provincial, Municipal) for the upcoming test about Ontario. Also review: Dictatorship, Monarchy and Democracy.

Ethics: Bring in Old magazines.



GRADE 8
ENGLISH: Tomorrow is the last day for your model of your bedroom. I am so excited to see the end results.

History: Study for your TEST on Ancient Egypt.

 

An example of Jonah's bedroom...complete with carpet!! WOW!

GRADE 8 WORK

An example of Shayne's diorama! Complete with mini working tv and stereo! Amazing work, Shayne!

Progress reports went out yesterday. If you have any questions, please email me.

Samantha's example

Up next in Grade 7 English, students will write about their favourite place. Here is an example:

The Place I Long For
Student Example (Grade 9 advanced)
     There is one place, not too far from my home where I feel completely at home in nature. This magic spot lies by the lake. The water of this lake is crystal clear, and it reflects the colour of the blue sky. It is cold in any season and makes me shiver only by looking at it. However, that coldness makes the place even more special. Most of the time, the body of water makes almost no sound. When the light breeze comes, gentle lapping waves form. If I sit on the rocky beach close enough to the water, I can catch a glimpse of schools of fish soundlessly passing by. Many kinds of fish make this water full of life, especially trout, with their acrobatic jumps above the tranquil surface. A flock of geese makes its way to catch some food, and ducks quack and chat while oiling their feathers. Together with the orchestra of birds, the soaring eagles, the greenery and the majestic mountain peak, this lake is surely a masterpiece of the creator.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCDq6ob0V4s&feature=context-cha

Story by Tyler Van Alstyne
 

Story by Jonathan M :)

Story by Fahad

HUMAN RIGHTS- Ethics grade 7

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oh3BbLk5UIQ&feature=related

English Grade 7

Here is a list of adjectives students will be able to use for their description of a favourite place.

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/list-of-descriptive-adjectives.html

Examples of Students stories!

AN EXAMPLE OF ANCIENT EGYPT PROJECT

Students working on their Children's Literature Story