Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall...

GOOD-BYE SUMMER, HELLO FALL…

 

IMPORTANT DATES

Wed. Oct 16^th – 8-5’s Public Library fieldtrip – periods 7/8

Fri. Oct 18^th – Divisional Common Day – no classes

Tues. Oct 22^nd- 8-1’s Public Library fieldtrip – periods 7/8

Thurs. Oct 24^th – Acadia’s Halloween Dance – 7:00-9:30 pm

Fri. Oct 25^th – S.A.G.E. – no classes

Wed. Oct 30^th – Picture Re-take Day

Tues. Nov 5^th – Parent Teacher Conferences – 5-8 pm

Mon. Nov 11^th – Remembrance Day – no school

Wed. Nov 13^th – Parent Teacher Conferences – 7-9 pm

Fri. Nov 15^th – am – regular classes; pm – Parent Teacher Conferences – no classes

 

ELA

Reader’s Workshop

We’ve lost a lot of class time due to interruptions such as fieldtrips, a lock-down; a band event, etc…We’ve had to adjust our Outsiders schedule. Please see below for adjusted deadlines and note the changes in due dates.

We reading aloud and discussing elements of the novel during class time. All questions will be completed at home.

Chapters 1&2 – completed and corrected

Chapter 3 – completed and corrected
Chapter 4 – completed and corrected
Chapter 5 – due Fri, Sept. 27^th - completed and corrected
Chapter 6 – due Mon, Sept 30^th  - completed and corrected
Chapter 7 – due Wed, Oct 2^nd  - completed and corrected
Chapter 8 – due Fri, Oct 4^th    - completed and corrected
Chapter 9&10 – due Tues, Oct 17^th
Chapter 11&12 – due Tues, Oct 23^rd

 Ch #6 scripts - should be in your inbox and are now overdue

OUTSIDERS QUIZ – OCT 25^TH

OUTSIDERS UNIT TEST – OCT 21^ST

 

READING JOUNALS

– preferably a coil ring notebook or a duo-tang

- contains reading log (students keep track of the books they read/abandon)
- should have a “WANT TO READ” LIST at the beginning of the notebook
- is used to record responses to material being read in class (Outsiders,
      choice books, poems, short stories, etc…)

Reading Log Spot Check – September 25 – completed (please check your students
                                                                   log to see if it was complete)
                                                                         - Spot Check #2 – Oct 31^st

 ^{WRITER’S WORKSHOP}

Biography Assignment #1 - Class time was given for students to conduct interviews

                                           with their subjects

                                       - two classes will be given the rough drafts/peer

                                          conferencing/self-editing.
                                       - Final draft due – Oct 22^nd

 Mystery/Suspense Unit

          - students will be listening to/viewing/reading various texts within the

             Mystery/Suspense genre completed and corrected

Young Sherlock Holmes Movie Assignment

                   – while viewing the film, students were asked to make a minimum of 10

                       responses on post-it notes – final draft should be in paragraph form
                       (one page in length) – Due Oct 21^st
                   - students took jot notes on story structure and will complete a plot
                      line of the story – Due Oct 17^th

 Mystery/Suspense Story – students will craft an original fiction piece

                                          - we’ll work through the writing process (pre-drafting,
                                            drafting, revising, and publishing)
                                         - class time will be given for the first three steps of the
                                             Process
                                          - each “step” is assessed, so it’s important that students
                                             complete tasks by assigned dates

          Tentative Due Dates

                   - 4 square – activating strategy sheet - Tues, Oct 22^nd
                   - rough draft (self-edited) – Oct 28^th
                   - peer conferencing sheet – Oct 30^th
                   - teacher/student conferencing – Nov 4-6^th
                   - final draft – due Nov 12^th

 ^{SOCIAL STUDIES}

We are nearing the end of our Introduction to History Unit. The next unit will be Early Peoples.

 Personal Timelines – due Oct 3^rd – now overdue

Word Cycle Assignment – due Oct 11^th – now overdue
Intro to History Unit Test – Tuesday, October 22^nd
                                                   - test outlines handed out Wed, Oct 16^th

WELCOME BACK...

WELCOME TO ROOM 310

ROOM 310 IS A BUSY PLACE. THERE’S USUALLY LOTS GOING ON THERE. IT’S THE HOME BASE FOR H.O.P.E., THE SCHOOL’S SOCIAL ADVOCACY CLUB. GAME CLUB HAPPENS HERE EVERY TUESDAY AT LUNCH. WHEN THE WEATHER IS RAINY OR REALLY COLD (-25’ISH), KIDS ARE INVITED FOR WINDCHILL CLUB. ON THE DAYS WHERE NOTHING IS SCHEDULED, STUDENTS ARE WELCOME TO COME HANG OUT OR DO SCHOOL WORK.

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Important Dates

Sept 20, 23, 24 – no classes due to Strong Beginnings; individual appts.

Sept 25^th – Meet the Teacher – 7-8pm

Tues. Oct 8^th – 8-6’s Public Library fieldtrip – periods 5/6
Mon. Oct 14^th – Thanksgiving – no school
Wed. Oct 16^th – 8-5’s Public Library fieldtrip – periods 7/8
Fri. Oct 18^th – Divisional Common Day – no classes
Tues. Oct 22^nd- 8-1’s Public Library fieldtrip – periods 7/8
Thurs. Oct 24^th – Acadia’s Halloween Dance – 7:00-9:30 pm
Fri. Oct 25^th – S.A.G.E. – no classes
Wed. Oct 30^th – Picture Re-take Day
Tues. Nov 5^th – Parent Teacher Conferences – 5-8 pm
Mon. Nov 11^th – Remembrance Day – no school
Wed. Nov 13^th – Parent Teacher Conferences – 7-9 pm
Fri. Nov 15^th – am – regular classes; pm – Parent Teacher Conferences – no classes

 

ELA

READERS’ WORKSHOP

Students will be spending a huge amount of class time reading (please see the blue sheets in your student’s binder). It is expected that they will read at home as well (as stated in the ELA outline). It is very rare that I assign separate assignments as homework. If students do not finish their work during class time, they need to complete it on their own time for the next day (or when specified). Our main focus for Sept/Oct is responding to text so students can improve their comprehension.

 We are working on our large group novel study (The Outsiders). We are reading aloud and discussing elements of the novel during class time. All questions will be completed at home.

Chapters 1&2 – completed and corrected

Chapter 3 – be finished by Thurs. night so you’re not overwhelmed on your 5 day weekend (marking it on Wed.)

Chapter 4 – be finished by Tuesday (marking it on Wed.)

Chapter 5 – due Fri, Sept. 27th

Chapter 6 – due Mon, Sept 30^th

Chapter 7 – due Wed, Oct 2^nd

Chapter 8 – due Fri, Oct 4^th

Chapter 9 – due Tues, Oct 8^th

Chapter 10 – due Thurs, Oct 10^th

Chapter 11&12 – due Tues, Oct 15^th

 OUTSIDERS QUIZ – SEPT 25^TH

OUTSIDERS UNIT TEST – OCT 21^ST

READING JOUNALS
– preferably a coil ring notebook or a duo-tang
- contains reading log (students keep track of the books they
     read/abandon)
- should have a “WANT TO READ” LIST at the beginning of
      the notebook
- is used to record responses to material being read in class
       (Outsiders, choice books, poems, short stories, etc…)

 Reading Log Spot Check – September 25^th

 

                   Writers’ Workshop

We use the 6+1 Writing Traits model in our class. Students’ pieces are assessed on their ideas/content, word choice, voice, sentence fluency, conventions (spelling/grammar), and presentation (final drafts only). Please see the handout in your student’s binder for more information.

Our first assignment is a short, biographical writing piece about a classmate. Students will be provided with a basic list of interview questions, time to interview their subject, and begin their rough drafts.

 

 

 

 

SUMMER...CAN YOU HEAR ME?

IMPORTANT DATES

May 10th - Life Week $ due
May 16th - 8-6's fieldtrip to the Wpg. Public Library
May 20th - Victoria Day - no school
May 22nd - Life Week Meeting - period 4
May 23rd - 8-3's fieldtrip to the Wpg. Public Library
May 21st - ELA reviews handed out
May 24th - Social reviews handed out
May 28th - 8-5's fieldtrip to the Wpg. Public Library
May 24th - TERM 3 ENDS
June 3rd - 6th - ELA ESSAY EXAM - students are given 5 classes to write their essays - please DO
                                                               NOT make appointments during this week
June 7th - no classes
June 14th - no classes
June 13th - 18th - EXAM WEEK
June 20th-26th - Life Week

***PLEASE TRY NOT TO MISS CLASS THIS MONTH. WE'RE TRYING TO COVER 
      THE REMAINING CURRICULUM, FINISH ASSIGNMENTS, AND REVIEW FOR THE
      EXAM. ***

19 "TEACHING" DAYS UNTIL EXAMS - That # can be considerably less if you go on a trip, fieldtrips, track meets, or get sick. Please choose your absences wisely.


ELA

Literature Circles

Students should be working on the Journal, Making Predictions, and Reading Log sheets for the entire time. They gather in their groups to discuss the novel and learn from one another. Students are ALWAYS expected to come to their meetings, with reading completed, any questions they have written down, their completed journal, and any "extra assignments" that will enrich their discussions.

Representation Assignment - May 24th
Character Sketch Assignment - May 24th

Poetry

The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald Take Home Test - due May 13th - NOW OVERDUE!
"Mother to Son" questions - due May 17th

EXAM ESSAY -
- Topics/expectations will be introduced on Friday, May 31st
- All writing takes place in class - nothing goes home
- You must "prove" your opinions by using quotes from appropriate materials (short
    stories, poems, lit circle novels, The Outsiders, or movies) that were COVERED IN CLASS!
- WORTH 30% OF EXAM

ROUGH DRAFT ESSAY PREP SCHEDULE

	Monday June 3	Tuesday June 4	Wednesday June 5	Thursday June 6
8-3	Periods 6 & 8	Periods 2 & 3	Period 1	Period 3
8-5	Periods 3 & 4	Periods 5 & 8	Period 3	Period 8
8-6	Period 1	Periods 1 & 6	Periods 1 & 2	Period 4

 

SOCIAL STUDIES

Rome Quiz - May 17th
Rome Unit Test - May 29th