Step Up Grade 7s!

Hi guys sorry I'm not in today, but you are to wrap up your unit on Step UP today!  Work in groups of no more than 3 and create a master web of the course.  Have layers of topics from the unit and its readings and discussions.  How do they link?  What similarities can you find?  after all...it's all about CONNECTIONS!

Grade 7 Project

Hi everybody,
using your Reader's Notebooks, today in class I would like you to open a new database program called "InspireData" (that butterfly looking thingy) and create a new database called "yournameRN".  Then we will create fields for the data to be entered in and save Term one's reading data.

Next I would like you to explore different ways to map/graph/represent the data using the sort options.  We have talked a lot about INSPIRATION, now explore the website by clicking the picture on the side.

Lastly, create your own Inspiration web based on our magic 8 ball field trip and the skills you now have. Use these questions to guide your thinking....

Where can you draw inspiration?  What does Inspiration come from?  Why is inspiration important?  What are some examples of things that inspire you?

Grade 7 LA

Hi Gang, 

Today in Creative writing develop your own character.  Sketch them first, then create a detailed description incorporating more than just what they look like.  How do they smell?  How do they move?  What facial expressions do they use?  What do they sound like?  Get deep.  This will be for marks!!

And remember sometimes spelling does count...

Grade 8 LA

Hi there Grade 8s,
Today your priority is to work on your Biography book reports.  I have provided open time for you to make use of the hour in-class either catching up on the read...or journalling your major events.

There is one week left, please remind  me to teach you how to properly setup your title pages for submission.  We will present on the Thursday.

Don't forget your permission forms for Friday's Mystery Tour!!
Mr.Q

EDU.symbaloo

Hey there Jr.High.  I have a big request that you create and start editing and playing around with a new website:

just click here and create an account:   edu.symbaloo.com

remember to use a password and email account you won't soon forget!  Also, try to build

Good Afternoon Grade 7!

Hi everybody, sorry I couldn't make it in today but that is no reason to worry about falling behind!  We can work in the computer lab and continue our lesson here.

1. Grammar Review: goto the website Reported Speech1 and learn the key concepts to reporting speech by other people...Learn the concept well and take practice with the four exercises...Quiz tomorrow on this.
2. Listening skills:  When finished learning how to report speech try to continue working on what skills improve our listening abilities.  See what you can find on the internet and Add these to your inspiration web.

If you finish early you can try to the next grammar lesson on Reported speech2 or work in your messy book.

Messy Books add a new section!

This week we have added an new section to our messy books.  A "Better writing" section has been created in the back of the books.   Each student is to decide on the title of their guide.

So far we have generated some ideas on how to improve vocabulary.  Verbs, verbs, verbs!

Please make sure you create the title pages for the back and the front of your book!

Also, I would like you to check out my favourite "Altruistic Vocabulary" site.  Here we can build our vocabulary and feed nations in need...

Free Rice

You are SENTENCED to more practice...

Hi Grades Seven & Eight,

the link below has an explanation and some exercises to practice your sentence building.
give it a try and see how you make out!
Click here

Mr. Q

Grade 7 Intro to Sentences

Hi Grades Seven & Eight,

the link below has an explanation and some exercises to practice your sentence building.
give it a try and see how you make out!
Click here

Mr. Q

Welcome BACK!

Welcome to the top of the totem pole Grade 8s!
And congratulations to our new grade 7 students, we welcome your contributions to our Jr. High!

There will be lots of exciting opportunities this year for sports teams and lots of activities and committees...COME out and PARTICIPATE!

New in LA we will be creating student blogs, so please don't forget to have your homework/LA Course Outline signed and back into your binders, and let's have a great new year!

New Library system

See what's on the shelves at ACC!  Login to try us out!

http://231admin.schoollibrary.edu.pe.ca/cgi-bin/koha/mainpage.pl?logout.x=1

Friday Quiz Day!!

Sorry, I'm out again.  I hardly had the chance to see you all this week.  I thought I would leave my instructions on here for you all so if someone wasn't sure what to do they could be pointed in this direction.

1. Hand in a good copy of your Cover letter and Resume!
2. Take the following Reading Comp Quiz and email me your score. 
3. Download and experiment with the lyrics of Stairway to Heaven (print a formatted copy for yourself).
• using the Poetic Devices sheet try to find an example of as many as you can
• what is the meaning/theme behind the story lyrics?
• listen to Led Zepplins version of Stairway to Heaven at home.
• Can you derive the mood, feeling, expression of the poem?
• Does the music lend itself to your interpretation of the story?
4. This is going to be a tough assignment so be prepared.  Monday we will take up our analysis; be READY.
5. Have a good weekend, but study the lyrics!

Grammmmmmmmaaar! Practice is fun.

These are always fun practice.  Try this ONE.

Also, congratulations on last Friday's quiz.  Everyone scored very well, even with our British announcer!

MR. Q

Quiz Friday

Good work so far on the exercises this week.  Remember Book Reports and presentations will be due on Tuesday June 1, 2010.
Your presentation for 25 marks must: 

1. Introduce your book.  what genre of writing?  what is it about? main characters?  synopsis?
2. Present a product of your book...presentation/poster/powerpoint/prezi/play
3. Give your opinion of the book using the SEE method...

Today's the Quiz...
good luck and use the earphones to go through the questions and get a score to show Mr. Q .

Here is the link

Reviewing the PAST

Some new exercises for you today, try these and complete the first 7 for homework....

"TRY THESE"

LA Grammar Quiz#2

Hi everybody,

short quiz today at:

Short Grammar Quiz#2

May 21st lessons

Hi there grade 8s!  today I have included some exercises for you to practice some basic grammmar.

Goto the link below (click the title)
Present perfect continuous

read and practice all 4 exercises on the topic and yes, if you weren't there today you can still do it from home!

When that is done, definitely work on your PREZI presentation for in class Tuesday.  There will be marks for creativity and use of different Prezi tricks, as well as having something done on-time!  use pictures and: go UBC, go PEI, go Blue Whale! (if you need help remember to use the help tabs and instructional videos).

Have a good long weekend,

Mr. Q

Good job everybody!

Congrats grade 8s, everybody passed the first one.

Same direction let's try another!

http://www.better-english.com/easier/there.htm

Time for some Grammar review

Hi there 8s!  In the next few weeks we will be reviewing some heavy duty grammar to reinforce what we are doing in class.  Check here for the links to a great grammar review website and its activities.

You will love these activities.

First activity is this test on Their, There, They're
http://www.better-english.com/easier/theyre.htm

Have fun!!

Something to keep in mind!

More DIY videos at 5min.com

Lyric Poetry!

OK grade 8s, now is your chance to use your poetry skills and move them to the next level.  Since we have been practicing our analysis skills, I would like to see you find a song (with PG rated lyrics) and perform analaysis of the songs lyrics.  Things to find...different descriptors, describe the meaning citing the actual lyric line and your interpretation. Assignnment should be typed and the song lyrics submitted also.  Have fun!  Due next Monday.