Mr.Quinlan's friendly reminders

May updates

2011-05-26T09:24:00.000-03:00

Grade 7 & 8 Book Reports due next week!
Don't forget the Paper Bag.

Also, grade 8's are working on the Key Styles of WRITING
there will be a Mind Map exercise and a test next Friday.
Keep truckin'

Grade 8 Outsiders update

2011-02-28T09:21:00.001-04:00

Hi 8s,

this week we will be wrapping up the Outsiders novel. That means three things:

Finalizing portfolio Assignments and Questions - due Friday
Vocab Quiz on SPN questions - Thursday
Novel Exam - Friday

Study hard and good luck,

Mr.Q

Grade 7 Prez-entations

2011-02-28T09:17:00.000-04:00

Presentations for the book report will be on Wednesday!

Don't forget to use the rubric here to self-evaluate and make sure you have all components complete!

Good luck and good presenting.
MR.Q

Grade 7 Prezi's

2011-02-16T14:00:00.002-04:00

Hi everyone, I'll be out a couple days and I do miss you all, but there is lots to do.

#1. After reading today's two selections "Gamer Jobs" p83 and "Confessions of a Gamer" p85 work with a partner to come up with an important question about video games that you could each use to focus your presentation around.

#2. Use the structure for designing presentations on page 82 to help you plan out some presentation ideas focused around your Question.

#3. PREZI - When it comes time to do the Prezi's you will need to setup an account. Please use the link below to register as it gives you an "EDU" account with lots of extras for free.

http://prezi.com/profile/signup/edu/

#4. Follow the instructions and online tutorial video on how to create your Prezi. Save it with a title name and ask a peer for help if you need it. Grade 8s are very good at these and probably would help if you needed it.

#5. Presentations are due for Tuesday next week please.

Grade 7 Book Reports

2011-02-11T09:19:00.000-04:00

Hi Grade 7s
Like I promised here is the link for the Book Report Project.
Use this to make sure you don't leave any marks on the table. Presentations will start at the end of February and you will not have much time to work on this at school. This is a personal project and the final rubric mark does not count: these are not for group marks. Choose your own method for presentation but make sure you gather all the points you can from the rubric.

Q

the Outsiders

2011-02-10T15:27:00.000-04:00

Homework is to get Chapter 1 Qs and SPN notes due for Friday.

Friday we will read and assign Chapter 2.

6 + 1 Traits and examples

2011-01-17T09:04:00.000-04:00

Here are a couple handy links to help with your writing.

Traits Defined

Scoring rubrics

Examples of writing and scoring

Check these out and use them to improve your overall writing.

LA is moving ONLINE

2011-01-04T13:09:00.000-04:00

Hey grade 7s and 8s, welcome back and happy new year!

Something new this year is that we will be moving some of LA class online. In fact our Grade 7 Unit is on "TECH EFFECTS."

Our new course shell is found through the following link:

atutor.edu.pe.ca

bookmark it or visit through this link. All the best and I hope you enjoy our new online delivery.
Does anyone know where atutor comes from?

Step Up Grade 7s!

2010-12-07T23:08:00.000-04:00

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

2010-11-24T13:15:00.001-04:00

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

2010-11-16T21:46:00.000-04:00

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

2010-11-16T21:40:00.000-04:00

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

2010-11-10T14:43:00.001-04:00

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!

2010-11-08T13:26:00.000-04:00

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.

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.
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!

2010-10-08T10:26:00.000-03:00

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...

2010-09-27T13:20:00.004-03:00

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

2010-09-27T13:20:00.000-03:00

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!

2010-09-08T09:19:00.000-03:00

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

2010-06-24T14:07:00.002-03:00

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!!

2010-06-10T14:34:00.000-03:00

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.

Hand in a good copy of your Cover letter and Resume!
Take the following Reading Comp Quiz and email me your score.
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?

This is going to be a tough assignment so be prepared. Monday we will take up our analysis; be READY.
Have a good weekend, but study the lyrics!

Grammmmmmmmaaar! Practice is fun.

2010-05-30T08:45:00.000-03:00

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

2010-05-27T10:20:00.000-03:00

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:

Introduce your book. what genre of writing? what is it about? main characters? synopsis?
Present a product of your book...presentation/poster/powerpoint/prezi/play
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

2010-05-26T08:58:00.001-03:00

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

"TRY THESE"

LA Grammar Quiz#2

2010-05-25T09:17:00.000-03:00

Hi everybody,

short quiz today at:

Short Grammar Quiz#2

May 21st lessons

2010-05-20T16:13:00.000-03:00

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!

2010-05-19T23:59:00.000-03:00

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

2010-05-17T12:11:00.000-03:00

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!

2010-02-02T10:48:00.004-04:00

Lyric Poetry!

2010-02-01T09:06:00.001-04:00

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.

Merry Christmas!!

2009-12-15T15:05:00.000-04:00

In case some of you have forgotten, Christmas will be here shortly and the number of shopping days is quickly diminishing - Mr.Q might need some help with his family gift ideas, so don't forget to be festive and lend a teacher some good gift ideas!

Congratulations to everyone in Grade 8 for a great trip to the Food Bank. ACC donated a HUGE pile of boxes to the food bank and the Grade 8s had a very enlightening tour during our visit. Thanks for your kindness and ALTRUISM Grade 8! I am looking forward to your Christmas/Holiday projects!

Lots of stuff coming up: Concerts, Carolling, Skating...Skiing! Stay tuned for some skiing in the new year!

Lastly, a huge thanks to Mr. Abelhauser for refreshing things down in the Junior High wing!

Have a great Holiday everyone and we will see you in the new year.

Mr. Q

Grade 8!!!

2009-11-12T14:54:00.000-04:00

Great job everyone on the memorizing of "In Flanders Feild."

Biography Reports and presentations due next Monday!!!

Mr.Q

ps sorry to hear you weren't selected for an exchange trip.

Dance a huge success -- organizationally

2009-11-04T15:55:00.000-04:00

Congratulations on running a super dance for Halloween, Grade8 committee!

A lot of planning and hard work went into the works for a very detail driven dance.

DJs, sound and lights, setup, teardown, security, canteen, door, decorations, ....etc
Great job and great collection of food for the foodbank! very ALTRUISTIC of you all.

Q

Junior High Dance coming UP!!

2009-10-27T11:06:00.000-03:00

Dance Friday night! 5 -7pm in the ACC gym.

cost: $5 with a discount of $2 if you wear a costume and bring a food item.

See you there!!

Wow!

2009-10-20T15:09:00.000-03:00

Good news and bad news. Firstly, I just have to comment on the great work done by my Grade 6 Social Studies class. They have just finished a project on their family and how they 'relate' to PEI -- WOW! Some of these projects absolutely blew me out of the Milky Way galaxy! Did I say WOW! Great job Grade 6, I am very impressed. The bad news is I now expect this level of performance for all of your work!

Grade 8s: BIOGRAPHY

2009-10-19T13:41:00.002-03:00

YES! Get your Biography projects reviewed by me ASAP! Due dates are arriving quickly and this is a great project to work on during silent reading! Cheers, Mr. Q

Grade 6 : My PEI project

2009-10-19T13:39:00.002-03:00

Just a nod out to the great grade 6's that their "MY PEI PROJECT" is due tomorrow, Tuesday October 20th. Remember the pink sheet from last Wednesday! 30 marks!!

Posting Number 1

2009-10-19T13:16:00.000-03:00

While I have blogged a lot in the past. This Blog has a new intention: to post Quick Reminders and Updates for Parents and Students of my classes at Amherst Cove School. Hope you are able to make use of this website and remember to use your Daily Agenda to help stay on top of your Assignments. Please email me if there are changes which or questions with anything you see here.
Sincerely,

Mr. Q