Homework+7

June 12th, 2013

 * Today in Language Arts we worked to finish up our reading comprehension booklets. We then finished our group activity, A Day in the Life of a Spy.
 * In Science we handed in our PowerPoint presentations. We then used the remainder of our time to work on our year end review packages.

June 11th, 2013

 * In Language Arts today we returned our library books and worked on our science PPT presentations.
 * In Science students wrote their unit tests. They then worked on their PPT presentations which are due tomorrow.

June 10th, 2013

 * In Language Arts today we worked on finishing our book club books.
 * In Science students completed their unit reviews and asked questions about the unit. Their unit test is tomorrow.

June 7th, 2013

 * In Language Arts today we worked on our book club studies. Students were given another portion of their books to read and discuss.
 * In Science students were another class to work on their concept maps.

June 6th, 2013

 * We did not have LA today, we had our French class instead. Students finished presenting their food posters and scripts.
 * In Science students began reviewing for their unit test, which will be next Tuesday. For each topic, students are to create a concept map of their own choosing, highlighting the key elements of each topic.

June 5th, 2013

 * In Language Arts today we read from our group book, STORM. Students then had an opportunity to work on their PowerPoint presentations.
 * In Science we wrote our topic 3-5 quiz.

June 4th, 2013

 * In Language Arts today we had library. This is the last week to sign out books.
 * In Science we worked on our topic 3-5 review (p.320 in textbook). Our quiz is tomorrow.

June 3rd, 2013

 * In Language Arts today we read a portion of STORM. We then looked at A Day In the Life of a Spy.
 * In Science we worked on our topic 5 review (p.319 in textbook). We have a quiz on topics 3-5 on Wednesday.

May 31st, 2013

 * In Language Arts today we completed our Gaetz testing.
 * In Science we completed page 24 in our workbooks - how materials fail.
 * In French we began presenting our favorite meals. We will continue this in the coming weeks!

May 30th, 2013

 * In Language Arts today we began a new PowerPoint project based on interactions in ecosystems. Please see Mrs. Locke for instructions if you were absent. We also completed our book club selection discussions and read more of STORM.
 * We did not have science today, as we started a new project in LA and this took up our entire time.
 * Don't forget that French presentations and posters are due tomorrow!

May 29th, 2013

 * In Language Arts today we read and discussed in our book clubs. Students who were absent will have to catch up on their reading assignment.
 * In Science students completed their topic 4 reviews from their textbooks.

May 28th, 2013

 * In Language Arts today we had library. We began editing our group stories.
 * In Science students were to finish their experiment on forces. Questions 1-4 on page 313 are for homework.

May 27th, 2013

 * In Language Arts today we did two reading comprehension activities: Not Quite the Same and A Plane in the Hudson River
 * In Science we continued our experiment on examining forces.

May 24th, 2013

 * We did not have Language Arts today as we were at Mass. When we came back we read with our reading buddies.
 * In Science began a three part experiment on examining forces - pages 310 and 311.
 * In French we played food bingo - our presentations for our food scripts will be next Friday. Our posters are due at this time as well.

May 23rd, 2013

 * In Language Arts today we continued to read STORM. We then began looking at A Day In The Life of A Spy.
 * In Science we worked in our workbook on Topic 4.

May 22nd, 2013

 * In Language Arts today we continued to work in ourbook club reading groups. If you were absent you will need to get caught up on your reading.
 * In Science we marked our booklets to date and began work on Topic 4 questions in our workbook. No homework.

May 21st, 2013

 * In Language Arts today we had library.
 * In Science we completed our Topic 3 review.

May 17th, 2013

 * In Language Arts we completed two reading comprehension selections: Forests of Clouds and Mist, as well as Kids Take to the Airwaves.
 * In Science we watched a video on freshwater systems.

May 16th, 2013

 * Today we watched a video on the Oresund Bridge for science.
 * We did not have language arts today.

May 15th, 2013

 * This morning we wrote our writing final exam.
 * In science we finished our science experiment: the difference between mass and weight.

May 14th, 2013

 * Today we had library for Language Arts. No homework.
 * Please get lots of rest for your writing final tomorrow.
 * In science we began a science experiment. No homework.

May 13th, 2013

 * In Language Arts today we finished our personal narratives. We also completed part one of our writing final: gathering data for our persuasive essay.
 * We did not have science today.

May 6th, 2013

 * In Language Arts we completed two reading comprehension activities: A Letter to Antioch and The Elephant and the Hummingbird. These are for homework if you were absent.
 * In Science, students wrote their Topic 1&2 Quiz today.

May 3rd, 2013

 * In Language Arts we continued our personal experience narratives. Students are to have completed their entertaining beginnings.
 * In Science, students worked on the topic 1 and 2 review on page 297 in their text. They have a quiz on Monday.
 * In French, we worked on a food bingo. There is no homework.

May 2nd, 2013

 * In Language Arts we began a narrative writing exercise. We will be writing about a personal experience. Students should have their topic plan for tomorrow.
 * In Science, students worked on their topic 2 review - page 296 in their textbook. It is for homework. Students have a topics 1 and 2 quiz tomorrow.

May 1st, 2013

 * In Language Arts we began our book club readings. Students should find out what group they are in and catch up on their reading if they were not here.
 * In Science, students had one final day to complete their structure project. It is due tomorrow.

April 30th, 2013

 * In Language Arts we had library today. We worked on our group stories.
 * In Science, students continued their structures project (page 12 in their workbooks). This will be due Thursday, which gives students three classes to work on it.

April 29th, 2013

 * In Language Arts we worked on our modelled reading book: STORM.
 * In Science, students started their structures project (page 12 in their workbooks). This will be due Thursday, which gives students three classes to work on it.

April 19th, 2013

 * In Language Arts we completed a reading comprehension selection: Dirty Jobs. This is for homework if you were absent.
 * In Science, students worked on pages 7 - 9 in their workbooks. This is for homework if not completed.
 * In French we took a break from our food vocabulary and watched a movie in French. It was hilarious. We will return to our food projects after the break - there is no homework.

April 18th, 2013

 * In Language Arts we worked in our book clubs. We continued with our modelled reading, STORM. There is no homework.
 * In Science, students worked on workbook pages 7 - 9. They will continue with this assignment tomorrow.

April 17th, 2013

 * Students had no classes with me today, as they were off to Red Deer to see Josh Ship.

April 16th, 2013

 * In Language Arts we had library.
 * In Science, students completed the topic 1 review on page 281 in their textbook. This is for homework.

April 15th, 2013

 * In Language Arts we completed two reading comprehension activites: Up to the Mountaintop and Colossus of Rhodes. These are for homework if not completed.
 * In Science, students completed their bridge challenge questions - page 6 in their workbook and questions #1-4 on page 277 in their textbook. This is for homework.

April 12th, 2013

 * In Language Arts and Science there is no homework today. Students complete their bridge building challenge.
 * In French, students need to have their food scripts prepared to present for next Friday.

April 11th, 2013

 * Today in Language Arts we continued work on our book clubs.
 * In Science we planned our bridge challenges - tomorrow we build!

April 10th, 2013

 * Today in Language Arts we edited our fairy tale stories. They are due tomorrow.
 * In Science we completed page 5 in our workbooks. This is for homework.

April 9th, 2013

 * Today in Language Arts we had library. We read our group story - it was hilarious!
 * In Science we read and discussed pages 278 - 280 on structure types. No homework.

April 8th, 2013

 * Today in Language Arts we typed our fairy tales. This is for homework if not finished.
 * In Science we completed pages 3 and 4 in our workbooks.

April 5th, 2013

 * Today in Language Arts we did a reading comprehension activity: Ancient and Modern Chinese Characters. We also finished our fairy tale retellings. Both are for homework if not completed.
 * In Science students completed the introductory activities for their unit and completed page 2 in their workbooks.

April 4th, 2013

 * Today in Language Arts we started a new project - retelling of fairy tales from another character's perspective. We also continued work on our book club. There was no homework, but students should have a good start on their stories.
 * There was no science today as we had an assembly.

April 3rd, 2013

 * Today in Language Arts we completed and editing and revising activity. Students are to hand in the good copy of their paragraphs for tomorrow.
 * In Science students received their new unit, Structures. They began working on introductory activities, but there is no homework.

April 2nd, 2013

 * Today in Language Arts we began our new book club: Spies Around Us. We also had library and finished our first draft of our group story.
 * There was no Science today.

March 28th, 2013

 * Today we used both blocks to write our science tests. No homework this weekend.

March 27th, 2013

 * Today in Language Arts we presented our survival kits and emergency plans.
 * In Science students reviewed their unit work. Their science test is tomorrow.

March 26th, 2013

 * Today in Language Arts we had library, where students worked on their class retelling of Rapunzel.
 * In Science students reviewed their unit work. Their science test is on Thursday. Extra copies of their study guides are in the Forms and Letters section.

March 25th, 2013

 * Today we looked completed a reading comprehension story: Mayan Calendars. This is for homework if you were not at school.
 * We also looked at several reading comprehension strategies.
 * In Science students looked at Geological Time in their textbooks and worked on page 41 in their workbooks. Students will have a unit test on Thursday and should be reviewing their unit's work.

March 22nd, 2013

 * Students continued to work on their emergency plans and survival kits in Language Arts. They are due Monday.
 * In Science students worked on reviewing fossils (page 40 in their workbooks). This is for homework. Students are reaching the end of their unit and should be reviewing for a unit exam towards the end of next week.
 * In French students worked on creating a dialogue about their favorite meals. This is due for next Friday.

March 21st, 2013

 * Students continued to work on their emergency plans and survival kits in Language Arts. They are due Monday.
 * In Science students worked on identifying fossils (page 39 in their workbooks). This is due tomorrow.
 * French food pictures are due for tomorrow.

March 20th, 2013

 * Today we began our final projects in Language Arts. Students are creating emergency plans and survival kits, based on extremes of nature in Alberta. These are due on Monday.
 * In Science grade sevens began work on fossil identification (page 39 in their workbooks). This is not for homework.

March 19th, 2013

 * Today was library day - we worked in library to create a class rewrite of the fairy tale, Rapunzel.
 * In Science students were to read about fossils. They read pages 418 - 420 in their textbooks and completed pages 37 and 38 in their workbooks. This was for homework if not completed.

March 18th, 2013

 * Today in Language Arts we completed a selection in our reading comprehension booklet: Ishmael and Isadore. This is for homework if not completed.
 * In science students wrote a quiz on topics four through seven.

March 15th, 2013

 * Today we were at Mass for second block - no language arts homework.
 * In Science students were to complete the topic 4-7 review on page 417. They have a quiz on Monday.
 * In French we continued talking about food. Students were to finish their meal drawing if they have not done so.

March 14th, 2013

 * Today we finished our second persuasive essays. This was for homework if not completed.
 * In science we discussed the link between earthquakes and volcanoes and then began work on mountain formation. Students read pages 412-414 and completed pages 34 and 35 in their workbooks. This was for homework if not completed.

March 13th, 2013

 * Today we wrote our rough copies of our persuasive essays. This was for homework if not completed.
 * In science we watched Pope Francis I be introduced to the world. Isn't technology wonderful?

March 12th, 2013

 * Today we had library for language arts.
 * In science students completed their questions on the relationship between volcanoes and earthquakes (page 33 in workbook)

March 11th, 2013

 * Students were to finish mapping earthquake and volcano positions on their world maps.

March 8th, 2013

 * Please have your introductory paragraph of your persuasive essay finished for Monday.
 * All term two assignments are due on Monday.

March 7th, 2013

 * Science: Please finish up to page 30 in your workbooks for tomorrow.

March 6th, 2013

 * Science: There will be a topic 5 quiz tomorrow.
 * Art: Please have your crayons painted and ready to mount on Thursday. This can be done at recess in Mrs. Locke's room.

March 5th, 2013

 * Science: Please complete your workbook up to page 29. Omit the chart on page 29, we will do it in class.
 * Art: Please have your crayons painted and ready to mount on Thursday. This can be done at recess in Mrs. Locke's room.

March 1st, 2013

 * Pursuasive Essay Plan is due.
 * Art: Please have your crayons painted for next class so that we can mount them.
 * Science: Read pages 395 and 396 and complete workbook pages 26 and 27. Students had two classes to work on this assignment and should be nearly finished.

February 28th, 2013

 * French re-test tomorrow.
 * Pursuasive Essay Plan is due tomorrow
 * Art: Please have your crayons painted for next class so that we can mount them.

February 27th, 2013

 * French re-test on Friday

February 26th, 2013

 * Complete page 25 in workbook: Topic 4 Review
 * French re-test on Friday

February 25th, 2013

 * Read pages 392 and 393 in text - complete up to and including page 24 in workbooks.
 * French Fashion Show - we will finish up the last couple of people tomorrow. French re-test on Friday

February 13th, 2013

 * French Fashion Show - Friday, February 15th.
 * Lab writeup on plate movement.

February 12th, 2013

 * French Fashion Show - Friday, February 15th.
 * Q2-10 on pages 21-23 in workbook - due tomorrow.

February 11th, 2013

 * French Fashion Show - Friday, February 15th.
 * Survival Story Planning Sheet - not for homework
 * Q2-10 on pages 21-23 in workbook - due on Wednesday.

February 8th, 2013

 * Clean out your backpacks and any items that were sent home after our organizational blitz!
 * French Fashion Show wrap up will be next Friday.

February 7th, 2013

 * Extreme Survival Stories: Reflection is due tomorrow
 * French test is on Friday.

February 6th, 2013

 * Complete your picture prompt story for tomorrow - dog sled.
 * Layers of the Earth: Question 1 page 21 in workbook.
 * French test is on Friday.

February 5th, 2013

 * Science quiz today: No homework.
 * French test on Friday.

February 4th, 2013

 * Science test tomorrow on Topics 1-3.
 * French test on clothing words on Friday.

February 1st, 2013

 * Topic 1-3 review (page 381). Test on Tuesday.

January 31st, 2013

 * Science quiz tomorrow on topic 3.
 * Read pages 376 - 378 and complete page 19 in your workbook.
 * French fashion show is tomorrow.

January 30th, 2013

 * Persuasive Essays are due tomorrow.
 * Fizzy Rocks lab writeup is due tomorrow.

January 29th, 2013

 * Please complete the three body paragraphs for your persuasive essay.
 * Please remember that your french fashion show writeup is due to be presented on Friday.

January 28th, 2013

 * Science workbook pages 18 and 19 (Questions 1-6). Please also have your Fizzy Rocks Lab writeup ready and bring a rock to test!
 * Comic Strip / Rap / Poem is due tomorrow.

January 25th, 2013

 * Finish your topic 2 review on page 372 in your science.

January 24th, 2013

 * Topic 2 review in Science

January 23rd, 2013

 * Please read pages 368 - 372 and finish workbook pages 14 and 15.

January 22nd, 2013

 * Please complete your opening paragraph for your persuasive essay.
 * Please finish your sedimentary rock lab.

January 21st, 2013

 * Reading Comprehension: An Unlucky Day
 * Rap or Comic Strip: Which will you choose to demonstrate your understanding of Supertwisters.
 * Read page 361-367 in your textbook and complete pages 10, 11 and 14 (q.9-11) in your workbook.
 * Sedimentary Lab

January 17th, 2013

 * No homework today.

January 16th, 2013

 * Complete your supporting details for your persuasive outline.
 * Read pages 361, 364 and 365 in your science textbook.

January 15th, 2013

 * Complete your persuasive essay outline.
 * Science quiz tomorrow: Mineral identification, crystal creation and where we use crystals today.

January 14th, 2013

 * No homework today.

January 11th, 2013

 * Sorry for the posting delay - had to take Amy to emerg. right after school. She is fine - a sprained toe!
 * Finish your synonym sheet for language arts.
 * Organize your LA binder into 4 sections - Reading, Comprehension, Words and Writing

January 10th, 2013

 * Read pages 355 - 357 in your science textbook and complete question 6 in your workbook.

January 9th, 2013

 * Please read pages 354 and 355 in your textbook and complete questions 1-5 in your workbook.

January 8th, 2013

 * LA - Choose a topic for your persuasive essay that you feel strongly about.
 * Science - No homework today.

January 7th, 2013

 * No homework today.