Tuesday, 1 November 2011

Current projects...

We are working on:

  • Reading: chunk#5 of our novel - the last chunk. Students will create a 7 minute (approx.) video or live performance of their understanding & interpretation of the last chunk.

  • Writing / Speaking:  we are working on our debating skills; written 'pro' & 'con' plans and then we must adapt to the reasons of our debate partner = verbal spontaneity!
  • Word Work:  *we are typing out our words and using specific formatting.
                                *study your words all week and practice saying them & spelling them, too.

  • Math: finishing-up integers and how to + , - , x, and /.  TEST ON PATTERNS, EXPRESSIONS, EQUATIONS, AND INTEGERS ON THURSDAY, NOV. 3.

  • Socials / drama:  group work on basic human rights PART II.  Next, we will learn about the UN and its role in the world.

  • Science:  electromagnetism is next.

  • Art:  finishing the mod podge art on hats and pencil cases.  The skeletons turned out to be extremely detailed in design of the eyes and mouth - effective with all the cobwebs, too.

  • PE:  volleyball skills are progressing - serving has improved. 

  • French: finish your french for next Tues.
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EXTRAS!

~ Samaritan's Purse (Christmas Boxes) can be brought back to the class anytime before Nov. 14th. Thanks for making a difference as a 'global citizen.'

~ Brainology starts tomorrow!

~ Work to the best of your ability everyday & then push yourself to do even better, somehow.

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