Week of October 29...

Reading - 10 day self-selected novel is finished               - all students should have 10 reading response entries              - we are starting to plan/create a live, video, other media trailers              - viewings begin on or before Monday, Nov. 5     Writing - we will use personification, alliteration, hyperbole in our first story called Sound Effects.  - Lots of writing practice and editing in HCE. Word Work - test on Friday  - keep studying to improve your spelling and vocabulary skills                                Speaking - two formal presentations in the next two weeks = book trailer and The Virtues Project Math - expressions, equations, combined with INTEGERS Science - 'scientific procedure' - we experiment & write official labs about AIR PRESSURE Socials - declaration of human rights / rights of a child             - THE ROLE OF THE UNITED NATIONS              P.E. - volleyball skills  - BRING GYM CLOTHING :) Art - FALL INCHIES - finish-up MONDAY ONLY.      *******THANKS FOR YOUR HELP MRS. HULA!!!!!********* Drama - part of the book trailer (for some students) HCE - the 'Virtues Project' is going well          - bring a memory stick/flash drive ... it can help you work at school, save your work, bring it home if necessary and stay on track.           - the memory sticks are not mandatory, but they will be useful for the next several years to keep your word documents mobile  **** I found a few 8Gb sticks for $3 plus tax - they are affordable and a good educational investment.   .................................................................................. Other notes... ***Thanks to everyone who helped out a family in need in our class. ***Thanks to Phil, BJ, Jacqueline and students for picking potatoes and helping the Food Coalition. ***Thanks to all those who will help with chocolate sales.   *most parents have met with me... we can schedule conferences with students/parents at any time; for all those parents who are interested. *practice your word work list every week to push yourself to the high level you can *Babysitting course for grade 6 & 7 - Nov 5 to 9 - College of the Rockies. *work at your math facts with cards, dice, aplusmath.com, etc,... *Hallowe'en Day = wear your costumes, THE MORNING IS A REGULAR MORNING, remember we will have PE - the afternoon is art and outside game. IF WE CAN SAVE UP ENOUGH SMALL HALLOWE'EN CANDY BOXES AND BRING THEM ALL IN, THERE IS A NEAT ART PROJECT WE CAN DO. JUST A THOUGHT!  ...............................................................................................................  Video Book Trailer - Highest Standards / Goals...  CATEGORY
Presentation (Persuasion)	The trailer flows very smoothly and captivates the attention of the audience. It compels the viewer to read the book.
Content (Storyline or plot)	Key scenes or themes from the book have been creatively presented. These make the content of the book clear to the viewer
Images	Images create a distinct atmosphere or tone that matches the different parts of the story.
Voice (Soundtrack)	The voice track is clean and fully understandable. The pace fits the storyline. The viewer is always engaged.
Audio (Soundtrack)	The music stirs an emotional response that matches the storyline.
Video Editing	Editing demonstrates a full working knowledge of the software. Many effects were incorporated and used effectively.
Reflection (Awareness of Audience)	Strong awareness of the audience in the design. Can clearly explain why they chose the vocabulary, audio, and graphics to fit the target audience.
Presentation (Interest level)	A very exciting presentation. It grabbed the attention of the viewer with suspense, humour or intrigue from the beginning.
Presentation (Duration/length)	The presentation was the right length to keep/get the viewer involved.