Sunday, 14 May 2017

May 15 - 18

Please return interim reporting envelope ASAP.

May 18 - Scholastic book orders due.

May 23 - class photos. 

May 26 - Backwards Day

May 30 - Bloom Ball DUE + presentations

June 6 - District Track Meet at COTR
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L. ARTS...
          - all students have signed out a mystery book from the library and should be finish that book by Monday, May 15th.
         ~ We are analyzing our Mystery Books by using an all-encompassing "Bloom Ball." 


“Bloom Ball” Book Report

Name: _____________    Mystery Book Title: _________________________

Throughout the next 15 days, we’ll be working on a unique book report both in class and as homework (if necessary).  The key to successfully completing this project is to keep up with your reading “circles.” Later, we will present our 4 favourite sections of our Bloom Balls.

Here is the timeline for this project:

Monday, May 15 ~ Book is read by now and Mr. Bartraw introduces the project in class.

Friday, May 19 ~ 5 circles completed in TOTAL.

Friday, May 26 ~ 10 circles completed in TOTAL.

Tuesday, May 30 ~ DUE DATE! ALL 12 circles should be finished and you are prepared to present your 4 favourite circles.


The above dates are given as a guide, the only 2 mandatory dates are the book approval and final project due date.  The report will be graded for both reading and writing on the rating scale provided.

Each student will be given 12 circles. It would be a good idea to write all information on blank paper and having it proofread before transferring to the circles.  You may not type report information.


Things to remember:

  • Do not write or draw on the outside of the lines.
  • Write answers, sentences and paragraphs on another sheet of paper first and proofread.  When satisfied with your answer, rewrite it on the circle. 
  • Assembling “Bloom Ball”
    • Fold each circle on the lines so that the folds are facing up.  Be sure to decorate the entire circle on all 12 sections before assembling ball.
    • When all questions have been completed, and all the edges have been folded up you may glue (no tape or staples) the circles together.  BE SURE THAT ALL EDGES ARE FACING UP AROUND YOUR PICTURE OR PARAGRAPHS.
  • Presentation of your project will factor into the grading. The ball should be fully colored and visually “interesting” with drawings (or drawings in the entire background, as discussed in class), but the most important aspect is what is written in the circles.



In order to complete this project, you’ll need to complete 12 circles with the following information on each circle. The BOLD words are to be written on the borders of your pentagons.

Circle 1 – Colorfully write the name and author of your book.  Also write your first and last name on this circle. MY BOOK

Circle 2 – Draw a picture or map of the setting of your story.  Label it. SETTING

Circle 3 – List at least 10 unique or unusual words (VOCABULARY) that the author used in this book.

Circle 4 – List 3 problems faced by your main character. Use complete sentences. PROBLEMS

Circle 5 – Write a poem about the story.  The poem can be a rhyming one or free verse, haiku, acrostic poem, a “shape” poem, etc.  Your choice. POEM

Circle 6 – Write a paragraph telling your opinion of this book in one circle.  Tell why you would or would not recommend it to a friend. RECOMMENDATION

Circle 7 – Write one word in large letters that describes the THEME of your story. Explain your theme underneath this word. (Example: HONESTY – my book is mainly about the theme of honesty since Aiden, my main character, is dishonest to his friends and family by… Later, Aiden realizes that telling the truth is important because…)

Circle 8 – Describe the main character in your story. M.C.
                    ~ Include a NAME – first and last, if possible.
                    ~  Also, write about the physical (looks, age, height, clothing, facial features,
                        hair,…) characteristics.
                    ~ Write a few personality characteristics (Examples: courageous, risk-taker,
                       adventurous, anxious, intelligent, a good problem solver, humorous, thoughtful,
                       careful, likeable, hard-working, easily frightened, determined, conflicted, helpful,
                       generous, personable, curious…) in your description.

Circle 9 – Draw the CLIMAX (point of most intense action) of the book. Add a detailed
                 caption, telling what is happening.

Circle 10 – In one paragraph write a different ending to the story. NEW ENDING

Circle 11 – Write a SUMMARY of the book – include only the plot and main ideas.

Circle 12 – Write a paragraph describing CONNECTIONS from this book to your life. 


Remember to start working each day on a new circle. Write with your absolute best effort and sufficient detail.

Have fun with this mystery book project!

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Word Work - 2 groups - TEST THURSDAY!

'CH' Group List

checked        trench          chapel      sketches       munch     peach     cheaper     itching      crunch           coaches          watches       impeaching    flinch     workbench    chains         switch    headache      schooling       technology     technique     scheduling       scheme      chemistry              character       psychology     lichen     echoes       anchor      scholar      technical              
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'SI" Group List

since     signal    simplistic    stinks     insist    divisible    indivisible   sixteen    sinned    singular    simpler    greasing     nursing     silvery    singers    stinger      sickness     chasing     silverware        sixth     reversing     increasing       occasion       erosion      television     illusion   conclusion    discussion     intrusion    conversion              
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Math - New - Graphing unit.
                     - ordered pairs; understanding (x,y) coordinates both positive and negative values.                      - moving to translations, reflections, and rotations of simple geometric shapes.

Speedboat!                       Flying Saucer!

Locate the Aliens!               
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Health: - TOBACCO unit is finished.
              - Human Development studies is next.

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Science - Mystery Science continues - two sections remain - focused on Earth's water.
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PE - gymnastics centers in gym to be set up by Tuesday
      - Track and Field Skills 
      - track your skills on a form: times, distances,... and aim for PB's
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Technology - integrated with mystery science and word processing.
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Socials - FUR TRADE in Canadian history is complete. 
             - Specific Aboriginal group study begins soon.
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ART - integrated into Bloom Ball studies.
         - FINISH your perspective ART - top view, profile, back view, front view,... theme is HYPERBOLE!   ~fill out the criteria sheet (self-evaluation).
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Congrats to THOMAS for being the latest Worker of the Week!

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