Good Morning Grade Eight!
This week is shortened due to the Holidays.
Monday December 17th, 2012.
We
start off our week completing assignments that are outstanding. We will
have two work periods to complete unfinished work before the holidays.
Students who are a part of GLEE will partake in a SING OUT in the afternoon at 1:15pm.
Tuesday December 18th, 2012.
We will be in the library working on holiday cards for our
peers. It is a fun period to create and design holiday cards for your
friends.
Swimming is a FREE SWIM. You are encouraged to bring pool toys to play with. Parents are more than welcome to join!
Students involved in GLEE will be part of a Sing Out in the afternoon starting at 1:15pm.
Wednesday December 19th, 2012.
In
the morning, the grade eights will be exchanging their Secret Santa
gifts and watching a holiday movie in hte afternoon. Students are more than welcome to
bring peanut-free snacks on this day.
Any students involved in the Sing Outs with Ms Mc Nabb will be leaving at 1pm for the afternoon.
Thursday December 20th, 2012 is your last day of school before the Holidays.
The
grade seven and eight classes will be heading to Scarborough Town
Centre for the day to shop, have lunch, and watch a movie together.
HAVE A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY SEASON AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
See you on January 7th.
Ms. Berry.
Friday, 14 December 2012
Sunday, 9 December 2012
Good Morning!
Today is Monday December 10, 2012.
Media:
Today students are presenting their Censorship presentations. Each presentation should be approximately five minutes. Good luck!
Journal:
Today's topic is about your last day before the holidays. We will be heading to the Scarborough Town Centre for a day of shopping and movie watching. Therefore, today's topic is:
"When we go on our trip on the 20th, what are you most looking forward to? What will you be purchasing?"
Have a good day!
Ms. Berry.
Today is Monday December 10, 2012.
Media:
Today students are presenting their Censorship presentations. Each presentation should be approximately five minutes. Good luck!
Journal:
Today's topic is about your last day before the holidays. We will be heading to the Scarborough Town Centre for a day of shopping and movie watching. Therefore, today's topic is:
"When we go on our trip on the 20th, what are you most looking forward to? What will you be purchasing?"
Have a good day!
Ms. Berry.
Good Morning!
Today is Tuesday December 11, 2012.
Library 8P :
Today's library period will be devoted to creating fun holiday cards for your peers. Ms. Purvis and I will talk about some fun sites that allow you to create and design (and send) holiday cards to your friends.
Creative Writing:
Today's topic is a fun writing topic. Pretending you are a young child, write a letter to Santa stating what you would like for Christmas and any other requests you may have.
I hope Santa answers your letter!
Have a good day!
Today is Tuesday December 11, 2012.
Library 8P :
Today's library period will be devoted to creating fun holiday cards for your peers. Ms. Purvis and I will talk about some fun sites that allow you to create and design (and send) holiday cards to your friends.
Creative Writing:
Today's topic is a fun writing topic. Pretending you are a young child, write a letter to Santa stating what you would like for Christmas and any other requests you may have.
I hope Santa answers your letter!
Have a good day!
Good Morning!
Today is Wednesday December 12, 2012.
**Keep in mind that today is devoted to concert rehearsals; therefore, your schedule will probably be changed to accommodate the concert.
Grammar:
We start off our day with a new Grammar unit on Interjections. It is a short unit that we may be able to complete before the holidays. Don't forget to bring your book to class!
Library 8P:
Today's library period will be devoted to creating fun holiday cards for your peers. Ms. Purvis and I will talk about some fun sites that allow you to create and design (and send) holiday cards to your friends.
Have a good day!
Ms Berry
Today is Wednesday December 12, 2012.
**Keep in mind that today is devoted to concert rehearsals; therefore, your schedule will probably be changed to accommodate the concert.
Grammar:
We start off our day with a new Grammar unit on Interjections. It is a short unit that we may be able to complete before the holidays. Don't forget to bring your book to class!
Library 8P:
Today's library period will be devoted to creating fun holiday cards for your peers. Ms. Purvis and I will talk about some fun sites that allow you to create and design (and send) holiday cards to your friends.
Have a good day!
Ms Berry
Good Morning!
Today is Thursday December 13th.
Today is a big day for students: Its our Holiday Concert and a Pizza Dinner.
Novel Study
Today we will present the Chapter 3 and 4 summaries we worked on last week with Ms. Purvis. Students have been navigating through CREAZA and have read up to Chapter 4. Students can create a comic strip using paper and colouring pencils if they wish.
Have a good time at the concert!
Good luck!
Today is Thursday December 13th.
Today is a big day for students: Its our Holiday Concert and a Pizza Dinner.
Novel Study
Today we will present the Chapter 3 and 4 summaries we worked on last week with Ms. Purvis. Students have been navigating through CREAZA and have read up to Chapter 4. Students can create a comic strip using paper and colouring pencils if they wish.
Have a good time at the concert!
Good luck!
Good Morning!
Today is Friday December 14th, 2012.
Spelling
Last week we had a PA Day, so this week we will pick up where we left off 2 weeks ago. Test: Unit 13, Lessons Unit 14. Good luck on your Quiz. We will have an oral spelling beeas well.
Debates: 8p and 8t:
Our topic today is an extension of last week's journal topic. "Have the holidays become too commercialized?" Students will have the opportunity to debate and oppose this idea in partners.
Have a good weekend!
Today is Friday December 14th, 2012.
Spelling
Last week we had a PA Day, so this week we will pick up where we left off 2 weeks ago. Test: Unit 13, Lessons Unit 14. Good luck on your Quiz. We will have an oral spelling beeas well.
Debates: 8p and 8t:
Our topic today is an extension of last week's journal topic. "Have the holidays become too commercialized?" Students will have the opportunity to debate and oppose this idea in partners.
Have a good weekend!
Saturday, 1 December 2012
Good Morning,
Today is Monday December 3, 2012.
Media:
Today you start your day preparing for your Media presentation next week. You were emailed the presentation details last week. You will be given class time to organize and develop your ideas in preparation for December 10th. Use this class time wisely.
Journal Writing:
Today's topic is on Consumerism, specifically, consumerism during the holidays. Your question is:
"Do you think the holiday season is becoming too commercialized?" You will need to write 150 words on the topic.
Have a good day,
Ms. Berry.
Today is Monday December 3, 2012.
Media:
Today you start your day preparing for your Media presentation next week. You were emailed the presentation details last week. You will be given class time to organize and develop your ideas in preparation for December 10th. Use this class time wisely.
Journal Writing:
Today's topic is on Consumerism, specifically, consumerism during the holidays. Your question is:
"Do you think the holiday season is becoming too commercialized?" You will need to write 150 words on the topic.
Have a good day,
Ms. Berry.
Good Morning !
Today is Tuesday December 3, 2012.
Library 8P:
Today you are developing your Chapter 3 and 4 summaries. You will have time to navigate through your Wikispaces tool and develop your ideas. You will present your summary to the class on Thursday during novel study class.
Creative Writing: 8P and 8T
Today's topic is to explore Worker's Rights. We will explore the idea of labour around the world, especially in light of recent events.
Have a good day!
Ms. Berry
Today is Tuesday December 3, 2012.
Library 8P:
Today you are developing your Chapter 3 and 4 summaries. You will have time to navigate through your Wikispaces tool and develop your ideas. You will present your summary to the class on Thursday during novel study class.
Creative Writing: 8P and 8T
Today's topic is to explore Worker's Rights. We will explore the idea of labour around the world, especially in light of recent events.
Have a good day!
Ms. Berry
Good Morning!
Today is Wednesday December 5, 2012.
Grammar:
Today is your quiz on Verbs. Good Luck!
Library: 8T
Today you are developing your Chapter 3 and 4 summaries. You will have time to navigate through your Wikispaces tool and develop your ideas. You will present your summary to the class on Thursday during novel study class.
Have a good day!
Ms. Berry
Today is Wednesday December 5, 2012.
Grammar:
Today is your quiz on Verbs. Good Luck!
Library: 8T
Today you are developing your Chapter 3 and 4 summaries. You will have time to navigate through your Wikispaces tool and develop your ideas. You will present your summary to the class on Thursday during novel study class.
Have a good day!
Ms. Berry
Good Morning,
Today is Thursday December 6th.
Novel Study 8P and 8T:
Today we are continuing our Novel study unit.
You will be presenting your Chapter 3 and 4 summaries to the class. You had time during library period to design your summary using the online tools from Wikispaces.
Good luck!
Sightlines: 8P and 8T:
The story we are looking at today is titled:
Have a good day!
Ms. Berry
Today is Thursday December 6th.
Novel Study 8P and 8T:
Today we are continuing our Novel study unit.
You will be presenting your Chapter 3 and 4 summaries to the class. You had time during library period to design your summary using the online tools from Wikispaces.
Good luck!
Sightlines: 8P and 8T:
The story we are looking at today is titled:
Have a good day!
Ms. Berry
Friday, 23 November 2012
Good Morning Grade Eight!
Today is Monday November 26th, 2012.
Media:
Today we are continuing our unit on Censorship. We will be exploring Internet censorship-or specifically, the lack of censorship on the Internet. We will also discuss the upcoming Media presentation. This assignment was originally posted for today's date, but we have had to delay it a couple weeks. Your presentation will now be on DECEMBER 10th.
Journal:
Staying in the holiday spirit, our topic today is the following:
"If you could invite anyone-alive or dead- to Christmas dinner, who would you pick and why?"
This term you need to write 150-200 words for each writing piece.
Have a good day!
Ms. Berry
Today is Monday November 26th, 2012.
Media:
Today we are continuing our unit on Censorship. We will be exploring Internet censorship-or specifically, the lack of censorship on the Internet. We will also discuss the upcoming Media presentation. This assignment was originally posted for today's date, but we have had to delay it a couple weeks. Your presentation will now be on DECEMBER 10th.
Journal:
Staying in the holiday spirit, our topic today is the following:
"If you could invite anyone-alive or dead- to Christmas dinner, who would you pick and why?"
This term you need to write 150-200 words for each writing piece.
Have a good day!
Ms. Berry
Hello Grade Eight!
Today is Tuesday November 27th, 2012.
Library 8P:
In the library we will be working with Ms. Purvis to develop an online Character sketch from your novel study book. This is an extension from the Character maps you completed last week. Ms Purvis and I will guide you in what online tool will work best for you.
Creative Writing 8P and 8T:
Today's topic is on The Debt Crisis around the globe. A complicated issue, we will only scratch the surface of this issue by discussing a few details, current facts, and the countries most affected. As well, we will look at both Canada's and the U.S's debt levels and discuss what can be done to eliminate it.
Have a good day!
Ms. Berry
Today is Tuesday November 27th, 2012.
Library 8P:
In the library we will be working with Ms. Purvis to develop an online Character sketch from your novel study book. This is an extension from the Character maps you completed last week. Ms Purvis and I will guide you in what online tool will work best for you.
Creative Writing 8P and 8T:
Today's topic is on The Debt Crisis around the globe. A complicated issue, we will only scratch the surface of this issue by discussing a few details, current facts, and the countries most affected. As well, we will look at both Canada's and the U.S's debt levels and discuss what can be done to eliminate it.
Have a good day!
Ms. Berry
Hi Grade Eight,
Today is Wednesday November 28th, 2012.
Grammar:
Today we will be reviewing both the Adverb lesson and the Verb lesson before your QUIZ NEXT WEEK. We will be completing exercises on pages 259, 260, 268, and 269 of the text.
Library 8T:
In the library we will be working with Ms. Purvis to develop an online Character sketch. This is to work in combination with your Character map from last week, so bring the character map to class.
Have a good day!
Ms. Berry
Today is Wednesday November 28th, 2012.
Grammar:
Today we will be reviewing both the Adverb lesson and the Verb lesson before your QUIZ NEXT WEEK. We will be completing exercises on pages 259, 260, 268, and 269 of the text.
Library 8T:
In the library we will be working with Ms. Purvis to develop an online Character sketch. This is to work in combination with your Character map from last week, so bring the character map to class.
Have a good day!
Ms. Berry
Hi Grade Eight,
Today is Thursday November 29th, 2012.
Novel Study 8P and 8T:
Today we will be continuing our novel study unit. We will be filling out Prediction handouts. Remember you are to be up to Chapter 3 in your novel by this week. Ensure you bring your novel to class.
Sightlines 8P and 8T:
Today we are reading a cultural story of a little girl who struggles with her cultural identity. The story is titled: "Some Tings Lie So Deep". It is located on pages 129-135 of the text if you want to take a look before class.
Have a good day!
Ms. Berry
Today is Thursday November 29th, 2012.
Novel Study 8P and 8T:
Today we will be continuing our novel study unit. We will be filling out Prediction handouts. Remember you are to be up to Chapter 3 in your novel by this week. Ensure you bring your novel to class.
Sightlines 8P and 8T:
Today we are reading a cultural story of a little girl who struggles with her cultural identity. The story is titled: "Some Tings Lie So Deep". It is located on pages 129-135 of the text if you want to take a look before class.
Have a good day!
Ms. Berry
Hi Grade Eight:
Today is Friday November 30th (the last day of November!)
Spelling 8P and 8T:
Today we will have a Spelling test on L11 and exercises on L13.
(We skip the Review units until the end of the year). We will also have our weekly Spelling Bee.
Ensure you study for your test!
Debates: 8P and 8T:
Weighing in on the upcoming season, today we will debate whether the Holiday season is about gift-giving or family and friends. We will discuss as a class how society views this time of year.
Have a good weekend!
Ms. Berry
Today is Friday November 30th (the last day of November!)
Spelling 8P and 8T:
Today we will have a Spelling test on L11 and exercises on L13.
(We skip the Review units until the end of the year). We will also have our weekly Spelling Bee.
Ensure you study for your test!
Debates: 8P and 8T:
Weighing in on the upcoming season, today we will debate whether the Holiday season is about gift-giving or family and friends. We will discuss as a class how society views this time of year.
Have a good weekend!
Ms. Berry
Friday, 16 November 2012
Good Morning Grade Eight,
Today is Monday November 19th, 2012.
Media 8P and 8T:
Today we will continue our topic on Censorship, specifically, the Censorsip currently applied to Music, Radio Stations and Video Channels like MuchMusic.
If you want to learn more before we discuss this issue as a class, please click the following link:
www.nku.edu/musiccensorshiplaws
Journal 8P and 8T:
The topic you will write on today is philanthropic-based. "If you were able to donate 1,000 dollars to any charity or organization, which one would you pick? You will need to provide reasons for your choice.
Have a good day!
Ms. Berry
Today is Monday November 19th, 2012.
Media 8P and 8T:
Today we will continue our topic on Censorship, specifically, the Censorsip currently applied to Music, Radio Stations and Video Channels like MuchMusic.
If you want to learn more before we discuss this issue as a class, please click the following link:
www.nku.edu/musiccensorshiplaws
Journal 8P and 8T:
The topic you will write on today is philanthropic-based. "If you were able to donate 1,000 dollars to any charity or organization, which one would you pick? You will need to provide reasons for your choice.
Have a good day!
Ms. Berry
Good Morning Grade Eight,
Today is Tuesday November 20th, 2012.
Library 8P:
Today, for library period, you get the pleasure of walking through and exploring the Scholastic Book Fair. You can purchase books as well. I hope you like it!
Creative Writing 8P and 8T:
Our topic this week is about food, specifically, "Should schools be allowed to sell fast food and junk food in their school cafeterias?" We will discuss the topic, generate notes, and you will write a 100 word commentary on the topic. You can look at the following link if you want to read up on the subject before class:
www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/keepingnutritiononmenus
Have a good day!
Ms. Berry
Today is Tuesday November 20th, 2012.
Library 8P:
Today, for library period, you get the pleasure of walking through and exploring the Scholastic Book Fair. You can purchase books as well. I hope you like it!
Creative Writing 8P and 8T:
Our topic this week is about food, specifically, "Should schools be allowed to sell fast food and junk food in their school cafeterias?" We will discuss the topic, generate notes, and you will write a 100 word commentary on the topic. You can look at the following link if you want to read up on the subject before class:
www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/keepingnutritiononmenus
Have a good day!
Ms. Berry
Morning Grade Eight!
Today is Wednesday November 21, 2012.
Today is a busy day for our school. We have:
Grammar:
For Grammar class, we will be reviewing Subject-Verb Agreement before your Quiz next week. We will be working on exercises in class.
Library: 8T
Today, for library period, you get the pleasure of walking through and exploring the Scholastic Book Fair. You can purchase books as well. I hope you like it!
Have a good day!
Today is Wednesday November 21, 2012.
Today is a busy day for our school. We have:
- Dress Down Day (Sports Theme)
- Teacher Vs Student Hockey game
- Spaghetti Showdown in the Cafeteria
- Family Night in the Library
Grammar:
For Grammar class, we will be reviewing Subject-Verb Agreement before your Quiz next week. We will be working on exercises in class.
Library: 8T
Today, for library period, you get the pleasure of walking through and exploring the Scholastic Book Fair. You can purchase books as well. I hope you like it!
Have a good day!
Good Morning Grade Eight.
Today is Thursday November the 22nd, 2012.
Novel Study 8P and 8T:
Today we will work on a Character Map. You will choose two characters in your novel thus far and fill out the character map reproducible. When completed, we will share our ideas with our classmates.
Sightlines 8P and 8T:
Today we will be reading a story titled: "Handling Anger and Resolvng Conflict". It is located on pages 92-95 of your text. We will be discussing the story and completing Question 2 in the book.
Have a good day!
Ms. Berry
Today is Thursday November the 22nd, 2012.
Novel Study 8P and 8T:
Today we will work on a Character Map. You will choose two characters in your novel thus far and fill out the character map reproducible. When completed, we will share our ideas with our classmates.
Sightlines 8P and 8T:
Today we will be reading a story titled: "Handling Anger and Resolvng Conflict". It is located on pages 92-95 of your text. We will be discussing the story and completing Question 2 in the book.
Have a good day!
Ms. Berry
Good Morning Grade Eight
Today is Friday November 23, 2012.
Spelling: 8T and 8P:
We have Spelling test on L10, an oral Spelling Bee and exercises on Lesson 11.
Debates: 8P and 8T:
The topic we will be discussing this week is whether there is still a need for Remembrance Day ceremonies.
Students will have the opportunity to create arguments, form teams and debate their arguments with their classmates.
Have a good weekend!
Ms. Berry
Today is Friday November 23, 2012.
Spelling: 8T and 8P:
Debates: 8P and 8T:
The topic we will be discussing this week is whether there is still a need for Remembrance Day ceremonies.
Students will have the opportunity to create arguments, form teams and debate their arguments with their classmates.
Have a good weekend!
Ms. Berry
Sunday, 11 November 2012
Good Morning Grade Eight.
Today is Friday November 16, 2012
Spelling 8P and 8T:
We will have a Spelling Test on Lesson 9, an oral Spelling Bee on Lesson 10, and you will be completing exercises in the textbook.
Poets and Playwrights 8P and 8T:
Last week you opted to debate over having a P and P class. Therefore this week, we will be learning last week's lesson on William Shakespeare. I think you will like his work.
Have a good weekend!
Ms. Berry
Today is Friday November 16, 2012
Spelling 8P and 8T:
We will have a Spelling Test on Lesson 9, an oral Spelling Bee on Lesson 10, and you will be completing exercises in the textbook.
Poets and Playwrights 8P and 8T:
Last week you opted to debate over having a P and P class. Therefore this week, we will be learning last week's lesson on William Shakespeare. I think you will like his work.
Have a good weekend!
Ms. Berry
Good Morning Grade Eight!
Today is Thursday November 15, 2012.
Novel Study
We are continuing our new novel study unit. You will need to bring the novel you chose to class with you. You will be presenting your Glogster title page and explaining why you included the images/pics on your title page.
Have a good day!
Ms. Berry
Today is Thursday November 15, 2012.
Novel Study
We are continuing our new novel study unit. You will need to bring the novel you chose to class with you. You will be presenting your Glogster title page and explaining why you included the images/pics on your title page.
Have a good day!
Ms. Berry
Hi Grade Eight,
Today is Wednesday November 14, 2012.
Grammar:
We will be starting a new unit on Subject-Verb Agreement. the new chapter is located in your grammar workbook.
Library 8T:
We are starting off our day in the library. Ms. Purvis and I will be helping you with your Glogster title page for your new Novel Study unit. A reminder that the title page is due on Thursday. You are also required to read Chapters 1-2 of your book. You will be discussing your book in front of your peers.
Have a good day!
Ms. Berry
Today is Wednesday November 14, 2012.
Grammar:
We will be starting a new unit on Subject-Verb Agreement. the new chapter is located in your grammar workbook.
Library 8T:
We are starting off our day in the library. Ms. Purvis and I will be helping you with your Glogster title page for your new Novel Study unit. A reminder that the title page is due on Thursday. You are also required to read Chapters 1-2 of your book. You will be discussing your book in front of your peers.
Have a good day!
Ms. Berry
Hi Grade Eight,
Today is Tuesday November 13, 2012.
Library 8P:
We are starting off our day in the library. Ms. Purvis and I will be helping you with your Glogster title page for your new Novel Study unit. A reminder that the title page is due on Thursday. You are also required to read Chapters 1-2 of your book. You will be discussing your book in front of your peers.
Creative Writing 8P and 8T:
We are continuing our discussion on GMO foods. As a class we will be looking over informational handouts and discussing as a class the links I forwarded to you last week. If there is time, we will debate the topic in teams.
Have a good day!
Ms. Berry
Today is Tuesday November 13, 2012.
Library 8P:
We are starting off our day in the library. Ms. Purvis and I will be helping you with your Glogster title page for your new Novel Study unit. A reminder that the title page is due on Thursday. You are also required to read Chapters 1-2 of your book. You will be discussing your book in front of your peers.
Creative Writing 8P and 8T:
We are continuing our discussion on GMO foods. As a class we will be looking over informational handouts and discussing as a class the links I forwarded to you last week. If there is time, we will debate the topic in teams.
Have a good day!
Ms. Berry
Hi Grade Eight,
I hope you enjoyed your weekend!
Today is Monday November 12, 2012.
Media:
Today we will continue our topic on Censorship, specifically, the pros and cons of censorship on the Internet. Now that you know who the CRTC is, and what they do, you can add more insight into the discussion.
After a class discussion, you will be given an informational handout and asked to write a commentary.
Journal:
Today's topic is on a childhood memory. You will be writing about a present you always wanted but never received. I look forward to hearing your stories. As a class, we will guess who wrote which paragraph.
Have a good day!
Ms. Berry
I hope you enjoyed your weekend!
Today is Monday November 12, 2012.
Media:
Today we will continue our topic on Censorship, specifically, the pros and cons of censorship on the Internet. Now that you know who the CRTC is, and what they do, you can add more insight into the discussion.
After a class discussion, you will be given an informational handout and asked to write a commentary.
Journal:
Today's topic is on a childhood memory. You will be writing about a present you always wanted but never received. I look forward to hearing your stories. As a class, we will guess who wrote which paragraph.
Have a good day!
Ms. Berry
Sunday, 4 November 2012
Morning!
Today is Monday November 5th, 2012.
I hope you enjoyed your weekend!
Media:
In lieu of Media class today, we will be holding our Seedfolk presentations. Be ready to present for today including having the necessary Internet connections ready to go. There will be no excuse for lateness as every student has been given an extension.
Journal:
Today's topic explores the current school curriculum. Do you think schools should concentrate on core subjects like Math, Science and English only? Should we eliminate classes like Drama, Music and Visual Arts?
Have a good day!
Ms. Berry
Today is Monday November 5th, 2012.
I hope you enjoyed your weekend!
Media:
In lieu of Media class today, we will be holding our Seedfolk presentations. Be ready to present for today including having the necessary Internet connections ready to go. There will be no excuse for lateness as every student has been given an extension.
Journal:
Today's topic explores the current school curriculum. Do you think schools should concentrate on core subjects like Math, Science and English only? Should we eliminate classes like Drama, Music and Visual Arts?
Have a good day!
Ms. Berry
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