Morning!
Today is Monday March 25, 2013.

Media:

We will be studying the issue of Fast Food Advertising and its effects on consumers. Specifically, we will discuss whether advertising products to elementary and secondary students is a good idea.  We will be discussing the material on handouts pages 110-112 .

Journal:

This entry is focused on Easter. You will write about family traditions/rituals/customs during this holiday. A reminder that in Term 3, students are to write a minimum of 250 words per journal entry.

Have a Good Day!

Morning!
Today is Tuesday March 26, 2013.


Library 8P:

In this class, Ms. Purvis wants to work on effective writing skills. She will navigate through an online tool with you to help you revise and edit your work.

Essay Writing: 8P and 8T:

Today's class will build on the essay writing from last week. We will Brainstorm, Map, Cluster and Write on a specified topic. Today however, we will focus on Introductions and developing a Thesis. We will learn about Working thesis'. Students will try a working thesis for homework.

Have a good day.

Morning!
Today is Wednesday March 27, 2013.


Grammar: 8P and 8T:

Today you have a Grammar quiz on: Subjects, Predicates, Direct Objects and Indirect Objects. Chapter 4 in your workbook. Good Luck!

Library 8T:

In this class, Ms. Purvis wants to work on effective writing skills. She will navigate through an online tool with you to help you revise and edit your work.

Have a good day!

Morning! 
Today is Thursday March 28, 2013.

Novel Study 8P and 8T:

Today we will continue reading our new novel study book titled "The Skin I'm In". We will read Chapters 3 and 4 and discuss the book as a class. In addition, students will have two handouts to work on in class and for homework.

Sightlines:

Today`s story is titled: ``Raoul Wallenberg". It is located on pages 152-156 of the text. We will work on question 2 in class. I strongly suggest you Google Mr. Wallenberg (to have more insight into the history) as he played a crucial role during WW2 and the Nazi's treatment of the Jews.

Have a Good Day.

Ms. Berry

Morning!
Today is Friday March 28th, 2013.

Today is Good Friday, therefore there is No School this day.

In addition, school is closed on Monday April 1st for Easter Monday.

Have a safe and enjoyable Easter holiday!

Ms. Berry

Morning!
Today is Monday March 18, 2013.

Media:

We will be studying the issue of School Advertising: whether or not advertising products in elementary and secondary schools is a good idea.  We will be discussing handouts pages 82-86 and students will complete questions on page 86 for homework.

Journal:

This entry is focused on your March Break. You will write an introspective view on your Break. A reminder that in Term 3, students are to write a minimum of 300 words per journal entry.

Have a Good Day!

Morning!
Today is Tuesday March 19, 2013.


Library 8P:

In this class, Ms. Purvis wants to continue working on the Scavenger Hunt with you.  As a class, you will discuss the information you have found thus far, and discuss how to find more information effectively and safely. Bring your Scavenger papers to class.

Essay Writing: 8P and 8T:

Today's class will build on the essay writing from last term. We will Brainstorm, Map, Cluster and Write two paragraphs in class. The paragraphs will include proper leads and conclusions.

Have a good day.

Morning!
Today is Wednesday March 20, 2013.


Grammar: 8P and 8T:

Today we will be continuing our unit on Subjects and Predicates. We will be working on pages 61-65 of our workbooks.

Library 8T:

In this class, Ms. Purvis wants to continue working on the Scavenger Hunt with you.  As a class, you will discuss the information you have found thus far, and discuss how to find more information effectively and safely. Bring your Scavenger papers to class.


Have a good day!

Morning! 
Today is Thursday March 21, 2013.

Novel Study 8P and 8T:

Today we will begin reading our new novel study book titled "The Skin I'm In". We will read Chapters 1 and 2 and discuss the book as a class.

Sightlines:

Today`s story is titled: ``Higher Ground``. It is located on pages 186-193 of the text. We will work on question 1 in class. There is no homework.

Have a good day.

Morning!
Today is Friday March 22nd, 2013.

Spelling 8P and 8T:

Today we will pick up where we left off before the March Break. We will have a Spelling test on Lesson 20 and complete exercises on Lesson 21. We will conduct a Spelling Bee with a prize for the winner. If you want to complete the L21 exercises early, the questions are posted on the website.


POWER POINT PRESENTATIONS:

In lieu of our debating class, students will be presenting their Power point slides to their class. Before the Break, students completed their Power point and have been given advice and tips on how to improve their slides.
Good Luck!

Enjoy your weekend!

Morning!

A REMINDER THAT MARCH BREAK BEGINS ON FRIDAY MARCH 8TH AND EXTENDS UNTIL SUNDAY MARCH 17TH. SCHOOL RESUMES ON MONDAY MARCH 18TH.
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Morning!
Today is Thursday March 7th,  2013.

Novel Study:

Today you will present your Novel study book to the class.

 In approximately five minutes, you will discuss: the setting, plot, rising/falling action and conclusion. In addition, you will mention the main characters of the book. Lastly, you will provide a quick book review (your personal thoughts on the novel).
Don't forget to bring the novel to class with you so everyone can see the book you are describing.

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Morning!
Today is Wednesday March 6th, 2013.

Today we will continue learning in our current chapter.


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Morning!

Today is Tuesday March 5th, 2013.

Library:

Ms. Purvis is designing a fun, interactive writing activity for you to work on during class.
Have fun!

Essay Writing:

Today we will be building on what we have learned thus far: proper paragraph writing, including the brainstorming and prewriting process; and we will practice writing leads and conclusions. Also, we will time ourselves to ensure we are writing within the allotted time.

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Morning!

Today is Monday March 4th, 2013.

Journal:

Today we will write on last week's topic:  Leap Year. Take a look at last week's blog to find out more information on this topic.

Media/Work Period:

Today's Media class will be replaced with a specified work period. This time will be dedicated to working on either the Novel study presentation due this Thursday or the Power point Presentation due the week after March Break.

Thanks!
Ms. Berry