Prayer Intentions:
- for the grade 8 girls' basketball team and its success and safety at the provincials
- for Alex's team's success at provincials and personal intention
- for Lorenz's grandma
- for Jessica's grandma
Prayer leader was Stefano. Next class, prayer leader will be Barinder.
English
- reading/AR tests
- recorded your progress in your novel
- next class: write a summary on first half of novel
Homework:
READ
CE
- discussed Ash Wednesday and Lent
- read more about Moses - the First Plague
- took Cornell notes on the First Plague
SS
- test followed by silent reading
Homework
- nothing new but have your China materials ready for checking on Wednesday.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Saturday, March 5, 2011
March 4
English
- video about Tian An Men Square massacre
- AR quiz for Outsiders
- independent reading of Chinese book or AR book
CE
- Moses: textbook and Bible (Exodus 1:6-6:1)
Homework:
Take Cornell Notes on sections of Bible read in class
SS
- current events
- time to work on Chinese materials or studying for test
Homework:
- next class: Middle Ages test
- Wednesday: hw check on China materials so far: map, fill-in-blanks, Cornell notes on handout, chart completion
- video about Tian An Men Square massacre
- AR quiz for Outsiders
- independent reading of Chinese book or AR book
CE
- Moses: textbook and Bible (Exodus 1:6-6:1)
Homework:
Take Cornell Notes on sections of Bible read in class
SS
- current events
- time to work on Chinese materials or studying for test
Homework:
- next class: Middle Ages test
- Wednesday: hw check on China materials so far: map, fill-in-blanks, Cornell notes on handout, chart completion
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
March 1
Prayer Intentions:
- for Stefano and his family
- for Alex's intention
- for Ms. F-B's daughters and their upcoming dance competitions
- for Isabella's favourite singer
Prayer leader was Isabella. Next class it will be Tyson.
English:
- silent reading
- distributed novels: Forbidden City or Throwaway Daughter (student choice)
- turned in Outsiders projects
- did timeline for reading novel (must be done in two weeks--deadline March 17)
Sample timelines for novels:
Forbidden City: March 1, pp. 1-20; March 2, pp., 21-41; March 3, pp. 42-62; March 4 and 5, break; March 6, pp. 63-82; March 7, pp. 83-105; March 8, pp. 106-131; March 9, pp. 132-151; March 10 and 11, break; March 12, pp. 152-187; March 13, pp. 188-end (199)
Throwaway Daughter: March 1, pp. 1-33; March 2, pp. 34-55; March 3, pp. 56-96; March 4 and 5, break; March 6, pp. 99-124; March 7, pp. 127-157; March 8, pp. 158-181; March 9, pp. 185-218; March 10, pp. 221-254; March 11 and 12, break; March 13, pp. 257-end (295)
CE
- finished up a few speeches
- started watching Prince of Egypt
SS
- finished watching Prince of Egypt
- assigned work on China materials (Cornell notes for handout dealing with Coastal plains, rivers, etc.)
Homework
- Keep studying for Middle Ages test (March 7).
- China materials: have the map done for checking next class
- finish Cornell notes on China's plains, rivers, etc. handout
- for Stefano and his family
- for Alex's intention
- for Ms. F-B's daughters and their upcoming dance competitions
- for Isabella's favourite singer
Prayer leader was Isabella. Next class it will be Tyson.
English:
- silent reading
- distributed novels: Forbidden City or Throwaway Daughter (student choice)
- turned in Outsiders projects
- did timeline for reading novel (must be done in two weeks--deadline March 17)
Sample timelines for novels:
Forbidden City: March 1, pp. 1-20; March 2, pp., 21-41; March 3, pp. 42-62; March 4 and 5, break; March 6, pp. 63-82; March 7, pp. 83-105; March 8, pp. 106-131; March 9, pp. 132-151; March 10 and 11, break; March 12, pp. 152-187; March 13, pp. 188-end (199)
Throwaway Daughter: March 1, pp. 1-33; March 2, pp. 34-55; March 3, pp. 56-96; March 4 and 5, break; March 6, pp. 99-124; March 7, pp. 127-157; March 8, pp. 158-181; March 9, pp. 185-218; March 10, pp. 221-254; March 11 and 12, break; March 13, pp. 257-end (295)
CE
- finished up a few speeches
- started watching Prince of Egypt
SS
- finished watching Prince of Egypt
- assigned work on China materials (Cornell notes for handout dealing with Coastal plains, rivers, etc.)
Homework
- Keep studying for Middle Ages test (March 7).
- China materials: have the map done for checking next class
- finish Cornell notes on China's plains, rivers, etc. handout
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Feb. 23
Prayer Intentions:
- for Mrs. Funaro and her family
- for the grade 8 girls' basketball team
- for Alex's personal intention
- for Jessica's grandmother
Prayer leader was Lorenz. Next day it will be Isabella.
Please note, anyone going to the funeral on Friday should not worry about bringing in homework for checking before going. I can check your homework just as easily on Tuesday.
First two blocks
- We finished off most of the speeches. There are a few left for Friday (or sometime after).
- We talked about which book to select for the next novel study. Students will be doing this study independently and will have a number of assignments to complete with the study.
Last Block
- We filled out the sheet to select the book to read (Throwaway Daughter or Forbidden City).
- We received study guides for the Middle Ages unit test.
- We started work on the Early China unit.
Homework:
- The map is due (for keeping as your notes) next Tuesday (March 1).
- The fill-in-the-blanks on pages 74-76 is due on Friday.
- I will be checking the Outsiders questions next class.
- REMEMBER: The project is due Friday, Feb. 25 (unless you have received an extension).
- for Mrs. Funaro and her family
- for the grade 8 girls' basketball team
- for Alex's personal intention
- for Jessica's grandmother
Prayer leader was Lorenz. Next day it will be Isabella.
Please note, anyone going to the funeral on Friday should not worry about bringing in homework for checking before going. I can check your homework just as easily on Tuesday.
First two blocks
- We finished off most of the speeches. There are a few left for Friday (or sometime after).
- We talked about which book to select for the next novel study. Students will be doing this study independently and will have a number of assignments to complete with the study.
Last Block
- We filled out the sheet to select the book to read (Throwaway Daughter or Forbidden City).
- We received study guides for the Middle Ages unit test.
- We started work on the Early China unit.
Homework:
- The map is due (for keeping as your notes) next Tuesday (March 1).
- The fill-in-the-blanks on pages 74-76 is due on Friday.
- I will be checking the Outsiders questions next class.
- REMEMBER: The project is due Friday, Feb. 25 (unless you have received an extension).
Monday, February 21, 2011
Feb. 21
Prayer Intentions:
Today, we prayed for the repose of Mrs. Funaro and for peace for her family. Justin was our prayer leader.
Next class, Lorenz will lead us in prayer.
First two blocks:
- Outsiders test
- speeches
Last Block:
- Cigarette packaging: reading/discussion
- introduction of new unit: China
- announcement of Middle Ages test: March 7
Homework:
- Watch the news and be prepared to be called upon to discuss various news items.
- Work on your Outsiders homework: vocabulary (due Wednesday) and project (due Friday).
- China map due in about a week or so. This map will be part of your notes on China and will not be collected for marks.
Today, we prayed for the repose of Mrs. Funaro and for peace for her family. Justin was our prayer leader.
Next class, Lorenz will lead us in prayer.
First two blocks:
- Outsiders test
- speeches
Last Block:
- Cigarette packaging: reading/discussion
- introduction of new unit: China
- announcement of Middle Ages test: March 7
Homework:
- Watch the news and be prepared to be called upon to discuss various news items.
- Work on your Outsiders homework: vocabulary (due Wednesday) and project (due Friday).
- China map due in about a week or so. This map will be part of your notes on China and will not be collected for marks.
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