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WELCOME TO MR FISHER'S CLASS

October 14th, 2021

10/14/2021

 
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Today, the majority of students had their vaccinations updated.  Some students will update them at their family doctor's office.  We know, according to science, that vaccinations can prevent viruses.  Later, we brainstormed words and phrases we could use to thank healthcare workers that work in the oncology department at a local hospital.  In the afternoon students had a reading lesson where they practiced reading with intention and making their thinking visible.
1.) MATH:
  • Review and mark page 25 
2.) ART:
  • Brin in items/images for your personal collage
3.) NOVEL APPROACH READING:
  • COMplete your visible thinking sheet
4.) SCIENCE ECOSYSTEMS:
  • Bring in some food for the consumer in your ecosystems
5.) POST A RESPONSE: 
  • Holiday if you have completed all PARS.    
  • If you are behind on any PARS, make sure you get caught up. (Completion, peer-feedback, and edited/revised version.  
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Writer's workshop

10/13/2021

 
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Today students updated their fresh grade portfolios which will be shared with parents this week. Parents please make sure you check your email for an invite to your child's portfolio. Writing was the big focus of the day and students got to work on incorporating what effective writers do. If you follow these tips your writing will LEVEL UP!100% guaranteed
1.) MATH: p45 #1-9 (click)
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2.) PLANT ID TEST: Moved to tomorrow
  • Can you name all these? (click)
3.) ALPHABIOGRAPHY: Complete 2 paragraphs (Absent studnets, on a computer, write 2 paragraphs about things in your life. Click here to see the writing project (click)
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4.) POSTA RESPONSE:
  • Learning Intention: I can explain the divisibility rule for 2, 3, 5, 10
  • Divisibility by 3: Why does adding up all the digits and seeing if the sum is divisibly by 3 work? Explain using an example.
  • Divisibility by 2, 5 and 10: Why do you only need to look at the ones place value when determining divisibility by 2, 5 and 10? Explain using an example.
  • Read another students post and give them some feedback to help them improve.
  • Edit and revise based on feedback you receive.

Ecosystem Observation #1

10/12/2021

 
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To be updated soon....
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IMPORTNAT: Bring in Fresh Grade Forms

1.) WIRITNG:
  • Alphabiograohy  Paragraohe #1
2.) SCIENCE:
  • Ecosystem observation #1
  • PLNAT ID TEST TOMORROW (See last post to study)
3.) POST A RESPONSE:​
  • Log onto Teams and show your parents:
  1. Your online NOTEBOOK
  2. The Alphabiorgraohy project (read them your first paragraph)
  3. The personal Writing Success Criteria
  4. The grade 7 writing samples
  • Post a message here when you have competed this.

Happy Thanksgiving weekend!

10/8/2021

 
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Another exciting week of learning comes to a close. Today students had their first Reading lesson where they were introduced to the different strategies good readers use to show deep comprehension. Students also had their first science inquiry ecosystems lesson where they learned the components of ecosystems and started building small ecosystems to study in class over the next few weeks. The next few weeks are sure to be exciting ones. Have a great Thanksgiving long weekend. 
​​IMPORTNAT- Bring in the Fresh Grade forms and pay for your hoodie

1.) SCIENCE INQUIRY- ECOSYSTEMS:
  • Find some consumers (SNAILS and SLUGS) for your ecosystem and bring them to school on Tuesday. Make sure you are being a good steward and taking care of all organisms.
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2.)PLANT ID PROJECT:
  • Anyone who has not finished the project, make sure it is complete and handed in on Tuesday
  • Plant identification Test will be on,Wednesday, October 13 so be sure to study  over the weekend.
  • Plant Samples 1 (click)
  • Plant Samples 2 (click)
​3.) MATH:
  • Make sure all missed or incomplete work is completed 
  • Divisibility Rules Quiz on Tuesday October 12th 
2.) POST A RESPONSE:
  • The two Plant ID Project deep thinking questions are:
  1. Why is it importnat to learn about the plants in our community?
  2. Why is it importnat to learn the ways First Nations people used plants?

Learning Intention: I can using my background knowledge to clearly answer deep thinking questions

Success Criteria:
  1. Incorporates the question into the answer (example: I think it is importnat to learn the names of the plants in the community because...)
  2. Provides a personal opinion with background knowledge evidence
  3. The evidence/reason for the opinion is clearly explained 
  4. Uses paragraph form with compete sentences, correct grammar and punctuation
  • Read another studnets post and provide some peer feedback.
  • Edit/Revise based on the feedback you receive.

Photo day tomorrow!!!

10/7/2021

 
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Plant samples from our community! Which ones do you recognize?
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Today was a busy day. In the morning students had a question and answer session on body science which wrapped up the program. For most of the rest of the day students worked hard on completing their math work on the divisibility rules and their plant identification and First Nations Inquiry project.

tomorrow is photo day!
Do not wear green.

please spread thr word!

​IMPORTNAT: Bring in your signed Fresh Grade Forms
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1.) MATH: p13-14 #1-8 & p17-18 #1-4

2.)WORD WORK:
  • Unit 3 test tomorrow
  • Divisibility Rules Quiz moved to Tuesday
3.)PLANT ID PROJECT: Due Tomorrow @ 3pm

4.)POST A RESPONSE:
  • To help you prepare for the Word Word Test write a sentence with each word
LEARNING INTENTION: I can write a complete sentence with each word work word

SUCCESS CRITERIA:
  1. All word work words are in CAPITAL LETTERS!
  2. Each Sentence starts with a capital and ends with a period 
  3. The sentence shows you understand the meaning of the word
  • Read at least one other students post and based on the SUCCESS CRITERIA give them some feedback help them improve their sentences. 
  • Edit/revised based on the feedback you receive!
  • Make sure everyone gets some feedback. You may give feedback to more than one classmate.

Body Science and health

10/6/2021

 
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Today we participated in the Saleema Noon Body Science workshop in class. Tomorrow we will have a Q & A period with their representatives via a virtual session.  It is part of the physical and health education program. We learned about healthy bodies and healthy sexuality.  For more detailed information, please click here to read the handout that was emailed to all families over the weekend. It was an educational and valuable experience for all
IMPORTNAT- COMPLETE YOUR PAR FORM YESTERDAY! YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE!

1.) EVALUATIONS:
  • FRIDAY-Divisibility rules quiz
  • FRIDAY-Word work 
2.) MATH: (Not for homework, unless you want to)
  • p13-14 #1-8
  • p17-18 #1-4
3.) SCIENCE:
  • Plant ID project due Friday!

3.) POST A RESPONSE:
  • Yesterday, you participated in your last actor's workshop session.  It was nice to see all of you stepping out of your shells to engage in drama!
  • LEARNING INTENTION: I can explain 2-3 things I learned in the 3 workshops I participated in.  
    SUCCESS CRITERIA: 
           1.) Paragraph Format - intro/body/conclusion
           2.) Givens/Conventions - spelling, capitals, grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation.
           3.) BODY - Include 2-3 things you learned and provide 2-3 specific examples.
           4.) SELF-ASSESSMENT: Write on sentence after your paragraph to state if you followed the
                                                     above criteria.  
           5.) PEER-ASSESSMENT: Read one other student's paragraph and give them 2 things to
                                                      improve on based on the criteria above.
           6.) Edit/revise your original paragraph based on the feedback you received or your self-
    ​            assessment of the above criteria.


Inquiry

10/5/2021

 
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Students learned the divisibility rules for 3 and 9 today. Not only did they learn the rule bu they leaned to explain how and why the rule works. being able to explain how things work in math really shows deep understanding. Studnets also spent time identifying and doing research on the plant samples they collected last week. We finished off the day with our final young actors project session. What good fun!
1.)WORD WORK: Test on spelling and meaning Friday

2.)MATH: p9-10 #1-10 (click)

​3.) POST A RESPONSE:
  • Yesterday we learned what it means to inquire and that inquiry is how people naturally learn things on their own. Inquiry can be learning about something or learning how to do something
  • Today I want you to think about a time you learned about something or how to so something, and then explain the process of learning it. Then write a BIG question with sub-questions for the little inquiry (Just like we did in the library)
LEARNING INTENTION: I can explain something I learned

SUCCESS CRITERIA:
  1. Explain what you learned and why you learned it
  2. Includes how did you learned it? 
  3. Includes and big question
  4. includes at least 3-5 sub-questions you probably asked yourself. (You may not remember asking them and that. is okay. Just think about what questions you probably had to answer)

Mr. Fisher's EXAMPLE:

Something I learned is how to juggle. I had always wanted to juggle ever since I was in elementary school when my mother gave me a set of juggling balls. I never did learn as a kid. I started by looking at a juggling book that came with the set I bought. Then started watching juggling tutorial videos on You tube. After this, I practiced everyday for 15 minutes. Eventually I could juggle. After awhile I bought a nice set of juggling balls.

BIG QUESTION: How can I lean to juggle?

SUB-QUESTIONS:
  1. What do I need to juggle?
  2. How long will it take to learn?
  3. Which videos are best to watch?
  4. Do better juggling balls make juggling easier?
  5. What position do you hold your arms?

EXAMPLES FROM CLASS BELOW
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When we inquire we are on fire!

10/4/2021

 
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Today we completed our word work test from last week and got our new words for this week. Students also spent some time on their personal collages. In the afternoon, students were introduced to social studies and science inquiry and they got to work on the plant identification and  First Nations use project. Students worked cooperatively in planning out the project which will be completed this week. It was great to see students engaged and ready to learn.
1.)HOODIES: Please pay for the hoodie

2.)WORD WORK UNIT 3: Word analysis and test Friday

3.)SCIENCE-PLANT ID PROJECT: Due Friday

4.)POST A RESPONSE:
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October 02nd, 2021

10/2/2021

 
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Friday was our first Earth Bites Lesson. We leaned about food security and how plating gardens and supporting local farmers leads BC to food  better food security and is better for the environment. In math, we got into the divisibility rules and not only learned the rules for 2,5 and 10 but we know practiced explaining them which shows deep understandings. Finally we finished our fitness testing and have completed collecting the data which we will use to set a fitness goal. Great work everyone!


Friday Was our First CLass Birthday!
(YOu know who you are)

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Hope you have an amazing day and the best year ever!
1.) MATH: Math Focus page 6-#1-11(CLICK HERE TO SEE THE MATH PAGES)
2.)COLAGE: Bring magazined, pictures etc. for the personal collage
3.)WORD WORK: Test on Monday- Ecosystem Vocabulary
3.) HOODIES: Please Pay on School Cash Online
4.)HOME READING: Bring your September calendar on Monday!

5.) POST A RESPONSE:
  • ​Thursday was Orange Shirt Day.  It is a day that the government now calls National Truth and Reconciliation Day.  
  • Review some of the videos posted below to refresh your memory.
LEARNING INTENTION: I can share my understanding about  'Orange Shirt Day'.

​SUCCESS CRITERIA: 
  1. Paragraph format (intro/body/conclusion)
  2. In your paragraph, include at least 3 things you learned yesterday about:
  • How Orange Shirt Day came to be
  • What the girl experienced
  • And how as Canadians, we can do better for future generation
3.) Conventions/Givens: Check your paragraph for spelling, capitals, grammar, sentence structure, and                      punctuation

4.) Self-assessment: After your paragraph, post a sentence stating if you have met the above criteria. If you haven't, state what you need to change.

5.) Peer-assessment: Give one other student who hasn't received feedback yet, 2 things to improve on their paragraph.  BE SPECIFIC. 

​6.) REVISED VERSION: After your self/peer assessment, post a 'REVISED' version as a reply to your original paragraph. Don't forget to write (REVISED) at beginning to indicate it is your revised version.
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