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math concepts!

11/18/2020

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1.) HOME READING

30 minutes everyday

2.) FITNESS GOAL:

Keep working on it! Follow your action plan!

3.)POST A RESPONSE

LEARNING INTENTION: I can explain the math concept(s) I am studying

Success Criteria:

Name the concept/concepts you are working on in class
List and explain the meaning of any specialized math vocabulary used for this concept
Explain the concept and how is it used
Include at least 1 example to help make your explanation clear

Give another students come feedback to help them improve their post
Edit/revise based on the feedback you receive

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Reel 2 reel film festival

11/17/2020

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Click below to view the Film Festival permission form
Let the teacher know if your parents do not want you to participate in the viewing
There is no need to print and sign the form.
Fee $2 (please pay online)

The Festival Consists of 2 short films:

Indigenous Spotlight
Made in Canada - The Animation Edition

(CLICK) HERE TO VIEW THE PERMISSION FORM

1)HOMEWORK: Complete all of your classwork and homework!

2.) POST A RESPONSE:

Being kind is something we all need to do more of. Watch this 7 minute read aloud and SYNTHESIZE and EVALUATE it using your reading strategies to come up with the big idea.
Remember, synthesizing and evaluating is when you use all your reading strategies to come up with an understanding of the BIG IDEA (message the author wants you to take away).
Remember, everyone will have their own perspective on what the BIG IDEA will be.
LEARNING INTENTION: I can synthesize and evaluate my use of reading strategies to come up with the big idea of the story.
SUCCESS CRITERIA:
1.) Paragraph format (hook, body, and conclusion)
2.) State what you think the BIG IDEA is.
3.) You must LIST 2 reading/comprehension strategies you used while you listened/read along with the story.
4.) You must also EXPLAIN and give 2 CLEAR EXAMPLES of how you used these strategies and how they helped you come up with the big idea.
5.) Check for the givens/conventions (spelling, capitals, punctuation, grammar, and sentence structure).
6.) Give one student descriptive feedback on the above criteria. Do a self-assessment of your own paragraph using the criteria above.
7.) Edit/revise your work.

VIDEO LINKS:
Be Kind Read Aloud

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thnak you!

11/5/2020

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IMPORTANT- It was so great to meet all the parents and to work together to support the learning!

1) CAREER EDUCATION:

Add all your goal setting forms and your goals as a comment to the Conference activity on FG

2)MATH:

Grade 7-No homework
Grade 7- Unit 1 Evlauation on Monday

1)POST A RESPONSE

We all have a team. Think about who is on your learning support team and write them a thank you letter.

Learning Intention: I can write a thank you message to my learning support team

Success Criteria:

Include the date but no address
Address the person appropriately. At the start of the letter, address the person with a proper salutation, such as “Dear Mr. ... (First names only or mom dad, teacher etc.)
Say thank you. ...
Give at least 2-3 for specifics for each person. ...(what you are thankful for)
Say thank you again. ...
Sign off. ... (sincerely, yours truly etc.)
Be positive but sincere. ...
Proof read your letter and post it
Read your letter to your parents! (MANDATORY!)

***DO NOT INCLUDE ANY LAST NAMES OR ADDRESS!***

See example below:)

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Today we had earth bites where we learned about growing micro greens and how vitamins get into our bodies. In the afternoon we worked on of SPOOKY TREE ART and then had some skills testing and assessment for our soccer unit. Students were dismissed early for their goal setting conferences. It has been great to meet so many parents and to see your learning support teams.

Recently we have been talking about the power fo words. Todays PAR is focusing on how we can use our words in different ways to create an effect. Think about how you are using word in your Alphabiography writing project and try to say things with words in meaningful and creative ways,

1) WORD WORK:

Sentences
Test Friday

2)WEBSITE:

Revise your par from yesterday based on your FEEDBACK from me.

3) FRESH GRADE:

Add your goal(s) to FG

4.) POST A RESPONSE:

Word choice is incredibly important in writing. Your writing should be clear and concise with words that communicate exactly what you want to say.
Watch this video to complete your PAR for today.
Word Choice is using rich, colourful, and purposeful vocabulary that communicates what you are trying to say in a skillful way.
LEARNING INTENTION: I can explain the importance of 'WORD CHOICE'.
SUCCESS CRITERIA:
1.) Paragraph format (intro, body, and conclusion)
2.) Include 2 reasons why you think 'WORD CHOICE' is important.
3.) You may pull on examples to support your reasons from the video!
4.) Check for the givens (spelling, capitals, punctuation, grammar, and sentence structure).
5.) Post a self-assessment based on the above criteria and edit/revise your post.

VIDEO LINK

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conferences!

11/3/2020

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Reminders:

Upload your conference forms to Teams BEFORE your conference
Add your goal(s) to the conference Fresh Grade Activity as a comment
Word Work Test Friday!

POST A RESPONSE:

Our school code of conduct is framed around the word SOAR
In a paragraph form write about the code of conduct

SUCCESS CRITERIA:

Explain what SOAR stands for
Give 2 examples for behaviours or actions that represent each letter
Explain what SOAR tickets are
SOAR tickets are used to reward and praise positive behaviours. Do you think having sore tickets is effective? Think school wide.
Why do you think SOAR was created?
In your opinion is having a code of conduct important?
What could make it better?

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November 02nd, 2020

11/2/2020

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To be updated by 7 pm...

IMPORTANT: CONFERENCES THIS WEEK. UPLOAD ALL GOAL SETTING FORMS TO YOUR PRIVATE CHANNEL

HOME READING: October Calendar accepted until Friday!

ALPHABIOGRAOHY:

You should be at 16 paragraphs

WORD WORK:

Word analysis
Test Friday

MATH:

Mark all finished work!
No new homework

SOCIAL STUDIES:

Complete all handouts

POST A RESPONSE:
To be updated by 7pm...

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Happy Halloween!

11/1/2020

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Can you guess which one is Mr.Fisher's?

1.)CONFERNCE:

Complete your goal setting form and upload it to your TEAMS conference channel ASAP

2.) POST A RESPONSE:

Halloween PAR Holiday!

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Halloween activities

10/30/2020

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Activity 1 Activity 2 Activity 3

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Laurier Code of conduct

10/29/2020

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IMPORTANT- REVIEW THE LAURIER CODE OF CODUCT WITH YOUR PARENTS (click)

1)SOCIAL STUDIES:

Complete all worksheets from Student Vote lessons 1-3

2)ALPHABIOGRAPHY:

You should be at about 15 paragraphs
Complete the independent and independent clause sheet

3) MATH:

Complete all assignments from this week

4)SCIENCE:

Notes and BIG IDEA for both videos

5) WORD WORK:

16 sentences
Test tomorrow

6) POST A RESPONSE:

Review the code of conduct with your parents (click)
Read the quote above to your parents and explain what it means to you.
Post a note here when you have finished these two tasks!

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the power of words!

10/28/2020

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Today was an important day. We learned about the power of our words. We learned about being kind to one another. We learned we should say positive things to one another. We learned it is important to celebrate diversity. We learned celebrate our differences and treat each other with respect. We learned to S.O.A.R.. Parents, please watch the posted video with your child and use it as a conversation starter.

IMPORTNAT:

Bring a pumpkin tomorrow if you want to paint one, if not you will have a different Halloween art project to do on Friday
DRESS up on Friday and bring a snack for yourself as we will have a little HALLOWEEN PARTY!

1.) MATH:

Math 7 p 30-33
Math 6 p 12-14

2.) SCIENCE:

Complete the Video notes
Video (click)
Note making sheet (click)

3.) LA/WRITING:

Complete the dependent and dependent clause work sheets

4.) POST A RESPONSE:

LEARNING INTENTION: I can share MY BIG IDEA.

Today, we all learned it is important to accept people for being who they are. We do not judge people by the colour of their skin, how they look, what language they speak, what kind of food they eat, who they love, or their gender. WE ARE ALL EQUAL!
We are not giving you any criteria today. We would like you to simply write about what you think the 'BIG IDEA' is of the 'TO THIS DAY' video.
Remember, the big idea is the message the author wants you to take away.
Keep in mind, you will base the big idea of the video on your background knowledge and will draw on your personal connections when you provide support for your big idea.
If you share connections, please do not name anyone or single them out.
Please take the time to make this post meaningful and well written to show how important being kind is!

VIDEO LINKS:
To This Day Project - Shane Koyczan