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Monday, 28 January 2019

Weekly Planning Sheet Jan. 28th - Feb. 1st


Grade 7 Weekly Planning Sheet

Monday, January 28th  to Friday, February 1st, 2019

Weekly Challenge – How did the push up challenge go?  This week’s challenge is to write down 5 things you are thankful for every day.   Remember to keep track on something you can show me.
 
Gr. 7 Basketball  Practice – Boys practice Monday, Jan. 28th from 3:00 – 4:30 and a combined boys and girls practice will be on Tuesday, Jan. 29th.

Elementary Chapel – Wednesday, Jan. 30th is the last time that grade 7’s will be attending Elementary Chapel until our “Graduation” Chapel in June.  We will be starting to join the Secondary Chapel starting Thursday, February 7th.  We will be transitioning more and more into all things Secondary as this second half of the year progresses. 

Science Lab:  Friday, February 1st  While the Secondary is on Midwinter Retreat, we are going to use the Science Lab for the full day on Friday.  This lab is very hands on and can’t be duplicated, so please try to keep any appointments away from this date as participation and attendance is of utmost importance.  Plus, it’s going to be really FUN and memory making!

Math Test on Percentages next Monday, Feb. 4th.  This week we will be reviewing and a practice test booklet will be completed. 


Monday, 21 January 2019

Monday, January 21

Hello Everyone,

I am unfortunately sicker than I was last week and can't come to school today.  I'm going to see if I can get into the Doctor today.  Hopefully I will be back tomorrow. 

This means that I had to postpone the Writing Mentor session we had planned with the grade 11's.  We will try for next week, so don't lose or delete those paragraphs!

Mr. Farquhar is kind enough to come in today and I expect that you will truly be on your best behaviour.  With what I have planned, it should be easy to not be quite as talkative as you usually are on Mondays. 

For the first 20 minutes, Mr. Farquhar will go over this blog with you (Weekly planning sheet follows this note), take prayer requests and then pray. (He can decide if he wants you to pray for each other or he can pray.)

Then you will go for your walk and be back at close to 9:20 for P.E..  Thomas and crew can set up nets while the rest are on the walk. 

Make sure you do a good stretch and warm up like I do.  Who wants to lead it? 

The boys can decide if they just want to rally and have fun with the rest of the class, or they can try to break that 4 way tie for first place. 

At about 10:00, take down the nets and put them carefully and properly back.  (Thomas, can you supervise this?)

RECESS

Look over the sheet you will fill out afterwards, then start watching the movie. 


LUNCH

TECH ED

1:35 - Free Read until recess

RECESS - Mr. Farquhar has outdoor supervision (Vest is behind my desk)

Fill out the movie sheet.  If you are done that you can:
Do typing club.
Journal
Study for Spelling and Vocab.  Test on Friday. 

Grade 7 Weekly Planning Sheet
Monday, January 21st  to Friday, January 25th, 2019
Weekly Challenge – How did the NO CHOCOLATE challenge go?  You can put your physical evidence sheets in the blue bin or wait to show me when I come back to school. The next challenge is to do as many push ups as you can (3 minimum for girls and 5 minimum for boys) before bed or before school each day.  Remember to keep track on something you can show me.
 
Gr. 7 Basketball  Practice – .  Combined practice with boys and girls will be tomorrow (Tuesday, Jan. 22) from 3:00 to 4:30. Go SAINTS Go!!

Elementary Chapel – Wednesday, Jan. 30th is the last time that grade 7’s will be attending Elementary Chapel until our “Graduation” Chapel in June.  We will be starting to join the Secondary Chapel starting Thursday, February 7th.  We will be transitioning more and more into all things Secondary as this second half of the year progresses. 

WACKY TACKY DAY – Wednesday, Jan. 23rd. Come dressed in your craziest, least colour coordinated outfit and join the other ridiculous looking people. J

Science Lab:  Friday, February 1st  While the Secondary is on Midwinter Retreat, we are going to use the Science Lab for the full day on Friday.  This lab is very hands on and can’t be duplicated, so please try to keep any appointments away from this date as participation and attendance is of utmost importance.  Plus, it’s going to be really FUN and memory making!

Spelling and Vocabulary:  Quiz on Friday
Spelling and Vocabulary Set # 4
Know how to spell, define and use in a sentence each of the following words.
1. posterity (noun)  the people of future times, descendants.
The Grad class gives a gift to HCS for posterity.
6. doggedness (adjective) persistence, stubbornness, determination
Saints basketball players have doggedness on the court.
2. tactfully (adverb)  with delicacy and skill in dealing with people
Nala tactfully told Hannah that her breath wasn’t as fresh as usual.
7. waft (verb) to transport lightly as if by wind or waves
The smell of Axe deodorant wafted through the classroom.

3. monotonous (adjective) tiresome because of sameness or repetition
Doing Math problems can become monotonous. 
8.  inevitable (adjective) sure to occur, happen, or come.
Final exams are inevitable.

4. predecessor (noun) a person who has held a job or an office before another
Mrs. Gregory’s predecessor was Mr. Cox.
9. attribute - belonging to - as in quality or characteristic.
Tavi has the attribute of helpfulness.

5.  cryptic (adjective) puzzling and unknown, mysterious
The Silent Angel note was cryptic.
10. surreptitiously (adverb) secretly; stealthily
The robber surreptitiously climbed through the mansion window.





Wednesday, 16 January 2019

Persuasive Writing


Persuasive Writing

  •          the purpose is to persuade or convince the reader of your point of view
  •          use facts, testimony, examples
  •          transition examples: Another reason is……; This is proven by…….;  
Assignment:  Due on Monday, January 21st

Choose a topic of something that you have strong feelings about such as the examples below and write a paragraph convincing the reader. 

Why dogs are better than cats.
Why Heritage is the best school.
Why soccer is the best sport.
Why sugar is bad for you.
Why Math is good for you.
Why Hannah is cool.
Why reading the book is better than watching the movie.
Why video games are good for you.

This is how it will be evaluated:
   
 Persuasive Writing Evaluation
Arguments are valid and convincing.
  1       2       3       4     
Good sentences and transitions between them.
1       2       3       4      
The assignment is relatively error free.
1       2       3       4      
Total
/12


Levelling Up
(For those who want to strive to an even higher level of writing excellence)
     Persuasive Writing Evaluation
Arguments are not only valid and convincing, but they are written well, with confidence and authority.  

1       2       3       4       5
The sentences flow with transitional phrases or words that make the paragraph coherent.

1       2       3       4       5
The assignment is relatively error free and the sentences have variety .

1       2       3       4       5


Total

/15


Descriptive Writing


Descriptive Writing
  •  Uses descriptive language (adjectives, strong verbs, adverbs) to “show” the reader, not “tell” the reader the image or picture in the author’s mind.
  •   Uses the 5 senses
  •  Makes writing come alive like painting a picture in the reader’s imagination

Assignment:  Due on Monday, January 21st

Choose one of the pictures from Mrs. Robideau’s picture bin and write a descriptive paragraph or two on it. 

This is how it will be evaluated:
   
 Descriptive Writing Evaluation
Description is accurate enough to identify what picture it is.
  1       2       3       4     
Writer uses good adjectives.

1       2       3       4      
The assignment is relatively error free.
1       2       3       4      
Total
/12



 Levelling Up

(For those who want to strive to an even higher level of writing excellence)

     Descriptive Writing Evaluation
Description not only is accurate enough to identify what picture it is, but the reader is engaged in the writing because it has life and style.

1       2       3       4       5
Writer doesn’t just use good adjectives, but strong verbs, descriptive adverbs and paints a vivid, interesting picture in the reader’s mind.


1       2       3       4       5
The assignment is relatively error free and the sentences have variety and flow.

1       2       3       4       5


Total

/15




Monday, 14 January 2019

Expository Writing


Expository Writing

·        Writing that explains or gives information on a subject
·        Written to teach or inform
·        Requires strong organization and transitional words


Assignment: 

Write a “how to” paragraph that gives instruction on how to do something.

Brainstormed topics:

How to Catch a Fish
How to Die
How to Illegally Make a Cake
How to Watch T.V.
How to Not Shoot a Basketball
How to Use Dark Magic
How to Become Fat
How to Make Your Bed
How to Illegally Smuggle Gum Into School
How to Be a Couch Potato
How to Make Lamb Sauce
How to Get Injured
How to Breathe
How to Sleep
How to Write a Book
How to Be a Man
How to Skip School
How to Watch Hockey
How to Gordon Ramsey
How to Be Clumsy
How to Be Dumb
How to Be Single
How to Make Waffles

How to Play Fortnite

How to Get Fired from Your Job

How to Drink Water


Please accompany your finished writing product with an illustration. (worth 5 marks) These will be going up on the back bulletin board.  :)


Tips:
·        Do NOT number your steps.
·        Use transitions such as; “First of all”, “secondly”, “then”, etc.
·        Select your vocabulary purposefully.
·        Edit!
·        Present your best
                            

Expository Writing
Explains the topic properly with clarity
      /5
Uses transitions (first, next, finally etc) well
      /5
Is appropriate length
      /5
Has an appropriate illustration
      /5
Spelling and word choice is accurate
      /5
Total
      /25

Gr. 7 Weekly Planning Sheet Jan. 14th to Jan. 18th


Grade 7 Weekly Planning Sheet
Monday, January 14th to Friday, January 18th, 2019
Weekly Challenge – Monday is the day I need to see physical evidence of your score for the 15 minutes Devotional Time. Our new challenge is one that we’ve been seeing coming for a while.  Yes, that’s right, it’s the NO CHOCOLATE challenge!!!!!  You can do it!!  The challenge is to go one full week without eating any chocolate.  This includes Nutella and of course chocolate milk.  Be careful what you eat and if you think it might have chocolate in it, ask first before you bite in.  J

Gr. 7 Basketball Tryouts – Monday, Jan. 14th from 3:00 to 4:30 and Thursday, Jan. 17th from 3:00 to 4:30 are the dates for the tryouts.  Grade 7’s are guaranteed a spot on the team but they must be prepared to attend practices and games.  More information will be coming out this week from the athletic department.  Any interested student needs to show up to these tryouts or talk to the coach about their interest.  Go SAINTS Go!!

Elementary Chapel – Wednesday, Jan. 30th is the last time that grade 7’s will be attending Elementary Chapel until our “Graduation” Chapel in June.  We will be starting to join the Secondary Chapel starting Thursday, February 7th.  We will be transitioning more and more into all things Secondary as this second half of the year progresses. 

WACKY TACKY DAY – Wednesday, Jan. 23rd. Come dressed in your craziest, least colour coordinated outfit and join the other ridiculous looking people. J

Science Lab:  Friday, February 1st  While the Secondary is on Midwinter Retreat, we are going to use the Science Lab for the full day on Friday.  This lab is very hands on and can’t be duplicated, so please try to keep any appointments away from this date as participation and attendance is of utmost importance.  Plus, it’s going to be really FUN and memory making!

Bible Memory Verse:  Quiz on Friday
2Timothy 3:16 (NIV) All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God[a] may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.




Monday, 7 January 2019

Art Project Sheets to Copy and Paste into a Google Doc. or print


Art Project Proposal
Name (s)___________________________________________________
1.  What is your project?  Name it or describe it.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2.  Where did you get this idea?  (website, book, friend, imagination etc.)
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3.  What materials will you need?  List everything here:













4.  Check off all the materials you are able to supply yourself.  Now write here the materials that you will need help getting.







5.  How long do you think it will take you to complete this project?  (“Don’t bite off more than you can chew.” You don’t need to spend more than 10 hours on this.)
_____________________________________________________________

Marking Rubrics
Self Evaluation
Did you spend the appropriate amount of time on this project? (approx. 3-10 hours)
Yes/ No
Explain:
Did you get help on this project?  (which is totally fine, I just want to know)
Yes/ No
If so, who:

Did you give this project your best effort?
Yes/ No
Explain:

What was your favourite part of doing this project?
Explain:
Are you happy with the finished product?
Yes/ No
Explain:

What mark do you think you deserve on this project?
A   B   C   D 
________%

Teacher Evaluation
Appearance (colour, shape, size, texture,) Aesthetic value
Wow Factor

1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10

Amount of effort evident (Was adequate time spent to make the project as good as possible?)

1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10
Creativity, Inventiveness, Imagination or Precision, Structure, Soundness (depending on type of project)

1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10
                                                                            Total ________
                                                                                             30

Art Project Process Notes
Please answer the following questions so that you (and I) can follow the process of how you created your “masterpiece”. 
1.  What factors influenced you in choosing this project? (eg. Pinterest, former student project pictures, internet, family member encouraged you, dream you’ve always had, an opportunity to try something you’d never done before, etc.)
2.  What were some obstacles you encountered along the way? (eg. glue gun burned my finger, we bought the wrong colour of paint, I ran out of yarn, the materials cost more than I thought, I left it to the last minute and had to rush, the ice sculpture melted before I could take a picture, etc.)

3.  Were there detours along the way?  In other words, did you start off in one direction and ended up improvising or changing your original plan?  Explain. (eg. I ran out of buttons for the mosaic, so I ended up using coins and they looked even better.  Then I decided to add some of my mom’s old fake jewelry which made it even better. 2nd eg. - The canvas couldn’t handle the impact of the paint balls, so I had to use boards instead. 3rd eg. My cat stuffy ended up looking more like a fat rabbit, so I changed it to a rabbit named Chester.)

4.  Were there people who encouraged you or discouraged you on your art project journey?  How did you respond to them? Explain. (eg. My Dad helped me with the wood burning, but my brother said my project looked stupid. I just ignored him because he hasn’t even ever tried wood burning before. I appreciated my Dad’s help and he thought it was awesome.  He knows how hard I worked so I value his opinion more than my brother’s.)

5.  Were there times where you wanted to quit?  If so, how did you push through to get it done? Explain.  (Eg. At first I thought it would be fun to do string art, but after the first little bit, it got really boring and I wasn’t sure I liked the picture I decided to do.  I knew it would take way more time to change the picture, so I just made myself keep going and hoping it would be worth it in the end.  It was!)

6.  Is there anything you would change about your project? Explain. (Eg. I would have kept my sketches black and white.  I felt like adding the colour actually took away from my drawing.)

7.  Would you want to try this project again? Explain. (Eg. Yes, I am going to do this project again because my sister wants me to make her a painting just like the one I did for my mom. 2nd eg. Yes, I would want to try this project again, but I would make it bigger and try making it in blue instead of yellow. )

8.  Write a note to yourself about the process of your project journey. (eg. Joanne, I know you worked really hard on this project and even though you have never done pottery before, you made a respectable pot.  I’m proud of you!)