Update taking us to January 2012

A sincere thank you to students and parents for a wonderful 2011. I feel very fortunate to be a teacher at Summerside Intermediate. Looking forward to a rewarding and successful 2012.
LA students: Please be sure to read and grow dendrites throughout your holiday. :)
French students: If you want to challenge yourself, check out the mulitude of free French learning games online, plus Youtube has some great French videos too.
Happy holidays to one and all!
À bientôt,
Mme. Thain :)

Up to Friday, December 16th

7G French test Friday. (ER VERBs)
7FLA and 7GLA finishing our debates! Great work thus far! Read minimum of 20 minutes each day! Use a sticky note to record any words that you discovered that you never noticed before. Or.....record spelling words that you know you struggle with at times.
8G French vocabulary pretest Friday.
7B French review new vocabulary please.
Thanks!
Mrs. Thain

For Monday, December 12th

LA debates begin Monday! I cannot wait to learn what you discovered during our reseach periods! Good luck to all presenters, I have been very proud of your devotion to your topics!
Read 20 minutes minimum each day please.
Grade 8 French test Tuesday.
Grade 7B French test Wednesday.
Grade 7G French test, we will negotiate a date together when you return.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Candy question for checking out my blog.... What was the amazing Christmas decoration that Mrs. Thain proudly displayed all day today! :)

Monday, December 5th

Grade 8 French test Friday, December 9th
December 12th LA debates begin!!!! :)
Tuesday, Dec 6 = 7B French test
Wednesday Dec 7 = 7G French test

Assignments Up to Dec 12th.

Due Monday, December 12th: Language Arts Debates!!! Be sure to bring your good copy of your speech. If you wish to include a Prezi or a Voki you may. Check out these webites if you want to add some special effects to your work! :)
Grade 7G French test Wednesday. ( Dec 7)
Grade 7B French test Tuesday. (Dec 6)
Thank you!
Mrs. Thain :)

For Tuesday, November 29th

Grade 7E LA Narrative due on Thursday. Read for 20 minutes tonight!
Grade 7FLA: Brainstorm a debate topic! Ask an adult, friend or try Google. :)
Grade 7 French: Study your 10 new verbs! Test next Tuesday for 7B and Wednesday for 7G.
Grade 8 French: Your Mosaïque project, "Ma Chambre" is due Thursday!
Bonus question: What new group did Mrs. Thain start this week at SIS? :)

For Wednesday, November 23rd

Grade 7FLA: Your free write due Wednesday please and thank you. :)
7ELA: You will be working on your Narratives today. Review the recipe for how to write the perfect narrative on page 94 in the student text if need be.
There are many samples on the internet as well, perhaps there are some childhood favorites that come to mind too.
7B and 7G French: If you are still struggling to retain the French materials we have covered so far, please refer the the websites we found together for additional practice.
www.digitaldialect.com www.quizlet.com etc.
8G French: Thank you for your 3 French interviews, I was very proud to hear more of you sharing your French work aloud today!!! Tomorrow you will receive the criteria for your next French project for Mosaïque! Bring art supplies to class or any items you wish to use to demonstate your ideas. * Ma Chambre ( votre personalité) par exemple, es-tu artistique, musical(e), réflechie, sociable? ect...
Thank you and have a great night!
Mrs. Thain
Bonus treat question: Qu'est-ce que ça veut dire? What does this mean?
" Je n'aime pas la neige!!! Aimes-tu la neige?

Assignments up to Tuesday, November 22nd.

Grade 7LA Free Writes due on Tuesday for 7FLA and Wednesday for 7ELA. Please review the 6 writing traits to ensure that you are handing in your very best work. :)
Grade 7B and 7G French: Your quiz will be on Tuesday. Hope you liked the neat websites we found in the lab today!
Grade 8French: Large lab Friday to type up your 3 interviews. If you finish early, you may work on your Mosaïque Chambre. Bring your cahier too please.
Thank you and haev a great day!
Mrs. Thain

Assignments for Thursday, November 17

Grade 7FLA: Freewrite good copy due on Monday.
7ELA: presentations will be completed tomorrow. Free write due date will be negotiated.
7B and 7G French: Take some time to check out the French websites that I shared with you. Test on Tuesday. :) Bonne chance!
8G French: 3 interviews to complete, will be in the lab tomorrow to create prezi or powerpoint slide show. :)

Wednesday, November 19th

Grade 7FLA: Finished our speeches today ( delivering presentations outcome). Then we moved onto our writing traits activity. Writing lesson today, sharing connections before during and after writing. Students began a freewrite today and should read for a minimum of 20 minutes this evening.
No LA today for 7E
7BFrench test will be on Tuesday, one week from today was the negotiated day, so as not to have a test the same day as another subject. Don't forget to check out the neat websites that I found to help you review grade 7! :)
Grade 8 French: Mosaique project began today, tomorrow we work on our rough copies and Friday we create a prezi or slideshow in the large lab. Be sure to have your personal interview, friend and family information ready to go!
7G French same as 7B.
Thank you and have a lovely evening.
Mrs. Thain

For Tuesday, November 15th

Grade 7ELA your speeches are due on Wednesday.
7FLA we will finish Tuesday. What an impressive first round of speeches Monday. I was so proud of you for many reasons. Not only did you meet the expectations, but you also took the time to share positive feedback with your peers! Thank you! :)
7BFrench: Pretest completed and excellent feedback given. Page 52 in your cahier tomorrow, to assist you with new vocabulary. Work ahead if you wish!
7G French: Same plan as 7B
8G French: " Un entrevue avec Justin" You will be completing an interview much like the sample you saw in your workbook today. Be sure to bring your cahier with you each day as you will need this resource!
*Also, to my homeroom, please return coupon books if you do not wish to sell please. Thanks!

Work up to November 14th

Grade 7 LA 7F your presentations are due by Monday. Keep in mind the reading we did together on how to deliver a presentation. Choose a topic you are an "expert" on. It is easiest to write about what we know and have a passion for. If you have any questions, just email and I will be happy to assist.
7ELA your presentations begin Wednesday as I have not had you as often.
7French: Monday we will have a Pre-test or practice test to see what French you have retained. Who needs a challenge and who might need extra help?
Grade 8 French: Mosaïque cahiers needed please. We will be in the lab soon, creating your own personality trait slide show or prezi!!! :)
Thank you,
Mrs. Thain
P.S Hope you are enjoying your long weekend!!!

Friday, November 4th

Grade 7 LA Robot Write Up due on Monday. * Don't forget your sketch or model. Presentations begin on Monday, November 7th. Read for at least 20 minutes each day please.
Grade 7 Health/French: Finishing the outcomes that deal with Food Choices, logs, and nutrition guidelines. Back to French next week. :)
Grade 8 French: Menu presentations begin today and will be completed the first of next week.
Thank you and have a wonderful weekend!
Mrs. Thain

November 3rd, 2011

Grade 7 Language Arts Robot Write Up and design due Monday! Cover page too please and thank you. :) Great work on your sequels so far. It has been wonderful to see how you are paying more attention to the writing traits!!!
Thank you!
Mrs. Thain :)

October 31st to November 3rd

Grade 7 Language Arts: Sequels to User Friendly were due Friday. If not completed due to absence, please give to me as soon as possible. Robotics article to be shared this week, as well as a write up on the benefits of having your own personal robot. However, you must also think of the negatives that might be of concern!! You will be creating a design of what your robot will look like too! Bring art supplies if you have something special you wish to use. I have construction paper, white paper, pencil crayons etc. You may work with a partner if you wish, but it is not mandatory. ☺ ☻ Be sure to bring your novels too, as we will read each class for 10 minutes. (20 minutes at home too) :)
Grade 7 Health this week. Gr. 7 page 28 -32, finishing the Food Unit by Thursday. Personal Food Logs
Grade 8 Health: pages 19-24 All About Nutrients: Designing a new school menu!!!! :)

October 24th to October 28th

Grade 7 Language Arts students: Unit test now completed. 7F wrote last day and returned papers today. 7ELA writing today, will get papers back tomorrow.
Read 20 minutes each night.
Also, 7FLA must have their good copy of their sequel to User Friendly by Thursday, October 27th.
7ELA has not yet begun this assignment.
Grade 7 French: review les parties du corps from Le Cas Mystérieux de M. Leblanc
Grade 8 French: Up to page 9 in Mosaïque cahier. Les verbes en "er" au present. * bring in magazines, photos, or any art supplies you have to make your own personality trait Mosaïque in class.

For Wednesday, October 19th

Grade 7FLA Test tomorrow based on our lessons since we began the "Step Up" Unit.
Keep in mind you need to review your:
6 Writing Traits
How to use quotation marks, commas and periods.
Making connections text to text, text to self, and text to world.
Thanks and have a great day!
Mrs. Thain :)

Monday, October 17th

LA7E Test on Monday of next week
LA7F Test this Wednesday since we have a double period
Tech Effects unit has begun, we looked at a virtual school called
"Linkonlearning.com" and did a virtual tour. We were evaluating media texts. It was interesting to see the likes and dislikes that students identified.
Read 20 minutes each day!
Thank you,
Mrs. Thain :)

Friday, Oct 14th

Grade 7LA Test on Wednesday, October 19th. Please review your Reading and Writing notes to be sure you are prepared. This will be the end of the Step Up unit and we will begin Tech Effects the following week.
Grade 7 French: Review les objets dans la salle de classe. :)
Grade 8 French: New theme Mosaique workbooks needed each day.
Thanks!
Mrs. Thain

Mrs. Thain's Challenge for Language Arts!!!

What does good writing look like?
Challenge your classmates or MRS.THAIN :) at the whiteboard Friday!!!
Can you remember what they are?
Conventions
Voice
Sentence Fluency
Organization
Ideas
Word Choice
Good luck!!!!!!!

Tuesday, October 4th

Grade 7FLA: Character Traits lesson today. We studied Helmuth in Resisiting Hitler. Students must use their graphic organizer to complete their very own character sketch in paragraph form. For example: it can be yourself, a family member, friend, pet, famous person etc. Keep in mind it is more complex, you must include what your character feels, sees, hears, things, feels, loves, does, says, etc. See your handout for more details.
Thank you and be sure to pass it in by Wednesday, Oct 5th.

Assignments Due up to Octobetr 4th, 2011

Grade 8 Health: Be sure to have your final Health projects ready to go on Tuesday! Looking forward to your educational, motivational and volunteerism related community projects!!! :)
Grade 7 Health: Presentations begin tomorrow, great work so far!!!
Grade 7 LA: Step Up projects due tomorrow!!! :) Plus read 20 minutes * Most are finished we had class time for this.

Wednesday, Sept 28 :)

Grade 7 Health will be wrapping up this week to begin Core French. Great Career Cruising slide shows and Prezis!!! Also, due on Friday, our Volunteerism projects for the Life Learning Outcomes.
Students must create a lesson on how students of all ages can make a difference in their schools, homes, community and the world if they really want a challenge. Class time is given for this work.
Grade 8 Health: Oct 4 major projects due. Final Health lesson before French begins.
Grade 7LA Please finish your "Step Up" projects by Friday. Items may include posters, slideshows, skits, videos etc. You can "Show what you now know" in your own way!!!
* 7FLA had an extra class, they have begun the character traits activity as well. All should be reading 20 minutes each day to build fluency and grow dendrites!!!!! :)
Bonus question for a treat: How old were the boys who dared to help others in the true, short story Resisting Hitler?
First 3 to see me get a treat! :)

Monday, September 26th!

Grade Seven LA Project for “Step Up”

Your task:

1) Draw a picture of something you would step up for!!!! It can be more than one thing but for this activity, your favorite is key. * Your visuals are not limited to poster form, it can be a model/video etc.

2) Create a short write up on why you feel this way. Summary / details to support your creation.

Due on Friday, September 30^th!!!

Best School Spirit Ever!!!!!!!! :)

Wow! Congratulations homeroom 309!!! For the first time ever every single person in our homeroom wore some red and white to show our support for the Terry Fox Run. I was incredibly proud of all of you!!!! Way to go!
Grade 7 LA : Step Up unit begins today. We viewed two short clips that are devoted to young people making a difference. We also brainstormed topics of interest to grade seven students. Well done. Please read for 20 minutes each day! Thanks!
Grade 7 Health: Finishing our Future Careers Presentations.
Have a lovely weekend!
Bonus question: Who has to "kiss a pig" if our school raised enough money for the Terry Fox Run? :)

Assignments up to Friday, September 23rd

Grade 7F and 7E LA: Speeches have already begun and your peer assessments have been most appreciated. Keep in mind our goal is: volume, eye contact, pacing and expression for this first presentation.
Also, you must read a minimum of 20 minutes each day. It is your responsibility to bring your reading material to my class each day so I may update your progress.
Grade 8 Health Presentations begin Wednesday, Sept 21st.
Grade 7 Health projects begin Thursday! Looking forward to seeing how you will demonstrate your learning or "show what you know". :)
Have a great day and don't forget the former bonus question......what two colours are we encouraged to wear on Friday? See me if you remember!!! :)
Thanks,
Mrs. Thain

Monday, September 19th

Grade 8 Health Presentations due Thursday, September 22nd. Thanks and I am certain you will do an amazing job! Can't wait to see your results from your surveys. :)
Grade 7 LA ( 7F) speeches due tomorrow.
7ELA due Wednesday.
Grade 7 Health: One more day in the lab to finish your projects! :)
Thanks!
Bonus question: What colours do we wear on Friday to show our support for the Terry Fox run? ;) See me for a treat!

Happy Friday Homework Blog!!! :)

Grade 7ELA presentations begin on Tuesday, September 20th. Please be mindful of:
1. Eye Contact
2. Expression
3. Pacing : not too fast....not too slow
4. Volume
It is the Two True One False report!!! It can be any topic as long as two stories are true and one is fiction. 1 to 2 minutes. *( If you feel shy you may bring a friend to the podium with you.) :)

Wednesday, September 14th

Grade 7ELA: Read for 20 minutes tonight! Bonus question for a treat tomorrow to see who checked the homework blog!!!! During our Writing Conventions lesson....to make spelling and punctuation more FUN, name three invisible, imaginary prizes that were passed around the room!!!!! The first 3 to see me tomorrow get a treat!!!! :)
Grade 7FLA: Read for 20 minutes and review the six writing traits. Do you remember what they are? If yes, tell me in the am for a surprise!

Grade 8 Health for Tuesday, Sept 13th

Today we began a goal setting activity and meeting the outcomes for "Life Learning". Team captains and members will be given time to prepare their work on Wednesday, then each team will teach the key points they discovered within each article. :)
Thanks and have a great, well "balanced" day.
Mrs. Thain

Tuesday, Sept 13th

Language Arts: Reading for a minimum of 20 minutes please.
Bonus question for a treat: What are the six writing traits??? See me as soon as you find the answer to my question!!!!!
Grade 7G Health: Due Date changed to Friday as our class was delayed due to school photos taking up the majority of the period.

Monday, September 12th

Grade 7 LA assignment due tomorrow. Please read at least 20 minutes each night. ( Any genre you enjoy!)
Grade 7 Health: We are determining how you learn as well as your aptitudes or strengths. If you have not yet handed in your assignment ( 7B 309) please do so tomorrow. 7G ( 308) your project is due on Thursday, the 15th.
Grade 8 Health: Please bring your binder and handouts as we will continue to work on the work from last day.
Thanks!
Mrs. Thain :)

Friday, September 9th, 2011

Grade 7 Language Arts: Please bring reading material for Monday. You can choose the genre. ( magazine, novel, non-fiction etc) Each class we will read silenty for 10 minutes will I hold individual student conferences.
First writing assignment due on Tuesday, Sept 13th.
Grade 7 Health: If you did not finish your Learning Styles : How you learn survey please finish it by Monday.
Grade 8 Health: Presentations complete, we will finish our Personal Balance Wheel handout on Monday.
Thanks and have a great weekend!
Mrs. Thain

Grade 7 LA Assignment due Sept 13th :)

September 2011

Dear grade seven students:

It is my sincere pleasure to welcome you to my Language Arts class this year. I am looking forward to getting to know you better. I wish to help you celebrate all that you have already accomplished, and assist you with your academic growth from this day forward. I will share the outcomes to be covered this year, but I will also share my enthusiasm for teaching because I truly LOVE what I do. J

Most students would agree that it is easier to learn if you feel welcome and engaged in the learning process. To help me help you, I have a few questions that I would like you to look over. Then, please choose and answer 4 of the questions on the paper provided.

• 1.Something you do at home that helps out your family.
• 2. Something you've done that's special for a brother or sister or other relative.
• 3. One change you would like to make in the schedule or curriculum.
• 4. One reason why it's great to have a family pet.
• 5. One thing that makes it hard to do homework all the time.
• 6. Someone you would like to “shadow” for a whole day so you could learn more about what they do.
• 7. One thing that would make your community a better place for teens.
• 8. Your favorite show on TV and why you like it.
• 9. The best and worst thing about having siblings.
• 10. Something weird or unusual that you've seen on TV or read about in a magazine or newspaper.
• 11. What would you do if you won one million dollars? Why?
• 12. Do you like to travel? If you could go anywhere, where would that be? Explain.
• 13. If you could have super powers for 24 hours, what would you do and why?
• 14. Is there anything that I should know about you that would help you have a great year at SIS? Do you need a challenge? Need help with anything? * Reading? Spelling? Extra Time?

So, please keep in mind, you only need to complete four questions. This will help me get to know you better and I will also have a sample of your writing too.

Good luck, have fun and just do your best. Please see me if you have any questions or comments you would like to discuss with me.

Thank you,

Mrs. Thain J

Due Date: Please bring your agenda so we can negotiate a date that does not conflict with other assignments.

Value: 12 points

3/3= You expressed your point clearly and justified your opinion.

2/3= You expressed your point but could use more examples to explain your thoughts or opinions.

1/3= you attempted to answer the question but your opinion was unclear or in need of further explanation.

If you have any questions, please let me know. Thanks and have a great day!

Mrs. Thain J

Tuesday, September 6th Update

*Grade 7 Mrs. Thain's homeroom, please get your computer permission sheets signed.

*Grade Seven Language Arts supplies:
A binder with lined paper as well as pens and pencils.
I have dividers and we will organize our sections into:
a) Reading and Viewing
b) Writing and Representing
c) Speaking and Listening
Homework each night: Students MUST read for a minimum of 20 minutes each day. They may choose the genre ( novel, magazine, newspaper, text book, recipe book) any selection as long as they are working to improve fluency, vocabulary etc. We will be signing out books from our library but students may bring their own selections as well.
*Grade Seven and Eight Health and French: Students need a binder that we will keep both subjects in. I have a class set of French/English dictionaries but students are more than welcome to use their own if they prefer.

September 6th, 2011

Welcome to Mrs. Thain's Homework/Message Board. Each day I will post assignments and approaching deadlines to help my students keep organized and parents informed. Please contact me if you have any questions. Looking forward to a wonderful school year, working together.
Have a great day!
Mrs. Thain :)

Monday, June 20th

Grade 7E LA: Your presentations today were incredible!!! I remain so very proud of you. One group left to go tomorrow. Don't forget to finish your DVD cover project.
Last but not least....Awards Day!!!! Looking forward to seeing what you have created for your very memorable classmates. I made some for our entire class too! Looking forward to sharing these with you.
Grade 7FLA: Same as above except we will finish presentations tomorrow, 7E LA had one more class than you did. Can't wait for your Awards Day too!
Grade 8Health: STI chart completed, just finishing up the abstinence/methods of pregnany provention section.
Grade 7 Health: Finished slide show on abstinence, answering your questions tomorrow too.

Friday, June 17th

Grade 8 Health: Finishing the STI unit, please complete your chart if not finished. We had 2 periods in the computer lab to complete this.
Grade 7 Health: just finished Gender Stereotype unit.
Grade 7ELA: Amazing presentations today. You did not just meet the speaking outcomes today you exceeded expectations today!!!!!!! I was so proud of you!!!
Have a lovely weekend!
Mrs. Thain :)
P.S 7FLA be ready to share your speeches Monday, I can't wait to hear your latest creations!!!!

Wednesday, June 15th

Grade 7ELA Communicating Effectively: Speeches due on Friday!!!!! Class time has been given and samples have been provided.
7FLA: I will not see you Friday, your presentations begin Monday, June 20th.
Grade 8Health: In computer lab on Thursday to begin our STI chart assignment.

Assignments and lessons up to June 13th

Grade 7 LA: Create Your Own Ending assignment now past due if not submitted on Friday.

Due Tuesday, your letter to your future "Grade Eight Teacher" highlighting why they are lucky to have you in their class. ( examples could include your strengths, aptitudes, etc ) Your second paragraph should include how you learn, what they should know to help you succeed in their class. Don't forget a nice closing to wrap up your masterpiece. :)
We also had an assessment today on Last Chance Summer. ( Valued at 15points) ( 7ELA only)
Grade 7 Health: Reviewed grade 6 vocabulary and moved on to explain the male and female reproductive systems.
Grade 8 Health: Outcomes covered this week were geared towards the various forms of abuse as well as the meaning of sexual orientation.

Tuesday, June 7th

7ELA Writing assignment due Friday! Don't forget to pay attention to our writing traits! I want this to be your very best report you have done all year!!!
7FLA: You had a one day head start and class time too so your papers are due Thursday.
Health for grades 7 and 8: Tomorrow we begin the Sexuality unit outcomes. If you have not passed in your permission slip yet, be sure to bring it tomorrow. If you are not participating in the program, see me and be sure to pick up your Health book to help you prepare for your research assignment.
Thanks!
Mrs. Thain :)

May 31st, 2011

Grade 7FLA: Goal? Improving our use of conventions.
Task to be completed: Choose one of the 4 questions that I gave you. Then submit your ending by Friday, June 3rd.

Monday, May 30th

Grade 7ELA Make an Impression unit continued. Our work today focused on the proper use of conventions. Samples were viewed within the student book. Then students were given a choice of four topics before creating their own "Choose Your Own Ending" story. Special attention must be given to puntuation, capital letters etc. Two periods to work on these assignments today. * 10-15 minutes available tomorrow to finish up if need be.
Grade 7 Health unit: Working Together
Benefits of belonging to a group/team were discussed. Peer pressure was also an issue of interest. Students created webs outlining the gist of the chapter and what parts stood out for them.
Grade 8 Health: Presentations completed today on Drug Use and Abuse

Tuesday, May 24th 2011

Grade 7F LA: Finished the "Making an Impression" assignment and moving onto evaluating text patterns. Today we did a compare and contrast activity based on the article, Flying Under the Radar: A true story examining reality television programs and their impact on society.
Grade 7 Health: Today we had slideshow presentations on a variety of Health topics. Following presentations we will look further at career cruising and life learning.
Grade 8 Health: none today, gone on Science field trip with Ms. Wotton

Tuesday, May 17th to May 24th

Grade 7 LA We have begun the "Making an Impression" unit. Students are completing a paper on a person or place that has made an impression upon them.
(Who? What? When? Where? Why?)
Mr. Grady will be in for me this week if you have any questions.
Grade 8 Research projects as well as the Drug Use and Abuse Unit. We will be in the computer lab this week preparing for our Talk Shows.
Grade 7 Health: Finishing our research projects and then going to the Career Cruising report.
Thank you and hope to see you all again on Tuesday, May 24th.
Mrs. Thain

Friday May 13th

Language Arts: Assignments this week included:
a) the use of interesting transition words/sentence fluency
b) review and role of prefixes, suffixes and root words.
7FLA Transfering your learning: Cause and effect text patterns
Page 58 in the student text: Black Loyalists
synthesizing and interpreting the text. We looked at strategies to help students when they are reading non-fiction articles. Great discussion, and class participation during the reading. Thank you!
Grade 7 Health : Presentations/slideshows continued on individual Health topics. We used Prezi, Corel and Microsoft Power point! Wonderful see the variety in the work today!
Grade 8 Health: Intro to Drug Use and Abuse.

May 9th to 13th

Grade 7 LA: students will continue within the Send a Message unit. Outcomes being covered are the use of Transition words, suffixes, prefixes and root words. By Thursday students will be creating their own Free Write. Worst case scenario if band concert or school play take away one of your LA classes, date can be extended to Friday May 13th. . If time you may begin the Word Study booklet that I left for you.
Grade 7 and grade 8 Health students are creating slide shows this week, based on a Health topic of special interest to them. A minimum of 4 research questions must be completed. A rubric is provided. Highest possible score is 20/20. See rubric for more details. Be sure to include your Works Cited at the end of your slide show so as not to plagiarize.
2 computer lab periods have been booked so it works out to be 2 detailed answers and research per day to complete this task. Time on task is essential to be ready for presentations!!!Thank you and I look forward to see you all again soon.
Mrs. Thain :)

Grade 7F LA Tuesday, May 3rd

Analyzing Media Elements: Today we looked at strategies how to unpack the text to find meaning. We even searched for symbolism within the text forms. In teams students are choosing a message they wish to convey and then creating graphics to compliment their work.
We will continue this work tomorrow.

May 3rd, 2011

Grade 7ELA project due tomorrow!!! Thanks!
* time was given in class today to finish up, this should just be minor touch ups.

Wednesday, April 27th

Grade 7E LA Spy stories due Thursday, April 28th. If leaving on band trip time was given in class to complete this, however, if more time needed you may email it to me this evening. smthain@edu.pe.ca

Tuesday, April 19th

Grade 8 Health projects due on Wednesday, April 27th!
Grade 7 LA Sending a Message skits began today. We also had an author visit as well!
Please read each night for 20 minutes minimum.
Thanks!
Mrs. Thain :)

Friday, April 15th

Grade 7 LA Zines need to be in asap. Also, please have parent information letters signed. :) Grade 7 and 8 Heatlh begins on Monday term 4. Have a lovely weekend! Mrs. Thain

Monday, April 11th

7FLA Grade 7: Sending a Message theme: Please synthesize the information you need to create your own "Zine". We will work on these tomorrow in class so come prepared to baffle me with your brilliance!!! ;o) 7G LA: We are about to complete our presentations from the Fears and Phobias unit. Then we will begin Sending a Message. Grade 7 French: Last week of French before Health begins next week. Feel free to check out some of the French websites that we are examining this week. You may want to try the games/exerices/videos at home if you wish to keep improving your French skills. Tonight, why not try www.freerice.com the French version to learn some new words while helping others? Grade 8 French/Health Tuesday we will have a few minutes to work on skit preparation, then we should be able to finish everything by Wednesday.

Friday, April 1st

Grade 7B French Test on Monday Grade 7G French Test Tuesday Grade 7 LA Page 98 student book Media Literacy presentations on purpose and audience. Presentations were creative and fun! I was very proud of you today! :) Hope you have a great weekend!!! Mrs. Thain :)

Monday, March 28th

Grade 7FLA: Today we did a book exchange and students are reminded that each day they should read for a minimum of 20-30 minutes. It can be any genre from graphic novels, magazines, novels, online articles, Science, Social Studies etc. The goal is to build fluency and to learn new things. *Wacky Webtales is a free, fun online story maker website. Students and parents could work together to build their own Wacky Webtale too. :O) Tomorrow non-fiction accounts are due, class time was given today to complete this work. A few need to take their work home to edit. Grade 7 French: Just finished Le grand voyage slide show presentations. Now we are writing in the present tense. www.françaisfacile.com is a free French website if students want a challenge. Grade 8 French: Sharing our French comics written in the present tense, but we will be also be writing in the past and future tense this term.

Thursday, March 17th!

Grade 8 French comics due Friday!
Grade 7 French presentations continue on Friday.
Grade 7 LA projects due on Tuesday, March 29th.

Wednesday, March 16th

Grade 7 LA unit on Non-Fiction completed today. Your due date is Tuesday, March 29th for your good copies. Good luck, do your best and pay attention to paragraphing please.
Grade 7 French presentations begin Friday, March 18th.
Grade 8 French Grammar review begins today.

Monday, March 14th, 2011

Grade Seven French Slide Shows/ projects on Le grand voyage due on Friday, March 18th!!! :)
Grade 8 French presentations will be completed Tuesday as I did not have you today, Day 4.
Grade 7 LA We completed a critcal literacy reading response this morning, followed by a think/pair/share. We examined the non-fiction text pattern today.
Please read for 20 -30 minutes each day, any subject that interests you. Can you find an interesting true interesting stories for our class?
Thank you,
Mrs. Thain

Wednesday, March 9th

Grade 7 LA: Share some of your new vocabulary with your family! Perhaps you can help them grow some new dendrites!!!
Grade 8 French presentations begin Friday!
Grade 7 French: Choose your continent, country, advice before the trip, transportation, cultural detail, and activities!!!!

Tuesday, March 8th

Grade 8 French presentations begin Friday, March 11th.
Grade 7 LA Read for at least 20 to 30 minutes. Can you find any interesting vocabulary words? Go ahead...baffle us with your brilliance! ;O)
Grade 7 French: Think about the countries you want to visit on our travel expedition. Bring in any interesting facts you can find on the internet, in magazines etc.
Thanks/ merci!
Madame Thain

Friday, March 4th

Grade 8 French presentations and projects due on Friday, March 11th

Thursday, March 3rd

Grade Seven LA: Excellent poetry entries thus far! If you were ill and missed this assignment, please see me for further instruction.
Completed reading two entries from Literacy Seven. There is also an enrichment activity, students are invited to enter a short story in a national writing contest. No more than 360 words and due by March 15th. Fiction and Non Fiction welcome.
Grade 8 French projects: Le scénario see page 23 of the workbook for more details. I look forward to seeing and hearing your creations.
Grade 7 French: Le grand voyage: talk with your family, ask them what places they would like to visit one day. Perhaps you could add their great ideas into your project too. :O)
Have a great night!
Mrs. Thain

March 1st, 2011

Grade Seven Language Arts: Finishing the "Dragon's Lament" poetry assignment. Presentations begin on Thursday!!!!!! Thanks! :)
Grade 7 French: Le grand voyage continued
Grade 8 French Phénomènes canadien continued.

Friday, February 25th

Grade Seven LA: Today we focused on expanding our vocabulary. A Dragon's Lament is an excellent poem that we used to model this. We are now creating our own poems and will be sharing them in class. :) I can't wait to be baffled by your brilliance!
Have a fantastic weekend!!!
Mrs. Thain

Tuesday, February 22nd

Grade Seven Language Arts: Nice to have your reading response test behind you, now it is time to expand our vocabulary. As we examine the writing traits we will be looking at synonyms and antonyms to enhance meaning. So.....up for a challenge on this storm day? Be the first to visit me and explain the difference between antonyms and synonyms and I will have a treat for you!!! :)
P.S Remember to keep your brain active by reading each day for a minimum of 20 minutes, any genre you like, such as: online articles, newspaper, novels, non-fiction....the possibilities are endless.
Grade Seven French: Don't forget your Grand Voyage workbooks next day. Start thinking about our travel fair and what plans you will make for our class!!!
Grade 8 French: Be sure to bring your work book next day. If you get a chance, take a look for some unexplained events that might coincide with our theme!!!!
Take care,
Mrs. Thain :)

Wednesday, February 16th

Just a reminder to grade 7 LA students that your reading response test is now on Thursday, February 17th.
Grade 7 and Grade 8 French students, don't forget to bring your new student books to class each day.
Thanks!

Friday, February 11th

Grade Seven LA: Test on Tuesday for 7F LA and Test on Wednesday for 7ELA based on the novel study for Killing Mr. Griffin by Lois Duncan
Grade 7 French: We have begun our new theme Le Grand Voyage in 7B, 7G will begin on Monday. * New workbooks have been provided to each student in case you are interested, check out the new materials. :)
Grade 8 French: We finished Entrepreneur en herbe and have now begun Phénomènes canadiens.

Monday, February 7th

Grade 7 LA presentations begin on Tuesday!!!! I will provide the treats regarding our "Food for Thoughts" activity. In case you get thirty, please bring your water bottles or juice to class. I look forward to reading your selections tomorrow!!!!!
Grade 7B had their French test today, 7G will write tomorrow.
Grade 8 French we will finish the theme Entrepreneur en herbe this week. Be sure to bring your work books to class.

Friday, February 4th, 2011

Language Arts "Treaty Tuesday!!!" Food for Thoughts. :O) Be prepared to share your assignment with your peers in small groups. I will be prepared to share treats. :) You will also receive constructive criticism, a combination of compliments and suggestions.
Looking forward to seeing your creations!
Mrs. Thain
Grade 7 French test Monday!!!!

Feb 3rd, 2011

Grade 7 French test Monday!!!!!
Grade 7 LA "Voice" assignment due on Tuesday, February 8th! :)

Monday, January 31st, 2011

Grade 7 LA: Plagiarism unit, please see the link on our school web page if you would like to review our policy. It has not been an issue thus far, but it certainly is important information. How to write a formal paper is also covered from title page, outlines etc.
Grade 8 French: Completing our final presentations for Entrepreneurs en Herbe
Grade 7 French: Test on the verb être coming up as well as core vocabulary when asking questions. Students should review their notes as we have our quiz on Wednesday, February 2nd.
Thank you and have a great day!
P.S Reminder that students do not have school Tuesday due to our parent/teacher interviews.

Monday , January 24th, 2011

Grade 7 French vocabulary test on Wednesday.

Grade 8 projects due on Thursday, January 27th.

Grade 7 LA Skits for 7E will be finished tomorrow, for 7F we will begin tomorrow since I did not have you today!



Have a great day!

Mrs. Thain :)

Wednesday, January 19th

Grade 7 Language Arts: Today we began an activity designed to improve inferencing and the inclusion of "voice" within our writing. Students also began to create skits based on three characters introduced within our read aloud selection. Great enthusiasm and creativity thus far!!!! :)
Grade 8 French projects due on January 27th. Please see previous post.
Grade 7 French 7B new vocabulary introduced yesterday. 7G seeing it for the first time today.
Thanks!
Mrs. Thain :O)

January 17th part 2

Grade 8 French projects and presentations due on Thursday, January 27th.

Monday, January 17th Update

Grade 7 LA: Oak Island Money Pit assignments * Choose one of the questions provided. Most have finished but just a reminder for those that were ill.
Grade 7 French: Presentations were so impressive day one! Thank you! Tomorrow we will finish this and begin Le cas mystérieux de monsieur Leblanc. Workbooks provided.
Grade 8 French: Entrepreneurs en herbe is our new theme. Workbooks provided and today we examined new verbs on Page 24 of the magazine as well as: decor, menu,promotion and the secret recipe section.
Thanks and have a great day!

Tuesday, January 11th

Grade 8 French presentations begin Wednesday!!!!!
Grade 7 French projects must be in no later than Monday, January 17th.
Grade 7LA Oak Island Money Pit Assignments to be completed by Friday, January 14th.
Thanks and have a great night! :O)

Friday, January 7th, 2011

Grade 7 LA: Thank you for your Free write good copies. Can't wait to read them. :O)
Today we worked on writing with a "strong voice". We also are creating the four types of sentences.
Grade 7 French test on Monday.
Grade 8 projects due on Wednesday.
Have a lovely weekend.
Mrs. Thain

Thursday, Jan 6th, 2011

French test Friday for homeroom 7B Monday for 7G.
Grade 8 French projects due Wednesday.
Grade 7 LA Free writes due Friday, January 7th.
Please return signed LA papers, outlining outcomes covered.