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 :)