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! :)