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 :)