October 31st

7FLA: Please be sure to hand in your non-fiction article questions by Friday.  The title of the article was Rescued Dog Gives Others a Helping Hand. There are 5 questions to be completed.

7ELA: You just received the questions today so you can have until Monday to finish yours as I didn't think homework would be much fun on October 31st! :)

8E and 8FLA:  Choose a book that you have read and prepare to share a book talk. Keep in mind you must include:

1. Title and author
2. A visual representation large enough for the class to see ( * examples could include a poster, slide show, Voki, video, model, puppet show,web, Prezi, become a character etc)
3. A quote and explain why it was significant
4. Sell the book to the crowd! Like a movie trailer, give us no more than 3 minutes explaining the characters and the setting. * Just don't give away important details that would ruin the story. Highlights only please. * If your book is non-fiction, you could share 3 important or interesting facts as opposed to setting and character.
5. In closing, why should we read this book?
Thank you and have a great day!
Mrs. Thain :)

October 28th, 2013

7FLA: Please complete the reading expectations as discussed and update your reading log. Your next assignment is due on Wednesday, please be sure to see me prior to the deadline if you have any questions. * Please show your parents the new website permission slip from Mrs. Boyd. If you are able to participate, please have it signed and returned as soon as possible.
7ELA: Most have worked ahead, but just a reminder that your free write good copy is due tomorrow as well as your Reading Response Assignment. Be sure to include which question you completed to teach me about your book.  * Please be sure to return your permission slip to participate in Mrs. Boyd's new and exciting "librarything.com" project.
8E and 8FLA: Please remain devoted to your reading and reading logs. I will be collecting your reading logs and I will be asking you to self-assess your work thus far.  If you have time, ask your parents, relatives and friends for suggestions for the best ever debate topics! I have a huge selection that you may choose from, however, I thought that you would most enjoy topics that truly are of interest to you.  *Have you completed your reading response work and writing assignment. See me to ensure that you are up to date on all assignments. Re-writes for the Outsiders Summative Assessment must be completed by Thursday, if you wish to add more information to your work.
Thank you!
Mrs. Thai

Reading Log Reminder October 22nd, 2013

* Students must update their reading logs every LA class.  If you have finished another book, please complete your "Passport for Reading" too! :) I have honestly been so impressed by the vaste number of students devoted to improving fluency and getting lost in a good book. I am proud of you. Mrs. Thain

October 22nd, 2013: 7FLA just a reminder that your Reading Response project is due on October 30th. 7ELA your free write assignment and reading response question must be handed in by October 29th. 8E LA continue your reading on a regular basis and if time, check online for some great debate topic ideas. 8FLA: Remember our outcomes linked to the Cyberbullying presentation? Tomorrow we will complete the 3 questions linked to our lesson online.

Important message for students and parents: All grade 7 and 8 students are writing or have completed a CASI Reading Assessment. This assessment is designed to guide our instruction. It will identify specific strengths and areas that need support. This assessment is a diagnostic tool and not a summative test for "marks". So, on Students Achieve, when you see CASI scores a 1 would mean experiencing difficulty, a 2 is approaching expectations, a 3 is meeting expectations and a 4 would be exceeded expectations. * Please disregard the percentages as this is not a summative assessment. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email me at smthain@edu.pe.ca :)

October 7th update: Just a reminder for grade 7E LA students to finish the Step Up posters tonight. Please tape your art work on the wall when you arrive tomorrow. I look forward to seeing what you would truly care about. Please read for 20 minutes. Grade 8 LA classes, please be sure to read and work on your reading response project. 8ELA your deadline is October 11th. Please remember to check the calendar on my bulletin board for all upcoming assignments. Have a great day! Mrs. Thain :)

October Assignment Information: Grade 8 Outsiders Responses due by Wednesday, October 2nd. Please read and keep your log up to date. Grade 7FLA: Your first free write good copy is due on October 15th. Your reading response assignment is due on October 30th. You have 15 questions to choose from and please justify your responses with examples. Grade 8ELA: Your Reading Response Project based on your novel is due on October 11th. Please see the handout provided. Thank you and have a great day! Mrs. Thain