Thank you!

Thank you grade eight students for the time and effort that you put into your recent projects. I enjoyed reading your descriptions of By the Waters of Babylon short story. I was most impressed because you have improved a great deal when it comes to providing supporting details to justify your answers. :)
Debates here we come! 8E LA and excellent morning of research. Thank you for ensuring that you are keeping track of all of your sources.   You are off to an amazing start and I would not want to debate against you! ;)
8FLA: Tomorrow you will have your 1st period in the computer lab. If you have not identified a topic that is of interest to you, I will provide you with one. I truly believe you will learn a great deal and we will be practicing our speaking outcomes too.
7E and 7FLA: Your narratives are truly impressive. I have been incredibly proud of your ability to create interesting characters, colourful settings and word choice that makes you sound wise beyond your years. Thank you for your efforts each day, I truly appreciate you.
P.S All Language Arts classes are expected to read each day at home for a minimum of 20 minutes. You may choose the source. However, Facebook, Twitter and video games do not count. ;)
Bonus question for a treat next day:  If you are "caught in a quagmire", what does this mean?

Friday Update

8FLA: Your projects are due on Monday for By the Waters of Babylon. Please read and update your reading log. (20 minutes minimum)
8ELA: Your projects were due today by the end of the day. Please read and update your reading logs.
7FLA: Creative writing projects and presentations continue next week. Thank you for sharing your talents and amazing imagination. :) Read for at least 20 minutes each day to build fluency and expand your vocabulary. I will be checking next class!

Monday, January 20th

A reminder to 7FLA that your projects and presentations are due on Tuesday, January 21st.
7ELA your work is due on the 24th.
8E LA your assignments are due on Wednesday, January 22nd. 

8FLA you will receive your assignment today . Due one week from today. (January 27th)
 * Please read every day for at least 20 minutes. We will be updating your reading log in class. Feel free to take it home as well to show your family how well you are doing so far this year! :)

Update for Tuesday, January 14th

Grade 7FLA: Your projects and presentations are due on Tuesday, January 21st! I cannot wait to see your finished products!
7ELA: Your projects and presentations are due Friday, January 24th! Amazing imagination so far and I look forward to your creations as well. :)
Grade 8 LA: Finishing our biography presentations this week and working on By the Waters of Babylon project. 
Please read every day to build fluency and expand your vocabulary! :)

Assignments and reminders

Grade 8LA Biography project due by Thursday, January 9th. Computer lab time has been given.* Remember to check your Bibliography handout to help you complete this assignment. Give credit to all of your sources on this page.  If not finished by Wednesday pm, you may email it to your home account to complete it, or finish in the library Thursday at lunch. The projects do not have to be typed, I just wanted to give everyone equal opportunity to use our computer lab.* Read each day for minimum 20 minutes.
Grade 7 LA: Reading your novels and gathering supplies for your own, original narrative! :) Feel free to work on your draft at home, but you will be given class time. My handout and questions will guide you through this project.I would like to track your progress each day and witness your growth as a writer. Please see me if you need supplies or have any questions. :) Mrs. Thain