Up to March 6th

8FLA: Memoir due on March 5th. Remember our exemplars and the check list on my chart paper? Your memoir can be serious or silly, depending on the memory that you wish to share with me. You will not be asked to share these aloud, as we are focusing on our writing outcomes.
7ELA: Mr. Griffin summative assessment this week and your CASI reading assessment too.
7FLA: Mr. G test completed and beginning a new CASI reading assessment.
8ELA: Memoir introduction, lesson shared and exemplars. Due on March 6th.
*It is essential that students read daily to build fluency and expand their vocabulary.
"Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body." Richard SteeleTatler

For Wednesday, February 12th

Grade 8 debates will continue tomorrow. Groups are off to an impressive start! Please read at least 20 minutes each day to build fluency and expand your vocabulary.
Grade 7 conventions review sheet complete. Congratulations to all students that answered my trivia review question. Hope you liked the "invisible imaginary prize". ;)
Please continue your reading each day.
* All students welcome to compete in a special anti-racism contest.
Posters, poems, videos and stories welcome. See me for details. 
Thank you and have a good day.
Mrs. Thain 

Friday, February 7th

Grade Eight Language Arts debates begin Monday! (8E begins Tuesday) I am truly looking forward to seeing you shine! You have all worked so hard collecting data and researching various topics. Can you tell that I am proud of you? :) Please practice your speech before the big day and be sure to read for at least 20 minutes a day.
Grade 7 LA: Excellent presentations so far and such imagination. Please be sure to read for 20 minutes each day. Please pay close attention to when to use capitals and commas. Look carefully at your own books and watch for the proper use of conventions.  * I am quite pleased to see so many students reading every day!
Have a great weekend and happy reading.
Mrs. Thain :)

Updates from Mrs. Thain :)

7F LA and 7ELA have almost finished sharing their narratives. I can honestly say that I have been so very impressed by the phenomenal word choice, imagination and voice within each piece. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading and hearing these most creative selections. Thank you most sincerely for taking such pride in your work. P.S  Read...read...read every day to build fluency and to expand your vocabulary. :)
8F and 8E LA: I have noticed how engaged you are in discovering facts that can help you prepare for your debates.  You have all found many quotes that are sure to persuade your audience to agree with you.  I have been impressed by the amount of information you have included in your speeches in such a short amount of time. I look forward to debates on Monday! :) P.S Please read every day for at least 20 minutes. Yes...it is for homework, but it is good for you. 
Thank you!
Mrs. Thain