Thursday, May 19, 2016

KUDOS TO: The two film groups who arrived at 7:00 a.m. to film.  I love your dedication!

ART: Please bring newspapers to class for the next art project.  Thanks from Mme Sachs.

GRAD PHOTOS: They came home yesterday!  If you have any problems with your order, please call Edge Imaging at: 1-866-707-3343.

8L PARENTS: Thank you for sending in all of the forms for both Quebec and our Nature walk.

8L STUDENTS: Dress for the weather for tomorrow's trip.  As well, bring sunblock, water, and your lunch.  


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ENGLISH
1.  Lit circle #4 will take place after the break.  Here is the topic for the reflection (and the activity): find three passages from the novel that show the author was foreshadowing the end of the novel.  E.g. "On page 185, when ____ did _____, it was a clear indicator that _____ would happen..."

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ENGLISH
1. Reflection for Lit circle #3: draw a object to represent each member of your lit circle group.  Next to each object, give a brief description as to why you chose it.  We will do a "guess why" to begin our next lit circle.  

2. Activity for lit circle #4: Over-exaggeration station: draw a table with three columns: "Quote", "Real inference", and "Over exaggerate!". In the quote column, write a quote from the last quarter of the novel which requires some inference, e.g. "He scowled at her as she walked by." (we have to infer WHY he is scowling as it is not said in the text).  In the second column, explain the real inference (perhaps in this case she cheated on a test and she beat his score, resulting in a lost scholarship).  In the THIRD column, I want you to exaggerate (or lie) as to what could be happening.  Perhaps she stole his burrito?  Perhaps she sold more lemonade at her stand and it was robbing his business opportunities?

3. We are continuing our studies in advertising.  The summative task will take place the week after the grade 8 Quebec trip.


MATH
1. Some time will be given to completing the unit review for chapters 8.1 - 8.3 in class tomorrow.