Mr. Kom prepared a great presentation about how to properly answer comprehension questions. We discussed the importance of “tagging the question”, providing examples to support your thoughts, and editing your work prior to submitting a task.
Click the link below to access Mr. Kom’s presentation:
As we often discuss at OJCS, one of our North Stars is “Begin with the end in mind”. Last week we began our novel study of The Outsiders. As we discussed, students will be responsible for completing comprehension questions along with a variety of other activities.
Today students will finish reading Ch. 2 independently. We will continue to discuss the chapters in class, but students will also have the opportunity to work on the corresponding tasks. Whenever the students are assigned comprehension questions to answer, there will a corresponding due date on the Grade 7 Homework Board.
The following documents will be important for our novel study:
Each student should make a copy of this document and share it with Mr. Washerstein. This will be the document in which students answer all of their comprehension questions. As I mentioned before, the corresponding questions for each chapter will have a due date on the homework board.
2. Reading Response Activities: Illustrated Timeline and Character Webs
This document contains two essential activities for our novel study. Each of the described activities can be found in the Google Doc listed above. Please make a copy of this document and share it with Mr. Washerstein.
A. Illustrated Timeline
B. Character Webs
The Grade 6 cohort will begin focusing on writing and analyzing memoirs. By the end of this unit, students will be able to answer the following questions:
Click the link below to access our Memoir Unit Slideshow:
Memoir Unit Google Slideshow Presentation
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Grades 6 – 8: 11:45 – 1:00 – Google Meet
Parents: Parent Registration Link
Even before COVID-19, we’ve been living in a world where social media plays a large role in the way we communicate – for our children too! With lockdowns, school closures, and the need to physically distance, many of us have increased the amount of time we spend online, as a family, and as individuals. With this has also come concerns around the amount of screen time for our children, and how to best support them as they navigate an increasingly online world. Jesse Miller of Mediated Reality, is a national social media awareness expert, and he will be holding a parent information evening on Monday, March 1st at 7:30 pm to address parental fears and minimize stress around screen time, discuss perceptions around technology addiction, and answer all your questions.
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The Grade 8 students will be working on sharing their current progress for their Passion Project. It is not the expectation that their project will be finished. This presentation will provide students with an opportunity to share a snapshot of their progress. In English, we will spend time focusing on improving our presentation skills. Students will be provided with periods to work on this presentation in class. However, students will need to practice at home as well.
Presentations will begin on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021.
Click the link below to view the Presentation Skills Slideshow:
Click the link below to view the Passion Project Template:
Click the link below to view the presentation rubric:
Passion Project Presentation Rubric
Tip: Video recording your practice sessions and grading yourself using this rubric is a fantastic way to prepare!
Today we began reading Todd Strasser’s novel, The Wave. This cross-curricular novel study directly connects to our Holocaust Unit in Jewish Studies. The novel will be read both in class and at home throughout the duration of our novel study. Additionally, there will be various corresponding assignments to complete.
Click the link below to access our slideshow for the novel study:
The digital version of the text can be accessed here: The Wave by Todd Strasser.pdf
Audiobook: The Wave Audiobook
Today we began reading S.E. Hinton’s novel, The Outsiders. The novel will be read both in class and at home throughout the duration of our novel study. Additionally, there will be various corresponding assignments to complete.
Here is an audiobook: The Outsiders Audiobook
Here is a digital copy of the book: The Outsiders PDF
Click the link below to access our slideshow for the novel study:
Our first novel study assignment is due on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021.
Click the link below to access the chapter one response questions:
The Outsiders Ch. 1 Response Questions
Good morning! Many students have asked for different online resources to help prepare for their upcoming grammar and editing assessment. Here are a few tools that can be beneficial. Remember that the most beneficial way to study for this assessment are to review the notes, make cue cards, and complete the review packet.
For Grade 8 only:
We are happy to be back in school today! We have spent the last two weeks discussing presentation skills. Our classes have focused on analyzing the essential components for a successful presentation.
How should I prepare for a presentation?
Task: Choose your favourite book and persuade others to purchase your book by creating a 90-second sales pitch. You will create a visual aid to accompany your pitch. In addition, students will incorporate at least three persuasive techniques.
Planner
| To Do | Due Date: |
| Brainstorm ideas | 2/3 |
| Write my pitch
Highlight your three persuasive techniques in blue |
2/9 |
| Create visual aid | 2/15 |
| Practice and present | 2/22 presentations begin |
Click the links below to access the assignment instructions, rubrics, and notes:
We are happy to be back in school today! During distance learning, we started preparing for the grammar portion of our exam. Although we will no longer be taking an English exam in February, we will still be completing a grammar/editing assessment. This assessment will be completed on Thursday, February 11th, 2021. It has been suggested that students should be reviewing rules and creating notecards each night in order to prepare for this assessment.
This assessment will focus on the following concepts:
Our notes on these various subjects can be found in this presentation:
Grammar/Editing Assessment Review
Focus your attention on slides 13-39. We will also be completing additional online No Red Ink grammar practice exercises throughout the week.
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