This week our class will finish our short story unit. Today we read and discussed Names/Nombres by Julia Alvarez. Tomorrow students will spend time answering comprehension questions. We will then begin to prepare for our Short Story Unit Test. By the end of the week, students will receive a review sheet for the test.
Upcoming: Short Story Unit Test-Monday, January 20th, 2020
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We will begin this week by discussing the importance of descriptive writing.
Check out this Google Slides Presentation to help you get started:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1K51okcyV4DI4TKRjeZUWLSpAX-YWpaRQXxKpngSp6G8/edit?usp=sharing
Wild Winter Break Writing Activity
Your mission is to write about your favourite activity/experience that took place during winter break using descriptive language.
Reminder: Student vocabulary homework packets will be checked and reviewed tomorrow in class. The first vocabulary test will be on Wednesday!
Additionally, we are missing many copies of our class novel Egghead. Please search your houses and bring back any copies of the book you may have at home! We will be finishing the novel this week and students will be working on a final writing assignment that is connected to the novel.
Dr. Marcovitz is bringing Parasha and Pancakes to OJCS! This is a fantastic opportunity to eat, learn, and develop critical thinking skills.
Click this link to sign up:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDXLNPY-7_fe9dzL8ufnzcg8Oqgq3IKLIgQ4qVaRw0IfujFQ/viewform
As we continue to analyze the various components of a short story, students spent time reading The Landlady in class this week.
Students will re-read the text in order to complete the required reading comprehension/analysis questions. Additionally, students are being asked to investigate this text and search for the following literary elements: similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole, onomatopoeia, oxymoron, irony, and foreshadowing.
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Important Dates
Students have been assigned a list of 15 words to learn over the course of the next week. Students are expected to complete their vocabulary homework practice assignments by Monday 12/16. These exercises are designed to allow students to practice using/recognizing these new words in a variety of activities.
We will have our first vocabulary quiz on Wednesday 12/18. These quizzes will compromise of definitions, matching, fill in the blank, and multiple choice questions. Additionally, students will be asked to write a paragraph using various terms to demonstrate their understanding and comprehension. Students should be reviewing their vocabulary terms throughout the week to enhance comprehension.
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Important Dates
Students will be spending the week preparing for their next vocabulary assessment. After the break, students in Grade 7 will have the opportunity to take on an enriched vocabulary list if they choose to do so.
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Important Dates
This week the Grade 8 students will prepare for their next vocabulary test. Each student in the class had the option to choose which set of words they wanted to study.
Enriched Vocabulary Unit 2:
Students have been provided with a packet that contains definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and practice questions.
https://www.vocabulary.com/lists/83468
Wordly Wise Grade 8 Unit 2:
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The Grade 6 students spent a period reading with their buddies in Kindergarten last Friday. Students had the opportunities to read with their buddies and get to know each other.
Check out their experiences below:
The Scholastic Book Fair is happening this week! The students are already excited to look for new books to read. The Book Fair officially starts on Wednesday, December 4th. Parents are welcome to visit before and after school each day to look for books. The Book Fair will also be open during Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Students in Grades 6-8 will begin to visit the Book Fair on Thursday, December 5th. The students will also be allowed to visit during recess as well. You may send money in with your child if would like them to buy a book.
Class Visitation Schedule:
Thursday (12/5/2019)
Pd.1-Grade 8 (with Mr. Washerstein)
Pd. 6- Grade 7 (with Mrs. Bertrend and Mr. Cinanni)
Pd. 9- Grade 6 (with Mr. Sylvain and Mr. Cinanni)
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