This week in class we are working on editing our short stories. Students have been asked to read their short stories aloud in a private setting. We are focusing on improving: punctuation, spelling, capitalization, and sentence structure. Students are encouraged to use their editing checklist for all writing pieces.
Today students will be exchanging their short story drafts with their peers. We have discussed the importance of peer editing/providing constructive feedback.
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As a component of our short story unit, the Grade 7 students have been writing their own short story, about an interaction with a Genie. The first draft of this short story should be completed by Monday, November 26th.
The short stories will vary in length but should range from 2-3 pages typed.
The grade 6 students have been working diligently in class on their Egghead Reflection assignments. The students have also been busy participating in various activities related to Kindness Week at OJCS.
My personal act of kindness this week will be postponing the due date of this assignment until Monday, November 26th.
Today students received their Egghead Reflection assignment. The purpose of this assignment is for students to reflect and think about the lessons that can be learned from the novel Egghead. Students will need to use the Egghead novel to identify specific quotes that connect to the lesson they chose to discuss.
Students have each been assigned an Egghead novel that they can take home to help them with this assignment. Students are being asked to write five paragraphs. Each paragraph is broken down on the assignment sheet. I have also attached a graphic organizer as a tool to get students started!
Students will be working on this assignment both in class and at home.
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In Grade 8, we have continued to work on our Short Story Unit. Students are being ask to read, analyze, and create their own short stories. Tomorrow students will submit and discuss their The Sniper comprehension questions.
Important due dates to remember:
Late Work: Students that did not complete their Read Theory assignments from last week should do so in order to earn a late mark rather than a zero.
Independent Reading Project Part C (Creative Piece): Due Wednesday 11/7
Vocabulary Unit 2 Practice Packet: Due Thursday 11/8
Vocabulary Unit 2 Test: Due Monday 11/1
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In Grade 7, we have continued to work on our Short Story Unit. Students are being ask to read, analyze, and create their own short stories. Tomorrow students will submit and discuss their Landlady comprehension questions.
Important due dates to remember:
Late Work: Students that did not complete their Read Theory assignments from last week should do so in order to earn a late mark rather than a zero.
Independent Reading Project Part C (Creative Piece): Due Wednesday 11/7
Vocabulary Unit 2 Practice Packet: Due Thursday 11/8
Vocabulary Unit 2 Test: Due Monday 11/1
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As crazy as it may seem, the first trimester is almost over. We have spent the last two weeks in class reading our novel Egghead. As a class we have been discussing the importance of standing up to bullying, and being an advocate for others. The Grade 6 class will be responsible for planning and executing the bullying prevention week.
Important due dates to remember:
This Week’s Homework-2 Read Theory Stories: Due Friday 11/2
Independent Reading Project Part C: (Creative Piece): Due Wednesday 11/7
Vocabulary Unit 2 Practice Packet: Due Thursday 11/8
Vocabulary Unit 2 Test: Due Monday 11/12
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Today we will begin reading the short story titled, “The Landlady”. We will analyze and identify various literary elements within this classic short story written by Roald Dahl. I have attached the short story and comprehension/analysis questions. This week we are focusing on being able to recognize the theme of a short story.
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Today we will begin reading and analyzing “The Sniper”. This thrilling short story written by Liam O’Flaherty, encompasses many of the literary elements we have discussed in class regarding short stories. I have attached the short story and comprehension/analysis questions. This week we are focusing on being able to recognize the theme of a short story.
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Just a reminder that yesterday you were assigned five read theory stories to complete by Friday!
Check in: At this point you should be almost done/finished reading your book for the Independent Book Project. Remember that Part A (Questions) and Part B (Summary) are due on Monday 10/29. Check the assignment sheet in order to ensure that you include all of the necessary components for each section of the project.
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