Input/Output Machines

We continued with our new unit, Patterns in Number and Geometry. We began by taking up yesterday’s homework. Some students forgot to label the vertical and horizontal axes of their graphs, as well as give the graphs a title. Please remember to do this for each graph. We then worked on today’s lesson which was about Input/Output machines. Students related this to yesterday’s lesson. They used tables to discover the operation in machines. They graphed the patterns represented by Input/Output machines, or used graphs to create Input/Output tables. Everyone is asked to complete the practice problems on p. 386 and 387 of the MMS textbook.

Students attended music class with Mr. Andrei and gym class with Mr. Slyk.

We continued working on our novel study for this term, Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt. We read and responded to chapters 2 and 3. Students are asked to complete the review on chapters 1 to 3 in their novel study guide, pages 15 – 17.

Students had a quick run-through their speeches with their partners. Tomorrow is the big day. Make extra effort to practice your speech tonight. Plan your gestures, especially if you tend to be fidgety while you speak. Everyone must be in full dress uniform tomorrow. No hoodies.

We ended the day on UOI. The last two groups presented their projects on Canada’s exports. Students shared the reports they wrote on the US with their groups. We took up last week’s homework on the USA as Canada’s trading partner. Our focus then shifted to Canada’s other trading partners. Students will begin their next UOI project on Friday. They will need devices to conduct research.

  Homework & Reminders

·         MMS p. 386 – 387.

·         Persuasive speech:

o   Practice presenting your speech by memory with a focus on being confident

o   Remember all the feedback you received on ways to improve your presentation

o   No hoodies tomorrow

·         Novel Study: Complete chapter 1 – 3 review in your novel study guide, p. 15 - 17

·         Tomorrow: In-class Oral Competition

·         February 19 – hot lunch orders due, devices needed

·         February 24 – Skiing, We will be departing at 6:45 am and returning around 4:30 - 5 pm

·         February 25: School-Wide Oral Competition, All welcome