Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Exhibition: Essay First Draft


Day 1

We continued working on our Fractions, Percents, Ratios, and Rates math unit. Students received their quizzes back. Please review, sign, and return these to school. We took up yesterday’s homework and then did a lesson on relating fractions, decimals, and percents. Students are asked to complete practice questions on p. 314 – 315 of the MMS textbook.

The rest of class time was spent working on exhibition. Today’s goal was to write the whole first draft of the essay. Students divided the work up between the members in their group. Three groups were successful in completing their first draft. They are bringing home a copy to receive feedback from parents. Parents are asked suggest ways to improve the essay. Please write directly on the first draft in ink. Students who did not get done in class are asked to complete their portion of the essay for homework. Some groups managed to meet with their mentor and get their feedback on the essay.

During French time, we discussed the idea that the class has come up with for their French component. As a class we agreed on the criteria that need to be met in order for students to successfully complete this component. We compiled a list of steps that will help students to be successful.

Look out for letters about parent-teacher conference appointments coming home today.

 Homework & Reminders

  • Exhibition
    • Read, sign, and date the parent exhibition letter if you have not already done this
    • Have a parent give feedback on the first draft of you group’s essay tonight
    • Primary Source – make plans to conduct a survey, conduct an interview, go on a trip, etc. to collect primary information for your project
    • Search for news articles/news stories about your issue for your French component
    • Be ready to access you Gmail this week as we will be using Google Docs for the essay
  • MMS p. 314 - 315
  • Devices are needed daily for exhibition work
  • Wednesday: Girls’ soccer
  • Thursday, April 6: Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • Friday, April 7: Talent show at 9:30 am

·         Friday, April 14: Good Friday - No school

·         Monday, April 17: Easter Monday - No school

·         Friday, April 21: Earth Day - wear Earth colours

·         April 24 - 28: Spring Fundraiser

·         Wednesday, April 26: Casual Day

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