It was great
seeing everyone after the winter break. We spent a little bit of time catching
up before getting straight back to work.
First up was
math. We learned how variables are used in formulae to represent dimensions of
figures and solids. Students learned alternate formulae for the areas of
rectangles (A = bh) and squares (A = s2) and the perimeter of
rectangles (P = 2(b + h)) and squares
(P = 4s). Students also reviewed
polygons and isometric drawings. Students who did not complete the practice
work in class need to complete pages 44 – 45 and 55 – 57 of the MMS 7 workbooks
for tomorrow. The unit test will be written on Thursday, January 18th.
We then
began working on persuasive speeches. Please look out for speech Duo-tangs
coming home today and take some time to look through the letter and schedule in
the front of the Duo-tang. The letter needs to be signed today and the
Duo-tangs need to come to school each day. Please take time to review and
discuss your child’s speech topic brainstorm and share your opinion on their
final choice of speech topics. Speech topics must be chosen today. Students
read a sample of persuasive writing and watched a couple of speech videos. As a
class we discussed what made the speeches effective. We also reviewed the
rubric for the written and oral components of the speech.
We continued
working on persuasive writing as part of this term’s OWA. Students read more
samples of persuasive writing, discussed the strengths of the samples, and
shared their ideas with the class. We began creating a class chart of what it
takes to create a phenomenal piece of persuasive writing.
In our
inquiry unit on explorers, we reviewed different theories on how the First
Peoples came to the American continent.
Look out for
permission forms for our winter skiing/snowboarding trips coming home today.
These must be fully completed and returned by Monday, January 15th.
Homework and Reminders
·
Math:
o
Complete
p. 44 – 45 and 55 – 57 of MMS 7 if you did not get done in class
o
Math
unit test will be written on Thursday, January 18th
·
Speeches
o
Parents
need to read and sign the speech letter
o
Parents
need to read the speech schedule
o
Parents
are to review the speech package and rubrics
o
Parents
are to approve their child’s speech topic by tonight
o
Devices
are needed to research speech topics starting tomorrow
·
Ski/Snowboard trips – complete and return forms by Monday,
January 15th
·
Monday, January 15th – Ski/Snowboard forms are due
·
Thursday, January 18th – Math unit test on Geometry and
Measurement
·
Wednesday, January 24th – Ski Trip
·
Wednesday, January 31st – Casual Day
·
Monday, February 5th – In-Class Oral Competition to select
three finalists
·
Friday, February 9th – Oral Competition
·
Monday, February 12th – Trip to Canadian Warplane Museum
·
Tuesday, February 13th – Pancake Tuesday
·
Wednesday, February 14th – Spirit Day: Valentine’s Dress up
·
Thursday, February 15th – SJA v TMA Oral Competition
·
Friday, February 16th – PD Day, no school for students
·
Monday, February 19th – Family Day – no school
·
Thursday, February 22nd – Anti-Bullying Day
·
Friday, February 23rd – Skiing Trip
·
Wednesday, February 28th – Casual Day
·
March 5 – March 9: Spirit Week
Friday,
March 9th –
Skiing trip
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