Language Arts 7D and 7C

Both Language Arts groups are working in the unit Fears and Phobias. The students will complete 12 stations with a partner over the next couple of weeks. Students are encouraged to work hard during class time as there will not be homework (other than reading) during this unit of study.

Math 8D and 8E

Both math groups are working in Chapter 10 - Solving linear Equations

There will be a test next week on this Chapter. Both classes will write Tuesday, June 8th.

Also, students should be reviewing their notes and first 10 chapters of the text as there will be a final math assessment, written by all grade 8 students, June 17th.

Math 8D and 8E

Students are completing Chapter 9 this week and will be writing their test next week.

8E - Monday, May 17th, 2010
8D - Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

Also, both classes should have their Math Links for Chapter 9 handed in.

Language Arts 7C and 7D

We are continuing to work through the Mystery Unit. Presently the students are working on three assignments - 1) a voice over script: due Monday, May 3rd
2) a mystery story: due Monday, May 3rd and
3) a photo essay - this assignment is being completed in the school computer
lab.

Math 8D and 8E

Students have received their marks for the Chapter 8 test. A couple of students still have to write so the test itself will not be sent home until Monday.

We have started Chapter 9 and students are working on the Show You Know for the opening section.

8E - questions 4, 6, 8, 10, 16 and 17 are for homework. Also, the Math Link on page 341 is due Monday, May 3rd.

Language Arts 7D and 7C

Both Language Arts classes have completed their library stations and are now focising on a novel study and short story.

7C Novels are to be completed by Tuesday, April 13th - Photo stories project will start in the computer lab on Tuesday.

7D Novels are to be completed by Tuesday, April 20th - Photo stories project will start in the computer lab on April 20th.

Children's Mystery stories - students should have their idea, a developed main character, the problem and a list of solutions as well as a number of clues by Monday, April 12th. We will continue to devlop their story idea over the next couple of weeks.

Math 8E and 8D

Students are working on learning how to multiply and divide intergers, Chapter 8.

There will be a test next week; Wednesday, April 21 (8E) and Thursday, April 22 (8D).