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Week #41 - Documentaries & Finals

 * ===Monday===

June 25
|| * Documentary ||  ||
 * ===Tuesday===

June 26
|| * "THE CANADA I WANT TO LIVE IN" Film Festival! PM ||  || June 27
 * ===Wednesday===

|| * Field Day ||
 * ===Thursday===

June 28
|| * Awards
 * DEAP
 * Report Cards go Home
 * Dismissal at 2:00 pm ||
 * ===Friday===

June 29
|| * First Day of Summer ||


 * ===Monday===

June 4
|| * Current Events
 * Social - Chapter 8
 * Your Country
 * Health 1:15 - 1:45 pm
 * Library/Reading 1:45 - 2:15 pm
 * Documentaries
 * Computer Lab 2-3pm ||  ||
 * ===Tuesday===

June 5
|| * Social - Chapter 8
 * Quiz
 * Current Events
 * Documentaries
 * Computer Lab 2-3pm ||  ||
 * ===Wednesday===
 * June 6**

|| * Drumheller Overnight Trip ||
 * ===Thursday===

June 7
|| * Drumheller Overnight Trip ||
 * ===Friday===

June 8
|| * No Class (Half Day) ||

__Week #39 - Documentaries, Chapter 9,10,11,12__

 * === **Monday** ===

**June 11**
|| * Mr. Bowman is in Chicago. Guest teacher is Ms. Bell.
 * Current Events
 * Health 1:15 - 1:45 pm
 * Library/Reading 1:45 - 2:15 pm
 * Documentaries ||  ||
 * === **Tuesday** ===

**June 12**
|| * Mr. Bowman is in Chicago. Guest teacher is Ms. Bell.
 * Current Events
 * Social Chapter 9.10.11.12
 * Documentaries ||  ||
 * === **Wednesday** ===

**June 13**
|| * Mr. Bowman is in Chicago. Guest teacher is Ms. Bell.
 * Current Events
 * Health 1:15 - 1:45 pm
 * Social Chapter 9,10,11,12
 * Documentaries ||
 * === **Thursday** ===

**June 14**
|| * Spelling Activity **June 15**
 * Current Events
 * Social Chapter 9,10,11,12
 * Documentaries ||
 * === **Friday** ===

|| * Spelling Quiz
 * Current Events
 * Social
 * Documentaries ||


 * === **Monday** ===

**June 18**
|| * Spelling Activity
 * Current Events
 * Health 1:15 - 1:45 pm
 * Library/Reading 1:45 - 2:15 pm
 * Documentaries ||  ||
 * === **Tuesday** ===

**June 19**
|| * Language Arts Final Exam **June 20**
 * Documentaries ||  ||
 * === **Wednesday** ===

|| * Science Final Exam
 * Health 1:15 - 1:45 pm
 * Social Chapter 9,10,11,12
 * Documentaries ||
 * === **Thursday** ===

**June 21**
|| * Social Final Exam
 * Current Events
 * Social Chapter 9,10,11,12
 * Documentaries ||
 * === **Friday** ===

**June 22**
|| * Math Final Exam
 * Current Events
 * Social
 * Documentaries ||

__Week #41 - Documentaries & Finals__

 * === **Monday** ===

**June 25**
||  ||   ||
 * === **Tuesday** ===

**June 26**
|| * "THE CANADA I WANT TO LIVE IN" Film Festival! ||  || **June 27**
 * === **Wednesday** ===

||  ||
 * === **Thursday** ===

**June 28**
|| * Awards
 * DEAP
 * Report Cards go Home
 * Dismissal at 2:00 pm ||
 * === **Friday** ===

**June 29**
|| * First Day of Summer ||

Week #37 - Documentaries, Chapter 8

 * ===Monday===

May 28
|| * Documentaries
 * Computer Lab 12:45 - 2:00 PM
 * Health 1:15 - 1:45 pm
 * Library/Reading 1:45 - 2:15 pm
 * Social - Chapter 8 ||  ||
 * ===Tuesday===

May 29
|| * Spelling Activity
 * Current Events
 * Documentaries
 * Computer Lab 1:30 - 3:00 PM ||  ||
 * ===Wednesday===

May 30
|| * Documentaries
 * Computer Lab 12:45 - 2:00 PM
 * Prepare for Glendale Idol Show
 * Social - Chapter 8
 * Your Country ||
 * ===Thursday===

May 31
|| * Journals
 * Health 1:45 - 2:15 pm
 * Social - Chapter 8
 * Documentaries
 * Computer Lab 2-3pm ||
 * ===Friday===

June 1
|| * Documentaries = = =Week #36 - Documentaries, Chapter 7=
 * Computer Lab 12:45 - 2:00 pm
 * Glendale Idol Assembly 2:00 pm ||


 * ===Monday===

May 21
|| * Victoria Day (No School) ||  ||
 * ===Tuesday===

May 22
|| * Current Events
 * Social - Chapter 7
 * Foldable
 * Health 1:45 - 2:15 pm
 * Documentaries
 * Computer Lab 2:15 - 3:05 pm ||  ||
 * ===Wednesday===

May 23
|| * Documentaries
 * Computer Lab 12:45 - 2:00 pm
 * Current Events
 * Social - Chapter 7 ||
 * ===Thursday===

May 24
|| * Current Events
 * Social - Chapter 5-8 Review ||
 * ===Friday===

May 25
|| * No class (half day) ||

Week #35 - Documentaries, Chapter 7

 * ===Monday===

May 14
|| * Documentaries. . . The Canada I Want To Live In
 * Computer Lab 12:45 - 2:00 PM
 * Mind Maps
 * What do you know already
 * What do you want to know
 * What would be amazing info to have?
 * Who might be an expert?
 * What might be ideas for a great documentary?
 * Introduction
 * Thought provoking
 * Capture attention
 * Body
 * Facts / Stats
 * Case Studies
 * Interviews
 * Conclusion
 * Areas of future thought
 * Ideas for solving issues
 * Spelling Activity
 * Current Events
 * Library/Reading 2:00 - 2:30 pm
 * Social - Chapter 7 ||  ||
 * ===Tuesday===

May 15
|| * Current Events
 * Journals
 * Sam and I. . . not 'me and Sam'
 * commas
 * Topic ideas
 * You have a $300 dollars to spend. You can't spend any on yourself. Where/how do you spend it?
 * What is one rule you would change at school?
 * Reflections about Heritage Fair at the Museum (if you went)
 * If you were giving nice awards to people in the class. . . what would everyone get?
 * Free write. . . anything on your mind
 * Documentaries
 * Computer Lab 1:30 - 3:00 PM
 * Documentary Proposal Sheet ||  ||
 * ===Wednesday===

May 16
|| * Documentaries
 * Computer Lab 12:45 - 2:00 PM
 * Current Events
 * Social Chapter 7
 * Health 2:15 - 3:05 pm ||
 * ===Thursday===

May 17
|| * Spelling Activity
 * Social - Chapter 7
 * Health 1:45 - 2:15 pm
 * Documentaries
 * Computer Lab 2:15 - 3:05 pm ||
 * ===Friday===

May 18
|| * Spelling Quiz
 * Social - Chapter 7
 * Documentaries
 * Computer Lab 12:45 - 2:00 pm ||

__Week #34 - Documentaries, Chapter 7__

 * ===Monday===

May 7
|| * Health 1:15 - 1:45 pm
 * Library/Reading 1:45 - 2:15 pm
 * Documentaries
 * Computer Lab 12:45 - 2:00 PM
 * Social - Chapter 7 ||  ||
 * ===Tuesday===

May 8
|| * Social - Chapter 6 Review Quiz
 * Documentaries
 * Computer Lab 1:30 - 3:00 PM ||  ||
 * ===Wednesday===

May 9
|| * Spelling Activity
 * Current Events
 * Corrections Editor
 * Health 1:15 - 1:45 pm
 * Social - Chapter 7
 * Documentaries
 * Computer Lab 2:00 - 3:05 PM ||
 * ===Thursday===

May 10
|| * Spelling Quiz
 * Journals
 * Topic Ideas?
 * Any experiences where you had to say 'no' to friends.
 * When you think of your parents, anything you think you will try to do differently in your life?
 * A genie appeared. . . you can have 3 wishes. . . what are they?
 * Free write . . . anything on your brain.
 * Film Study or Catchup Time
 * Film Study: The Princess Bride
 * Catchup Time: Grammar Corrections, Social 6 Quiz Corrections, Chapter 5-8 Review, Documentaries


 * AFTER SCHOOL - Regional Heritage Fair at Red Deer Museum
 * 8 projects from Glendale will go: Kristina, Amy, Brittany, Andrew, Jadie, Hailee, Renee, Abby, Shaunna
 * Setup 4-6 pm
 * Judging 6:30 - 8:30 pm ||
 * ===Friday===

May 11
|| * Red Deer Museum for 20 students
 * Activities from 9:30 - 2:30 pm
 * Someone from Glendale will win a camera
 * Let Mr. Bowman know if you can make it. Only the first 20 get to go.
 * Kristina, Amy, Brittany, Andrew, Jadie, Hailee, Renee, Abby, Shaunna, Sarah, Helaenna, Nick, Alex W, Tavia
 * (No class) ||


 * ===**Monday**===

**April 30**
|| * Spelling Activity
 * Current Events
 * Heritage Fair Presentations
 * Tayla
 * Josh
 * Jump A Grade
 * Pick our best 4 for Regional Fair May 10/11
 * Looking for 20 students for activities at Red Deer Museum May 11
 * Free Lunch
 * Someone will win a camera
 * Activities 9:30 - 2:30
 * Only the first 20 get to go
 * Health 1:15 - 1:45 pm
 * Reading/Library 1:45 - 2:15 pm
 * Social Chapter 6 - Loyalists vs Patriots ||  ||
 * ===**Tuesday**===

**May 1**
|| * Spelling Activity
 * Current Events
 * Documentaries
 * Social Chapter 6 - Loyalists vs Patriots ||  ||
 * ===**Wednesday**===

**May 2**
|| * Spelling Activity
 * Current Events
 * Health 1:15 - 1:45 pm
 * Social - Chapter 6 - Loyalists and Patriots JEOPARDY Showdown
 * Documentaries ||
 * ===**Thursday**===

**May 3**
|| * Mr. Bowman is at a workshop at the Westerner - Couldn't get out of it. Guest teacher is Ms. MacDonald.
 * Journals
 * For Journals and Grammar Worksheet, David will work in Room 119, Cara will work in Library.
 * Topic Ideas
 * What do you think about when you can't fall asleep?
 * What kind of trophy would you like to win?
 * What are your thoughts about an overnight Grade 7 trip to Drumheller this year?
 * Think of the best teacher you ever had. . . what made them great?
 * Free write. . . anything on your mind
 * If you finish early, you can edit, add more detail, rewrite
 * Grammar Worksheets
 * Documentaries
 * Computer Lab 2-3pm
 * Groups are:
 * Kristina - Helaenna
 * Brandon - Alex W - Andrew
 * David - Cara
 * Katty - Alex R
 * Kacee - Manesha - Tayla
 * Asher - Nick
 * Spenser
 * Brittany - Sarah - Amy
 * Tavia & Josh can choose their group.
 * Pick a topic that will educate people on how to make Canada a better place
 * The topic must be Canadian
 * Research the topic, get the history behind it, who are the experts, what are the stats
 * Watch some documentaries on the topic to get more info and the style
 * @http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/watch-online/
 * @http://www.nfb.ca/channels/hot_topics/ ||
 * ===**Friday**===

**May 4**
|| * Documentaries
 * Computer Lab 12:45 - 2:00 pm
 * Spelling Quiz
 * Social Chapter 6 - Review Quiz ||

__Week #32 - Heritage Fair, Chapter 6 - The Loyalists, & Documentaries__

 * === **Monday** ===

**April 23**
|| * Band students are at festivalStudents not in band will combine with 7T for Math in Room 203
 * Wear black and/or white
 * Board bus 12:30 pm
 * Warmup at Red Deer College 1:00 pm
 * Perform on the Main Stage 1:30 pm
 * We will play 2 songs, Ayre and Dance and Aztec Dance
 * We will be back at school in time for 3:05 pm
 * === **Tuesday** ===
 * === **Tuesday** ===

**April 24**
|| * Current Events
 * Election
 * Heritage Fair Presentations
 * Sarah
 * Kacee
 * Tayla
 * Josh
 * David
 * Amy
 * Social Chapter 6 - The Loyalists
 * Decide if you will join the School of Patriots or the Loyalists
 * Loyalists will head to Room 200 with Mr. Bowman
 * School of Patriots
 * Decide on a form of government
 * How will decisions be made
 * Develop a constitution
 * What are the laws of your school
 * Are there consequences for those not helping the school
 * Make a plan for learning the about Chapter 6 ||  ||
 * === **Wednesday** ===

**April 25**
|| * Current Events
 * Social - Chapter 6 - Loyalists and Patriots
 * Health 2:15 - 3:05 pm ||
 * === **Thursday** ===

**April 26**
|| * Current Events
 * Journals
 * 3 writing hints
 * Topic Ideas
 * Thoughts about the Alberta election
 * What age should people be when they date? kiss? get married? have kids?
 * Do you have a song that always reminds you of a favorite memory?
 * What has been the most important event in your life so far?
 * Free Write. . . . anything on your mind
 * Heritage Fair presentationsDocumentaries
 * Tayla
 * Josh
 * Anyone who wants to Jump a Grade
 * Social - Chapter 6 ||
 * === **Friday** ===
 * Anyone who wants to Jump a Grade
 * Social - Chapter 6 ||
 * === **Friday** ===
 * === **Friday** ===

**April 27**
|| * Half Day - No Class ||

__Week #31 - Heritage Fair & Chapter 6 - The Loyalists__

 * === **Monday** ===

**April 16**
|| * Spelling Activity
 * Current Events
 * Social Chapter 6 - The Loyalists
 * Library 1:45 - 2:15 pm
 * Heritage Fair - Final Preparations
 * Mr. Winnicky - Guest Teacher 2:00 - 3:05 pm. ||  ||
 * === **Tuesday** ===

**April 17**
|| * Spelling Activity
 * Heritage Fair - Final Preparations
 * Social Chapter 6 - The Loyalists ||  ||
 * === **Wednesday** ===

**April 18**
|| * Spelling Activity
 * Heritage Fair - PresentationsHealth 2:15 - 3:05 pm - Guest Teacher
 * Order: Volunteers and then Random Draw
 * Presentations are usually between 3-5 minutes
 * Introduction
 * Main Topics of your Presentation
 * Conclusion
 * Questions
 * === **Thursday** ===
 * === **Thursday** ===

**April 19**
|| * Spelling Activity
 * Heritage Fair - Presentations ||
 * === **Friday** ===

**April 20**
|| * Mr. Bowman is working with the Grade 3/4's. Guest teacher will be Mrs. Stafford.
 * Spelling Quiz
 * Get your spelling words
 * Have a partner read your spelling list, then read theirs
 * Hand in your quizzes
 * Journals
 * Spring Break highlights
 * What will you do if Sunday gets to plus 20
 * Reflections on your Heritage Fair project
 * Favorite sports, sport memories, things you watch, sports you play
 * Free write - anything on your mind.
 * Documentaries
 * An Inconvenient Truth (90 min)
 * Fill out the Documentary Analysis Sheet
 * Make yourself familiar with what a documentary can look like
 * We will be creating documentaries over the last few months of the year. . . researching a topic, writing a script, creating a 3-8 min film, presenting the film at our own film festival
 * Other Documentary Examples
 * The Consequences of Suburbia
 * Bill Gates Biography
 * Computer Lab - 2:00 - 3:05 pm
 * Election Compass
 * Work on Wiki
 * Create discussion
 * Respond to discussion
 * Work on your page ||

__Week #30 - Heritage Fair__

 * === **Monday** ===

**April 2**
|| * Social - Chpt 5 Acadia Quiz
 * Heritage Fair
 * Health 1:15 - 1:45 pm
 * Library 1:45 - 2:15 pm
 * Heritage Fair - Computer Lab 2:15 - 3:05 pm ||  ||
 * === **Tuesday** ===

**April 3**
|| * Heritage Fair
 * Practice Presentation
 * Introduction
 * Good afternoon. Today I would like to tell you about
 * Interesting fact or statement. . . Did you know
 * 3 things you will share about your project in 2 weeks
 * 1
 * 2
 * 3
 * Conclusion
 * I look forward to sharing more about my project in 2 weeks.
 * Mark your calendars because in 2 weeks I will share my entire project about _
 * - Computer Lab 2:00 - 3:05 pm ||  ||
 * === **Wednesday** ===
 * Mark your calendars because in 2 weeks I will share my entire project about _
 * - Computer Lab 2:00 - 3:05 pm ||  ||
 * === **Wednesday** ===
 * === **Wednesday** ===

**April 4**
|| * Parent / Teacher Interviews - No Class ||

__Week #29 - Heritage Fair / Chapter 5 Acadia__

 * || Class Plans || Homework ||
 * === **Monday** ===

**March 26**
|| * Spelling Activity
 * Social - Chapter 5 AcadiaHealth 1:15 - 1:45 pm
 * Bulletin Board Challenge Show-Down
 * Library 1:45 - 2:15 pm
 * Heritage Fair - Computer Lab 2:15 - 3:05 pm
 * 8 classes left
 * Research
 * Become the expert in the school
 * Probably need about 10 pages of notes
 * Use every book, website, magazine, newspaper, Youtube video, Twitter, expert you can to find good information
 * REMEMBER to write down your sources for your bibliography
 * Ask an expert
 * Create 7-12 questions to ask an expert
 * If you can't figure out who an expert is, ask around for ideas
 * Also write out your introduction if you are doing an in-person or phone interview
 * Write out a formal e-mail if you are e-mailing your question
 * Have your questions/e-mail's proofread by a teacher before sending
 * Compiling your information
 * Figure out which information goes together
 * Write in a font and size that is easy to read from a few steps away
 * Are you missing any important information. . . go back and research some more.
 * Display
 * Pick two or three main colors
 * Make the title easy to read
 * Think about where your pictures and text should go. Strike a balance.
 * Neatness is important. Cut straight. Place things on your display straight.
 * Matting helps your information stand out.
 * Will you include anything else in your display - models, charts, pictures, uniforms, artifacts, flags, costumes?
 * Presentation
 * Know your information so well that you do not have to read it off your board.
 * What information will you share? It doesn't have to be everything on the board. You can share extra.
 * Speak loud! Watch for distracting behaviors like speaking fast, swaying back and forth, or lots of umm's. ||  ||
 * === **Tuesday** ===
 * Speak loud! Watch for distracting behaviors like speaking fast, swaying back and forth, or lots of umm's. ||  ||
 * === **Tuesday** ===

**March 27**
|| * Spelling Activity
 * Social Chapter 5 Acadia
 * Heritage Fair - Computer Lab 2:00 - 3:05 pm ||  ||
 * === **Wednesday** ===

**March 28**
|| * Spelling Activity
 * Health 1:15 - 1:45 pm
 * Social Chapter 5 Acadia
 * Heritage Fair - Computer Lab 2:00 - 3:05 pm ||  ||
 * === **Thursday** ===

**March 29**
|| * Mr. Bowman has a meeting in the office. Guest teacher is Mr. Winnicky.
 * Journals
 * Several journals last week were amazing! Hoping for another awesome week of writing.
 * Spring break plans.
 * What is one thing Red Deer doesn't have that you wish we did?
 * One thing you can do better than most people.
 * Free write. . anything on your mind.
 * Things to remember:
 * Social Chapter 5 Acadia
 * Create a mind map piece of art. Examples.
 * Include key events
 * If you are doing awesome work, I will delay the Chpt 1-5 Review Quiz to Monday or Tuesday, otherwise it is Friday.
 * Heritage Fair - Computer Lab 2:00 - 3:05 pm
 * 4 work days left before Easter break. . . including today. ||  ||
 * === **Friday** ===
 * Heritage Fair - Computer Lab 2:00 - 3:05 pm
 * 4 work days left before Easter break. . . including today. ||  ||
 * === **Friday** ===

**March 30**
|| * Heritage Fair - Computer Lab 12:45 - 2:00 pm
 * Social Chapter 5 Acadia Review Quiz Chapter 1-5
 * Report Cards go home ||


 * === **Monday** ===

**April 2**
|| * Spelling Activity
 * Health 1:15 - 1:45 pm
 * Library 1:45 - 2:15 pm
 * Heritage Fair - Computer Lab 2:15 - 3:05 pm ||  ||
 * === **Tuesday** ===

**April 3**
|| * Spelling Activity
 * Heritage Fair - Computer Lab 2:00 - 3:05 pm ||  ||
 * === **Wednesday** ===

**April 4**
|| * Parent / Teacher Interviews - No Class ||

__Week #28 - Heritage Fair / Chapter 5 Acadia__

 * || Class Plans || Homework ||
 * === **Monday** ===

**March 19**
|| * Spelling Activity
 * Write each letter with a different hand
 * Heritage FairHealth 1:15 - 1:45 pm
 * Update on project
 * Pulling the information together
 * Asking an expert
 * Library 1:45 - 2:15 pm
 * Social Chapter 5 Acadia
 * Acadia Illustrated Lecture
 * Bulletin Board Challenge[[image:glendalegrade7/Acadia_1754.jpg width="295" height="207" align="right"]] ||  ||
 * === **Tuesday** ===
 * === **Tuesday** ===

**March 20**
|| * Spelling Activity
 * Social Chapter 5 Acadia
 * Bulletin Board Challenge
 * Heritage Fair - Mr. Jardine will supervise while Mr. Bowman is at a meeting.
 * Computer Lab 2:00 - 3:05 pm ||  ||
 * === **Wednesday** ===

**March 21**
|| * Mr. Bowman is at a meeting in Calgary. Mrs. Paetkau will be here.
 * Spelling Activity
 * Go to the website www.cooltext.com and type in all 10 spelling words
 * If you have a spelling streak over 10, you can go directly to Heritage Fair
 * Heritage Fair
 * Computer Lab 12:45 - 2:00 pm
 * Research
 * Become the expert in the school
 * Probably need about 10 pages of notes
 * Use every book, website, magazine, newspaper, Youtube video, Twitter, expert you can to find good information
 * REMEMBER to write down your sources for your bibliography
 * Ask an expert
 * Create 7-12 questions to ask an expert
 * If you can't figure out who an expert is, ask around for ideas
 * Also write out your introduction if you are doing an in-person or phone interview
 * Write out a formal e-mail if you are e-mailing your question
 * Have your questions/e-mail's proofread by a teacher before sending
 * Compiling your information
 * Figure out which information goes together
 * Write in a font and size that is easy to read from a few steps away
 * Are you missing any important information. . . go back and research some more.
 * Display
 * Pick two or three main colors
 * Make the title easy to read
 * Think about where your pictures and text should go. Strike a balance.
 * Neatness is important. Cut straight. Place things on your display straight.
 * Matting helps your information stand out.
 * Will you include anything else in your display - models, charts, pictures, uniforms, artifacts, flags, costumes?
 * Presentation
 * Know your information so well that you do not have to read it off your board.
 * What information will you share? It doesn't have to be everything on the board. You can share extra.
 * Speak loud! Watch for distracting behaviors like speaking fast, swaying back and forth, or lots of umm's.
 * Social Chapter 5 Acadia 2:00 - 3:05 pm
 * Bulletin Board Challenge
 * 3 Chances to get the whole hour of work time.
 * Pick your Final Say Person. . . Nick, Cameron, Kristina, Helaenna have already had their turns
 * Judged on Monday
 * Each category is head to head with the other team. . . whichever team wins the most head-to-head battles will win the baked goods and the right to use the bulletin board in the Chapter 5 Quiz. ||  ||
 * === **Thursday** ===

**March 22**
|| * Spelling Quiz
 * Heritage Fair
 * Library 12:45 - 2:00 pm
 * Journals
 * Your last trip to a shopping mall.
 * Favorite memories of Spring. Maybe a poem.
 * Describe your room.
 * What makes Red Deer one of the nicest places to live in Canada?
 * Free write. . anything on your mind.
 * Things to remember:
 * .Indent
 * .10 lines or more
 * .4-5 lines per topic
 * Social Chapter 5 Acadia
 * Bulletin Board Challenge ||  ||
 * === **Friday** ===

**March 23**
|| * Half Day. No Class. ||  ||

__Week #27 - Heritage Fair__

 * || Class Focus || Objectives/Homework ||
 * === **Monday** ===

**March 12**
|| * Mr. Bowman is at a meeting. Mr. Atkinson will be in.
 * Spelling Activity 10 spelling wordsSummarizing Worksheet
 * If your spelling streak is not yet 10. . . write the vowels in one colour and the consonants in a different colour. E X A MPL E
 * If you are beyond spelling activities. . . write down the words and then proceed to Summarizing Worksheet
 * Health 1:15 - 1:45
 * Library 1:45 - 2:15
 * Feedback Sheets
 * Social - Chapter 4 - The Fur Trade
 * Review Quiz Tomorrow, Chapter 1-4, Good idea to study from past tests and text book.
 * HERE IS A SNEAK PEEK AT THE Social Review Quiz[[file:Social 7 - Chpt 4 - Midterm10.pdf]]
 * Handout 4-8 - The Effect of Migration
 * Handout 4-9 - Positive and Negatives of the Fur Trade ||  ||
 * === **Tuesday** ===
 * === **Tuesday** ===

**March 13**
|| * Social Quiz Chapter 1-4
 * Spelling Activity
 * Write the word with your eyes closed. If you spell the word correctly, move on, if not, write it again.
 * Heritage Fair
 * Computer 1:30 - 3:05 pm
 * Answer the discussion question about your [|topic]
 * Update the discussion with any interview [|introductions,]questions, and conclusions you create.
 * Research / Interview ||  ||
 * === **Wednesday** ===

**March 14**
|| * Spelling Activity
 * Health 1:15 - 1:45 pm
 * Social Chapter 5 - Acadia
 * Heritage Fair
 * Computer 2:00 - 3:05 pm ||  ||
 * === **Thursday** ===

**March 15**
|| * Mr. Bowman is acting principal. Ms. Bell will be in.
 * Spelling Activity - Lottery, disease, charity, entertainment, really, exists, phase, fierce, description, chief
 * Write the words as pyramids.
 * C
 * CA
 * CAT
 * Journals - Always write as much as you can. Most people write close to a full page or more.
 * Possible topics
 * A night you stayed up really late. . . what were you doing?
 * The perfect birthday party. . . what would it look like?
 * The famous person you would like to meet.
 * Pi Day
 * Free Write (anything on your mind)
 * If you finish early, go back and edit, or add more detail. Should write at least 3 sentences about each topic in your journal.
 * Social - CHAPTER 5! - Acadia
 * The Great Bulletin Board Challenge
 * Split the class into 2 teams
 * Need to create a bulletin board that can teach the following topics || Acadi ||
 * The Great Deportation
 * Oath of Neutrality Oath of Allegiance Seven Years War Battle of the Plains of AbrahamTreaty of Paris Royal Procalmation of 1763 Quebec Act of 1774
 * Board also graded on overall effect (use of space, consistency, eye appeal, neat, easy to read)
 * Boards will be graded next week Friday
 * You may use your textbook and computers to research information
 * You may decide to divide tasks or do everything as a group
 * Each day, each group will designate a different 'FINAL SAY' person. This person has final say on any decision that day. This person doesn't assign tasks, but gives direction on anything the the group needs decisions on.
 * The winning group will be able to use their bulletin board during the next quiz, and shall receive baked goods made by Mr. Bowman.[[image:SDC10839.JPG width="160" height="89" align="right"]][[image:SDC10837.JPG width="160" height="89"]]
 * Heritage Fair
 * Computer Lab 2:00 - 3:05 pm
 * Continue taking notes from book, computer, and video sources
 * Create interview questions, or a letter to contact an expert
 * Start to gather your notes into paragraphs
 * === **Friday** ===
 * === **Friday** ===

**March 16**
|| * Heritage FairSpelling Quiz
 * Computer Lab 12:45 - 2:00 pm
 * Social Chapter 5 - Acadia ||  ||
 * Social Chapter 5 - Acadia ||  ||

__Week #26 - Heritage Fair__

 * || Class Focus || Objectives/Homework ||
 * === **Monday** ===

**March 5**
|| * Welcome Josh
 * New Seating Plan
 * 3 rowsIntroduce Heritage Fair [[file:Grade 7 - Historica Fair 2012.docx]][[file:Social 7 - HistoricaFair TopicIdeas.pdf]]
 * Row 1 - Cara, Tayla, Heleanna, Tavia, Andrew, Alex R
 * Row 2 - Nick, Spenser, Josh, Cameron, Kacee, Sarah, Amy, Katarina
 * Row 3 - Alex W, Asher, Manesha, Brittany, Kristina, Brandon, David
 * Health 1:15 - 1:45
 * Library 1:45 - 2:15
 * Feedback Sheets
 * Work Time || * Familiarize yourself with the Heritage Fair project ||
 * === **Tuesday** ===
 * === **Tuesday** ===

**March 6**
|| * Heritage Fair
 * Computer 1:30 - 3:00 pm ||  ||
 * === **Wednesday** ===

**March 7**
|| * Heritage Fair Research
 * Point Form Notes
 * Computer 12:45 - 2:00 pm
 * Social
 * Current Events
 * Chapter 4 - Fur Trade ||  ||
 * === **Thursday** ===

**March 8**
|| * Heritage Fair
 * Library 12:45 - 1:30 pm
 * Point Form Notes
 * Think about where you might get some information or an interview outside the school
 * Remember to get approval for any interview questions before contacting someone
 * JournalsHealth
 * What if you found a lottery ticket and won $18 million dollars?
 * What have you done with all the extra snow this week?
 * How is your Heritage Fair project going?
 * Would you like to have another brother or sister?
 * Free write. . . anything on your mind.
 * === **Friday** ===
 * === **Friday** ===

**March 9**
|| No School ||  ||

__Week # 25 - PIRATES!__
**February 27** ||< * Spelling ActivityCurrent Events **February 28** || * Mr. Bowman has a LA meeting at Lindsay Thurber. The substitute Queen will be Ms. Bell. >>> >>> **February 29** || * Spelling Activity **March 1** || * Spelling Activity **March 2** || * Mr. Bowman has a meeting the Grade 7 teachers. The substitute King/Queen will be Mr. Winnicky
 * || === Class Focus === || === Objectives/Homework === ||
 * < **Monday**
 * Write the word with spaces between each syllable
 * Example: Ex am ple
 * Historica Minutes
 * Health 1:15 - 1:45
 * Library 1:45 - 2:15
 * Feedback Sheets
 * Pirate Dialogue Present
 * Social Chapter 4 - The Fur Trade ||<  ||
 * **Tuesday**
 * **Tuesday**
 * Last day to collect shells!
 * Computer Time 12:45 - 1:30 pm
 * Spelling Activity -
 * go to www.spellingcity.com
 * type in the 10 spelling words
 * play at least one game
 * Finish any missing pirate or social assignments
 * Many assignments can be printed from the wiki - Assignments
 * Many are not finished their Pirate Dialogues and they are presented tomorrow
 * Many have not played the Life of the Voyageur game Life of the Voyageur [[file:Social 7 - Chpt 4 - Life of the Voyageur Game.doc]]
 * Update the wiki, answer questions, create discussion
 * BONUS. . . done everything? Write some pirate poetry. This website has several examples of different poems: @http://www.kathimitchell.com/poemtypes.html
 * Journals 1:30 - 2:00 pm
 * What are you looking forward to in the future?
 * Who is your favorite character on TV?
 * How would you start a book about your life?
 * What are you doing for Leap Day?
 * Free write. . .anything on your mind.
 * Historica Minutes 2:00 - 2:20 pm
 * One of the videos might give you a good idea for your Heritage Fair project
 * Social Chapter 4 - The Fur Trade 2:20 - 3:05 pm
 * Using Chapter 4 of your textbook and a Canada map, draw where the 5 phases of the fur trade happened.
 * Shade the area of each phase in a different color
 * Create a legend. . . when did each phase occur
 * On lined paper, take some notes about the important ideas of each phase ||  ||
 * **Wednesday**
 * Make Pirate Reward Purchase
 * Historica Minutes
 * Health - 1:15 - 1:45
 * Present Pirate Dialogues
 * Social Chapter 4 - The Fur Trade
 * Using Chapter 4 of your textbook and a Canada map, draw where the 5 phases of the fur trade happened.
 * Shade the area of each phase in a different color
 * Create a legend. . . when did each phase occur
 * On lined paper, take some notes about the important ideas of each phase ||  ||
 * **Thursday**
 * Treasure Island TestHistorica Minutes
 * Share ideas and thoughts with the following people:
 * David - Brittany - Manesha
 * Sarah - Andrew - Helaenna
 * Tavia - Tayla - Nick
 * Alex W - Alex R - Kacee
 * Kristina - Katty - Spencer
 * Asher - Cameron - Amy
 * Social Chapter 4 - Fur Trade ||  ||
 * **Friday**
 * **Friday**
 * Spelling Quiz
 * Pirate Reward Day
 * Movie - "Blackbeard's Ghost"
 * Treat - Ice Cream Cake - Sarah, Brittany, Spencer, Kristina, Amy, Tavia
 * Treat - Goldfish - Nick, David, Brandon, Asher, Helaenna, Cameron, Alex W ||
 * === Next week, we start Historica Fair! ===

__Week # 24 - PIRATES!__
**February 20** ||< * Family Day - no school ||<  || **February 21** || * Field trip to the Scotties Tournament of Hearts Woman's Curling **February 22** || * Feedback Sheets **February 23** || * Grammar Activity **February 24** || * Half Day, No class || Monday Feb 27 - Health, Reading Tuesday Feb 28 - Journals, Present Pirate Dialogues Wednesday Feb 29 - Health, Computer Thursday Mar 1 - Treasure Island Test Friday Mar 2 - Pirate Reward
 * || === Class Focus === || === Objectives/Homework === ||
 * < **Monday**
 * **Tuesday**
 * Which team are you cheering for? Team Alberta? Team Canada? Another Province or Territory?
 * @http://www.curling.ca/championships/scotties/ ||  ||
 * **Wednesday**
 * Journal Entry - #1 errors last week. . . a lot (two words), random capitalization, not enough detailTreasure Island Chapter 6/7[[file:TreasureIslandChpt6.pdf]][[file:TreasureIslandChpt7.pdf]]
 * Should Alberta have a Family Day holiday?
 * How would you explain the game of curling to someone from Hawaii?
 * Some student teachers are starting girls club next Monday. . . will you go? Should there be a boy's club?
 * Any camp memories?
 * Free write (anything on your mind.)
 * ComputerCurrent Events
 * Social - Chapter 4 Fur Trade - Life of the Voyageur [[file:Social 7 - Chpt 4 - Life of the Voyageur Game.doc]]
 * Pirate Dialogues
 * **Thursday**
 * **Thursday**
 * **Thursday**
 * Work TimeHealth 2:15 - 3:05 pm
 * Treasure Island Chapter 6/7
 * Pirate Dialogues
 * Life of the Voyageur
 * **Friday**
 * **Friday**

End Pirate Unit. . . Start Heritage Fair

__Week # 23 - PIRATES!__
**February 13** ||< * Mr. Atkinson will be the Substitute King. I am working with the other Grade 7 teachers on a project. **February 14** || * LA **February 15** || * Grammar Activity: Fill the sentence with the correct word:Health 1:15 - 1:45 pm  **February 16** || * Some students are at Band Camp > 1. Corrections for Chapter 3 Social Quiz 2. Colonial Pictures - Print or e-mail to Mr. Bowman 3. English / French Colony Posters - Assignment from Jan 26 >> 5. Canada Map of Rivers/Lakes >> 6. Other work not turned in >> 7. Pirate Jobs >> 8. Update the Wiki, start discussion, respond to discussion, update student page >> 9. Treasure Island Chapter 6/7 >> >> **Kristina, Brittany, Sarah, Tavia, Amy** >> - Pirate Dialogue >> - Pirate Jobs >> - Update the Wiki, start discussion, respond to discussion, update student page >> - Read >> - Decorate the classroom with pirate stuff from closet >> - I didn't set anything up, but they could be super helpful in a lower elementary classroom >> - Treasure Island Chapter 6/7
 * || === Class Focus  === || Objectives/Homework ||
 * < **Monday**
 * Grammar ActivityFeedback Sheet and Corrections
 * Write down each sentence and then make the correction
 * 1. Everybody recieved a basket of Fruit. (1 spelling, 1 capitalization)
 * 2. Im not sure if anyone nows what will hapen next. (2 spelling, 1 punctuation)
 * 3. captain rackum was hung for being a pirate. (incorrect word, 2 capitalization)
 * 4. I did not change this past year I stayed just the same. (Change from present to past tense, 1 punctuation, 1 extra word)
 * 5. today Im gona go home and Play call of duty world at war. (6 capitalization, 3 punctuation, 1 spelling)
 * Health 1:15 - 1:45 pm
 * LA
 * Library and Free Reading Time 1:45 - 2:15 pm
 * Treasure Island Chapter 5 - 2:15 - 2:45 pm[[file:TreasureIslandChpt5.pdf]]
 * Social - 2:45 - 3:05 pmThank Mr. Atkinson for coming in today!
 * Rivers and Lakes of Canada MAP[[file:Social 7 - Chpt 4 - canadariversmap.pdf]]
 * **Tuesday**
 * **Tuesday**
 * **Tuesday**
 * Journal Entries
 * What is on your 'bucket list'?
 * Did you enjoy Xanadu? How would you describe it to someone who did not see it?
 * Band Camp!
 * Should other students be allowed to read your journal entry and make comments or just teachers?
 * Something you would like to try.
 * Free write (anything on your brain.)
 * Social
 * Review Chapter 3 Test
 * Rivers and Lakes of Canada MAP
 * LA
 * Pirate Dialogues || * Journal Entry ||
 * **Wednesday**
 * I want to _ (no/know).
 * I want to go _ (to/too/two).
 * The car _ (breaks/brakes) didn't work.
 * I will _ (write/right) an epic story.
 * I want to go, even (though/tho) it happens on my birthday.
 * (You/U) should come with us.
 * Don't worry (cause/because) I will help you.
 * He _ (knows/nose)
 * Current Events
 * Make corrections on Social Chapter 3 Quiz
 * Computer Time
 * Send Mr. Bowman Colonial Pictures Assignment
 * Hand in French/English Colonist Posters
 * Pirate Dialogues
 * Update Wiki Student Page
 * Start at least 1 discussion on the Wiki
 * Respond to at least 2 discussions on the Wiki ||  ||
 * **Thursday**
 * **Thursday**
 * LA/Social all morning with Mr. Tetz
 * **Asher, Alex R, Katty, Cara, Manesha, Kacee, Helaenna, Spenser**
 * In order of importance
 * For any question that wasn't correct on the quiz, write down anything that makes it obvious you now understand the question.
 * 4. Pirate Dialogue - Assignment from Feb 2

**February 17** || * Some students are at Band Camp
 * Math/Science/PE all afternoon with Mrs. Kidd ||  ||
 * **Friday**
 * LA/Social all morning with Mrs. Dyck
 * Math/Science/PE all afternoon with Mrs. Kidd ||

__Week # 22 - PIRATES!__
**February 7** ||< * Grammar Activity
 * || === Class Focus === || === Objectives/Homework === ||
 * < **Monday**

Correct the errors:

1. i was so excitd to hear that the New york giants won the Superbowl because they are my favorite team - 3 captialization - 1 spelling - 1 punctuation

2. Me and my friend were going to get tickets to The game but we couldnt afford the them. - 1 word order - 1 capitalization - 1 punctuation

3. I no several people who didnt whatch the game. - 2 spelling - 1 punctuation

**February** || * I am helping out in the office. Mr. Winnicky is the substitute King! **February 9** || * XANADU! **February** || * No School, Teacher's Convention ||  || **February 3** || * No School, Teacher's Convention ||
 * Social
 * Voyagers
 * Habitants
 * Courier de bois
 * Filles de roi
 * Library and Free Reading Time 1:30 - 2:00 pmHealth - 2:00 - 3:05 pm
 * Feedback Sheets
 * **Tuesday**
 * **Tuesday**
 * Social - [[file:Social 7 - Chpt 3 - Review Quiz.doc]]
 * Language Arts
 * Journals - Concentrate. . . Capitalize I, I'm. . . don't forget apostrophes. Reread what you write and make edits.
 * What makes a good friend?
 * How have you changed this year? Are you still trying to change something big this year?
 * Describe something you didn't want to do.
 * Free writes. . anything on your mind.
 * Reading Comprehension, Pirates: Anne Bonney
 * Read the article and answer the questions
 * Pirate Dialogue
 * Create a script of dialogue between 2 pirates.
 * Use at least 25 pirate words or phrases
 * Remember to start a new paragraph for each new speaker.
 * You may work with a partner or by yourself
 * Clean up the classroom
 * Computer Time
 * Have some fun creating a pirate pic of yourself using the website:@http://www.treasureyoursmile.com/pirates/
 * Find a pic of yourself in the shared Dry Island photos, or upload one from your folder
 * Spend some time adding all the right pirate accessories
 * Save a good one to your Wikipage
 * [[image:piratepic.jpg width="160" height="196"]]
 * Other Computer Activities
 * Update the wiki
 * Print off missing assignments
 * Start a discussion
 * Update your Wikipage
 * Thank Mr. Winnicky for coming in today. || * Journal Entry ||
 * **Wednesday**
 * Fieldtrip to Lindsay Thurber High School to watch their dramatic musical.
 * Leave at 12:00 noon. Back at 3:05 pm. ||  ||
 * **Thursday**
 * **Friday**

__Week # 21 - PIRATES!__
**January 30** ||< * Spelling ActivityFeedback sheets **January 31** || * Spelling ActivityPirates Comprehension: Captain Kidd **February 1** || * Current Events **February 2** || * Spelling Quiz * || * Spelling Quiz || **February 3** || * Half Day. No Class. * ||
 * || === Class Focus  === || ===  Objectives/Homework  === ||
 * < **Monday**
 * Write the word on Gold Coins you draw
 * Health
 * Library and Free Reading Time
 * Social - Colonist Posters
 * Chapter 3 Project [[image:http://c1.wikicdn.com/i/mime/32/application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document.png width="32" height="32"]]
 * Read Chapter 3 and take notes about French and British Colonists on the worksheet
 * Create a poster for a French and British colonist
 * Project is Due Feb 2(3), 2012 ||< * Spelling Activity ||
 * **Tuesday**
 * **Tuesday**
 * Write each word with your eyes closed
 * Social - Colonist Poster
 * CLEAN THE SHIP! CLEAN THE SHIP! || * Spelling Activity ||
 * **Wednesday**
 * **Wednesday**
 * Health
 * Spelling Activity
 * Organize the words from shortest to longest
 * Journals - Concentrate. . . Capitalize I, I'm. . . don't forget apostophes. Reread what you write and make edits.
 * Who do you admire?
 * Halfway through Grade 7. . . any reflections?
 * Start writing a pirate story that makes my spine tingle.
 * What will life be like in 2025? Be sneaky smart. . don't just say it will "everyone will have cell phones" . . write a story where someone talks on their portable telephone device.
 * Free writes. . anything on your mind.
 * Social
 * Colonist Poster
 * Vocabulary - Habitants, S, Filles de Roi, Voyagers || * Spelling Activity
 * Journal Entry ||
 * **Thursday**
 * Read Treasure Island Chapter 4
 * Work on Chapter 4 Questions and hand in
 * Pirate DialogueSocial - Colonist Poster
 * Create a script of dialogue between 2 pirates.
 * Use at least 25 pirate words or phrases
 * Remember to start a new paragraph for each new speaker.
 * **Friday**

__Week # 20 - PIRATES!__
**January 23** ||< * Spelling ActivityFeedback sheets **January 24** || * Substitute King - Mr. Hamilton * || **January 25** || * Current Events **January 26** || * Substitute Queen - Ms. Bell * || * Spelling Quiz || **January 27** || * No School. * ||  ||
 * || === Class Focus  === || ===  Objectives/Homework  === ||
 * < **Monday**
 * Reverse Alphabetical order
 * Health
 * Library and Free Reading Time ||< * Spelling Activity ||
 * **Tuesday**
 * **Tuesday**
 * Sorry, my little boy is not feeling well and I had to pick him up. Work hard. I am on e-mail if you need to ask something. I expect a very good report.
 * Computers 12:45 - 1:30 pm
 * Social - Colonial Pictures
 * Finish the project you started last Thursday with Mr. Atkinson
 * Start with Social. Use this document: [[file:Social 7 - Chpt 3 - Colonialpictures.doc]]
 * Find 3 pictures that represents what life was like in the British or French colonies around 1600-1750.
 * The search term 'colonial', 'New France' or 'Thirteen Colonies' might help locate relevant pictures
 * Look closely at the picture and make 5 thoughtful observations (eg. The winter's must be cold because they have a lot of warm clothing on.")
 * Make a thoughtful prediction about what might happen next in the picture
 * Pirate Research
 * Wiki
 * Spelling Activity
 * Spell the word with your opposite hand
 * Pirates Comprehension: Sir Drake & Captain Morgan
 * If you need extra, you can do Pirate Jobs, Finish homework, Read, Use the Wiki, or read Treasure Island Chapter 3 || * 3 Colonial Pictures
 * Spelling Activity
 * Pirates: Sir Drake & Captain Morgan
 * **Wednesday**
 * Health
 * Spelling Activity
 * Write each word tall and skinny
 * JournalsSocial
 * Things that make you go hmmm
 * Things that scare you
 * What are the different sides of the Copyright issue?
 * Anything on your mind.
 * || * Spelling Activity ||
 * **Thursday**
 * I have a meeting downtown today. I will be back on Monday. I expect an excellent report.
 * LA
 * Spelling Quiz
 * Read Treasure Island Chapter 3
 * Work on Chapter 3 Questions and hand in
 * Social
 * Chapter 3 Project [[file:Social 7 - Chpt 3 - Recuit a Colonist.docx]]
 * Read Chapter 3 and take notes about French and British Colonists on the worksheet
 * Create a poster for a French and British colonist
 * Project is Due Feb 3, 2012
 * **Friday**

__Week # 19 - PIRATES!__
**January 16** ||< * Quartermaster Kacee's new seating arrangement. **January 17** || * Mr. Bowman is helping out in the office. Substitute King is Mr. Atkinson. **January 18** || * Spelling Activity **January 19** || * Mr. Bowman is away at a LA Meeting. Substitute Queen is Mrs. Lawton-Paquin. * || * Spelling Quiz **January 20** || * Spelling Quiz * || * Spelling Test
 * || === Class Focus  === || ===  Objectives/Homework  === ||
 * < **Monday**
 * Spelling ActivityHealth
 * Word Pyramids
 * Library and Free Reading Time ||< * Spelling Activity ||
 * **Tuesday**
 * **Tuesday**
 * Spelling ActivityPirates Comprehension: The Jolly Roger
 * Write the word with a mistake once and then 2 times correctly
 * EXAMPLE: Pirrate (x) Pirate Pirate
 * Pirates Comprehension: The Caribbean
 * Pirates Research: KWS Chart
 * 2:30 pm - Computer Time to begin some Pirate Research
 * If you have extra time - Pirate Jobs, read, finish overdue work, help others, research, use the wiki, clean the classroom ship || * Spelling Activity
 * Pirates: Jolly Roger ||
 * **Wednesday**
 * **Wednesday**
 * Make each word walk the plank!!! (You decide what that looks like.)
 * Take it to the next levelPirate Code
 * What is great story telling in Grade 7
 * The Hard Life and Good Times of RLP
 * Born to Learn
 * Pirate Legacy
 * Pirate Ship Dodgeball || * Spelling Activity ||
 * **Thursday**
 * **Thursday**
 * Computer Time
 * Start with Social. Use this document: [[file:Social 7 - Chpt 3 - Colonialpictures.doc]]
 * Find 3 pictures that represents what life was like in the British or French colonies around 1600-1750.
 * The search term 'colonial' might help locate relevant pictures
 * Look closely at the picture and make 5 thoughtful observations (eg. The winter's must be cold because they have a lot of warm clothing on.")
 * Make a thoughtful prediction about what might happen next in the picture
 * If you have extra time on the computer, you may:
 * Use the wiki. . . update information, create discussions, reply to the poll on the News page
 * Continue pirate research from Tuesday
 * Work on Pirate Job
 * Language ArtsHealth
 * Journal
 * Read the story written by Grade 7 student R.L. Peabody (or re-read it if you were here yesterday)
 * Yesterday, students had some ideas why this story was great:
 * She had great word choice
 * It was funny
 * Amazing detail
 * Perfectly edited
 * It was true life
 * Her descriptions make you feel something ("A thousand miles from the TV to my room,")
 * Start writing 'YOUR STORY' in your journal
 * Pick something that actually happened to you
 * Write in the style of RL Peabody. . . detail, thoughtful word choice
 * Journal Entry ||
 * **Friday**
 * Treasure Island Chapter 2
 * Pirate Code, Pirate Legacy, Pirate Jobs
 * Pirate Ship Dodgeball at 2:45 pm? Maybe if we have a great class. . . . but it will cost you 100 shells.
 * Treasure Island Chapter 2 Questions ||

__Week # 18 - PIRATES!__
**January 9** ||< * Spelling Activity **January 10** || * Spelling Activity **January 11** || * Computer TimeSpelling Activity >>>  pirate’s name >>> Also Known AS (AKA) >>> Early days (where and when pirate was born, nationality) >>> Appearance and Attire >>> Personality >>> Likes/Dislikes >>> Hang Outs >>> Place last seen >>> Wanted For >>> If you want to use powerpoint, you can use this >>> If you want to use Word, you can use this: **January 12** || * Spelling Quiz **January 13** || * No Class (Half Day) || * Spelling Test ||
 * || === Class Focus  === || ===  Objectives/Homework  === ||
 * < **Monday**
 * Library and Free Reading Time
 * Health
 * Social - Start Chapter 3 ||< * Spelling Activity ||
 * **Tuesday**
 * Spell the words in code:
 * A=1, B=2, C=3, D=4. . . Y=25, Z=26
 * Journal Writing. Remember to write over half a page. Start a new paragraph for each topic. Think about capitalization and commas.
 * Something exciting from your holiday break.
 * What are your goals for 2012?
 * Did you make any New Year Resolutions?
 * What do you think about our Pirate Unit?
 * Anything else you are excited, scared, or confused about.
 * Pirates: IntroSocial - Chapter 3 - Video and European Colonies
 * Reading Comprehension and Questions Worksheet
 * || * Spelling Activity
 * Journals
 * Pirates: Intro ||
 * **Wednesday**
 * Create a Pirate Wanted Poster
 * Can be freehand or created on the computer. May want to include some or all of the following info:
 *  wanted
 * || * Spelling Activity
 * Pirate Wanted Posters ||
 * **Thursday**
 * Vote for Captain and Quartermaster
 * Treasure Island - Chapter 1 || * Spelling Quiz
 * Treasure Island Chapter 1 Questions ||
 * **Friday**

__Week # 17__
**December 19** ||< * Spelling ActivityHealth 1:15 - 1:45 pm **December 20** || * Spelling Activity **December 21** || * Computer Time 12:45 - 2:00 pmHealth 2:00 - 3:05 pm **December 22** || * Spelling Quiz **December 23** || * Glendale Has Talent! 12:30 - 2:00 pm = = = THE GRINCH! =
 * || === Class Focus  === || ===  Objectives/Homework  === ||
 * < **Monday**
 * Write each word in a Christmas picture
 * Library and Free Reading Time
 * Social ||< * Spelling Activity
 * Reading Reflection ||
 * **Tuesday**
 * **Tuesday**
 * Write each word with your opposite hand
 * Journal WritingSocial
 * Watch this 12 minute video from Spoken Word Poet **Sarah Kay**
 * media type="youtube" key="7Iv2nZnZOrM?rel=0" height="180" width="320"
 * Write a story or poem you just can't keep inside anymore
 * Write about something you agree or disagree with
 * What do you want to remember (or forget) about 2011
 * || * Spelling Activity
 * Journal Writing ||
 * **Wednesday**
 * Spelling Activity
 * Go to @http://www.spellingcity.com/
 * Type in the 10 spelling words
 * Complete one spelling game or activity
 * Wiki Work
 * Send Ms. Lagrange and/or Ms. Fletcher a message
 * Update your wiki page
 * Start a discussion
 * Respond to a discussion
 * Finish or redo computer work
 * Figure out how to make poll questions for people to vote on the wiki
 * Visit other wikis to get ideas for ours
 * Try out Glogster.com
 * Search out more Sarah Kay poetry
 * If you really need just a fun, not-much-thinking, activity. . here is a pretty neat colouring book featuring the Grinch.
 * || * Spelling Activity ||
 * **Thursday**
 * SocialClean up Room 202/102 for Holidays
 * Chapter 1&2 Quiz
 * Team work activities || * Spelling Test ||
 * **Friday**
 * **Friday**
 * School ends at 2:00 for Christmas Break!
 * MERRY CHRISTMAS! ||  ||

__Week # 16__
**December 12** ||< * Library and Free Reading Time **December 13** || * Work Period (story) **December 14** || * Journal Writing - Last one for Miss Lagrange to respond to :( 1. What were your three favorite parts of the Christmas Concert?  2. If you could change something about the Christmas Concert, what would it be?  3. What are your plans over Christmas break?  **December 15** || * Short L.A Class just spelling activity || * Spelling Activity || **December 16** || * Movie Party?? (depends on earned points) || * Spelling Test ||
 * || === Class Focus === || === Objectives/Homework === ||
 * < **Monday**
 * Work Period (story, add to journal, prezi) ||< * Spelling Activity ||
 * **Tuesday**
 * Christmas Concert || * Spelling Activity
 * Hand in Story ||
 * **Wednesday**
 * Fact vs. Opinion || * Spelling Activity
 * Journal Responses
 * Activity ||
 * **Thursday**
 * **Friday**

__Week # 15__
**December 5** ||< * Christmas Reflection **December 6** || * Grinchy Presentation || * Prezi Presentation || **December 7** || * Journal Writing 1. What are you going to do on your extra long weekend? 2. What is on your Chirstmas wishlist? 3. What is your favorite Dr. Seuss book? Why? **December 8** || * No class (Half Day) ||  || **December 9** || * No Class (No School) ||  ||
 * < . ||< ====== **Class Focus** ====== ||< ====== **Objectives/Homework** ====== ||
 * < **Monday**
 * Library and Free Reading Time ||< * Reflection/presentation plan ||
 * **Tuesday**
 * **Wednesday**
 * Story Writing || * Journal Responses
 * Transformation Stories ||
 * **Thursday**
 * **Friday**

__Week # 14__
**November 28** ||< * Spelling Activity - Acrostic **November 29** || * Spelling Activity - Syllables **November 30** || * Spelling Activity - Zigzag **December 1** || * Spelling Test 1. Explain some of your family's Christmas traditions. 2. Remember this quote from the //How the Grinch Stole Christmas//, "Maybe Christmas doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas....perhaps...means a little bit more." Reflect on what this quote means to you. 3. Tell me 3 things that I don't already know about you. 4. Ask me some questions to get to know me better. || * Spelling Test **December 2** || * NO CLASS! (Half day) ||  || = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = **MONSTERS!** =
 * <  ||< ====== **Class Focus** ====== ||< ====== **Objectives/Homework** ====== ||
 * < **Monday**
 * Library and Free Reading Time ||< * Spelling Activity ||
 * **Tuesday**
 * The Monsters Transformation in Frankenstein
 * Listen and follow along to Dr. Seuss's //How the Grinch Stole Christmas// || * Spelling Activity
 * Monster Venn Diagram
 * Heart Chart ||
 * **Wednesday**
 * Another story of transformation: //Rainbow Fish//
 * Begin Story Writing || * Spelling Activity
 * Story Map ||
 * **Thursday**
 * Vertical Mentoring - storytelling
 * Journal Writing
 * Journal Writing ||
 * **Friday**

= __Week # 13__ =

Nov 21 ||< * Spelling Activity1:00 - 2:00 pm - Health Nov 22 ||< * 12:50 - 1:00 pm - Spelling Activity Nov 23 ||< * Computer Time 12:45 - 2:00 pmHealth 2:00 - 2:30 pm >>> Are there any real monsters in our society, or are they all in the world of make-believe? Nov 24 ||< * Language Arts Nov 25 ||< * Half day. No Class. || = = = __Week # 12__ =
 * ~  ||~ Class Focus ||~ Objectives/Homework ||
 * ~ Monday
 * Find other words that can be spelled using the letters of each word
 * EXAMPLE - Map, Max, Axe, Lamp, Pal, Pale, Peel, Maple
 * Exchange Books in the library
 * Reading Time
 * Feedback Sheets ||< * Spelling Activity ||
 * ~ Tuesday
 * ~ Tuesday
 * Write the word. Then cover with your hand.
 * Rewrite the word by memory. Check your answer.
 * 1:00 - 1:30 pm - Journal Writing1:30 - 2:30 pm - Jaydee Bixby Concert
 * Focus: When you start a new topic, start a new paragraph
 * Focus: Always capitalize I, I'm, Names, and the first word of a sentence.
 * Reminder: Write about something you feel strongly about. . it will help you write
 * Reminder: Make a web if your writing ideas are coming slowly.
 * Topic Ideas:
 * What did you think of the Frankenstein book and/or movie?
 * Describe the Frankenstein story for someone who has not read the book or seen the movie.
 * Describe the last concert you attended.
 * Do you have any Christmas Concert ideas? Our theme is something like Christmas Experiments.
 * Free write. . . something cool last week, something coming up, something on your mind
 * 2:30 - 3:05 pm - "I or me?" - Pronoun review and practice ||< * Spelling Activity
 * Journal Entry
 * I or Me? ||
 * ~ Wednesday
 * ~ Wednesday
 * Spelling Activitiy
 * Go to @http://teacher.scholastic.com/tools/spelling.htm
 * Type in our 10 Spelling words
 * Play either Word Scramble or Word Search
 * Answer at least 3 of the 5 Discussion Questions about Frankenstein with a thoughtful response
 * A thoughtful response often starts with "I believe," or "I think," and provides facts and logical reasons. It is often 3-5 sentences.
 * Question #1: How important is beauty to our society? Would the Frankenstein monster ever fit in?
 * Question #2:Dr. Frankenstein figured out how to create life. Would you ever want to have a clone?
 * Question #3:
 * Question #4: Do you think Dr. Frankenstein should have made the 'Monster' a companion?
 * Question #5: Is Frankenstein a book that all Grade 7 students should read?
 * Use the wiki if you have extra time
 * Answer or start discussions
 * Create or add to your student page
 * Print off missing work
 * Add info to our Monster Page
 * Try out the LA Games
 * Social
 * Current Events
 * Review European Explorers ||< * Spelling Activity
 * 5 Thoughtful Responses ||
 * ~ Thursday
 * ~ Thursday
 * Spelling Quiz
 * Wiki AWARDS
 * Christmas Concert Planning
 * Social
 * History of Maps ||< * Spelling Quiz ||
 * ~ Friday

Nov 14 ||< * Spelling Activity * ||< * Spelling Activity Nov 15 ||< * Computer Time 12:45 - 1:30 pm * ||< * Spelling Activity Nov 16 ||< * Spelling ActivityWiki Review, Wiki Etiquette, and Wiki Development * ||< * Spelling Activity Nov 17 ||< * Spelling ActivityRead Frankenstein Chapter 4 Nov 18 ||< * Spelling Quiz
 * ~  ||~ Class Focus ||~ Objectives/Homework ||
 * ~ Monday
 * Welcome back Ms. Fletcher & Ms. Lagrange
 * Health
 * Exchange Books in the library
 * Reading Time
 * Feedback Sheets
 * 3-2-1Social
 * 3 Things about your book
 * (title, pages, author, events in the story)
 * 2 Feelings about what you read today
 * I liked it because. . ..
 * I didn't really get the part about. . . because..
 * This book was boring because. ..
 * 1 Question or prediction you now have
 * I wonder if Dr. Frankenstein will make another monster?
 * 3-2-1 ||
 * ~ Tuesday
 * Spelling Activity
 * Go to www.spellingcity.com
 * Enter in the 10 spelling words
 * Play at least one game
 * Use the wiki. . .Social
 * Create your own page
 * Start a discussion, or reply to one already started.
 * Explore the pages. . . update information.
 * Try out the LA Games. . . find some new ones to suggest.
 * Add some Monsters to the Monsters page.
 * Make some suggestions to make the site more useful. . . or better yet, help build it and make your improvements.
 * Remember this is the Grade 7 website. . . make it awesome for yourselves.
 * Use the wiki ||
 * ~ Wednesday
 * Place the words in order of easiest to hardest to spell (in your opinion)
 * Health
 * Journal WritingFrankenstein Chapter 3
 * Focus: When you start a new topic, start a new paragraph
 * Reminder: Write about something you feel emotional about. . it will help you write
 * Topic Ideas:
 * School Dance
 * Should people be paid for music/movies/art/books they create, or should it be free on the internet?
 * What would you like to take at college?
 * Do you think you could be a teacher?
 * Free write. . . something cool last week, something coming up, something on your mind
 * Free write. . . something cool last week, something coming up, something on your mind
 * Journal Entry
 * Frankenstein Chpt 3 Questions ||
 * ~ Thursday
 * Use the 5 words you listed as hardest in your list yesterday and draw them in bubble or 3-D letters
 * Frankenstein Chapter 4 Questions ||< * Spelling Activity
 * Frankenstein Chpt 4 Questions ||
 * ~ Friday
 * ~ Friday
 * FRANKENSTEIN - The 1931 Black & White Movie! Rated 87th best movie of all time.
 * Use Blue Field Journal to document the differences between the movie and book ||<  ||

= __Week # 11__ = Nov 7 ||< * Spelling Activity Nov 8 ||< * Spelling Activity Nov 9 ||< * Spelling Quiz * ||<  ||<   || Nov 10 ||< * No School Fall Break ||<   ||<   || Nov 11 ||< * No School Remembrance Day ||<  ||<   ||
 * ~  ||~ Class Focus ||~ Spelling Activity ||~ Objectives/Homework ||
 * ~ Monday
 * Health
 * Exchange books in the library.
 * Reading Time
 * Shadow Play ||< * Write the word on the white board ||< * Shadow Play
 * smooth transitions
 * real looking shadows
 * smooth sounds/lights
 * moving at the right speed
 * no extra sounds ||
 * ~ Tuesday
 * Shadow Play
 * Setup in the Gym 2-4 pm
 * Pizza after setup ||<  ||< * Setup Shadow Play in Gym ||
 * ~ Wednesday
 * Watch Play
 * Journal Writing. . .Health
 * Topics
 * The Shadow Play . . what happened to someone who didn't see it
 * Remembrance Day
 * 4 Day Weekend
 * Would you come back in Grade 9?
 * ~ Thursday
 * ~ Friday


 * Using Chapter 4 of your textbook and a Canada map, draw where the 5 phases of the fur trade happened.On lined paper, take some notes about the important ideas of each phase
 * Shade the area of each phase in a different color
 * Create a legend. . . when did each phase occur