Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Monday, June 17, 2019
Friday, June 14, 2019
Thursday, June 13, 2019
PERSUASIVE MEDIA TEXT- PART 2
Learning Goal: Create a movie poster (Digital or hard copy) of a movie that you have seen.
Find a movie poster or book cover on the internet of a movie/book that you have seen or read that you feel is not a good representation of the film/book
Recreate the movie poster/ book cover following our success criteria. See the criteria from yesterday's post.
Explain what changes you made to the original and why your movie poster/ book cover is a better representation of the movie/book.
PERSUASIVE MEDIA TEXT Part 1
Learning Goal: Find a movie poster on the internet and explain why you think it meets the criteria for a persuasive media text.
1. Create a document on Google drive called "Movie Poster"- Name
2. Share the document with me
3. Search the internet for a movie poster that meets the success criteria (picture of it below)
4. Paste the image onto the document
5. Explain why you think the poster you chose meets the criteria (Be specific)
Monday, June 10, 2019
To do list...
- Book Bento Presentations- Moved to Thursday morning
- Multi-Genre due (Ensure Link to your website is working on Google Classroom)
- Grade 7 Math Handout (Back of it)
- Grade 8 Math Textbook Pg. 192 # 7b, 12-14, 17, 20
- Grad Ticket Form
- Soccer Tryout- tomorrow night after school (Shoes, shin pads)
Have a good night
BK
Sunday, June 9, 2019
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
To do list...
- Multi-Genre Project- due Friday (Ensure I have access to your site)
- Book Bento Presentations- begin on Tuesday
- AREA TRACK AND FIELD - tomorrow (Dress appropriately)
Have a good night
BK
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
To do list...
- Infographic Project- due Friday
- Math Quest- Friday
- Grade 7 Math handout #3, 6, 7, 8, 9 (Ready to take up tomorrow)
- Multi-genre Writing: Ongoing, four drafts need to be completed by Wednesday, June 5
- Book Bento: Ongoing
- Raptors Day tomorrow- Wear Red, Black, & White
Have a good night
BK
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
To do list....
- Grade 7 math handout #7, 9a 11
- Grade 8 Review your checkpoint
- Multigenre Writing Assignment- minimum of three rough copies completed
- Infographic- Friday (Come talk to me if you need an extension)
- Math Quest- Friday
- Book Bento- Ongoing
Have a good night
BK
Monday, May 27, 2019
Thursday, May 23, 2019
To do list...
- Grade 7 Math Handout- due tomorrow
- Grade 8 Math textbook Pg. 377 #5, 7 a, b, 10 & 13
- Multi Genre Writing- Should have 4 rough drafts by the end of tomorrow's period
- Writing Conferences- Ongoing
- Infographic Project- due Friday, May. 30
Have a good night
BK
Friday, May 17, 2019
To do list....
- Highview Track and Field meet- Wednesday, May. 22
- Past/Present Music project
- Geography Infographic- due Friday
- French Interviews- Ongoing
- Gr. 8 Math handout #1-5
- Gr. 7 Math Textbook Pg. 387 #8, 10, 14 Pg. 390 # 8, 10, 12, 14
- Multi Genre Writing- two rough copies should be completed
- Writing Conferences- Later part of next week
Have a good long weekend
BK
INFOGRAPHIC
Beginning this week, we will begin a short inquiry on a health topic of your choice. You will:
- Choose a topic.
- Investigate your topic (research)
- Develop a BIG question for your topic as it relates to HEALTHY LIVING.
- Answer your question and present your findings in the form of an INFOGRAPHIC
Possible topics (if you have another topic it must be approved by Mr. Congram):
- food addictions (how food is manufactured to makes us crave more)
- cafeteria food (what are the issues in school cafeterias)
- nutrition in restaurants (fast food etc.)
- rise in diabetes
- obesity
- diets (choose a specific diet to research)
- processed foods
- gluten-free trend
- sports drinks or caffeine drinks (Red Bull etc.)
- energy drinks
- vegetarianism/veganism
- food labels (organic, fat free, less sugar etc.) - misleading?
- lunch - prepared kids' lunches
- sugar
- salt
- vitamin supplements (multivitamins)
- organic foods
Thursday, May 16, 2019
To do list...
- Grade 8 Surveys (Mr. Congram's blog)
- Book club/Lit Circle #4 (tomorrow)
- Grade 8 Math handout (Rectangular/Triangular Prism)
- Multi Genre- two drafts completed by the end of tomorrow's class
Have a good night
BK
DANDY CANDIES
“Which of four packages uses the least amount of packaging? Which uses the least amount of ribbon?”
Monday, May 13, 2019
Health Reading
You are responsible to read the article and:
Mental Health
Physical Activity
Healthy Eating
- be able to summarize the content
- have any questions ready (what are you wondering?)
Mental Health
Physical Activity
Healthy Eating
Friday, May 10, 2019
To do list...
- Sewing Workshop fee (pay cash online $15)- ASAP
- Math Quest- Monday
- Science Test- Tuesday
- French Cafe- Tuesday
- Gym clothes daily
*SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD MEET IS ON WEDNESDAY, MAY. 22
Have a good weekend
BK
Monday, May 6, 2019
Friday, May 3, 2019
To do list....
- Book Club/Literature Circle- due Monday
- Multi-Genre Research Plan completed
- Rough copy of 'Taking a Stand' Essay
Have a good weekend
Thursday, May 2, 2019
To do list...
- Rough Copy of Essay- due Monday
- Book Club/ Lit Circle - due Monday (Come prepared to discuss your book)
- Research Plan of your Multi-Genre Project- due Monday (Make sure you provide specific answers to the questions)
- HOOPS FOR HEART- tomorrow
- Math Handout #1-10, 15, 17, 25 & 26
Have a good night
BK
Monday, April 29, 2019
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
To do list...
- Book Club / Lit Circle Meeting tomorrow (Written work completed and ready to discuss your book)
- Math Test- Tuesday
- "Taking a Stand" Essay- Rough copy due by the end of the day Friday
Have a good night
BK
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
To do list...
- Grade 8 Textbook Pg. 66 #11, 13, 15, & 16
- Grade 7 Textbook Pg. 48 # 10, 17, 18, 20
- Lit Circle/Book Club meeting- Thursday (Be prepared to discuss and have written work complete)
- Math Checkpoint tomorrow
Have a good night
BK
Monday, April 15, 2019
Thursday, April 11, 2019
MATH WARMUP- THURSDAY
I mixed up some lemonade in two glasses.
The first glass had200 ml of lemon juice and 300 ml of water.
The second glass had100 ml of lemon juice and 200 ml of water.
Which mixture has the stronger tasting lemonade?
How do you know?
The first glass had
The second glass had
Which mixture has the stronger tasting lemonade?
How do you know?
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
To do list...
- Math Handout- Grade 8's
- RANT- Written work and video uploaded to Google classroom
- Grade 8 Science Test- Tomorrow
- Grade 7 Dragon's Den Presentation- Friday
- Grade 7 Geography Quiz- Monday
Have a good night
BK
Sunday, April 7, 2019
To do list....
- Final Rant - written copy and video uploaded to Google Classroom- Wednesday or Thursday
- Grade 8 Science Test- Thursday
- Grade 8 Geography- Monday
Have a good weekend
BK
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
To do list...
- Math Test- Friday
- Remember the Titans Discussion Questions- posted on Google classroom
- RANT rough copy- ready to practise Oral component
- Grade 7 Science Test- tomorrow
Have a good night
BK
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
To do list...
- Math Handout (Grade 7 #1-3 & Grade 8 #1-6)
- Lit Circle Book choices completed for tomorrow
- Remember the Titan Discussion questions completed- Attach to Google Classroom or Turned in
- Grade 8 Science Presentation- Friday
- Math Test- Friday
- Grade 7 Science Test- Thursday
Monday, April 1, 2019
To do list...
- Rant Rough Draft- due tomorrow
- Wear Blue tomorrow
- Remember the Titans Discussion Questions- due on Wednesday
- Grade 7 Geography Map- due tomorrow
- Grade 8 Science Project- due Friday
- Grade 7 Science Test- Thursday
Have a good night
BK
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
To do list...
- Math handout problems- #1-4
- Math Checkpoint- Thursday
- Science Coffee Cups Grade 7- Friday
- Music Composition due Thursday
Have a good night
BK
Friday, March 22, 2019
Thursday, March 21, 2019
To do list...
- Dance Form and $2- tomorrow
- Geography- due tomorrow
- Science Assignment- due Tuesday
Have a good night
BK
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
To do list...
- Dance Permission Form and $2
- Math Handout (Finish the back)
- Math Checkpoint- tomorrow
- Grad Photos- due April 1
- Geography- due Friday
Have a good night
BK
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
To do list...
- Dance Permission form and $2- Friday
- Rant Topic/ Brainstorm mind map (on assignment)
- Algebraic Expressions handout- tomorrow (Both sides)
- Math Checkpoint- Thursday (Words to Mathematics)
- Geography Assignment/Presentation- Friday
- Music/Art Rubrics- PLACE IN MS. HARTLEY'S GREEN BIN
Have a good night
BK
Monday, March 18, 2019
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
To do list..
- Grad Write ups- due Friday, March 8
- Grad Pictures- tomorrow
- Science Glossary- due Thursday
Have a good night
Bk
Monday, March 4, 2019
Grade 8 Reminders
Grad Photos - March 6 (information went home yesterday)
Grad Write Ups - due March 8 (remember this is found on Google Classroom)
Grad Write Ups - due March 8 (remember this is found on Google Classroom)
Thursday, February 28, 2019
To do list...
- "We See You"- 3 direct quotes (Be prepared to discuss the article)
- Probability Assignment- due Monday
- Probability Handouts- due tomorrow
- Google Trip Advisor Website- due Tuesday (Link posted to Google Classroom)
- Math Test- Tuesday
Have a good night
Bk
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
To do list...
- Trip Advisor Website- Submitted by Tuesday at the latest
- Probability Math Test- Monday, may move to Tuesday
- Come prepared to go outside for Gym tomorrow
- Grad Photos- March 6
- Grade 8 Science Filter -Friday
- History Presentations- Friday/Monday
Have a good night
BK
PROBABILITY ASSIGNMENT
Learning Goal: design a version of "Rock Paper Scissors" and explain the chances of winning
Success Criteria:
Success Criteria:
- write out the rules of your version
- your game has to work (it doesn't have to be fair)
- perform and record the results from an experiment of your game (chart)
- explain the chances of each player winning your game (include possible outcomes, favourable outcomes, tree diagram, probability as a fraction & percent)
- reflection on your game (fair game? strategy? flaws? would you change anything?)
Probability Assignment
Probability Assignment
Learning Goal: design a version of "Rock Paper Scissors" and explain the chances of winning
Success Criteria:
Success Criteria:
- write out the rules of your version
- your game has to work (it doesn't have to be fair)
- perform and record the results from an experiment of your game (chart)
- explain the chances of each player winning your game (include possible outcomes, favourable outcomes, tree diagram, probability as a fraction & percent)
- reflection on your game (fair game? strategy? flaws? would you change anything?)
Friday, February 22, 2019
Rock, Paper, Scissors
Is there a winning strategy or is it a fact that no matter what the strategy, each player has the same chance of winning when you play the game?
Thursday, February 21, 2019
To do list....
- Math Textbook Grade 7 Pg 425 #8-10, 13
- Probability Checkpoint tomorrow
- Spoken Word Festival tomorrow- 1:30 start
Have a good night
BK
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Features of a Trip Advisor
- introduction/overview
- images (clear, related, variety)
- reviews/ratings
- tips & suggestions (how long? who? etc.)
- maps
- weblinks/addresses/hours/contact information
- day planners (suggestions)
- price ranges
- organizations (information grouped to make it easy to find, use of subtitles)
- descriptions
Friday, February 15, 2019
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
To do list...
- Trip Advisor Planner- Friday
- Who is Tommie Smith and John Carlos? (Have a conversation with your family about their powerful movement)
- Grade 7 Order of Operations Checkpoint tomorrow- (4 questions)
- Grade 8 Course Selection
Have a good night
BK
Monday, February 11, 2019
Coin Flipping Problem
A fair coin is flipped 4 times. What is the probability of getting heads at least 3 times?
Probability Question
A chess club has 10 members, 4 women and 6 men, of whom two are brothers.
A team of 4 members is selected to play a match. Suppose that each member has an equal chance of being selected what is the probability that both brothers are in the team and what is the probability that neither brother is in the team?
What is the probability that there are at least two women in the team and what is the probability that there are at least two men in the team?
Orbiting Jupiter - Visual Representation
Learning Goal: To create a visual representation of the book Orbiting Jupiter
Success Criteria:
- Big Overall Theme
- Evidence of ‘Deep Thinking’ (Big ideas)
- Catches the ‘Eye’ (Colour, Size, Placement, Font)
- Organizations/Connection of ideas
- Limit Text (Quotes, Important words)
- Characters/Setting etc…
- Your own ideas
- Creativity/Originality
Due Tuesday, Feb. 12th
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