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Monday, 31 March 2014

GRADE 7 FRENCH

Homework for Wednesday, April 2nd: Complete the vocabulary sort sheet for chapter 6 (Un monde pour tout le monde). You only have to sort the "vocabulaire de base" from the front side of the sheet.

I'm still waiting for many students to show me parent signatures on the Salut mon ami play rubric and the avoir/ĂȘtre quiz.

8A LANGUAGE TEST

TWELFTH NIGHT TEST

Review your green folder of questions, famous quotes, character review and notes.

FORMAT:

Section 1 - Quotes - 6 marks

Section 2 - Multiple Choice - 14 marks

Section 3 - Matching - 10 marks

Section 4 - Essay - 20 marks

You will ONLY be able to use your novel for SECTION 4.

TEST DATE: MONDAY APRIL 7th - DAY 3

Friday, 28 March 2014

7A HISTORY

REMINDER - Study for your Chapter 3 Test  - APRIL 1st - DAY 4

Please see Ms Brownlee in the portable if you require any extra help to prepare for your test.

7B HISTORY

Please complete your Royal Proclamation of 1763 worksheet before next class (April 1st).

Study for Chapter 3 Test - APRIL 1st - DAY 4

Please see Ms Brownlee in the portable if you require any help before the test.

8A MATH

11.1 Probability Range

Page 458 - 460

Questions #1 - 7, 9 and reflect

DUE: MONDAY MARCH 31st - DAY 3

Thursday, 27 March 2014

GRADE 8 FRENCH

Reminder: Salut mon ami quiz tomorrow. Have your own copy of the play script with you in class.  No sharing.

Homework for Monday, March 31st: Complete the vocabulary sort sheet for chapter 2 (Chasse aux indices). You only have to sort the "vocabulaire de base" from the front side of the sheet.

Wednesday, 26 March 2014

8A WEDNESDAY HOMEWORK

1) Study for Chapter 3 Geography Test - tomorrow!!!

2) Math - page 454-455 Intro to Probability Questions #1 & 2

3) French Quiz - Friday

Tuesday, 25 March 2014

GRADE 8 GEOGRAPHY

**REMINDER***

STUDY FOR YOUR CHAPTER 3 GEOGRAPHY TEST

THURSDAY MARCH 27th - DAY 1

7A HISTORY

Attitudes Towards the Quebec Act

Complete both sides of the worksheet based on textbook pages 76 and 82-83.

Worksheet due in class: WEDNESDAY MARCH 26th - DAY 5

8A MATH

MATH REVIEW BOOKLET

We began our extra review in class - finish any unfinished questions as practice for the test tomorrow - we will review the answers in class tomorrow before the test.

DUE: WEDNESDAY MARCH 26th - DAY 5

TEST TOMORROW

Monday, 24 March 2014

GRADE 8 FRENCH

Les jeux olympiques quiz was sent home today for parent signature. The quiz was corrected in class. Please sign and return ASAP.

I am still waiting for many Salut mon ami play rubrics to be signed and returned.

Reminder: Salut mon ami quiz on Friday, March 28th. Have a copy of the play script with you in class.

8A LANGUAGE

Twelfth Night

ACT IV, Scenes ii and iii

Questions due: TUESDAY MARCH 25th - DAY 4

8A MATH

UNIT REVIEW #2

Most students finished their work in class today.

If you were absent or did not complete your questions in class - please complete the following for Tuesday.

Page 313-314 - Questions #8 - 13

DUE: TUESDAY MARCH 25th - DAY 4

Friday, 21 March 2014

SPRING FLOWER FUNDRAISER

DEADLINE FOR ORDERS: TUESDAY APRIL 1ST

HELP SUPPORT THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 2014!

7B HISTORY

READ Page 68 - 73

'The People of Quebec' Page 70-71 - Write notes on the section

"Carrot and Stick" - Page 73 - Complete question #1 and 2

DUE: FRIDAY MARCH 28th - DAY 2

CONTINUE TO STUDY FOR YOUR TEST on APRIL 1st

8A MATH UNIT REVIEW

CHAPTER 7 UNIT REVIEW

PAGE 312-313

QUESTIONS #1-7

DUE: MONDAY MARCH 24th- DAY 3

8A LANGUAGE

If you missed class today - please read ACT IV, scene iv

Twelfth Night

ACT IV, scene i questions

Worksheet due: MONDAY MARCH 24th - DAY 3

7A FRENCH

Students will be completing the cumulative task for the Salut mon ami unit in class on Wednesday, March 26th and Thursday, March 27th. Students will be encouraged to use their play scripts, vocab lists and previously completed work to find correct answers and ensure proper spelling and punctuation.

GRADE 8 FRENCH

The final quiz for the play Salut mon ami will be in class on Friday, March 28th. Students will be allowed to use their play scripts to find correct answers and ensure proper spelling and punctuation.

7B FRENCH

Students have an assignment about the play Salut mon ami to complete at home and submit in class on Friday, March 28th. This assignment is the cumulative task for the unit. Students are encouraged to use their play scripts, vocab lists and previously completed work to find correct answers and ensure proper spelling and punctuation.

8A GEOGRAPHY


Complete your Aid Project Comparison worksheet if not completed in class.

DUE: MONDAY MARCH 24th - DAY 3

Study for your Chapter 3 Test

TEST OUTLINE:

Paragraph - 6 marks

Diagram - 3 marks

Short Answer - 3 marks

Definitions - 8 marks

TEST DATE: THURSDAY MARCH 27th - DAY 1

If you need any additional help or review - please see Ms Brownlee in the portable.

Thursday, 20 March 2014

8A MATH

7.5 Constructing Angles

Page 302

Questions #1-3, 5-7

DUE: FRIDAY MARCH 21st - DAY 2

8A LANGUAGE

Twelfth Night

ACT III, scene iv

Complete question booklet started in class

DUE: FRIDAY MARCH 21st - DAY 2

8C GEOGRAPHY TEST

Complete your Aid Project Comparison worksheet if not completed in class.

DUE: TUESDAY MARCH 25th - DAY 4

Study for your Chapter 3 Test

TEST OUTLINE:

Paragraph - 6 marks

Diagram - 3 marks

Short Answer - 3 marks

Definitions - 8 marks

TEST DATE: THURSDAY MARCH 27th - DAY 1

If you need any additional help or review - please see Ms Brownlee in the portable.

8B GEOGRAPHY TEST

Complete your Aid Project Comparison worksheet if not completed in class.

DUE: MONDAY MARCH 24th - DAY 3

Study for your Chapter 3 Test

TEST OUTLINE:

Fill-in-the-blanks - 6 marks

Short Answer - 8 marks

Definitions - 6 marks

TEST DATE: THURSDAY MARCH 27th - DAY 1

If you need any additional help or review - please see Ms Brownlee in the portable.

Wednesday, 19 March 2014

8A LANGUAGE

Twelfth Night

ACT III, scene iii questions

DUE: THURSDAY MARCH 20th - DAY 1

7A HISTORY

Answer the following questions for homework in your notebook.

Carrot and Stick Questions

Page 73 - Question #1 and 2

Read 'Dealing with the Different Groups'

Pages 74-77

Page 77 - complete questions - #1 and 2a

DUE: MONDAY MARCH 24th - DAY 3

8A MATH

2.4 Constructing Bisectors

Page 296-298

Questions #1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9 and reflect

Please finish questions that were unfinished in class.

DUE: THURSDAY MARCH 20th - DAY 1

Tuesday, 18 March 2014

7A AND 7B GEOGRAPHY TESTS

CHAPTER 1 TEST was returned today - please return your test with a parent signature next class if you scored below a 70%.



CHAPTER 3 TEST OUTLINE

DEFINITIONS - 8 marks

DIAGRAM - 3 marks

SHORT ANSWER - 3 marks

PARAGRAPH - 6 marks

TEST DATE: TUESDAY APRIL 1 - DAY 4 (this is not an April Fools' joke!)

8C GEOGRAPHY


For any students who missed class today -

1) please make notes on 'Comparing Levels of Development' - page 53-56 (this section is included on your test next week)

2) Mauritius: A Success Story - page 57
    Complete questions #1-4

DUE: WEDNESDAY MARCH 19TH - DAY 5

REMINDER: CHAPTER 3 TEST - THURSDAY MARCH 27th - DAY 1

7B HISTORY

If you missed class today:

'The French and First Nations Peoples'

Page 46-49 - notes taken in class


HOMEWORK:
Read 'The Loss of Acadia'  page 50-53 - write notes on this section

DUE: FRIDAY MARCH 21ST - DAY 2




8A LANGUAGE

Twelfth Night

ACT III, scenes i and ii

Complete any questions from the worksheet if not completed in class

DUE: WEDNESDAY MARCH 19th - DAY 5




Monday, 17 March 2014

8A LANGUAGE

Twelfth Night

ACT II, scene v questions

Complete any questions on the worksheet that were not completed in class.

DUE: TUESDAY MARCH 18th - DAY 4

8A and 8B GEOGRAPHY

For any students who missed class today - 

1) please make notes on 'Comparing Levels of Development' - page 53-56 (this section is included on your test next week)

2) Mauritius: A Success Story - page 57
    Complete questions #1-4

8A - Due: Thursday March 20th - Day 1
8B - Due: Wednesday March 19th - Day 5

REMINDER: CHAPTER 3 TEST - THURSDAY MARCH 27th - DAY 1

8A MATH

7.6 Creating and Solving Geometry Problems

Page 303-307

Complete any questions that were unfinished in class.

Questions #1-4, 6, 8

DUE: TUESDAY MARCH 18th - DAY 4

Thursday, 6 March 2014

GRADE 8 FRENCH

Evaluations of Salut mon ami play presentations were handed out today. They are to be signed by a parent and returned ASAP.  If you would like a copy of your group's performance, please bring a USB key labelled with your name (or put it in a labelled envelope or labelled ziploc bag).

Students were shown their marks for the quiz on faire, mots interrogatifs and asking/answering questions today. These quizzes will be sent home for parent signature after the March Break since some students still need to write it.

Wednesday, 5 March 2014

8A MATH

MID UNIT REVIEW

Page 292

Questions #1-6

DUE: THURS MARCH 6th - DAY 2

8A, 8B and 8C GEOGRAPHY

1) Chapter 1 Test was returned today - it was reviewed in class - please ensure that you review your notes for the next test

All tests that scored below 70% need to be returned with a parent signature


2) All classes will have a CHAPTER 3 GEOGRAPHY TEST on Comparing Levels of Development
Test outline will be discussed during the first class back from March Break.

TEST DATE: THURSDAY MARCH 27th - DAY 1

8A LANGUAGE

Twelfth Night

ACT II, scene iii worksheet

Finish any unfinished questions from class

DUE: THURS MARCH 6th - DAY 2

GRADE 7 FRENCH

Evaluations of Salut mon ami play presentations were handed out today. They are to be signed by a parent and returned ASAP.  If you would like a copy of your group's performance, please bring a USB key labelled with your name (or put it in a labelled envelope or labelled ziploc bag).

Avoir and ĂȘtre quizzes were also sent home today for parent signature. Please return ASAP.

Tuesday, 4 March 2014

8A LANGUAGE

Twelfth Night

ACT II, scene i and ii

finish any questions - not completed in class

DUE: WED MARCH 5th - DAY 1

PIZZA LUNCH FORMS

PIZZA LUNCH FORMS DUE APRIL 4th

8A MATH

7.3 Angle Properties of Parallel Lines

Please complete the following if not completed in class today.

Page 287-289

Questions # 2-4, 6, 8, 12

DUE: WED MARCH 5th - DAY 1

Monday, 3 March 2014

8A LANGUAGE

12th NIGHT - ACT I REVIEW - due TUES MARCH 4th

8A, 8B and 8C - NYC ROOM LIST

ROOM LIST TO BE BROUGHT IN THE ENVELOPETO YOUR HOMEROOM TEACHER BY THURS MARCH 6th.

8A MATH

Page 281-282

7.2 Angles in a Triangle

Complete any unfinished work from class

Questions #2-5, 7-10

DUE: TUESDAY MARCH 4 - DAY 5