Sciences
-Projet tic tac toe - 16 février
-Test - lundi
Mathématiques
-Test sur théorème de Pythagore - mardi
Anglais
-Writing portfolio - 23 février
-Book Talk - 9 mars
Friday, January 30, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
ELA Projects
Reminder to all Grade 8 students. Writing Portfolio assignments are due Feb 23rd. You are to have at least 1 project completed by each week.
Book Talk due March 9th.
Book Talk due March 9th.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Homework for 8 Doiron (27 January)
Sciences
-Projet tic tac toe - 9 février
Mathématiques
-Calcul mental (2 min.)
-Série No. 26
-Test sur théorème de Pythagore - vendredi
Anglais
-Writing portfolio - 23 février
-Book Talk - 9 mars
-Projet tic tac toe - 9 février
Mathématiques
-Calcul mental (2 min.)
-Série No. 26
-Test sur théorème de Pythagore - vendredi
Anglais
-Writing portfolio - 23 février
-Book Talk - 9 mars
Monday, January 26, 2009
HOMEWORK FOR 8 KEIRSTEAD JAN.26
MATH:
-3 triangle questions due tomorrow
-mental math quiz friday.
SCIENCE:
-project due feb.9th
E.L.A-
-project due feb.23rd
-book talk due march.9th
S.S:
read job description for tomorrow
google culture and find a definition.
-3 triangle questions due tomorrow
-mental math quiz friday.
SCIENCE:
-project due feb.9th
E.L.A-
-project due feb.23rd
-book talk due march.9th
S.S:
read job description for tomorrow
google culture and find a definition.
Homework for 8 Doiron (26 January)
Français
-Présentation orale (biographie) - demain
Sciences
-Projet tic tac toe - 9 février
Mathématiques
-Calcul mental (2 min.)
Anglais
-Writing portfolio - 23 février
-Book Talk - 9 mars
-Présentation orale (biographie) - demain
Sciences
-Projet tic tac toe - 9 février
Mathématiques
-Calcul mental (2 min.)
Anglais
-Writing portfolio - 23 février
-Book Talk - 9 mars
Friday, January 23, 2009
Homework for 8 Doiron (23 January)
Français
-Présentation orale (biographie) - lundi
Sciences
-Projet tic tac toe - 9 février
Anglais
-Writing portfolio - 23 février
-Book Talk - 9 mars
-Présentation orale (biographie) - lundi
Sciences
-Projet tic tac toe - 9 février
Anglais
-Writing portfolio - 23 février
-Book Talk - 9 mars
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Homework for 8 Doiron (22 January)
Français
-Biographie - demain
Sciences
-Projet tic tac toe - 9 février
Mathématiques
-Faire signer test
Anglais
-Writing portfolio - 23 février
-Book Talk - 9 mars
-Biographie - demain
Sciences
-Projet tic tac toe - 9 février
Mathématiques
-Faire signer test
Anglais
-Writing portfolio - 23 février
-Book Talk - 9 mars
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Homework for 8 Doiron (21 January)
Français
-Biographie - vendredi
Sciences
-Projet tic tac toe - 9 février
Mathématiques
-Quiz calcul mental - demain
-Faire signer test
Anglais
-Writing portfolio - 23 février
-Book Talk - 9 mars
-Biographie - vendredi
Sciences
-Projet tic tac toe - 9 février
Mathématiques
-Quiz calcul mental - demain
-Faire signer test
Anglais
-Writing portfolio - 23 février
-Book Talk - 9 mars
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Homework for 8 Doiron (20 Janurary)
Français
-Biographie - vendredi
Sciences
-Projet tic tac toe - 9 février
Mathématiques
-Quiz calcul mental - demain
Anglais
-Writing portfolio - 23 février
-Book Talk - 9 mars
-Biographie - vendredi
Sciences
-Projet tic tac toe - 9 février
Mathématiques
-Quiz calcul mental - demain
Anglais
-Writing portfolio - 23 février
-Book Talk - 9 mars
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Homework for 8 Doiron (15 January)
Français
-Biographie - 23 janvier
Sciences
-Projet tic tac toe - 9 février
Mathématiques
-Calcul mental (2 min.)
-Quiz calcul mental - vendredi
-Test aire des figures - vendredi
Anglais
-Writing portfolio - 23 février
-Book Talk - 9 mars
-Biographie - 23 janvier
Sciences
-Projet tic tac toe - 9 février
Mathématiques
-Calcul mental (2 min.)
-Quiz calcul mental - vendredi
-Test aire des figures - vendredi
Anglais
-Writing portfolio - 23 février
-Book Talk - 9 mars
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Homework for 8 Doiron (14 Janurary)
Français
-Biographie - 23 janvier
Sciences
-Projet tic tac toe - 9 février
Mathématiques
-Calcul mental (2 min.)
-Quiz calcul mental - vendredi
-Test aire des figures - vendredi
Anglais
-Writing portfolio - 23 février
-Book Talk - 9 mars
-Biographie - 23 janvier
Sciences
-Projet tic tac toe - 9 février
Mathématiques
-Calcul mental (2 min.)
-Quiz calcul mental - vendredi
-Test aire des figures - vendredi
Anglais
-Writing portfolio - 23 février
-Book Talk - 9 mars
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
French-- Activité 7, 8, 9 - Friday
- Test (Un Bonheur terrifiant) - Monday Jan, 26
- Discour - Monday Feb, 23
English-
- Writing portfolio - Monday Feb, 23
- Book talk - Monday Mar, 9
Math-
- Air d'un cercle Test - Friday
- Calcule mental - Tommorow
- Calcule mental test - Friday
Science-
- 3 projects - Monday Feb, 9
- Test (Un Bonheur terrifiant) - Monday Jan, 26
- Discour - Monday Feb, 23
English-
- Writing portfolio - Monday Feb, 23
- Book talk - Monday Mar, 9
Math-
- Air d'un cercle Test - Friday
- Calcule mental - Tommorow
- Calcule mental test - Friday
Science-
- 3 projects - Monday Feb, 9
Homework for 8 Doiron (13 January)
Français
-Biographie - 23 janvier
Sciences
-Projet tic tac toe - 9 février
Mathématiques
-Calcul mental (2 min.)
-Travail de portfolio - demain
-Quiz calcul mental - vendredi
-Test aire des figures - vendredi
Anglais
-Writing portfolio - 23 février
-Book Talk - 9 mars
-Biographie - 23 janvier
Sciences
-Projet tic tac toe - 9 février
Mathématiques
-Calcul mental (2 min.)
-Travail de portfolio - demain
-Quiz calcul mental - vendredi
-Test aire des figures - vendredi
Anglais
-Writing portfolio - 23 février
-Book Talk - 9 mars
Monday, January 12, 2009
HOMEWORK FOR 8 KEIRSTEAD JAN.12
MATH:study for quiz wednesday
SCIENCE:title page on light and optical instruments due tomorrow.and project due feb.9
E.L.A:project due feb.23,book report due march.9
SCIENCE:title page on light and optical instruments due tomorrow.and project due feb.9
E.L.A:project due feb.23,book report due march.9
Jan 12 - 8 McFadden
French-
- Activité 7, 8, 9 - Friday
- Test (Un Bonheur terrifiant) - Monday Jan, 26
- Discour - Monday Feb, 23
English-
- Writing portfolio - Monday Feb, 23
- Book talk - Monday Mar, 9
Math-
- Air d'un cercle - Tommorow
- Calcule mental - Tommorow
- Calcule mental test - Friday
Science-
- 3 projects - Monday Feb, 9
- Activité 7, 8, 9 - Friday
- Test (Un Bonheur terrifiant) - Monday Jan, 26
- Discour - Monday Feb, 23
English-
- Writing portfolio - Monday Feb, 23
- Book talk - Monday Mar, 9
Math-
- Air d'un cercle - Tommorow
- Calcule mental - Tommorow
- Calcule mental test - Friday
Science-
- 3 projects - Monday Feb, 9
Homework for 8 Doiron (12 January)
Français
-Biographie - 23 janvier
Sciences
-Projet tic tac toe - 9 février
Mathématiques
-Calcul mental (2 min.)
-Travail de portfolio
-Quiz calcul mental - vendredi
-Test aire des figures - vendredi
Anglais
-Writing portfolio - 23 février
-Book Talk - 9 mars
-Biographie - 23 janvier
Sciences
-Projet tic tac toe - 9 février
Mathématiques
-Calcul mental (2 min.)
-Travail de portfolio
-Quiz calcul mental - vendredi
-Test aire des figures - vendredi
Anglais
-Writing portfolio - 23 février
-Book Talk - 9 mars
Silent Reading Book Talk
Reminder that each student is to complete a Book Talk. Students will discuss a book they have chosen to read during silent reading time.
Written copy and presentation due March 9th.
Written copy and presentation due March 9th.
Graphic Organizers
Please follow the link to find a list of various types of Graphic organizers. You must provide a graphic organizer for each project you complete for your portfolio.
http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/
http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/
Grade 8 Writing Portfolio
Project details
The grade 8 portfolio must include:
A. Table of contents- a list of items in the portfolio
B. Personal statement- a letter written by the student introducing himself/herself and describing his/her education strengths, weaknesses and goals. 10 pts
C. Character Letter - a letter written by the student describing ways the student has demonstrated the core values of EPS (integrity/honesty, can-do attitude, personal responsibility, creative leadership and respect for diversity). Read to and signed by parent. 10 pts
+
D. Choose from the following project ideas. You must complete at least 125 points worth of work. All 125 points must be completed by Feb 23 rd.
You must provide an Outline(Graphic Organizer), Rough copy and Good copy of each project.
1. Journal Writing: Minimum of 6 sentences per entry 15 entries. Value 15pts
2. Reader Responses: Respond to books, films, music, and current events. Responses minimum of 250 words each. Value 10 pts
3. Poetry: create 3 original poems. Can be any of the following types: lyric, narrative, ballad, free verse, and social commentary, dramatic, humorous. Must be 1 page or 8 stanzas 4 lines per stanza. Value 15 pts
4. Short story: Create a short story. In any style, horror, fiction, science fiction, humorous, children's, historical fiction. Minimum of 500 words - Maximum 750. Value 20 pts.
5. Write a letter. Create a formal letter (1 pg) (Business format) to a teacher, author, sports figure, or politician. Value 5 pts
6. Descriptive Vignettes: Create your own fables/myths or legends must be 2 pages min. 10 pts.
7. Information pamphlet or how to guides (ex. Dog care) Value 10 pts.
8. Essay: Choose a topic and write a 500-word essay. Formal writing format. topic must be pre-approved. Value 20 pts.
9. Student’s choice: Create an assignment, which you are interested in completing. Mr. K must approve your assignment before starting. Depending on your assignment point value will vary. Value 5-20 pts.
10. Perform an interview of a trusted adult, teacher or coach. Create your own questions to ask and record the interview on paper. Interview questions (at least 15) must be approved prior to interview. Value 10 pts.
11. Write a short play. Choose a topic, minimum 4 characters, and 3-4 pages. Value 20 pts.
12. Perform an oral presentation. Choose a topic and create a presentation to deliver to the class. Topics suggestions must be approved by Mr. K prior to beginning work. Value 15 pts.
13. Personal review of a Movie, CD or Video Game. 15 pts. Give your opinion of the media you choose to review. You must include a description of the media, a ranking system to score the media. You must provide your own opinion do not plagiarize. –You can also choose to review a vehicle: bicycle, ATV, car or a device such as a TV, computer, mp3 player etc.
14. Create word games or puzzles. Puzzles must include answers and blank response sheets. You must use at least 20 different words. You cannot use a website to create your puzzle. 5 pts.
The grade 8 portfolio must include:
A. Table of contents- a list of items in the portfolio
B. Personal statement- a letter written by the student introducing himself/herself and describing his/her education strengths, weaknesses and goals. 10 pts
C. Character Letter - a letter written by the student describing ways the student has demonstrated the core values of EPS (integrity/honesty, can-do attitude, personal responsibility, creative leadership and respect for diversity). Read to and signed by parent. 10 pts
+
D. Choose from the following project ideas. You must complete at least 125 points worth of work. All 125 points must be completed by Feb 23 rd.
You must provide an Outline(Graphic Organizer), Rough copy and Good copy of each project.
1. Journal Writing: Minimum of 6 sentences per entry 15 entries. Value 15pts
2. Reader Responses: Respond to books, films, music, and current events. Responses minimum of 250 words each. Value 10 pts
3. Poetry: create 3 original poems. Can be any of the following types: lyric, narrative, ballad, free verse, and social commentary, dramatic, humorous. Must be 1 page or 8 stanzas 4 lines per stanza. Value 15 pts
4. Short story: Create a short story. In any style, horror, fiction, science fiction, humorous, children's, historical fiction. Minimum of 500 words - Maximum 750. Value 20 pts.
5. Write a letter. Create a formal letter (1 pg) (Business format) to a teacher, author, sports figure, or politician. Value 5 pts
6. Descriptive Vignettes: Create your own fables/myths or legends must be 2 pages min. 10 pts.
7. Information pamphlet or how to guides (ex. Dog care) Value 10 pts.
8. Essay: Choose a topic and write a 500-word essay. Formal writing format. topic must be pre-approved. Value 20 pts.
9. Student’s choice: Create an assignment, which you are interested in completing. Mr. K must approve your assignment before starting. Depending on your assignment point value will vary. Value 5-20 pts.
10. Perform an interview of a trusted adult, teacher or coach. Create your own questions to ask and record the interview on paper. Interview questions (at least 15) must be approved prior to interview. Value 10 pts.
11. Write a short play. Choose a topic, minimum 4 characters, and 3-4 pages. Value 20 pts.
12. Perform an oral presentation. Choose a topic and create a presentation to deliver to the class. Topics suggestions must be approved by Mr. K prior to beginning work. Value 15 pts.
13. Personal review of a Movie, CD or Video Game. 15 pts. Give your opinion of the media you choose to review. You must include a description of the media, a ranking system to score the media. You must provide your own opinion do not plagiarize. –You can also choose to review a vehicle: bicycle, ATV, car or a device such as a TV, computer, mp3 player etc.
14. Create word games or puzzles. Puzzles must include answers and blank response sheets. You must use at least 20 different words. You cannot use a website to create your puzzle. 5 pts.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Homework for 8 Doiron (8 January)
Français
-Biographie
Sciences
-Faire signer test
-Page titre - demain
-Projet tic tac toe - 9 février
Mathématiques
-Calcul mental (2 min.)
Anglais
-Writing portfolio - 23 février
-Biographie
Sciences
-Faire signer test
-Page titre - demain
-Projet tic tac toe - 9 février
Mathématiques
-Calcul mental (2 min.)
Anglais
-Writing portfolio - 23 février
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Homework for 8 Doiron (7 January)
Français
-Biographie
Sciences
-Faire signer test
-Page titre
Mathématiques
-Calcul mental (2 min.)
-Biographie
Sciences
-Faire signer test
-Page titre
Mathématiques
-Calcul mental (2 min.)
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