Before March Break...

It's our last week before March break and we've got two assignments on the run that we need to complete: the Fractions assignment and our News Article.

Both of these assignments need to be completed during class time so make sure that you're making the best use of it!

-Mr. Charalambous

BORC

Just a reminder for tomorrow:

Please make sure that you're dressed appropriately for the weather. Hats, gloves, boots and if possible, snow pants, are a must!

You must bring your own lunch!

Also, this upcoming Monday we'll be having our Fractions test. Make sure you study the questions that we worked on today. We'll also be having a Geography quiz next Wednesday as well.

See you tomorrow!

Newspapers

Hi 7A,

Just a reminder that you go onto your VoiceThread accounts and check the feedback that I've given you for the diaologue. 

I've also listened to your Speaker's Corner responses -- note that you will not receive a comment from me on those.

Lastly, and most importantly, no one has brought in newspaper articles for class. We need those for next week!

Thanks

-Mr. C

P.S.Math homework 1-18 on subtracting fractions!

This Weekend

Hi 7A,

I've been giving feedback on your profiles for the analysis of the video game covers and your writing for the book reviews -- however, there are some of you have not posted to VoiceThread. Please do that ASAP.

Also (and this may not apply to everyone) but double check that you haven't accidentally changed the settings in your VoiceThread account because for some, although I can see and hear your postings, I am unable to record feedback. You might have accidentally changed your privacy settings.

Have a good weekend!

-Mr. Charalambous

BNA Test

BNA test on Wednesday!

What do I need to know…

·     The American Revolution

o      The First Treaty of Paris

o      The acts of taxation that angered the American colonies

o      The Quebec Act (Intolerable Act)

o      The Ohio Valley

o      The Declaration of Independence

o      The Second Treaty of Paris

·       Who the United Empire Loyalists were

o      Where they settled

o      Why they remained Loyal

o      How they changed Canada

o      The development of Upper and Lower Canada

·        The Causes of the War of 1812

o      General Isaac Brock

o      American Jingoism

o      American Expansion Westward

o      One Major Battle 

Coming Up...

I know the break is just around the corner but we certainly have a lot of work to do for this week:

Tuesday: Your book jackets are due for "The Most Dangerous Game"
Wednesday: Your interview with a Loyalist is due for history
Friday: Your "Wanted Poster" of General Zaroff is due

Use your time wisely -- make sure you're on top of your work. And please, please don't forget to bring in materials for the diorama of General Zaroff's room tomorrow!

Thanks!

-Mr. Charalambous

Writing Book Jackets

Remember -- writing a book jack is like seeing a trailer in a movie theatre. You don't want to give away too much information, but you certainly want to hook the reader into your story.

Have a look at what we created as a class:

“It happened again,” thought Mr. Francis.

Mr. Francis bought the old decrepit house five years ago. They said it was haunted. Of course, Mr. Francis – having been a scientist for 20 years of his life – didn’t believe in such nonsense.

Until now.

After Mr. Francis bought the house on Wright Street, he began to hear strange noises. At first, he wasn’t too bothered. Until it started getting worse.

The house shook. The power went out.

Then...came the voices.

Will Mr. Francis figure out this mystery or will he go insane…

We've given just enough information to hook the reader, but we don't want to give away too much information.