Homework due Friday, March 26

Speech outline - yellow sheet - subtopic details should be completed and yellow sheet returned to school by THURSDAY (to ensure that everyone has their work at school on Friday)
- speech does not have to be written in paragraph form yet - we will work on this on Friday

The speeches are written in essay format - ie. introduction, subtopics, conclusion.

It will be at LEAST 2 weeks before we begin presenting speeches formally. Until then, it's practice practice practice!

If you need a new copy of the speech outline, click the links below (prints in LEGAL size paper):
Page 1
Page 2

Math - symmetry - first design on dot paper must be COMPLETED

Spelling - quiz on homonyms/homophones on Friday - if one word in the set is spelled incorrectly, no marks will be given. Study hard--practice!

there/their/they're.....by/buy/bye.....you're/your....right/write.....to/too/two.....do/due/dew.....piece/peace.....which/witch
Also 5 challenge words.

Homework due Friday, March 19

- PUBLIC SPEAKING TOPIC - all students must bring at least one strong topic to use for their speech (Public Speaking is in early May). We will be working hard on speeches for the next month.
- Spelling test.... +er and +est words - see student planner
- yellow Symmetry worksheet

Next Tues., March 23
- students need to bring 5 challenge words for the week's spelling test

Line Symmetry - Interactive Learning Video

We are beginning a short unit on Line Symmetry. Below is a link to a fantastic teaching video that our class used in our exploration of this concept.

Click here to use this video for practice and/or review of Line Symmetry. Make sure your volume is up.

Homework for weekend of Feb.6-7

Math quiz upcoming!
On Friday, Feb. 12, there will be a Math quiz on the following concepts (see pages 150-161 of the Math Makes Sense textbook):
- measuring area of rectangles and squares
- estimating areas of shapes - using benchmarks, using symbols (*, X, etc.)
- different shapes with the same area (show equations) - ie. a rectangle with an area of 12 square cm could be 4x3, 6x2, or 12x1
- should you measure in square cm or square metres? Which unit makes the most sense to use?
- Reflect-style questions - thoughtful answers that require more explanation than just a number answer

More Educational Links!

AAAMath - huge Math website for practicing basic facts, etc.

A+ Math flashcards - flashcards for lots of different areas of Math

Quia - Multiplication - 3 different multiplication facts activities.

Homework for Friday, January 29

Math p.154-155, 1-6, Reflect

Spelling Poster Sample

As a part of our studies in Culture, Division 7 students are currently working on a poster about words in the English language that derive from other languages. Students are working by themselves or in groups, and are choosing from a variety of different languages.

Click here for a sample from Old Norse. Click on the Canuck icon to download the .pdf file.

The criteria are as follows:

For the Spelling group project, you need to do the following:

• Pick a good working partner. This project will have no more than 2 people to a group unless I give special permission.

• Look through the Spelling Bee handout. Decide on one of the languages that we get English words from for your project (ie. French, German...)

• Choose 10 English words that come from the chosen language for each person in the group. For example, a person working by his or herself should have 10 words on their poster. If a group has 2 people, they should use larger paper and have 20 words.

• Words should be written in an attractive way--fancy lettering, block lettering, etc.. This is a poster--it should have WOW!

• Decorate your poster with pictures from the culture that speaks the language you chose for your poster. If you chose German words, find pictures of German things to decorate your poster. You can use books, magazines, the Internet, whatever sources you like to find what you need. Also, you can draw or cut & paste pictures, or both.