Recap on exponents. Watch this short video to recap today's session
http://www.safeshare.tv/w/XTUurnmzSK
Enjoy your jigsaw puzzle again. Can you remember the characteristics of poetry?
H/W
Find two poems on the internet that you think express an emotion, idea, feeling. Bring them to school. Poems should be printed and cut out. (Due: Wed) There are links on the left of the blog to help with your search.
Kennings Poem: (Due Wed)
Make sure your finished draft meets most of the characteristics of effective poetry.
Everyday Object Poem (Due: Thur) - We will start this in class tomorrow. YOU Do NOT have to work on this tonight.
WILF: Approx. 16 lines, precise word choice, clear title, poetic format, purpose has a purpose
Remember Mrs Clayton's Science H/W: Due Thur
Clayton Class: I look forward to reading your group essays. Remember: avoid words like you, I, there is /there are
Wednesday's Social Studies: Class Exercise
Use these links with your social studies
http://lingro.com/translate/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Egyptian_revolution
Group essay question: What are the similiarities between the Declaration of Independence and the recent revolution in Egypt
"Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." Maya Angelou
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Monday, January 9, 2012
Week 1 Qtr 3
Welcome back!
A very warm welcome to our new students Arielle and Carter. They will be checking the blog tonight, so feel free to post to them a welcome message.
Math:
Unit 7 Study link 7.1 and Math Box 7.1 (Due: Tue)
Reading
Write your first draft of your Kennings Poem
(Due: Tue)
Bring into school an everyday object. BE CREATIVE
e.g. toothpaste, brush, nail
Watch the clip from the movie again. What is the teacher's message?
A very warm welcome to our new students Arielle and Carter. They will be checking the blog tonight, so feel free to post to them a welcome message.
Math:
Unit 7 Study link 7.1 and Math Box 7.1 (Due: Tue)
Reading
Write your first draft of your Kennings Poem
(Due: Tue)
Bring into school an everyday object. BE CREATIVE
e.g. toothpaste, brush, nail
Watch the clip from the movie again. What is the teacher's message?
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Welcome Back - Week 1 Qtr 3
Welcome Back! -We hit the ground running and dive straight into our poetry unit.
Print out your H/W sheet below. You may want to start thinking about some of the items you will need to begin 'collecting' for next week.
Print out your H/W sheet below. You may want to start thinking about some of the items you will need to begin 'collecting' for next week.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Christmas 2011 with the Buxton's
What does your family holiday animoto look like? Feel free to post links
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