Homework & News

7-01 & 7-07

• Work no your short stories. 7-01 had 1.5 periods of time to work on them today because there were not as many interruptions during the SS presentations. 7-07, you are a bit behind so you will need to make sure you are getting caught up this weekend.

9-29

• We did not finish Dragons’ Den today so we will do this on Monday. If you have not gone yet be ready to go then. If one of the partners is away the other one will still be required to go.

I am very disappointed in the attitude many of my Grade 7 students have been showing towards school. You seem to be abusing the privileges that I have provided you so far this year such as opportunities for discussions, group work, and choice in where you sit. The reason I try to provide you with choices and opportunities to show your learning in a way that you find interesting is to hopefully take the emphasis away from marks and more towards learning. However, with freedom comes responsibility and many of you seem to be struggling with this. You have become disrespectful to your peers when they are presenting or sharing in the class. You have also struggled with being prepared for class and using your class time effectively. I try to provide as much time as possible for my students to work at school because I understand how busy you are with other classes and events outside of school. Yet, I continue to be amazed by the number of students that do not complete their assignments on time or at a level they are capable of. Please think about this and the effective that your behaviour is having on your learning and the learning of your peers.

7-01 & 7-07

• Because of class disruptions we have not been able to finish all of the presentations in all of the classes. We will finish the rest tomorrow and then you will be given some time to continue working on your short stories. Remember the deadline.

9-29

• You continue to impress me with your Dragons’ Den projects. Keep up the awesome work.

7-01 & 7-07

• You continue to impress me with the depth of knowledge and understanding that most of you are showing on your semi-self directed studies. Keep up the good work
• The first draft of your Short Story is due on Thursday May 12. If tabloid happens on this day then come to class with it on Friday May 13.

9-29

• Today was a great start to the Dragons’ Den. Some really cool ideas and some great presentations. Looking forward to seeing the rest.

7-01 & 7-07

• I have been incredibly impressed by the work that you have done on your self directed projects. You have been able to show your learning in unique and meaningful ways. More importantly is that your sharing has not been boring for other students. Keep up the good work.
• We are a bit behind on our short stories so I encourage you to work on these at home as well.

9-29

• We begin our Dragons’ Den presentations tomorrow. Please be ready to go. Remember that they are two or three minute presentations. Your share what your product/service is, what it does, why it is amazing and better than the rest, and then your offer. Visuals are a great way to impress the Dragons’ and get them to invest.

Remember that next week is an integration week and I will be away on the Grade 9 Quebec trip. Each day will start with a homeroom so please make sure you show up where you need to go first thing.

7-01 & 7-07

• You will have a double period on Thursday to work on the Semi-Self Directed Study project. It is due on Monday May 2.
• You need to have both of your leads, your plot planning, and the main character questions completed for Monday April 25 because you will begin working on the writing of your short stories at this time.

9-29

• On Monday May 2 you will be given time to put your business plan together and your presentation for the Dragons’ Den. However, I cannot gaurantee that you will have computer access during the period. Be read on Tuesday May 3 to begin the Dragons’ Den.