Monday 26 September 2016

Week of September 26! Week 4!

I hope everyone had a great weekend!  Fall is here!!



Periods 3 and 4:This week we are completing our Two Truths and a Lie Assignment.  Students will present in groups and decide which stories are true and which are false.  This is always one of our most popular assignments of the year! 
Make sure the written work is PRINTED OUT and ready to be handed in by Tuesday!  

Grammar focus:  Homophones
complete IXL _ 7- A.1, A.2, A.3, FF.1, GG.1
                           8 - HH.1
                           6 - QQ.1
Quiz on Friday!

We will also work on summary writing this week!
Check out these videos to help you prepare for the OSSLT summary writing section.

OSSLT- Writing a summary!

How to write a summary

Also, remember to read every night for at least 20 minutes!

Period 2:  
We will try using IXL to practice our new grammar skills!

What to say when you don't understand:
Excuse me! I don't understand!

Homework - Try:
1 - L.1, L.2, L.3, L.4, M.1, M.2, M.3, V.1, V.2

Read every night for 20 minutes! 
Good luck! 


Friday 9 September 2016

First week down!

I hope everyone had a great week!  Remember to organize your binder.
Try these little grammar quizzes and let Mrs. B. know how you do.

Beginning-Grammar-Quiz

Intermediate

Advanced-Level-Grammar-Review-Quiz

Period 3 and 4 - Finish your writing assignment using ROPES - phone and writing due on Monday!



Homework:  Read in English 20 minutes a day.
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Tuesday 6 September 2016

Welcome Back!

Hi Everyone,

Hope you had a great day!

Remember to get your 4 dividers for your binder (labelled) and have your parents sign the form for class expectations.

What a wonderful group - I can't wait to get to know you better!  To our returning students - it was so good to see you again - I would love to hear more about your summer!

Any problems with your technology or transportation - come and see me and we will get it sorted out.