Today we began the day by quickly reviewing the elements of characterization and then used Lupus from The Thieves of Ostia to practice writing a short paragraph sketch. Tomorrow we'll hear some of the practice examples and then move on to another character. Next the class went to band.
After recess we read for ten minutes and then transitioned to math. The Math 7 did an overall review of the addition of fractions and a quick intro to mixed numbers and then jumped right into the problem set on page 202. Most students finished in class (doing every second question) If you didn't, please try to do so for homework because tomorrow I'd like to start subtraction of fractions.
After lunch we read for another 10-15 minutes and then we did research and other work for our science inquiry projects. I noted that some students took almost 20 minutes to settle themselves to quiet work. I hope that we can avoid that waste of time tomorrow. As we wrapped up, some students noted that they are finding this inquiry harder than the Egypt inquiry. Others said that there is not as much interesting information available on environmental topics. That may be true, on first inspection, but if they go to sites such as the SCRD site, there is a wealth of detailed information out there. I was trying to persuade people to avoid attempting to "report" their learning too early. I'd like them to spend more time researching and then share only the juicy bits of learning rather than the material found mere inches below the surface. I realize that we may be grade 6 and 7 students, but I know that we have it in us to do really good work and so I'm going to be pushing a bit more this time.
We ended the day with a game of outdoor soccer - the sun was wonderful!
Tomorrow is our key words assembly at 09:45.
Please remember your recording devices for Wednesday's art/film class.
Thursday is band: bring your instruments.
Some grade 7s have yet to return there year-end celebration questionnaires.
Please return your snowshoe forms if you still have them.
TODAY EVERYONE WAS PRESENT IN CLASS - THAT DOESN'T HAPPEN VERY OFTEN!
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