Friday, December 18, 2009

Happy Holiday

Math:
- Test yourself worksheet

Science:
- Organ System project

Media:
- Make your own ad project

HAPPY HOLIDAYS CLASS 85!
(Remember, wake up early on Boxing Day, buy something nice for everyone in class 85)

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Homework for 12/16/09

Science:
- Organ systems project (have "good copy" due by Friday 12/18/09)

French:
- Lecture pour 15 mins
- Literature circles

L.A.
- Read for 20 minutes

Media:
- Create your own ad project

Other:
- Send music requests to queenalexandrams@hotmail.com
-  Bring Secret Sanata presents tomorrow!
- Bring in food for the party tomorrow!
- Dance on Friday 

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Homework for 12/15/09

Math:
- Textbook 6.7 (pg. 204-207) question 9

Science:
- Organ systems project (be finished by 12/18/09)

French:
- Lecture pour 15 mins
- Litterature circles (do you part maybe?)
- Géo sheet

L.A.
- Read for 20 minutes
- Be prepared for the paragraph writing tomorrow: Question is "What's the main idea of your book? Use RASER"

Media:
- Make your own ad project (Late, but Mrs. Hornstein will accept it after the winter holidays)

Other:
- Send music requests for the dance to queenalexandrams@hotmail.com
- Buy/make Secret Santa present by Thursday (12/17/09), we're exchanging them then. Remember, $1.00 or under!!

Friday, December 11, 2009

Homework for 12/11/09

Science:
- Written copy for organ project due next week (probably on Wednesday)

L.A.
- Finish It says, I say, And so... Chart

French:
- DEMAIN PEOPLE (yet again) bring the following: progress report, verbs photo, and rapport de lecture good copy
- Skit presentations on Monday, so get together and practice if you can

Media:
- Work on your ads and ad analysis

Other:
- Remember Secret Santa gifts!!! Next week is the last week before the break, so try and get your gift before Thursday
- Get warmer clothes, it's getting more and more cold!! (don't freeze those boogers)

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Homework for 12/10/09

Math:
- Pg. 187 #13 Use pictures to support your answer.

Science:
- Research on your organ system

L.A.
- Finish your I say and so.... chart

French:
- Work on your Geo sheet
- DEMAIN PEOPLE: Hand in rapport de lecture good copy and verb photo and also bring in your signed progress report!!

Media:
- Work on your ad analysises

Other:
- Bring in your signed report card!!!! Otherwise Mr. Lui will give you the GLARE! (and the choke)

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Homework for 12/09/09

Math:
- Read over pg. 184 and 185
- pg. 186 #6 Use visual support!

Science:
- Research on your organ system The written copy is due 12/15/09

L.A.
-Finish It says, I say, And so.... Chart
- Read 20 mins

French:
- Lecture pour 15 mins
- Hand your verb photo tomorrow (if you haven't already)!!
- Hand your rapport de lecture good copy (if you haven't already)!!!

Media:
- Finish ads

Other:
- Hand in signed report card envelope and third page
- Dry your socks and shoes.... get ready for more wet weather!

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Homework for 12/08/09

Math:
*The Circumference of the Earth Project and Circumference worksheet are to be handed in tomorrow.

Science:
- Research on your system. The written copy is due before the break.

L.A.
- Finish your book chart(It says, I say and so) as much as you can (This does not mean more time to play your video games and leaving it for the work period tomorrow.)

"Complete in CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER(start at the beginning of the text and work through to the end.)" - Mr. Lui (:

French:
- "Place de grand hommes" test tomorrow

- Verb tense "chart"(Past, present, future for your picture), 
* hand to Madame ASAP.
- Good copy of rapport de lecture due Mercredi le 9 dec, 09

- Utilisation des sols sheet, use googlemaps to answer questions.)
- 15 mins reading 


Media:
- Work on your media ads. They're due next Monday (12/14/09)



Others:
-Today is Danforth Tech's open night at 7pm!
- Return your third page+ envelope to Mr. Lui

Monday, December 7, 2009

Homework for 12/07/09

Math:
- The Circumference of the Earth Project due tomorrow
- Circumference worksheet due tomorrow
- Math test tomorrow

Science:
- Research on your system. The written copy is due before the break

L.A.
- Finish your book chart

French:
- "Place de grand hommes" test tomorrow
- Good copy of rapport de lecture due Mercredi le 9 dec, 09

Media:
- Work on your media ads. They're due next Monday (12/14/09)

Other:
- Hand in signed report card envelope and third page
- Bring 2 TTC tickets for trip tomorrow.  
DO NOT BE LATE!
- Dress warmly :)

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Homework for 12/03/09

Math:
- Math Assignment (HINT: Use this if you need to find the distance between your two cities)
Questions to Answer:
Circumference of the Earth
Surface Area of Earth
Why Would there be a Variation in Answers?
Practical Real World Application for Circumference of Circle and Area of Circle
- Test Yourself worksheet (due  12/08/09)


Science:
- Organ systems project, start researching! Approximate due date is sometime before December 18th.

French:
- Lecture pour 15 min
- Listen to "Place pour grands hommes" at least 2 times
- Finish the "Place pour grands hommes" grammar worksheet
- Geography worksheet

L.A.
- Read for 20 mins

Media:
- Ad project: Make 2 to 3 ads and a write-up for each.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Homework for 12/02/09

Math:
- Math Assignment (HINT: Use this if you need to find the distance between your two cities)
Questions to Answer:
Circumference of the Earth
Surface Area of Earth
Why Would there be a Variation in Answers?
Practical Real World Application for Circumference of Circle and Area of Circle


Science:
- Organ systems project, start researching! Approximate due date is sometime before December 18th.

French:
- Lecture pour 15 mins due 12/03/09
- Listen to "Place pour grands hommes" at least 2 times
- Finish the "Place pour grands hommes" grammar worksheet
- Geography worksheet

L.A.
- Read for 20 mins
- Main ideas for your books due 12/03/09

Media:
- Ad project: Make 2 to 3 ads and a write-up for each.

Other:
- Bring 2 TTC tickets for Danforth Tech, don't be late :)

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Homework for 12/01/09

Math:
- Find circumference of Earth (HINT: Use this if you need to
- Circumference/Area of circle question

Science:
- Organ systems project

French:
- Lecture pour 15 mins
- Listen to "Place pour grands hommes" at least 2 times
- Lisa (it's funny because I'M the one typing this): find how long ago cars were invented

L.A.
- Read for 20 mins
- Take 3 ideas from the word web and write a paragraph on how they connect
- Main ideas for your books

Media:
- Ad project

Monday, November 30, 2009

Homework for 11/30/09

Math:
-Finish the circumference of the world project
-Don't forget the extra question and also write how and why your answer might be wrong/right

L.A.
-Word web based on the Holocaust
-Finish the 3 main ideas

French:
-Hand in the rapport de lecture draft tomorrow (if you haven't already)
-The final rapport is due on Thursday (12/03/09)!
-15 mins of reading
-Finish Geo sheet

Media:
-Work on ads

Other:
-Swimming tomorrow, so bring a note if you're not going
-Bring in permission forms (eye/hearing tests, high school visits)

Friday, November 27, 2009

Homework for 11/27/09

Math:
- Measuring the circumference of Earth

Science:
- Organ systems

French:
- Lecture pour 15 mins
- Rapport de lecture (rough copy due 11/30/09)

L.A.
- Read for 20 mins
- Finish your Holocaust book by Monday

Media:
- Ad project (due 12/14/09)

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Homework for 26/11/09

Math:
-Find the circumference of the earth. It's due around next week
-Youtube search Eratosthenes Circumference


French:
-Rough draft of rapport de lecture due on Monday
-Read for 15 mins
-Finish Geo. worksheets if you didn't finish them


L.A.
-Read your book
-Work on main ideas/messages of your book (you have to have at least 3)
-Read for 20 mins


Media:
-Brainstorm ideas for ads

Other:
-Swimming tomorrow, so bring your gear. If you're not swimming, bring a note!
-Bring in permission forms ASAP (as soon as possible)

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Homework for 11/25/09

Math:
- Chapter 5.5, Page 167, Questions # 12, 13, 15

French:
- Lecture pour 15 mins
- Finish both geo sheets
- Bring rapport de lecture book tomorrow
- Rapport de lecture (rough copy due 11/30/09, good copy due 12/03/09)

L.A.
- Read for 20 mins (possibly the Literacy Circle books)

Media:
- Ad project. Pick a product and think of how to promote it - know what you're going to by tomorrow.

Other:
- Permission forms + 4 TTC tickets

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Homework for 11/23/09

Math:
- Chart Mr. Lui wrote on chalkboard, find the circumference of the circles and the difference between the diameter and circumference
- Textbook 5.3 questions 14, 15

French:
- Lecture pour 15 mins
- Rapport de lecture

L.A.
- Read for 20 book (the book you got today maybe?)

Media:
- Ad comparison

Other:
- Bring back forms for high school visits + 4 TTC tickets
- Bring back form for parent teacher interview

Monday, November 23, 2009

Homework for 11/23/09

Math:
- Perimeter and area of "Robo Cat"

French:
- Lecture pour 15 mins
- Rapport de lecture
- Géo sheet
- Passé compose et futur simple test

L.A.
- Read for 20 mins

Media:
- Ad comparison

Other:
- Swimming on Tuesday, bring note if you're not going!
- Bring back the Parent-Teacher Interview form signed ASAP.

Friday, November 20, 2009

Homework for 11/20/09

French:
- Lecture pour 15 mins
- Rapport de lecture
- Géo sheet
- Passé compose et futur simple test

L.A.
- Read for 20 mins
- "The Girl Who Silenced the World for 5 Minutes" main idea and what makes the speech so effective? (11/23/09) Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQmz6Rbpnu0

Media:
- Ad analysis, hand it in if you haven't already



Other:
- Swimming on Monday, bring note if you're not going! 

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Homework for 11/19/09

Math:
- Algebra sheet

French:
- Lecture pour 15 mins
- Rapport de lecture
- Geo sheet
- Passe compose et futur simple test demain (11/20/09)

L.A.
- Read for 20 mins
- "The Girl Who Silenced the World for 5 Minutes" main idea and what makes the speech so effective? (11/23/09) Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQmz6Rbpnu0

Media:
- Ad analysis, it's late, hand it in!

Other:
- Sister 2 Sister conference tomorrow for the girls

Monday, November 16, 2009

Homework for 11/16/09

Math:
- 4.5 p.g. 140 questions 6, 10
- Algebra & term test tomorrow!

French:
- La teste de l'IDH

L.A.
- "The Fragile Land" main idea, USE RASER!
- Make sure to print environmental brochure, NO EXCUSES!

Media:
- Ad analysis

Other:
- Swimming tomorrow, bring a note if you're not going!!

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Homework for 11/12/09

Math:
- 4.4  p.g.138 questions 5 -10

L.A.
-Finish the brochure (due Monday 11/16/09)

French:
-Le teste sur l'IDH (on Monday 11/16/09) (study the meaning of the words again, it's gonna help you!)

Media:
-Advertisement analyzing due on the latest on Thursday (11/19/09)

Other:
- Swimming on Tuesday. Remember to bring a note if you're not going.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Homework for 11/11/09



Math:
- 4.3 pg. 133 question 13 a)
How does (n+2)(n+3) +1 represents picture
--------------- -2
French:
- 15 mins de lecture
- Teste de grammaire - Futur simple et Futur proche (Thursday, tomorrow)
- L'histoire (ou la description de photo) des verbes de passe compose, present et futur



L.A.
- Environmental brochure (due next monday)
- Poem presentation tomorrow


Music:
- Find ad for tomorrow

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Homework for 11/10/09



Math:
- Textbook 4.2 (pg 128) questions 4, 9, 13

Science:
- Pg. 45 questions 1 - 5

French:
- Teste de grammaire - Futur simple et Futur proche (Thursday)
- L'histoire (ou la description de photo) des verbes de passe compose, present et futur

L.A.
- Environmental brochure (Monday, work period tomorrow)
- Poetry presentation on Thursday

Other:
- Swimming tomorrow, bring note if you're not going!

Monday, November 9, 2009

Homework



Science:
- Questions 1 - 5

French:
Teste de grammaire - Thursday

L.A.
- Poem presentation - Thursday
- Main idea RASER question - Tomorrow

Other:
- Swimming cancelled, we start soccer tomorrow

Friday, November 6, 2009

Homework for 11/06/09

Math:
- Math test next Monday (11/09/09)

Science:
- P. 45 Questions 1 - 5 due next class

French:
-  Journal question: "D'apres toi, qu'est-ce que le garcon fera pour gagner le prix nobel?"

L.A.
- Environmental Brochure
- Poetry Presentations on next Wednesday (11/11/09)

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Homework for 11/04/09

Math:
- Chapter Task: Survey Assignment (due Friday, 11/06/09)
- Math test on Monday (11/09/09)

Science:
- Make-up test on Friday (11/06/09)
- Science questions, pg. 45 questions 1 - 5

French:
- Le niveau de vie vocab test on Friday (11/06/09)

L.A.
- Environmental Brochure (thesis due 11/06/09)
  *thesis should be finalized by (11/05/09)
  *work period for organizing research data and assembling for brochure tomorrow
- Poetry presentation (mid-next week)
  *choose one poem to recite

Music:
- PRESENT BY NEXT TUESDAY!!!!!!!!!

Other:
- Convention tomorrow --> short lunch, BE BACK AT SCHOOL AT 12:15PM OR ELSE WE'LL LEAVE WITHOUT YOU!!!! D=<

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Homework for 11/03/09

Math
-Start on your survey graphs! Remember they're due on Friday!
-Surveys should be done by today
-Math test on Monday


L.A. 
-5 questions about your brochure topic
-Thesis statement picked from your 5 questions

French 
-Complete daily book report
-Vocabulary test on Friday! Study your verb sheets!

Other
-Swimming starts MONDAY (11/09/09), day one.
Don't forget your swim gear, or if you're not swimming for any reason, please bring a note!

Monday, November 2, 2009

Homework for 11/02/09


Math
- Chapter Task is due this Friday, 11/07/09
- Mr. Lui suggests we finish our surveying by tomorrow (11/03/09)
  *For people in Mr. L's math class, you do not need to make a poster. Just a report is enough.


L.A
- Main idea of "Just How Committed Are We?", CASI type answer (bring the Global Issues book back tomorrow). Use RASR. This is due tomorrow - 11/03/09
- Come up with 5 good questions about brochure topic so you can use that to form a thesis statement
- Research for brochure project
- 20 mins of reading

French
- French test on Friday on vocab from Geo projects (11/07/09)
- 15 mins of reading

Other
- Swimming starts on Wednesday! Make sure to bring the needed wear - goggles, bathing suit, towel, etc.
Girls may swim wearing a t-shirt...
- November 13th is a P.A. Day!

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Happy Halloween! (Homework for 10/31/09)

Math:
- Chapter task: Survey Assignment (due next Friday, 11/06/09)

French:
- 15 mins de lecture
- Envol book

L.A.
- 20 minutes of reading
- Poetry book (due next Monday, 11/02/09)
- Environmental brochure

Music:
- Music presentation (present after school in Ms. Hornstein's room before next Friday, 11/06/09)
- Music test (next Monday, 11/02/09)

Other:
- Bring back permission from for trip to Mr. L a.s.a.p.
- HALLOWEEN TOMORROW (technically Saturday), GET DRESSED UP AND BRING $2.00 FOR THE DANCE ;]
- High school information night today, be in the gym by 6:00 and it lasts until 7:30
- Last day to bring in food items for the food drive is Monday, hurry up! ;] (Blue house in the lead, gold and white not that far behind, you can do it!)
- Swimming starts next gym class (11/02/09)

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Homework for 10/29/09



Math:
- Chapter task: Survey Assignment (due next Friday, 11/06/09)

French:
- 15 mins de lecture
- Envol book

L.A.
- 20 minutes of reading
- Poetry book (due next Monday, 11/02/09)
- Environmental brochure

Music:
- Music presentation (present after school in Ms. Hornstein's room before next Friday, 11/06/09)
- Music test (next Monday, 11/02/09)

Other:
- Bring back permission from for trip to Mr. L a.s.a.p.
- HALLOWEEN TOMORROW (technically Saturday), GET DRESSED UP AND BRING $2.00 FOR THE DANCE ;]
- High school information night today, be in the gym by 6:00 and it lasts until 7:30
- Last day to bring in food items for the food drive is Monday, hurry up! ;] (Blue house in the lead, gold and white not that far behind, you can do it!)
- Swimming starts next gym class (11/02/09)

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Homework for 10/28/09



Math:
- Chapter Task: Survey Assignment (due next friday, 11/06/09)

Science:
- Plant/Animal cells, organelles and their functions test tomorrow (10/27/09)

French:
- 15 min de lecture (bring the record sheet tomorrow)
- Envol book

L.A.
- 20 minutes of reading
- Poem book (due Monday 11/02/09)
- Environmental brochure
   * topic due tomorrow (10/29/09)
   * thesis due next Friday (11/06/09)

Music:
- Presentations tomorrow, be ready and prepared or we're doing the test tomorrow (10/29/09)
- Music test (date to be announced)
   * Melody notes (e.g. staff, major/minor)
   * Form (AB, ABA)
   * Symbols from 'Somewhere Out There'
   * Remember how to do the contours

Halloween dance on Friday, bring $2.00!
High school information night tomorrow at  6:00pm - 7:30pm hosted by Mr. Holker in the library, be there or be squared
Last day to bring food for food drive is Monday

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Homework for 10/27/09



Math:
- Chapter Task: Survey Assignment (due date to be announced)


Science:
- Study for plant/animal cells, organelles and their functions quiz

French:
- 15 mins de lecture

L.A.
- 20 minutes of reading
- Poetry book
- Environmental Brochure

Music:
- Get ready to present tomorrow, you only get 5 minutes to practice (sing your hearts out)

Monday, October 26, 2009

Homework for 10/26/09

Math:
- Mr. L's class; 3.5 questions 7, 9; 3.6 question 5

Science:
- Cell quiz (Thursday, 10/29/09)
     * be able to label all parts of plant/animal cells
     * identify and know functions of organelles
     * similarities/differences between plant/animal cells

French:
- 15 min de lecture
- Conjugation sheets (-er, -re, -ir)

L.A.
- 20 minutes of reading
- Poetry book (due Wednesday, 10/28/09)
- Environmental brochure (get topic approved by Mr. L by Thursday, 10/29/09)

Music:
- AB ABA song, get ready to present tomorrow! SING YOUR HEARTS OUT!


Guidance:
- Proactive and reactive skit, tomorrow

Send all Halloween dance song recommendations to queenalexandrams@hotmail.com
NO SWEARING OR INAPPROPRIATE CONTENT PLEASE.

5 more days until Halloween :D Woooo.

Friday, October 23, 2009


 Poetry
Oral Presentation Rubric



CATEGORY


4


3


2


1


Posture and eye contact


Stands up straight, looks relaxed and confident;
establishes eye contact with the audience during the presentation 


Stands up straight and establishes eye contact
with the audience during the presentation 


Sometimes stands up straight and establishes eye
contact with the audience during the presentation 


Slouches and/or does not look at the audience
during the presentation


Preparedness


Completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed 


Seems somewhat prepared, but may have needed a
couple more rehearsals 


Seems somewhat prepared, but it is clear that
rehearsal was lacking 


Does not seem at all prepared for
presentation 


Voice


Volume, pitch, and pauses were used effectively
to convey emotions appropriately 


Volume, pitch, 
and pauses were used effectively, but the emotion they conveyed did
not always fit the content 


Volume, pitch, 
and pauses were rarely used OR the emotion they conveyed often did not
fit the content 


Volume, pitch, 
and pauses were not used to convey emotion 


Speaks clearly


Speaks clearly and distinctly all (95%-100%) of
the time, and does not mispronounce any of the words 


Speaks clearly and distinctly all (95%-100%) of
the time, but mispronounces no more than one word 


Speaks clearly and distinctly most (85%-94%) of
the time, but mispronounces no more than one word 


Often mumbles or cannot be understood OR
mispronounces more than one word. 


Enthusiasm


Facial expressions and body language generate a
strong interest and enthusiasm about the topic 


Facial expressions and body language sometimes
generate a strong interest and enthusiasm about the topic 


Facial expressions and body language are used to
try to generate enthusiasm, but seem somewhat faked 


Very little use of facial expressions or body
language; does not generate much interest in topic


 


Homework for 10/23/09



Math:
Textbook 3.4 (pg. 107) questions 6, 10


Science:
Plant/Animals Cells and Organelles and their functions test - Next Thursday (10/29/09)


French:
- 15 min de lecture
- Le niveau de vie presentation (remember what day you signed up for, either Mon, Tues, Weds or Thurs)


- Conjugations for -er, -re and -ir verbs (2 pages, front and back)
- Envol book "Un rapport des faits" and "La cause et l'effect" sheet (due date to be announced)


L.A.:
- 20 mins for reading
- Poetry book (10/28/09)


Music:
- AB, ABA song, get ready to present on Tuesday! (10/27/09)



Guidance:
- Proactive, reactive skit (next day 1, 10/27/09)


Music suggestions for the Halloween dance: Email suggestions to queenalexandrams@hotmail.com.
KEEP MUSIC CLEAN. NO SWEARING, NO INAPPROPRIATE CONTENT.
Attach music file if available please ;D

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Homework for 10/22/09

Math:
- 3.1 questions 5, 9
- 3.2 question 3 (change high school to middle school)
Graphing Data: From which places in the world do the highest number of immigrants come, and why (what are possible factors?). Keep in mind that these are 2006 statistics. - due date to be announced


Science:
- Study for test: plant/animal cells, organelles and their functions - Next Thursday (10/29/09)


French:
- 15 min de lecture
- Le niveau de vie presentation (remember what day you signed up for, either Mon, Tues, Weds or Thurs)
- "Ballade du forets" journal questions due tomorrow (10/23/09)


L.A.
- 20 minutes of reading
- Book project - due next Wednesday (10/28/09)


Music:
- AB and ABA song, ready to present on Tuesday


Guidance:
- Reactive and proactive skit, next day 1

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Statistics on hunger
World Food Programme

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Homework for 10/21/2009



Math:
- Graphing Data: From which places in the world do the highest number of immigrants come, and why (what are possible factors?). Keep in mind that these are 2006 statistics. - due date tba
- Chapter 3: Do you Remember? (pg. 91) Questions 2, 5, 6; explain EVERYTHING about what you did. Remember: This counts for MARKS. Dun dun dun.

L.A.:
- Poetry book (bring materials tomorrow, working period)
- READ 20 MINUTES. EVERYDAY.

French:
- Le niveau de vie presentation
- lecture pour 15 min
- Journal questions:

1. Qu'est-ce que le chanteur pense de l'interaction entre les humains et l'environnement?
2. D'après toi, va-t-il changer sa manière d'user la planète?
3. À qui parle le chanteur? Qui est « tu » à qui il s'addresse?
- due tomorrow

Music:
- AB, ABA songs due Tuesday, be prepared to present (SING YOUR HEARTS OUT, LALALA)

Science:
- Study for test on plant, animal cells, organelles and their functions - next Thursday

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