~SWITCHING TO GOOGLE CLASSROOM~
Hello, 805! I hope your weekend went well.
As of this week (April 6-9), we will be officially switching to Google Classroom for Humanities. Every Monday I will be posting your assignments for the week there. You have been emailed an invitation to join my class, so check your email for the link! You can also access Google Classroom by clicking here and logging in: https://classroom.google.com/.
If you have problems accessing our class, please email me at elhoskins@educbe.ca.
This means that our beloved blog will be stopping as of today! I will be posting all assignments, tests, and other updates on our Google Classroom instead. See you there!
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Welcome back! I hope everyone's Spring Breaks went well, and that you and your family are staying healthy and happy. Like you, I have been holed up at home in my little apartment. I came into school yesterday to make some phone calls, and it felt very strange!
My coffee maker and I had a loving reunion and I brought it (and some Splenda) home with me. And stupid timer update: yes, it is still stuck on 5 min....
We are easing slowly back into school. For some of you, it sounds like you're quite excited to have something to do again at home! We are still putting the finishing touches on your online courses and your official schedule, which will be coming out next week, but for now, we have made you some HUM and Math/Sci assignments to work on this week! Check Ms. Petrovic/Ms. Krushel's blogs for the Math/Sci task.
HUM task for this week: You will be completing a reflection assignment that addresses this historic time, and discuss the effects of COVID-19 on you, our country, and the world.
- Step 1: Open up the task sheet: What in the World Assignment
- Step 2: Make a copy, title it "Your first name Last name - What in the World"
- Step 3: Share it with me (elhoskins@educbe.ca)
- Step 4: Begin working on the task. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. If you would like a graphic organizer to help you plan, check here: What in the World Organizers
Good luck! If you have any questions, please email me!
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Hello from HDC! We miss you all. Hope that all is going well at home.
We know that you worked very hard on your Da Vinci projects over the last week or so. Even though we sadly cannot see your masterpieces in person, we would still love to get a chance to see and assess your creations! Here's what we need you to do:
1. Create a new folder in Google Drive. Title it, "Your full name - Da Vinci Project"
2. Take pictures of ALL visual journal pages that you used for your project. There should only be one journal page per photo.
3. Upload these photos into your new folder on Google Drive. Please title each photo as which page it shows (e.g. "Circulatory system drawing")
4. Once all photos of your project are in the folder, share the folder with all three of us (plus Ms. Lockwood because she wants to see your drawings!):
- Ms. Epp: gmepp@educbe.ca
- Ms. Krushel: mnkrushe@educbe.ca
- Ms. Hoskins: elhoskins@educbe.ca
- Ms. Lockwood: aalockwood@educbe.ca
We are so excited to see your projects! If you are having issues creating your folder, uploading pictures, etc. please let us know, and we will help you find another way to get your project to us.
Take care, be safe, and stay calm. As Nenshi said, we will get through this with clean hands, clear heads, and open hearts. Feel free to shoot any of us an email if you need anything 💌
-Ms. Epp, Ms. Krushel, Ms. Lockwood, and Ms. Hoskins
Friday, March 13, 2020
Today since we were missing so many people, I decided to give you a bonus work period for your Da Vinci project. This PLUS the weekend extension should be mean that EVERYONE has a beautiful project ready to hand in on Monday. I look forward to seeing them.
Da Vinci project is due on Monday: Da Vinci Project
ALL elements should be in your visual journal (no loose papers allowed). Check that you have everything: Da Vinci Project Checklist
- Science:
- 3 x body system drawings
- 3 x detailed, shaded, 3D organ drawings
- 3 x written explanations of how each organ affects its system, and the diffusion process in each (this can be written on the side of your drawings)
- HUM:
- PEEEC paragraph about what would happen to one of the body systems if the bubonic plague was introduced to the human body?
- Choose one system, and describe at least 3 effects that would occur in detail
- Use research to strengthen your points, and use APA citations to reference your sources
- APA Citation Machine: https://www.citationmachine.net/apa
- Math:
- Scale calculations for all organ drawings
- Your calculations must be shown in numerous different forms: Ratio, Proportion, Decimal, Fraction, and Percentage
Today your Outsiders Instagram post was due. I have almost everyone's - thank you!
Ms. Krushel, Ms. Epp, and I are SO KIND and have decided to give you an extension for your Da Vinci Project. The project is now due on Monday Da Vinci Project
ALL elements should be in your visual journal (no loose papers allowed). Check that you have everything: Da Vinci Project Checklist
- Science:
- 3 x body system drawings
- 3 x detailed, shaded, 3D organ drawings
- 3 x written explanations of how each organ affects its system, and the diffusion process in each (this can be written on the side of your drawings)
- HUM:
- PEEEC paragraph about what would happen to one of the body systems if the bubonic plague was introduced to the human body?
- Choose one system, and describe at least 3 effects that would occur in detail
- Use research to strengthen your points, and use APA citations to reference your sources
- APA Citation Machine: https://www.citationmachine.net/apa
- Math:
- Scale calculations for all organ drawings
- Your calculations must be shown in numerous different forms: Ratio, Proportion, Decimal, Fraction, and Percentage
Good luck!
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Today you had one period to work on your Da Vinci project. Your entire Da Vinci project is due this Friday (March 13). Make sure you are managing your time wisely. I suggest that you are done the Science part of the project by tomorrow. Da Vinci Project
Here's a cool link Ghalib found to help you grid-up your reference photo: http://griddrawingtool.com/
After lunch we continued working on our Outsiders Instagram assignment. It is DUE TOMORROW. Please note that you only have to do ONE Instagram post (not 2, like the assignment says).
Outsiders Instagram Assignment
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Today you had one period to work on your Da Vinci project. Your entire Da Vinci project is due this Friday (March 13). Make sure you are managing your time wisely. Da Vinci Project
Here's a cool link Ghalib found to help you grid-up your reference photo: http://griddrawingtool.com/
After lunch we continued working on our Outsiders Instagram assignment. You will have one more period tomorrow, and then it is due on Thursday. Please note that you only have to do ONE Instagram post (not 2, like the assignment says).
Outsiders Instagram Assignment
Monday, March 9, 2020
Today you had one period to work on your Da Vinci project. Your entire Da Vinci project is due this Friday (March 13). Make sure you are managing your time wisely.
Here's a cool link Ghalib found to help you grid-up your reference photo: http://griddrawingtool.com/
After lunch we finished reading The Outsiders (!), and then started our Outsiders Instagram assignment. You will have one more period tomorrow, and one more period Wednesday to work on it, and then it is due on Thursday. Please note that you only have to do ONE Instagram post (not 2, like the assignment says).
Outsiders Instagram Assignment
Friday, March 6, 2020
Today you had one more period to work on your little body systems drawings. All three systems are due on Monday - they should be fully drawn and labeled and glued into your visual journal. We will continue to the project next week.
Da Vinci Project
Thursday, March 5, 2020
Today you had a period in HUM and a period in Science to work on your little body systems. All three body system drawings are due on Monday.
We also launched the whole Da Vinci Project - the entire project will be due next Friday, March 13. You will be given time in all three classes (HUM, Math, and Science) to work on it.
Da Vinci Project
We then read The Outsiders, and almost finished the book! We will finish it up on Monday.
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Today we continued our "anatomical drawings" of fruit in order to prepare for our mini interdisciplinary project with Science and Math. We did research today and labeled our fruit drawings. In Science, you started drawing different body systems on the little human templates. One drawn system is due tomorrow - I will be checking in HUM.
In Period 7, we continued reading The Outsiders. You should have two character webs done by the end of the week.
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Today we learned more about Leonardo da Vinci, and learned how to draw like him! We practiced drawing some fruit today. You will be using these skills for your anatomy drawings in Science.
Great Thinkers: Leonardo da Vinci (YouTube)
Monday, March 2, 2020
Today we went over the answer for our Chapter 2 booklet. Please fill in any questions that you were missing.
Ch 2 Booklet Answer Key
We then read to page 189 in The Outsiders. You should be working on your second character web by now.
Friday, February 28, 2020
Today you had one more period to work on your Chapter 2 booklet. This booklet is due on Monday.
Chapter 2 Intro Booklet
Textbook Chapter 2
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Today we worked on an intro booklet to Chapter 2. You will have two periods to work on this (one today, one tomorrow), and then it will be due on Monday.
Chapter 2 Intro Booklet
Textbook Chapter 2
IMPORTANT- Tomorrow, we have another assembly, so go to homeroom in Period 1 tomorrow. We will take attendance and then go down to the gym. You will have Period 3 and 4 as usual (it is a Day 1).
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Today was Pink Shirt Day! It's important to empower our anti-bullying movement that this shirt represents. I hope you put some thought into how to make your environment more positive.
We worked on the back page of our Chapter 2 vocab today. The front half of the sheet was due today. The back page is due tomorrow - I hope to see a LOT more completed homework in class moving forward. Ch 2 Vocab Sheet
We then read up to page 72 in The Outsiders. We're already almost done Chapter 5! You should have at least one of the character webs completed by now.
Outsiders Character Webs
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Today we only had one period together because of the assembly. We learned the song (you guys are great singers!), and then worked on some Chapter 2 vocabulary. The front page of this vocab sheet is for homeroom. Ch 2 Vocab Sheet
Monday, February 24, 2020
Today you wrote your Chapter 1 Quiz. Surprise! It was open book! For those of you that completed your homeroom (your Chapter 1 Visual Journal pages), this quiz should have been a breeze. I will be expecting those that scored a 1 on this quiz in my room at lunch tomorrow to redo your quiz.
We then read The Outsiders, and made it almost to the end of Chapter 3! You should have at least one of the character webs filled in by now.
Outsiders Character Webs
Friday, February 21, 2020
Today you had one more period to work on your Chapter 1 visual journal pages. This is due on Monday, and you will have a Chapter 1 Quiz on Monday.
Chapter 1 Visual Journal Study Guide
Have a good weekend!
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Today for the first period, we worked on a visual journal study guide for Chapter 1 (Intro to the Renaissance). You will get one more period tomorrow to work on this, and then you will have a quiz on Chapter 1 on Monday.
Chapter 1 Visual Journal Study Guide
After lunch we did a mini review lesson on theme, and then continued reading The Outsiders.
Theme Powerpoint
Theme Video (YouTube)
Theme in Literature Fill in the Blank Notes
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Today we took notes on a Powerpoint about the transition into the Renaissance Period.
The Transition to the Renaissance
Transition to the Renaissance Notes
We then read Chapter 1 of the Outsiders today. If you want to listen to the audio to catch you, you can find it at the top of the blog page, or here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAaB-YXi9HI
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Today we did a Listening task about the Black Plague in our visual journals. I'll be checking those today after school. We then took some notes on Religion in the Middle Ages.
Religion in the Middle Ages Powerpoint
After lunch we introduced The Outsiders, and took a little bit of notes on the time period and author. We will start reading tomorrow!
The Outsiders Intro Powerpoint
Monday, February 10, 2020
Today we marked our Grammar quiz, and then learned about APA Format. You will need this for your Lab Report!
APA Formatting Video (YouTube)
How to use APA Formatting (Handout)
Citation Machine Website
I won't see you tomorrow, so have a wonderful Convention Break! See you on Tuesday!
Friday, February 7, 2020
Today you wrote your Colons, Semicolons, and End Marks quiz! We will finish marking this on Monday.
On Monday your European Disease paragraphs are due! Make sure you are finishing it up over the weekend.
Geographical Analysis Organizer
European Disease Prediction PEC Planner
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, February 6, 2020
School Wide Writing Prompt: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UUnMrLPhppkAM5ktF5JwJBrSeKERzPyiNZh4i-VZ1gk/edit?usp=sharing
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Today we marked our End Marks student work. You will have a Colon/Semi-colon & End Marks test on Friday. This is our last grammar unit! Woohoo!
End Marks Answer Key
In Period 7, we worked on our European Disease paragraphs. This paragraph will be due on Monday. You will not have any class time tomorrow.
Geographical Analysis Organizer
European Disease Prediction PEC Planner
Tomorrow is our second School-wide Write. You will be writing for both HUM periods on a secret topic. Come prepared with your music, water, and/or snacks, and come ready to write!
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Today I am away. I know you guys will be awesome for my sub and Mr. McSween!
You should have your pros/cons chart done, and should be moving on to your paragraph planner and your rough draft today. You have two periods to work on this. You can use a computer or write on paper. Your rough draft is due tomorrow.
European Disease Prediction PEC Planner
Monday, February 3, 2020
Today we learned our LAST grammar lesson - End Marks. Your worksheets are due tomorrow, and we will have a quiz on End Marks AND Colons/Semi-colons on Friday.
End Marks (Powerpoint)
End Marks Worksheets
Today you also started working on your Medieval Europe "Disease Paragraph." You should have your pros/cons chart done for tomorrow.
Geographical Analysis Organizer
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Today we finished up our notes on Feudalism and Manorialism in the Middle Ages. We also did a little intro to the Black Death. We'll talk more about this next week.
Manorialism Video (YouTube)
Best Black Plague Video EVER (YouTube)
More Black Plague Info (YouTube)
For homework: Finish your Chapter 1 Vocab for Monday
Have a great long weekend!
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Today you had one period to work on your Colons/Semi-colons worksheets. You should complete this for homework if you didn't finish in class, and mark your own sheets using the answer key in the classroom. You will need to this to study for your Colons/Semi-colons quiz next Friday (Feb. 7).
Colons Student Work
We then took notes on the Middle Ages, in introduction to our Renaissance unit. We'll finish these up tomorrow. Please catch up on these if you were not here today:
Middle Ages Visual journal Notes Template
Life in the Middle Ages Video (YouTube)
ALSO - If you still have not returned your The Princess Bride book, you need to bring it to Ms. de Haas ASAP!
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Today we finished up The Princess Bride.
We started some more grammar: Colons! We will do the worksheet tomorrow in class. Your quiz for Colons will be next week since we don't have school on Friday. (This means you will have a double quiz next week...you should be reviewing at home!)
Colons Powerpoint
Colons Fill in the Blank
Colons Student Work
Monday, January 27, 2020
Today your Book Talks were due. I look forward to listening to them!
We watched The Princess Bride today to wrap up your novel study. We will finish it up tomorrow.
Friday, January 24, 2020
Today I was away with the Grade 9's, so Ms. Hamilton was with you. Thank you for being good!
You should've handed in your City's and Towns annotating. I heard that there were some questions about the comma quiz. I'll take a look and we can chat on Monday.
Your PB Book Talk is due on Monday. It needs to be uploaded to IRIS.
Princess Bride Book Talk Organizer
Monday we will be watching The Princess Bride. Feel free to bring snacks!
Have a good weekend!
Thursday, January 23, 2020
Today was a double work period - one period for your Cities & Towns annotating, and one period for your PB Book Talk.
- Your Cities and Towns Annotating is due tomorrow (the hand-in bin is on the front table)
- Your Book Talk is due Monday. You need to upload a video/audio recording on to IRIS
I won't see you tomorrow because I'll be away with the Grade 9's. Be good for Ms. Hamilton!
On Monday we're watching the Princess Bride, so you're welcome to bring snacks! Have a great weekend!
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Today we started an annotating task in which you're reading an article about medieval cities and towns. You will have one more period to work on this tomorrow, and then it will be due.
Cities and Towns Article
In Period 7, you had time to work on your Princess Bride book talk. This will be due on Monday. You have one more period tomorrow to work on it.
Princess Bride Book Talk Organizer
Friday you will have a Commas prepositions quiz. Make sure you're reviewing your worksheets!
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Today we marked your Comma practice booklet. You should use this to study from for the Comma Quiz on Friday.
We also kept reading in The Princess Bride and worked on our Book Talks.
Princess Bride Book Talk Organizer
Monday, January 20, 2020
Today we did some more grammar! We learned about commas today, and how to use them properly. Your booklet of practice sheets is due tomorrow. You will also have a Comma Quiz on Friday.
Commas Powerpoint
Commas Fill in the Blank Notes
Commas Practice Booklet
We also kept reading in The Princess Bride. We are almost at the end of Chapter 7. We also started the final book task - a Book Talk.
Princess Bride Book Talk Organizer
Friday, January 17, 2020
Your Middle of Book task was due today. You should have either shared it with me or put it in my inbox.
Today we read The Princess Bride and reached the end of Chapter 6. If you are reading on your own, make sure that you are caught up to that point by Monday!
No homework this weekend! See you on Monday.
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Today we continued to work on the next assignment for The Princess Bride: Princess Bride Middle of Book Task
Tomorrow I will not be here in Period 3! Please be good for Ms. Goldman. You will continue to work on your PB assignment - it is due on Friday. If you finish early/are already finished, you can read or work on other homework.
We also read further in the book today - we finally reached the end of Chapter 5!
Tuesday, Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Today we worked on the next assignment for The Princess Bride: Princess Bride Middle of Book Task
We will be working on this tomorrow and Thursday, and then it will be due on Friday.
We also read further in the book today - we have almost reached the end of Chapter 5!
Monday, January 13, 2020
Next Princess Bride task: Princess Bride Middle of Book Task
Friday, January 10th 2020
Your Princess Bride character sketch was due today. You should've shared it to me on Google Drive or put a hard copy in my mailbox.
Today you wrote your Preposition quiz. If you got a 2 or below, you will be doing a follow up assignment to make sure that you understand the material.
This week we started our Europe mapping assignment in introduction to our Renaissance unit. We will have one more period on Monday, and then it will be due on Tuesday. You should have at least the labeling done by Monday.
Europe Mapping Assignment
Have a good weekend!
Wednesday, January 8th 2020
Today we discussed the Iran bombings of the American military bases that took place last night. I enjoyed our discussion! I encourage you to go home and talk about it with your adults, and maybe watch Trump and Trudeau's responses on YouTube.
Here's the MadTV sketch that we watched as well. Isn't it interesting that it's still relevant? The iRack (YouTube)
After lunch we worked on the PB Character Sketch. You have one more class period tomorrow and then it is due Friday.
Character Sketch Assignment
Tuesday, January 7th 2020
Today we marked our Prepositions grammar sheets. We will be having a Preposition quiz on Friday, so make sure to review if you got some questions wrong on the practice today.
We then worked on our Princess Bride Character Sketch. This will be due on Friday. I will give you a period tomorrow and Thursday to finish it up.
Character Sketch Assignment
Monday, January 6th 2020
Welcome back! I hope everyone had a wonderful Winter Break! Happy New Year - can you believe that it's 2020?!
Today we read The Princess Bride together, and then did some grammar. Yay for prepositions! You had a booklet of worksheets to complete that is for homework if you didn't finish in class. We will be going over the answers tomorrow.
Prepositions Powerpoint
Prepositions Fill in the Blank Notes
Prepositions Worksheets
Wednesday, December 18th
Today you wrote your Japan Unit Test. Congrats on being done the unit!
As a holiday gift, I have decided to not make your Character "Sketch" homework over the break. We will finish up our first week back. You're welcome!
Tomorrow is our class party! I will finally honour my debt and order you pizza. Feel free to bring other snacks or drinks. Looking forward to it!
Tuesday, December 17th
Today we did a Japan Kahoot to review for our Japan Unit Test tomorrow.
Here it is again if you want to replay it at home: Japan Kahoot
We also had a work period for our final part of our Characterization Task. I did a homework check for the first two sections - thank you for getting that done.
This final task is a written character "sketch." You should have finished your planner, and hopefully we have time after the test tomorrow to work on your rough copy. The good copy of this task will be due your first day back after the break (Monday, January 6th).
Beginning of Book Characterization Tasks
Thursday, December 12th
Today we read up to page 108 in The Princess Bride. You need to read to this point if you've been away.
We then worked on Characterization book work. The first two tasks will be due on Monday. We'll have some work time tomorrow.
Beginning of Book Characterization Tasks
Wednesday, December 11th
Today was our Kinjo trip!!! I had so much fun. I hope you guys did too.
In the afternoon we went over the Venn diagram comparing Edo vs. Meiji Japan. Here are our notes. This Venn diagram should go in your visual journal.
Tuesday, December 10th
Today you had another period to work on your Zoo of Death representations. You will get one more period for it tomorrow, and then it will be due on Thursday.
Zoo of Death Task Sheet
In the second period, we did some summary notes for Chapter 15 (excuse my coffee stain at the bottom!). Tomorrow we will go over the Venn diagram comparing Edo vs. Meiji Japan.
Tomorrow is our KINJO TRIP!!! I'm so excited! Please make sure you have the proper winter gear since we will be walking to Kinjo tomorrow. Bring your outdoor gear to HUM tomorrow morning. If you want to bring some money for buying snacks at the market, you can. Otherwise, no need to bring money. You will be eating a bento box at Kinjo, so no need to bring a lunch unless you're an extra-hungry person :)
See you tomorrow!
Monday, December 9th
Today we worked on a Zoo of Death representation for The Princess Bride. You will get one more period tomorrow and then it will be due on Wednesday.
Zoo of Death Task Sheet
Second period we finished up our Chapter 15 work. You should've finished the booklet for homework, and then today we worked on the Venn diagram.
Ch 15 Booklet
Venn Diagram
Your Japan Unit Test is next Wednesday (Dec. 18). You should start to review at home, and we will do some review in class next week.
Here's a study guide if you'd like to get a head start: Japan Study Guide
Thursday, December 5th
Oops, haven't blogged all week! Sorry!
ELA
So far in The Princess Bride we have read up to about Chapter 5. We will be doing a task in connection with it on Monday (some of you may start it tomorrow if you finish your Japan work early).
Social Studies
Today we started some Chapter 15 textbook work. You will be working on this tomorrow, and it is due on Monday.
Ch 15 Booklet
I will be gone tomorrow, so please be awesome for my sub! See you on Monday!
Monday, December 2nd
Today you wrote your Chapter 12-14 Quiz, and then we got our Princess Bride books. We started reading the Foreward together...is it confusing? Good! Because it's supposed to be! We'll talk about it more tomorrow.
Your Chapter 14 stations were due today. I will be marking these over the next two days (sorry, didn't get through them all tonight). Thanks for getting those in.
Thursday, November 28th
Sorry I am away today. You have both periods today to work on your Chapter 14 Stations. All four stations/pages are due on Monday.
Chapter 14 Stations
Tomorrow we will do our Haiku challenge! Start thinking of those roasts!
Wednesday, November 27th
Here is your Ch 14 Journal Stations: Chapter 14 Stations
We worked on this for two periods today, and you will get two more periods tomorrow. All four stations/pages are due on Monday.
You have a Chapter 12-14 Quiz on Monday. You should be starting to review.
Chapter Review:
Chapter 12 - Geography of Japan
-Japan on the map
-Archipelago (a chain of island)
-Lots of mountains
-High population density
-How did the geography of Japan affect their worldview?
- Isolation
- Trade
- Limited contact (no outside influence)
- Resources (fish, rice, trees, etc.)
Chapter 13 - Social Classes
-Hierarchy of the social classes in Edo Japan - who was at which level, and who was not even included in the hierarchy? (Women, outcasts, criminals, Ainu)
-You need to be able to fill in the hierarchy
-Roles of individuals in Edo Japan (e.g. What do the samurai do? What does the emperor do?)
-Focus on the role of the daimyo and the shogun
Chapter 14 - Your station work
Tuesday, November 26th
Today you wrote a reflection on your school-wide write, and then I gave you a bonus work period to complete your Clauses grammar worksheets and your Letter to the Emperor.
Clauses Powerpoint
FITB Notes and Worksheets
Letter to the Emperor Assignment
Both of these tasks are due tomorrow.
Monday, November 25th
Thanks for being good for Ms. Kingsley and Ms. Lockwood today! I also heard that PE went great with Mr. Schmidt.
In the first period of HUM you did some grammar with Ms. Kingsley. Please catch up on the notes if you were absent. The worksheets are NOT for homework! We will do those tomorrow.
Clauses Powerpoint
FITB Notes and Worksheets
In the second period, you did a listening task with Ms. Lockwood and then wrote a letter to the Emperor. I know you didn't get a lot of time to work on the letter, but you SHOULD get your rough draft done for homework. I will give you a bit more time tomorrow.
Letter to the Emperor Assignment
Wednesday, November 20th
Today we finished up our Film Lookbook presentations! Great job to everyone.
Next week we'll be starting our novel study - The Princess Bride. We'll also continue our Japan unit.
On Monday, I will be away at VIVO with the Grade 9's. Ms. Kingsley and Ms. Lockwood will be covering your HUM periods for me. I know you guys will be awesome!
Have a great long weekend!
Tuesday, November 19th
Today you wrote your first School-Wide Write! Thank you all so much for working so hard of that. It's not an easy task, but you all did great! The HDC teachers look forward to marking those this Friday!
Tomorrow we will be finishing our presentations, so come prepared if it is your turn!
Remember that tomorrow is a half-day, and you have Thursday and Friday OFF!
Monday, November 18th
Today we started our Lookbook presentations. Thank you to everyone who went today! I'm really happy with what I've seen so far. Everyone that has not gone yet, we will continue on Wednesday, so come prepared.
Tomorrow is our School-Wide Write! Come with a pencil/pen and something to read or do silently if you finish early.
Have a good night!
Friday, November 15th
Today you had one period to practice your Lookbook presentations. This task should be shared with me by now. Please do so if you haven't already: elhoskins@educbe.ca
All groups will be presenting on Monday. Be prepared.
Here is the rubric I will be using: Lookbook Presentation Rubric
Have a wonderful weekend!
Thursday, November 14th
We finished up Current Events today - no more Current Events until after Winter Break!
You then had one more period to work on your Lookbook Task. Tomorrow you will have one period to practice your presentation with your partner. Presentations will be happening on Monday.
Wednesday, November 13th
Today we started our Film Lookbook Task. You can do this either individually or with a partner. You will have one more period tomorrow, and then presentation practice on Friday. All individuals and groups will be presenting on Monday.
Film Lookbook Task: Click Here
Current Events people! I reminded you today so hopefully you are all set to go tomorrow!
Tuesday, November 12th
Welcome back! I hope everyone had a great long weekend, and took a moment to remember yesterday on November 11th.
Today we went over your Chapter 13 booklet. You need to fill in your answers if you were not here or didn't finish. This is important info for this unit, and you will need to know it later on.
Ch 13 Treasure Hunt Answer Key
We then started learning the last few elements of our film study unit - mis-en-scene and lookbooks. We will be starting our final task tomorrow in connection with this.
Mis-en-scene and Lookbook Powerpoint
Thursday, November 7th
Today I gave you one more period to get your Chapter 13 Treasure Hunt done.
Homework: This booklet is due on Tuesday (no school on Monday)
Chapter 13 Treasure Hunt
Ch 13 Textbook
We then had a double current events period. Thanks to those that presented!
We have our Remembrance Day tomorrow. Please try to get a poppy by then.
Wednesday, November 6th
Today we discussed Feudal Japan vs. Modern Japan (in a Venn diagram).
You then worked on a Chapter 13 treasure hunt - this will be due on Monday.
Chapter 13 Treasure Hunt
Ch 13 Textbook
REMINDER - TOMORROW IS OUR DOUBLE CURRENT EVENTS. Presenters - come prepared!
Tuesday, November 5th
I hope you all had fun at VIVO yesterday! I missed you guys!
Today we went over our notes from our gallery walk on the different groups in the Feudal Japan social hierarchy. We also put these groups in our hierarchy pyramid.
Homework: Brainstorm at least 4 points for each part of the Venn diagram comparing Feudal Japan to Modern Japan.
Wednesday, October 30th
Today we continued in our Edo Japan unit, and did a gallery walk to collect information on the different groups of social hierarchy.
Homework: You must complete this chart and glue it and the hierarchy pyramid into your visual journal for homework.
Feudal Japan Hierarchy
Gallery Walk Organizer
We then finished working on our Film Score Assignment.
Homework:Your Film Score Assignment (including the paragraph) is DUE TOMORROW.
FIlm Score Assignment
Film Score PEC Organizer
Tomorrow we have Current Events! Presenters, come prepared!
Tomorrow is Halloween! I'm excited to see all of your costumes!
Tuesday, October 29th
1. Make a copy of this assignment: FIlm Score Assignment
2. Title it, "Your name Film Score"
3. Share it with me: elhoskins@educbe.ca
Film Score PEC Organizer
You will get one more period tomorrow, and then this is due Thursday.
Monday, October 28th
Today we had a double Grammar day (sorry, not sorry). We learned about Sentence Structure. This is a particularly important lesson because sentence structure errors are some of the most common mistakes in your writing.
Sentence Structure Powerpoint
Sentence Structure Worksheets (ONLY do pages 1-4)
Thursday, October 24th
Today we finished up reviewing the Chapter 12 jigsaw activity. We then also finished up our Film Score Powerpoint. You got randomly assigned a number - remember it for tomorrow!
Film Score Powerpoint
Wednesday, October 23rd
Today we went over the jigsaw activity for Chapter 12 (continuing our Japan unit). We will finish these up tomorrow.
We then continued our film study unit and learned about Film Score. We were interrupted by a surprise fire drill, so we will have to finish this tomorrow.
Film Score Powerpoint
Tuesday, October 22nd
Today we discussed the results of our Federal Election and Student Vote.
Federal Election Results Powerpoint
We then finished up our Chapter 12 Jigsaw. We are going to go over this tomorrow. We will also be continuing on in our film study tomorrow.
Monday, October 21st
Today was the Student Vote! Thank you all for working hard to research the party platforms and vote today! We will be announcing the results tomorrow!
Today we worked on a textbook jigsaw activity for Chapter 12 in groups. You will have a bit more time to compare your notes tomorrow. Chapter 12 Jigsaw Activity
Friday, October 18th
Hi, 805! Thank you in advance for being awesome for Ms. Kirk while I'm at Buddy Reading with the Grade 9's. I'll miss you!
Instructions for Today:
You have two tasks to work on today:
1. Finish your political party research (you started this yesterday). See yesterday's blog post for useful links.
2. You must complete an online survey that will tell you which party you actually align with (it may surprise you!). See this task sheet for more instructions:
Vote Compass Student Task
Both of these tasks are due on Monday.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend! Come ready to vote on Monday!
Thursday, October 17th
Your political party research is due on Monday (in preparation for the STUDENT VOTE!).
Links to Use for Research:
https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/election/platforms
https://newsinteractives.cbc.ca/elections/federal/2019/party-platforms/
https://newsinteractives.cbc.ca/elections/federal/2019/party-platforms/
Tuesday, October 15th
Plot FInal Task (due tomorrow)
Storyboard Template
Wednesday, October 9th
Today we worked on our mapping assignment for the intro of our Edo Japan unit.
Homework: Finish the colouring and labeling of the 4 main islands and the 5 surrounding bodies of water.
Japan Mapping Assignment
We then did some review on plot. We watched "Paperman" and completed a plot diagram to analyze it.
Homework: This completed plot diagram is due tomorrow.
Plot Diagram
Paperman (Video)
Tuesday, October 8th
Today we watched some highlights from the Federal Debate, and started our Edo Japan Unit! We started this by learning about Japan's geography. Make sure you catch up on the notes if you weren't here.
Federal Debate (Video)
Geography of Japan (Video)
(the bottom of the notes say "10% of all active volcanoes are in Japan - lots of earthquakes and tsunamis)
No homework tonight! Study for Science!
Monday, October 7th
Today we watched "Shrek." You need to complete the viewing sheet for homework (due tomorrow).
Shrek (Full Movie)
Friday, October 4th
Today we finished our notes on Literary Analysis - Basics.
Literary Analysis - Basic (Powerpoint)
We will be watching "Shrek" on Monday. Feel free to bring snacks!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Thursday, October 3rd
Today was our first Current Events day! Thank you to all you brave souls that volunteered to go first.
We then started our Literary Analysis "unit." Tomorrow we will finish up the notes on this, and mark our grammar sheets.
Homework: Finish your Adjectives grammar worksheets.
Adjectives Powerpoint
Adjectives Fill-in-the-Blank Notes
Adjectives Worksheet
Wednesday, October 2nd
Today we officially started our film study unit! We reviewed over the film terms you learned last year - congrats to Sanjoy and Lily for remembering the most terms correctly! Here are our notes from today:
We then watched a short film and analyzed the techniques used throughout it.
You can rewatch it if you'd like: Battle at Big Rock (YouTube)
Tomorrow is our first round of Current Events! Andrew, Lily, Mica, Ravi, and Jude - you're up! Make sure you come prepared!
Monday, September 30th
Today was Orange Shirt Day. Thank you to everyone who wore an orange shirt to acknowledge the existence of residential schools in Canadian history. I will be discussing this event with you tomorrow (since we didn't have time today).
Today you wrote your Worldview quiz. Those that were not here today, you will need to write it tomorrow.
TOMORROW IS PICTURE DAY! Dress to impress 📷😁
Thursday, September 26th 2019
Yesterday we went on a field trip to the Glenbow Museum. I had a lot of fun with all of you!
You will have a Worldview Quiz on Monday. You will need to identify the worldview of a civilization, similar to what we did for The Gods Must Be Crazy. Study the Worldview Elements and make sure you know them well.
Today we introduced our Current Events circles that we will be doing every Thursday this year. You were put into your groups and chose a presentation date. It is your responsibility to keep track of your presentation date and come prepared.
Current Events Booklet (Planner)
Current Events Rubric
Tomorrow is the Pancake Breakfast, Terry Fox Run, and Fall Field Day! Come dressed for cold weather!
Monday, September 23rd 2019
Today your Gods Must Be Crazy PEC paragraph was DUE. I look forward to reading them.
We learned about Verbs today. Please catch up on the notes if you were not here. Page 1-2 (the first page front and back) of your worksheet is due tomorrow.
Verbs Powerpoint
Fill in the Blank Notes
Verbs Worksheets
In the second period of HUM we watched a documentary on Terry Fox. Your personal reflection sheet is also due tomorrow - you will be discussing it in Cougar Reading Time with Ms. Lockwood.
Link to the documentary
Thursday, September 19th 2019
Today you had two periods to work on your The Gods Must Be Crazy PEC paragraph. This paragraph is due on Monday. I will need it shared and printed for me.
Gods Must Be Crazy (Movie)
Movie Notes and PEC Planner
Have a great weekend!
Wednesday, September 18th 2019
Today we watched The Gods Must Be Crazy, and you should have finished your
movie notes.
Gods Must Be Crazy (Movie)
Movie Notes and PEC Planner
Tuesday, September 17th 2019
Today we finished marking our Pronouns sheets. We then learned about how to write a PEC paragraph.
PEC Paragraph Powerpoint
We then did a personal Worldview "time capsule" assignment to help you understand the Worldview Elements.
Tomorrow we will be watching part of the movie, The Gods Must Be Crazy. You will be writing a PEC paragraph about this movie over the next few days.
Monday, September 16th 2019
We started our Writing Workshop today! (Yayyyy...grammar!)
We learned about Pronouns, and then a worksheet on it. This sheet is due tomorrow.
Schoolhouse Rock Pronoun Video
Pronouns Powerpoint
Pronouns Fill in the Blank Notes
Friday, September 13th 2019
CARS Analysis Link: https://forms.gle/BmM5zS7Vq5R28mbb9
Thurday, September 12th 2019
Today we learned about the Worldview Elements, and the Worldview formula
(Isolation --> Contact --> Change)
Catch up on the notes if you weren't here today!
Worldview Elements Powerpoint
No homework today! See you tomorrow!
Wednesday, September 11th 2019
Today we went over the 6 categories of "good" writing tips. I lost my notes from today (noooo!) but here are some basic ones that you can reference:
We then did a "free-ish" writing practice. You had a full period to work on it, so hopefully you don't have too much left to do at home. This is due tomorrow.
Writing Prompts
Have a great night!
Tuesday, September 10th 2019
Yesterday we started off the week with fun (jk) and wrote the CARS test.
Today we had a FANTASTIC discussion about our opinions on different philosophical questions. I really enjoyed hearing all your different thoughts. Thank you for a great class!
We then took a bit of notes to introduce the concept of Worldview.
Intro to Worldview Powerpoint
Intro to Worldview Fill in the Blank Notes
We then started discussing "good" writing, and what that looks like. You split into groups and brainstormed at least 3 points for each category:
- Ideas
- Organization
- Sentence Fluency
- Word Choice
- Voice
- Conventions
We will go over these tomorrow.
I also handed out your field trip forms for our trip to the Glenbow Museum on Wednesday, September 25th. These forms are due by Monday, September 23rd. Hand in your forms and fees to the office, please!
Have a great night!
Friday, September 6th 2019
Today you had one more period to work on the graffiti project we've been working on all week. This project is due on Monday.
- Graffiti Project and Examples: http://arteascuola.com/2015/10/name-in-graffiti-style/
- Video 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FX-osIYS_Zc&feature=sharehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FX-osIYS_Zc&feature=share
- Video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXm8LqHP5zw
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Welcome to Grade 8! I am looking forward to a great year with all of you!
This will be a great resource for you to check what we have done each day, and find the notes, handouts, and any other forms that you might have missed. I suggest you check here every day to review what we've done. It also will be expected that you will use this blog to catch up on what you missed if you miss class that day.
