1. Miss Mills' Math Class: Complete Lesson 21 which is available under the "Math 7" tab. Make sure you watch it, and double check you work. You will need graph paper (Blackline Master 42), pencil, eraser, and paper, and Blackline Master 44, and the Culminating Task Booklet (30 minutes). This is the last lesson! WOOHOO! YOU MADE IT! Ms. McDonald’s class complete your assigned work/activities. 2. Look over the list, and work on what is not yet completed. Pick 2 or 3 to work on for about 30 minutes each:
Science Project
Socials Project
Letter to Miss Mills
Finish your "My Life in 30 Words" Poem (then send it to me!)
Finish your Adventure story, or the Mystery story
All the reading comprehension stories in the booklet with "Farewell to Pluto" on the front
All 4 "What in the World?" stories and questions
Answer the questions on the "Writing Topics" sheet. Answer the group 2 questions if you are in grade 7, and the group 3 questions if you are in grade 6.
Writing Activity 1 & 2
All done? Pick a free write to complete, or work on your Amusement Park.
3. Art: Pick a directed drawing to complete from the "Art" page, or pick one from the Art for Kids Hub page.
YOU DID IT! HAPPY SUMMER!!!!!!!!!! I will miss you all! I hope you have a great summer, and good luck to you next year :)
Tuesday, June 23rd
1. Miss Mills' Math Class: Lesson 21 which is available under the "Math 7" tab. Make sure you watch it, and double check you work. You will need graph paper (Blackline Master 42), pencil, eraser, and paper, and Blackline Master 44, and the Culminating Task Booklet (30 minutes). WOOHOO! YOU MADE IT! Ms. McDonald’s class complete your assigned work/activities. 2. Look over the list, and work on what is not yet completed. Pick 2 or 3 to work on for about 30 minutes each:
Science Project
Socials Project
Letter to Miss Mills
Finish your "My Life in 30 Words" Poem (then send it to me!)
Finish your Adventure story, or the Mystery story
All the reading comprehension stories in the booklet with "Farewell to Pluto" on the front
All 4 "What in the World?" stories and questions
Answer the questions on the "Writing Topics" sheet. Answer the group 2 questions if you are in grade 7, and the group 3 questions if you are in grade 6.
Writing Activity 1 & 2
All done? Pick a free write to complete, or work on your Amusement Park.
3. Art: Pick a directed drawing to complete from the "Art" page, or pick one from the Art for Kids Hub page
Monday, June 22nd
1. Miss Mills' Math Class: Make sure you have done Lesson 20 which is available under the "Math 7" tab. Make sure you watch it, and double check you work. You will need graph paper (Blackline Master 42), pencil, eraser, and paper, and Blackline Master 43 (30-40 minutes). Last lesson of the unit will be posted tomorrow. Sorry for the change. Ms. McDonald’s class complete your assigned work/activities. 2. Look over the list, and work on what is not yet completed. Pick 2 or 3 to work on for about 30 minutes each:
Science Project
Socials Project
Letter to Miss Mills
Finish your "My Life in 30 Words" Poem (then send it to me!)
Finish your Adventure story, or the Mystery story
All the reading comprehension stories in the booklet with "Farewell to Pluto" on the front
All 4 "What in the World?" stories and questions
Answer the questions on the "Writing Topics" sheet. Answer the group 2 questions if you are in grade 7, and the group 3 questions if you are in grade 6.
Writing Activity 1 & 2
All done? Pick a free write to complete, or work on your Amusement Park.
Friday, June 19th
1. Miss Mills' Math Class: Lesson 20 is available under the "Math 7" tab. Make sure you watch it, and double check you work. You will need graph paper (Blackline Master 42), pencil, eraser, and paper, and Blackline Master 43 (30-40 minutes). Ms. McDonald’s class complete your assigned work/activities. 2. LA: Go through this list and work on what is not completed:
Letter to Miss Mills
Finish your "My Life in 30 Words" Poem (then send it to me!)
Finish your Adventure story, or the Mystery story
All the reading comprehension stories in the booklet with "Farewell to Pluto" on the front
All 4 "What in the World?" stories and questions
Answer the questions on the "Writing Topics" sheet. Answer the group 2 questions if you are in grade 7, and the group 3 questions if you are in grade 6.
All done? Pick a free write to complete.
3. Project Work Time: Work on your Science project for 30 minutes. Read the instruction under the "Science" tab for instructions on your next step. If you are finished, spend 30 minutes on the Socials project. 4. Art: Pick a directed drawing to complete from the "Art" page, or pick one from the Art for Kids Hub page
Wednesday, June 17th
LAST ZOOM MEETING AT 1PM TODAY! 1. Miss Mills' Math Class: Make sure you have completed Lesson 19 which is available under the "Math 7" tab. Make sure you watch it, and double check you work. You will need graph paper (Blackline Master 18 and 42), pencil, eraser, and paper (30 minutes). New lesson tomorrow. Ms. McDonald’s class complete your assigned work/activities. 2. LA: Is your letter done?! No? Finish writing your letter to Miss Mills! Try and have it finished and mailed TODAY so I can get it before the end of the year :) If you are done:
Finish your "My Life in 30 Words" Poem (then send it to me!)
Keep working on your Adventure story, or the Mystery story.
If that is all done, complete the "World's Most Unusual Animals" reading comprehension story (in the "Pluto" booklet).
3. STEM: Try Mrs. Koehn's Balloon Car Challenge! All instructions are on her website. Email me a picture when you finish! 4. Go Outside! Go on your trampoline, take a walk with your dog, find 8 bugs, play frisbee, or just get some fresh air! 5. Go back through the last few days activities and spend some time on any that are not completed!
Tuesday, June 16th
1. Miss Mills' Math Class: Lesson 19 is available under the "Math 7" tab. Make sure you watch it, and double check you work. You will need graph paper (Blackline Master 18 and 42), pencil, eraser, and paper (40 minutes). Ms. McDonald’s class complete your assigned work/activities. 2. LA: Is your letter done?! No? Finish writing your letter to Miss Mills! Try and have it finished and mailed TODAY so I can get it before the end of the year :) If you are done:
Finish your "My Life in 30 Words" Poem (then send it to me!)
Keep working on your Adventure story, or the Mystery story.
3. Art: Pick a directed drawing to complete from the "Art" page, or pick one from the Art for Kids Hub page! 4. French: Complete your daily Duolingo tasks (10 minutes).
Monday, June 15th
Report Card Writing Day! Go have fun outside :) See you tomorrow!
Friday, June 12th
1. Miss Mills' Math Class: Lesson 18 is available under the "Math 7" tab. Make sure you watch it, and double check you work. You will need Blackline Master 34, Lesson 18 Padlet, blank graph paper (to draw your own graph), pencil, eraser, and paper (40 minutes). Ms. McDonald’s class complete your assigned work/activities. 2. LA: Is your letter done?! No? Finish writing your letter to Miss Mills! Try and have it finished and mailed TODAY so I can get it before the end of the year :) If you are done, keep working on your Adventure story, or the Mystery story. 3. PE: 40 SIT UPS! This one was inspired by my Thursday crew. If you can't do 40 at one time, do 8 sets of 5 sit ups, or 4 sets of 10. YOU CAN DO IT! 4. Get moving! Go on YouTube and find Just Dance video (or two!) to do. 5. All done? Pick a free write to do, work on your Amusement Park, pick an art activity, or go outside!
Thursday, June 11th
1. Miss Mills' Math Class: Make sure you have completed Lesson 17 which is available under the "Math 7" tab. Make sure you watch it, and double check you work. You will need Blackline Master 33, graph paper pencil, eraser, and paper (30 minutes). Then complete THIS CHECK-IN if you have not already. Ms. McDonald’s class complete your assigned work/activities. 2. LA: Finish writing your letter to Miss Mills! Try and have it finished and mailed either today or tomorrow. If you are done: Answer the questions on the "Writing Topics" sheet. Answer the group 2 questions if you are in grade 7, and the group 3 questions if you are in grade 6. 3. PE: Pick a video from under the "PE" tab to complete! 4. Go back over the assigned tasks from this week. Are you all done? Complete anything that is not done yet. 5. Finished everything? Work on the "Design Your Own Amusement Park", or pick an art activity!
Wednesday, June 10th
CLASS ZOOM TODAY @ 1 PM! 1. Miss Mills' Math Class: Lesson 17 is available under the "Math 7" tab. Make sure you watch it, and double check you work. You will need Blackline Master 33, graph paper pencil, eraser, and paper (30 minutes). Then complete THIS CHECK-IN if you have not already. Ms. McDonald’s class complete your assigned work/activities. 2. LA: Finish writing your letter to Miss Mills! Instructions for the letter are in the package I sent home last week. Please answer all the questions, and add anything else you want. I have included a pre-addressed and stamped envelope, all you need to do is put your letter inside and put it in a mailbox! 3. French: Complete your daily Duolingo tasks (10 minutes). 4. Art: Try either the "Unicorn Emoji" video, or the "Mermicorn" video from the "Art" page!
Tuesday, June 9th
1. Miss Mills' Math Class: Make sure you have done Lesson 16 Review that is is available under the "Math 7" tab. Make sure you watch it, and double check you work. You will need Blackline Master 32, pencil, eraser, and paper (30 minutes). Then complete THIS CHECK-IN if you have not already. Ms. McDonald’s class complete your assigned work/activities. 2. LA: Write a letter to Miss Mills! Instructions for the letter are in the package I sent home last week. Please answer all the questions, and add anything else you want. Try and get most of it done today. I have included a pre-addressed and stamped envelope, all you need to do is put your letter inside and put it in a mailbox! 3. Socials: Finish the Ancient Egypt Questions if you did not last week. 4. Choice: pick an art activity, go outside, or pick a PE activity! 5. Finished everything? Work on the "Design Your Own Amusement Park" :)
Monday, June 8th
1. Miss Mills' Math Class: Lesson 16 Review is available under the "Math 7" tab. Make sure you watch it, and double check you work. You will need Blackline Master 32, pencil, eraser, and paper (30 minutes). Then complete THIS CHECK-IN if you have not already. Ms. McDonald’s class complete your assigned work/activities. 2. LA: Work on the "My Life in 30 Words" poem that was sent home last week. If you do not have it, I have posted it under the "LA" tab. Today you should read through the instructions and example poems on page 3, and write your rough draft on page 4 (room for 2 drafts) (30 minutes). 3. French: Complete your daily Duolingo tasks (10 minutes). 4. Art: Try either the "Cartoon Giraffe" video, or the "How to draw a T-Rex" video from the "Art" page!
Friday, June 5th
1. Miss Mills' Math Class: Lesson 16 is available under the "Math 7" tab. You will need Blackline Master 32, pencil, eraser, and paper (30 minutes). Then complete THIS CHECK-IN if you have not already. Ms. McDonald’s class complete your assigned work/activities. 2. LA: Complete the reading comprehension story "A History of the Avian Flu." Found in the booklet with "A Farewell to Pluto" on the front (30 minutes). 3. Reading: Read a book of your choice for 30 minutes! This can be a novel, graphic novel, or something else of your choice. If you are in need of a book, go to the "Language Arts" tab and read the options under the "Need a Book to Read?" heading. 4. Socials: Finish the Ancient Egypt Questions if you did not yesterday. 5. Choice: pick an art activity, go outside, or pick a PE activity! 6. Finished everything? Work on the "Design Your Own Amusement Park" :)
Happy Friday! Have a great weekend :)
Thursday, June 4th
1. Miss Mills' Math Class: Complete Lesson 15 Part 2 if you have not already. You will need Blackline Master 31, graph paper, several coloured pencils, a ruler, and an eraser (20 minutes). Then complete THIS CHECK-IN if you have not already. Ms. McDonald’s class complete your assigned work/activities. 2. LA: Start working on the "My Life in 30 Words" poem that was sent home yesterday. If you do not have it, I have posted it under the "LA" tab. Today you should read through the instructions on page 1, and complete the brainstorm on page 2 (30 minutes). 3. Socials: Work on the Ancient Egypt Questions that were sent home if you did not have them on Tuesday. If you have not picked up your work, please work on the Socials project (40 minutes). 4. Go Outside! Go on your trampoline, take a walk with your dog, find 12 leaves, just get some fresh air! 5. Go back through this week's activities and spend some time on any that are not completed!
Wednesday, June 3rd
PACKAGE PICKUP TODAY NOON-2PM. CLASS ZOOM @ 1PM. 1. Miss Mills' Math Class: Lesson 15 Part 2 is available under the "Math 7" tab. You will need Blackline Master 31, graph paper, several coloured pencils, a ruler, and an eraser (20 minutes). Then complete THIS CHECK-IN if you have not already. 2. LA: Complete a Read Naturally Story & Questions (Instructions found under the "Language Arts" tab) (~30 minutes). 3. French: Complete your daily Duolingo tasks (10 minutes). 4. Reading: Read a book of your choice for 30 minutes! This can be a novel, graphic novel, or something else of your choice. If you are in need of a book, go to the "Language Arts" tab and read the options under the "Need a Book to Read?" heading. 5. Art: Go to the "Artwork" tab and look at all the fabulous art that everyone has done! Pick an activity that you like that someone else has done and complete it!
Tuesday, June 2nd
1. Miss Mills' Math Class: Make sure you have done Lesson 15, which is available under the "Math 7" tab. You will need Blackline Master 31, several coloured pencils, a ruler, and an eraser (25-30 minutes). Then complete THIS CHECK-IN if you have not already. 2. LA: Spend 45 minutes working on Writing Activity 2. Try and get your rough draft finished and edited! If it is done, follow the rest of the instructions (45 minutes). If you are finished, start working on Lesson 23: "Write an Adventure Story." 3. Socials: Work on the Ancient Egypt Questions that were sent home. There are 2 booklets: 1 with information, and one for writing down answers (45 minutes). 4. French: Complete your daily Duolingo tasks (10 minutes). 5. Art: Try the "How to Draw a Cartoon Llama" video that is under the "Art" tab!
Monday, June 1st
1. Miss Mills' Math Class: Lesson 15 is available under the "Math 7" tab. You will need Blackline Master 31, several coloured pencils, a ruler, and an eraser (25-30 minutes). Then complete THIS CHECK-IN if you have not already. Ms. McDonald’s class complete your assigned work/activities. 2. Writing: Complete a free write of your choice. Go to the “Language Arts” tab and follow the instructions under the “Writing Prompts for Free Writes” heading (~30 minutes). 3. Project Work Time: Work on your Science project for 30 minutes. Read the instruction under the "Science" tab for instructions on your next step. If you are finished, spend 30 minutes on the Socials project. 4. Choice: Read for 30 minutes, pick an art activity, go outside, or help your sibling!
Friday, May 29th
1. Miss Mills' Math Class: Lesson 14 Review is available under the "Math 7" tab. Make sure you have completed lesson 14 first. You will need the graph from lesson 14, several coloured pencils, a ruler, and an eraser (20 minutes). Then complete THIS CHECK-IN if you have not already. Ms. McDonald’s class complete your assigned work/activities. 2. LA: Are you all caught up? Have you done 3 What in the World's? Writing Activity 2? "The Sound of Music" reading comprehension story? Double check that you have done all the LA from this week. If you are all done, work on Lesson 23: "Write an Adventure Story." 3. PE: Pick a video from under the "PE" tab to complete (30 minutes). 4. Art: It is a beautiful day! Take some supplies and complete an art activity outside :)
Have a wonderful weekend! See you on Monday!
Thursday, May 28th
1. Miss Mills' Math Class: If you have not completed it yet, Lesson 14 is available under the "Math 7" tab. You will need graph paper, several coloured pencils, a ruler, and an eraser (30-40 minutes). Then complete THIS CHECK-IN! Ms. McDonald’s class complete your assigned work/activities. 2. LA: Spend 45 minutes working on Writing Activity 2. Try and get your rough draft finished and edited! If it is done, follow the rest of the instructions (45 minutes). If you are finished, start working on Lesson 23: "Write an Adventure Story." 3. Art: Go outside and draw something! Pick a tree, a flower, your house, your street, anything. Colour it and send it to me (30 minutes). 4. Reading: Read a book of your choice for 30 minutes! This can be a novel, graphic novel, or something else of your choice. If you are in need of a book, go to the "Language Arts" tab and read the options under the "Need a Book to Read?" heading. 5. Art: If you want, complete an art activity of your choice!
Wednesday, May 27th
1. Miss Mills' Math Class: Lesson 14 available under the "Math 7" tab. You will need graph paper, several coloured pencils, a ruler, and an eraser (30-40 minutes). Ms. McDonald’s class complete your assigned work/activities. 2. LA: Complete the reading comprehension story "The Sound of Music" (page 14-17) - in the booklet with "A Farewell to Pluto" on the front (30 minutes). 3. PE: Do 30 jumping jacks, 20 lunges, 10 burpees, and 10 push-ups (5 minutes) 4. French: Complete your daily Duolingo tasks (10 minutes). 5. Go outside and enjoy the sunshine!
Tuesday, May 26th
1. Miss Mills' Math Class: Make sure you have completed Lesson 13. You will need some paper, a pencil, and Blackline Masters 28 & 29. Up under the “Grade 7 Math” tab. Ms. McDonald’s class complete your assigned work/activities. 2. LA: Complete a Read Naturally Story & Questions (Instructions found under the "Language Arts" tab) (~30 minutes). 3. Art/LA: If you have not already, try Lesson 16 "Write A Concrete Poem" (I sent this home last Tuesday). Try and pick something fun or unique - it could be an animal, an object, a holiday, or something else of your choosing. Complete it on a blank piece of paper, and colour it! Send me a picture afterwards! I have started to post them on the Artwork page, go take a look! (45 minutes) 4. Project Work Time: Work on your Science project for 30 minutes. Read the instruction under the "Science" tab for instructions on your next step. If you are finished, spend 30 minutes on the Socials project. 5. Go outside, find and take pictures of the following:
something round
something green
a four-leaf clover
two kinds of leaves
a flat rock
a flower
Monday, May 25th
1. Miss Mills' Math Class: Lesson 13 is now available. You will need some paper, a pencil, and Blackline Masters 28 & 29. Up under the “Grade 7 Math” tab. Ms. McDonald’s class complete your assigned work/activities. 2. LA: Spend 45 minutes working on Writing Activity 2. Try and get your rough draft finished and edited! If it is done, follow the rest of the instructions (45 minutes). If you are finished, start working on Lesson 23: "Write an Adventure Story." 3. PE: Try the "Five Minute Move" that I posted under the "PE" tab! (5 minutes) 4. French: Complete your daily Duolingo tasks (10 minutes). 5. Art: Complete an art activity that you haven't tried yet from under the "Art" tab, or one of your choosing! Remember to email it to me so I can post it on the "Artwork" tab! (30 minutes).
Friday, May 22nd
1. Miss Mills' Math Class: Video review of the Star Bat Questions is posted. Make sure you have completed your questions, then self-correct your work. Up under the “Grade 7 Math” tab. Ms. McDonald’s class complete your assigned work/activities. 2. Have you finished everything from this week? Take a look at:
What in the World? An Out-of-this World Tourist Destination
Math Lesson 12 & answers review
Science project
Writing Activity 2 (draft should be done)
3. LA: Spend 45 minutes working on Writing Activity 2. Try and get your rough draft finished! If it is done, follow the rest of the instructions (45 minutes). 4. Reading: Read a book of your choice for 30 minutes! This can be a novel, graphic novel, or something else of your choice. If you are in need of a book, go to the "Language Arts" tab and read the options under the "Need a Book to Read?" heading.
Thursday, May 21st
1. Miss Mills' Math Class: If you have not already, complete Lesson 12, which is available under the "Math 7" tab. You will need Blackline Master 25 & 26. Ms. McDonald’s class complete your assigned work/activities. 2. Language Arts: Complete Lesson 16 "Write A Concrete Poem" (I sent this home on Tuesday). Try and pick something fun or unique - it could be an animal, an object, a holiday, or something else of your choosing. Complete it on a blank piece of paper, and colour it! Send me a picture afterwards :) (45 minutes) 3. PE: Try the squat challenge that I posted under the "PE" tab! (5 minutes) 4. French: Complete your daily Duolingo tasks (10 minutes). 5. Art: Complete an art activity that you haven't tried yet from under the "Art" tab, or one of your choosing! Remember to email it to me so I can post it on the "Artwork" tab! (30 minutes).
Wednesday, May 20th
CLASS ZOOM @ 1 PM! 1. Miss Mills' Math Class: Lesson 12 is available under the "Math 7" tab. You will need Blackline Master 25 & 26. Ms. McDonald’s class complete your assigned work/activities. 2. LA: Complete a Read Naturally Story & Questions (Instructions found under the "Language Arts" tab) (~30 minutes). 3. Complete the What in the World? An Out-of-This World Tourist Destination story. Read the story and complete:
The "On the Lines" questions on page 33
The "Just Talk About It" questions on page 34
The crossword on page 36
The quiz on page 37
4. Reading: Read a book of your choice for 30 minutes! This can be a novel, graphic novel, or something else of your choice. If you are in need of a book, go to the "Language Arts" tab and read the options under the "Need a Book to Read?" heading.
Tuesday, May 19th
1. Miss Mills' Math Class: Make sure you have done Lesson 11 - which is available under the "Math 7" tab. You will need Blackline Master 24, Culminating Task 3, and the link to this lesson's padlet (40 minutes). New lesson tomorrow! Ms. McDonald’s class complete your assigned work/activities. 2. LA: Spend 45 minutes working on Writing Activity 2. 3. French: Complete your daily Duolingo tasks (10 minutes). 4. Project Work Time: Work on your Science project for 45 minutes. Read the instruction under the "Science" tab for instructions on your next step. If you are finished, spend 45 minutes on the Socials project. 5. Art: Try Lesson 2 - Drawing from Life by Mrs. Koehn! Remember to send it to me so I can post it :)
Friday, May 15th
1. Miss Mills' Math Class: Lesson 11 is available under the "Math 7" tab. You will need Blackline Master 24, Culminating Task 3, and the link to this lesson's padlet (40 minutes). Ms. McDonald’s class complete your assigned work/activities. 2. LA: Spend 45 minutes working on Writing Activity 2. 3. French: Complete your daily Duolingo tasks (10 minutes). 4. Spend some time on any tasks you did not get to complete this week (30 minutes). 5. Art: If you have not already, go try the "Cool Avocado Dabbing" drawing (under the "Art" tab, and you can see your classmates under the "Artwork" tab!). If you have, pick another drawing activity to complete (30 minutes).
Have a lovely May Long Weekend! See you on Tuesday :)
Thursday, May 14th
1. Miss Mills' Math Class: ZOOM MEETING TODAY. I sent links and time to your parents. Make sure you have completed Lesson 10, which is up under the "Math 7" tab. You will need graph paper, Blackline Master 22 & 23, a pencil, a ruler, and coloured pencils for lesson 10. Ms. McDonald’s class complete your assigned work/activities. 2. LA: Complete a Read Naturally Story & Questions (Instructions found under the "Language Arts" tab) (~30 minutes). 3. Project Work Time: Work on your Science project for 45 minutes. Read the instruction under the "Science" tab for instructions on your next step. If you are finished, spend 45 minutes on the Socials project. 4. French: Complete your daily Duolingo tasks (10 minutes). 5. PE: Try one of the videos under the "PE" tab. Or get 30 minutes of exercise with an activity of choice (30 minutes).
Wednesday, May 13th
1. Miss Mills' Math Class: Lesson 10 is up under the "Math 7" tab. You will need graph paper, Blackline Master 22 & 23, a pencil, a ruler, and coloured pencils. Ms. McDonald’s class complete your assigned work/activities. 2. LA: Work on Writing Activity 2, available under the “Language Arts” tab. Finish up your rough draft today. Self-edit if you are finished by reading it aloud, and have someone else read it over (45-60 minutes). 3. Get some fresh air! Go outside for at least 30 minutes. You could read, play with your sibling, ride a bike, go on your trampoline, go for a walk, make an obstacle course, walk your dog, anything, just get outside! 4. Art: Try either the "Cool Avocado Dabbing" or the "Cool Pineapple Dabbling" drawings! Posted under the "Art" tab. Remember to email it to me so I can post it on the "Artwork" tab! (30 minutes). 5. Reading: Read a book of your choice for 30 minutes! This can be a novel, graphic novel, or something else of your choice. If you are in need of a book, go to the "Language Arts" tab and read the options under the "Need a Book to Read?" heading.
Tuesday, May 12th
1. Miss Mills' Math Class: Make sure you are all caught up on your math work. Watch the review of Blackline Master 20 & 21 under the "Math 7" tab if you have not already. Double check that you have completed everything up to lesson 9. Office hours at 10:30 am if you need help. Ms. McDonald’s class complete your assigned work/activities. 2. LA: Work on Writing Activity 2, available under the “Language Arts” tab. Work on your rough draft today. Rough drafts should be completed today (45-60 minutes). 3. Science: Spend 45 minutes working on your project. Your paragraphs should be completed. Work on your introduction and conclusion. Go to the “Science” tab, and carefully read and follow the instructions there (45 minutes). If you are finished you can spend 45 minutes on the Socials project. 4. PE: Get moving! Select a video from under the "PE" tab, go for a walk/run, get some fresh air! (~30 minutes).
Monday, May 11th
If you have not already, complete this Student Check In! 1. Miss Mills' Math Class: I posted a review of Blackline Master 20 & 21 under the "Math 7" tab (15 minutes). Make sure you watch it to review your work! Double check that you have completed everything up to lesson 9. Ms. McDonald’s class complete your assigned work/activities. 2. LA: Work on Writing Activity 2, available under the “Language Arts” tab. Work on your rough draft today. Rough drafts should be completed today or tomorrow (45-60 minutes). 3. French: Complete your daily Duolingo tasks (10 minutes). 4. Art: Complete an art activity that you haven't tried yet from under the "Art" tab, or one of your choosing! Remember to email it to me so I can post it on the "Artwork" tab! (30 minutes). 5. Reading: Read a book of your choice for 30 minutes! This can be a novel, graphic novel, or something else of your choice. If you are in need of a book, go to the "Language Arts" tab and read the options under the "Need a Book to Read?" heading.
Friday, May 8th
Class Zoom meeting at 11 am today! I sent links to your parents :)
1. If you have not already, complete this Student Check In! 2. Miss Mills' Math Class: Lesson 9 is available under the "Math 7" tab. You will need graph paper, coloured pencils, and your blackline master booklet. Ms. McDonald’s class complete your assigned work/activities. 3. LA: Work on Writing Activity 2, available under the “Language Arts” tab. Work on your rough draft today. Rough drafts should be done by Friday, but there will be time on Monday if needed (45-60 minutes). 4. French: Complete your daily Duolingo tasks (10 minutes). 5. Go back and spend some time on any assignment that has not been completed this week, such as:
Writing activity 2
What in the World? story and questions
Science project
Math lessons
Happy Friday! Hope you enjoy this sunny weekend :)
Thursday, May 7th
1. If you have not already, complete this Student Check In! 2. Miss Mills' Math Class: Make sure you have watched and completed lesson 8. Office hours today at 1pm - please attend if you are needing help at all! New lesson tomorrow. Ms. McDonald’s class complete your assigned work/activities. 3. LA: Work on Writing Activity 2, available under the “Language Arts” tab. Start on your rough draft today. Rough drafts should be done by Friday (45-60 minutes). 4. French: Complete your daily Duolingo tasks (10 minutes). 5. PE: do 10 squats, 20 jumping jacks, 10 push-ups, 10 sit-ups, 10 lunges, and a 30 second plank!
Wednesday, May 6th
1. Division 9 Students: Complete this Check in! (5 minutes) 2. Miss Mills’ Math Class: Lesson 8 is available under the “Math 7 Tab”. It is two videos – First watch Part A then watch Part B. You will need the graph paper booklet, 4 different coloured pencil crayons, a ruler, and a pencil (35 minutes). Ms. McDonald’s class complete your assigned work/activities. 3. LA: Start on Writing Activity 2, available under the “Language Arts” tab. Today you should review the assignment rubric, and complete their story map plans. Rough drafts should be done by Friday (45-60 minutes). 4. French: Complete your daily Duolingo tasks (10 minutes). 5. Complete the Anxiety BC Lesson from Mrs. Reed. It was sent home in your work package (20 minutes). 6. Complete an activity of choice! This could be an art activity, a PE video, or going outside (30 minutes).
Tuesday, May 5th
1. Miss Mills’ Math Class: Zoom Office hours today 10:30-11:30am if you need help on anything! Finish Lesson 7 and complete Culminating Task 2 afterwords if you have not already. New lesson tomorrow. Ms. McDonald’s class complete your assigned work/activities. 2. LA: Complete a Read Naturally Story & Questions (Instructions found under the "Language Arts" tab) (~30 minutes). 3. PE: Try the Zumba Dance Party video! Can be found under the "PE" tab (15 minutes). 4. Reading: Read a book of your choice for 30 minutes! This can be a novel, graphic novel, or something else of your choice. If you are in need of a book, go to the "Language Arts" tab and read the options under the "Need a Book to Read?" heading. 5. Photo Journal Project: Take photos of things, people, activities, or anything that makes you happy! Create a PowerPoint or similar presentation with all the photos, and write a short description about each photo describing what it is, why you chose it, and why it makes you happy! Send it to me when you are done. 6. Science: Spend 45 minutes working on your paragraphs. Your paragraphs should be completed by FRIDAY. Go to the “Science” tab, and carefully read and follow the instructions there (45 minutes). If you are finished you can spend 45 minutes on the Socials project.
Monday, May 4th
1. Miss Mills’ Math Class: Lesson 7 is available under the “Math 7” tab. Watch the video and complete Culminating Task 2 afterwords (35 minutes). Ms. McDonald’s class complete your assigned work/activities. 2. Socials: Watch this video - Types of Sources & You - to learn more about different types of sources to use in your research (15 minutes). 3. Current Events: Read the What in the World? Where Does Our Plastic Go? story (45 minutes). Please complete:
The “On the Lines” questions on page 5.
Complete the "Between the Lines" and the “Just Talk About It” questions on page 6.
Complete the quiz on page 9.
4. Photo Journal Project: Take photos of things, people, activities, or anything that makes you happy! Create a PowerPoint or similar presentation with all the photos, and write a short description about each photo describing what it is, why you chose it, and why it makes you happy! Send it to me when you are done. 5. Art: May the 4th be with you! Check out this Directed Drawing Playlist of all things Star Wars, like Yoda, Chewbacca, or a Stormtrooper! Pick your favourite to complete. Remember to email me your picture for the “Artwork!” page (30 minutes).
Friday, May 1st
1. Miss Mills' Math Class: Make sure you are up to date on all work! Today you have your first Zoom meeting with me. Make sure you are prepared! Ms. McDonald’s class complete your assigned work/activities. 2. LA: Complete a free write of your choice from the "LA" page. After you write, please edit using the Editing Checklist under the "Language Arts" tab (45 minutes). 3. French: Complete your daily Duolingo tasks (~10 minutes). 4. PE: Get 30 minutes of exercise! This could be a video from my "PE" page, a walk outside, tag with your sibling, or anything else you want! 5. Letter writers: Remember to write and send your letter by this coming Sunday! 6. Take a look through this week's tasks: Did you do them all? Do you need some extra time to get it done? Spend some time today getting caught up if necessary. Have you done:
What in the World? Covid-19 story.
Science paragraphs.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, April 30th
1. Miss Mills' Math Class: Make sure you have completed lesson 6 and posted your picture. Check back to the Padlet today and record everyone's rules down. Ms. McDonald’s class complete your assigned work/activities. 2. Science: Spend 45 minutes working on your paragraphs. Your research for the foundation questions should be completed. Go to the “Science” tab, and carefully read and follow the instructions there (45 minutes). If you are finished you can spend 45 minutes on the Socials project. 3. French: Complete your daily Duolingo tasks (~10 minutes). 4. Art: Try Mrs. Koehn's second art lesson! Or pick an art activity from the "Art" page. Remember to send it to me when you are finished (30 minutes). 5. Letter Writers: Spend some time writing your letter today! I Made a new pages called "Letter Writing" - go there to learn how to structure a letter, how to address a letter, and some ideas on what to include and write about!
Wednesday, April 29th
1. Miss Mills' Math Class: Lesson 6 is available below. Watch the video and draw a picture to post on the Lesson 6 Padlet, then complete Blackline Master 12 (25 minutes). Ms. McDonald’s class complete your assigned work/activities. 2. LA: Complete the reading comprehension story "English - A Language That Likes to lend and Borrow" (sent home with new supplies) (30 minutes). 3. French: Complete your daily Duolingo tasks (~10 minutes). 4. Reading: Read a book of your choice for 45 minutes! This can be a novel, graphic novel, or something else of your choice. If you are in need of a book, go to the "Language Arts" tab and read the options under the "Need a Book to Read?" heading. 5. PE: Try the 15 minutes Family Fun Workout I posted on the "PE" page! (15 minutes).
Tuesday, April 28th
1. Miss Mills' Math Class: Complete Lesson 5 if you have not already done so. Check back and make sure you have commented on the lesson 4 Padlet. New lesson tomorrow. Ms. McDonald’s class complete your assigned work/activities. 2. LA: Complete a free write of your choice from the "LA" page. After you write, please edit using the Editing Checklist under the "Language Arts" tab (45 minutes). 3. French: Complete your daily Duolingo tasks (~10 minutes). 4. Science: Spend 45 minutes working on your paragraphs. Your research for the foundation questions should be completed. Go to the “Science” tab, and carefully read and follow the instructions there (45 minutes). If you are finished you can spend 45 minutes on the Socials project. 5. Complete #2 and 3 from yesterday (Monday, April 27) if you have not already - watch the Socials video and review the project, and complete the What in the World? story.
Letter Writers! If you signed up for the Letter Writing Project, I sent who you are writing to to your parents email! DO NOT tell anyone who you are writing to so that it stays a surprise. Check out the new "Letter Writing" page on how to address and write a letter, and what you can include in your letter! Happy writing :)
Monday, April 27th
Want to get some fun mail? Write a letter to a friend? Sign up for the letter writing project! Email me, or reply to the email that I sent to your parents by the end of the day!
1. Miss Mills’ Math Class: Lesson 5 is available under the “Math 7” tab. Watch the video and complete Blackline Master 13 afterwords (30 minutes). 2. Socials: Watch this video on the Traits of Civilizations. Then, read through the Ancient Civilizations research project (I sent this home in the latest work package, or find it under the "Social Studies" tab). Think about what civilization you may want to research, and read the guiding questions for the research topics (20 minutes). 3. Current Events: Read the What in the World? Covid-19 story (45 minutes). Please complete:
The “On the Lines” questions on page 22.
Read the “Just Talk About It” questions on page 23. Ask the questions to an adult, and share what you learned. If you want more information, visit the links on page 23!
Read through the info-graphics on page 24 and 25
Complete the quiz on page 30.
CHALLENGE (optional): Complete the map by following the instructions on page 26.
4. STEM Challenge: Try Mrs. Koehn’s Fort Building Challenge! This is a fun one to do with the whole family, or you can build a secret lair for yourself. Send photos to myself and Mrs. Koehn! 5. Art: Pick a directed drawing from the “Art” page. I put up a few new videos on the Art page, check them out! Remember to email me your picture for the “Artwork!” page (30 minutes).
Friday, April 24 - NID
1. Miss Mills' Math Class: Finish up any missing math work! Here is everything that should be completed: •Lesson 1 (video) •Lesson 2 (video + Blackline Master 5) •Lesson 3 (video) •Lesson 4 (video) •Blackline Master 8 (in booklet) •Blackline Master 9 (in booklet) •Culminating Task 1 (in booklet) •Lesson 4 Padlet (post a picture of patterns) •Lesson 1-4 Check In (google form) •Secret Pattern Challenge (google form) 2. Science: Spend 45 minutes completing your research for your science inquiry project. By TODAY, your research for your foundation questions should be completed. Go to the “Science” tab and follow the instructions there (45 minutes). 3. Try something new: always wanted to learn how to knit? Curious about how to play that guitar that has been sitting in your house for ages? Spend some time and find an article or a video that shows you how to do something new! 4. Pick an Hour of Code Activity to complete. 5. Watch a virtual show or explore a virtual exhibit! Click on this page to see a whole list of free virtual activities. You can visit the British Library's Harry Potter Exhibit, go to the zoo, visit the Metropolitan Museum in New York, go to Lego land or the Aquarium! 6. Letter Writing: Yesterday I sent an email to your parents asking if you wanted to join a letter writing project! If you decide to join, you would send a letter to a classmate, and get one in return! It will be a fun way to connect with your friends when you can't see them. Have your parents respond to my email if you are interested :)
Thursday, April 23
Everyone: Fill out this Check-In if you have not already! 1. Miss Mills' Math Class:
If you have not already: Post patterns to the lesson 4 padlet (it should be working now). Be sure to keep checking so you can comment on the appropriate post. If you are still having trouble posting, you can either a) post on the first padlet we did (link here) and I can move the post to the lesson 4 padlet, or b) email me your picture and I will post it.
Ms. McDonald’s class complete your assigned work/activities. 2. LA: Complete the reading comprehension story "A Farewell to Pluto" (sent home with new supplies on Tuesday) (30 minutes). 3. French: Complete your daily Duolingo tasks (~10 minutes). 4. Science: Spend 45 minutes completing your research for your science inquiry project. BY THE END OF THIS WEEK, YOU NEED TO HAVE YOUR RESEARCH (5-6 FOUNDATION QUESTIONS) COMPLETED. Go to the “Science” tab and follow the instructions there (45 minutes). 5. PE: Do 50 jumping jack as fast as you can! Race your sibling.
Wednesday, April 22
CAR PARADE AT 1-2pm TODAY! We will be honking! Come out and say hi :) Everyone: Fill out this Check-In if you have not already! 1. Miss Mills' Math Class: Post patterns to the lesson 4 padlet (sorry it was not working yesterday). Be sure to keep checking so you can comment on the appropriate post. Fill out this lesson 1-4 check-in (25 minutes). New lesson up tomorrow, make sure you are all caught up. 2. LA: Complete a Read Naturally Story & Questions (Instructions found under the "Language Arts" tab) (~30 minutes). 3. PE: Try one of the dance videos! Can be found under the "PE" tab (30 minutes). 4. Reading: Read a book of your choice for 30 minutes! This can be a novel, graphic novel, or something else of your choice. If you are in need of a book, go to the "Language Arts" tab and read the options under the "Need a Book to Read?" heading.
Tuesday, April 21
Fill out this Check-In if you have not already! 1. Miss Mills’ Math Class: Complete homework for lesson 4 (Blackline Master 9, Culminating Task 1, and post on the new Padlet) (25 minutes). Ms. McDonald’s class complete your assigned work/activities. 2. Read through this list. Have you completed everything on it? If not, spend some time getting these tasks done.
Writing Activity 1 - remember to send to me (under the “Language Arts” tab)
2 Read Naturally Stories
2 Free Writes
Miss Mills Math Class: Lessons 1-4.
Set up a Duolingo account for French
Research for Science Foundation Questions (should be done by Friday)
3. Go outside! Ride your bike, take a walk, go for a run, walk your dog, get out the sidewalk chalk, make an obstacle course, find 5 interesting bugs, paint some rocks, wash your parent's car, eat lunch outside, play soccer, go for a hike, read under a tree, bury some treasure, find shapes in the clouds... (30 minutes or more!) 4. Art: Pick an activity to do, either from the “Art” tab, or Mrs. Koehn’s art lesson, or one of your choice! (~30 minutes). 5. Read for 30 minutes. Need a book? Go to the “Language Arts” tab.
Monday, April 20
EVERYONE (Div. 8 & 9): Please fill out this Check-In! 1. Miss Mills’ Math Class: Lesson 4 available under the “Math 7” tab (~45 minutes). Ms. McDonald’s class complete your assigned work/activities. 2. Writing: Go to the “Language Arts” tab and complete Writing Activity 1 if you have not already. Please SEND it to me! If you have already, complete a free write of choice (~45 minutes). 3. French: Complete your daily Duolingo tasks (~10 minutes). 4. Science: Spend 45 minutes completing your research for your science inquiry project. BY THE END OF THIS WEEK, YOU NEED TO HAVE YOUR RESEARCH (5-6 FOUNDATION QUESTIONS) COMPLETED. Go to the “Science” tab and follow the instructions there (45 minutes). 5. PE: Go to the "PE" tab and try the "15 Minute Cardio Workout" (15 minutes).
Friday, April 17
1. Writing: Go to the “Language Arts” tab and complete Writing Activity 1 (~45 minutes). 2. Science: Spend 45 minutes working on your research for your science inquiry project (you should have your previous work in your duotang). Go to the “Science” tab and follow the instructions there (45 minutes). 3. Art: Click on the link to complete an art lesson from Mrs. Koehn! When you are done, send it to me and I will post it on the “Artwork” page, and send it to Mrs. Koehn (~45 minutes). https://akoehn0.wixsite.com/westwoodlibrary/art-1 4. French: Complete your daily Duolingo tasks (~10 minutes). 5. If you have not already: Spend 15 minutes online to find a recipe to make either on your own or with your family. Once you have found a recipe, show it to a parent to make sure you have all the ingredients, and pick a time to make it. Send a photo of the finished results (just the food, please!) I made a new page - "Cooking!" - so you can see what everyone made :)
MISS MILLS’ MATH CLASS: Make sure you have watched Lessons 1-3, and completed any necessary work. Post on the Padlet page if you have not already done so. Lesson 4 will be posted on Monday.
Thursday, April 16
1. Miss Mills’ Math Class: Lesson 3 available under the “Math 7” tab (~25 minutes). If you have not already, set up your Padlet account, instructions under the "Math 7" tab. Ms. McDonald’s class complete your assigned work/activities. 2. French: Get set up on Duolingo if you have not already. Go to the “French” tab and follow the instructions there. If you have set up your account, complete the activities for today (15 minutes). 3. LA: Pick one of your free writes to edit. Go to the "Language Arts" tab for the editing checklist. If you have not written a free write, go to the "Language Arts" tab to pick one there (~30 minutes). 4. Read through the past weeks assignments. Have you missed anything? Go back and make sure you have completed all the tasks. 5. Activity of choice! Pick and art project, craft, activity, workout to complete! (30 minutes).
Wednesday, April 15
1. Miss Mills’ Math Class: Set up your Padlet Account and make your first post. Instructions under the “Math 7” tab (~15 minutes). Miss McDonald’s Class: complete your assigned work/activities. 2. LA: Complete a Read Naturally Story & Questions (Instructions found under the "Language Arts" tab) (~30 minutes). 3. French: Get set up on Duolingo. Go to the “French” tab and follow the instructions there (15 minutes). 3. PE: Try one of the "PE with Joe" videos! Can be found under the "PE" tab. Or get 30 minutes of exercise with an activity of choice (30 minutes). 4. Reading: Read a book of your choice for 30 minutes! This can be a novel, graphic novel, or something else of your choice. If you are in need of a book, go to the "Language Arts" tab and read the options under the "Need a Book to Read?" heading. 5. Art Activity: Go to the "Art" tab. Select a directed drawing video to complete (~30-45 minutes).
NEED HELP? Call the school between 8:30 am and 12 pm to talk to me, or send me an email!
Tuesday, April 14
1. Miss Mills’ Math Class: Lesson 2 available under the “Math 7” tab (~25 minutes). Ms. McDonald’s class complete your assigned work/activities. 2. Science: Spend 45 minutes completing your research for your science inquiry project (you should have your previous work in your duotang). Go to the “Science” tab and follow the instructions there (45 minutes). 3. Writing: Complete a free write of your choice. Go to the “Language Arts” tab and follow the instructions under the “Writing Prompts for Free Writes” heading (~30 minutes). 4. Spend 15 minutes online to find a recipe to make either on your own or with your family. Once you have found a recipe, show it to a parent to make sure you have all the ingredients, and pick a time to make it later this week. Send a photo of the finished results! 5. PE: Get 15 minutes of movement. Try a video from under the “PE” tab, walk your dog, or try a Just Dance video!
Friday, April 10 to Monday, April 13 - Easter Weekend
1. Find some fun Easter related directed drawings and crafts under the “Art” tab! Try them with your family. 2. Go to the “Artwork!” tab and check out your classmates Baby Yoda drawings! Take the survey to guess who drew which Baby Yoda. And if you haven't yet, try drawing Baby Yoda, the link is under the “Art” tab. 3. Read everyday for at least 30 minutes. 4. Be kind! This weekend, try to do at least three acts of kindness for your family. This could be emptying the dishwasher, making a meal, helping or playing with your sibling, offering to do some chores, make hearts for your windows, etc. Have a great weekend, and check back here on Tuesday :)
Thursday, April 9
1. Miss Mills' Math Class: Lesson 1 is available under the "Math 7" tab. Follow instructions there (20 minutes). Miss McDonald's Class: Complete your assigned work/activity. 2. LA: Complete a Read Naturally Story & Questions (Instructions found under the "Language Arts" tab) (~30 minutes). 3. PE: Try one of the "PE with Joe" videos! Can be found under the "PE" tab (30 minutes). 4. Reading: Read a book of your choice for 30 minutes! This can be a novel, graphic novel, or something else of your choice. If you are in need of a book, go to the "Language Arts" tab and read the options under the "Need a Book to Read?" heading.
Wednesday, April 8
1. Reading: Read a book of your choice for 45 minutes! This can be a novel, graphic novel, or something else of your choice. If you are in need of a book, go to the "Language Arts" tab and read the options under the "Need a Book to Read?" heading. 2. Language Arts: Go to the "Language Arts" tab and select a free write to complete (the sheet of topics is attached). Follow the instructions there. (~30-45 minutes). 3. Art Activity: Go to the "Art" tab. Select a directed drawing video to complete (~30-45 minutes). 4. PE: Get moving! Select a video from under the "PE" tab, go for a walk/run, get some fresh air! (~30 minutes).