Ms. Bucci - Grade 6 - Class of 2018 -2019: October 2015

Monday, October 26, 2015

Reminders

- It is here, on this blog, that I will share with you daily reminders, homework, assignments, corrections, helpful educational websites and interesting news stories in the subject areas that I'll be instructing you on. You need to check this blog daily as it'll assist you in staying on top of your academics.

- full school uniform consists of either a plain white or navy blue shirt and navy blue pants

- stsimonbucci@gmail.com and usbs, are soft copy methods for students to submit assignments

- other options are to hand write or print out assignments, these forms of submitting work are considered hard copy

- homework provided in Mr. Vago's classes (Math, History, Geography, Art/Drama/Dance) will be on his blog
- homework provided in Ms. Bucci classes (Reading/Writing/Media Literacy/Financial Literacy, Science, Physical Education/Health) can be viewed at www.stsimonbucci.blogspot.ca

-Don't forget students will be writing letters home at the end of every month, teacher comments will also be provided within those letters. These letters have to be read and signed by the parents and brought back to school. A notification will be put on this blog as to when they need to be signed and returned.

- Tests and Assignments posted for the month of October are posted below
-TEEN RANCH PERMISSION FORMS DUE FRIDAY OCTOBER 23

- Grade 8 - Open houses - This is an opportunity for parents and students to view high schools and what things they have to offer. Please go to:
https://www.tcdsb.org/school/openhouses/pages/default.aspx

- With your permission, students maybe allowed to bring in their home computer or other electronic devices for class work purposes only in the areas of Literacy, Science, and Health

Homework
email Ms. Bucci @ stsimonbucci@gmail.com
email Mr. Vago @mr.p.vago@gmail.com

Grade 7/8

English

Writing: Parent Letter written in class for October

Grade 7 -
- hwk: -

Grade 8 -
- hwk:  -

Reading:

Grade 7
Nelson Literacy 7a  -

- hwk:

Grade 8
Nelson Literacy 8a  -

- hwk:

Novel Studies:

Grade 7s/8s - hwk:
- Read next 10 pages of your novel (use post its to focus on plot)

Media:

Grade 7 -

Grade 8 -

Oral:

Grade 7 -

Grade 8 -

Visual:

Grade 7 -

Grade 8 -

Financial Literacy:

Grade 7 -

Grade 8 -

Grammar:

Grade 7 -

Grade 8 -

Science:

Grade 7 - Presentations continued

Grade 8 - Same as the Above

Religion/Fully Alive:

Grade 7/8 - In class - What are the terms self concept and self esteem?

Health/Physical Education:

Bucci: due next Monday
Goal: Understanding different nutrients
A) Carbohydrates
B) Fat
C) Protein
D) Vitamins
E) Minerals
F) Water

With each nutrient please the following questions...

1. Please indicate the meaning of each of the terms above
2. What does each nutrient do for our bodies?
3. How does each nutrient help our bodies?
4. List different types of foods that provide each of the nutrients listed above.

Monthly Calendar

Literacy Work Due Dates

Science Due Dates

School Related Information

Friday, October 23, 2015

Reminders

- stsimonbucci@gmail.com and usbs, are soft copy methods for students to submit assignments

- other options are to hand write or print out assignments, these forms of submitting work are considered hard copy

Grade 7/8

English

Writing:

Grade 7 -
- hwk: -

Grade 8 -
- hwk:  -

Reading:

Grade 7
Nelson Literacy 7a  -

- hwk:

Grade 8
Nelson Literacy 8a  -

- hwk:

Novel Studies:

Grade 7s/8s - hwk: - Base on your novel, what do you think about the main character of the book? Use your post-it notes to help you answer the question. Use specific page numbers and quotes when describing the personality and physical description of the main character. Include five different quotes to justify your answer.
- Read next 20 pages of your novel (use post its to focus on character and setting)

Media:

Grade 7 -

Grade 8 -

Oral:

Grade 7 -

Grade 8 -

Visual:

Grade 7 -

Grade 8 -

Financial Literacy:

Grade 7 -

Grade 8 -

Grammar:

Grade 7 -

Grade 8 -

Science:

Grade 7 - Presentations continued

Grade 8 - Same as the Above

Religion/Fully Alive:

Grade 7/8 - In class - What are first impressions?

Health/Physical Education:
Goal: Health Living Attitude:

Grade 7/8 (Bucci) -

Grade 8 (Vago) -

Monthly Calendar

Literacy Work Due Dates

Science Due Dates

School Related Information

Thursday, October 22, 2015

Wednesday and Thursday October 21 and 22, 2015

Reminders

- stsimonbucci@gmail.com and usbs, are soft copy methods for students to submit assignments

- other options are to hand write or print out assignments, these forms of submitting work are considered hard copy

Grade 7/8

English

Writing: Reviewed research from last night on mysteries and came up with the following...

Added by the grade 8 class was that it could be written in first or third person and that there maybe more than one suspect that may or may not be part of the solution.

Handout was also provided for more detail.

Grade 7 - wrote mystery draft in class

- hwk: -

Grade 8 - Same as Above

- hwk:  - Same as Above

Reading:

Grade 7
Nelson Literacy 7a  -

- hwk:

Grade 8
Nelson Literacy 8a  -

- hwk:

Novel Studies:

Grade 7s/8s - hwk:
Read next 20 pages of your novel (use post its to focus on character and setting)

Media:

Grade 7 -

Grade 8 -

Oral:

Grade 7 - Ready to present Wonderland Question

Grade 8 - Same as above

Visual:

Grade 7 -

Grade 8 -

Financial Literacy:

Grade 7 -

Grade 8 -

Grammar:

Grade 7 -

Grade 8 -

Science:

Grade 7 - Presentations continued

Grade 8 - Same as the Above

Religion/Fully Alive:

Grade 7/8 - In class -

Health/Physical Education:
Goal: Fitness Endurance and Strengthening/Health Living Attitude:

Grade 7/8 (Bucci) -

Grade 8 (Vago) -

Monthly Calendar

Literacy Work Due Dates

Science Due Dates

School Related Information

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Tuesday, November 20, 2015

Reminders

- stsimonbucci@gmail.com and usbs, are soft copy methods for students to submit assignments

- other options are to hand write or print out assignments, these forms of submitting work are considered hard copy

Grade 7/8

English

Writing: Reviewed research from last night on mysteries and came up with the following...

Added by the grade 8 class was that it could be written in first or third person and that there maybe more than one suspect (s) that may or may not be part of the solution.

Handout was also provided for more detail.

Grade 7 -

- hwk: - brainstorm

Grade 8 - Same as Above

- hwk:  - Same as Above

Reading:

Grade 7
Nelson Literacy 7a  -

- hwk:

Grade 8
Nelson Literacy 8a  -

- hwk:

Novel Studies:

Grade 8 - Same As Above

Media:

Grade 7 -

Grade 8 -

Oral:

Grade 7 - Ready to present

Grade 8 - Same as above

Visual:

Grade 7 -

Grade 8 -

Financial Literacy:

Grade 7 -

Grade 8 -

Grammar:

Grade 7 -

Grade 8 -

Science:

Grade 7 - Presentations continued

Grade 8 - Same as the Above

Religion/Fully Alive:

Grade 7/8 - In class -

Health/Physical Education:
Goal: Fitness Endurance and Strengthening/Health Living Attitude:

Grade 7/8 (Bucci) -

Grade 8 (Vago) -

Monthly Calendar

Literacy Work Due Dates

Science Due Dates

School Related Information

Monday, October 19, 2015

Reminders

- stsimonbucci@gmail.com and usbs, are soft copy methods for students to submit assignments

- other options are to hand write or print out assignments, these forms of submitting work are considered hard copy

Grade 7/8

English

Writing:

Grade 7 -

  - hwk: -  what is a mystery story?
                               what are the special features of a mystery story?
                               provide a sample of a short mystery story- ready to present tomorrow

Grade 8 - Same as Above

- hwk:  - Same as Above

Reading:

Grade 7
Nelson Literacy 7a  -

- hwk:

Grade 8
Nelson Literacy 8a  -

- hwk:

Novel Studies: In class discussion about protagonist and antagonist

Grade 8 - Same As Above

Media:

Grade 7 -

Grade 8 -

Oral:

Grade 7 -         Reviewed expectations for the debate (Students need to find evidence and record where they got their information from).
                        hwk: Complete homework and research for the debate (2-3 different points per
                                   partner identifying where they got their research. Sample is provided
                                   in the textbox of the handout "Debates"

Grade 8 - Same as above

Visual:

Grade 7 -

Grade 8 -

Financial Literacy:

Grade 7 -

Grade 8 -

Grammar:

Grade 7 -

Grade 8 -

Science:

Grade 7 - Presentations continued

Grade 8 - Same as the Above

Religion/Fully Alive:

Grade 7/8 - In class - Pope changing the view of the church discussion -Why is he soooo popular?

Health/Physical Education:
Goal: Fitness Endurance and Strengthening/Health Living Attitude:

Grade 7/8 (Bucci) -

Grade 8 (Vago) -

Monthly Calendar

Literacy Work Due Dates

Science Due Dates

School Related Information

Thursday, October 15, 2015

Reminders

- stsimonbucci@gmail.com and usbs, are soft copy methods for students to submit assignments

- other options are to hand write or print out assignments, these forms of submitting work are considered hard copy

- homework provided in Mr. Vago's classes (Math, History, Geography, Art/Drama/Dance) will be on his blog
- homework provided in Ms. Bucci classes (Reading/Writing/Media Literacy/Financial Literacy, Science, Physical Education/Health) can be viewed at www.stsimonbucci.blogspot.ca

-Don't forget students will be writing letters home at the end of every month, teacher comments will also be provided within those letters. These letters have to be read and signed by the parents and brought back to school. A notification will be put on this blog as to when they need to be signed and returned.

- Tests and Assignments posted for the month of October are posted below

- Grade 8 - Open houses - This is an opportunity for parents and students to view high schools and what things they have to offer. Please go to:
https://www.tcdsb.org/school/openhouses/pages/default.aspx

- With your permission, students maybe allowed to bring in their home computer or other electronic devices for class work purposes only in the areas of Literacy, Science, and Health

Homework
email Ms. Bucci @ stsimonbucci@gmail.com
email Mr. Vago @mr.p.vago@gmail.com

Grade 7/8

English

Writing:

Grade 7 - Peer Conference draft of Argumentative Essay while using success criteria check list provided

- hwk: - Publish argumentative essay (consider using the success criteria

provided in class). Remember an argumentative essay is one in which you give your opinion and convince the reader to see your view or point about a specific topic, through the use of supporting information; examples, research etc., that back up your view.

Include the following...
Introduction: (possible hook, topic and thesis that provides three reasons or main ideas that you are going to explore in the body paragraphs)
Body paragraph one: (reason or idea one from thesis is explained thoroughly with examples)
Body Paragraph two: (reason or idea two from thesis is explained thoroughly with examples)
Body paragraph three:(reason or idea three from thesis is explained thoroughly with examples)
Conclusion: (restate thesis and main highlights from body paragraphs one,     two and three)

                                                  * Sign September Parent Letter*

Grade 8 - Same as Above

- hwk:  - Same as Above

Reading:

Grade 7
Nelson Literacy 7a  -

- hwk:

Grade 8
Nelson Literacy 8a  -

- hwk:

Novel Studies: In class review of the elements of a story, character and setting charts on the board

Grade 7 - hwk: What is an antagonist? Who is your favourite and why? (5-10 sentence
                             response)
                             What is a protagonist? Who is your favourite and why? (5-10 sentences)
                           * The answer to these questions can be based on any type of media ie: TV,                        movies, comics, etc.

Grade 8 - Same As Above

Media:

Grade 7 -

Grade 8 -

Oral:

Grade 7 - Began organizing groups and topics for in class debates be ready to do the research worksheet in class tomorrow

Grade 8 - Same as above

Visual:

Grade 7 -

Grade 8 -

Financial Literacy:

Grade 7 -

Grade 8 -

Grammar:

Grade 7 -

Grade 8 -

Science:

Grade 7 - Presentations continued

Grade 8 - Same as the Above

Religion/Fully Alive:

Grade 7/8 - In class - Compare and contrast the role of the Pope and the role of the Bishop

Health/Physical Education:
Goal: Fitness Endurance and Strengthening/Health Living Attitude:

Grade 7/8 (Bucci) -

Grade 8 (Vago) -

Monthly Calendar

Literacy Work Due Dates

Science Due Dates

School Related Information

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Reminders

- stsimonbucci@gmail.com and usbs, are soft copy methods for students to submit assignments

- other options are to hand write or print out assignments, these forms of submitting work are considered hard copy

- homework provided in Mr. Vago's classes (Math, History, Geography, Art/Drama/Dance) will be on his blog
- homework provided in Ms. Bucci classes (Reading/Writing/Media Literacy/Financial Literacy, Science, Physical Education/Health) can be viewed at www.stsimonbucci.blogspot.ca

-Don't forget students will be writing letters home at the end of every month, teacher comments will also be provided within those letters. These letters have to be read and signed by the parents and brought back to school. A notification will be put on this blog as to when they need to be signed and returned.

- Tests and Assignments posted for the month of October are posted below

- Grade 8 - Open houses - This is an opportunity for parents and students to view high schools and what things they have to offer. Please go to:
https://www.tcdsb.org/school/openhouses/pages/default.aspx

- With your permission, students maybe allowed to bring in their home computer or other electronic devices for class work purposes only in the areas of Literacy, Science, and Health

Homework
email Ms. Bucci @ stsimonbucci@gmail.com
email Mr. Vago @mr.p.vago@gmail.com

Grade 7/8

English

Writing:

Grade 7 -  Teacher Conference with Argumentative Essay while students revised and edited drafts using success criteria check list provided

  - hwk: -   Revise and edit your argumentative essay (consider using outline              guide provided in class). Remember from your homework that an argumentative essay is one in which you give your opinion and convince the reader to see your view or point about a specific topic, through the use of supporting information; examples, research etc., that back up your view.
Include the following...
Introduction: (possible hook, topic and thesis that provides three reasons or main ideas that you are going to explore in the body paragraphs)
Body paragraph one: (reason or idea one from thesis is explained thoroughly with examples)
Body Paragraph two: (reason or idea two from thesis is explained thoroughly with examples)
Body paragraph three:(reason or idea three from thesis is explained thoroughly with examples)
Conclusion: (restate thesis and main highlights from body paragraphs one,     two and three)

* Remember this is your brainstorming (simple straightforward ideas ready to be developed into sentences).

  * Sign September Parent Letter*

Grade 8 - Same as Above

- hwk:  - Same as Above

Reading:

Grade 7
Nelson Literacy 7a  -

- hwk:

Grade 8
Nelson Literacy 8a  -

- hwk:

Novel Studies: Read next 20 pages of the novel (class time provided). Remember to use of post-its focus on character and setting continued.

Grade 7 - hwk: Read novel based on teacher group discussion regarding number of pages. Don't forget to use post-its as you are reading to identify different characters and setting.

Grade 8 - Same As Above

Media:

Grade 7 -

Grade 8 -

Oral:

Grade 7 - Began organizing groups and topics for in class debates

Grade 8 - Same as above

Visual:

Grade 7 -

Grade 8 -

Financial Literacy:

Grade 7 -

Grade 8 -

Grammar:

Grade 7 -

Grade 8 -

Science:

Grade 7 - Presentations continued

Grade 8 - Same as the Above

Religion/Fully Alive:

Grade 7/8 - In class - Compare and contrast the role of the Pope and the role of the Bishop

Health/Physical Education:
Goal: Fitness Endurance and Strengthening/Health Living Attitude:

Grade 7/8 (Bucci) -

Grade 8 (Vago) -

Monthly Calendar

Literacy Work Due Dates

Science Due Dates

School Related Information

Thursday, October 08, 2015

Thursday, October 8, 2015

Reminders

- stsimonbucci@gmail.com and usbs, are soft copy methods for students to submit assignments

- other options are to hand write or print out assignments, these forms of submitting work are considered hard copy

- homework provided in Mr. Vago's classes (Math, History, Geography, Art/Drama/Dance) will be on his blog
- homework provided in Ms. Bucci classes (Reading/Writing/Media Literacy/Financial Literacy, Science, Physical Education/Health) can be viewed at www.stsimonbucci.blogspot.ca

-Don't forget students will be writing letters home at the end of every month, teacher comments will also be provided within those letters. These letters have to be read and signed by the parents and brought back to school. A notification will be put on this blog as to when they need to be signed and returned.

- Tests and Assignments posted for the month of October are posted below

- Grade 8 - Open houses - This is an opportunity for parents and students to view high schools and what things they have to offer. Please go to:
https://www.tcdsb.org/school/openhouses/pages/default.aspx

- With your permission, students maybe allowed to bring in their home computer or other electronic devices for class work purposes only in the areas of Literacy, Science, and Health

Homework
email Ms. Bucci @ stsimonbucci@gmail.com
email Mr. Vago @mr.p.vago@gmail.com

Grade 7/8

English

Writing:

Grade 7 - The Significance of an Outline worksheets. In class we went over how to simply brainstorm the outline of an essay and the classic format used for writing an essay.
Individual students attempted activity sheet one and it was taken up as a class.

  - hwk: - Complete an outline for your argumentative essay (consider using outline guide provided in class). Remember from your homework that an argumentative essay is one in which you give your opinion and convince the reader to see your view or point about a specific topic, through the use of supporting information; examples, research etc., that back up your view.
Include the following...
Introduction: (possible hook, topic and thesis that provides three reasons or main ideas that you are going to explore in the body paragraphs)
Body paragraph one: (reason or idea one from thesis is explained thoroughly with examples)
Body Paragraph two: (reason or idea two from thesis is explained thoroughly with examples)
Body paragraph three:(reason or idea three from thesis is explained thoroughly with examples)
Conclusion: (restate thesis and main highlights from body paragraphs one,     two and three)

* Remember this is your brainstorming (simple straightforward ideas ready to be developed into sentences).

  * Sign September Parent Letter*

Grade 8 - Same as Above

- hwk:  - Same as Above

Reading:

Grade 7
Nelson Literacy 7a  -

- hwk:

Grade 8
Nelson Literacy 8a  -

- hwk:

Novel Studies: Reviewed the use of post-its and reading from last night.

Grade 7 - hwk: Read novel based on teacher group discussion regarding number of pages. Don't forget to use post-its as you are reading to identify different characters and setting.

Grade 8 - Same As Above

Media:

Grade 7 -

Grade 8 -

Oral:

Grade 7 -

Grade 8 -

Visual:

Grade 7 -

Grade 8 -

Financial Literacy:

Grade 7 -

Grade 8 -

Grammar:

Grade 7 -

Grade 8 -

Science:

Grade 7 - Presentations continued today

Grade 8 - Same as the Above

Religion/Fully Alive:

Grade 7/8 - In class - Reflection:

Health/Physical Education:
Goal: Fitness Endurance and Strengthening/Health Living Attitude:

Grade 7/8 (Bucci) -

Grade 8 (Vago) -

Monthly Calendar

Literacy Work Due Dates

Science Due Dates

School Related Information