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

Monday, November 30, 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 November are posted below
- High school applications due Friday November 6

- 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 -
  - hwk: -

Grade 8 -

                - hwk: -
Reading:

Grade 7
Nelson Literacy 7a  -

- hwk:

Grade 8
Nelson Literacy 8a  -

- hwk:

Novel Studies:

Grade 7s/8s - hwk:

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 - Overview was provided in class. study for test based on study notes handout provided. Use in class notes and homework to make notes accordingly. Monday we will review. Should you have any questions ask me in advance. Don't leave it till Monday. Remember you can also email me questions.

Grade 8 - study notes handout provided. Use in class notes and homework to make notes accordingly. Monday we will review. Should you have any questions ask me in advance. Don't leave it till Monday. Remember you can also email me questions.

Religion/Fully Alive:

Grade 7/8 - In class -

Health/Physical Education: Reading nutrition labels understanding serving sizes

Monthly Calendar

Literacy Work Due Dates

Science Due Dates - December 1st

School Related Information

Thursday, November 26, 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 Today students worked on a series of tasks in all subject area, as most of the day they were involved in a retreat. Students had ample time to complete science study notes for the test on Tuesday and had ample opportunity to ask for clarification.

Writing:
Grade 7 -
  - hwk: -  good copy to your book review

Grade 8 -

                - hwk: - good copy to your book review
Reading:

Grade 7
Nelson Literacy 7a  -

- hwk:

Grade 8
Nelson Literacy 8a  -

- hwk:

Novel Studies: Organize a media presentation of your book talk novel-in class assignment

Grade 7s/8s - hwk:

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 - study notes handout provided. Use in class notes and homework to make notes accordingly. Monday we will review. Should you have any questions ask me in advance. Don't leave it till Monday. Remember you can also email me questions.

Religion/Fully Alive:

Grade 7/8 - In class -

Health/Physical Education: Reading nutrition labels

Monthly Calendar

Literacy Work Due Dates

Science Due Dates - December 1st

School Related Information

Wednesday, November 25, 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: -   good copy to your book review

Grade 8 -

                - hwk: - good copy to your book review
Reading:

Grade 7
Nelson Literacy 7a  -

- hwk:

Grade 8
Nelson Literacy 8a  -

- hwk:

Novel Studies: Organize a media presentation of your book talk novel-in class assignment

Grade 7s/8s - hwk:

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 -

Religion/Fully Alive:

Grade 7/8 - In class -

Health/Physical Education: Reading nutrition labels

Monthly Calendar

Literacy Work Due Dates

Science Due Dates - December 1st

School Related Information

Monday, November 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: Rubric provided for published copy of autobiography. Teacher conferences continued today

Grade 7 -
- hwk: - Good copy for autobiography

Grade 8 -

Rubric provided for memoir. Teacher conferences continued using success criteria of the memoir

- hwk: - Good copy of memoir due tomorrow
                             -
Reading:

Grade 7
Nelson Literacy 7a  -

- hwk:

Grade 8
Nelson Literacy 8a  -

- hwk:

Novel Studies: Written response in class related to the theme of the book
Template of book review provided and worked on in class

Grade 7s/8s - hwk:

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 -

Grade 8 -

Religion/Fully Alive:

Grade 7/8 - In class -

Health/Physical Education: Reading nutrition labels

Monthly Calendar

Literacy Work Due Dates

Science Due Dates - December 1st

School Related Information

Thursday, November 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: Revise and edit autobiography using success criteria

Grade 7 -
- hwk: - sign October parent letters

Grade 8 -

Identify the special features of a memoir through teacher directed read aloud
Draft memoir

- hwk: - sign October parent letters
                             -
Reading:

Grade 7
Nelson Literacy 7a  -

- hwk:

Grade 8
Nelson Literacy 8a  -

- hwk:

Novel Studies: New groups and books selected for next book talk group.

Grade 7s/8s - hwk: read next 20 pages

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: Teacher handouts provided to determine if student note taking of important ideas from chapter 4, 5 and 6 of the text whre similar to teacher notes.

Grade 7 -

Grade 8 -

Religion/Fully Alive:

Grade 7/8 - In class -

Health/Physical Education: Volleyball

Monthly Calendar

Literacy Work Due Dates

Science Due Dates - December 1st

School Related Information

Wednesday, November 18, 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: - sign October parent letters

Grade 8 -

Identify the special features of a memoir through teacher directed read aloud
- hwk: - sign October parent letters
                             -
Reading:

Grade 7
Nelson Literacy 7a  -

- hwk:

Grade 8
Nelson Literacy 8a  -

- hwk:

Novel Studies: New groups and books selected for next book talk group.

Grade 7s/8s - hwk: read next 20 pages

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 -

Grade 8 - Chapter 5 Textbook DII
                 5.1 DII three main ideas
                 5.2 DII five - seven main ideas
                5.3 DII five - seven main ideas
                 5.6 DII four - six main ideas

Religion/Fully Alive:

Grade 7/8 - In class -

Health/Physical Education: Volleyball

Monthly Calendar

Literacy Work Due Dates

Science Due Dates - December 1st

School Related Information

Tuesday, November 17, 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: Report Card Conference Sheets were written in class.
Student - Teacher conferences regarding the Progress Reports ongoing this week

Grade 7 - Review Autobiography and Personal Essay success criteria
- hwk: - sign October parent letters

Grade 8 -  Guidance spoke to 8s regarding high school, my blueprint and making choices

Identify the special features of a memoir through teacher directed read aloud
- hwk: - sign October parent letters
                             - brainstorm ideas for a memoir

Reading:

Grade 7
Nelson Literacy 7a  -

- hwk:

Grade 8
Nelson Literacy 8a  -

- hwk:

Novel Studies:

Grade 7s/8s - hwk: read next 20 pages

Media:

Grade 7 -

Grade 8 -

Oral:

Grade 7 - complete wonderland questions

Grade 8 - complete debates and wonderland questions

Visual:

Grade 7 -

Grade 8 -

Financial Literacy:

Grade 7 -

Grade 8 -

Grammar:

Grade 7 -

Grade 8 -

Science:

Grade 7 -

Religion/Fully Alive:

Grade 7/8 - In class -

Health/Physical Education: Volleyball

Monthly Calendar

Literacy Work Due Dates

Science Due Dates - December 1st

School Related Information

Thursday, November 05, 2015

Thursday, November 5, 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: - sign October parent letters

Grade 8 -
- hwk: - sign October parent letters

Reading:

Grade 7
Nelson Literacy 7a  -

- hwk:

Grade 8
Nelson Literacy 8a  -

- hwk:

Novel Studies:

Grade 7s/8s - hwk: read next 20 pages

Media:

Grade 7 -

Grade 8 -

Oral:

Grade 7 - complete wonderland questions

Grade 8 - complete debates and wonderland questions

Visual:

Grade 7 -

Grade 8 -

Financial Literacy:

Grade 7 -

Grade 8 -

Grammar:

Grade 7 -

Grade 8 -

Science:

Grade 7 -

Grade 8 - Chapter 5 Textbook Questions

Religion/Fully Alive:

Grade 7/8 - In class -

Health/Physical Education:
Vago: Create a two day meal plan that provides foods with different nutrients

Vago: due Friday
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 - December 1st

School Related Information