Ms. Bucci - Grade 6 - Class of 2018 -2019

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Reminders

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

- enrica.bucci@tcdsb.org or stsimonbucci@gmail.com as well as 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 Ms. Astudillo's classes (Math, History, Geography, Art/Drama/Dance) will be on her blog (her blog address was given out during her class)
- 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 January are posted below

- 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

Grade 8

Literacy/Language

Writing - drafting opinion essay in class continued

hwk:

Reading -
hwk:

Novel Study - books have been ordered for those that asked me too, other students need to
purchase their own novel by January 26

Oral -

Visual -

Media -

Financial Literacy-

Grammar -

Science - 2.2, 2.3 and 2.5 Focus on mechanical advantages and work formulas class notes
hwk: -

Religion/Family Life - Unit 2 Holiness -
Hwk:

Health/Physical Education - Healthy Living
Hwk: 3 day food and activity journal

Art/Drama/Dance (See Ms. Astudillo's Blog)

Mathematics (See Ms. Astudillo's Blog)

Geography/History (See Ms. Astudillo's Blog)

Art (See Ms. Astudillo's Blog)

Upcoming assignments

Writing - January 19 - Opinion Essay
- January 19 - Parent Letter for December/January written in class

Reading -

Novel Study -

Oral Presentations -

Visual -

Media -

Financial Literacy -

Science -

Health -

Physical Education -

Upcoming tests

Science - Thursday January 22

Upcoming Events

Lake Saint George - January 26-30

Monday, January 12, 2015

Reminders

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

Grade 8

Literacy/Language

Writing - drafting opinion essay in class using template and sample provided

hwk:

   Reading - teacher read aloud focus on an opinion piece. Students worked on
                      identifying the hook, what the essay is about, subtopics with examples and thesis
                      independently and we discussed as a class
hwk:

Novel Study - books have been ordered for those that asked me too, other students need to
purchase their novel on their own by January 26

Oral -

Visual -

Media -

Financial Literacy-

Grammar -

Science -
hwk: -

Religion/Family Life - Unit 2 Holiness - in class students identified the significance of
sacramental symbols
Hwk:

Health/Physical Education - Healthy Living
Hwk: 3 day food and activity journal

Art/Drama/Dance (See Ms. Astudillo's Blog)

Mathematics (See Ms. Astudillo's Blog)

Geography/History (See Ms. Astudillo's Blog)

Art (See Ms. Astudillo's Blog)

Upcoming assignments

Writing - January 19 - Opinion Essay
- January 19 - Parent Letter for December/January written in class

Reading -

Novel Study -

Oral Presentations -

Visual -

Media -

Financial Literacy -

Science -

Health -

Physical Education -

Upcoming tests

Science - Thursday January 22

Upcoming Events

Lake Saint George - January 26-30

Saturday, January 10, 2015

Friday, January 9, 2015

Reminders

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

- enrica.bucci@tcdsb.org or stsimonbucci@gmail.com as well as 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 8

Literacy/Language

     Writing  - students began outline of their opinion essay in class using template provided in
                       class (brainstorming idea for their opinion piece and supporting subtopics)

hwk:
   Reading - teacher read aloud in class using an exemplar from the past. Students worked on
                      identifying the hook, what the essay is about, subtopics with examples and thesis
                      independently and we discussed as a class
hwk:

Novel Study - books have been ordered for those that asked me too, other students need to
purchase their novel on their own

Oral -

Visual -

Media -

Financial Literacy-

Grammar -

Science -
hwk: -

Religion/Family Life - Unit 2 Holiness - in class group task on parts of the body and
skills and ways do those parts guide us
Hwk:

Health/Physical Education -
Hwk:

Art/Drama/Dance (See Ms. Astudillo's Blog)

Mathematics (See Ms. Astudillo's Blog)

Geography/History (See Ms. Astudillo's Blog)

Art (See Ms. Astudillo's Blog)

Upcoming assignments

Writing - January 19 - Opinion Essay
- January 19 - Parent Letter for December/January written in class

Reading -

Novel Study -

Oral Presentations -

Visual -

Media -

Financial Literacy -

Science -

Health -

Physical Education -

Upcoming tests

Science - Thursday January 22

Upcoming Events

Lake Saint George - January 26-30

Thursday, January 08, 2015

Thursday, January 8, 2015

Reminders

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

Grade 8

Literacy/Language

     Writing  - teacher directed review of an outline to a five paragraph essay
                    - five minute outline worksheet provide as practise to establish brainstorming
                      organizational techniques and strategies for the students to help sort through
                      their ideas

hwk:
Reading - read and analysed an article regarding a non fictional opinion piece the effects of technology
hwk:

Novel Study -

Oral -

Visual -

Media -

Financial Literacy-

Grammar -

Science - in class discussion regarding how systems have evolved and simple machines
hwk: -

Religion/Family Life - Unit 2 Holiness - in class mediation
Hwk:

Health/Physical Education -
Hwk:

Art/Drama/Dance (See Ms. Astudillo's Blog)

Mathematics (See Ms. Astudillo's Blog)

Geography/History (See Ms. Astudillo's Blog)

Art (See Ms. Astudillo's Blog)

Upcoming assignments

Writing - January 19 - Opinion Essay
- January 19 - Parent Letter for December/January written in class

Reading -

Novel Study -

Oral Presentations -

Visual -

Media -

Financial Literacy -

Science -

Health -

Physical Education -

Upcoming tests

Science - Thursday January 22

Upcoming Events

Lake Saint George - January 26-30

Wednesday, January 07, 2015

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Reminders

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

Grade 8

Literacy/Language

Writing - teacher directed review of an opinion essay

hwk:
Reading - assessment in class based on listening strategies
hwk:

Novel Study -

Oral -

Visual -

Media -

Financial Literacy-

Grammar -

Science - 1.1 and 1.2 notes provided during class
hwk: - On page 18-19 select two different materials on page 18 and recreate "Table 1" on page 19 using those two materials. Follow procedures 1-5 on page 18 for both items.
- After reading pages 20 and 21 answer questions 3a and 3b
- Read page 22 and define the word consumerism

Religion/Family Life - Unit 2 Holiness - class discussion about what the sacraments mean to Catholics
Hwk:

Health/Physical Education -
Hwk:

Art/Drama/Dance (See Ms. Astudillo's Blog)

Mathematics (See Ms. Astudillo's Blog)

Geography/History (See Ms. Astudillo's Blog)

Art (See Ms. Astudillo's Blog)

Upcoming assignments

Writing - January 19 - Opinion Essay
- January 19 - Parent Letter for December/January written in class

Reading -

Novel Study -

Oral Presentations -

Visual -

Media -

Financial Literacy -

Science -

Health -

Physical Education -

Upcoming tests

Science - Thursday January 22

Upcoming Events

Lake Saint George - January 26-30

Tuesday, January 06, 2015

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Reminders

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

Grade 8

Literacy/Language

Writing - collaborative task based on their hwk. from Monday night on opinion essays

hwk:
Reading -
hwk:

Novel Study -

Oral - students used effective listening strategies (making personal connection, asking questions, and visualising) to respond to read aloud. Teacher feedback provided individually regarding how students responded to the content.

Visual -

Media -

Financial Literacy-

Grammar -

Religion/Family Life - Unit 2 Holiness - class discussion was to use our gifts to help people, to belong, to forgive and accept differences
Hwk:

Health/Physical Education -
Hwk:

Art/Drama/Dance (See Ms. Astudillo's Blog)

Mathematics (See Ms. Astudillo's Blog)

Geography/History (See Ms. Astudillo's Blog)

Art (See Ms. Astudillo's Blog)

Upcoming assignments

Writing - January 19 - Opinion Essay
- January 19 - Parent Letter for December/January written in class

Reading -

Novel Study -

Oral Presentations -

Visual -

Media -

Financial Literacy -

Science -

Health -

Physical Education -

Upcoming tests

Science - Thursday January 22

Upcoming Events

Lake Saint George - January 26-30

Monday, January 05, 2015

Monday, January 5, 2015

Reminders

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

Grade 8

Literacy/Language

Writing -

hwk: research what is an opinion essay? what are the special features of an opinion essay? bring in a sample to discuss in small groups
Reading - Teacher Directed Model example of a reading response question
hwk:

Novel Study -

Oral - Effective listening strategies were discussed during the literacy period today-focus on making personal connection, asking questions, and visualising content you hear.

Visual -

Media -

Financial Literacy-

Grammar -

Science -

Religion/Family Life - Unit 2 Holiness
Hwk: What makes you unique? What talents do you have? What gifts has God given you?

Health/Physical Education -
Hwk:

Art/Drama/Dance (See Ms. Astudillo's Blog)

Mathematics (See Ms. Astudillo's Blog)

Geography/History (See Ms. Astudillo's Blog)

Art (See Ms. Astudillo's Blog)

Upcoming assignments

Writing - January 19 - Opinion Essay

Reading -

Novel Study -

Oral Presentations -

Visual -

Media -

Financial Literacy -

Science -

Health -

Physical Education -

Upcoming tests

Science - Thursday January 22

Upcoming Events

Lake Saint George - January 26-30