Thursday, February 11, 2016

Grade 9's

Persuasive essay are due Friday, February 12th. 

Students have chosen topics to debate in class. Each student has a role on their debate team. Debates will happen Friday, February 12th and Tuesday, February 17th.

Outcomes:
GCO1 : Speak and listen to explore, extend, clarify, and reflect on their thoughts, ideas, feelings and experiences.

GCO 2: Communicate information and ideas effectively and clearly, and to respond personally and critically.

GCO 3: Interact with sensitivity and respect, considering the situation, audience, and purpose.

Grade 8's

Letter to the Editor(persuasive text) is overdue.

Students have been participating in speaking and listening activities the past week. Next week they will be recorded giving instructions to do a simple task. Outcome: Giving instructions and responding appropriately to instructions, directions, and questions(GCO2).