Final Reading Ladders - Grade 8 & 9

Final Reading Ladder Video Assignment:

Complete a reading ladder of all the books you read in the 14 week period(3rd term).

Include:

-       Book titles you read this term.

-       What was your favorite book you read this term? Why?

-       Discuss whether or not you achieved your reading goal this term and how you did it.

-       How have you changed as a reader this school year?

Due: Wednesday, June 15th

Videos or links to videos(YouTube) can be emailed to: sxballum@edu.ca.pe 

Below is the link to my 2015 final reading ladder. 

Please note: I included all the books I read during the school year. Students only need to include books read in the final term. If students wish they can include all books read this school year. 

Third Term Reading Goals

Students have made a reading goal for our final term. Please encourage your son or daughter to read the required 2 hours per week outside of school. Also, ask your child what their final reading goal is for this school year.

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).

Overdue Assignments!

You may notice on Student Achieve that your son or daughter may have an overdue assignment. For grade 8 students this would be their historical narrative(based on the Halifax explosion) writing piece. Whereas grade 9 students may not have completed their short story writing piece.

It should be noted that students had ample amount of time to do these assignments in class.Students were also given sufficient time in the computer lab to type a final copy of these assignments. In addition, students were given the opprotunity to pass drafts into me for final suggestions.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Grade 8 & 9: Best Book of 2015 Video

Best Book of 2015 Video

In a video interview discuss your favorite read (book) of 2015. Include the author, title, and why you enjoyed the book.

Please email video or YouTube link to: sxballum@edu.pe.ca 

In the subject line of email please include your first and last name.

Due date: Monday, January 11, 2016

Students will be assessed on speaking outcomes for this assignment.

*Your video should be no longer than 45 seconds.

*Please try to have a copy of the book to show your audience.