8ELA-We're working on non-fiction writing projects this week.  Today we peer conferenced with our first draft and learned a lot about what we need to work on tonight.  HOMEWORK:  SECOND DRAFTS OF NON-FICTION ARTICLES.  STUDENTS ARE INVITED TO BRING THEIR OWN LAPTOPS FOR THIS PROJECT BUT THEY ARE ENTIRELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THEM--THE SCHOOL IS NOT REQUIRING THEM NOR WILL THE SCHOOL BE HELD LIABLE FOR THEM.  

8SS-We continue learning about Neolithic times and the transition from hunter-gatherers to farmers.  NO HOMEWORK.

7SS-I returned tests and reviewed the answer key.  HOMEWORK:  GET TESTS SIGNED.

 Sorry for the delay in posting--we've had some trouble with the internet.

8ELA-We've been reading non-fiction articles and learning about author's purpose.  With that, we've been studying how each type of article has been structured.  Today, I introduced the first writing workshop (we'll be writing non-fiction articles).  HOMEWORK:  READING JOURNALS DUE TOMORROW, NON-FICTION ARTICLE ROUGH DRAFTS DUE MONDAY**REFER TO MENTOR TEXTS AND ELA BINDER NOTES!**

8SS-We're learning about the Stone Age and the earliest humans.  HOMEWORK:  PALEO AND MESO TIMES Q 1-6 DUE TOMORROW.

7SS-We've started learning world geography so we're learning about topography and lakes and rivers.  HOMEWORK:  NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICAL GEOGRAPHY WORKSHEETS DUE TOMORROW.

 8ELA-I collected Journals today and returned homework.  I collected "If World Leaders Choose..." and we corrected it as a class.  We also had reading class.  NO HOMEWORK.

8SS-We had our Time quiz. NO HOMEWORK.

7SS-We finished correcting map projections.  I made a test outline and addressed student concerns about the Unit 1 Test.  HOMEWORK:  TEST MONDAY.

 A Busy Day for Everyone!

8ELA-We had our daily reading period then moved on to a work period for the article "If the World Leaders ..."  HOMEWORK:  JOURNALS AND "IF THE WORLD LEADERS" Q 1-6 DUE TOMORROW.

8SS-We corrected a Measuring Time worksheet and moved on to learning about the Greek words that form the basis of many history-related words.  HOMEWORK:  PUTTING WORDS TOGETHER AND TIME QUIZ TOMORROW.

7SS-We corrected questions discussing/comparing maps and globes then moved on to learning three different map projections.  HOMEWORK:  COMPARING MAP PROJECTIONS WORKSHEET DUE TOMORROW AND QUIZ IS POSTPONED UNTIL MONDAY.

 8ELA-We had our reading class and then I collected the homework assignment for "The Mighty Mekong".  We marked our writing and discussed ways to make it better.  NO HOMEWORK.

8SS-We finished discussing the topic of world view and talked about how each of us think the way we do.  NO HOMEWORK.

7SS-We corrected our last time worksheet and moved onto map projections.  NO HOMEWORK.

 8ELA-We finished reading "The Mighty Mekong", annotating along the way.  We copied six questions from the board.  HOMEWORK:  "THE MIGHTY MEKONG" Q.1-6 DUE TOMORROW.

8SS-We corrected/made notes on Primary and Secondary Sources and started reading about world view.  NO HOMEWORK.

Vaccinations will take place tomorrow.

 8ELA/SS-The 8B class got into the library today and that was great.  We spent a few periods outside today participating in a Terry Fox day.  It was wonderful to get outside and enjoy the beautiful fall weather!  NO HOMEWORK.

7SS-We continue learning about Time.  We worked on the Time in Canada worksheet and p. 63.  We started learning the difference between globes and maps, particularly the pros and cons of each.  HOMEWORK:  TIME WORKSHEETS.

 8ELA-We reviewed our work on a non-fiction article by Julia Hettiger about white grizzly bears.  We started a new article "The Mighty Mekong" by Adam McCulloch.  NO HOMEWORK.

8SS-We finished reading about primary and secondary sources so moved on to transferring our learning onto a graphic organizer/worksheet.  HOMEWORK:  PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SOURCES COMPARE AND CONTRAST.

7SS-We are learning about time and time zones.  NO HOMEWORK.

 8ELA-We continue learning non-fiction and today, 8M learned about annotating (8B did this lesson on Friday).  We created a legend and read the article "Gorgeous Rare White Grizzly Bears..." by Julie Hettiger.  HOMEWORK:  8M ONLY-FINISH ANNOTATING THE ARTICLE.  8B MISSED CLASS TODAY DUE TO MASS.

8SS-I collected homework on Talking about History. We spent our class today sharing our ideas with classmates and making notes.  NO HOMEWORK.

7SS-We corrected the latitude and longitude worksheet for Canada and continued our practice.  HOMEWORK:  MAP 17-EASTERN HEMISPHERE DUE TOMORROW.

8ELA-We finished our Writers Toolbox activities with reviewing the facets of a textbook.  NO HOMEWORK.

8SS-We spent some time reviewing the structure of our textbook; we focussed on the table of contents, glossary, and index via a worksheet.  HOMEWORK:  8M ONLY-INDEX SIDE OF THE WORKSHEET DUE TOMORROW.

7SS-We continued learning about latitude and longitude.  We corrected p. 57 and started working on the Canada coordinates.  HOMEWORK:  LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE CANADA LOCATIONS WORKSHEET.

8ELA/SS-We continued building a Writer's Notebook.  Our focus today was to build notes for Compare & Contrast, Order & Sequence, Problem & Solution, and Cause & Effect.  HOMEWORK:  FINISH CAUSE AND EFFECT TOOL.

7SS-We continued learning about latitude and longitude with worksheet page 56 which was started in yesterday's class.  We then moved on to continuing this learning using a map of the eastern hemisphere.  HOMEWORK:  WORKSHEET P. 57 (EASTERN HEMISPHERE) DUE TOMORROW.

***

Several students haven't yet turned in their school supplies (paper/tissue/wipes/sanitizer).  

Please do this as soon as possible.

A Busy Week

8ELA/SS - We're using our classes to build a Writer's Notebook; it's filled with manipulatives and interactive notes to learn and study how writers write.  Today we finished our Hurricane Katrina activity--this saw us thinking about how to read non-fiction with the purpose of writing a summary.  We annotated, completed a summarizing worksheet, then wrote the summary.  We reviewed WHY writers write (PIEED) and started learning HOW they write.  We did an activity with Description and started one with Compare and Contrast.  HOMEWORK:  8B needs to finish transferring their information from the article to their Compare and Contrast tool.

7SS - We are learning about latitude and longitude and spent time today learning co-ordinates.  We started a worksheet plotting the N/S/W/E on a global map and will continue with it tomorrow.  NO HOMEWORK.

Welcome!

 Hello everyone and welcome to the 2020-2021 school year; what a year it will be!

Please check this site daily; it's an important habit to build, especially when you've missed class.  On this page, I will document what was done during the day.  This page will not contain lessons or handouts.

I'm looking forward to a great year!

Good morning.

Report cards will be available for pick up on Monday, June 29th.  

Grade 7s are scheduled between 8a.m. and 12 p.m. and 

grade 8s are scheduled between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.  

All report cards will be at Statue of Mary in alphabetical order.  

Any report cards not picked up on Monday will be put in the mail on Tuesday; 

if you win an award or medal, you must pick up on Monday--we won't put those in the mail.

Textbooks, class novels, and library books should be returned immediately.

Our Virtual Farewell is this Thursday at 11--please be on time.  

Invitations were sent yesterday.  CHECK.

There is no ELA or SS work for my classes this week.  See you at the Farewell!

Good morning.

I will be at the school on Monday morning doing year-end tasks, including counting and putting away textbooks; all HCS textbooks, novels, and library books need to be returned no later than June 23.

Be sure to let Mrs. Anderson know what you're returning so your name can be crossed off the "Due" list.

8ELA

-Continue reading and writing.

8SS

-Continue watching historical movies.

7SS

-Continue watching short movies about culture; today's is called The Friends of Kwan Ming.  The address is https://www.nfb.ca/film/friends_of_kwan_ming/

Good morning.

All HCS textbooks, novels, and library books need to be returned no later than June 23; that's Tuesday.  Be sure to let Mrs. Anderson know what you're returning 

so your name can be crossed off the "Due" list.

8ELA

-Continue reading and writing.

8SS

-Continue watching historical movies.

7SS

-Continue watching the short films on culture.  Today's movie is called Roses Sing on New Snow; the address is:  https://www.nfb.ca/film/roses_sing_on_new_snow/

Good morning everyone.

Please return SS textbooks; Mrs. Anderson has a checklist at the office so when you stop in 

BE SURE to check in with her and give her the book.  

This allows us to track the books and ensure they all come back.

Please return any library books--some people still have them.  

8ELA

-Continue reading and writing topics and genres of your choosing.

8SS

-Continue watching historical movies.

7SS

-Continue watching movies about culture.  Today's movie Lights for Gita can be found at the following address:  https://www.nfb.ca/film/lights_for_gita/

Good morning.

A classmate asked me on Friday if the activities I'm posting now (watching movies, reading a book, writing a poem, etc.) are mandatory.  The answer is no BUT if we were in the classroom, these are the things we'd be doing.  Never stop learning!

8ELA

-If you haven't already watched I am David, a classmate forwarded this address.  He was able to watch it there for free; I didn't watch the full movie once there, but it did play so I imagine you can watch it there.  The address is https://soap2day.to.
-If you've already watched it, you would have noticed some differences; if you'd like to discuss them or ask "why?", just send me an email.
-Maybe you're happy with the movie's content; if that's the case, your homework today is to spend time outside--you could write a poem about nature.

8SS

-Today's homework is to watch another historical movie of your choice.

7SS

-Continue learning about society, culture, and stereotypes so I'd like you to watch the Canadian movie called Jaime Lo, Small and Shy.  Please copy the address into your browser and watch https://www.nfb.ca/film/jaime_lo_small_and_shy/

Good morning everyone.

8ELA

-If we were in the classroom, we'd watch the I am David movie together.  Unfortunately, we aren't so we can't.  However, if you're interested in watching it, it's available on Google Play and iTunes and there is a small charge; I think it's $3.99.  This could be your assignment for today.  If you won't/can't download the movie, you'll have to read a book of your choosing from your home library.

8SS

-Today you can go on Netflix and find the Netflix Series Original Empire Games.  It's a collection of six episodes with each one focussing on a different civilization, including the Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks.
-If the variety of empires is not how you want to spend your SS time today, you could watch Braveheart (free on Netflix) or other Middle Ages-themed movies like Princess Bride (not totally historically accurate, but fun).

7SS

-We've been learning about society, culture, stereotypes and when you look at the news, it's pretty interesting timing
-We've spent the past school year, learning about the world and how it affects people and how people affect the world
-Yesterday's lesson had you thinking about YOUR personal culture so today let's take a look at what that looks like in others
-Today we're starting a video series on culture; each day I'll post a new video--there is no "homework" that I can measure.  Instead, think about the message of the video, think about why I've assigned it, and watch the news for information related to culture and diversity.
-Today's video is From Far Away; it is Canadian-made--I hope you enjoy it.  Copy the link into your browser.

https://www.nfb.ca/film/from_far_away/

Good morning.

Teachers are calculating grades so if your name is called for homework, be sure to send it in.

Grade 7 students should check their email--
the worksheets you see posted here are the same ones I sent via email.

8ELA

-We've finished the book and I hope you enjoyed it.  For the most part, it sounds like people liked the open-ending because while it is abrupt, all David's wishes come true.  His mother knows him and calls him "my son", he has arrived in a place that is safe, and completed his journey.  I heard from several people that the death of King was very sad but when you love someone, you sacrifice whatever it takes to take care of that person.  Your parents would do it for you, Jesus did it for us, it's what you do for love.
-I'm collecting the Character Relationships Web and Character Traits Chart from the following people; it's due today:  8M-Iris, Roman, Dwayne, Aiden and 8B-Israel, Munachi, Nevaeh.

8SS

-Yesterday we learned about the Vikings so today I'm collecting homework from the following people:  8M-Emily, Roman, Ramsen, Kristine, Samuel, Dwayne, Aiden and 8B-Gabbi, Sara, Anna, Shaun

7SS

-These last few classes we've been learning about society and culture.  We have defined culture as a way of life or the way we express ourselves.
-Today you will demonstrate your understanding of culture.

-For some reason, earlier I wasn't able to upload the worksheets so you received them by email; now you see them here (they are the same) .

-Review the two worksheets and you'll notice they are similar-not the same-read the sub-titles.
-One organizer is The Culture in Me:  Part 1:  The Teenager in Me and the other organizer is The Culture in Me:  Part 2:  My Parents in Me.
-The sections are the same on the two worksheets:  language, for the ears, actions/doing, etc.
-Begin with Part 1:  The Teenager in Me--
---what is the "language" of teenagers?  is there vocabulary you use that parents don't?  think about texting and the words you use with friends
---for the ears, what do teenagers listen to that parents and other adults don't?  think about songs, artists, celebrities that you and your friends pay attention to
---for actions/doing, what do you and your friends like to do in your free time that adults don't do in their free time?  how is your recreational time different from younger children and grown-ups?
--for prized possessions, what "things" are valuable to you?  if your house were on fire, what would you grab to keep safe?
---for read and see, what do teenagers like to read and watch?  think about books, magazines, videos, movies that you and your friends enjoy that parents or small children would not
---for food and eats, what do you and other teenagers enjoy eating and drinking that adults don't?
---for beliefs, what do you as a teenager, believe in and value?  what's important for people your age?
---for places, where do teenagers like to go?  where do you like to spend your free time that is probably different from little kids?
--be sure to write one or two ideas per box on the worksheet--once you've done that, you'll have a visual representation of teenager culture

-now do the same activity with Part 2:  My Parents in Me
-for this worksheet, complete each box based on who you are because of your parents' influence
---for the language box, what language or words do you use because of what your parents taught you?
---for the ears, what songs or kinds of music do you enjoy, because it was in the household you grew up in?  think about the music your parents listen to on the radio--do you know the songs and words?  that's because they are part of you because of your parents' influence
---for actions/doing, what do you do with your family time?  when you're all sitting around or planning a holiday, what will it be like?
---continue to complete the boxes based on how your parents affect your time and thoughts and beliefs
--be sure to write one or two ideas per box on the worksheet--once you've done that, you'll have a visual representation of your family's culture

--I'll be collecting this homework tomorrow.

Good morning.

Please remember that if your name gets called for homework today, send your work TODAY.

8ELA

-Yesterday was a work class for the I am David Chapter 8 summary questions.  The following people need to send in their homework today:  8M-Maya, JE Charlene, Roman, Maenign, Ramsen, Samuel, Marvic, Sesinna, Aiden and 8B-Eric, Munachi, Shaun, Allycia, Sherah-Mae, Livia, Matteo, Nevaeh.
-BE SURE TO SEND YOUR WORK TODAY; I'M FINALIZING GRADES.

8SS

-Yesterday I collected homework for The Crusades; answers will be posted later this week.
-Today we're starting a new topic and that is the Vikings
-We know that with the fall of Rome, law and order dissolved.  We've learned how Europe moved through the Dark Ages and into the Middle Ages.
-Last class we learned that as Feudalism, Manorialism, Islam, and the power of the Catholic church grew, the Crusades were happening.  Understand then that they occurred over 200 years (1095AD-1300AD).
-Going further back in time, towards the end of the Dark Ages, Charlemagne was bringing law and order and back to Europe.  It was during this time though, that a force was disrupting this process; this force was the Vikings.
-If you have watched The Vikings on the History channel or the streaming services, you know how violent they were.  Today we learn more about them,
-read pages 240 and 241 then do the following questions; I'll be collecting homework tomorrow.
The Vikings
1.  Where did the Vikings come from/What modern-day countries are the homeland of the Vikings?  Why were they leaving their homes?  /2
2.  The Vikings were skilled in three crafts/skills.  What are they?  /3
3.  What is the connection between the Vikings and Canada?  Be specific.  /2
4.  What is a berserker?  What is the modern-day definition of berserk?  Create an original sentence where berserk is used correctly.  /3
5.  Identify one reason why the Vikings were so successful on their raids of other lands.  Explain your thoughts.  /2
6.  Why do you think the Vikings were no longer a threat by the 13th century?  /2

7SS

-We've been learning about society and culture; last class we focussed on culture.  Today I'm collecting homework from the following people:  Victoria, Enzo, Kailee, Angelica, Chimdi, Lola, Catherine, Joseph, Julie, Luciana, Deion, Auriel, Khrystle, Lauren, Riel, and Tessa.
-BE SURE TO SEND YOUR WORK TODAY--I'M FINALIZING GRADES.

Good morning.

Please remember that if your name gets called for homework this week, it is very important to send it.

8ELA

-Today is a work class for I am David chapter 8 questions; I'll be calling for homework tomorrow.

8SS

-Yesterday we learned about the Crusades; the following people need to send in their homework today:  8M-Dara, Maya, Jayson, Iris, Maenign, Ramsen, Kristine, Samuel, Dwayne, Marvic, Gabrielle, Lucas, Athena, Aiden and 8B-Israel, Athaniel, Josh, Gabbi, Alyssa, Sara, Nina, Joel, Anna, Aidan, Morgan, Matteo, Nevaeh.

7SS

-Last class we learned about society and culture; answers will be posted tomorrow.  

-today we want to take a closer look at "culture"

-we've differentiated between society and culture (review definitions-society is a group of people who share geography, history, politics, economics, whereas culture is the way we express ourselves based on our society

-thinking about society then, how does it create culture?

-for example, we know that a big idea of society is geography/natural environment/climate--so it affects our culture/clothing—a society living in the Arctic will have different clothing than a society in the Caribbean (parka v bikini)

-read p. 138/139 Patterns of Culture—now we see how a culture forms

-read p. 141 Stereotyping

-now we see how discrimination and prejudice are formed

-do the following questions; I'll be collecting homework tomorrow

Cultures & Stereotypes

1.  a)  Thinking about Canadian culture, from a history viewpoint, name two friends of Canada (other nations that are very friendly or allies of Canada).  /2

b)  Think of Canada’s history (the things you learned in grade 6 and 5 SS), explain an event or situation that made these two other countries you named in part a above “friends/allies” of Canada. /2

2.  Think about the words we use in Canada; some of these words are ONLY USED IN CANADA:  tuque, toboggan, chinook, and loonie.  Choose one, explain how it originated/came to be, explain what the word means then use it in a sentence.  /3

3.  Think about recreation in Canada—what do we do for fun in our country?  Why?  /2

4.  Identify two other patterns of culture—do not include geography, history, language, and recreation—and explain what each means.  /4

5.  In kid-friendly language, define stereotype.  /1

6.  Identify a negative outcome of stereotyping and explain how it negatively affects quality of life.  /2

7.  Think about a culture you know.  Explain one pattern of culture that makes it different from other cultures.  (Hint:  think about clothing, the way that culture celebrates, the government system within that culture, the art within that culture, etc.).  /2

Good morning everyone.

We only have a few lessons left before I start calculating grades and making report cards.  

It is VERY IMPORTANT you send your work if I ask for it.  

I have deadlines to keep and some of you need the benefit of a few more marks for Honour Roll

so keep doing the work to the best of your abilities.

8ELA

-So, David made it to Denmark!  He met his mother and his daydreams came true!  I hope you enjoyed the book--it's one of my favourites.
-The chapter 8 questions are below; I'm collecting homework WEDNESDAY.

I am David Chapter 8 Summary - Questions
1.  Is King a likable character?  Explain your thoughts.  /2
2.  On page 175 (hard copy) or page 148 (PDF), David "has returned to them".  Describe David's feelings from this point to the end of page 178 (hard copy) and page 149 (PDF-ending with the sentence:  The dog licked his cheek eagerly, impatiently nudging him again and moving restlessly as if it wanted to get up.  It nudged him once more--and then jumped up before David could stop it..  /3
3.  Explain what King does at this point.  Why?  What is the impact on David?  /4
4.  What is David's physical condition on the last few pages of the book?  Cite text to support your opinion.  /2
5.  Did you like how the story ends?  Explain your thoughts.  /2
6.  Do you like the character David?  Tell me why.  /2
7.  Identify fig. lang. or a literary device in this chapter.  Cite text and explain how it helps the story--DO NOT DEFINE the fig. lang/lit/dev.  /3
**Complete the Character Traits Chart and the Relationships Web.

8SS

-Last class, I collected homework for Health & Medicine; compare your work to the answers below then scroll down for today's assignment


Health & Medicine-Answers

1.  The Black Death is a deadly epidemic during the mid-1300s.

2. a)  The Black Death was caused by fleas, carrying infected blood from rats, biting people. 

***Think about this—animal to human transmission of an illness—this is how COVID-19 is suspected of starting in Wuhan.

b)  It spread so quickly because towns were crowded and dirty and people starting running away from the towns that had the illness and going to small towns and they spread it to those people.

c)  Our governments shut down travel, closed schools and businesses, advertised cleaning strategies, and forbade socializing.

3.  Two other theories of the origins of the Black Death are that is was caused by Jews and that it was a punishment from God.

4.  (answers will vary)

5.  The following people were practicing medicine at the time:  doctors, nuns, monks, and local women.

6.  A midwife is someone who helps pregnant women during pregnancy and childbirth.  They are important because they are saving the life of two people (the woman and the baby) and if the mother dies, it will be hard for the baby to grow up.

7.  (answers will vary)

-we have a good idea of what life was like in medieval Europe during this time—we’ve learned about feudalism and manorialism, we understand the growth of castles and knights which led to the development of towns and guilds,

-we have learned that during the Middle Ages, a new religion was born (Islam), several powerful leaders emerged in government and the church, and an epidemic killed a third of the population of Europe

-we know that all this activity fell between 476 AD to 1500 AD

-during this time the Catholic church and Islam were growing in power, so today we look at how these two religions created an event we know as the Crusades

-read handout

—we know that the land around the Mediterranean Sea was Christian until the birth of Islam in the 600s and then Muslims started to gain control of this land 


-review map  https://i.stack.imgur.com/zXgXw.jpg

-do the following questions; I'll be calling for homework tomorrow



The Crusades

1.  The city of Jerusalem lies in the Holy Land and it was a place for Christian, Muslim, and Jewish pilgrims for hundreds of years.  What happened in 1095AD to change this peaceful situation?  /2

2.  Review your map; why was this a concern for Constantinople?  /2

3.  Identify three reasons why Christians joined the crusades?  /3

4.  What is one problem people travelling on a crusade would have experienced?  What is the result; what negative impact did it have?  /2

5.  Review the motivation for starting the crusades and then, what happened to them over the next 200 years.  Why do you think the Europeans lost interest in the crusades?  /2

6.  Explain a positive outcome of the crusades OR Explain a negative outcome of the crusades.  /2



7SS

-Last class we learned about society and culture; today I'm collecting homework from the following people:  Victoria, Ethan, Cyrus, Riley, Feven, Catherine, AJ, Owen, Deion, Ava, Johanna, Zac, Samara, and Helena

Good morning.

8ELA

-Yesterday I collected homework for chapter 7; the answers are posted below so compare yours to mine then scroll down for today's assignment

I am David Chapter 7 Summary - Answers
1.  In the historical fiction novel I am David by Anne Holm, the main character David is travelling to Denmark to meet the woman he believes is his mother.
2.  In the historical fiction novel I am David by Anne Holm, the man hates David because David's mom didn't return the man's love yet the man cares for David because he is the son of the woman he loves.  By caring for David, he is kind of caring for the woman he loves.
3.  In the historical fiction novel I am David by Anne Holm, the character Johannes had the "job" of taking care of David.  This is because the man made sure that Johannes wasn't harmed and the man was in charge of the camp so he couldn't be nice to a prisoner so he made sure that someone was.
4.  In the historical fiction novel I am David by Anne Holm, being at the farmer's was like being at the camp because David was forced to work very hard, the farmer used threats to force David to work (like them), and he was imprisoned in the barn.
5.  In the historical fiction novel I am David by Anne Holm, David has dreams about what he'd like life to be like in Denmark with his mother.  He wants his mother to love him, he wants to be able to ask all his questions, he wants her to say "my son", he wants to never be afraid, he wants his mom to be surrounded by beauty, and he wants to belong.
6.  In the historical fiction novel I am David by Anne Holm, David is inspired to escape the barn when he realizes that Carlo had been sorry for hurting David and David had never forgiven him so he wants to escape to let Carlo know that David no longer thinks he's evil.
7.  In the historical fiction novel I am David by Anne Holm, the first line of chapter 7 on page 149 is an example of foreshadowing.  "The wind was blowing icy cold and the snow was falling so thickly that David could not see his hand in front of him." is the first line and it makes the reader feel that something bad is going to happen because of the terrible, dangerous weather and how difficult it would be to survive outdoors.  The last line of chapter 7 is an example of foreshadowing because on page 167 it states: "The long winter had passed,and he was going down to meet the spring." and this makes me think something good is going to happen.  The reader thinks this way because winter with its bad weather and cold is finished which means spring, good things and a renewal of life, is where David is heading.

-today's assignment is to read chapter eight--the LAST CHAPTER!  WILL HE MEET HIS MOTHER?  WILL ANY OF HIS DREAMS COME TRUE?  Read the chapter and find out!

8SS

-Yesterday I assigned Health & Medicine so today I'm collecting homework from the following people:  8M-Emily, Maenign, Ramsen, Kristine, Samuel and 8B-Eric, Morgan, Allycia, Sherah-Mae, Livia, Matteo, Nevaeh.

7SS

-Yesterday I collected the Power and Authority worksheet
-I'm not posting an answer key for it because everyone's is going to be different
-today we start a new topic; it'll allow you to think about what it means to be someone from a specific place--we're going to study society and culture
-read pages 136 and 137 to learn about society
-read page 138 and learn about culture (only the first column--don't read the column titled Patterns of Culture) then do the questions that follow--I'll be collecting homework tomorrow

Society & Culture
1.  What is a simple, kid-friendly definition of society?  /1
2.  Identify three characteristics of a society that people share.  /3
3.  How does a society affect people?  Offer three ideas.  /3
4.  What is a simple, kid-friendly definition of culture?  /1
5.  What is the foundation or basic building block of culture?  Explain why.  /2
6.  Explain how the loss of language leads to the loss of identity.  /2
7.  What is a simple, kid-friendly definition of cultural diversity?  /1
8.  How do you know that Canada is a culturally diverse nation?  /1