November 6, 2026

 8C: please send me your food DTP by midnight tonight. Otherwise, it will be a ZERO

Salut 8C!

As discussed today, the test is postponed to Tuesday November 10th. I will be doing Extra Help Monday at lunch. I will meet any interested students in the cafeteria around 11:50 and we will walk to my classroom together. Please review over the weekend as well.

Wishing you all un très bon weekend!
A lundi,

Mme :)

Why are we proud to be Canadians? Free health care. Read story below

https://www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/article/ontario-couple-hit-with-60000-hospital-bill-despite-having-travel-insurance/

Math: flip words, 150 vertical, 150 horizontal, 12 palindromes

Grade 7 Health notes

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jPRTqYlFUKRnMiktrTfUHaqasaI2X884omzSYdyP_8o/edit?tab=t.0

Find the price for 4L of homo milk, 2%, 1%, skim, half and half and table cream

https://www.loblaws.ca/en/2-microfiltered-milk/p/20148677_EA?source=nspt&search-bar=2%25+milk&storeId=1029&cartId=c122175f-ccb2-4c30-a0b0-e2b162aac8cd

G8 Geography notes, updated (Quality of Life)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cckENrccOLle3lh4AJewWPekBSbUmk861S-wTxwJFxI/edit?tab=t.0

November 5, 2026

 8C: Food DTP due tomorrow Friday Nov 6 at 11:59pm.

Send file or link to Kwokhomework@gmail.com

Transformational geometry (reflection, first two pages, not the letter side)

- work on what your friend gives you. Try to put vertical, horizontal and diagonal flip lines

- start with simple shapes (rectangle, triangles) and then draw more complicated figures that overlap to the other side of the flip lines

- if you lose the red mira, it will cost you $30 to replace

Science: Complete ten hybrid animals and plants, and send to Kwok

8C Health assignments; JUST DO IT

 I will be checking. 

November 4, 2026

 8C

Work on the DTP document on food

- let's take a look at what my G11 student is writing about food. It is not about the taste, but the higher level thinking about food production and family enjoying the experience.

- perhaps the food does not taste that good but it does bring people together. Can't beat that

How has the role of food played in your life? How has it helped you to become the person you are

• I am very fortunate to live in Canada since food, even some expensive items, is often widely available in most places

• From a young age, I learned how to bake and cook with my grandparents, and honestly, it is a form of art to prepare certain food with the specific ingredients

• The preparation, planning and right temperature all play an important role when cooking a simple family dinner

• It is unforgettable when I baked my first batch of chocolate cookies in grade 3 since it took so much time and effort to follow the recipe and prepare all the ingredients to perfection

• This was truly amazing and all my family and friends enjoyed the boxes of cookies that were sent as their Christmas presents

• However, without the help of my grandparents, this could not have been done by a 8 year old. 

• Thus, the essence of a meal is not only the taste of the food. Rather, it is the family time that we spend together that afternoon to chat, laugh, and share our excitement when the cookies are ready!! Food brings people together

• My grandparents grew up in a small village in Iran when it was often hard to get enough to feed the family. The stories that my grandpa told us often remind me not to waste food for every meal even when life is easier in Canada.

7E Health notes

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jPRTqYlFUKRnMiktrTfUHaqasaI2X884omzSYdyP_8o/edit?usp=sharing

November 3, 2026

 8C Algebra test tomorrow. Work on practice test. Answers is scanned in the link below

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ABbXmPLv6m7J5OB3aptIv3Y6ni3pj16D/view?usp=sharing

G8 Science notes

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ysVsEjA1cLtrC27b4L31bgE3hbFDxjBoflDDXxysR4s/edit?usp=sharing

Hybrid plants and fruits

https://www.eatright.org/food/food-groups/fruits/10-must-know-hybrid-fruits    

Hybrid animals

https://www.boredpanda.com/strange-hybrid-animals-that-are-hard-to-believe-actually-exist/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic

Learn to do DTP layout with header, footer, columns, image between columns, DROP CAP (drop to 5 to 6 lines) for your delicious meal page

Biology notes on microscope and cells

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vuJgkrQYPgPhES90Mg484oYV7KztUkfz34JAX0GmAGo/edit?usp=sharing

G8 Transition meeting online, Nov 2 (6pm to 7pm)

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdajPVKORLzaFfPYa24FxfbsIcS2qkx_Xx-N2jZDJcbOZeuKQ/viewform?pli=1

Registraion above

November 2, 2026, 6pm to 7pm

Microsoft Teams

November 2, 2026

 8C Food DTP

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Je1o99-9VpOQz-_jJnpXtgB1JfGan9tQ/view?usp=sharing

Food adjectives

https://www.webstaurantstore.com/article/53/how-to-write-a-menu.html?srsltid=AfmBOoq4F-o_k7F-QN8v1inwvZ1SVEKg3v1iNjfndbAM9PbWComkYF3R

- two columns, header, footer, image between columns, drop cap, page number

- 12+ adjectives, 5+ adverbs, 5+ conjunctions

- due Friday. Send link to Kwok

On a hot summer afternoon, there is nothing better than putting a rib eye steak on a scorching hot BBQ in my backyard. As the flame slowly chars the meat, the fat gradually sizzles, reigniting the fire below. This action makes very distinctive grill marks on the back of the meat.

When it is time to flip the thick piece of meat, it is extremely important to be careful not to burn our hands since the grill is probably 150C. After another 5 minutes of cooking, with corn and some buttered asparagus, my mouth-watering steak dinner is ready! The moment I chew on the meat, the tenderness and juicy flavour explode inside my mouth and my palate starts dancing all over my tongue. 

I can only close my eyes to enjoy this lovely dinner with a glass of red wine. Although consuming an excessive amount of red meat is unhealthy, I will never give up my steak with another kind of protein.

Life is good!

8C Algebra (test on Wednesday Nov 4)

Part D: More complicated problems

13a) The length of a rectangle is 3m longer than twice the width. If the perimeter is 96m, what are the dimensions?

Step 1: which side is the shorter? Let x be ________

Step 2: how long is the longer side? Two things here, twice and 3m longer. ___________

Step 3: Write the equation and solve for x

13b) The length of a rectangle is 5m longer than twice the width. If the perimeter is 52m, what are the dimensions? (Ans: 7, 19)

13c) The length of a rectangle is 7m shorter than three times the width. If the perimeter is 74m, what are the dimensions? (Ans: 11, 26)

14a) Find three consecutive EVEN integers that the sum of the smallest and twice the second is 20 more than the third number. 

Step 1: Let x be the smallest integer. What will be the next two EVEN integers?

Step 2: What is the formula for twice the second integer

Step 3: What is the formula for “20 more than the third integer”?

Step 4: Write the equation and solve for x

14b) Find three consecutive EVEN integers that the sum of the smallest and twice the second is 30 more than the third number. 

Step 1: Let x be the smallest integer. What will be the next two EVEN integers?

Step 2: What is the formula for twice the second integer

Step 3: What is the formula for “30 more than the third integer”?

Step 4: Write the equation and solve for x

14c) Kwok is three times older than his son. The difference in their ages is 26 years. How old is each person?

Step 1: Who is younger? Let x be his age

Step 2: How old is the older person?

Step 3: Difference in their ages is 26. Write a formula for that

Step 4: Calculate x

14d) Trump is eight times older than his grandson. The sum in their ages is 81 years. How old is each person?

14e) Peggy is four times older than her daughter. The difference in their ages is 45 years. How old is each person?

15a) One number is seven more twice the other number. The numbers differ by 35. What are the two numbers?

Step 1: Let x be the smaller number

Step 2L the second number is seven more twice the other number. Write a formula

Step 3: Differ by 35. Write an equation

Step 4: Solve for x

15b)  One number is five more three times the other number. The numbers sum is 85. What are the two numbers? (Answer: 20, 65)

15c)  One number is nine more five times the other number. The numbers differ is 49 What are the two numbers? (Answer: 10, 59)

16a) Candy is 5 years older than Sophia. Three years ago, the ages sum was 109 years. How old is Sopia now? How old was Sophia last year?

Step 1: Who is younger? Let x be her age

Step 2: How old is the older person?

Step 3: How old are they three years ago? Sophia _______ Candy _________

Step 4: Calculate their ages 3 years ago

Step 5: How old is Sophia now? Next year?

16b)  LeBron is 15 years older than Scotty. Five years ago, the ages sum was 69 years. How old is LeBron now? How old was LeBron next year?

7B Halloween Picts

 

G7 Health Test

October 30, 2026

8C Algebra questions: Copy and paste questions here. Make sure you put your name in the beginning of each question

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SVcG0UnbiAqNGrpag_-9aL0aF7--LCaQiZVCK4jk3Ig/edit?usp=sharing

 

October 29, 2026

 8C, with algebra, make up three questions so you can sell them to EQAO

e.g. Steak dinner costs $12 more than a chicken dinner. All together the two dishes cost $58. How much for the chicken and steak dinner

Short writing (6 to 8 sentences, scored out of 50 points)

"What is your favourite food?" talk about the restaurant, atmosphere, taste, price, value, popularity and other factors). Must have at least 5 adjectives, 2 adverbs and 2 conjunctions in your short writing

Example:

On a cold winter afternoon, nothing tastes better than a bowl of steaming hot ramen with creamy, oily broth and thick noodles. Instantly, that warms me up in a small cozy Japanese restaurant, enjoying the meal with my buddies. The thickly sliced pork belly, together with the unbelievably flavourful beef chunks, should be nominated for a Michelin star. Maybe that is why ramen is getting popularity all over the city since there are so many new affordable noodle places in town.

Although the Costco hot dog is really inexpensive, the taste and flavour are unbeatable because it is made of real beef sausage, wrapped tightly in a warmed sesame bun. After one big bite into the front end of the dog, a massive amount of ketchup and a hint of yellow mustard spill all over my lips. If this isn't the best deal in town for $1.50, something must be wrong with your taste buds. 

October 28, 2026

 G8 Updated Geography notes (Growth rate and population density charts)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cckENrccOLle3lh4AJewWPekBSbUmk861S-wTxwJFxI/edit?usp=sharing

8C Lamb to the slaughter

https://www.classicshorts.com/stories/lamb.html

Audio

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGbzsDzr_-g

Lamb To The Slaughter Questions

 Answer the following questions making reference to the text to support your responses.

 

1. What do the first few paragraphs of the story suggest about Mary Maloney’s relationship with her husband?

2. Before the husband breaks the news, what three clues are there that this particular evening is going to be a break with routine?

3. Do you think the murder was “premeditated” or a “crime of passion”? Give examples from the text to support your answer.

4. Is it reasonable that the policemen should be fooled by what she says (remember she is a policeman's wife) or do you find the whole thing rather unlikely?

5. Do you think Mary Maloney is a “normal” person? Did she react in a normal way? Why or why not?

Newtonbrook Open House

 

8C French announcement

 Salut 8C,

Here are a few reminders and important dates:

1. To those who have not yet returned their quizzes to me signed by a parent/guardian, please do so ASAP!

2. NEXT TEST: Thurs Nov 5 (Day 2) on avoir, être, aller and faire.
KNOW how to conjugate them, put them in the negative and use them correctly in a sentence. There will be a section on comprehension as well as you will have to read the sentences and understand which verb to use. This will include familiar vocabulary we have already learned from the last quiz and worksheets.We will be reviewing together daily so please listen carefully and participate every day.There will also be a practice test to ensure you are prepared!

3. EXTRA HELP: TUES NOV. 3 - Open to anyone who wants some extra support or extra opportunities to practice before the test.

I will see you tomorrow and we can discuss any questions or concerns you may have.

Bonne soirée et à bientôt!

October 27, 2026

 7E Health test, November 3rd (Tuesday). Study

Notes that you should study, review and learn

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jPRTqYlFUKRnMiktrTfUHaqasaI2X884omzSYdyP_8o/edit?usp=sharing

8C, food adjectives

Compose ten sentences that describe your food (appetizer, soup, main dish, dessert, snack

- must include at least two adjectives, one adverb and one conjunction per sentence

https://www.webstaurantstore.com/article/53/how-to-write-a-menu.html?srsltid=AfmBOoq4F-o_k7F-QN8v1inwvZ1SVEKg3v1iNjfndbAM9PbWComkYF3R

The tender, succulent beef ribs melts in my mouth instantly even when I don't chew it.

Since these runny poached egg yolks slowly drip out, it gently mixes well with the smoked ham and hollandaise sauce over an English muffin

October 26, 2026

8A, 8B, 8C, 8D

- Geography test tomorrow. Bring cheat sheet 

8C Conjunction homework

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yf3aFuRbYA-CDniU16cR96Dy_1jkY9CM45awK6UEMOI/edit?usp=sharing

Grade 7 Health notes

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jPRTqYlFUKRnMiktrTfUHaqasaI2X884omzSYdyP_8o/edit?usp=sharing

Health test next week. It will be really scary if you dont study

7B, 7C - Friday October 30

7A - Tuesday October 27

October 23, 2026

 Math: The rest of the algebra questions (consecutive even numbers, perimeter, age)

Geography test on Tuesday. If you dont have a cheat sheet and don't study, you will FAIL

Specialized high school applications (Nov 9 to Nov 27). Must apply between these two dates

Specialized Arts: must have portfolio and prepare for an audition (Dec 8, 9 or 12)

Enriched math/science/tech (STEM): entrance exam on Dec 7 (70% of your mark, G7/8 Report card and Kwok's recommendation)

Wednesday Nov 4 (6pm to 7pm): Parent information sesssion, online Zoom