November 21, 2017

7C
- draw two of each triangles (equilateral, acute, isosceles, right angle, scalene, obtuse)
- measure each angle and length of each side
- each side must be at least 5cm long for a figure to be drawn accurately
- must use ruler and protractor to complete task

- homonyms: make up sentences with today list
- complete the homonym sheet on the back of the math sheet

- this Friday, November 24: spelling test on homonyms.  Sentences will be read to you with homonyms, and you need to dictate the entire sentence
e.g. ________ going to the mall over ________ to meet _______ friends. (there, they're, their)

8B/8C
- read genetic testing, page 109
- read cord blood 161

November 20, 2017

7C
- Math: angles, triangles and polygons, must be within 2° for each measurement
Part E: use protractor to measure 1 angle

- Friday first period, library, bring laptop to work on book report.  MUST EMAIL DRAFT OF BOOK REPORT TO KWOK BY FRIDAY LUNCH

November 16, 2017

7C

- spend at least 1 hour each day on books report.  Type up answers for a few questions (character description, setting, author, friend, vocabulary).  Look the the suggestions below to improve your mark

- read suggestions for book report improvement.  See the two pict below

November 15, 2017

7C
- check email and download book report from Frozen Fire (or your first novel).  Go through the comments with parents, sign the report
- I will review the necessary items with you tomorrow
- bring laptop to class tomorrow.  You are working on your report

8B/8C
- endocytosis and exocytosis, page 132 - 133.  Study, quiz next class

November 14, 2017

7C
- bring laptop tomorrow.  Work on book report during third period
- make up own sentences with the following homonyms.  Each set of words must be in the same sentence
e.g. It is nice to have a bowl of chili in a chilly morning in Chile.

For Andy's enjoyment:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/simple-perfect-chili-recipe-2107099

principal-principle
except-accept
there-they're-their
two-to-too
fare-fair
stair-stare
scent-cent-sent
bare-bear
cereal-serial
loan-lone
allow-aloud
ccili-chilly-Chile
toe-tow
scene-seen
waste-waist

November 13, 2017

7C
- sign Progress Report, book appointments for interviews if necessary.  Bookings start at 7pm tonight
- Kwok has to teach night school on Thursday evening, and unable to meet parents.  I will be available all day Friday Nov 17, from 8:15am to 3pm
- if parents need to see me on Friday afternoon, please send a note with students and I will schedule a time
- develop a plan and discuss with parents what you can do to improve for the next few months. Next report will have marks, and will go home in mid February

- homonyms: highlight incorrect homonyms, and make appropriate changes

- math test on Wednesday.  Study.  Perimeter, area, cost, triangles, parallelograms, trapezoids

November 10, 2017

7C
- Math test next Wednesday, November 15. Perimeter, area, cost, triangles, parallelograms, trapezoids
- review and redo some of the questions

- Run, read one chapter each evening.  Start doing question B. The two main characters are Winston and Terry Fox

- register for an interview session first before booking on Monday
https://cummervalley.schoolappointments.com/admin/