1.) MATH 6/7- Complete any unfinished work from yesterday.  Grade 6 students, remember you have a short quiz tomorrow on estimating/calculating with a number line.
2.) No need to post any messages tonight! :)  

1.) MATH 6 - Chapter 9 Lesson 6 - Complete the question we did in class today, but with the number 3 and the number 2.  Easy quiz tomorrow on estimating and calculating with a number line.  
MATH 7 - 3.8 worksheet. 
2.) SCIENCE - Create a blog peer feedback/assessment page on your website under your 'REFLECTIONS' pages and give feedback (from your feedback pages) to your group members.  

1.) MATH - Chapter 9 Lesson 4 Corrections, 3 Board questions for Chapter 9 Lesson 4 (Dividing with single digit whole numbers)
Math 7 - Mrs. Van assigned your HW.
2.) SCIENCE - Final presentations on Monday.
3.) POST A MESSAGE: Watch this video (about 10 minutes long).   What types of things do you think the first civilizations needed to survive and function with one another?

1.) LA - Complete your concluding paragraphs for your NYR essays.    Be sure to restate your thesis in different words and end it off with a good ending statement.  
2.) Science - Make sure you're prepared to give your presentation tomorrow.  EVERYONE will have this joyous opportunity.  Review your presentation criteria in google docs.
3.) MATH - Previous day's HW is due tomorrow.
4.) POST A MESSAGE - What did you notice about today's presentations?  List at least 3 things that you think you need to work on.  
5.) If you presented today, see if you can figure out how to upload your powerpoint files to your websites for others to see.  Make sure you create a new section for your topic before you do so.  Remember, you will also upload your partner's powerpoint later on.

1.) MATH 6 - Complete Chapter 9 Lesson 4 textbook questions # 2,7-11
     MATH 7 - Pg 126-127 Qu# 4,6,9,10, and 14 (KEY QUESTION)
2.) SCIENCE - ALL VOLCANO RESEARCHERS WILL BE PRESENTING TOMORROW!  MAKE SURE YOU ARE PREPARED WITH NOTES SO THAT YOU CAN GLANCE DOWN AT THEM DURING YOUR PRESENTATION.  REMEMBER, YOU ARE NOT PERMITTED TO READ FROM YOUR SLIDES.  Don't forget to review your presentation criteria that you have in your google docs.  

1.) Math 6 -Corrections (Mid Chapter Review), Complete Chapter 9 Lesson 4 Worksheet and textbook questions #1,5,6 (Pg 307-308). 
     Math 7 - Chapter 3.6 Dividing by Numbers Less than One (Worksheet)

2.) LA - If you haven't completed your NYR paragraphs (3 paragraphs, thesis statement, proper topic sentences, and transition words), this must be handed in to me tomorrow.  You must show me your final draft as well as any others that you have edited/revised.  


3.) SCIENCE - There are 3 students who have yet to complete the peer feedback/assessment sheets. This MUST be completed by 7pm tonight and emailed to your partner.  All students should have their slideshows edited/revised tomorrow.  You will have less than one hour in class tomorrow to work on your final touches.  About half of you have finished, so all you need to do is work on 'Knowing all of your research!  Do not memorize word for word but be able to explain the important facts about each of your sections.  Remember, you are the expert and you will be the teacher on Thursday/Friday.

4.) POST A MESSAGE: Take a look at this website: 

http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/subjects/ancientcivgeneral.htm 
- This is just one resource that you can use, feel free to do some additional research.  

- In your own words, explain what you think 'CIVILIZATION' means?  
- In your opinion, what do you think are 3 important things that a civilization must have?  For example: A civilization should have some form of GOVERNMENT.  

5.) CUPCAKE SALE TOMORROW! ($1) 

1.) Math 6 - Chapter 9 (Mid-Chapter Review)
     Math 7 - Pg 123 Qu 4,5,7,8,10, and 12 (Chapter 3.6) 
2.) SCIENCE 
- Complete peer feedback (written form) and give it to your partner tomorrow.  This will be collected tomorrow for marks! :)  If you for some reason forgot your feedback sheets at school, email/phone/contact your
- Continue working on your slideshows
- Presentations will be on Thursday and Friday.  You are expected to speak freely without having to read word for word.  I do not expect you to memorize everything but you must be able to explain what each topic is (definition) and tell the class about at least 3 - 5 important facts about each of your slides.  
- Remember you are going to be the teacher  on Thursday/Friday.
3.) POST A MESSAGE:  Write 3-5 sentences explaining what persecution is and give an example of one form of persecution.  If you're unsure, make sure you post a question here so that one of your classmates can help you out.

1.) Science
- PowerPoint presentations must be completed by Monday.
- Your sources for your information must be included at the bottom of each of your slides.  Most of you will have one or two for your online sources, your science textbook, and one for your multimedia (picture and/or video)
- Make sure you have organized your information and multimedia in a neat manner that does not detract from the purpose of your presentations. 
- Also, don't forget that you must not use animations/transitions that detract from the content of your slideshow. 
- Once you complete your slideshow, share or email it to Mr. Hong and your partner so that we can give you feedback.  We will do peer assessments in class on Monday so please make sure you share/email it by then. 
2.) MATH 6 - Complete the rest of the questions for Chapter 9 Lesson 3
MATH 7 - Ask your friend what the HW is.  I don't know what Mrs. Van assigned.
3.) POST A MESSAGE:  How are thesis statements different from topic sentences?

1.) Science - Make sure you have fully edited your summaries so it is in your own words/voice.  Many of you have simply paraphrased your research.  Do not simply copy/past and then change a few words.  You should learn everything about each of your sections and then write your summaries.  It is not a good idea to have your research right next to you when you're writing your summaries because students often feel compelled to read it and follow the exact same structure.  

We will be working on your presentations all morning.  YOU MUST BE READY TO WORK ON IT!  I will check to see that you have made the edits/revisions from the feedback that I have given you.

2.) POST A MESSAGE:  This message has to do with Art.  Who is 'BANKSY' and what type of art does he create?  Post a little bit of information about him and post it here.

1.) Math 6 Pg 302 (#1-6)
     MATH 7 - Worksheet and corrections
2.) Science
- Make edits/revisions as suggested by your partners (peer feedback from yesterday - make sure you read the comments in your google docs/email).  Do the edits to your 'SUMMARY' files and not your 'POWERPOINTS'.  
- Once you finish making all your edits/revisions, please email it (SUMMARY FILE) to your partner and to me.  (attach the file as an attachment).  If you don't know how to do this, post a message.  
3.) LA - Thesis statement worksheet corrections, Thesis statement quiz tomorrow, and Writing Rocket worksheet. (The majority of you have completed the worksheets already)
4.) POST A MESSAGE - We discussed the 'Stop Online Piracy Act' (S.O.P.A.) in class today and how the U.S. government is trying to censor certain websites that have to do with the online streaming of tv shows, movies, etc.  China is a communist nation and their government blocks/censors many websites so their people are unable to learn about certain topics that the government deems inappropriate.  
- Define censorship in your own words.  
- In your opinion, do you believe that censorship is good or bad?  Give at least one good reason why you chose your answer.  

1.) MATH 6 - Chapter 9 Lesson 3 worksheet (all questions)
     MATH 7 - Pg. 119 ALL QUESTIONS.  Mark at home using the back of your     
     textbook.
2.) POST A MESSAGE:  List at least one form of communication that you can use to communicate with your Science partner and explain how you could use it to improve your communication with your Science partner.  Think out of the box on this one (idiom) and see if you can list one that has not been mentioned yet.  
3.) SCIENCE 
Share 2 files with your partner and Mr. Hong  on Google Docs.  Only allow comments, and not edits.  
I.) Your file with all of your research/sources
II.) Your summaries

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT: Compare your partner's summaries with his/her research.  For each section, you must make give them feedback on their 'SUMMARY' file in the comment stream of Google Docs.  Remember to be specific with your feedback.  Read below for more information. (Alternatively, you may email your comments to your partner but if you do this, you must include me on that email.)

Peer Feedback example:
1.) Did your partner summarize the information or paraphrase it?  
Example comment: You paraphrased your research and you did not summarize it.  When you summarize information, you need to include only the important facts.  Also, if you summarize 4 pages of research, you would probably end up with a 1 page summary.  If you paraphrase 10 pages of research, you end up with at least 10 pages in your paraphrase.  
2.) Does the information flow smoothly?
Example comment: Your information did not flow smoothly and I would suggest organizing your information so that it is chronological.  
3.) Did your partner use transition words?
Example comment:  Good use of transition words.  However, I would recommend that you add a few more in between your final 2 sentences to show that you are concluding your information on that topic.  You can use, "In summary" or "In conclusion".  
4.)  Is your partner's work complete?  
Example comment: You completed all of your summaries except for your section on Faults.  Make sure you review your research and notes that you took from your textbook, and properly summarize your information in a clear, logical paragraph.  
5.) Important facts
Example comment: You included a few points in your section on 'FAULTS" that were unnecessary.  Take out your third and seventh sentences because they are off topic.  Also, you did not include any information about ........ 

We will have a practice tomorrow morning (Tuesday) from 8:00am - 8:35am.  All team members must show up to practice.  

1.) Math 6 - Complete marking pg 297-298 using the back of your math textbook.  
     MATH 7 - Chapter 3.4 worksheet
2.) Science - You should be either finished or finishing up your summaries tonight for homework.  Once you have completed your summaries (tonight) please make sure you share it with me in Google Docs.  I will review your work and give you feedback with the comment stream so be sure to read my comments.  Tomorrow, we will be working with your summaries so have a hard copy of your work as well.  Remember, you should always save your work in google so that you can work on it at anytime from any location.
3.) LA - If you haven't handed in your 'CABIN WINDOWS' for Hatchet, along with your QWILS, then it is late.  You are losing marks for every day that it is not handed in.  Email me if you have any questions.

4.) Idioms quiz tomorrow (since we didn't have time to do it today).

1.) LA - Hatchet Quiz and Idioms quiz on Monday.
2.) Science - Summarize all of your research.  Remember, the best way to summarize your information is to learn the content of your research, and then write/type out everything you know about each of your subtopics in a logical manner.  It is not a good idea to write your summaries while you read your research because often times, students 'PARAPHRASE' and forget to 'SUMMARIZE'.  Don't forget to write logically and pay attention to the givens (spelling, grammar, punctuation, transitions, capitals, etc).  Note, you need to 'SUMMARIZE' your research and the material from the textbook.  
3.) MATH 6 - Watch this video on 'ESTIMATING DECIMALS' 
     MATH 7 - Watch this video on 'MULTIPLYING WITH DECIMALS'
4.) Email a picture of your soapstone carvings to Mr. Hong.  
5.) Bring your inside shoes to school on Monday.
6.) POST A MESSAGE: Explain the difference between 'SUMMARIZING' and 'PARAPHRASING' in a short paragraph (3-5 sentences).  

1.) Read for 30 minutes 
2.) LA - Idioms Quiz.  (worksheet and yesterday's planner comments)
3.) SCIENCE - Read through your research and highlight important facts.  Don't memorize it word for word.  You will be the 'TEACHER' when you do your presentation next week and should be able to talk about your topic in your own words!  If you are comfortable with all your material, feel free to start summarizing your information using your research and the Science textbook.
4.) Math 6 - Quiz tomorrow (round up, round down, number line, estimating, calculating, drawing diagrams using coins and adding, drawing diagrams using base ten blocks and adding.)
Math 7 - Quiz tomorrow on addition/subtraction of decimal numbers.
5.) POST A MESSAGE: Please complete the following task and explain to your classmates how to do this (chronologically using transition words) in a short paragraph.  ***Take a photo of your soapstone carving, upload it to your Google Documents, and share it with Mr. Hong.  Let's see how many of you can figure out how to complete this task.  In addition to this, feel free to share it with the rest of your classmates via Google Docs.***