Thursday, June 11, 2020

Good morning, everyone!

You have one very important task that I am hoping you will complete and submit by Friday:

TERM 3 STUDENT SELF-ASSESSMENT.

I have attached pictures of the assignment below. You can also find these pictures on FreshGrade. Please do your best to answer the questions.

You can download and write on the pictures themselves and upload them to FreshGrade.

You can write your answers on a separate piece of paper and upload a picture of it to FreshGrade.

You can write your answers in word processing software and upload it to FreshGrade.

You can download the Word document from the Files section of our General or Mr. D. Speaks! chat channels on Microsoft Teams and upload it to FreshGrade.

REMINDERS:

Meetings will be held between 11:00 and 11:30 on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays in the "Daily Reading and Writing Tasks" channel on Teams to go over the day's assignments. Recordings will be available for review in that same channel shortly afterwards, expect on Mondays and Tuesdays when they will be posted in the afternoon.

Designated, weekly group meetings to discuss the Financial Literacy questions will be held on Wednesdays at 10:00, 10:30, and 1:00 and Thursdays at 10:00 and 10:30. Please check the "Mr. D. Speaks!" channel of our Teams chat for group information.

This week, be sure to submit all assignments under the "June 8- June 12" activity on FreshGrade.

Today's tasks are:

1. Monthly News Article:

TODAY'S ARTICLE:

After reading, answer the following questions in complete sentences by either downloading and editing the page, writing your answers on a separate piece of paper, or typing them out in a word document. Upload your answers to FreshGrade.

2. Poetry

Each week we are going to learn about a new type of poem. Complete each daily task so that you are ready to create the best possible poem that you can at the end of the week.

THIS WEEK'S POEM: Haiku.

A haiku is a three-line poem containing 17 syllables that attempts to paint a picture in your mind using words. Each line contains a specific number of syllables. The first line has five, the second has seven, and the third also has five. Read the examples below.

After reading the examples, answer the questions below. You can print out the page and fill it in, save a copy of it and edit it with your answers, or write your responses on a separate piece of paper. When finished, upload your answers to FreshGrade. If you require further clarification, be sure to check out the "Daily Reading and Writing Tasks" video for today found on the Teams channel.

TODAY'S WORKSHEETS:

3. Financial Literacy
TODAY'S QUESTION:
How are taxes and tips calculated on restaurant purchases?

Write down your answers to the daily question and save them. We will discuss these during next week’s scheduled Teams meetings.

4. Origami

THIS WEEK'S DESIGN:
Paper Shirt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=339usa6EZp4

Practice making it each day, and upload a short video to FreshGrade on Friday of you making it.

This design uses standard-size printer paper.

5. Epic! https://www.getepic.com/sign-in

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Good morning, everyone!

You have one very important task that I am hoping you will complete and submit by Friday:

TERM 3 STUDENT SELF ASSESSMENT.

I have attached pictures of the assignment below. You can also find these pictures on FreshGrade. Please do your best to answer the questions.

You can download and write on the pictures themselves and upload them to FreshGrade.

You can write your answers on a separate piece of paper and upload a picture of it to FreshGrade.

You can write your answers in word processing software and upload it to FreshGrade.

You can download the Word document from the Files section of our General or Mr. D. Speaks! chat channels on Microsoft Teams and upload it to FreshGrade.

REMINDERS:

Meetings will be held between 11:00 and 11:30 on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays in the "Daily Reading and Writing Tasks" channel on Teams to go over the day's assignments. Recordings will be available for review in that same channel shortly afterwards, expect on Mondays and Tuesdays when they will be posted in the afternoon.

Designated, weekly group meetings to discuss the Financial Literacy questions will be held on Wednesdays at 10:00, 10:30, and 1:00 and Thursdays at 10:00 and 10:30. Please check the "Mr. D. Speaks!" channel of our Teams chat for group information.

This week, be sure to submit all assignments under the "June 8- June 12" activity on FreshGrade.

Today's tasks are:

1. Monthly News Article:

TODAY'S ARTICLE:

After reading, answer the following questions in complete sentences by either downloading and editing the page, writing your answers on a separate piece of paper, or typing them out in a word document. Upload your answers to FreshGrade.

2. Poetry

Each week we are going to learn about a new type of poem. Complete each daily task so that you are ready to create the best possible poem that you can at the end of the week.

THIS WEEK'S POEM: Haiku.

A haiku is a three-line poem containing 17 syllables that attempts to paint a picture in your mind using words. Each line contains a specific number of syllables. The first line has five, the second has seven, and the third also has five. Read the examples below.

After reading the examples, answer the questions below. You can print out the page and fill it in, save a copy of it and edit it with your answers, or write your responses on a separate piece of paper. When finished, upload your answers to FreshGrade. If you require further clarification, be sure to check out the "Daily Reading and Writing Tasks" video for today found on the Teams channel.

TODAY'S WORKSHEETS:

3. Financial Literacy
TODAY'S QUESTION:
Who takes financial responsibility for meals if they are not eaten at home?

Write down your answers to the daily question and save them. We will discuss these during next week’s scheduled Teams meetings.

4. Origami

THIS WEEK'S DESIGN:
Paper Shirt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=339usa6EZp4

Practice making it each day, and upload a short video to FreshGrade on Friday of you making it.

This design uses standard-size printer paper.

5. Epic! https://www.getepic.com/sign-in

Read for at least 30 minutes.

6. Typing Club. nrmrd.typingclub.com

Practice for 20 minutes.

Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Good morning, everyone!

REMINDERS:

Meetings will be held between 11:00 and 11:30 on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays in the "Daily Reading and Writing Tasks" channel on Teams to go over the day's assignments. Recordings will be available for review in that same channel shortly afterwards, expect on Mondays and Tuesdays when they will be posted in the afternoon.

Designated, weekly group meetings to discuss the Financial Literacy questions will be held on Wednesdays at 10:00, 10:30, and 1:00 and Thursdays at 10:00 and 10:30. Please check the "Mr. D. Speaks!" channel of our Teams chat for group information.

This week, be sure to submit all assignments under the "June 8- June 12" activity on FreshGrade.

Today's tasks are:

1. Monthly News Article:

TODAY'S ARTICLE:

After reading, answer the following questions in complete sentences by either downloading and editing the page, writing your answers on a separate piece of paper, or typing them out in a word document. Upload your answers to FreshGrade.

2. Poetry

Each week we are going to learn about a new type of poem. Complete each daily task so that you are ready to create the best possible poem that you can at the end of the week.

THIS WEEK'S POEM: Haiku.

A haiku is a three-line poem containing 17 syllables that attempts to paint a picture in your mind using words. Each line contains a specific number of syllables. The first line has five, the second has seven, and the third also has five. Read the examples below.

After reading the examples, answer the questions below. You can print out the page and fill it in, save a copy of it and edit it with your answers, or write your responses on a separate piece of paper. When finished, upload your answers to FreshGrade. If you require further clarification, be sure to check out the "Daily Reading and Writing Tasks" video for today found on the Teams channel.

TODAY'S WORKSHEETS:

3. Financial Literacy
TODAY'S QUESTION:
What might an average individual meal cost? Look up some of your favourite restaurants’ menus and prices.

Write down your answers to the daily question and save them. We will discuss these during next week’s scheduled Teams meetings.

4. Origami

THIS WEEK'S DESIGN:
Paper Shirt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=339usa6EZp4

Practice making it each day, and upload a short video to FreshGrade on Friday of you making it.

This design uses standard-size printer paper.

5. Epic! https://www.getepic.com/sign-in

Read for at least 30 minutes.

6. Typing Club. nrmrd.typingclub.com

Practice for 20 minutes.

Monday, June 8, 2020

Good morning, everyone!

REMINDERS:

Meetings will be held between 11:00 and 11:30 on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays in the "Daily Reading and Writing Tasks" channel on Teams to go over the day's assignments. Recordings will be available for review in that same channel shortly afterwards, expect on Mondays and Tuesdays when they will be posted in the afternoon.

Designated, weekly group meetings to discuss the Financial Literacy questions will be held on Wednesdays at 10:00, 10:30, and 1:00 and Thursdays at 10:00 and 10:30. Please check the "Mr. D. Speaks!" channel of our Teams chat for group information.

This week, be sure to submit all assignments under the "June 8- June 12" activity on FreshGrade.

Today's tasks are:

1. Monthly News Article:

TODAY'S ARTICLE:

After reading, answer the following questions in complete sentences by either downloading and editing the page, writing your answers on a separate piece of paper, or typing them out in a word document. Upload your answers to FreshGrade.

2. Poetry

Each week we are going to learn about a new type of poem. Complete each daily task so that you are ready to create the best possible poem that you can at the end of the week.

THIS WEEK'S POEM: Haiku.

A haiku is a three-line poem containing 17 syllables that attempts to paint a picture in your mind using words. Each line contains a specific number of syllables. The first line has five, the second has seven, and the third also has five. Read the examples below.

After reading the examples, answer the questions below. You can print out the page and fill it in, save a copy of it and edit it with your answers, or write your responses on a separate piece of paper. When finished, upload your answers to FreshGrade. If you require further clarification, be sure to check out the "Daily Reading and Writing Tasks" video for today found on the Teams channel.

TODAY'S WORKSHEETS:

3. Financial Literacy
TODAY'S QUESTION:
What kinds of restaurants appeal to you?
What are some of the costs associated with going out to a restaurant?

Write down your answers to the daily question and save them. We will discuss these during next week’s scheduled Teams meetings.

4. Origami

THIS WEEK'S DESIGN:
Paper Shirt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=339usa6EZp4

Practice making it each day, and upload a short video to FreshGrade on Friday of you making it.

This design uses standard-size printer paper.

5. Epic! https://www.getepic.com/sign-in

Read for at least 30 minutes.

6. Typing Club. nrmrd.typingclub.com

Practice for 20 minutes.

Friday, June 5, 2020

Good morning, everyone!

REMINDERS:

Meetings will be held between 11:00 and 11:30 on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays in the "Daily Reading and Writing Tasks" channel on Teams to go over the day's assignments. Recordings will be available for review in that same channel shortly afterwards, expect on Mondays and Tuesdays when they will be posted in the afternoon.

Weekly group meetings to discuss last week's financial literacy questions occur on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Check the "Mr. D. Speaks!" channel on Teams for your group and scheduled time.

This week, be sure to submit all assignments under the "June 1- June 5" activity on FreshGrade.

TODAY'S TASKS ARE:

1. Time for Kids

TODAY'S ARTICLE:
https://www.timeforkids.com/g56/social-snakes/

After reading, write a 3-2-1 list: 3 things you learned, 2 questions you still have, and 1 thing you really enjoyed. Then go online to hunt for answers to your 2 questions. Upload your list to FreshGrade.

2. Poetry

Each week we are going to learn about a new type of poem. Complete each daily task so that you are ready to create the best possible poem that you can at the end of the week.

THIS WEEK'S POEM: Clerihew.

A clerihew is a four-line poem about a celebrity. It is made up of two rhymed couplets (groups of two lines). It gently pokes fun at the subject, but should not be hurtful.  Read the example clerihews below.

Today, you will create a good copy of your poem. You will need to color and add illustrations. Try to include drawings of things related to the theme of your poem or details about you. See the example below. Upload your poem to FreshGrade by Monday evening.

EXAMPLE:

3. Financial Literacy

TODAY'S QUESTION:
How do peers influence your clothing purchasing decisions?

Write down your answers to the daily question and save them. We will discuss these during next week’s scheduled Teams meetings.

4. Origami

THIS WEEK'S DESIGN:
Paper Box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-wT2gSU7C8&t=116s

Practice making it each day, and upload a short video to FreshGrade on Friday of you making it.

If you need to make more paper, use this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZY_pN3f3Ok

5. Epic! https://www.getepic.com/sign-in

Read for at least 30 minutes.

6. Typing Club. nrmrd.typingclub.com

Practice for 20 minutes.

Thursday, June 4, 2020

Good morning, everyone!

REMINDERS:

Meetings will be held between 11:00 and 11:30 on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays in the "Daily Reading and Writing Tasks" channel on Teams to go over the day's assignments. Recordings will be available for review in that same channel shortly afterwards, expect on Mondays and Tuesdays when they will be posted in the afternoon.

Weekly group meetings to discuss last week's financial literacy questions occur on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Check the "Mr. D. Speaks!" channel on Teams for your group and scheduled time.

This week, be sure to submit all assignments under the "June 1- June 5" activity on FreshGrade.

TODAY'S TASKS ARE:

1. Time for Kids

TODAY'S ARTICLE:
https://www.timeforkids.com/g56/spacex-launch/

After reading, write a 3-2-1 list: 3 things you learned, 2 questions you still have, and 1 thing you really enjoyed. Then go online to hunt for answers to your 2 questions. Upload your list to FreshGrade.

2. Poetry

Each week we are going to learn about a new type of poem. Complete each daily task so that you are ready to create the best possible poem that you can at the end of the week.

THIS WEEK'S POEM: Clerihew.

A clerihew is a four-line poem about a celebrity. It is made up of two rhymed couplets (groups of two lines). It gently pokes fun at the subject, but should not be hurtful.  Read the example clerihews below.

After reading the example clerihews, answer the questions below. You can print out the page and fill it in, save a copy of it and edit it with your answers, or write your responses on a separate piece of paper. When finished, upload your answers to FreshGrade. If you require further clarification, be sure to check out the "Daily Reading and Writing Tasks" video for today found on the Teams channel.

TODAY'S WORKSHEET:

3. Financial Literacy

TODAY'S QUESTION:
What encourages shopping? How does a store market clothing?

Write down your answers to the daily question and save them. We will discuss these during next week’s scheduled Teams meetings.

4. Origami
THIS WEEK'S DESIGN:
Paper Box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-wT2gSU7C8&t=116s


Practice making it each day, and upload a short video to FreshGrade on Friday of you making it.

If you need to make more paper, use this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZY_pN3f3Ok

5. Epic! https://www.getepic.com/sign-in

Read for at least 30 minutes.

6. Typing Club. nrmrd.typingclub.com

Practice for 20 minutes.

Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Good morning, everyone!

REMINDERS:

Meetings will be held between 11:00 and 11:30 on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays in the "Daily Reading and Writing Tasks" channel on Teams to go over the day's assignments. Recordings will be available for review in that same channel shortly afterwards, expect on Mondays and Tuesdays when they will be posted in the afternoon.

Weekly group meetings to discuss last week's financial literacy questions occur on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Check the "Mr. D. Speaks!" channel on Teams for your group and scheduled time.

This week, be sure to submit all assignments under the "June 1- June 5" activity on FreshGrade.

TODAY'S TASKS ARE:

1. Time for Kids

TODAY'S ARTICLE:

After reading, write a 3-2-1 list: 3 things you learned, 2 questions you still have, and 1 thing you really enjoyed. Then go online to hunt for answers to your 2 questions. Upload your list to FreshGrade.

2. Poetry

Each week we are going to learn about a new type of poem. Complete each daily task so that you are ready to create the best possible poem that you can at the end of the week.

THIS WEEK'S POEM: Clerihew.

A clerihew is a four-line poem about a celebrity. It is made up of two rhymed couplets (groups of two lines). It gently pokes fun at the subject, but should not be hurtful.  Read the example clerihews below.

After reading the example clerihews, answer the questions below. You can print out the page and fill it in, save a copy of it and edit it with your answers, or write your responses on a separate piece of paper. When finished, upload your answers to FreshGrade. If you require further clarification, be sure to check out the "Daily Reading and Writing Tasks" video for today found on the Teams channel.

TODAY'S WORKSHEET:

3. Financial Literacy

TODAY'S QUESTION:
What does a clothing budget mean to you? How is this budget established?

Write down your answers to the daily question and save them. We will discuss these during next week’s scheduled Teams meetings.

4. Origami

THIS WEEK'S DESIGN:
Paper Box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-wT2gSU7C8&t=116s

Practice making it each day, and upload a short video to FreshGrade on Friday of you making it.

If you need to make more paper, use this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZY_pN3f3Ok

5. Epic! https://www.getepic.com/sign-in

Read for at least 30 minutes.

6. Typing Club. nrmrd.typingclub.com

Practice for 20 minutes.