Homework Wed. Oct. 20

Grade 7 math - excellent and detailed work using the geometric figure artwork - identifying angle types, side lengths, as well as comparing different types of shapes which can create other larger shapes.

Grade 8 math - continue with circles, measurments and intro to algebra.


Grade 7 English/Drama/Media
Practice reading your short story out loud for recording on audacity tomorrow. Think of and bring sound effects (SFx) or foley - using real-life objects to create and represent other sounds.

Also reading for our critical pathway. What is community? Look at various national anthems - songs and lyrics. How is a particular community represented through the lyrics and song of their national anthem. Web site...http://www.national-anthems.net/ or Country reports
Other mp3, lyrics and midi web files: http://www.aresearchguide.com/anthems.html
History of anthems: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_national_anthems

Grade 8 media/reading/writing/drama: Reader's Theatre scripts (see previous posts for your scripts). Recording taking place as well as sound effects (SFx).

Grade 8 reading critical pathway: What is power? assessment dipin Continue exploring various texts and finding the main idea (author's message) using evidence / examples from the text and your own personal ideas (connections (relate) and questions (reflection))

Main

• In the short story, "Fakin' it" who has the power?

• idea 1

• example

• idea 2

• example

• idea 3

• example