Music For Your Presentation

Here are a list of your music videos that you need for the presentation:

1. Blake's Imagine Dragons: Radioactive
2. Dawson's Maroon 5: I Am at a Payphone 
3. Jesica's Lana Del Rey: Young and Beautiful
4. Mackenzie's K'naan Waving Flag
5. Trysta's Patsy Cline: Crazy
6. Jenna's Carley Rae Jepson: Good Time
7. Colby's Eye of the Tiger by Survivor
8. Ashton's Bonnie Tyler's Holding Out for a Hero
9. Wyler's Pink Floyd: Another Brick in the Wall
10. Kai D's One Republic: Counting Stars
11. Jake's Eminem The Monster (Clean)
12. Aurin's Titanium by David Guetta 
13. Nicki's Style by Taylor swift
14. Aidan's TNT Minecraft parody
15. Victoria's All About Us by He is We

Some Useful Links For Your Music Project...

Mackenzie
K'nann DOB-
http://www.allmusic.com/artist/knaan-mn0000630909/biography
Dafydd
http://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/logan-hugueny-clark.html
Graham
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2264856/
Wyler
https://rockhall.com/inductees/pink-floyd/bio/
Dates of Birth for Celebrities
http://www.famousbirthdays.com/
Katie Perry Biography
http://www.people.com/people/katy_perry/biography/
Marek for Daniel Rosenfeld
http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/nov/07/how-daniel-rosenfeld-wrote-minecraft-music
Marek
http://c418.org/
Graham
http://www.jango.com/music/k+os/_full_bio?l=0
Trysta Patsy Cline
http://www.patsy.nu/
http://members.boardhost.com/patsyclinemusic/msg/1362527954.html

Probability: What's the Chance of Another Blog Entry?!

Grade 6s, please click on the following link and complete the following 4 quizzes by Wednesday, May 13th: Chapter 10, Lessons #1, #2, #3, & #4.

Report on one question that you got wrong from EACH quiz.  

• What stumped you?  
• Do you understand it now?
• What did you learn from it?

Grade 5s, please click on the following link and complete the following 5 quizzes by Wednesday, May 13th: Chapter 10, Lessons #1, #2, #3, #4 & #5.

Report on one question that you got wrong from EACH quiz.  

• What stumped you?  
• Do you understand it now?
• What did you learn from it?

Trueman Bradley Aspie Detective Post#1

Click on this link and read chapter one of Trueman Bradley Aspie Detective from page 7 to page 17. From the reading, answer the following questions.

1. Which idioms or expressions does Trueman Bradley have difficulty understanding? 
2. Trueman knows that he had difficulty interpreting other peoples' facial expressions, which two, in particular does he get confused with?
3. Trueman has some definite strengths compared to most other people.  What are they and how does he show this?
4. What syndrome does Truman have?  Why might people who suffer from this syndrome be bullied?
5. What evidence in Trueman's background suggests that he may have been bullied as a child?
6. Go to the following web page and read the list of symptoms that children with this syndrome might have.  Then comment on at least one of these traits that you have noticed in yourself occasionally.  Tell which one, when you noticed or notice it, where it happened, and how it made you feel at the time.  (This does NOT mean you have ASD, but that we all may have, at times, shown some of the symptoms.:)  
7. Who are the people in the pictures above?  What do they all have in common?

Remember:

Draft your answers in MS WORD. Edit them for clarity and details; PROOF READ them for COPS before copying them into the blog editor and posting them.

Running Away From Problems...

Becky chose to runaway from Craig and her mother in order to "save" Brighteyes.  She had to endure all sorts of hardships, and, in the end, found herself in hostpital and seriously injured.  She was lucky that Brighteyes was "adopted" by another, kind, person; it could have been far worse. 

• What other realistic and safer alternatives could Becky have chosen instead of running away to save Brighteyes? 
• How else could she have stopped Craig from having his dogs picked up by the grey Land Rover and "taken away"?

Remember:

Draft your answers in MS WORD. Edit them for clarity and details; PROOF READ them for COPS before copying them into the blog editor and posting them.

Born To Run - Michael Morpurgo: Alfie

In the last chapter, Craig had Alfie "taken away" because he came up lame in a race and would never be able to run competitatively again.  Craig has always said that the greyhounds are not pets; they are working dogs.  Becky was horrified when she saw what actually happened to Alfie and all the previous dogs that could no longer run.

1. I'm going to ask you to do something hard!  Defend Craig's position: what possible reasons could Craig have for

• not allowing the dogs in the house
• not allowing Becky or anyone coddle the dogs
• not keeping the dogs around after they are no longer able to race

2. What alternatives could Craig have chosen for his dogs, once they can no longer run?

Remember:

Draft your answers in MS WORD. Edit them for clarity and details; PROOF READ them for COPS before copying them into the blog editor and posting them.

Spilled Milk

In the last chapter, Becky told Brighteyes and Alfie about her father's death.  She explained that she would never be able to tell anyone else, not even her mother about the events leading up to it.  Becky believes she is responsible for her father's death because she used all the milk up the previous evening. Her father, who was making their breakfast for them, then had to go out to get some more milk at the corner store because she pretended not to hear him when he asked her if she would go.

Becky believes that her father would still be alive if she had got up and gone for the milk. 

1. Is Becky right to blame herself for her father's death? Explain.
2. What do you think Becky's dad would say to Becky about it? What would you say?

Draft your answers in MS WORD. Edit them for clarity and details; PROOF READ them for COPS before copying them into the blog editor and posting them.

Lazy Words...

The following quote is from chapter one of Born to Run.

"Mrs Brightwell...was always on at Patrick about...using what she called "lazy words", such as 'cool' or 'wicked', or worst of all, 'whatever'."

Explain in your own words what Mrs. Brightwell means by lazy words.  Come up with a list of six other "lazy words" that you or people you  know sometimes use.

Don't forget to include your name when you post.  And of course, your spelling must be "wicked".  If it isn't, then that isn't "cool"...

Math g5 and g6: Volume and Capacity

Measurement Review:
Grade 5s go to this page and try Quiz#7 and #8 for Chapter 8.

Grade 6s go to this page and try Quiz#8 and #10 from Chapter 8.

Make a note of any questions you get wrong.  Pick one from each quiz and post comments on why you got it wrong and what you understand now...

The Giver: How DOES it end?

Re-read pp 174 to 179 on etext The Giver or, if you have a book, read pages 177-180.

The ending of the The Giver may be interpreted in two very different ways. 

1)Perhaps Jonas is remembering his Christmas memory - one of the most beautiful that the Giver transmitted to him - as he and Gabriel are freezing to death, falling into hypothermia and hallucinating in the snow.

Or 

2)Perhaps Jonas does hear music and, with his special vision, is able to perceive the warm house where people are waiting to greet him.  Lois Lowry mentioned both possibilities but would not choose one as correct. 

Choose the ending that you believe, and tell in your own words what happened. 

1. Which interpretation do you think is correct? 
2. Find 3 pieces of EVIDENCE from the book to support your interpretation of what happened from the last chapter. Give page numbers.  (You can paraphrase).
3. Include a quote straight from the book as PART of your evidence.  Give the page number of the quote.
4. What will happen to The Giver? The Community? Jonas and Gabriel now?
5. What fun memories do you intend to make for yourself before you are "released"?

 Do this is MS WORD.  Use WORD TALK to proof read your answer BEFORE you post it.

FRIDAY MATH Review: Triangles...Volume...

Measurement Review:
Grade 5s go to this page and try Quiz#5 for Chapter 8.

Grade 6s go to this page and try Quiz#6 from Chapter 8.

Make a note of any questions you get wrong.  Pick one from each quiz and post comments on why you got it wrong and what you understand now...

Your Memories...

Answer the following question. Copy the question into MS Word. Answer below the question using the Golden Rules. Proof read using WORD TALK. When you have saved the best copy, then copy and paste it into the comments below.

What are some memories (plural!) you would give to someone you care about? Describe the memories in detail: the setting (where and when they took place), who was there, what you did, and why they are so important to you.

Choices, Risks, Books, Happiness...

Answer the following questions. Use your copy of the GIVER to help you find evidence for your answer. You must include a quote from the book that helps explain your answer.

• Why does the Giver say that making choices would be frightening for people? (pp 98, 112, 113)
• Why is The Receiver forbidden to share books or memories with other people in the community? (pp 74, 101-104)
• Think about the set of rules the Giver has to live by. Think about the pleasant and painful memories he contains. Overall do you think the Giver is happy with his life?  Is  he happy with sameness?  Why? (pp 101-107)

Copy the question into MS Word. Answer below the question using the Golden Rules. Proof read it using WORD TALK. 5 sentences minimum per question (JW...5!) When you have saved the best copy, then copy and paste it into the comments below.

Grade 5 Area and Perimeter

Measurement Review (G5 Area and Perimeter)
Grade 5s go to this page and try Quiz#3 and #4 for Chapter 8.

Make a note of any questions you get wrong.  Pick one from each quiz and post comments on why you got it wrong and what you understand now...

FRIDAY ONLY: Math Review - Measurement

Measurement Review:
Grade 5s go to this page and try Quiz#1 and #2 for Chapter 8.

Grade 6s go to this page and try Quiz#1, #3 and #4 from Chapter 8.

Make a note of any questions you get wrong.  Pick one from each quiz and post comments on why you got it wrong and what you understand now...

You May Lie...

In Jonas' new work package, one piece of paper outlined the 8 rules he had to live by.  Rule#8 stated "You may lie."

1. Why does Jonas find the instruction about lying so disturbing?  3 Sentences minimum.  (What would you feel/think if you were given this "permission"?)
2. Which rule do you like best?  How would you use it?  (3 sentences minimum). If you can't remember the EXACT wording of the rules, then grab a book to help you (page#68)

Remember: Draft your answers in MS WORD. Edit them for clarity and details; PROOF READ them for COPS before copying them into the blog editor and posting them.

Girls: Wondering What to do for Spring Break?

Here is a link for a series of volleyball clinics that will be run for grades 6 or 7 girls. The clinics are Tuesdays 5:30-7:00pm at Randerson Ridge Elem starting on March 10th.

http://www2.mysignup.com/cgi-bin/view.cgi?datafile=2015_nvcfuturestars

Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks

Nanaimo Volleyball Club

Bill Rounis

Funky Fruit

"But suddenly Jonas had noticed, following the path of the apple through the air with his eyes, that the piece of fruit had-well, this was the part that he couldn't adequately understand-the apple had changed. Just for an instant. It had changed in mid-air...Then it was in his hand, and he looked at it carefully, but it was the same apple. Unchanged. The same size and shape: a perfect sphere."

What do you think happened? If the apple did change, then how, in your opinion did it change? What was different? Why? Explain your thoughts using any evidence from the book (page number) about what you think happened.

Remember:

Draft your answers in MS WORD. Edit them for clarity and details; PROOF READ them for COPS before copying them into the blog editor and posting them.

You Missed Math Yesterday...;)

Grade 5s please go to the Grade 5 Math quiz page and take Chapter 7 quiz #3 and #5.

Grade 6s please go to the Grade 6 Math quiz page and take Chapter 7 quiz#3, #4 and #5.

Please post details on one question that you either got wrong, or that made you understand a concept that you didn't understand before.

The Ending....

Answer these questions in CSAs.  Give me YOUR ideas, thoughts and feelings.  Use word talk to proof read your answers before posting. COPS is important...

1. When Kristi has David dance in Catherine’s room, is she being mean? Since he wasn’t upset by it, should Catherine have stopped the music? 
2. What choices does Catherine make near the end of the book that show growth on her part? 
3. What does Catherine risk in inviting Jason to the dance? Do you think that risk was worth it? Why or why not?  
4. What does Catherine give up at the dance? What does she give up in the final chapter with David? 

Fractions

Grade 5s please go to the Grade 5 Math quiz page and take Chapter 7 quiz #1 and #3.

Grade 6s please go to the Grade 6 Math quiz page and take Chapter 7 quiz#1 and #2

Please post details on one question that you either got wrong, or that made you understand a concept that you didn't understand before.

Rules, by Cynthia Lord. No Toys in the Fish Tank!

Answer these questions in CSAs.  Give me YOUR ideas, thoughts and feelings.  Use word talk to proof read your answers before posting. COPS is important...

1. Give two reasons that Catherine enjoys going to occupational therapy with her mother. 
2. Name one person with whom you enjoy spending quality time. Describe your fondest memory. Why is this time alone so special to you? 
3. Who is Jason? Describe him. 
4. In what ways does drawing help Catherine? What activities do you like to do in your spare time? 
5. Catherine’s says, “Mom doesn’t understand how not everyone is on David’s side.” What might it mean to be “on David’s side”? Why wouldn’t people be “on his side”? 
6. On page 43, Catherine wonders how it would feel, “…to have to wait for someone to make a word before I could use it. And to have all my words lying out in the open, complete strangers able to walk by and see everything that mattered to me, without even knowing my name.” Imagine you were Jason. How would you feel? 
7. What fears does Catherine have when she is around Jason? Do you think her fears are reasonable? How might you help her to get over her fears if you were her friend? 

Grade 6 Only: Classification - The Animal Kingdom, Vertibrates and Invertibrates

Take these quizzes and improve your knowledge of the Animal Kingdom...

Read the instructions first.

Vertibrates

Invertibrates

The Animal Kingdom

1)Post details on an answer you got incorrect.  
2)What was the question, what did you answer and what is the correct answer? 
You may have to use your Science text book or Google to help you discover WHY...

For Grade 5's ONLY: SImple Machines-Levers

1) Please go to this website and spend at least ten minutes there reading and understanding the information about the three different classes of levers.  Pay attention to the where the load is in relation to the fulcrum and the effort force: that will help you understand the three classes of lever. 

2) Then take this quiz.  You must click the blue START button on the top of the page to take the quiz. 

3) When you have finished the quiz please comment on one question you got wrong.  Then comment on one thing  you learned.  You must not have the same comment as a previous poster...

Motion Geometry: Translations, Reflections and Rotations...

1)Check your math motion geometry skills by doing three multiple choice practice quizzes for this chapter. 

2)Post details of one question from one of the quizzes that you got wrong.  

3)Tell why you got it wrong and whether you understand how to solve that problem now.

Grade 5's 
Lesson #1: Performing Translations
Lesson#3:  Performing Reflections on a Grid
Lesson#4:  Performing Rotations

Grade 6's
Lesson#1: Translating Shapes
Lesson#2: Reflecting Shapes
Lesson#3: Rotating Shapes

When You Reach Me...Some Questions

1) On pages 95–96, Annemarie admits to having epilepsy and needing a special diet. Why do you think she ignored her special diet while she was with Miranda and Colin?

2) . On page 106, the laughing man turns and runs when he sees Marcus. Then Marcus says this has happened before. Why do you think the laughing man runs from Marcus?

Do all your answers in complete sentence answers  in Microsoft Word and check it with WORD TALK.  Use all your COPS skills and include as many dressups as you need to make your answers as interesting to read and as descriptive as possible. 

Things That Bounce- Balls, Friendships...

1. Does Miranda bounce back at all from her hurt about Sal?
2. The girls at school are quite expert at being unkind to each other. Is this usual for twelve-year-olds?
3. What causes this nastiness?
4. If you had to describe Julia as person (not just what you think she looks like) what words and phrases would you use? 

Remember be appropriate with your feelings and words; don't use real names of people in your examples. 

Do all your answers in complete sentence answers  in Microsoft Word and check it with WORD TALK.  Use all your COPS skills and include as many dressups as you need to make your answers as interesting to read and as descriptive as possible. 

When You Reach Me: Things that...

Miranda carries around a battered book that she has probably read a hundred times.

• Do you have books that you like to read over and over?
• What is the best book you have ever read?
• Why has the author included Markus in the plot?  Why do you think he punched Sal?
• We have learned a lot about Miranda’s mother. Would she make a good mother? What little details tell us so much about her?

Do all questions in Microsoft Word and check it with WORD TALK. Use all your COPS skills and include as many dressups as you need to make your answers as interesting to read and as descriptive as possible.

Double Bar Graphs

We have been learning about double bar graphs in class.  



What are the 5 items every double bar graph should have?
What is the letter of the vertical axis?  
What is the letter of the horizontal axis?
Why do we use double bar graphs?

Compose your answers in MS Word.  Use Word Talk to proof read your work.  Make sure you answer in complete sentences, using the COPS rules.

When you have posted (remembering to only use your first name), please complete the following quiz on double bar graphs.