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.