Summer School - Reflection

Hey Team you finally finished the summer school program!

At Summer School we did a variety of activities. Heads up and pyramid, problem solving and writing prompts,  we covered a lot in the past few weeks. Being an interactive class we were always on twitter challenges and blogging. But having fun didn't mean we left out competition, star wars stickers and the championship belt were always ready to go out. Although, now we've come to the end and everyone will probably go out with new experiences. Share these new experiences and open up your thoughts.

1. What is the most interesting thing you learned? why?

2. What skills will you continue to apply and develop on your own?

3. Would you recommend this program to a friend? Why?

Branded Posters

Welcome to our online Branded Collage Poster exhibit.

In this post you will see an array of constructed collages by the grade 8/7 summer school split class depicting the crucial events of our novel study Branded.  The story of school uniforms, student activism and child labour!

Check out the collages and comment on 3 of them:

Consider how detailed the pictures are do they highlight specific scenes or characters 

Does it reflect the story and offer a solid summary of the events 

Any helpful editing tips in terms of photograph and importantly content 

Branded Chapter 12

1. “Think globally, do nothing locally”. Do you think this quote applies to our world or is it just because nothing seems to be in Ian’s favour?

2. After being introduced to this whole topic of child labor, Ian was brought down to the thought that no matter where or how the uniforms were made, they were coming. after knowing all this, if you were in Ian’s place would you wear the uniforms or still go after what is right?

3. After completing Branded, what have you learned and what are your final thoughts on the book? Did the ending surprise you? Would you change any part of the book? If, yes, what would it be?

Math Posters

Math Posters and Gallery Walk 

What we did

1. Math Writing Prompt
           "Is math your favourite subject? why or why not?"
Students collaborated in small groups and noted down their main points.   After table talk the class wrote their response in their math journals.  Later each table went around  the class to see their peers' work and explore similarities and differences. 

2. Group Problem Solving 
       After writing we formed groups and dove into problem solving.  Each group rotated around stations solving different style math problems.

3. Creation of Math Problem Solving Posters: 
After this writing and problem solving experience we set off to creat motivational and helpful math problem solving posters.

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Welcome to our online Math Problem Solving Poster exhibit.

In this post you will see an array of constructed posters by the grade 8/7 summer school split class.

The students were introduced to photography and worked on using composition, colour saturation, contrast, and tilt shift focus to construct an enticing photo.

Using the application OVER the students then added a specific quote to go with the photo to make a poster that is a motivational guide to problem solving.  

Browse and comment on these tremendous creations. 

The pictures are listed below and categorized 

Look at the photos and then comment specifically about 5 of them in the appropriate area


Comment on the effectiveness of the poster as a Math Problem Solving guide

Is the quote helpful?

Is the photo and quote a good combination?

How is the quality and creativity of the photo?

these are all things that can be commented on 

We want to be positive and encouraging but at the same time provide feedback that will lead to improvement next time. 

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Branded

Branded

1. Why is Ian rushing with Oswald to Mr. Roberts before telling Julia? 

2.  Is it a good idea for Ian to not tell Julia about the symbol in the coat pocket? 

3.  What do you think Mr. Roberts is going to do when Ian reveals that the company that makes the school uniforms is one of the worlds worst offenders for Children's rights and child labour?

Solving Algebraic Expressions

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Example 3.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wShnYemIr28

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHPkavHJDRc

Page 391. # 4, 13, 34, 59, 61b

Page 393. # 5, 21, 31, 42, 45

Roses Sing on New Snow

1. What is the moral of the story?
   
   
2. Find at least 3 high end vocabulary words from the text.  Write out their definitions.
    
3. Does this story fit with what you picture to be the ‘New World’? Support your response with specific evidence from the text.

child labour

CHILD LABOUR 

Article: http://www.law.harvard.edu/programs/lwp/NLC_childlabor.html

Young children from countries like Bangladesh who are only eleven or younger, work for the big brands we know like Wal-mart, JC Penny, Puma, and Nike. These kids are payed only a few cents an hour and in return are to make the clothes and shoes we purchase for high prices. Is it ok for children to work in these harsh conditions for pennies to support their families? Explain using specific evidence from the internet and include a quote to support your answer.

Branded Chapter 1-4

1. Mr. Roberts is aware that the students are not content with his decision of bringing in uniforms. He is also known to the fact that Julia, is not the type of person who will let him walk over her. Will Mr. Roberts give the student body a chance to present their opinions or will he stick to his choice regardless? What would Julia do if she didn't get a chance? Support your response with details from the text.
   
   
2. What character can you relate with the most from Branded? Are you a leader like Julia? Are you the class agitator like Oswald? Or are you like Ian and you just go with the flow?
   
   
3. Would you hang out with someone like Julia at BHJMS? why or why not be specific

Uniform - What Do You Think !?

Hey Team.  The issue of school Uniform is one you all can relate too, as Beaumonde Heights was once a uniform school but still has a regulated dress code.  Our novel study this summer is Branded by Eric Walters, you've also read the story on uniform policy, and with your own personal experience reflect on these when answering the questions below about school uniform. 

Make a separate post for each question you answer

Write well structure and thoughtful responses, use evidence, quote significant people, use powerful vocabulary 

Respond with 2 other students to formulate some dialogue and back and forth conversation 

1. What do you think are the 3 most important benefits of wearing uniform.  List them in order and justify each pick. 

2. If Beaumonde Heights became a uniform school this September what would you do ?

3. What is absolutely the worst thing about wearing school uniforms? Be specific and find sources to support your position