Reading Response and Canadian History

We started the writing and visual for the first Reading Response. It is in Google Drive, titled 7-1-RR1-Name or 7-4-RR1-Name.
7-2 is doing their reading response with Mrs. Knight.

We also started our Pre-Confederation Canadian history with the first contact with the Europeans. 7-1, 7-2 and 7-4 will be discussing the exploration and colonizing of Canada over the next weeks.

Reading Response for The Crazy Man

We are starting our reading response for The Crazy Man. A reading response differs from a traditional book report because it asks you to relate and reflect on a book. You are required to compare your life experiences and the emotions you felt to a character's experiences and emotions. You are also required to reflect on their decisions. Click Resources for the format. 

Destination Canada Postcards

Examples of student created postcards of Montreal.

A visit with Mark, our studio artist

We visited our W.P.S. studio artist, Mark Vazquez-Mackay, to learn about his process of creating art.
It was fascinating to hear him explain his thoughts and ideas. We also thought it was "cool to have 3D stuff attached to a painting". It was interesting to listen Mark explain how he made is canvases and easel. He also said "You can't judge a painting before it's finished."

All Classes: Destination Canada

All classes are researching and exploring 3 different cities, towns or National Parks in Canada this week and next. The assignment and the requirements are posted under the Resources tab at the top of the blog.

Students should have the research finished for their first destination today.

All classes: Citizenship Comics are due Friday, Oct. 4

All comics are due Friday. They must explain your ideas of citizenship in Canada. What does it mean to be a citizen? What values do Canadians have?

Imagine you are interviewing the Canadians you picked for the Dead and Alive Canadian paragraphs and/or your family members. What are their views on Canadian citizenship? 

7-1 and 7-4: Simile Paragraphs are Due: Oct.2