April 27 - May 1 Learning Plan

You have 2 assignments due on Friday: journaling and infographic. If you need specific instructions on how to do these assignments see last week's blog.

Journaling through Covid-19: I would like you to turn your Journaling assignment in through Google Classroom. Try. I made each of you a doc there. 7-2 did a great job turning in their work on Google Classroom!
Remember to: proof read your work! That's why you did Grammar Graveyard!! Your baby "i"s have come back to life -EEK! I'm seeing them everywhere. Not to mention, nasty run on sentences and failure to capitalize proper nouns. OUCH!
Expectations: 1. Practice proper writing and editing skills. 

                       2. Write 1-3 paragraphs per entry. 2 entries minimum.

                       3. Choose 1 question or 1 prompt from the list below to help you write your                             
paragraphs.


Infographic: Your infographic should have pictures and text.  8 facts minimum  must be represented in your infographic. It should be colorful, neat, factually accurate and free of spelling errors. Most importantly, it should be interesting to look at. Entice your views to look at your work. 

Good luck! If you need help ask during Tuesday or Thursday's Google Meet. Stop by and say "hi" even if you don't need help.

Super Fun Journal Twist

Journaling Twist: (Optional Twist)
A self-portrait entry! What if you drew your your face for an entry or multiple entries? Would that be fun? What emotions would your face express?
Hmmm, sounds like fun or torture? If it's torture, you can always keep writing.

Questions?

Ask on Flex Time today! Use nickname WP7FlexTime on Google Meet.

Don't forget to join Google Classroom and do your assignments for Math, Science and Humanities

April 20-24 Learning Plan

This week there are 2 assignments: Journaling and an Infographic. Both are due in 2 weeks. You have lots of time to complete them. Use my plan below to help guide your progress. 

Social Studies Big Plan: Due May 1
You have 2 weeks to create an infographic for a Silent Film topic you are interested in but didn't get a chance to research. This time create a fun infographic to show the facts of the topic. Google infographics and see how they are a mix of pictures and words.

All topics can be found in the following folder:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11AEdTQVoiFPjo84kHSf_3mqMkh_c1aMo?usp=sharing

Choose one topic and, using the topic sheet provided, create an infographic that shows the important information and dates. If you want to research more, you may do so! An infographic is a visual way of organizing and showing information. It has minimal text and is focused on the visual. You may create this infographic on paper or digitally (GoogleDraw, Google Docs, Sketchpad, etc.). Please submit your assignment on Google Classroom.


Daily Plan for this Week:
Monday:  Social Studies: read the assignment. Think about it. If you are not sure what to do read it again, slowly and carefully.
Click on the google link. Look at the topics. Read about 1/2 of the topic information pages.
* L.A. journal assignment or reading a book.

Tuesday: Social Studies: Read about 1/2 of the topic information pages.
*L.A. journal assignment or reading a book.

Wednesday: Social Studies: Choose 1 topic. Google infographics. Look at the images. Do you notice that the best ones have a lot of colorful pictures and are interesting to read? Do you see facts and visuals? What one do you like best? Why? Pick out 8-10 facts you'd like to use from the topic page.
*L.A. journal assignment or reading a book.

Thursday: Social Studies: Start planning your infographic. Choose 8-10 facts you'd like to use from the topic page. You can research more if you like. Start your rough copy. Use pictures and text. More important facts should. have bigger pictures.
L.A. journal assignment or reading a book.

Friday: L.A. journal assignment or reading a book. Finish your rough copy infographic.

Journaling Assignment: Due May 1

Right now you are living in a historical event. One day you will tell your children about it, maybe even your
grandchildren. They will read about it in a textbook. Imagine if you actually had a journal of your experience
during the Covid-19 pandemic that you could give to them. What insights could a journal give them that a
textbook can’t?

Journaling is writing down your experiences, thoughts and feelings. Journaling can help you remind yourself
of the good things present in your life. Remembering what’s deeply important to you and what you’re grateful
for, is calming and reassuring. Journaling is proven to reduce anxious feelings. 

Assignment: Start a journal of your experience. This can be done daily or weekly. You can write in a notebook by hand or type it on a Google Doc: 7-1-Journal-Name or 7-4-Journal-Name

Expectations: 1. Practice proper writing and editing skills. 

                       2. Write 1-3 paragraphs per entry. 

                       3. Choose 1 question or 1 prompt from the list below to help you write your                             
paragraphs.

                       

Questions	Prompts	Uncomfortable Feelings
How do you spend your day?  How are you being creative? How are you feeling? What do you do when you’re bored? What are the good things about staying home? What activities are you enjoying? Why are we staying at home? What is your new learning space like?	I smiled when … I really appreciate ... I felt great when … I am thankful for … I recently learned to ... I’ve noticed lately that I’m really good at … My dog/cat/friend made me happy when … I love … My new favourite thing is ...	It is okay to express all of your feelings but it is helpful to limit writing about your negative feelings. Avoid dwelling on what you can’t change and focus on the good things you are experiencing.

New Google Meet Format: Starting Monday

Attention Students & Parents: Re: New Google Meet Format:

Flex Time with Questions and Answers

Grade 7 Flex Time will be available for each of you from 11-12pm from Monday-Thursday, if you choose. This is an opportunity for you to meet with your teachers to ask questions about your assignments. Your teachers will be available during these times for you to check in, ask questions  or even see your classmates. 

Flex Time: 11am - 12pm

* Teachers are available for drop-in support during these times.

* Students can ask questions and say hello. 

FLEX-TIME - Q&A with teachers 11-12pm

Google Meeting Code: WP7FlexTime

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday
Mr. Meadows  Ms. A Ms. Owen  Ms. Larsen	Ms. Brown Ms. Ingram Ms. Romanchuk Ms Larsen	Mr. Meadows Ms. A Ms. Romanchuk Ms. Larsen	Ms. Brown Ms. Ingram Ms. Larsen Ms. Owen

Journaling Assignment

1. Read the directions carefully.

2. Slow down your reading process to read all parts of the assignment. 

3. Watch and listen to my video.

4. Journaling does help reduce anxious feelings and allows you a little control over one part of your life. Don't believe it, check out the research. You'll be surprised!

I'm so RAD!

Ms. Owen reminds 7-1 that their "I'm so RAD" Health projects were due before Spring Break. She wants you to email her about your projects. She will accept your project whether it is finished or not, just send her your work.