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Grade 8 Humanities 
Starring:
Ms. Gill
Ms. Midyette
​Ms. Rud

Thursday, November 30, 2017

11/30/2017

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Language Arts - Today was the student's exam for "The Outsiders"! Reminder to student that they only have a limited amount of time to work on their Creative Journal Response that they will be handing in.
Work Days: Tuesday, November 28, Wednesday, November 29, and Monday, December 5
Due Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Social Studies - When student's completed their exam they began to work on their concept map for Humanism. Students are to use their notes from Monday and Tuesday to put their information into the map. They are also to create a section of reflection for Humanism, examining how they could be considered a Humanist. 
Work Days: Thursday, November 30 
Due Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2017
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Tuesday, November 28, 2017

11/28/2017

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Language Arts - Today students began working on their final Creative Journal Response for "The Outsiders". Once their final response is completed they will choose one of the three they have written to edit, improve, and hand in with a visual.
Work Periods - Tuesday, November 28, Wednesday November 29, and Monday, December 4. 
Due Date - Tuesday, December 5

REMINDER: "THE OUTSIDERS" TEST IS ON THURSDAY!!

Social Studies - Today we began to look at the concept of Humanism and it's impact on the Renaissance. Students learned about the main ideas associated with Humanism and some key people associated with the period. 

* For students who really enjoyed "The Outsiders", other books by S.E. Hinton include: 
 - Big David, Little David
- The Puppy Sister
- Rumble Fish
- Taming the Star Tunner
- Tex
- That Was Then, This Is Now
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Monday, November 27, 2017

11/27/2017

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Language Arts - Today we finished the final, emotional chapter of "The Outsiders" and began to discuss the novel and the Chapter 12 questions. 

Social Studies - Today was presentation day for all groups for the Italian City States Project. After all presentations were done, everyone voted for which city should win the Renaissance Monument. Any groups unable to present today will present tomorrow before we begin our section on Humanism. 
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Wednesday, November 22, 2017

11/22/2017

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Language Arts - Today we read Chapter 10 of "The Outsiders" and did the discussion questions for the chapter. 

Social Studies - Today students continued to work on their City States Monument Project. A reminder that we have altered the presentation slightly so that students will be using Google Slides instead of iMovie (in most cases). We are focusing on taking the facts the students have learned and developing them into persuasive arguments. 
Work Days: Monday, November 20 to Thursday, November 23 
Due Date: Presentations will be on Monday, November 27, 2017
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Tuesday, November 21, 2017

11/21/2017

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Language Arts - Students worked on completing their Chapter 9 Questions for "The Outsiders" individually.  Classes 8B and 8C are to hand them in tomorrow. Vocabulary words for 8B and 8C are spruced, clenching, outfit, and reformatory.

Social Studies - Today students continued to work on their City States Monument Project. We have altered the presentation slightly so that students will be using Google Slides instead of iMovie in the case that they do not finish the presentation by Thursday afternoon, they will have access to it during the weekend.  
Work Days: Monday, November 20 to Thursday, November 23 
Due Date: Presentations will be on Monday, November 27, 2017
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Monday, November 20, 2017

11/20/2017

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Language Arts - We began our HUM block today by reading Chapter 9 in "The Outsiders". The students will receive their questions tomorrow. 

Social Studies - Students were to be done their research for today so groups who were on the proper timeline were able to begin their presentation work today. 
Work Days: Monday, November 20 to Thursday, November 23 
Due Date: Presentations will be on Monday, November 27, 2017
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Wednesday, November 15, 2017

11/15/2017

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Language Arts - Today in class students discussed the Chapter 8 questions for "The Outsiders". Students were also given some more time on "Ponyboy's Week" or students received more time for their Social Studies research. 

Social Studies - Students continued to work on their research for their Italian City States project. Students less than 2/3 done their research are STRONGLY encouraged to do work over the long weekend. Next week students will work on their video presentation. 

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Tuesday, November 14, 2017

11/14/2017

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Language Arts - With the students we read Chapter 8 in "The Outsiders" today and looked at the discussion questions. We also went to the Book Fair to see the selection. 

Social Studies - Today we began working on our Italian Renaissance City States Project. Students received their research charts, divided the research amongst their group, and began to research.  
Work Days: RESEARCH Tuesday, November 14 and Wednesday, November 15 
Due Date: TBD

SPECIAL NOTICE: Students were given Student Summaries today of all the assignments that have been marked so far in Humanities this year. All students are to get their summaries signed and then bring them back to school. 
Reminder: All assignment materials can be found on D2L.
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Monday, November 13, 2017

11/13/2017

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Language Arts - Today students got some time to examine the plot and characters of "The Outsiders". As we are now just over halfway through the book the students were given the time to look at the important plot points of the book thus far, as well as discuss the different characters. 

Social Studies - Today in Social we continued to discuss the City State Project with students and create a rubric with them for the project. Students will begin to research for the project tomorrow. 
Work Periods: Tuesday November 14 and Wednesday, November 15. Work will continue the following week after Parent/Teacher Interviews. 
Due Date: TBD

Reminder: All assignment materials can be found on D2L.
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Friday, November 10, 2017

11/10/2017

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Today in school we had our Remembrance Day service first thing in the morning. During Humanities today students were given time to catch up on any missing assignments (including the two that were due today and the chapter questions that are due on Monday (8B/8C)
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Reminder: All assignment materials can be found on D2L.
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    Ms. Gill - 8D
    vkgill@cbe.ab.ca

    Ms. Midyette - 8A & 8E
    MDMidyette@cbe.ab.ca

    Ms. Rud - 8B & 8C
    harud@cbe.ab.ca

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