Last Updated March 12, 2010

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Gifted Intelligence Class, Grade

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Ms. Coburn's September Newsletter 2009 Click here.

History and Geography Long Range Plans

Parent Handbook on Special Ed.

Daily Physical Activity (Every Friday)

Class 7/8 Schedule

Class 6/7 Schedule

Class 81 Schedule

Class 82 Schedule

Class 83 Schedule

Class 73 Schedule

Westdale Public Library

Programs of Choice

Extended/Alternative Lessons

A LONG WALK TO WATER > A Breakfast Serials Story written by Linda Sue Park and illustrated by Jim Averbeck > We will be starting March 22, 2010. NEW

Bitstrips: Creating Curriculum related comics online. Click here for further details. Click here to logon.

Gifted Grade 7 & 8 selected students will attend a Math Enrichment Program every Wednesday, Period 4 involving McMaster University students.

Dalewood Gifted Students will continue to be involved in a Secondary School Review Project with our board, lead by Superintendent Sharon Stephanian and direction provided by former HWDSB Superintendent Nora Campbell. It is an examination of secondary education for the 21st Century as opposed to Revitalization. We are discussing what schools should/or may look like in the future. Click here for further details.

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Educational Software Review by Linda Coburn

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Mr. MacLean's Website (Science)

Virtual Tools

Comprehensive/Balanced Literacy

 

 

Modelled Reading

What is Modelled Reading? Click here for details.

In "Modelled Reading” someone reads a story, book of fiction, news article, picture book, essay, poem, or trades a book to another person.

Children usually ask questions about the Modelled Reading selection, and these questions lead to explanations, making connections and questions by the reader, informal discussion skills are indirectly developed through Modelled activities.

During an interactive modeled-reading the teacher engages in a series of activities, including: pre-viewing the book; asking students to make predictions and connections to prior knowledge; stopping at purposeful moments to emphasize story elements, ask guiding questions or focus questions; and using oral or written response to bring closure to the selection.

 

Shared Reading

Guided Reading

What is Shared Reading? Click here for details.

Allows teacher to model

En-large text read over period of days
Teacher Introduces book (vocabulary, style etc.)
It focuses on meaning, fun, enjoyment and sequence of story (encourage to relate to own experiences)
Make predictions
Spontaneous participation (choral, drama, masking activities etc)

 

Guided Reading

What is Guided Reading? Click here for details.

Groups with approximately 3-5 students have been created by the teacher (Ms. Coburn).

Texts will be carefully selected at the students’ instructional level using a variety of text forms and genres (e.g., fiction, non-fiction, and media). The teacher uses multiple copies of the same text.

Before the reading, the teacher introduces the book, activates prior knowledge, draws attention to text features and key vocabulary

Students read the whole text or portions to themselves. Teacher may move around and ask a student to make their reading audible as reading continues.

The teacher listens, and observes the reader and records the reading behaviours, supports the student’s attempts, records the needs for instruction and provides teaching ‘points’ as appropriate

After the reading, the students discuss the teaching point to check for understanding, reread the text for support, and engage in responding to the text through a variety of grade appropriate activities

 

Independent Reading

What is Independent Reading? Click here for details.

Independent Reading is a time when students self-select and independently read appropriate books.

Independent Reading provides an opportunity to apply strategies that are introduced and taught during teacher modeled reading, shared reading, and guided reading.

The self-selection process of Independent Reading places the responsibility for choosing books in the hands of the student

While students are free to choose what they like, they must be encouraged to select a variety of literature and to select materials at their independent reading level. Independent means 95% to 100% accuracy as defined by running records. These materials should be able to be read without teacher support. It is at the independent level that comprehension, vocabulary extension, and fluency are improved.

 

Gifted Grade 6 | Gifted Grade 7 | Gifted Grade 8 | Regular Class Grade 8 | Advisor 8

Please note that Report Cards will be distributed on Wednesday, March 31st. Term 3 began the 1st week in March.

Math Expectations for Term 3 will be updated later this week.

Grade 8 final culminating tasks were graded and handed back for History. I have sent advisor cards home that require a signature for those students who did not adhere to timelines. Please feel free to email me directly or call to inquire. Ms.Coburn

Grade 8 Students worked on 'Canada's Economy and the Depression in the 1930's" which was due on Friday, March 12th > Some students did not hand in the assignment. Please feel free to email me directly or call to inquire. Ms.Coburn

Gifted 6 Class Assignments and Due Dates

Gifted 7 Class Assignments and Due Dates

Gifted and Regular Grade 8 Class Assignments and Due Dates

Math, Language and Social Studies
Math, Language, History and Geography
History and Geography

Language:

Written Journal:

  • Due for review on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 > Click here for a rubric. Some students did not hand it in for review. NEW

Poetry:

Discovering Literature Text:

  • TBA

Guided Writing:

  • Informative Writing:> Congratulations to Jack for representing our class at the Dalewood Speech Contest.


Language:

Written Journal:

  • Due for review on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 > Click here for a rubric. Some students did not hand it in for review. NEW

Poetry:

Exploring Literature Text:

  • TBA

Guided Writing:

  • Narrative Writing:> Congratulations to Jessica for representing our class at the Dalewood Speech Contest.

 

Gifted Grade 8:

History: The Development of Western Canada

  • Historical Scrapbook Click here for a outline. Due Date: Week of February, 22nd. (extended) > Click here for a rubric. Some students did not complete the assignment. NEW

Geography: Economic Systems (Term 2)

  • Canada and the Depression > Click here for an outline.Due Date: Friday, March 12th Some students did not hand in the assignment. > NEW
  • What are Primary Secondary and Tertiary? Click here to find out.
  • Your graphic organizer should resemble this example > student example

Math:

Math Journals: Due date: Tuesday, March 9, 2010 for review. Some students did not hand it in for review. NEW

Number Sense and Numeration

  • We will be using Math Makes Sense Text. Click here for some interactive activities (focus on Unit 4).
  • Homework: TBA

Measurement

  • We will be using Math Makes Sense Text. Click here for some interactive activities (focus on Unit 6)
  • Homework: TBA

Geometry and Spatial Sense

  • We will be using Math Makes Sense Text. Click here for some interactive activities (focus on Unit 3).
  • Homework:

Math:

Math Journals: Due date: Tuesday, March 9, 2010 for review. Some students did not hand it in for review. NEW

Number Sense and Numeration

  • We will be using Math Makes Sense Text. Click here for some interactive activities (focus on Unit 9).
  • Homework: TBA

Measurement

  • We will be using Math Makes Sense Text. Click here for some interactive activities (focus on Unit 6).
  • Homework: TBA

Geometry

  • We will be using Math Makes Sense Text. Click here for some interactive activities (focus on Unit 7).
  • Homework: TBA

Regular Class Grade 8:

History: The Development of Western Canada

  • Historical Scrapbook Click here for a outline. Due Date: Week of February, 15th. Click here for a rubric. Some students have not handed in the assignment.NEW

 

Geography: Economic Systems (Term 2)

  • Canada and the Depression > Click here for an outline.Due Date: Friday, March 12th Some students did not hand in the assignment. > NEW
  • What are Primary Secondary and Tertiary? Click here to find out.
  • Your graphic organizer should resemble this example > student example

Social Studies:

HC First Nation Peoples and European Explorers

Extended Learning (Canada's Link to the World)

  • Students will be researching the Inuit and the Role of the Dogs. Click here for an outline. Due Date: TBA NEW
  • The Greenhouse Effect > Click here for an outline. Due Date: In class assignment.

History:

British North America

  • War of 1812. Click here for an outline. Due Date: April 9th

Geography:

Natural Resources

  • TBA
 
 
Gifted: Grade 6

Grade 6 students will complete DRA during the month of October 2009 (Completed) and April 2010.

Grade 6 students will complete EQAO during May 2010.

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Language Conventions:

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Vocabulary Building:

  • Students are required to sign up for one presentation this year. The assignment requires them to bring two new words to present to the. We have begun the activity. Click here for an outline. Click here for a students example. (Level 4) Due by June 2010.

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Independent Reading:

  • What is Independent Reading? Click here for details.
  • The Reading Process and Reading Strategies: Click here for details. Implement the Reading Process Checklist when reading, this may help to enhance your reading experience.
  • Student Directed: We are using our Guided Reading Material for some of our Independent Reading Time. Discussions with the group, along with teacher input will occur throughout the process.
  • We have finished our At Home Reading Program. Calendar and Parent Letter (Optional)

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Modelled Reading:

  • What is Modelled Reading? Click here for details.
  • Students have been demonstrating Modelled Reading in our to better understand the components of reading fluency, vocabulary building, informal discussions, awareness of audience and voice etc.
  • Task > Lead by Michael > Each Monday, Period 1 a student (under the teacher's guidance), will read from a Math related worksheet (text included) and then explain our meaningful activity related to the text through informal discussion. Thank you to Michael for taking on this leadership role.

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Shared Reading:

  • What is Shared Reading? Click here for details.
  • Inferring Skills: Students will work on their skills that enable them to infer about specific readings, cartoons, pictures etc. Click here for a lesson example .
  • Depth of Knowledge Levels: Students will work on their ability to Describe, Explain and Interpret information using depth of knowledge leveled tasks. Click here for a lesson outline.
  • The Efficient Baby-Sitter > Story > Group Worksheet (In Class Activity) Student presented to their peers using a Modelled Reading approach and graded their peers written work with a rubric based on the Six Traits of Writing. This will be discussed as a class after March Break through informal discussion. NEW

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Guided Reading:

  • What is Guided Reading? Click here for details.
  • Students will use the worksheet I Read/ I Think/ Therefore to collect your data during activities.
  • Implement the Reading Process Checklist when reading, this may help to enhance your reading experience.
  • Students visited our School Library on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 to discuss and select their Guided Reading Novel/Text with our Lead Literacy Teacher, Mrs. Greve. They were required to fill out a Guided Reading Book Selection Sheet to help decide the Genre, Theme etc.
  • Extended Guided Reading Activities: Click here for a list.

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Discovering Literature Text:

  • TBA

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Write-In Reader (Reading Strategies and Test Practices) Click here for text information.

  • Students are reviewing reading strategies and skills.
  • Writing Journal: This journal will be used throughout the year and will be a portion of your writing mark for all Report Cards. (We will record our Reader's Journal Questions and Investigate, Inquire, and Imagine Questions.) Due for review on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 > Some students did not hand it in for review. NEW
  • Click here for a rubric.
  • Write in Reader > Unit 4 Reading Poetry (In class group work)
  • We now have a classroom Poetry Website. Click here to review. Thank you to Joel and Jessica (designer) from G6/7 for taking on this leadership role.

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Six Traits of Writing: TBA

  • Guided Writing >Informative Writing:>Congratulations to Jack for representing our class at the Dalewood Speech Contest.

Ideas
Organization:

Voice

Word Choice:
Sentence Fluency:
Conventions:

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Math:

Math Journal:

  • This journal will be used throughout the year and will be a portion of your math (reflection, critical thinking, synthesizing, concepts, strategies etc.) mark for all Report Cards.
  • Homework:TBA
  • For an update on Math Concepts covered click here. Thank you to Julia from G6/7 for taking on this leadership role.
  • Math Journals: Due date: Tuesday, March 9, 2010 for review. Click here for a rubric. > Some students did not hand it in for review. NEW

 

Number Sense and Numeration

  • We will be working on solving problems involving division of whole numbers.
  • Homework: TBA

Measurement

  • We will be working on estimation with length and perimeter (metric system).
  • We will work with the area (formula of a parallelogram and triangle)
  • Homework: TBA

Geometry and Spatial Sense

  • We will be classifying and constructing polygons and angles.
  • We will describe location in the first quadrant of a coordinate system and rotate two-dimensional shapes (rotations, reflections and translations)
  • Homework: TBA

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Social Studies : History and Geography Long Range Plans

HC First nation Peoples and European Explorers

  • TBA

Extended Learning (Canada's Link to the World)

  • The Greenhouse Effect > Click here for an outline. Due Date: TBA
  • Students will be researching the Inuit and the Role of the Dogs. Click here for an outline. The student websites are coming along great. We will be defining our website and lauching it after March Break. Due Date: TBA

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Gifted: Grade 7

Language Conventions:

Vocabulary Building:

  • Students are required to sign up for one presentation this year. The assignment requires them to bring two new words to present to the. We have begun the activity. Click here for an outline. Click here for a students example. (Level 4) Due by June 2010

____________________________________________________________________________________

Independent Reading:

  • What is Independent Reading? Click here for details.
  • The Reading Process and Reading Strategies: Click here for details. Implement the Reading Process Checklist when reading, this may help to enhance your reading experience.
  • Student Directed: We are using our Guided Reading Material for some of our Independent Reading Time. Discussions with the group, along with teacher input will occur throughout the process.
  • We have finished our At Home Reading Program. Calendar and Parent Letter (Optional)

____________________________________________________________________________________

Modelled Reading:

  • What is Modelled Reading? Click here for details.
  • Students have been demonstrating Modelled Reading in our to better understand the components of reading fluency, vocabulary building, informal discussions, awareness of audience and voice etc.
  • Task > Lead by Michael > Each Monday, Period 1 a student (under the teacher's guidance), will read from a Math related worksheet (text included) and then explain our meaningful activity related to the text through informal discussion. Thank you to Michael for taking on this leadership role.

____________________________________________________________________________________

Shared Reading:

  • What is Shared Reading? Click here for details.
  • Inferring Skills: Students will work on their skills that enable them to infer about specific readings, cartoons, pictures etc. Click here for a lesson example .
  • Depth of Knowledge Levels: Students will work on their ability to Describe, Explain and Interpret information using depth of knowledge leveled tasks. Click here for a lesson outline.
  • The Efficient Baby-Sitter > Story > Group Worksheet (In Class Activity) Student presented to their peers using a Modelled Reading approach and graded their peers written work with a rubric based on the Six Traits of Writing. This will be discussed as a class after March Break through informal discussion. NEW

____________________________________________________________________________________

Guided Reading:

  • What is Guided Reading? Click here for details.
  • Students will use the worksheet I Read/ I Think/ Therefore to collect your data during activities.
  • Implement the Reading Process Checklist when reading, this may help to enhance your reading experience.
  • Students visited our School Library on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 to discuss and select their Guided Reading Novel/Text with our Lead Literacy Teacher, Mrs. Greve. They were required to fill out a Guided Reading Book Selection Sheet to help decide the Genre, Theme etc.
  • Extended Guided Reading Activities: Click here for a list.

____________________________________________________________________________________

 

Exploring Literature Text:

  • TBA

_________________________________________________________________________________

 

Write-In Reader (Reading Strategies and Test Practices) Click here for text information.

  • Students are reviewing reading strategies and skills.
  • Writing Journal: This journal will be used throughout the year and will be a portion of your writing mark for all Report Cards. (We will record our Reader's Journal Questions and Investigate, Inquire, and Imagine Questions.) Due for review on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 > Some students did not hand it in for review. NEW
  • Click here for a rubric.
  • Write in Reader > Unit 4 Reading Poetry (In class group work)
  • We now have a classroom Poetry Website. Click here to review. Thank you to Joel and Jessica (designer) from G6/7 for taking on this leadership role.

____________________________________________________________________________________

Six Traits of Writing: TBA

  • Guided Writing > Narrative Writing: >Congratulations to Jessica for representing our class at the Dalewood Speech Contest.

Ideas:
Organization:

Voice:

Word Choice:
Sentence Fluency:
Conventions:

_________________________________________________________________________________

Math:

Math Journal:

  • This journal will be used throughout the year and will be a portion of your math (reflection, critical thinking, synthesizing concepts, strategies etc.) mark for all Report Cards.
  • For an update on Math Concepts covered click here. Thank you to Julia from G6/7 for taking on this leadership role.
  • Math Journals: Due date: Tuesday, March 9, 2010 for review. Click here for a rubric. > Some students did not hand it in for review. NEW

Number Sense and Numeration

  • We will be representing, comparing and ordering numbers, including integers (addition and subtraction of integers).
  • Homework: TBA

Measurement

  • We will be working real life applications of area measurements and metric conversions
  • Homework: TBA

Geometry and Spatial Sense

  • We will be classifying and constructing triangles and quadrilaterals .Click here to review.
  • We will work with unique triangles, similarity and congruence
  • Homework: TBA

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Geography: History and Geography Long Range Plans

Natural Resources (Term 3)

  • TBA

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History: History and Geography Long Range Plans

British North America (Term 2)

  • You are a "news correspondent - investigative reporter." You will research one or more battles, or events, of the War of 1812. Click here for an outline. Due Date: April 19th Students will be presenting to their class, a classroom in Dalewood and one classroom at another local school. They will be presenting this as a team.

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Gifted: Grade 8

Geography: History and Geography Long Range Plans

Economic Systems

  • Students will use a graphic organizer (or Smart Ideas) of their choice to record Canada’s economy during the depression in 1930. They will also analyze, synthesize, and evaluate historical information (e.g., determine the Canada’s boundaries in 1930 using a map) . Click here for an outline. Click here for a rubric.

  • What are Primary Secondary and Tertiary? Click here to find out.

  • Your graphic organizer should resemble this example > student example Due Date: Friday, March 12th Some students did not hand in the assignment. >NEW

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History: History and Geography Long Range Plans

The Development of Western Canada

  • Critical Thinking: explain how the effective use of the elements and principles of design contributes to an art work's ability to communicate feelings, convey ideas, and enrich people's lives (e.g., the art of scrap booking captures memories and the history from the past) Due Date TBA
  • Historical Scrapbook Click here for a outline. Click here for a rubric.Due week of Feb. 22nd

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Regular Class: Grade 8

Geography: History and Geography Long Range Plans

Economic Systems (Term 2)

  • Students will use a graphic organizer (or Smart Ideas) of their choice to record Canada’s economy during the depression in 1930. They will also analyze, synthesize, and evaluate historical information (e.g., determine the Canada’s boundaries in 1930 using a map) . Click here for an outline. Click here for a rubric.

  • What are Primary Secondary and Tertiary? Click here to find out.

  • Your graphic organizer should resemble this example > student example >Due Date: Friday, March 12th Some students did not hand in the assignment. >NEW

 

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History: History and Geography Long Range Plans

The Development of Western Canada

  • Historical Scrapbook Click here for a outline. Due Date: Week of February, 15th. Click here for a rubric.Due week of Feb. 15th

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Advisor 8 : Grade 7

Report Cards for Term 2 will be given on Wednesday, March 31st.

We will now be working on our Annual Education Plan. The plan will be sent home Term 2 to be discussed and signed by a parent/guardian. Click here for further details.

 

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