Last Updated February. 2, 2012
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Ms. L. Coburn |
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System Gifted Intelligence Class (Math/Language/History/Geography) and Grade 8 History and Geography
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| Curriculum
Documents |
Language
Documents for Grade
6 & Grade
7 > Please note that there is a History and Geography Cross
Curricular Approach. 
Math
Delivery Plan for Grade
6 & Grade
7. 
History and Geography (Integrated Language) Long
Range Plans
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Grade
6, 7 & 8
Daily
Physical Activity (Every Day 5 > Daniel
R, Kelvin and Ryan M will run the activity each week)
Lessons
will have a different approach which will reflect the planning direction
from the board. This will be called TLCP (Teachers Learning Critical Pathways),
and contains Student Success Criteria. Click the following to view what
a typical TLCP may look like in a written
report and visually
in our classroom.
| Information |
Ms. Coburn's September Newsletter 2011 Click
here.
OERB
Newsletter March 2011> Click here
on how to open Smartboard Notebook files without the software.
ABC
What is it all about? Click here
for details.
Parent
Handbook on Special Ed.
Class
7/8 Schedule > Sept. 2011
Class
6/7 Schedule >Sept. 2011
Class
81 Schedule > Sept. 2011
Class
82 Schedule > Sept. 2011
| Extended/Alternative
Lessons |
War of 1812
submissions to the Dundas Little Theatre have been sent. We have framed
and posted all our submissions outside Room 8. Please come and see the
final products when you visit Dalewood. NEW
Drama:
Over the next few months we will have a Drama
experts in our classroom working with our students on Improvisation and
Creative Writing. Please click
her for a Bio on our Guest Peter Kmet
We
are working on the play Marvel
Zombies and focusing on voice projection and radio plays.
NEW
The Hamilton Spectator
Tuesday News > Every
Tuesday G67 will be entering the Spectators Digital Library online to
review, discuss and post our thoughts on the days and events around the
world. See mini conference in our Gifted First Class Conference called
Newspaper in Education for details.
The Hamilton Spectator
> Please click here
for a preview of some of the activities we will be doing with The Hamilton
Spectator.
Money
in Your Life: students will examine topics such as: budgeting,
buying versus leasing, electronic banking, saving money, being a smart
consumer and day-to-day finances. We will begin on November 2011. This
activity will be lead by Daniel, Owen, Liam and Ryan M. NEW
Bitstrips:
Creating Curriculum related comics online. Click here
for further details. Click here
to logon.
Gifted
Grade 6, 7 & 8 selected students will attend a
Math Enrichment Program once a week involving McMaster
University students. It is every Thursday Period 4 in the LRT Room.
| Resources |
Click
here
for a copy of the Punctuation Marks document used
to mark the grammar.
How
to Write an Essay and Basic Elements of an Essay.
Click
here
for the Reading Process and Reading Strategies.
Reading
Process Checklist when reading.
Depth
of Knowledge Levels Rubric
Students
will use the worksheet I
Read/ I Think/ Therefore to collect your data during activities.
| Email
and Links |
Ms.
Coburn's Email > 
Educational
Software Review by Linda Coburn 
First
Class Login
> If you do not have your username
or password email Ms.
Coburn and we will set you up.
Mr.
MacLean's Website (Science)
Mrs.
Diacon's Website (Science)
| Comprehensive/Balanced
Literacy |
Click
here for an overview for 2011-12.
TBA
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
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
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Let's
Talk Science: Some
of your students will be competing in this event with Ms. Coburn. We have begun studying. NEW
We
have completed working on the Best Buy Contest to represent
our entire student body at Dalewood. Click here
for details. > Click here
to view our video entry. Click here
to view our written proposal. Unfortunately we did not make the cut. Dalewood staff would like to thank you for all your hard work. Start thinking about next year! Ms. Coburn NEW
Drama:
Over the next few months we will have a Drama
expert in our classroom working with our students on Improvisation and
Creative Writing. Please click here
for a Bio on our guest Peter Kmet.
We are working on the play Marvel
Zombies and focusing on voice projection and radio broadcasts. G67
have creative writing assignments due on Fri. Feb. 3rd
NEW
Homework
Suggestions:
- 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 class. Click here
for an outline. Click here
for a student example. (Level 4) Due by June 2012.
- Written
Journal: Students will be given a notebook that will help them
to keep a running record of their written process throughout the year.
Click here
for some example entries we am looking for. Click here
for a rubric. Note: This can
be done for any subject.
- Reading: That's a Novel Idea! Click
here
for suggestions, complete novels in text, biographies, summaries etc.
- Math Problem Solving: Select
a problem, enter in your Math Journal and list the strand, concept,
strategy and solution. Grade
6, Grade
7 & Grade
8.
Having
trouble? Ms. Coburn is available every Day 5 and Day 1 in the
lab from 11:45-12:25.
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Gifted 6 Class Assignments and Due Dates |
Gifted 7 Class Assignments and Due Dates |
Gifted and Regular Grade 8 Class Assignments and Due Dates |
Please
note that all assignment details can be found in the lower sections
of this website. Links can assist you at the top. |
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| Math,
Language and Social Studies |
Math,
Language, History and Geography |
History
and Geography |
| Language:
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Language:
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Gifted Grade 8: History: Confederation
Geography:
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| Math:
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Math:
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Regular Class Grade 8: History: Confederation
Geography
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Social Studies: Check out our New Classroom History Website by Kayley Xu. British North America: Gifted 6 students will be joining the Gifted 7 to complete this activity.
Geography:
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History: Check out our New Classroom History Website by Kayley Xu. British North America:
Geography:
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Check out our new Language Website that Kathleen created for us.
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Check out our new Language Website that Kathleen created for us.
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Math Study Sheet for the Term 1 Math Re-test week of Jan. 16th. NEW Students are to complete the following worksheet on Simplifying Variable Expressions. Due Date: Wednesday, Jan.11th. Completed and each student is having a one to one conference with the teacher. Click here for the Success Criteria when completing Algebra Expressions. NEW 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. Math Contests: TBA Gizmos and Gadgets: Students will be using the website Gizmos and Gadgets to work through online, interactive Math lessons. They have to register via the website and then use the username and password that they created to logon. This can be down in school and at home (if possible). Click here for further details.
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Canada's Link to the World: World Issues (Term 1) > Extended Assignment (Optional) Reading and Technology > This will be an in class activity and lab time will be provided. Students are however welcome to work on any part of the project at home if needed. The lab is open every day 5 at lunch for extra time if needed also. Due Date: will be set by the board for HWDSBLive Contest. British North America: Extended Gr. 7 Curriculum War of 1812 and Rebellion of 1837 Timetoast: Click here for an outline. Due Date: Changed to Feb. 3rd due to lack of computer time. NEW Our Grade 6 students are ready to join our grade 7 students on our assignment pertaining to The War of 1812 > see the grade seven section for details. Completed Geography: Patterns in Physical Geography will begin the week of Jan. 23rd. |
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Check out our new Language Website that Kathleen created for us.
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Check out our new Language Website that Kathleen created for us.
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Math Enrichment:
Gauss Test:
Math Journal:
Math Contests:
Gizmos and Gadgets:
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TBA (Term 2)
World Issues (Term 1) > Extended Assignment > Optional
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British North America (Term 1)
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TBA (Term 2)
World Issues (Term 1) > Extended Assignment > Optional
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Confederation (Term 1)
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TBA (Term 2)
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Confederation (Term 1)
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Gifted:
Grade 6
Grade
6 students will complete