Monthly Archives: September 2015

Reading Reflections

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class! Post your WEEKLY reading reflection to this thread. Click here for some FICTION reflection ideas. If you have been reading NON-FICTION, here are some ideas for your reflection. You first post is due October 2, 2015. Of the … Continue reading →

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Election Playlist

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class! Here are some more videos to inform viewers about Canada’s political system. Have a look! [youtube]https://youtu.be/JgBBfM8SYPA[/youtube] [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AFU17NpVS4[/youtube] [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7C8uDuhLqvg[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/USK3Q4rsgnw[/youtube]

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Voter Turnout Debate

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class! Our first blog writing activity of the year is on the topic of voter turnout. The goals in the activity are to write a persuasive paragraph containing a BIG IDEA, several supporting details, and a strong conclusion. Here … Continue reading →

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Canada Votes 2015

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class! Here are a few video clips to view and gain more understanding about the upcoming election: [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMguMcHA8oY[/youtube] [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8ccfbjFHKQ[/youtube] [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VRSYJRua5Q[/youtube]

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Maverick Market Update

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Mr. Bell

Preparedness and Positivity Plummet! A hasty cleanup caused the Maverick Market to crash near the end of trading Monday. Both stocks lost 10 points (or 10%) when nine chairs went unstacked and classroom materials such as rulers, pencils and protractors … Continue reading →

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Hi Class! As we get going in our first full week of classes, consider how FUN can be incorporated in what we do. Remember this: [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lXh2n0aPyw[/youtube] This week, share any and all ideas you have so that we can have … Continue reading →

Posted on September 13, 2015 by Mr. Bell | Comments Off on The Fun Theory

Hi Class! Your first bit of ‘homework’ is to show our blog to a parent then leave a reply to this post before Monday. Use only your first name when replying and the email address required to submit a post … Continue reading →

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Mr. Bell | 27 Comments

Wow, it’s time…to… Remember, school starts Tuesday (September 8) at 10:30 and is only a half day. If you have yet to get your school routine going, start now! Eat, read, play, think, sleep, then repeat. It’s exactly like summer … Continue reading →

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Mr. Bell | Comments Off on Pitter Patter…