Author Archives: Mr. Bell

Quick Fixes – Your Turn

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class! Read the sentences from the previous thread on homophones. Find at least five (5) fixes from five different people. Rewrite and post the corrected sentences.

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Witch Won Dew Eye Ewes???

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class! Having trouble with the title? For this thread, please post the sentences you wrote using various homophones (to, two, too; its, it’s; there, their, they’re; your, you’re; by, bye, buy; which, witch). Additionally, include your sentences using ‘then’ … Continue reading →

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***New Section***

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class! There is a new section for Notes in the toolbar below the banner (at the top of the page). This section will have copies of the notes we discuss and write in class. If you are absent or … Continue reading →

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Your Favourite Season

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class! What is your preferred season (spring, summer, fall, winter)? Support your answer with several reasons, ideas, and personal connections (at least 3). Use a rich and powerful vocabulary (avoid overused words). The bare minimum is to write at … Continue reading →

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Year Round School

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class! A year round, or balanced school calender (approximately three months of school, then one month off, then repeat), is in the news for some school districts in Vancouver. The current school year is historically based in the need … Continue reading →

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McQueen Lake Recap

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class! Write about your McQueen Lake experience. Share your highlights & lowlights using a vivid, descriptive language.  Incorporate the words from the handout Mr. Bell gave you this morning into your paragraph(s).

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Rules, Rules, Rules

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class! Are rules important to follow? Explain your answer. Consider some of the following questions: What steps must be taken to ensure rules are followed? Why do people choose to follow rules (or break rules)? How many chances does … Continue reading →

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Friday Desk Disasters

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class! At last count there were three water bottles left on desks, several empty milk bottles (yet to be rinsed) in desks, as well as a partially sealed container of cantaloupe buried in the back of a desk. Perhaps … Continue reading →

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McQueen Lake Memories and Wishes

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class! Share with everyone your memories of trips to McQueen Lake. If you have never been, tell us what you hope to see and do.

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How’s It Going?

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class! How are you settling in to the school routine so far (as well as the change of routines at home)? What are your likes and dislikes after a week of classes? Share at least one positive idea and … Continue reading →

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