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Hi Class! It’s time to write your reader’s theatre script! Click here and copy a template to your Google Drive. Your goal is to write at least 100 words per day. Remember that you are writing for an audience of … Continue reading

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Hi Class! As we begin exploring ancient civilizations (up to 500 CE), your action is to investigate and summarize information that you find amazing, intriguing, surprising and shocking. Copy this template to document your findings. Be ready to share your … Continue reading

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Hi Class! Find at least five amazing links to help students improve their understanding of fractions. Copy and past the URL (address) in your reply. For each site, provide at least a one or two sentence explanation for your recommendation … Continue reading

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Hi Class! Check out the information on the graphic below and share your reaction by replying to this post. Be sure to support your stance with reasons and connections. Simply stating, “I agree.” or, “I disagree.” is insufficient.

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Hi Class! Hopefully you remember your assigned spots…Here are your options: Begin researching and drafting your recount of an environmental issue. Once you have determined your topic, click this link to let Mr. Bell know. Choose a topic that interests … Continue reading

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Enjoy your break everyone! Thank you for being a fun, creative, caring group of learners – it’s been a treat to work with you! I can hardly wait for the next part of our adventure… – Mr. Bell

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One Day in the Lab – Click & Read

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Reading Reflections

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

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

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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