Marielle 8-17 L a n g u a g e A r t s S c i e n c e F r e n c h M a t h S o c i a l S t u d i e s M u s i c P r a c t i c a l A r t s P h y s . E d / H e a l t h B a n d S p o r t s L e a d e r s h I p Grade 8 Portfolio

Term Two Reflection Here are my term two classroom performance reflections for each subject / class I was in: Term Two Reflections ICT Page One ICT Page Two

Here are my term two classroom performance reflections for each subject / class I was in:

Language Arts

Language Arts Term One reflection Describe your performance in L.A. for term one. In term one I put in a lot of effort in my work. I made sure that my work was handed in on time so it shouldn't be marked late. In all L.A. classes I stayed on task and stayed focused. I especially stayed focused during group or partner work. **Two stars- Name two things that you did really well this term. Two things I did well in this term are taking down notes for my famous birthday report and doing comprehension and discussing questions. I did well on those because for my famous birthday report I found all the information needed and there was a lot of detail. I did well on comprehension and discussion questions because I explained my answers and had all the criteria needed. 3. *One Wish- Name one way in which you could improve in term 2. In term 2 I can improve by editing my work at least twice to check if there is no mistake. L.A. 1

Term One reflection

Describe your performance in L.A. for term one.

In term one I put in a lot of effort in my work. I made sure that my work was handed in on time so it shouldn't be marked late. In all L.A. classes I stayed on task and stayed focused. I especially stayed focused during group or partner work.

**Two stars- Name two things that you did really well this term.

Two things I did well in this term are taking down notes for my famous birthday report and doing comprehension and discussing questions. I did well on those because for my famous birthday report I found all the information needed and there was a lot of detail. I did well on comprehension and discussion questions because I explained my answers and had all the criteria needed.

3. *One Wish- Name one way in which you could improve in term 2.

In term 2 I can improve by editing my work at least twice to check if there is no mistake.

Famous Birthday Report The Steps To Complete My Famous Birthday Report First, I chose a person to do from the website http://www.famousbirthdays.com After that, I began to research the person and take notes. When I completed my notes, I wrote a rough draft. Next, I got my report edited by a classmate. After it got edited, I had a conference with Mrs.Boyd Lastly, I typed up my final draft for my report. Famous Birthdays Reports September/October : Usher Raymond gd .doc November/December: Raven- Symonereport .doc January/February: LLCoolJreport .doc L.A. 2

The Steps To Complete My Famous Birthday Report

First, I chose a person to do from the website http://www.famousbirthdays.com

After that, I began to research the person and take notes.

When I completed my notes, I wrote a rough draft.

Next, I got my report edited by a classmate.

After it got edited, I had a conference with Mrs.Boyd

Lastly, I typed up my final draft for my report.

Famous Birthdays Reports

September/October : Usher Raymond gd .doc

November/December: Raven- Symonereport .doc

January/February: LLCoolJreport .doc

Literary Response Project To do a Literary Response Project, you first need to read a book. Then, you make 3 reading responses on the book After that, you choose an activity from the list you have in you’re reading response duotang (eg. Diary, Stamp, Clothesline.etc) After you’ve chosen an activity, you do a rough draft Next, you get it edited by a classmate Then, you make a final copy Lastly, you get into a group assessment. L.A. 3 Term One Project (click to see it ) Term Two Project (click to see it)

To do a Literary Response Project, you first need to read a book.

Then, you make 3 reading responses on the book

After that, you choose an activity from the list you have in you’re reading response duotang (eg. Diary, Stamp, Clothesline.etc)

After you’ve chosen an activity, you do a rough draft

Next, you get it edited by a classmate

Then, you make a final copy

Lastly, you get into a group assessment.

The Outsiders The Outsiders is a book that we read by S.E. Hinton. For each chapter, there would be a set of questions regarding the book. When we were done reading the whole book, we had to choose from five activities to do (eg. Scrapbook, Newspaper Article, etc.) After we were done the project, we were assessed by our classmates. L.A. 4

The Outsiders is a book that we read by S.E. Hinton.

For each chapter, there would be a set of questions regarding the book.

When we were done reading the whole book, we had to choose from five activities to do (eg. Scrapbook, Newspaper Article, etc.)

After we were done the project, we were assessed by our classmates.

Reading Comprehension / Cloze L.A. 5 Reading Comprehension ( click to see ) Reading Comprehension ( click to see ) Cloze ( click to see )

Personal Goal Setting My goal is: to write a famous brithday report. The steps I need to take to reach my goal: Choose a famous person from famousbirthdays.com Pre-writing: Web/2 column notes Write a first draft Five step editing checklist The resources I need to use to achieve my goal (who and what): Internet Minumum 2 websites with biographical information Teachers Partner in class Dates: September 22 to November 1 st /06 Outcome: 35/40 I had good organization Next Step: Next time I will look over my work atleast twice to check for any mistakes. November 22, 2006 L.A. 6

My goal is: to write a famous brithday report.

The steps I need to take to reach my goal:

Choose a famous person from famousbirthdays.com

Pre-writing: Web/2 column notes

Write a first draft

Five step editing checklist

The resources I need to use to achieve my goal (who and what):

Internet

Minumum 2 websites with biographical information

Teachers

Partner in class

Dates: September 22 to November 1 st /06

Outcome: 35/40 I had good organization

Next Step: Next time I will look over my work atleast twice to check for any mistakes.

November 22, 2006

Science

Science Alveolus The Lungs Alveolus SC.1

Alveolus

Brown Planarian Brown Planarian Word Doc. My Picture Movie SC.2

French

French In French we learned: Dict ée: Spelling Test in French Vocabulaire: knowledge on vocabulary Choose the verb: Select the right verb Orale: a verbal test To see one of the tests that we did, click the button to your left. French Test ( click to see ) F1

In French we learned:

Dict ée: Spelling Test in French

Vocabulaire: knowledge on vocabulary

Choose the verb: Select the right verb

Orale: a verbal test

To see one of the tests that we did, click the button to your left.

Math

Math So far in math, we learned about : the measures of central tendency (mean, median,mode, and range), Percents Ratio Decimals Proportions Square Roots Also, we did some blogging on Blogger.com While learning about different topics, we also had many tests and quizzes during the first two terms. Click the button below to see my online math portfolio. Math Wiki M1

So far in math, we learned about :

the measures of central tendency (mean, median,mode, and range),

Percents

Ratio

Decimals

Proportions

Square Roots

Also, we did some blogging on Blogger.com

While learning about different topics, we also had many tests and quizzes during the first two terms.

Click the button below to see my online math portfolio.

Social Studies

Social Studies : Table of Contents Term One: Reflection Cro-Magnon Story Alatangana Cartoon Term Two: Reflection Map Assignment Legend of Osiris Greek Advertisement Egypt Essay

Term One:

Reflection

Cro-Magnon Story

Alatangana Cartoon

Term Two:

Reflection

Map Assignment

Legend of Osiris

Greek Advertisement

Egypt Essay

Reflection In term one, we learned about the early humans, archaelogy, and Mesopotamia. S.S.1

In term one, we learned about the early humans, archaelogy, and Mesopotamia.

Cro-Magnon Story In social, we had to make up a story that consists of cro-magnons. To first make up the story, we had to learn about them. Next, we had to research them After that, we made a fictional story about a day in their life with real facts. S.S.2 A Day in the Life of Cro-Magnons Story

In social, we had to make up a story that consists of cro-magnons. To first make up the story, we had to learn about them.

Next, we had to research them

After that, we made a fictional story about a day in their life with real facts.

Alantangana Cartoon For the Alatangana cartoon, we first read a story about them. After that we had to revise it into our own words. Lastly, we drew pictures to accompany what we wrote. S.S.3 Alantagana Cartoon ( click to see ) Alantangana Cartoon 2 [ click to see ]

For the Alatangana cartoon, we first read a story about them.

After that we had to revise it into our own words.

Lastly, we drew pictures to accompany what we wrote.

Reflection In term two, we learned about Ancient Greece and Ancient Egypt. S.S.4

In term two, we learned about Ancient Greece and Ancient Egypt.

Map Assignment Here is one of the maps we did for term two. S.S.5

Here is one of the maps we did for term two.

Legend Of Osiris For this assignment, we first read a story about them. Next we revised it. After that we made pictures for them. S.S.6 Legend of Osiris [ click to see ] Legend of Osiris 2 [ click to see ]

For this assignment, we first read a story about them.

Next we revised it.

After that we made pictures for them.

Greek Advertisement This is my Greek advertisement assignment that I did. S.S.7

This is my Greek advertisement assignment that I did.

Egypt Essay For my Egypt essay, I chose to do it on Cleopatra. To see my essay click the button below. S.S.8 Cleopatra Essay

For my Egypt essay, I chose to do it on Cleopatra. To see my essay click the button below.

Music

Music In music, we learned about the 1950’s and the 1960’s. We also learned how to play the guitar. During class, we did some worksheets, listening examples, and journals. MU1

In music, we learned about the 1950’s and the 1960’s.

We also learned how to play the guitar.

During class, we did some worksheets, listening examples, and journals.

Practical Arts

Practical Arts Cooking: In Cooking classes, we talked about the proper way of cooking and also the viruses and bacteria there are. Also, we did Lab Projects which was to cooking various types of food. Sewing: In Sewing, we learned the parts of our machine and how to use it properly. Our first project was to make a heart-shaped pin cushion. Next, we had to make pajama bottoms. Click to see my title page Click to see my title page P.A.1

Cooking:

In Cooking classes, we talked about the proper way of cooking and also the viruses and bacteria there are.

Also, we did Lab Projects which was to cooking various types of food.

Sewing:

In Sewing, we learned the parts of our machine and how to use it properly.

Our first project was to make a heart-shaped pin cushion.

Next, we had to make pajama bottoms.

Physical Education & Health

Physical Education/ Health In our phys.ed class, we learned how to play : volleyball Hockey Basketball Sometimes, we get to even play dodgeball. Every class we first do our stretches, then our sets (push ups and curl ups), then either a gallery in the winter or a cross country lap in the summer. P.E./H1

In our phys.ed class, we learned how to play :

volleyball

Hockey

Basketball

Sometimes, we get to even play dodgeball.

Every class we first do our stretches, then our sets (push ups and curl ups), then either a gallery in the winter or a cross country lap in the summer.

Band

Band During band, we learn / play various types of music. So far we’ve learned more than 10 pieces; though we only performed 2 of them at the Christmas Concert. On the right is one of the pieces that we learned titled “El Capitan”. B1

During band, we learn / play various types of music.

So far we’ve learned more than 10 pieces; though we only performed 2 of them at the Christmas Concert.

On the right is one of the pieces that we learned titled “El Capitan”.

Sports

Sports S1 Cross - Country

Leadership

Leadership In Leadership, we help out with other grades. Some of the things we did are : Helping with grade 2 Science Day For the Science day, I helped the grade twos learn the differences between the phases of matter which are liquid, gas, and solid. Helping the kindergardeners to write When I go to the kindergarden room I help them learn to spell words correctly. Picture Retake Day For picture retake day I helped get the students who need to take their picture, write down their information, & set things up. L1

In Leadership, we help out with other grades.

Some of the things we did are :

Helping with grade 2 Science Day

For the Science day, I helped the grade twos learn the differences between the

phases of matter which are liquid, gas, and solid.

Helping the kindergardeners to write

When I go to the kindergarden room I help them learn to spell words correctly.

Picture Retake Day

For picture retake day I helped get the students who need to take their picture, write down their information, & set things up.

Grade 8 Student Led Conference What do you see of your daughter’s strengths? - Creativity and presentation. What was the most interesting or surprising to learn about your daughter? - Creating a digital presentation. What part of the digital portfolio did you like the best? - The Math digital portfolio on wikispace.

What do you see of your daughter’s strengths?

- Creativity and presentation.

What was the most interesting or surprising to learn about your daughter?

- Creating a digital presentation.

What part of the digital portfolio did you like the best?

- The Math digital portfolio on wikispace.