So, Halloween is just around the corner and because of that, I have a Halloween themed question this week!
Watch the following trailer to the movie "Hotel Transylvania" and then answer the following questions:
1. What is your favourite spooky story?
2. Can you imagine the main scary character at the Hotel Transylvania? What would he/she/it look like? What would his/her/its room look like?
3. How would they relax?
4. What do you think he/she/it would do if they saw a human at the hotel?
Once you have posted your response, read the responses posted by your peers and reply thoughtfully to at least two other students. Compliment strong points, make connections, ask questions and build on ideas shared!
Mr. Boettger :-)
Monday, October 29, 2012
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Mathematics Homework Help
Commencing immediately, all Mathematics students in Grades 7 to 10 can access live interactive online math help to support achievement in Mathematics.
Homework Help is an online tool for students to access real-time Mathematics tutoring. The project is funded by the Ministry of Education, delivered by qualified Ontario Mathematics teachers and is without cost.
Students can register for the program by completing the online registration form at the Homework Help website (http://homeworkhelp.ilc.org). Please note that students require their Ontario Education Number (OEN) to register located on all report cards.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mr. Boettger
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Famous Person
Hello my trusty grade 7's!
Welcome to your second blog response!
Just a few quick reminders:
1. Only 12 of you responded last week. Make sure if you haven't responded, you do today.
2. Don't forget to respond back to at least two of your peers.
3. Don't forget to use your school username. Otherwise, I won't know who you are.
Thank-you and good luck on this week's question!
If you could meet one famous person, dead or alive, who would it be and why? State the person's name, his/her occupation (i.e. politician, comedian, musician, author, etc.), explain why you want to meet this person and list 3 questions you would like to ask him/her.
Once you have posted your response to this question, respond to at least 2 of your peers. You can ask them about why they chose to meet this particular person, share thoughts and stories, add questions to their list of things to ask, etc.
To get you started, I have included a picture of one person I would love to meet. Bonus mark for the first person to tell me who he is! :-)
Mr. Boettger
Welcome to your second blog response!
Just a few quick reminders:
1. Only 12 of you responded last week. Make sure if you haven't responded, you do today.
2. Don't forget to respond back to at least two of your peers.
3. Don't forget to use your school username. Otherwise, I won't know who you are.
Thank-you and good luck on this week's question!
If you could meet one famous person, dead or alive, who would it be and why? State the person's name, his/her occupation (i.e. politician, comedian, musician, author, etc.), explain why you want to meet this person and list 3 questions you would like to ask him/her.
Once you have posted your response to this question, respond to at least 2 of your peers. You can ask them about why they chose to meet this particular person, share thoughts and stories, add questions to their list of things to ask, etc.
To get you started, I have included a picture of one person I would love to meet. Bonus mark for the first person to tell me who he is! :-)
Mr. Boettger
Sunday, September 23, 2012
What are you thinking about the book you are reading?
Last week you were given time to chose a new novel to start the year. As you all know, I love to read. Well, now I want to know a little about the book you are reading.
In at least one well-thought out paragraph, tell me what you like and/or dislike about the book you are reading right now. Be sure to give the name of the book before you begin. It could be a character, situation, or topic of the book that you like or dislike. However, don't give important information about what is happening, or you might ruin the book for someone else who wants to read it.
Remember your good reading strategies; connect, question, summarize, predict, infer, visualize.
Once you have completed your selections and posted your explanation, read and respond to at least 2 peers.
Good luck and I can't wait to hear your responses!
Mr. Boettger :-)
In at least one well-thought out paragraph, tell me what you like and/or dislike about the book you are reading right now. Be sure to give the name of the book before you begin. It could be a character, situation, or topic of the book that you like or dislike. However, don't give important information about what is happening, or you might ruin the book for someone else who wants to read it.
Remember your good reading strategies; connect, question, summarize, predict, infer, visualize.
Once you have completed your selections and posted your explanation, read and respond to at least 2 peers.
Good luck and I can't wait to hear your responses!
Mr. Boettger :-)
Welcome Back!
Hello my trusty Grade 7's and welcome to your very first "blog" question!
Establishing Expectations for Behaviour: The Dos and Don'ts for Online Student Communication
Please read the "Dos and Don'ts for Online Student Communication" below:
- Use each other's names. Using a person's name when you respond to his/her posting creates a friendly online tone. However, do not use the person's full name. Instead, please use the username the school board has given to you (the first four initials of your first name and a random 4 digit number).
- Read questions and conversational postings carefully to avoid unnecessary confusion.
- Compliment your peers when they post strong responses or contribute original ideas.
- Ask questions. If anything is unclear or you want further information or insight on a topic, just ask. If you have a question, there are probably other members of the group who are confused and need further clarification as well.
- Be considerate. Remember that your peers cannot see your body language or hear your tone of voice, so you need to keep your language direct and respectful.
- Avoid slang, jargon and sarcasm.
- Listen to all ideas presented. Remember there is no right or wrong in a discussion. A variety of perspectives add depth and I love depth! :-)
- Stay open minded.
- Respond instead of reacting. Do not write a response if you are angry or upset. Instead, wait until you have had time to calm down and collect your thoughts.
- Really read your peers responses. Avoid skimming. Respect the time your peers have spent articulating their thoughts by reading carefully and thoughtfully.
- Reread your messages before sending them to ensure that your ideas are clearly communicated and supported.
- Critique the content, not the person.
- Do not present your personal opinions as fact. Back up your ideas with information to strengthen your statements.
- Courteously answer all questions addressed directly to you.
- Make "I" statements when respectfully disagreeing. Sharing an opposing opinion or idea is an important part of discussion, but it needs to be presented in a constructive manner that encourages further discussion.
- Do not use all caps when writing. It is interpreted as yelling.
- Avoid emotional punctuation, like exclamation points, unless you are complimenting an idea shared.
Have I missed anything? Is there anything that you would like to add to the list? Please let me know in the comments section.
Thank-you for your feedback and let's have a great year blogging! :-)
Mr. Boettger
Establishing Expectations for Behaviour: The Dos and Don'ts for Online Student Communication
Please read the "Dos and Don'ts for Online Student Communication" below:
- Use each other's names. Using a person's name when you respond to his/her posting creates a friendly online tone. However, do not use the person's full name. Instead, please use the username the school board has given to you (the first four initials of your first name and a random 4 digit number).
- Read questions and conversational postings carefully to avoid unnecessary confusion.
- Compliment your peers when they post strong responses or contribute original ideas.
- Ask questions. If anything is unclear or you want further information or insight on a topic, just ask. If you have a question, there are probably other members of the group who are confused and need further clarification as well.
- Be considerate. Remember that your peers cannot see your body language or hear your tone of voice, so you need to keep your language direct and respectful.
- Avoid slang, jargon and sarcasm.
- Listen to all ideas presented. Remember there is no right or wrong in a discussion. A variety of perspectives add depth and I love depth! :-)
- Stay open minded.
- Respond instead of reacting. Do not write a response if you are angry or upset. Instead, wait until you have had time to calm down and collect your thoughts.
- Really read your peers responses. Avoid skimming. Respect the time your peers have spent articulating their thoughts by reading carefully and thoughtfully.
- Reread your messages before sending them to ensure that your ideas are clearly communicated and supported.
- Critique the content, not the person.
- Do not present your personal opinions as fact. Back up your ideas with information to strengthen your statements.
- Courteously answer all questions addressed directly to you.
- Make "I" statements when respectfully disagreeing. Sharing an opposing opinion or idea is an important part of discussion, but it needs to be presented in a constructive manner that encourages further discussion.
- Do not use all caps when writing. It is interpreted as yelling.
- Avoid emotional punctuation, like exclamation points, unless you are complimenting an idea shared.
Have I missed anything? Is there anything that you would like to add to the list? Please let me know in the comments section.
Thank-you for your feedback and let's have a great year blogging! :-)
Mr. Boettger
Friday, June 29, 2012
Thanks!
I just wanted to write a quick thank-you to my fantastic grade 7 class this past year.
Thanks for...
- all of the gifts.
- a fantastic year.
- the smiles.
- your hard work.
- your enthusiasm.
- the "Dear World" assignment. Probably my personal favourite!
- your help and understanding.
- your comments on this blog.
- welcoming me to Wyevale and making my first year here a fantastic one!
Have a great summer and I will see you next year!
Mr. Boettger :-)
- Check out some of the work you have done! I couldn't possibly post it all, but scroll down, there are at least 4 or 5 new posts with samples of your work! Nicely done!
Thanks for...
- all of the gifts.
- a fantastic year.
- the smiles.
- your hard work.
- your enthusiasm.
- the "Dear World" assignment. Probably my personal favourite!
- your help and understanding.
- your comments on this blog.
- welcoming me to Wyevale and making my first year here a fantastic one!
Have a great summer and I will see you next year!
Mr. Boettger :-)
- Check out some of the work you have done! I couldn't possibly post it all, but scroll down, there are at least 4 or 5 new posts with samples of your work! Nicely done!
Storybird Stories!
Storybird is a free web tool that students can use to create stories. You begin by selecting illustrations from a gallery of choices and use that art to inspire your creative writing.
Here are a few of the stories the Grade 7's wrote:
Bob's Jobs on Storybird Leo The Leopard on Storybird In a perfect world! on Storybird TheHouseOnNoStreet on Storybird Life In The Woods. on Storybird Up all night on Storybird The Big Dream on Storybird
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