7/8 M

With December here and the holiday season underway, our ELA classes are focusing on writing friendly letters. Students will handwrite their letters and place them in homemade cards—these will also make lovely gifts. I will assess the draft letters for specific writing skills, but the main goal is for students to create something meaningful. 

To support this work, there are two Newsela articles: “How to Write a Thank-You Note” and “Receiving a Thank-You Note.”  Students are asked to read them as part of their nightly 20 min. of reading if they are able. Class time will be provided, but this will cut into our writing and card making time. 

Thank you for your support! 

Grade 7/8M & 8P:

• Realistic Fiction Book Report is due Monday, November 24, 2025.

All ELA Classes:

• Spelling Test on Day 5 – Thursday, November 21, 2025.
• The test will include:
  • Canadian provinces
  • Words following the -able / -ible rule
  • Words that are easier to spell when divided into syllables
• We are focusing on developing spelling strategies in addition to memorization.

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Class Codes

6/7M FI ~ JNVF3A 

7M ~ U4EF5Q 

7/8M ~ 6NV3F3 

8P 26 ~ MBF4VY 

7/8M & 8P:
Both of these classes have received the outline for the Realistic Fiction Book Report, which is due on November 24. Most students have already completed a short reading conference with me to ensure they selected a “just right” book for the assignment and have been given the green light on their choice.

7M:
This class has also been given the Realistic Fiction Book Report assignment; however, no due date has been set yet. Students should be reading their chosen book and working on the Search and Find both at home and in school.

7/8M & 8P – Report is due on November 24.