Sunday 24 November 2013
Assalam Alikum
Reminder:
Grade 7 will have a Math Quiz on Monday November 25th in lessons 2.2, 2.3 and 2.6 (Ratio, Rates and Percentage)
On Thursday November 28th they will have a Math Test in Unit 2. It includes ratio, rate, percentage and using long division and multiplication of decimals.
Use the following link for revision http://ca.ixl.com/math/grade-7
Monday 11 November 2013
History Test - Thursday covering Chapter 2 "The Society of New France"
Chapter
2 History Review
The
Society of New France
Understand
following to help study for your test:
Ø the
different levels of people in the society of New France (the hierarchy)
o
who was in charge in France, and who was in
charge in New France
o
what groups were at the bottom of the
hierarchy and why
Ø how
New France was governed and names of key officials in New France
o
what were some responsibilities of the
governor, who was the famous governor, why was he famous, what things did he do
for New France
o
what were the responsibilities of the
intendant, who was the first intendant of New France, why was he important,
what did he do
Ø Where
did most citizens live in New France and why?
Ø How
the Catholic Church was run
o
who were some of the key officials of the
Catholic Church
o
who
was the first bishop, what were his roles and responsibilities, what did he do
for the Catholic Church of New France
Ø
how
was the economy set up – what were ways that New France tried to increase its
wealth
Terms you should know:
·
hierarchical
society
·
viceroy
·
commoner
·
bishop
·
diocese
·
parish
·
lay
organization
·
census
·
indentured
servant
·
mercantilism
·
triangular
trade
Updates from Tr. Nancy
Dear Parents,
Assalamu Alaikum
We have finished the Sources unit in ResearchReady. As a result, the students had a quiz last Thursday. Next Thursday,November 14, 2013, they will receive their quiz, and we will discuss it together, inshaAllah.
In addition to the quiz discussion, we will be starting a new unit on Internet 101.
This unit consists of the following:
Structure of a URL;
Real -World Scenario: Searching in the Subdomain;
Top-Level Domains;
Real-World Scenario: What’s the TLD? ;
Who Can Publish on the Web? ;
Real-World Scenario: Climate Change;
Wikipedia;
Real-World Scenario: Is it Accurate? ;
The Invisible Web;
Real-World Scenario: Invisible Information.
At the end of this unit, there will be a quiz. Although we discuss the subject matter before the lessons are given, it is of the utmost importance that the students complete all the lessons as they are given.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact by telephone or by email.
Sincerely,
Nancy-Ann Brethour
Wednesday 6 November 2013
Reminder: Language Arts Test on the Short Story "The Necklace" this Monday
Reminder about the upcoming test on the short story "The Necklace". The test will be on Monday November 11th, 2013. Here's what you need to know:
-plot line diagram
- comprehension questions covered in class
- vocabulary sheet
- key terms such as: irony, characterization, and contrast
-Theme
- Most importantly: be able to support your opinions with proof from the text!
Happy studying :)
-plot line diagram
- comprehension questions covered in class
- vocabulary sheet
- key terms such as: irony, characterization, and contrast
-Theme
- Most importantly: be able to support your opinions with proof from the text!
Happy studying :)
Tuesday 5 November 2013
Updates from Tr. Nermin
Alhamdulilah! We have finished memorizing suratul Jum’aa and we are now in the middle of Suraht Assaff. The final memorization test in Surat
Assaff will be on Monday, November 25th, 2013, Insha’Allah.
Please encourage your child to memorize by listening to Sheikh
Ibrahim Al-Akhdar using the website below:
Masha’Allah Grade 7 has put an amazing effort in memorization.
May Allah reward them. We had some shining Quran reciters for the month of October.
Congratulations to the best reciters and memorizers of the month of October:
1-
Yusuf
2-
Rawan
3-
Zackarya
4-
Sarrah
5-
Jalal
6-
Sayeda
7-
Mohammed R.
8-
Rowayna Najjar
9-
Zainab
10-
Ali
11-
Mohammed A.
12-
Mariam A.
13-
Nada
Saturday 2 November 2013
Reminder: Comparison Essay Due Monday
Language Arts: Reminder that the Comparison Essay on the lives of Helen Keller and Malcolm X are due Monday. Don't forget the essay should be typed, double spaced, and should include a proper title page.
Happy Writing :)
Happy Writing :)
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