Friday

Two art pieces by the same artist - same learning intention, same criteria, but time to receive and apply feedback. Incredible evidence of learning.

     It has been a great week with the introduction of new units and the completion of others. Students have begun to develop skills for building strong arguments  in their writing as we focus on persuasive writing and have spent time wondering and marvelling as the world of Ancient Mesopotamia begins to unfold each day.
     After a number of weeks learning how to use vanishing point in perspective art, students completed their second piece today. At the end of the day I spent time comparing each child's first attempt to their second and was beyond thrilled to see the improvement. The process for this assignment included having clear goals and criteria, taking time to self assess based on the criteria, using feedback from peers and myself, then making changes to improve. Each child showed  improvement in their art. When we take time to learn from first attempts, we all can improve.


1) Math - Math Link for Order of Operation Game: Exploring Order of Operation - Use It. All students both grade 6 and 7 are encouraged to play this game. It will help the grade 7s with a concept they ahve just learned and give the grade 6s some introduction before learning it this coming week.
                Grade 7s - study for your test on Thursday, complete worksheet 3.8
                     Grade 6s - no homework
2) Art - Complete reflection for perspective art (it is on google drive). Share with me by Sunday night.
3) Goal Setting Term 3 - complete draft of your two personal academic goals for the third term. Remember to include steps to achieve your goal.


Comment: Now that your art has been completed and you have had a chance to reflect on it, share what you are most proud of with this assignment. Also, what artistic cwould you like to learn how to do next?