NIDES Online Summer Study Grade 7 and 8 Language - V
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1. Statistics and Probability Questioning and Data Collection Reading and Drawing Graphs Central Tendency and Data Analysis Probability SASS This document is for information only Do not make student selections here A registration form and course selection form are required These have been provided to all schools They are also available online at www nides bc ca English Language Arts 8 English 8 Only one option is available for summer upgrading Students do ALL of the following Skill Building Novel Study Novel Choices The Keeper of the Isis Light OR Treasure Island Only one option Students will complete Part A and B Skill Builders and an Independent Novel Study The information provided here is as a guideline for teacher selection Do NOT duplicate for students The assignments are done online and will be provided to students at Orientation Part A Skill Builder Assignments Skill Builders 8 1 Welcome to High School Writing Skill Builders 8 2 The Basics Skill Builders 8 3 Reading to Write amp Writing to Read Note Students must select one of the listed novels The Keeper of the Isis Light or Treasure Island The activities for this item are completed in Word or Open Office and submitted to NIDES Online Part B Independent Novel Study 1 Write a Book Review Your opinion matters What you say about a book can turn other readers onto a book or turn them off Write a review of the novel you chose to r2. course selection form are required These have been provided to all schools They are also available online at www nides bc ca 7 You are a reporter for a news program Write a script for an interview with a character from the novel You need to think what questions you would ask this character You also need to think about how this character would answer your questions Avoid using closed ended frt questions that can be answered with a yes or no Set up the interview in the g 7 following format Reporter Introduce character and ask first question Pe Character Response l Reporter Comment on response second question Character Response You should have at least 7 8 questions and provide thorough responses for the character 5 Vocabulary As you read through the novel record words that are unfamiliar or new to you Remember to also record the sentence and page number where they occur Once you have created a list of words minimum 15 use a dictionary to find their definitions Record the definition with the word page number and quote to create a Vocabulary Log Use an organized and appealing format such as the one below Word Quote Context Page Number Definition 6 Wanted Poster WANTED Make a WANTED poster for a character in the book you read Include the following a drawing or picture of the character a physical description the character s misdeeds feel free to be creative th
3. the Facts Product Information Research Writing Your Product User Manual Writing a First Draft of Your Product User Manual Revising your Product User Manual Editing and Proofreading Your Product User Manual Presenting Your Product User Manual Presenting Your Product User Manual VVVVVVVVV VV 2 Module 3 Convince Me Section 3 1 Introduction to Persuasive Communication What Is Persuasive Communication Examples of Persuasive Communication The Opening of a Persuasive Argument Opening a Persuasive Argument The Body of a Persuasive Argument Body Outline The Closing of a Persuasive Argument Closing Your Argument VVVVVVVV Section 3 3 Developing Your Own Persuasive Argument Planning Your Persuasive Argument Drafting Your Persuasive Argument Make an Outline for Your Persuasive Argument Writing a First Draft of Your Persuasive Argument Revising Your Persuasive Argument Errors in Logic Presenting Your Persuasive Argument VVVVVVV This document is for information only Do not make student selections here A registration form and course selection form are required These have been provided to all schools They are also available online at www nides bc ca Math 7 Mathematics 7 Five selections exist Students do one of these five only for summer upgrading Number Concepts and Operations l Number Concepts and Operations Il Patterns and Relations Shape and Space Statistics and Probability 1 Num
4. For Teacher and School Use NIDES Online Summer Study Grade 7 and 8 Language Arts and Math Detailed Course Descriptions for e English Language Arts 7 page 1 e Math7 page 3 e English Language Arts 8 page 5 e Math 8 page 8 Reference for school use in completing Summer Study Registration Form and Course Selection Form Please note that approximately 25 30 hours will be required to complete the option selected Selections should be made on a best fit basis in terms of student needs Students MUST have access to a computer and the Internet These are NOT correspondence style packages English Language Arts 7 English Language Arts 7 Two selections exist Students do one of these two only for summer upgrading 1 Module 2 Technical Communications 2 Module 3 Convince Me 1 Module 2 Technical Communication Section 2 1 Introduction to Technical Writing gt The Tech in Technical Communication gt Applying for the Technical Writer Position gt Examples of Technical Writing gt Closer Look at Technical Writing gt Writing a Simple Brochure This document is for information only Do not make student selections here A registration form and course selection form are required These have been provided to all schools They are also available online at www nides bc ca Section 2 2 Creating a Product User Manual Product User Manuals Writing Instructions Choices Choices Product Research Just
5. ber Concepts and Operations I Factors Prime and Composite Numbers Prime Factors Multiples Least Common Multiples and Greatest Common Factors Exponents Reading and Writing Numbers Scientific Notation Introduction to Integers Operation with Integers Rot SA Se 2 Number Concepts and Operations Il Divisibility Rules Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions Comparing and Ordering Mixed Numbers Improper Fractions and Decimals Converting from Decimals to Fractions Percent Converting between Fractions Decimals and Percentages Operations with Decimals Order of Operations Ratio Proportion and Rate RA Rae es 3 Patterns and Relations Working with Patterns Graphing Relations Writing and Solving Expressions Solving and Verifying One Step Equations LLAS This document is for information only Do not make student selections here A registration form and course selection form are required These have been provided to all schools They are also available online at www nides bc ca 4 Shape and Space Diameter Radius and Circumference of Circles Time Zones and Measuring Instruments Complementary and Supplementary Angles Angle Relationships of Parallel Lines and Transversals The Sum of Interior Angles of a Triangle Constructing Angle Bisectors and Perpendicular Bisectors Translations Reflections and Rotations Lines and Planes of Symmetry Perimeter and Area Volume of Simple Solids Roy NR RR LL 5
6. ead Remember this is a statement of your opinion on the novel not a summary Begin with the title and author and then let the following questions guide you e What is your book about Provide a very brief summary e Which characters appealed to you the most Which appealed to you the least Why e Discuss the author s writing including gt Realistic characters gt Suspense or foreshadowing gt Exciting action or dialogue gt Word pictures images and symbolism gt How did he she keep you interested e Remember to give examples to support your opinions This document is for information only Do not make student selections here A registration form and course selection form are required These have been provided to all schools They are also available online at www nides bc ca e ls this a book that you would recommend to others Why or why not e Overall how would you rate this novel Feel free to present your book review in any format you would like as long as the information is clear and presentable Some possibilities include radio broadcast power point slides newspaper TV broadcast etc 2 Write a News Story Identify the climax of your novel and write a news story that describes the event You can write a front page news story with a headline and pictures to capture this important moment Make sure you use a newspaper format and try to fill out the rest of the front page If you are having trouble then take a
7. ere other information you think is important last seen other Pe names friends etc and the reward offered for the capture of the character You can sity ae gm Nave some fun with this one but try to keep it linked to the novel as much as you can This document is for information only Do not make student selections here A registration form and course selection form are required These have been provided to all schools They are also available online at www nides bc ca Math 8 Mathematics 8 Four selections exist Students do one of these four only for summer upgrading Number Concepts and Operations I Number Concepts and Operations Il Patterns and Relations Shape and Space Statistics and Probability 1 Number Concepts and Operations I Negative Components Scientific Notation Square Root Operations with Rational Numbers ANAS 2 Number Concepts and Operations Il Rational Numbers Ratio Percentage Operations with Fractions Calculating Percentage Ratios and Rates SRANAN 3 Patterns and Relations Expressions and Equations Substituting Variables Relations Graphing Relations Algebra Tiles One Step Equations Two Step Equations SERSAN This document is for information only Do not make student selections here A registration form and course selection form are required These have been provided to all schools They are also available online at www nides bc ca 4 S
8. hape and Space Pythagorean Theorem Perimeter Area 2 D Composite Figures 3 D Objects Surface Area Volume 3 D Composite Figures Enlargements and Reductions Scale Diagrams Maps Networks ARRAS Sa ROR Sy RRS 5 Statistics and Probability Surveys Survey Results Graphing Data Sets Stem and Leaf Plots and Box and Whisker Plots Probability Independent Events Se Se LS This document is for information only Do not make student selections here A registration form and course selection form are required These have been provided to all schools They are also available online at www nides bc ca
9. look at the format for the front page of the local newspaper for ideas Another way to present the story would be through a radio or TV broadcast Write a script to inform your audience about the climax of the novel Then record your broadcast on an audio or video cassette As a news reporter you must report the facts of the event but you must also try to capture the interest of the listener and the excitement of the moment 3 Writing Letters Complete both letters A Letter to a character Write a letter to one of the main characters in your novel This letter may be to a character that you admire or to a character that you dislike Let the following questions help you with ideas What did you admire or dislike about the character Why Why would you want to meet the character What would you like to do with the character What would you have done the same as the character What would you have done differently w Letter to the author What things from your past influenced your writing What were your favourite parts of the book Why Were there any parts that you did not like Why Who were your favourite characters Why did they appeal to you What characters did you dislike Why Would you make any changes to the novel What would they be What did you like or dislike about the author s writing 4 Interview a character This document is for information only Do not make student selections here A registration form and
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