Welcome to the pond

Welcome to the pond

The Night Before Christmas - by: Ingrid & Bianca (Canadian Martyrs) and Alessia & Kristen (St. Raphael)









A joint project between St. Raphael and Canadian Martyrs created using: Skype, Zamzar, Audacity & four very focused and skilled 21st Century Students.


Great work girls!

Crime Scenes - Grade 6

Student Project Using SKYPE



The above slideshow was created by two students - Adam (from St. Raphael) & Michael B. (from Canadian Martyrs).
Process: 1. Students made video contact using Skype 2. Students shared picture books on idioms (The Cat's Pajamas & Monkey Business). 3. Students created a combined slideshow by sending images and ideas via email and Skype. 4. Students imported their ideas onto MovieMaker and to make a long story short - voila a new learning experience beyond the four classroom walls! Kudos boys!

Tips for Writing a Blog Post









1. Keep your writing organized and focused.
2. Elaborate on your ideas.
3. Use a strong voice to make your writing interesting.
4. Use higher level vocabulary.
5. EDIT ! Check for spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar.

Flocabulary - Five Things (Elements of a Short Story)


Watch the above clip and list the five elements of a short story.
Post your favourite opening sentence from a narrative structure.