Author Itah Sadu is Coming to Lord Dufferin!

On Friday April 4th, 2014, Itah Sadu is coming to speak to our primary students. 

We are very excited to hear this amazing author. Below are a few books she has written.

Spoken Word!

On Tuesday December 17th, 2013, Mrs. Seibert, Mr. Quinlan, and Mrs. Pettypiece's classes and students from the Speech Arts Club, participated in Spoken Word workshops in the library. 

Below are two of the Spoken Words that were created.

Bullying

By Hanna, Hashim, Jaiquon and Shafia

  

Why do people bully other people?

We’re all different, but we’re all the same

We’re all alike

So who’s to blame?

Try and look at it from a different perspective

We bully because we don’t feel comfortable about ourselves

So let’s all put our insecurities on the shelf

When will bullying stop?

They start talking and we start walking

Bullying is terrible

Completely unbearable

Difference and similarities

Look around at the world

And where are we?

We are in Canada

And we will open our eyes

So turn around and look at the audience

Look at the sky

We are all underneath it

So it isn’t a surprise

Bullying should stop

Don’t think it’s a lie 

I am

By Mr. Quinlan's Grade 7 Class

I am a stereotype
I’ve been called dumb because I’m blonde
I’ve been called a nerd because I wear glasses
I’ve been called terrorist because I’m Muslim
I’ve been called gangster because I’m black 

Take a closer look at me 
I’m not cocky 
I’m just confident
We’re all human
We all live under the same sky

I am…
unique,
intelligent,
gorgeous,
talented,
independent,
playful,
strong,
creative,
different,
powerful,
brave,
energetic
and fun! 

I am myself!

What is your favourite graphic novel?

Hey Lord Dufferin Staff and Students!

What is your favourite graphic novel? Click on the padlet link below and let me know!

Graphic Novels

Thanks for sharing!
Ms Weis

What is your favourite picture book?

Hey Lord Dufferin Staff and Students!

What is your favourite picture book? I'd like for you to respond to me on a padlet I've created. A padlet is an interactive wall website where we can all contribute our ideas to one spot! Click on the link below to add your ideas. You can use your tdsb email address to add your post. If you do not know your tdsb email address ask me!

Ms Weis

Lord Dufferin's Picture Book Padlet

Read Books in Different Languages!

The TDSB Virtual Library is amazing!
Today I want to highlight The International Children's Digital Library.
Under ebooks, click on Children's Library.
You can read books in many different languages.

http://en.childrenslibrary.org/

Spot It!

Spot it! is the new favourite card game in the library in the mornings. You have to spot the matching pair before your opponent(s)! It is harder than you think! The students are very fast and I often lose!

Can you see the match in the two cards below?

Can you see the pair in these two cards?

If you haven't tried out Spot it! come visit the library in the morning - it's a lot of fun!

Recommendations for Grade 7 & 8 Students

Hey Senior Students!

I have lots of students asking me for books to recommend. 
Please comment with suggestions of books you LOVED! 

Ms Weis