In math this week students worked on solving problems that involve patterning, and used different strategies to solve open ended patterning problems. There will be a quiz on patterning next Friday, Nov. 4th.
In writing we continued our work on narrative texts. Students read some example narrative texts from the EQAO exemplar answers, and marked them. We reflected on why each narrative received each mark, and learned that narratives at levels 3 and 4 have lots of detail, a well-developed plot, strong vocabulary and good transitions. In oral communication, several students delivered their book chat, and the remainder of the class will present next week. Finally, we continued literature circles this week. Each student is part of a literature circle group, which is like a book club. Groups will meet every Tuesday and Thursday to discuss their book. Students are expected to keep up with the group's reading goals, and to be prepared for each meeting by completing their role sheet.
In social studies the grade fives began a project on a social justice or environmental issue in Canada. They will research their topic, then write and perform a rant on the topic. The grade sixes joined Mr. Siefert to learn about Canada's Interactions within the Global Community.
In phys. ed. we continued a unit on striking and hitting. Students worked on throwing, catching, and batting. Perhaps the funniest moment of phys. ed. this week was playing a made up game of indoor tball that involved a pool noodle as a bat.
Important Upcoming Dates:
Monday, Oct. 31: Halloween parade, class party in the afternoon
Tues, Nov. 1: literature circle meeting #2
Wed. Nov. 2: grade 6 social studies work due
Thurs, Nov. 3: homework due, literature circle meeting #4
Friday, Nov. 4: math quiz on patterning
Homework:
1) Complete the math work on patterning.
2) Read your literature circle book, only up to the point that your group decided on. Don't read ahead! Complete your role sheet for Tuesday's meeting.
3) Continue to work on your literature circle culminating task. Remember that this will be due on Nov. 10. On that day you will share your work with the class and reflect on how it helped you grow as a reader.
Thursday, 27 October 2016
Friday, 21 October 2016
Oct. 17-21
In math this week students worked on some extension activities involving number sense, including exponents for the grade 6's and integers for both grades. Students took home their test on number sense, which we took up on Thursday. We also started a unit on patterning, and used different strategies to solve open ended patterning problems.
In writing we continued our work on narrative texts. Students have been exposed to several examples of narratives in order to develop an understanding of the key features, or characteristics, of narrative writing. Students began to plan their own narrative using a story map, or outline. In oral communication, several students delivered their book chat, and the remainder of the class will present next week. In addition, students handed in their reading letters to me, which are about the book that they are currently reading at school and at home. Finally, we began literature circles this week! Each student is part of a literature circle group, which is like a book club. Groups will meet every Tuesday and Thursday to discuss their book. Students are expected to keep up with the group's reading goals, and to be prepared for each meeting by completing their role sheet.
In social studies the grade fives finished their Webquest on issues in Canada, including child poverty, The Far North Act, and Great Lakes management. Some students even chose another topic to explore as an extension. The grade sixes joined Mr. Siefert to learn about Canada's Interactions within the Global Community
In phys. ed. we began a unit on striking and hitting. Students worked on throwing, catching, and batting. Perhaps the funniest moment of phys. ed. this week was Mr. Hunter witnessing our batting practice, using badminton racquets and bean bags. We also played a couple of great games of soccer baseball.
In art students finished their one point perspective drawings that included a horizon line and a vanishing point. We had a gallery walk to celebrate our accomplishments and students evaluated their own work.
Important Upcoming Dates:
Tues, Oct. 25: visiting author at 10:35, literature circle meeting #1
Wed. Oct. 26th: Halloween Hullaballoo
Thurs., Oct. 27 homework due, literature circle meeting #2
Homework:
1) Complete the math work on patterning.
2) Read your literature circle book, only up to the point that your group decided on. Don't read ahead! Complete your role sheet for Tuesday's meeting.
3) Begin to work on your literature circle culminating task. Remember that this will be due on Nov. 10. On that day you will share your work with the class and reflect on how it helped you grow as a reader.
In writing we continued our work on narrative texts. Students have been exposed to several examples of narratives in order to develop an understanding of the key features, or characteristics, of narrative writing. Students began to plan their own narrative using a story map, or outline. In oral communication, several students delivered their book chat, and the remainder of the class will present next week. In addition, students handed in their reading letters to me, which are about the book that they are currently reading at school and at home. Finally, we began literature circles this week! Each student is part of a literature circle group, which is like a book club. Groups will meet every Tuesday and Thursday to discuss their book. Students are expected to keep up with the group's reading goals, and to be prepared for each meeting by completing their role sheet.
In social studies the grade fives finished their Webquest on issues in Canada, including child poverty, The Far North Act, and Great Lakes management. Some students even chose another topic to explore as an extension. The grade sixes joined Mr. Siefert to learn about Canada's Interactions within the Global Community
In phys. ed. we began a unit on striking and hitting. Students worked on throwing, catching, and batting. Perhaps the funniest moment of phys. ed. this week was Mr. Hunter witnessing our batting practice, using badminton racquets and bean bags. We also played a couple of great games of soccer baseball.
In art students finished their one point perspective drawings that included a horizon line and a vanishing point. We had a gallery walk to celebrate our accomplishments and students evaluated their own work.
Important Upcoming Dates:
Tues, Oct. 25: visiting author at 10:35, literature circle meeting #1
Wed. Oct. 26th: Halloween Hullaballoo
Thurs., Oct. 27 homework due, literature circle meeting #2
Homework:
1) Complete the math work on patterning.
2) Read your literature circle book, only up to the point that your group decided on. Don't read ahead! Complete your role sheet for Tuesday's meeting.
3) Begin to work on your literature circle culminating task. Remember that this will be due on Nov. 10. On that day you will share your work with the class and reflect on how it helped you grow as a reader.
Friday, 14 October 2016
Oct. 11-14
We've had another jam-packed short week here in room 9. In math this week students solved problems involving many steps and different operations. Grade 5's learned to multiply by 10, 100 and 1000, while grade 6's continued to work on solving problems using the order of operations. Students wrote a math quiz on Friday that will be returned early next week.
In language we continued our work on narrative texts. Students have been exposed to several examples of narratives in order to develop an understanding of the key features, or characteristics, of narrative writing. Each student is also working on a book chat, which they will deliver within the next 2 weeks. In addition, students continue to work on reading letters to me. They are writing about the book that they are currently reading at school and at home.
In social studies the grade fives did a Webquest on issues in Canada, including child poverty, The Far North Act, and Great Lakes management. The grade sixes joined Mr. Siefert to learn about Canada's Interactions within the Global Community. They learned about NGO's, and thought about their own effect on the world.
In phys. ed. we concluded a unit on football. Students evaluated themselves on the unit, taking into account the four areas in phys. ed. that are evaluated: social skills, active participation, safety and movement skills. They also decided on next steps for self-improvement in our next unit, which is striking and fielding games, like baseball.
In art students worked hard one point perspective drawings that included a horizon line and a vanishing point. Students learned that lines converge at the vanishing point in one point perspective, and that objects are larger near the bottom of the page, and smaller as they get closer to the vanishing point.
Important Upcoming Dates:
Wed. Oct. 19: cross country South Conference finals
Thursday, Oct. 20: homework due
Wed. Oct. 26th: Halloween Hullaballoo
Homework:
1) Complete the math work on problem solving.
2) Read the narrative text and answer the questions. Also, write down the main idea. (Remember that in a narrative the main idea is the author's message or the moral.)
3) Complete the spelling and writing work called "Sound-Alike Choices."
4) GRADE 6 ONLY - You should be able to briefly explain ONE NGO - the NGO name, what it does, where it operates (Due on Day 5, which is Wednesday)
In language we continued our work on narrative texts. Students have been exposed to several examples of narratives in order to develop an understanding of the key features, or characteristics, of narrative writing. Each student is also working on a book chat, which they will deliver within the next 2 weeks. In addition, students continue to work on reading letters to me. They are writing about the book that they are currently reading at school and at home.
In social studies the grade fives did a Webquest on issues in Canada, including child poverty, The Far North Act, and Great Lakes management. The grade sixes joined Mr. Siefert to learn about Canada's Interactions within the Global Community. They learned about NGO's, and thought about their own effect on the world.
In phys. ed. we concluded a unit on football. Students evaluated themselves on the unit, taking into account the four areas in phys. ed. that are evaluated: social skills, active participation, safety and movement skills. They also decided on next steps for self-improvement in our next unit, which is striking and fielding games, like baseball.
In art students worked hard one point perspective drawings that included a horizon line and a vanishing point. Students learned that lines converge at the vanishing point in one point perspective, and that objects are larger near the bottom of the page, and smaller as they get closer to the vanishing point.
Important Upcoming Dates:
Wed. Oct. 19: cross country South Conference finals
Thursday, Oct. 20: homework due
Wed. Oct. 26th: Halloween Hullaballoo
Homework:
1) Complete the math work on problem solving.
2) Read the narrative text and answer the questions. Also, write down the main idea. (Remember that in a narrative the main idea is the author's message or the moral.)
3) Complete the spelling and writing work called "Sound-Alike Choices."
4) GRADE 6 ONLY - You should be able to briefly explain ONE NGO - the NGO name, what it does, where it operates (Due on Day 5, which is Wednesday)
Thursday, 6 October 2016
Oct. 3-7
We've had a short but exciting week in room 9. In math this week students learned how to do long division. Grade 5's learned how to divide by one digit number, while grade 6's learned how to divide by a double digit number. Grade 6's also learned how to solve questions using the order of operations. We're using the mnemonic device, "BEDMAS" to help remember the order. Next Friday there will be a quiz on number sense that will include place value, adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing and BEDMAS for grade 6's.
In language students handed in their reading letters to me. We also continued our work on narrative texts. Students have been exposed to several examples of narratives in order to develop an understanding of the key features, or characteristics, of narrative writing. Take a minute to ask your child about these features.
In social studies the grade fives from Mr. Siefert's room joined the grade fives in room 9 to continue our unit on Canadian Government. The grade fives learned about the various responsibilities of the different levels of government. The grade sixes joined Mr. Siefert to learn about Canada's Interactions within the Global Community. They read fast facts about NATO and the UN and assessed their efficacy.
In phys. ed. we continued a unit on football, and played several lead-up games that teach the skills needed to play football. We also participated in the Terry Fox run.
On Wednesday many students from room 9 participated in the cross country meet at Ashbridges Bay. Congratulations to all runners for their hard work and dedication!
Finally, we finished our 7 day program on mindfulness. We will continue to have 3 minutes of mindfulness between French and independent reading daily. Students can choose to participate or read. I'm hoping that students will begin to understand how they can use mindfulness as a powerful tool.
Important Upcoming Dates:
Friday, Oct. 7: PA day
Monday, Oct. 10: Thanksgiving
Friday, Oct. 14: math quiz on number sense
Wed. Oct. 26th: Halloween Hullaballoo
Homework:
There will be no homework folder this week because of the Thanksgiving holiday. Students are encouraged to review for the math quiz and to continue to read daily.
In language students handed in their reading letters to me. We also continued our work on narrative texts. Students have been exposed to several examples of narratives in order to develop an understanding of the key features, or characteristics, of narrative writing. Take a minute to ask your child about these features.
In social studies the grade fives from Mr. Siefert's room joined the grade fives in room 9 to continue our unit on Canadian Government. The grade fives learned about the various responsibilities of the different levels of government. The grade sixes joined Mr. Siefert to learn about Canada's Interactions within the Global Community. They read fast facts about NATO and the UN and assessed their efficacy.
In phys. ed. we continued a unit on football, and played several lead-up games that teach the skills needed to play football. We also participated in the Terry Fox run.
On Wednesday many students from room 9 participated in the cross country meet at Ashbridges Bay. Congratulations to all runners for their hard work and dedication!
Finally, we finished our 7 day program on mindfulness. We will continue to have 3 minutes of mindfulness between French and independent reading daily. Students can choose to participate or read. I'm hoping that students will begin to understand how they can use mindfulness as a powerful tool.
Important Upcoming Dates:
Friday, Oct. 7: PA day
Monday, Oct. 10: Thanksgiving
Friday, Oct. 14: math quiz on number sense
Wed. Oct. 26th: Halloween Hullaballoo
Homework:
There will be no homework folder this week because of the Thanksgiving holiday. Students are encouraged to review for the math quiz and to continue to read daily.
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