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.