Nov. 28- Dec. 2

In math this week students continued to work on solving problems that involved data management. Students learned how to detect bias in graphs, and learned why bias is used. Students also completed a mini project, which involved developing a survey question, surveying classmates, graphing the data and analyzing the data. There will be a quiz on data management next Tuesday. We will then move onto geometry.

In language we continued with our unit on poetry. Students cut up some lines from the poem, "Being Human," and rearranged the lines for maximum effectiveness. The purpose of this activity was to illustrate the importance of revising, and to learn about personification. Students applied their understanding of personification to their own, "I Wonder" poem. Students also learned about other poetic devices, such as repetition, similes and metaphors. We watched the poem, "Knock Knock" be presented and discussed the meaning and the use of repetition. Here is a link to that poem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTZrPVqR0D8 Students also identified and created similes and metaphors, which they will apply to a poem. Finally, students read a poem called, "Carousel" and answered several questions about it, which we will take up on Monday.

In social studies the grade fives continued to present their rants. They continued to work on a presentation on a human body system in science. They will make a song, rap, poem or skit to teach their body system to the class. The grade sixes finished presenting their NGO's and are beginning to learn about biodiversity.

In art students reviewed what they had learned about body proportions, and applied their knowledge using the sausage drawing technique. They then began to create a work of art that demonstrates an understanding of proportion, and depicts an emotion.

Important Upcoming Dates:
Friday, Dec. 2: PA day
Tuesday, Dec. 6: math quiz on data management
Wednesday, Dec. 7: homework club
Thursday, Dec. 8: homework due, First Nations issues workshop

Homework:
1) Complete the math work on graphing.
2) Complete the language homework on personification and parts of speech.
3) Continue to read a book independently every night for at least 20-30 minutes.