In math this week students solved problems involving algebra, solving for unknown variables. They also solved patterning problems that involve geometry. We will continue with patterning and algebra next week.
In language we continued with literature circles; students met twice in their groups to discuss the book that they're reading. Students also finished their January independent writing and submitted it. Additionally, students worked on and presented their health/media/oral communication project on alcohol or drugs.
In science the grade fives are researching a topic related to human health and creating a power point. Many students presented their power points, which were very well done! The grade sixes had scientists in the school and learned about biodiversity. They will present their power points on Tuesday. In phys. ed. we began a new unit on gymnastics.
Important Upcoming Dates:
Monday, Jan. 30th: finishing health presentations
Tuesday, Jan. 31st: literature circle meeting #6
Thursday, Feb. 2: homework due, Shakespeare workshop AM
Friday, Feb. 3: Scientists in the School- grade 5's from r. 8 and 9, last literature circle meeting
Feb. 6: boys' basketball tournament
Feb. 9: girls' basketball tournament
Feb. 13-16: Ottawa trip
Feb. 17: PA day
Feb. 20: Family Day
Homework
1) Read your literature circle book and complete your role sheets for each meeting.
2) Complete the math work patterning.
3) Read the poem, "Action Earth" and answer the questions.
4) Write and practise your book chat.
Friday, 27 January 2017
Thursday, 19 January 2017
In math this week students wrote a geometry test. That test is going home today (Friday) to be signed, corrected as much as possible, and returned on Monday. We started a new unit on patterning and algebra, solving for unknown variables.
In language we wrapped up our poetry unit. I've been so impressed with the work students have done in this unit! Students presented a poem to the class, and some presented during our poetry celebration with Mr. Siefert's class. Students handed in their poetry folders and chose their 3 favourite poems to evaluate. We also continued with literature circles this week; students met twice in their groups to discuss the book that they're reading. Additionally, students signed up for their book chat assignment. Students will present their book chat on a book that they've read independently sometime in the last 2 months. We continue to work on using eye contact to engage listeners. I encourage students to practise their book chat many times at home so that they can use eye contact.
In science the grade fives are researching a topic related to human health and creating a power point. The grade sixes are completing a webquest on biodiversity. In phys. ed. we are learning the skills of floor hockey. In health students continued to work on a health and media project on alcohol or drugs.
Finally, we had our class pizza party! Many thanks to the McIlravey family for bidding and winning the pizza party for our class!
Important Upcoming Dates:
Friday, Jan. 20th: PA day
Tuesday, Jan. 24th: literature circle meeting #4
Thursday, Jan. 26: homework due, Scholastic orders due
Friday, Jan. 27: Dec./ Jan independent writing due. literature circle meeting #5, health due
Thurs. Feb. 2nd: Shakespeare workshop in class AM
Monday, Feb. 6th: Scientists in the School for grade 5's
Homework
1) Read your literature circle book and complete your role sheets for each meeting.
2) Complete the math work on algebra.
3) Complete your final draft of your independent writing. (Rough copies and peer editing MUST be done at school.)
4) Complete your final draft of your infographic for health/media. (Rough copies MUST be done at school.)
In language we wrapped up our poetry unit. I've been so impressed with the work students have done in this unit! Students presented a poem to the class, and some presented during our poetry celebration with Mr. Siefert's class. Students handed in their poetry folders and chose their 3 favourite poems to evaluate. We also continued with literature circles this week; students met twice in their groups to discuss the book that they're reading. Additionally, students signed up for their book chat assignment. Students will present their book chat on a book that they've read independently sometime in the last 2 months. We continue to work on using eye contact to engage listeners. I encourage students to practise their book chat many times at home so that they can use eye contact.
In science the grade fives are researching a topic related to human health and creating a power point. The grade sixes are completing a webquest on biodiversity. In phys. ed. we are learning the skills of floor hockey. In health students continued to work on a health and media project on alcohol or drugs.
Finally, we had our class pizza party! Many thanks to the McIlravey family for bidding and winning the pizza party for our class!
Important Upcoming Dates:
Friday, Jan. 20th: PA day
Tuesday, Jan. 24th: literature circle meeting #4
Thursday, Jan. 26: homework due, Scholastic orders due
Friday, Jan. 27: Dec./ Jan independent writing due. literature circle meeting #5, health due
Thurs. Feb. 2nd: Shakespeare workshop in class AM
Monday, Feb. 6th: Scientists in the School for grade 5's
Homework
1) Read your literature circle book and complete your role sheets for each meeting.
2) Complete the math work on algebra.
3) Complete your final draft of your independent writing. (Rough copies and peer editing MUST be done at school.)
4) Complete your final draft of your infographic for health/media. (Rough copies MUST be done at school.)
Friday, 13 January 2017
Jan. 9-13
We've had a great first week back in room 9!
In math this week students continued to work on geometry skills. Students learned how to classify triangles by their side lengths. We also reviewed the names of polygons from 3-sided to 12-sided. Students identified lines of symmetry and the rotational symmetry of different polygons. Students also sorted polygons, including quadrilaterals. Grade 6's learned about concave vs. convex polygons. There will be a quiz next Tuesday on geometry. We will move onto patterning and algebra after that.
In language this week students learned about the structure of a sonnet. We read 2 sonnets that were written by Shakespeare and identified the key features. We also looked at 2 modern sonnets: one by ee Cummings, and the other by Maya Angelou. Students then wrote their own sonnet, which is the final poem in our poetry unit. Next week students will present a poem to the class, and also during our poetry celebration with Mr. Siefert's class. We also began a second round of literature circles this week. Students will read a novel and meet twice a week to discuss it. Students are also responsible for completing a role sheet for each meeting. Finally, a book chat assignment was given for this month. Students will present their book chat on a book that they've read independently sometime in the last 2 months.
In science the grade fives are researching a topic related to human health and creating a power point. The grade sixes are completing a webquest on biodiversity. In phys. ed. we are learning the skills of floor hockey. Lastly, students began a health and media project on alcohol or drugs.
Next week we will have our class pizza party on Wednesday at lunch!. Please don't send a lunch that day. Also, if your child gets hot lunch, please cancel it for next Wednesday.
Important Upcoming Dates:
Tuesday, Jan. 17: math quiz on geometry, literature circle meeting #2
Wednesday, Jan. 18: poetry presentation in class, class pizza party at lunch
Thursday, Jan. 19: poetry celebration with Mr. Siefert's class, literature circle meeting #3, homework due, poetry folders due
Friday, Jan. 20: PA day
Friday, Jan. 27: Dec./ Jan independent writing due
Homework
1) Read your literature circle book and complete your role sheets for each meeting.
2) Complete the math work on geometry.
3) Read the poem, " The Pocket Watch" and answer the questions.
4) Practise reading your poem aloud for the class presentation and poetry celebration.
5) Ensure that all your 11 poetry entries are complete, and in final copy form.
In math this week students continued to work on geometry skills. Students learned how to classify triangles by their side lengths. We also reviewed the names of polygons from 3-sided to 12-sided. Students identified lines of symmetry and the rotational symmetry of different polygons. Students also sorted polygons, including quadrilaterals. Grade 6's learned about concave vs. convex polygons. There will be a quiz next Tuesday on geometry. We will move onto patterning and algebra after that.
In language this week students learned about the structure of a sonnet. We read 2 sonnets that were written by Shakespeare and identified the key features. We also looked at 2 modern sonnets: one by ee Cummings, and the other by Maya Angelou. Students then wrote their own sonnet, which is the final poem in our poetry unit. Next week students will present a poem to the class, and also during our poetry celebration with Mr. Siefert's class. We also began a second round of literature circles this week. Students will read a novel and meet twice a week to discuss it. Students are also responsible for completing a role sheet for each meeting. Finally, a book chat assignment was given for this month. Students will present their book chat on a book that they've read independently sometime in the last 2 months.
In science the grade fives are researching a topic related to human health and creating a power point. The grade sixes are completing a webquest on biodiversity. In phys. ed. we are learning the skills of floor hockey. Lastly, students began a health and media project on alcohol or drugs.
Next week we will have our class pizza party on Wednesday at lunch!. Please don't send a lunch that day. Also, if your child gets hot lunch, please cancel it for next Wednesday.
Important Upcoming Dates:
Tuesday, Jan. 17: math quiz on geometry, literature circle meeting #2
Wednesday, Jan. 18: poetry presentation in class, class pizza party at lunch
Thursday, Jan. 19: poetry celebration with Mr. Siefert's class, literature circle meeting #3, homework due, poetry folders due
Friday, Jan. 20: PA day
Friday, Jan. 27: Dec./ Jan independent writing due
Homework
1) Read your literature circle book and complete your role sheets for each meeting.
2) Complete the math work on geometry.
3) Read the poem, " The Pocket Watch" and answer the questions.
4) Practise reading your poem aloud for the class presentation and poetry celebration.
5) Ensure that all your 11 poetry entries are complete, and in final copy form.
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