In math this week students solved problems involving transformational geometry and sketching 3-D figures. Students wrote a math quiz on Friday that will go home on Monday to be signed. Our next unit is measurement.
In language students wrote a reading quiz that will go home on Friday to be signed and returned. We also worked on the correct use of pronouns. Students were introduced to a new language/ social studies project involving expository writing and research.
In science grade fives continued their project on energy. They are designing and building a toy, device or product that transforms energy. They will then create a TV commercial to sell it. Grade sixes are learning about electricity and will work on a similar project.
In phys. ed. we continued to practise track and field skills and began a new unit on soccer. We will go back and forth between soccer and pickleball over the next few weeks.
Important Upcoming Dates:
Thursday, May 4: homework due
Tuesday, May 9: track and field at Birchmount for track team
Homework:
Read for at least 20 minutes every day.
Practise the 6 and 7 times tables.
Complete the homework package sent home, which includes: a geometry review, a reading passage with questions and a writing activity.
grade 6's: p. 13-17, p. 70-73, p. 83-84 in Ontario Curriculum Review
Friday, 28 April 2017
Friday, 21 April 2017
April 18-21
In math this week students solved problems involving transformations. Denise Colby, our area's learning coach, came into our math class on Tuesday to show students how to use an app called, "Explain Everything." They used it to explain their thinking when solving a math transformation problem. We also worked on drawing different views of 3-D structures, including top, front and side views. Students learned how to draw 3-D figures using isometric dot paper. They will practise this skill for homework this week.
In language students presented their persuasive speeches. I was so impressed with the quality of their writing, as well as how much their presentation skills have improved this year!
In science grade fives began a new project on energy. They will design and build a toy, device or product that transforms energy. They will then create a TV commercial to sell it. Grade sixes are learning about electricity and will work on a similar project.
In phys. ed. we continued to practise track and field skills. Students also learned about the sport of pickleball and had a chance to start using pickleball equipment to rally with each other.
Important Upcoming Dates:
Monday, April 24: school track and field day
Thursday, April 27: homework due
Homework:
Read for at least 20 minutes every day.
Practise the 6 and 7 times tables.
Complete the homework package sent home, which includes: isometric drawings for math, the correct use of pronouns, and writing a persuasive paragraph, using an opinion that you don't believe is true.
In language students presented their persuasive speeches. I was so impressed with the quality of their writing, as well as how much their presentation skills have improved this year!
In science grade fives began a new project on energy. They will design and build a toy, device or product that transforms energy. They will then create a TV commercial to sell it. Grade sixes are learning about electricity and will work on a similar project.
In phys. ed. we continued to practise track and field skills. Students also learned about the sport of pickleball and had a chance to start using pickleball equipment to rally with each other.
Important Upcoming Dates:
Monday, April 24: school track and field day
Thursday, April 27: homework due
Homework:
Read for at least 20 minutes every day.
Practise the 6 and 7 times tables.
Complete the homework package sent home, which includes: isometric drawings for math, the correct use of pronouns, and writing a persuasive paragraph, using an opinion that you don't believe is true.
Thursday, 13 April 2017
April 10-13
In math this week students solved problems involving transformations. These include translations, reflections and rotations. Students also wrote the math contest on Wednesday and had a financial literacy workshop on Thursday.
In language students continued to write and practise their persuasive speech. Speeches will be presented next week. We also read and compared 2 different texts related to The Day of Pink.
In science grade fives presented their projects on a natural disaster, with a corresponding design and build project. They also began a new unit on energy. Grade sixes are learning about electricity.
In phys. ed. we started a new unit on track and field. We learned about and practised sprinting, jumps and relay. In dance we started to create a group dance with the theme of acceptance. Finally, we attended Panfest, during which all the grade 4, 5 and 6 students performed and listened to other performances.
Important Upcoming Dates:
Tues- Thursday (April 18-20); students delivering speeches
Monday, April 24: school track and field day
Homework:
There is no homework over the long weekend, however, it would be a good idea to do the following:
Read for at least 20 minutes every day.
Practise the 6 and 7 times tables.
Practise your speech!
In language students continued to write and practise their persuasive speech. Speeches will be presented next week. We also read and compared 2 different texts related to The Day of Pink.
In science grade fives presented their projects on a natural disaster, with a corresponding design and build project. They also began a new unit on energy. Grade sixes are learning about electricity.
In phys. ed. we started a new unit on track and field. We learned about and practised sprinting, jumps and relay. In dance we started to create a group dance with the theme of acceptance. Finally, we attended Panfest, during which all the grade 4, 5 and 6 students performed and listened to other performances.
Important Upcoming Dates:
Tues- Thursday (April 18-20); students delivering speeches
Monday, April 24: school track and field day
Homework:
There is no homework over the long weekend, however, it would be a good idea to do the following:
Read for at least 20 minutes every day.
Practise the 6 and 7 times tables.
Practise your speech!
Monday, 10 April 2017
April 3-7
In math this week students solved problems involving rates and ratios. Next week we will work on problems involving transformations. These will include translations, reflections and rotations. Next week the students will also write the math contest on Wednesday.
In language students continued to write and practise their persuasive speech. Speeches will be presented the week after the Easter long weekend.
In science grade fives presented their projects on a natural disaster, with a corresponding design and build project. Grade sixes are learning about electricity.
In phys. ed. we wrapped up a unit on badminton. In art students created posters to advertise Mental Health week, and some students submitted their posters to a TDSB contest. Finally, we attended a full day workshop on hip hop at Harbourfront. Students learned about the different elements of hip hop, including break dance.
Important Upcoming Dates
Tuesday, April 11: Panfest
Wednesday, April 12: math contest
Thursday, April 13: homework due, financial literacy workshop
Homework:
Read for at least 20 minutes every day.
Practice the 6 and 7 times tables.
Gr. 6's: complete p. 47 and 85-87 in the EQAO booklet, as well as math on ratios.
Gr. 5's: p. 47 and 85-87 and math on rates
In language students continued to write and practise their persuasive speech. Speeches will be presented the week after the Easter long weekend.
In science grade fives presented their projects on a natural disaster, with a corresponding design and build project. Grade sixes are learning about electricity.
In phys. ed. we wrapped up a unit on badminton. In art students created posters to advertise Mental Health week, and some students submitted their posters to a TDSB contest. Finally, we attended a full day workshop on hip hop at Harbourfront. Students learned about the different elements of hip hop, including break dance.
Important Upcoming Dates
Tuesday, April 11: Panfest
Wednesday, April 12: math contest
Thursday, April 13: homework due, financial literacy workshop
Homework:
Read for at least 20 minutes every day.
Practice the 6 and 7 times tables.
Gr. 6's: complete p. 47 and 85-87 in the EQAO booklet, as well as math on ratios.
Gr. 5's: p. 47 and 85-87 and math on rates
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