Jan. 22-26

In math this week, we continued to study geometry.  Students will review concepts next week and write a geometry quiz on Wednesday.

In language, students finished their persuasive essay on a topic of their choice. Those essays are now displayed on the bulletin board in the hallway. Students also continued to present their book chat assignment. This can be written at home, as it will be an oral presentation mark. I'm hoping that students will get some good ideas for great books from each other, to help inspire their independent reading! Students began a piece of independent writing, on a topic and genre of their own choice. 

In health and media literacy students did a gallery walk of their infographic texts. We had an important discussion about the dangers of all the substances to human health, and just how dangerous alcohol can be if it's abused. 

In science the grade 5's wrote a quiz on the human body  while grade 6 students continued to learn about biodiversity.

Homework:

1. Read for at least 20- 30 minutes daily.
2. Work on/ complete the book chat assignment. The due dates for this vary, from Jan. 16- Feb. 2.
3. Complete the homework folder work on math and reading.
   

Important Dates:

Thurs., Feb. 2: homework due

Tues. Jan. 16- Feb. 2: book chat due (dates of presentation vary)

Thurs., Feb. 8: French music field trip for junior students