Nov. 29th-Dec. 6

This week the students continued with their literature circles, examining a novel together and coming together in a small group to discuss the novel. We have also begun a research project that combines social studies, science and language. The grade 5's are researching a health issue that effects Canadians, while the grade 6's are researching an environmental issue that effects the world. In social studies we have also learned about the levels of government, and maps for the grade 6's. In math we began studying geometry, looking at different shapes and measuring angles with a protractor. 

Two pieces of work came back this week: a math test on patterning and a persuasive paragraph. Please take a minute to talk to your child and reflect on their understanding of the concepts. Part of this week's homework addresses a need that I noticed in the students' writing: many students need to create more varied, complex sentences with stronger word choices. 

A reminder that next Friday is the Willy craft sale. Please send in your donations ASAP. As well, I will be taking the students to Malvern High School on Thursday the 5th to watch their concert from 1:30-2:30. If any parent would like to come with us, you're more than welcome. Please email me if you're able to join us. We'll be leaving just after lunch. The Malvern students put on a fabulous show, and it's inspring to see what our former Willy grads are now able to do!

This week's homework is as follows:

Daily:

• typing practice

• reading for at least 20 minutes (literature circle book or own book)

• times table practice: 12 times tables and review all others

Divide up during the week:

• vocabulary enrichment ( a dictionary is needed)

• cloze activity- fill in the blank with the most appropriate word

• creating more varied sentences

• math- geometry

• cursive

Dates to remember:
Monday: literature circle meeting
Thursday: homework due,  literature circle meeting, walking trip to Malvern concert 1:30-2:30
Friday: pool and library, craft sale

Best,
Bronwyn Davidson