May 2- May 9

This week in math we have been working on transformations, including translations, rotations and reflections. We also learned about congruent vs. similar shapes, and identified lines of symmetry. There will be a geometry test on Monday. In language the students began to work on the rough draft of their pourquoi tale and presented literature circle skits. In visual arts we looked at key features of First Nations art and students made rough drafts of an illustration to go with their pourquoi tale. In social studies students learned how to make a timeline and plotted major events in Canadian history between the years 1000 and 1814 on a timeline. In science grade 6's have begun to work on their electricity projects, while grade 5's presented their projects. We also had a guest speaker on Friday, Christine, who worked with the students on the topic of gender equity. 

Important dates this week:
Monday, May 5th: math test, pool and library

Thursday, May 8th: track meet at Birchmount

Friday, May 9th: homework due, Blue Jays game

Homework for this week:

1) Complete the math work on transformations.

2) Read the text about a famous First Nations Canadian, entitled, "Tom Jackson" and answer the questions. 

3)  Read the outline for the social studies project and choose the person or group that you're going to research. ( due Wednesday )

4) Continue with independent reading daily- at least 20 minutes every day. 
5)  In your writing notebook, answer the following questions in paragraph form. What did you learn or confirm about gender equity from our guest speaker, Christine? Why is this an important topic? 

Best,

Bronwyn Davidson