This week in math the students had a quiz on long divison, long multiplication, order of operations for grade 6's and word problems. Tests are going home on Friday to be signed, corrected as much as possible and returned on Monday. We also began a new unit on patterning this week.
We continued to discuss our first inquiry topic, which is overcoming challenges and learning from failure, and read the book, "Gandhi: A March to the Sea" while focusing on the skill of summarizing. We also discussed Malala's Nobel Peace Prize win and watched her interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjGL6YY6oMs Students then wrote questions that they would ask Malala if they could interview her, then took turns role playing and answering their questions. Students also finished and evaluated their independent writing work. It was interesting to see the wide variety of writing interests, from poetry to comics to chapters of novels.
In science students began to research new topics related to space, (gr. 6), and the human body, (gr. 5.) Students will present their research in the form of a power point.
Important upcoming dates:
In science students began to research new topics related to space, (gr. 6), and the human body, (gr. 5.) Students will present their research in the form of a power point.
Important upcoming dates:
Monday, Oct. 20th: pool, Centennial celebration assembly 9:15AM
Tuesday, Oct. 21st: sports team day
Wednesday, Oct. 22nd: favourite singer/ band day
Tuesday, Oct. 21st: sports team day
Wednesday, Oct. 22nd: favourite singer/ band day
Thursday, Oct. 23rd: homework due AND dress like any decade day
Friday, Oct. 24th: spelling quiz and Willy wear day
Saturday, Oct. 25th: Centennial celebration!
Friday, Oct. 24th: spelling quiz and Willy wear day
Saturday, Oct. 25th: Centennial celebration!
Homework for this week:
1) Read for at least 20 minutes each night. Practise the "say something" strategy while you read and after.
1) Read for at least 20 minutes each night. Practise the "say something" strategy while you read and after.
2) Begin to prepare or plan for your book chat. Due dates vary.
3) Complete the math work on patterning.
4) Memorize the 7 times tables and review 3-6.
5) Complete the cursive and cloze reading activity.
6) Study this week's spelling words: your own personal list, and the first 10 spelling demons. There will be a quiz on Friday.
6) Grade 6's: Complete the science work by researching and answering the questions.
Best,
Bronwyn Davidson
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