Nov. 7- 13

This week in math the students continued to work on solving problems involving patterning and began to work on solving for unknown variables, also known as algebra. There will be a follow-up patterning quiz next Thursday that will include concepts on the first quiz, with the addition of solving for variables, finding patterns in graphs and patterns in divisibility for grade 6s. 

In language students learned the key features of persuasive writing and how to create an outline for a persuasive paragraph. They began to write their own persuasive paragraph on the topic of their choice.

In science we had a great trip to the Science Centre! Many thanks to our parent volunteers, Susan, Mike, Mark and Arthur, for your help! The students came away with a lot of knowledge and enjoyed the hands-on learning experiences. 

Important upcoming dates:

Monday, Nov. 10th: pool

Tuesday, Nov 11th: Remembrance Day assembly, progress reports go home, interviews            start and continue all week

Thursday, Nov. 13th: homework due, math quiz #2 on patterning

Homework for this week:

1) Read for at least 20 minutes each night. Practise making inferences. What is the author saying without saying it directly? 

2) Complete the math work on algebra. 

3) Study this week's spelling words: your own personal list, and the 4th 10 spelling demons. There will be a quiz on Friday.

4) Complete cursive work. 
5) Write a persuasive paragraph using the following main idea: It is important to celebrate Remembrance Day. Remember to include the main idea given, 3 supporting details that are explained, transition words and a concluding sentence.  Use the outline provided to help you organize your ideas. 
6) Read the biography of Edwin Baker and answer the questions. 

Best,

Bronwyn Davidson