In language students began to work on speech writing. We looked at the key features of a speech, and watched several examples of speeches being delivered. Together we co-created success criteria for what makes a good speech, including the writing and the delivery. Next week we will begin writing the speeches.
We also began a new read aloud novel, entitled Branded, by Eric Walters. This novel fits well with our inquiry on power, as it's partially about power struggles between people and also ties in social justice issues. It's proven to be a very engaging read so far!
Finally, the students created beautiful pieces of artwork on our snowy Monday. The works depict birch trees in winter and were created using tape, watercolour and tempera paint. The students made artistic choices about colour and use of space and learned how to create the illusion of light and 3 dimension by using shading and cast shadows.
Finally, the students created beautiful pieces of artwork on our snowy Monday. The works depict birch trees in winter and were created using tape, watercolour and tempera paint. The students made artistic choices about colour and use of space and learned how to create the illusion of light and 3 dimension by using shading and cast shadows.
Important upcoming dates:
Thurs., Feb. 12th: homework due, math quiz, super swim meet, Valentine exchange (Phew!)
Fri., Feb. 13th: PA day
Mon, Feb. 16th: Family Day
Homework for this week:
1) Read for at least 20 minutes each night. You will complete a second "Retell, Relate, Reflect" next week.
1) Read for at least 20 minutes each night. You will complete a second "Retell, Relate, Reflect" next week.
2) Complete the decimals/ percent work for math.
3) Practise typing for 10 minutes each day. Use one of the websites on the blog.
4) Read the text, "NYPD Officer's Random Act of Kindess Goes Viral," then answer the questions attached:
a) What type of text is this? Identify the key features and give an example of each from the text.
b) Summarize the text. (Who, what, where, when, why, so what?)
b) Summarize the text. (Who, what, where, when, why, so what?)
c) What kind of person is the officer? Use ideas from the text and your own ideas to support your answer.
d) Officer DePrimo says that he’s always tried to live according to the wise words of his grandfather. What wise words do you try to live by? Why do you think these words are so meaningful?
d) Officer DePrimo says that he’s always tried to live according to the wise words of his grandfather. What wise words do you try to live by? Why do you think these words are so meaningful?
e) How does this article relate to our inquiry on power?
Best,
Bronwyn Davidson
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