The first two months of school have flown by in room 21! We've been working hard and have had a great time learning together.
In math students have been working on data management, which includes creating and interpreting graphs and data. Students have learned how to calculate the mean, median and mode from data. They also learned how to detect bias in graphs and how companies sometimes use bias in graphs. There will be a quiz on these concepts next Tuesday.
Today we looked at this map and graph. The students described patterns, made inferences and asked further questions. As a class we came to the conclusion that some other countries do better than Ontario in math because their students 1) persist longer with problems, and 2) practise math skills more often, for more hours. I put up the anchor chart below to help us remember that success comes from persistence and practice.
In language and social studies students have continued to refine and practise their rants on a social or environmental issue. Students began presentations yesterday and will continue next Monday and Tuesday. Students also wrote reading quizzes and recorded their marks in agendas, to be signed. Students completed and submitted their second independent writing this week as well.
In science the grade 6s have been doing an inquiry in biodiversity with Ms. Salter's grade 6s. The grade 5s have been learning about states of matter. They have done some hands on experiments and worked on creating a song, rap or skit to help their classmates remember key concepts.
In art we have been learning about figure drawing. Students learned about the correct body proportions and have practised using the spiral drawing method and the sausage method to draw figures.
Finally, we have continued with our inquiry on empathy. Our read aloud novel, entitled, "Out of my Mind," has been very engaging and has created a great sense of community in our class. Together we have shared the ups and downs of the main character, Melody, as she has struggled with the challenge of life with cerebral palsy.
Homework for this week:
1) Complete the math work on scatter plots.
2) Read for at least 20 minutes every day. (Your next reading response is due in 1 1/2 weeks.)
3) Read the text entitled, "An Outpost Disaster," and answer the questions.
4) Complete the spelling work on plural spelling patterns. Practise those words.
5) Practise your rant if you haven't presented yet.
Important upcoming dates:
Tuesday, Nov. 10th: math quiz
Wednesday, Nov. 11th: pool, Remembrance day assembly
Thursday, Nov. 12th: homework due
Friday, Nov. 13th: PA day
Best,
Bronwyn Davidson
Today we looked at this map and graph. The students described patterns, made inferences and asked further questions. As a class we came to the conclusion that some other countries do better than Ontario in math because their students 1) persist longer with problems, and 2) practise math skills more often, for more hours. I put up the anchor chart below to help us remember that success comes from persistence and practice.
In language and social studies students have continued to refine and practise their rants on a social or environmental issue. Students began presentations yesterday and will continue next Monday and Tuesday. Students also wrote reading quizzes and recorded their marks in agendas, to be signed. Students completed and submitted their second independent writing this week as well.
In science the grade 6s have been doing an inquiry in biodiversity with Ms. Salter's grade 6s. The grade 5s have been learning about states of matter. They have done some hands on experiments and worked on creating a song, rap or skit to help their classmates remember key concepts.
In art we have been learning about figure drawing. Students learned about the correct body proportions and have practised using the spiral drawing method and the sausage method to draw figures.
Finally, we have continued with our inquiry on empathy. Our read aloud novel, entitled, "Out of my Mind," has been very engaging and has created a great sense of community in our class. Together we have shared the ups and downs of the main character, Melody, as she has struggled with the challenge of life with cerebral palsy.
Homework for this week:
1) Complete the math work on scatter plots.
2) Read for at least 20 minutes every day. (Your next reading response is due in 1 1/2 weeks.)
3) Read the text entitled, "An Outpost Disaster," and answer the questions.
4) Complete the spelling work on plural spelling patterns. Practise those words.
5) Practise your rant if you haven't presented yet.
Important upcoming dates:
Tuesday, Nov. 10th: math quiz
Wednesday, Nov. 11th: pool, Remembrance day assembly
Thursday, Nov. 12th: homework due
Friday, Nov. 13th: PA day
Best,
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