This week in math students continued to calculate the perimeter and area of different shapes. Grade 5s focused on rectangles and irregular shapes, while grade 6s learned how to calculate the area of parallelograms and triangles. The quiz on these concepts went home today to be signed. We corrected it in class. There will be a re-test for anyone who would like to write it next Friday.
We continued with our inquiry entitled, "What is Freedom?" Students learned how to text code, and we applied those text codes to two poems with the theme of freedom. We continued with literature circles, using novels that have a common theme of freedom. We looked at the key features of a movie poster, as students will create a poster for their novel. Students also handed in a piece of independent writing that has the theme of freedom.
We continued with our inquiry entitled, "What is Freedom?" Students learned how to text code, and we applied those text codes to two poems with the theme of freedom. We continued with literature circles, using novels that have a common theme of freedom. We looked at the key features of a movie poster, as students will create a poster for their novel. Students also handed in a piece of independent writing that has the theme of freedom.
In science students worked on their project and tested their plane or device. Students then completed a self evaluation and reflection on their project.
Homework for this week:
1) Read your literature circle book and complete your role sheet for Friday's meeting.
2) Complete final draft of independent writing with the theme of freedom if it has not been handed in yet.
Important upcoming dates:
Jan 25-27: Mono Cliffs for grade 6, grade 5s will be combined with rm. 26 grade 5s for those 3 days
Monday, Jan. 25th: extra pool for grade 5s, with room 26
Friday, Jan. 29: pool, literature circle meeting
Best,
Bronwyn Davidson
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