- New Novel Study - Among The Hidden
- we are at Ch. 7-9 (Wednesday)
- comprehension questions
- class discussions
- quiz on Thursday
Reading Response journals
- rainbow colour reading responses to deepen meaning during and after reading
Writing
- learning how to convince readers... topic this week is "Should a grade six student be allowed an 'electronic device' (ipod-touch, ipad, computer, cell phone,...) in their own room?"
- Pro / Con debates
- greater focus on paragraphing, format, self-editing
Word Work
- advancements to the next level of personal growth in spelling
- be sure to ask your child about the words they are currently working with
- test every Friday until June!
Math
- large #'s, factors, multiples, primes vs. composites, number theory, exponents
- first graded assignment on these concepts is due Friday - no late assignments accepted.
- work at your facts daily ... aplusmath.com...
Science
- Electricity - atoms, parts of atoms, static electricity, current electricity, conductors, insulators, ground, circuits,...
- hands-on experiments Friday.
Socials - starting soon!
Visual Arts
-Autumn Scene - foreground, middle ground, background
-oil pastels
PE
- Flag Football - we will continue trying to play games with the rules that were sent home.
- skills events begin Friday
HCE
- studying info. on the benefits (physical, social, and emotional) of DPA.
French
- numbers and basic communication
Music
- everyone should have a music binder by now.
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