Another Busy Week!

Reading - Lots of Aboriginal content - RAVEN TALES 
              - Self-Selected Reading also
              - we read, then write for 10 minutes in our reading logs...
              - reading goals: summarizing and character analysis;
Also...
              - making positive decisions - SURVIVAL theme
              - fact versus fiction 
              - read, respond, create, communicate

Writing - next step to the FOUR TYPES OF SENTENCES is...
            - SENSORY IMAGERY:

      Sensory details allow the reader to put themselves into your writing mentally by forming a picture in his/her mind. Without sensory details, the reader becomes bored and cannot emotionally connect to the story.

      Sensory details include words that describe sights, sounds, textures & feelings, smells, and sometimes tastes of the setting, characters, and interactions.

       Directions: Write powerful, image-creating sentences by looking at the image you printed out and adding sensory details. Make up additional details to construct new sentences.

EXPECT WRITING HOMEWORK DAILY IF CLASS TIME IS NOT SUFFICIENT TIME.

          
Word Work - return unit #6 test
                    - New unit #7 
                    - lists are devised to meet students'
                       current levels and challenge them to 
                       advance to the next level. 20 words/group. 
                    - write in agendas
                      and practice for test on FRIDAY.

Math  - Solving Math Problems - Step-by-step process. 
             - Problems from text. 

Socials - Survival - decision-making.
            - Raven Tales & aboriginal story telling
            - Aboriginal ART on Tuesday

PE  - SIX BASKETBALL CENTERS = skill development
         ~ passing, set shots, lay ups, free throw shots,
            chair weave dribbling, and speed dribbles.
         ~ discussions in class about rules, fouls, and strategies.

SKATING ON WEDNESDAY - 9:15 TO 10:30
             - we are walking to the Kinsman arena (leave after announcements)
             - bus will be available for the next two times
             - going with grade 5, Ms. Johnson's class.

Technology - typing, editing, and revising our SENSORY IMAGERY
                      writing on MS WORD 2013

Health Education: finish-up daily physical activity (DPA)
            ~ Booklets due Thursday.

Visual Art - EYE surrealism ART - PART II ! 
Combining reality and creativity!
Eye Surrealism


French - days of the week, months of the year,...
            ... conversational French,... Mme. Vording

Music - Mr. Dureski

Drama - Mrs. Merkel (Wednesday)
            - Mr. Bartraw -   - "The Case of the Missing Dentures!"
                 - memorize your lines - no papers please. 
              (FULL COSTUMES AND PROPS - performances on __MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2__!)
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CONGRATS TO THE WORKERs OF THE WEEK...


TAYLOR H. !

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Friday is ORANGE AND BLACK DAY - DRESS UP!

Rotating FUN activities in the afternoon!
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If you want to earn House Team Points, try your best to answer the PROBLEM OF THE WEEK in class and place it in the box.

The Mighty Alligators earned top spot AGAIN THIS WEEK with 3 creative answers last week and 9 points!
Nice thinking!!!!!
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Week of... October 19 to 23

Reading - Self-Selected Reading this week... 
              - we read, then write for 10 minutes in our reading logs...
              - reading goals: summarizing and character analysis;
Also...
              - making positive decisions, fact versus fiction 
              - read, respond, create, communicate

Writing - studying the FOUR TYPES OF SENTENCES  
            - declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory
            - includes two drama components - one this week and
              one LARGER PRODUCTION NEXT WEEK! 
              (FULL COSTUMES AND PROPS!)

Also     - writing a CINQUAIN POEM 
            - editing skills practiced
              Poem topic is 'Real Life Not Stereotypes!'
                   ~has an art component to it.
              (Due in class on Wednesday).

Word Work - return unit #5 test
                    - New unit #6 
                    - lists are devised to meet students'
                       current levels and challenge them to 
                       advance to the next level. 20 words/group. 
                    - write in agendas
                      and practice for test on Thursday.

Math  - Subtraction - continues - good comprehension on regrouping
                                        - we are ready for the BAM Method, now. 

Socials - 6 students need to finish ...
               FAMILY TRADITIONS
             - stereotypes versus real life =
               compare and contrast.
             - Cinquain Poem (see writing section)

PE  - SIX BASKETBALL CENTERS = skill development
         ~ passing, set shots, lay ups, free throw shots,
            chair weave dribbling, and speed dribbles.
         ~ discussions in class about rules, fouls, and strategies.

Technology - practice using more formatting skills
                      on MS WORD 2013

Health Education: continuing with studies on...
            ~ daily physical activity (DPA)
            ~ focus is NOW on the differences between:

•  endurance
•  flexibility
•  strength activities

Visual Art - EYE surrealism ART!!!! 
Combining reality and creativity!
Eye Surrealism

STUDENTS NEED TO TAKE THIS HOME,
COMPLETE IT, AND RETURN IT BY THURSDAY
FOR ASSESSMENT.

French - colours, conversational French,... Mme. Vording

Music - Mr. Dureski

Drama - Mrs. Merkel (Wednesday)
            - Mr. Bartraw - Four Types of Sentences
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CONGRATS TO THE WORKERs OF THE WEEK...
It was a tie...

CRYSTAL & MIRANDA !

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Remember that it is STUDENT / PARENT / TEACHER CONFERENCES

and early dismissal which begins at 1:53 pm Monday to Thursday.

Friday, October 23 is PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY.

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If you want to earn House Team Points, try your best to answer the PROBLEM OF THE WEEK in class and place it in the box.

The Mighty Alligators earned top spot with 4 creative answers last week and 12 points!
Nice thinking!!!!!
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October 13 to October 16

Reading - short stories continue this week... 
              - reading goals: to make connections, 
                making positive decisions, fact versus fiction 
              - read, respond, create, communicate

Writing  - writing paragraphs with introductory statements,
               connecting ideas, using linking words and phrases,... 
Topic - family traditions will be published this week 
on the computers. Draft is due on Wednesday.
            
Word Work - return unit #4 test
                    - New unit #5 and NEW FORMAT.
                    - lists are devised to meet students'
                       current levels and challenge them to 
                       advance to the next level. 20 words/group. 
                    - write in agendas
                      and practice for test on Friday.

Math - Addition - using expanded form 
         - working on speed and accuracy
           - Subtraction - begins Wednesday - traditional
                                         and the BAM Method! 

Science - Variable experiments were a hit!

WE LOOK FORWARD TO...
SAM K. & ETHAN,  BRACT & AUSTIN,  DAVIS & CURTIS, 
ALEX & MISS AIMEE STILL TO PRESENT 
ON TUESDAY!!!

  

Socials - continuing to study SPECIFIC,
               INDIVIDUALIZED FAMILY TRADITIONS
LATER...  culture, stereotypes,
               and facts versus opinions (all week).

PE - flag football - FINISHED!
      - Basketball skills and drills...
        proper dribbling, shooting, passing, and
        rules, fouls, and strategies.

Technology - publish Family Traditions - Due FRIDAY!

Health Education: BEGINS TUESDAY...
 Starting with the types of daily physical activities,
personal goals, strategies to achieve goals, 
facts and benefits of daily physical activity...
including emotional, intellectual, and social benefits.

Visual Art - EYE surrealism ART!!!! 
Combining reality and creativity!
Eye Surrealism

French - colours, conversational French,... Mme. Vording

Music - Mr. Dureski

Drama - Mrs. Merkel
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CONGRATS TO THE WORKER OF THE WEEK...
IRIS A !

Back At It!

We had an amazing trip to Pines Camp!

Thanks to all the parents and volunteers who helped and attended as chaperones!
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Hopefully, students and parents are finding this blog
useful and are able to recognize continuity throughout
the week of study...
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Monday, October 5 TO Thursday, October 8...

Reading - ATH - Finished book - final quiz Monday.
               - short stories commence this week
                             - read, respond, create, communicate

Writing  - writing paragraphs with introductory statements,
               connecting ideas, using linking words and phrases,... 
            Topics - family traditions and recognizing stereotypes.
            
Word Work - return unit #3 test
                    - new unit #4 - write in agendas
                      and practice for test on Thursday.

Math - Addition - up to 3d + 3d 
         - working on speed and accuracy
           - homework = first two pages assigned

Science - Variable experiment - students be ready with all 
materials to present demo. experiment on Thursday!

Socials - starting to study culture, traditions, stereotypes,
               and facts versus opinions (all week).

PE - last week of flag football
      - students evaluated daily on proper throwing,
         catching, tackling, and rules comprehension.

Technology - create a thank you card for Pines Camp or
                      to someone who has made a difference
                      in your life, recently. (10 marks)

French - colours, conversational French,... Mme. Vording

Music - Mr. Dureski

Drama - Mrs. Merkel
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CONGRATS TO THE WORKER OF THE WEEK...
SAM S!


GET READY FOR THE HIGHLANDS RUN TUESDAY!!!
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