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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