May 16 to 19

Please remember to ... BRING IN 15 PLASTIC BAGS FOR TUESDAY FOR A SPECIAL ART ACTIVITY WITH MR. MACKIE.

Reading - Among the Barons - we are at the climax of the story - Chapter 27 and we should finish the story this week!
              ~Reading goal = analyze characters and events while you read.

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Writing - Sound Effects Story - Final published, typed copy due Thursday in class
            - students have 5 thirty-five minute blocks on the computers to finish in class
            - use a memory stick if you have one  

            - STORIES WILL BE READ ALOUD WITH THE SOUND EFFECTS NEXT WEEK.

Sound Effects Story – Criteria

Name:  _______________________             Story Title: _______________________________________

Criteria	Checklist
There is a clear beginning, middle, and ending of the story.
A ‘hook’ is used effectively at the start to capture the attention of the listeners.
Story has a significant, developed problem; it’s realistic and it makes sense.
Story flows smoothly in sequence from one idea to the next (without story gaps).
Story contains some powerful vocabulary (descriptive and accurate word choices – uses thesaurus).
There is clear evidence of careful editing for correct spelling, punctuation, and capitals.
Alliteration is used appropriately at least 2 times.
Hyperbole is used appropriately at least once.
Sound effects are used appropriately & effectively  - has 8 to 10 sound effects maximum  - sounds / music match the words or phrases  - sound effects are spread out evenly throughout the story and not clumped together.
Final Typed Draft - due on May 19

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Word Work  - Word Sort #39 . 
                    - TEST on Thursday.
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Math   - Graphs: plotting points, translations, reflections, rotations. 

Try these for practice! ...

Transformations 

Transformations 2 

Transformations 3 

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Socials - History of Canada - Early Explorers.
            - this week's topic... 'Life aboard a ship in 1497 - 8.'
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PE  - Track & Field events.

~Grade 4-6 school practices on May 16 from 1:45 to 2:50.

~ our school track meet at COTR is next Wednesday, May 25.

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Technology -integrated with story writing and Socials

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Health Education: - Substance Education = iMinds TEST MONDAY, May 16 - Grade 4 only.

                                      - Grade 5's will join DARE on Wednesdays at 2pm
                              ***NEW "SAFETY FIRST" unit begins
                                       - safety at home, in the community, on the internet, and in the workplace

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Visual Art -  Special ARTIST guest is Mr. Mackie - for next three weeks!
                 - stuffed animal - need 15 plastic bags each
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French - Mme. Vording 
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Music - Mr. Dureski

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Drama -Mrs. Merkel
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Other:

 ~ Pines Camp on June 9 and 10!  ****FORMS WENT HOME May 2****
~ Forms and fees due Thursday, May 19.
~ Any parents wishing to be a chaperone will need a criminal record check.

~ Thanks to all the families who donated something to the BBQ Cooler / Basket 
for our class! It was jammed with great tools and goodies!
 Also, for the jars filled with goodies for prizes!  Much appreciated!


~ Students can continue to bring LITTERLESS LUNCHES!

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CONGRATULATIONS for being a great role model and earning W.O.W. Worker of the Week....

Ethan!