May 31 to June 4

Important Dates / Information:

~ Remember to bring a mask and wear it in class. Thanks!

May 31 to June 4... ride your bike to school every day this week...

https://gobybikebc.ca/cranbrook/

We are biking on Thursday morning at 9am to the College to play frisbee golf north of the track. BRING YOUR BIKE AND HELMET THURSDAY!

FRIDAY, JUNE 4 IS A PRO-D DAY = NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS.

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Learning opportunities this week...
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Language Arts - novel study continues...

“Bloom Ball” Book Report

Mystery Book Title: _________________________

 We have been working on a unique book report both in class and as homework (ONLY if necessary).  The key to successfully completing this project is to keep up with your reading “circles.” Later, we will present our 4 favourite sections of our Bloom Balls.

 Here is the timeline for this project:

Monday, May 17 ~ Students select a mystery novel from the library                              ~ divide the total # of pages by 10 = pages to read each day for 10 days,                                 excluding weekends. Tuesday, June 1 ~ Book is read by now and Mr. Bartraw introduces the rest of the project. Wednesday, June 9 ~ 6 circles completed in TOTAL. Wednesday, June 16 ~ DUE DATE! ALL 12 circles should be finished and you are prepared to present your 4 favourite circles.  Looks like this...   In order to complete this project, you’ll need to complete 12 circles with the following information on each circle. The BOLD words are to be written on the borders of your pentagons.  Time for the pentagons / circles... Circle 1 – Colorfully write the title and author of your book & illustrate it.  Also write your first and last name on this circle. MY BOOK Circle 2 – Draw a picture or map of the setting of your story.  Label it. SETTING  Circle 3 – List at least 10 unique or unusual words (VOCABULARY) that the author used in this book. Write the page number beside each vocabulary word.  Circle 4 – List 3 problems faced by your main character. Use complete sentences. PROBLEMS  Circle 5 – Write a poem about the story.  The poem can be a rhyming one or free verse, haiku, acrostic poem, a “shape” poem, etc.  Your choice. POEM  Circle 6 – Write a paragraph telling your opinion of this book in one circle.  Tell why you would or would not recommend it to a friend. RECOMMENDATION  Circle 7 – Write one word in large letters that describes the THEME of your story. Explain your theme underneath this word. (Example: HONESTY – my book is mainly about the theme of honesty since Aiden, my main character, is dishonest to his friends and family by… Later, Aiden realizes that telling the truth is important because…)  Circle 8 – Describe the main character in your story. M.C.                     ~ Include a NAME – first and last, if possible.                     ~  Also, write about the physical (looks, age, height, clothing, facial features,                         hair,…) characteristics.                     ~ Write a few personality characteristics (Examples: courageous, risk-taker,                        adventurous, anxious, intelligent, a good problem solver, humorous, thoughtful,                        careful, likeable, hard-working, easily frightened, determined, conflicted, helpful,                        generous, personable, curious…) in your description.  Circle 9 – Draw the CLIMAX (point of most intense action) of the book. Add a detailed                  caption, telling what is happening.  Circle 10 – In one paragraph write a different ending to the story. NEW ENDING  Circle 11 – Write a SUMMARY of the book – include only the plot and main ideas.  Circle 12 – Write a paragraph describing CONNECTIONS from this book to your life.     Remember to start working each day on a new circle. Write with your absolute best effort and sufficient detail. Have fun with this mystery book project! Due June 16, 2021

 The above dates are given as a guide, the only 2 mandatory dates are the book approval and final project due date.  The report will be graded for both reading and writing on the rating scale provided in class.

Each student will be given 12 circles. It would be a good idea to write all information on blank paper and having it proofread before transferring to the circles.  All information is to be hand written / printed.

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Writing focus - Writing 3 different dialogue stories. Students have published their best one and can share (optional) by reading it to the class.

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~Word Work - Unit 34 will be practiced this week. Complete all your work at home.

                      - list words will always be in the agenda pocket.
                      - Unit #34 study all list words and the challenge words; TEST on Thursday.
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Math - we are learning about fractions, decimals, and percentages and how they are all connected.

Want more math?...

~ OPTIONS: practice your MULTIPLICATION FACTS... Multiplication Deep Dive

and ADDITION... Deep Dive Addition   AND Deep Dive Subtraction

WANT EXTRA MATH CHALLENGES: We all have access to MATHLETICS to work at school or at home. 

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Science - finished Mystery Science!

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Socials - studying...
Interactions between First Peoples and Europeans lead to conflict and cooperation, which continues to shape Canada’s identity.

More... first contact and what really happened? The fur trade, the gold rush and more!

ALSO... STARTING MYSTERIES FROM HISTORY... learning about historical mysteries and writing poems about it!

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PE - bike safety and biking 2 more left... bring your bike Thursday.

     - games, spike-ball, and bocce.

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ART  - various projects 

+ another ADST challenge starts now! 

Pick your partner and start working at home! 

Rube Goldberg Design Simple

 What happens next machine?

 Kid's Rube Goldberg design super challenging

 Rube Goldberg COMPLEX pass the salt ... Impossible, almost!

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Technology Skills - gathering info, WORD document skills for a surprise for Mr. Griffiths.

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CONGRATS to ZOE for earning WORKER OF THE WEEK last week

and.... earning 10 house team points! Great efforts = great results!