Important Dates / Information:
Jan 26 = Pajama Day.
Feb 2 = Skating at Kinsmen Arena from 9:00 to 10:30 - return permission forms ASAP.
Feb 11 - Due date for HES VIRTUAL TALENT SHOW videos to Mrs. Bain. shown to our school on Feb 25. Videos must be less than 2 minutes.
Feb 11 - HEALTH MATTERS - due today.
Feb 20 - complete heart-2-heart items
Feb 23 - Pink Shirt day = anti-bullying awareness day. WEAR A PINK SHIRT IF YOU CAN!
- heart-2-heart market - Bring money - everything sells for less than $1
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~ Epic books class code... zqs3791 EPIC BOOKS: sign-in with our class code
~ MASKS: A reminder to parents to please pack masks for your student. We would really appreciate your help with this matter! Write your name on your mask... it is helpful. Thanks.
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Learning opportunities this week...
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Language Arts - We will finish our novel.
Among The Impostors by Margaret Peterson Haddix
For our novel, if any one would prefer to read the chapters themselves, rather than the audio-book version, click here... Among The Impostors.
We
have been working at making story connections, inferences, creating images, and
listening for sensory imagery details. Also, we will have daily
comprehension discussions and writing activities which follow each
reading.
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Writing:
We are each writing a 'Sound Effects' story... students will use the literary devices listed below in their stories for added interest and effect. Criteria has been discussed with students...
Sound Effects Story – Criteria
Name: _______________________ Story Title: _______________________________
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Criteria |
Rating Scale
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There is a clear beginning, middle, and ending of the story. |
1 2 3 4 5 |
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A ‘hook’ is used effectively at the start to capture the attention of the listeners. |
1 2 3 4 5 |
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Story has a significant, developed problem; it’s realistic and it makes sense. |
1 2 3 4 5 |
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Story flows smoothly in sequence from one idea to the next (without large story gaps). |
1 2 3 4 5 |
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Story contains some powerful vocabulary (descriptive and accurate word choices). |
1 2 3 4 5 |
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There is clear evidence of careful editing for correct spelling, punctuation, and capitals. |
1 2 3 4 5 |
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There is one (or more) accurate use(s) of personification of an object, an animal, or a concept. |
1 2 3 4 5 |
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Alliteration is used appropriately at least 2 times.
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1 2 3 4 5 |
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Hyperbole is used appropriately at least once.
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1 2 3 4 5 |
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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. |
1 2 3 4 5 |
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Total = ______ 50 |
We are also working daily at proper letter formation, printing, and writing complete sentences.
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~Word Work - Unit 17 will be practiced this week. Complete all your work.
- Hand-in your WW page on Fridays.
- list words will always be in the agendas.
- Unit #17 study all list
words; TEST on FRIDAY.
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Math - ... measurement - linear measurement and division skills.
PRACTICE 3 Division games
https://www.fun4thebrain.com/g/division
ALSO, PRACTICE YOUR BASIC FACTS: Web math minute
We all have access to MATHLETICS to work at school or at home. Students will have a chance to work on the current math curricular areas in class and at home.
***Usernames
and passwords were sent home. ***
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Career Education - in 1 week... studying a potential career after a personal interests survey - present your findings on SWAY!
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Science - Grade 4 = Matter has mass, takes up space, and can change phase.
Grade 5 = solutions and solubility
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Socials - Learning about specific Canadian First Peoples and connections to land, animals, oceans, and spirits, which continues to shape Canada’s identity.
- includes note-taking.
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Health Ed - a unit focused on nutrition, physical activity, feelings, relationships, and safety.
My Health Matters Information
~ Partner or individual activity.
~ Create a poster, a booklet, or a brochure with the following information…
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Page or Section 1 – title page called ‘Health Matters’ or a creative title like… ‘My Health Guide’
- write your name and the due date (Friday, February 11, 2022)
- write the 6 main categories as seen on page 2 of our Health Matters handout
- draw 6 different symbols representing a balanced, healthy life
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Page or Section 2 – write ‘Nutrition’ as your title
- write: “Eating the right kinds of foods is the best way to ensure your body has the vitamins and minerals it needs to help you grow and fight off illnesses.”
- make a chart or list the four food groups from the Canada Food Guide and the number of food servings you need for your age.
- draw your favorite foods from each of the four food groups.
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Page or Section 3 – write ‘Physical Activity’ as your title
- write: “Being physically active keeps your body and heart healthy. It helps prevent diseases like diabetes.”
- write the minimum amount of physical activity you should do every day
- make a list of four planned and four unplanned physical activities you can do
- draw each activity you listed.
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Page or Section 4 – write ‘Feelings’ as your title
- write: “Good thoughts and feelings help you stay healthy. When you have an optimistic point of view, you’re better able to tackle life’s problems when they come your way.”
- read page 9 and 10 in your handout and write about six ways to manage your stress and emotions
- write about how your feelings affect your relationships with others
- draw some related pictures here.
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Page or Section 5 – write ‘Relationships’ as your title
- write: “Developing healthy relationships based on trust and respect makes you feel good. Life is always better when you have friends you can count on.”
- write 5 ways to build positive relationships (see page 11, 12)
- write, in your own words, four ways to handle peer influences
- draw you and a friend doing something positive and healthy.
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Page or Section 6 - – write ‘Intellect’ as your title
- write: “Exercising your mind is just as important as keeping your body in shape.”
- write 2 sentences about how a focused, healthy mind is our goal
- make a list of four ways to sharpen your intellect
- draw small pics beside each way you listed.
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Page or Section 7 – write ‘Safety’ as your title
- write: “Making good choices that help you stay safe helps prevent dangerous and harmful situations.”
- write and/or draw how to keep care of your teeth, your skin, hands, nails, hair, and feet – (overall hygiene).
- make list four ‘street safe’ practices
- add some related drawings / images.
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Due Friday, Feb. 11, 2022
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PE - Basketball skills - ball control, passing, shooting, game strategies, and basketball centers.
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ART - HEART-2-HEART ART
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Technology Skills - on laptops - typing skills and RESEARCHING SKILLS also as GENIUS HOUR WILL BEGIN IN FEBRUARY.
Dance mat typing guide
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CONGRATS to CAMRYN for earning WORKER
OF THE WEEK this week and 10 house team points! Great efforts = great results!
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