November 18 to 21

 Important Dates/Information:

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Nov 21 = School spirit opportunity... Time Traveler Day! Dress up as someone from a different time era... from the past!

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November 22 = Pro-D & no school for students.

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 Nov 27, Dec 4, Dec 11 = Skating at Kinsmen Arena - permission forms will go home Monday.

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 December 18 - Concert rehearsal in the afternoon; PERFORMANCE AT 6:30pm.

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December 19 = Communicating Student Learning (Reports - term one) sent home.

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December 20 - Possible HES holiday function... details to follow.

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December 20 - last day of school before 2 week break.

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January 6, 2025 = first day of school in the new year!

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Learning opportunities this week...

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Language Arts - Reading - self-selected novels.

Reading will be mainly focused on non-fiction sources online for our science biomes projects.

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~ Writing = Sensory Imagery Writing

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, smells, and sometimes tastes of the setting, characters, and interactions.

Directions: Write 5 powerful, image-creating paragraphs by looking at the picture of your chosen BIOME and adding sensory details to tell your own adventure story. Create additional details to construct new experiences of sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and feelings in your story within the following guidelines...

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Mission Possible!

Your mission, which you have already chosen to accept, is this…

~Your writing begins with you… exploring your biome (scene) that you selected. You will describe many parts, with ample detail, as taught in class, and 'go hiking' in your biome. Near the end, you realize that you are lost!  

~Make the reader feel part of your writing!

~All writing is in first-person format.

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You can do this!

First draft is due Thursday, November 21.          

Final published draft due date: Tuesday, December 3rd.

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~Word Work - Unit 11 - students are working from different levels of spelling. There are different groups, according to where they are at, as observed in class. Students may increase or decrease in levels, depending on their written outputs. 

- All units are handed out on Mondays and then the rest needs to be worked on at home.

 *Students are responsible for bringing home their list words at the beginning of each week. There are activities on the pages; practicing word patterns, meanings of words, etc,.. Students must return the page for grading on, or before, the last day of the week.

                      - work at the word and letter patterns, connect the sounds letters make,...

                      - HAND IN FINISHED 'WORD WORK' PAPER ON or before FRIDAY.
                      - Unit #11 study all list words; TEST on Thursday.

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Math - Patterns in math: increasing, decreasing, repeating. Leads to t-tables, algebra skills, and more! 

TEST ON THURSDAY!

Click to practice...

Number patterns game

Superhero patterns race!

 Try some games to practice your skills!

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NEED/WANT EXTRA PRACTICE? ...

 - Mathletics QR codes went home and students are encouraged to work at the math skills we are practicing in class... at home! 

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Health - Keep Moving unit.

~ Power is out! What do you do to stay active?

~ Screen time and Body Systems

~  Newfangled Olympics

~ Skipping across Canada (Skipping challenges to stay active).

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Career Education - goal setting and how to achieve a short-term and a long term goal 

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Science - Science Biomes Project Details

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Socials - Mapping unit - 

- fantasy maps begin next week.

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PE - Volleyball skills: serving, overhead volleys, sets, and bumps.

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Art - Finish designing your art portfolio.

- 2 sided - one your name and choice

               -  7 elements explained!

              - the other  7 ELEMENTS OF ART!

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Drama = various activities integrated where possible
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Technology Skills - learning how to use MS WORD and Power-point effectively
                              - on laptops

- MS Word - sensory imagery writing.

-  Dance mat typing!

- we also have access to Mathletics for at home practice!

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House Teams - Wear your colour or HUSKIES GEAR on Fridays!
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CONGRATS to SAMMY for earning WORKER OF THE WEEK last week and.... earning 10 house team points! Great efforts = great results!

Science Biomes Project

Grade 4 research on Biomes and Ecosystems

#1        Choose a biome that you would like to study.  Research about biomes HERE! 1. Look through the terrestrial and aquatic biomes lists. 2. Decide on which biome you want to study. 3. Start gathering facts and information according to the guidelines below.

 

#2        Describe your biome a)     Where is your biome located in the world? Describe where and show where on a world map. (2 points) b)    List five or more interesting facts about your biome. (5 points) c)     List several non-living things found in your biome. (1 point)

 

#3        Animal and Plant Adaptations a)     Write about two plants and two animals and their special adaptations that help them survive in that ecosystem within your chosen biome.                       (2 plants and 2 animals and their adaptations = 8 points)   b)    What are the predators and prey of the two animals and two plants? (2 points) c)     Include images in your report (from drawings or a computer). (2 points)

 

Total possible points =   20 points

#4        Create a Diorama     (see rubric on next page) This part of the project will be completed at school. Collect any small items that will make a diorama look realistic to the chosen biome and ecosystem. Some ideas are small pebbles, pieces of pine trees, small plastic animals, cotton balls for clouds or snow, small shrubs or bushes, plastic plants, shells, sand or anything else. These should be brought to school on December 6th for the dioramas. All other materials such as paint, plasticine, pipe cleaners, paper, glue will be provided by the school.

 

#5        Format = WHAT YOU CHOOSE TO DO to display your project using your notes from school: a)     A slide show or Word Doc. on the computer with a diorama b)    A written report in a booklet with a diorama c)     A poster using large poster paper with a diorama d)    Other ideas? Talk to Mr. Bartraw

 

#6            DUE DATES: 1.      Diorama materials and a shoebox should be at school by December 6th. 2.      Written research report / poster / or slide show should be completed and handed into class by TUESDAY, December 10th. 3.      Student presentations of reports and dioramas are on Dec 10th, Dec 11th, and Dec 12th.   Note: some students may have to work on this project at home if they need more time than the in-class time provided.

 

Biomes Diorama Project Rubric

Category	1	2	3	4
Biome	The environment of the diorama does not relate to chosen habitat.	The environment of the diorama is appropriate but does not display any characteristics or features of the chosen habitat.	The environment of the diorama is appropriate and displays some features and characteristics of the chosen habitat.	The environment of the diorama is appropriate and displays many features and characteristics of the chosen habitat.
Plants	There is no evidence of plants in the diorama.	The diorama displays plants from the habitat but is not labeled appropriately.	The diorama displays 1 plant from the habitat and is labeled appropriately.	The diorama displays 2 or more plants from the habitat and is labeled appropriately.
Animals	There is no evidence of animals in the diorama.	The diorama displays animals from the habitat but are not labeled appropriately.	The diorama displays 1 animal from the habitat and is labeled appropriately.	The diorama displays 2 or more animals from the habitat and are labeled appropriately.
Creativity and Neatness	The diorama is not organized, and the items are not securely attached to the box.	The diorama is somewhat organized. Some items are securely attached to the box.	The diorama is attractive and well-organized. The items are neatly and securely attached to the box.	The diorama is attractive and well-organized. The items are neatly and securely attached to the box. The diorama is visually appealing.
Communication Of Diorama	Student often lost focus or became silly or frustrated while presenting.	Student did explain things, but lost focus or became frustrated while presenting	Student showed some good enthusiasm and was focused on the task while presenting.	Student showed great enthusiasm and focused on the task the entire time while presenting.

         Score: ________ /20                        Grade: _4_