Homework

Bring in Pitas money due tomorrow!

Math test on Friday

Math review due tomorrow

Homework and Number Talk

Have a novel for tomorrow

Math Test on Friday

Writer's Workshop due Wed

Bring in Armando's lunch money!

We had our first Number Talk today!  The kids were excited about it and really seemed to enjoy it.
Here was the content:
3+8+5+5+2
9+1+6+3+4
7+2+3+5+8

Homework

Quiz on the story of Moses on Monday

Writer's Workshop due Wed

Double Bar Graph due Monday

Bring in Armando's money!

Homework

Bring in your Armandos lunch forms!

Writer's Workshop due Wed!

Homework

Armando's lunch form

Social Studies due tomorrow

Writer's Workshop due Wed November 29th

Curriculum Update

Math:  We are presently working on a unit on data management.  Below are our learning goals for the unit:

Data Management

	I can collect data by conducting a survey or an experiment and record observations or measurements.
	I can collect and organize discrete primary data and secondary data and display in tables and graphs.
	I can collect and organize continuous primary data and secondary data and display in tables and graphs.
	I can choose an appropriate type of graph (pictographs, horizontal or vertical bar graph, double bar graphs, stem-and-leaf plots, broken-line graphs, continuous line graphs) to represent a set of data, graph the data using technology, and justify my choice.
	I can determine how well a set of data represents a population based on how the data was collected.
	I can interpret and draw conclusions from primary and secondary data presented in charts, tables and graphs.
	I can compare different graphical representations of the same data.
	I can explain how different scales used on graphs can influence conclusions drawn from the data.
	I can demonstrate an understanding of mean and use it to compare two sets of data, with and without the use of technology.
	I can demonstrate an understanding of how data from charts, tables and graphs can be used to make inferences and convincing arguments.

Literacy:  We are working on writing poems and incorporating vivid imagery and literary devices throughout.  We will begin reading a series of non-fiction articles soon using the website "newsela" to identify characteristics of non-fiction texts.

Religion:  The students are presenting the story of Moses through drama tomorrow!

Phys-Ed:  We are learning the skills and drills of volleyball

Health:  We are learning about making healthy choices for a healthy lifestyle and the media and body image.

Arts:  We will be focusing on drama and dance in order to prepare for the upcoming Christmas Concert!

Number Talks

NUMBER TALKS

I attended a workshop today about "number talks."  I have never heard of this concept before but after learning about it today, I think it's a great way to build mental math strategies with the students.  Below is the text that the Boards is using to help initiate this Math strategy.  You can youtube number talks to get an idea of what it is.  I did not include a specific link because there were no examples done by Sherry Parrish herself but there are examples of other teachers facilitating number talks in their classrooms.

I've included a link below that is an article based on number talks for those of you that are interested!

I look forward to implementing this strategy in our Math class!

Article on Number Talks

Homework and Writer's Workshop

Religion presentations moved to Wednesday due to the volleyball tournament

Health assignment due Wed (collage and write up)

Writer’s Workshop:  Poetry

After reading, analyzing, deciphering, and responding to many various poems, it is time to write our own poetry based on Remembrance Day.

Using the poems available to you as inspiration, write your own poem based on Remembrance Day.

1:  Create a brainstorming Web

2.  Decide on what type of poem you will write.  Choices are:

• Free Verse (no rhyming scheme)
• Ryming AA, BB, AA, BB
• Rhyming AB  AB  AB  AB

3.  Now, write the rough draft of your poem.  Type this.  Include literary devices, especially vivid imagery.  

4.  Edit your poem.  Reread it.  Does it make sense.  

5.  When you have edited it, and had others do so as well.  Print it.  Include a border around it.

Length:  3/4 of a page to a page.

Homework

Health collage due Monday

Religion Presentations on Tuesday!

Have a great weekend!

Reader Response Question

1.  How can you tell this is a poem?

2.  Analyze the poem stanza by stanza.  What's the meaning of each stanza?

3.  Are there literary devices?  Explain

4.  What's the author's purpose?

5.  What's the author's overall message?

Homework

Religion Presentations on Tuesday

Health assignment due Monday November 20th

Social Studies due tomorrow

Reader Response due tomorrow

We are working on drawing and interpreting graphs in Math. 

See you at interviews tonight!

Homework

Religion Presentation on November 21

Art due tomorrow

Thought of the night:

Homework and The Art Gallery Beginnings

Homework:

Religion Presentations November 20

Bullying Paper due tomorrow

Social Studies due tomorrow

Art due Wed

Te Art below is inspired by the artist Henri Matisse.  He liked to use bright colours and bring the outside in to his paintings.We also focused on creating depth by utilizing the skill of creating a vanishing point.  Below are some samples of student work.

ART SITE

Use this site to help you with your art based on Henri Mattise!

Matisse Art

Homework

Pictures went home today!

Religion Presentations Monday November 20th

Social Studies due Tuesday!

Math, Remembrance Day and Homework

Students are working on various activities for Remembrance Day.  Today we dissected each line of the poem "In Flander's Field" and wrote a response to the question "What was the author's purpose in writing this poem?"  "What is the message he is trying to convey?"

We have begun our unit on Data Management in Math.  Right now we are discussing how to make inferences from data.  Below are some student responses:

If you are looking to work with your child on making inferences in data, click here

Homework:

Literary Device booklet due tomorrow

Flander's Fields Response due tomorrow

Homework

Art due Wednesday

Literary Devices booklet now due Thursday

Get marks signed!

Homework

Art due Wednesday

Literary Devices booklet due Wed

Literary Devices

Homework

No homework!

Monday we will be beginning a unit on data management in Math, writing and analyzing poetry and examining literary devices in English, and delving further into the story of Moses in Religion. 

Have a great weekend!

Back at It, Remembrance Day, Haunted Houses, and More!

It's great to be back!

GYM CLASS
We've been practicing our volleyball skills in gym class.  We are working on three hits, and the correct form for volleying, passing, and driving the ball.  Here are some action shots below:

HAUNTED HOUSES

Our Haunted houses were a hit!  The primary students were in awe of the creations the Grade 6s made, and to be honest, the staff was as well!  Great job Grade 6s!  Here are some photos below:

FIRST SCHOOL DANCE

Our haunted house display was followed with a dance for the Grade 6-8 classes!  The music was bumping and the kids had a blast!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Today we celebrated the birthdays of the students that graduated another year of their lives while I was away!  Happy birthday Emily, Jacob and Andrew!

REMEMBRANCE DAY

We have begun to study Remembrance Day in Literacy class.  Today we brainstormed the question:  "What is Remembrance Day?"  Students worked with a partner and filled out their ideas on chart paper with markers.  From there I showed the students the following links.  After watching the footage I gave each student a piece of paper and asked them the same question.  It was a really effective activity.  Pictures to come on their before and after answers.  Here are the video links if you'd like to discuss Remembrance Day with your kids:

May Angels Lead You In

Charlie Brown Teaches Remembrance Day

The Poppy Story

Canada and WWI

Students writing their BEFORE responses:

Again.  These kids are truly a gift.  I am so blessed to be their teacher!

No homework tonight!