Writer's Workshop Example and Outline

Hello Grade 6s! I hope you're enjoying your Easter Weekend!

If you are looking for the example for the Writer's Workshop we are currently working on, and the outline, go on google classroom and it is waiting for you there!

Enjoy your family this long weekend and see you Tuesday!

Homework

Armando's Forms

Permission for the Mission!

"Who is the Target Audience for Each Topic?"

EQAO Take-up day April 6

I have handed out a copy of an old EQAO test for some of the students to practice.  It's perfect for nights when there is no homework and the student wants to challenge their brain.  If you'd like a copy for your child, please send a note in the agenda letting me know.  This is completely voluntary.

Writer's Workshop: Persuasive Writing

The students have been assigned their Writer's Workshop for the month based on Persuasive Writing.  We have dissected a variety of persuasive writing samples in the classroom, and have partnered up and written our own and dissected those as well.  Now the students will be writing their own independent piece.

This assignment has been given on "Google Classroom."  Please ask your child to see the assignment outline. 

I am including some great samples that student can use to assist them in identifying strong characteristics of persuasive writing HERE and HERE.

Students are encouraged to read through a variety of student work but to always make their writing their own with their own language and ideas.

Happy Writing Grade 6s!  Remember a helpful hint is to pretend you are a lawyer, defending your argument or a sales person trying to make a sale!  Be convincing!

Homework and Happy Birthday Luca!

Return Pita Pitt forms for tomorrow

Return Armando's form

Return your permission form for the Mission

Complete Math assignment for tomorrow

Spiderman says "Have a Great Night!"

Homework

We are currently working on illustrating 3-D shapes on triangular dot paper.  We just started exploring this topic and it is quite tricky.  Please ask your kids about this and have them demonstrate some ways to draw these shapes isometrically.

Return your Pita Pit forms by Wed.  Please return your Armando's form ASAP.

All students must have a novel for tomorrow.

Return permission slip for the Mission ASAP.

Homework

Enjoy your long weekend! 

The students did an absolute fabulous job presenting the Stations of the Cross today!  Mr. St. Louis and I are so very proud of all of their hard work!  Way to go Comets!

Homework

Wear all black tomorrow and girls remember to bring head scarves!

Art is due Thursday!

AFQ in Math due tomorrow!

Homework

Wear all black on Thursday if you are part of the Stations of the Cross performance.  Girls involved, please bring a head scarf.

Art is due Thursday

Math Homework Page 95 #3 and #7

Homework

Music tomorrow!  Bring your instrument!

Wear all black on Thursday if you're involved with Stations of the Cross

Art is due on Thursday

Superstore, Airplane Challenge and Have a Great Break!

Yesterday we went to the Superstore on Dougall and learned about healthy eating and healthy grocery shopping.  The kids went on a scavenger hunt looking for different healthy items.  Ask your kids about the Star System at Superstore and they can teach you to grocery shop in a healthy way!

Today we had our airplane challenge!  It was so much fun!  The students were required to build an airplane that went the distance of 5 meters, could do a trick, and flew close to or hit a target.  We had so much fun!  Here are some photos:

Homework

Airplane testing tomorrow

Part 1-4 Lit Circle due tomorrow

AFQ due tomorrow

Last day before the Break tomorrow!

Homework

Debate tomorrow!  Review the success criteria!

Plot Graph, Character Analysis and Book Jacket due Friday

Field Trip tomorrow at the Real Canadian Superstore!

Field Trip Forms due ASAP!

Please return field trip forms and $4 for our trip to the grocery store tomorrow!  We will be learning how to shop in a healthy way!

Homework

Literature Circle Assignment:  Part 2 given today, due Friday
Debate on Thursday.
Field Trip Forms ASAP

What's Happening This Week?

This is the last week before March Break! Let's finish strong grade 6!

Language: We will be working on a 4 part Literature Circle Assignment which can be found on google classroom. I will post a new part each day. Please ask your child about the expectations of this assignment and they can show you if they log on to google classroom.

Math: We will be exploring constructing, measuring and classifying angles, along with sorting and analyzing various polygons this week.

Science: We will be wrapping up our Science Unit this week, ending with "The Great Debate" and a paper airplane challenge!

Religion: We will continue preparing the Stations of the Cross presentation with the grade 8s and our Family Life Background Presentations.

Math: Measurement Test have been sent home for signatures. Below are the Learning Goals for our next Unit Geometry!

UNIT 9:  Angles, Polygons and 3D Models

	LEARNING GOALS	SUCCESS CRITERIA
	I can measure and construct angles up to 180o using a protractor.
	I can classify angles as acute, right, obtuse, or straight.
	I can construct polygons using a variety of tools, given angle and side measurements.
	I can sort and classify quadrilaterals by geometric properties related to symmetry, angles and sides.
	I can sort polygons according to the number of lines of symmetry and the order of rotational symmetry.
	I can build 3D models using connecting cubes, given isometric sketches or the top, side, and front views of the structure.
	I can sketch, using a variety of tools, isometric perspective and the top, side and front views of 3D figures made with interlocking cubes.

Homework

Prepare debate arguments for Monday

Below are our groups preparing for the Great Debate!

The Great Debate:  Yes or No to the Aircraft?

With your small group you will debate the following issue:

“Do the benefits out-weight the costs of the aircraft?”

Each group will represent a different point of view:

Farmers, Airline workers, Doctors, environmentalists, and Tour Operators.

You must consider the following factors:

Society as a whole, the environment, the economy

With your group you will present your arguments for or against aviation.  You are permitted 5 minutes to present your arguments, so be clear, concise, and easy to understand.  Your goal is to convince your audience to be on your side, or change sides for that matter.

Each group will be given two minutes to rebutt arguments that “put holes” in their arguments.

After the rebuttlas, Each group will have a chance to make a closing argument.

1. Each group presents their stance
2. Each group has a chance to rebutt
3. Each group has a chance to defend
4. Closing statements are made

You are expected to come to the debate in role.  This means dressed and acting like the group you represent.

Success Criteria:

• Give an opening statement explaining which group you represent and your point of view.
• Give at least three simple arguments (concrete reasons) to back up your point of view
• Choose one to three representatives to speak.
• Speak in an orderly fashion clearly, with a strong voice and good volume level.
• Do not interrupt others, wait your turn and be respectful.
• Rebuttal is strong and makes sense
• Closing arguments is clear and effective
• No silliness

Currciulum Expectation:

1.1  assess the benefits and costs of aviation technology for society and the environment, taking different social and economic perspectives into account (e.g., the perspectives of farmers, airline workers, doctors, home owners, tour operators)

Sample issues: (a) Crop dusting from planes allows the chemicals to spread quickly over large crop areas, which is critical to pest control and crop protection. However, the planes cannot direct the chemicals onto the target crop with precision, so the chemicals spread where they are not wanted.

(b) The speed and ease of air travel allow quick transportation of organs for lifesaving transplants, quick transportation of injured patients to hospitals, and trips for business and pleasure. However, air travel also increases the risk of spreading infectious diseases and creates noise and air pollution.