Inferencing Unit Wrap-Up

On Friday we wrapped up our Inferencing Unit with a final activity called "Who Done It." 

Unbeknownst to the students I set up a crime scene in the classroom during lunch.  The classroom door and hallway was covered in caution tape and there was a crime scene roped off with caution tape inside the classroom. 

Students were lined up in the hallway and given the rules before we entered the room to see the crime scene.  They were told as soon as they entered the room they were no longer sixth grade students, but now detectives.  They were given a fact sheet to fill in and it had a section where they were to fill in their theory.  They were told just to view the scene and not say a word, as well as record the clues they could find.  I played the Pink Panther music while they were examining the scene.

After about 7 minutes they were told they could compare notes with their colleagues.  After another 7 minutes we came together and analyzed each clue and came up with a whole class theory.

Once we discussed it at length, I told the "detectives" what really happened.

Thanks to Sebastian for being our crime scene victim!  What a great sport!

Homework

Writer's Workshop due April 17

The Cremation of Sam McGee response due tomorrow

Finish filling in your math learning goals sheet

Substance Abuse assignment due April 21

Return field trip forms ASAP

EQAO day tomorrow

Drama Scene Presentations tomorrow

Today we read the poem The Cremation of Sam McGee by Canadian poet Robert Service around the "campfire."  We turned off all of the lights and I placed a flashlight inside the "fire."  I read the poem with an ominous and mysterious tone aloud.  I had so much fun bringing one of my favourite literary works into the classroom.  Tonight the students are working on a response to the poem.

When we read the poem together originally, we went stanza by stanza and analyzed the meaning of each line so that the students would understand exactly what the poem meant before the dramatic reading.

Here are some photos.  One is of our homemade campfire, and there are a few of Capture the Flag in gym class.

Jersey Day tomorrow, Homework, and a new Math Unit

Tomorrow is Jersey Day in honour of the Humbolt Broncos Hockey Team from Saskatchewan.  Wear your jersey proud!

Homework tonight:
Writer's Workshop due April 16
Health Project due April 21
Drama scenes presentations on Friday

Today was our Math Unit test.  We will be starting Algebra tomorrow!  Just a few units left, it's crazy!  Below are our learning goals in this unit:

UNIT 8:  Algebra and Equations

I can demonstrate an understanding of different ways in which variables are used.

I can identify the quantities in an equation that vary and those that remain constant.

I can solve problems that use two or three variables to represent different unknown quantities.

I can find the solution to a simple equation with one variable using a variety of tools and strategies.

Homework

Math Test moved to Wed

Social Studies worksheet due tomorrow

Writer's Workshop due tomorrow

Get marks signed

Drama Skit practice tomorrow

EQAO take up day Friday

Happy Birthday Sam and Homework

Happy Birthday Samantha!  Unfortunately my phone was stolen so no birthday picture, but as soon as I get set up with a new one we will do a birthday photo shoot re-enactment!





Math Test:  Tuesday

Social Studies:  Tuesday

Writer's Workshop due Tuesday

Return March marks ASAP

What Went Wrong Response due Monday

Math Review due Monday

EQAO Prep:  I have been meeting with some interested students and we have been going through practice tests for EQAO.  I am encouraging all students to participate in this.  Of course we are exploring various questions and participating in various activities during class time to prepare for the test, but this is something extra that some students have chosen to do so they are the utmost confident at test time.  We take up these practice tests at recess on Fridays.  Please encourage your child to participate!

Have a great weekend!

Homework

Writer's Workshop due Tuesday

Math Test on Tuesday

EQAO Take-up day tomorrow

Get marks signed!

Social Studies due Tuesday

Homework and the Mission

Math:  Page 269 #2 a, 4

Writer's Workshop due April 10.  Hook due tomorrow

Social Studies homework due tomorrow

EQAO review day April 6

Today we went to the Mission and volunteered and it was AWESOME!  The kids were so respectful and helpful and we really enjoyed working together to help others!  Thanks so much to Mrs. Lee, Mrs. Linnel and Mrs. Calvaruso for supervising!

Have a great night!