26 February 2009
Science Feb. 26
We're going to review our last science unit. They will get a study sheet today. On Tuesday we will do our Unit Test. March 3rd
25 February 2009
Math Feb. 25
Finish math handout. This focuses on 2, 4,5, 8 and 10's for multiplication.We've used doubling and halfing as a strategy.
Quiz on these timetables.
Quiz on these timetables.
23 February 2009
09 February 2009
Monday
Language Arts - I have an assignment that students will be working on in school this week, They will be given class time to work on it but they may do additional work at home. If they are not finished by Friday the break the following week is there for them to complete it. I want the students to take ownership of their learning on this so I am asking them to evaluate their work as they go by filling the chart in on the back of the assignment. Your help as a parent is important to the success of this as if you ask questions and just offer suggestions my hope is that your child will take responsibility for their learning and produce something they are proud to share.
The following is the assignment the students need to complete:
Frindle Four – due February 23
Now that you have read the first six chapters of the book these are the tasks that I want you to complete.
1. From the book find at least five interesting words from the chapters. Two of them may be one syllable (beat) and the others must have at least two syllables (beats).
2. Copy the sentence from the book where you found your words in your very best handwriting. Record the page number and paragraph where your word is located.
3. Word meanings – If you can tell from the sentence what the word means write the definition for the word. Otherwise look it up in your dictionary.
4. Write a paragraph with at least four sentences using your words. Please underline them.
5. Pick your favourite two-syllable word and make a web of synonyms (words that have the same meaning) for your word. If your word has a homonym (word sounds the same but spelled differently) example: hear – listen, here – a place. Add that to the web. Decorate the web with pictures and colour.
6. Choose the word you find as the most interesting or is your favourite (the word must be at least 6 letters long or you have to check with me if it’s OK before you use it). Write me a letter explaining why you want this letter to be included on your spelling test next week.
7. Plan a creative way to help your classmates learn your word for the spelling test or figure out a pneumonic device to remember how to spell your word.
Example “Frindle” f -found r -red I -ink n –near d –doug’s l –little e –elephant
Frindle – Found red ink near doug’s little elephant.
8. At this time create a web in your Frindle scribbler where you choose your favourite character and make a web describing the character. For each quality your character has find something in the book that shows that; for example if Nick is kind where do we know that from in the story.
The following is the assignment the students need to complete:
Frindle Four – due February 23
Now that you have read the first six chapters of the book these are the tasks that I want you to complete.
1. From the book find at least five interesting words from the chapters. Two of them may be one syllable (beat) and the others must have at least two syllables (beats).
2. Copy the sentence from the book where you found your words in your very best handwriting. Record the page number and paragraph where your word is located.
3. Word meanings – If you can tell from the sentence what the word means write the definition for the word. Otherwise look it up in your dictionary.
4. Write a paragraph with at least four sentences using your words. Please underline them.
5. Pick your favourite two-syllable word and make a web of synonyms (words that have the same meaning) for your word. If your word has a homonym (word sounds the same but spelled differently) example: hear – listen, here – a place. Add that to the web. Decorate the web with pictures and colour.
6. Choose the word you find as the most interesting or is your favourite (the word must be at least 6 letters long or you have to check with me if it’s OK before you use it). Write me a letter explaining why you want this letter to be included on your spelling test next week.
7. Plan a creative way to help your classmates learn your word for the spelling test or figure out a pneumonic device to remember how to spell your word.
Example “Frindle” f -found r -red I -ink n –near d –doug’s l –little e –elephant
Frindle – Found red ink near doug’s little elephant.
8. At this time create a web in your Frindle scribbler where you choose your favourite character and make a web describing the character. For each quality your character has find something in the book that shows that; for example if Nick is kind where do we know that from in the story.
05 February 2009
04 February 2009
Science Feb. 4
We need the glue guns and glue sticks for tomorrow. If you could send one that would be great.
03 February 2009
Science Feb. 3
We're going to start building our catapults. If you have a craft style glue gun can you send it with your child for Thurs. & Fri.
Thanks
Thanks
02 February 2009
Social Studies Chapter 3 Test
The students will be having their Chapter 3 (Natural Resources In Your LIfe) test on Thursday, Feb. 5. This chapter took us quite a while because there was a lot to cover.
Students will need to:
1. Give reasons why the fossil fuels are so important to Alberta. (p. 68)
2. List 3 fossil fuels and describe how we use them. (p. 69)
3. Discuss the advantages and challenges of mining the oilsands. (p. 72-73)
4. Understand the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources and give examples of each. (p. 75-77)
5. Describe why agriculture is such an important part of Alberta and how the land is used for farming, ranching. This will include the topic of irrigation as well. (p. 78-82)
6. Identify which regions of Alberta have forests, describe how forestry products are used and discuss ways to protect our forests. (p. 84-87)
7. Describe the steps that show how communities grow because of natural resources. (p. 88)
In order to be consistent with our report card program, eLuminate, each question will be marked as "excellent", "proficient", "acceptable" or "basic".
We will be finishing the chapter on Tuesday and doing a full, in-class review on Wednesday.
Thanks!
Ms. Christie
Students will need to:
1. Give reasons why the fossil fuels are so important to Alberta. (p. 68)
2. List 3 fossil fuels and describe how we use them. (p. 69)
3. Discuss the advantages and challenges of mining the oilsands. (p. 72-73)
4. Understand the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources and give examples of each. (p. 75-77)
5. Describe why agriculture is such an important part of Alberta and how the land is used for farming, ranching. This will include the topic of irrigation as well. (p. 78-82)
6. Identify which regions of Alberta have forests, describe how forestry products are used and discuss ways to protect our forests. (p. 84-87)
7. Describe the steps that show how communities grow because of natural resources. (p. 88)
In order to be consistent with our report card program, eLuminate, each question will be marked as "excellent", "proficient", "acceptable" or "basic".
We will be finishing the chapter on Tuesday and doing a full, in-class review on Wednesday.
Thanks!
Ms. Christie
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