Fairy Tales

Today's math lesson was about strategies for multiplying a 2-digit factor by a 1-digit factor. Thanks to our arithmetic practice, students were very comfortable with this work. We took time to show this multiplication as an array using Base Ten Blocks.

In arithmetic, we learned about fractions. Students named the digits in a fraction, and took time to understand what the numerator and denominator represent. They wrote fractions to represent given figures, and drew figures to represent given fractions.

In language, students continued with their work on list 11 spelling words. We also continued with capitalization rules. Today's rules were:

• initials
• title of a person when it comes before a name

In our storytelling unit, students used the story webs they made yesterday to write a friendship story. They tried to begin the story with hook  such as a dialogue tag to draw the reader in. When students completed their stories they asked a buddy to proofread their work and then made the appropriate changes.

We did not have French today as Mme. Blanco was away. We used this time to continue with our storytelling unit. Students brainstormed the attributes of a fairy tale and came up with an impressive list. They then listened to Mrs. Haag's version of "The Three Little Pigs". We then read The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Sciezka. Students appreciated how the story came across differently depending on whose perspective it was told from. We then had a class discussion about the plot of "Jack and the Beanstalk" and followed up this tale with another perspective "Giant and the Beanstalk". We will use what we learned today in tomorrow's story telling unit. Ask your child if they have thought which fairy tale they want to work on tomorrow.

Students who had memorised the "Remember" poem recited the poem to the class. Our class is planning a small last minute presentation for our school's Remembrance Day assembly this Thursday. Students are asked to have wear a poppy on that day. Bring an extra poppy if you can.

We ended the day with a chapter from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Students attended gym class today.

Homework & Reminders

• Review list 11 spelling words
• MMS p. 64 & 65
• Language p. 48 & 49 (if you did not get done in class)
• Arithmetic p. 61 & 62
• Friday is a PD Day for teachers - there is no school for students
• Wear a poppy on Thursday