Sorting Figures

Another very busy day started with story writing again. Students chose one of the topic ideas they came up with yesterday to write about. They are beginning the writing process with planning the story using a story planner. Students were asked to use the planner and record what they think will happen in the beginning, middle, and end of their adventure story using point form.

We continued with geometry work. First we took up yesterday’s homework. We reviewed terms from previous years and new terms, such as quadrilateral, polygon, regular figure, irregular figure, convex polygon, concave polygon, etc. As practice work, students used attributes to sort figures into Venn diagrams. We discussed how to answer a questions with good quality, grade 6 level information. When asked to describe the characteristics of a given figure, students should list the following:

·         Name the figure, e.g. quadrilateral, hexagon

·         Say if the figure is regular or irregular

·         Say if the figure is concave or convex

·         E.g. irregular concave hexagon

·         Say how many equal and parallel sides there are

·         Describe how many acute, right, obtuse, and reflex angles the figure contains

 

Students are asked to complete practice work on p. 88 & 89 on of the MMS textbook. Look out for the patterning unit test coming home today. Please review, sign, and return the test.

After math, we had our first literature circle discussions about chapter 1 of The Lightning Thief. Following discussions, students had time to read chapter 2. For homework, they are asked to reflect on chapter 2 using the new role they were assigned today. We will meet again tomorrow.

We began our UOI time with a read-aloud from The Greek Gods, where we heard about Cronos and Zeus. Ask your child to describe what they remember from this reading. Students then continued their work on researching ancient Egypt and recording their research notes. We discussed how to correctly cite a source. Students are asked to complete activity pages 14 & 15 on Egypt for homework.

I met with about another 1/3 of the class to discuss their electric car progress. These students may continue working on their cars. I hope to have met with everyone by Wednesday. Students are asked to complete test 2 by Monday, October 26, at which point we will have conferences again to check on and discuss progress.

Grade 6s attended French and Gym class this morning.

One of our MYP students is taking action to fight poverty by fundraising for the Eden Community Food Bank. Students who would like to support this cause are asked to bring $2 tomorrow and wear casual clothes. Please note, this is an additional casual day.

Homework & Reminders

·         Science Fair: Keep working on your electric car if we met today or yesterday. Have test 2 done by Monday, October 26
·         MMS p. 88 & 89. Tests are coming home today.
·         Egypt activity pages 14 & 15
·         The Lightning Thief: Complete your literature circle response for tomorrow’s discussion on chapter 2
·         Help Kuruka fight poverty by donating $2 and wearing casual dress tomorrow
·         Think about ways to look like an ancient Egyptian on Friday, October 23
·         Remember to return Picture Day Forms
·         Friday, October 23 – SJA Parent Guild Movie Night
·         Tuesday, October 27 – Picture Day
·         Wednesday, October 28 – Casual Day

• Friday, October 30 – Halloween Spirit