We began our day with math. We took up Friday’s lesson on
adding fractions. Today’s lesson was about subtracting fractions. Students used
the same strategies to do this as they did for adding fractions, i.e., by
drawing pictures and writing fraction subtraction sentences. When they were subtracting
fractions that did not have the same denominator, students first changed the
fractions to an equivalent fraction that has the same denominator as the
fraction it is being subtracted from. Students are required to show their work
and convert improper fractions to mixed numbers in their simplest form. We made excellent progress with the practice
work in class. Everybody’s Q 1 – 3 has been completed, checked, and corrected
again. Students are to complete the remaining problems on p. 305 & 306 of
the MMS textbook for homework. A number of students have again completed all
the practice work in class. Well done!
The remainder of our day was spent on Exhibition. I met with
four groups to check on the research work they did on Friday and during the day
today. I again made sure that students had used the checklist they received as
a self-assessment. I used the same tool to assess their work. They have been
given feedback on improvements that need to be made. Students were asked to
look at their lines of inquiry and concept questions to determine if these have
been addressed in their research. If there are gaps in the research, students
should look for additional sources to fill the gaps. I will be meeting with the
remaining four groups tomorrow.
We had a lesson on the supported opinion essay that will
constitute the written portion of the Exhibition. Students were relieved to
discover that they had already written an essay this year – their persuasive
speeches. As a class we discussed the steps in the essay writing task and the
expectations as stated in a checklist and rubric. We looked at a sample of supported
opinion writing as well as the different types of evidence that can be used to
support an opinion. We looked at the overall structure of the essay and the
structure of each paragraph. It was a lot of information to go over in one
sitting. Students have each received a
package that contains all the information we discussed in class that will guide
them through the steps of writing the essay. Our goal is to complete the planning
of the essay tomorrow.
Some groups also met with their mentors today.
Remember to send in old batteries that you need to safely
dispose of. The Grade 2 classes at SJA will take care of this for you as part
of their UOI.
Due to Exhibition work that we needed to complete, the Grade
6 class did not attend gym. They have been troopers with the way they have been
working!
The lunch menu at SJA has undergone some changes as follows:
Mon. - Penne with sauce or butter OR Grilled Cheese on white
bread
Tues. - Chicken fingers (2 or 3) OR Bagel with cream
cheese
Weds. - Cheese OR Pepperoni Pizza
Thurs. - Hotdog (beef or chicken) OR Hamburger (beef or
veggie)
Fri. - Mac and cheese OR Cheese Quesadillas (2 or 3)
Everyday add on items :
side of rice
side of fries
cheese sandwich on white bread
jam sandwich on white bread
soup (tomato or chicken noodle)
chocolate or white milk
apple or orange juice
Cookie
Homework &
Reminders
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MMS p. 305 - 306
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Exhibition:
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Finish up any incomplete research for homework
o
Keep thinking of ideas and planning to
accomplish your action component
o
Think of next steps for the French component
o
Think of ideas for the music component
o
Search for sources about your issue to research in
class this week
o
Keep your next mentor meeting in mind
o
Bring your device daily
o
Research due date April 5
o
Essay due date April 11
·
Return squash permission form if you haven’t
already
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After-care payments
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Summer
fiesta as well as wristband prices are now $25
·
Summer
uniforms may now be worn
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Wednesday, April 20 – Squash, 2 – 3 pm
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Wednesday, April 27 – Squash, 2 – 3 pm
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