Writing Conferences

Day 7

We had an unusual day today. Much of our class time had students either working on their Canada’s Trading Partners brochure or on their improved Ontario Writing Assessment piece.

Students that worked on the writing assessment today began by having individual conference time with me. During this time we read their tale/legend. We then discussed their areas of strengths and areas that they need to improve on. Students then began work on writing an improved tale/legend.

Students that did not have a writing conference today used class time to search the internet using key words for reliable sources for the physical, economic, political, and social features of their chosen country. They recorded their notes into a graphic organiser using a checklist to keep them on track. Many students who were working on this today made great progress.

Our math lesson took place later in the day. We took up yesterday’s homework on multiplying decimals by 10, 100, 1000, and 10 000. We then did today’s lesson on dividing decimals by 10, 100, 1000, and 10 000. We again used a place-value chart to do this. Students learned that they can do this by either moving the digits to the right or the decimal to the left depending on the number of zeros in  10, 100, 1000, or 10 000. Students are asked to complete practice work on p. 141 - 142 of the MMS textbook.

The class attended gym and French class today.

During novel study time students discussed chapter 14 in their literature circle groups. Everyone was assigned a new role and received a little class time to read some of chapter 15. We will have novel study time again tomorrow. Everyone should complete their chapter 15 reading and response for homework.

I am still waiting on some groups to send me their Canada’s exports video. Students who have not completed the video yet spent second recess working with their partner in an effort to complete this work. Students that have uploaded their video to YouTube should email me the link at mhaag@stjudesacademy.com. Students are reminded of the UOI test on Friday, November 18. The test will cover Canada and its Trading Partners, and Canada and the USA. The test will also include map work about Canada’s trading partners, continents, and oceans.

Homework & Reminders

·       Science Fair – First recess tomorrow

·       Math p. 141 -142

·       UOI 

o   Plan to complete your video with your partner during your recess time this week

o   Upload your video and send me the link

o   Devices needed all week for your brochure research

o   Test on Friday, November 18 on Canada’s trading partners, the USA, and map work

·       Novel Study

o   Next literature circle discussion takes place on Thursday

o   Read Chapters 15

o   Complete your response using your assigned role

·       Curling letter and permission forms – read, complete, and return

·       November 15 – Christmas-themed item worth $10 or $10 donation to the Grade 6 Christmas basket

·       November 17 – Picture orders are due, and picture retakes

·       November 18 – UOI test, End of drive for clothing donations for Syrian refugee families

·       November 21 – Curling Trip

·       November 23 – Curling Trip

·       November 24 – Science Fair (Parents & families welcome to visit for the last hour of the day)

·       November 25 – Report Cards, Dec. hot lunch order forms are due

·       November 30 – Casual Day