Day 5 – Recording the RSA Animate

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We began our day with our fractions, decimals, ratios, and rates unit. Today we learned that rates are a type of ratio that compares two items that have different units. To help students understand this they found their pulse, and counted the number of beats their hearts make in a minute. They expressed this as a rate – a heart rate – in beats/min. For fun we explored what burpees and relaxing do to our heart rates. Students then worked on their practice problems. Students who did not complete the practice work in class are asked to complete p. 130 – 131 of the MMS 6 practice book for homework. I have now checked all pages of the practice book. Students are asked to correct and/or correct these pages too. Students will be writing a mid-unit test on Friday, February 2^nd.

Next we worked on speeches. Today’s goal was to practice reciting the speech to different partners and receive feedback on ways to improve the presentation of the speech. Students need to focus on memorising the speech. We will continue practicing daily with partners and will have a whole-class rehearsal tomorrow morning. Everyone is asked to have the speech memorised by the end of day today.

During today’s inquiry time, students worked their final project for this unit. Today’s goal was to record their RSA Animate. Students used their practice run, 10 step facts, doodles, paper, and markers to complete this task while the cameraperson recorded. Students who completed this portion attempted speeding up their videos 5 times. Devices are needed for the rest of this week as students work on this. Students will work on the narration tomorrow.

Students attended French, music, and gym class today.

Thank you for sending in items for the bake sale. Our class is responsible for hosting the bake sale tomorrow. Please support our fundraising efforts for this event by sending in items to sell at the bake sale. All items must be peanut and nut free.

Please look out for a trip form went home yesterday about our visit to the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum. Forms and payment are due on Monday, February 5^th.

Keep collecting pledges and donations for the Jump Rope for Heart Event.

Tomorrow is casual day.

Remember to return your reregistration packages to secure your spot for the 2018/2019 school year.

Homework and Reminders

·        Trip – return forms and payment by Monday, February 5^th

·        Math:

o   MMS 6 p. 130 – 131

o   MMS 6 p. 124 – 131 – Correct and complete if applicable

o   Mid-unit test on Friday, February 2^nd

·        Speeches

o   MEMORISE YOUR SPEECH

o   Get caught up if you are falling behind with your speech work

·        Wednesday, January 31^st

o   Casual Day

o   Bake Sale hosted by the Grade 6 class

o   iPads/iPod/iPhone camera needed for Explorers project

·        Thursday, February 1^st  

o   iPads/iPod/iPhone camera needed for Explorers project

·        Friday, February 2^nd – Math test

·        Monday, February 5^th

o   In-Class Oral Competition to select three finalists

o   Trip form and payment due

·        Friday, February 9^th – Oral Competition – All welcome

·        Monday, February 12^th

o   Trip to Canadian Warplane Museum

o   Last day to return reregistration packages

·        Tuesday, February 13^th – Pancake Tuesday

·        Wednesday, February 14^th – Spirit Day: Valentine’s Dress up

·        Thursday, February 15^th – SJA v TMA Oral Competition

·        Friday, February 16^th – PD Day, no school for students

·        Monday, February 19^th – Family Day – no school

·        Thursday, February 22^nd – Anti-Bullying Day

·        Friday, February 23^rd – Skiing Trip

·        Wednesday, February 28^th – Casual Day

·        March 5 – March 9: Spirit Week

·        Friday, March 9^th – Skiing trip