Monday, November 25, 2013

Pictographs


As usual, we began our school day with a math lesson. Today we focused on drawing pictographs. Students had to consider the range of the data and decide on appropriate correspondence for the symbol in their key. Typically, we let the symbol represent 1, 2, 4, 5, or 10 at the grade 4 level. They had to remember to include an axis, symbols, labels, and a title in their pictograph.

In arithmetic, students subtracted fractions where there is a common denominator. Ask your child what it means when we say that fractions have common denominators.

In our inquiry time, we took time to reflect on our learning during our Communities unit. Students reflected on how they showed the attributes of an inquirer. They then took time to select work samples to include in their IB portfolios. Students also worked on their report card comments for term 1. Report cards are coming home on Friday.

In language, students worked on list 15 spelling words. They also wrote a language test.

Students were treated to a fire safety presentation by the Mississauga Fire Department today. We all learned something new. Your child is bringing home a brochure with information about home smoke detectors.
 
Look out for after-care programs letter and Scholastic order forms also coming home today.

Tomorrow we are being treated to an author visit. Cecile Marie will be talking to us about writing. Students will have an opportunity to purchase an autographed copy of her book. The cost is $10. Half of all purchases will be donated back towards the St. Jude's library.

 Homework & Reminders

  • Review list 15 spelling words
  • MMS p. 82 & 83
  • Arithmetic p. 79 & 80
  • After-School Programs letter
  • Scholastic orders - due Friday
  • $10 to purchase Cecile Marie's book tomorrow
  • Return trip forms for our library visit this Thursday

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