Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Surveys


Today in math, students headed out to survey our school using the question they generated yesterday. They created a bar graph to display their data. Students then worked independently on practice questions. Most made excellent progress.  Students are asked to complete practice questions on p. 199 of the math textbook. Students are reminded that there is a unit test on Monday.  

Students are reminded that the retest on the circulatory and nervous system takes place tomorrow. During today's inquiry time, students were challenged to type up at least 4 of the 6 pages of their brochures or they would have to use their recess and gym time to get caught up. I am happy to report that none of the hard-working Grade 6s lost their gym time! Tomorrow is the last day that students will have class time to complete their projects.

We worked on persuasive speeches today. Students read a sample of a persuasive essay. We then discussed the features of this essay. The essay addressed the opposing points of view on the topic. Students have been advised that this will be required of them too. Students used their planner to write the opinion and reason sentences on their topic. No details for reasons are required at this time. We will begin researching facts for details on Monday, January 19. Students who did not complete their sentences are asked to complete them for homework (p. 41 of the Tree House writing book).

Grade 6s attended French and Gym class today.

Homework & Reminders

  • MMS  p. 199. Unit test on Monday, January 19
  • Bring devices tomorrow if you are creating a brochure using Microsoft Publisher
  • Tomorrow - Circulatory & Nervous System retest
  • Scholastic orders and payment are due on Friday for those interested in ordering. Cheques only please.
  • Think of ideas for your persuasive speech
  • Speech opinion and reasons (Tree House p. 41) if you did not get done in class. Details not needed at this time
  • Return curling permission forms are due tomorrow
  • January 16th Curling: (11:45 am - 1:45pm)
  • Fri. Jan. 23 - International Day, 2:30 - 3:30 pm. All welcome.
  • Wed. Jan. 28 - Casual Day

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