Thursday, April 7, 2016

Exhibition: Revising the First Draft


We began our day with math. We took up yesterday’s lesson on relating fractions, percents, and decimals. Today’s lesson was about estimating and finding percents. To do this students used rounding to estimate. They learned that the word “of” can be replaced with “X” in a math sentence. To solve a problem like 1/3 X 50, students multiplied the numerator by the numerator and the denominator by the denominator. This meant that they had to write 50 as a fraction, 50/1. They simplified to find the final solution. Today’s lesson has been a more complex one for students, as we are using methods that Grade 6s are not yet required to know. We completed questions 1 and 2 in class. Students are asked to complete the remaining problems on p. 318 & 319 the MMS textbook for homework. Students worked on their math while waiting to meet with me to conference on their Exhibition essay paragraph.

Students attended French class today.

The remainder of our day was spent on Exhibition. I conferenced with each group on their Causes paragraph. Students were asked to contribute causes they came across in their research that were not included in this paragraph. All groups were asked to add more evidence and detail to their paragraphs. We discussed ways to improve sentences or ideas that did not make sense. Once the conference time was over, the groups worked as a team to write the second, revised draft of the Causes paragraph. Only two groups managed to complete this work, even though everyone missed gym and second recess in an attempt to get this done. Because the writing is taking much longer than anticipated, we will have to adjust the due date of the essay. Students will be informed at a later time of the new due date. As a result, will not have a math lesson tomorrow. Today’s math homework will be due on Tuesday, April 12.










Students who did not have a parent read the first draft of their paragraphs yesterday, are asked to get this done today. Students are asked to have others help them with suggestions for revisions. We are not correcting conventions (spelling, grammar, punctuation) at this point, but are suggesting changes to the main ideas and supporting evidence of the paragraphs. Peers, teachers, mentors, and parents are all asked to participate in the role of reading the first drafts and making revision suggestions. Please write directly on the drafts in pen. Students must not do any writing at home. All essay writing must be done in class.

Some groups met with their mentors today.

Students are reminded to work on their digital portfolios. They are asked to select 4 items from “The Marketplace UOI” to add to their digital portfolio, one for each category below:

·         My Best Work

·         Something I Worked My Hardest On

·         Something I Need to Improve On

·         A Way I Showed a Learner Profile Attribute

The video, brochure, and RSA animate are items students may consider uploading. They will probably need to do some problem-solving to figure out how to do this. Students may need to scan paper items, save them with the appropriate document name and then upload them to their digital portfolio. Students who cannot scan items at home are asked to bring these in to school.  I will scan them and email them to students. I am asking that students try complete this by Monday, April 11 as homework. From Monday to Wednesday next week, Ms. Ymbang will be available to students to help them with any problems they have had with uploading items. She will also be checking that digital portfolios are up-to-date at this time.

Remember to send in old batteries that you need to safely dispose of. The Grade 1 and 2 classes at SJA will take care of this for you as part of their UOI.

A Message from the SJA Parent Guild:
We are excited about the upcoming SJA Summer Fiesta on May 28th.  We hope that we can count on you and your families to attend.  We also encourage you to invite your friends!  If you haven’t already purchased wristbands for your kid(s), please complete the order form and send it (along with payment) in his/her agenda.  The price is now $25 but will go up to $30 if not purchased by May 27th.  

The Parent Guild is still looking for donations to the Silent Auction and for event sponsors.  This is a great way to support the school, while also promoting your business to our community!  If you or your company are interested in contributing via donation or sponsorship please contact Victoria Cordero at (416) 859-4383 or via email atsjaparentguild@stjudesacademy.com . 
 On behalf of the Parent Guild we thank you in advance for supporting what will be a FANTASTIC EVENT!

Homework & Reminders

·         MMS p. 318 – 319, due Tuesday April 12

·         Exhibition:

o   Ask your parents to read your group’s paragraphs and ask them to write suggestions directly on the drafts on how you and your group can improve your ideas and evidence

o   Remember, you may NOT do any writing for the essay at home. All essay writing must happen in class

o   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   Keep your next mentor meeting in mind

o   Bring your device daily

o   Essay due date - TBD

·         Summer fiesta as well as wristband prices are now $25

·         April  18 – 22 - Spring Fundraiser

·         Wednesday, April 20 – Squash, 2 – 3 pm

·         Friday, April 22 – Earth Day

·         Wednesday, April 27 – Casual Day, Squash, 2 – 3 pm

·         Friday, May 6 – Exhibition

·         May 16 & 17 – Spelling Bee

·         Friday, May 20 – PD Day, No School for students

·         Monday, May 23 – Victoria Day, No school

·         May 26 & 27 – Track and Field

·         May 28 – Summer Fair
 

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