Day 7
I was in the
last day of the in-school workshop today. I am looking forward to being with my
Grade 6s tomorrow. Mr. Herlihey (also known as Mr. H) was with my class today.
They started the day working on math. They took up the entire review package as
a class. Remember to review some more for tomorrow’s unit test on decimals.
Students
then worked on this term’s writing piece – persuasive letter writing. They
worked in groups to read samples of students writing, discuss each sample, and
add strengths and areas for improvement on a T-chart. The groups shared their
ideas with the class. Students gave the writing samples a level grade. They
gave reasons on why they thought the sample deserved that level. This activity
is to help students better understand what a strong piece of writing looks
like.
Students
continued working on their new inquiry unit into flight. Students were asked to
review the steps in the scientific method. They were given the acronym PHEOCA
and asked to brainstorm what the letters stand for. They then had to explain
what each step means. They were allowed to use devices to research this work.
We will be focussing on developing a conceptual understanding of the properties
of air this week. Students began this by conducting an experiment with Mr. H
today. Ask your child to describe this experiment and what it teaches them
about air.
The class
attended gym and French class today.
Students
that had not completed their story entry for the Polar Expressions Writing
competition used recess time to work on this today.
ArtReach workshops
are happening tomorrow. Those that are participating should bring an art smock
or large T-shirt to cover their uniform.
Homework & Reminders
· Math review – study for tomorrow’s
test on decimals
· Thursday: Decimals unit test, music,
ArtReach workshop
· December 8: Parent-Teacher
conferences
· December 21: Christmas Concert,
Casual Day
· December 22: Spirit Day
· December 23: Christmas Break begins
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