Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Electricity Unit Test


Students participated in literature circle discussions of Chapter 10 using their assigned roles. Today I sat with Group 2 and evaluated students based on their contributions to the group discussion. Grade 6s have been assigned Chapter 11 of The City of Ember while they work on their reading responses. Students had lots of time to work on their reading in class. Any remaining work needs to be completed for homework. Novels and Duo-tangs need to be brought to school daily as we will be having novel study time daily.

In today’s inquiry time, students used class time to write a test demonstrating their understanding of concepts in this unit. Students who completed the test continued researching their chosen energy type. All research has to be recorded in the graphic organiser provided and students are referring to the checklist provided as they work. Students have begun receiving feedback on whether their research is detailed enough. All research must be completed on the organizer and approved before students may begin working on their slideshow. Some students still have a hard time knowing which key words to enter into their search engine. Students will need devices as they research and prepare for this project.

There are a few students who still need to email me their OPG graphs (mhaag@stjudesacademy.com) or submit their graphs to me if printing at home. Please do this ASAP if this applies to you.

During science fair time, students worked on building their cars. A couple of students conducted their first test today and recorded their observations.






The class continued working on their Iceland presentation. We look forward to seeing families from 2:30 – 3:15 pm tomorrow.  Students may come to school dressed in their Iceland costumes or colours.

The costume ideas the class generated are as follows:

·         Wear flag colours blue, red, and white

·         Dress for the cold Icelandic weather: toque, scarf, boots, gloves/mitts

·         Wear a beard

·         Look in your closet and put together a Viking outfit

·         Icelandic name tag

·         Tickle Trunk for costume rentals for those interested

Grade 6s attended music, French and math class today. During math they continued writing the Data Management unit test.

Students are reminded that we switch to the winter uniform after the Thanksgiving weekend.

Homework & Reminders

·         UOI

o   Print your two OPG graphs and hand them in to me ASAP if you haven’t already done this, or …

o   Email me your two OPG graphs to mhaag@stjudesacademy.com ASAP if you haven’t already done this

·         Science Fair

o   All car building materials are due as we are building daily

·         Novel study – due tomorrow

o   Read Chapter 11

o   Complete Chapter 11 response

·         International Day

o   Get your costume/Iceland colours outfit ready for tomorrow.

o   Bring in the food for our presentation

·         Thursday, October 4th  - International Day (PYP only), 2:30 – 3:15 pm, Families and friends are welcome

·         Friday, October 5th  – PD Day for Teachers (7 am – 12 noon), no school for students

·         Monday, October 8th – Thanksgiving Day. No school

·         Thursday, October 11th – Electricity Presentations

·         Friday, October 12th – Electricity Presentations

·         Thursday, October 25 – Picture Day

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