Blog Post for Monday, March 30th, 2020, Day 6

Dear Grade 6s,

The exhibition work you do this week will focus on writing many drafts of the essay. It can be tedious work. Keep going even when you don’t feel like it. Monday is the last day dedicated to doing research. That does not mean that the research component is done. You will be expected to keep asking questions and learning about your issue in depth as you go.

You will begin today’s class with Mrs. Haag on the Grade 6 Discord Server. Be ready for class to start at 9 a.m. It is best to login at least 5 minutes earlier to deal with technical difficulties. If I am not there, I may be experiencing Wi-Fi issues. Please be patient. We will follow our daily schedule as closely as possible. 

During the exhibition process, specialist teachers (Mr. Orr, Mr. Oliver, Mme. Stella) with help facilitate learning for each of the exhibition groups during their scheduled class times.

Time	Location	Topic
9:00 – 9:30	Grade 6 Discord Server Meet in ms_haags_class VOICE and TEXT channels ‘Exhibition Planner’ Section 9. via Google Docs by exhibition groups	Attendance Announcements (SJA Email, ManageBac) General Discussion (Catch-up, Pandemic and our new way life, etc.) The Witches by Roald Dahl Reflection on how last week went What have you learned about your issue? What are some of the troubles you are facing? Focus for this week ·         Today is the last day to finish your essay research – Complete Section 9 by the end of today. Add this due date to your schedule. ·         Write the various drafts of the essay (Sections 10 – 15 in the exhibition planner). The final draft/good copy of the essay is due on Tuesday, April 7th.  Add this due date to your exhibition schedule. ·         Mentor meetings - does everyone have their next mentor meeting scheduled? Your second meeting must be done by the end of day, Friday, April 3rd.  (Suggestions for the mentor meetings - ask for advice on your essay) ·         Begin to think about other components (We will talk about this after second recess today) ·         Tutorial on ManageBac Today’s Schedule and Learning Goals
9:30 – 11:00	Grade 6 Discord Server Meet in Exhibition Breakout Groups via Discord  ‘Exhibition Planner’ Section 9. via Google Docs by exhibition groups	Today’s Learning Goal #1: Produce 1 ½ pages of typed research notes that meet the criteria we discussed last week. Note-Taking. Ensure you and your group members have a balance of information for each line of inquiry by the end of the day. Complete the self- and peer-assessment on research and note-taking by the end of the day. Discuss adding parent Gmails to the exhibition planner for feedback purposes - ‘can comment’ Today’s Learning Goal # 2: Mme. Stella will continue meeting with groups this week to support you in translating your issue, central idea, and lines of inquiry into French from 9:30 – 10:00. Don’t worry if she does not get to you today but be mindful that this must be completed by the end of day on Friday, April 3rd. She will continue doing this all week. Once the translations are done, paste the French versions of these statements into your ‘Exhibition Planner’ under the English versions in Section 7. Attend your mentor meeting if it is scheduled for this time.
11:00 – 12:00	Take a break from your device. Move around in some way.	Recess and Lunch
12:00 – 1:00	Grade 6 Discord Server Group (meet in ms_josephs_class VOICE and TEXT channels)	Ms. Joseph will teach today’s math lesson at this time.
1:00 – 1:40	Meet in Exhibition Breakout Groups via Discord  ‘Exhibition Planner’ Section 9. via Google Docs by exhibition groups	Today’s Learning Goal #1: Produce 1 ½ pages of typed research notes that meet the criteria we discussed last week. Note-Taking. Ensure you and your group members have a balance of information for each line of inquiry by the end of the day. Complete the self- and peer-assessment on research and note-taking by the end of the day. Discuss adding parent Gmails to the exhibition planner for feedback purposes - ‘can comment’ Attend your mentor meeting if it is scheduled for this time.
1:40 – 2:20	Take a break from your device. Move around in some way.	Recess and Lunch
2:20 – 3:30	Grade 6 Discord Server Grade 6 Discord Server Meet in ms_haags_class VOICE and TEXT channels ‘Exhibition Planner’ Section 16 - 19. via Google Docs by exhibition groups and ‘Task Tracking Sheet’ shared with the class via Google Docs. Meet in Exhibition Breakout Groups via Discord  ‘Exhibition Planner’ Section 9. via Google Docs by exhibition groups	Today’s Learning Goal # 3: Begin to think about other required components of exhibition. ·         Refer to the ‘Task Tracking Sheet’ (via livestream) and to Sections 16 – 19 in the schedule of the exhibition planner shared with the class via Google Docs and begin to brainstorm ideas for other required components in your exhibition planner. Create your own goals and criteria in collaboration with peers, teachers, and mentors. Determine who will do what and what is needed. Set your own due dates. Continue with Today’s Learning Goal #1: Produce 1 ½ pages of typed research notes that meet the criteria we discussed last week. Attend your mentor meeting if it is scheduled for this time.

Please let me know if you need help with anything.