Homework:
1.) Book Talk
-if you have presented today, make sure you write a reflection (1 page)
-look at Monday's post for what to write about in your reflection (due tomorrow)
-if you have not yet presented, practice your presentation!
2.) Math
-complete the "Elapsed Time" quiz online and print out your results
-*note: if you do not have access to a printer today, write out the questions/answers in your notebook*
-click here for the quiz http://marg.mhost.com/MathGr5/elapsedtime.htm
-due tomorrow
-click here for extra help with elapsed time
http://www.aasd.k12.wi.us/staff/boldtkatherine/MathResources3-6/Math_Time.htm
-click here to see the video we saw on Elapsed Time this morning
http://mathvids.com/lesson/mathhelp/1115-elapsed-time
3.) Spelling
-study for the test on Thursday
-sentences will be collected tomorrow (this was due today but was not collected!)
Highlights:
*We learned about using a t-chart as a strategy to solve time elapse word problems.
*We spent time working on our Model Student project.
Tuesday, 14 January 2014
Monday, 13 January 2014
Book Talks Begin
Homework:
1.) Book Talk reflection (1 page)
-reflect on your presentation
-discuss how you did, the feedback given to you, and improvements you can make for next time
2.) Book Talk
-write out what you will say on cue cards or paper
-practice your presentation
3.) Model Student project
-research and print out information about your organ system, or take out a book from the library to bring to class tomorrow
Highlights:
*We began our book talks today.
*We discussed the skeletal system and related spelling test words.
*We had multi-sports in gym.
1.) Book Talk reflection (1 page)
-reflect on your presentation
-discuss how you did, the feedback given to you, and improvements you can make for next time
2.) Book Talk
-write out what you will say on cue cards or paper
-practice your presentation
3.) Model Student project
-research and print out information about your organ system, or take out a book from the library to bring to class tomorrow
Highlights:
*We began our book talks today.
*We discussed the skeletal system and related spelling test words.
*We had multi-sports in gym.
Friday, 10 January 2014
Netbooks
Homework:
1.) Spelling
-new spelling words were give out in class today
-write each word in a sentence that explains its' function (go to kidshealth.org to research)
-hand in sentences on Mon.
-test next Thurs. Jan. 16 (change of date because of vision clinic on Fri for some students)
Spelling Words:
*ribs *alveoli
*skull *bronchioles
*clavicle *trachea
*spinal column *bronchus
*sternum
2.) Math
-go on to our class Blended Learning site (click on this link: https://tdsb.elearningontario.ca)
-click on "select your course" and choose "Blended Learning Mok"
-find today's post under "elapsed time assignment" and read the instructions under the "assignment" tab
-answer the questions in your math notebook
-due on Mon.
3.) Book Talk
-complete the opinion part of the report
-due on Mon. (to check if you are on track with this assignment)
-practice your Book Talk if you are presenting on Mon!
Highlights:
*We used the school's brand-new netbooks for the first time!
*We had our first math lesson through our blended learning site.
*We discussed our science project (Model Student). Please be reminded that artwork finished outside the class for this project will not be accepted. Except for research. Use your time wisely in class to stay on track!
*We had our Best Students of the Week!
*Have a wonderful weekend!
1.) Spelling
-new spelling words were give out in class today
-write each word in a sentence that explains its' function (go to kidshealth.org to research)
-hand in sentences on Mon.
-test next Thurs. Jan. 16 (change of date because of vision clinic on Fri for some students)
Spelling Words:
*ribs *alveoli
*skull *bronchioles
*clavicle *trachea
*spinal column *bronchus
*sternum
2.) Math
-go on to our class Blended Learning site (click on this link: https://tdsb.elearningontario.ca)
-click on "select your course" and choose "Blended Learning Mok"
-find today's post under "elapsed time assignment" and read the instructions under the "assignment" tab
-answer the questions in your math notebook
-due on Mon.
3.) Book Talk
-complete the opinion part of the report
-due on Mon. (to check if you are on track with this assignment)
-practice your Book Talk if you are presenting on Mon!
Highlights:
*We used the school's brand-new netbooks for the first time!
*We had our first math lesson through our blended learning site.
*We discussed our science project (Model Student). Please be reminded that artwork finished outside the class for this project will not be accepted. Except for research. Use your time wisely in class to stay on track!
*We had our Best Students of the Week!
*Have a wonderful weekend!
Thursday, 9 January 2014
New Table Groups
Homework:
1.) Writing
-complete a paragraph (using the structure given out yesterday in class) about managing your time after school
-use the following prompts to help you write your paragraph:
How will you make sure you get your homework done?
How will you make sure you read everyday?
How will you make sure you do not watch too much TV, play video games, or go on the internet for more than 1 hour daily?
How will you make sure you are more productive with your time after school?
-your paragraph should be 5-7 sentences in length
2.) Book Talk
-complete a summary of your book (if you are finished this, go on and complete the other questions on the rubric)
-we will not be presenting the summary tomorrow but I will need to see this to make sure you are on track with this assignment
Highlights:
*We changed our table groups today, a new year a new start!
*We made timetables to manage our time after school so that we make better use of our time, watch less TV/video games/internet, and do our homework daily.
*We played multi-sports in gym.
*We played on instruments in music.
1.) Writing
-complete a paragraph (using the structure given out yesterday in class) about managing your time after school
-use the following prompts to help you write your paragraph:
How will you make sure you get your homework done?
How will you make sure you read everyday?
How will you make sure you do not watch too much TV, play video games, or go on the internet for more than 1 hour daily?
How will you make sure you are more productive with your time after school?
-your paragraph should be 5-7 sentences in length
2.) Book Talk
-complete a summary of your book (if you are finished this, go on and complete the other questions on the rubric)
-we will not be presenting the summary tomorrow but I will need to see this to make sure you are on track with this assignment
Highlights:
*We changed our table groups today, a new year a new start!
*We made timetables to manage our time after school so that we make better use of our time, watch less TV/video games/internet, and do our homework daily.
*We played multi-sports in gym.
*We played on instruments in music.
Wednesday, 8 January 2014
Taking good care of our belongings
Homework:
1.) Language- complete cut and paste paragraph scramble
-read each phrase
-cut out the phrases and place in the appropriate section
-be ready to discuss the paragraph tomorrow in class
2.) Science- research about the lungs (go onto www.kidshealth.org for more information)
-write a paragraph of 5-7 sentences on ONE TOPIC about the lungs
-some examples about what to focus on are: what the lung looks like, what it does, how to keep it healthy, diseases that affect the lungs, other organ systems connected to the lungs
-be ready to share your paragraph with the class tomorrow
3.) Book Talk assignment- finish reading the book and begin working on the report
Highlights:
*We had indoor recess all day because of the extreme wind chill!
*We play multiplication bingo.
*We had a restorative circle to talk about why we should take care of our own belongings, and more importantly belongings that we share as a class and with the school.
1.) Language- complete cut and paste paragraph scramble
-read each phrase
-cut out the phrases and place in the appropriate section
-be ready to discuss the paragraph tomorrow in class
2.) Science- research about the lungs (go onto www.kidshealth.org for more information)
-write a paragraph of 5-7 sentences on ONE TOPIC about the lungs
-some examples about what to focus on are: what the lung looks like, what it does, how to keep it healthy, diseases that affect the lungs, other organ systems connected to the lungs
-be ready to share your paragraph with the class tomorrow
3.) Book Talk assignment- finish reading the book and begin working on the report
Highlights:
*We had indoor recess all day because of the extreme wind chill!
*We play multiplication bingo.
*We had a restorative circle to talk about why we should take care of our own belongings, and more importantly belongings that we share as a class and with the school.
Tuesday, 7 January 2014
Extreme Cold Warning
The extreme cold weather kept many students at home today, please stay updated with what you missed at school.
Homework:
1.) Complete recount of your holiday
-we started writing a recount of at least one memorable moment during our holiday break
-it needs to be a moment that was exciting, interesting, or funny...no boring retells, please!
-it should also be at least 3 paragraphs long
2.) Book Talk assignment
-finish reading the book
-begin writing what you will be presenting by following the guidelines (rubric) given out in class, it is also posted here on the blog
Highlights:
*We watched "The Magic School Bus" movie about the digestive system.
Homework:
1.) Complete recount of your holiday
-we started writing a recount of at least one memorable moment during our holiday break
-it needs to be a moment that was exciting, interesting, or funny...no boring retells, please!
-it should also be at least 3 paragraphs long
2.) Book Talk assignment
-finish reading the book
-begin writing what you will be presenting by following the guidelines (rubric) given out in class, it is also posted here on the blog
Highlights:
*We watched "The Magic School Bus" movie about the digestive system.
Monday, 6 January 2014
Happy New Year!
Welcome back! I hope you enjoyed your holidays, and spent lots of time with family and friends.
We had a wonderful first day back at school. For those of you who were absent, please talk to me tomorrow about what you missed.
Homework:
1.) Letter about your New Year Resolutions
-write a letter, either to yourself, your parents, or a teacher, about your new year resolutions (promises you make for yourself to improve your school work, or your health, or your relationships)
-it should be at least 1 page in length
-make sure you have correct spelling and proper grammar
-it will be collected tomorrow (and put in a box for us to read at the end of the year!)
2.) Bring your "Book Talk" book that you will be presenting to school
3.) If you have a vision form, please have it signed and returned to school tomorrow
Highlights:
*We organized our desks, and wrote our new year resolutions.
*We played multi-sports in gym.
*We will be getting into our new table groups tomorrow.
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