The Gift of Wali Dad

Homework

1.) Math
-quiz tomorrow
-complete math sheet

2.) "The Giver"
-read chapter 6 and 7

3.) STEM
-if your writing assignment has not yet been handed in marks will be taken off! 

4.) Journal
-if it is not yet handed in 

Highlights

*We reviewed the number patterns unit and made patterns with coloured tiles. 
*We discussed the various barriers people face when leaving their home country to emigrate to a new country. 
*We were introduced to "The Gift of Wali Dad" for drama. 

Digital Roots Math Art

Homework

1.) Math
-draw a good copy of one of the digital roots design patterns
-success criteria:
*follow digital root number pattern
*use a ruler to make straight lines
*use colours
*use your creativity!

2.) Journal
-if you have not yet handed in the journal assignment from Friday

3.) STEM
-if you have not yet handed in the good copy of the STEM explanation 

Highlights

*We discovered number patterns in the multiplication table called, digital roots. 
*We completed a quiz on "The Giver".
*We continued discussing vocabulary to describe feelings and plight of refugees. 
*We summarized our STEM explanation with our group members to have one for the display case to go along with our structures. 

Rights and Freedom

Homework:

1.) Math
-complete math worksheet
-complete any incomplete homework from previous days

2.) News
-watch the news tonight (CP24, CityTV etc.) or pick up the newspaper
-summarize at least ONE event (who, what, where, when, why and how= W5H)
-be prepared to share tomorrow

3.) Journal
-complete the journal response from Friday if it is not yet finished (see Friday's post for the questions)

4.) Reading Response
-complete the reading response if you have not yet handed it in on Friday

Highlights:

*We created and exchanged challenging number patterns.
*We discussed themes found in "The Giver" such as freedom, rights, democracy and made world connections between the book and current events. 
*We read the book "The Roses in my Carpet" and discussed the plight of refugees. 
*We played multi-sports in gym today. 

Summer Weather

Homework

1.) Math
-complete the sheet given this afternoon
-create two of each (growing and shrinking number patterns) and write in your notebook

2.) "The Giver"
-read up to chapter 4

3.) Bring water, hat, sunscreen to wear when you're outside

4.) Literacy Night
-bring in form by Wed.

Highlights

*We continued working on number patters.
*We read another chapter and practiced writing meaningful reading responses. 

***Please remember to bring a bottle of water to school everyday now that the weather is getting very warm. It is important to stay hydrated so you can stay focused and stay cool in class!***

Right to Play

Homework:

1.) Math
-pg. 361 #4 a,b,c,d (skip graphing questions)
               #5 ab
                #6ab
-QUIZ on Friday
-have you parents sign the "In and Out Boxes" quiz

2.) Journal

Choose at least ONE topic to write about in your journal. The entry should be at least ONE PAGE single-spaced and in paragraph form.

1.      Describe a time when you have had a major change in your life. Include your thoughts and feelings, and how you coped with the change. Some examples are emigrating, moving houses, changing schools, moving into the city, experiencing a new family.

2.      Pretend you are a person (or an old relative) wanting to move to Canada. Describe some of the reasons why you want to move, as well as some reasons that make you want to stay in your home country. Include your thoughts and feelings, and how you coped with deciding to move to a new country. 

     

    3.) "LOL" Literacy Night

      -have your parents sign and return the form by Wed

    4.) STEM 

      -finish backgrounds for your structure

    

    5.) Reading Response

      -due on Friday 

Number Patterns

Homework

1.) Math
-"In and Out Boxes" worksheet
-complete weekend homework: pg. 362 #1-4 bonus #5
-pop quiz tomorrow

2.) STEM
-complete weekend homework: good copy of STEM explanation (staple together with rough copy)

3.) Reading Response
-complete weekend homework: reading response due (use previous rubrics to guide you)

Highlights

*We began a new unit in math on Number Patterns.
*We continued another guided reading session on "The Giver".
*We played multi-sports in gym. 

***Ms. Mok will be away in the AM, homework will be collected in the PM. See you tomorrow!***

STEM celebration

Homework:

1.) STEM
-good copy of explanation (use rough copy and reflection you made today to guide you)
-write neatly or type it out on the computer
-due on Tuesday

2.) Reading Response 
-due tomorrow

**************To be assigned for Friday/Weekend Homework*********************

3.) Math
-pg. 363 #1-4 bonus #5
-due on Tuesday 

5.) Language
-The Giver "Vocabulary Activities" sheet 
-due on Tuesday 

Highlights:

*We completed most of our building, today was the last day before the tools needed to be returned. 
*We discussed the importance of responsibility and taking good care of our class belongings.
*We shared and critiqued STEM explanations as well as reflected on how we can "bump-up" our marks. 
*The ultimate frisbee team had our 2nd game at Winchester in the rain!!

***Have a wonderful long weekend, see you on Tuesday!!!***