What a busy week we have had! In E.L.A. this week, we introduced the idea of a persuasive text - the essay. We have learned some pretty gross statistics about hand washing in an attempt to back up our opinion that 'It is essential to wash your hands'. Next week, we will write an essay about hand washing together to practice. We also created some beautiful emotive word cards that highlight how the same idea - fun, for example - can be expressed in a positive way 'entertaining' and a negative 'boisterous'. This will help us to be more persuasive in our writing.
In Social Studies, Grade 4s have begun a biography of a First Nations or Metis leader from pre-Confederation after discussing the importance of language in communication (the perfect occasion for charades!) Grade 5s have begun studying the physical regions of Canada. We are hopeful that we can find one person from each physical region to Skype with us so that we can learn more about our country! So far, we have all but two regions covered!
This afternoon, we had the pleasure of listening to the 'It's a Spring Thing' oratory event. Our class was represented by two fantastic speakers, pictured below. Way to go Ava & Cassandra!
I must say, I think the highlight for some students was likely Wednesday afternoon ... and their Menchies treat! They were certainly excited!
Tomorrow, we will have our Celebration of Learning. Drop by our classroom anytime from 9-12 and from 1-3:30 to explore what students have been studying. We have experiments, math activities and even an online assignment for you to check out! Stay as long - or short - as you like and feel free to ask questions anytime.
Important upcoming events:
- Monday, March 30: Grade 5 Math test
- Tuesday, March 31: Artist Project due
- Thursday, April 2: Swimming (1-2 pm) *We will be walking to the pool*
- Friday, April 3: Good Friday (No school)
- Monday, April 6-10: Spring holidays (No school)
- Monday, April 13: School resumes
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