Friday 17 April 2015

First, we had a highly-organized "wedding" of two pencil characters this afternoon. As is often the case, there was a last-minute glitch with the music, but with many dressed in their finery, the sun shone, and the ceremony proceeded with all in attendance. The bride and groom were resplendent, the wedding party were nervous, but they were there to support the bride and the groom. Following the successful wedding, a reception followed with many lovely speeches, and one long (one could say almost interminable) speech from the large uncle in the back. Thereafter there was cake for all, snacks, and a fabulous sound system with a great selection of music to dance to. When word came that the class next door could hardly hear themselves think, we move the reception to the grassy field where the festivities continued until home time. A special thanks to all who helped in the organizing of this massive event!

Now, on to more serious topics:

Homework:

Math:
Gr. 5:  p. 232 # 3 - 5 & 7 (M)
Gr. 6:  triangle sheet (M)

Social Studies:
Gr. 5:  read pp 134-136; do the Try This and the Think For Yourself on p. 136 (M)
Gr. 6:  read and prepare notes for pp 82-85; complete the Think For Yourself on p. 81

HOMEWORK: Thursday, April 9

HOMEWORK:

1. Grade 5 Math: p.112-113; Math test signed

2. Ms. Beleski's Math: 1, 2, 3, 4


MR. CLARKE:

Social studies
- Grade 5: Bias List
- Grade 6: Paragraph "Agree/disagree with Canada giving aid"

Wednesday April 8, 2015

Reminder:

Tomorrow is the Intermediate Dance Festival. Students should try to wear black or dark pants with colourful tops. They'll have lunch a bit early, but then travel to the Festival by school bus about 12:30, and will be back in time for normal 3:00 pm dismissal.

Homework:

Math:
Gr. 5:  p. 230 & 231 (F)
Gr. 6:  Complete 4 examples (F)

Tuesday April 7, 2015

Homework for the day:

Reading:
Thunder Cave questions (see below) due W
Thunder Cave headlines x 2 (W)

Socials:

Gr. 5:  Read  p. 131 on Bias.  Think for Yourself and Try This p. 132  (W)

Gr. 6: Think For Yourself (p. 77) (W)

****Reading assignment for Thunder Cave****

 Read p 154 - 158

Jacob is the novel's protagonist; Moja is an antagonist. Describe them in detail.

What do you imagine Supreet has been doing all this time?

Where in this passage did Jacob do some inferencing?

Elephants are herd animals, which means they stick together. They are also intelligent. What might they have been doing to "hide", if that is possible?

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HOMEWORK: Thursday, April 2

HOMEWORK: Thursday, April 2

1. Grade 5 Math: p.110-111

2. Dance Festival Forms