Chers familles de division 6,
In French Language Arts this week, students are practicing their oral language during our daily calendar question and answer period. Today, students also participated in a fun drama activity where they created and performed skits based on Halloween safety and trick-or-treating scenarios. A variety of reading activities are also happening on a daily basis. This week as a class and in small guided reading groups, we are looking for the phonetic sounds we have learned in our dictées so far : é (ed, ée, etc), è (ai, et, etc) and a (à, ah, etc). Each can be spelled in many different ways and we are learning to them find in our books and in our writing. In grammar this week, students are learning to conjugate two common irregular verbs in the present tense: faire (to do) and aller (to go). In writing, students are now correcting rough drafts and writing the final good copy of their adventure in our solar system.
In English we are continuing to learn how to read using a variety of strategies such as sounding out, chunking and using pictures. Our focus this week is to find the short e vowel sounds in a text. Students will also write a short story. While writing, they will refer to their personal common sight word dictionaries and be asked to apply grammar and build complete sentences with a subject and its predicate (complete an idea about the subject). Students will be showed how to sequence their ideas using words such as first, then, next and finally.
In Math, students are continuing to practice 2 and 3-digit addition and subtraction using a variety of strategies. Some students use manipulatives such as power of ten cards. Others use the carry-over and borrowing strategy. Some are breaking numbers into smaller chunks of 5's and 10's, while others are rounding up or down.
In Science this week, we will conduct experiments that illustrate thermal energy and 3 ways that heat can transfer: conduction (eg. holding a cup of hot water and feeling the heat through the cup), convection (eg. hot water rises, cold water sinks), and radiation (eg. an ice cubes melts in the sun). We will also be plating some flower bulbs outside on Thursday. We hope see them grow in the spring!
In Social Studies we will continue to look at the similarities and differences among Canadian First Nations cultures (eg Haida, Salish, Iroquois, etc). In particular, artwork, traditional homes, tools, weapons and clothing.
In Gym this week we will create cooperative games. Students will work in small groups using a variety of gym equipment. Today, Constable Craig visited our classroom to talk about Halloween safety before, during and after trick-or-treating. We are now very excited to get our costumes on!
Have a safe and spooky Halloween!
Mme Garcin
Monday 31 October 2016
Friday 28 October 2016
Spelling: Test on Thursday November 3rd, 2016
1. call
2. came
3. can
4. carry
5. clean
6. cold
7. come
8. could
9. cut
10. did
11. do
12. does
13. done
14. don't
15.down
Challenge sentence: I can draw a dog with a drink.
2. came
3. can
4. carry
5. clean
6. cold
7. come
8. could
9. cut
10. did
11. do
12. does
13. done
14. don't
15.down
Challenge sentence: I can draw a dog with a drink.
Monday 24 October 2016
Week of Oct 24th - 28th 2016
lundi le 24 octobre, 2016
In French Language Arts this week, students are learning the various ways to write the sound "a", like in apple. It can also be spelled a, à, â, as, at, ats, ha, ap, az and ah. There are many silent letters in French and our study of the dictée sentences can help us learn how to read and write words with this sound. We are adding common sight words to our word wall such as "avec", "beaucoup" and "très". We are also learning to conjugate and memorize the verbs "avoir" (to be) and "être" (to have) in the present tense. Students are also continuing to write stories they started last week with the title "Mon aventure dans notre système solaire" (My adventure in our solar system). Applying our knowledge of spelling, grammar, punctuation and sentence structure are important in these stories.
In English, we will correct our short a vowel stories we wrote using the words "cat", "rat" and "ant". Next, we will read a short e vowel sound story together. Then we will use our English dictionaries (that includes all our spelling words) to write a short story about Pen-Leg Ben who was the best pirate in the Red Sea!
In Math, we will review place value up to 1000 using Power of Ten cards (a math program with number cards used to decompose numbers). We will relate this to addition and subtraction of 2 and 3 digit numbers. Students will also continue to practice the carry-over and borrowing strategy so that they can learn different strategies and use the one that works best for them.
In Science, students are learning about the various parts of the atom (proton, neutron and electron). They are also working in groups to create an information table about each planet in our solar system. For example, the distance from the sun, temperature, rotation and diameter are the facts they had to find together using reference materials. Math is integrated by reading and writing large numbers, as well as the importance of including units of measurement such as km and degree Celsius.
In Social Studies, students are learning the names and characteristics of different First Nations cultures across Canada, such as Coast Salish, Haida and Micmac. They are also learning vocabulary associated with modes of transportation, foods and traditional clothing.
In PE, students will create cooperative games using different type of balls. Students are also outside running on a regular basis. When it's raining, we do regular 'Go Noodle' brain breaks by doing singing, exercise and stretching routines in the classroom using our screen and projector.
In Art last week, students carved their own mini pumpkins with plaster and carving tools. This week they will paint it and add the face. Each student has chosen a specific emotion or feeling for their pumpkin face. This allows us to discuss emotional vocabulary such as happy, sad, frustrated, excited, etc. On Friday, if we are able to find enough parent/guardian volunteers, we will carve real pumpkins on Friday afternoon. On Monday, October 31st students are asked to wear orange and black (no costumes or masks please in order to avoid loss or damage prior to Halloween).
Thank you for all your support at home, Mme Garcin
In French Language Arts this week, students are learning the various ways to write the sound "a", like in apple. It can also be spelled a, à, â, as, at, ats, ha, ap, az and ah. There are many silent letters in French and our study of the dictée sentences can help us learn how to read and write words with this sound. We are adding common sight words to our word wall such as "avec", "beaucoup" and "très". We are also learning to conjugate and memorize the verbs "avoir" (to be) and "être" (to have) in the present tense. Students are also continuing to write stories they started last week with the title "Mon aventure dans notre système solaire" (My adventure in our solar system). Applying our knowledge of spelling, grammar, punctuation and sentence structure are important in these stories.
In English, we will correct our short a vowel stories we wrote using the words "cat", "rat" and "ant". Next, we will read a short e vowel sound story together. Then we will use our English dictionaries (that includes all our spelling words) to write a short story about Pen-Leg Ben who was the best pirate in the Red Sea!
In Math, we will review place value up to 1000 using Power of Ten cards (a math program with number cards used to decompose numbers). We will relate this to addition and subtraction of 2 and 3 digit numbers. Students will also continue to practice the carry-over and borrowing strategy so that they can learn different strategies and use the one that works best for them.
In Science, students are learning about the various parts of the atom (proton, neutron and electron). They are also working in groups to create an information table about each planet in our solar system. For example, the distance from the sun, temperature, rotation and diameter are the facts they had to find together using reference materials. Math is integrated by reading and writing large numbers, as well as the importance of including units of measurement such as km and degree Celsius.
In Social Studies, students are learning the names and characteristics of different First Nations cultures across Canada, such as Coast Salish, Haida and Micmac. They are also learning vocabulary associated with modes of transportation, foods and traditional clothing.
In PE, students will create cooperative games using different type of balls. Students are also outside running on a regular basis. When it's raining, we do regular 'Go Noodle' brain breaks by doing singing, exercise and stretching routines in the classroom using our screen and projector.
In Art last week, students carved their own mini pumpkins with plaster and carving tools. This week they will paint it and add the face. Each student has chosen a specific emotion or feeling for their pumpkin face. This allows us to discuss emotional vocabulary such as happy, sad, frustrated, excited, etc. On Friday, if we are able to find enough parent/guardian volunteers, we will carve real pumpkins on Friday afternoon. On Monday, October 31st students are asked to wear orange and black (no costumes or masks please in order to avoid loss or damage prior to Halloween).
Thank you for all your support at home, Mme Garcin
Dictée: jeudi le 27 octobre, 2016
All of these sounds are pronounced "a" like in apple. Note how many silent letters there are!
a, à, â, as, at, ats, ha, ap, az, ah
1. Je vais en safari avec ma caméra.
2. Je vois une maman koala.
3. Je vois un chat qui chasse un rat.
4. Je vois un boa caché là-bas.
5. Je vois caché dans l'eau un piranha très gros.
a, à, â, as, at, ats, ha, ap, az, ah
1. Je vais en safari avec ma caméra.
2. Je vois une maman koala.
3. Je vois un chat qui chasse un rat.
4. Je vois un boa caché là-bas.
5. Je vois caché dans l'eau un piranha très gros.
Thursday 13 October 2016
Spelling: Test on Thursday October 20th, 2016
1. as
2. after
3. ask
4. any
5. about
6. around
7. always
8. big
9. be
10. black
11. brown
12. but
13. buy
14. been
15. best
Challenge sentence: I always ask about the big brown bear.
Wednesday 12 October 2016
Week of Oct 11th - 14th and Oct 17th - 20th, 2016
mercredi le 12 octobre, 2016
In French Language Arts this week students are learning about the phonetic sound è. Also spelled e, ê, ei, est, et, ets, ai, aie, ais, ait, aix and hai. These words are examined by looking at the dictée sentences and finding each of these sounds within a word. This week we begin our study of verbs in the present tense, starting with a review of avoir (to have) and être (to be). We will sing songs to help us remember how to conjugate these common irregular verbs. In writing this week, we will learn to create a short story plan using the following prompts: today (who, what, where and when), first (how), then (the problem) and finally (the solution). Students are continuing to read in small guided reading groups, 1 to 2 times per week. They also read independently in class every day for 10-20 minutes. It is encouraged that students read 15-20 minutes daily, in French at home.
In English Language Arts today students recited the English phonetic alphabet. This week we have started reading sentences and words with the short a vowel sound, such as cat and bat. In the classroom, there is a wide range of English reading materials. Students are reading English texts at their independent reading level at least once a week. Daily English reading at home is also recommended. Our spelling lists are based on the most common words (sight words). Our next spelling test will be on Thursday Oct 20th. The list will be sent home on Friday and they will also be posted here.
In Math, students are continuing to learn about place value up to 1000 using manipulatives, pictures, numbers and words. We are also reviewing how to add 3 numbers (eg. 5+3+2= __ ), how to fill-in a missing number (eg. 2 + __ = 5) and subtracting more than once (eg. 8-4-1=__ ). Now that basic addition and subtraction concepts have been reviewed, 2-digit addition and subtraction is next. Students will begin to learn the vertical stacking method using the borrowing strategy (that most of us learned in school). We will also learn to add and subtract using mental math strategies by breaking down and rounding numbers in groups of 5's and 10's.
Last week during our Science presentation, we learned about our Big Bang Theory, that the sun is made up of hydrogen and helium molecules, and that these molecules break down into atoms. We also learned that everything in our world is made up of 3 types of matter: solids, liquids and gases. This week we will look more closely at atoms and their parts (proton, neutron and electron) and how hydrogen and oxygen come together to make water (H20).
In Social Studies, students will continue to learn about virtues that complement the 7 First Nations teachings we have already discussed (honesty, truth, courage, wisdom, love, respect and humility). On Friday we will have our weekly unity circle where a virtues card is selected for discussion (for example, friendship). There is also an opportunity for each student to speak and be heard with the passing of a talking stick.
In Gym students will continue to practice throwing using various methods, such as overhand and underhand. Students will also work together in cooperative groups to create a game with rules and an objective using a wall and a ball.
Given that this week and next week are both short, this blog post covers our learning for two weeks. Please note, that next week school finishes at 11:50am on Tuesday Oct 18th and Wed Oct 19th. Friday Oct 21 is a PRO-D day, therefore no school next Friday.
I look forward to seeing many of you during parent/teacher meetings on the afternoons of Tuesday Oct 18th and Wednesday Oct 19th. Confirmation times were sent home today in student agendas. If you have any questions feel free to contact me.
Happy learning:) Mme Garcin
In French Language Arts this week students are learning about the phonetic sound è. Also spelled e, ê, ei, est, et, ets, ai, aie, ais, ait, aix and hai. These words are examined by looking at the dictée sentences and finding each of these sounds within a word. This week we begin our study of verbs in the present tense, starting with a review of avoir (to have) and être (to be). We will sing songs to help us remember how to conjugate these common irregular verbs. In writing this week, we will learn to create a short story plan using the following prompts: today (who, what, where and when), first (how), then (the problem) and finally (the solution). Students are continuing to read in small guided reading groups, 1 to 2 times per week. They also read independently in class every day for 10-20 minutes. It is encouraged that students read 15-20 minutes daily, in French at home.
In English Language Arts today students recited the English phonetic alphabet. This week we have started reading sentences and words with the short a vowel sound, such as cat and bat. In the classroom, there is a wide range of English reading materials. Students are reading English texts at their independent reading level at least once a week. Daily English reading at home is also recommended. Our spelling lists are based on the most common words (sight words). Our next spelling test will be on Thursday Oct 20th. The list will be sent home on Friday and they will also be posted here.
In Math, students are continuing to learn about place value up to 1000 using manipulatives, pictures, numbers and words. We are also reviewing how to add 3 numbers (eg. 5+3+2= __ ), how to fill-in a missing number (eg. 2 + __ = 5) and subtracting more than once (eg. 8-4-1=__ ). Now that basic addition and subtraction concepts have been reviewed, 2-digit addition and subtraction is next. Students will begin to learn the vertical stacking method using the borrowing strategy (that most of us learned in school). We will also learn to add and subtract using mental math strategies by breaking down and rounding numbers in groups of 5's and 10's.
Last week during our Science presentation, we learned about our Big Bang Theory, that the sun is made up of hydrogen and helium molecules, and that these molecules break down into atoms. We also learned that everything in our world is made up of 3 types of matter: solids, liquids and gases. This week we will look more closely at atoms and their parts (proton, neutron and electron) and how hydrogen and oxygen come together to make water (H20).
In Social Studies, students will continue to learn about virtues that complement the 7 First Nations teachings we have already discussed (honesty, truth, courage, wisdom, love, respect and humility). On Friday we will have our weekly unity circle where a virtues card is selected for discussion (for example, friendship). There is also an opportunity for each student to speak and be heard with the passing of a talking stick.
In Gym students will continue to practice throwing using various methods, such as overhand and underhand. Students will also work together in cooperative groups to create a game with rules and an objective using a wall and a ball.
Given that this week and next week are both short, this blog post covers our learning for two weeks. Please note, that next week school finishes at 11:50am on Tuesday Oct 18th and Wed Oct 19th. Friday Oct 21 is a PRO-D day, therefore no school next Friday.
I look forward to seeing many of you during parent/teacher meetings on the afternoons of Tuesday Oct 18th and Wednesday Oct 19th. Confirmation times were sent home today in student agendas. If you have any questions feel free to contact me.
Happy learning:) Mme Garcin
Thursday 6 October 2016
Dictée: jeudi le 13 octobre, 2016
This dictée will be on Thursday October 13th, 2016
The sound we are learning is è (sounds like e in the English work pet)
Other ways to write this sound in French are: e, ê, ei, est, et, ets, ai, aie, ais, ait, aix and hai
1. Le zèbre est une bête rayée.
2. Il est noir et blanc.
3. Le zèbre aime le soleil.
4. Le zèbre ne mange pas les fraises.
5. Le zèbre mange de l'herbe.
The sound we are learning is è (sounds like e in the English work pet)
Other ways to write this sound in French are: e, ê, ei, est, et, ets, ai, aie, ais, ait, aix and hai
1. Le zèbre est une bête rayée.
2. Il est noir et blanc.
3. Le zèbre aime le soleil.
4. Le zèbre ne mange pas les fraises.
5. Le zèbre mange de l'herbe.
Monday 3 October 2016
Week of Oct 3rd - 7th, 2016
lundi le 3 octobre, 2016
Chers familles de division 6,
In Language Arts, students are reading independently and are being read to daily. Twice a week we also do guided reading groups of 5 to 6. During these guided reading groups are we learning a variety of reading strategies such as questioning, predicting, pronunciation, comprehension and re-telling.
Oral French is encouraged in-class at all times. Particularly during our calendar routine where students ask and answer questions, share how they are feeling, learn to read a calendar, tell time and describe the weather. Sometimes when students are heard speaking French, they are given a "dollar"as an incentive. This integrates well with Math because students will count their money at the end of each term.
Today, students learned how to identify nouns, adjectives and verbs. We will continue to find them in the books we read and the sentences we write. Students are currently working on completing a poster about themselves and a small book called "Mes vancances d'été", where we learn to apply new vocabulary of common sight words and our knowledge of sentence structure (capitals, periods, subject, verb, noun, adjective). Students are also learning to use reference materials such as a French dictionary, English/French dictionary, our word wall and eventually the online program "word reference.com".
In English this week, we will begin by learning to read short and long vowel sounds. Students have their first English spelling test on Thursday, and they will also review nouns and adjectives in English if time permits.
In Math this week, students are learning place value up to thousands using manipulatives. We are continuing to skip count forwards and backwards. Later this week we will apply our counting strategies during our review of single digit basic addition and subtraction operations.
In Science we have begun a space unit. Now that we know the planets in our solar system we will focus an individual parts such as the sun, moon, stars and other elements of space. Tuesday morning we have a special presentation by Lauri Roche from the Royal Astronomical Society of Victoria. She will do an interactive presentation in order to bring some of our new science curriculum topics to life such as atoms, thermal energy and the sun.
In Social Studies this week we will talk about some important virtues such as kindness, honesty and bravery. In Art this week students will learn about local First Nations artist Roy Henry Vickers and create a painting using his style. In Gym, students are learning to throw and catch a ball using different methods (overhand, underhand). Also, many of our students are in cross country, so we are also running laps around the school to build our stamina and cardio. In the classroom we talk about why it is important to exercise, eat well and drink water regularly.
Other special events this week includes meeting our Kindergarten buddies on Wednesday. Students will trace their buddies on the ground and teach body part vocabulary. Wednesday is also our weekly library visit, so please help students remember to return and/or renew all their books, merci!
It is recommended that students practice dictée (or spelling) for about 15 minutes per evening, and read in French for another 15-20 minutes (parents and guardians - please remember to initial the reading log). This helps develop a good study routine for grades 4 and 5, where homework will be assigned more often.
Thank you for all your support at home and have a great week!
Mme Garcin
Chers familles de division 6,
In Language Arts, students are reading independently and are being read to daily. Twice a week we also do guided reading groups of 5 to 6. During these guided reading groups are we learning a variety of reading strategies such as questioning, predicting, pronunciation, comprehension and re-telling.
Oral French is encouraged in-class at all times. Particularly during our calendar routine where students ask and answer questions, share how they are feeling, learn to read a calendar, tell time and describe the weather. Sometimes when students are heard speaking French, they are given a "dollar"as an incentive. This integrates well with Math because students will count their money at the end of each term.
Today, students learned how to identify nouns, adjectives and verbs. We will continue to find them in the books we read and the sentences we write. Students are currently working on completing a poster about themselves and a small book called "Mes vancances d'été", where we learn to apply new vocabulary of common sight words and our knowledge of sentence structure (capitals, periods, subject, verb, noun, adjective). Students are also learning to use reference materials such as a French dictionary, English/French dictionary, our word wall and eventually the online program "word reference.com".
In English this week, we will begin by learning to read short and long vowel sounds. Students have their first English spelling test on Thursday, and they will also review nouns and adjectives in English if time permits.
In Math this week, students are learning place value up to thousands using manipulatives. We are continuing to skip count forwards and backwards. Later this week we will apply our counting strategies during our review of single digit basic addition and subtraction operations.
In Science we have begun a space unit. Now that we know the planets in our solar system we will focus an individual parts such as the sun, moon, stars and other elements of space. Tuesday morning we have a special presentation by Lauri Roche from the Royal Astronomical Society of Victoria. She will do an interactive presentation in order to bring some of our new science curriculum topics to life such as atoms, thermal energy and the sun.
In Social Studies this week we will talk about some important virtues such as kindness, honesty and bravery. In Art this week students will learn about local First Nations artist Roy Henry Vickers and create a painting using his style. In Gym, students are learning to throw and catch a ball using different methods (overhand, underhand). Also, many of our students are in cross country, so we are also running laps around the school to build our stamina and cardio. In the classroom we talk about why it is important to exercise, eat well and drink water regularly.
Other special events this week includes meeting our Kindergarten buddies on Wednesday. Students will trace their buddies on the ground and teach body part vocabulary. Wednesday is also our weekly library visit, so please help students remember to return and/or renew all their books, merci!
It is recommended that students practice dictée (or spelling) for about 15 minutes per evening, and read in French for another 15-20 minutes (parents and guardians - please remember to initial the reading log). This helps develop a good study routine for grades 4 and 5, where homework will be assigned more often.
Thank you for all your support at home and have a great week!
Mme Garcin
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