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