Chers familles,
This week in French Language Arts, students are learning how to identify the subject, verb and noun of a sentence. They are also learning to conjugate regular verbs ending in -er, -ir and -re, using the stem (le radical) and the ending (la terminaison). For example, today students learned how to conjugate the verb aimer (to love) using the stem aim. Other reular -er verbs that are conjugated with the same ending is chanter, regarder, danser, jouer and many more.
Aimer
J'aime
Tu aimes
Il aime
Elle aime
Nous aimons
Vous aimez
Ils aiment
Elles aiment
In English this week, students are learning about homonyms (for example two, too and to). In Math, students are reviewing concepts learned so far this term, which will prepare them for a math quiz. This will include number sequences, greater than/less than, place value and addition/subtraction of large numbers. Students are now learning multiplication. So far they have learned the concept of repeated addition (ie. 2
× 4 = 2+2+2+2) and the commutative property (ie 3
× 2 = 2
× 3). We will now learn the rules of multiplication by 0, 1, 2, 3, etc by looking for patterns that can help us multiply quickly using mental math.
In Social Studies this week, students are looking at the similarities and difference among traditional Canadian First Nations shelters, clothing, food and other interesting facts. For example, why cedar homes on the west coast, animal hides in plains and igloos in the north? Students are working in small groups, learning to find information in text, and presenting their findings in front of the class. Last week, students built traditional Nuu-chah-nulth and Coast Salish homes with different roofs. Now, these designs will help us discuss the environmental and cultural factors that influence how structures are built.
In Science this week, we will look at how matter (solids, liquids and gases) change form. For example, how does solid matter decompose into gases and liquids? This will help us prepare for our upcoming field trip to Hartland landfill next week.
In Art this week, our Aboriginal assistant Pamela Bourque is helping us create talking sticks with paint, fathers and beads. She will remind us the practice of speaking and listening in a kind a caring way. Also, in preparation of our Remembrance Day celebration, today students completed poppy collages and prints that are now on display in the gym and in the school entrance.
In physical activity this week students are participating in yoga, dancing and outdoor play. On Thursday Nov 10th we will have a Remembrance Day assembly in the gym and there is no school on Friday Nov 11th.
Have a wonderful week,
Mme Garcin