lundi, le 6 mars 2017
Chers familles de division 6,
This week in French Language Arts, students are continuing to learn how to say and apply the past tense (l'imparfait) of the verbs avoir (to have) and être (to be). They are also going to continue writing the final draft of their stories. In preparation for term 2 report cards, each student will be reading with me individually to assess their oral fluency and comprehension.
In English Language Arts, we are reading the novel Stuart Little (by E.B. White), chapter by chapter. We will also read the original story Flat Stanley (by Jeff Brown). We will look at the similarities and differences between these two books. Both these beloved characters end up finding ways to make the most of their unique characteristics. In combination with Arts, each student will create a large drawing replica of Flat Stanley. This is the first step of our Flat Stanley poster project. Over Spring Break, students are asked to document their Flat Stanley adventures with a journal and pictures. Details of this project will be shared next week.
In Math, in preparation for our bake sale next week, today students posted their bake sale posters around the school. We are now reviewing term 2 concepts such as 3-digit addition and subtraction, single-digit multiplication and division, as well as reading a 25-hour clock, and counting money. We are doing this with games such as bingo, small clocks and cards.
In Social Studies we are reviewing Canadian political boundaries, and learning about some of our major landforms, such as our lakes, rivers and mountain. We are also learning the 7 continents of the world, and looking at the differences between countries and continents. In Science, students did an amazing job with their diorama's! This marks the end of our science unit for term 2.
Students are learning many in-class strategies for helping to self-regulate their well-being throughout the day. For example, deep breathing, stretching and wall-pushing are some of the things students can do help themselves feel happy, energized and/or focused on learning in the classroom.
Have a great week everyone,
Mme Garcin