lundi le 29 mai, 2017
Chers familles de division 6,
This week in French Language Arts, students are reading their new Doncaster pen pal letters. They will read it to themselves and to each other. We are also reading a short play called "Le petit chaperon vert" (Little Green Riding Hood). Both of these activities are helping students practice reading aloud skills such as fluency, tone, volume and phrasing. Students are also practicing their last French dictée with the phonème "ch" (pronounced that same in English). Later in the week (if time permits), or next week, the future tense will be introduced.
In Math this week, students are beginning a geometry unit. We are starting with 2D shapes and their names (for example, triangle, square, hexagon, parallelogram, ect). We will learn to describe, sort and compare them using their properties such as number of sides and vertices (or angles).
In English this week, students are continuing their plot diagram of Stuart Little. We have discussed the introduction (or exposition), the rising actions, the climax, the falling actions and the end (or resolution). Students are writing sentences for each of these parts of the story, in chronological order. Applying grammar, spelling and verbs to their sentences are also an important part of this exercise.
In Science this week, students are continuing to learn about many different land forms and how they are created (for example, oceans, rivers, deserts, mountains, ect). Each students will choose a land form and create a small model using modelling clay, along with a short written description.
In Social Studies this week, students are asked to find out a province or country of origin their family is most connected to. We will post a world map in our classroom that shows the multicultural background of all the students. This week and next week, students are invited to bring a family cultural artifact to share with the class, for example traditional clothing, music, art or food. This item can also be shared at our whole-school multicultural event in mid-June. More information about this whole-school event came home on a yellow form, which can be completed and brought with the artifact.
In PE this week, students had tennis today. They learned and practiced their overhand serve and volleying the ball back and forth. Later this week, students will also continue to practice their ball handling skills with soccer balls, followed by a game. In Art this week, we will continue our self-portraits. Also, as mentioned above, in combination with Science and Art, we will create land forms using modelling clay.
Have a wonderful week everyone! Mme Garcin
Monday 29 May 2017
Dictée: vendredi le 2 juin 2017
ch
1. Le fermier sonne la cloche.
2. La vache se cache derrière les roches.
3. Le chien cherche la vache dans le champ.
4. Il la sauve du loup méchant.
5. Ils rentrent à la niche maintenant.
1. Le fermier sonne la cloche.
2. La vache se cache derrière les roches.
3. Le chien cherche la vache dans le champ.
4. Il la sauve du loup méchant.
5. Ils rentrent à la niche maintenant.
Tuesday 23 May 2017
Week of May 23 - 26, 2017
mardi, le 23 mai 2017
Dear Div 6 families,
In French Language Arts this week we are focusing again on our writing skills. Students are writing a story about an adventure with a vegetable character. They were inspired by Growing Chefs last week when they created a vegetable face! Students are using reference materials such as the word wall, French dictionaries, English/French dictionaries and visual dictionaries. I am introducing students to a very important French verb reference book called the Bescherelle. As students progress to grade 4 and begin to learn more than just the present tense, it is recommended by get their own copy of this book, which they can use for homework support throughout their future French studies. There are 3 books, the first one is the most useful, entitled: L'art de conjuger (The Art of conjugations). I will show students who to use this verb reference book while they write their stories. For Oral Language and reading practice, we will also read aloud a French play.
In English this week, we are finally ready to do our plot diagram of Stuart Little. This will include a discussion on where the climax of the story is, and all the major events of the story into a chronological timeline. This process allows students to practice writing sentences based on the picture map they created of each chapter from the book. Grammar and spelling learned so far this year will be discussed as we are writing. This week's spelling list includes many common sight words starting with "w", followed by a silent "h", that tie in nicely with our writing activity such as: who, what, where and when.
In Math this week, students are learning about basic fractions and vocabulary. This includes French terms and pictorial representations for a whole, half, third and quarter. Students are learning the role of the nominator and denominator. They are also learning how to find equivalent fractions using pie circles and fraction strips.
In Science this week, students will further explore land forms and how they are created. They are watching a variety for short video's to help explain and visualize how they are formed through various methods of wind, water and ice erosion over long periods of time. In Social Studies this week, students will practice playing traditional métis spoons while listening to the métis jig!
In PE this week we will begin learning and practicing ball handling techniques with soccer balls. It looks like an amazing weather week and we look forward to spending as much time as possible outdoors! In Art this week, students will continue a self-portrait drawing that began last week. They are learning how to draw the real proportions of a human face in order to make it look realistic. They are using their hands and mirrors to help guide this process.
On Friday morning, track students are going up to the UVIC track to run in the 100 meter, 800 meter and relay races. Good luck to our track students! On Friday afternoon, the rest of the class is walking to Crystal Pool to meet our Doncaster pen pals.
Have a wonderful week everyone, Mme Garcin
Dear Div 6 families,
In French Language Arts this week we are focusing again on our writing skills. Students are writing a story about an adventure with a vegetable character. They were inspired by Growing Chefs last week when they created a vegetable face! Students are using reference materials such as the word wall, French dictionaries, English/French dictionaries and visual dictionaries. I am introducing students to a very important French verb reference book called the Bescherelle. As students progress to grade 4 and begin to learn more than just the present tense, it is recommended by get their own copy of this book, which they can use for homework support throughout their future French studies. There are 3 books, the first one is the most useful, entitled: L'art de conjuger (The Art of conjugations). I will show students who to use this verb reference book while they write their stories. For Oral Language and reading practice, we will also read aloud a French play.
In English this week, we are finally ready to do our plot diagram of Stuart Little. This will include a discussion on where the climax of the story is, and all the major events of the story into a chronological timeline. This process allows students to practice writing sentences based on the picture map they created of each chapter from the book. Grammar and spelling learned so far this year will be discussed as we are writing. This week's spelling list includes many common sight words starting with "w", followed by a silent "h", that tie in nicely with our writing activity such as: who, what, where and when.
In Math this week, students are learning about basic fractions and vocabulary. This includes French terms and pictorial representations for a whole, half, third and quarter. Students are learning the role of the nominator and denominator. They are also learning how to find equivalent fractions using pie circles and fraction strips.
In Science this week, students will further explore land forms and how they are created. They are watching a variety for short video's to help explain and visualize how they are formed through various methods of wind, water and ice erosion over long periods of time. In Social Studies this week, students will practice playing traditional métis spoons while listening to the métis jig!
In PE this week we will begin learning and practicing ball handling techniques with soccer balls. It looks like an amazing weather week and we look forward to spending as much time as possible outdoors! In Art this week, students will continue a self-portrait drawing that began last week. They are learning how to draw the real proportions of a human face in order to make it look realistic. They are using their hands and mirrors to help guide this process.
On Friday morning, track students are going up to the UVIC track to run in the 100 meter, 800 meter and relay races. Good luck to our track students! On Friday afternoon, the rest of the class is walking to Crystal Pool to meet our Doncaster pen pals.
Have a wonderful week everyone, Mme Garcin
Thursday 18 May 2017
Spelling: Test on Thursday May 25, 2017
1. wash
2. we
3. well
4. went
5. were
6. what
7. when
8. where
9. which
10. white
11. who
12. why
13. will
14. wish
15. with
Challenge sentence: Why did we wash well with white soap when we were there?
2. we
3. well
4. went
5. were
6. what
7. when
8. where
9. which
10. white
11. who
12. why
13. will
14. wish
15. with
Challenge sentence: Why did we wash well with white soap when we were there?
Monday 15 May 2017
Week of May 15 - 18, 2017
lundi le 15 mai, 2017
Chers familles de division 6,
In French this week, students are practicing their dictée, which is how and when to apply words ending in ier (masculin), ière (feminin), iers (m plural), and ières (f plural) endings. They will also begin writing their last story for grade three, with a beginning, problem, solution and ending. They will have a list of vocabulary words, common sight words, and a list of present and past common verbs learned so far this year. They will be asked to use these references to help them build full sentences with a subject/verb agreement, punctuation, proper spelling for common sight words and capital letters at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns. To develop oral language fluency and confidence, we will begin story theater this week at the carpet. Many students have expressed interest in drama and this will tie in nicely with our reading program as we learn to pronounce words more fluently with a liaison.
In Math this week, students are exploring volume measurement units, both metric and imperial. They will estimate, compare and measure litres (l), millilitres (ml), ounces, cups, teaspoons, tablespoons. Students will learn to convert l and ml, and measure out liquids and solids for a Métis bannock recipe.
In English, we are continuing our Stuart Little book report and plot diagram. We are learning to answer questions with complete sentences using the words in the questions. We are discussing who the main characters, supporting characters and the opposing characters are, as well as the central conflict.
In Science we will continue our study of erosion by exploring different landforms such as coastlines, rivers, sand dunes and mountains. In combination with Art and Science, students will create a 3-D landform and explain how is was formed by either wind, water and/or ice.
In PE today, students were unable to play tennis due to rain, however they ran a few laps and played a tag game. We will continue doing track activities outside, and later this week we will learn a Métis dance while we listen to traditional music.
To promote social responsibility, Constable Craig is coming in this week to talk about being a responsible citizen (ie our role as members in a community). There is no school this Friday May 19th and Monday May 22nd. Have a wonderful long weekend!
Sincerely, Mme Garcin
Chers familles de division 6,
In French this week, students are practicing their dictée, which is how and when to apply words ending in ier (masculin), ière (feminin), iers (m plural), and ières (f plural) endings. They will also begin writing their last story for grade three, with a beginning, problem, solution and ending. They will have a list of vocabulary words, common sight words, and a list of present and past common verbs learned so far this year. They will be asked to use these references to help them build full sentences with a subject/verb agreement, punctuation, proper spelling for common sight words and capital letters at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns. To develop oral language fluency and confidence, we will begin story theater this week at the carpet. Many students have expressed interest in drama and this will tie in nicely with our reading program as we learn to pronounce words more fluently with a liaison.
In Math this week, students are exploring volume measurement units, both metric and imperial. They will estimate, compare and measure litres (l), millilitres (ml), ounces, cups, teaspoons, tablespoons. Students will learn to convert l and ml, and measure out liquids and solids for a Métis bannock recipe.
In English, we are continuing our Stuart Little book report and plot diagram. We are learning to answer questions with complete sentences using the words in the questions. We are discussing who the main characters, supporting characters and the opposing characters are, as well as the central conflict.
In Science we will continue our study of erosion by exploring different landforms such as coastlines, rivers, sand dunes and mountains. In combination with Art and Science, students will create a 3-D landform and explain how is was formed by either wind, water and/or ice.
In PE today, students were unable to play tennis due to rain, however they ran a few laps and played a tag game. We will continue doing track activities outside, and later this week we will learn a Métis dance while we listen to traditional music.
To promote social responsibility, Constable Craig is coming in this week to talk about being a responsible citizen (ie our role as members in a community). There is no school this Friday May 19th and Monday May 22nd. Have a wonderful long weekend!
Sincerely, Mme Garcin
Friday 12 May 2017
Dictée: jeudi le 18 mai, 2017
ier, iers, ière (au feminin)
1. Je cherche un nouveau métier.
2. Peut-être je vais devenir policière.
3. J'aimerais être infirmière.
4. Non, je vais être fermier.
5. Je peux travailler sous le pommier.
1. Je cherche un nouveau métier.
2. Peut-être je vais devenir policière.
3. J'aimerais être infirmière.
4. Non, je vais être fermier.
5. Je peux travailler sous le pommier.
Tuesday 9 May 2017
Week of May 8 - 12, 2017
lundi le 8 mai, 2017
Chers familles de division 6,
In French Language Arts this week we are reviewing the past verb tense "passé composé". Many of the verbs in last week's dictée were in this tense, so this is a good opportunity to review it. It is a tricky one because there are two parts. The first is the auxiliary (or helping verb) which is the present tense of the verbs to be (avoir) or to have (être). The second part is the verb in the past participle of the verb being conjugated in the past. For example, if you are conjugating "to play" in the passé composé you would say: Hier j'ai joué dehors. Students are reading aloud the stories they have just completed. Reading aloud personal writing helps students develop confidence, public speaking skills, listening skills and reading for meaning. These stories will be on display in the Quadra gym for families and friends on Thursday evening from 6-7pm.
In English this week, students are continuing their Stuart Little book report. In addition to answering questions about the story (who, what, where, when, why), they will also learn to create a plot diagram using sentences they create based on the events they illustrated from each chapter. If time permits, we will finish watching the Stuart Little movie. Afterwards, we will compare the similarities and differences between the book and movie. Were the main characters the same? Were the order of events and/or problem the same?
In Math, students are using manipulatives to feel the weight of 1 kilogram (km) versus 1 gram (g). They are comparing these weights to other objects in the class that vary in size and shape. If something is larger in size, does it mean it is heavier? Students are also weighing themselves using pounds, kg, and converting their weight from kg to g (times 1000) and from kg to pounds (times 2.2). This is a good opportunity to introduce 2 and 3 digit multiplication for grade 4. Next week we will be moving onto measuring volume with liquids. This will tie in nicely with in combination with Social Studies and math by comparing a traditional versus a healthy bannock recipe (white flour and lard alternatives).
In Science this week we will go outside to look for signs of erosion.We did not have time to do this activity last week. Our guiding question will be: how were the rock formations on the back field formed? Are they a result of air, water or ice deposition? Students will be asked to choose one and describe how they think it happened. We will also explore some of the new natural outdoor features near this back rocky area and talk about ways we can use this space for more outdoor learning!
In PE this week, students continued their outdoor tennis lessons. They are getting very good at their forehand! The games and drills they do are designed to help with ball control and direction. Track activities will also continue this week on the back field. In Art this week, students are doing a TOP SECRET project, which will be coming home for this special weekend!
Happy, sunny learning everyone, Mme Garcin
Chers familles de division 6,
In French Language Arts this week we are reviewing the past verb tense "passé composé". Many of the verbs in last week's dictée were in this tense, so this is a good opportunity to review it. It is a tricky one because there are two parts. The first is the auxiliary (or helping verb) which is the present tense of the verbs to be (avoir) or to have (être). The second part is the verb in the past participle of the verb being conjugated in the past. For example, if you are conjugating "to play" in the passé composé you would say: Hier j'ai joué dehors. Students are reading aloud the stories they have just completed. Reading aloud personal writing helps students develop confidence, public speaking skills, listening skills and reading for meaning. These stories will be on display in the Quadra gym for families and friends on Thursday evening from 6-7pm.
In English this week, students are continuing their Stuart Little book report. In addition to answering questions about the story (who, what, where, when, why), they will also learn to create a plot diagram using sentences they create based on the events they illustrated from each chapter. If time permits, we will finish watching the Stuart Little movie. Afterwards, we will compare the similarities and differences between the book and movie. Were the main characters the same? Were the order of events and/or problem the same?
In Math, students are using manipulatives to feel the weight of 1 kilogram (km) versus 1 gram (g). They are comparing these weights to other objects in the class that vary in size and shape. If something is larger in size, does it mean it is heavier? Students are also weighing themselves using pounds, kg, and converting their weight from kg to g (times 1000) and from kg to pounds (times 2.2). This is a good opportunity to introduce 2 and 3 digit multiplication for grade 4. Next week we will be moving onto measuring volume with liquids. This will tie in nicely with in combination with Social Studies and math by comparing a traditional versus a healthy bannock recipe (white flour and lard alternatives).
In Science this week we will go outside to look for signs of erosion.We did not have time to do this activity last week. Our guiding question will be: how were the rock formations on the back field formed? Are they a result of air, water or ice deposition? Students will be asked to choose one and describe how they think it happened. We will also explore some of the new natural outdoor features near this back rocky area and talk about ways we can use this space for more outdoor learning!
In PE this week, students continued their outdoor tennis lessons. They are getting very good at their forehand! The games and drills they do are designed to help with ball control and direction. Track activities will also continue this week on the back field. In Art this week, students are doing a TOP SECRET project, which will be coming home for this special weekend!
Happy, sunny learning everyone, Mme Garcin
Sunday 7 May 2017
Spelling: Test on Thursday May 11, 2017
1. three
2. to (go home)
3. today
4. together
5. too (too hot)
6. try
7. two (two dogs)
8. under
9. up
10. upon
11. us
12. use
13. very
14. walk
15. want
Challenge Sentence: Today, three dogs came upon two very nice bones on their walk.
2. to (go home)
3. today
4. together
5. too (too hot)
6. try
7. two (two dogs)
8. under
9. up
10. upon
11. us
12. use
13. very
14. walk
15. want
Challenge Sentence: Today, three dogs came upon two very nice bones on their walk.
Monday 1 May 2017
Week of May 1 - 5, 2017
lundi le 1ier mai, 2017
Chers familles de Division 6,
This week in French Language Arts, students are looking at two different sounds made by the letter g. When a g is followed by the vowel a, o or u, the word is pronounced with a g sound like good, or in French like Guy. When a g is followed by an e, i or y, the word is pronounced with a j-sound like jet, or in French like plage. Location adverbs will be reviewed this week such as devant (in front), derrière (behind), lion (far), etc. Students are also writing a final good copy of a story they illustrated and wrote in term two. Their stories were inspired by a Chinese folk story about honesty called The Empty Pot. Student stories and illustrations will be on display in the gym for families to view next week on Wednesday May 10th from 6-7pm for our Student Art & Book Show.
In English this week, students will continue to learn about the five elements of a story (characters, setting, plot, conflict and theme). We are using Stuart Little as an example for completing our first book report. Students are asked to answer questions in full sentences using grammar, punctuation and spelling learned so far. Students will also practice re-telling the story using the story maps they created as we were reading the novel.
In Math we are continuing our measurement unit by exploring the mass of objects in the class, including the vegetables students are bringing! Students will estimate, compare and weight objects in grams and kilograms using a scale and other tools they can find.
In Science this week, we will look for signs of erosion on the school grounds. Our guiding question will be: how were the rock formations on the back field formed? Are they a result of air, water or ice deposition? Students will be asked to choose one and describe how they think it happened. Today, students had their 3rd visit from the Growing Chef's program. Each student shared their favourite vegetables and our chefs are putting our recipes together for a special recipe book. Students are taking excellent care of their classroom garden!
In Performing Arts this week, students will present their dance to the school on Tuesday afternoon, and again to families on Wednesday afternoon from 1-2pm. Choir students are also performing their songs during these concerts. In PE today, students learned French tennis vocabulary (due to a very rainy Monday morning!). Later in the week we will practice track relay racing in teams of 4. They are learning the art of passing a baton while in motion, and working together to learn what teamwork looks, sounds and feels like.
This first week of May is Quadra's second year for hosting a metal health/mindfulness week. This includes daily mindfulness tips, an assembly with guest speakers on Friday and a rotation of activities within different classrooms (for example, breathing, reflections, stories, yoga, exercise, drinking water, eating healthy).
Have a wonderful week everyone! Mme Garcin
Chers familles de Division 6,
This week in French Language Arts, students are looking at two different sounds made by the letter g. When a g is followed by the vowel a, o or u, the word is pronounced with a g sound like good, or in French like Guy. When a g is followed by an e, i or y, the word is pronounced with a j-sound like jet, or in French like plage. Location adverbs will be reviewed this week such as devant (in front), derrière (behind), lion (far), etc. Students are also writing a final good copy of a story they illustrated and wrote in term two. Their stories were inspired by a Chinese folk story about honesty called The Empty Pot. Student stories and illustrations will be on display in the gym for families to view next week on Wednesday May 10th from 6-7pm for our Student Art & Book Show.
In English this week, students will continue to learn about the five elements of a story (characters, setting, plot, conflict and theme). We are using Stuart Little as an example for completing our first book report. Students are asked to answer questions in full sentences using grammar, punctuation and spelling learned so far. Students will also practice re-telling the story using the story maps they created as we were reading the novel.
In Math we are continuing our measurement unit by exploring the mass of objects in the class, including the vegetables students are bringing! Students will estimate, compare and weight objects in grams and kilograms using a scale and other tools they can find.
In Science this week, we will look for signs of erosion on the school grounds. Our guiding question will be: how were the rock formations on the back field formed? Are they a result of air, water or ice deposition? Students will be asked to choose one and describe how they think it happened. Today, students had their 3rd visit from the Growing Chef's program. Each student shared their favourite vegetables and our chefs are putting our recipes together for a special recipe book. Students are taking excellent care of their classroom garden!
In Performing Arts this week, students will present their dance to the school on Tuesday afternoon, and again to families on Wednesday afternoon from 1-2pm. Choir students are also performing their songs during these concerts. In PE today, students learned French tennis vocabulary (due to a very rainy Monday morning!). Later in the week we will practice track relay racing in teams of 4. They are learning the art of passing a baton while in motion, and working together to learn what teamwork looks, sounds and feels like.
This first week of May is Quadra's second year for hosting a metal health/mindfulness week. This includes daily mindfulness tips, an assembly with guest speakers on Friday and a rotation of activities within different classrooms (for example, breathing, reflections, stories, yoga, exercise, drinking water, eating healthy).
Have a wonderful week everyone! Mme Garcin
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