Friday, December 16, 2016

Homework, News, and Announcements


Homework:


Language:

-Reading:
-Reading Response Journal Entry: After reading our read-aloud (Hatchet) or using your independent reading book, give a description of the personality of the main character using PRECISE words and metaphors. Remember to explain your thinking and to back it up with examples from the text. (1/2 page minimum).
-Read every night (and log your reading into your reading logs).


-Writing:
-Revise and edit your Narrative Writing stories.
-DUE DATE FOR FINAL NARRATIVE WRITING STORIES IS WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 21ST.


Math:
Reflecting #1, 2 and Page 69 #3,4,5. (HOWEVER...I will give students 15 minutes to work on this IN CLASS on Monday).
-REMEMBER: the Patterning GIZMO was due LAST FRIDAY:
Go to: 
https://www.explorelearning.com/
Then login to your account to access the Gizmo.
-Here is a good site for Math support for the Nelson Math program: 
http://www.math5.nelson.com/studentcentre/studentcentre.html


Science:
-Complete the "Three States of Matter" information and question sheet.


Social Studies:
-In one paragraph. Persuade a "reluctant" or non-voter why you feel they should vote. Include all the important reasons you can think of why they should vote on elections for the 3 levels of government (municipal, provincial, federal).


Music:
-Currently in "What's in a Theme?" unit.
-Listening Log for: Witches Dance (due next Music Class).
-Theme Music Presentations were completed this past Friday December 9th.


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ROTARY CLASSES:

Grade 5 Music (Mr. Merali)
-Ukulele work has started. 
-Practice all current songs from last music class and fill in Practice Logs after every practice time you complete.
-First Listening Log that was modeled in class.


Grade 4 Music (Mrs. Passmore's Class)
-Currently in "O Canada and Lands Beyond" unit.

-Our recorder unit is coming up!

These are the APPROXIMATE levels corresponding to belts:
White =  3-

Yellow = 3- (Grade 3) /3 (Grade 4)

Orange = 3 (Grade 3) /3+ (Grade 4)

Green = 3+ (Grade 3) /4- (Grade 4)

Purple = 4 -  --> 4
Beyond Purple = 4 -->  4+