Monday, December 05, 2016

Homework, News, and Announcements


Homework:


Language:

-Reading:
-Reading Response Journal Entry in response to the question: Describe how Brian was acting "out of character" in chapter 8 and 9 (1/2 page minimum).
-Read every night (and log your reading into your reading logs).


-Writing:
-Revise your first drafts by making sure each character in your story plays a role that helps push the BIG MEANING in your story forward (see the support on the Google classroom).


Math:
-Page 12 Prompts C - F and Reflecting #1 and 2.
-***Math Test on Friday December 9th.***
-Here is a good site for Math support for the Nelson Math program: 
http://www.math5.nelson.com/studentcentre/studentcentre.html

Science:
-We have started our Properties and States of Matter unit.
-Human Organ Systems Science test was completed (please get it signed when handed back).


Social Studies:
-Complete Survey of one (or two) voters.


Music:
-Currently in "What's in a Theme?" unit.


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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+