Sept 25 - 28

I can respond to texts by summarizing the main ideas. 

I can synthesize ideas and information in texts.

This week, students practiced a new method of note-taking called 'Adventure Mapping'. It focused on characters, setting, and main events. We practiced this new skill by watching the short firm Smash and Grab.

We then started our new novel study on the book The Girl Who Drank the Moon. As a class, we brainstormed what we thought were the most important events. Then we illustrated these in our visual journals. Going forward, students will demonstrate their understanding of the texts by identifying the main events independently.

 

September 19 - 22

 Math 

I can determine the area of a triangle and parallelogram to solve problems. 

After practicing finding the area of parallelograms and triangles, students were given a challenge task. 

September 11 - 15

I can identify characteristics that distinguish deciduous from coniferous trees. 

I can describe and classify leaf shapes and edges.

This week, the Grade 6 students walked to Fish Creek Park and were tasked with drawing a coniferous tree and a deciduous tree. We learned that coniferous trees have cones and do not shed their needles in the fall. Deciduous trees have leaves that fall off in the autumn. 

We also learned about 8 different leaf shapes, 2 different needle shapes, and 4 types of leaf edges. 

Students were given plasticine to create each one! We then took photos of our work and glued in the picture into our visual journals.

Sept 5 - 8

September 5 - 8

 Welcome back! I hope everyone had a relaxing and rejuvenating summer break! 

Math

I can solve complex problems involving area and perimeter.

This week, we took some time to review the concepts of area and perimeter. Student's were given challenging problems to solve using Cuisenaire rods.