Hello
Parents!
Today the
students started off their day with Gym. Following that, we took up our math
homework, and then I introduced lesson #3 (Comparing and Ordering Fractions).
We did a class activity about interpreting fractions in order, and then they
were assigned textbook work. I also handed out some worksheets that
corresponded with the textbook questions. For homework, students must complete
their math workbook P#108-109.
After math,
we moved on our novel study. I did a homework check for the comprehension
questions, as well as the Venn Diagram. I was pleased to see that more students
completed this assigned work, compared to the completion of their math
homework.
As a class,
we discussed what the students wrote for similarities and differences between themselves
and Brian. It was very fascinating to hear about how some students found
themselves very similar to Brian. Students were instructed to put this paper in
their novel study duo-tang, and they are to add to it whenever they come across
information that either connects or differentiates them from Brian.
After lunch,
we began working on UOI. I handed out the summative project, and went over
everything in detail. Students are to create a duo-tang book with the following
information:
• An explanation of what Biodiversity
is
• The name of your chosen species
• The taxon
• A description of that species
habitat
• The interrelationship within that
species
• Characteristics of your chosen
species
• An explanation of how human
activity impacts your species/ living things in general
• Your chosen question and a researched
answer for it
After we
went over this, and answered about a million questions, the students were able
to begin their research in class. They all told me which animal they will be
researching, and they have only until tomorrow to change this.
NOTE: Due to the fact that we have so much
going on this week and next week, I strongly encourage students to complete some
research at home. This will allow them to focus more on putting their information
together in class. I will also be conferencing with students throughout this
whole process, to ensure they are collecting the correct information.
After second
break, the students had French. They filled out their agendas upon arriving
back to class, and then I handed out the ski trip forms. With some extra time at the end of the day, I
allowed the students to finish their math textbook work, since they didn’t get
it all done during class time. After that, they packed up and got ready to go
home.
Just a few
important notes before I go:
1.
Math: Unit
8, Lesson 3- Workbook P#108-109.
2.
Novel
Study: read Chapter 13, and answer the corresponding questions.
3.
UOI
Summative: the project outline was handed out today. Students picked their
animals, and can now begin researching. Tomorrow is the last day to make
changes to their chosen animal. I suggest that students begin researching at
home, and should come to school prepared with any gathered research.
4.
Spelling
workbook: Lesson 21 and 22- due on Wednesday (March 1st). Also, lesson #22 spelling test on FRIDAY (March
3rd).
5.
SJA’s
Annual Poems and Speeches Competition: Congratulations
to Rishaan for placing 1st place in the Grade 5 Speeches
Competition. He will go on to face the winners from The Maples on March 1st. Friends
and family are welcome to attend, from 11am-1:30pm!
6.
The Grade
5’s and up will be going on a Ski trip on Wednesday, March 8nd, and Thursday, March 9th. I have handed out the permission forms, so
please fill them out and return them before Friday, March 3rd!
7.
Next week will be spirit week! Students are encouraged to participate all week!
Monday:
Pajama day
Tuesday:
Crazy hair day/ Colourful (neon) day
Wednesday:
Superhero/ Princess day
Thursday:
House colours
Friday: St.
Patty’s Day- wear green!
That’s
pretty much it for today. I hope everyone has a wonderful night!
Ms.
Ramnarine
Grade 5
St. Jude’s
Academy
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