In January, we will begin writing TED Talks-style speeches. Some students might want to begin thinking about a topic for their speech so that they are ready to go in January. Attached below, you will find the TED Talks assignment, success criteria, evaluation rubric, timeline, as well as some ideas for possible topics.
MINESINGTALKSTEDTalkPersuasiveSpeechWritingAssignment.docx.pdf
Thursday 20 December 2018
Upcoming Science Assignment
Please find attached below the Biome Research Assignment that the grade 6 students will be working on after they return from break in January. They may wish to review the assignment now and have an idea of the biome they would like to research.
2019 Grade 6 Biome Research Assignment.pdf
2019 Grade 6 Biome Research Assignment.pdf
Tuesday 11 December 2018
December Update
Wow! December is quickly flying by and it has been another busy month! I would like to thank you all for your kindness and generosity in support of our Christmas Cheer Drive. It has really blown me away just how amazing this class is!
In language, we are still working on our novel study, The Breadwinner. Students have been asking many questions and making predictions while responding to the text. This book has also allowed us to learn more about people in other countries, as we make connections between our novel study and events that we hear about in the news.
When writing we continue to work on editing for CUPS (capitals, understanding, punctuation, spelling).
In math, we are still working on fractions, decimals and percents. We have talked about some key terms: numerator, denominator, equivalent, multiples and factors. We have compared and ordered fractions using fraction strips, and finding equivalent fractions with common denominators. In the next few days we will work on comparing fractions using a number line, and relating fractions to decimals and percents. We will also continue to use the four-block problem solving model when working on rich problems in math.
In science, we have finished our unit on electricity. Now, we are ready to begin biodiversity. We will be classifying living things, looking at many different species living in ecosystems, the human impact on biodiversity, and invasive species. In January, students will have the opportunity to research a biome of interest to them.
In social studies, students have been learning about the experiences of various immigrant groups once they arrive in Canada. In the next three weeks, students will be working with a partner to choose two immigrant groups and compare and contrast their experiences upon arrival in Canada. This will lead to some very interesting discussion and further questions regarding the history of immigration in Canada.
Students have been working very hard on a country line dance that they will be performing at the Merry Mustangs night on December 12. We can’t say any more because we want this to be a surprise!
We look forward to a well deserved holiday!
In language, we are still working on our novel study, The Breadwinner. Students have been asking many questions and making predictions while responding to the text. This book has also allowed us to learn more about people in other countries, as we make connections between our novel study and events that we hear about in the news.
When writing we continue to work on editing for CUPS (capitals, understanding, punctuation, spelling).
In math, we are still working on fractions, decimals and percents. We have talked about some key terms: numerator, denominator, equivalent, multiples and factors. We have compared and ordered fractions using fraction strips, and finding equivalent fractions with common denominators. In the next few days we will work on comparing fractions using a number line, and relating fractions to decimals and percents. We will also continue to use the four-block problem solving model when working on rich problems in math.
In science, we have finished our unit on electricity. Now, we are ready to begin biodiversity. We will be classifying living things, looking at many different species living in ecosystems, the human impact on biodiversity, and invasive species. In January, students will have the opportunity to research a biome of interest to them.
In social studies, students have been learning about the experiences of various immigrant groups once they arrive in Canada. In the next three weeks, students will be working with a partner to choose two immigrant groups and compare and contrast their experiences upon arrival in Canada. This will lead to some very interesting discussion and further questions regarding the history of immigration in Canada.
Students have been working very hard on a country line dance that they will be performing at the Merry Mustangs night on December 12. We can’t say any more because we want this to be a surprise!
We look forward to a well deserved holiday!
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