January 21st - 25th

This week:

Math: signatures are required for 3 application word problems (MELS exam questions from previous years) given last week and relating to our unit on Measurement and Geometry. In general, students need to learn to be more precise and complete in their work.
A short quiz on triangles and angles will take place this week, and a longer test to review processes and concepts seen during terms 1 and 2 will take place next week.
Expect homework each night to review concepts from cycle 2 and to practice new content.

Language Arts: 

Reading Comprehension: The students have learned a new study strategy called in-process questioning. I have asked them to use this strategy when reading the text given today. There will be a comprehension quiz given Thursday in class. It would also be an excellent strategy to use when reviewing for the Social Sciences quiz.

Reading Response: After class review, two reading responses will come home for signatures, and with it will be an exemplar from a grade 6 ministry exam showing what kind of response earns top marks. Learning to write  a response is a process, and students are working well, but need to work on making their work more complete and more detailed. A new response to a chapter of a novel will be given this Thursday and will be due next week.

Social Sciences: Quiz on Module 5 next week.

Paperwork:

Caisse Scolaire is due this week if students would like to make a deposit.
Permission slips for "Whispers in the Air" are due, and the play takes place at school on Friday.
Scholastic Orders are due February 1st

Have a wonderful week!