There will be a math quiz on Tuesday, February 5th all about geometric transformations.
Students should be able to identify and draw rotations, translations and reflections.
We will be practicing and reviewing in class.
This week in 209
Here's what we'll be working on this week:
Mathematiques: using a variety of addition strategies, working with geometric transformations: translations, rotations and reflections
Francais: daily reading, practicing homophones, reading and discussing poetry, journal writing
English Language Arts: daily reading, journal writing challenge, learning about the Holocaust
Sciences de la nature: researching a planet of the solar system
Sciences humaines: learning about the causes and the important events of the Second World War
Mathematiques: using a variety of addition strategies, working with geometric transformations: translations, rotations and reflections
Francais: daily reading, practicing homophones, reading and discussing poetry, journal writing
English Language Arts: daily reading, journal writing challenge, learning about the Holocaust
Sciences de la nature: researching a planet of the solar system
Sciences humaines: learning about the causes and the important events of the Second World War
Learning about the Holocaust
In English Language Arts, we have been exploring a timeline of the Holocaust including three layers: historical events, laws & decrees and world responses.
At the same time, students have been following the story of a real person throughout these years, learning what their life was like during this time period.
At the same time, students have been following the story of a real person throughout these years, learning what their life was like during this time period.
From the French Department...
In French, students are working on supporting their opinions with justification and detail.
After watching a French music video of their choice, students have to describe what they saw and then give their opinion about the song and the music video. Of course, each opinion should be supported by justification and detail!
After watching a French music video of their choice, students have to describe what they saw and then give their opinion about the song and the music video. Of course, each opinion should be supported by justification and detail!
This Week in 209
Here's what we'll be working on this week:
Mathematiques: discussing a variety of addition strategies, working with geometric transformations: translations, rotations and reflections
Francais: daily reading, practicing homophones, discussing and writing opinions supported by justification about French music videos, CFOO presentations, journal writing
English Language Arts: daily reading, journal writing challenge, commonality chart, learning about the Holocaust
Sciences de la nature: researching a planet of the solar system
Sciences humaines: learning about the causes and the important events of the Second World War
Mathematiques: discussing a variety of addition strategies, working with geometric transformations: translations, rotations and reflections
Francais: daily reading, practicing homophones, discussing and writing opinions supported by justification about French music videos, CFOO presentations, journal writing
English Language Arts: daily reading, journal writing challenge, commonality chart, learning about the Holocaust
Sciences de la nature: researching a planet of the solar system
Sciences humaines: learning about the causes and the important events of the Second World War
From the Science Department...
How can we visualize the distance between the planets?
With toilet paper!
Using the actual distances between planets, reduced down to toilet paper square size, we created a model of our solar system in the hallway.
CFOO!
In Français, it's time for another CFOO (Le Club Fabuleux des Orateurs et Oratrices)!
This is a public speaking "club" that will help students improve their oral French skills through short speeches.For this presentation, students must choose one of the five Research options: information about an animal, information about a country, facts about a person, information about a technological object or reporting on a sports event. They will then prepare their short oral presentation, fulfilling all of the criteria (listed on the page they have in their binder).
Students should also keep in mind eye contact, volume and expression during their presentation.
The CFOO Presentations will take place on Thursday, January 24th.
Learning about the Holocaust
In English Language Arts, we have been exploring the Holocaust. As we know, this is a very difficult topic to study and discuss.
Each student has now chosen a Holocaust related novel to read independently.
To support this reading, we will also be studying a timeline made up of three layers: events, laws & decrees, and world responses. In addition, each student will get to follow the journey of an individual throughout this time period.
Students are encouraged to discuss any questions or concerns they may have regarding this study. Thank you in advance for your at-home support.
Each student has now chosen a Holocaust related novel to read independently.
To support this reading, we will also be studying a timeline made up of three layers: events, laws & decrees, and world responses. In addition, each student will get to follow the journey of an individual throughout this time period.
Students are encouraged to discuss any questions or concerns they may have regarding this study. Thank you in advance for your at-home support.
Important Information
There are two upcoming learning opportunities that have now been discussed in class with the students: Expo Science (Science Fair) and Concours d'art oratoire.
Both of these enrichment activities are OPTIONAL for all students, with the bulk of the work being completed at home. That being said, students are strongly encouraged to consider participating in one or both of these opportunities to further enhance their language development and their scientific growth. It will be a lot of hard work but certainly very rewarding in the end!
Students who have expressed interest in writing and presenting a speech for Concours received a planning booklet. While most of the planning and writing will be done on the student's own time, there will be help provided over the noon hour. An exact "due date" for concours has not yet been set by the school, but it is anticipated it will be mid-February. More information will be shared with those participating once a date has been determined.
Students who have expressed interested in completing a Science Fair project received an information letter. Projects may be completed individually or with a partner and MUST be completed in French. Deadline for project registration is February 4th with completed projects being due at the school March 6.
Please take a moment to discuss these learning-enrichment opportunities with your child.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at the school.
Both of these enrichment activities are OPTIONAL for all students, with the bulk of the work being completed at home. That being said, students are strongly encouraged to consider participating in one or both of these opportunities to further enhance their language development and their scientific growth. It will be a lot of hard work but certainly very rewarding in the end!
Students who have expressed interest in writing and presenting a speech for Concours received a planning booklet. While most of the planning and writing will be done on the student's own time, there will be help provided over the noon hour. An exact "due date" for concours has not yet been set by the school, but it is anticipated it will be mid-February. More information will be shared with those participating once a date has been determined.
Students who have expressed interested in completing a Science Fair project received an information letter. Projects may be completed individually or with a partner and MUST be completed in French. Deadline for project registration is February 4th with completed projects being due at the school March 6.
Please take a moment to discuss these learning-enrichment opportunities with your child.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at the school.
Upcoming Quiz!
There will be a Math Quiz
on Tuesday, January 15th
all about the coordinates of a Cartesian plane.
We will be reviewing in class in preparation.
AGENDAS!
Since the beginning
of the year, we have taken time at the end of each day to write in our
agendas. Since we returned from Winter Break, we've been keeping track
of who has their agenda in class each day.
Students are reminded to share their agenda with their parents so that everyone is on the same page!
Students are reminded to share their agenda with their parents so that everyone is on the same page!
What We Have in Common!
There's something new on our door: it's the Commonality Chart!
Students meet in partners and find something they have in common. Two examples: "we both have a cat" and "we've been to Minneapolis". All the findings are recorded on the Commonality Chart.
Hopefully by the end of the year, each student would have found something in common with each member of the class!
Students meet in partners and find something they have in common. Two examples: "we both have a cat" and "we've been to Minneapolis". All the findings are recorded on the Commonality Chart.
Hopefully by the end of the year, each student would have found something in common with each member of the class!
Missing School Supplies!
It's the time of year when students start running out of supplies (like pencils) or they realize they've lost supplies (like scissors).
Students were asked to jot down in their agendas today any missing school supplies.
Students were asked to jot down in their agendas today any missing school supplies.
Thanks for your support!
This Week in 209!
Here's what we'll be working on this week:
Mathematiques: working with the Cartesian plane, creating a drawing by listing coordinates, multiplying numbers with zeros
Francais: daily reading, practicing homophones, discussing and writing opinions supported by justification
English Language Arts: daily reading, journal writing challenge, commonality chart, discussing poetry, learning about the Holocaust
Sciences de la nature: learning about past beliefs about Earth and the solar system
Sciences humaines: learning about events between the two World Wars: the Spanish flu, the right to vote for women
Mathematiques: working with the Cartesian plane, creating a drawing by listing coordinates, multiplying numbers with zeros
Francais: daily reading, practicing homophones, discussing and writing opinions supported by justification
English Language Arts: daily reading, journal writing challenge, commonality chart, discussing poetry, learning about the Holocaust
Sciences de la nature: learning about past beliefs about Earth and the solar system
Sciences humaines: learning about events between the two World Wars: the Spanish flu, the right to vote for women
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