Announcements
- Library Books due May 31st
- Bake sale tomorrow & Wednesday: don't forget to bring some treats as the Grade 3s are hosting the bake sale. Please remember treats have to be nut free.
- Casual Day Wednesday
- Bake sale tomorrow & Wednesday: don't forget to bring some treats as the Grade 3s are hosting the bake sale. Please remember treats have to be nut free.
- Casual Day Wednesday
Music
Check out Mrs. McMillan's blog to see what they've been working on: www.mrsmcmillanmusic.blogspot.com
French
Check out Mme. Stella's blog to see what they've been working on: https://stjudesfrench-stella.blogspot.com
Reading Buddies
We took some time to review the components of our "persuasive OREO". Students were each assigned a topic that they have to brainstorm ideas about to help them write a persuasive paragraph. We then had reading buddies with Ms. Gandy's grade 1 class.
RECESS/ LUNCH
Inquiry into Math:
Last week we learned about how to calculate the area of shapes, specifically rectangles. Our homework addressed some questions that involved irregular shapes on grid paper which leads us to estimating the area of irregular shapes. We completed an example together to identify how we can solve the approximate area of such shapes.
1. First you have to mark all of your whole square inside the shape and remember this value
2. Then you have to identify all of the squares that represent 1/2 of a square and add these together. Add this value to the value of your whole squares.
3. Lastly, any part of the shape that is more than half but not yet a whole we count as 1. Those parts of the shape that are less than half, we do not count as any.
4. Add your values from steps 1, 2 and 3 together to solve the approximate area of a shape.
It is so so so important to remember that you have to include the unit of measurement squared after each measurement or else it could be misinterpreted as perimeters. We also took some time to look at examples of when you may want to calculate the area of a surface vs. the perimeter of an area in real life.
Example: The area of a ceiling to determine how many ceiling tiles you need to cover the ceiling vs. the perimeter of your house for when you are putting up fencing around your house.
Inquiry into Language:
Students began to brainstorm ideas for their topic. Since each student has a different topic, they are all challenged to think of different supporting reasons and examples. I am really excited to see these persuasive writing pieces. Some students are still finishing up their fractured fairytales.
RECESS/ LUNCH
Unit of Inquiry
Today we learned about the persuasive writing techniques: ethos, pathos and logos. We completed a reading together and went over some examples of each kind. We got to discuss how these techniques influence how the audience feels about the product being advertised or expressed. We also watched a video to demonstrate how you could incorporate each of these in a letter. Students may want to use one or some of these techniques when they have to create their own advertisements.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WqKUKjVz2U&list=PLcdK5SbVPtlaQySM6Z054ojbHIFEJe8N7&index=5&t=0s
AGENDA
- Spelling Lesson 33
- Math: Estimating area worksheets
- UOI: Ethos, Pathos, Logos worksheet
- Langauge: OREO organizer + paragraph
Reading Buddies
We took some time to review the components of our "persuasive OREO". Students were each assigned a topic that they have to brainstorm ideas about to help them write a persuasive paragraph. We then had reading buddies with Ms. Gandy's grade 1 class.
RECESS/ LUNCH
Inquiry into Math:
Last week we learned about how to calculate the area of shapes, specifically rectangles. Our homework addressed some questions that involved irregular shapes on grid paper which leads us to estimating the area of irregular shapes. We completed an example together to identify how we can solve the approximate area of such shapes.
1. First you have to mark all of your whole square inside the shape and remember this value
2. Then you have to identify all of the squares that represent 1/2 of a square and add these together. Add this value to the value of your whole squares.
3. Lastly, any part of the shape that is more than half but not yet a whole we count as 1. Those parts of the shape that are less than half, we do not count as any.
4. Add your values from steps 1, 2 and 3 together to solve the approximate area of a shape.
Example: The area of a ceiling to determine how many ceiling tiles you need to cover the ceiling vs. the perimeter of your house for when you are putting up fencing around your house.
Inquiry into Language:
Students began to brainstorm ideas for their topic. Since each student has a different topic, they are all challenged to think of different supporting reasons and examples. I am really excited to see these persuasive writing pieces. Some students are still finishing up their fractured fairytales.
RECESS/ LUNCH
Unit of Inquiry
Today we learned about the persuasive writing techniques: ethos, pathos and logos. We completed a reading together and went over some examples of each kind. We got to discuss how these techniques influence how the audience feels about the product being advertised or expressed. We also watched a video to demonstrate how you could incorporate each of these in a letter. Students may want to use one or some of these techniques when they have to create their own advertisements.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WqKUKjVz2U&list=PLcdK5SbVPtlaQySM6Z054ojbHIFEJe8N7&index=5&t=0s
AGENDA
- Spelling Lesson 33
- Math: Estimating area worksheets
- UOI: Ethos, Pathos, Logos worksheet
- Langauge: OREO organizer + paragraph
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