Jungle sport in Jan 2019

FYI - Mr Bozabalian is starting JungleSport in the gym in January. Please send in the permission forms by the end of this week! Mme :)

Campaign Day fundraiser on Monday

FYI - Monday Dec 17th is also ‘Campaign Day’ for Rm 24 & Rm 25.  They are fundraising for various charities. If you wish, please send a toonie (max $5) to school to spend at the Campaign day / fair. Items will be prices from 25 cents up to $5. Merci!

Monday Dec 17th - Cookie exchange reminder

FYI - for the Cookie exchange, please bring in a cookie to exchange without gummy candies. There are otherwise no allergies in Salle 23.

Lost and Found at Wilkinson - please claim your items

FYI - Mme Barbier will be donating items in the lost and found.  Please have a look: https://wilkinsonlostandfound/
Here is the tumblr again https://wilkinsonlostandfound.tumblr.com

Dictée 6 - Sac à dos revue

1) Je mets
2) sac à dos
3) une horloge
4) la table
5) le piano
6) dans
7) la fenêtre
8) gros
9) mon livre
10) mes ciseaux
11) ma colle
12) mon crayon
13) mon stylo
14) ma règle
15) une chaise

Weekly Dictée work due by Wed

FYI: Students have two tasks to finish by Wed for each dictation please remind students to show Mme that they have copied their Dictée words three times and have a sentence (ie. 3 words) for each.

Holiday Half-day Party on Dec 21st

Salle 23 has earned a holiday party on Dec 21st.  We will have a movie and popcorn.

Secret Cookie Exchange - Dec 17th

We will have a cookie exchange on Dec 17th. Students can also write cards for their Secret Cookie exchange person.  Mme

Nov & Dec Reading Log draw prize winners: Cayden, Sophie

Congrats to Cayden & congrats to Sophie !! Keep recording your reading onto your logs for our next draw in January for Scholastics book coupons :)

Math Test on Dec 20th

Please note our last Math test before the holidays is on Thursday Nov 20.  If you are away, we will catch up in Jan. Merci!


Please Read:

Attributes of Quadrilaterals Page 82,83,86
Congruent vs Similar figures Page 71 and Page 93
Using a protractor to measure Angles Page 79
Review quadrilaterals page 90

Science Diorama open house on Friday Dec 14th

FYI - we will be having our Science Diorama openhouse on Friday. Merci!

P.S. Parents who would like to drop by can come anytime after 9 am :-)

Angles, Quads, congruent/similar - Math Test - Dec 20th

Please make sure to work on angles, Quadrilateral attributes, Congruent & Similar shapes.
Quadrilaterals to focus on: Trapezoids, parallelogram, rectangle, square, rhombus, kite

Dictée 5 - Mon sac à dos

1) colle
2) bureau
3) cahier
4) horloge
5) fenêtre
6) règle
7) pupitre
8) marqueurs
9) livre
10) gomme
11) chaise
12) crayon
13) stylo
14) ciseaux
15)tableau

Math test goes home tomorrow!

Fyi - Math tests go home tomorrow...please check your child’s agenda :)

Angles & Quads mini-Geometry Unit 3 Dec 4-21

Please follow along in the textbook for extra work:

Page 70 - using the protractor to measure angles
Pages 81to 85 - Sides & angles in Quadrilaterals
Page 86 - Attributes of Quadrilaterals

Hopefully we can get our Math quiz on these topics done before Dec 21st.

Mme :)

Math Test tomorrow! Practice Multiplication & Div Facts

FYI - please practice your fact families for tomorrow! Up to 9 times tables.

Bring a protractor on Tuesday! Starting angle measuring in math

FYI - starting a new unit in math on Tuesday Dec 4th.  We will be doing angle measurements of the geometry strand.

Dictée 4 - Le Canada (2e partie)

1) maritime
2) plus
3) petite
4) la mer
5) le golfe
6) Saint-Laurent
7) l’ocean
8) atlantique
9) tout/toutes
10) chaque
11) près
12) autre
13) grande
14) aussi
15) l’île

Dictée 3 - Le Canada

1) Où
2) est
3) la ville
4) l’ontario
5) en
6) de
7) capitale
8) comment
9) s’appelle
10) l’île
11) trouve
12) Quelle
13) province
14) territoires
15) nord-ouest

Pattern math test going home tonight

Please sign and return math test going home tonight! Merci!

Upcoming math - Geometry Unit 3 - Dec 4-21

FYI - before December holidays we will be aiming at getting through the following topics from Geometry, Unit 3 of Math Makes Sense textbook.

Page 71 & 72  - Congruent Figures
Page 77-79 - Angles and measuring angles
Page 81-87 - Quadrilaterals
Page 90 & 91 - Attributes of différent quadrilaterals
Page 93 - Similar Figures
Page 99, 101, 102, 108, 109 - Geometrical Solids

Multiplication & Division Test - Monday Dec 3rd, 2018

Unit 4 Multiplication & Division

Please note we will be working on the following pages for our next math unit:
Page 121, 122
Page 125, 126
Page 133
Page 135, 136
Page 143, 144
Page 158, 159

Dictée 2 - La Pizza cont’d

1) j’aime
2) tu aimes
3) pour
4) dans
5) voilà
6) avec
7) puis
8) besoin
9) crevettes
10) recettes
11) frère
12) sœur
13) fruits de mer
14) jambon
15) bœuf

Extra practice websites & resources for Math & French

Français:

www.Duolingo.com


Math concepts & learning videos:

www.KhanAcademy.org

Extra practice for math:
https://www.splashmath.com/

https://www.sumdog.com/


Extra math worksheets:
http://www.math-aids.com/

Math apps:

Motion Math Zoom (Grade 1st - 4th) - http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/motion-math-zoom/id451793073?mt=8

Math Drills Lite (Grade 2nd - 5th) - http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/math-drills-lite/id302881372?mt=8

Math Puppy (Grade 1st - 8th) - http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/math-puppy-bingo-challenge/id450482382?mt=8

Pizza Fractions (Grade 2nd - 5th) - http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pizza-fractions-beginning/id374084320?mt=8

Oh No! Fractions (Grade 2nd - 5th) - http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/oh-no!-fractions/id463343995?mt=8

Rocket Math Free (Grade 2nd - 5th) - http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rocket-math-free/id408770902?mt=8

Multiplication Genius Lite (Grade 2nd - 6th) - http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/multiplication-genius-lite/id335947469?mt=8

Hungry Fish (Grade 2nd - 5th) - http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/motion-math-hungry-fish/id483049169?mt=8

NumLet (Grade 3rd – 5th) - http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/numlet/id413898927?mt=8

eTutor (Grade 3rd - 5th) - http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/etutor/id398293503?mt=8

November 22 - Junior Choir Festival trip - pm only

Salut!

Ms Levy needs a couple more parents to help supervise the Choir Festival Trip. You may be assigned to students in Rm 23 or other classes.

Please let me know if you are available!

Merci!

Math test on Pattern on Thurs Nov 15

Please review finding patterns on a number chart (1 to 50)

Words to know: Horizontal, Vertucal, Diagonal, pattern rules, terms (another word for number), equations

Review: Growing pattern, Shrinking pattern, Alternating, Repeating pattern (with a core)

Please go through the following pages to review:
Page 7 - Number charts
Page 10 & 11 - Exploring Number Patterns
Page 19 - equations involving addition
Page 25 - Show what you know

Reminder to bring in trip forms :)

FYI - I am missing trip forms from Lucas, Akshyata, Nolan and Kaito.
Please let me know if these students are staying at school or coming along :)

Merci!
Mme

TUSC trip on Monday afternoon

FYI - we are on a trip in the afternoon on Monday.  We will be leaving at noon ...Daycare students can have their lunch and then meet us back at Rm 23. We will leave around 12:10 pm and return at 2:15 pm.

Thank you to Sophie’s dad and Thomas’ mom for coming along on Monday Nov 12th afternoon.

Thank you to Akshyata’s dad and Zoe’s mom for coming along on Tues Nov 13th afternoon

Parent-Teacher Interviews - Nov 15 & 16

Please phone the school if there are last minute changes

Thursday Nov 15 (evening):

8 am - Sophie
3:45 - Cayden
4:15 - Elyas
5 pm - Teressa
5:15 - Lucas
5:30 - Sai
5:45 - Noor
6 pm - Sylvie
6:15 - Nila
7 pm - Zoe
7:15 pm - Kaito



Friday Nov 16 (morning):

9 am - Akshyata
9:15am - Jonah
9:45 am - Lincoln
10 am - Aby
11 am - Zainab

Dictée 1 on La Pizza Song by Gregg LeRock - Wed Nov 14th

Students will be starting French dictations.  Our first one is Wed Nov 14th.

La pizza:

1) bon
2) olives
3) pizza
4) ami
5) faire
6) soeur
7) j’aime
8) beaucoup
9) frère
10) poivrons
11) pepperoni
12) bacon
13) tomates
14) fromage
15) ananas

Science Diorama Presentation Dates

Here is the presentation list (so far)

Nov 5 - Noor: Amazon Rainforest
Nov 15 - Zainab: African Savannah
Nov 15 - Lucas: Amazon River
Nov 20 - Zainab
Nov 27 - Kieran: Galapagos tropical island
Nov 28 - Sylvie
Nov 28 - Aby
Nov 29 - Akshyata: Boreal (evergreen) forest
Nov 29 - Elyas
Nov 29 - Cayden
Nov 30 - Lincoln
Nov 30 - Kaito
Dec 1 - Thomas
Dec 3 - Zoe: Polar Tundra
Dec 4 - Teressa
Dec 4 - Sylvie
Dec 4 - Nolan: Deep Sea
Dec 6 - Jonah
Dec 10-Sai
Dec 14 - Thomas

Nolan: deep ocean...date?

Make up math test & Map quiz sent home today

Pizza Lunch on Friday...we will have as snack at 2:30 pm

FYI - Students signed up for pizza lunch will have their pizza when we return from the ROM.  They can either have their pizza as a snack or take it home.  Sorry for any inconvenience.

Mme

Save the dates: Nov 12 (pm only) & Nov 13 (pm only)

Please note: Students will be visiting the TUSC (Toronto Urban Studies Centre) greenhouse to further our learning about plant habitats.

Halloween Party Tomorrow

FYI - we have earned enough points to have a Party!

Students bringing a costume tomorrow- the Wilkinson Halloween parade is at 1 pm (after the asssembly in the gym)

In case of rain - we will have the parade throughout the school.

Students bringing snacks - remember to bring nut free treats :)

Thank you to the following students bringing treats in:
Isabelle
Nila
Zainab
Jonah
Zoe
Noor
Akshyata
Lucas

Études Sociales - map redo quiz Nov 1st

FYI - no need to sign back the Social Studies map quiz ....we are having a redo of the quiz on 

Nov 1st. Please review the capital cities, provinces, and territories of Canada at home. Merci!

Oct 22 - Math make up test on Ch 2

FYI - we will have a make up test on Ch 2 on Oct 22.

Math test going home tonight ! Please sign & return to school

Last Loon Guided Reading Questions

 Guided Reading Questions: The Last Loon       by Rebecca Upjohn

Please read up to the point when you can answer a question.  You may need to read more than one chapter in a week.

 When Evan arrives at Aunt Mag’s, he views having to stay with her “in the wilderness” as a punishment.  What does he dislike “the wilderness”?  

How scary is it when you don’t know someone and you find out that you have to spend time with that person?  Have you ever had that experience? Explain.

Peter says on pg. 28, “Round here, jobs have no gender attached to them...” What  

    does Peter mean by that? Does that explain Aunt Mag’s reaction to Evan’s question?

4) Why was Evan so thrilled to receive a gift from his new friend Cedar? Do you think he  

    has changed his mind about what he thinks about the wilderness? Explain your     

    thinking.

5)  What does the verb “hesitated” mean?  Have you every hesitated about something? 

     When and where? Was it a good choice to have hesitated? Expain what happened.

6)    Why did Aunt Mag lose her temper and go to jail? Was it worth it? Please explain.

  From your perspective, why does it matter so much to Evan that the Loon survives? 

      Would you do the same? What would you do differently?

 In Chapter 10, Evan attempts to rescue the loon. Why does he try to rescue the loon 

      by himself? Explain your thinking.

  Why was Evan surprised to find out his Aunt Mag is actually a doctor; a scientist 

      with a PhD.? Explain why Evan acted so shocked.  

10 ) In Chapter 13, Evan says Aunt Mag looks at him like she can see inside him -   

      including both the good and the not-so-good.  Why does this make Evan feel 

      strange? Have you ever felt like someone can understand you the same way?    

Banjo of Destiny Guided Reading Questions

Banjo of Destiny Chapter Response Questions

Ch 1:  Why is Jeremiah’s life a “really expensive nightmare”?  Can you give a connection to this thought?

Ch 2: Luella Marshall is Jeremiah’s only friend.  Describe Luella’s personality, list three characteristics and explain why she wears one bright yellow sock and one striped sock.

Ch 3: There is a first time for everything, for Jeremiah, this means making a banjo.  Share a time when you had to try something for the first time, how did it go?

Ch 4: “One man’s junk is another man’s gold.” Explain and share your connections with this expression.

Ch 5: Have you ever been nervous or had stage fright? Tell me a time you felt nervous or had a case of stage fright.

Ch 6: Why did Jeremiah carve the word “Destiny” into his banjo?  Have you ever named one of your belongings a specific name, explain your story.

Ch 7: When we discover that something is hard, many times we quit the activity immediately.  Jeremiah wanted to quit the banjo right away; who changed his decision not to quit the banjo? Has this every happened to you when you tried learning something new?

Ch 8: Why Jeremiah potentially commit  “social suicide” by playing his banjo at lunch in front of the other students? Have you ever been close to committing “social suicide” ?Explain your thinking.

Ch 9: Why did Jeremiah not tell his parents the truth instead of going through with the painful talent night?  Is it easier to tell the truth or is it easier to lie? Explain your thinking.

Ch 10:  Why did Jeremiah enjoy playing the piano now?  Do you remember when you didn’t enjoy doing a particular activity or eat a particular food, and now that you are older you enjoy having it?

Soapstone Signs Guided Reading Questions

Guided Reading Questions: Soapstone Signs  

by: Jeff Pinkney

Please read up to the page number beside each question and answer in your Language notebook.  Each answer is a paragraph long (about 6 to 8 sentences).

What does Lindy mean by being “given a sign”?  Page 4

When the soapstone was placed under the pillow the boy had a dream.  Have you had a dream that you remember after you had woken up? Please share. Page 8

 Wapanegwak means beluga in Cree.  Have you seen one before?  What do they look like?  Page 12

What types of rock can be used to make sculptures and carvings? Why do you think they would be the best types of rock to use?  Page 14

 Name the food chain that is described. Please use a drawing to answer this question.  Page 15

Lindy says that whales are magical.  Do you agree or disagree? Explain your thinking.  Page 22

 What do you think bannock is? Have you eaten it before? Do you think you would enjoy trying it?  Page 24

Why do think they need to go hunting? Is this good or bad? Explain your thinking. Page 34

Why do you think the boy missed his shot on purpose?  Would you have done the same thing to make your sibling feel better?  Page 37

Why are the boy teased for playing hockey? Were you ever teased for about trying something new? Page 42

Why do you think his mom thinks that the otters are smart? Do you agree? Why or why not? Page 45

The boys would want to skate forever. What would be your perfect winter day?  Page 48

Why did he carve the river otter?  How is he similar to the river otter? Please name a characteristic from the book.  Page 48

The setting of this novel is different from where we live in Toronto.  It is a rural setting. Compare and name three differences of where the boy lives with our life in the city of Toronto. Page 48

What is your favourite part of this novel? Does it connect to something 

       you have done before? Page 48

Guided Reading Groups & books for Term 1 (Until Mid-Jan)

Guided Reading Groups: 

Please remember you are responsible for your book until our Guided Reading Comprehension Test on Thursday January 17th, 2019 (or earlier).

Last Loon:

Cayden 

Sophie

Nolan

Kaito

Nila 

Aby

Isabelle

Thomas

Banjo of Destiny:

Lucas

Lincoln

Sai

Akshyata

Sylvie

Noor 

Zainab

Soapstone:

Elyas

Kieran

Zoe

Teressa

Jonah

Reminder: Day 1 Period 2 is Library Book Exchange

Calling all overdue books - please send back to school before next Day 1.  Mr Krentz will be sending home overdue slips.

Merci!
Mme Jim

ROM trip on Nov 2nd, Day 2

FYI - Salle 23 will be going to the ROM for the Ancient Greece workshop on Nov 2nd.  Thank you to Sophie’s dad in advance for coming along. Parents, please let me know if you are able to help on this trip.

Merci!
Mme Jim

Unit 2 Whole Numbers Test on Oct 9th

FYI - Whole numbers test on Oct 9th.  Focus on place value to thousands, addition, and subtraction.

Oct 2nd Rock Walk Trip - update

Salut Salle 23!

We had a great first trip to the Humane Society.  Un grand merci to Sophie’s Dad & Zoe’s Mom !!
For the Rock Walk we are still looking for one more parent. SVP email me if you are able to join us :)



Mme Jim
Susan.jim@tdsb.on.ca

Sept 28th trip to the Humane Society

Merci Zoé’s mom & Sophie’s dad for joining us on our first trip on Friday! We will be leaving around 9:30 am to arrive at the Human Society at 10:30 am

Mme :)

Oct 1st - Timestable Chart Quiz 1-10

- students will be given a timestable grid chart to fill in the times tables from 1 to 10

Save the date: Rock Walk trip Oct 2nd, 2018

FYI - I will be sending info about our all-day science trip to the TUSC Rock Walk at Kensington Community School, cost is $6 per student.  Please email me if you would be available on Tuesday, Oct 2nd 2018.  We will need 2 parents. My email: susan.jim@tdsb.on.ca

http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/tusc/Grade-4/Rock-Walk

Salle 23 Curriculum Plan for 2018-2019

Salut tout le monde! Je vous remercie pour la visite ce soir. Thanks for visiting Salle 23!

Curriculum Plan Grade 4 Extended French Wilkinson P.S. Salle 23

Dear Parents, This guide is an outline of the program for our class this year.  The program reflects Ministry of Education guidelines.  I hope that this guide encourages your family to plan outings or select book topics that extend the learning for your child at home. It is my firm belief that families that “play together, stay together”. I look forward to being a part of your child’s learning team :)  If there any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me via email or send a note via your child’s agenda. As well, updates will be posted on our classroom blog. Merci pour votre support! Mme Jim susan.jim@tdsb.on.ca www.mmejim.blogspot.com

Please note: 

Music is taught by Ms. Levy.

Physical Education & Health is provided by Mr Kasaval & Mr Bozabalian.

Subject Area:	Reporting Term 1: September to February	Reporting Term 2: March to June
Language: Writing	Writing Forms: Explanatory and Narrative  Word Study: use of dictionary, thesaurus, commonly misspelled words, root words, etc. Parts of Speech: nouns, pronoun, and verbs  Style and Structure: Writing workshop- developing ideas, journal responses , letter writing, growing sentences, developing and organizing paragraphs, dialogue and elements of scripts/ skits  Writing Process: pre-writing, drafting, proofreading (developing ideas, organization, conventions).	Writing Forms: Descriptive  Word Study: solving unknown words, content words, prefix-suffixes  Parts of Speech: adverbs, adjectives, conjunctions  Style and Structure: Writing Workshop: sentence fluency, point of view, short stories, summaries, note taking, supporting information in non-fiction text/research, bibliography, poetry, cursive. Writing Process: editing, revising, publishing (voice, word choice, sentence fluency, presentation)
Language: Reading	CASI levelled texts.  Introduction to Reader’s Workshop: read aloud, choral and shared reading, reading records, reading from different genres, just right books, reading responses, determining important ideas/events in fiction texts, introduction to use of text features in non- fiction texts, and Guided Reading  Reading Comprehension Strategies: purpose for reading/activating prior knowledge, predicting visualizing, and questioning Texts and Genres: non-fiction texts: table contents, simple headings, glossary, dictionary, thesaurus, atlas. Informational Texts (reports, essays, graphic and media texts), textbooks, online databases	CASI levelled texts Readers Workshop: independent reading, Reading Responses, Extending and supporting responses, opinions/ideas with proof from text, summarizing, reading for research in non-fiction texts (use of text features, note taking, research, finding important and supporting facts in texts), and Guided Reading. Guided and Independent Literacy Circle Roles   Reading Comprehension Strategies: drawing inferences, finding important information, connections, summarizing/synthesizing, and evaluating Texts and Genres: fiction and short stories, including Literacy in Action (Understanding elements of stories- character, setting, plot) -Realistic Fiction, and Poetry
Language: Oral Communication	Cooperative group skills and effective listening and speaking strategies including clarity, coherence, vocal skills(pace/volume)  -use of simple visual aids.	Communicating Skills: appropriate language, vocal skills, use of voice, body language, and organization to enhance message- Emphasis on book talks, presentations. Use of visual aids to enhance presentations.
Language:  Media Literacy	- Demonstrate an understanding of a variety of media texts; Identify some media forms and explain how the conventions and techniques associated with them are used to create meaning (i.e. Powerpoint presentation).	- Create a variety of media texts for different purposes and audiences, using appropriate forms, conventions, and techniques; Reflect on and identify their strengths as media interpreters and creators, areas for improvement, and the strategies they found most helpful in understanding and creating media texts
Math	Gr 4 Number Sense and Numeration read, represent, compare, and order whole numbers to 10 000, decimal numbers to tenths, and simple fractions, and represent money amounts to $100	Gr 4 Number Sense and Numeration solve problems involving the addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of single- and multi-digit whole numbers, and involving the addition and subtraction of decimal numbers to tenths and money amounts, using a variety of strategies
	Gr 4 Patterning and Algebra demonstrate an understanding of equality between pairs of expressions, using addition, subtraction, and multiplication	Gr 4 Patterning and Algebra describe, extend, and create a variety of numeric and geometric patterns, make predictions related to the patterns, and investigate repeating patterns involving reflections;
	Gr 4 Geometry:  - identify quadrilaterals and three-dimensional figures and classify them by their geometric properties, and compare various angles to benchmarks - construct three-dimensional figures, using two-dimensional shapes	Gr 4 Geometry: identify and describe the location of an object, using a grid map, and reflect two-dimensional shapes.
	Gr 4 Measurement:  - estimate, measure, and record length, perimeter, area, mass, capacity, volume, and elapsed time, using a  variety of strategies	Gr 4 Measurement: determine the relationships among units and measurable attributes, including the area and perimeter of rectangles.
	Gr 4 Data Management: collect and organize discrete primary data and display the data using charts and graphs, including stem-and-leaf plots and double bar graphs read, describe, and interpret primary data and secondary data presented in charts and graphs, including stem-and-leaf plots and double bar graphs	Gr 4 Data Management: predict the results of a simple probability experiment, then conduct the experiment and compare the prediction to the results.
Science and Technology	Gr 4 Life Systems - Habitats and Communities - analyse the effects of human activities on habitats and communities Gr 4 Earth and Space Systems investigate, test, and compare the physical properties of rocks and minerals demonstrate an understanding of the physical properties of rocks and minerals	Gr 4 Matter and Energy - Light and Sound: investigate the characteristics and properties of light and sound Gr 4 Structures and Mechanisms: demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles and functions of pulley systems and gear systems.
Social Studies in French	Gr 4 Political and Physical Regions of Canada:  identify Canada’s political and physical regions, and describe their main characteristics and some significant activities that take place in them	Gr 4 Early Societies, 3000 BCE- 1500 CE:  compare key aspects of life in a few early societies (3000 BCE–1500 CE), each from a different region and era and representing a different culture, and describe some key similarities and differences between these early societies and present-day Canadian society
Visual Arts in French	Elements of Design (Colour, Line, Texture)  Introduction to Elements of Design (Shape, Form, Space) and Perspective Creating and Presenting: apply the creative process to produce a variety of two- and three-dimensional art works, using elements, principles, and techniques of visual arts to communicate feelings, ideas, and understandings	Elements of Design (Shape, Form, Space) and Perspective continued Interpretation and Elements of design used by artists. Reflecting, Responding, and Analysing: apply the critical analysis process to communicate feelings, ideas, and understandings in response to a variety of art works and art experiences
Drama and Dance in French	Identify the principles of variety and unity in drama and dance - Create dance pieces using a variety of techniques. Introduction to use of appropriate language, tone, gestures and body movements when speaking in role in a drama.	Use appropriate language, tone, gestures and body movements when speaking in role in a drama continued. Awareness of audience when writing in role. Interpret and communicate the meaning of stories/poems and other materials using a variety of drama and dance techniques.
Extended French: Reading	Introduction to Reader’s Workshop: Reading Comprehension Strategies: Guided Reading groups, Style and Structure: Whole class instruction, literature circles and shared reading partners Reading responses through oral and brief written responses Use research skills (e.g., formulate questions, locate information, clarify their understanding through discussion)	- Demonstrate comprehension of texts read independently (e.g., poems, short stories, electronic print, simple informational texts) by briefly answering oral or written questions on the main idea and some supporting details
Extended French: Writing	Writing Forms: Explanatory and Factual Word Study: use French-English dictionaries to verify spelling and determine the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary, use a thesaurus to expand their vocabulary, use appropriate organizers (e.g., table of contents, headings, charts, captions) in their written work Parts of Speech: nouns, verbs, direct infinitif form, subject-verb agreement, gender and number, plural forms Style and Structure: Directed teaching, journal responses, Writer’s workshop Writing Process: Pre-writing, Writing conferences, Peer editing	Writing Forms: Descriptive  Word Study: solving unknown words, content words, finding “mots-amis”  Parts of Speech: futur proche, past tense, vous -  as polite form of tu, forms of: de - de la, de l’, des, du Style and Structure: Conferencing with the teacher, Writer’s Workshop,  Shared Writing Writing Process: revise, edit, and proofread their writing, with the teacher’s assistance, focusing on grammar, spelling, punctuation, and conventions of style
Extended French: Oral Communication & Listening	- Express ideas and opinions using correct pronunciation and appropriate French intonation - Contribute to classroom routines, activities, and group discussions by asking and answering questions, expressing personal opinions, providing relevant information in French -Active listening during routines and lessons	- Listen to a variety of spoken texts and media works:  stories, songs, poems, television and radio excerpts - Respond by answering and asking questions, retelling the story, identifying  key words and expressions, illustrating the events described, identifying the main idea and some supporting details, expressing opinions.