Campaign Day for Room 26 & 27

FYI - we are visiting Room 26 & 27 for their campaign day from 9:10-9:30 am. If your students would like to purchase a small treat please send a loonie (or two) to school tomorrow. Merci!

Unit 6 Math test sign and return SVP!

FYI - I have sent the math tests home tonight. Mme :)

Salle 23 Card Exchange and Treat share on Friday Dec 20th

FYI - Salle 23 will be working on a variety of festive end of year activities this week.  There is no party, however, we will have time on Friday Dec 20th to have our Card Exchange and for students to share a treat if they want to. As well, the Holiday song-a-long will take place after lunch. Merci!

Have a wonderful holiday and we will see you in 2020!  
Mme.

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Here is the name list to help with card making:

Yasmin
Liev
Roya
Rainier
Ella Rose
Biniyam
Lucas
Sahir
Karen
Willow
Walter
Nyla
Simona
Vivienne
Scarlett
Rachel
Sabrina
Matthew
Adella
Nate
Oscar
Ronin
Edie
Luka
Julia
Hamza
Lisle

Quiz 14 - Les directions cont’d (last one before Holidays)

1) Bien sûr = for sure
2) d’accord = ok
3) salut = hello/ bye
4) pour = for
5) dans = in
6) sur = on
7) autre = other
8) mettre = to place
9) prendre = to take
10) aider = to help

Found Edie’s shoes!! Merci Beaucoup!

Found! Merci tout le monde...Edie found her shoes.

Math Test on Dec 17th

FYI - we will have the Measurement Math Test on Dec 17th

Please work on Unit 6 in the math textbook.

Mme :)

Quiz 13 - Les directions cont’d

1) les directions
2) arrêter
3) sauter
4) jouer
5) le chapeau
6) les gants
7) les bottes
8) les pieds
9) dehors
10) encore

Banjo of Destiny questions due by Feb 3

To help students get ready for the comprehension test, please remind students to complete their responses before Feb 3rd.

Mme

Banjo of Destiny Reading 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?

I owe you one Reading Responses due by Feb 3rd

“I Owe You One” Response Questions (because the chapters are short, I have included 18 chapter questions)

Ch 1:  Why is it surprising that Mrs Minton saved Wes? Has anything surprising ever happened to you, from another person?  Explain your thinking.

Ch 2: Zach and Wes made a poor choice biking into The Delanys’ field and got Domino, the horse stuck in the mud.  Have you ever made a poor choice and did you experience a consequence?

Ch 3: Wes’ mom has a “spidey sense” when something bad happens.  Does your mom, dad or you have a spidey sense?  Explain your connection.

Ch 4: Why does Wes have to pay a life debt to Mrs. Minton?  Do you think Wes owes Mrs. Minton anything for saving his life? Explain why you agree or disagree.

Ch 5: Daryl unearthed an arrowhead and said it was a good omen for Mr. Elliot, and it seemed to bring Mr Elliot some luck.  Do you have something that you keep as a good omen?  Do you bring it to competitions or when you travel? Tell me about your omen, or why you don’t believe in them.

Ch 6: Why is fixing the TV tower a good payment for Wes’ life-debt to Mrs. Minton?

Ch 7: “A man always tells it as it is”, why does this expression apply to Wes in this chapter?  Is it important to always tell people the real truth, rather than the “fluffed” up version of the truth. Tell me why you agree or disagree.

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Ch 8: Wes came up with his solution to find snow in summer using his problem solving strategies and thinking out-of-the-box.  Have you ever had to think out-of-the-box?  Explain your connection and why Wes was able to solve his problem so easily,

Ch 9: The coach says that even if a team is the strongest, fastest and most talented if they don’t believe they can win, then they won’t.  Explain this idea and why you agree or disagree.

Ch 10: “A man always respects his elders.”  What does this expression mean to you?  Is it still true today? Do you agree that we need to respect our grandparents and older adults in our community? Why or why not?

Ch 11: “Easy as falling off a log” is a metaphor for doing something easily.  Do you have any sayings that mean the same thing? Where or who did you learn it from? 

Ch 12:  With Daryl’s help, Mr Elliot’s foundation was taken down quickly.  Despite all the bad destruction, when Daryl’s energy was used positively he was able to solve a big problem.  Is Daryl a bad person? Why or why not, explain your thinking.

Ch 13: “ A man sees things through.” This expression relates to Wes’ dad finishing a job from the beginning, middle and through to the end.  Do you agree with Wes’ dad?  Is it important to you to finish something and follow-through to the very end?  I know sometimes it is easier to give up.  Explain your thinking.

Ch 14: “People are more important than things.” Do you agree with this idea? Why or why not. Explain your thinking.

Ch 15: Explain the expression: “ A man isn’t afraid to ask for help, Wes.”  Are you afraid to ask for help?  Tell me why or why not.

Ch 16: Explain what “a man trusts his gut, Wes” means in this chapter.  Have you ever “trusted your gut” on something and were correct?

Ch 17: The expression “Face the music”  refers to the struggle to get the TV transmitter to work and... it isn’t working.  Tell me what you think this expression means and a time when you had to “face the music”?

Ch 18:  When Mrs Minton said to Wes “Your father would be so proud of you”, he started to cry.  Why did he cry? Describe three emotions that he felt at that moment and explain why.

Iqbal Chapter Questions 1-11 due week of Jan 6th

FYI - we are aiming to complete our comprehension test based on this book the week of Feb 3rd.

The Iqbal book has 15 Chapter réponse questions due before Feb 3rd.

Please remind students to complete up to Ch 11 questions in their Language notebooks over the holidays.

I will post the questions on this blog later on this week.

Merci!


Iqbal Guided Reading Questions (Ch. 1-15)

Ch. 1:  In Chapter 1, some of the children are envious that Fatima, the main character, had never been punished by their master. They were envious of her.  Have you ever experienced being envious of others?  Can you describe this emotion, and in your opinion, is this a positive or negative emotion to have?

Ch. 2:  In Chapter 2, we will learn that in Pakistan, movies and television were a luxury that only rich people could afford. Many farmers and laborers could not afford to go to the movies or have a television.Is television a luxury in North America? Why or why not?  Please use connections from your own life and the story to explain.

Ch. 3: A peasant are farmers or farm workers who spend their day plowing the field.  A merchant is a businessperson who buys and sells goods for profit and maybe owns their own store.  In your opinion, which job is more important to society?  Why?  Which job (peasant vs. merchant) would you prefer to have? Is your answer different from the first question? Why or why not?

Ch. 4: Something or someone precious is of “great, great value or worth.” Your new iPad may be important to you, but the necklace that was handed down to you from your great grandmother, your grandmother, and your mother on your fifteenth birthday is precious. In Chapter 4, we learn that Hussain has told another carpet maker that Iqbal is precious. Why would Hussein consider Iqbal precious? Explain and use details from the novel.

Ch. 5: “Before they could grab him and take the knife away, Iqbal had cut twice more and the world’s most beautiful blue carpet was in pieces on the red earth of the floor.” (p. 35) Why did Iqbal destroy the beautiful “Blue Bukhara” carpet he worked so hard and fast to create? What message do you think he was trying to tell the master without using his words?

Ch.6: In this chapter we read that Hussain’s house is dark, silent, and menacing. This means that the house seems threatening and scary. (p. 43) How would you describe their master, Hussain? Please choose three adjectives that describe Hussain’s character; use an example from the the book to explain why you chose each of the three characteristics. 

Ch.7: A litany is “a type of prayer that includes responses and may be repetitive.” Sometimes litany makes people feel comforted or happy during difficult times. In Chapter 7, we learn that the children often list the things they would like to do when their debt is cancelled. They say it is like litany for them and a “way to feel good.” What makes you feel better when things are not going well? What could you say to yourself (i.e. positive self-talk) to help make you feel better?  

Ch.8: A fugitive is someone who is running away from authority. In this story, Iqbal has escaped from Hussain (his boss and master), so Iqbal is a fugitive.  Where do you think Iqbal should flee to in order to stay free? Does he have anywhere safe to go? Why or why not? Please explain your thoughts.

Ch.9: “The Labor Liberation Front was considered a traitor by the people who owned the bonded laborers.” (p. 72). The Labor Liberation Front (L.L.F.) is an organization that wants all children to live a normal and healthy life, but the L.L.F. are being labelled a “traitor”. Explain the word traitor in the quote above. What does it mean? Why do the “owners” of the bonded child laborers call the L.L.F. a traitor?

Ch.10 “But now there’s a law in our country that makes these clandestine factories illegal.” (p. 79). Explain why you think these carpet factories are able to continue to operate if there is an official law that makes them illegal, because they are using bonded child labour.  Why are they still breaking the law?

Ch.11: “He had been threatened, beaten, imprisoned; yet after each time, he had started afresh, driven by enthusiasm and perseverance.” (page 82)  Explain what the word perseverance means in the above quote. Then share an example of when you could or would choose to use perseverance in your own life.

Ch.12: “You know how hard it is to get the magistrates to intervene.” (page 92)

It is sometimes very difficult for a person to choose to enter a situation and change what is happening.  Have you ever jumped in and changed a negative situation into a positive one? Maybe you’ve seen someone else help?

Ch.13: “All the men had come back grim and discouraged that day, even Eshan Khan, who was always optimistic and ready to smile.” (p.105)

How do you stay optimistic in your everyday life? 

Now, in your opinion, would you be able to stay optimistic everyday in Pakistan? Why or why not? If you could stay optimistic, how would you stay optimistic? What strategies would you use to stay optimistic in the face of challenge?

Ch.14: In this chapter it states: “There’s going to be an international conference on labour problems.” (p.109). Why is it important to have a conference on child labour problems?  What can meeting and discussing the problems do?  Have you ever solved any problems through meeting and discussing them?  Please explain your thoughts and connections. 

Ch.15: In the book, Maria says, “Forgive my cowardice, Fatima.” (p. 116). Why did Maria wait so long to tell Fatima that Iqbal had passed away? In your opinion, why did Maria behave so cowardly? Or explain why you feel Maria did the right thing to not tell Fatima right away.

Quiz 13 - Les directions (cont’d)

1) les directions
2) arrêter
3) sauter
4) jouer
5) le chapeau
6) les gants
7) les bottes
8) les pieds
9) dehors
10) encore
11) sur
12) dans
13) D’accord
14) lève-toi
15) on y va

Dialogue schedule- Dec 9th and Dec 10th

Salut! We have some groups presenting on Dec 9th and some groups presenting Dec 10th.
Dec 9th presenters will be reading from their scripts.
Dec 10th presenters will be memorizing their lines (as much as possible).


Dec 9th Dialogue presenters:

Ronin/Lisle
Yasmin/ Walter
Biniyam/Matthew
Sahir/Scarlett
Nyla/Adella
Simona/ Nate
Hamza Haani/ Luka

Dec 10 Dialogue presenters:
Liev/ Rainier
Sabrina/ Roya/ Karen
Ella / Rachel
Vivienne / Lucas
Willow / Edie
Julia / Oscar

Dialogue Extended until Dec 9th

We will have more time to work on our dialogues. Students can still choose to present early. Merci!

Measurement math unit test on Dec 17th

FYI - Salle 23 will be wrapping up the year with our mini-unit on measurement.

Please work on unit 6 at home.

Page 211  #1-4
Page 212 #5-8
Page 215 #1-6
Page 218 #1-5 (I will give extra credit for 6,7,8)
Page 224 #1-5
Page 227/228 #1-6
Page 230 -Unit Review #1-10

Patterning Math tests sent home today! Pls sign :)

FYI - pattering Math tests sent home today! Parents - pls sign and return.

French Dialogue Presentation Schedule (due: Dec 5th)

Ella & Rachel - Dec 4th
Scarlett & Sahir- Dec 4th
Biniyam & Matthew - Dec 5th
Willow & Edie - Dec 5th
Lucas & Vivienne - Dec 5th
Yasmin & Walter - Dec 5th
Liev & Rainier - Dec 5th
Roya/ Sabrina/ Karen - Dec 5th
Nyla & Adella - Dec 5th
Simona & Nate - Dec 5th
Hamza & Luka - Dec 5th
Oscar & Julia - Dec 5th
Ronin & Lisle - Dec 5th

Found!! Missing grey running shoes - please return to Scarlett

We found them! Merci!!

Quiz 12 postponed until Thur Dec 5th

Quiz 12 - Les Directions

1) tu peux = you can
2) pratiquer = to practice
3) maintenant = now
4) Suivre = to follow
5) À gauche = to the left
6) à droite = to the right
7) lentement = slowly
8) ouvre = open
9) ferme = close
10) allons-y = let’s go

Diorama présentation schedule - 14 more to go!!

Nov 11 - Willow
Nov 12 - Karen (will re-do for Nov 28)
Nov 13 - Edie
Nov 14 - Oscar
Nov 19 - Adella / Lisle
Nov 20 - Lucas / Vivienne / Ella / Simona
Nov 22 - Nate / Rainier / Hamza
Nov 25 - Sabrina
Nov 26 - Rachel
Nov 27 - Roya/ Nyla / Julia / Yasmin/Walter/Matthew
Nov 28 - Biniyam/ Ronin / Hamza / Karen/ Sahir

Luka / Scarlett ?? No date chosen...

Dialogue - Les Directions Die by Nov 5th

Missing Math Text: #34

FYI - please check for Simona’s math text (34)

Otherwise please let the librarian know the textbook is lost. Each student is responsible for their textbook or replacement.

Mme

Patterning Test next week...

Please continue to do Chapter One math work in the text. Math test is Thursday, Nov 28th on Patterning.

Pattern work so far:

Page 8 #1-3
Page 12 #1-9
Page 18 #1-5
Page 21 #1-4
Page 25 # 1-6
Patterns worksheet 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Mme :)

Art Project with Inner City Angels artists on Wed and Thurs AM

FYI - we will be participating in the Parent Council sponsored art workshop on Wed AM and Thurs AM. Please send an extra shirt to school in case we get paint on clothing. And, students who have not handed in their photo release form, please bring a note to school that you are allowed to be in a photo; or send a note saying that you do not want your child in a photo.
Mme :)

11 Photo Forms missing:

Roya
Rainier
Biniyam
Scarlett
Sabrina
Matthew
Ronin
Hamza Haani
Lisle
Luka

Quiz 11 - Les Animaux Domestiques (On Friday Nov 22)

Quiz 11

1. la grenouille 
2. Le cheval
3. Le poisson
4. Le chien
5. Le hamster 
6. Le serpent
7. Le lézard 
8. L’oiseau
9. La souris
10. La tortue 

Patterning - Unit 1 in math text

Page 8 #1-3
Page 12 and 13 #1-9

Quiz 10 - la révision

1) la table
2) les chaises
3) une chaise
4) le garçon
5) une fille
6) les filles
7) un frère
8) une soeur
9) le crayon
10) un cahier

Science Diorama Checklist

Habitat Diorama 

Due Date: Nov 29th is our Science Diorama Openhouse, please present anytime before this date. 

• Each student will create a diorama (a scenic representation in which sculpted figures and lifelike details are displayed) showing their selected habitat. To create the diorama project, a shoe box or other small box may be used as the space for the diorama. The box should not be bigger than an adult sized shoebox. Students may use plastic figures or mold items from clay to represent animals, plants, and objects in their projects. Materials such as magazines (for photos), silk or plastic plants, popsicle sticks, toothpicks, glue, construction paper, and other craft items may be used. Be as eco-friendly as possible!Creativity is encouraged! 

You will be creating a diorama of a habitat of your choice: 

• Ocean
• Desert
• Forest 
• Rainforest (amazon, temperate, etc)
• Polar (arctic) 

In your diorama, you should include all of the following: 

(Please check off all of the items as you complete your project) 

You need to cover the inside of your box using paper or paint. This should reflect the habitat that you chose. For example, an ocean habitat would have a blue background to represent water. 

 Write your name and the habitat you chose on the back of the box 

 At least two animals that live in this habitat 

 At least two plants that live in this habitat 

 Label the items in your habitat 

 On the back of the shoebox, using an index card, describe your habitat by answering the following questions:
- Why did you choose this habitat?
- What types of plants and animals live in this habitat?                                        

- What is the environment of this habitat like? 

After completing the project, you will present your project to the rest of the class. Be prepared to describe your habitat and explain your work. 

Queen’s Park Official Photo - 7 forms missing ...

FYI - If you have misplaced the Queen’s Park Photo release form, please send a hand-written note if you would like your child to be included in the souvenir picture on the front steps of the foyer in Queen’s Park. Otherwise, I will set those students to the side while we take the official photo.

The following students did not bring in their form:
Sahir
Rachel
Matthew
Adella
Nate
Oscar
Lisle

Photo Release for Wed Nov 20 - Special Art Project Day

FYI - sorry...yet another photo release for permission to take photos during our art workshop  with Inner City Angels artists. This is a specially selected art group sponsored by the Parent Council for all Grade 4 and Grade 5 students at Wilkinson this year.

Mme :)

Photo Release Form for Queen’s Park

If you haven’t received the form, please send a note that your child is allowed to be in a group photo at Queen’s Park.  They have a professional photographer there to take a class picture in the front foyer for visiting classes. I’ll print off a class set for each student as a souvenir.

Merci!

Mme :)

Parent Interview Schedule for Nov 14 (pm) & 15th (am)

Thursday Nov 14th - Evening


Willow 3:30-3:45 pm

Sahir 3:45-4 pm

Ella 4:45-5 pm

Edie 5- 5:15 pm

Scarlett 5:15-5:30pm

Rachel 5:30-5:45 pm

Nyla 5:45 - 6 pm

Walter 6-6:15 pm

Julia 6:15-6:30 pm

Nate 6:30-6:45 pm

Simona 6:45-7 pm

Sabrina 7:15 - 7:30 pm

Vivienne 7-7:15 pm

Roya 7:30-7:45 pm

Lisle 7:45-8 pm

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Friday Nov 15th - AM

Lucas 8:15 am

Adella 8:30 am

Oscar 8:45 am

Rainier 9 am

Biniyam 9:15 am

Matthew 9:30 pm

Liev 9:45 am

Yasmin 10 am

Hamza 10:45 am

Science Diorama presentations start Nov 22 and end Nov 28th

FYI - we will be hosting our Science Diorama Openhouse on Nov 29th.  Students will need to have their presentations done before this date.

Merci!

Pizza Lunch on Friday after Queen’s Park Trip

FYI - for students who signed up for pizza lunch, Parent Council will bring it up to Rm 23 so students can have their pizza.

Merci!

Quiz 9 - Les vêtements

1) un vêtement
2) un soulier
3) un manteau
4) un chapeau
5) les bottes
6) un chandail
7) un pantalon
8) une chemise
9) une chaussette
10) une robe

Parent Teacher Interviews: Thurs Nov 14 evening & Fri Nov 15 morning

Salut!

On Friday, Nov 8th I will be sending home Parent interview time request forms.
Please let me know your top three preferences.  I will try my best to accommodate :)

Merci!

Mme Jim

Thursday Nov 7 - Math Test

Please review page 64 and 65 to get ready for the test next week.
Mme :)

Nov 8 - Only 4 Trip forms Missing

Rainier
Ella
Nate
Lisle

Permission for Class Photo at Queen’s Park form going home today

FYI - Photo release form going home tonight

Parents going to Queen’s Park - Bring Photo ID

SVP - Parents coming along on our trip, remember to bring a driver’s licence or health card on our trip to Queen’s Park.  Merci!

Math Textbook work for this week...Math test next week

Page 60 #1-5
Page 64/65 #1-13

Oct 31 - Halloween Treats & mini- party ( 2:10-3:10 ) pm

Salut! On Oct 31st - we will have the costume parade at around 1 pm, and then from 2:10-3:10 pm students will be able to do a treats share & mini-party.

Please send any nut-free snacks (or healthy treats along).

Merci!

Mme

Nov 8th Queen’s Park trip - Thank you Parent Volunteers!

Update - we have 4 parent volunteers. A big thank you to: Vivienne’s dad, Walter’s mom, Willow’s mom and Sabrina’s mom for coming along on Nov 8th. Please come up to Rm 23 with your child on Nov 8th at entry time. We will leave shortly after attendance and announcements.

Merci!

Mme

C’est L’halloween song - practice for tomorrow

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sYfmQ5eAQlg

Quiz de la prononciation #8 - les sports (on Fri)

1) le soccer
2) le baseball
3) le tennis .... « le ten-ees »
4) le hockey .... “le o-key”
5) la natation
6) le patinage
7) le volleyball
8) le ski
9) la course
10) le toboggan

Math textbook: page 57 #1-5

Friday, November 8 - Trip to Queen’s Park 10-11:30 am Half-Day Trip

We will be back in time to eat lunch in the lunchroom at noon. If not, I will supervise them in Room 23 for the remainder of lunch period. Mme

Photo Day tomorrow (Oct 22) at 12:45pm

Prononciation Quiz #7 - Partie du corps

1) Les yeux
2) les épaules
3) la tête
4) la main
5) les dents
6) les pieds
7) les oreilles
8) la bouche
9) le nez
10) le genou

Math textbook work pg. 50 # 1-6

FYI - I will be posting pages that students can work on at school or at home. These are work pages that students will start at school but if incomplete can complete at home and hand-in by the unit test date .  I will usually give a week’s notice before each Math unit test.

Page 31 #1-9
Page 35 #1-12
Page 38 #1-7
Page 41 #1-5
Page 50 #1-6
Page 52 #1-5

Quiz de la Prononciation #6 - Friday, Oct. 18th

1) Ontario
2) Québec
3) Manitoba
4) Saskatchewan
5) Alberta
6) Colombie-britannique
7) Yukon
8)Territoires nord-ouest
9) Nunavut
10)Terre-Neuve
11) Nouvelle-Écosse
12)Nouveau-Brunswick
13) île du Prince Édouard

Prononciation Quiz #5 - objets de la classe

We will be quizzing all 10 words on Thursday Oct 10th

1) les objets de la classe
2) la salle de classe
3) les élèves
4) l’horloge
5) l’ordinateur
6) le cahier
7) la poubelle
8) la chaise
9) le classeur
10) la feuille

Toronto Humane Society Trip - Thursday, Oct 3rd

FYI - please remember to pack a lunch for Thurs Oct 3rd.

Parent volunteers can come up to Rm 23 at 9:30 am. We will leave shortly once all our parents arrive :) Many thanks to: Simona’s mom, Lisle’s mom & Vivienne’s mom

Mme :)

Pronunciation Quiz # 4 postponed to Friday Oct 4th

We will be working on the French alphabet. Students will be asked to practice saying all 26 letters  for Friday.

Merci :)

Mme

Math Help available at Toronto Public Library

https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/teens/learning.jsp

TPL Teens Homework Help : Toronto Public Library Learning and Homework Help for teens. Discover in-branch tutors at Youth Hubs, online tutoring with Brainfuse, courses with lynda.com and Safari, and student resources for research. www.torontopubliclibrary.ca

For elementary students: Brainfuse is especially useful as students can chat online with professional tutors live and this is available for students in K-12.

Unit 2 - Math Text book work

FYI - I will be posting pages that students can work on at school or at home. These are work pages that students will start at school but if incomplete can complete at home and hand-in by the unit test date .  I will usually give a week’s notice before each Math unit test.

Page 31 #1-9
Page 35 #1-12
Page 38 #1-7
Page 41 #1-5
Page 50 #1-6

Oct 1st Pape Library Visit - walking excursion

FYI - Rm 23 will be at Pape Library from 2:15-3 pm on Tues Oct 1st. We will be leaving the school at 1:50 pm and return before 3:20 pm

Trip forms needed: Oct 3rd to Humane Society

FYI - If you have lost the trip form, please send a note to school allowing your child to attend the trip on Thur Oct 3rd, 10:30-1:30 pm.  Please pack a lunch and water bottle.

As well, we are looking for 2 more parent volunteers to accompany us :)

Merci beaucoup,
Mme

Math Text Book -Unit 2 Work assigned this week

FYI - we have assigned/ signed out a Math Makes Sense textbook for each student.  Please make sure they return the text at the end of May.

Even if I do not assign specific work pages please feel free to work through Unit 2.  There are wonderful examples and a glossary at the back to look up math words that students may not know.

This week I assigned Page 31 #1-9.

Mme :)

Pronunciation Quiz # 3 - Wed Sept 25

Please practice all the words, Mme will choose 10 out of the following 20 words to quiz.

1) lundi
2) mardi
3) mercredi
4) jeudi
5) vendredi
6) samedi
7) dimanche
8) rouge
9) bleu
10) jaune
11) orange
12) vert
13) gris
14) noir
15) blanc
16) rose
17) violet
18) brun
19) arc-en-ciel = rainbow
20) aujourd’hui = today

Save the Date: Toronto Humane Society Trip on Oct 3rd

Fyi - We are rescheduled to go on Oct 3rd. Merci!

UPDATE- Trip to Toronto Humane Society POSTPONED

Please note our trip to the  Humane Society has been postponed. I am really sorry about this last minute change.  Mme Jim

Pronunciation Quiz #2 - les numéros continuer

FYI - Mme will choose 10 out of 20 numbers for tomorrow’s pronunciation quiz.

Same numbers as last week :)

Onze = 11
Quinze = 15
Dix-neuf = 19
Vingt-deux = 22
Vingt -trois = 23
Vingt-neuf = 29
Trente-et-un = 31
Cinquante = 50
Cinquante-deux = 52
Soixante = 60
Soixante douze = 72
Soixante seize = 76
Soixante dix-huit = 78
Quatre-vingt quatre = 84
Quatre vingt-dix = 90
Quatre vingt dix-sept = 97
Quatre-vingt dix-huit = 98
Cent = 100
Mille = 1000
Deux millions = 2 million

Gr 4/5 curriculum expectations 2019-2020

FYI - In case we miss you on Curriculum Night on Sept 19th, 5:30-7pm, here is the curriculum plan for this year.

Subject Area	Reporting Term 1	Reporting Term 2
Language: Writing	Writing Forms: Explanatory and Narrative  Word Study: use of dictionary, thesaurus, commonly misspelled words, root words, intro to word wall. Parts of Speech: nouns, pronoun, and verbs  Style and Structure: Writing workshop- developing ideas (power writing), 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, dot jots/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	DRA, CASI and levelled texts. Introduction to Reader’s Workshop: read aloud, choral and shared reading,. DEAR, 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	DRA / CASI Readers Workshop: independent reading, DEAR, 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.
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 5 Number Sense and Numeration: Multiply 3 digit numbers by 1- digit, understand place value in numbers from 0.01 to 100 000, expanded, written form, comparing numbers to 10 000, multiplication/ division.	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 5 Number Sense and Numeration:  develop an understanding of hundredths, addition and subtraction of decimal numbers to hundredths, representing money amounts to $1000. compare and order fractions, demonstrate and explain equivalent relationship between fractions and decimals.
	Gr 4 Patterning and Algebra demonstrate an understanding of equality between pairs of expressions, using addition, subtraction, and multiplication Gr 5 Patterning and Algebra: create, identify, and extend numeric and geometric patterns; determine growing, shrinking, and repeating patterns.	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 5 Patterning and Algebra: demonstrate understanding of variables in equations
	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 5 Geometry: identify and classify polygons according to their properties; identify, measure and construct angles and triangles; construct prisms and pyramids from nets.	Gr 4 Geometry: identify and describe the location of an object, using a grid map, and reflect two-dimensional shapes. Gr 5 Geometry: location of objects using cardinal direction and translate shapes
	Gr 4 Measurement: estimate, measure, and record length, perimeter, area, mass, capacity, volume, and elapsed time, using a  variety of strategies Gr 5 Measurement: telling time to the nearest second, elapsed time, measure and record temperatures.	Gr 4 Measurement: determine the relationships among units and measurable attributes, including the area and perimeter of rectangles. Gr 5 Measurement: measure length, width, distance and perimeter; determine area of rectangles; measure mass, capacity and volume.
Math, continued	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 5 Data Management: collecting, organizing, drawing conclusions from data, creating and analyzing surveys, calculate mean for set of data, compare two sets of data.	Gr 4 Data Management: predict the results of a simple probability experiment, then conduct the experiment and compare the prediction to the results. Gr 5 Data Management and Probability: determine and represent all possible outcomes of simple probability experiments; represent, using fractions, the probability of an outcome.
Science and Technology	Gr 4 Life Systems - Habitats and Communities - analyse the effects of human activities on habitats and communities Gr 5 Understanding Life Systems: Human Organ Systems 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 Structures and Mechanisms demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles and functions of pulley systems and gear systems.	Gr 4 Matter and Energy - Light and Sound: investigate the characteristics and properties of light and sound Gr 5 Understanding Structures and Mechanisms: Forces Acting on Structures and Mechanisms Gr 5 Understanding Earth and Space Systems: Conservation of Energy and Resources Gr 5 Understanding Matter and Energy: Properties of and Changes in Matter
Social Studies	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 5 The role of government and responsible citizenship demonstrate an understanding of the roles and key responsibilities of citizens and of the different levels of government in Canada	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 Gr 5 Heritage and Identity: First Nations and Europeans in New France and Early Canada -analyse some key short- and long-term consequences of interactions among and between First Nations and European explorers and settlers in New France prior to 1713
Extended French: Oral Communication	Express ideas and opinions using correct pronunciation and appropriate intonation Contribute to classroom routines, activities, and group discussions by asking and answering questions, expressing personal opinions, providing relevant information.	Listen to a variety of spoken texts and media works:  stories, songs, poems, television and radio excerpts, weather reports. 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.
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
Drama and Dance	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.
Visual Arts	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 (Colour, Line, Texture)  Introduction to Elements of Design (Shape, Form, Space) and Perspective	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 Elements of Design (Shape, Form, Space) and Perspective continued Interpretation and Elements of design used by artists.
Health	Gr 5 Healthy Living: Healthy Eating   Introduction to Substance Use, Addictions, and Related Behaviours	Gr 5 Substance Use, Addictions, and Related Behaviours identifying the effects of smoking & decision making skills continued Gr 5 Growth and Development: describe physical, emotional, and interpersonal changes associated with puberty
Physical Education	Active Participation: fair play, participate regularly, safety first. Cross Country running, Cooperative Games, Fitness goal/ pulse check for optimal rate of activity Fitness and Cooperative Games Volleyball, indoor floor hockey, bordenball	Fitness and Cooperative Games  Active Participation: fair play, participate regularly, safety rules followed. Fitness, Track and Field, soccer, slow-pitch, ultimate frisbee