This is our final week of this school year! It has been an amazing adventure. Thursday will be our last full day. I hope that all of your families can have a restful and fun summer. This week we will review some core math concepts, have some fun with some drama activities and play some interactive games.
Language Arts: We will review grammatical elements to help our ability to write in greater detail.
Tips for writing in greater description
Math/Problem Solving:
In class, both grades will continue reviewing core operations (addition, subtraction, division and multiplication). Review
Social Studies:
We will read and discuss some classic First Nations stories.
Design/Science: We will test our grabbers that we built to pick up a: cube, ball, bottle and other assorted items. *If time* We will attempt to create candy. If not, we will attempt this next week.
Art: This week we will learn more about the Chevron design. We will also create our own using paper, tape and paint.
This week, we will not have a spelling test. We will continue our in-class work in expanding our vocabulary knowledge by completing word ladders. This is where students start with a word and have to arrive at a different word but only changing one letter at a time.
Reading comprehension: https://sn3.scholastic.com/issues/2019-20/090219/go-for-it.html?language=english#On%20Level
Math:
In class, both grades will again continue reviewing core operations (addition, subtraction, division and multiplication). We will use those operations in solving problems.
In the computer lab, we will continue to review the concept of money.
This week we will learn about money.
(Finishing from last week)
(Grade 3) On ixl.ca, work on S.1-S.4 (money) https://ca.ixl.com/math/grade-3
(Grade 4) On ixl.ca, work onM.1-M.5 (money) https://ca.ixl.com/math/grade-4
We will also play some global games in class that will support mathematical growth/logical reasoning.
Big-list-mathematical-board-games
Creativity:
Art: If the weather cooperates, we will go out to our forest and sketch some nature scenes.
Design: In the Helping Hand design activity, students will design and build a device that lets you grab different objects and drop them into a container that’s at least two feet away from you.
Links:
Social-emotional learning: We will use the Mind Yeti Activities in support of socio-emotional learning.
This week, we will not have a spelling test. Rather, we will work at expanding our vocabulary knowledge by completing word ladders. This is where students start with a word and have to arrive at a different word but only changing one letter at a time.
When finished, we will look at some traditional stories from different cultures around the world.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/school-radio/audio-stories-traditional/zb9wkmn
Math:
In class, both grades will continue reviewing core operations (addition, subtraction, division and multiplication). We will use those operations in solving problems.
In the computer lab, we will review the concept of money.
This week we will learn about money.
(Grade 3) On ixl.ca, work on S.1-S.4 (money) https://ca.ixl.com/math/grade-3
(Grade 4) On ixl.ca, work onM.1-M.5 (money) https://ca.ixl.com/math/grade-4
We will also play some global games in class that will support mathematical growth/logical reasoning.
https://www.wikihow.com/Play-10000
Art:
Animal Exercising This activity requires you to draw your version of what an animal would look like while exercising. Consider the different poses you could put your animal in.
Fine-motor development: In class, students will be able to practise their cursive writing to further support their fine-motor development. Cursive
Social-emotional learning:
| Mind Yeti Activities in support of socio-emotional Learning16 The New Kid: Listen17 Thank You Nature: Listen18 Hello Thoughts: Listen19 Hello Feelings: Listen |
We have completed the official spelling program for the year. We will now use our time to expand our vocabulary. To do this, we will have two commonly used words and have ten related words to each one (A total of 22 words + one bonus word this week). The purpose of this is to learn similar words to common words but to have an improved vocabulary.
The two commonly used words for this week are beautiful and terrible.
*Adaptations will be made in class with specific students so that all students can experience success.*
Language Arts/Social Studies:
The purpose of this activity is to create an interesting tourist brochure that will make people want to come to your destination. Students should use descriptive language and engaging pictures to show why people would want to visit their destination. This destination can be real or imaginary. Students will have a chance to edit their work, ask questions and present their best work. This tourist brochure is due Thursday June 1st. Students will not present to the whole class but will share in small groups (3 students at a time).
The criteria is listed below:
Language Arts:
We will continue writing and illustrating our fractured fairy tales
Fractured Fairy Tales Planning Sheet
When finished, we will look at some traditional stories from different cultures around the world.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/school-radio/audio-stories-traditional/zb9wkmn
Math:
In class, both grades will continue reviewing core operations (addition, subtraction, division and multiplication). We will use those operations in solving problems.
We will also play some global games in class that will support mathematical growth/logical reasoning.
https://www.wikihow.com/Play-10000
Art: This week we will experiment with a book cover design idea using a notebook, markers, packing tape, paint and a tool to scratch the paint off with.
Fine-motor development: In class, students will be able to practise their cursive writing to further support their fine-motor development. Slow Cursive
Social-emotional learning: We will continue using the Mind Yeti Activities in support of socio-emotional learning.
We have completed the official spelling program for the year. We will now use our time to expand our vocabulary. To do this, we will have two commonly used words and have ten related words to each one (A total of 22 words). The purpose of this is to learn similar words to common words but to have an improved vocabulary.
The two commonly used words for this week are fun and boring.
*Adaptations will be made in class with specific students so that all students can experience success.*
Language Arts/Social Studies:
The purpose of this activity is to create an interesting tourist brochure that will make people want to come to your destination. Students should use descriptive language and engaging pictures to show why people would want to visit their destination. This destination can be real or imaginary. Students will have a chance to edit their work, ask questions and present their best work. This tourist brochure will likely be due next week. I will update you on the specific date closer to the time.
The criteria is listed below:
*If time. This will most likely be done next week*
Language Arts:
We will spend some time reviewing some fairy tales and even write some of our own.
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs
Fractured Fairy Tales Planning Sheet
Students will also continue working on reading with expression.
Math: We will work on word problems to develop our problem-solving skills.
https://www.cemc.uwaterloo.ca/resources/potw.php
Design/Science: We are going to continue our design series this week. We will have a challenge to see if we can design and build something that can carry a Ping-Pong ball from the top of a zip line string to the bottom in four seconds (or less!).
https://www.pbs.org/video/design-squad-diy-zip-line/
https://pbskids.org/designsquad/project/137497/
Fine-motor development: In class, students will be able to practise their cursive writing to further support their fine-motor development.
Social-emotional learning: We will use the Mind Yeti activities in support of social-emotional learning.
Art:
This week we will work on creating piece of cubism art.
http://projectartaday.blogspot.com/2012/02/lesson-cube-yo-face-aka-picasso.html
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Language Arts:
Thank you parents and families who supported us last week in sharing your experiences and ideas surrounding manners. We had a fulsome discussion in class and came away with an appreciation for the different perspectives surrounding how to conduct ourselves in relation to others. Thank you!
We will look at the Perseverance mission to Mars and complete reading comprehension activities related to the event. The reading will be given out in class.
https://kpcnotebook.scholastic.com/post/perseverance-explores-mars
Language Arts/Social Studies:
The purpose of this activity is to create an interesting tourist brochure that will make people want to come to your destination. Students should use descriptive language and engaging pictures to show why people would want to visit their destination. This destination can be real or imaginary. Students will have a chance to edit their work, ask questions and present their best work. This tourist be due in about two weeks. I will let you know the specific date. Students will not present to the whole class but will share in small groups (3 students at a time).
The criteria is listed below:
Math:
This week we will continue working on deepening our undertanding of geometry. In class, we will work on classifying 2-D and 3-D shapes (grade 3).
(grade 3) IXL: V.18-V.21
https://ca.ixl.com/math/grade-3
Grade 4 students will learn about symmetry, reflection, rotation and translation.
(grade 4) IXL: R.25-R.29
https://ca.ixl.com/math/grade-4
Symmetry activities for both grades:
https://pbskids.org/peg/games/symmetry-painter
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/symmetry/symmetry-matching
https://www.ixl.com/math/geometry/count-lines-of-symmetry
https://permadi.com/java/spaint/spaint.html
https://www.mathsisfun.com/geometry/symmetry-artist.html
Science: Follow up with erosion
Design: This week we will have a design challenge to see if we can design a table made from newspaper. If parents can share some newspapers for their child, that would be much appreciated.
Core Competencies: This week students will conduct a self-assessment on the provincial core competencies. Eventually, this will be sent home to families.
Art:
This week we will work on creating a tourist brochure (listed above)
Bonus: Name Art
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Language Arts/Social Studies:
This week we will learn more about customs from around the world. We will learn about manners from around the world. We will also look at how children attend school at schools around the world.
Manners can be different all around the world and within cultures. Students in division six will be asking their parents/grandparents about what manners they feel are important. Students will use the sheet below to ask parents/grandparents a series of questions. The purpose of this assignment is for students to be exposed to some of the various manners we have all been raised with. There is no one correct answer. Rather, this is an opportunity to share perspectives so that students are thoughtful and set up for success in all they do.
Prompts: Manners for…
Eating and drinking
Hygiene
Personal space
Making noise
Digital manners
Math:
This week we will continue working on geometry.
https://www.iknowit.com/lessons/c-geometry-polygons.html
https://mrnussbaum.com/age-of-the-angles-online-game
https://mrnussbaum.com/angle-invaders-online-game
https://mrnussbaum.com/using-a-protractor-online
Optional extension: https://mrnussbaum.com/stock-the-shelves-online-game
(grade 3) IXL: V.4-V.8
https://ca.ixl.com/math/grade-3
Grade 4 students will learn different types of polygons (geometric shapes that are made up of straight line segments).
How to identify different polygons
(grade 4) IXL: R.6-R.10
https://ca.ixl.com/math/grade-4
Science: Follow up with erosion
Design: This week we will have a design challenge to see if we can design a boat that can hold 25 pennies for 10 seconds. If parents have any extra pennies that can share with the class, that would be much appreciated.
Art:
This week we will make a mosaic. We will use paper for the mosaic but if students wish to bring a different material for the mosaic (tile/flower petals, etc.) then they can use those materials as well.
This week we will have the grade four students do the D-28 spelling test on Friday as last week they were at Outdoor School.
Grade three students will work on an alternative in-class activity.
Students will review basic story structure and write a short story that will be shared with a small group in class.
Reading Comprehension: Students will work in small groups reading out loud and then answer questions related to the reading.
Math:
We will wrap up our work on better understanding probability. There will be a brief quiz on Tuesday or Wednesday. The activity listed below is the types of questions students could expect.
Later this week we will start working on geometry. In class, we will work on identifying the properties of 3-d objects (grade 3).
https://www.math-salamanders.com/3d-shapes-worksheets.html#3rd
(grade 3) IXL: T.18-T.19, V.1-V.3
Grade 4 students will learn about regular and irregular polygons (geometric shapes that are made up of straight line segments).
How to identify different polygons
https://www.mathsisfun.com/geometry/polygons.html
(grade 4) IXL: K.5, R.1-R.5
Social Studies:
We will read stories about British Columbia’s past that reflect different perspectives and experiences.
Students will write a short reflection related to the stories and information that is shared.
Science:
GRADE 3 SCIENCE:
We will further investigate landforms, weathering and erosion.
Links:
Landforms Checking for Understanding
Kahoot on weathering and erosion
GRADE 4 SCIENCE:
We will further investigate nocturnal and diurnal animals as well as learn more about cycles.
Links:
Art:
We will investigate Yup’ik border patterns.
Spelling: This week, we will have a spelling tests for the grade threes. Grade fours will receive their words but will not have their test until next week.
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Language Arts:
We will perform some reader’s theatre stories within the class.
Class read aloud: We will read from the Storyhouse series.
Math:
Below is some extra practise for graphing and interpreting data.
IXL (grade 3): NEW T.10-T.14 (If finished, T.4-T.9) (https://ca.ixl.com/math/grade-3)
IXL (grade 4): NEW N.7-N.11 (If finished, N.1-N.6) (https://ca.ixl.com/math/grade-4)
Khan Academy Graphing Background and online practise
We will continue to play probability games to strengthen our understanding of probability in games of chance.
Problem Solving:
http://mathwire.com/problemsolving/probs34.html
Extension Activities:
*Math and Art:*
Transformations:
https://www.bloglovin.com/blogs/mrs-e-teaches-math-11623311/transformations-logo-project-5389485221
Tessellations:
Activity:
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