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Month: May 2020 (Page 1 of 2)

May 29, 2020

May 29, 2020 / / 0 Comments

Good morning Division 6! Happy Friday!  Hopefully the weather remains good for the weekend.  But if not, there is a chance for you to read a good book, play a board game with family, or watch a good movie (It could be a Marvel movie – maybe like the Avengers!)  Anyway, enjoy today!  Here’s the schedule:

  • PE WITH JOE or JUST DANCE videos – Choose between PE WITH JOE or choosing JUST DANCE videos. If you have some other exercise that you found online, then do that. Try your best to get your 20 minutes of exercise every morning.  Drink plenty of water and take breaks when needed.
  • POETRY – Your LIMERICK POEM is due TODAY. Please make sure that you follow the instructions given for the LIMERICK POEM directions and you have the correct number of syllables.  Upload your completed poems on MS TEAMS.  If you would like to watch the videos again, here they are:
    • LIMERICK POEMS FOR KIDS – LEARNING FROM HOME. In your internet browser, type in:
    • LIMERICK POEMS FOR KIDS – CLASSROOM POETRY VIDEO. In your internet browser, type in:
    • MATH – Today, I want you to play some games from COOL MATH 4 KIDS – play the addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division games for fun. Try some of the games that are challenging for you.  If you haven’t completed the IXL questions from yesterday, then try those questions for 15 to 20 minutes.  Grade 4s, I wanted you to do the questions on SUBTRACT DECIMAL NUMBERS and Grade 5s, I wanted you to work on the questions for ADD AND SUBTRACT DECIMALS:  WORD PROBLEMS.  You can use a calculator to help you add or subtract if you want.
    • SCIENCE – Your answers for ALL ABOUT THE GRASSLANDS BIOMES due TODAY. Please upload your answers to the ASSIGNMENTS tab in MS TEAMS. Thanks.
    • SCIENCE – For more background information on the GRASSLANDS biome, watch the following videos on youtube:

Well, that’s it for today. Enjoy the weekend and see you guys on Monday!

May 28, 2020

May 28, 2020 / / 0 Comments

Good morning Division 6!  Happy Thursday.  It was great seeing you guys again yesterday during our CLASS MEETING.  It was fun seeing what you guys brought to the SHOW and TELL.  Anyway, here is today’s schedule:

  • PE WITH JOE or JUST DANCE videos – Choose either PE WITH JOE or choose JUST DANCE videos. Get your 20 minutes of exercise every morning.  Drink plenty of water and take breaks when needed.
  • POETRY – Please continue to work on your LIMERICK poem. Remember that the due date for your LIMERICK poem is TOMORROW. If you would like to watch the videos again, here they are:
    • LIMERICK POEMS FOR KIDS – LEARNING FROM HOME. In your internet browser, type in:
    • LIMERICK POEMS FOR KIDS – CLASSROOM POETRY VIDEO. In your internet browser, type in:
    • MATH – Hey guys, today we’ll continue with our work with adding and subtracting with decimals. I noticed that some of you didn’t do the work on IXL on Monday.  Try your best to do the 15 to 20 minutes of questions on IXL.  Grade 4s, I want you to focus on the questions on SUBTRACT DECIMAL NUMBERS and Grade 5s, I want you to work on the questions for ADD AND SUBTRACT DECIMALS:  WORD PROBLEMS.  Grade 5s, try to notice whether or not the word problem is asking you to add or subtract. Then make the calculations.  You can use a calculator to help you add or subtract if you want.  I’m going to
    • MATH – For review, watch the following video for background information on how to add and subtract with decimals: MATH ANTICS – DECIMAL ARITHMETIC (type in your internet browser the following):
    • SCIENCE – Continue to work on your ALL ABOUT THE GRASSLANDS BIOMES questions. Use the article to help you answer the questions.   You can upload your answers to the ASSIGNMENTS tab in MS TEAMS.  The due date for this assignment is TOMORROW.
    • SCIENCE – For more background information on the GRASSLANDS biome, watch the following videos on youtube:
      • GRASSLANDS (BIOMES OF THE WORLD) (type in your internet browser):
      • SAVANNA GRASSLAND BIOME FACTS (type in your internet browser):
      • TEMPERATE GRASSLANDS – BIOMES OF THE WORLD (type in your internet browser):
      • SS – Complete the questions for the article THE JAPANESE INTERNMENT. This assignment is due tomorrow.  Upload your answers onto MS TEAMS. Thanks.
      • SS – For more background information, watch the following video on youtube:
        • JAPANESE CANADIAN INTERNMENT – NIKKEI STORIES (In your internet browser, type in):
        • NIKKEI STORIES – INTERNMENT (in your internet browser, type in):
        • PRACTICE TYPING with Dance Mat typing or if you found a website that you like, then you can use it. If you have completed Dance Mat, you can redo it for now.  Practicing for 15 minutes everyday will help you get better at typing.
        • MUSIC – Please remember to visit Ms. Fletcher’s website. Her blog is on the Suncrest website at https://sd41blogs.ca/fletcherp/
        • Explore MS TEAMS – You can use the chat option with each other after you have completed the day’s activities. It will be open from 10:30 to 1:30. I will be available to talk to you guys if you have any questions with any assignments. Or if you just feel like chatting with me, that’s okay too.

Well, we’re done with for today.  See you guys tomorrow!

May 27, 2020

May 27, 2020 / / 0 Comments

Good morning Division 6!  It’s Wednesday and we’re half way through the week. Remember, TODAY is our CLASS MEETING.  Let’s all continue our great audience listening skills that you guys always show! Here’s today’s schedule:

  • PE WITH JOE or JUST DANCE videos – Do either for 20 minutes. If you have some other exercise that you found online, then do that for 20 minutes. Please choose appropriate videos if you choose to do JUST DANCE.  Take breaks and drink water when necessary.
  • RAZ KIDS – Please continue with RAZ KIDS for 20 minutes today.
  • POETRY – Continue working on your LIMERICK POEM. Please follow the format of the example included in the LIMERICK POEM PDF.  Upload your LIMERICK POEM onto MS TEAMS.  The due date is FRIDAY, MAY 29TH.  You can watch the following video on youtube for more background information:
  • MATH – Today, I want you to spend 15 to 20 minutes playing games on COOL MATH 4 KIDS. Today, try the multiplication and division games.
  • SCIENCE – Continue to work on your questions from the article ALL ABOUT THE GRASSLANDS BIOMES. All of the answers to the questions are based on the article. The due date for this assignment is FRIDAY.  For more background information, you can watch the following videos from Moomoo Math and Science on youtube:
    • GRASSLANDS (BIOMES OF THE WORLD)
    • SAVANNA GRASSLAND BIOME FACTS
    • TEMPERATE GRASSLANDS – BIOMES OF THE WORLD (type in your internet browser):
    • SS – Complete the questions for the article for the JAPANESE INTERNMENT by FRIDAY, MAY 29TH. For more background information, watch the following video on youtube:
      • JAPANESE CANADIAN INTERNMENT – NIKKEI STORIES (In your internet browser, type in):
      • NIKKEI STORIES – INTERNMENT (in your internet browser, type in):
      • PRACTICE TYPING with Dance Mat typing or if you found a website that you like, then you can use it. If you have completed Dance Mat, you can redo it for now.  Practicing for 15 minutes everyday will help you get better at typing.
      • MUSIC – Please visit Ms. Fletcher’s website for updates. Her blog is on the Suncrest website at https://sd41blogs.ca/fletcherp/
      • Explore MS TEAMS – You can use the chat option with each other after you have completed the day’s activities. It will be open from 10:00 to 1:00. I will be available to talk to you guys if you have any questions with any assignments. Or if you just feel like chatting with me, that’s okay too.  Remember, our CLASS MEETING will be TODAY at 11:00 to 11:30 and we’re continuing with our SHOW and TELL.

See you guys later on during the CLASS MEETING today at 11:00!

May 26, 2020

May 26, 2020 / / 0 Comments

Happy Tuesday Division 6! Remember, that tomorrow is our CLASS MEETING from 11:00 to 11:30.  We will continue our SHOW and TELL for our meeting.  Remember, to show something that is important or special to you and then explain why it is important to you.  I thought students did a great job of explaining their special items to the class and I look forward to seeing tomorrow’s SHOW and TELL.  Here’s today’s schedule:

  • PE WITH JOE or JUST DANCE videos – Choose between PE WITH JOE or choosing JUST DANCE videos. If you have some other exercise that you found online, then do that. Try your best to get your 20 minutes of exercise every morning.  Drink plenty of water and take breaks when needed.
  • RAZ KIDS – Let’s continue with some RAZ KIDS today guys! Do RAZ KIDS for 20 minutes.
  • POETRY – continue to work on your LIMERICK poem today. Remember, a LIMERICK can be a bit tricky.  Try your best to rhyme Lines 1, 2, and 5.  Then try to make Lines 3 and 4 rhyme.  Also, there is a rhythm aspect to LIMERICKS – it kind of sounds like a song. If you have problems with the RHYTHM aspect of LIMERICKS, don’t worry about that. I’d like to see that you make a fun and silly poem that has a rhyming scheme.  The due date for your LIMERICK poem is FRIDAY, MAY 29th.  Upload your poems on MS TEAMS.  I’ve uploaded another video on how to write LIMERICKS for some more background information:   LIMERICK POEMS FOR KIDS – CLASSROOM POETRY VIDEO.  In your internet browser, type in:
  • MATH – Today, I want you to spend 15 to 20 minutes playing games on COOL MATH 4 KIDS. Today, try the addition and subtraction games.
  • SCIENCE – Continue working on your questions for the GRASSLANDS BIOMES. All of the answers to the questions will be based on the article that you read.  Remember to use the reading strategies that we’ve learned this term:
    • Preview the headings and subheadings to get an idea of what will be included in the article
    • Look at the key words, so that you know what new words you will be learning before you read the article
    • Review the questions at the end of the article so that you know what questions you need to answer while you read the article
  • SCIENCE – If you have time, you can watch the following videos from Moomoo Math and Science for more background information:
    • GRASSLANDS (BIOMES OF THE WORLD)
    • SAVANNA GRASSLAND BIOME FACTS
    • TEMPERATE GRASSLANDS – BIOMES OF THE WORLD (type in your internet browser):
    • SS – Continue working on the questions for the JAPANESE INTERNMENT CAMP article. If you have time, please watch the following videos on youtube for more background information:
      • JAPANESE CANADIAN INTERNMENT – NIKKEI STORIES (In your internet browser, type in):
      • NIKKEI STORIES – INTERNMENT (in your internet browser, type in):
      • PRACTICE TYPING with Dance Mat typing or if you found a website that you like, then you can use it. If you have completed Dance Mat, you can redo it for now. Practicing for 15 minutes everyday will help you get better at typing.
      • MUSIC – Please remember to check Fletcher’s blog for updates. Her blog is on the Suncrest website at https://sd41blogs.ca/fletcherp/
      • MS TEAMS – The chat option will be open from 10:30 to 1:30. You can chat with each other if you want. I will be available to talk with you guys if you have any questions with any assignments. Or if you just feel like chatting with me, that’s okay too.  Remember that we have our CLASS MEETING on TOMORROW from 11:00 to 11:30 and we will continue our SHOW and TELL.

That’s all for today.  See you guys tomorrow!

May 25, 2020

May 25, 2020 / / 0 Comments

Good morning Division 6! Happy Monday!  I hope you guys all enjoyed the weekend and did something fun.  For this week, we have the CLASS MEETING on WEDNESDAY from 11:00 to 11:30.  We’ll continue with the SHOW and TELL that we were doing.  Personally, I thought it was so cool to see what students were sharing with the class.  Also, I thought all the students that shared did an excellent job of sharing what was important to them.  Lastly, I really appreciate how the class was listening to the speaker.  Good job Division 6!  Anyway, here’s this week’s schedule:

  • PE WITH JOE or JUST DANCE videos – Choose between PE WITH JOE or choosing JUST DANCE videos. If you have some other exercise that you found online, then do that. Exercising every day is important to your overall health.  Try your best to get your 20 minutes of exercise every morning.  This is part of our regular routine. Drink plenty of water and take breaks when needed.
  • RAZ KIDS – I want you to do 20 minutes of RAZ KIDS. Try your best not to go over the 20 minutes that I ask.
  • POETRY – This week, I want you to complete a LIMERCK poem! LIMERICK POEMS are supposed to be fun and silly! I’ve uploaded the guidelines (instructions) under the CLASS MATERIALS folder on MS TEAMS. Once you click CLASS MATERIALS, then click into ELA, and then finally click into the POETRY folder – then you should find the guidelines for writing a LIMERICK.   Read it carefully – be aware of the rules for a LIMERICK:  understand the RHYME and RHYTHM pattern. If you have a problem with the RHYTHM pattern of the LIMERICK, don’t worry too much about that.  But try your best to have Lines 1, 2, and 5 rhyme while Lines 3 and 4 rhyme.  Try your best, this type of poem can be a bit tricky.  The due date for your LIMERCIK poem is FRIDAY, MAY 29th.  Upload your poems on MS TEAMS.  I want you to watch a video on youtube titled:  LIMERICK POEMS FOR KIDS – LEARNING FROM HOME to get some background information on writing limerick poems.  In your internet browser, type in:
  • MATH – Thanks for everyone that submitted the MATH ASSIGNMENT from last week. This week, we will be beginning our new unit in IXL.  We will look at ADDITION and SUBTRACTION OF DECIMALS. Grade 4s, I want you to work on the questions for ADD UP TOADD DECIMAL NUMBERS and Grade 5s, I want you to work on the questions for ADD AND SUBTRACT DECIMAL NUMBERS.  Spend 15 minutes on the questions from IXL.  I’ve added a video for review.
  • MATH – The video that I want you to watch will show how to solve addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division questions. Grade 4s, pay attention to the portion of the video which shows addition and Grade 5s, pay attention to the portion of the video that shows addition and subtraction.  Watch the following video for background information:  MATH ANTICS – DECIMAL ARITHMETIC (type in your internet browser the following):
  • SCIENCE – This week, we are continuing our look into biomes and focusing on the GRASSLAND BIOMES. I’ve uploaded a new article that I want you to read on MS TEAMS under the CLASS MATERIALS folder.  Click into the CLASS MATERIALS folder and then click into the SCIENCE folder – then you should find the article ALL ABOUT THE GRASSLAND BIOMES.  I want you to read the article and answer the questions at the end of the article.  All of the answers to the questions will be from the article.  Upload your answers on MS TEAMS. Remember to use the reading strategies that we have learned this year by previewing the text features:
    • Preview the headings and subheadings to get an idea of what will be included in the article
    • Look at the key words, so that you know what new words you will be learning before you read the article
    • Review the questions at the end of the article so that you know what questions you need to answer while you read the article
  • SCIENCE – If you have time, you can watch the following videos from Moomoo Math and Science for more background information:
    • GRASSLANDS (BIOMES OF THE WORLD)
    • SAVANNA GRASSLAND BIOME FACTS
    • TEMPERATE GRASSLANDS – BIOMES OF THE WORLD (type in your internet browser):
    • SS – This week, we will continue our discussion of government policies that discriminated against different groups of people in Canadian history. Remember, to discriminate means to treat a group of people unfairly because of their gender, culture, race, or religious background.  To discriminate based on someone’s race is called racism.  This week, I want you to read the article on THE JAPANESE INTERNMENT.  This article is located in the CLASS MATERIALS folder on MS TEAMS. Click into the CLASS MATERIALS folder, then click into the SS folder, and then you should be able to access the article.  Please complete the questions at the end of the article on a separate word document and upload it on MS TEAMS.
    • SS – If you have time, please watch the following videos on youtube for more background information:
      • JAPANESE CANADIAN INTERNMENT – NIKKEI STORIES (In your internet browser, type in):
      • NIKKEI STORIES – INTERNMENT (in your internet browser, type in):
      • PRACTICE TYPING with Dance Mat typing or if you found a website that you like, then you can use it. If you have completed Dance Mat, you can redo it for now. Practicing for 15 minutes everyday will help you get better at typing.
      • MUSIC – Please remember to check Fletcher’s blog for updates. Her blog is on the Suncrest website at https://sd41blogs.ca/fletcherp/
      • MS TEAMS – You can use the chat option with each other after you have completed the day’s activities. It will be open at a different time today. It will be open from 10:30 to 1:30.  I will be available to talk to you guys if you have any questions with any assignments.  Or if you just feel like chatting with me, that’s okay too.

That’s all for today.  See you guys tomorrow!

May 22, 2020

May 22, 2020 / / 0 Comments

Good morning Division 6! Today is FRIDAY!!!  The weekend is so close.  Make sure that you enjoy the weekend.  If the weather is good, maybe go outside with your family and have a nice walk.   Anyway, submit your assignments by the end of the day if you haven’t done so already and enjoy the day.  Here’s the schedule:

  • PE WITH JOE or JUST DANCE videos – Choose between PE WITH JOE or choosing JUST DANCE videos. If you have some other exercise that you found online, then do that. Try your best to get your 20 minutes of exercise every morning.  Drink plenty of water and take breaks when needed.
  • POETRY – Your 2 HAIKU poems are due TODAY. Please make sure that you follow the instructions given for the HAIKU poem directions and you have the correct number of syllables.  Upload your completed poems on MS TEAMS.
  • MATH – Continue working on your new MATH ASSIGNMENT which due TODAY. Make sure that you include the formula for the different calculations that you do and show your work.  If you are done already, then you can play some games on COOL MATH 4 KIDS for 15 minutes.
  • SCIENCE – Your answers for ALL ABOUT THE FOREST BIOMES due TODAY. Please upload your answers to the ASSIGNMENTS tab in MS TEAMS. Thanks.
  • SS – Please complete the questions on the SS KOMAGATA MARU and hand in them in to me on MS TEAMS. The due date is TODAY.
  • PRACTICE TYPING with Dance Mat typing or if you found a website that you like, for 15 minutes.
  • MUSIC – Please remember to visit Ms. Fletcher’s blog. Her blog is on the Suncrest website at https://sd41blogs.ca/fletcherp/
  • Explore MS TEAMS – You can use the chat option with each other after you have completed the day’s activities. It will be open from 10:30 to 1:30.  Enjoy chatting with each other!

Well, that’s it for today. See you guys on Monday!

May 21, 2020

May 21, 2020 / / 0 Comments

Good morning Division 6!  Happy Thursday.  It was great seeing you guys again yesterday during our class meeting.  We’ll have another meeting next week.

 

  • PE WITH JOE or JUST DANCE videos – Choose either PE WITH JOE or choose JUST DANCE videos. Get your 20 minutes of exercise every morning.  Drink plenty of water and take breaks when needed.
  • POETRY – Please continue to work on your 2 HAIKU POEMS. Remember that the due date for your HAIKU poems is tomorrow.  Remember the syllable count for each line. .  You can watch the following video on youtube for more background information:  HAIKU:  POETRY WRITING FOR KIDS // LERNING FROM HOME
  • MATH – Continue to work on your MATH assignment: AREA AND PERIMETER OF DIFFERENT ROOMS IN YOUR HOME.  The due date for this assignment is TOMORROW. If you have already completed it, then you can play math games on COOL MATH 4 KIDS for about 15 minutes.
  • SCIENCE – Continue to work on your ALL ABOUT THE FOREST BIOMES questions. Use the article to help you answer the questions.   You can upload your answers to the ASSIGNMENTS tab in MS TEAMS.  The due date for this assignment is TOMORROW.
  • SCIENCE – For more background information on the forest biome, watch the following videos on youtube:
    • TROPICAL RAINFOREST BIOME (type in your internet browser):
    • TAIGA BIOME FACTS (type in your internet browser):
    • THE TEMPERATE DECIDUOUS FOREST BIOME (type in your internet browser):
    • SS – Complete the questions for the article for the SS KOMAGATA MARU. This assignment is due tomorrow.  Upload your answers onto MS TEAMS. Thanks.
    • SS – For more background information, watch the following video on youtube:
      • REMEMBERING THE KOMAGATA MARU. In your internet browser, type in:
      • Also, you watch THE RACIAL LEGACY OF THE KOMAGATA MARU
      • PRACTICE TYPING with Dance Mat typing or if you found a website that you like, then you can use it. If you have completed Dance Mat, you can redo it for now.  Practicing for 15 minutes everyday will help you get better at typing.
      • MUSIC – Please remember to visit Ms. Fletcher’s website. Her blog is on the Suncrest website at https://sd41blogs.ca/fletcherp/
      • Explore MS TEAMS – You can use the chat option with each other after you have completed the day’s activities. It will be open from 10:30 to 1:30. I will be available to talk to you guys if you have any questions with any assignments. Or if you just feel like chatting with me, that’s okay too.

Well, we’re done with for today.  See you guys tomorrow!

May 20, 2020

May 20, 2020 / / 0 Comments

Good morning Division 6!  Just a reminder that we have a CLASS MEETING TODAY at 11:00 to 11:30. We’re having a SHOW and TELL.  Show the class something that is important to you and talk about why it is important to you.  I think this is going to be really fun; I can’t wait to see what you guys show! Anyway, here’s today’s schedule:

 

  • PE WITH JOE or JUST DANCE videos – Do either for 20 minutes. If you have some other exercise that you found online, then do that for 20 minutes. Please choose appropriate videos if you choose to do JUST DANCE.  Take breaks and drink water when necessary.
  • RAZ KIDS – Continue with RAZ KIDS for 20 minutes today.
  • POETRY – Continue working on your 2 HAIKU POEMS. Please follow the format of the example included in the HAIKU POEMS PDF.  Upload your 2 HAIKU POEMS onto MS TEAMS.  The due date is FRIDAY, MAY 22nd.  You can watch the following video on youtube for more background information:  HAIKU:  POETRY WRITING FOR KIDS // LERNING FROM HOME
  • MATH – Continue to work on your MATH assignment: AREA AND PERIMETER OF DIFFERENT ROOMS IN YOUR HOME.  The due date for this assignment is FRIDAY, MAY  22ND.  Upload your response onto MS TEAMS.  You can use a calculator to help you, if you want, but make sure that you show how you calculated the AREA and PERIMETER.  Also, show the formula for both the AREA and PERIMETER when you hand in your completed assignment.  The due date for this assignment is FRIDAY, MAY 22ND.  If you are finished your assignment, then you can play some math games on COOL MATH 4 KIDS for 15 minutes.
  • SCIENCE – Continue to work on your questions from the article ALL ABOUT THE FOREST BIOMES. All of the answers to the questions are based on the article. The due date for this assignment is FRIDAY, MAY 22nd.  For more background information on the forest biome, watch the following videos on youtube:
    • TROPICAL RAINFOREST BIOME (type in your internet browser):
    • TAIGA BIOME FACTS (type in your internet browser):
    • THE TEMPERATE DECIDUOUS FOREST BIOME (type in your internet browser):
    • SS – Complete the questions for the article for the SS KOMAGATA MARU by FRIDAY, MAY 22nd. For more background information, watch the following video on youtube:
      • REMEMBERING THE KOMAGATA MARU. In your internet browser, type in:
      • Also, you watch THE RACIAL LEGACY OF THE KOMAGATA MARU
      • PRACTICE TYPING with Dance Mat typing or if you found a website that you like, then you can use it. If you have completed Dance Mat, you can redo it for now.  Practicing for 15 minutes everyday will help you get better at typing.
      • MUSIC – Please visit Ms. Fletcher’s website for updates. Her blog is on the Suncrest website at https://sd41blogs.ca/fletcherp/
      • Explore MS TEAMS – You can use the chat option with each other after you have completed the day’s activities. It will be open from 10:30 to 1:00. I will be available to talk to you guys if you have any questions with any assignments. Or if you just feel like chatting with me, that’s okay too.  Remember, our CLASS MEETING will be TODAY at 11:00 to 11:30.

See you guys later today!

May 19, 2020

May 19, 2020 / / 0 Comments

Happy Monday Division 6! Before I begin with the daily schedule, there was some big news that happened this past Friday.  It was announced that schools in B.C. would be open on June 1 on a voluntary and part time basis.  Things will look differently going back into the schools.  One thing that we have to keep in mind is that we need to make sure that we continue to wash our hands, remain socially distant from each other, and stay home if you are sick.

Anyway, I hope you guys enjoyed the long weekend and spent some quality time with your families!  This week, we will have our CLASS MEETING for TOMORROW from 11:00 to 11:30.  We’re going to do a SHOW and TELL for this CLASS MEETING.  I want you to bring ONE thing that you have that is special to you.  It can be anything from a favourite toy to a pet to a favourite picture to anything that you want.  I want you to explain what you bring to our SHOW and TELL and explain why it is important to you.  Try your best to be apart of the meeting.  Please make sure that you mute your microphone while someone is speaking. Here’s today’s schedule:

 

  • PE WITH JOE or JUST DANCE videos – Choose between PE WITH JOE or choosing JUST DANCE videos. If you have some other exercise that you found online, then do that. Try your best to get your 20 minutes of exercise every morning.  Drink plenty of water and take breaks when needed.
  • RAZ KIDS – Let’s get back with RAZ KIDS this week guys! I want you to do 20 minutes of RAZ KIDS.
  • POETRY – This week, I want you to complete 2 HAIKU poems! I’ve uploaded the guidelines (instructions) under the CLASS MATERIALS folder on MS TEAMS. Once you click CLASS MATERIALS, then click into ELA, and then finally click into the POETRY folder – then you should find the guidelines for writing a HAIKU.   Read it carefully – be aware of the rules for a HAIKU:  understand the syllable count for each line.  The due date for your 2 HAIKU poems is FRIDAY, MAY 22ND.  Upload your poems on MS TEAMS.  I want you to watch a video on youtube titled:  HAIKU ELEMENTARY LESSON to get some background information on writing haiku poems.  In your internet browser, type in:
  • MATH – Today, I want you to continue to work on your MATH assignment: AREA AND PERIMETER OF DIFFERENT ROOMS IN YOUR HOME.  The due date for this assignment is FRIDAY, MAY  22ND.  Please upload your answers on MS TEAMS.  You need to show what formula you are using for area and perimeter.  Also, you need to show what numbers you are using for your calculations.  It’s okay to use a calculator if you want to.
  • SCIENCE – This week, we are continuing our look into biomes and focusing on the FOREST BIOMES. I’ve uploaded a new article that I want you to read on MS TEAMS under the CLASS MATERIALS folder.  Click into the CLASS MATERIALS folder and then click into the SCIENCE folder – then you should find the article ALL ABOUT THE FOREST BIOMES.  I want you to read the article and answer the questions at the end of the article.  All of the answers to the questions will be from the article.  Upload your answers on MS TEAMS. Remember to use the reading strategies that we have learned this year by previewing the text features:
    • Preview the headings and subheadings to get an idea of what will be included in the article
    • Look at the key words, so that you know what new words you will be learning before you read the article
    • Review the questions at the end of the article so that you know what questions you need to answer while you read the article
  • SCIENCE – If you have time, you can watch the following videos from Moomoo Math and Science:
    • TROPICAL RAINFOREST BIOME (type in your internet browser):
    • TAIGA BIOME FACTS (type in your internet browser):
    • THE TEMPERATE DECIDUOUS FOREST BIOME (type in your internet browser):
    • SS – This week, we will continue our discussion of government policies that discriminated against different groups of people in Canadian history. Remember, to discriminate means to treat a group of people unfairly because of their gender, culture, race, or religious background.  To discriminate based on someone’s race is called racism.  This week, I want you to read the article on THE S.S. KOMAGATA MARU.  This article is located in the CLASS MATERIALS folder on MS TEAMS. Click into the CLASS MATERIALS folder, then click into the SS folder, and then you should be able to access the article.  Please complete the questions at the end of the article on a separate word document and upload it on MS TEAMS.
    • SS – If you have time, please watch the following videos on youtube for more background information:
      • REMEMBERING THE KOMAGATA MARU (In your internet browser, type in):
      • THE RACIAL LEGACY OF THE KOMAGATA MARU (in your internet browser, type in):
      • PRACTICE TYPING with Dance Mat typing or if you found a website that you like, then you can use it. If you have completed Dance Mat, you can redo it for now. Practicing for 15 minutes everyday will help you get better at typing.
      • MUSIC – Please remember to check Fletcher’s blog for updates. Her blog is on the Suncrest website at https://sd41blogs.ca/fletcherp/
      • MS TEAMS – You can use the chat option with each other after you have completed the day’s activities. It will be open at a different time today. It will be open from 10:30 to 1:30.  I will be available to talk to you guys if you have any questions with any assignments.  Or if you just feel like chatting with me, that’s okay too.  Remember that we have our CLASS MEETING on TOMORROW from 11:00 to 11:30.

That’s all for today.  See you guys tomorrow!

May 14, 2020

May 14, 2020 / / 0 Comments

Good morning Division 6! It was great seeing you guys yesterday during the class meeting. Remember, we’ll have another meeting next week. It was great hearing from all of you and I’m looking forward to seeing you guys again! I’ve got 2 pieces of news for you – tomorrow is a Pro-D and Monday is Victoria Day.  So, you have both days off, but please try to complete your assignments for tomorrow.  Your Colour Poem, Science questions, and SS questions are due tomorrow.  Other than that, enjoy the weekend!  Here’s your schedule for the day:

  • PE WITH JOE or JUST DANCE videos – Choose between PE WITH JOE or choosing JUST DANCE videos. If you have some other exercise that you found online, then do that. Try your best to get your 20 minutes of exercise every morning.  Drink plenty of water and take breaks when needed.
  • POETRY – Your COLOUR poem is due tomorrow. Please make sure that you follow the instructions given for the COLOUR poem directions.  Upload your completed poems on MS TEAMS.
  • MATH – Continue working on your new MATH ASSIGNMENT which due FRIDAY, MAY 22nd. If you are looking to do some extra math, you can play some games on COOL MATH 4 KIDS for 15 minutes.
  • SCIENCE – Your answers for ALL ABOUT THE AQUATIC BIOMES – MARINE BIOMES is due TOMORROW. Please upload your answers to the ASSIGNMENTS tab in MS TEAMS.
  • SS – Please complete the questions on CHINESE IMMIGRANT HEAD TAX and hand in them in to me on MS TEAMS. The due date is TOMORROW
  • PRACTICE TYPING with Dance Mat typing or if you found a website that you like, for 15 minutes.
  • MUSIC – Please remember to complete your assignment for Ms. Fletcher. You need to complete and submit 3 easy forms that are on the Music Blog: a music blog poll, music reflection, and a scavenger hunt.  The assignments are located on Ms. Fletcher’s blog in the FORMS TO SUBMIT TO MS. FLETCHER which is located under the PRIME MINISTER TRUDEAU’S MESSAGE TO KIDS WITH LEGO video.  This is all due TODAY.  Her blog is on the Suncrest website at https://sd41blogs.ca/fletcherp/
  • Explore MS TEAMS – You can use the chat option with each other after you have completed the day’s activities. It will be open from 10:30 to 1:30.

Well, that’s it for this week!  Enjoy the extra long weekend and I’ll talk to you guys on TUESDAY!

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