We’ve got some very interesting things happening this week. Division 4 is definitely starting to be more proactive with their assignments which means we get to tuck into more interesting things.
Our myth skits are starting to form. Rough drafts are due in on Wednesday. I’m very curious to see what creative freedoms the students took as they were very much encouraged to keep the plot and names, but otherwise…
Division 4 was inspired by the e-presentation we had by Ocean Networks. Apparently we would like to create submersibles to see if we can film some underwater life. As a class we determined it would be beneficial to have certain skills in design, math, coding and building. After assessing their own strengths in these areas we came up with random groups today and the students were told to “Go!”. There was a lot of excitement and interest, but also a lot of doubt. How can a bunch of 12 year olds make something this complex? We shall see!
We have another e-presentation Tuesday. This time the topic to be focussed on will be inclusivity. This presentation will be hosted by Get Real; a Canadian non-profit that focuses on combatting racism, 2SLGBTQ+ discrimination, and bullying.
We will be carrying on with our poetry, Dictée and novel studies. It’s very exciting that we are at a place to be building up our regular routine.
Class Work:
English- 3 tongue twisters due Friday (figurative language of choice)
Dictée 9- Act #1-5, pre-test Wednesday
Lecture Independant- recommended date to finish the book is Sunday, students will be given time in class next week work on it (no Dictée). Written work due the last school day of the month; Tuesday, November 30.
Science Humaines – rough drafts of skits due Wednesday. It must be indicated which member of the group wrote which part. All members must have written something.
Points of Interest:
- Photo retakes – Wednesday
- French book orders for l’école des loisirs due Monday, November 22 (this is the ideal date although technically there is no due date, but let me know if you would like me to explain)
- Grade 6 and 7 immunizations – Tuesday, November 23
- Interim Report Cards go home – Thursday, November 25
- Pro-D day (No school for students) – Friday, November 26