I hope you had a restful weekend and is energized for what we have in store today. Today’s article you will read will address whether ‘Disney Plus’ is worth the extra money, assuming that you might have a subscription to Netflix and other streaming websites. I want you to read the WHOLE article and then vote on the website. After, I want you to respond in a few sentences (here) and explain what your choice is and why you would subscribe or not subscirbe to it. Also, explain whether you would rather have NETFLIX or DISNEY PLUS.
This week we will be reading an article: Who Should be on the Next $5 Bill? (Please click the hyperlink on the left where the title is.) I want you to read the article and then think of a famous Canadian person that has contributed to Canada and the development of this wonderful country. Here are some of the guidelines when you choose your famous person:
Canadian.
Remarkable in some way.
Dead (for at least 25 years).
Real (not fictional).
Personally, I would choose Michael Buble because he has contributed so much to the Burnaby community. He lives just off of Government Road (near the Costco) and he has done so many things to help out charities and our community. Not only does he help out whole community out, but he also is a positive influence for everyone. He hasn’t gotten in trouble with the law, even though he has lots of money. Sometimes, when people have too much money they can become a little reckless (for example, buying a super fast car and then driving way over the speed limit). Lastly, I love the fact that he is a good family man to his wife and kids. Did you know his son had cancer at the age of 5 and that they were at Children’s Hospital for months? He now is better and is attending Seaforth Elementary again.
TASK:
-Pick one Canadian person you would choose and write why they should be on the next $5 bill.
Happy Friday class! We made it … barely. Just joking.
As we head into the weekend, perhaps a wet and rainy weekend, you might find yourself stuck at home. Well, I always got your backs! A fun and quick project that you all can do is to make a Valentine’s Day card. I will choose a winner on Monday and you can teach me how to make the same card for Aimee.
Here is a short video of some ideas. Of course you are welcome to use any other websites or apps or images to make one yourselves.
In our story Wonder, it seems as though Auggie’s parents and Via are learning how to handle and manage taking care of Auggie through real life experience. There is no handbook or textbook that teaches the family on how to take care of Auggie properly. Instead, they learn through trial and error, and through Auggie telling them how he feels and what they should do for him. Kids have a lot of things that they can teach their parents and other adults. Please watch the video below and try to answer some of the questions.
Discussion Questions:
How can children be ‘teachers’ to their parents/adults around them?
What kinds of things can children teach parents?
Tell me a story of a time when you taught your parents something. Explain the whole story please.
Hi class, sorry I couldn’t be with you today. My eye is still hurting from being scratched … yes my eyeball is scratched and that is kind of gross, but it is the truth! I will rest up and get better soon!
The video I want you to watch is about a story that talks about diversity (die-ver-si-tee). This word means that there are differences and that it is okay to be different. Diversity can come from the different places we were born, where our families immigrated from, what our food preferences are, what we choose to wear, and so on. Please watch the video and think about this: Even though we are all different, is this a bad thing?
When you are done watching this post, please read the following question carefully! And please answer with a short paragraph (about 5-10 complete sentences or about 10 minutes of thinking and writing).
Assignment Question:
There are so many ways that Auggie and Via are different, but there are also several ways that they are alike. Name some things that they have in common and some things that makes them different. Is it bad to be different? Please explain your interpretation of diversity in the context of Auggie and Via.
As we are reading the story Wonder, I want you to think about the following two questions:
Can you explain why Auggie’s parents didn’t feel comfortable taking him to school? Why did they feel this way?
Why were people looking at Auggie’s face? Is this appropriate? Why did the kids not sit with him in class and at lunch?
What are your thoughts on Summer (the girl who sat beside him at the lunch table)? If you saw someone eating alone at lunch what would you do?
After you are done answering these questions, can you please watch the short film on the video.
Once you’ve posted a comment answering ALL of the questions above, and you watched the short film, you are welcome to explore the internet. Have a good day y’all.
Welcome to my classroom website. This week we are answering the question of: What makes a teacher great. Here is a short article of 5 things that I thought makes a great teacher.
Teachers ask thousands of questions each week. They are the prime means of finding out what pupils think and to get them to think in the first place. And there are a range of techniques you can use to develop questioning skills.
Avoid questions that require a single, direct answer, such as: “What is the capital of Mongolia?” There will be times when they are useful, but questions like these will discourage many pupils from responding, because they will be thinking: “There is one right answer to this and I don’t want to be seen to get it wrong.”
Use questions that invite pupils to talk about what they think, such as: “What do you know about Mongolia?” This elicits information in a broader way and the stakes are much lower. This becomes about pupils sharing their thoughts with the teacher and the class.
Put pupils in pairs and ask them to talk to their partner first. This alleviates the social awkwardness of being the first to speak and the numerical imbalance between teacher and pupils. Giving pupils time to discuss in pairs means everyone in the class has a safe, easy setting in which to understand and share an answer.
Give time to think. Ask a question, then wait, allowing pupils time to analyse the question and consider their answer. Avoid the trap of expecting an immediate response or asking quick-fire questions. You could tell them that they have 30 seconds of thinking time, or you could count slowly and silently to 10.
Encourage pupils to write something down. This helps free up space in their short-term memory, allowing them to explore the issue in more depth. Also, it means they will have something in front of them that they can reflect on.
Please tell me in a short paragraph about things you think teachers need to do to be a great teacher.
Watch the video and then discuss what the worst lie you ever told was. Be specific and tell me the whole story. I’ll tell you one of my worst lies too.
Aimee and I had a discussion on when it would be appropriate to let our future kids date. I said never, but she says that is unrealistic. But more realistically, I said they can start dating when they prove to me that they can be responsible … which I said would be around the age of 16. As long as the person they choose to date is respectful of the house rules, doing well in school, not involved with any drugs or criminal activities, and demonstrates care for my future child, then I think it would be fine. It’ll be tough for me to swallow when my child starts dating. If I have a daughter though, I know she WON’t date until she is 24 and ready to be married … right?
Here is an article I came across and then a comical YouTube video.
Being a parent means committing to guide your child through many complicated and difficult stages of life. You go from changing their diapers, to teaching them how to tie their shoes, to eventually helping them understand dating and love. The preteen and teen years aren’t easy on you or your child. As hormones fly, you can expect to deal with your fair share of conflict. So when it comes to dating, how can you prepare yourself to deal with potential questions and issues? And what age is appropriate? The American Academy of Pediatrics notes that on average, girls begin dating as early as 12 and a half years old, and boys a year older. But it may not be the kind of “dating” you’re picturing.
Define Dating:
You may be surprised to hear dating labels like “boyfriend,” “girlfriend,” and “together” from the lips of your sixth-grader. At this age, it probably means your son or daughter is sitting next to a special someone at lunch or hanging out at recess. Groups play a big role in relaying information about who likes whom. Even if your son is mooning over a certain girl, most 12-year-olds aren’t really ready for the one-on-one interaction of a true relationship. For eighth-graders, dating likely means lots of time spent texting or talking on the phone, sharing images on social media, and hanging out in groups. Some kids may have progressed to hand-holding as well. In high school, strong romantic attachments can be formed and things can get serious, fast.
Talking to Your Child:
When your child mentions dating, or a girlfriend or boyfriend, try to get an idea of what those concepts mean to them. Take note of how your child reacts when you discuss dating. It could be a little uncomfortable or embarrassing, but if your child is unable to even discuss it with you without getting defensive or upset, take that as a sign that they probably aren’t ready. Other things to consider include the following.
Is your child really interested in someone in particular, or are they just trying to keep up with what friends are doing?
Do you think your son or daughter would tell you if something went wrong?
Is your child generally confident and happy?
Does your child’s physical development match their emotional development?
Be aware that for many tweens and young teenagers, dating amounts to socializing in a group. While there may be interest between two in particular, it’s not double-dating so much as a group heading out or meeting up at the movies or the mall. This kind of group stuff is a safe and healthy way to interact with members of the opposite sex without the awkwardness that a one-on-one scenario can bring. Think of it as dating with training wheels. So, when is a child ready for one-on-one dating? There’s no right answer. It’s important to consider your child as an individual. Consider their emotional maturity and sense of responsibility. For many kids, 16 seems to be an appropriate age, but it may be entirely suitable for a mature 15-year-old to go on a date, or to make your immature 16-year-old wait a year or two. You can also consider what other parents are doing. Are lots of kids the same as yours already dating in the true sense of the word?
Discussion Question:
What age do you think is appropriate to start dating? Please support your claims with examples and all.
