LITERACY
This week I introduced a few new things to the students during our literacy time. Word Wall Words were added to our agenda on Monday and tested today using a dictation activity. The students did an amazing job with their first dictation test! I was super impressed! I sent them home in their agendas for you to see.
Each sentence is out of four marks. One mark is given for each of the following things:
- Capitalization at the beginning of the sentence
- Proper punctuation at the end of the sentence (I am super dramatic with the sentences that require a ? or !)
- Proper spelling of the Word Wall Word in the sentence (students have access to their word wall during the dictation exercise...perfect practice makes perfect!)
- The sentence matches what I said (all of the words are written down)
Another new element in our literacy time is our mini writing lessons. Our first theme is IDEAS. Students are learning that when you are choosing a topic to write about they should choose a specific idea that they know a lot about. For example, instead of trying to write about friends, they should narrow their focus and write about having a sleepover with friends.
Our read alouds followed last week's theme of check for understanding and back up and reread using Skippyjon Jones books. We also read Picture Day Perfection on Wednesday and two books today, When I Was Eight in preparation for Orange Shirt Day on Monday.
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NUMERACY
This week in math we continued our work with increasing and decreasing patterns. We are working towards following and creating pattern rules for patterns. We have started with "add 4" as a pattern rule and will be working up to "start at 24 and add 4". Students are working on increasing their accuracy and building their confidence when extending the patterns.
SCIENCE
This week in science we explored the layers of the earth! The students enjoyed learning about the unique features of each layer! They learned that scientists believe that the core of the earth is solid because earthquake waves can not be felt directly across from where an earthquake happens...but instead the waves can be felt off to the side. This makes scientists draw the conclusion that the core is solid and is blocking the waves from passing through the center of the earth. The students were really excited to have the opportunity to touch a sample of the mantle of the earth from Gros Morne National Park in Newfoundland! This summer my family spent time in the Tablelands and it was amazing! Check out this video to learn more about this extraordinary Canadian landscape!
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
- Monday - Orange Shirt Day "Every Child Matters"
- Photo Orders due October 5th, if you are ordering through the school
Have a great weekend!
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