LITERACY
This week in writing we focused on including the 5 Ws in our writing: what, where, when, who, why. The students practiced including these details in their writing during the planning stages and in their actual writing. We also focused on contractions (can't, won't, it's, I'm, etc). We practiced making contractions and identifying them in written paragraphs.
We read a variety of picture books on Tuesday through Thursday during our read alouds. On Friday, we started a new chapter book. It's called The Trouble with Chickens by Doreen Cronin. This is such a funny tale about an odd friendship with a little mystery mixed in. The students get to hear the story from the dog's perspective. He has quite a way with words!
I introduced a new Working with Words activity this week. It's called Using Words You Know. I love these lessons because they cross over to both reading and writing. Students are given four related words that each follow a different spelling pattern/rule. This week we worked with: bike, train, van, car. I start the lesson by directly teaching these spelling rules/patterns and students write them down at the top of their paper. Next, I write a word on the board that fits in one of the columns. Students are expected to read the word and write it in the column where it belongs, copying it down accurately. After about 10-12 words, I read the word to them without giving them a visual. Students are expected to spell the word properly under the appropriate column.
NUMERACY
This week in math, we investigated tables and patterns within them. We started by looking closely at tables and learned the difference between columns and rows. We also looked at how columns and rows are numbered. This set the students up with the proper language and understanding to be able to talk about tables..."Look at the numbers in the second column." We then dove into identifying the pattern rules and extending patterns within tables. We even took on some tricky problem solving questions! The students did a great job with these concepts! We did a quick little unit quiz on Friday afternoon. I will be marking them this weekend and posting the marks on PowerSchool.
On Monday, we will start our new unit focusing on number concepts and place value!
SCIENCE
This week we finished up our Rocks and Minerals unit! The students enjoyed exploring the properties of their rocks using a variety of tools, just like geologists do! On Friday, we did a Kahoot quiz to test the students understanding of the concepts in the unit.
On Monday, we will start a mini unit in Social Studies focusing on mapping. This will help create a greater understanding of the globe and where Canada is in relation to our 4 countries: India, Ukraine, Peru and Tunisia.
STUDENT OF THE WEEK
A big congratulations goes out to Jacob for earning our first Student of the Week award!
We are so lucky to share our days with you in 3C!
Important Reminders for the Week
- The students will be participating in a Blue Flame Kitchen cooking class on Wednesday morning from 9-11am. Please make sure that you have completed the permission form online. There is no cost for this activity as it has been covered by the Nutrition Grant.
- Fruit and cookie dough orders are due on Thursday. This fundraiser is in support of the Grade Four Camping Trip.
- PD Day on Friday
- Don't forget to sign up for a time for a Parent Teacher Meeting. I am available on both Monday and Tuesday. Use this link to sign yourself up: https://www.schoolinterviews.ca/book/step1?z=RWnILW
Have a great weekend!
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