Oct, 2020
Welcome to the class blog. The blog will share information about upcoming events, topics of study in each subject, and other items and pictures of interest. I will update the blog every couple of weeks with new information. If you have any comments or questions please email me or give me a call (250-537-7711).
Below is a video we watched at school about plate tectonics and how the earth's continents have changed.
Subjects
Math: In math we are studying numeracy and place value. "Math is the science of patterns."
Reading: Students have been reading short story selections from a program called Reading A to Z. I have been assessing their reading skills and helping them find their "just right" reading level. We are beginning to focus on reading fluency which means reading aloud for clarity, fluency, and expression.
We are doing weekly Word Sorts, which is a spelling program the focuses on spelling patterns.
Several students receive reading support outside the classroom for an hour 2 days a week.
We are doing weekly Word Sorts, which is a spelling program the focuses on spelling patterns.
Several students receive reading support outside the classroom for an hour 2 days a week.
Writing: Students are working on developing their sentences by focusing on sentence structure (nouns, verbs), punctuation, and grammar.They are also making a second slide show using Google Slides with a topic they choose. Students practice keyboarding online daily so that they can type their written work efficiently. Here's a link to it: https://www.typing.com/
Tech: We are using an online program at "coding.org" that helps students develop their coding skills. They are really enjoying it!
Tech: We are using an online program at "coding.org" that helps students develop their coding skills. They are really enjoying it!
Social Studies: I am focusing on Science topics for now.
Science: We are looking at earth cycles including the water and rock cycle. We are spending a bit of time looking at rocks and minerals.
Science: We are looking at earth cycles including the water and rock cycle. We are spending a bit of time looking at rocks and minerals.
Art: Our focus this term is on patterns in Art and using different media to show them. We sometimes use a great online art tutoring app called how2drawanimals.
PE: In PE we are focusing on fitness and learning some game skills. In dance we will are learning some folk dances and I am starting to teach students how to the dance Thriller.
PE: In PE we are focusing on fitness and learning some game skills. In dance we will are learning some folk dances and I am starting to teach students how to the dance Thriller.
French: In French students are learning greetings, numbers, and days of the week.
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