Wednesday, January 31, 2018

POETRY WORKSHOP: The Grade 4/5 students in Room 204 will be participating in a two-day workshop with Spoken Word poet Tanya Neumeyer.  During this two-day workshop students will be engaging in writing poetry, using elements of poetry, performing and learning about the art of spoken word poetry. 
February 15th and 23rd will be our workshop dates. Funds: each student will need to bring in $16 by Friday February 2nd.

MATH: Data Management: looking at various types of graphs for graphing information; graphing our bowling scores Part C analyzing our Class Total bowling scores Stem & Leaf Plot or Bar Graph. Reminder to keep referring to your success criteria and peer support.

WRITING: students writers are wrapping up their first draft, students will be providing/receiving peer feedback on their stories. As revisions are finalized, stories will be uploads into BookTrack creating ebooks with a soundtrack.

HEALTH: In response to the "Big Idea" and student generated inquiry questions; students will be provided a copy of their online work to write a short magazine article (Google Classroom). Oral feedback has been provided for each student; beginning to apply feedback and bump up into our second draft

SCIENCE: begin initial research located in Google Classroom
Grade 4 Big Idea: 
- investigating ways in which light and sound are produced, transmitted and received
- exploring/experiments with inventions related to light and sound
- applying your knowledge of light and sound to the real-life situations
Grade 5 Big Idea: 
How might technology, social and environmental factors affect human health?
How might understanding organ functions and their interrelationships to organ systems as components of a larger system (the body) impact the choices we make to our overall health?

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Grade 5: Dress for success, appropriate for weather!

POETRY WORKSHOP: The Grade 4/5 students in Room 204 will be participating in a two-day workshop with Spoken Word poet Tanya Neumeyer.  During this two-day workshop students will be engaging in writing poetry, using elements of poetry, performing and learning about the art of spoken word poetry. 
February 15th and 23rd will be our workshop dates. Funds: each student will need to bring in $16 by Friday February 2nd.

ART/STEM: students will be creating a scale model (15 cm x 15 cm) of their design of a Public Art installation. TASK: Generate 3 sketches (refer to the constraints below) and respond to any 3 questions on “The Value of Public Space” located in Google Classroom.

MATH: Data Management: looking at various types of graphs for graphing information; graphing our bowling scores Part C analyzing our Class Total bowling scores Stem & Leaf Plot or Bar Graph. Reminder to keep referring to your success criteria and peer support.

WRITING: students writers are wrapping up their first draft, students will be providing/receiving peer feedback on their stories. This week students will  write their final draft of their mystery story, discussions ongoing based on setup of writers workshop.

HEALTH: In response to the "Big Idea" and student generated inquiry questions; students will be provided a copy of their online work to write a short magazine article (Google Classroom). Oral feedback has been provided for each student; beginning to apply feedback and bump up into our second draft

SCIENCE: begin initial research located in Google Classroom
Grade 4 Big Idea: 
- investigating ways in which light and sound are produced, transmitted and received
- exploring/experiments with inventions related to light and sound
- applying your knowledge of light and sound to the real-life situations
Grade 5 Big Idea: 
How might technology, social and environmental factors affect human health?
How might understanding organ functions and their interrelationships to organ systems as components of a larger system (the body) impact the choices we make to our overall health?

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Monday, January 29, 2018

POETRY WORKSHOP: The Grade 4/5 students in Room 204 will be participating in a two-day workshop with Spoken Word poet Tanya Neumeyer.  During this two-day workshop students will be engaging in writing poetry, using elements of poetry, performing and learning about the art of spoken word poetry. 
February 15th and 23rd will be our workshop dates. Funds: each student will need to bring in $16 by Friday February 2nd.

ART/STEM: students will be creating a scale model (15 cm x 15 cm) of their design of a Public Art installation. TASK: Generate 3 sketches (refer to the constraints below) and respond to any 3 questions on “The Value of Public Space” located in Google Classroom.

MATH: Data Management: looking at various types of graphs for graphing information; graphing our bowling scores Part A analyzing our personal bowling scores first draft is done. Next week we look at our team and class scores.

WRITING: students writers are wrapping up their first draft, students will be providing/receiving peer feedback on their stories. This week students will  write their final draft of their mystery story, discussions ongoing based on setup of writers workshop.

HEALTH: In response to the "Big Idea" and student generated inquiry questions; students will be provided a copy of their online work to write a short magazine article (Google Classroom). Oral feedback has been provided for each student; beginning to apply feedback and bump up into our second draft

SCIENCE: begin initial research located in Google Classroom
Grade 4 Big Idea: 
- investigating ways in which light and sound are produced, transmitted and received
- exploring/experiments with inventions related to light and sound
- applying your knowledge of light and sound to the real-life situations
Grade 5 Big Idea: 
How might technology, social and environmental factors affect human health?
How might understanding organ functions and their interrelationships to organ systems as components of a larger system (the body) impact the choices we make to our overall health?

Friday, January 26, 2018

ART/STEM: students will be creating a scale model (15 cm x 15 cm) of their design of a Public Art installation. TASK: Generate 3 sketches (refer to the constraints below) and respond to any 3 questions on “The Value of Public Space” located in Google Classroom.

MATH: Data Management: looking at various types of graphs for graphing information; graphing our bowling scores Part A analyzing our personal bowling scores first draft is done. Next week we look at our team and class scores.

WRITING: students writers are wrapping up their first draft, students will be providing/receiving peer feedback on their stories. This week students will  write their final draft of their mystery story, discussions ongoing based on setup of writers workshop.

HEALTH: In response to the "Big Idea" and student generated inquiry questions; students will be provided a copy of their online work to write a short magazine article (Google Classroom). Oral feedback has been provided for each student; beginning to apply feedback and bump up into our second draft

Thursday, January 25, 2018

ePortfolio Entry: Students provided peers with oral peer feedback on two ePortfolio entries. Time to bump up entries and continue to reflect on our learning.
**2-3 entries per week, suggestions shared in Google Classroom post spreadsheet

CLASS COMMUNITY/HEALTH: Signature Story BreakoutEDU Congratulations to all students for creating their BreakoutEDU challenges for peers to solve and for sharing your signature story about you as a life long learner! Time to reflect on your learning in ePortfolio :)

MATH: Data Management: looking at various types of graphs for graphing information; graphing our bowling scores :)

WRITING: students writers are wrapping up their first draft, students will be providing/receiving peer feedback on their stories. This week students will  write their final draft of their mystery story, discussions ongoing based on setup of writers workshop.

HEALTH: In response to the "Big Idea" and student generated inquiry questions; students will be provided a copy of their online work to write a short magazine article (Google Classroom). 

Wednesday, January 24, 2018

ePortfolio Entry: Students provided peers with oral peer feedback on two ePortfolio entries. Time to bump up entries and continue to reflect on our learning.
**2-3 entries per week, suggestions shared in Google Classroom post spreadsheet

CLASS COMMUNITY/HEALTH: Signature Story BreakoutEDU Congratulations to all students for creating their BreakoutEDU challenges for peers to solve and for sharing your signature story about you as a life long learner! Time to reflect on your learning in ePortfolio :)

MATH: Data Management: looking at various types of graphs for graphing information; graphing our bowling scores :)

WRITING: students writers are wrapping up their first draft, students will be providing/receiving peer feedback on their stories. This week students will  write their final draft of their mystery story, discussions ongoing based on setup of writers workshop.

HEALTH: In response to the "Big Idea" and student generated inquiry questions; students will be provided a copy of their online work to write a short magazine article (Google Classroom). 

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

ePortfolio Entry: Students provided peers with oral peer feedback on two ePortfolio entries. Time to bump up entries and continue to reflect on our learning.
**2-3 entries per week, suggestions shared in Google Classroom post spreadsheet

MATH: Data Management: looking at various types of graphs for graphing information; graphing our bowling scores :)


CLASS COMMUNITY/HEALTH: Signature Story BreakoutEDU Each student (independently) is challenged to design BreakoutEDU activity & compose a story overcoming challenge demonstrating perseverance (a story that is unique to you and told from your perspective) Resources shared in Google Classroom

WRITING: students writers are wrapping up their first draft, students will be providing/receiving peer feedback on their stories. This week students will  write their final draft of their mystery story, discussions ongoing based on setup of writers workshop.

HEALTH: In response to the "Big Idea" and student generated inquiry questions; students will be provided a copy of their online work to write a short magazine article (Google Classroom). 

Monday, January 22, 2018

In preparation for Business Day 2018, we are fortunate to have a member of Future Design School joining us this Thursday morning to co-teach and launch Genius Hour!

Future Design School (FDS):
FDS is an approved TDSB partner. The program offers professional learning opportunities to TDSB teachers who then deliver the program in their schools inspiring youth to solve the world's most pressing issues. The program uses a blended learning model of both online and in-person. This compliments our Business Day project as it will be used to refine our project s and ideas for embedding entrepreneurial and design thinking into our classrooms. 
ePortfolio Entry: Students provided peers with oral peer feedback on two ePortfolio entries. Time to bump up entries and continue to reflect on our learning.
**2-3 entries per week, suggestions shared in Google Classroom post spreadsheet

MATH: Data Management: looking at various types of graphs for graphing information; graphing the distance of our wooden chassis cars using various forms of thrust.


CLASS COMMUNITY/HEALTH: Signature Story BreakoutEDU Each student (independently) is challenged to design BreakoutEDU activity & compose a story overcoming challenge demonstrating perseverance (a story that is unique to you and told from your perspective) Resources shared in Google Classroom

WRITING: students writers are wrapping up their first draft, students will be providing/receiving peer feedback on their stories. This week students will  write their final draft of their mystery story, discussions ongoing based on setup of writers workshop.

HEALTH: In response to the "Big Idea" and student generated inquiry questions; students will be provided a copy of their online work to write a short magazine article (Google Classroom). 

Thursday, January 18, 2018

Tomorrow is a PA DAY. Have a wonderful weekend! Looking forward to what next week will bring.

ePortfolio Entry: Students provided peers with oral peer feedback on two ePortfolio entries. Time to bump up entries and continue to reflect on our learning.
**2-3 entries per week, suggestions shared in Google Classroom post spreadsheet

MATH: Data Management: looking at various types of graphs for graphing information; graphing the distance of our wooden chassis cars using various forms of thrust.


CLASS COMMUNITY/HEALTH: Signature Story BreakoutEDU Each student (independently) is challenged to design BreakoutEDU activity & compose a story overcoming challenge demonstrating perseverance (a story that is unique to you and told from your perspective) Resources shared in Google Classroom

WRITING: students writers are wrapping up their first draft and over the next two weeks, students will be providing/receiving peer feedback on their stories. write their final draft of their mystery story, discussions ongoing based on setup of writers workshop

HEALTH: Students have been assigned to small groups to research a focus area in Healthy Eating.  Follow the "Big Idea" and generate 2-3 inquiry questions to research on the topic.  You will be given a few days to collaborate online.  Next week, students will be provided a copy of their online work to them independently design an informative poster. (The poster will be presented to the class later in the week) Google Classroom

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

ePortfolio Entry: Students provided peers with oral peer feedback on two ePortfolio entries. Time to bump up entries and continue to reflect on our learning.
**2-3 entries per week, suggestions shared in Google Classroom post spreadsheet

MATH: Data Management: looking at various types of graphs for graphing information; graphing the distance of our wooden chassis cars using various forms of thrust.


CLASS COMMUNITY/HEALTH: Signature Story BreakoutEDU Each student (independently) is challenged to design BreakoutEDU activity & compose a story overcoming challenge demonstrating perseverance (a story that is unique to you and told from your perspective) Resources shared in Google Classroom

WRITING: students writers are wrapping up their first draft and over the next two weeks, students will be providing/receiving peer feedback on their stories. write their final draft of their mystery story, discussions ongoing based on setup of writers workshop

HEALTH: Students have been assigned to small groups to research a focus area in Healthy Eating.  Follow the "Big Idea" and generate 2-3 inquiry questions to research on the topic.  You will be given a few days to collaborate online.  Next week, students will be provided a copy of their online work to them independently design an informative poster. (The poster will be presented to the class later in the week) Google Classroom

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

ePortfolio Entry: Students provided peers with oral peer feedback on two ePortfolio entries. Time to bump up entries and continue to reflect on our learning.
**2-3 entries per week, suggestions shared in Google Classroom post spreadsheet

MATH: Data Management: looking at various types of graphs for graphing information; graphing the distance of our wooden chassis cars using various forms of thrust.


CLASS COMMUNITY/HEALTH: Signature Story BreakoutEDU Each student (independently) is challenged to design BreakoutEDU activity & compose a story overcoming challenge demonstrating perseverance (a story that is unique to you and told from your perspective) Resources shared in Google Classroom

WRITING: students writers are wrapping up their first draft and over the next two weeks, students will be providing/receiving peer feedback on their stories. write their final draft of their mystery story, discussions ongoing based on setup of writers workshop

HEALTH: Students have been assigned to small groups to research a focus area in Healthy Eating.  Follow the "Big Idea" and generate 2-3 inquiry questions to research on the topic.  You will be given a few days to collaborate online.  Next week, students will be provided a copy of their online work to them independently design an informative poster. (The poster will be presented to the class later in the week) Google Classroom

Monday, January 15, 2018

ePortfolio Entry: Students provided peers with oral peer feedback on two ePortfolio entries. Time to bump up entries and continue to reflect on our learning.
**2-3 entries per week, suggestions shared in Google Classroom post spreadsheet

MATH: Data Management: looking at various types of graphs for graphing information; graphing the distance of our wooden chassis cars using various forms of thrust.


CLASS COMMUNITY/HEALTH: Signature Story BreakoutEDU Each student (independently) is challenged to design BreakoutEDU activity & compose a story overcoming challenge demonstrating perseverance (a story that is unique to you and told from your perspective) Resources shared in Google Classroom

WRITING: students writers are wrapping up their first draft and over the next two weeks, students will be providing/receiving peer feedback on their stories. write their final draft of their mystery story, discussions ongoing based on setup of writers workshop

HEALTH: Students have been assigned to small groups to research a focus area in Healthy Eating.  Follow the "Big Idea" and generate 2-3 inquiry questions to research on the topic.  You will be given a few days to collaborate online.  Next week, students will be provided a copy of their online work to them independently design an informative poster. (The poster will be presented to the class later in the week) Google Classroom



Friday, January 12, 2018

Today's post is a long one of sharing of our week and things to come! Please take some time to go through the posts together: enjoy :)

There will be an event  at the outdoor rink in Christie Pits this Sunday for students and families to check out!

On Sunday January 14th at 1:00pm, the City of Toronto will be renaming the ice rink at Christie Pits the Sid Smith Rink in honour of former Toronto Maple Leaf Sid Smith. We’ll be holding a small ceremony followed by coffee, hot chocolate and an open skate. 








ALSO, don't miss out on a chance to purchase raffle tickets 
to win a pair of Toronto Maple Leafs tickets 
to the game on Tuesday January 16th !!!


ePortfolio Entry: Students provided peers with oral peer feedback on two ePortfolio entries. Time to bump up entries and continue to reflect on our learning.
**2-3 entries per week, suggestions shared in Google Classroom post spreadsheet

MATH: Measurement: looking at the area of regular and irregular shapes, various assessment of learning tasks this week


CLASS COMMUNITY/HEALTH: Signature Story BreakoutEDU Each student (independently) is challenged to design BreakoutEDU activity & compose a story overcoming challenge demonstrating perseverance (a story that is unique to you and told from your perspective) Resources shared in Google Classroom

WRITING: students writers are wrapping up their first draft and over the next two weeks, students will be providing/receiving peer feedback on their stories. write their final draft of their mystery story, discussions ongoing based on setup of writers workshop

HEALTH: Students have been assigned to small groups to research a focus area in Healthy Eating.  Follow the "Big Idea" and generate 2-3 inquiry questions to research on the topic.  You will be given a few days to collaborate online.  Next week, students will be provided a copy of their online work to them independently design an informative poster. (The poster will be presented to the class later in the week) Google Classroom

Thursday, January 11, 2018

ePortfolio Entry: Students provided peers with oral peer feedback on two ePortfolio entries. Time to bump up entries and continue to reflect on our learning.
**2-3 entries per week, suggestions shared in Google Classroom post spreadsheet

MATH: Measurement: looking at the area of regular and irregular shapes, various assessment of learning tasks this week


CLASS COMMUNITY/HEALTH: Signature Story BreakoutEDU Each student (independently) is challenged to design BreakoutEDU activity & compose a story overcoming challenge demonstrating perseverance (a story that is unique to you and told from your perspective) Resources shared in Google Classroom

WRITING: students writers are wrapping up their first draft and over the next two weeks, students will be providing/receiving peer feedback on their stories. write their final draft of their mystery story, discussions ongoing based on setup of writers workshop

THE ARTS: Microscopic Photography project with riddles. How might you augment the extraordinary in the ordinary? 

HEALTH: Students have been assigned to small groups to research a focus area in Healthy Eating.  Follow the "Big Idea" and generate 2-3 inquiry questions to research on the topic.  You will be given a few days to collaborate online.  Next week, students will be provided a copy of their online work to them independently design an informative poster. (The poster will be presented to the class later in the week) Google Classroom