Friday, April 26, 2019

Looking Back: 

Math:
- BEDMAS review
- Algebra problems
- Word problems
- Computation practice (PAT Part A)

Humanities:
- Editing workshops 'Centres' style on each of the 5 elements of writing (Content, Organization, Conventions, Sentence Structure, and Vocabulary)
- Self and Peer assessment of the ability to apply criteria to their own work using the writing rubric (assessment of assessment).  This is a challenging, but extremely helpful task for students!
- Build, Build, Build!

Science:
- Ongoing moon phases presentations
- Seasons and the tilt of our planet
- What emits/reflects light
- Planets/Sun/Moon

Looking Forward:

Math:
- Test on BEDMAS, integers, factors, and multiples
- Computation practice
- probability
- data analysis

Humanities:
- Continuation of Editing workshops 'Centres' style on each of the 5 elements of writing (Content, Organization, Conventions, Sentence Structure, and Vocabulary)
- Feedback and one-on-one student-teacher conferencing to assess writing PAT practice prompt

Science:
- Constellations
- Pale Blue Dot
- The Universe
- April 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th and 25th Moon Phase projects due

Important Reminders:

• Please check PowerSchool for recently added Math and Science assessments
• Wednesdays at lunch - TMC GSA - room 224
• Wednesdays at lunch - Horse club - room 201
• Friday, May 3 - Track Day
• Wednesday, May 8 - ELA PAT Part A (written portion)
• May 16th - evening Celebration of Learning
• May 22 and 23 - Annie Performance
• May 24th - Art in the Park event
• June 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17 - PATs