Monday 2 December 2013

6/7 E-1 Week of December 2 - 6, 2013

6/7 E-1

Language:  We are continuing GRAMMAR basics this week. The focus this week is: Pronouns, Adjectives, Adverbs and Verbs. The students will be building on previous work (Nouns and Pronouns) to put it all together to write COMPLETE sentences!

The unit will end with a practical application of the skills to date (Thursday, December 12).

Math: First group is ending decimals...test on Friday, December 6. Students will use their skills in place value, decimals and fractions. This will be an OPEN BOOK test, just in case the students require a reminder. All questions on test will be taken from their classwork.

Second group beginning TIME - review of analog clock.

ALL STUDENTS WILL BE WORKING ON ELAPSED TIME BY THE BEGINNING OF NEXT WEEK.

Grade 6 Social Studies: Students are continuing to look at the conflict in Syria to develop Critical Thinking skills. They will participate in discussions and hands-on activities to help understand the development of the issues to date. Students will also use an atlas to colour and label a map of Syria and the surrounding area.

Grade 7 History - Outlining the Mercantilist System of Trade

Students have identified the Triangular Trade route between France, New France and Antilles. Students have identified the products imported and exported from France.

Students will be studying for an upcoming test (Wednesday, December 11). Study sheet to be posted on blog this week.