Report Cards went home on Monday. I am looking forward to meeting with many of you over the next two days to discuss your child's progress :)
Language:
READING
We are continuing with our Guided Reading Groups. The students are busy reading their short novels and answering content questions related to each chapter. The students are periodically "checking in" with the others in their group to discuss the story, their ideas and inferences about what they are reading. It's amazing to listen to their discussions - their attention to detail and thoughtful responses are developing.
WRITING
Students will begin Procedural writing.
Where do we find procedures?
Why do we need procedures?
What information do all procedures need to have?
We will look at existing procedures to determine audience and purpose. The students will be exposed to various types of procedures and have opportunity to experience writing. The final project will be a power point presentation.
Homework: Daily Reading and Writing (in at-home Writer's Notebook)
MATH:
We are beginning Fractions. We are starting with a diagnostic to see what each student remembers, both simple and more complex. From there, the program they work on will be geared to helping them "Close The Gap". This is a Ministry of Education program.
Homework: Please consider using the following link to access Ministry activities to support your child at home. There will be some easy review and it will become more challenging.
Online Gap Closing Activities
SOCIAL STUDIES / HISTORY:
Gr. 6 - What In the World?
Gr. 7 - Beginning Conflict and Change
Gr. 8 - Confederation
Homework: Continue to watch the news and discuss what is happening around the world.
