Math and Language

Math - We are now learning double-digit multiplication using a series of different strategies. Students should become comfortable with at least a few of the strategies in their booklets.

Student should be practising their multiplication facts on a nightly basis. One good site with flashcards is at the following link: 
Flash Cards

Language - We have begun persuasive writing. For this piece, students need to work through a three-step process of prewriting (brainstorming), rough draft (with lots of editing and proofreading) and a final typed copy. 

Instructions and Assessment - Persuasive paragraph

Geometry Summative task

MATH: Students will be completing a series of small tasks to end off this portion of geometry. They will be allowed to use their notes and textbook for extra help if needed. All work will be done in class on Friday.

They should review the class slideshow for review purposes.

Geometry Slideshow

Next up... Multiplication and Division. Continue to review your single digit multiplication facts on a daily basis!

Science assignment

I'm attaching the link to the Energy task that students are working on. It is due on Tuesday, February 16th. Please go over the rubric before next week.

Energy task

February update

Science - Matter quizzes have been written and passed back. We are now beginning Unit 3, learning about different types of renewable and non-renewable energy.

Math - We are currently working on measuring and constructing angles and will be having a quiz today. We will continue this unit and complete a summative task next week instead of a unit test.

Language - Bridge to Terabithia chapter tasks and unit tests have been passed back. We are now working on a media unit and doing an advertising task , which is due tomorrow. Students will begin a second task tomorrow.

Discovery block on FRIDAY

The grade 5s will be having a discovery block on Friday, January 15th during 3rd block.

BYOD or Chromebooks will be available for use. 

Please ask your son/daughter what topic area they will be learning about ☺

Tests this week

Monday - Science: Matter quiz (block 2)
Wednesday - Language: Bridge to Terabithia test (block 4)
Thursday - Math: Data Management test (block 3)

There is also going to be a mean and mode make-up task for those that want to bring up their mark.

Welcome back!

I hope everyone had a great holiday with family and friends! This week we will be continuing the units that were started before the holiday break.

Math: Data management (graphing) -test next week

Language: Recount of the holidays (writing) 

                  Bridge to Terabithia (reading) - currently on chapter 9

Science: Matter unit