Poetry: the first draft is due Monday December 3rd; write about a journey an animal embarks upon as they try to survive in a natural environment that has been negatively impacted by a local or global issue.  (This can be written from the perspective from the animal or your own).

Math: Entrance Pass focussing on patterning; justify the choices

Summary:  Students have completed the summary graphic organizer and are now co-constructing their first draft of the summary paragraph within the wiki.  Students must use in-class and at-home time effectively to make meaningful contributions to the group writing.  Click on the link below for your group summary task:

• Writing Group One
• Writing Group Two

We Create Change:
Start collecting your pennies to support others around the world

Poetry: write about a journey an animal embarks upon as they try to survive in a natural environment that has been negatively impacted by a local or global issue.  (This can be written from the perspective from the animal or your own).

Math: Entrance Pass focussing on patterning and building/repairing a staircase

Summary:  Students have completed the summary graphic organizer and are now co-constructing their first draft of the summary paragraph within the wiki.  Students must use in-class and at-home time effectively to make meaningful contributions to the group writing.  Click on the link below for your group summary task:

• Writing Group One
• Writing Group Two

We Create Change:
Start collecting your pennies to support others around the world

Poetry: we will be recording your poems written from the perspective of the octopus into your Voki throughout this week.  Rehearse your poem aloud focussing on pacing and tone of voice. 

Math: MMS: Divisibility Rules p. 15, #1, 3 - 5

Summary: Include final ideas within the graphic organizer tonight.  We will be introducing the next step tomorrow.   Each student has received a hardcopy of an article that they are to read, highlight relevant ideas and gist words for tomorrow.  Students will be working in groups to complete a summary graphic organizer within a wiki in-class and at-home.  Click on the link below for your group summary task:

• Writing Group One
• Writing Group Two

PAST DUE:
Voicethread tasks: Social Studies local or global issue thread and Metaphor Poem thread

Swim: please come prepared for swim tomorrow (one piece bathing suit, long hair tied back, a towel and bag for wet clothes)

Poetry: we will be recording your poems written from the perspective of the octopus into your Voki throughout this week.  Rehearse your poem aloud focussing on pacing and tone of voice. 

Math: Divisibility Rules Entrance Pass for tomorrow morning

Summary: each student has received a hardcopy of an article that they are to read, highlight relevant ideas and gist words for tomorrow.  Students will be working in groups to complete a summary graphic organizer within a wiki in-class and at-home over the next 2 days.  Click on the link below for your group summary task:

• Writing Group One
• Writing Group Two

PAST DUE:
Voicethread tasks: Social Studies local or global issue thread and Metaphor Poem thread
Voki: recreate self avatar and prepare to record octopus poem

Poetry: we will be recording your poems written from the perspective of the octopus into your Voki throughout this week.  Rehearse your poem aloud focussing on pacing and tone of voice. 

Math: MMS: Patterns & Input/Output Machines, p. 386, # 3 - 6.  Visit the virtual manipulatives, click on manipulatives and scroll to colour tiles to create any tile patterns that would support your math thinking.

Summary: each student has received a hardcopy of an article that they are to read, highlight relevant ideas and gist words for tomorrow.  Students will be working in groups to complete a summary graphic organizer within a wiki in-class and at-home over the next 2 days.  Click on the link below for your group summary task:

• Writing Group One
• Writing Group Two

PAST DUE:
Voicethread tasks: Social Studies local or global issue thread and Metaphor Poem thread
Voki: recreate self avatar and prepare to record octopus poem

Poetry: we will be recording your poems written from the perspective of the octopus into your Voki throughout next week. Re-create yourself as an avatar for Monday.  Rehearse your poem aloud focussing on pacing and tone of voice.

Math: MMS: Representing Patterns, p. 382-383, # 2, 3, 5, 6.  Visit the virtual manipulatives, click on manipulatives and scroll to colour tiles to create any tile patterns that would support your math thinking.

Science: the academic controversy (debate) held today focussing on the "proposed development of Cedarvale Park, into a shopping mall" was heated and all sides were prepared and passionate about their perspective.  At this time, there is no clear decision on what should happen with the development of Cedarvale Park.  Further discussions will have to be held to debrief arguments and perspectives.

• Note: if any further research was gathered that has not been shared within the wiki, please share/input the information over the weekend.  Great work everyone  :o)

Today:  Students were true ambassadors of McMurrich as they respectfully bowled in teams of 5. We will be graphing and analyzing the data from their individual frames and team scores in the next few weeks.  A special thanks to our parents who volunteered with us today.  Go McMurrich Go!