The ability to read and understand data presented in graphs is a very important part of our everyday lives. Your job this week is to find two graphs in the newspaper or magazine or on the internet to discuss with your parents. In class, I will be handing out a note with the details of your assignment. Enjoy the "graph hunt"!
Today, we read The Stranger by Chris Van Allsburg. Read more about the author and let us know what you found interesting. What is your favourite book by this author? HINT: Always back up a "claim" with "evidence" !
Remembrance Day is next month. How much do you know about this special day? Read the article below and post an interesting fact that you learned about this day.
Halloween is this Thursday, October 31st. Do you know how this tradition started? Why do we celebrate Halloween? Read from the attached article(s) and post at least one new, interesting fact about Halloween that you have learned.
Today we read about the "real" reasons that grown-ups make so many rules for kids. What rule annoys you the most? Why do you think that rules exists?
Did you enjoy the Terry Fox Run? How did you feel about raising money for such a worthwhile charity? Let's hear your thoughts...
The Terry Fox Run will take place on Friday, September 27th at our school. Terry Fox is a Canadian hero who courageously attempted to run across Canada to raise money for cancer. What do you know about Terry Fox? What questions do you have about the man Terry Fox?
Thank you EF5C for a great first week of school. All the teachers that visited our class this week were impressed with your behaviour and your enthusiasm for learning! What was your favourite part of this week? Why?
We had a great first day in EF5C. It was great to see my students from last year and to meet my new students. I was so excited to get up and come to school today!
What did you like about the first few days of school? What was the most challenging? Did you have the "first day jitters?" Tell me about it by making a comment about this post... |