Thursday, January 31, 2013

Reminders
Parent letters for December and January should be signed and returned and I went through them all!
- Assignments and tests are below
- Please write out your study notes if you want me to review them with you on Friday
- Scholastic due February 4, 2013
- enrica.bucci@tcdsb.org is another option students may use to submit assignments
- Parents if there are any games you want to donate to our class it would be appreciated
Homework

Grade 5
Grade 6
Language

Creative Writing - in class focus is senses poem
Reading - Nelson Literacy 5b -
Grammar -

Mathematics
Textbook- pg.
Workbook- pg.
Worksheet -

Science - pg. 60-63 Nelson Literacy-create a t-table of the past and present use of energy

begin study notes see below

Social Studies -

Health-
Religion/Family Life - Create a cartoon image of your Baptism

Art - bring in at least 5-10 recyclable materials please wash out with soap and water (no food boxes please)


Upcoming assignments -


Upcoming tests - Science Test on Conservation of Energy Feb. 4

Upcoming Events -


Science

Unit: Energy

Study Notes


Please know the following for the test…


  1. four different sources of energy
  2. two advantages and one disadvantages of renewable energy
  3. two advantages and one disadvantages of non-renewable energy
  4. what is hydroelectricity
  5. what is biomass
  6. three different forms of energy
  7. importance to conserve energy
  8. ways can people conserve energy at home and at school


*Test will be short answers with diagrams that need to be labelled.

*The question worth/mark(s) will determine how much information needs to write within your answer.For example, if question #1 is worth 3 marks, then you must include three different ideas related to the question.


Study process…


  1. Review information above and find the information in your notes or text
  2. Use page numbers and dates to guide you in finding the information above
  3. Write notes in your own words and on a separate sheet of paper titled study notes in order for you to better understand the ideas being tested and to have all the information on one or two sheets of paper
  4. Review your study notes daily
  5. Test yourself by writing possible questions based on your study notes
  6. Find the answers and write them out beside the questions
  7. Have someone question you with the questions you’ve provided them
  8. Answer questions both orally and in the written form, writing out the answers will help students who sometimes freeze up during test time so the extra practise will benefit you
  9. The night before the test review everything a few times
  10. During the test take your time and read every question thoroughly providing as much information as possible

Test Date:Monday February 4, 2013
Language

Creative Writing -
Reading -
Novel Study -
Grammar-
Mathematics
Textbook-
Workbook-
Worksheet -

Science - pg. 52-56 Nelson Literacy  Explain what you learnt and where does electricity come from?

begin study notes see below

Social Studies -

Health -

Religion/Family Life -

Art - bring in at least 5-10 recyclable materials please wash out with soap and water (no food boxes please)

Upcoming assignments -

Upcoming tests -
- Science Test on Electricity Feb. 4

Upcoming Events -


Science

Unit: Electricity

Study Notes


Please know the following for the test…


  1. use of electricity in the home
  2. what is electricity and where does it come from
  3. inventions of electricity
  4. what is fossil fuels
  5. the future of
  6. causes, problems and solutions to blackouts


*Test will be short answers with diagrams that need to be labelled.

*The question worth/mark(s) will determine how much information needs to write within your answer.For example, if question #1 is worth 3 marks, then you must include three different ideas related to the question.


Study process…


  1. Review information above and find the information in your notes or text
  2. Use page numbers and dates to guide you in finding the information above
  3. Write notes in your own words and on a separate sheet of paper titled study notes in order for you to better understand the ideas being tested and to have all the information on one or two sheets of paper
  4. Review your study notes daily
  5. Test yourself by writing possible questions based on your study notes
  6. Find the answers and write them out beside the questions
  7. Have someone question you with the questions you’ve provided them
  8. Answer questions both orally and in the written form, writing out the answers will help students who sometimes freeze up during test time so the extra practise will benefit you
  9. The night before the test review everything a few times
  10. During the test take your time and read every question thoroughly providing as much information as possible

Test Date:Monday February 4, 2013

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Reminders
- Assignments and tests are below
- Please write out your study notes if you want me to review them with you on Friday
- Scholastic due February 4, 2013
- enrica.bucci@tcdsb.org is another option students may use to submit assignments
- Parents if there are any games you want to donate to our class it would be appreciated
Homework

Grade 5
Grade 6
Language

Creative Writing - in class focus is senses poem
Reading - Nelson Literacy 5b - 82-86-Create a flag to represent something you value.
Grammar -

Mathematics
Textbook- pg. Workbook- pg.
Worksheet -

Science - Nelson Literacy 5b analysing electrical data results.  Questions are in the post-it notes within the text

begin study notes see below

Social Studies -

Health-
Religion/Family Life - Create a cartoon image of your Baptism

Art - bring in at least 5-10 recyclable materials please wash out with soap and water (no food boxes please)


Upcoming assignments -


Upcoming tests - Science Test on Conservation of Energy Feb. 4

Upcoming Events -


Science

Unit: Energy

Study Notes


Please know the following for the test…


  1. four different sources of energy
  2. two advantages and one disadvantages of renewable energy
  3. two advantages and one disadvantages of non-renewable energy
  4. what is hydroelectricity
  5. what is biomass
  6. three different forms of energy
  7. importance to conserve energy
  8. ways can people conserve energy at home and at school


* Test will be short answers with diagrams that need to be labelled.

* The question worth/mark(s) will determine how much information needs to write within your answer. For example, if question #1 is worth 3 marks, then you must include three different ideas related to the question.


Study process…


  1. Review information above and find the information in your notes or text
  2. Use page numbers and dates to guide you in finding the information above
  3. Write notes in your own words and on a separate sheet of paper titled study notes in order for you to better understand the ideas being tested and to have all the information on one or two sheets of paper
  4. Review your study notes daily
  5. Test yourself by writing possible questions based on your study notes
  6. Find the answers and write them out beside the questions
  7. Have someone question you with the questions you’ve provided them
  8. Answer questions both orally and in the written form, writing out the answers will help students who sometimes freeze up during test time so the extra practise will benefit you
  9. The night before the test review everything a few times
  10. During the test take your time and read every question thoroughly providing as much information as possible

Test Date: Monday February 4, 2013
Language

Creative Writing -
Reading -
Novel Study -
Grammar-
Mathematics
Textbook-
Workbook-
Worksheet -

Science - Worksheet on electrical data and Nelson Literacy 6b explain how people get static electricity.

begin study notes see below

Social Studies -

Health -

Religion/Family Life -

Art - bring in at least 5-10 recyclable materials please wash out with soap and water (no food boxes please)

Upcoming assignments -

Upcoming tests -
- Science Test on Electricity Feb. 4

Upcoming Events -


Science

Unit: Electricity

Study Notes


Please know the following for the test…


  1. use of electricity in the home
  2. what is electricity and where does it come from
  3. inventions of electricity
  4. what is fossil fuels
  5. the future of
  6. causes, problems and solutions to blackouts


* Test will be short answers with diagrams that need to be labelled.

* The question worth/mark(s) will determine how much information needs to write within your answer. For example, if question #1 is worth 3 marks, then you must include three different ideas related to the question.


Study process…


  1. Review information above and find the information in your notes or text
  2. Use page numbers and dates to guide you in finding the information above
  3. Write notes in your own words and on a separate sheet of paper titled study notes in order for you to better understand the ideas being tested and to have all the information on one or two sheets of paper
  4. Review your study notes daily
  5. Test yourself by writing possible questions based on your study notes
  6. Find the answers and write them out beside the questions
  7. Have someone question you with the questions you’ve provided them
  8. Answer questions both orally and in the written form, writing out the answers will help students who sometimes freeze up during test time so the extra practise will benefit you
  9. The night before the test review everything a few times
  10. During the test take your time and read every question thoroughly providing as much information as possible

Test Date: Monday February 4, 2013

Monday, January 28, 2013

Monday, January 28, 2013

Reminders
Assignments and tests are below.
Scholastic due February 4, 2013
enrica.bucci@tcdsb.org is another option students may use to submit assignments
Parents if there are any games you want to donate to our class it would be appreciated.
Homework

Grade 5
Grade 6
Language

Creative Writing - in class focus is senses poem  
Reading - Nelson Literacy 5b - 79-81 read and write the steps to becoming a Canadian citizen and apply to come to Canada
Grammar -

Mathematics
Textbook- pg.  Workbook- pg.
Worksheet -

Science - worksheet last 2 pages
begin study notes see below

Social Studies -

Health-
Religion/Family Life -

Art - bring in at least 5-10 recyclable materials please wash out with soap and water (no food boxes please)


Upcoming assignments


Upcoming tests Science Test on Conservation of Energy Feb. 4

Upcoming Events -


Science

Unit: Energy

Study Notes

 

Please know the following for the test…

 

  1. four different sources of energy
  2. two advantages and one disadvantages of renewable energy
  3. two advantages and one disadvantages of non-renewable energy
  4. what is hydroelectricity
  5. what is biomass
  6. three different forms of energy
  7. importance to conserve energy
  8. ways can people conserve energy at home and at school

 

*  Test will be short answers with diagrams that need to be labelled.

*  The question worth/mark(s) will determine how much information needs to write        within your answer.  For example, if question #1 is worth 3 marks, then you must include   three different ideas related to the question.

 

Study process…

 

  1. Review information above and find the information in your notes or text
  2. Use page numbers and dates to guide you in finding the information above
  3. Write notes in your own words and on a separate sheet of paper titled study notes in order for you to better understand the ideas being tested and to have all the information on one or two sheets of paper
  4. Review your study notes daily
  5. Test yourself by writing possible questions based on your study notes
  6. Find the answers and write them out beside the questions
  7. Have someone question you with the questions you’ve provided them
  8. Answer questions both orally and in the written form, writing out the answers will help students who sometimes freeze up during test time so the extra practise will benefit you
  9. The night before the test review everything a few times
  10. During the test take your time and read every question thoroughly providing as much information as possible

Test Date:  Monday February 4, 2013
Language

Creative Writing -
Reading -
Novel Study -
Grammar-
Mathematics
Textbook-
Workbook-
Worksheet -

Science - worksheet last 2 pages
begin study notes see below

Social Studies -

Health -

Religion/Family Life -

Art - bring in at least 5-10 recyclable materials please wash out with soap and water (no food boxes please)

Upcoming assignments -

Upcoming tests -
- Science Test on Electricity Feb. 4

Upcoming Events -


Science

Unit: Electricity

Study Notes

 

Please know the following for the test…

 

  1. use of electricity in the home
  2. what is electricity and where does it come from
  3. inventions of electricity
  4. what is fossil fuels
  5. the future of
  6. causes, problems and solutions to blackouts

 

*  Test will be short answers with diagrams that need to be labelled.

*  The question worth/mark(s) will determine how much information needs to write        within your answer.  For example, if question #1 is worth 3 marks, then you must include   three different ideas related to the question.

 

Study process…

 

  1. Review information above and find the information in your notes or text
  2. Use page numbers and dates to guide you in finding the information above
  3. Write notes in your own words and on a separate sheet of paper titled study notes in order for you to better understand the ideas being tested and to have all the information on one or two sheets of paper
  4. Review your study notes daily
  5. Test yourself by writing possible questions based on your study notes
  6. Find the answers and write them out beside the questions
  7. Have someone question you with the questions you’ve provided them
  8. Answer questions both orally and in the written form, writing out the answers will help students who sometimes freeze up during test time so the extra practise will benefit you
  9. The night before the test review everything a few times
  10. During the test take your time and read every question thoroughly providing as much information as possible

 Test Date:  Monday February 4, 2013

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Reminders
Assignments and tests are below.
Scholastic due February 4, 2013
enrica.bucci@tcdsb.org is another option students may use to submit assignments
Parents if there are any games you want to donate to our class it would be appreciated.
Homework

Grade 5
Grade 6
Language

Creative Writing -  lyrics due Monday-review of special features of lyrics ask your children to tell you what they are and use co-created success criteria and rubric as a guide

Reading - Nelson Literacy 5b - in class

Grammar -

Mathematics
Textbook- pg.  Workbook- pg.
Worksheet -

Science - Based  on the video "All About the Uses of Energy," tell me about the different ways to use energy.
Social Studies -

Health-
Religion/Family Life -

Art - bring in at least 5-10 recyclable materials please wash out with soap and water (no food boxes please)


Upcoming assignments - Lyrics due Jan. 28


Upcoming tests Science Test on Conservation of Energy Feb. 4

Upcoming Events -
Language

Creative Writing -
Reading -
Novel Study -
Grammar-
Mathematics
Textbook-
Workbook-
Worksheet -

Science -
Based  on the video "All About the Uses of Energy," tell me about the different ways to use energy.

Social Studies -

Health -

Religion/Family Life -

Art - bring in at least 5-10 recyclable materials please wash out with soap and water (no food boxes please)

Upcoming assignments -

Upcoming tests -
- Science Test on Electricity Feb. 4

Upcoming Events -

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Reminders
Assignments and tests are below.
Scholastic due February 4, 2013
Parents if there are any games you want to donate to our class it would be appreciated.
Homework

Grade 5
Grade 6
Language

Creative Writing -  in class work- drafting edit and revise lyrics-review of special features of lyrics ask your children to tell you what they are and co-created success criteria and rubric

Reading - Nelson Literacy 5b Answer the following questions How do you celebrate Canada Day?  Best this about being Canadian is...

Grammar -

Mathematics
Textbook- pg.  chapter review  Q 1-2 and 4-12 Test Day tomorrow!
Workbook- pg.
Worksheet -
Science - email me (or write out as an email if you don't have an email account or computer) at enrica.bucci@tcdsb.org
ways to save energy and how you get your family involved? see sample on pg. 54 nelson literacy

Social Studies -

Health-
Religion/Family Life - Question from bottom of pg. 40 write or draw the four steps of the story
Art - bring in at least 5-10 recyclable materials please wash out with soap and water (no food boxes please)


Upcoming assignments - Lyrics due Jan. 28


Upcoming tests - Math Test Chapter 5 Jan. 24
- Science Test on Conservation of Energy Feb. 4

Upcoming Events -
Language

Creative Writing -
Reading -
Novel Study -
Grammar-
Mathematics
Textbook-
Workbook-
Worksheet -
Science - email me (or write out as an email if you don't have an email account or computer) at enrica.bucci@tcdsb.org
ways to save electrical energy and how you get your family involved? see sample on pg. 54 nelson literacy

Social Studies -
Health -

Religion/Family Life -

Art - bring in at least 5-10 recyclable materials please wash out with soap and water (no food boxes please)

Upcoming assignments -

Upcoming tests -
- Science Test on Electricity Feb. 4

Upcoming Events -